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Friday, June 22, 2012

Kindle giveaway and Tempest, the Samsara Chronicles, book 5, review






Book Review of TEMPEST The Samsara Chronicles Book 5
Sponsored by Pump Up Your Book

Join Gabriella Bradley and Diana Kemp as they tour the blogosphere June 1 – August 31 2012 with their The Samsara Chronicles series! Diana and Gabriella have agreed to give away not only a Kindle Fire but also a $50 Gift Certificate (payable by Paypal) to the person who comments the most on their 3 month blog tour. If there is a tie, the winner will be chosen through Random.org.

 
Product Details
File Size: 151 KB
Print Length: 76 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: eXtasy Books (May 25, 2012)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English
ASIN: B0086FQPNW
PRICE: 2.99
GENRE: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Futuristic, Romance
SERIES: The Samsara Chronicles Book 5

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Narrowly escaping danger during their quest to acquire the talismans and suspected of multiple murders, Aislinn and Dylan endure harsh winter conditions to evade the military and corrupt human minions seeking to stop them from the opening of the portal.

Author Information:
About Diana Kemp

Toronto native Diana Kemp is a multiple award-winning screenwriter and author with one hundred and thirty film festivals and screenwriting competition awards/placings to her credit. She is the co-writer of an NRL (Naval Research Lab) documentary (http://www.nrl.navy.mil/media/videos/nrl-extended-video) produced by David Bellino of Second Wind Films.

Graduating with honors from Cal State Long Beach, she began a writing career at the age of seven that culminated in a diversely prolific collection of science fiction, horror and fantasy short stories, numerous short and feature screenplays and three science fiction novels, two of which include The Samsara Chronicles co authored with Gabriella Bradley.

In addition to serving as Executive Producer and Producer on a variety of projects with Michael Gianfriddo, her credits include Blink Black Ops (http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2083939/) and her 3-D science fiction show, Trapezoid, (http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2160425/), which is in pre-production.

Diana founded Shadowland Productions and Edge Media with producing partner Michael Gianfriddo and holds positions as CEO and Chairman in addition to serving as an executive for Dominant Entertainment. She oversees all development, production and management for each company.

She is represented by industry veteran Sherry Robb of the Robb Entertainment Group.

About Gabriella Bradley

Gabriella Bradley lives amidst rugged mountains. She more than often has a grizzly in her backyard searching for food. Other critters that visit on a regular basis are cougars, coyotes, squirrels, raccoons.

She has been a writer all of her life, though only ventured into erotic works in 2003. The Samsara Chronicles was born through psychic channeling. Many of the scenes in these books were inspired by David—possibly a writer during his life, a guide from beyond that visited Gabby. During the course of his visits, he told her to involve Diana.

Gabby’s hobbies include hiking, gardening, swimming, sewing, embroidery. Favorite movies are old timers like Gone with the Wind, Spartacus etc. Favorite music is Abba. Besides all that, she owns and directs a busy company and its staff.


Join the Rest of the Tour.  See list below for all upcoming reviews:

Friday, June 22
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Tempest)
Monday, June 25
Book Review at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Itineras)
Tuesday, June 26
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Tempest)
Thursday, June 28
Book Review at Bunny’s Reviews (Covenant)
Monday, July 2
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Maelstrom)
Tuesday, July 3
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Itineras)
Thursday, July 5
Book Review & Giveaway at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Tempest)
Friday, July 6
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Exodus)
Monday, July 9
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Maestrom)
Tuesday, July 10
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Tempest)
Wednesday, July 11
Book Review & Giveaway at Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Maestrom)
Thursday, July 12
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Exodus)
Friday, July 13
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Nirvana)
Monday, July 16
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Maestrom)
Wednesday, July 18
Book Review & Giveaway at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Exodus)
Thursday, July 19
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Nirvana)
Friday, July 20
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Netherworld)
Monday, July 23
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Exodus)
Tuesday, July 24
Book Review & Giveaway at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Nivana)
Wednesday, July 25
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Netherworld)
Thursday, July 26
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Nirvana)
Friday, July 27
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Bloodline)
Monday, August 6
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Entity)
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Entity)
Tuesday, August 7
Book Review & Giveaway at Reader Girls (EOS)
Wednesday, August 8
Book Review & Giveaway at Reader Girls (Nadir)
Thursday, August 9
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Netherworld)
Monday, August 13
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Kindred)
Tuesday, August 14
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Bloodline)
Wednesday, August 15
Book Review & Giveaway at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Entity)
Thursday, August 16
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Kindred)
Friday, August 17
Book Review &  Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Entity)
Monday, August 20
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More Books (Nexus)
Tuesday, August 21
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Kindred)
Wednesday, August 22
Book Review & Giveaway at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Kindred)
Thursday, August 23
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Nexus)
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Road to Here (Equilibrium)
Friday, August 24
Book Review & Giveaway at The Paperback Pursuer (EOS)
Monday, August 27
Book Review & Giveaway at Books Books and More  Books (Equilibrium)
Tuesday, August 28
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Nexus)
Wednesday, August 29
Book Spotlight & Giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews (Equilibrium)
Thursday, August 30
Book Review & Giveaway at Book Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf (Equilibrium)
Friday, August 31
Book Review & Giveaway at Bunny’s Reviews (Equilibrium)

Book Excerpt:

“I agree we can’t afford to lose any more men but it’s too late to do anything about it now,” Garring said. “We’ve lost two good cops. Tomorrow we’ll probably lose more. Anger won’t help matters.” He retrieved a manila file precariously perched on his in-tray. “I’ve read your report. It seems unlikely that Young could have killed these officers alone. He must have had an accomplice. I also feel that the report is somewhat exaggerated in respect to the carnage described. What’s wrong with you? This sounds like nonsense from some B-rated science fiction film.”

Patterson’s dark eyes flashed indignantly. “With all due respect, Captain, if you read the reports that came in from Vancouver, you’ll find a similar scenario.”

Garring sighed and glanced at the stack of reports littering his desk. His head ached from the low intensity lighting and the stale air. Not even the background bustle of the station was a comfort to him anymore. “Do you have any idea how many reports I receive each day, Patterson? I barely have time to sift through the most urgent, let alone the lower priority.”

“I would hardly call the murder of two cops low priority!” Patterson cried. He reached for a battered manila folder lying on top of the stack and leafed through a sheaf of papers. He pulled one sheet out and handed it to Garring. “Read this, sir.”

The Captain squinted at the paper then reached for his glasses and read more intently. He shook his head as he scanned the text. “What the hell is this bullshit? More slasher stuff. What are we dealing with here? Some kind of demonic cult? You know Young quite well. Do you honestly think he had anything to do with all this? For God’s sake! He’s one of our best men! You think he’s suddenly turned into some kind of monster?”

Book Review:

            Tempest is the 5th of 14 parts of a story broken down into 14 books.  In this story Aislinn and Dylan are on the run.  They continue to be pursued by people with green aura’s who mean them harm.  They regularly run into people who give them gifts, sometime worth a lot of money, which these people insist they have passed down through their family specifically to give to them or more specifically to Aislinn.

            Each installment in the story gets more intense and intriguing.  Aislinn develops powers which save them, but also terrify her.  The more they learn the more questions they and we have.  I literally sit on the edge of my seat waiting to see what will happen next.  I actually found myself clenching my teeth today because I was so worried.  (yes I tend to get a little involved in my story character’s lives, but still clenching my teeth..!?.)

            This is a definitely must read story series.  The adventure, romance, suspense, fantasy, humor, creep factor, and good writing make this the perfect summer, or any time, read.

            I give part 5 of the Samsara Chronicles 4 out of 5 clouds.  Please leave me comments or questions you have about this review, this series, or what you think will happen next.  Thanks!

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