I’m excited to let you all know that from July 1st – 5th the Night Creatures books (Burn Bright, Angel Arias and Shine Light) will be free on Kindle Select. Here’s a chance to get the whole series FREE!
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TED talks are intrinsically fascinating, but some stand out above the others. For us Andrew’s discussion about unconditional Love is one that is both moving and inspirational.
We’d love for you all to watch it:
Allison Sekemoto has vowed to rescue her creator, Kanin, who is being held hostage and tortured by the psychotic vampire Sarren. The call of blood leads her back to the beginning—New Covington and the Fringe, and a vampire prince who wants her dead yet may become her wary ally.
Even as Allie faces shocking revelations and heartbreak like she’s never known, a new strain of the Red Lung virus that decimated humanity is rising to threaten human and vampire alike.
After being rejected from Eden for being a vampire, Allison makes the decision to follow the callings of her maker, Kanin. Kanin is currently being tortured by the psychotic vampire Sarren. Allie can feel Kanin’s pain through their blood connection, and it’s drawing her to him.
During her travels she comes across Jackal, and gets mixed up in the search for an abandoned laboratory that is now infested with Rabids. Allison must use her Katana skills to protect herself.
She learns that Sarren is connected to the new danger that has taken over New Covington; something deadly that is affecting not only the humans, but vampires. She finds herself going back home, a place she never thought she’d ever return to.
With a lot of travelling, action scenes and twists to the plot, the story is progressed through the dialogue and connections between the characters. Dark secrets, lies and hidden agendas all come to a head by the end. Humor and emotions are relayed through the voices of the characters giving this story a fun and action-filled read.
Allison’s quest is to find her master and save not only him, but help to find a cure to save everyone from the Red Lung Virus. The pull to be both vampire, yet still connect with the human side, is a constant dilemma for her.
The Eternity Cure is a story with a truly evil villain, and a main character who still shows her human vulnerability in her concern for the well being of others.
Hardcover, 446 pages Expected publication: April 30th 2013 by Harlequin Teen
ISBN 0373210698 (ISBN13: 9780373210695)
No, no. I don’t mean Brussels Sprouts. I mean the squiggly little white and green things you find in a good salad sammich. Or as pretty decorations on the side of your plate in a fancy restaurant. Alfalfa, broccoli, adzuki beans, lentils, fenugreek, radish, kale, snow peas – and let’s not forget that old favourite – mung beans. They’re seriously awesome for anyone who’s trying to be kind to their body.
One of the biggest benefits of eating raw sprouts is your immune system loves them. Take alfalfa for example. It’s pumped full of enzymes and protein, fibre, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, folate, pantothenic aid, vitamins B6 and K – all the good stuff, especially if you’re prone to coming down with constant colds and flu.
But the best part of being a sprout eater is they’re the real fast food. No cooking required (in fact, it’s best if you don’t cook them). I like them best piled on crackers with a little hommus. Delish. My favourites are the more peppery flavours like radish, red kale and broccoli, but the others in my household just enjoy them as salad with a little lemon juice.
If you’ve never been a sprout-eater, go and experiment with flavours, don’t be scared. They’re also way too easy to grow at home. In the kitchen. Yourself. Without dirt. You probably had a go in science class as a 6 year old. As long as you remember to add water, it doesn’t matter if you have a brown thumb. And by eating them straight from your own kitchen bench, you’re actually eating LIVE food.
Yes, LIVE!
This way, you get the most of their sprouty benefits.
Here’s how I grow them:
I purchased a specialised sprout-sprouter from our local hardware shop (Bunnings), the brand was Mr. Fothergill’s. It was about $19, but you don’t necessarily need one of these. Just a recycled plastic container with drainage holes cut into the bottom will do (just make sure the holes are really little so you don’t wash away the smallest seeds). Basically, you don’t want your sprouts sitting in water all day, you just need to rinse them. Seed and salad packs can also be purchased at your local hardware or health food shop for about $4 each – CHEAP!
Pop about a teaspoon full of your chosen seed into the tray and give it about a cup of water. Make sure your container is draining well. Repeat 2 or 3 times a day. The seeds don’t even need to be in direct sunlight. Apart from watering, you need to… well, nothing actually. Just watch. In 3 or 4 days, you’ll have a tray full of healthy snacks that your body will love you for.
From Clutch Magazine an article on how America is ready for a young black woman to be the next Bachelorette. About time we say!
http://www.clutchmagonline.com/2013/02/is-america-ready-for-a-black-bachelorette/
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