Superfood Recipes (Healthy Eats)

With such an increased emphasis on health and nutrition, which comes on the heels of the rising obesity epidemic, many people are researching ways to significantly improve their diet. There are countless diets currently on the market that don’t work, or give you results that in turn diminish your health. Superfoods are just that, super. While a number of foods provide the body with a healthy amount of vitamins and minerals, each of these foods step up their game to offer something usually reserved for expensive supplements that still fail to bring what these foods do to the table.

What are Superfoods exactly? A Superfood is a food that is packed with phytonutrient content that deliver considerably more health benefits than other types of foods. They are nutrient and mineral rich and high in antioxidants. This combination will balance a diet while leaving the body more time to fight and prevent diseases over a more robust life cycle. So many of the health problems that people suffer from are directly related to their diets. Foods that are high in saturated fats, additives, and artificial ingredients contribute to problems while Superfoods prevent them and benefit the mind as well. Superfoods are easy to find in your local grocery stores. They don’t come from the depths of the Amazon rainforest, but rather, anchor the oases of healthy foods in the modern market that you have seen your whole life.

Superfoods are not a diet but an addition. Make the conscious and thoughtful choice to augment your present diet with any or all of the foods listed below. The best part? They are not a burden on the palate but provide a sea of new tastes and flavors.

We have provided you with a Primer on introducing Superfoods into your diet through this collection of 50 Dinner, Snacks and Dessert Recipes. Each is easy to prepare while providing a wealth of nutritional benefits. There are 25 dinner recipes that we have prepared in our test kitchen to make them simple and healthful. The 25 snack and dessert recipes included show that eating mindfully can also be indulgent, to a point, as well as fun.

To your health,
Susan Daniels

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The Rock Star’s Daughter (The Treadwell Academy Novels)

At the age of 15, Taylor Beauforte has only met her father twice in person. After all, he is the lead singer of a world-famous rock band, constantly on the cover of music magazines and giving interviews on MTV. He pays for Taylor to attend the Treadwell Academy, a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts, and provides her mother with monthly checks to cover her basic needs, but has never made much of an effort to play an active part in Taylor’s life. Taylor’s mom Dawn is the only family she has ever really known, and because of Dawn’s hard-partying Hollywood lifestyle, studious Taylor is happiest on the other side of the country in Massachusetts with her nose buried in a book.
When Taylor ‘s mom unexpectedly dies the summer before Taylor starts her junior year, she receives a crash course in fame. She has no choice but to join her father and his new family on their summer concert tour before she has even had a chance to mourn the loss of her mother. Life as the daughter of a rock star seems like it would be enviable, but Taylor can’t figure her dad out. He seems like a supportive authority figure (even if he’s kind of a fashion tragedy) , but she is collecting a growing pile of evidence that he’s a liar and a cheat. Her stepmother, Jill, can’t seem to decide if she wants to treat Taylor like a girlfriend or a nuisance. Having had no time to grieve and say goodbye to her childhood before being thrust into the limelight, Taylor is suddenly finding herself in situations she could have never imagined before this summer.
With no one else to turn to, Taylor falls head over heels in love with Jake, the teenage son of one of the band’s touring groupies. Taylor has growing concerns about Jake’s background and the suspicious relationship between his mom and her own father, but is desperate for something real in her life onto which she can build a future. When Jake offers Taylor an opportunity to join him on a whirlwind adventure and leave her problems with her father far behind, Taylor has to decide – should she carve out her own way in the world, or try to repair the relationship she has with her only living parent?
Over the course of the summer with the band, Taylor learns the depths of her own strength, the difficulty of overcoming loss, and that the definition of family means much more than shared bloodlines.

Blogger Review by Chicklish
“An absorbing, escapist read, recommended to all fans of teen chick-lit.”
- Luisa

Customer review 5 out of 5 stars
“I haven’t read a book in 3 years. And I have never read a book in one day. I downloaded this book, and didn’t put it down. I’m not a fast reader, but I sat here for 9 hours straight and read this book. I laughed, cried, cursed, and just plain out wanted to take her place! Truly phenomenal!!!! Also, I am 15 as well.”
- Cappi14 on iTunes

Customer review 5 out of 5 stars
“This is an amazing book!!!!”
- Kaykuh on iTunes

Customer review 5 out of 5 stars
“It’s been a good while since I picked up a book but this book was so hard to put down. It’s an easy read but keeps the mind wondering what will happen next. Great book for any girl who enjoys a good love story but also likes the idea of a summer romance.”
- Hills4ever on iTunes

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Dance of the Winnebagos (Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series #1)

“DANCE OF THE WINNEBAGOS” is thrilled to be part of the Indie Book Blowout featuring GREAT books at only 99 CENTS for May 10-13th!
 
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DANCE OF THE WINNEBAGOS, a Kindle Bestseller in Women Sleuth and Western Romance genres from the national award-winning author of the Deadwood Mystery Series, Ann Charles.

Praise for DANCE OF THE WINNEBAGOS…
Ann Charles delivers laugh-out-loud dialogue, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding suspense.” ~Vicki Lewis Thompson, New York Times Bestselling Author

Other 5 out of 5 star reviews…
“… two thumbs up and a standing ovation for laughs, sighs, thrills, and an excellently crafted mystery.” ~Maxwell Cynn, Thrillers Rock Twitter Reviews and author of The Collective

“Ann Charles consistently provides a colorful kaleidoscope of characters and situations. I simply love her books. We need a new genre for Ann Charles’s books. Nothing out there does them justice.” ~Jenna Scribbles, Book Reviewer and Author of Healing Touch and Off Leash

“The novel has spunk and pep! Ann Charles tells a darn good romantic tale as well!”  ~Susie Kline, Motherhoot Reviews

Overview of DANCE OF THE WINNEBAGOS…
When Claire’s grandfather and his army buddies converge in the Arizona desert to find new wives, it’s her thankless job to keep them out of trouble with the opposite sex.

But when she finds a human leg bone and partners with a reluctant geotechnician to dig up secrets from the past, trouble finds her. If she doesn’t stop digging, she could end up dead.

More Praise…
“Hang on to your hats, Deadwood fans, because you’re gonna love the Jackrabbit Junction series, too! If you love mystery with a little romance and a lot of humor, you’re in for a wild ride with Dance of the Winnebagos.” ~Jacquie Rogers, author of Much Ado About Marshals

“Don’t pick up one of Ann Charles’ mystery romances if you have other pressing engagements. Ms. Charles writes with an engaging style that is demonstrably impossible to set down.” ~John Klawitter, author of the prize-winning Hollywood Havoc action thriller novels

If you laughed and cringed your way through Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, you are going to love Ann Charles Deadwood Mystery series!

Ann’s Deadwood Mystery Series
**Check out Ann’s Top-Rated #1 Kindle Bestseller in BOTH Women Sleuth and Ghost genres, the award winning, Nearly Departed in Deadwood: “Full of thrills and chills, a fun rollercoaster ride of a book!” ~Susan Andersen, New York Times Bestselling author of Burning Up

**Don’t forget to pick up the second book in the Deadwood Mystery series, Optical Delusions in Deadwood: “Hilarious, original, and genuinely wonderful!” ~Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity winning author

**Dead Case in Deadwood (Book 3)…”Masterful storytelling. Masterful suspense. Masterful humor. And to have such tension and mystery in a third book in a series? Like I said…Masterful.” ~Carolyn McCray, author of 30 Pieces of Silver, #1 Kindle Bestseller in Men’s Adventure/War genres

Other Works
**Coming this summer (2012), Jackrabbit Junction Jitters, the 2nd book in the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series.

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Phone Kitten

“Marika Christian’s writing reminds me so much of Jennifer Crusie’s! Tart, sophisticated dialogue, but with so much heart. I found PHONE KITTEN laugh out loud funny and a satisfying mystery as well.”
–Julie Smith, Edgar-award winning author of the Skip Langdon series

“Christian hits it out of the ballpark with this hysterical, quirky, and endearing story … Phone Kitten is laugh out loud funny from page one. I was immediately captured by Emily and her innocence, and had to laugh at most of the phone sex scenes.” -ChickLitPlus

“When I first heard of this book I was intrigued; a phone-sex worker turned sleuth? Sounds like the perfect mix … Marika is an excellent writer and I simply loved Emily … A fabulous book.” -Trashionista

“Marika Christian’s debut novel was one of the most fun reads I have had this year. Sweet Emily taking a job as a “phone actress” has to be one of the funniest things ever. And after chatting with Marika and knowing these phone calls were real, amused me all the more.” -Just Jump

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

Marika Christian’s PHONE KITTEN introduces an absolutely unique, first-time-ever kind of female sleuth—a totally lovable, intelligent, downright hilarious down-home girl who happens to earn her living as a phone sex worker.

Shy, slightly overweight Emily would die if she had to talk dirty face-to-face—especially to her hot cop boy friend. She sure didn’t set out to do phone sex—she wanted to be a writer. But when her BFF framed her for plagiarism, she got in a tiny financial hole and saw this ad for “phone actresses”… Hey, it’s not nearly as bad as it sounds. No pantyhose or pantsuits, no regular hours, you’re your own boss, and lots of people to talk to. Guys, that is.

But here’s the odd thing—lots of them want to talk about more than Emily’s imagined attributes; they start to think of her as the best friend they’ll never have to meet. Next thing you know, one of her customers gets killed and Emily knows a lot more about it than she should. But she can’t tell the nearest cop, who’s also her own true love, because then he’ll find out about her secret life. What’s a phone kitten to do? Solve the murder herself, of course—because wouldn’t it be a great story for the newspaper that wrongly fired her?

Somehow, first-time author Christian manages to handle a potentially smokin’ subject with such sly wit, authentic detail, and clever writing that you’ll wonder why this subject was ever considered taboo.

“Phone Kitten was a fun debut read with an interesting premise and some great characters – excellent chick lit.” -The Brazen Bookworm

“If you’re like me, you might be thinking…phone sex operator? Really? But I was quickly proven wrong. Everything surrounding the job is written in a tasteful yet hilarious way. I give Christian credit for being able to write an amazing character with such a taboo job.” -Books Etc.

“Let me start off by saying that this is unlike anything else I’ve ever read. This book kept me on my toes, and was down-right hilarious.” -The Reading Nook

If you like Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Crusie, or Elizabeth Peters, Marika Christian is your new best friend!

Phone Kitten is your ticket to hours of giggles—so long as you’re not looking for raunch. Because this is so not it!

“Marika Christian’s writing reminds me so much of Jennifer Crusie’s! Tart, sophisticated dialogue, but with so much heart. I found PHONE KITTEN laugh out loud funny and a satisfying mystery as well.”
–Julie Smith, Edgar-award winning author of the Skip Langdon series

“Christian hits it out of the ballpark with this hysterical, quirky, and endearing story … Phone Kitten is laugh out loud funny from page one. I was immediately captured by Emily and her innocence, and had to laugh at most of the phone sex scenes.” -ChickLitPlus

“When I first heard of this book I was intrigued; a phone-sex worker turned sleuth? Sounds like the perfect mix … Marika is an excellent writer and I simply loved Emily … A fabulous book.” -Trashionista

“Marika Christian’s debut novel was one of the most fun reads I have had this year. Sweet Emily taking a job as a “phone actress” has to be one of the funniest things ever. And after chatting with Marika and knowing these phone calls were real, amused me all the more.” -Just Jump

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

Marika Christian’s PHONE KITTEN introduces an absolutely unique, first-time-ever kind of female sleuth—a totally lovable, intelligent, downright hilarious down-home girl who happens to earn her living as a phone sex worker.

Shy, slightly overweight Emily would die if she had to talk dirty face-to-face—especially to her hot cop boy friend. She sure didn’t set out to do phone sex—she wanted to be a writer. But when her BFF framed her for plagiarism, she got in a tiny financial hole and saw this ad for “phone actresses”… Hey, it’s not nearly as bad as it sounds. No pantyhose or pantsuits, no regular hours, you’re your own boss, and lots of people to talk to. Guys, that is.

But here’s the odd thing—lots of them want to talk about more than Emily’s imagined attributes; they start to think of her as the best friend they’ll never have to meet. Next thing you know, one of her customers gets killed and Emily knows a lot more about it than she should. But she can’t tell the nearest cop, who’s also her own true love, because then he’ll find out about her secret life. What’s a phone kitten to do? Solve the murder herself, of course—because wouldn’t it be a great story for the newspaper that wrongly fired her?

Somehow, first-time author Christian manages to handle a potentially smokin’ subject with such sly wit, authentic detail, and clever writing that you’ll wonder why this subject was ever considered taboo.

“Phone Kitten was a fun debut read with an interesting premise and some great characters – excellent chick lit.” -The Brazen Bookworm

“If you’re like me, you might be thinking…phone sex operator? Really? But I was quickly proven wrong. Everything surrounding the job is written in a tasteful yet hilarious way. I give Christian credit for being able to write an amazing character with such a taboo job.” -Books Etc.

“Let me start off by saying that this is unlike anything else I’ve ever read. This book kept me on my toes, and was down-right hilarious.” -The Reading Nook

If you like Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Crusie, or Elizabeth Peters, Marika Christian is your new best friend!

Phone Kitten is your ticket to hours of giggles—so long as you’re not looking for raunch. Because this is so not it!

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A Night at Tears of Crimson

Paranormal Romance from Tears of Crimson, the New Orleans Vampire Bar

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