Thursday, October 15, 2020

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Love Your Selfie by Tessa Emily Hall

Love Your Selfie Blog Tour 

Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for Love Your Selfie by Tessa Emily Hall, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

 

Love Your Selfie
Title: Love Your Selfie 
Author: Tessa Emily Hall 
Publisher: Ellie Claire Gifts 
Release Date: October 13, 2020 
Genre: Teen/Young Adult Devotional 

God loves the real you-without filters, followers, or fabulous backdrops! This glittery devotional journal helps teens find their inner sparkle so they can love themselves. 

The truth is: the Creator of the Universe stamped His approval on you far before anyone ever had the chance to disapprove. In this 52-week devotional journal, you will be guided through a journey of embracing the unique way you were created. Author Tessa Emily Hall shares her personal struggles of dealing with insecurity and self-shame as a teen, then she invites you to reflect on the weekly message through journal prompts and social media challenges. You will be taken on a journey to understand what Scripture says about your identity, discover how you can tap into your God-given potential, and learn to love who you are inside. 

Ellie Claire's LeatherLuxe® material is given new glittery life in this stunning journal with full-color interior design. The rich feel of leather is finished with round corners to make this journal an extraordinary gift for any time of year. 

FEATURES: 
Premium, thick, acid-free, non-bleed paper 
Guided journal from a teen for teens 
Lightly-ruled space for notes and reflections 
Full-color interior 
Presentation page for personalization 
LeatherLuxe® binding with NEW glitter finish that doesn't rub off 
Ribbon marker 
Smythe-sewn binding 

 

 
 EXCERPT
 
 

The hard truth about this idea is that masks are just what their name implies . . . coverups. And when we live this way, we risk obscuring our true reflection. Not only that, but we will never feel quite right hiding behind an identity that doesn’t belong to us.

 


 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Tessa Emily Hall

Tessa Emily Hall is an award-winning author who wrote her debut novel when she was sixteen. She is now a multi-published author of both fiction and non-fiction inspirational yet authentic books for teens, including her upcoming release, LOVE YOUR SELFIE (October 2020, Ellie Claire). Her passion for shedding light on clean entertainment and media for teens led her to a career as a Literary Agent at Cyle Young Literary Elite, YA Acquisitions Editor for Illuminate YA (LPC Imprint), and Founder/Editor of PursueMagazine.net

Tessa is guilty of making way too many lattes and never finishing her to-read list. When her fingers aren’t flying 128 WPM across the keyboard, she can be found speaking to teens, teaching at writing conferences, coaching young writers, and acting in Christian films. Her favorite way to procrastinate is to connect with readers is on her mailing list, social media (@tessaemilyhall), and website: www.tessaemilyhall.com.

CONNECT WITH TESSA: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
 


 

TOUR GIVEAWAY

 

(1) winner will receive a book-inspired prize package including an autographed copy of Love Your Selfie, InnerSparkle coffee blend sample from the book, book swag, prayer journal, pink glitter nail polish, lip gloss, facial mask, etc.!

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Be sure to check out each stop on these tours for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 13, 2020 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 20, 2020. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only, void where prohibited by law or logistics.  

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Blog Tour & Giveaway: Simply West of Heaven by Monique Bucheger

Simply West of Heaven Blog Tour 

Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for Simply West of Heaven by Monique Bucheger, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

 

Simply West of Heaven
Title: Simply West of Heaven 
Series: Ginnie West Adventure #3 
Author: Monique Bucheger 
Publisher: True West Publishing 
Release Date: 2020 
Genre: Middle-Grade Contemporary Fiction 

Twelve-year-old BFFs are matchmaking geniuses. Sweet! Not long after they schemed to get Ginnie’s widowed dad to fall in love with Tillie’s divorced mom, Ginnie stumbled upon her late mom's journals, making life even more awesome sauce … until her dad confiscated the journals, determined to protect Ginnie from a danger he won’t name. 

Ginnie is counting on her future sister's help to make Dad change his mind, but Tillie's not so sure the ghost of Ginnie's mom will make a good addition to their new family tree. The girls' world gets flipped upside-down when a blast from the past shows up and makes Tillie go nutburgers. 

Ginnie is torn between helping her best friend and what could be the answer to her deepest wish.

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 EXCERPT
 
 

On the drive home, Ginnie stared unseeing out the backseat window of Buzz’s truck. Trees flew by unnoticed on the country roads that led to their nine-generation old farm, “Heart of the Wests.” 

She stared past the knee-high cornstalks on her left and the neck-high alfalfa lining the right side of their lane, quickly creating and discarding several arguments to convince Dad to give the journals back. 

While Toran and Tillie plotted to retrieve a treasured amulet in Toran’s new computer game, Ginnie realized that simply talking to Dad wasn’t going to get her what she wanted after all. 

She needed action, so she formed a new plan. 

It didn’t take long to work out the details. Normally at least two of the five family vehicles were parked side-by-side in front of the two-story red-brick farmhouse they called home. Today only Miss Amanda’s silver-blue car and several pairs of dried, muddy ruts greeted them. 

That never happened. 

Her plan could succeed.

 


 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Monique Bucheger

When Monique Bucheger isn’t writing, you can find her playing taxi driver to one or more of her 12 children, plotting her next novel, scrapbooking, or being the “Mamarazzi” at any number of child-oriented events. 

Even though she realizes there will never be enough hours in any given day, Monique tries very hard to enjoy the journey that is her life. She shares it with a terrific husband, her dozen children, an adorable granddaughter, a son-in-law, three cats, and many real and imaginary friends. 

She is the author of several books and plans to write many more. You can find more about Monique and her works on her website

CONNECT WITH MONIQUE: Website Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
 


 

TOUR GIVEAWAY

 

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card OR winner's choice of Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Apple, or Kobo!

Simply West of Heaven JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway will begin at midnight October 12, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on October 19, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Review & Giveaway: Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World by Sierra Wilson




My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing


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Synopsis

From prophets to pioneers, from songwriters to scientists, Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World presents the fascinating true stories of twenty women and twenty men from Church history. Each one-page biography describes impressive achievements and shares stories of great faith. Readers will encounter well-known and beloved Saints such as Joseph Smith and Eliza R. Snow along with lesser-known heroes from around the world such as Hu Wei-I, who miraculously translated the Book of Mormon into Chinese, and Mere Mete Whaanga, a prominent Maori woman who helped the Church spread into New Zealand. In addition, Standout Saints includes uplifting quotes, a Church history timeline, and resources for further study.

The courage and faith of these Saints made them stand out from the world, and this educational and inspiring book helps young readers know that they too can stand out.

My Review

I loved learning more about the personal stories of individuals in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from all over the world! They show how regular everyday people can make an important difference in the lives of those around them, and how faith helps us overcome our struggles. The illustrations are vibrant and full of life and personality. With 40 spotlights, there are several well-known names of pioneers and even more that I wasn't familiar with but am excited to learn more about. This is a great book for kids and adults alike, providing inspiration and encouragement to go out and be "standout saints" ourselves.

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.


About the Author
 
Sierra Wilson is a children's author/illustrator living in Alberta, Canada. She wrote The Atonement of Jesus Christ is for Me and I Can Be Like Jesus as well as several other books for children soon to be released. Before turning to writing, Sierra worked as a high school English and history teacher. She is the daughter of two modern-day pioneers and loves researching about pioneers and faithful heroes of all kinds. When she's not writing, you can find her adventuring with her husband and four children, cross-country skiing, or eating all the chocolate. 

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