Day 18 #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today we're featuring one of the blogs in this event.

Blog of Author J Lenni Dorner

Blog of #author @JLenniDorner keeps J accessible and approachable.
Topics include: Lenni Lenape #NativeAmerican , storytelling, writing, legends, characters, #UF #SFF #SpecFic and reading #books https://t.co/uhA65lCoQc

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 14, 2019

Does your blog support diverse books?
The diverse book movement recognizes all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. https://diversebooks.org
Yes!

Are you willing to include debut authors?

Yes!

Why do you take part in the A to Z Challenge?

I take part in the A to Z Challenge to feel more connected to the blogging community, to make new friends and visit old ones, and because I'm a co-host!

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I heard about the A to Z Challenge and it sounded like fun.

What goal do you or your blog hope to accomplish this year?

#NewYearsResolution This year I resolve to publish two books and write at least 25% of the year.

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

A recommendation from a trusted source, reading something interesting about the book, or the book being by an author I like.

Find this blogger at:

http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com
http://www.what-are-they.com/
Twitter @JLenniDorner
https://www.facebook.com/WhatAreThey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-lenni-dorner/
https://www.instagram.com/jlennidorner/
https://www.pinterest.com/jlennidorner/
YouTube
Amazon Author Page
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13725994.J_Lenni_Dorner
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-lenni-dorner
https://www.smashwords.com/interview/JLDorner
https://nanowrimo.org/participants/j-lenni-dorner
https://jlennidorner.tumblr.com/
http://jlennidorner.allauthor.com/
https://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/p/j-lenni-dorner.html
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2018/04/j-is-for-j-atozchallenge.html

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com
http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com

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Day 17 #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today we're featuring one of the blogs in this event.

Blog: Uniquely Maladjusted But Fun

Uniquely Maladjusted But Fun is a personal #blog about coffee, books, political views, chronic illness, weddings and whatever - run by @PenMinion

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 14, 2019

Does your blog support diverse books?
The diverse book movement recognizes all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. https://diversebooks.org
Yes!

Are you willing to include debut authors?

Yes! Though this blog doesn't do many book posts.

And yet you volunteered to help out during this event?

Yeah. I know two of the authors in it. You and JR. So it wasn't like I was going to say no and miss the fun.

Why do you take part in the A to Z Challenge?

I take part in the A to Z Challenge because it gives my blog some focus, it's a fun event to take part in, and... oh right, I'm friends with two of the team members.

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I wanted an online outlet that wasn't just social media. A place that was more for me.

What goal do you or your blog hope to accomplish this year?

Two of my fellow writers and I started writing a book together. I hope we can finish it this year because it's such a fun project.

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

A great cover gets me to pick it up, and reading the back and first few pages help me decide if I'll buy it. A sale price or a suggestion from a friend are also big influences.

Find this blogger at:

http://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com
@PenMinion
https://www.facebook.com/Pumpkin31415/ Pumpkin Pi, get it?😄🎃ℼ
https://www.instagram.com/jamie.writer/
https://www.pinterest.com/JamieWriter7/
Amazon reviewer profile
Goodreads

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com
https://www.literaryau.com

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Final Week #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today's featured book and author:

Wheels of Time

Author Name: Nidhi GS
Age category: Children
Genre: Children's, "Clean" Reads, Fantasy, Religion & Spirituality (Fiction), Self-Help

Brief description:
These are 12 people, 12 tales and 12 months. Which says "When The Unexpected Leads to Expected."
Why did you take part in the A to Z Challenge the year that your book was "given life"?

to learn new ways of writing by reading experienced as well as new writers

Why did you start blogging?

to explore my passion of writing

Do you have any other books coming out soon?

yes

What other books do you have available?

short stories on Buddhism

#WriteTip

write from your heart

Where did the idea for this book come from, other than the alphabet and the challenge?

meditation

What writing goal do you hope to accomplish this year?

finishing one more short story book

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

heart touching content

What is one question or discussion topic which you would like the readers of this post to answer or remark on in the blog comments?

be honest

Link to buy the book: https://www.theblogchatter.com/download/wheels-of-time-nidhi-garg/

Find this author at:

@nidgratefulsoul
https://gratitude2wardslife.blog/
https://www.facebook.com/buddhistoryteller
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18112173.GS_Nidhi
A testimonial from a reader

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

https://www.literaryau.com
https://amreadingbookreviews.wordpress.com

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Day 15 #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today's featured book and author:

A to Z Reasons Why La Yacata is the Place to Be in Any Disaster: A Prepper’s Guide to Mexico

Author Name: C.E. Flores
Age category: Adult
Genre: Non-Fiction

Brief description:
The A to Z reasons why La Yacata is the Best Place to be in Any Disaster discusses common natural and man-made crisis situations found in Mexico. Not only will you read about which disasters you may encounter while in Mexico but you will learn strategies to both prepare and survive these SHTF incidents. Armed with this information you will be better able to determine if Mexico is your ultimate bug-out destination when things go bad in the U.S.

Examine more than two dozen TEOTWAWKI scenarios and effectively presents historical and contemporary information to best equip you for survival in Mexico. @SurvivorinMx#atozchallenge #book

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 14, 2019

Why did you take part in the A to Z Challenge the year that your book was "given life"?

Seemed like a fun thing to do!

Why did you start blogging?

To share my adventures since moving to Mexico.

Do you have any other books coming out soon?

Yes, there are several in the works.

What other books do you have available?

https://survivingmexico.com/book-reviews/books-by-surviving-mexico/

#WriteTip

Do something interesting to write something interesting.

Where did the idea for this book come from, other than the alphabet and the challenge?

Mexico is a hard country to live in. These are common disasters that a little preparation might be in order.

What writing goal do you hope to accomplish this year?

I have several books in the Surviving Mexico series to complete this year.

EXCLUSIVE TOUR CONTENT: Quote

survivor--a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

interest in the topic, relevancy to my life

What is one question or discussion topic which you would like the readers of this post to answer or remark on in the blog comments?

What is the one most basic survival tip you have for living in Mexico?

Link to buy the book: Amazon

Find this author at:

@SurvivorinMx
https://survivingmexico.com/
https://web.facebook.com/SurvivorinMexico
https://www.linkedin.com/in/survivingmexico/
https://www.instagram.com/survivingmexico/
https://www.pinterest.com.mx/survivingmexico/
Amazon Author Page
Goodreads
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/survivingmexico

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://jemimapett.com/blog/
https://www.literaryau.com

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Day 14 #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today's featured book and author:

Preparing to Write Settings That Feel Like Characters

Author Name: J Lenni Dorner
Genre: Reference - Craft of Writing

Brief description:
This reference guide is a tool to help you organize your thoughts and ideas to obtain the goal of making a setting that feels like a character. This valuable reference guide is useful in revealing a simplified way to create settings that feel like characters by using an organized sketch sheet. This practical approach will help focus your writing. The challenge of making a setting into a character is easily conquered with this informative guide. Make your story more interesting in today's competitive fiction market by giving your writing this edge.

"Preparing to Write Settings That Feel Like Characters" is a reference book for #writers by #author @JLenniDorner#AtoZChallenge

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 12, 2019

Why did you take part in the A to Z Challenge the year that your book was "given life"?

As I said in my 2015 theme reveal, I wanted to inspire and teach others. I also hoped to make new friends. It was also the first year I volunteered to help the A to Z Team (joining under Arlee's Ambassadors).

Why did you start blogging?

This is answered in my very first blog post. "You may wonder why I started a blog. I may wonder that too! Actually, this blog was started because I heard about the A to Z challenge from some nanowrimo friends."

Do you have any other books coming out soon?

Yes!
"WRITING BOOK REVIEWS AS AN AUTHOR:
INSPIRATION TO MAKE IT EASIER"
is up for pre-sale.

What other books do you have available?

Fractions of Existence, an Urban Fantasy.

#WriteTip

Is the Setting a Character in your writing? #writetip from @JLenniDorner Read more here: http://writeeditpublishnow.blogspot.com/2015/11/wepff-winner-j-lenni-dorner-talks.html

Where did the idea for this book come from, other than the alphabet and the challenge?

The idea came from some post by literary agents during a MSWL chat. They were looking for books where the setting was a character. I knew how to do that, so I turned it into a month of blog posts. Then I figured I'd also make it into a book.

What writing goal do you hope to accomplish this year?

My biggest writing goal this year is to publish two books in 2019.

EXCLUSIVE TOUR CONTENT: Quote from the book shared as an image. (Also known as a meme.)


As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

A recommendation from a trusted source, reading something interesting about the book, or the book being by an author I like.

What is one question or discussion topic which you would like the readers of this post to answer or remark on in the blog comments?

What (or where) is your favorite book setting?

Link to buy the book: Amazon
Link to buy the book: B&N
Link to buy the book: Smashwords


Find this author at:

http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com
http://www.what-are-they.com/
Twitter @JLenniDorner
https://www.facebook.com/WhatAreThey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-lenni-dorner/
https://www.instagram.com/jlennidorner/
https://www.pinterest.com/jlennidorner/
YouTube
Amazon Author Page
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13725994.J_Lenni_Dorner
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-lenni-dorner
https://www.smashwords.com/interview/JLDorner
https://nanowrimo.org/participants/j-lenni-dorner
https://jlennidorner.tumblr.com/
http://jlennidorner.allauthor.com/
https://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/p/j-lenni-dorner.html
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2018/04/j-is-for-j-atozchallenge.html

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

https://jrvincente.wordpress.com/
http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com

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