My sincerest apologies for having this up late! I've had sick children and have been sick myself. Good luck, D J Edwardson, with your new release!  Welcome to the virtual book tour for The Last Motley by Grace Award nominated author DJ Edwardson. To celebrate the book's release the digital version is being offered at the special discounted price of 99 cents, now through February 17th. In addition, you're invited to come along on a virtual treasure hunt visiting some of the places featured in the novel. And to help you along your journey, we're giving away a few prizes, too. So how 'bout them apples? Today's stop is:Tamber ForestThe Tamber Forest gets its name from the strange sounds the wind makes when it blows through the blaizewoods. Some believe it is haunted for this reason, though others say it is only the gypsies who live in the woods, trying to scare off visitors. Whatever the cause of the strange sounds, the enchanting blaizewood trees found within are one of the wonders of Arinn. Said to grow nowhere else, the bark of these trees takes on the quality of light around them. In the moonlight, they glow like ghostly bones, but in the day the shine like sticks of honey. Sadly, the dangerous reputation of these woods means that few are able to enjoy their singular, otherworldly beauty. We hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into the world of Arinn. If this taste has you curious, be sure to check out the full length novel set in this world. This unique tale is not your typical fantasy novel, Yes, you'll find monsters, dungeons, harrowing escapes, magic portals, a humor, an ancient artifact, and much more but above all This is the story about the importance of family, faith, and the courage to do the right thing. Here's the official teaser:The Last MotleyMotleys. Candy-colored creatures with dark powers to drain the souls of men. That’s what Roderick always thought. Until he met one. Now he’s not so sure. But with seemingly everyone in the province hunting the motley down, he must quickly decide which side he’s on. Is the motley the living nightmare the legends say? Or just a child cursed by magic? Should Roderick save him from an awful fate, or turn him in? Either way, it seems like everyone wants to make sure that this will indeed be the last motley. Be one of the first to read this unique and original fantasy novel, available now for the first time in digital format at the following online locations:iBookstoreBarnes & NobleKobo booksSmashwordsAmazon UKTreasures along the wayAs you follow along on this virtual tour of Arinn, be sure to enter the giveaway to make your journey a little easier. Maybe you'll be one of the ones to find treasure at journey's end. Here's what we're giving away: [caption id="attachment_4056" align="aligncenter" width="900"] A lovely leather journal, an autographed copy of The Last Motley, and a coloring book from the Chronicles of Narnia[/caption] You can use the journal to record your travels, the novel as your guide, and the coloring book to, well...for those rainy days when you're stuck in the inn! PLEASE NOTE: By entering the giveaway you agree to receive occasional email updates about DJ Edwardson's releases, sales and book reviews. He will not share your email for any reason and you can unsubscribe at any time. Entries accepted until February 23rd. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }
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Enter the GiveawayEmail Address Now if you're feeling especially adventurous, there is a separate giveaway for the truly dedicated treasure hunters among you. All you have to do is collect ALL TWELVE location names on the tour (e.g. if this were for Middle-earth the answers might be Rivendell, The Shire, Mordor, Gondor, etc - basically we're looking for the names of the places featured on each of the maps at every stop). Once you've got them all, send them to: THIS EMAIL ADDRESS will be entered in a drawing to win this one-of-a-kind poster of the World of Arinn. Measuring 36"X24" it is nearly movie poster size, printed on thick, glossy paper, and suitable for framing. In addition, the map will be signed by the author. This is a prize you won't find anywhere else! [caption id="attachment_4111" align="aligncenter" width="800"] (actual photo) It's even more impressive in person. It's huge![/caption] You will not be added to the email list for this drawing. Entries accepted until February 23rd as well. Winners for both contests will be contacted within three days of the closing of the contests.The journey continuesThere are many stops along this virtual tour. Be sure to check them all out.Feb 6E.E. RawlsFeb 7Angel LeyaFeb 8Elise EdmondsFeb 9Jennette L. MbeweFeb 10Jess ElliotFeb 11Rachael RitcheyFeb 12Deborah O’CarrollFeb 13Karlie LucasFeb 14Abbey StellingwerffFeb 15Jenelle Leanne SchmidtFeb 16Jessica GroomFeb 17Steven Moore  Thanks for joining us on this journey!