Hey all , This is my last Post on Paulazone , It has been a great 5 years worth of blogging :) , I have decided due to the more gadgets and things offered to make my blog look more professional , so my new blog address from now on is http://thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com/

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Cheers , Paula

Hey all , how's your day going. Today we hop aboard the journey of the Virtual Book Tour and today represents a special day as this particular post is the author's last stop on her Virtual Book Tour. For myself I still have a few more authors to pump through the system , but as we are still reeling from a bit of a Vampire Buzz from our latest review Kiss of Death , I thought today's author could add a more Vampy style to my Book Blog .

Today's Authoress is Denise Verrico and tonight we have a mixture of goodies from her including a review of her book "Cara Mia".

From the Desk of Denise Verrico - Part One :

As this is my last stop on the Virtual Book Tour  I want to remind
readers that this is the last chance to comment to be entered for a drawing to win my book.  I'll be posting the winners on the
sixteenth at my blog and facebook page, Immortyl Revolution
My website is www.deniseverricowriter.webs.com . So readers feel free to post as many comments as possible :)

Cara Mia - Denise Verrico -2010

Meet Mia , she is a strong willed female who was turned many moons ago by Ethan, a guy she met at the theatre. The story starts place in 1986 , where Mia has been beaten and kicked out with nothing from her vampire boyfriend if you want to call him that . The story then jumps more than ten years ahead to the year 2000 . Mia and her current boyfriend Kurt are in a Psych Hospital after a series of attacks. Cara Mia tells their lives stories and is the type of book that sets the setting for more to come , in parts it does show that in a sense vampires or as they liked to be called in Cara Mia Immortyls as Vampires is such a dirty word, that in fact underneath all that pale exterior and undeadness and blood-drinking they hold a sense of romanticism, which is probably due to how long many of them have actually lived. Cara Mia tells the journey of Mia's trip to the Genpath Laboratories and then near the ending we read as her and Kurt narrowly escape the clutches and embark on a journey to save their lives from those whose only goal is to destory them . Can Kurt's and Mia's love hold them together through the laboratories or will Mia be swayed by Dr Ansari and their plans jeopardised ? . Read as we discover what happens when many years later Ethan is back in the picture also.

Cara Mia is a book for those who love the theme of Vampires but yearn for more substance than your average everyday supernatural Vampire novel. Cara Mia is the result of Vampires mixed with a spice of Science-Fiction. If you enjoy flicks like Equilibrium , Aeon Flux and Ultraviolet -all those futuristic science fiction with a hint of attitude movies then this is definitley a book to add to your To Be Read Pile.

Interview with the Author Denise Verrico :

Have you ever had one of those days, weeks , months even years when things aren't exactly what you thought was happening ? You know like the Wizards of Waverley Place theme song "Everything is not what it seems ....... ". Well , today readers I bring you the sequel to the chicklit novel which stands to be the classic romantic comedy "A Wild Affair". This Chicklit takes off where the first book in the series "The Importance of being Married" finishes.

A Wild Affair - Gemma Townley -2009

Taking off where "The Importance of Being Married " left us , Jessica's
fake wedding to Anthony Milton is called off when she discovers that she
is actually in love with Max Wainwright. In A Wild Affair , Jessica is in
the stages of preparing her wedding to Max when she starts to get cold
feet after Max has been having secret meetings , cancelling dates ,
depositing money into an account for another woman. The last straw for
Jessica is when after a cellphone switch, Max's phone rings and Jessica
answers it and it turns out to be the "other woman". Is this marriage
going to end before it's actually began and when Jessica realises that
things are definitley not what they seem , with the help of her friends
Helen, Giles, Ivana and Sean ,can Jessica save her marriage to Max without
causing a hole to deep to climb out of ?. A fun story that is your usual
chick lit and lends us the moral "that everything is not what it seems ,
and sometimes what you see on the surface is nowhere near the truth".

Vampires , we all in some way enjoy them -well most of us anyway. Whether it be through Twilight with Edward and Bella or even Vampire Diaries with the lovely Stefan and cute brother Damon. Or are you a fan of Underworld Trilogy or Blade . or do you prefer the original Interview with a Vampire and Classic Lost Boys . Are you even a fan of the Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood series , what about a Vampire PI with Moonlight and the handsome Mick St.John. Wherever we look , our world be it tv. movies or even books are going through a Vampire craze as whether the authors and public like to admit it or not , that is what is selling millions of copies of books.

So it is not uncommon , that even our myster" novels have decided to use the spin of Vampires throughout their plot. Today's review is from one of my favourite mystery authors known only as PD Martin. PD Martin hails from Australia , which is across the ditch from lil ol NZ. Her books have been described as "Silence of the Lambs meets Medium". A Movie and a TV Series that I love (I own all 4 seasons of Medium on DVD and have the 5th on Pre-order).

Kiss of Death - PD Martin -2010

"Soon I hear the footsteps again. Definitely more than one set. I push myself harder, run harder. I glance back, hoping they’re further away than they sound. But they’re closer. Suddenly I come to an abrupt stop, slamming into something. I fall backwards and look up. His face is in shadows, but I can see glistening white teeth as he smiles"

Kiss of Death starts like the majority of PD Martin's with FBI Profiler Sophie Anderson having a Medium moment , where she dreams of an incident that may or may not have happened exactly like her dream. However like Medium , her dreams are not known to everyone. Falling asleep to Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Sophie has Vampires on her mind and shrugs her dream to too much Buffy and Angel marathons. Unbeknownst to her , the next morning she is called to a crime scene -the vic has two little punctures in her next -that slightly resemble foul play of Fangs . Is this just a straightforward murder case or is it about to spark rumours that Vampires are living in LA ? . Now Sophie with a list of suspects must go undercover into the Vampire scene specifically a group called After Dark whom believe they are really Vampires. Their leader Anton Ward is a hottie and Sophie is drawn to him , can Sophie prove his innocence or guiltiness and not let her feelings cloud her judgement and what about Darren ? . Is this the moment that Sophie has been given to look over her relationships and is Darren the guy she is supposed to be ?. For an excellent story of murder , mystery, vampires and a hint of romance , try Kiss of Death. Excellent for fans of the TV Show Medium as I found a few similarities between the show and underlining storyline.

For the Book Trailer head over to :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCLEtXV4SlY&feature=player_embedded

Hey all , are you a big fan of the Television show "Sex and the City" , are you a Samantha , Carrie , Charlotte or Miranda ?. When somebody mentions Sex and the City, even if you are not a fan of the TV Series - chances are that you have a reasonable knowledge on what the other person is talking about. Or are you one of those people who prefer the books over the TV Show/Movies ?.

When it comes to Sex and The City , I am one of the latter people. I have read the books written by author Candace Bushell - in fact I have read everything written by Candace. :-) . Have you ever wondered what Carrie was like before entering the world of Sex and the City ? If so , then you will enjoy today's book review of Candace Bushell's latest release "The Carrie Diaries".

The Carrie Diaries - Candace Bushell -2010

Have you ever watched Sex and The City and thought hmmm, I wonder what the characters were like before Sex and The City. Author Candace Bushell brings to us a prequel of sorts in the format of the life of Carrie Bradshaw - a teenage girl in high school. Carrie always dreamed of becoming a writer , she had her fair share of boyfriends , girl troubles and friends/frenemies , she was on the swimming team, smoked cigarettes, vandalised and drunk alcohol , went to parties and wrote for her school newspaper.
Carrie was just like us all when we were in college. We read as Carrie is wowed by the new school Hottie Sebastian who turns out to be more trouble than any girl should have to handle , we read as Carrie takes the role as mother of her family when her mother passes away. When Carrie's dreams are dashed , she is heartbroken and dazed , however after the advice of a good friend George - Carrie decides to head back on track with her dream and heads off to the big city of New York , leaving just a note for her family. Ever wondered who the first person , Carrie met in New York , are you ready for it ..............Samantha.
This book is a delight and every teenage girl will relate to the experiences that Carrie went through in her teenage years. Excellent if you are a Sex and The City fan , but if you aren't then this is still a really good read - think along the lines of Louise Rennison's Angus,Thongs and Full-Frontal snogging.

Hey all , When we think about Christian novels , what is it that pops into your head? Is it the religion , the content level , God or something else - maybe a good moral behind the story and a bit of romance and courtship. What about when you think of settings ? Is it a Historical Christian novel set out in the country or English society , or is it set in an Amish community ?.

Many Christian Authors like to set their novels in the communities of Amish Life , as it brings together a peacefulness and the connection of family and working together as one big community. Authors that have set books in Amish Times include Beverley Lewis , Karen Kingsbury , Wanda Brunsetter and many more,

Today's author is a new Christian author that I have not read prior. She has written a series called "Sisters of the Heart". Her name is Shelley Shepard Gray and her book that I am reviewing today is called Hidden .

Hidden covers a storyline that we hear about so often that in our hearts it aches just hearing about it , it also talks about the lives of an Amish community.
Acts 1v8 reads "When the holy spirit comes to you, you will recieve power. you will be my witnesses".
Hidden tells the story of Anna , a young girl who has been pushed to the decision to leave her abusive boyfriend Rob , a charming guy who has his friends, family fooled by his facade. Desperate to escape a love gone horribly wrong, Anna runs to the only place where she feels safe - her friend Katie's family's Bed and Breakfast right in the heart of Amish country.
As time gets on, Anna finds herself slowly relaxing and getting into the groove of life as an Amish . and she has also developed feelings for Katie's brother Henry. When the time comes for Anna to stop hiding , will she return to the city and live her life in a similar tradition than she did before or will her heart yearn for the life that she experienced while being Amish ? We read as Anna is forced to make the challenging and heart-wrenching decision that can change her life forever - Will she deny who she really is and will her one chance at a life of happiness and peace once again be stolen with the help of her past ?.
Find out in this riveting and heart-wrenching Christian novel that in some ways follows the traditions of The Redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverley Lewis and Montana Sky by Nora Roberts.

Hey all , Hows your night going ?. Have you ever wished that you could be a kick-ass superhero or Spy Girl ? Maybe coveted Harriet the Spy - I know I did , it was one of my favourite movies. If I take a look at my DVDs I own Relic Hunter , Indiana Jones Quartet , Supernatural and my favourite Spy Girl TV Series ...... Veronica Mars thats a bit like Gossip Girl meets Nancy Drew.

Today's book review is from Authoress Ally Carter , who is most famously known for her series The Gallagher Girls- which was like a secret spy school for girls. Today's review looks at the opposite side of the fence and is the first book hopefully in what could be a new series for her.

Heist Society - Ally Carter - 2010

All Kat Bishop wanted was a normal life , to hang out with friends, party and do all the stuff teens her age would normally do , so she run off to join a boarding school. However Kat Bishop can't stay hidden forever , when her Dad is in trouble - family friends bail Kat out of boarding school and helps her jump a plane to Paris. In Paris, Kat discovers her dad is being framed and for Kat the only way she knows how to help him is to discover who stole the paintings, then re-steal them and return to the owner -well current owner.  With two weeks to solve the crime and return the paintings, we read as Kat and her team travel the globe and follow leads that will lead them right to the paintings. Can Kat pull off the biggest heist and what will happen when she finds out her families pasts are somehow connected to the paintings? . A book that is Part Nancy Drew, part Veronica Mars and a hint of St Trinians.

Hey all , hows your day going ? . Reading today's book reminded me that in August is the Au Contraie Science Fiction Convention in Wellington this year. I was on the track to going but some things came up last minute.
Are you a fan of the Medieval world of Fantasy with Knights in Shining armour - Knights of the Round table and what about the futuristic Sci-Fi world think Star Trek and the Matrix type movies that have set a standard for the unreal and futuristic worlds. Who Knows though, maybe one day our world could actually be like The Jetsons - Cars replaced by Hovercrafts.

Today's review is a fantasy/sci-fi book titled 'The Orb of Azcera" by author Tony Van Sant.

Years ago , a valiant Knight by the name of Agostine slayed what was known as the beast , his skin was crafted into a magical orb like object and once it was discovered how powerful the object was and what a weapon it could become , it was cast out and mysteriouly disappeared from the face of the earth. It was to sit for a thousand years of doormancy and nobody knowing it was there for if it was ever come across it could provide deadly consequences.
The Orb of Azcera has been revealed and discovered in it's hiding place. This Orb when used to it's full potential can destory those around it . When the Lieutenant Cale Tanner and his Special Ops team ( think Army/Marine Types) quickly discover the powerful and threatning nature of the mysterious orb after failing to arrest its bearer and keeper,  General Thadeon Marloc. In order to restore hope for themselves and their people, Lieutenant Cale Tanner and his Special Ops Team must unlock the secrets of a world long since forgotten by all human race. However they are in for a nasty suprise as what they are about to discover defies all practical logic, and soon the lines between history and legend, between facts and myth, are quickly blurred.- What will happen to their world as the balance between what was reality and fantasy is about to become as unclear as the sun on a rainy day.  
The Orb of Azcera is filled with an wonderful array of characters , that help keep the novel alive and kicking with action-packed scenes that once you get hooked the pages start to flyby quickly and the next thing you know you have reached the finish, This novel is rumoured to be the start of a Trilogy and if the rest of the books are anything like The Orb of Azcera , it is a trilogy to keep an eye out for, and who knows at the next sci-fi/fantasy convention someone might be dressed up as the Knight Agostine or Lieutenant Cale Tanner.

Hey all, hows your Monday morning going ? if you are like me then you are relaxing , as your working week doesn't start till Tuesday or you might be one of those lucky folk who get to work from home.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had the world at your fingertips ?, Held the imagination to change things and events and their outcomes ? Found a tree that holds the key to all truth and could help grant you your hearts desires? . Imagine , sit back and let your mind wander. Think about what you want and then think about what could happen positive and then the negative if you got all your hearts desires. People would become greedy, violent , turning on each other.

Today's book review is "Molly Withers and The Golden Tree" by Kent Allan Rees--2007/2009.

"Believe in Your dreams and you shall have them "

Meet little Molly Withers , she lives in the perfect harmonious town of Majestia . No trouble, perfect lives , no violence.Until now , Molly Withers has a secret -she is the princess of a secret and must embark on a journey before Majestica is not so perfect anymore. When Molly is punished and has to help Gabriella , Molly has no idea what she is in for, With Gabriella's help she sets Molly on her journey where her and her frenemy Charlie meet a variety of different and odd characters from Mr Cayce - a Swamp Donkey or a talking Moose depending on how you view the sitiuation . read as they encounter Leprechauns and try and catch a Pinkleton fairy and much more all on a journey to save what Molly thought was all fantasy- The Golden Tree of truth. As if this tree was to fall into the wrong hands , it could be dangerous-think Adam and Eve meets The Secret of Moonacre. When it comes down to the crunch, who is it exactly that Molly and Charlie can trust as they reach the end of their journey and have to solve an riddle or the tree will be lost forever and never to be sought after again. Can Molly and Charlie race against the hourglass and solve the ancient riddle or will their up and down journey through obstacles be a waste of time and the Golden Tree be lost forever ?. This book also holds an underline value of the "Law of attraction" by Abraham and Esther/Jerry Hicks". A good childrens and young adults book for all to read and readers keep your eyes open as the ending left room for a sequel. Will Kent write about the Hunt  for The Secret Diary or will he leave our imaginations in overdrive?

Head over to www.mollywithers.com for more information.

Hey all , remember my post on Nuns with Bad Habits as I discussed and reviewed the book "Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude" and we talked about who love for more than the Holy Spirit and her secret stash. Well today's review takes us deeper into the world of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude as I review Book Two in the series by Author Davis Aujourd'Hui , I wonder if his inspiration came from being around nuns or the stereotype of Nuns on TV. Who remembers the movie Casanova with Heath Ledger , remember the nunnery scene where he slept with the majority of Nuns in the convent, those naughty nuns breaking their vows of celibacy just to be romantically charmed and swooned over by Casanova himself or in mind the hunky Heath Ledger who sadly passed a couple of years ago.

Today's Book review is titled "Babes in Bucksnort" by Davis Aujourd'Hui-2010.

Babes in Bucksnort lets us to be reunited with our favourite Sister -Sister Mary Olga Foritude and her crowd of misfits that we met in book one "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude". Once again as we all know Sister Mary loves nothing but pushing the boundaries and now that the cat is out of the bag in Bucksnort that the Reverand Mother was a former prostitute all is a bundle of troubles and triumphs. However things are about to take a nose dive into the trouble category as in Snortlands , our favourite busybody Priscilla is on a crusade to clear Snortlands of Gays , remember our friend that supplies Sister Mary Olga Fortitude with her cigarettes. Priscilla then convinces the town's millionaire to hire the Born Again Disciples for Jesus and their redneck Reverand Billy-Bob Blunthead to do the job. It will be a stand against human rights as in the march to take down Gays , more closet doors are opening rather than shutting. Can Sister Mary Olga Fortitude help save the gays and help them to reclaim Snortland? . Once again "Babes in Bucksnort" is a fun book that will keep you in stitches as you turn each page , filled with the outrageous humour of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude and the convent sisters of Bucksnort, Wisconsin.