tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67240316621747517042024-03-13T11:59:49.058+00:00Anna Marie MayAnna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-73727376849253891342014-04-10T07:35:00.002+01:002014-04-10T07:35:54.660+01:00Autism affects over 700,000 people in the UK (more than 1 in 100). <div style="text-align: justify;">
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I am so proud to be able to join this blog hop organized by the awesome RJ Scott. We all read statistics. Maybe not every day but we do come across them.</div>
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And then we just go on and ignore them because those numbers can't possibly affect us, right?</div>
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Well, they can. I have to be honest, my knowledge of autism is very limited. I won't give you any facts about it or just start talking about it. I want to share an experience from my life, and, I hope, it will highlight why a fact like that isn't just statistic.</div>
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<i><span class="answerContent">The World Health Organization estimates that
about 121 million people worldwide have some form of depression</span>. <span class="answerContent">According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 14.8
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<span class="answerContent">More statistics, right? The point is, judging from those numbers, the number of people suffering from this is high but surely, since the numbers are still rather huge, the chances of me being among those is rather slim, right? Wrong.</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent">My grandfather (on my father's side) committed suicide by driving his bike into an oncoming bus when he was barely thirty. My mother has been suffering from depression from years. As a matter of fact, my best friend suffers from depression too (and we aren't releated!)</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent">Numbers are never just numbers. They affect everyone. Just because you read 1 in a 100 is affected by autism doesn't mean you can stick your head in the sand and go lalala. If you don't know anyone affect by it, don't think this isn't any of your concern. You might not be affected by those numbers but you might fall into another category and need help.</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent">Don't treat people as numbers. Look around your circle of friends, of acquaintances, of people you work with, and help wherever you can. Might be with something small: a smile, a cheerful hello, a cup of coffee or by lending an ear. Often the simplest gesture can make someone's day!</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent"><br />Now, for something maybe a bit more cheerful. If you want to participate in a contest, all you have to do is comment below. Please do not forget to leave me your E-Mail address otherwise you might win and never know!</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent">Thanks so much for stopping by - and please check out all the other posts in this blog hop too!</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent">Anna - now, let's all ride off into the sunset, right?</span></div>
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<span class="answerContent"><br /></span>Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-64883069040252847652014-01-26T15:53:00.002+00:002014-01-26T15:53:33.147+00:00Chatting today over at Love Romance CafeHello guys!<br />
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Anyone still reading this? It has been a while!<br />
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I am chatting over at All Romance Cafe today, if anyone is interested in dropping by. Here is the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/LoveRomancesCafe/conversations/messages" target="_blank">LINK</a>.<br />
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AnnaAnna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-54196622084043688982013-06-21T07:34:00.000+01:002013-06-21T07:34:01.944+01:00Love Romance & More: Anna Marie May is a guest!Hello everyone,<br />
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I know it has been a while but I am back! Moving to a new country does create a lot of stress and exciting times!<br />
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Hopefully I will be able to come back with full force now!<br />
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Anyway, to start things off, I will be a guest at Love Romance & More blog today. I've done a Q&A, and I would be thrilled if you stopped by.<br />
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The blog will be live at 1 pm EST. Here is the <a href="http://loveromancesandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LINK</a>.<br />
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Take care,<br />
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AnnaAnna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-12991586988884954322013-04-13T11:22:00.002+01:002013-04-13T11:22:30.402+01:00Talking about FEAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know there isn't much point in posting the links to the blog post after the fact, but I decided to do it anyway. </div>
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I've been pretty busy with moving and setting up my new place, so I am really sorry for the lack of communication. However, once I am settled in my new place, I will be blogging a lot more frequently over at the Armchair Reader (<a href="http://coleriann.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>). </div>
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The giveaway is over, I am afraid, but I still think my post on Fear is a good one. And of course, I would recommend reading all the other posts by other authors too! Interesting reads! I have plans to do a whole series of blog post on such topics, so watch this space for more news!</div>
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Here are the links to my two blog posts. Like I said, sorry the giveaway is over. I will make it up to you guys with a new one soon!</div>
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Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-56255081849278780912013-04-01T00:30:00.000+01:002013-04-01T00:30:02.108+01:00Prejudice - RJ Scott blog hop<br><b>2nd April is World Autism Awareness Day.</b> I joined RJ Scott in her blog hop for the whole month of April to raise awareness for it. Many other authors have done the same, and you can find a list of the other blogs further down.<br>
<br>Here is a fact about autism that I wanted to share: <i>If one identical twin is diagnosed with autism, the other twin has about 90% chance of develop an autistic disorder.</i><br>
<br>Autism isn't much I personally know about, so I will use this month to follow the blogs to learn more about it. However, I would like to take a moment to talk about prejudice, specifically about prejudice faced in every day life. I am sure everyone has come across some form of it (at work or at school, or because you can't neatly fit into the pigeon hole everyone wants to push you into).<br>
<br>Personally, I've been told many times I'm too strong a personality. It's hilarious, really. Apparently, I am too straight forward, I dare to tell people if I think they are talking bullshit, and this offends them. So, I'm the bad guy. I also a hide a huge part of myself because I know most might not react favorable to it. I also am a huge geek. Growing up, I always felt there was something wrong with me because I liked Star Trek and Doctor Who. I also never liked to play with dolls. I preferred to climb trees and swim in lakes. Apparently, not proper girl behavior.<br>
<br>Overall, I've been lucky. I know this. What I've learned (took years, moving across an ocean, coming back home only to move across a smaller ocean etc...) is that you need to stay true to yourself. Sure, sometimes you might have to make small adjustments, but overall, you should stay true to who you are...because if you don't like yourself, then no one else will. I know it has been said many times over but the statement is still true: it's their loss, not yours.<br>
<br>What are your experiences with prejudice? With any kind of it? And what are your suggestions of dealing with it? What tips can you give?<br>
<br>One of my books, Darkest Hour, deals with prejudice in a roundabout way. Basically, our hero's coming out ends in tragedy, and when he tries the second time around, it might just as well go all to hell. I thought it would be fitting to offer up this book to a lucky winner.<br>
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<br>But I don't want to be just bleak (LOL). I've just finished my Watchtower Series, so I am also offering another lucky winner a book from the series. If you're interested in legends, snark/talking cats, warlocks, kings and old myths come to life, then I'm sure you might just have as much fun with the series as I had in writing it.<br>
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<br>Anyway, how to enter? Simple. If you would like to be considered, just leave a comment below with your E-mail address so that I can get in touch with you.<br>
<br>Anyway, I am looking forward to all your comments, and please don't forget to check out all the other blogs this month too!
<br>Here is the list of other authors who have joined the blog hop. Please take a moment and visit their blogs for facts, discussions, and I am sure great giveaways.<br>
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Siren Song (WT #5) is on the ARe bestseller list! Thank you so much to everyone who bought it and made my day! THANK YOU! Book can be found <a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-sirensong-1145801-143.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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I hope you will join me for the final ride, see how it all ends! This is Rafe's story. A story about an end and a new beginning.<br />
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Join me in learning more about Rafe, his family, and his long forgotten heritage!<br />
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SIREN SONG, WT 5 - out now!<br />
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Purchase <a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-sirensong-1145801-143.html" target="_blank">LINK</a>.<br /><br />
Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-22086906144421721662013-02-14T19:22:00.002+00:002013-02-14T19:23:12.830+00:00Sensual Reads Reviewers' Choice Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Over the Moon</b> won the <u><b>Reviewers' Choice Award for Sensual Reads 2012!</b></u><br />
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Over The Moon is the second book in the Watchtower Series. I refer to this book as my moon bunny book (inside joke).<br />
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I can't help it. This series is very dear to me and I am so happy that it found this kind of recognition.<br />
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You can find out more about the series <a href="http://www.annamariemay.com/scifi--fantasy---watchtower-series1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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A list of all other winners can be found <a href="http://sensualreads.com/?page_id=11605" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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<br />Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-90761349014410397252013-01-14T13:46:00.000+00:002013-01-14T13:46:08.804+00:00Icelands, Watchtower Series #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>ICELANDS</b>, Watchtower Series book 4 is now available for pre-order.<br />
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It will be released on 18 January 2013. Pre-order <a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-icelands-1041399-143.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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<i>Welcome to a hell of a different kind: Icelands. The future hangs in the
balance; one sacrifice is required to save them all. The question
though is: will saving the future be worth the cost of losing someone
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Aidan races against time to find the last Watchtower to complete the
circle, only to figure out that it doesn’t end there. In order to fire
up the walls of protection, one sacrifice needs to be made to safe them
all. But is losing someone you love really worth the outcome? One love
is needed to safe them all and doom one of them to a life of misery,
struggling to find new meaning in life. Does the end really justify the
means, even in a matter of the heart?<br />
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From the elegant towers of Dinas to the unyielding Cursed Lands into a
hell of different kind where everything is white and cold to touch—the
race is on. The only question remaining is: Will they succeed? Or will
they vanish into an icy hell never to be seen or heard from again? Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-33227936104490627472012-12-12T19:22:00.001+00:002012-12-12T19:22:25.826+00:00Love For Hire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><b>Love For Hire</b></u> is currently displayed on<a href="http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php" target="_blank"> the all romance review website</a> if you want to check it out!<br />
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They also have cool competitions and prices to win, if you haven't already checked them out too!<br />
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Hurry! The Year End Splash Party ends soon!<br />
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<b><i>The guarded, cautious Jayden never expects to fall in love with his snobbish, inconsiderate client. </i></b><br />
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Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-10270573387299917732012-12-12T18:23:00.001+00:002012-12-12T18:23:15.039+00:00The Next Big Thing Blog Hop!<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><b>Week 25: THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP</b></u></div>
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There are the books everyone has heard about: Twilight, Hunger Games, Fifty Shades of Gray. But what about all those books written by people you've never heard of? Some of them are treasures, just waiting to be found, and that's what this blog hop is all about: the books you might not have heard about, but that you might end up loving.<br />
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This blog hop is like a game of tag. One author posts and tags five other authors who link back to their website the next week and tag five more authors! If you follow the blog hop long enough, you're bound to find some books you'll love! Maybe you even discover a book that ends up being the next big thing.<br />
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I was tagged by Caitlin Ricci. You can learn more about her by visiting her awesome website (<a href="http://authorcaitlinricci.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">HERE</a>).<br />
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This blog hop includes ten questions to help you learn more about an author's current work in progress, so here's a little info about my current project:<br />
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<b>1: What is the working title of your book?</b><br />
Well, I am working actually on two. They are the conclusion to my Watchtower Series called Icelands and Siren Song.<br />
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Icelands is the end of one particular story line, started in Over the Rainbow and carried on throughout the first three books. Where did that idea come from? I wanted our heroes to try and overcome the prophecy, I wanted to try and think they have suceeded...only to figure out that prophecy has a way of coming true regardless of what you do...guess that makes me mean...<br />
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For Siren Song, I couldn't resist the siren mythos...I have always thoughts sirens were just a brilliant idea and I wanted to use the idea for a long time but didn't know where to put them. Then I added dragons in the mix, a broken hero, his true destiny (mate) and a long forgotten family legacy...I just couldn't help myself. <br />
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M/M for both of them...plus the books fall into the scifi/fantasy category...including romance and happy endings because regardless of how much angst I put into the stories, I am a romantic at heart and I don't write anything without a happy ending.<br />
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Errr...I don't know? That's a tough one because finding an actor that matches exactly the image I have in my head is next to impossible...I am always in awe when they make a film out of a book and actually find an actor where you go: yes, it's him! (or her!).<br />
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<b>5: What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?</b><br />
Icelands: trading one hell for a different kind.<br />
Siren Song: Going home should come with warning labels since you never know what you might find! <br />
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<b>6: Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?</b><br />
Due to personal reasons, the Watchtower Series is no longer available throught the publisher I was with for the first three books. I thought about finding a different publisher for either the series or for the remaining two unpublished books, but then I decided against it. Every new publisher would edit the stories to their liking, which is their right, but I like the stories as they are. With only two more books to go, I decided to make all availble as self-published. <br />
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Icelands will be published as promised in January. I am currently in talks to get a brilliant cover for it. Once that is done, it will be live. Siren Song should be available earlier than the original date, which was scheduled for April, but I am not sure exactly when. The other 3 titles are already available on amazon and allromance. More details are on my website (<a href="http://www.annamariemay.com/scifi--fantasy---watchtower-series1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>).<br />
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<b>7: How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?</b><br />
For the first book in the series, Over the Rainbow? All it took was to look at her. She is Belze, the talking cat in my stories. About a week later, the first story was done.<br />
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Siren Song took a bit longer since I had to find the perfect headspace for a seasoned warrior. This story will be the story of Raphael, King James' trusted friend and leader of his knights. It was fun, but took about a month to have it sort of ready for editing.<br />
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<b>8: What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?</b><br />
Hm...One day I would love to write books as good as some of my favourite authors but I am nowhere near their genius. So I'd rather not mention them...I don't want you to go and compare me to them! LOL.<br />
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<b>9: Who or What inspired you to write this book?</b><br />
See cute cat above! She is real...(or was, poor thing vanished) but I swear to you, she was talking too! She was the snowball which started the whole thing!<br />
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<b>10: What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?</b><br />
I always think readers might get just as excited about me when reading about a world where magic is real, where dragons roam freely and where there are cute wolf shifters to be had. Plus, travelling among the stars, portals to distant worlds, isn't it fun when magic and science is combined?<br />
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Here are the authors I am going to tag for week 26, starting on 19 December (sorry, I know there should be five but I only found two):<br />
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Lexi Ander: <a href="http://lexiander.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Casey Holloway: <a href="http://www.caseyholloway.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-60826646618135811532012-12-09T15:00:00.002+00:002012-12-09T15:00:48.806+00:00Watchtower Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><b>Over the Rainbow</b></u>, WT#1 is now back for purchase at amazon and allromance.com.<br />
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Missing: Prophesized warlock to the King. Has anyone seen him? Please contact your nearest guard station if you do find him.<br /><br />Aidan
never knew he could do magic until a cat dared him to have sex. His
life truly must be tragic if even felines knew he was too pathetic to
find someone to share his bed with. Unfortunately for him, the cat
turned out to be his familiar leading him not only to his First Time but
also to King James who in turn refuses to let Aidan slip through his
fingers again.<br /><br />For there is a prophecy: James can only truly
unit the lands and bring prosperity to all if he has his trusted
warlock by his side. Roping Aidan into coming home with him wasn’t the
happily ever after everyone had expected. Instead, it set in motion a
chain of events which would lead both Aidan and James further away from
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In <span style="font-style: italic;">Over The Rainbow</span>, Aidan
discovered the ancient Watchtowers. His discovery ignited a race against
time to have them restored before the first Watchtower’s dire warnings
come true. There is an enemy lurking out there in the distant shadows
and only the long forgotten protection those towers can provide, can
save them all.<br /><span></span><br />But will he be able to unravel the
mystery in time? Will the first meeting between King James and Prince
Alric go off without a hitch or will they, on top of everything else,
also have to deal with strife on their home shores?<br /><span></span><br />And
why does Aidan keep on stumbling over Moon references? Everywhere he
goes, the bloody moon pops up, almost as if something, some unknown
force, is sending him a message but surely this can’t be right…for the
moon is nothing but a distant rock in the sky and surely they have no
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<u><b>Out of the (Werewolf) Closet</b></u>, WT#3 is now back for purchase at amazon and allromance.com.<br />
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Waking up collared to his worst enemy wasn't the most horrific thing
that happened to Rick: waking up to an impending forced marriage was.
And as if this wasn't bad enough, he couldn't deny that underneath all
the anger, he was actually attracted to Tom, King of bloody everything
and enemy to his people since the dawn of days. And yet, Tom's bumbling
efforts to get closer to him, his puppy dog eyes and surprising honesty
are slowly winning him over. But travelling to the cursed land where no
one outside Tom's Clan had set foot on in centuries was only the start
of their adventure.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Betrayal from
within and his promise to Aidan to investigate the ancient magic of the
Watchtowers, make Rick's life more than just interesting but even in his
wildest dreams, he couldn't have anticipated where his search would
lead him.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><span></span>CONTENT ADVISORY: This title contains elements of dubious consent.<br />
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<a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-outofthewerewolfcloset-1014795-143.html" target="_blank">All Romance </a>Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-8595956779418517682012-12-04T19:26:00.000+00:002012-12-04T19:26:26.968+00:00Christmas Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have sent the winner an E-mail. I am sorry there could only be one. I hope you still had a great time participating in the blog hop! Take care,
AnnaAnna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-46711719822247699432012-12-03T17:58:00.002+00:002012-12-03T17:58:44.566+00:00Christmas Blog hopJust a quick note, I will be announcing the winner of the blog hop by tomorrow! Stay tuned!
Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-30575650098281074502012-12-01T14:58:00.000+00:002012-12-01T14:58:50.382+00:00Brilliant new covers by bittergrace!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-87459659204927977542012-11-30T18:37:00.003+00:002012-11-30T18:37:41.100+00:00Chat on 1 December...I will be in the forum on 1 Dec for the Year-End-Splash party hosted by allromance reviews.
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I will be in the forum (<a href="http://www.theromancereviews.com/forum/index.php?board=44.0">LINK HERE</a>). Feel free to drop by at any time. The chat isn't live, so you can leave a comment and I will reply throughout the day.
Hope to see you there!
AnnaAnna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-79348900050799974212012-11-29T19:13:00.000+00:002013-01-21T22:25:17.126+00:00Christmas Blog Hop - Christmas Spirit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am participating in tihs years's blog hop hosted by the lovely RJ Scott (details of all participants are at the bottom).
<b>CHRISTMAS SPIRIT</b>
I think for most people Christmas is a festival about love, celebrating family. With family I also mean close friends, not just 'family' through blood. To me, Christmas is about seeing loved ones, spending time with them and enjoying a good meal (or two followed by an overdose of home baked cookies).
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What does Christmas mean for you? Do you have any good memories you might want to share?
For me, one of my earliest memories is trying to climb the window to our living room from the outside...so that I could try and sneak a peak into the room. I seriously wanted to try and spot Santa (well, we call him Christkindl but anyway). I wanted to see my presents arrive.
Of course my Dad was on to me, put the blinds down and that was that. Even lurking around the bathroom during the night, to catch Santa in the act didn't produce any results (obviously. LOL).
I also take a moment during this time of the year to think about what I am thankful for. If I can, I always try to light a candle in church too.
Now, to the giveway (or early Christmas present, this is how I like to think about it). All you need to do to enter the draw is comment below. Please remember to leave me with your E-mail address so that I can actually contact you afterwards.
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I am offering a free e-book for either one of the published titles in my Watchtower Series (see the beautifl cover pages to the left).
Or a free copy of one of my contemporary stories: Betting On Love or Darkest Hour.
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So there's quite a lot of choice for one winner!
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So Merry Christmas (in advance) to everyone. May you have good times and lots of laughs. Thank you for your support and for stopping by!
Anna
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My Q&A (with a chance for a win!) is live today on the Romance Reviews website!<br />
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My question is question number 9. The link is <a href="http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Go have a look!Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-11436829162732299292012-11-28T18:25:00.001+00:002012-11-28T18:25:44.176+00:00RJ Scott Blog hop for Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am participating in the Christmas blog hop hosted by the lovely RJ Scott. More details will go live either on 30 November or 1 December. So stay tuned! Oh, and if you aren't hooked yet, I will also be giving a price away! See you soon (I hope!)
(Details on blog hop will also go live on the date of posting with liks to other blogs etc...)
Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-30862236584927829862012-11-23T08:22:00.002+00:002012-11-23T08:22:22.605+00:00Watchtower Series - back this weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><u>The Watchtower Series</u></strong> will be back up for purchase this weekend.<br />
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So if you are looking for a copy, you won't have to wait for much longer! More coming soon!Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-35233537705083389462012-11-15T08:22:00.000+00:002012-11-15T08:22:01.306+00:00Sherrilyn Kenyon: Cloak & Silence, upcoming bookI don't know if you guys are reading the League Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon, but if you are not, WHY NOT?<br />
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Anyway, you should! And on 15 December, Maris and Ture's story will be told. I've always adored Maris. He's such a conflicted character! And Ture? I only caught glimpses of him, but he was very intriguing!<br />
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And yes, this will be her first m/m romance! I CAN'T WAIT!<br />
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If you don't believe me, plus to check out awesome pics of her characters, go <a href="http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book/cloak-silence/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-91485473356586939862012-11-14T20:57:00.002+00:002012-11-14T20:57:37.944+00:00Watchtower Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><b>Watchtower Series - temporarily taken down</b></u><br />
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But don't worry, the series will be back shortly with new purchase links including all titles.<br />
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This includes:<br />
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<b>Over the Rainbow</b><br />
<b>Over the Moon</b><br />
<b>Out of the (Werewolf) Closet</b><br />
<b>Icelands</b><br />
<b>Siren Song</b><br />
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I will keep you updated once everything is back - watch this space!Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-29017771836737783912012-10-29T18:13:00.002+00:002012-11-14T18:50:30.431+00:00Out of the (Werewolf) Closet: Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Out of the (Werewolf) Closet</b> received an excellent review by <a href="http://top2bottomreviews.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/out-of-the-werewolf-closet-by-anna-marie-may/" target="_blank">Jymbo at top2bottomsreviews</a>:</div>
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Author: Anna Marie May<br />
Publisher: Silver Publishing<br />
Pages: 195<br />
Characters: Prince Alric, Prince Tomas<br />
POV: 3rd Person<br />
Sub-Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Werewolves<br />
Kisses: 5+
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<b>Blurb:</b></div>
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A marriage to his people’s worst enemy is only the start of Rick’s
troubles. Ancient magic rears its ugly head, and his promise to Aidan,
to find the third Watchtower, puts him right in the middle of an
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Waking up collared to his enemy isn’t the worst thing that happened
to Rick–waking up to an impending forced marriage is. Yet, he can’t deny
that underneath the anger he is attracted to Tom, King of bloody
everything and enemy to Rick’s people.</div>
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Tom’s bumbling efforts to get closer to him, his puppy dog eyes, and
surprising honesty are slowly winning Rick over. But travelling to the
cursed land where no one outside Tom’s clan has set foot in centuries is
only the start of their adventure.</div>
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Betrayal from within and his investigation into the ancient magic of
the Watchtowers make Rick’s life more than interesting. But even he
can’t anticipate where his search will lead him.</div>
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CONTENT ADVISORY: This title contains elements of dubious consent.</div>
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<b>Review:</b></div>
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Alric is the Prince of Lantea, a country comprising of a peninsula
jutting from the much larger country of Allin, which is ruled by Prince
Tomas. Allin and Lantea have been at odds for a few generations and
Prince Tomas has been obsessed with Prince Alric since they first met in
college. Prince Alric is captured by Tomas who convinces Alric’s father
to consent to his son’s marriage to the Prince of Allin and an
adventure steeped in mystery, suspense and intrigue follows. The
ceremony is set and the vows exchanged. But one of them is harboring a
secret. In fact, both Princes are harboring secrets that they themselves
don’t even know about.</div>
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Anna Marie May will take you on a delightfully entertaining adventure
in a land deep in history, legend and lore. Her uncanny ability to
solve one problem while simultaneously creating even more mystery will
both amaze and amuse you. Her attention to detail informs the reader
without being distracting or boring and her characterizations are highly
descriptive without being tedious. Her scene descriptions allow the
reader to walk with her characters side by side.</div>
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This is the 3rd book in the <i>Watchtower Series</i> and although
it will stand on its own, I recommend reading the previous books first
as it will add to the mystery and intrigue that the author carries from
book to book. However, if you choose to read this story first, you will
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The <b>Watchtower Series</b> in order are: </div>
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“<i>Over The Rainbow”, “Over The Moon”, “Out Of The Werewolf Closet” and coming soon, “Icelands”.<br />
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Reviewed By: Jymbo</div>
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Purchase Link: <a href="https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/glbt-sci-fi-c-53_60/products_id/906/?zenid=0167d11c36ea8325fc4c49adb0e24c40" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-84856333523062941652012-10-03T18:40:00.001+01:002012-10-03T18:40:43.330+01:00Year End Splash Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am participating in the Year End Splash Party. There will be a book give away (I have selected Over The Rainbow, WT book 1), other prices and a chat with ME!<br />
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Plus many, MANY other great authors featured!<br />
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Mark your CALENDAR! 15 Novemember to 15 December 2012!<br />
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Here is the event site! <a href="http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724031662174751704.post-25522380783480324052012-09-28T15:42:00.002+01:002013-01-21T22:26:27.195+00:00Darkest Hour - available for pre-order<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Leif hoped that his second coming out, wasn’t going to end in death and mayhem, like the first time did. But long lost relatives with ties to organized crime, conspiracies and his dead sister’s lover have other plans…</span><br />
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Coming back home to the town which had cost him his family, wasn’t his first choice but for a dear friend? He would jump through fire if she required it. However, when she insists he’d team up with Mark, his dead sister’s lover, things start spiraling out of control. Long lost family with ties to organized crime, conspiracies and someone out to finish what they started years ago, will change Leif’s life in more ways than he could have ever possibly imagined.<br />
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Everything comes to a head on an author retreat where the famous L.M.M, author of countless successful novels and Leif’s alter ego, is about to come out of the closet and announce to the world who he really is. Will his second coming out end in death and mayhem like it did the first time around?<br />
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This book is now available for pre-order!<br />
Release date is 03 November 2012.Anna Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972311665939732130noreply@blogger.com0