The first day of a book review tour for Fearless Destiny

My first review stop on this tour is at Room with Books.

It is the Christmas season and I slept in. I knew this review would be up early, but sometimes it is easier to sleep rather than face comments about a book I have spent years and hours researching, writing, editing, and sending it out on its own into the world.

With coffee in hand, I had a wonderful surprise. “I am very pleased to offer Fearless Destiny by Annette Bower five steaming hot cups of Reviews by Room With Books coffee.”

Thank you Room with Books for your careful and thoughtful reading of Fearless Destiny.

One well placed ‘No’ changed Tiffany’s life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

Visit Room with Books.com . There is a chance to win a GC but also a chance to read about other authors and my fabulous review as well.

From the bottom of my heart.

Come Join me on a Virtual Book Tour for Fearless Destiny

VBT_TourBanner_FearlessDestiny from GF website

Monday, August 15, 2016:  Straight From the Library: 

https://straightfromlibrary.blogspot.ca/2016/08/straight-chatting-from-library-annette.html

Tuesday, August 16, 2016: Books Chatter 

http://bookschatter.blogspot.ca/2016/08/Q-A-fearless-destiny.html

Wednesday, August 17, 2016: Eskie Mama Reads

https://eskiemamareads.blogspot.ca/2016/08/virtual-book-tour-wgiveaway-fearless.html

and I am so lucky today,

Fabulous and Brunette

https://fabulousandbrunette.blogspot.ca/2016/08/fearless-destiny-by-annette-bower-book.html

Day 4 of my Virtual Book Tour is here at Louise Lyndon

https://louiselyndon.blogspot.ca/2016/08/fearless-destiny-by-annette-bower.html

One more day remaining tomorrow. I hope you find the time to join me and learn a little about me and purchase Fearless Destiny.  Amazon.com and Amazon.ca

Day 5, awh last day of Fearless Destiny’s Virtual Book Tour

Stop one: A Writer’s Life 

https://carolineclemmons.blogspot.ca/2016/08/fearless-destiny-by-annette-bower

Stop two: The Reading Addict by E.L.F. 

https://thereadingaddict-elf.blogspot.ca/2016/08/fearless-destiny-by-annette-bower-vbt.html

 

The winners of the Rafflecopter have been randomly selected by Goddess Fish Promo.

The comment winner is: Pam H. She has received her $20.00 Amazon Gift Card.

The Blog Host is The Reading Addict, who hosted on Friday, August 19, 2017 won the $10.00 GC. She has requested an Amazon GC. It has been purchased and ELF has received it. .

 

Fearless Destiny makes its debut today

 

Let the celebration begin

Let the celebration begin

This morning I received an email from Debby Gilbert the publisher and my editor at Soul Mate Publishing

“Good Morning,
Happy Launch Day! Your book is now available on Amazon. 🙂
Enjoy your day!”
One well placed 'No' changsd Tiffany's life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

One well placed ‘No’ changsd Tiffany’s life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

I knew today was coming but it sneaked up on me anyway. I think it is one of those things like the Christmas parcel under the tree, you’ve shaken it, you’ve measured it, you’ve dreamed of what it might be but afraid to hope too much. But when I unwrapped Fearless Destiny it was a lovely all day affair.

 

At the end of today, I want to say

From the bottom of my heart.

From the bottom of my heart.

To everyone who has made this day special with their purchases and congratulations for a wonderful release day.

 

 

Fearless Destiny is available for pre-order

One well placed 'No' changsd Tiffany's life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

One well placed ‘No’ changsd Tiffany’s life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

I’m so excited, Fearless Destiny is set for ebook release on August 3, 2016.

Pre-order: Amazon.com and Amazon.ca

This is the first couple of pages of Fearless Destiny when Tiffany George meets Will Cleaver. This story begins on a highway in Saskatchewan. Tiffany is on her way to Apex, the town where she grew up and where her parents live. She is driving home from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has been away becoming a mixed media artist. She has landed a lucrative commission and is excited to share this news with her parents. But as all best plans, things go sideways.

Will Cleaver, the hero of Fearless Destiny, is an architect from Toronto, Ontario who is in Apex designing an intentional and accessible neighborhood. There is a new potash mine being developed close to town and Will and the firm he works for plan to provide homes for potential employees and their families.

Chapter 1

Turning onto the highway that led into the town of Apex, Tiffany George saw an abandoned gray compact car. Her father’s voice rang in her ears, Don’t drive by stalled cars on the highway. You never know who needs you. Slowing to a stop, she grabbed her flashlight and tucked her cell phone into her pocket.

She expected to see an empty vehicle. Tiffany felt like an unprepared Girl Scout when the light illuminated dark eyes. A hand pushed through black hair. The man’s discomfort was obvious. His shoulders braced against the seat.

“Can I help you?” she called through the window.

“I’m not sure.” His jaw muscles tensed, while he shaded his eyes against the flashlight.

“I’m going to open the door.” Her forearms and biceps bulged, and her sandals skidded on gravel but the driver door wouldn’t budge.

“Locking system jammed.” His speech was slurred.

“That doesn’t happen. Have you been drinking?” She sniffed for alcohol.

“No. Pain.”

“What kind of pain?” She watched him with first-responder alertness. “Heart attack?”

“No.” He bent down toward the floor.

Growing up as her father’s helper in the family plumbing business, Tiffany knew her way around vehicles.

The man’s head slumped onto the headrest. “Okay, Mister, tell me what’s happening.”

“Muscle cramps in both legs.” He sucked air through his teeth. “Need to get out of this sardine tin.”

“Push on your knees,” she said calmly.

“Thanks, Nurse Nancy. I’ve tried. I need out.”

Tiffany rolled her eyes. “Release the hood latch.”

She stomped across the highway. Thanks, Dad. Just what an act of kindness needs, a jerk. She parked her car bumper to bumper, broke a nail clipping booster cables onto both batteries, and started her car. Then she was back at the man’s window. “Turn on the ignition.”

He twisted the key, and his car sputtered.

Tiffany squeezed the handle, and the door latch gave way. He tipped sideways. The car engine stalled. She slid behind him and wedged her arms under his armpits. He leaned into her chest and using his arms he shimmied until both legs were on the ground.. . .

Please join Tiffany and Will on their journey toward love in this contemporary romance.

 

SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2016 IS CANADIAN AUTHORS FOR INDIES DAY !

Authors for Indies FB cover

April 30, 2016, I will be at SK Books & Collectibles Inc  919C Albert St. Regina, SK with other Saskatchewan Authors for Indies Day.

Alison Lohans 10:00 to 12:00 will be around to talk about books, the books she’s written, and the books she’s reading.

Bruce Rice 10:00-5:00 will be available to talk about books and writing. He will read for 10 minute segments during this time.

Bev Lundahl: 10:00 – 12:00 will be available to talk about books she’s read and her writing process.

Heather Hamm 11:00-2:00 will read during this time as well as be available to speak about the books she reads.

Lisa Geunther 12:00-3:00 “A Sask Book Awards jury has shortlisted Friendly Fire for a New Book Award!” Will be available fro 12:00-3:00 to talk books and she will read during this time.

Alexandra Popoff: 2:00-4:00 Will be available to talk about books and there will be a special presentation at some time between 2:00 and 3:00.

Annette Bower, me, I will be at SK Books and Collectibles from 11:00-3:00. I will be reading between 1-2 and 2-3 for 10 minutes. I am considering reading from my new novel, Fearless Destiny which will be released on August 6, 2016.

One well placed 'No' changsd Tiffany's life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

One well placed ‘No’ changes Tiffany’s life. When Will is in her life she finds a way.

But this post isn’t about me, it is about

On April 30, do something wonderful. Shop at an independent bookstore.

Drop in and visit the nearest Independent Book Store. For a list of stores participating in each province visit: http://www.authorsforindies.com/

A Post Script : A fabulous event at SK Books & Collectibles, Regina.

Here is a picture of me reading from Fearless Destiny taken by fellow author Lisa  Guenther.

2nd reading from Fearless Destiny.

2nd reading from Fearless Destiny.

All three TV stations came out to the store, and here is the link to the CTV coverage.

Thank you Katherine Hill and your camera man.

PSS:

The first reading of an earlier draft of Fearless Destiny, with a very similar first chapter, took place at Sage Hill Writing Experience, 2014 in the Fiction Colloquium with facilitator, award winning author, Lawrence Hill.