Author: The Owl Lady

Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.
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“This is the first one I’ve read by Lawrencovna and I absolutely loved it!” – The Dragon’s Sacrifice: A Breath of Fyre Novel (The Never Lands Saga) by Andi Lawrencovna

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No one knows what came first, man or dragon, but throughout history, man feared the great fire-breathing beast, terrified of its breath and its claws. Man ran long and far from the winged serpent until he came to a land rich and fertile, green where the dragon’s lands were blackened with the ash of its fire.
The dragon didn’t follow.
Until now.
She was out picking fruits to see her people through the winter months, innocent in her adventuring, never expecting to come upon a beast in the woods, one so great and mighty he was more myth than reality.
He frightened her, and in her fall, he saved her life.
Why would a creature, reported to be the very basest of evils in the world, stop to save the life of a girl he didn’t know? Couldn’t care about?
How could she not return the favor when his life came into question by her people?
Ciandra, Daughter of the Darkness, Elf of the Forest.
Trinigon FyreBreath, the Great Red Dragon.
A forbidden affair that could cost them their lives, but how can they say no when the Dragon’s Sacrifice has no fear of the flames?
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Amazing!

This is the first one I’ve read by Lawrencovna and I absolutely loved it!
I love how she created her characters and made them seem real; even the dragon. I hope she writes more!
I highly recommend this book!
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“I have read (and loved) each of the previous Nice Ink books, and this was no exception.” – Games We Play (Nice Ink Book 4) by Trish Edmisten

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#romanceauthor #contemporary romance #romancewriter #newadultromance

 

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Everyone else can fall in love and live happily ever after, but Xavier Owens doesn’t plan on doing the same. With a successful business, plenty of friends, and no shortage of willing bed partners, he always thought he had everything he needed. The only thing missing in his life is someone to share his kink, but that’s not going to happen. The last time Xavier let someone into that part of his life left him with a bruised ego and a broken heart. While both have long since mended, he’s not interested in falling in love again. Fate has other plans in the form of sweet and shy Oliver Nice. There’s something about the man that draws Xavier to him like a moth to a flame. Hopefully, this time he won’t get burned.

This is a 78K word novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. Although it’s part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

 

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Exactly what I was hoping for!

I have read (and loved) each of the previous Nice Ink books, and this was no exception. I wasn’t sure what X and Oliver’s story would involve, and I wasn’t expecting some of the twists in the book, but they just made the story even better. The simple joy of the characters in each other was heartwarming, especially in these uncertain times. I received an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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“Original, plenty of twists and turns. ” – The Wicked Awakened by Samantha Jacobey

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Morcant and Blake Korrigan own a little shop of horrors, where witches congregate and people ending up dead isn’t rare. When Karen Hiltzman joins their coven, she has no idea what she’s getting into. Drawn in, the group convinces her to recruit her best friend, Sarah Matthews, after discovering that she bears a very special birthmark; one that indicates she’s the girl they’ve been waiting for.
Eager to reincarnate a witch put to death by an angry mob five hundred years prior, Morcant unleashes a spell; a dark and sinister curse. His ritual transforms Sarah’s body and will bring the dreaded Brenna back to life when it’s completed. Blake wants to stop him; but will he be strong enough to defeat his elder sibling, and if he does… will he be able to let her go when it’s done?
MA – 18+V – violence – sexual content – coarse language
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Original, plenty of twists and turns.
By UsedtobeCrankyTop Contributor: Fantasy Books
Samantha Jacobey’s, The Wicked Awakened, is a perfect Halloween read.
Sarah and her childhood best friend, Karen, are off to college. Unlike Karen, Sarah is a dedicated student. Karen has other interests.
I loved the depiction of the two childhood friends and their relationship. I thought the author did an excellent job of portraying the complex ties that bonds friends and how it can mask competing impulses.
In high school, both girls shared an interest in witchcraft. Karen’s ties went deeper than Sarah knew.
Karen is involved with a dangerous coven, who are interested in recruiting Sarah.
Things go bump in the night, creative and original twists. Stories involving the occult. Some of the twists and turns, I didn’t see coming.
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Tevin Frazier nor Darius Glass couldn’t recall a day they weren’t in love with Lauren Marie Ryals – Deja Vu by Ryanne Anthony

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#contemporary, #romance, #interracial, #multicultural, #indieauthor, #indiepromo, #authorpromo

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Tevin Frazier nor Darius Glass couldn’t recall a day they weren’t in love with Lauren Marie Ryals

Lauren never understood that either man wanted her and continued with her education and life, and became a successful executive for a toy company. At 30, she was ready for children but had no one in her life to fulfill that want. Tevin re-entered her life and volunteered to make that happen.

Darius returned, also, but a little late; Lauren had fallen for and married Tevin, and at death, they did part.

In Déjà Vu, Lauren, Tevin, and Darius have all passed on, and have chosen to return to Earth. Their souls find each other, again; this time, who will Lauren choose? The soul made for hers or the soul that continually pines for hers, every lifetime?

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“Thanks for the wonderful information” – “Be More Successful with Marketing and AdvertiZING” by Pamela Ackerson

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Time-tested proven formulas to skyrocket your exposure

Sell books with marketing and advertising techniques that can be used before you finish reading.

Focused mainly for authors and anyone in the publishing industry, there’s an abundance of ideas and techniques that can be utilized to increase exposure. It’s a Call-to-Action and is specially written to help you move into positive forward motion.
Get your creative juices flowing and release all those ideas that are rolling around, begging to get out. It’ll help you with the basic principles to build an effective marketing plan and be more successful. Get a fresh insight and understanding of how to reach your goals, and build the following you need to succeed. Grab your copy today.

 

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Rebecca Andrews

Thanks for the wonderful information

Pamela Ackerson’s book was spot on and full of thought-provoking, honest ways to market your book.
I want to thank her for taking the time to put this together. This is one resource I will use as I begin my own marketing journey.

 

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“A fun story with good, thought-provoking messages” – Algernon by Patricia Moran – Illustrations by Astara Brynmor

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Algernon is an anteater, but he is a very ingenious one…He not only loves ants but especially chocolate covered ones. So, to find a supply of his new favorite food, he not only learns to read and to stand up tall, and to consequently join the circus!
This children’s book is delightful, with a refreshing commentary describing Algernon’s thoughts and his precocious stream-of-consciousness asides…
Meet Algernon the Anteater…you’ll love him!
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A fun story with good, thought-provoking messages“Algernon” is a cute story about an anteater who loves ants of any type or size until he accidentally discovers chocolate covered ants in a jar. The problem was, he didn’t know where to find more of them. Algernon was quite clever and creative. He decided to brush up on his reading skills, hoping that would solve the problem of where to find more of his favorite chocolate treat. One day, Algernon discovers the circus is in town. Thinking that would be a fun adventure, he discovered some skills he thought could be included in his circus act. The story will help children with imagination, problem-solving and more. No doubt they will cheer for him throughout the story. Highly recommended
* A received a gift copy of this book and chose to review it without compensation.
Reviewed by children’s author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

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“Wow!! You have to get this!!” – Sacrifice For Love Anthology by C. J. Corbin, L. A. Remenicky, Naomi Springthorp, T. Elizabeth Guthrie, Tonya Clark, Lorah Jaiyn, Lynda Rees

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Come, join this amazing group of authors as you go with them finding out what it is to Sacrifice For Love.
Life-changing, world-changing these authors have taken the theme and made it their own. From C.J. Corbins “The Weekend”, Tonya Clarks “Tell Me Goodbye”, Lorah Jaiyns “Your’s and Mine”, Naomi Springthorps “Jonah’s Kiss”, T. Elizabeth Guthries “The Date”, Lynda Rees “Second Chance Romance”, and L. A. Remenickys “Preacher’s Redemption”. Each Story making you want to read more from each of these authors.
Join them as they take you on a journey finding out the Sacrifice For Love.
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Angela Wilcox

Wow!! You have to get this!!

I love finding new books and Authors and this Anthology was amazing. Very talented Authors and the stories, just wow!! At first, I only wanted this because I had to read the Date by T Elizabeth Guthrie, but all the stories were wonderful. Everyone has sacrificed something for love in their own lives. Ladies and gentlemen you have to get this book, there is definitely something for everyone.

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“Intriguing and suspenseful” – Blood Master (Book 1 of the G.O.D.S Series) by Kirsten Campbell

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#dystopian #bestseller #bookbooster

The G.O.D. series must be read in order

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It’s 2052 and Earth has lost two-thirds of its population to the Great War. Many more lives were lost to earthquakes, the Clover Virus, and the Death Plague. Years later, survivors were clumped into factions. Two of the factions, the Guild and the Brotherhood, have fought over medical supplies and food for years. The fight is coming to a head as manpower dwindles, and the struggle becomes one to gain numbers, even if said numbers are children…
Griffin Storm is hiding out in Underground Atlanta. He’s an albino man that can manipulate glass and crystal, and he uses his special abilities to raid warehouses and old buildings for food and supplies for the abandoned children that live underground. During a raid, he meets Tassta Vinetti, a resident of the Brotherhood fortress. He is taken to the fortress and chaos ensues as Tassta, her twin brother Penn, and her uncle, try to keep their new visitor and his untold powers a secret.
Griffin is the only survivor of the Guild’s deadly experiments, and they hunt for him because his survival will have dynamic consequences on the world. The Guild believes that Griffin will transform into a G.O.D., a genetically enhanced Omni-dimensional being with limitless abilities.
Will Griffin transform into a G.O.D.? Will he save the children of the Underground from their tragic life? Only time will tell…
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Intriguing and suspenseful

A friend recommended this book to me, and I found it to be an incredibly exciting dystopian adventure. The characters are well defined, and there’s a lovely slow-building romance.
The main character, and Blood Master, Griffin, is complex and kind. Griffin is a survivor. Not only of the Great War, Clover Virus, and Death Plague but also of the cruel experiments from the evil Guild Faction.
I found myself breathlessly rooting for Griffin as he struggles to hide his identity, undergo a transformation, all while protecting orphaned children and the woman he loves.

 

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“Beautiful art cards featuring fairies, angels, and more with inspirational booklet” – JOYFUL INSPIRATIONS. Written by Frances Munro and illustrated by Judy Mastrangelo

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Featuring the dreamy artwork of Judy Mastrangelo, Joyful Inspirations cards invite you to join the caravan of flower fairies, dancing unicorns, friendly bunnies and a host of other joyful creatures who delight in spreading sunshine and rainbows. Children and people of all ages, especially those young at heart, will enjoy cricket concerts, carousels, and garden parties in this magical world of the imagination. Choose a card each day from the colorful 45-card deck for a joyful image and affirmation. Explore the 52-page booklet for delightful messages sure to energize and inspire you.

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Beautiful art cards featuring fairies, angels, and more with inspirational booklet

I just received my Joyful Inspirations card deck, and I love it. It’s a deck of beautiful art cards with happy inspirational quotes. The cards are quite a bit larger than playing cards, and they’re nicely made. The beautiful artwork is by artist/illustrator Judy Mastrangelo. The deck comes with a lovely little booklet of inspriations by Frances Munro. The booklet features a lovely cover illustration by Judy Mastrangelo. Inside are images of each of the 45 cards with inspirational writings to go with them. You just shuffle the deck and ask for help, and select a card, then refer to the page for that card and read the inspiring words that go with it. It makes a lovely gift. Most of the illustrations of fairy folk, but there are also angels, cute little animals, or children.

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“Ms. Lazlow’s storytelling held my interest and made me love the heroes.” – Viral Dawn: (Viral Series Book 1) by Jade Lazlow

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What if your world changed in a split second, destroying everything you thought you knew and thrusting you into a world where your very survival depends on every move you make, every decision, and every step you take? Every. Move. Matters.
An explosion at the army depot unleashes a deadly cloud carrying a genetically engineered virus that turns people into flesh-eating zombies. High school senior, Casey Williams has taken refuge at the school with friends and others who managed to survive the blast and ensuing viral outbreak. They’re safe. For now. But supplies are running short, and tempers are running shorter as Casey realizes the time is coming they will need to get out. She is determined to lead her friends to safety only to discover that she’s led them into even greater danger. Determined to save her friends, she fights the living and the undead in her quest to survive.
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Wow, just wow!!!!!

All I can say is wow! Nothing is so terrible that it can’t get worse! This is the theme that runs through Viral Dawn. Casey, a high school student gets a lesson in this idea when an explosion unleashes a deadly virus into the atmosphere. Her life is on immediate lockdown separated from her family and fighting off zombies!!!! Yes, I said zombies. It will take some serious teamwork from the people she is locked up with to ward off the zombie horde and get to safety. Get ready for action, adventure and get ready to cry a little when things get worse for the group. I really enjoyed this story even though I am not usually a fan of zombie stories. Ms. Lazlow’s storytelling held my interest and made me love the heroes.

 

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