Freda's Voice

Welcome to the Remembrance Day edition of Monthly News. What did you do to remember those who fought for our independence? Did you take a moment of silence at 11am? I did, and also sent a post out a 11 am est. BOOKS: 1. The Frankincense Trail - Jody Kihara 2. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making - Cathrynne M. Valente (HIGHLY recommend) 3. Silver Girl - Elin Hildebrand (recommend) 4. Bon Appetit - Glenn Gamble (recommend) 5. Hot Water - Erin Brockovich & CJ Lyons (recommend) 6. She Smells the Dead - EJ Stevens (recommend) 7. See Mix Drink - Brian D. Murphy (recommend) 8. Roseannearchy - Roseanne Barr 9. Remembering You - Tricia Goyer (recommend) 10. Bye Bye, Baby = Max Allan Collins (recommend) 11. Juniper Berry - M.P. Koslowsky (recommend) PRODUCTS: 1. Basa Body- All Natural Coconut Oil Body Lotion (recommend) 2. CrazyDog Tshirts (recommend) 3. Piczzle - Your Personal Photo Puzzle (recommend) YEARLY TOTAL: 159 Boo

Howdy readers! Today we have author James Conway here for a Q&A, and talk about his book, The Vagabond King . The Vagabond King is a coming of age story that weaves mythology, astronomy, religion and the histories of Hungary, Africa and ancient Mesopotamia into a metaphysical mystery. When the main character, Chris’s, mother dies and he discovers the man he believed was his father is not, the sixteen year old is haunted by a mysterious apparition that forces him to question his pampered existence and embark upon a quest to find himself. Hoping she will “make a man of him”, he seeks sanctuary in the home of Magda, a middle aged waitress with a penchant for sex, only to discover she lives with her father, a cigarette smoking, beer swilling immigrant. Chris hates his shabby new surroundings at the end of the street and the shabby old man at the end of his life who spends his days listening to old blues records and making Chris fetch him fresh cans of beer. But, when the old man t

TERESA'S READING CORNER Since I have only read this many this year I am choosing the Flirting-Listen to 6 Audio Books Level. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Juniper Berry's parents are the most beloved actor and actress in the world—but Juniper can't help but feel they haven't been quite right lately. And she and her friend Giles are determined to find out why. On a cold and rainy night, Juniper follows her parents as they sneak out of the house and enter the woods. What she discovers is an underworld filled with contradictions: one that is terrifying and enticing, lorded over by a creature both sinister and seductive, who can sell you all the world's secrets bound in a balloon. For the first time, Juniper and Giles have a choice to make. And it will be up to them to confront their own fears in order to save the ones who couldn't. M.P. Kozlowsky's debut is a modern-day fairy tale of terror, temptation, and ways in which it is our choices that make us who we are. Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Walden Pond Press (April 26, 2011) ISBN: 9780061998690 AUTHOR BIO: M.P. Kozlowsky was a high school English teac

SHOULD BE READING There was a noise, an unusual sound, as if the tree were speaking gnarled words. The ground trembled slightly, the raven flapped its wings, and yet nothing appeared to change.

16 year old Grace was reared in the wilderness. Her first pet was a bear named Simon. Her first potty, an oak tree. And, her first swing, a forest vine. Grace has lived in the Smokies all her life, patrolling with her forest ranger father who taught her everything he knew about wildlife, tracking, and wilderness survival. When Grace's dad goes missing on a routine patrol, unlike everyone in her sleepy mountain town, she refuses to believe he’s dead. After finding a Cheetos bag and stolen government file, Grace is convinced she’s one step closer to proving all the non-believers wrong. One day, while out tracking clues, Grace is rescued from imminent danger by Mo, a hot guy who has an intoxicating accent and a secret. Grace has never felt a connection like this before, certainly not with her ex-boyfriend, the adoring, but decidedly unrugged, Wyn. After a few run-ins with the town's police chief, her father's partner, and some new evidence, Grace travels deeper into the wil

It’s 1962, and Twentieth Century Fox is threatening to fire Marilyn Monroe. The blond goddess hires Nate Heller, private eye to the stars, to tap her phone so she will have a record of their calls in case they take her to court. When Heller starts listening, he uncovers far more than nasty conversations. The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia—even the Russians—are involved in actions focused on Marilyn. She’s the quintessential American cultural icon, idolized by women, desired by men, but her private life is... complicated...and her connection to the Kennedys makes her an object of interest to some parties with sinister intentions. Not long after Heller signs on, Marilyn winds up dead of a convenient overdose. The detective feels he owes her, and the Kennedys, with whom he busted up corrupt unions in the 1950s. But now, as Heller investigates all possible people—famous, infamous, or deeply cloaked—who might be responsible for Marilyn’s death, he realizes that what has become his most challeng

Good morning Readers! Happy Cyber Monday! Here is a treat for you guys to consider in your Cyber Monday book shopping. James Hutchings is joining us today for an interview and discussing his book, The New Death and Others . If you click his name, you will end up on his website where you can learn more about him and his book. Check it out and let me know what you think. ' The New Death and Others ' is a collection of short pieces (44 stories and 19 poems). Most of them are dark fantasy, but there's some humor, general fiction and science fiction in there too. Kindle Edition: 264 KB Publisher: James Hutchings (September 27, 2011) ASIN: B005Q8Q8DY Purchase at Amazon Purchase at Smashwords Who or what inspires your writing? Some ideas just pop into my head, without me knowing where the idea comes from. An example of that is a recent poem I wrote, called ' Angel Square ', about a square where angels take the place of pigeons. I carry a notebook with me ever

Happy Sunday readers! Today we have author Dee DeTarsio joining us for a Q&A! She has a new book out, Ros , and we'd like you all to check it out! You can click her name and head over to check her website out. It includes all her books there for you to check out. Dee DeTarsio's literary talents shine with tenderness and humor as she once again takes readers into the heart of women's lives in an unforgettable tale. Filled with friendship, love, loss, betrayal and out-of-this-world challenges that force her characters to find their place in the universe, Ros gives us the hopefully-ever-after we're all searching for. When a plane crashed behind Micki Cramer's house, in San Diego, California, she kept waiting for the sirens and rescue team to show up. As the first responder, it was up to her to tug on the arm that was waving out of the broken wreckage. Holding her breath against the choking smoke, she managed to get the pilot out and carry him to safety into h

Welcome to Week 53 with me! Rules: *Grab a book, any book. *Turn to page 56. *Find any sentence that grabs you. *Post it. *Add your (url) post below in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url. It's that simple. She took out a handkerchief and wiped breadcrumbs from her lips. "I'd like to see the library, but I don't know if I want to see the librarian."

After 13 years in America, Abu Saheeh has returned to his native Iraq, a nation transformed by the American military presence. Alone in a new city, he has exactly what he wants: freedom from his past. Then he meets Layla, a whimsical fourteen-year-old girl who enchants him with her love of American pop culture. Enchanted by Layla's stories and her company, Abu Saheeh settles into the city's rhythm and begins rebuilding his life. But two sudden developments--his alliance with a powerful merchant and his employment of a hot-headed young assistant--reawaken painful memories, and not even Layla may be able to save Abu Saheeh from careening out of control and endangering all around them. A breathtaking tale of friendship, love, and betrayal, One Hundred and One Nights is an unforgettable novel about the struggle for salvation and the power of family. Where can I purchase this book? Thanks to Anna and Hachette Book Group , I have 3 copies up for grabs! Fill in the Rafflecopter f

Piczzle Picture Puzzle service is an Internet-based retailing and manufacturing service of Custom Jigsaw Photo Puzzles. We strive to provide the best custom jigsaw puzzle service by creating a fun, dynamic and an interactive option for those who wish to capture precious life’s moments through a photo puzzle game – for themselves and for the ones they love. Piczzle's Cardboard Puzzles are made of outstanding materials, top craftsmanship and the highest print quality. They are constructed of a premium grade cardboard that has been laminated with a glossy finish. Our cardboard puzzles are precision press cut so that all pieces will be perfectly match one another and they are printed using an advanced digital printing technique that results in sharp, multicolored prints. Check them out on Facebook My Opinion: I love my Piczzle! I chose one of my favorite photos of the hubster and myself, and though it took some time to put together 110 piece puzzle, it looks amazing! I&#

SHOULD BE READING The morning was bright and surprisingly clear for smoggy Los Angelos, pleasantly warm thanks to desert winds, though experience said by midday we'd have a scorcher. It was pushing 6:00AM when I followed a cream-colored, somewhat battered Ford van down the dead-end that was Fifth Helena Drive.

Television producer Ava Ellington cannot refuse her grandfather's last wish--that she accompany him to Europe on a tour of World War II battle sites. Ava has little interest in historical battles, but this may be her last chance to break down the barriers that have grown up between them, and she sets off, camera in hand, ready to record and report on their journey. She and Grandpa Jack are greeted in Paris by Paul, her grandpa's best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The Dennis who just happens to be Ava's first love. History comes alive as the group travels across Europe--from the romantic sights of Paris to the bleak battlefields of Belgium to the Austrian labor camp these men liberated so many years before--and Ava sees a side of her grandfather she's never known before. As he shares his memories of those bitter days on the battlefield, she begins to understand how his experiences in the war made him the man he is today. Throughout the journey, Ava and Dennis are dr

Good evening readers! Tonight we have author Kelvin O'Ralph joining us for a little Q & A. Check out his newest book, LS: Deception (Book 2). The second book of a paranormal romance series. It’s the sequel to the romance action packed LS: The Beginning, and it’s titled, LS: Deception. In this installment, we find the two MCs growing and learning more about their supernatural powers and themselves. There’s romance, action, adventure, mystery, fantasy, and loads more in this eye catching book. Paperback: 314 pages Publisher: CreateSpace (October 23, 2011) ISBN: 9781466463523 Purchase at Amazon Who or what inspires your writing? Mostly successful authors inspire me every day. Anytime, I read the papers about J. K. Rowling or blog sites about Amanda Hocking, I feel so inspired to continue writing books. When did you know you would be a writer? The moment I entered the university and I found out that my chosen course wasn’t what I really wanted. I had the required

For your Mom Jennifer Lopez Marilyn Belted Shopper ($129.00) For your Sister Jennifer Lopez Tuxedo Jacket ($84) For your Best Friend Jennifer Lopez Marilyn Heels ($79.99) For your Mother-in-Law Jennifer Lopez Cowl Neck Sweater with Lurex ($84) For your Work Friends Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Bead Multistrand Necklace ($34.00) Jennifer Lopez Jet Studded Ball Necklace ($38.00) Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Simulated Crystal Hoop Earrings ($26.00) Jennifer Lopez Jet Studded Dome Stretch Ring ($24.00) Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Twisted Ring ($18.00) Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Multistrand Bracelet ($28.00) Jennifer Lopez Silver Tone Chain-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet ($28.00) For your Boyfriend Marc Anthony Fashion Moto Jacket ($150) For your Dad Marc Anthony Tonal Striped Sweater ($65) For your Brother Marc Anthony Boots ($120.00) For high resolution images of items from the Jennifer Lopez Collection and the Marc Anthony Collection, please visit the holiday look book .

Alexander Popper can't stop remembering. Four years old when his father tossed him into Lake Michigan, he was told, Sink or swim, kid. In his mind, he's still bobbing in that frigid water. The rest of this novel's vivid cast of characters also struggle to remain afloat: Popper's mother, stymied by an unhappy marriage, seeks solace in the relentless energy of Chicago; his brother, Leo, shadow boss of the family, retreats into books; paternal grandparents, Seymour and Bernice, once high fliers, now mourn for long lost days; his father, a lawyer and would-be politician obsessed with his own success, fails to see that the family is falling apart; and his college girlfriend, the fiercely independent Kat, wrestles with impossible choices. Covering four generations of the Popper family, Peter Orner illuminates the countless ways that love both makes us whole and completely unravels us. A comic and sorrowful tapestry of memory of connection and disconnection, Love and

HOST I'm going for On the Roof: 6-10 Challenges 1. 150+ Reading Challenge 2. 2012 ARC Reading Challenge 3. 2012 EBook Challenge 4. Mount TBR Challenge 5. 2012 Audio Book Challenge - OPTED OUT. 6. 2012 Mystery & Suspense Challenge 7. 100+ Books In A Year Reading Challenge 8. A-Z Book Challenge 9. 2012 ARC Reading Challenge - OPTED OUT 10. 2012 Books Won Challenge This is all I have signed up for so far, so if I sign up for more, I'll change the level.

Welcome to Week 52 with me! Rules: *Grab a book, any book. *Turn to page 56. *Find any sentence that grabs you. *Post it. *Add your (url) post below in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url. It's that simple. Sinatra made a dismissive gesture, but he was beaming.