The Third Heavan by Donovan M. Neal - book tour and GIVEAWAY on Mom Loves 2 Read

 

The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars

by Donovan M. Neal

Author Bio:  

Donovan Neal M. S. N. P. has served in the ordained ministry and as an instructor in the Bible for 20 years, and is the author of the self-published book, ‘The Gospel Explained.’ Donovan is also a prolific songwriter and singer having written over 50 different songs of praise and worship for the local church, and has performed in various schools and churches in the Ministry of Christian rap.



He is an

Adjunct Professor at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also a freelance writer for Examiner.com. Donovan has spent his entire 23-year career, helping underprivileged and disempowered populations ranging from abused and neglected children, adults with disabilities, to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. He has recently become the executive director of Hospitality House; a food pantry in Walled Lake, Michigan working to end hunger in his community.





He has been an experienced trainer in such areas as nonviolent crisis prevention intervention to adult CPR and First Aid with the Red Cross, Working with Different Personalities, and many more. Donovan brings a wealth of experience and interests that has allowed him to write on a host of subjects ranging from gaming, internet/technology, Christian themes, to nonprofit management and leadership.

Author Links

http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal

http://donovanmneal.wordpress.com/

 

http://www.amazon.com/Donovan-Neal/e/B00BSFQ6VS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

 

https://twitter.com/Donovanmneal

 http://www.pinterest.com/donovanmneal/pins/

 

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/donovan-neal-m-s-n-p/46/640/9a

 

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7163462.Donovan_M_Neal

 

Book Genre: Christian Fiction

Publisher: Theoneustos Ministries

Release Date: Oct 8, 2013

Buy Link(s): http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal

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Book Description:

 

The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars is book one of a three part series that tells of the fascinating story of the Fall of Lucifer.

 

Lucifer, God’s perfect creation and who dwelt in his very presence, walked in the midst of the stones of fire. Yet rose up to betray the Lord and bring Heaven itself to civil war.





Many tales have referenced this great angelic war but few have sought to explore the dynamic relationships between God and the angelic hosts. Why did a third of heaven seek to overthrow their creator?

 

See Lucifer and his actions in a light never before seen. Journey back to the beginning, and see the drama unfold before your eyes: as allegiances are broken; choices made, and why all of creation waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.





The prequel to the Bible is here!

Excerpt: The first 2 chapters can be found on my blog for free

http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal

 



 

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Scrooge and Marley by Karl Hollenbach ~ Boot Tour & GIVEAWAY on Mom Loves 2 Read

Scrooge & Marley

by Karl Hollenbach

Genre: Literary Fiction

Publisher: Books, Authors And Artists, div of internet marketing KY, LLC.

Release Date: November 14, 2012

Book Description:

A year after Ebenezer Scrooge encountered the ghost of his partner, Jacob Marley, as well as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Scrooge relives the previous Christmas and is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley once more. Mediating for his friend and partner by fulfilling his requests, Scrooge witnesses an altogether different story.

This expansion on Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, recounts how Marley unshackles his soul from previous deeds allowing Scrooge to partake of redemption.

Relive and recapture the essence of Christmas while exploring the wonders of life, living and death.

Excerpt:

Ebenezer Scrooge considered Christmas a “humbug.” Uncharitable to solicitors for funds for the poor, his only concern was whether the poorhouse was no longer open. He grudgingly gave his clerk Christmas day off. When his nephew wished him a “Merry Christmas,” he responded, “And good day to you, sir.” In short, Scrooge was not a pleasant person.

On Christmas Eve Scrooge was visited by the ghost of his dead, miserly and selfish partner, Jacob Marley, who had to trudge through the spirit world encumbered by chains. Marley told Scrooge that three spirits would visit him, and if he was to be saved from an even worse fate than was Marley’s, he had to meet these three spirits.

At twelve midnight a childlike figure appeared, saying she was the Spirit of Christmas Past and showed Scrooge scenes from his past. The second spirit, the Spirit of Christmas Present, a huge, jovial man, dressed in red and green, took Scrooge to the homes of those people that should have been dear to him.

These scenes touched Scrooge. And he shed tears. Visited by the third spirit, Scrooge said he feared it most. The Spirit of Christmas Future showed Scrooge his own lonely death, with no one grieving at his grave.

A changed man, Scrooge yelled, “I don't know what to do! I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy, I am as giddy as a drunken man. A Merry Christmas to everybody!” The Spirit of Christmas had made Scrooge a different man from the one he had been.

About The Author

Born
in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1925, Karl F. Hollenbach graduated from a
local public high school in 1943 as a major in the junior ROTC. Entering
the army on Christmas Eve that same year, he served as a sergeant in
World War II with the U.S. Engineers. Assigned to the Seventh Army he
crossed the Rhine River into Germany, ending up in Austria at the end of
the European war.

He
attended Biarritz American University, Purdue University, the
University of Kentucky and earned a Masters of Education degree and Rank
I in education from the University of Louisville. After 20 years in
business as a sales representative, manager, and owner-operator of
several retail stores, he made a career change to education.

During
the next 18 years, he taught in the Louisville, Kentucky public schools
and the Hardin County Catholic school system. After the merger of two
of the largest Kentucky public school systems, Karl served as a
consultant to the Jefferson County school system and was a
lecturer/coordinator of student teachers at the University of
Louisville, School of Education.

A student
of esoteric studies for over 50 years, he is a member of the
Rosicrucian Order, Self-Realization Fellowship and the Association for
Research and Enlightenment. He has lectured on esoteric subjects in a
dozen cities, and his metaphysical articles have been published in Japan

and England as well as the United States.

Author Links:

Publisher's web site: http://BooksAuthorsAndArtists.com

KFH uses his publisher's Facebook page, if needed:https://www.facebook.com/BooksAuthorsAndArtists



 
Author's page - BAA blog: http://booksauthorsandartists.com/authors/karl-f-hollenbach/ 



Author's page - Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Karl-F.-Hollenbach/e/B00B36VS38/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1363387919&sr=1-2-ent 



Author's page - Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Karl+F.+Hollenbach&search_type=books 



Author's page - Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KarlFHollenbach



YouTube Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Vjs-SNMUg 

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Review & Giveaway ~ Waiting for Dad: A Yoga Story for Kids by Lakshmi Gosyne

Genre:
Children's Picture
Book with Yoga Poses

Publisher:
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Release
Date: December
12, 2012

Amazon

Book
Description:

Rob
is the last child to be picked up by his father from school! He
starts to imagine what his dad might be up to.

Maybe he’s
in a jungle? With pirates? In outer space?

This
book uses fun yoga routine that energizes your
child. Imagining pirates, tigers and aliens can make things exciting
for children especially when they can
roar or
call out “Ahoy matey!”

This book
uses traditional yoga poses in a flowing and fun sequence. Children
will increase their body awareness, strength and fitness and most of
all, have fun.



 

My Review:

This is an adorable story of a child imagining what his father is doing when he doesn't arrive on time to pick him up one day.  All the wonderful adventures in this little boy's imagination lead to different yoga poses that the child reading this book can do while reading along.

Each pose is accompanied by it's explanation and a picture of other children doing the poses to help the reader see what he or she is supposed to do.

The story itself is one that young children will enjoy.  The yoga poses are fun ways to exercise the mind and body while reading along with the story.

My youngest child really enjoyed having the story read to her and she even tried a few of the poses.  It is a cute book and a fun way to introduce yoga to children.

 

Excerpt:

About
The Author:

Lakshmi
Gosyne is an author, illustrator and designer. She worked with John
Wiley and Sons, Canada as a graphic designer before working full-time
with children and getting her Master's Degree in Education.

Her
15 years of experience with children and teaching as well as her love
for yoga converged into two Yoga for Kids books: A Jungle Walk and
Waiting for Dad.

In
fact, Jungle Walk was originally a yoga workshop for children in
Child Care Centers.

Lakshmi
is an avid traveler and has lived in Trinidad and Tobago, Toronto,
Canada, New Zealand and Thailand. She currently lives in Koh Samui,
Thailand with her husband Jonathan.

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The Dinner Creations Cookbook - Some Great Recipes from a Southern Cook & a Giveaway too!

Author Bio:

Diane
Krause is a Southern girl who began cooking and baking at a very
young age. She’s the former owner-operator of Dinner Creations, and
still enjoys sharing Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken and King Ranch Chicken
with those she loves. Diane currently works as a freelance writer and
editor. She’s the author of a short inspirational book for writers,
25 Ways to Create
Classic Characters Readers Will Love,
and is currently at work on her second cookbook.

Author and book links:

http://www.thedianekrause.com

http://www.dinnercreationscookbook.com

Twitter: @DianeKrause2

Genre:
Cookbooks

Publisher:
Southern Road Press

Release
Date: 2^nd
edition released 7/14/13; Original release September 2009

Purchase
link (Amazon): http://tinyurl.com/nxhuco6

Book
Description:

The
Dinner Creations Cookbook is a collection of more than 130 delicious
freezer-friendly recipes.

Dinner
Creations was a meal assembly business that operated in Friendswood,
Texas from 2004 to 2008. With this cookbook, you can enjoy the Dinner
Creations favorites in your own home. Among those favorites are:

• 
  King Ranch Chicken
  
  


• 
  and Dumplings
  
  


• 
  Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken
  
  


• 
  Baked Salmon in Puff Pastry
  
  


• 
  Herb Crusted Flank Steak
  
  


• 
  Guiltless Brownies
  
  


• 
  ....and many more!
  
  

Each recipe includes
freezer preparation instructions, and as an added bonus, printable
freezer labels – complete with thawing and cooking instructions –
are available at www.dinnercreationscookbook.com. 

INTRODUCTION

Dinner Creations
operated in Friendswood, Texas, from 2004 to 2008 and was one of the
first meal assembly businesses in the Houston area.

Through the business of
Dinner Creations, we gained a whole new family. We shared life
stories, celebrated weddings, and rejoiced over the addition of new
little ones to families. We watched people provide care and comfort
to others through the gift of food and considered it a blessing to be
a part of that caring. We made new friends, and we had a very good
time doing the business of Dinner Creations.

This book is a
collection of the recipes from Dinner Creations. Perhaps these
recipes will enrich your family, and maybe even help you extend a bit
of care to those around you.

From all of us who have
been a part of Dinner Creations, thank you for letting us have a
place around your dinner table.

---Diane Krause

Owner, Dinner Creations

Recipe:

BAKED SPAGHETTI
BOLOGNESE

Serves 6-8

1 lb. ground beef

1 1/4 cups prepared
marinara sauce

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

9 ounces angel hair
pasta (cappellini)

1 1/4 cups shredded
cheddar cheese

1 1/4 cups shredded
Monterey Jack cheese

Preheat oven to 375°
F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook ground beef in a
large skillet until beef is cooked through and no longer pink,
breaking up any large pieces. Drain the meat, then return it to the
skillet and stir in the marinara sauce and sugar. Set aside.

Cook angel hair pasta
according to package directions; drain pasta and rinse with cool
water.

To assemble, spread 2
cups meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with
half of the cooked pasta, then sprinkle over 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/2
cup Monterey Jack cheese. Top with 2 cups meat sauce, the remaining
pasta, and another 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
Cover with the remaining 2 cups meat sauce, then sprinkle over the
remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered for
30-40 minutes.

FREEZER PREPARATION:
Prepare casserole as directed, omitting the cheese topping. Measure
last 1/4 cup of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into a plastic
sandwich bag; seal. Lay a sheet of deli paper or waxed paper over
casserole, then place bag of cheese on top. Seal entire pan well and
label.

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