Day 10: Waterspell Blog Tour. Addicting!

Today's stop on the Waterspell book tour is "My Reading Addiction," where Cami says:

"As much as I enjoyed The Warlock I have to admit, this one surpassed it. Not by just a little bit, by a whole lot. … Deborah J. Lightfoot just really has this way of bringing the reader into her world.

"The characters are so believable and lovable … the ending to this one [The Wysard] was very well done. The story really surprised me and the author one upped herself."

Thank you, Cami!

To read the complete review, please visit "My Reading Addiction," Cami's excellent blog about books, authors, and book tours.

The Tour Takes a Break

Have a Great Labor Day holiday, everybody! We'll return after the break with a brief stop at Rose & Beps on September 1, then an excerpt at Faerie Tale Books on September 2.




Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Interview
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Excerpt
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Excerpt
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Excerpt
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Excerpt
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Promo
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm- Review 
September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review

Day 9: Waterspell Blog Tour. Exciting!

Featured today on the Waterspell book tour is a review by EverLeigh Phelps, who blogs at "A Life Through Books." EverLeigh says:

"This is Young Adult in age, but Epic in Fantasy … Imaginative, Exciting, plenty of action, and an ending that will leave you satisfied."

Thank you, EverLeigh! To read the complete review, please visit her excellent blog, "A Life Through Books."

Tomorrow's Review:
My Reading Addiction

On Thursday, August 29, the Waterspell book tour moves to "My Reading Addiction," where blogger extraordinaire Cami is schedule to post another review. Please check back to see what she says and add your own comments.


Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Interview
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Excerpt
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Excerpt
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Promo
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Review
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review 
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review 
September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review

Day 8: Waterspell Blog Tour: Millions!

Today's stop on the Waterspell book tour is an interview by "Mom With a Kindle," aka Michelle. She asked what I would do with a million dollars. What do you think? 

Please click over to Michelle's blog to check your answer against mine.

Tomorrow's Review:
A Life Through Books

On Wednesday, August 28, the tour moves to "A Life Through Books," where EverLeigh Phelps is scheduled to post a review. Please stop by, read, and comment. We'll love to see you! 



Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Interview
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Excerpt
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Excerpt
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Promo
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Review
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review 
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review 
September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review

Day 7: Waterspell Blog Tour. Mystical!

From today's review at "Let's Get BOOKED!"

"I'm so glad I did [read Books 1 and 2] otherwise I would have missed the depth of the characters in the Waterspell series. Ms. Lightfoot has opened a new mystical world … the characters and setting most definitely will leave you wanting more. I look forward to reading the third book and can't wait to see where the author takes us."

Thank you, Let's Get BOOKED! 


Tomorrow's Interviewer:
Mom With a Kindle

On Tuesday, August 27, the Waterspell book tour moves to "Mom With a Kindle," aka Michelle. At "MWAK" I answer such provocative questions as "One food you would never eat?"



 




Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Interview
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Excerpt
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Excerpt
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Promo
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Review
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review 
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review 
September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review

99-Cent Sale Ends Today! Awesome Indies

Win a Kindle Paperwhite at the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party

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Tomorrow, the wonderful books in the Awesome Indies Grand Opening sale go back to their usual price at $2 or $3 more than their present 99 cents. Visit today to grab a bargain, pick up loads of free ebooks, and be in the drawing for a Kindle Paperwhite. Click here.

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Quick Links
AIA Party—Day 1: Welcome
AIA Party—Day 2: Piano-Playing Dog and Flash Fiction
AIA Party—Day 3: Awesome Indies Site Tour and Clever Quiz
AIA Party—Day 4: Meet-the-Authors Day
AIA Party—Day 5: Free E-books and Win a Kindle!

Week One: Waterspell Blog Tour

Lots happened during the opening week of the Waterspell blog tour. In case you missed anything, highlighted here are excerpts and links to the informative blogs and reviews. Please visit any or all of these sites, leave comments, or ask questions. The bloggers and I will love to see you! 


Reviews

"What a brilliant and unforgettable story! I devoured this book … literally consumed by the originality and depth Deborah brings to her characters. She provides a strong balance between action, adventure, fantasy, and romance and Carin’s combination of pride and vulnerability make her a fabulous character! Quite frankly, I am just astounded by the emotions this book stirred in me. It is simply extraordinary." —Feifei Le, Goodreads 

"If you like epic fantasy that sweeps you to amazing, immersive worlds and while following intriguing characters, be sure to add this series to your to-read list." —Kimberly Wheaton, Once Upon a YA Book

"I really loved the main characters, particularly because they are complicated—not cookie-cutter at all. I also enjoyed the writing. It is stylized perfectly to the story, so you feel you are in the Waterspell world. I definitely recommend these books!" —Beck Digs It, Amazon

"This series is so vivid in my mind thanks to wonderful descriptions and attention to detail … " —Bailey Ember, Texas Book Nook

Interviews

"What was the hardest part?" —Reading Addiction

"Is impossible love an imperative ingredient for fantasy?" —Mythical Books

"Do you consider Waterspell to be a romance?" —Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews


Excerpts

"The heartbeat couldn’t be hers. She was dead." —From the prologue of Waterspell Book 2: The Wysard, featured at Always Jo Art.


What's Ahead?

The tour continues on Monday, August 26, with a review at "Let's Get Booked!" where "It's All About the Fiction!" Please take a look.

Waterspell, a fantasy trilogy by Deborah J. Lightfoot

Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Interview
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Excerpt
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Excerpt
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Excerpt
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Excerpt
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review (to come)
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review 
September 7 - Books and Tales - Excerpt
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Excerpt
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview
September 10 - Ali's Books - Excerpt
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review and Excerpt
September 13 - Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review

Why Authors Go Indie

Why do authors choose the independent route? 

Find out at the Awesome Indies Party.

Day 4 of the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party is meet-the-author day. Pop over and discover the difference between indie and self-publishing, watch a crazy video, and read the authors' stories. Click here to learn more.

The 99-cent sale is still on, so if you haven’t been already, head over there now! The sale ends August 25. Don't miss the great bargains on vetted-and-edited books. Awesome Indies take the risk out of buying indie.

Quick Links
AIA Party—Day 1: Welcome
AIA Party—Day 2: Piano-Playing Dog and Flash Fiction
AIA Party—Day 3: Awesome Indies Site Tour and Clever Quiz
AIA Party—Day 4: Meet-the-Authors Day

Day 5: Waterspell Blog Tour. Romance?

Do I consider the Waterspell fantasy trilogy to be a romance? I leaped at the chance to answer this question on the "Paranormal Features" segment of Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews. Publishing seems to like labels, but labels are limiting. Complicated stories defy rigid categorization.

Please join the conversation at Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews, where I also discuss the plotter-vs.-pantser approach to writing.

Next Stop: 
Always Jo Art

On Saturday, August 24, the Waterspell book tour moves to Always Jo Art. Hope to see you there!



Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Meet and Greet
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Promo
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview/Promo
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Promo
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview/Promo
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Promo
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Review
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review 
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review 
September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo

September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview/Promo
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review


Now Through August 25:
The Awesome Indies 
99-Cent Sale!

Don't miss this great opportunity to stock up on the best quality, vetted-and-edited indie fiction. The Awesome Indies sale of 26 top reads ends August 25. Head over to browse and buy before the prices go up.

Fun Quiz! Bargain Books!

 

Visit the AIA Grand Opening Party 
for a Fun Quiz 
and Save on Great Books, Too!

Do you enjoy quizzes? Then visit the Awesome Indies for a clever quiz on day three of their Grand Opening Party. (Mind the gap.) Click here to join the celebration.

And while you’re there, don’t forget to check out the 99-cent sale and see what else the site has to offer. The sale ends August 25. Don't miss out!

Day 4: Waterspell Blog Tour. Vivid!

From Bailey Ember's review of Waterspell Book 2: The Wysard at Texas Book Nook:

"I read this one back to back with the first one and I feel that anyone who starts this series won't be able to stop with just one … The world Deborah J. Lightfoot has created with this series is so vivid in my mind thanks to wonderful descriptions and attention to detail …

"There was a great build in the story with this book … Definitely looking forward to more."

Thank you, Bailey! To read the complete review, please head over to Texas Book Nook.


Friday's Interviewer:
Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews

On Friday, August 23, I do an interview with Laurie for her "Paranormal Features" page, in which I answer the burning question:

"Do you consider Waterspell to be a romance?"

Please stop by, enjoy the interview and excerpt, and leave a comment. All are welcome!


Tour Schedule:

August 18 - Reading Addiction - Meet and Greet
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Promo
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview/Promo
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Promo
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview/Promo
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Promo
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Review
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review 
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo
September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review

September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview/Promo
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review


Now Through August 25:
The Awesome Indies 
99-Cent Sale!

Don't miss this great opportunity to stock up on the best quality, vetted-and-edited indie fiction. The Awesome Indies sale of 26 top reads ends August 25. Head over to browse and buy before the prices go up.

 

99-Cent Sale on Quality Indie Fiction

Who is the piano-playing dog? 

Find out at the AIA Grand Opening Party.

Who is the piano-playing dog? Visit the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party today to find out. Watch an amazing video and vote on the best explanation for who the dog is and what he’s doing. Click here.

And don’t forget to check out the 99c sale. 

Great bargains on top reads.

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Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party

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26 top reads at just 99 cents each, plus 5 days of partying!

You’re invited to the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party—a sale of 26 top reads at just 99 cents each, plus 5 days of fun, August 21-25. See the new website, meet the authors, join them for games, giveaways and giggles, and be in the drawing to win the latest generation Kindle.

The Awesome Indies have found a way to take the risk out of buying indie. If it’s Awesome Indies Approved (AIA), a qualified publishing professional has determined that it is as good as anything produced by the mainstream. Readers need no longer wonder whether that book is really worth downloading. If a book is listed on the Awesome Indies, then it’s worth your time.

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Day 3: Waterspell Blog Tour. Epic!

"Lightfoot does an excellent job immersing us in her fantasy world. It was so easy to picture everything about this world, from the characters themselves to the physical world. The plot is interesting as well. I really enjoyed the references to Lewis Carroll. Whenever I read a series, I usually have issues with how the books end. I thought the first ended a bit abrupt, however, it was a great ending. The second book's ending just left me feeling happy. It had closure along with creating excitement to read more about Verek and Carin.

"If you like epic fantasy that sweeps you to amazing, immersive worlds and while following intriguing characters, be sure to add this series to your to-read list." —Kimberly Wheaton

Thank you, Kimberly!

To read the complete review, please head over to Once Upon a YA Book.


Thursday's Reviewer:
Texas Book Nook 

Tomorrow is the start of the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party.




The Waterspell book tour returns on Thursday, August 22, with a review at Texas Book Nook.

Hope to see you both places!


Tour Schedule:
 
August 18 - Reading Addiction - Meet and Greet
August 19 - Mythical Books - Interview/Promo
August 20 - Once Upon a YA Book - Review
August 22 - Texas Book Nook - Review
August 23 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview/Promo
August 24 - Always Jo Art - Promo
August 26 - Let's Get Booked - Review
August 27 - Mom With a Kindle - Interview/Promo
August 28 - A Life Through Books - Review
August 29 - My Reading Addiction - Review
September 1 - Rose & Beps - Promo
September 2 - Faerie Tale Books - Review
September 3 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Review 
September 5 - Must Read Faster - Promo

September 6 - Lisa is a Bookworm - Review
September 7 - Books and Tales - Promo
September 8 - Word to Dreams - Promo
September 9 - Books and Other Spells - Interview/Promo
September 10 -Ali's Books - Promo
September 11 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Promo
September 12 - Once Upon a Book - Review
September 13 -  Zili in the Sky - Review
September 14 - Dalene's Book Reviews- Review
September 15 - RABT Reviews - Review