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Seers by Heather Frost:
A Review
When Kate Bennett survived the horrific car accident that claimed her parents' lives, she knew her world would be forever changed. But she never could have imagined how dramatic these changes would be. Feeling like a freak, Kate tries to hide her unwelcome new ability to see people's auras – that is, until she meets Patrick O'Donnell, who seems to be able to disappear at will. When Kate and her remaining family begin to be haunted by Demons, her only hope is to stay close to Patrick and other Guardians like him. Somehow, Patrick lies at the center of the mystery, and Kate soon realizes that both she and her heart are in big-time trouble. Caught up in a war she barely understands, with enemies only she can discern, Kate quickly learns that in war everybody loses something...or someone. (Blurb taken from NetGalley.com)
What I thought:
From the blurb I thought this book had promise. An interesting premise, the basis for a fascinating paranormal world, potentially engaging characters. Sounds good to me. I really enjoy this type of book. But as I delved into it, I couldn't shake the feeling that I'd read it before. Something about it was oddly familiar. The horrific car accident that killed her family but that she, somehow, survived. A new "ability" she didn't have prior to the accident. A mysterious new guy in her life who seems to know more about her abilities than she does and disappears and reappears in her life at will. Yes, this all seemed very familiar. And then I realized why: I had recently read a book by a well-known author that begins with almost exactly the same premise - horrific car crash, only the heroine survives, new psychic abilities, mysterious new guy in her life.
I must admit that I was tempted to stop reading this book because I feared it was going to be a rip off of the book I'd recently read with the strikingly similar premise. But something about it kept me reading. As bothered as I was about the familiarity factor, I was curious to discover if this author could differentiate herself from the other one. And while I wasn't blown away by this book as I was by the other one, it still had its merits. Namely, the hero, Patrick. I have to tell you if I ever develop mysterious new abilities I know nothing about and am suddenly dogged by beings that might want to use me/them, I want a Patrick to come into my life to aid me! He is, quite simply, a drool-worthy hero and from the outset, you can't help but root for him and hope he achieves his goals - and gets a happy ending. Then there's his friend/accomplice Tony. What can I say about Tony except that he's a character and a half? He may provide a lot of the book's lighter moments, but when the chips are down, he's there to provide assistance. And Kate was okay, but not a spectacular character. Maybe that's one of the reasons I struggled with this book - because I kept wondering why I should care about this character. Still, I have high hopes for her - maybe she'll evolve more and blossom in the next book.
The villainous aspect of Seers was interesting, too, but I had my issues with it, too. Without giving too much away, I was kind of disappointed with the way it (sort of) resolved itself. I felt like it happened too quickly. The villain was steadily built up throughout the story and then...it just didn't live up to its frightening potential. It just...stopped. I would have liked more fight, more action, more - something. Maybe more of Kate actually being responsible for saving herself. It was almost like she did so by default, not so much effort on her part. And although I'm all for the heroine saving herself scenario, in this case, I would've been more satisfied if the hero actually saved her. I love you, Patrick, but seriously, where were you?
So although the book did start out in similar territory as another, wildly popular book, Seers did manage to differentiate itself from its predecessor. Somewhat. And despite my initial reservations with it, despite its flaws, I did end up enjoying it and wishing for more Patrick and Tony. It's a good, light read for anyone who enjoys paranormal romances in the vein of Mari Mancusi, Alyson Noel, and Stephenie Meyer. Will I read the next book? Sure, I'd love to see where the author is going with this story. If nothing else, it will give me more Patrick. And Tony. Can't lose with that combo.
(ARC provided by NetGalley)
Whispered by Margay Leah Justice at 11:32 AM 0 Moonbeams (comments)
Craters: auras, Demons, guardians, Heather Frost, Margay Leah Justice, netgalley, paranormal romance, Seers
Juggling Act: Guest Post
Heather Frost
It's been said that life is like a roller coaster; full of ups and down, twists and turns. Sometimes we scream, and sometimes we laugh—sometimes things happen fast, and sometimes we progress slowly. We can choose to face each new hill with trepidation, or excitement.
It's a great metaphor, but for the purposes of this post I think there's a better comparison out there. I think that life is more akin to a juggling act. We each stand on a crowded corner, juggling more and more responsibilities with every year we age. Sometimes people toss us a quarter in recognition, but more often than not our only reward is surviving another day without dropping everything.
It's easy to feel bogged down with everything life throws at you. I'm going to use myself as an example. I'm the oldest daughter in a family of twelve. I'm a full time student, working toward my Bachelor's degree. I work as a writing tutor. I'm an author. And somewhere in there I try to fit in a social life, and some much needed me time. I realize I'm pretty lucky, and my life could be a lot crazier, but learning to balance your responsibilities is never easy. I've found that organizing your time is a lot like budgeting your money. Learning to distinguish between needs and wants is essential. If you try to do everything you need and want, you're going to end up a nervous wreck. I find that making lists is helpful, and in the end you just need to remember that there's always tomorrow.
For Kate Bennett, surviving the car wreck that killed her parents means big changes and even bigger problems. As she begins to see auras and invisible people, Kate must learn to trust Patrick O'Donnell, a handsome Guardian, or risk her life being overrun with Demons. She soon realizes that both she and her heart are in big-time trouble.
And now, an excerpt from Seers:
Lee stood, pulling her tray up with her. "Well, guess I'll see you guys later. Wish me luck." Without waiting for a response she stalked away, leaving me alone with Patrick.
I took a quick bite of my mashed potatoes and slid a few inches away from him, pulling my tray with me.
I didn't look up when he sighed deeply, or even when he angled himself toward me. "Kate, what's the matter? Did I do something wrong?"
"What makes you think anything's wrong?" I grunted, staring at my food, propping my elbow nearest to him on the table to better cut us off.
"You. You're acting like I've got some kind of disease or something." His voice sounded far too accusing, considering the fact that there was more off about him than there was with me. But I didn't point that out. I just shoveled another spoonful of potato into my mouth.
He sighed deeply and picked up his fork, only to stab his unfortunate piece of chicken. He didn't bother to eat it, though. "You avoided me, at Lee's party. I just want to know why. Because I thought we were getting along just fine. Did I offend you somehow? Do you like the British?"
I let my elbow slip off the edge of the table, and I turned to stare at him, fighting to keep emotion from twisting my face. "I do. I do like the British. They have a great sense of humor."
"So, you're shunning me because I mocked the English?" The disbelief in his voice was almost comical.
"Then why?"
I bit my lower lip, knowing that I'd regret anything I blurted out at this point. Not that that stopped me, of course.
"Look," I hissed suddenly, leaning toward him. "I know about you. I know that you're different. I know, because I'm different too. I can see auras. You know, read peoples emotions. But not you. You're different. You have a silver aura, and I can't see your emotions." I waved my hand in the space between us, back and forth, groping for the right words. "And this, this friendship you're trying to achieve, well, it's not going to work. I was playing along because I was curious about you. But now, I just want you to stay away from me—and from all my friends. You got it?"
He was staring at me, his eyes blinked slowly. He didn't look as scared or as nervous as I sort of imagined he would, but he didn't look angry either. He just looked . . . surprised? Maybe a little unsure. I suppose he'd never been confronted like this before, but I could understand that. It was a first for me too.
"Kate . . . " his voice trailed off, and in his momentary hesitation I stood, gripping my tray tightly as I walked away.
"Wait!" I heard him call out behind me, but I didn't stop. I dumped my mostly uneaten meal into the garbage and deposited my tray before turning on my heel and walking firmly out of the room. I wasn't entirely sure about where I was going; just away from Patrick.
I heard him stumbling along behind me, but that only caused my step to quicken. I wanted to end this conversation as strongly as I'd begun it. I was going to have the last word; even if it meant getting into my car and driving home. Forget about school. Defying Patrick in all his weirdness was worth a few absences.
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Craters: Heather Frost, Margay Leah Justice, paranormal romance, Seers
The Value of a Good Critique Partner
(and a Giveaway!)
Rachel Bramble
While thinking of a topic to talk about today, I drew a complete blank but then received an email from my critique partner giving me feedback on yet another chapter of my current work in progress. She loved parts of it, wasn't so keen on others and then made a suggestion that gave me the ever-wanted lightbulb moment I knew would strengthen the entire story.
So yes, you've guessed it, my chosen topic today is the value and importance of a good critique partner or group – notice I say 'good' because if you wind up with a bad partner or group you need to get the hell out of there as quickly as possible without looking back!
I am relatively new to the concept of exchanging chapters for critique and could kick myself for not reaching out sooner. In fact, the book I am here to promote today wasn't critiqued by anyone and it has only been my latest two books (both with my agent) that have benefited from a second pair of eyes.
The reason for this wasn't my own ego but rather the three times I had looked for critique partners before ended in disaster for either me or them – it is not an easy relationship to form but it SO worth it if you find the perfect partner. So what are you looking for? Read on…
When you write, you are too close or too critical or even too confident about your own work to view it objectively. A critique partner is not someone who is there to rip your blessed baby to shreds, but rather feed and nurture her so she is ready to go out into the big bad world, strong enough to take the feedback of reviewers and readers alike – come good or bad!
The right partner for you needs to first and foremost understand your work/style/voice – if they don't 'get you' the feedback might be unnecessary negative. You don't want to be matched with someone who would never buy your type of book in a million years.
You also want a person who is willing to exchange work at the same frequency and amount as you. Achieving this isn't easy but I am happy to say I have found someone (after one or two misses!) who I hope to work with for years to come. So it is possible.
In my opinion, the minimum you should expect and give when looking for a successful partnership is honesty (not to be confused with brutality), encouragement, belief and yearning for your partner's success in an often unfeeling industry. We writers need to grow a really tough skin and it's nice knowing you've someone to rely on – whether that be to virtually wipe your tears or slap you on the back.
I wish you all the luck in the world if finding the perfect fit – all together now, three cheers for great critique partners!
I'd love to hear about your experiences – both good and bad…
Rachel's latest release Paying The Piper is available from Lyrical Press on September 19th – here's the blurb & buy link:
Nightclub manager Grace Butler is on a mission to buy the pub where her
mother's ashes are scattered but the owner wants to sell to anyone but her. And that owner happens to be her father...who has a secret she
will do anything to discover.
Social worker and all around good guy Jimmy Betts needs funds to buy a house
for three special kids before their care home closes. Time is running out
and he's desperate for cash. He agrees to to a one-time 'job' for bad-man
Karl Butler. But in a sudden turn of events, Jimmy finds himself employed by
Karl's beautiful, funny and incredibly sexy daughter, Grace. Their lives
couldn't be more different, yet one thread binds them: they're both trying
to escape the bonds of their fathers. Maybe the only way they'll be free is
by being together, instead of alone.
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Rachel is giving away a free download of any of her six novels including Paying The Piper to a random commenter – here is her website and contact addresses to find out which one you would like. Rachel has written everything from romantic suspense, to romantic comedy, contemporary and Victorian historical – enjoy!!
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Craters: Honey Bee Promotions, Margay Leah Justice, Paying the Piper, Rachel Bramble
Have you ever felt bound?
I don't mean physically or even spiritually and I don't mean to a person, place or thing of sentimental value either.
I mean forcefully bound by something that intrinsically felt beyond your control or ability to effect.
Well...
I have. For the past year or so, I felt this way. I felt as if my very essence had been bound, that my wings had been chained so that I could not fly.
At first, I thought the problem was the condition of the house I lived in, that I was so cramped, so stifled, that my essence - what made me...well...me - just left and would never return. But I soon began to realize that wasn't the case. The problem was that I was truly bound.
Someone thought to have the right to bind my spirit and I was so distracted by life and so depressed by it, that I let it happen.
Well, recently I woke up. I realized that no one has the right to bind me, to prevent me from flying. So, I broke the chains and I'm currently in the fight for my very existence. I thought I was alone in my fight.
I was wrong. I do not fight alone.
Being bound prevented my protector from seeing me, finding me. Once I broke the chains and released my essence, he found me. He swooped in, carrying me to freedom.
He never stopped looking, never gave up on me. I will be forever in his debt. But then, I've worshiped him for most of my life, gave him whatever he asked and I'm one of the fortunate few graced by him.
While immortal, he is not the "god" so many people claim to worship. He's been around much longer.
...until next time...
- Chai-Lee
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Book Review:Spell Bound
by Kelley Armstrong
"Sexy, smart, and action-packed! Kelley Armstrong is truly one of the greats in this genre."
-Richelle Mead, author of the bestselling Vampire Academy series
"Kelley Armstrong's bewitching ability to entertain remains as strong as ever."
-www.alternativeworlds.com
"Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld goes beyond standard paranormal fiction . . . moving from one set of characters to another through the books, yet intertwining their stories to provide a rich background for the readers."
-San Francisco Book Review
"Armstrong is quite deft at making Savannah simultaneously formidable, sympathetic, and real-or at least as real as a girl who flings hex bolts and has a necromancer on speed-dial can be."
-The Miami Herald
"Savannah is a gutsy, shrewd, and accomplished protagonist who will immediately capture the reader's intelligence."
-Library Journal
"Armstrong is a master of suspense, romance, and bad girls who know how to kick a little badder-guy tail and look good while doing it. Getting a new Armstrong book is a guarantee that you're going to be up all night reading, because you're not going to be able to stop until it's done."
-The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
With reviews like this, I was eager to jump into this book and immerse myself in the world the author had created, even though I hadn't read any previous books in the series. I was hoping it was one of those books that could be read as a stand-alone, and while some might consider that to be the case, I was just...lost. I felt like I had stepped into the middle of a conversation at a party where everyone knew each other except me. The book was filled with references to people and storylines from previous books, which made me wonder several times whether or not I should finish reading this book. Still, something kept me going and before I knew it, I had finished the book. One thing in its favor is that it's a fast read. If it wasn't, I probably would have given up on it because like I said, I was lost in a conversation I knew little about and felt like I was desperately trying to play catch up.
Setting aside the fact that this is part of a very long series (this is book number 12), there were things to recommend it for hardcore paranormal/urban fantasy fans. A kickass heroine, a hero who's loyal to a fault, but still very alpha, a cast of supernatural characters stirring up trouble. All the stuff you'd need or want in a book of this type, right? Pretty much. I was disappointed that the romantic elements weren't played up that much. In fact, they were written like an after-thought to the point that I began to wonder how these two characters found themselves in a relationship. And when they did, it was just kind of...meh. No sparks whatsoever, nothing to sigh for or make the reader root for them to be together. But since I didn't read any previous books in the series, I don't know whether this is just the way the author writes her romances or if they are just after-thoughts for her and she's more interested in the story.
As to that, the story itself is rather interesting. A witch unwittingly giving up her powers in a deal with some unknown force to protect an innocent child? Sounds good so far. So then said witch, Savannah, embarks on a crusade to get her powers back and leads her faithful hero, Adam, on a wild chase that has more twists and turns than a corkscrew. Okay, still with it. But even as I'm reading, sometimes I can't help but think, Who cares? Savannah is kind of bratty and likes to get her own way a lot. She's also something of a control freak, which is what, I think, freaks her out the most about losing her powers. She's no longer in control. For the first time in her life, she has to rely on her wits and her physical attributes to get out of certain situations, rather than depend on the quick fix of being able to cast a spell. The saving grace for Savannah (and this story) is that the loss of her powers sends Savannah on a journey of self-discovery. I won't spoil the results of that journey, but I will say that it made this book worth reading.
All in all, I liked the cast of characters, the story itself was intriguing, and the writing was tight and flowed so easily off the page, sometimes you forgot you were reading a book. Those are the criteria of a good book for me. Will I pick up another in this series? Very possibly.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: I'm going to give my copy away - and hey, it came with two Otherworld tattoos - to a lucky commenter.
(Note: I received this book from the publisher for review.)
Craters: Demons, Kelley Armstrong, Margay Leah Justice, Otherworld series, Spell Bound, Vampires, werewolves, witches
Let's Pretend
by Bernadette Marie
I have 5 active little boys and often in my house I hear, "Let's pretend that…" I can admit in my life I remember saying that phrase over and over as well. Now that I'm an adult I still say it. Oh, sometimes I say, "Let's pretend this house is clean and quiet." Not happening. "Let's pretend that we can afford anything we want." Yep, wishful thinking. "Let's pretend that we are in a small town, in the mountains, and there is a snow storm." Now the floodgates open and I have a book.
Yes, as an author I still get to play pretend. I create people who are just like you and me. My heroines are never the leggy, fit and trim type. No, usually they have at least ten pounds they think they should lose, their hair (at some point in the book) will be a mess when the hero comes to see her, and there is bound to be at least one bad habit. My heroes don't fare much better. They have grey in their hair, drink too many beers, and yes, we have to throw in one bad habit. (ie. One of my heroes throws empty water bottles in the back of his car when he's done drinking them. Not that my husband does that.) My characters have real jobs in real situations. They have to buy groceries, pay bills, and worry about the nosey neighbor. So how is this still playing pretend?
My characters are real to my readers. They identify with the single mother who struggles to make ends meet. The man who stresses about his job. The reader wants to pretend with me. They want to go on the journey from where they characters start and follow them to happily ever after.
Recently I received a letter from a woman who doesn't leave her house. It's been more than thirty years since she'd left her husband and that feeling of being in love went with it. However, now, though my books she gets to fall in love all over again and have a happily ever after knowing that in a few months, she'll be able to do it all over again when my next book is released.
Oh, I have more in store in the future. There are a few ghosts in my head saying, "Let's pretend," and soon I'll be letting them out. There are a few more handsome heroes still lurking in my head saying the same thing. Lucky me.
I don't see me letting the imagination from my childhood go away anytime soon. I'm always game for a good game of pretend. Only my pretend games now get a little sexy and happily ever after is my favorite game of all times.
Bernadette Marie has been an avid writer since the early age of 13, when she'd fill notebook after notebook with stories that she'd share with her friends. Her journey into novel writing started the summer before eighth grade when her father gave her an old typewriter. At all times of the day and night you would find her on the back porch penning her first work, which she would continue to write for the next 22 years.
In 2007 – after marriage, filling her chronic entrepreneurial needs, and having five children – Bernadette began to write seriously with the goal of being published. That year she wrote 12 books. In 2009 she was contracted for her first trilogy and the published author was born. In 2011 she (being the entrepreneur that she is) opened her own publishing house, 5 Prince Publishing, and has released contemporary titles and will begin the process, eventually, of taking on other authors in other genres. Also in 2011 she became co-owner of Seven Songs Press and will release a novella as part of an anthology with other very talented authors in November 2011.
Bernadette spends most of her free time driving her kids to their many events. She is also an accomplished martial artist, working her way to her second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. An avid reader, she enjoys most, the works of Nora Roberts and Karen White. She loves to meet readers who enjoy reading contemporary romances and she always promises Happily Ever After.
WEBSITE: www.bernadettemarie.com
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BLURB FOR THE EXECUTIVE'S DECISION:
Regan Keller fell in love with a wealthy and powerful man once. He was her boss. When that turbulent relationship ended, she swore she'd never again date someone she worked with. That was before she literally fell into her new boss's lap.
Zachary Benson is the head of a successful empire and used to getting what he wants in the boardroom and outside of it – and what he wants is Regan Keller. He's determined to convince Regan that even though he's her boss, they can share a life together.
However, when Regan's past threatens to destroy the architectural firm Zach has invested his entire career in, he has to make an executive decision whether to choose his business or fight for the woman he loves.
EXCERPT FROM THE EXECUTIVE'S DECISION
Thunder rippled through the gray clouds that loomed overhead. Regan Keller raised her eyes to the sky. Please, please don't rain. As she sent up the silent prayer, she felt the first drop hither forehead.
The nervous flutter in her stomach quickened as she looked down at her watch. Surely her day couldn't get any worse. But the sky opened up, and those around her crowded together in the bus stop shelter. Her hair, tied in a tail at the base of her neck, dripped rain down her back as she hunched in her coat. How could she have forgotten her umbrella? Had her car been running, she'd have the one tucked safely away in the glove compartment because spring in Tennessee often meant sudden storms. She should carry one in her bag but had suffered a lapse in memory, having opted for the sunny beaches of Hawaii for the past two years.
As the bus arrived, those under the shelter huddled onto it ahead of her, claiming every seat. Soaking wet, Regan wedged herself between two people and held onto the handrail above her head. She looked out the window at the commuters driving themselves to work in the pouring rain. That should have been her.
A bitter-faced old woman sat below her, her oversized bag occupying the next seat. Regan bent to ask her to move it, but the woman glared up at her and gave a grunt that sounded like a dog's bark. Regan flinched and tried to look away. But she was compelled to keep an eye on the woman.
The man to the other side of the vacant seat snickered. Regan looked down at him in his long black overcoat and perfect hair. Hemmed in between the old lady's bag and an overweight man in a jogging suit, he was as pinned in his seat as she was to the people around her. She would have given him a piece of her mind for laughing at her had the bus not jolted to a sudden stop. It lurched forward then back and tossed Regan onto the man's lap.
"I would have offered you my seat," he said with a bright grin as the bus lurched again.
"Why, you…" She struggled to free herself, but the crowd moved in tightly around them as the bus bounced down the street. The pace of her heart kicked into gear and she could feel the sweat bead on her brow.
She hadn't been this close to a man in over a year, and the panic of having him actually hold her on his lap was making her more than uncomfortable. "I need to stand up."
"You might as well sit." He wrapped his arms around her. "Doesn't look like you'll be standing again anytime soon."
Regan took a few deep and cleansing breaths. She forced down the panic that was filling her body and tried to push it away. Alexander Hamilton thought she was dead. There should be no danger in sitting on the lap of a nice-looking man. She should find it within her to enjoy the experience and focus on something else.
He didn't have an accent native to Tennessee like hers. Perhaps the rain had caught him off guard as well. If she didn't relax, she'd have a heart attack, and this nice gentleman who wasn't from Nashville would probably be blamed for her death on the bus on his way to work.
Accepting her predicament at face value would be a prime opportunity to let go of bitter feelings for the opposite gender, though after what she'd been through, she wasn't sure she could. The thought of ever loving another man or letting one touch her made her palms sweat and her stomach clench.
The man smiled at her, and a dimple formed in his cheek. "This is your first time on this bus, isn't it?" He pushed back a wet wisp of hair from her forehead, and she flinched away. "It's always crowded, but I know I would have seen you."
"My car wouldn't start this morning." She pressed her hand to her jittery stomach and willed it to settle. "I start a new job today. Car trouble couldn't have come at a worse time."
"New job? Congratulations. So what is this new job?"
God, he was handsome, and wouldn't it be nice to enjoy the ride? But she wasn't. "Executive assistant." The words shook as she spoke.
"Pretty important."
"You think it's just some glorified secretary, don't you?" She clenched her teeth and her fists. Why wouldn't she be angry? The last man she'd worked for had interpreted the title executive assistant as a license to run her life and to ruin it.
"No. I was serious. It's a very important position." He looked sincere. "So where is this new job?"
"Benson, Benson and Hart."
"Real estate development."
"Yes." Her breath was becoming harder to push through her lungs. "I should get off your lap."
"You'd ruin my day." He laughed easily, so she tried to relax. "So whose executive assistant will you be?"
"Zachary Benson's." She looked around for a space to stand.
"CEO? He must have been very impressed with you."
"I've never met him. His current assistant is having a baby and leaving the company. He was out of town when she interviewed me." She thought about Mary Ellen, his current assistant. The interview had had a motherly quality to it. She wasn't sure whether it was because Mary Ellen was pregnant or that worried for her boss. "I think she takes good care of him. It'll be a hard pair of shoes to fill." And if that hadn't had her stomach tied in knots, here she was having a conversation about it with a man she didn't know while sitting on his lap. Had she completely forgotten the last man she'd gotten this close to tried to kill her?
"I'm sure he'll be pleased with her choice."
"Thank you." She wanted to wiggle away from the hard muscles she could feel in his chest, from his arms that held her tight against him, and from the legs of a man who obviously kept in shape. She couldn't, so she kept talking. "I hope he likes me. I can't imagine him not wanting to meet me first."
"Maybe he's ugly."
Finally a laugh rolled from her throat. "That's not what Mary Ellen said." She tucked in her lips. "She says he's a hottie."
"Hottie?" His voice lit with humor. "Well, you'll enjoy your job then."
"Strictly business here. I don't get involved with the boss," she said sternly. Not anymore. This was, after all, her chance to take back her life after making such a mistake.
The bus stopped, and the old woman stood and grabbed her bag.
"Move!" She shoved her way through the people who climbed on and made her way out the door. Before Regan could stand and claim a seat, the crowd around her pushed her closer against the stranger, whose arms wrapped tightly around her as others dropped down beside them.
"Your stop is the next one," he offered, and she nodded. "So what's your name?"
"Regan."
"You're native to Tennessee, aren't you? Your accent gives you away."
"I was born in Memphis. I spent most of my life in Nashville though. I did a stint in Los Angeles and then lived in Maui for the last two years. I missed home though." The more she tried to suppress her nerves, the more she talked.
"Los Angeles? Tried your hand at Hollywood?"
"No." She shook her head. "I worked for a prominent lawyer who had some big-name clients. But I wasn't seeking fame and fortune."
"Well, Ms. Executive Assistant, I'm glad you came home or this would have been a very boring ride this morning." The bus stopped, and most of the people began to move to the door. "This is your stop."
She finally stood and turned to exit with the crowd without looking back.
The man caught her hand and held it. Her very core shook, and her first instinct was to rip her hand away. But she needed to move on and not be so damn afraid of every man that gave her attention.
"Would you have lunch with me?" he asked.
"What?" She looked back at people climbing on. If she didn't exit the bus now, she'd miss her stop. "Oh, I don't think so."
"Meet me at the hot dog stand at noon just on the north corner of your building," he said with a wink and a nod.
She couldn't think to speak. She nodded as she hurried off the bus.
The rain had subsided for the time being. Regan had almost dried off as she sat on the handsome man's lap. The smell of his cologne lingered on her coat. She closed her eyes and breathed in the scent of him.
She stopped as she neared the door and turned to see the bus drive away. He was watching her from the window, and he waved. It occurred to her she didn't even know his name.
She looked down at her hands. They were shaking.
Get over it. Move on. Not everyone wanted to hurt her. Not every man was evil with ulterior motives. No, some were just nice men who wanted to take you to lunch.
Well, it wasn't like he'd asked her to stay at a hotel. He'd offered to buy her a hot dog. Really, it was harmless. And he'd assume she was too busy with her new job if she just didn't show up.
But she wanted to.
Well, there was no better time to move on with her life, and no better way to get to know the man on whose lap you'd ridden to work than over a hot dog.
A tingle of hope shot through her. She needed to start taking back her life the way she wanted it. No more mistakes. No more regrets. It was her life now, and she was going to enjoy it.
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Denhollander, Nassar's first public accuser, launches two books at Baker Book House
Baker Book House Christian ad agency christian ad sales ECPA news Rachel Denhollander rush to press news
Grand Rapids, MI—Rachael Denhollander, a sexual assault victim who helped spearhead the arrest, trial, and conviction of sports doctor Larry Nassar, will speak at Baker Book House on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to mark the launch of her two new books.
Denhollander is author of her memoir What Is a Girl Worth? My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics, as well as the children's picture book How Much Is a Little Girl Worth? Both release in September and are published by Tyndale.
"We are honored to have Rachael at Baker Book House. Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and trust in God," said Sue Smith, bookstore manager. "Part of our store mission is to invite the Church to engage our culture through quality Christian books and community. These books and Ms. Denhollander do just that."
Denhollander, an attorney and victim advocate, was the first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor and sports medicine expert, of sexual abuse. She answers tough questions—How did he get away with it for so long? How was justice finally served? — as she tells the story of being a young gymnast searching for physical healing to becoming a strong woman who helped hundreds like her find emotional healing through revealing the systemic abuse that was ignored for years. Her book is tough, honest, and ultimately a story of God's grace and healing.
"Rachel Denhollander speaks into one of the most grievous events in Michigan's recent history," said Smith. "We anticipate that many in West Michigan will want to hear her story."
Tickets for the event, which includes Denhollander's talk and book purchase, cost $20. Visit the website (https://bakerbookhouse.com/events/rachel-denhollander-book-launch-2019-09-17) for more information and to purchase tickets. Both of Denhollander's books will be available for purchase at the store.
About Baker Book House
Baker Book House was founded in 1939, when Herman Baker started the store with 500 books from his personal library. Baker is known world-wide for a deep selection of Christian titles, including new, used, and bargain books. Visit www.bakerbookhouse.com for more information.
Contact: Sue Smith, Bookstore Manager, 616-957-3110, sue.smith@bakerbookhouse.com

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Have you ever felt overworked and overstressed? Ever taken on new commitments without being sure that you had the time or ability to follow them through? You're not the only one. Many people say 'yes' to extra obligations in their lives to please others or to appear competent. Saying yes too often can lead to stress in daily life and may result in feelings of resentment and anxiety. Sometimes saying 'no' is the best answer.
Dr Tammy Verlaan Ross, from the Life and Balance Centre, Rathfarnham, says she sees the pressure people feel from their family, friends and fellow workers to say yes coming out in health problems.
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Aerodynamics of Boomerangs
The below video is a research project which expands upon earlier research into the aerodynamics of boomerangs. It applies blade element theory to boomerang aerodynamics, extending derived analytical expressions for time-average drag force and drag torque. It incorporated a meshed ultra wide band tracking system using 16 anchors and 1 radio tag embedded into a test boomerang. This system was used to measure the flight trajectory of the boomerang using the embedded wireless radio. Flight trajectory was simulated using the expressions for lift, rolling-moment, pitching-moment combined with drag force and drag torque. Reasonable agreement was obtained between simulation results and measurement however, further study is required to assess the impact of launch angle and layover of the boomerang throw, which are known to more strongly impact the range ( farthest distance from the launch position )
This below pdf is one of the most advanced studies of boomerang science currently available. It is the work of many hours of study and some very advanced math but it is an excellent description of the aerodynamics of boomerangs, extending upon very extensive work by earlier researchers. The primary authors are described below:
Prasad S. Gudem received the B. Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, in 1988, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, in 1996. He was a Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm from 2014-2018 and is currently a Adjunct faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA. He has 50+ patents and 40+ IEEE publications. He taught several graduate-level classes and co-advised twelve Ph.D. students in RF integrated circuit (IC) design. Dr. Gudem was the recipient of the Graduate Teaching Award in recognition of his outstanding teaching of the ECE265 course sequence, "Communication Circuit Design: I, II, and III". He is an avid follower of the history of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Manuel Schütz received his degree (lic.phil.nat) in physics from the Institute of Applied Physics, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland in 2003. He is a five-time World Champion in boomerang throwing and holds several world records, among them the long-distance world record (apex at 238m), the current Fast Catch and Trick catch record. Regarded as both a tremendous boomerang athlete as well as a leading edge boomerang designer, Mr.Schütz is one of the leading boomerang experts of all time.Several of his boomerangs are available in our collection, the "Blue Manu", "Yellow Manu" and "Red Manu" boomerangs. Since 2009, he is a mathematics and science teacher at WKS KV Bildung in Bern (Federal Vocational Baccalaureate).
Kyle Holland received a Ph.D degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada in 2016. He is currently a senior engineer in the RFIC Design Group with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA. His research interests include the quantum-mechanical simulations of nano-electronic devices, NPath filters, and future electronics.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
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Samuel Gervase Daniels
1 SEXUAL HARASSMENT DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE The policy of the City of Los Angeles is to promote and maintain a working environment free of sexual harassment, intimidation, and coercion. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is a violation of official City policy and Federal and State law. Acts constituting sexual harassment are not necessarily limited to acts by a male toward a female but can be committed by and against persons of both sexes. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: 1. Submission to such conduct is either explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an individual s employment; 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. As used in this procedure, employee is any individual occupying a position in the classified civil service, and also includes interns, contract employees (personal services contracts), and employees exempted under provisions of the City Charter, including elected and appointed officials. Also covered by this procedure are members of the public, volunteers, or employees of a business under contract with the City, who claim harassment by City employees during the conduct of their employment. Employees and applicants are also protected from sexual harassment by nonemployees. The City may be liable for non-employee sexual harassment, where the employer, or its agents or supervisors, knows or should have been aware of the conduct and fails to take immediate and appropriate corrective action. Consistent with this definition, it is sexual harassment for any employee or nonemployee to use implicit or explicit sexual behavior, of a verbal, visual or physical nature, to affect the work environment, job or performance of any employee. Further, supervisory level employees who condone the sexually harassing conduct of another employee or applicant, when the supervisor is aware or should have been aware of such conduct and does not take appropriate steps to eliminate it, will be held liable and subject to disciplinary action. City policy and State and Federal law require that prompt and appropriate action be taken to deter and punish sexual harassment. Department managers have been instructed to take all necessary steps, including appropriate disciplinary action, to ensure and maintain a working environment free of sexual harassment, intimidation, and coercion. Appropriate disciplinary action for substantiated allegations of sexual harassment will be administered in accordance with Policy 33 (Disciplinary Action) of the Policies of the Personnel Department. For
2 example, the severest disciplinary action, up to and including discharge, will be taken in the case of proven instances of implicit and/or explicit, coercive pressure for sexual favors committed by supervisory employees, which affect the terms and conditions of a subordinate s employment. Contractors and subcontractors are also fully liable for compliance with this Procedure and substantiated claims of sexual harassment could result in termination of a contract and/or subcontract. Each Department manager has designated a Sexual Harassment Counselor for his or her Department and will disseminate, and post in prominent locations, the name and phone number of the designated Counselor to all employees. A complaint of sexual harassment must be filed within one year of the alleged act of harassment. Otherwise, the complaint may be considered untimely. In all cases, allegations of sexual harassment will be fully and completely investigated. The employee or applicant making a sexual harassment complaint can choose whether the complaint will be investigated by the employee s Department Sexual Harassment Counselor, by the Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor, or by the State and/or Federal compliance agencies. If during a City administrative investigation the investigator determines, based upon discussions with the complainant, that the issues are related to the complainant s sex rather than being sexual in nature, the investigation will continue under the procedures outlined in the City s Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Employee Rights and Responsibilities Every employee is entitled to work in an environment free from sexual harassment or coercion. An employee who perceives comments, gestures, visual displays, or physical actions of a sexual nature by another employee, non-employee or supervisor to be offensive is encouraged to immediately and clearly communicate to that person that such sexual behavior is unwelcome. The purpose of immediately communicating to a harasser that the behavior is unwelcome is to stop the harassment before it becomes more serious. Such notice will also go to support a claim that the harassment did occur. Failure to notify the harasser that the behavior is unwelcome does not prevent the filing of a complaint of sexual harassment. The following Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure has been developed specifically for use by employees and applicants who believe that they have been sexually harassed, and who wish their complaint to be investigated by their individual department or the Personnel Department. Under City policy and procedures, any employee or applicant who believes he or she has been sexually harassed has the following rights and responsibilities: 1. The complainant is encouraged to report the sexual harassment to any or all of the following individuals; a supervisor, the Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor, or the Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor. The complainant may also seek assistance from the Commission on the Status of Women. Such immediate reporting is important because the sooner the allegations can be investigated, the sooner appropriate steps can be taken to
3 end the harassment. ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS ARE ASSURED THAT THEY MAY MAKE SUCH REPORTS WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION BY THE CITY, DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT, THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR, OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE. 2. The complainant has the right to a confidential conference with the person whom the sexual harassment complaint is made. The complainant has the option to be represented during the conference and any subsequent investigation by a union representative, an attorney, or another individual of the complainant s choice. 3. Each complaint of sexual harassment will be fully and completely investigated by the Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor or by the Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor, unless it is determined that the complainant has also filed a grievance or utilized another internal City administrative procedure, raising the same or similar sexual harassment issues, in which case the complaint will be administratively closed. 4. All investigations will be handled with discretion, sensitivity and due concern for the dignity of those involved. Every reasonable effort will be made to restrict information on the specifics of the complaint to those who are participating in the investigation; the complainant, the alleged harasser, witnesses, and department management, unless and until complaint findings are presented in a public hearing, such as before the Board of Civil Service Commissioners. All persons contacted or interviewed during the investigation will be requested not to discuss the subject matter of the investigation in order to protect the privacy of all those participating in the investigation. 5. All investigations will be as extensive as required, based upon the nature of the allegations. All persons named as potential witnesses by the complainant will be contacted during the course of the investigation, and those witnesses who have information relevant to the issues of the complaint will be interviewed. Any employee or non-employee who is alleged to have committed acts of sexual harassment will be contacted during the investigation, be informed of the allegations being made against him or her, be given the opportunity to respond to the allegations, and be given the opportunity to identify witnesses. Any accused employee has the option to be represented during the investigation by a union representative, attorney, or other individual of his or her choice. 6. Any employee who observes what he or she believes to be sexually harassing verbal, visual, or physical behavior occurring should report such behavior to a supervisor, and/or a Sexual Harassment Counselor. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ASSURED THAT THEY MAY MAKE SUCH REPORTS WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION BY THE CITY, DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT, THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR, OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE. ANY ACTION BELIEVED TO BE RETALIATORY SHOULD BE IMMEDATELY REPORTED. 7. Any employee who observes an incident of sexual harassment should cooperate in any investigation. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ASSURED THAT THEY MAY
4 COOPERATE IN SUCH INVESTIGATION WITOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION BY THE CITY, DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT, THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR, OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE. ANY ACTION BELIEVED TO BE RETALITORY SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE PERSON CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION. 8. All employees who initiate or participate in the investigation of a complaint are protected from retaliation by the City, Department management, supervisors or any other employee. Employees found to have committed acts of retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of Policy 33 (Disciplinary Action). Retaliation will be considered a serious act of misconduct, with appropriate discipline indicated in the Policy up to and including discharge. Because of their increased responsibility for enforcing the City s policies against sexual harassment, supervisors will be held to a higher standard and can expect the most severe disciplinary measures for proven acts of retaliation. 9. The complainant may expect a timely resolution of complaints. Complainants will be kept apprised of the status of their complaints on a regular basis by the individual investigating the complaint. Complainants may also request information of the status of their complaint from the City Sexual Harassment Coordinator. Additionally, complainants will be notified if the time to file with outside agency appears likely to run out before the internal investigation is completed. Responsibilities of the Department Sexual Harassment Counselor Each City department manager must designate a Sexual Harassment Counselor and ensure that all department employees are made aware of the name and phone number of the designated Counselor. An employee or applicant who believes he or she has been sexually harassed may choose to file a complaint with the Department Sexual Harassment Counselor. Each Department Sexual Harassment Counselor has the following responsibilities: 1. Upon receipt of a sexual harassment complaint, the Counselor shall meet with the complainant as soon as mutually convenient. The Counselor shall inform the complainant that he or she may have a representative at the meeting. The Counselor shall fully inform the complainant about the City s sexual harassment policies and complaint procedures, and shall answer any questions that the complainant may have regarding the City policy. The Counselor shall also inform the complainant about the other available options, such as filing with the Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor, and State and Federal compliance agencies. The complainant shall also be informed that under the City Procedure, complaints may be considered untimely if the action(s) occurred more than one year prior to the filing of the complaint; allegations brought to State or Federal compliance agencies may have different filing time limitations which should be confirmed by the complainant with the agencies. The
5 complainant will be notified if the time to file with an outside agency appears likely to run out before the internal investigation is completed. 2. The Counselor shall listen to the complainant s allegations and discuss the complaint with discretion, sensitivity and due concern for the dignity of those involved. The complainant shall be asked what remedies he or she feels would resolve the complaint. The Counselor shall inform the complainant that while every reasonable effort will be made to protect the confidentiality and privacy of the individuals involved, the conduct of an investigation requires that the alleged harasser be informed of the allegations, and that witnesses be interviewed. 3. The Counselor shall fully record and document the complaint and the requested remedies. 4. The Counselor shall conduct a complete and timely investigation into the complaint, including conducting interviews with witnesses and the alleged harasser(s). If the alleged harasser is the General Manager of the complainant s department, the advice of the City Attorney may be requested. 5. If the complaint is against a non-employee, the Counselor shall conduct an investigation as indicated above. The extent of the City s control and any other legal responsibility which the City may have with respect to the conduct of the non-employee shall be considered. If the investigation finds that sexual harassment occurred during the scope of work for a non-employee, this information must be forwarded to their employer for corrective action. If the non-employee has no employer affiliation, such as a private citizen, appropriate action should be taken to prevent a reoccurrence. Such action may include modification of assignments to ensure no future contact, provide or add security, etc. Each case for non-employees must be handled on an individual basis to determine the most effective remedy to stop the sexual harassment. 6. Upon completion of the investigation, the Counselor shall draft a report on the investigation, which shall include findings on whether the allegations have been substantiated. Copies of the report shall be provided to the management of the Department and the complainant. Where appropriate disciplinary actions have been taken, the complainant may be so informed without disclosing the specific nature of the actions. If the alleged harasser is the General Manager of the complainant s department, the advice of the City Attorney may be requested. 7. If the complainant is not satisfied with the way the sexual harassment complaint has been resolved, the Counselor shall again fully inform the complainant of his or her additional rights under the law, including filing under the City s Discrimination Complainant Procedure or with State or Federal compliance agencies.
6 8. The Counselor shall maintain all documentation of the complaint and the investigation, information concerning the resolution of the complaint, and whether the complainant was satisfied with the department s efforts, in accordance with the City s Records Retention Program. The documentation shall be made available to the Personnel Department, if requested, for further investigative or auditing purposes. Responsibilities of the Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor An employee who has been sexually harassed may choose to file a complaint with the Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor. The Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor has the following responsibilities: 1. The Counselor will be available at (213) to discuss sexual harassment issues with complainants, shall fully inform employees about the City s sexual harassment policies and complaint procedures, and shall answer any questions that the complainant may have regarding the City s policy, or the other options available to them. Complainants will be notified if the time to file with an outside agency appears likely to run out before the internal investigation is completed. 2. The Counselor shall listen to the complainant s allegations and discuss the complaint with discretion, sensitivity and due concern for the dignity of those involved. The complainant will be asked if the department has been informed of the allegations, if an investigation was conducted by the department and the result of that investigation. The complainant will be asked if he or she wishes the Counselor to: a. pursue an informal investigation and, where appropriate, seek a resolution to the complaint without a formal investigative report; or, b. open a formal investigation into the allegations. 3. If the complainant requests an informal attempt at a resolution, the Counselor shall, where appropriate, make preliminary efforts to resolve the complaint with the assistance of the department s Sexual Harassment Counselor. The actions taken by the Counselor and the department will be documented, and the complainant will be informed of the outcome of the informal investigation. 4. If the complainant is not satisfied with the results of the informal investigation he or she may file a formal complaint utilizing the City s Discrimination Complaint Procedure. At the time of the filing of a formal complaint, the complainant shall also be informed of the other options available, including filing the complaint with the State or Federal compliance agencies. 5. Investigative procedures and protections for the complainant, the alleged harasser, and witnesses previously noted in this Procedure under Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Responsibilities of the Department Sexual Harassment Counselor shall apply to the conduct of the investigation by the
7 Personnel Department s Sexual Harassment Counselor or other staff analysts. The report of the investigation of the complainant s allegation(s), including the investigator s findings and recommendations shall be presented to the Board of Civil Service Commissioners in accordance with the City s Discrimination Complaint Procedure, unless the Counselor is able to resolve the complaint to the complainant s satisfaction prior to the scheduled hearing before the Commission. The City s Discrimination Complaint Procedure The City s Discrimination Complaint Procedure gives employees and applicants the right to file a written complaint with the City s Civil Service Commission. The complaint must deal with a City action, procedure or practice in hiring or employment which the employee or applicant believes to be discriminatory. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. Complaints filed in accordance with the City s Discrimination Complaint Procedure must be filed within one year of the alleged act of discrimination. State and Federal Compliance Agencies Employees or applicants who believe they have been sexually harassed have the right to file a complaint with State and/or Federal compliance agencies and/or in State or Federal court. However, time limits for filing complaints with compliance agencies vary and complainants should check directly with those agencies for specific information. The State and Federal compliance agencies may be contacted at the following addresses: STATE Department of Fair Employment and Housing 1055 W. Seventh St., Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA (800) TTY (800) FEDERAL Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 255 E. Temple Street, Fourth Floor Los Angeles, CA (800) Revised 08/2010
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