Welcome to the 2017 RRBC SPRINGTIME BOOK & BLOG BLOCK PARTY!
Welcome to Harmony’s place, Cornwall, UK
Prizes I have on offer today:
1st place = ONE copy each of the reader’s choice of TWO of my ebooks. PLUS a $5 Amazon GC.
2nd place = One copy of the reader’s choice of ONE of my ebooks.
3rd place = (United Kingdom Only—sorry) A bit of SWAG: Bookmarks and a notepad.
Number of winners on this stop: Three!
All you have to do is leave a comment! Good luck 🙂
And the winners are …
1st place is Joan Hall!
2nd place is Flossie Benton Rogers!
3rd place is Michelle Abbott!
Congrats, everyone!
Today, I am launching my latest book, MOMENTS
A Collection of Short Stories and Poems
Well, folks, I thought it was about time that I brought together much of my imagination that has been scattered around for a while, lols. My latest book comes out today, and the order links are listed at the end of the post 🙂
About the Book:
Come.
Take a moment to delve into tales from the dark side, have fun with fantasy, dabble in dystopia, and court danger in a little science fiction.
These tales touch upon death, grieving, war, fresh starts, hope, courage, change, choices, and encouragement.
And then, after all that, you’ll find the poems.
From the lonely echoes of an empty house to the soaring heights of unexpected love and joy and learning to live as free as clouds and water.
For each of us, a moment encompasses a lifetime and, yet, passes in but the blink of an eye. In but a moment, everything can change. And in this very moment, life beckons in all its potentiality.
When the shadows fall, what will you do?
Excerpt One:
(From The Locked Door)
Only in its absence did Celeste simultaneously notice and miss the comfort the sound had offered. Shrouded (smothered) in the cold, swirling mist, the world felt muted. As though she may well be the last person on the planet. And now, inexplicably, her shoes no longer clip-clopped an accompanying beat to her hurried steps.
Chilled, and not so much from the weather, Celeste paused mid-step, one foot held a couple of inches above the frigid ground. Her breath frosted the air but immediately became lost in the world of white. When she sucked in the next one, it caught in her throat. Celeste listened.
Halloween had to be the worst night to have gotten caught outside at midnight. And this unseasonably icy fog felt surreal and threatening. What’s more, the further she walked, the thicker and colder it grew.
When had she stopped hearing her footsteps? And why did the air feel so solid all of a sudden? Her next step confirmed her fears; each lift of the leg felt like wading through treacle. Perhaps, she ought to go home. How hard could it be to break in?
Excerpt Two:
(From the poem Hello)
HELLO?
Sitting at a crowded table
Good food, good friends, good wine
And still a silent tear escapes
The corner of my eye
Surreptitious wipe
Hoping nobody sees
Their sympathy will only
Bring me to my knees
And who could truly understand
This empty chair in which I sit
Or the ache masked by my laughter
Is there anyone there?
Buy Moments now!
Amazon US and Amazon UK
For all books available from me, check out my author pages at Amazon UK and Amazon US.
Book Trailer videos: Harmony’s trailers.
Twitter: @harmony_kent https://twitter.com/harmony_kent
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyKentOnline
RWISA Author Page: https://ravewriters.wordpress.com/meet-the-authors/author-harmony-kent/
You can find all the other tour stops on the month long RRBC Springtime Book and Block Blog Party HERE.
Hi Harmony,
Congrats on your new release! You are such a versatile writer.
Thanks, Wendy! I’m hoping to manage a full-length novel again at some point 🙂
Congratulations on your new release Harmony! It looks like another great read. I’ve come to expect nothing less from a talented author like you!
Aww, thanks, Lizzie, for your lovely words 🙂
Congratulations, Harmony. HELLO is a powerful poem…and the empty chair – a haunting image. I look forward to reading MOMENTS – now beckoning from my Kindle. 🙂
Thanks, Gwen. As ever, I get nerves on launch day, lols, and am so glad you like the poem. Happy reading! … Oh, and you’ll recognise one of the graphics that I turned into a bookmark … thanks so much for that! 🙂
Congrats on your new release, Harmony. You are such a skilled writer!
Thanks, Michelle! 🙂
Just purchased a copy of Moments. It’s a good Friday.
Thanks so much, Larry! It certainly is Good Friday!!! Happy reading 🙂
Wow! Harmony. Two great excerpts. I hope you have a great day today. You are going to be pretty busy. here take this nip of gin it will help. 😀
Thanks so much, John … definitely ready for that little nip!! 🙂
That new release sounds great – you have so many books now that I need to catch up on 🙂
Lols! Thanks, Dawn. So glad you like the sound of it 🙂
Hi Harmony,
Love your blog. Nice job. Moments sounds like a book I’d love to read. We all need some uplifting and some bitter truths about life.
Hope your blog tour goes well.
Patricia A. Guthrie (Anniecollie)
Thanks for your lovely comments, Patricia. So glad you like the sound of the book and my website 🙂
Congrats on your latest release, Harmony. I pre-ordered Moments the end of March and look forward to reading the stories and poems. The excerpts were fabulous.
Happy party day!
Thanks so much, Mae! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it 🙂
Wishing you great success on your new release, Harmony.
Thanks, Staci! 🙂
I love the excerpts. I have read a couple of your books and have a few more on my kindle. I will be adding this one to my TBR as well. 🙂
That’s fantastic, Yvi; thank you so much! 🙂
Great to find your blog. Have a fun Block Party today
Thanks, Annette! Great to see you here 🙂
Congratulations Harmony on your new release. Your content is amazing!
Thanks, Mary! Thrilled you love the content 🙂
Wow, launching Moments today?!
Love the excerpts, really; especially the poem Hello.
Thanks, Robert!!! So glad you like the excerpts 🙂
Congratulations on your new release! And I love the poem – that is so deeply touching! I also loved the excerpt – that really grabbed me, and I can’t wait to read more! Great job, great post! I look forward to reading more of whatever you publish! 🙂
Thanks so much, Lynn! I am delighted that you like the sound of the book such a lot 🙂
Hi, Harmz! What a coincidence! Your Block Party stop is on today AND you’re also featured on my blog today! Woo-hoo! You’re getting massive support today! Best wishes on your new release!
I sure am getting some fabulous support, Beem! And thank you so much for hosting and visiting me today! 🙂
Congrats on your new release!i pre-ordered it, so it should be waiting for me on my kindle.Intiguing excerpt and beautiful poem. Have an awesome day ?
Thanks, so much DL! Have an awesome day, yourself 🙂
This must be a great day for you Hamz. I know, because, I just went through one like that recently. It was exhilarating! 😀 Do enjoy your day.
It is so exhilarating, Joy, and thank you so much for your part in it! 🙂
Hi Harmony, Congrats on your new release. I’m so excited for you. Every time I see your handy work (your post for example), I think I need to work more on mine. You are very complex and talented. Thanks for being a good friend and supporter. Loving the Blog Party and getting to know my #RRBC peers a little better. Party on!
Larry, thank you so much for your kind words! I’ve learnt so much as I’ve gone along, lols 🙂 Best wishes!
Good afternoon, Harmony! Congratulations on another wonderful book! I’m looking forward to having the time to read and reflect on all of your writing in the next several months! You have a lovely site!
Thanks, Patricia. So glad you like the site! 🙂
Hiya, petal! <3 So lovely to share the block party gig with you today and very glad to see you've had tons of visitors. I got my copy of Moments on my Kindle and it'll be the first book I read with my newly adjusted cataract-less eye! 😛
All the luck to you! 😀
Yay! Congrats on the cataract removal!! Thanks for your support, Jan 🙂
Congratulations on the new book being out and thanks for hosting today!
Thanks, Lincoln! 🙂
That sounds like a chilling story and your poem Hello was good. Congratulations on your new release.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments! 🙂
Hi Harmony – wishing you all the best on your new release.
Thanks so much, Joan 🙂
Greetings Harmony. Wishing you great success on your new book…it looks like a winner!
Thanks, Ronald! Great to see you here 🙂
I love the excerpts, nice sampling of your work.
Hi again Harmony, your excerpts are great hooks and that poem is outstanding–so much told, so much left unsaid. Good luck today and enjoy your tour.
Thanks so much, Micki! So glad you like the look of the book 🙂
Thanks, Charles. Delighted you love the excerpts 🙂
You are a busy girl, today! Have a great time and the best of success to you, although you already have it. By the way, loved “Hello”.
Thanks, Linda! Glad you loved Hello 🙂
I am anxious to read “Moments” which I am sure from the description is as interesting and well written as all your other books. You are a most talented young lady.
Oh, thank you so much, Karen! 🙂
Congrats & Best Wishes, Harmony! 🙂
Thanks, Bette! 🙂
Hi,Harmony! Your poem sent a shiver of recognition through my soul. A great post. This book deserves to do well. ?
Thanks so much, Suzanne! Glad the poem touched you 🙂
Hi Harmony,
You sure know how to create tension. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your work and blog with me!
Have a great evening!
Suzanne
Thanks so much, Suzanne!! 🙂
Congrats on your new release! Loved your poem in the post. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Jennifer! 🙂
Congrats, Harmony, on your new release. Two great excerpts. Hope you’re having a great party.
Having a fab party! Thanks, Kim 🙂
You are having an outstanding day today. I see excerpts everywhere via your 4-Wills tour, plus it’s your party day. I hope you draw a ton of attention from readers today.
Thanks so much, Craig 🙂
I’m glad I had the chance to visit. I wish you all the best with your new release. And thank you for all the mentions.
Thanks, Fran! 🙂
Hi Harmony!
Always good to stop by and see your blog! Looking great – all spiffed up for Spring. Hope you had a terrific RRBC Blog block party day! – MikeL
Thanks, Mike! Glad you like the blog 🙂
Congratulations on your new release. I especially love that first excerpt about the frozen ground. Pithy and powerful!
Thanks, Flossie! Glad you liked the excerpts 🙂
Bi Harmony. Wow, what a great stop! I can’t wait to read this new release. Have fun today. ?
Thanks so much, Rhani! And thanks for buying a copy. 🙂
Wonderful post, Harmony! Your talent is truly inspiring. Best wishes for the release of Moments! Another gem I’m sure. Cheers! 🙂
Thanks so much, Natalie! 🙂
I somehow forgot to visit the Block Party stops yesterday. I suppose I was focused on your awesome book blast, Harmz! 😉 Hope you enjoyed your party day!!
Lols, Mar! You were everywhere! Thanks for all your support 🙂
I just realized that I forgot to stop over here. Time goes by when you’re having fun. I guess I’ll have to come to the UK to get that swag. lol
Sorry about the SWAG, Shirley; that shipping is crucifying. You’re more than welcome to the UK though! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Congratulations on your new release, Harmony! Wishing you all the very best for 2017.