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I am with Teri Polen at Bad Moon Rising, Today

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Today I’m with Teri Polen at her Bad Moon Rising feature. This is the tenth year for this feature and the following graphic contains a list of participating authors. Participants answer questions about themselves creating interesting and fun posts.

I have closed comments here but you can go to Teri’s post at https://teripolen.com/2025/10/08/badmoonrising-detour-on-the-eternal-road-by-john-w-howell-supernatural-suspense-bookgiveaway/

 

 

Teri’s books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Polen/author/B01MYOUA6V

About Teri

 

Teri Polen reads and watches horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, and anything Marvel-related are likely to cause fangirl delirium. She lives in Bowling Green, KY, with her husband, sons, and black cat. Her debut novel, Sarah, was named a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Teri can be contacted at tpolen6@gmail.com, Goodreads, or Facebook.

A Beautiful Review of Detour on the Eternal Road by Teri Polen

~ John W. Howell

You may know Teri Polen for her Bad Moon Rising feature each October. You undoubtedly know that she is an accomplished author of Young Adult Novels. Today, she has posted a beautiful review of Detour on the Eternal Road. I don’t normally like to post twice on the same day, but I am so grateful to Teri that an exception is in order. A visit to her post with let you know more about Teri. Here is a link to her review.

A bit about Teri

Teri Polen reads and watches horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, and anything Marvel-related are likely to cause fangirl delirium. She lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband, sons, and black cat. Sarah, her debut novel, was named a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

 

 

Teri has authored five books and participated in three anthologies.

Her latest is The Power of Three, a cannot put down Mystery. (Click cover for Amazon.

Visit Teri at her author page on Amazon for the rest of her books.

I have closed comments so you can do so at Teri’s place.

I’m at Bad Moon Rising with Teri Polen

~ John W. Howell ~ 1 Comment

 

 

I am honored to participate with Teri in her Bad Moon Rising feature, where 31 authors answer Teri’s questions and hopefully reveal something different about themselves. Come on over and join in the fun. Comments are closed, but here is the link: https://teripolen.com/2024/10/09/badmoonrising-the-last-drive-by-john-w-howell-supernatural-thriller-historical-2/

Teri Polen reads and watches horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, and anything Marvel-related are likely to cause fangirl delirium. She lives in Bowling Green, KY, with her husband, sons, and black cat. Her debut novel, Sarah, was named a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

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The Last Drive Tour with Teri Polen

~ John W. Howell

Teri Polen is helping spread the word about The Last Drive. You can visit her post HERE.

As most of you know, Teri is the host of Bad Moon Rising a blogging event held in October. Teri has four books published by Black Rose Writing. She is also one of thirteen authors in a short story anthology. You can get more information about her books at her Author Page on Amazon.

A little more about Teri in her words.

Several years back, a friend told me I should read the Harry Potter series – I think the third one was out by then.  I laughed, saying they were for kids, but she convinced me to give them a try, and for that, I’ll always be thankful.  Reading YA opened up a whole new world for me, and I haven’t looked back.

Some of my favorite things in life are books (no romance), music (preferably alt/rock and absolutely no country), movies (rarely chick flicks), red wine (no merlot), and dark chocolate (please don’t add any fruit to what is already perfection).   On the flip side of that, I strongly dislike the color pink and loathe shopping – unless it’s in a bookstore or someplace I can buy movies, music, wine, or chocolate.  That being said, it’s pretty evident why my female friends think I’m a  little strange.

Teri’s latest – Click for Amazon.

Thank you, Teri, for helping spread the word.

I have closed comments to keep your comments on Teri’s post as original as possible.

Bad Moon Rising. I’m With Teri Polen Today.

~ John W. Howell ~ 1 Comment

 

Teri Polen invited me to participate in her Bad Moon Rising feature. For those who may be new to Teri’s blog, her Bad Moon Rising is a feature she posts every day in October. So, 31 exciting writers respond to Teri’s questions with terrific results. Here is the link to Teri’s post.

I have turned off comments. See you there.

Teri is also an exceptional YA author and book reviewer. Her books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Black Rose Writing. Go to her Amazon author page for more detail. Here’s the LINK

 

 

 

 

 

The Insurgent by Teri Polen #New Book

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I am very pleased to be participating in Teri Polin’s book launch tour for The Insurgent. I have read and enjoyed Subject 36, the first in the series, and look forward to reading this sequel. I have also placed a tour schedule at the bottom of the post in case you would like to see some reviews of The Insurgent. There are three today. Join me in congratulating Teri.

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Welcome to the book tour for the exciting sequel in The Colony series, The Insurgent by Teri Polen!

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The Insurgent (The Colony #2)

Expected Publication Date: May 19th, 2022

Genre: YA Dystopian

If a megalomaniac threatened your family, would you give up your freedom for them? Would you give up your soul?

Asher Solomon is faced with that choice. And makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Exactly as Director Silas Reeves expected him to.

Unable to live as the Colony’s premier assassin, Ash retreats to a corner of his mind, ceding control of his body to the alter-ego he was engineered to be—Subject A36. As he’s unleashed to battle the Insurgents, the only family he ever knew, the tide of war shifts in Silas’s favor.

Combined with his expansion into new territories, the director is poised to take over the world.

But the Insurgents don’t give up easily. Not on their cause, and not on their people. With the help of a few double agents deep in the Colony, they stand a fighting chance at ending Silas’s reign.

In order to shut down the program, they face almost insurmountable odds. And their most dangerous foe—their former champion turned killing machine, A36.

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My legs collapsed, and I fell to my knees. The throbbing in my head hammered against my skull. Like my brain was trying to force its way out somehow. It was agonizing, and my stomach twisted with nausea. My lungs heaved, still short of oxygen. I crawled over to what was left of the mattress and rolled onto it.

I’m here.

Clutching my head, I searched the room for the source of the voice. I still couldn’t see. Someone could have easily slipped in while I destroyed the room.

Give me control.

So close. It was so close. But where?

End your pain.

In my head. The voice echoed in my head.

It was him. A36.

Through the crushing agony I gritted my teeth and struggled to force the word through my lips.

“No.”

But I felt him clawing his way out, inch by inch from the deep abyss inside me where I’d kept him imprisoned for my own sanity and the safety of others.

You have nothing left.

I squeezed my eyes shut and shook my head. But he spoke the truth. All that held me together were the scars of everything I’d lost. Everyone I’d ever loved.

And scars could be easily ripped open.

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Subject A36

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If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it?

Residents of the Colony would. And do.

Only the Insurgents can stop them.

Seventeen-year-old Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies.

He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to.

Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war.

Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.

About the Author

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Teri Polen reads and watches horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, and anything Marvel-related are likely to cause fangirl delirium. She lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband, sons, and black cat. Her first novel, Sarah, was a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Subject A36 was voted one of the 50 Best Indie Books of 2020 at ReadFree.ly. Visit her online at www.teripolen.com

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Book Tour Schedule

June 6th

R&R Book Tours (Kick-Off) http://rrbooktours.com

John H. Howell (Spotlight) https://johnwhowell.com

Liliyana Shadowlyn (Review) https://lshadowlynauthor.com/

@mels_booksandhooks (Review) https://www.instagram.com/mels_booksandhooks/

Shari Sakuri (Review) https://sharisakurai.com/

June 7th

Riss Reviews (Review) https://rissreviewsx.wixsite.com/website

Staci Troilo (Spotlight) https://stacitroilo.wordpress.com/

I Smell Sheep (Spotlight) http://www.ismellsheep.com/

Books + Coffee = Happiness (Spotlight) https://bookscoffeehappiness.com/

@bookscoffeehappiness – https://www.instagram.com/bookscoffeehappiness/

June 8th

Lecari’s Live Journal (Review) http://www.lecari.co.uk

Not a Bunny Blog (Review) https://notanybunny.wordpress.com/blog

@gryffindorbookishnerd (Review) https://www.instagram.com/gryffindorbookishnerd/

B is for Book Review (Spotlight) https://bforbookreview.wordpress.com

Nesie’s Place (Spotlight) https://nesiesplace.wordpress.com

June 9th

Cheryl’s Book Nook (Review) https://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com/

@takealookatmybookshelf (Review) https://www.instagram.com/takealookatmybookshelf/

Robbie Cheadle (Review) https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/author/robertalouisecheadle/

Bunny’s Reviews (Review) https://bookwormbunnyreviews.blogspot.com/

June 10th

Reads & Reels (Spotlight) http://readsandreels.com

@amber.bunch_author (Review) https://www.instagram.com/amber.bunch_author/

Jonathan Pongratz (Review) https://jonathanpongratz.com

Misty’s Book Space (Review) http://mistysbookspace.wordpress.com

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Today I’m with Teri Polen at Books and Such

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I’m pleased that Teri is helping to support the Eternal Road – The final stop blog tour. Here is a link to her post.

#NewRelease Eternal Road: The Final Stop by John W. Howell #IndieAuthor

I hope you visit since I have another excerpt for you to read.

Teri is a talented YA author and here is a little about her in her words.

“Several years back, a friend told me I should read the Harry Potter series – I think the third one was out by then.  I laughed, saying they were for kids, but she convinced me to give them a try, and for that, I’ll always be thankful.  Reading YA opened up a whole new world for me, and I haven’t looked back.

Some of my favorite things in life are books (no romance), music (preferably alt/rock and absolutely no country), movies (rarely chick flicks), red wine (no merlot) and dark chocolate (please don’t add any fruit to what is already perfection).   On the flip side of that, I strongly dislike the color pink and loathe shopping – unless it’s in a bookstore or someplace I can buy movies, music, wine, or chocolate.  That being said, it’s pretty evident why my female friends think I’m a  little strange.

You can take it from me, her books are terrific. I’ve enjoyed them all.

You can get them all at Teri’s Author place on Amazon

Teri can be contacted at tpolen6@gmail.com, Goodreads, or Facebook.

 

The Gemini Connection by Teri Polen – Cover and Advance Order

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The Gemini Connection
by Teri Polen
Paperback Release Date: May 31, 2018
E-book Release Date: June 7, 2018
Young Adult > Sci-Fi/Fantasy > Thriller

Teen twin brothers Evan and Simon Resnik are fiercely loyal to each other and share an unusual bond-they experience each other’s emotions as their own and can sense where the other is.

On their dying planet of Tage, scientists work tirelessly on its survival. Like the twins’ parents, Simon is a science prodigy, recruited at a young age to work with the brilliant creator of Scientific Innovations. To the bitter disappointment of their parents, Evan shows no aptitude or interest in science. As a Mindbender, he travels into the minds of scientists to locate buried memories, connect ideas and concepts, and battle recurring nightmares.

When Simon mysteriously disappears, Evan is plunged into a world of loss and unbearable guilt. For the first time, he can’t ‘feel’ Simon-it’s like he no longer exists. Evan blames himself. No one knows that he ignored his brother’s pleas for help on the night he went missing.

A year later, Simon is still gone. Evan lost his twin, but Tage might have lost its last hope of survival when it’s discovered that Simon’s unfinished project could be its salvation. Evan is determined to find him-somewhere-and bring Simon home. Their unusual connection might be more extraordinary than they know, and the key to locating Simon.

The Gemini Connection paperback is available for preorder at the following locations:

Amazon
Barnes & Noble
And for a discount at Black Rose Writing

You can find Teri at the following locations:

Website / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Goodreads / Amazon

 

 

 

 

My GRL Blog Tour Volunteer Recognition – Teri Polen

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Teri Polen has an interesting site: Books and Such which contains some of the latest book releases as well as links to reviews of the book listed. Many times Teri has done a review in advance of the actual release so this linking feature really helps to get up to speed on the latest opinion when the book is launched. The reviews are spot on and Teri answers the questions the reader needs answered before deciding to get the book.

Teri also spends a great deal of blogging time supporting other authors in their release, cover reveal and blog tours. This thank you post is but one of many directed to Teri for the support given.

Teri has a well thought out view of likes and dislikes. The About Me posting on Books and Such pretty much tells the tale. Here is what it says about Teri’s likes and then a modifier to the like:

“Books (no romance), music (absolutely no country), wine (no Merlot), movies (no chick flicks), chocolate (dark) – good. Shopping (unless in a book or electronics store) and the color pink – bad.

I’m an aspiring writer hoping to publish by the traditional route or self-publishing. Sometimes I’ll write about my journey to publication, others I’ll review books, talk about movies or anything else I feel like blogging about.”

Recent posts on Books and Such have included: a review of  The Vanishing by Wendy Webb , a review of We Are Here by Michael Marshall, a review of The Truth Against The World by Sarah Jamila Stevenson, a release announcement of  Happy “Echoes” Release Day!, a review of  The Devil Walks in Mattingly by Billy Coffey,  and review and release announcement for Red Rising Release Day!

Teri is also a member of Networked Blogs and can be followed Here

Visit the site and learn first hand what a reviewer would like to see in a book. Thank you Teri for supporting the launch of My GRL.