Sunday, February 10, 2013

Celebrating St. Valentine, giveaway hop: Caller of Light

Celebrating St. Valentine Giveaway Hop


Celebrating St. Valentine Giveaway Hop

 


I am honored to have a guest post by T.J. Shaw, author of Caller of Light, today.  I asked her to share her journey to becoming a fantasy author.  I think she has a wonderful voice and invite you to read her new book and fall in love with a new fantasy series.  My Amazon review is at this link.  My post about this entertaining story is at this link.  Make sure you scroll to the end where there is information about the giveaway to THREE lucky winners!



TJ, thanks for joining us today.  Please tell us about why you started writing fantasy:


I’ve always been a fan of fantasy, science fiction, and anything paranormal. I grew up watching the original Star Trek series and fell in love with Capt. James T. Kirk. As an avid reader of authors like Stephen King, Michael Crichton, and Mary Stewart, I didn’t actually discover romance until I met Ayla and Jondalar in Jean M. Auel’s Clan of the Cave Bear series.


When my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she absorbed the news with a fighter’s spirit and spent the next several months undergoing chemotherapy. She never complained even though she lost all her hair and became very sick. Although she had a warrior’s heart and battled for over a year, she ultimately left this world to begin a new journey. 


So, why did I write Caller of Light? Because I wanted to immortalize my mom in some way, to let her know how much I loved and admired her. Because I was told I was being unrealistic. Because by combining my love of fantasy and romance, I could dedicate something that I worked so hard on to a woman who inspired me to strive to be a better person. That’s why. So, believe in yourself. Believe you can accomplish your dreams, and remember to tell those close to you how much you love them.


I wish you all the best,
TJ
 



TJ Shaw
www.TjShaw.com
www.amazon.com/author/tjshaw



As part of the Celebrating St. Valentine Giveaway Hop I am delighted to be able to offer an e-book version of T.J. Shaw's Caller of Light to THREE lucky winners, thanks to the author.  These will be available through Amazon and if you do not own a Kindle, please be advised that there are Kindle apps that can be downloaded for free to most computers or other electronic devices.

To enter the giveaway, please leave an comment with your e-mail address and let me know why you like fantasy books and what your favorite one is thus far.  The  contest will run until 12:00 midnight PST February 18, 2013 and the winner will be chosen by random selection.  If the winner does not respond to notification within 5 days, another name will be chosen so please check your e-mail.

17 comments:

  1. Fantasy books take you a world that is only on the pages you read and you get to escape into that world when you read it. I cannot think of my favorite right now. So many I like but titles escape me. Very nice post! Touching
    Debby236 at gmail dot com

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    1. Thank you for visiting and good luck in the giveaway.

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  2. Thanks for the awesome giveway! I love fantasy b/c it's a literal escape into a new world. I love how creative and imaginative the authors can be. I'm gonna go old skool and say Anne McCaffery.

    efender1(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Anne McCaffrey has long been one of my favorite fantasy authors and I really enjoyed the multiple series that she created although I think Pern will remain my most beloved.

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  3. Thanks for the great giveaway. There are so many to choose from I can't single one out.

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    1. Thank you for visiting, good luck in the giveaway. (although I hope you return and leave your e-mail address)

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  4. This is a great book! The winners will be very pleased :)

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    1. So glad that you enjoyed it, I look forward to the sequel!

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  5. I love fantasy since it is total escape from your eveyday life. Prince Charming Must Die is a good fantasy novel

    fencingromein at hotmail dot com

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  6. Thanks for participating in the hop.
    wendy_pogrant@yahoo.com

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  7. I love fantasy books because I get to learn new rules about the environment and society. My favorite thus far is "Poison Study" by Mary V Snyder. Very good!

    mestith at gmail dot com

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  8. I will have to look for that title Shannon, thanks for the recommendation. I love Maria V. Snyder's 'Study' series as well as her 'Glass' books Meghan.

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  9. I haven't really read many fantasy books, but they help me get away from the real world for a while.
    Thanks for the chance!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  10. i am new to fantasy, and would love to read this book. thanks for the giveaway!
    pepperpenn42 at gmail dot com

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  11. Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway!!! :)
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. thanks
    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. Congrats to the winners, names were chosen using Random.org:

    Debby, Shadow and Pepper! Here's hoping you all enjoy the story and pass the word along to your friends.

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