The “Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day” Tour

Today is my day to post about the “Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day” Tour.

This blog has been quiet for a while - due to my family situation, but this subject is important so I have taken time out of my busy Grandma duties to join this event and share my thoughts on the situation...Afterall this affects more people than you can imagine.

As you walk down the street, you may pass someone who is struggling, someone who hasn't spoken to a soul in days, and if you smile and say hello, you never know, it may make that persons day... I try to look people in the eye, smile, say good morning, and answer back if someone says it to me. I have had days where I felt completely alone and that the world was just so hard to deal with, so that's why I make the effort and also why I am participating today. I have dealt with Depression, Anxiety, and abuse in my family and I am a great believer in Counseling rather than medication I am not going to go into specifics but Depression, Anxiety and even Suicide have been issues I have had to deal with in my family since I was a teenager old enough to understand what Depression was, and why I had to help my mum out more than my friends did theirs...

So many people don't understand mental illness. They think that sadness and clinical depression, or nervousness and clinical anxiety, are the same things. Well-meaning people say things like, "Suck it up," and "Overcome," and "Choose to be happy." Or, "Focus on your blessings," and "Put a smile on that face." I've even said things like that--before I came to understand. I may not have had first-hand experience, but being a daughter and a mum of someone who does, means I now have a greater understanding of the complexities for each individual. And so many people feel alone and misunderstood and have given up on fighting their mental illness. They need to know about resources. They need to know they're not alone and that there's help. But for some reason, many people think of mental illness as a personal weakness rather than as a disease like high blood pressure or cancer.

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The first annual Book Lover's Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day Tour will kick off on Sunday, September 1st and will culminate in a twelve-hour Facebook Live Event on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. Please Facebook Event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/388388565311132/

YouTube link https://youtu.be/sdwJ5axXlIw 

Here's the exciting line-up for the tour:

The “Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day” Tour

September 1st:

Jessica Burkhart – Author: http://jessicaburkhart.blogspot.com/
Robert E. Slater – Author: http://www.desertedlands.com/blog/
Raye Wagner – Author: http://www.rayewagner.com/

September 2nd:

Eva Pohler – Author: https://www.youtube.com/user/Thepoodletoodels
Heather Hildenbrand – Author: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCROruKaWZrhmuzkuGA8MdCQ?
Jennay-Bon – Actress: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5sSh7zU_TEEBwEkCpNn_g 

September 3rd:

Rachel – Blogger: https://hereiswhatireadblog.com/
Elizabeth Isaacs – Author: http://elizabethisaacs.com/blog/

September 4th:

Ely – Blogger: http://www.ofwonderland.com/
Corinne O’Flynn – Author: http://www.corinneoflynn.com/category/blog
S.A. Larsen – Author: http://writersally.blogspot.com/
Kat – Blogger: http://katsindiebookblog.blogspot.co.nz/ ( ME - you are reading my post now ;) ) #WearBonfire #suicideprevention #bookloversunite

September 5th:

S.T. Bende – Author: http://www.stbende.com/
Katie M. John – Author: http://www.katiemjohn.blogspot.co.uk/
Debra Kristi – Author: https://www.debrakristi.com/
Allie Burton – Author: http://www.allieburton.com/

September 6th:

Kaitlin Bevis – Author: http://www.kaitlinbevis.com/blog
Christina – Instagrammer: http://www.instagram.com/sushirainbow
Sarah Churchill – Booktuber: http://www.youtube.com/clumsinessisacurse

September 7th:

Brenda Hiatt – Author: https://brendahiatt.com/starstruck-site/
Aimee – Blogger: http://aimeealways.com/ 
Amy – Blogger: https://mybooks-myworld.com/

September 8th:

Rose Garcia – Author: http://www.rosegarciabooks.com/roseonprose
Becca – Blogger: http://coffeebooksandjournals.wordpress.com/
Yaritza – Blogger: https://fabulousreader4ever.home.blog/

September 9th:

Quinn Loftis – Author: http://www.quinnloftisbooks.com/
Tawdra Kandle – Author: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmW8ONHCEmcG5hJYtBydtkg Sarah Addison-Fox – Author: http://www.sarahaddisonfox.com/blog

September 10th: Facebook Live Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/388388565311132/

Sassy Ever After: From Scotland, With Sass (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Highland Wolf Clan Book 7) Review @AvaKMichaels

Blurb

Belle is just too sassy for her own good. It’s gotten her into hot water one time too many and she knows she’s treading a thin line with her Alpha. So what does she do when she’s forced to pick up a sexy-as-sin Scotsman and return him to the Pack? Heck, as soon as the Alpha’s mate goes near him, she growls at her! She’s lucky to make it out of there in one piece, and she’s sure it’s the hot Highlander who saved her. 

What was supposed to be a pick him up, drop him off, and make her getaway kinda day, turns into a scorching hot encounter that takes her breath away, at the same time as her sanity. Mr. Sex-on-Legs Scotsman has her heart racing every time he glances her way, her Wolf acting like a love-sick pup, his beast calling to hers as only a soul-mate can. 

With rogue Wolves in the area, willing to take what they want, and what they want is Belle, can the lovers find each other and seal their bond before it’s too late? 

Read New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels addition to the Sassy Ever After world which is also book seven in her Highland Wolf Clan series, packed full of hot Shifters, sassy females, intrigue, passion, and thrills. 

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Review

Sassy Ever After: From Scotland, With Sass (Kindle Worlds Novella) by A K Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblings and I hope you enjoy reading them - kat***




So this book is linked to the Highland Wolf Clan Series
which I loved. We Have Sandy, the Beta from the Scottish Pack sent over to help with the Rogue problem the US pack are having problems with. Belle from the Black paw pack is sent to pick Sandy up - she is a bit of a willful gal (our sassy lass) and also a bit reticint at listening to her feelings (it seemed a bit odd to me that she did not recognise her feelings were about meeting her mate) as this seems to be something that is discussed in a pack and she knew about the 'senting ceremony her pack held) but other than that, its another fast paced shifter book from Ms Michaels. I enjoyed the brief inclusion of Cam from the other series too.

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Author Bio

New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels lives in Scotland, spending her time with family, pets and writing, writing, and more writing. She writes Paranormal Romance With A Bite. She has smoking hot Dragons, sexy Highland Shifters, and smoking Vampires aplenty with a host of other paranormal beings, her stories filled with hot Alpha Males, suspense, action and thrills to keep you turning the pages. Ava took up writing later in life and is always thinking of the next story to indulge herself in. She loves reading, chocolate, Rose wine and Luna who is a German Shepherd and mad as a hatter, and Jinx, a black Lab that is more than a little nuts. She has twitter, website and a Facebook page where she loves chatting to folks. She has her Sassy Lassie’s VIP Clan where you can sign up and get a Bonus Freebie in your welcome email and keep up to date with her news. http://akmichaels.com/sassy-lassies-vip-clan/

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Review: Escape: Flora (Blood Courtesans) by A.K. Michaels & Michelle Fox, @AvaKMichaels @AuthorMFox

“Flora, that’s a beautiful name,” Maxwell stares intently at me, his eyes raking from head to toe then back again, making my feet shuffle and my heart rate explode in my chest. “I think you’ll do nicely for my time here. Remember, Flora, you are mine for the duration of my visit. All mine. After I leave you will get paid and can go on with your life however you see fit.”

Welcome to the world of Blood Courtesans.

Where Vampires are real and blood is a commodity that can give me my means of escape.

Money. Freedom. Escape. That’s my only reason for selling myself, body and blood, to Maxwell Steele, this cold and lethal being before me.
I’ll go to any lengths to escape being a prisoner within a Wolf Pack, including offering myself as a Blood Courtesan to a powerful and deadly Vampire. First I have to escape the Pack, and my Alpha father. Will Maxwell be strong enough to protect me? I hope so: he’s my last hope for freedom and to live life as I want. I pray I’ll survive, and I pray I’ll keep my soul intact. My name is Flora and this is my story

The Blood Courtesans project is a multi-author series set in the world created by Michelle Fox.

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Review

Escape: Flora by A.K. Michaels

Kat's rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick but enjoyable read, it reminded me of the of bodice ripping romances I used to sneak off my mum. With the authors Scottish humour seeping into her innocent but determined character Flora and our Vampire with a conscience, who spots Flora riding on his land. And then finds her applying to be his Courtesan for his stay in Scotland. The story reminded of a few of my of my favourite films Highlander in some scenes I pictured Gothic mansions, wild moors and heather covered views and brooding skies. And Max reminded me of Carlisle Cullen with his reticence for hurting humans for food, I was quite sad when I got to the end. I could have easily read another books worth of the characters ad their journey to their HEA


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Author Bio

New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels lives in Scotland, spending her time with family, pets and writing.

She writes Paranormal Romance With A Bite, and has a number of series out so far, over thirty books to whet your appetite. Ava took up writing later in life and is always thinking of the next story to indulge herself in.

She loves reading, chocolate, Rose wine and Luna who is a German Shepherd and mad as a hatter, and Jinx, a black Lab that is more than a little nuts. She has twitter, website and a Facebook page where she loves chatting to folks.

RELEASE DAY!! Guild of Dragon Warriors, Jaxon’s Sanctuary #Book1 By A K Michaels @AvaKMichaels

  

SYNOPSIS

Master of the Guild of Dragon Warriors, Jaxon is heading back to their sanctuary, exhausted and injured, after a battle that the human realm has never before encountered. Supernatural beings fighting against the Demon King for survival of not only them, but all of humanity. It was horrendous, tortuous, and downright brutal. He and his fellow Dragons were lucky to escape with their lives and all he wants now is to reach home and recover, knowing it will take days for him to reach full fitness again.

When an urgent call for help reaches them, he has no option but to head out again and give the aid that he is sworn to deliver. What he finds is a unique being that is under threat and he vows to ensure her safety. No matter the cost.

His Dragon Warriors rally round and they must fight to protect the female in dire need of their defense. But Jaxon is not quite prepared for the consequences of his mercy mission and must make a decision that he never thought possible.

Come and follow Jaxon and his Guild of Dragon Warriors in Book 1 of New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels’ brand new series.

 

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REVIEW

  Guild of Dragon Warriors by A.K. Michaels
Kat's rating: 5 of 5 stars

*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review ***

 This is the first in a series of 'Dragon Shifter' books and a spin off series which is set at the end of the The Black Rose Chronicles, Battle and Betrayal: Book 3 The Dragons are pivotal in the fight against the Demons ( No spoilers, but I recommend this series if you have not read it yet, as you will enjoy this series more if you have read it, but saying that I guess this book can be read without it as the author does give enough background into this book for you not to be confused, but it would kinda give the ending of that series away!) And I have not read a series that I haven't enjoyed of Ms A.K. Michaels She writes fast sexy paranormal romance and I love it! The story as I said begins when Jaxon is heading back to his homeland to recover from his injuries, and when he is only just recovered he has to go out on another mission, to save a female and a baby, but his one will bring more than he expected, and he has a hard time with it too, putting his foot in his mouth on one or two occasions! We meet the rest of Jaxon's Dragon Warriors as they fight to protect Sidra, and I look forward to reading more about these interesting Warrior Dragons... In a world that is ravaged and broken it was great to see that the love of 'Books' and 'Shoes' are not lost... and some of the things the characters said had me laughing along, thinking omg what would I do without my E-reader or a non stop supply of books or shoes for that matter! (HORROR!) but I will let you find out yourself those moments... I read this book in one sitting ( I had just moved abroad and living with a friend! so other than washing up I was free to get lost in this magical world) I do wonder what other mysterious and magical characters are lurking in Ms Michaels mind - and look forward to finding out hopefully in the not to distant future! Make time to sit and enjoy this book - its action packed! I am waiting impatiently for the next book to hit the shelves!

 

 

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AUTHOR BIO

 

New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels, Ava, was born in Scotland quite a number of years ago. She was married at a young age, and is mother to three much loved children. After the birth of her last child she went back to higher education to study, before gaining employment within the banking industry. She worked in that role for a number of years before leaving; both the job and the country.

She lived abroad for a few years before returning to Scotland and finally taking up her dream - writing.

She is the author of the Highland Wolf Clan series of books and several other series, The Witch, The Wolf and the Vampire, Supernatural Enforcement Bureau, Defender's Blood, Sabrina's Vampire, The Black Rose Chronicles, together with Lori's Wolf Pack. Her books fall into the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre, with The Black Rose Chronicles being Dystopian with Paranormal beings in abundance. She loves writing those particular kinds of stories where she can let her imagination run wild.

She now spends her time reading - everything from Sci Fi to Crime, Erotica to Fantasy, Thrillers to Paranormal Romance. She loves spending time with her family and, of course, writing. She also loves chocolate, her German Shepherd, Luna, and Rose Wine!

She has twitter and a Facebook page where she loves chatting to folks.

AUTHOR LINKS

 

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Supernatural Enforcement Bureau, Book 1, The Dragon and The Vampire By A.K. Michaels Release Day Event & Review

As Director of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau, powerful Vampire Ronan, thought he had seen it all...until he discovers that Dragons actually exist. Can he help the Dragon being hunted on his patch? He certainly has the means at his disposal...if they can find it first...before the dark magic-wielding Witches and their Vampire cohorts.

After seeing the magnificent beast with his own eyes he can't turn from the task, even if he wanted to. Especially as his Sire, Josef, gives him a direct command to find the Dragon and keep it safe. No matter the cost.

With rogue Vampires and Witches on its trail, it's only a matter of time before they capture it. That's not something Ronan will allow...not on his watch! He will do whatever it takes to find and save the Dragon, using every powerful being at his disposal, including the dark and dangerous Creed.

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Supernatural Enforcement Bureau, Book 1, The Dragon and The Vampire by A.K. Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*** I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

A K Micheals is an Author that I have been following after reading Alex's Destiny, as a lover of Paranormal Romance books, Ms. Michaels has entertained me and left me wanting for more, and I jumped at the chance to review this book.

This book is another series I want to continue to read, and I have the first book of The Witch, the Wolf and the Vampire as some of the characters in this book are also in that series.

Although please note, you can read this book series without reading the other, and I had no problems.

This book is about Ronan, a powerful vampire who is in charge of the SEB (Supernatural Enforcement Bureau) he thought he had seen it all in his long life, until he finds out that DRAGONS are real!

He is to use all his available resources to ensure the Dragon is protected.

Ronan is the perfect Book Hero, tall, strong, handsome and honorable. I want him to rescue me! He can't turn from this mission, even if he wanted to, his Sire, Josef, gives him a direct command to find the Dragon and keep it safe. No matter the cost.

This story line hooks you from the beginning, the world building gives your imagination lots to work with, I got lost in this book and didn't want to put it down.

A K Micheals feeds your imagination, the suspense, action and romance, and of course great characters. I can't wait to find out how the team go about rescuing the captured Dragon, and finding out more about the fascinating characters that inhabit Ms Micheals imagination.

If you love Paranormal Romance, then add A.K. Micheals to your list of Authors to read.

I also want to send a shout out to the Cover designer - those eyes just draw you in! I love the image. In fact I love all the character images that Ms Michaels created. Check out my blog post to see them my link text


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A K Michaels was born in Scotland quite a number of years ago! She was married at a young age and is mother to three much loved children. After the birth of her last child she went back to higher education and studied for a year before gaining employment in the banking industry. She worked in that role for a number of years before leaving, both the job and the country.

She lived abroad for a few years before returning to Scotland and finally taking up her dream - writing.

She is the author of the Defender's Blood series of books and two other series, The Witch, The Wolf and the Vampire and also Sabrina's Vampire, together with a Wolf Erotica Novella, Lori's Wolf. Her books fall into the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre and she loves writing those particular kinds of stories where she can let her imagination run wild!

She now spends her time reading - everything from Sci Fi to Crime, Erotica to Fantasy, Thrillers to Paranormal Romance. She loves spending time with her family and, of course, writing!

Website                            http://akmichaels.com/

Blog                                 http://akmichaels.com/blog/

Facebook                          https://www.facebook.com/pages/AKMichaelsauthor/1380235792229218

Twitter                             https://twitter.com/AvaKMichaels

Goodreads                        https://www.goodreads.com/akmicaels

Amazon author page         http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00GVPA8PA

Check out Ava's Amazon page out to see the other books series available