Reflections of 2017

I want to take a moment to say goodbye to 2017.  It's been a whirlwind of a year for me, but through it all, I have found an inner peace that is wonderful.  It was always there, but the busyness of life and my anxieties had smothered her until she was buried so deeply that I couldn't even get a glimpse of her.  I have spent this year healing physically and mentally, and I've peeled away the layers of burden that had trampled upon my soul. I am stronger in every way and I am happy, not because of an event that has occurred or because a special someone has given me attention but because I am learning to be mindful and to be present in the moment.  It isn't always easy, but the rewards supersede the effort exerted.

 So, I leave 2017 with my box of memories filled with the most valuable staples of my life.  I'll share a few with you. :-)

Family and Love

Moments with my family are priceless. I am grateful for the close bond that I have with my parents and my sister. And I love that my cousins want our family to be close. Each year, we take two camping trips with all the cousins and our kids.  Our kids have become very close and love those trips.  Not only is it great bonding time, but it also resets our systems because we escape our hectic lives and remember to slow down and appreciate the little things.

 

Nature

My country (USA) is so beautifully rich in nature.  I am in awe of its magnificence. My road trip this year took me across the west coast, and I loved every minute of it. From the snow-capped mountains to the waterfalls (that we climbed to the top of). I live in Miami, so I take every advantage of enjoying the beaches around me as well as the campgrounds in Florida. The beach always calms me and grounds me.  Maybe it's the Pisces in me, but the ocean has always reset my system. :-)

Accomplishments and Wonder

As a single mom, I focus on teaching my son the value of learning and trying new things.  I am beyond proud of the accomplishments that he has earned in school, but the life lessons are just as valuable.  I love his curiosity and his excitement at trying something new. I marvel at how he feels trepidation before the event but pushes through anyway and revels in the moment.  This year included a lot of firsts for us. Two of those firsts were riding in a hot air balloon and playing in snow.  The picture of my dad is here because he inspires me.  My dad has had 14 surgeries on his foot in that past three years.  There was a time that we thought he would lose it, but he never gave up.  This year, he and I hiked up hills and mountains together.  It did not matter how high or how rough; he was going to climb that mountain and prove to himself that he still could.  It is that spirit and determination that I carry with me when I get frustrated. Of course, I could not leave out the release of The One Awakened. ;-) This series has been a work of heart for me, and I am proud of this book. :-)

Adventure and a Zest for Life

This year, I learned to embrace those parts of me that make me different, to accept that they help make me who I am, and to love myself no matter what.  As I welcome in 2018, I look forward to continuing to enjoy this journey called life.  Here's to another year filled with family, love, nature, and wonder! Happy New Year, everyone! :-)

Christmas Gifts for All!

Merry Christmas, beautiful readers! Did you get a new Kindle for Christmas?  Did Santa bring you a new phone or device?  Did you already download the Kindle app? Some of my favorite #RRBC authors have joined together to help you fill that device with great reads! Below are a few books that are on sale right now! Get them while the price is perfect! And give your friends an extra Christmas gift by sharing this post with them so that they, too, can take advantage of the deals! ;-)

The One Discovered

by Yvette M Calleiro (me)

If you love a great young adult fantasy series, then this is the book for you! It is FREE from today through December 29th!

The One Enlightened

by Yvette M Calleiro (me)

Continue reading The Chronicles of the Diasodz with the second book of the series! It's only $0.99 now through December 29th!

Haunted Hearts

by Kim Cox

I've read this one, and it's worth getting! This one is also romance, paranormal mysteries, and psychics.  In fact, it's book one of the Lana Malloy series! Best of all, it's FREE right now!

Christmas Cruise

by Kim Cox

I've read several Lana Malloy books, and you will want to get this one as well! It's just $0.99 right now!

The Fall of Lilith

by Vashti Quiros

If you enjoy reading dark fantasy about angels, then you will LOVE this book! It's already on my Kindle, and I cannot wait to read it! It's just $0.99 right now through December 26! 

Our Lady of Victory: The Saga of an African-American Catholic Community

by Shirley Harris Slaughter

If you enjoy memoirs rich in the history of our citizens, then you will enjoy this book! I've read it, and it's a great read! And it's FREE from today until December 29th! 

Crazy! Hot! And Living on the Edge!

by Shirley Harris Slaughter

This book delves into PTSD and other health issues that doctors have difficulty assessing and how this author found alternative ways to deal with the craziness in her life.  I've read this book and think it's one that everyone should read.  It's also FREE from today until December 29th!

One Dyke Cozy
by Rhani D'Chae



If you enjoy reading coming of age stories, then you will want this one to be on your device!  I've already bought it, and I've heard that it's a wonderful story! It's $0.99 now until the end of the year!


The Neon Houses
by Linda C Mims



This is a great urban paranormal story! There's a murder mystery wrapped up with a struggle for power, and the main character can't helped but get dragged into it all.  This book is just $0.99 now through December 29th!

Stocking Stuffers!

Good morning, last minute shoppers! Are you buying your favorite person a new Kindle or perhaps a new phone (with the Kindle app downloaded, of course!)? Why not add a little stuffing to their virtual stocking! ;-) Below are a few books that are on sale right now! Get them while the price is perfect!

Christmas Cruise

by Kim Cox

If your favorite person enjoys reading romance, paranormal mysteries, and psychics, 

then you will want this book! It's just $0.99 right now!

Haunted Hearts

by Kim Cox

I've read this one, and it's worth getting! This one is also romance, paranormal mysteries, and psychics.  In fact, it's book one of the Lana Malloy series! Best of all, it's FREE right now!

The Fall of Lilith

by Vashti Quiros

If your friend enjoys reading dark fantasy about angels, then they will LOVE you for adding this book to their device! It's just $0.99 right now!


One Dyke Cozy
by Rhani D'Chae



If your friend enjoys reading coming of age stories, then you will want this one to be on her device! It's just $0.99 right now!

#RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Block Party - Stop #3

Welcome to my final stop on the #RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Block Party! The party has been a blast so far, and if you haven't checked out the previous stops, I highly recommend you do so. You are missing out on some amazing books (and prizes!).

For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, I am a part of the Rave Reviews Book Club.  This month, we are having a book trailer block party.  Each day will have different authors who share book trailers with you.  All you have to do is watch the video and leave a comment on the YouTube page.  At the end of each day, one random person's comment will be chosen, and that person will win a prize!

It's that easy.  Watch a video.  Leave a comment.  Take a chance and win a prize!

Today is my day to share a video with you, so I am sharing my book trailer for my newest release: The One Awakened.  This is the finale of my Chronicles of the Diasodz series.  I have two prizes for today:

1 - A free e-book copy of the first four books in my series!

2 - An author spotlight on my blog!

I would love to hear your thoughts on the book trailer.  So click the following link to see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTBZ5uMVfzE&feature=youtu.be.  And then, check out all of the other videos that you can watch to win prizes here: https://ravereviewsbynonniejules.wordpress.com/rrbcs-holiday-train-book-trailer-block-party/

Happy Release Day!

Seven years ago, I had a dream that woke me up.  I couldn't stop crying because of the last scene in my mind.  I immediately wrote down what I remembered because it had been that powerful.  That dream began my journey into writing The Chronicles of the Diasodz.  Today, I celebrate with you the official release day for The One Awakened, the series finale!

I cannot begin to express to you the myriad of emotions that I feel right now.  This was an emotional book for me to write because I have become quite attached to my characters.  Some of them do not survive this book, and the concept of no longer writing about them hurts. In fact, I'm playing with the idea of writing a prequel or a collection of short stories that involve many of the Diasodz and Raizyns.  For now, though, I'm going to just enjoy the release of The One Awakened. :-)

For those of you who have been with me since the beginning, THANK YOU! I appreciate your support and your love for my books.  For those of you who are just falling in love with my series, I am honored that you have joined me, and I hope you fall as deeply in love with my characters as I have. I would love to hear your thoughts and reactions to this book (and every book in this series).

Join me in celebrating the release day of The One Awakened! You can purchase your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Awakened-Chronicles-Diasodz-Book-ebook/dp/B0781WT73J/.  Happy reading! :-)

#RRBC Holiday Trail Book Trailer Block Party - Stop #2!

Welcome to my second stop on the #RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Block Party! The party has been a blast so far, and if you haven't checked out the previous stops, I highly recommend you do so. You are missing out on some amazing books (and prizes!).

For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, I am a part of the Rave Reviews Book Club.  This month, we are having a book trailer block party.  Each day will have one or two different authors who share a book trailer with you.  All you have to do is watch the video and leave a comment on the YouTube page.  At the end of each day, one random person's comment will be chosen, and that person will win a prize!

It's that easy.  Watch a video.  Leave a comment.  Take a chance and win a prize!

Today is my day to share a video with you, so I am sharing my book trailer for the first four books of my Chronicles of the Diasodz series.  I have two prizes for today:

1 - A free copy of an e-book from my series (your choice)!

2 - An author spotlight on my blog!

I would love to hear your thoughts on the book trailer.  So click the following link to see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1bGZNNFvvw&t=21s.  And then, check out all of the other videos that you can watch to win prizes here: https://ravereviewsbynonniejules.wordpress.com/rrbcs-holiday-train-book-trailer-block-party/

Countdown to The One Awakened Book Sale - LAST DAY!

The One Awakened, the finale of The Chronicles of the Diasodz, will be released tomorrow, December 15th!  I'm so excited! Today is the last sale before it's available! Today's book sale is for The One Revealed!

For TODAY ONLY, you can buy The One Revealed for just $0.99!  Tomorrow, it will go back to its regular price of $2.99, so buy it now!  This is a series you will want to read. To purchase the book, click here!

Here is the perfect opportunity for you to get the entire series for you or a loved one! Happy reading!

Countdown to The One Awakened Book Sale!

The One Awakened, the finale of The Chronicles of the Diasodz, will be released on Friday, December 15th!  To celebrate its release, I've decided to have a sale of the books leading up to Release Day! Today's book sale is for The One Betrayed!

For TODAY ONLY, you can buy The One Betrayed for just $0.99!  Tomorrow, it will go back to its regular price of $2.99, so buy it now!  This is a series you will want to read. To purchase the book, click here!

Tomorrow, The One Revealed will be on sale!

Here is the perfect opportunity to get the entire series for you or a loved one! Happy reading!

Countdown to the Release of The One Awakened!

The One Awakened, the finale of The Chronicles of the Diasodz, will be released on Friday, December 15th!  To celebrate its release, I've decided to have a sale of the books leading up to Release Day! Since I had The One Discovered on sale for Cyber Monday, I'm starting this countdown sale with The One Enlightened (book two of the series).

For TODAY ONLY, you can buy The One Enlightened for just $0.99!  Tomorrow, it will go back to its regular price of $2.99, so buy it now!  This is a series you will want to read. To purchase the book, click here!

On December 13th, you will be able to purchase The One Betrayed on sale!

On December 14th, The One Revealed will be on sale!

Here is the perfect opportunity for you to get the entire series for you or a loved one! Happy reading!

#RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Party - Stop #1 (Update)

UPDATE: Congratulations to my two winners for my first stop on the #RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Block Party!  Bette Stevens, you have one an e-book copy of The One Discovered!  Susanne Leist, you have won an author spotlight on my blog. I will contact both of you soon! :-)


Welcome to my first stop on the #RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Block Party! The party has been a blast so far, and if you haven't checked out the previous stops, I highly recommend you do so. You are missing out on some amazing books (and prizes!).

For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, I am a part of the Rave Reviews Book Club.  This month, we are having a book trailer block party.  Each day will have one or two different authors who share a book trailer with you.  All you have to do is watch the video and leave a comment on the YouTube page.  At the end of each day, one random person's comment will be chosen, and that person will win a prize!

It's that easy.  Watch a video.  Leave a comment.  Take a chance and win a prize!

Today is my day to share a video with you, so I am sharing my book trailer for The One Discovered. This is the first book of my Chronicles of the Diasodz series.  I have TWO prizes for today:

1.  A free copy of The One Discovered

2.  An author spotlight on my blog

I would love to hear your thoughts on the book trailer.  So click the following link to see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZTzJ5iplxY&t=2s.  And then, check out all of the other videos that you can watch to win prizes here: https://ravereviewsbynonniejules.wordpress.com/rrbcs-holiday-train-book-trailer-block-party/

Happy Letter Writing Day!

Amazon posted that today is Letter Writing Day, so I thought I'd create a letter from one of my characters to another to celebrate the occasion. :-) This letter would take place toward the beginning of The One Awakened, which will be released later this month.  So, for those of you who have read my first four books, here is a little sneak peak. ;-)

My dearest children,

I doubt that you will ever see this letter.  I feel my energy fading and could not leave this world without having expressed my love for each of you. Rafe was kind enough to sneak a few sheets of paper and a pencil to me a few weeks ago.  I have not seen him since, so I am quite certain that he has abandoned me.

I have lost count of the time that I have spent in this cell.  I tried my best to stay strong, but when Sofia was dragged out of her adjoining cell by those grotesque demons, I lost all desire for facades.  I have tried to absorb strength from the earth at my feet, but even it is barren, just like my reserves of hope.  The darkness is overwhelming.  Evil and hatred permeate the air, making it hard to breathe.

I have had much time to reflect upon my life and the choices that have led me to this very cell.  There are times when I wish I would have made better choices, but then I imagine how it may have changed the outcome, and I find that the alternative would not have been better.  I can only hope that the Goddess will show me compassion when I am finally with Her.

Ar'ch, I remember when I first held you in my arms.  Though you were not my child, I felt an immediate need to care for you.  I fell in love with you completely.  Maybe it was because your mother and I had already become friends.  Those years with you were some of the happiest of my life, and I feel honored to have had a part in your upbringing.

Angel, my biggest burden has always been giving you away.  I do not regret my decision because I know that you have been given a blessed life with powers and a lifestyle that you never could have had with me.  Still, from the moment your seed left my body, I have felt a void within me that has never been filled.  I only wish you could know how very much I love you.

Rafe, I was a fool to let Damiana raise you, though I have to believe the Goddess influenced my decision.  I tried to stay close to you to protect you from a distance, and it saddens me that you developed such hatred toward me.  I understand it, but I wish it weren't so.  Despite your anger and resentment, I see such goodness in you. I pray that you will embrace that which is good in your soul and do right by us all.

And Sofia... Goddess, how I love you! You were never mine to love, but you are the only one that I was blessed to raise as a mother.  I regret not sharing our Goddess' prophecy with you earlier.  Maybe if I had told you more about the Diasodz and your role in our future, I could have kept you safer.  I fear that you are suffering, and I will never forgive myself if you are kept from fulfilling your destiny because of my inaction.

My eyes grow weary.  There is little light within this dismal place.  I ask that you each forgive me for the pain that I have brought into your life.  I pray that you know that I truly love you.  I am not giving up.  I will continue to fight to live because I want to see you again, but if I lose my fight, know that you all were in my heart to the very end.

With infinite love,

Liana

Well, there you go! I hope you enjoyed it. :-)  If you haven't read my series yet, I encourage you to start reading it from the beginning.  The finale will be released in about a week, and I have no doubt that you will love it.  Here are the links to the Chronicles of the Diasodz:

The One Discovered

The One Enlightened

The One Betrayed

The One Revealed
The One Awakened

Party with Me!

Good morning, beautiful readers! It's time for you all to join me on the #RRBC Holiday Train Book Trailer Block Party! Every day, there will be a new book trailer to introduce you to a new book. If you leave a comment on the YouTube page, you will be eligible to win a prize! So, not only will you learn about some amazing books, but you will also get a chance of winning gift cards or books or other great prizes! You might even find a few items to add as a holiday gift for your loved ones. After all, reading is a gift that never dies! ;-) Here is the link to the party: https://ravereviewsbynonniejules.wordpress.com/rrbcs-holiday-train-book-trailer-block-party/