Book Review: On the Bright Side

On the Bright Side

by S.R.Johannes
Release date: 31st January, 2012
Publisher: Coleman & Stott
Pages: 446 (eARC thanks to author in exchange for an honest review)

Summary from Goodreads:

As if the devil’s food cake at her wake and the white fat pants she’s stuck wearing for eternity weren’t bad enough, fourteen year-old Gabby is quick to discover that Cirrus, the main rung of Heaven, is a far cry from the Pearly Gates. Here, SkyFones and InnerNets are all the rage. At her first Bright ceremony, G.O.D., the automated assignment system, spits out Angela Black, Gabby’s arch nemesis and longtime fencing rival. As a Bright, Gabby has to protect Angela, her assigned mortal, in order to move up through the training levels of heaven.

Back on earth, Angela starts hitting on Michael, Gabby’s crush and should-have-been boyfriend. Gabby’s pranks to quell the love are harmless at first until the school dance sabotage gets completely out of control. Then, Celestial Sky Agent, Lawrence, who happens to have anger management issues of his own, steps into reveal that Angela has big problems, and what she really needs is Gabby’s help.

Determined to right her wrong and ease her mother’s grief, Gabby steals an ancient artifact that allows her to return to earth for just one day. But if Gabby’s not careful, her well-meaning mission just might shift the very foundation of Heaven, Earth, and every place in between, causing the danger of the dark side to roam free.

Interview: S.R.Johannes, author of On the Bright Side

As part of her blog tour I can honestly say I'm thrilled to introduce you all to S.R.Johannes!
Please, help me welcome her and her awesome book On the Bright Side!

Interview with S.R.Johannes

 Author of: On the Bright Side

Alaiel: First of all, thanks for the interview Shelli and welcome to Librarian Mouse! I can honestly say that I’m really happy for being able to participate in your blog tour.

Questions about yourself.-

Alaiel: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Shelli: I am the author of Untraceable (a YA thriller) and On The Bright Side (tween paranormal). I own my own marketing business and run a popular marketing blog for authors called Market My Words

Alaiel: What is your favorite book? Why?
Shelli: Of all time? Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck

Alaiel: Where is your favorite place to write?
Shelli: Only place i write is in my office. I cant write in coffee shops or cafes. I get too distracted.

Alaiel: When you are blocked what do you do?
Shelli: I dont get blocked often. My brain is usually overstimulated and I have to slow down. It sounds like it’s great but if I dont write = its because I'm overwhelmed not because I'm blocked.

Alaiel: Is there some kind of ritual that you need to do to write? Like listening a special playlist or have your favorite drink with you.
Shelli: I usually like coffee or tea. But I have 2 kids so I just write when I can.

Alaiel: Are you going to write another book soon?
Shelli: Untraceable already came out. I have an anthology out tuesday. A couple of short stories coming and Uncontrollable coming in summer.

Book Review: Untraceable

Untraceable

by S.R.Johannes
Series: The Nature of Grace #1
Release date: 29th November, 2011
Publisher: Coleman & Stott
Pages: 315(received from the author in exchange of an honest review)
Next Book: Unknown

Summary from Goodreads:

16 year old Grace has lived in the Smokies all her life, patrolling with her forest ranger father who taught her about wildlife, tracking, and wilderness survival.

When her dad goes missing on a routine patrol, Grace refuses to believe he’s dead and fights the town authorities, tribal officials, and nature to find him.

One day, while out tracking clues, Grace is rescued from danger by Mo, a hot guy with an intoxicating accent and a secret. As her feelings between him and her ex-boyfriend get muddled, Grace travels deep into the wilderness to escape and find her father.

Along the way, Grace learns terrible secrets that sever relationships and lives. Soon she’s enmeshed in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder. And it’s going to take a lot more than a compass and a motorcycle (named Lucifer) for this kick-butting heroine to save everything she loves.