My First Podcast! Days of Geek Interview

Geeks of the world rejoice! There's a new podcast in town, and it's dedicated to all things geeky. They launched last week, with Wil Wheaton's talk and Q&A at Montreal Comic Con 2012. There's some great stuff here, and any Wheaton fan can attest to the breadth and depth of his geekitude. 

Week Two: me. 

Yep, that's right. Caught on tape at Ad-Astra in November 2012, you can hear me blather on about ROOT BOUND, how it came to be, some of my influences, and what I'm working on now. And speaking of influences, do run over to Amazon and grab Frank L. Baum's wonderful The Magical Monarch of Mo, which is currently free for Kindle. 

ROOT BOUND GIVEAWAY: While you're there, be sure to leave a comment on the podcast page for a chance to win ONE of TWO print copies of ROOT BOUND! GeekDad will ship anywhere, so this contest is open worldwide.

GeekDad then goes on to talk about book reviews and starts on the commendable task of re-watching all of Star Trek: The Original Series, so there's stuff of interest for all. 

Head on over and check it out!

DAYS OF GEEK EPISODE 2 – INTERVIEW WITH TANYA GOUGH
Follow Days of Geek on Twitter: @DaysOfGeek

ROOT BOUND Is Back On Tour!

ROOT BOUND is back on tour! We've got lots of fun stops planned over the next few weeks. I've got a couple of blog posts making the rounds, along with author interviews and lots of ROOT BOUND reviews. 

Be sure to find us on Twitter on 20 July, 2013, when I'll be answering random questions through the day, and on 21 July, 2013, when Orangeberry Tours will be blasting out all sorts of fun information about the book!

Follow me on Twitter: @emmaseries
Follow Orangeberry Tours: @OBBookTours

Tour Dates:

19th July - Book Feature at Peace from Pieces

20st July - Twitter Activities: Follow @emmaseries

21st July - Twitter Activities: Follow @emmaseries

22nd July – Author Interview at Mommy Adventures

23rd July - Guest Post at The Bunny’s Review

24th July - Twitter Blast with OB Book Tours

24th July - ROOT BOUND Giveaway starts on Goodreads

25th July - Book Review & Author Interview at The Reading Cat

26th July - Guest Post at Blog-A-Licious Authors

27th July - Book Review & Author Interview at Author’s Friend

28th July – Book Review at UK Book Club

29th July – Guest Post & Book Review at Me, You & Books

30th July – Book Review at Book Professor

31st July – Author Interview & Book Review at Brainy Reads

1st August – Guest Post at Paws on Books

2nd August – Book Review at Gentleman Reads

1st to 31st August 2013 – Listing at OB Book Expo

3rd August – Author Interview at My Life in Books

4th August – Book Review at Journey’s thru Books

5th August – Author Interview at Top Shelf Books

6th August – Book Review at A Novel Design

7th August – Guest Post at Non-Stop Reads

8th August – Excerpt at Quality Reads

15th August – Author Interview at Nobody Important

22nd August – Guest Post & Book Feature at Book Connoisseur

29th August – Excerpt at Next Big Book Thing

5th September - Author Interview & Book Feature at Just My Opinion

12th September – Guest Post at Aspiring Books

26th September – Guest Post & Book Feature at High Class Books

Thanks to Orangeberry Book Tours for setting this tour up!

Tanya On Tour: Guest Posts on the Orangeberry Book Tour

ROOT BOUND is on tour, and so am I! Here's where to go to find all my guest posts for the next few weeks. I'll update the subjects and links as they become available.

19th July - Guest Post at Peace from Pieces

23rd July - Guest Post at The Bunny’s Review

26th July - Guest Post at Blog-A-Licious Authors

29th July – Guest Post & Book Review at Me, You & Books

1st August – Guest Post at Paws on Books

7th August – Guest Post at Non-Stop Reads

22nd August – Guest Post & Book Feature at Book Connoisseur

12th September – Guest Post at Aspiring Books

26th September – Guest Post & Book Feature at High Class Books

ROOT BOUND Blog Tour Recap

Thanks so much to Enchanted Book Promotions for arranging this tour. I apologize for not posting more updates on the blog (seriously, where did the time go?), but I've been trying to keep Facebook up-to-date. That said, here's a recap of the tour. A million bazillion thanks to all the bloggers who participated. You're the best. Seriously.

Character Interview:

For the first time ever, one of the characters from ROOT BOUND comes forward to tell their side of the story. Read all about it at:

The Single Librarian

Author Interviews:

Want to learn more about ROOT BOUND and how it came to be? Check out these pages:

Sara in Bookland
Cassidy Crimson’s Blog

Majanka’s Blog

ROOT BOUND Book Reviews:

Mira at Forever Book Lover has written a glowing review of ROOT BOUND. She says:
This book was amazing. It is, without a doubt, the best book I've read all year, and I've read a series of excellent books so far.Rating 10/10 

Read the Review at Forever Book Lover.

Mindy Wall at Books, Books and More Books says:
This is a charming book filled with humorous characters with normal flaws that learn how to work together to fix that which is broken. It is a great book for children, especially girls, in elementary school or middle grades. It’s also got enough charm for adults who are reading along.
Read the Review at Books, Books and More Books

Majanka at I Heart Reading:
The author has a great writing style, and she managed to take Greek mythology and combine it with other classic elements to come up with a pleasant, original story I for one thoroughly enjoyed. The story is very imaginative, the characters are well-developed (including the Brownies) and there’s an obvious humorous undertone.
Read the Review at I Heart Reading

Cassidy Crimson's Blog:
The plot was fast-paced, intriguing and great for plenty of enjoyment. An excellent read.
Read the Review at Cassidy Crimson’s Blog

Deal Sharing Aunt says:

I thought that this was a very interesting book. It is great for young adults and fits in with the science fiction world of today "
4.5/5 Stars. 
Read the Review at Deal Sharing Aunt

I'm an Eclectic Reader:
Root Bound was a delight to read. The story is intriguing, fun and original. Read the Review at I’m an Eclectic Reader

Elise at The Single Librarian:
This story was imaginative and fun. Emma makes a great heroine. [...] This book is ideal for fantasy fans of all ages. Even adults will enjoy this quirky read!
Read the Review at The Single Librarian

You'll find ROOT BOUND Book Excerpts at:

Bianca2B 
I’m an Eclectic Reader

Bookaholic Ramblings 

The Book Daily 

Hollow Readers 

365 Days of Reading

Thanks again to everyone who participated. As always, you can find ROOT BOUND for sale most online book retailers or for loan at some public libraries.

ROOT BOUND Blog Tour: Week One Recap!

It's been an exciting week on the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour!
You'll find book excerpts at Bianca2B and at I’m an Eclectic Reader, so you can learn a bit more about the book. 

Then, there's an author interview at Sara in Bookland, where you can learn more about why I wrote the book, and discover some of the behind the scenes details. 

And last, but certainly not least, Mira at Forever Book Lover has written a glowing review of ROOT BOUND. She says:

This book was amazing. It is, without a doubt, the best book I've read all year, and I've read a series of excellent books so far.

Rating 10/10

Read the full review here.

Check back soon for more updates! (The full tour schedule can be found here.)

ROOT BOUND Is Going On Tour!

Join us for a month-long Blog Tour, including ROOT BOUND reviews, author interviews, and book excerpts. A few of the characters from the book will also be making a special appearance, too!

Many heart-felt thanks to all the great participating bloggers. Here's a sneak peak at the schedule - be sure to check back often for updates. Some blogs will be doing multiple events, so you'll see some of them listed more than once:

May 20th: I Heart Reading

May 21st: BIanca2B

May 22rd: Sara in Bookland

May 23rd: I’m an Eclectic Reader

May 24th: Forever Book Lover

May 25th: The Book Daily

May 26th: The Single Librarian

May 27th: Bookaholic Ramblings

May 28th: Deal Sharing Aunt

May 30th: Cassidy Crimson’s Blog

May 31st: Crossroad Reviews

June 4th: Books, Books and More Books

June 5th: I Heart Reading

June 7th: Majanka’s Blog

June 11th: Bookaholic Ramblings

June 13th: Hollow Readers

June 14th: Brenda McCreight’s Blog

June 15th: Cassidy Crimson’s Blog

June 17th: 365 Days of Reading

June 19th: I’m an Eclectic Reader

June 20th: The Single Librarian

Two New Reviews of ROOT BOUND This Week!

Huge thanks to Arely at The Fantastical World of Wonders and to Courtney at Once Upon a Bookshelf for two glowing reviews of ROOT BOUND this week!

Arely writes:

If you know me, you'd know that I love all things mythological. I especially love fantasy novels that incorporate mythological beings into their stories. This book not only did that, but spun it in a really original way.

Read the full review at The Fantastical World of Wonders

Courtney says:

"It pulled me in right from the beginning, was fast paced, and full of so much adventure and excitement."

Read more at Once Upon a Bookshelf

Insatiable Readers Reviews ROOT BOUND!

Sorry for being a bit slow on the uptake this week. In case you missed it, Gina R. of Insatiable Readers posted an enthusiastic review of ROOT BOUND! She writes:

Brownies and witches and family lost...oh my! It's a mixed bag on the character cast list for certain but all your favorites are there, ready and willing to guide you through this topsy turvy (or perhaps that should read bottomsy turvy seeing as they ARE basement brownies) adventure. The story line bounces between reality and dreams, landing squarely on the shoulders of the "somewhere in between". Just when you think you know which way its going, POOF...something else changes to alter your path. It was really quite GOOD!

Gina also has an idea for a fantastic alternate cover concept. Here is the sketch she provided:

Great stuff!  Read the full review at Insatiable Readers!

Author Interview: Tanya Karen Gough on ROOT BOUND, writing and self-publishing

Wondering how ROOT BOUND came to be? Find some answers here, in this Author Interview with yours truly, thanks to the delightful Toronto author Marianne Su.

Read It Now:

Author Interview: Tanya Karen Gough at mariannesu.com

Some of Marianne's questions include:

In Root Bound, I was taken with how you describe buildings as alive, how they absorb life, grow roots and have the power to change lives. What inspired this concept? How does this work as a central theme in the book?
What message are you making about bullying in Root Bound?

Do you consider Emma to be a role model for girls? Why or why not?

Do you have any writing quirks?

..and more! 

Read the full interview at mariannesu.com.

A Brief History of Brownies (the fae critters, not the dessert)

Brownies.

You're probably here because you've just read Root Bound or you know someone who has. Maybe you (or your friend) were confused by the brownies in the book. "What's this," you exclaimed to yourself, "these crazy little critters sure are cute, but why are they called brownies? I thought brownies were food. Hmmm, food. I'm hungry." And then you put the book down and toddled off to the kitchen to find something to eat. 

Let's face it. The first thing that comes to your mind is that moist, succulent, chocolatey wonder of all desserts. They're square, or maybe sort of rectangular. Dark brown. Inviting. Go ahead, feast your eyes:

Oh, dear, I've made you hungry just mentioning them, haven't I? I can see you're not going to listen to anything I have to say until you get some. Sigh. Fine. You'll find some brownie recipes here, here and here. Go ahead. Make a batch. I'll wait. 

Got your plate of brownies and a nice tall glass of milk? Excellent. 

Now, down to business. Brownie business. No, the *other* kind of brownies. The critters, not the food. By Foundation, do try to focus. Really, again? Go ahead. I'll wait. Ready? Good. 

And now, without any further ado, here is: 

The Trew Historie of (fae) Brownies

Brownies (the magic critters) were first discovered in Scotland and Northern England. They are related to the Hob, or house-elf (such as Dobby in the Harry Potter series), and come from the same family tree as Hobgoblins (which may be house-helpers or big, brutish creatures, depending on who you read). They're not close enough relations to get together for family reunions or holidays, though, and they're not usually found together in the same stories.

According to folklore, Brownies live in human houses, and they're very handy to have around. They don't like daylight, but they are known to sneak out in the middle of the night to clean and perform small household chores. It is customary to leave them small bits of food (the traditional Brownies were very fond of honey and porridge), and home-owners would leave a small chair by the fireplace for the Brownies to warm their feet. 

Anyone who has Brownies in their house is very lucky, indeed, but one has to be careful not to scare or offend them. You should never offer to pay your Brownies for their good work. If you do, they will disappear immediately. And don't ever take them for granted or try to take advantage of them or they will leave. So if you've got ideas about leaving your house chores to the Brownies while you kick back and relax, forget about it. They'll be gone in an instant.

Brownies became especially popular in the 19th century. Writers such as Juliana Horatia Ewing and George MacDonald wrote children's stories, some of which featured Brownies. Incidentally, the Brownies branch of the Girl Scouts (or Girl Guides) get their name from the Juliana Horatia Ewing's stories, in which the Brownies are depicted as helpful creatures. 

Later in the 1800s, poems and drawings by Canadian humourist Palmer Cox were immensely popular:

Frank L. Baum was not a fan, however. In his 1908 collection called Baum's American Fairy Tales, one of his characters, the Ryl, says "Old nurses prefer to talk about those stupid fairies and hobgoblins, and never mention ryls to the children. And the people who write fairy tales and goose books and brownie books and such rubbish sit down at writing-tables and invent all sorts of impossible and unbelievable things" (Source)

The Brownies in ROOT BOUND

The Brownies in ROOT BOUND have had to adapt to living in a big city, where not many people have fireplaces or secret hiding places for the Brownies to use as their home. The Brownies started hiding in the walls in apartment buildings, and they used the ventilation system as a way to travel from one part of the building to another. 

Over time, the Brownies discovered that some buildings have their own magic power, connecting them to the magic world of Under. Being magical creatures themselves, the Brownies followed the power down into the earth, where they build complex Brownie burrows deep underground. Although these underground Brownies can return to the surface, they usually stay close to home, where they mind their own hearths and feast on delicious root stews and stone soups. Their tendency to stay close to their underground homes explains why Brownies are rarely seen in big cities in the modern age.

Want to learn more about Brownies? Buy ROOT BOUND today!

Sources:

Brownie Stories on the Internet:

Andrew Lang: The Brownie of the Lake
Palmer Cox: The Brownies: Their Book
George Douglas: Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales [1901]

Brownie Museums:

The Brownie Museum in Ukraine
The Brownie Castle (built by Palmer Cox's Brothers) in Quebec

More About Brownies:

Ettrick Forest Brownie (Scotland)
The Copinsay Brownie (Orkney Islands)
Spiderwick Wiki

CBL Book Tour for ROOT BOUND

Did you miss out on the last ROOT BOUND Blog Tour? Never fear! CBL Book Tours is hosting another one from April 23 to May 6th! So if you (or your friends) are an established book blogger and would like to jump on board, now is the time!

Sign up now at CBL Book Tours!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour RECAP

The Blog Tour is now over, but the book giveaway runs until March 5th, so there's still time to enter for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of ROOT BOUND! I'd like to thank all of the fantastic and dedicated reviewers who took time out of their busy lives to read and review my little book.  Please be sure to visit them all, not only to show your support for their hard work, but also to increase your chances of winning.

Buy ROOT BOUND

To recap the tour, here are links to all of the week's reviews:

-ROOT BOUND was a fast paced novel perfect for middle grades audiences. 
Katie at Inkk Reviews

-ROOT BOUND is a great coming of age story with lots of fun and light hearted adventure
Cindy at oodles of books

-Are you looking for a funny and easy fantasy novel? This is a story for you.
Maja at The Rambling Readerista

-It's a light Middle Grade read filled with magic, adventure and all kinds of cute!
Isabel from Sab the Book Eater

-Overall, I think it was a fantastically fun, entertaining and enjoyable read.
Sandy at Magical Manuscripts

-This was such a good YA Fantasy. This is a really quick read and the story flows.
TammyAnn at Oh, The Books You'll Read

-This is a wonderful book! I am definitely going to share this book to my students at work.
Josie at Josie's Haven

-The fantasy in the novel was very vibrant and fun.
Christina from Intoxicated by Books

-Overall, this was a great story especially for kids.

Ashley at Paranormal Sisters

Read an excerpt from ROOT BOUND!

Star at Reading to the Stars and Back

-I’m definitely curious about what’s next for Emma and her friends!
Merin at Read and Reviewed

-Something I think would be extremely delightful for younger children.

Grace at Lust For Books

-An easy and enjoyable entry into a series that everyone will enjoy especially young readers.
Mary Grace at The Solitary Bookworm

-It is great for young adults and fits in with the science fiction world of today
Vicjbr at Deal Sharing Aunt

Read an excerpt from ROOT BOUND!

Tiffany at Reviews a la Tiffany

-The language and techniques in this book takes take of every single little detail of actions, characters and the setting.
Angela at Framed into Words

-I really did love ROOT BOUND  and I'm actually really, really looking forward to see what the next book brings to the table.

Annabelle Marie at Sparkles and Lightning

-I have read a decent amount of fantasy novels in my life and this is by far one of the most original books I have ever read. 
Scott Pilgrim at Scott Reads It

-One of the things I did like early on in the book was Emma's introduction to the brownies. 
Jessie at Jessie's Book Place

-Throughout the novel, I loved the details described in the world, the author’s language, and, of course, the different creatures that you get to meet!

Rachel-Madison at Moosubi Reviews

-This is such a fantastical read for all you fairy tale lovers! I even got my daughter to read this story and she loved it!

Tee at A Diary of a Book Addict

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Six

Here they are, the last batch of reviews in the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour! There are quite a few of them, but please visit them all. You'll find an eBook giveaway at each stop, plus a chance to win the grand prize of a signed print copy of ROOT BOUND!

From Angela at Framed into Words (New Zealand):

"Lastly, the writing is brilliant! The language and techniques in this book takes take of every single little detail of actions, characters and the setting."

Read the full review at Framed into Words

Annabelle Marie at Sparkles and Lightning says:

"I really did love Root Bound, and I'm actually really, really looking forward to see what the next book brings to the table. I'm interested to see what will happen next, especially with a certain character!"

Read the full review at Sparkles and Lightning

Scott Pilgrim at Scott Reads It chimes in:

"I have read a decent amount of fantasy novels in my life and this is by far one of the most original books I have ever read. Tanya Karen Gough successfully created a bunch of new fantasy concepts that are exclusively in Root Bound."

Read the full review at Scott Reads It

Jessie at Jessie's Book Place comments:

"One of the things I did like early on in the book was Emma's introduction to the brownies. Actually I'm pretty sure I just like the brownies in general."

Read the full review at Jessie's Book Place

Rachel-Madison at Moosubi Reviews raves:

Reading Root Bound reminded me of when I read The Phantom Tollbooth back in fourth grade. Throughout the novel, I loved the details described in the world, the author’s language, and, of course, the different creatures that you get to meet!

Read the full review at Moosubi Reviews

And last, but certainly not least, Tee at A Diary of a Book Addict says:

"This is such a fantastical read for all you fairy tale lovers! I even got my daughter to read this story and she loved it!"

Read the full review at A Diary of a Book Addict

Thanks to all the fantastic bloggers who participated in my blog tour this week. It's been a blast!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Five

Here are today's reviews in the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour! Be sure to visit them all - there's an eBook edition up for grabs at each of the stops, plus a signed print edition grand prize.

First up, Mary Grace at The Solitary Bookworm says:

"It was a fun read with a lot of interesting characters. An easy and enjoyable entry into a series that everyone will enjoy especially young readers." 

Read the full review at The Solitary Bookworm


Next, Vicjbr at Deal Sharing Aunt:

"I thought that this was a very interesting book. It is great for young adults and fits in with the science fiction world of today."

Read the full review at Deal Sharing Aunt

Diane at Oops! I Read a Book Again:
Review will be posted shortly.

And finally, Tiffany at Reviews a la Tiffany is serving up a book excerpt and another eBook up for grabs. Be sure to drop by and enter to win!
Visit Reviews a la Tiffany

Tune in tomorrow for the final day in the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Four

The reviews continued to flow yesterday, with new posts arriving from Read and Reviewed, as well as from Lust For Books. It was a bit of an odd day. Here's why:

First, Merin at Read and Reviewed said:

"Fantasy books need to have a strong foundation in order for the reader to understand the world and what’s happening, but in the case of Root Bound, I couldn’t help but feel that there was perhaps too MUCH detail."

Read the full review at Read and Reviewed

And then, Grace at Lust For Books said the complete opposite:

"One thing that I felt could've been worked on a bit more was the world building. Of course, Tanya Karen Gough did take time to stop and describe and pick apart at times, but I felt that taking a bit more time to linger on that aspect would've added a lot to its appeal."

Read the full review at Lust For Books

Hmmmm.  Both liked the book overall, though, so I'll just file this under Mysteries and revisit it another time. 

Don't forget to visit all the stops on the tour to enter for a chance to win an eBook edition of ROOT BOUND at each stop, or the signed print edition up for grabs at the end of the week. Follow @emmaseries for the latest breaking news.

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Three

And the reviews keep rolling in, with three new bloggers on board the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour! Visit them all - there's a chance to win a ROOT BOUND eBook at each stop, and a tour grand prize of a  SIGNED print copy at the end of the week!

First up, Christina from Intoxicated by Books says:

"Tanya Gough has done an amazing job with this novel. The story is very enjoyable and suitable for all ages. Gough is a very creative author and she is very good at keeping your attention and making you long for more."

Read the full review at Intoxicated by Books

Next, Ashley at Paranormal Sisters:

"Overall, this was a great story especially for kids (so, it’s a great bedtime story for my readers whom are parents) and a good starter to a series. One that I can’t wait to continue!"

Read the full review at Paranormal Sisters

And finally, Star at Reading to the Stars and Back

Star is offering up a book excerpt and yet another chance to win

Visit and enter the giveaway at Reading to the Stars and Back

Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to visit all the great blogs on this tour to increase your chances of winning!

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day Two

It's Day Two of the ROOT BOUND Blog Tour, and we've got loads of great reviews piling in!  There's an eBook giveaway at each of the stops, plus a SIGNED print copy for one lucky winner at the end of the week! So be sure to visit each of the stops to increase your chances of winning!

Today, we're featuring reviews from far and wide:

First up, Isabel from Sab the Book Eater (Philippines):

"If you're up for a Middle Grade read filled with adventure and magic, Root Bound is for you. You'll never be bored because you'll definitely enjoy the world that Tanya Karen Gough has created!"

Read the full review at Sab the Book Eater


Next, off to visit Sandy at Magical Manuscripts (New Zealand):

"I kept reading because I didn't know what I would be reading about next. I really enjoyed the simple magical aspect to this book. It reminded me of 'Alice in Wonderland', but not. The story really did have its own flavor. It really was extraordinarily clever."

Read the full review at Magical Manuscripts


And now we zip over to see TammyAnn at Oh, The Books You'll Read (Tennessee, USA):

"I recommend this book for all fantasy fans. Let Emma and the brownies take you on a magical, mystery adventure. I am looking forward to more books in this series."

Read the full review at Oh, The Books You'll Read


Then we'll zip on up to see Josie at Josie's Haven (Indiana, USA):

"This is a wonderful book! I am definitely going to share this book to my students at work. This is great story for the young and the young at heart. I feel that children in middle school will love and enjoy this book"

Read the full review at Josie's Haven

>>I'm expecting one more review from On Emily's Bookshelf later today. I'll update this post when it comes in, so please check back. 

And be sure to check in tomorrow for more great blog reviews! 

ROOT BOUND Book Tour: Day One

Root Bound is on tour! All this week, bloggers far and wide are publishing reviews of Root Bound, and so far the word has been fantastic!  Plus, the blog stops are giving away a Root Bound eBook at each stop, and there's a SIGNED print copy up for grabs at the end of the week. Be sure to enter at each one of the stops to increase your chances of winning!

Today's Reviews:

Katie at Inkk Reviews writes: 

"Root bound was a fast paced novel perfect for middle grades audiences. Gough quickly grasped my attention from page 1. "

Read the full review at Inkk Reviews


Cindy at oodles of books says:

"Root Bound is a great coming of age story with lots of fun and light hearted adventure. Definitely one younger audiences will enjoy."

Read the full review at oodles of books


Maja at The Rambling Readerista says:

"Are you looking for a funny and easy fantasy novel? This is a story for you that will leave you anticipating and feeling anxious for what is to happen every step of Emma and the brownies’ adventure."

Read the full review at The Rambling Readerista

Tune in tomorrow to see the next batch of posts, and follow us on Twitter to get breaking news!

The Yummy Mummy Club Reviews ROOT BOUND!

Check out this lovely review of ROOT BOUND by guest reviewer Jay C. Spencer, guest posting for Wanda Lynne Young at the Yummy Mummy Club:

Jay writes:

"[F]rom the outset, I easily connected with the father as he struggled to make ends meet for himself and his young daughter—the main character, Emma Sheridan. I then gladly ran along with Emma, as she got magically pulled into what turns out to be a fanciful and destiny-filled journey."

(Click here to read the full review at The Yummy Mummy Club)

NOTE:  if you click through and leave a comment on the Yummy Mummy Club page before the end of day on February 8, 2013, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win your own SIGNED copy of ROOT BOUND!

About Jay C. Spencer:
Jay C. Spencer is a writer, Visual Art teacher, music blogger, extremely tall husband, and a father to two amazing kids. You can check out his personal blog, Jay C. Spencer or the new blog, All The Write Notes. You can follow Jay C. Spencer on Twitter: @SpencerToday and find him @TheWriteNotes.

About Wanda Lynne Young:
Wanda Lynne Young runs the very popular Bookalicious blog at The Yummy Mummy Club. She is a freelance writer, autism advocate/activist, multitasking wife and mother to two sons and two cats. She is a regular contributor to magazines, e-zines and web newspapers. Follow Wanda Lynne on Twitter: @YMCbookalicious