Andi's Book Reviews: Ann Snizek's Not-So-Secret Blog Tour for 'Secret of the Shielded: Tunftol Book 2'

To go along with her blog tour, Ann has a special New Year's New Release Sale for Tunuftol's Fortress of Light (Tunuftol Book 1) The original price for this 85,000+ word book (with bonus features in the back) is $4.99 Until the second book is released on 3.9.13 it will be on sale for $2.99 using code: NR47L

Secret of the Shielded

(Tunuftol Book 2)

by Ann Snizek

Synopsis

This brave band of spectacular friends must go on a horrendous journey to remove all threats to the newly reclaimed throne. They will discover amazing new truths and face heart wrenching choices. Who are the Philo birds singing about? How will their song play out in the lives of these young people? Will it all be for nothing??

Blurb

Song of the Philo birds:

Twelve companions all will travel

Eleven this song try to unravel

Ten don’t know which is the way

Nine are going to have to pay

Eight are wondering what they will find

Seven speak with mouth and mind

Six shall get a brand new name

Five will never be the same

Four the enemy will take

Three have choices they must make

Two have powers they must use

Or, One friend in death will lose.

In book 1 (Tunuftol's Fortress of Light)...

Synopsis

A young girl, Krissa, and her little brother, Micah, have been pushed around the foster system until they find themselves in the care of "Grandma" Athey. Krissa begins having unusual dreams and her brother knows more than she thinks. Their new friends, Pin, and her twin brother, Khevin, join forces to unravel Krissa's questions. Krissa has become The Chosen One and is drawn into a mission against an evil faction that usurped the throne from Khevin's family. With a group of friends accumulated from school, Krissa learns to control her new found powers and follow her dreams to a world they all fled from as small children. Who keeps the most secrets? Will Krissa know what she must do when the time comes? Will their mission succeed?

Blurb

Blood or Oil of Sweet Champagne

Float or Fly or Stay the Same

Up or Down or Way Below

You Must Choose Which Way to Go

For thirteen year old Krissa Wittek, getting dumped from one home to another has become a way of life in the nearly six years since the death of her parents. Finding a permanent family for both her and her nine year old brother, Micah, together is nearly impossible, but it’s her only goal in life. That is until she discovers a glowing key in the attic of their eerie new guardian, “Grandma” Athey Boske, triggering events that plunge her into a life of magic along with Pin and Khevin Hillard, Lonnie Gonzales, and Sealey Kemp, her first real friends ever.

Krissa struggles to adjust to the emotions she feels that aren’t her own, to the strange voice that only she can hear, and to the bizarre and violent reactions both she and her glowing key have towards a fellow student, Marc Jebel. Questions pummel her mind as butterflies ravage her stomach. Why does she feel so instantly comfortable around Grandma Athey and Pin after years of guarding herself? What are her dreams trying to tell her? Why does she hate Marc so much? What’s the strange energy she can feel coming from Khevin? And, why is Micah acting so strangely?

Genre

Young Adult Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Recommended Age Group

12 years and above

Length

Over 76,000 Words PLUS BONUSES

(nearly 10,000 words in bonus index and sneak peek chapters!!)

Publisher

Ann Snizek

Through Smashwords.com -- eBook in any format

Through Createspace.com -- Print paperbacks

What People Are Saying About It

"Tunuftol's Fortress of Light is a wonderfully woven story full of fun, charisma and entertainment," said Jodie Pierce, author of The Vampire Queen. "She writes in a manner that the reader feels like they are right there... She gives you a whole world where you can immerse yourself for awhile. This is a page turner that is hard to put down."

"Must have second book... Already addicted. Great first book." -- Heather Latsch, fan

Buy links: Versent \ Amazon \ Barnes & Noble \ Smashwords \ Createspace \ Kobo

The Author

Ann Snizek

Biography

I grew up in Vermont mostly and now live in Virginia with my family (those still at home). My husband and I have a blended family of seven kids. My childhood was spent moving around a lot. (non-military) About five years ago, we started home-schooling our youngest children. Now there are only two remaining in home-school. I have tried to nurture the love of books in our children and now our grandchildren -- always nurturing their imaginations. Recently, I have become active in our community with literacy, starting a local (and online) creative writing club and volunteer tutoring at the Adult Learning Center.

I struggle with Fibromyalgia and PTSD. So, have to be careful not to overdo things... I don't always listen to my own advice. I have a dry, sarcastic and corny sense of humor and always try to look at things optimistically. (again not always successful) However, I feel that if I don't give up -- for long -- then things will work out for the best eventually.

Contact Me Links

Email: Ann.Snizek@gmail.com

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ann-Snizek/248824101841473?fref=ts

Twitter: http://twitter.com/HASnizekM1

Goodreads Author: http://www.goodreads.com/Ann_Snizek

Goodreads Blog: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6702687.Ann_Snizek/blog

The Rambling Voices In My Head blog: www.annsnizekauthor.blogspot.com

Smashwords Author: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AnnSnizek

Creative Writing Club: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383408198406266/

Follow the tour!

Schedule

Feb 9th - Cover Release/Promo