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Today is THE day to help Jessica Bell's debut,  STRING BRIDGE ,  hit the bestseller list on Amazon, and receive the all-original soundtrack ,  Melody Hill: On the Other Side ,  written and performed by the author herself, for free ! All you have to do is purchase the book today (paperback, or eBook), November 11th, and then email the receipt to: jessica.carmen.bell(at)gmail(dot)com She  will then email you a link to download the album at no extra cost! To purchase the  paperback : Amazon USA Amazon UK To purchase the  eBook : Amazon USA Amazon UK To listen to samples of the soundtrack, visit  iTunes . If you are not familiar with  String Bridge , check out the book trailer: Rave Reviews for String Bridg e: “ Jessica Bell’s  STRING   BRIDGE  strummed the fret of my veins, thrummed my blood into a mad rush, played me taut until the final page, yet with echoes still reverberating. A rhythmic debut with metrical tones of heavied

Welcome back to the String Bridge Blog Tour! Today, I have my interview with Jessica Bell. I focused on more personal questions, rather than her novel, due to the sheer volume of interviewers. I wanted you to see a side of her that you can't get from her novel or book reviews. If you missed my review yesterday, check it out.  String Bridge Debut-Interview with Jessica Bell Milk, Dark or White Chocolate? Milk! Especially with cream peppermint filling. How did your Dalmatian Holly find her way into your family? Ah, well, we found a breeder on the island of Crete and chose her from a picture! The breeder then sent her over with a ferry and bus at only 35 days old. Was totally hit and miss. We knew we wanted a Dalmatian, so it was just a matter of finding one. We were so lucky. Her temperament is wonderful. She is now four years old. Here is the picture we chose her from: Did you experience any sibling rivalry growing up? Nope. Was an only child un

Today, I present you with my review of Jessica Bell's debut novel  String Bridge . This is my first book review*, so please bear with me. I'm sure I forgot something in my attempt to make this a comprehensive quick read. I've provided a bio and list of links to purchase her novel and the soundtrack at the end of the review.  Check back tomorrow to learn more about Jessica from my interview with her.     *May contain spoilers. String Bridge By Jessica Bell Lucky Press, LLC. 288 pp. $14.95 What price must be paid to hold onto our dreams? Jessica Bell dives into the dilemma of staying true to oneself in marriage and motherhood in her debut novel,  String   Bridge . She gives readers insight into the effects of compromising your identity for your family. This visually evocative story set in Athens, Greece paints a picture of relationships between parents, husbands and wives and children many will recognize. Bell’s character development brings a life

Well, I knew November promised a fast-paced insanity. And to add to the enormous pile on my plate, my metaphorical brakes don't work anymore. I just hope my head doesn't spin off into a wall while I try to keep up. Today, I'm interviewing for a freelance copywriting position in King of Prussia, PA (high-end shopping mecca with Lego Store). I'm a bit apprehensive, but curious to see where my writing journey takes me. This month is filled with birthdays, including my own. My schedule is already filled with writing goals, art projects, job searches and holiday planning that squeezing in some gift shopping and a few birthday parties might require some heavy-duty lubricant. Let's see...what else? I replaced my original NaNoWriMo novel with a mystery story, HIDING, I started at the beginning of October. The decision wasn't easy after spending a month prepping the original idea, but HIDING kept pulling at me, so I gave in. My outlook on the crazy month of wri