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In Freedom’s Cause

When you’re a Scot, the pipes call your heart, but Freedom calls everyone who can hear it.

By John Irvin

          So last night, my Dad and I finally managed to watch our mutual favorite movie, Braveheart. We like to watch it at least once a year together. The rest of the family doesn’t even care that much for it, so it’s special to me because it’s his and my favorite.

It got me thinking about the book this morning and how I enjoyed reading it. It’s just like the movie, although it took a little longer.

          But that’s actually not the one I want to promote today. I started writing this blog, intending to recommend the book, but then decided to go a different route.

          The author of Braveheart recently wrote a nonfiction called, Living the Braveheart Life. Randall Wallace is a descendant of the real Sir William Wallace and is responsible for conception of this critically acclaimed film.

          I stumbled upon Living the Braveheart Life by accident while surfing Amazon for books related to Braveheart. When I saw this, I knew it would be a good one and ordered it.

          After reading it, I bought my dad a copy for Christmas. So, if I’d recommend it to my dad, I’d recommend it to anyone reading.

Here’s the link:

LIVING THE BRAVEHEART LIFE by RANDALL WALLACE.

Now, I will state upfront, this book is directed more toward men. It’s to teach us how to be better men in this postmodern world, using tenements from Braveheart.

But, perhaps women could benefit from it, using it to understand and perceive what the right kind of man should act like? Perhaps.

Either way, if you want a good inspirational and motivational read, this is it.

Do NOT miss out on the urban fantasy thriller: LIVING THE BRAVEHEART LIFE.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

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And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

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When Magic Bleeds

When family ties get in the way, can Kate and Curran really stand a chance?

By John Irvin

The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews just keeps getting better and better. I laugh, I cry, I snort (trying to hide my reactions from people who sit across the airport aisle from me, looking at me like I’m a weirdo) and just enjoy the dry humor of Kate and the lordliness of Curran.

With just the right bit of romance thrown into the midst of this dark urban fantasy, Magic Bleeds, brings you to a new twist in Kate’s story.

          When she and Curran discovered who the new perpetrator was, I thought, “This is going to get interesting.” As if it hadn’t been interesting before!

         Every book has brought more surprises and revelations from Kate’s past or her coming future.

          You really do not want to stop collecting this series!

Here’s the link:

MAGIC BLEEDS by ILONA ANDREWS.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“Kate Daniels works for the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, officially as a liaison with the mercenary guild. Unofficially, she cleans up the paranormal problems no one else wants to handle—especially if they involve Atlanta’s shapeshifting community.

 
When she’s called in to investigate a fight at the Steel Horse, a bar midway between the territories of the shapeshifters and the necromancers, Kate quickly discovers there’s a new player in town. One who’s been around for thousands of years—and rode to war at the side of Kate’s father.

 
This foe may be too much even for Kate and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, to handle. Because this time, Kate will be taking on family…”

Do NOT miss out on the urban fantasy thriller: MAGIC BLEEDS

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

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And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

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The Finale for the Syrena Legacy

When Emma and Galen need alone time, her grandfather recommends a small town called Neptune.

By John Irvin

Back to the Syrena Legacy by Anna Banks, I bring you Of Neptune. This book was a fascinating finale to the trilogy and I enjoyed uncovering the secret plot and the mysterious secret town called Neptune.

Banks brings more characters to life as she weaves a magical young adult fantasy.

If you haven’t started this trilogy, what are you doing with your life?

I enjoyed every minute of this intrinsic tale and wished it would continue.

But, for a finale, this book does wonders with tying up loose ends and bringing a satisfying ending to the whole ordeal.

Now, every time I go on a cruise or go fishing, I’m going to wonder if Galen or Emma or any of their mer-friends are watching me.

Just kidding, I know it’s fantasy. 😉

Here’s the link:

OF NEPTUNE by ANNA BANKS.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“Emma, who is half human and half Syrena, and her Syrena love Galen, need time together. Alone. Away from the kingdoms of Poseidon and Triton. Emma’s grandfather, the Poseidon king, suggests the two visit a small town called Neptune.


Neptune is home to both Syrena and Half Breeds alike. But Emma and Galen didn’t sign up to be peacemakers between the ocean and land-dwelling, freshwater Syrena. They didn’t bargain for meeting a charming Half Breed named Reed, who can barely disguise his feelings for Emma. And they especially didn’t expect to find themselves in the middle of a power struggle that threatens not only their love, but their ocean kingdoms.


In this stunning conclusion to her bestselling Syrena Legacy, Anna Banks thrills fans with more action and romance than ever.”

Do NOT miss out on the urban fantasy thriller: OF NEPTUNE.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

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And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

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What if the People of Old were right?

I think the Christians of today are looking for something that’s not coming.

By John Irvin

If you’ve known me for any number of years or been following my Author Journey, you’ll know from light mentions, I am a man of faith. I was born a Christian when I was five years old.

I’ve always felt religion is something we should be wary of. Most unbelievers who do not share my faith, do not understand this statement.

But I believe my Christianity is a relationship with my Creator.

The original definition of “a Christian” is “little Christ.” Meaning the followers of Christ were like Him or sought to become like Him.

But, in this postmodern world we live in, I believe most denominations and most religions have fallen so far away from the true teachings of Christ.

But, I’m here to promote a book. This book is called The Church in the Coming Great Tribulation. You see, this book is important to me, because it has played an important part in, what I believe, my shedding of a lie I was taught all the time.

So many Christians in my circles growing up taught that there is this time period called “the Tribulation” that’s going to shower down God’s wrath on this sin-cursed world. But I was told that all believers will be “raptured” out so they wouldn’t have to go through such a tough time.

This book was one of the many books that opened my eyes to the truth.

Whether you are a believer or not, I think this will be an eye opener for what’s coming. If you read it and we’re wrong, you’ll have spent just a few dollars and be none the worse. If you read and we’re right, you’ll recognise the events that will occur and see that Christ is true.

So, please, if you haven’t bought one book from all the ones I’ve promoted, buy this one!

Here’s the link:

THE CHURCH IN THE COMING GREAT TRIBULATION by STEVE URICK.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“Christians today are widely being taught that the next event on the prophetic calendar is the any moment and signless Rapture of the Church. Thus, the bride of Christ will not have to go through the Great Tribulation. But is that what the Bible truly teaches?


The Church in the Coming Great Tribulation examines the biblical doctrine of the Rapture and its timing in relation to the Day of the Lord, as taught by Jesus and the apostles.


If you have questions about the Rapture, or doubt some of the things that are being said by modern-day prophecy teachers, this timely work sheds light on the subject and will help to clear up any confusion you might have.”

Do NOT miss out on the urban fantasy thriller: THE CHURCH IN THE COMING GREAT TRIBULATION.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

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And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

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Kate Daniels returns to fight the Supernaturals

When her friend is almost killed, things take on a whole new meaning to Kate…

By John Irvin

After finishing up the sequel in the Kate Daniels series, I immediately ran to my local BooksAMillion bookstore and bought book three, Magic Strikes.

Knowing what to expect (by the way, that’s pure awesomeness), I started reading and found myself yanked back into the Post-Shift world of Atlanta, Georgia.

Kate and Curran are still going back and forth, but something’s developing there.

I was gripping the corners of the book as I tensely held on for the ride.

If you’ve started the Kate Daniels series, you will not want to miss out on this third installment.

If you haven’t started the Kate Daniels series, what’s wrong with you? Just teasing, but, seriously, you need to start collecting this series like I did.

Now that I’ve read all ten books, I feel like I’m experience in the Post-Shift Magic world and close friends with the heroine and hero.

You can be too.

Here’s the link:

MAGIC STRIKES by ILONA ANDREWS.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“When magic strikes and Atlanta goes to pieces, it’s a job for mercenary Kate Daniels in this thrilling novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot.

But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games—an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament—she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta’s shapeshifting community…”

Do NOT miss out on the urban fantasy thriller: MAGIC STRIKES.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

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And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

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Another day to say…

I want to let y’all have an awesome first day of this New Year, so I’ll simply say…

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I do have to still add this bottom script, but it’s still important!

Don’t forget to hop over to my YouTube and subscribe! I’ll be sharing more reading favorites the next few weeks!

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

gf.me/u/xp24cf

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?