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More Awesome Adventures and Additions from the Beauty and the Beast!

Another favorite read of mine from the lore of the classic fairy tale!

By John Irvin

This addition to the Disney folklore is a twisted tale of the plot behind the Beauty and the Beast. What if it was Belle’s mother who cursed the Beast?

As Old as Time: A Twisted Tale by Elizabeth J. Braswell.

This is one of those page-turners for me. I saw this book and thought, “Oo Beauty and the Beast, my favorite!” Then I started reading and…I was speechless. Was not expecting that plot twist!

I’m a sucker for all things Beauty and the Beast as I’ve said before. But, like humans do, I tend to tire of favorites and have to spend some time away before my passion for them can be rejuvenated. I think the major twist in this fairy tale kept it more interesting.

Smart, sassy, resourceful, and restless, Belle is always looking for a way of escape, but also longs to explore this strange enchanted land.

Belle’s mother isn’t dead—like in the original story—but went missing some time ago. Belle’s father wishes to remain at their cottage in case his beloved wife ever returns.

Belle barely remembers her mother.

There’s always been questions.

You’re going to have to answer these question by ordering a copy now of LOST IN A BOOK!

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!

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A new addition to the Beauty and the Beast lore!

If there is a fairy tale that is my favorite, it’s the Beauty and the Beast

By John Irvin

This suspenseful fantasy about Belle and a mysterious discovery during her stay at the Beast’s castle had me holding my breath.

Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly.

Oh, beloved and bookish Belle, always exploring, always adventuring where she might not have.

On one of her many visits to the Castle’s library—given to her by the Beast—Belle discovers an enchanted book by the title of “Nevermore.”

She’s intrigued by what lies inside the covers.

A whole new world.

An avenue to another city? Or possibly a way to escape?

But, there is always something subtly sinister behind the smiles and dances of the world. There’s also the hostess of this fine Parisian ball that seems to continue on and on, making it harder for Belle to return to her imprisonment.

But, the truth comes out.

And you’ll have to click through this link to grab your copy of LOST IN A BOOK!

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!

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

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Today we take a break from Book to visit with another Author Friend

She has a book coming out, so get ready!

By John Irvin

Join me as I spotlight another author friend of mine, Arabella K. Federico. She is presently working on her debut sci-fi-fantasy novel and will speak about that shortly in the video below.

I met Arabella where I meet a lot of my author friends, on Instagram. I’ve enjoyed reading her blog posts and encouraging her to start her YouTube channel. I always enjoy watching other writers along their author journey.

Even though her book isn’t out just yet—by the by, it’s due next year—you can still start following her networks and sign up and subscribe to stay up to date with her journey.

She shares writing tips and daily events of her own on her blog and YouTube channel.

Here are her networks, so make sure you follow her or I’ll have to come after you! Just kidding…okay, maybe not.

Website: https://www.arabellakfederico.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArabellaK.Fed/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arabellak.federico/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArabellaKFed

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAeay0hmA3_nd8D0e-s-OrA

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/arabellakfederico/_created/

Stay up to date with me also, I may share more in the future on her upcoming book. So hop up to my Home page or the Sign Up page and enter your name, grab my free ebook, and join our journeys.

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. Maybe, when Arabella’s book comes out, I can take some copies on the trip to share the love?

          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

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When the Sirens are reluctant

They don’t want to kill people. They really don’t want to. But they’re forced to.

By John Irvin

          A high fantasy: The Siren by Kiera Cass.  

          I’ve read a few of Cass’s works and I’ve always enjoyed them. You also know that I enjoy anything that has to do with mermaids…well, almost anything. I actually don’t like mermaids who eat people. I don’t care if she sings pretty about me being her sailor beau. *wink*

          I have to make a quick comment about the cover. First thought, shiny! Second, why is the girl running away from me? Should I run after her?

          I’d like to think, the fact I bought the book said I ran after her.

          I wasn’t disappointed.

          This star-crossed story about a young woman who cannot speak to humans because of an ancient curse will have your heart throbbing.

          Can the curse be lifted? You’ll have to read it to find out.

          Let’s just say, the ending is not disappointing.

Watch the video below then grab your copy waiting for you through this link: THE SIREN.

This is the description from the Amazon.com page:

“A sweeping stand-alone fantasy romance from Kiera Cass, author of the beloved, bestselling Selection series.

Kahlen is a Siren—bound to serve the Ocean by luring humans to their watery graves with her voice, which is deadly to any human who hears it. Akinli is human—a kind, handsome boy who’s everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. Falling in love puts them both in danger… but will Kahlen risk everything to follow her heart?

This star-crossed YA romance is sure to captivate readers who grew up loving The Little Mermaid or fans of Jennifer Donnelly’s Waterfire Saga.

Originally self-published, The Siren has been completely rewritten and redesigned for print.”

Click this link to go buy: THE SIREN.

While you’re here on my website, maybe you can join me too? I have an author team that is 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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A Different Kind of Mermaid

The Syrena are an interesting aquatic society that have lived at the bottom of the ocean for thousands of years.

By John Irvin

          A young adult romantic fantasy: Of Poseidon by Anna Banks.  

          I don’t know about you, but I love mermaids. When there’s a different and unique presentation of that awesome race, you know I’ll enjoy it…most likely!

          When I came across Anna Banks’s Syrena Legacy, I had no idea what I was getting into. I was not disappointed, in fact, I was flipping pages!

          Following along as the great mystery about the ancient origins of the Syrena was one of the most enjoyable times I had. I wish I could forget I read this and read it again.

          You seriously do not want to miss out on this awesome story.

          After watching the video below, click through and grab yourself a copy here: Of Poseidon.

This is the description from the Goodreads page:

“Galen is the prince of the Syrena, sent to land to find a girl he’s heard can communicate with fish. Emma is on vacation at the beach. When she runs into Galen—literally, ouch!—both teens sense a connection. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly one with a shark, for Galen to be convinced of Emma’s gifts. Now, if he can only convince Emma that she holds the key to his kingdom…

Told from both Emma and Galen’s points of view, here is a fish-out-of-water story that sparkles with intrigue, humor, and waves of romance.”

Click this link to go buy: OF POSEIDON.

While you’re here on my website, maybe you can join me too? I have an author team that is 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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Mytica is a realm being torn apart by gods and mortals

When you discover a world with the same name as a world you created many years ago.

By John Irvin

          A young adult high fantasy: Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes.  

          Y’all, I picked this book off the shelf and started reading the summary. When I discovered the name of the world, Mytica, I had to read the book.

          You see, back in high school, I wrote a short fiction about another dimension where there was this realm called Mytica…

          Weird, right?

          Turns out, this place and that place are NOT the same places.

          But, I loved this book and can’t wait to continue the rest of the series!

          Watch the video below—you already know, I know—and click one of the links I’ve provided to buy your own copy of Falling Kingdoms!

There are three kingdoms in Mytica and they’re all under a fragile peace that’s been ruling for centuries. Magic has been forgotten, apparently.

There are four main characters: Cleo, Jonas, Lucia, and Magnus.

There are crazy plots and overwhelming betrayals, murders, hidden alliances, and love that you never saw coming.

With everything going on, you know there is only one certain outcome.

Kingdoms will collapse.

Join the princess, the sorceress, the rebel, and the heir as they embark on missions out of their leagues!

I you love high fantasy, make sure you grab a copy…Click this link to go buy: FALLING KINGDOMS.

While you’re here on my website, maybe you can join me too? I have an author team that is 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?