Friday, December 27, 2013

Noxicare contest



Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief Cream Review & Contest

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.









Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief Cream Review


I tried the Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream and I loved it.  I was worried that it would have an odd smell as most natural products do, but instead it was very light and pleasant.  I used the cream on my neck as I have a lot of issues with morning neck pain.  I found that if I used it consistently the product really helped a lot.  And the great thing is it does not react with other therapies one may use like ibuprofen or aspirin.


From company : "Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief is a breakthrough natural, patented pain relief formula that is a proprietary combination of 7 of the world’s most potent natural pain relievers that quickly and effectively alleviate inflammation, muscle aches and nerve pain (burning feet)—with NO known side effects and without a prescription."

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The Great UGLee Pen! Ergonomic Pen Review!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.


The Great UGLee Pen! http://www.ugleepen.com. Pen Review!!!



I really can't say enough how much I love these pens!!!!!!  They are sleek, fun and super comfortable to write with.  The ink flow is ridiculously smooth and deep in color.   I used these to make out Christmas Tags and Cards and even after hours of writing my hands were not cramping!!!!  I definitely recommend these to serious writers and pen lovers alike!!
 

From web site:  "The UGLee Pen is good for everyone who writes (even just a grocery list), and is especially helpful to people who experience pain and discomfort when writing, for example those with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc., and for all children who are learning to write and are developing fine motor skills. It is also helpful for special-needs children who find holding a pen or pencil properly difficult. And for high-school and college students who have to take copious notes, this pen helps keep hands and fingers from cramping."

Check them out  and learn more at UGLee Pen
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Monday, December 9, 2013

Home Again Book Tour


1969-- Set on the shores of the Albemarle Sound, April Harrington has fond memories of summers at her family home, Bliss. After her fairytale wedding disintegrates, it becomes her refuge—the one place where she can attempt to pull the unraveling threads of her life back together. Unbeknownst to April, the stately house has been neglected in recent years. The once-sturdy roof is leaking in a few dozen places, and the wharf is rotting. Nothing is the same as she remembers. Nothing except for Hale, a Viet Nam pilot who is haunted by a dreadful secret, and who is also her brother’s best friend, a brother killed in the conflict that is tearing the country apart.



In Hale’s presence, April finds familiarity and solace. They share grief for a lost loved one, and from the comfort of Hale’s arms, passion blooms. Yet, April’s future is unresolved. Her wealthy, arrogant almost-bridegroom wants her back and the ghosts of Viet Nam are whispering to Hale. Can they find new love in an old treasured home, the kind of affection and trust that lasts forever?





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About the Author

A Language Arts Coach with a Ph.D. in Reading Education, Kathleen lives in Oakmont, Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.



Kathleen has also written Love and Other Subjects, award winning After the Fog and her debut novel, The Last Letter, garnered multiple awards in 2011.  The author's stories have also appeared in several of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.



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                                                 My Review
  It took April's world crumbling to make her realize just how very out of touch she really was.  Abandoned morals, loss of her brother, left her fiancee at the alter... all that is raw in her face personified by her family's once pristine Summer home that has fell into dilapidation.  What exactly is she really looking for...will she be rescued?
    I have to honestly say Kathleen Shoop managed to stuff an incredible amount of depth and feeling into this short story.  I fell deeply in love with this story & the characters.  Shoop brought April and Hale to life in real and amazing detail.  She takes you on an emotional ride, and you find yourself lost in the story.  My only regret is that the story was so short,  I would love to read more.. perhaps a sequel? 






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I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.




Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Home Again Giveaway!


THREE Lucky Winners will each receive a $15 Amazon Giftcard,
courtesy of author of Home Again, Kathleen Shoop
Ending on Friday 20th December at 11.59pm EST
Open Worldwide

1969-- Set on the shores of the Albemarle Sound, April Harrington has fond memories of summers at her family home, Bliss. After her fairytale wedding disintegrates, it becomes her refuge—the one place where she can attempt to pull the unraveling threads of her life back together. Unbeknownst to April, the stately house has been neglected in recent years. The once-sturdy roof is leaking in a few dozen places, and the wharf is rotting. Nothing is the same as she remembers. Nothing except for Hale, a Viet Nam pilot who is haunted by a dreadful secret, and who is also her brother’s best friend, a brother killed in the conflict that is tearing the country apart.

In Hale’s presence, April finds familiarity and solace. They share grief for a lost loved one, and from the comfort of Hale’s arms, passion blooms. Yet, April’s future is unresolved. Her wealthy, arrogant almost-bridegroom wants her back and the ghosts of Viet Nam are whispering to Hale. Can they find new love in an old treasured home, the kind of affection and trust that lasts forever?


Buy the book from.......

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

Barnes and Noble

Enter Below & Good Luck !!



Monday, December 2, 2013

Reasons to talk to your kids about homosexuality.

            Here is a short article on teaching your kids about homosexuality and consequently tolerance.  The world we live in is changing for the better.  More and more states are legalizing marriage equality!  This paves the way for tolerance and acceptance of LGBT persons and grants the rights that every human should have!  I am proud to be doing my best raising two boys who I hope will be free thinking individuals someday, that will not judge people based on color, race, religion,gender, sexuality, or gender identity.  I pray just as the world is more equal now then I was a child that as they grow their world becomes even more equal! 
~Love is Love~


Reasons to talk to your kids about homosexuality.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Immortal Energy Reveiw







About Immortal Energy:
Immortal Energy was designed for those that are needing that extra push for energy and clarity during their day, without having the side effects of the energy drinks and energy pills currently on the market.  It is best taken when you are starting to become fatigued or mentally drained and need that extra boost to push thru your day.

Immortal Energy assists with muscular strength and endurance, increases in concentration and memory, has anti-inflammatory properties, regulates metabolism, enhances the immune system and wards off infections by assisting the skin to eliminate toxins.

Formulated With Only the Finest Ingredients

DEER ANTLER (LU RONG)

Deer antler is widely used in Asia, and now throughout the world, to strengthen adrenal, reproductive and brain functions. It is mainly used as a rejuvenating agent. Short term use is believed to quickly build strength and power, while consistent long-term use is believed to re-build deep life force, preserve youthfulness and to enhance longevity.
Numerous studies done in China, Japan and Korea have shown that the pantocrine in deer antler increases work capacity, decreases muscular and mental fatigue, and improves sleep and appetite. Deer antler has been shown to increase the oxygen intake of the brain, liver and kidneys in laboratory animals. It also significantly increases red and white blood cell production in laboratory animals, with the effects improving as dosage is increased.
Deer antler extract provides minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients including the insulin-like growth factor IGF-1.
Clinical trials have shown that IGF-1 may:
Enhance immune functions
Increase muscular strength and endurance
Possess anti-inflammatory properties
Possess growth-stimulating properties
Help regulate low and high blood pressure
Help promote sounder, more refreshing sleep
Improve eyesight, including night vision
Help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides
IGF-1 is also an important supplement for people interested in reducing the signs of aging and for those people interested in living the longest, healthiest, and most active life possible.

ASTRAGALUS (HUANG QI)

For centuries people have used astragalus root to enhance strength and regulate metabolism. The herb has only recently gained popularity among herbalists and practitioners of alternative medicine in the West. Chinese medicine uses astragalus root to enhance the body’s energy, known as “qi”. Astragalus root is a mild diuretic, and it can help to reduce perspiration as well. In traditional Chinese Medicine, all of these uses are attributed to the ability of astragalus root to replenish “qi”, so a person who is ill can regain strength and immunity. Astragalus root is also been shown to protect the adrenal cortex, the gland that produces hormones related to stress. It may also help allergy sufferers by strengthening the immune system’s response to allergens in the environment.

GINSENG (REN SHEN)

Ginseng is used for improving thinking, concentration, memory, work efficiency, physical stamina, and athletic endurance which have a significant impact on our energy levels.
GOJI (GOU QI ZI)
The nutritional and medicinal benefits of goji berries are legendary. Goji berries are very high in antioxidants and have great anti-inflammatory properties.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine goji is used as a blood and immune system tonic. It supports vision, is a mood elevator, and is known as “the happy fruit.” One of the most famous herbs in Asia to promote beautiful skin. It can improve memory, and increase libido.

SCHIZANDRA (WU WEI ZI)

Schizandra is known as the five-flavor fruit; it has each of the five flavors (sweet, spicy, sour, salty, and acidic).  It’s one of the most famous herbs used in Chinese medicine. This herb is considered to be one of the premium mind tonics of herbalism. It is used to sharpen concentration, improve memory, and increase alertness. Yet, unlike caffeine-like stimulants, schizandra does not produce nervousness when increasing energy. In fact, some people consider schizandra mildly “calming” while producing wakefulness and improved focus.

The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by Immortal Herbs or the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

(copyright Immortal Energy)


                                                             My Review

I was unsure what to expect this is a very different energy product.  I ended up being pleasantly surprised as I did feel more alert and grounded.  Interesting product, which I will more than likely try again.


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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Wonderfully Dysfunctional Tour

 


The true story of... A woman who laughs at funerals. A gypsy mother who refuses to wear a bra and a father who refuses to leave his first wife. A brother who sleeps under the coffee table and a sister who was kidnapped. A cheating minister, a missing uncle and a feisty, red-headed grandmother who was longing to leave it all.



Buffi always knew her family was unusual, but she was lucky enough to escape that gene. Or was she? Joined by her siblings at the bedside of their dying grandmother, Buffi begins on a journey of self discovery as they recall stories of their youth including juicy family secrets, inappropriate practical jokes, abuse and betrayal. She is on a quest to find Normal but finds herself instead.

It Must be Genetic is about an American family of no particular importance, descendants of the once wealthy and revered Perry clan, but stripped of their family wealth during the Great Depression. It’s full of quirky characters like grandmother Mopsie; a sexy divorced mother of two in the 1950’s who would turn the heads of her conservative neighbors when hosting the best poker parties in town, but who can now be found sleeping her days away in the bed of a nursing home. The story climaxes when Mopsie accidentally reveals a secret that sends her family frantically searching through old documents to find the son she gave up for adoption half a century ago.

It Must be Genetic is about acceptance, forgiveness and the great capacity to love. The story is written from the perspective of a third generation divorced mother, Buffi, who realizes that the very traits that make her family dysfunctional may be the same traits that make it so wonderful. At 64,000 words, it's paced for a quick-and-easy read.

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Buffi Lynn Neal is a free-spirited mother of two currently living in a small town in Central New Jersey. She earned her Masters of Computer Science from Lehigh University. She also holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in both Mathematics and Physics.



Although Buffi spent twenty years working in the field of Computer Science she longed for the day that she could use her passion for writing to tell the unusual stories of her life.



Who am I? I'm a forgetful, kind-hearted, forty-plus year old mother of two who has great logic skills but spells worse than a fourth grader. I'm afraid of the dark and never shut my eyes in the shower. I bite my nails and peel my sunburn. Actually, I will peel anyone's sunburn. I would rather stick hot burning embers in my eyes than take out the garbage and I would rather be comfortable than look good. Like my mother and grandmother, I love the beach.



I am much more than I can write and I can write much more than I am.




Buffi is currently working on the second memoir in her "Wonderfully Dysfunctional" series. 

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                                          My Review 



Buffi's family is truly dysfunctional but in a comical and endearing way.  Buffi is a natural at weaving a quirky story that draws us not only into her family but also brings us reflection on our own family stories.  Her style of writing is fluid and bare bones honest.  I found Wonderfully Dysfunctional to be a fantastically weaved tapestry and I cannot wait to read more of Buffi’s writing!!







Books to come.....
Wonderfully DysfunctionalTM - Breaking the Silence



At the age of nine I met my grandfather for the first time. It had been over twenty five years since my mother saw him. He arrived completely by surprise, bringing gifts for all, and was ready to be a part of our lives. I was the lucky one chosen to take a month trip to Florida with him. During the day it was ice cream, new clothes, and Disney World, and during the night it was something very unnatural. What my family did not know, was Grandpa Jack was a pedophile.



"Breaking the Silence" is part of the "Wonderfully Dysfunctional" Memoir series. It's the journey of a young girl who loved her grandpa so much that it would take thirty years, four deaths, two lawsuits, many lawyers and doctors before she would Break the Silence and tell her story of love and abuse through the eyes of a child.





buffi neals booksWonderfully DysfunctionalTM - 1982 Out Past Curfew 



It was 1982. I was only fourteen, and it was the year I learned about sex, drugs, love, and friendship. It was the year I became a woman and my mother became a person. It was the year of firsts for many of us; our first real kiss, first drink, first smoke, and first ride in the back of a police car.



We were a poor family living in a middle class neighborhood. The world was exciting and everything was new. I was a sponge soaking up all the good and the bad life had to offer. I learned that the child of an alcoholic has an unmistakable talent for holding their liquor, a teenager has the power to drive their parents to insanity, and if you turn your back on a friend you have turned your back on yourself. 




"1982 Out Past Curfew" is part of the "Wonderfully Dysfunctional" Memoir series. It's about the coming of age, the struggle to understand your sexuality and accept your past. It's about finding lifelong love and friendship from the most unexpected people. Many life lessons happened after curfew in 1982.





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I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.





Thursday, November 28, 2013

**Public Service Announcement**

********PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT **** PLEASE READ****
Some stores have decided to start their black Friday sales this evening so begins the next 24 hrs of hectic and hell for their employees. PLEASE if you are out scavenging for a great deal please do not be hateful ungrateful jerks to the employees. It is not the salesman's or clerk's fault if a store does not have ____ item you are dying for, nor are they responsible for pricing. Please RESPECT limits and rules. FINALLY take care and concern to not trample or hurt other customers or their children, or even salespeople. Try and take your common sense and common decency with you if you are venturing out. ************************** And if you get the chance please stop and thank salespeople who help you, they are there missing out on family time, or family time is cut short so that YOU can get a _____ whatever at a cheap price.
***Love and prayers to all my friends & family who work retail during this darkest 24 hrs of the year***

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Twin Flames Giveaway

A fantastic and unique giveaway brought to you by author of the Love Collection's latest release, Twin Flames,  Kanta Bosniak


One Lucky Winner will win:
SIGNED BOOKS of all the love collection books

Love Poems Book

Awakened Love - more love poems

Twin Flames - more love poems

The Love is Everywhere Coloring Book

PLUS 1 hour coaching session worth rrp $150 (optional) ** 



2 runner-up prizes of Signed Book Twin Flames 



Open to UK / US / CA

Ending on Thursday 12th December at 11.59pm 12pm EST



"Almost all my books, the workshops that I facilitate, and the one-on-one work I do with individual clients incorporates creativity in the spiritual growth process. This is because positive thoughts need to go deeper than the intellectual level. When they are intended to be so, creative activities like creative journaling, poetry-writing, drawing and doodle art, can be forms of self-hypnosis or meditation. They can take you right into your center of peace and wisdom and keep you engaged there long enough to enjoy an increased sense of well-being and to receive inspiration for your next steps in creating the life you desire. Please feel free to use these pages as a launching pad to your own artistic explorations. Extend and expand beyond the lines, jot notes, write haikus and affirmations, and above all have fun! " - author Kanta Bosniak

Celebrating the author's latest book release from her 'Love Collection'

Twin Flames is the third book of sacred love poems by author, artist and minister Rev. Kanta Bosniak. Blending spirituality, sensuality, raw human emotion and spiritual bliss, love for the beloved and the Inner Beloved, the author’s original poems and classic love quotes, all served up with whimsical illustrations, it’s a romantic feast to be savored and shared. It makes a lovely gift for your friends, your sweetheart, wedding party or wedding “thank you,” engaged or anniversary couple. And most of all, as a gift from you to you, as you honor both your spiritual and romantic selves and the delicious interplay between them.











More from the 'Love Collection'
Kanta Bosniak's Love Poems express the joy, zeal, and sense of sacred connection we feel when we are in love with a partner, passionate friend, spouse, or the inner Beloved. The collection is a potent combination of romantic and spiritual love whimsically illustrated by the author. Readers will find in it just the right blend of humor, sweetness and ardor. A perfect little gift for a special occasion, or simply to celebrate the everyday miracle of unruly, surprising love! 

Awakened Love is the second in a series of sacred love poetry by New Thought author, artist and minister Kanta Bosniak. Delightfully illustrated with whimsical, heart-themed drawings and quotes on love, the book imbues spiritual meaning with lightness and a sense of fun. The perfect size to slip in with a wedding gift or slide across the table at that special dinner. As with Bosniak's other print books, you're invited to color in and embellish the illustrations as you desire. A sweet little gift book and rich new source of alternative wedding readings. 

Nurture your spirit with hands-on creativity that activates inner wisdom and joy! This coloring book for teens and adults includes whimsical illustrations from mind/body/spirit books of author/artist Kanta Bosniak. They invite you to find love inside, out and everywhere and to draw outside the lines! 

**One Hour Coaching Session with the author
One hour coaching session with the author rrp$150 on cultivating a relationship with the Inner Beloved: self-love, self-appreciation and self-acceptance, an increased awareness of self-worth, openness to accepting love, anchoring Love as the operating principle in your life, and attracting loving experiences from the inside out. (optional additional prize - to be taken in 2014 via Skype or Landline (call charges not included))



About Kanta Bosniak



Kanta Bosniak is an author, artist, coach and interfaith minister with over
40 years experience an educator in Spiritual Growth and Guided Meditation. She illustrates her publications with playful drawings and vibrant, color-rich cover
art, so that readers and CD listeners can enjoy owning her work.



As your personal collection grows, you may be interested to know that you're in good company! Collectors of Kanta's art include a Nobel Prize Winner, an Emmy-winning producer, a popular television actress, several authors, a U.S. National champion athlete and people of all walks of life.
Kanta lives in Southwestern Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she has a private practice of coaching and Guided Imagery. She is available for appointments both in person and by telephone and Skype. She is a frequent speaker at New Thought churches, universities and Holistic Education centers and conferences throughout the US. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women.
Kanta Bosniak's Website



Enter Below and Good Luck !!

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Twin Flames Book Tour

Kanta Bosniak is an author, artist, coach and interfaith minister with over 40 years experience an educator in Spiritual Growth and Guided Meditation. 
"Almost all my books, the workshops that I facilitate, and the one-on-one work I do with individual clients incorporates creativity in the spiritual growth process. This is because positive thoughts need to go deeper than the intellectual level. When they are intended to be so, creative activities like creative journaling, poetry-writing, drawing and doodle art, can be forms of self-hypnosis or meditation. They can take you right into your center of peace and wisdom and keep you engaged there long enough to enjoy an increased sense of well-being and to receive inspiration for your next steps in creating the life you desire. Please feel free to use these pages as a launching pad to your own artistic explorations. Extend and expand beyond the lines, jot notes, write haikus and affirmations, and above all have fun! " - author Kanta Bosniak

Celebrating the author's latest book release from her 'Love Collection'

Twin Flames is the third book of sacred love poems by author, artist and minister Rev. Kanta Bosniak. Blending spirituality, sensuality, raw human emotion and spiritual bliss, love for the beloved and the Inner Beloved, the author’s original poems and classic love quotes, all served up with whimsical illustrations, it’s a romantic feast to be savored and shared. It makes a lovely gift for your friends, your sweetheart, wedding party or wedding “thank you,” engaged or anniversary couple. And most of all, as a gift from you to you, as you honor both your spiritual and romantic selves and the delicious interplay between them.

Buy the book from ....


More from the 'Love Collection'


Kanta Bosniak's Love Poems express the joy, zeal, and sense of sacred connection we feel when we are in love with a partner, passionate friend, spouse, or the inner Beloved. The collection is a potent combination of romantic and spiritual love whimsically illustrated by the author. Readers will find in it just the right blend of humor, sweetness and ardor. A perfect little gift for a special occasion, or simply to celebrate the everyday miracle of unruly, surprising love!



Buy the book from....

Amazon.co.uk   Amazon.com   Barnes and Noble







Awakened Love is the second in a series of sacred love poetry by New Thought author, artist and minister Kanta Bosniak. Delightfully illustrated with whimsical, heart-themed drawings and quotes on love, the book imbues spiritual meaning with lightness and a sense of fun. The perfect size to slip in with a wedding gift or slide across the table at that special dinner. As with Bosniak's other print books, you're invited to color in and embellish the illustrations as you desire. A sweet little gift book and rich new source of alternative wedding readings.



Buy the book from...

Amazon.co.uk   Amazon.com   Barnes and Noble







Nurture your spirit with hands-on creativity that activates inner wisdom and joy! This coloring book for teens and adults includes whimsical illustrations from mind/body/spirit books of author/artist Kanta Bosniak. They invite you to find love inside, out and everywhere and to draw outside the lines!



Buy the book from....

Amazon.co.uk   Amazon.com   Barnes and Noble




                            My Review

Okay so I totally feel Kanta Bosniak is in my head lol.  I love coloring mandalas and even doodling in my books.  Her poems are light hearted and really speak to me on a deep level.  I find the whole collection to be relaxing, and I kept a smile the whole time I read the poems.  Since sitting down and reading all the books in one sitting, I have re-read them several times.  My favorites are "Twin Flames" from Twin Flames, "Rainbow" from Awakened Love, & "Mind Reader" from Love Poems.
I would recommend these books to anyone who is in love, awakening their soul, or even fans of the "Chicken Soup for the soul series".  




More books from the author


About Kanta Bosniak

Kanta Bosniak is an author, artist, coach and interfaith minister with over
40 years experience an educator in Spiritual Growth and Guided Meditation. She illustrates her publications with playful drawings and vibrant, color-rich cover
art, so that readers and CD listeners can enjoy owning her work.



As your personal collection grows, you may be interested to know that you're in good company! Collectors of Kanta's art include a Nobel Prize Winner, an Emmy-winning producer, a popular television actress, several authors, a U.S. National champion athlete and people of all walks of life.



Kanta lives in Southwestern Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she has a private practice of coaching and Guided Imagery. She is available for appointments both in person and by telephone and Skype. She is a frequent speaker at New Thought churches, universities and Holistic Education centers and conferences throughout the US. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women.



"Pop on over to my Abundance Triggers Website, Facebook, Twitter and Goodread pages"


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I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.




Sunday, November 17, 2013

Fair Disclosure Book Tour

 

NEWLY RELEASED ..........


FAIR DISCLOSURE: A New Jillian Hillcrest Mystery


Jillian and ex-husband Chad are enjoying a play at a local community theater when a scream interrupts the production upon discovery of a bludgeoned volunteer. When it turns out that the victim is someone Jillian interviewed for a job at her company, she becomes involved in another crime, drawn ever deeper by a second murder, an irate investor, the participation of law enforcement amateurs, an increasingly unreliable assistant, and suspicious stock trading at her company. Meanwhile, Chad is pressuring Jillian to say “yes” to a second marriage.



About Jillian Hillcrest
Jillian Hillcrest is a PR Executive at a small biotechnology company in Silicon Valley who—through no fault of her own—gets drawn into solving murders.



Jillian grew up with her mother in a small town in Pennsylvania, although they moved to California when she was in middle school. Her mother now lives in southern California. Jillian never got to know her father, as he was killed in the Vietnam War. She got married right after graduating from Cal to Chad Bradbury, who is a marketing executive at a biotech company in Alameda, CA. They got divorced after 10 years of marriage, and, quite frankly, are not sure why. They still enjoy getting together. In particular, they enjoy going to restaurants and drinking wine.



As the head of corporate communications, Jillian is responsible for updating investors, employees, the media, partners, and the community about Harmonia and its products. You might wonder about the name of the 200-person company that develops drug products for autoimmune diseases. The founder compared balancing the human immune system with singing in harmony. In Greek mythology, Harmonia is the goddess of harmony and concord.



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My Review
        Fair Disclosure was the first Jillian Hillcrest novel that I have read.  Luckily I was able to jump in and enjoy the book on it’s own although it is third in a series.  I am a huge mystery fan so I loved that the story opens right away with an attempted murder, during a play that Jillian and her Ex were attending.  The first intriguing aspect is that the man who was injured happened to have interviewed previously for a job at Jillian’s company.  In classic who-done-it style, Jillian sets out to discover what is really going on.  Fresh off of a case that left her unsure and a bit scared still.  Luckily she and her Ex-husband Chad are back together so she has him to lean on.
  I really loved how smooth Joyce Strand’s writing is, flowing from situation to situation.  The romantic aspect was great as well! It was a more realistic look at love versus the typical fairy tale stuff you find in a lot of books.  Her characters were wonderfully developed and the reader can easily connect with them.



Joyce Strand, much like her fictional character Jillian Hillcrest, served as head of corporate communications at several biotech and high-tech companies in Silicon Valley for more than 25 years. Unlike Jillian, however, she did not encounter murder in her career. She focused on writing articles and press releases and delivering presentations to publicize her companies.



Joyce has been a mystery fan since she read her first Nancy Drew and Hardy Boy stories as a teen-ager. She has always enjoyed the challenge of following clues to solve a mystery before it is revealed. Therefore Joyce relished the transition from writing press releases to writing fiction.



Joyce received her Ph.D. from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and her B.A. from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA.   She lives with her two cats in Southern California near San Diego.




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I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.