The Princess and I Cover Reveal

Yet again it is a very exciting day!

Aside from it being St. Valentine's Day, (thus the pink confetti in the gif below), I'M PART OF ANOTHER COVER REVEAL.



Today I have the honor of presenting to you the cover of "The Princess and I".  I'm incredibly excited about this book, and this gorgeous cover!



Just look at it, isn't is gorgeous??

And here's some more things just for you to peruse:

About The Book:

Megan is content with her life, despite her parents' death and her brother Malcolm's job that keeps him busy at the King's castle. But when she is offered the position as Princess Christine's lady-in-waiting, Megan is glad of the change in scenery and accepts it with the hope that she can spend more time with her brother. The promise from Malcolm of lessons in swordsmanship only adds to her enthusiasm.

However, helping keep an eye on the emotional and excitable young lady proves to be much harder than becoming her friend. As rumors of war circulate the castle, Megan strives to encourage her new friend even as she tries to settle the doubts and fears in her own heart when her responsibility in protecting the Princess is put to the test. Follow the unwanted adventure which serves to teach her that loyal friendship, true love, and God's amazing grace will always triumph over revenge, greed, and hate.

About The Author:



Rebekah grew up surrounded by family members who appreciated and read good literature. First, she fell in love with the stories her parents read aloud to her from the Bible and books like The Chronicles of Narnia, Great Expectations, The Hobbit, and Anne of Green Gables. After learning to read on her own, she discovered other fantastic books which helped to build her ever growing imagination.

She completed her first written work at the tender age of eight and now uses it to humble herself whenever the need arises. The story did serve to show her that God had given her a desire to write, however, and from that moment on Rebekah has never looked back or regretted picking up her pencil and becoming an author.

This eighteen-year-old homeschool graduate lives in rainy Western Washington and is currently working on receiving her BA in English in order to further her passion for creating worlds on paper.


The book will be available March 3, 2017, and personally, I can't wait.

Now make sure you go tell Rebekah how much you love the cover, and how excited you are for the book!!

~ Mia

Martin Hospitality Blog Tour ~ Spotlight + Giveaway!

IT'S FINALLY HERE

So it's officially my day to take part in the official Martin Hospitality blog tour!!

(Never done one of these before, so bear with me ^-^)


About The Book:

Gemma Ebworthy is eighteen, pregnant, and alone. Now that she’s been evicted, she spends the night in a barn, never dreaming that tomorrow could bring kindness of a life-changing magnitude.

The Martins aren’t a typical family—even for rural Kansas. With more kids than can be counted on one hand and a full-time farm, Gemma must make a lot of adjustments to fit in. But despite their many differences, Gemma finds herself drawn to this family and their radical Christian faith.

When Gemma’s past collides with her yet again, she must begin revealing her colorful history. With every detail Gemma concedes, she fears she will lose the Martins’ trust and the stable environment she desires for herself and her unborn child. Just how far can the Martins’ love and God’s forgiveness go?

About The Giveaway:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/220045-martin-hospitality


About The Author:

Abigayle has been a writer for as long as she can remember, but did not begin seriously pursuing becoming an author until 2015. Since then, she has started a blog and numerous social media accounts, graduated high school as a homeschooler, and participated in the infamous NaNoWriMo. Other than writing, she is also pursuing work as a freelance editor. Writing is her ministry and reading is her pastime. Abigayle lives in Central Texas with her six younger siblings and parents.

To Find Out More:
Check out "Martin Hospitality" on
~ Goodreads ~
~ Amazon ~
~ CreateSpace ~
~ Barnes and Noble ~


A HUGE congratulations to Abigayle, and a HUGE encouragement to YOU to read the book! AND A LOT OF CAPITAL LETTERS FOR EMPHASIS!

~ Mia

January Wrap-Up and February TBR

So we're already a month into 2017



... well, actually, I'm just in my normal bedroom, but the panic is real.

Are you proud that it's only the *cough* seventh of the month and look! here I am!

What I Read:

Moon Over Manifest ~ Clare Vanderpool

(I read Navigating Early in October, so I decided to pick this one up and I'm so glad I did.)
Overview: The daughter of a drifter during the Great Depression, Abilene Tucker feels abandoned when her father sends her to his hometown for the summer. When she meets the town diviner, though, she is told the story of Jinx, a boy who came to town much like Abilene did, and changed the lives of the townspeople forever.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (READ THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW)

The Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds ~ Rick Riordan

Overview: In this companion to Riordan's "Magnus Chase" series, every new resident of Hotel Valhalla is sure to never be confused as to the deities, worlds, and creatures that make up the norse worlds.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (a fun, quick read and an amusing companion to the books)

The Secret of Shadow Ranch ~ Carolyn Keene

Overview: Nancy, Bess, and George head to Shadow Ranch, a farm that has been experiencing some rather strange occurrences.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (this was the first original Nancy Drew book I've read, and... it was as cheesy as I expected. But it was fun to read a Nancy Drew.)

The Isle of the Lost ~ Melissa De La Cruz

Overview: In this prequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, the children of Disney's greatest villains find themselves unexpectedly teamed up to find Maleficent's staff and possibly return magic to their island of banishment.
Rating: 4 out of 5 (it was fun. I enjoyed the film, so it was really cool to read the book)

How to Break a Dragon's Heart ~ Cressida Cowell

Overview: Facing Berserks, haunted beaches, and a very scary witch, Hiccup must brave the Beast to save Camicazi.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (I'm just so happy to be getting back into these, I've missed them)

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword ~ Cressida Cowell

Overview: While travelling to the camp where they will prove their place in the clans, the young Vikings are attacked by renegade Dragons.  The Dragon Rebellion is coming, and Hiccup may be the only one to stop it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (holy cannoli, that ending was craaaaazy)


What I Watched:

Bull:
 
 
This show is really amazing, okay? It's got the ensemble feel of Leverage with the legal informative-ness of Matlock and Cable is my fave.

Timeless:

This line! #iconic  My babies are back and breaking my heart and I don't know how I'm going to live through this hiatus guys agh.

Liv and Maddie:
 
In the absence of Girl Meets World (season three comes to Netflix this month yayyyyy), I picked up this other Disney Channel series that's also on Netflix. While I expected it to be stupid (and at times, admittedly, it is), the acting quality is amazing. I have so much more respect for Dove Cameron after watching this show, like wow.


What I Listened To:

My Disney on Broadway obsession came back in full force this month, as I discovered The Lion King on Broadway soundtrack *flail*. I also saw Moana (finally) and it was so good! And "Every Captive Free" is a song that I performed a dance to, along with several of my friends, for the "Florida Abolitionists" annual... meeting... thing. I was never actually told what the event was actually called so... anyway it's working toward ending human trafficking, and it's super cool and the group I was with is called Set Free and you can find more info here. I highly recommend checking it out. ^.^


What I Posted:
I took part in the Martin Hospitality cover reveal!


What I Plan to Read:

How to Sieze a Dragon's Jewel ~ Cressida Cowell
(yay for more Hiccup)

The Hypnotists ~ Gordon Korman
(sounds coolio)

Ring of Fire ~ P.D. Baccalario
(this one also sounds cool)


In other news, lately here it's been cool-ish outside, but the sun has been battering the earth like nobody's business.

But anyway...

How was your first month of 2017?  What do you plan to read next month?