Blew my mind: another blog tour stop, another rave review
I recently wrote a review about a book that blew me away and the author contacted me and said how wonderful it was that I ‘got it’. That’s how I feel about the latest review of Demon’s Grip. Thanks, Stacy. Stacy from Book Broads says,’ I just got done reading this book and it blew my mind.’ That’s a pretty good opener! She goes on to show that she appreciated the thoughtful contemplative nature of this book. Pop on over and have a read. http://bookbroads.blogspot.com.au/?zx=16acde509256d7fa
A contemporary fantasy that rivals such young adult favorites as J.K. Rowling and Rick Riordian
The title of this post was something that Awesome Indies Approved reviewer Tammy Dewhurst said about my book, Lethal Inheritance. It’s always nice to be compared to a famous writer. Here’s some other things she said about it. “I was hooked from the moment Ariel watches as her mother is kidnapped. The brilliant economy of words employed by Newland in conveying the event magnify the terror felt by a girl in hiding and her mother who does not know what has become of her.” “Newland provides us with a depth to even the briefest of encounters. Her settings are so rich and wonderfully described that a reader can feel as though they’re approaching Diamond Peak.” To read the rest, visit her review blog, Rabid Readers Too. http://www.rabidreaderstoo.com/lethal-inheritance-diamond-peak-1-by-tahlia-newland/
Another 5 star review for Stalking Shadows: once again, a well-driven, well-plotted voyage through well-drawn, well-imagined worlds
Evie Woolmore wrote a review of Stalking Shadows in which she says (among other things) “once again, a well-driven, well-plotted voyage through well-drawn, well-imagined worlds.” She also notes the importance of Nick’s POV in the this installment of the series. “Often YA fiction sees things from only the girl’s point of view, so this is a welcome addition to the novel.” Her review gives an insight into the issues dealt with in the novel. Follow the link to read the full review http://allonymbooks.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/indie-book-reviews-4/
Another 5 star review of ‘Stalking Shadows’ : A great story with love, jealousy, betrayal, battles, and hard lessons
I’m back at Book Broads today for Stacy’s review of Stalking Shadows. She starts by saying she ‘just got done with Stalking Shadows and it was really good,’ then gives a run down on the story and finished by saying that she’s looking forward to reading more of the story. Pop on over to read the review and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Lethal Inheritance. http://bookbroads.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/stalking-shadows-blog-tour.html
“Trust me when I say read this book” Latest awesome review & GIVEAWAY of Lethal Inheritance
Today I’m with Stacy at Book Broads. She wrote a review of Lethal Inheritance today and will be publishing one of Stalking Shadows in a couple of days. Stacy’s review isn’t just high praise, it makes great reading. This reviewer has a unique and enjoyable voice. I loved the way she described the book. She didn’t miss the light-heartedness in the story. “One wrong word and you are a human pancake” Thanks Stacy for the delightful review. So pop over and give her some support AND you get another chance to WIN Lethal Inheritance http://bookbroads.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/stalking-shadows-blog-tour-giveaway.html
“Wonderfully intense, magical, frightening, love-driven”: blog tour double review & give away
Today I’m at Twisted Sense with Nikki who has written a double review, one for Lethal Inheritance and one for Stalking Shadows–and she’s keen to read the next one. She says (among other things) “Lethal Inheritance is a wonderfully intense, magical, frightening, love-driven YA book whose audience definitely is not limited to Young Adult.” And on Stalking Shadows . . . “The magical world remains, with an exceptionally well-written ribbon of “real world” weaved throughout.” Pop over and share the love and enter the giveaway for an ebook of Lethal Inheritance. http://twistedsense.com/2013/05/tahlia-newland-series/
“Honestly? It was awesome!” Another review of ‘Stalking Shadows’
Another stop on the blog tour. Today I’m at Crazy Four Books with the delightful Brenda. It seems that Stalking Shadows left her speechless. I quote, “I can’t even begin to describe all of the action you’ll find in this highly imaginative journey.” Curious? Pop on over and see what else she has to say. You’ll also get the opportunity to WIN A COPY of Lethal Inheritance, book one in the Diamond Peak series. http://crazyfourbooks.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/vbt-review-and-giveaway-stalking.html?show Some of my readers may have noticed that this is a very relaxed blog tour. I booked visits for every second day, so I’d have some breathing space, which was just as well because my computer crashed yesterday and I had to do some time consuming damage control.
5 stars: A great sequel & skillful word use – what every writer wants to hear
Blog tour participant Ruthanne Reid posted a 5 star review on Amazon titled ‘A Great Sequel.’ Among other things she says – “She has a skill for choosing words that deftly avoid passive-verb problems, skillfully weaving her impressive world-building and unique system of magic and power.” Since I’m always on about how to avoid passive writing, it’s good to hear someone affirm that I have some skill in it myself.