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CD Review/ Mutineers by David Gray

Posted on June 19, 2014June 20, 2014 by Cindy

Band/Artist: David Gray
Title: Mutineers
Date: June 17, 2014
Label: Kobalt Label Services

One of my other passions apart from reading is listening to music and if you ever visit you will always find music playing. I have always loved music and discovering all kinds of music. My musical interest are all over the page and I am sure I might surprise you with the kinds of music I like listening too.

So when I had the opportunity to listen and review David Gray’s Mutineer’s I instantly jumped at the chance to do so. I have never heard any of David’s music before reviewing this and I have to say that after listening to this cd I think I want to check out his other stuff.

David Gray is an established singer from the UK. Not only is he making is way there but he is a success across the pond. He did two sold out tours in the US.

Mutineers is David Gray’s tenth studio album. David released his debut album twenty years and its been four years since his last album. When I was looking up David’s bio I was really suprised because I had thought he was some what of a new musician boy was I wrong.

I am sure there is something for everyone on this album and I have to say that I loved every song on the album. David writes and sings in the folk- rock genre and its evident when you listen to this album.

After listening to Mutineers I have to say I don’t have a favorite song because I love the whole cd. Each song is just as good as the previous one and the one thing I can say is that the songs all blend in together.

I just can’t describe the cd and all I can really say is that if I was stuck in an elevator that I would want this to be playing. Another thing I love about Mutineers is that I don’t have to worry when I play it with Michael around like I would other kinds of music. Michael even likes the cd as I have seen him dancing in his seat while its playing.

I received a free download of the album to review from One2One Network and that all opinions are your own.

Purchase your copy:

iTunes- http://bit.ly/DavidGrayMutineersiTunes
Amazon- http://bit.ly/DGMutineersAmazon

Tracks:
1. Back in The World
2. As the Crow Flies
3. Mutineers
4. Beautiful Agony
5. Last Summer
6. Snow in Vegas
7. Cake and Eat It
8. Birds of the High Arctic
9. The Incredible
10. Girl Like You
11. Gulls

Ways to connect with David Gray:

Official Website – http://www.davidgray.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/DavidGray
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealDavidGray
Instagram – http://instagram.com/davidgray
Instagram Contest – http://www.davidgray.com/instagram
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/davidgray

David Gray has announced the upcoming release of a new album, Mutineers. The record is Gray’s tenth studio album and his first in four years. To mark the news, Gray has unveiled the video for ‘Gulls’, the first track from Mutineers to be streamed ahead of release.

To coincide with Mutineers, Gray will tour the UK for the first time in three years. The headline tour, commencing at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on June 23 will include a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on June 24. The dates follow a run of sold-out US shows across April and May and three sold-out intimate shows earlier this year at Westminster’s Emmanuel Centre. Additional US tour dates will be announced in May.

Recorded in Church Studios, London and produced by Andy Barlow (Lamb), whose brief was to not let Gray “make the same record I’ve made before.” The result is an album that seems to fizz with the joy of its own assembly and finds Gray steering into unfamiliar territory while cultivating a pugnacious but respectful relationship with his own history. “I know I’ve done something here that has an authority that is inspiring me and I don’t have to worry about my past or any of that. The lovely thing about this is we’ve had the time to experiment, and it’s been wonderful,” says Gray.

David Gray captured the world’s attention with his breakout multi-platinum hit White Ladder, the first of three No.1 UK albums, earning him both Brit and Grammy nominations. He has continued to build on this success, with recent albums Draw The Line (2009) and Foundling (2010), both reaching the Billboard Top 10 in the US.

I am going to include Gull its the first release from the album so that you can an idea of what I mean about his music.

North America Tour Dates & Cities:
See all dates and ticket info here: https://tickets.davidgray.com/
Aug 01 – Boston
Aug 04 – NYC
Aug 05 – Philadelphia
Aug 07 – Columbia, MD
Aug 08 – Charlotte, NC
Aug 09 – Nashville
Aug 11 – Raleigh, NC
Aug 12 – Atlanta
Aug 13 – Indianapolis
Aug 15 – Cleveland
Aug 16 – Cincinnati
Aug 17 – Detroit
Aug 18 – Chicago
Aug 20 – Denver
Aug 21 – Salt Lake City
Aug 22 – Boise
Aug 23 – Troutdale (Portland), OR
Aug 25 – Redmond, WA
Aug 26 – Vancouver, BC
Aug 28 – Oakland, CA
Aug 29 – Reno, NV
Aug 30 – Las Vegas
Aug 31 – San Diego
Sep 03 – Los Angeles

Book Blitz/ Fever

Posted on June 15, 2014June 14, 2014 by Cindy

Genre: NA Contemporary Romance

Ella Simmons does not want to move across the country. But she is, because her boyfriend has persuaded her to join him at UChicago to finish out her college education. Never able to tell him no, she hops on a plane and makes the trek from LA expecting to adjust to life like she’s often forced to, but things are not that simple when she hears a luscious voice singing over her shower wall. His deep, sexy tenor makes her weak in the knees, spreading fire through her limbs and making her question everything about her life and relationship.

Can one voice really have that much of an impact?

Cole Reynolds is on his way out. In his final year at UChicao, the only this he wants to do is finish school and get on with this life. But the sweet voice that interrupts his morning shower turns his world upside down. Compelled to find his shower songbird, he begins a search across campus. The only thing to distract him from this goal is his roommate’s gorgeous girlfriend who’s just arrived from LA – Ella Simmons.

Relationships are put to the ultimate test as future dreams are questioned and friendships are thrown on the line for love.

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Purchase

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Enter the Release Day Giveaway!

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About the Author

Melissa Pearl was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but has spent much of her life abroad, living in countries such as Jordan, Cyprus and Pakistan… not to mention a nine month road trip around North America with her husband. “Best. Year. Ever!!” She now lives in China with her husband and two sons. She is a trained elementary teacher, but writing is her passion. Since becoming a full time mother she has had the opportunity to pursue this dream and her debut novel hit the internet in November 2011. Since then she has continued to produce a steady stream of books. Recently she signed with Evatopia Press and her first Evatopia book is coming out in February 2014 – True Colors, The Masks Series #1. She is very excited to be trying out new things this year while continuing to publish under her own name as well. She has six books planned for 2014 and is excited about writing each and every one of them.

“I am passionate about writing. It stirs a fire in my soul that I never knew I had. I want to be the best writer I can possibly be and transport my readers into another world where they can laugh, cry and fall in love.”

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The Book Blogger Test

Posted on June 3, 2014June 2, 2014 by Cindy

This morning as I was getting post ready for the week I stumbled upon this fun thing that indiereadergirl0329 shared on her blog and thought I would share it with you guys too.

I am not going to tag anyone but please feel free to share it with your readers and if you do please link back to me so that I can see your replies and comment. So the only rules are that you need to answer truthfully.

What are your three book pet peeves/hates?

Seeing people dog ear their books. This is like nails on a chalk board for me. With having so much around you, you can’t find something to make your page with? I have used a gum wrapper, receipt, bus ticket, straw wrapper and the list goes on and on.
When a new book/series comes out in paperback/trade and it does so well that publishers then puts the rest of the books in that series in hardcover.
Redesign of covers in the series. I love having all my books match and when they decide half way through they want to change it and do the whole series in that theme my books don’t match. I wish that they could envision that series from the get go and keep it the same. Don’t get me going on the movie tie in books.

Describe your perfect reading spot.

This is what my ideal reading spot would look like. I would want huge windows to allow in as much natural light as possible with a view of the beach or forest. I would need a super comfy chair or couch with tons of pillows/cushions and a super soft blanket to curl up in.

Tell us three book confusions.

I am always buying book marks and never use them. I have a little holder on my book case that I put them all in. I probably have close to 100 that are never used. If I see one that is pretty I will buy it.
During the day when I should be doing other things (house work etc) I will sit and read for hours. Shhh don’t tell anyone.
I have spent more money on books then my husband knows. Scholastic book club mostly.

When was the last time you cried during a book?

hmmm I think that would be when I read Undone by Cat Patrick. Jemm is in love with her best friend but he is gay. So this crushes her and then when he is outed online he can’t handle it so he commits suicide. Jemm is heart broken and is hell bent on finding out who did this. It was sound reading this.

How many books are on your night side table?

Right now I have my mini iPad that has books I am reading on it as well as three physical book that are part of a series that I am just about to start for an upcoming review.

What is your favorite snack that you like to eat while you read?

It varies and depends on what is in the house. It could be fruit, yogurt, chips, something sweet or something salty.

Name three books you would recommend.

Extracted by Sherry Ficklin and Tyler Jolley
Anne of Green Gables
Wuthering Heights

In three words write how much books mean to you.

escape
pleasure
fun

What is your biggest reading secret?

I sometimes take on more then I can handle so that will mean sometimes not getting to enjoy the book as much as I would like. As a book blogger sometimes I over book things which is common and don’t really realize it until its too late so I am rushing alot of the time.

So there you go. I hope you enjoyed reading my replies and I look forward to yours.

Armchair BEA 2014/ Twitter Party Schedule

Posted on May 25, 2014May 27, 2014 by Cindy

The Armchair BEA twitter party schedule has been posted and I thought I would share it with you.

Please make sure to follow Armchair BEA at @ArmchairBEA and use the hashtag #ArmchairBEA.

Here is the full schedule:

Mon 5/26 Evening 7pm EST

Tues. 5/27 Afternoon 4pm EST

Weds. 5/28 Morning 10 am EST

Thurs. 5/29 Morning 8am EST

Fri. 5/30 Evening 9pm EST

Sat. 5/31 Evening 7pm EST

I am hoping to make it to a few of the parties this week but it will all depend on what is going on in real life this week. I know Friday night I have a media event I am going to.

If you see me there please say hi. My twitter name is @cindyloveofbook

Have a good week everyone

Chick Advisor Show Case 2014 Event

Posted on May 15, 2014May 14, 2014 by Cindy

I recently heard about this awesome event that is being put on by Chick Advisor.

Chick Advisor has come up with an awesome event called ShowCase. It will include 300 women from 3 cities in 3 stunning hotels and a boatload of free products. ShowCase is like a giant reviewing party we’re bringing to Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

You have to be a member of the Chick Advisor site ( http://www.chickadvisor.com ) to attend. The tickets cost $25 + GST but it will get you into one exclusive party that is limited to only 100 ladies per city. So that is one exclusive party if I do say so myself.

Here is some more information that I took from the ChickAdvisor site:

While the DJ spins, your gorgeous self will be testing and reviewing products from GOSH, Soap & Glory, Rocky Mountain Soap, Kleenex, No Bleeding Lips, No Dark Shadows, Bourjois, and Skinny Cow with your closest ChickAdvisor pals over tea at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto and Montreal, or the Rosewood Georgia Hotel in Vancouver.

Of course, all those products you tested will be yours to keep! That’s over $100 worth of free full-sized products. Tickets are just $25 and we have only 100 spots in each city, so go check your calendars and get your tickets now. Our events sell out fast!

Event dates:

Toronto: Sunday May 25th 1-4pm
Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington St. W Toronto
**SOLD OUT**

Montreal: Sunday June 1st 1-4pm
Ritz-Carlton, 1228 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
Get tickets for Montreal

Vancouver: Sunday June 22nd 1-4pm
Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Get tickets for Vancouver

I am excited because I bought my ticket and will be attending with another local blogger, Amanda from http://lifewithlol.wordpress.com/ and http://myprettydistractions.wordpress.com/

I am hoping to be able to snap all kinds of pictures and will do a post and perhaps a vlog after the event. If your in Toronto. Montreal or Vancouver do you plan on attending? If you do please let me know.

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014May 10, 2014 by Cindy

Wishing all my mommy readers a Happy Mother’s Day

Book Tour/ The Silver Sickle

Posted on May 2, 2014May 7, 2014 by Cindy

Young Adult Sci-Fi

Date Published: February 14, 2014

The end of humanity will come through the Silver Sickle . . .

Farissa lives every moment with reckless abandon, for it may be her last. Any day now, the alien goddesses will harvest her and take her to the mysterious Silver Sickle, never to return. She’s accepted that. What she can’t accept is this new idea of freedom Zel has planted in her head. She’d give almost anything to be with Zel, but how can she run from her destiny if it means putting the whole kingdom in danger?

Everyone in the desert kingdom believes the goddesses are immortal, but Zel has invented a way to kill them. Now all he has to do is convince Farissa to run away with him and plant a seed of hope in her heart that she’s not destined to die. Little does he know that one seed of hope could change the course of the future.

About The Author:

Ellie Ann was born in the jungles of Thailand, was raised in a small farming village in Iowa, lived in the middle of a Texan desert, and now abides in the Ozarks.

She is an award winning snake charmer, goat cheese maker, and nose flutist. She also likes to make up tall tales, so you can’t trust everything she says. But from some deductions and second-hand accounts, it looks like she’s an author of science fiction, comics, thrillers, and multi-media adventure stories.

She’s a producer for Noble Beast, an enhanced book publisher, and an editor for Stonehouse Ink and several bestselling clients. You can find her new multi-media fairy tale, Slice of Life, on sale for iPad at iTunes.

Come say ‘hi!’ she doesn’t bite. Unless she’s been turned into a zombie.

Ellie Ann is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of science fiction, thrillers, and comics.

Connect with Ellie Ann:

Website: http://ellieann.net

Facebook: Ellie Ann Author

Twitter: @elliesoderstrom

BUY LINKS

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Sickle-Ellie-Ann-ebook/dp/B00DR0SARU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393621922&sr=8-1&keywords=the+silver+sickle

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-silver-sickle-ellie-ann/1115916541?ean=2940016482583

Other: iTunes (receive free song by Radical Face at the end of the book) https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-silver-sickle/id669607572?mt=11