"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

DISEMBLANCE!

I've never done this before and I'm excited.  I'm introducing a friend of mine that has written a book.  Her name is Shanae Branham.  She is and has been a blog friend of mine for quite awhile.  She also lives in one of my favorite places - ALASKA!  

Yes I have been to Alaska once and it was wonderful.  Her book is called DISEMBLANCE.

This is a little synopsis of Disemblance:

Jason Tanner lives between two worlds. Problem is, only one is real.
As a computer prodigy, Jason has spent his life with limited social contact due to his father’s secretive work on a hologram machine that can create digital immortality. When his father is murdered and framed as the Comfort Killer, Jason is targeted as the killer’s new fall guy. Having spent much of his youth living in the virtual world his father created, he must now go on the run if he is going to save himself, his brother, and the beautiful girl next door. 
An exciting, action-packed ride to a future happening today, Shanae Branham’s modern techno thriller is the perfect exhilarating adrenaline rush for a techno-savvy generation. Expertly weaving cutting-edge technology with almost unbearable suspense, she crafts a wild, white-knuckled thriller that pushes the boundaries of science. Full of intensity and extraordinary vision, DiSemblance attacks the senses as it challenges the mind and imagination.

Here is a cute video of Shanae being asked some questions about her book and what it took to write it.



Here are the links:
amzn.to/PB5nBt  (amazon.com link)

Just a note - all her reviews have been rated five stars so far and I've bought the book myself, but haven't received it yet.  I hope you all enjoyed this - that you learned what all is involved in writing a book - which I know quite a few of you have done - including myself.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:“To be rich in admiration and free from envy, to rejoice greatly in the good of others, to love with such generosity of heart that your love is still a dear possession in absence or unkindness - these are the gifts which money cannot buy. ”
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894);
essayist, poet, novelist
 

 

41 comments:

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Sounds like an interesting read!

Shelly said...

This sounds like a great read- love to find good, new books.

MadSnapper said...

i love techno thrillers and this one sounds like one i would love.

Cranberry Morning said...

How cool is that!!

andy said...

Sounds like a good book! Have a great day

Jill said...

She's adorable! Sounds very interesting.

You wrote a book? Details, please!

Great thought for the day.

Remington said...

Will have to check this out! Thanks!

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

It's great to have friends and friends who write books are a blessing. So nice of you to share her work with us. Hope she does well with it and continues to write too. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Sounds good Sandie! You will have to tell me how you like it after reading it! Hugs, Linda

jack69 said...

Love the sound of the book. And Alaska is probably my top place, loved it there.

The best to Shanae and her book. DiSemblance, neat catchy title.
The best to you also.
From Bangor.... LOVE

Beth said...

That sounds like a book that I would enjoy. I have never been to Alaska but my daughter has.

Lois Christensen said...

That sounds like a good book. My brother in law and his wife live in Alaska!

Paula said...

Sounds like a good book, hope she does well with it. I'm heading to the hill country with my daughters for a few days.

Marsha Young said...

Hope the book is a success. Loved the R.L. Stevenson quote.

Have a great day - Marsha

Anonymous said...

wow, thats really interesting and it sounds like a great book!!! Nice to actually meet the author and find out what was behind the actual written word!

Susan said...

So exciting to know a published author! Thanks for the information about the book, Sandie! Susan

TARYTERRE said...

Sounds interesting.

Miss Debbie said...

I hope her book is a success! Great quote by Mr. Stevenson!

Nonnie said...

We went to Alaska this year! Loved it. So funny, get your digital copy of me to do that. Ha. Good luck to her with sales of the book.

Shanae Branham said...

Thank you! This is awesome.
Cheers,
Shanae
My Blog

valerietilsten59.blogspot.com said...

Hi Sandie,
Wow, what a write up your friend Shanae Branham recieved.. it sounds like the book could be made into a film.. wish her good luck.
thank you for sharing Sandie,
Thank you for leaving your kind comments on my blog. best wishes valxx

Anonymous said...

I will put it on my TBR list. Granted it's a LONG list...but eventually I'll get there. lol

Betty W said...

So if she becomes famous, I can tell people I know someone who knows someone famous? LOL I think it's great you are supporting her. :)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I'll add her to my list- sounds like an interesting read.

Jocelyn said...

It looks and sounds like a great book! So cool you know an author :) My boyfriend is currently contacting editors to publish his book. So exciting!

Ann said...

sounds like a good book. How nice of you to give the review

Dolores said...

I'll be checking into this one on my I-Pad.... not sure how I lived without my I-Pad... lol! Thanks!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Sounds like an interesting book! I wish her much success!
Now, I didn't know you'd written a book. You must tell us more!!
Take care.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Sounds like a good book. I wish her great success with it.

Blondee said...

How awesome to have a published author for a friend. I wish her much luck in the sales of her book!

Mevely317 said...

Color me "interested"!
You're such a great friend to help spread the word, Sandie. :)

Louvregirl said...

It is a great feeling, to know someone who has published a book!
CC~ check out my post on "Seeing;" you might like it. Hoping that you & yours are well, friend.
Karen

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Sandie -

This sounds like an exciting book. Thanks for highlighting it.

Blessings,
Susan :)

Dee said...

Interesting people have interesting friends.:)

Chicken Wrangler said...

Sounds like a good read!

jeanlivingsimple said...

I enjoyed the short read and posts!

Unknown said...

Sounds like a great read :-)
And thoughtful words today again, I love it. Have a fantastic day!

Jim said...

Best wishes to Sheane on her book and for it to sell good. It is fun to know a published writer, isn't it?
..

Louvregirl said...

Hey CC!
In regard to the following on my blog:

"Did you write this? I am so glad that you asked me to read it.

I understand it at such a divine level - it means the world to me.

I am going to save it. If I decide to write a post on it - may I if I give you credit?"
----------------------------
Thanks! I'm so glad you did like it (I thought that you might :-) ) and yes, I did write it. You may use it anytime to provoke discussion (or whatever) just give me credit, alright (my name after the poem.)

I am in a writer's poetry group here but have been so busy with my life, family and all I haven't been writing nearly as much.

It is about the 'blind' times in life when you don't see (as well as you'd like, perhaps) over the hill. But one must trust.

Love ya CC and thank you so much for your kind words. This mean a lot. :-)

louvregirl, Karen

Louvregirl said...

What a gift, to be able to touch the lives of others...even if it is...on a blog. :-)

Ineedfriends said...

Really cute video - sounds like a great read!!!