Showing posts with label Cover Reveal. Show all posts
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Monday, 20 August 2018

Cover Reveal: Shine Through the Noise 2!


Buenos Dias y'all!


Today marks a Special & Momentous day here on the AlfonzoWords blog, as we get an *Exclusive First Look* at the Cover of the highly anticipated sequel book,
 Shine Through the Noise 2  by Akasha Garnier!!!

The first book was an immense inspiration to me & a large contributor to my success today as a Social Media Influencer, Author & Blogger. My story of success is featured in the book!

Woooohooo! I'm beyond excited for the release of this book & cannot wait to share the amazingly beautiful cover with you. If you recall we did the cover reveal for her first book Secrets to Shine Through the Noise. Akasha has also joined us for a quick Movie Tag on the 9th of June 2016, read more about it Here.

Author, Producer, Filmmaker

Akasha first started writing Gothic stories to entertain her Halloween guests in St. Paul, Minnesota. She went to college in Minneapolis where the radio station nominated her to be Production Director and “The voice of WMMR”. Akasha enjoyed a wide range of musical influences from The Beatles, The Who, Prince, U2, Pearl Jam, The Replacements and house music. She then honed in on a show featuring dance music hosted with her honors’ writing classmate. Fortunately, the first PR proposal she ever wrote said ‘Yes’! Voila, First Avenue of “Purple Rain” fame sponsored her award-winning radio show. Akasha continued to round out her writing, PR and producer skills in alternative radio, event and video production, then travel from sea to shining sea.

Akasha’s proud of her work as a writer, producer, and actress; she balanced branding work as a writer and producer in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Paris/Cannes, Maui and Hawaii. She excels at helping clients shine with 15 awards/accolades since 2007.

Akasha also enjoys giving back through her Promo Partners
The main partner right now is The Who’s Charity: Teen Cancer America and her Italian family’s Fantastic Restaurants; Nando Milano
As well as Helping people balance business and creative skills as amplifying their brand value. Akasha will celebrate the book’s release in a few select cities, and then finish negotiating her travel thriller series for release in best-selling book and film form.

Akasha was invited to write a motivational book based on her branding expertise, love of travel and the ability to inspire with the right blend of business and creative skills

From Left to Right: Akasha with the Stanley Cup from Chicago Blackhawks
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America’s Cup, Oracle Team USA reign
Before the reveal here's a quick word from the Legend Herself:
"Dear Readers,

I come to you Ricoh and dear readers with the same melange about my #ShineThroughtheNoise sequel: excitement, anticipation, inspiration, and relief. I've incorporated feedback and addressed top comments. We celebrate progress and success and continue to encourage each other. Life is better and beautiful...but never flawless. We all have ebbs and flows, even if we do not share them as publicly as other moments we want to project in our posts.

I feel it's important to talk about disappointment as a natural state as we start on our path. We must let go of more expectations to be open to ideas and feedback to spark creativity and chances...and even to failing along the way. There is no perfect 10, no ideal answer that suits us all.

I explore the idea of: “Shining through" instead of just "shine on”.

By acknowledging more ups and downs and the fact that we are not always picture perfect we are being authentic.

This will help you:
  • Make room for breakthrough. 
  • Hear your voice intuition and inner guidance. 
  • Know when you're on the right path when you see/feel alignment of people, ideas and opportunities. 
  • I am encouraged by the number of deeper connections I've been able to make with readers, followers, travelers, writers, entrepreneurs and friends. I am expanding ideas into a workshop and seminar as I write this and meeting with sponsors in October to find a good fit. 
I'm excited to share more of Ricoh's story and success (in the Shine 2 book and workshop) and for you to continue carving out your path!! I'm continuing my community partnership with Teen Cancer USA (TCA) for the Shine sequel and series. TCA has made great progress too. They partnered with Northwestern and Lurie's Children's Hospital in Chicago this summer (https://teencanceramerica.org/community-stories/roger-daltrey-presents-donation-northwestern-memorial-lurie-childrens-hospital-chicago ).

August 17 I attended a community event in Los Angeles hosted by Judd Apatow that will raise $5-8 million for Teen Cancer America. I'll follow up with the final numbers. And believe me, the venue for the private benefit is right out of a glamorous scene from my #Davanti thriller series, which is set in LA, Chicago and several gorgeous rivieras. More news coming on Davanti thriller in book and film form too! I know this event and Shine 2 launch was meant to happen first. I'm honored to share it with you!!

Thanks again for reading, for writing to me and for listening.

And wherever you are on our journey, believe it's worth the trip!

Sincere Aloha,

Akasha Lin"


So without further ado its time for that 
Exclusive First Look at the Cover of this inspirational book.
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CLICK TO WATCH
 #ShineThroughtheNoise2  by Akasha Garnier 🎁
Cover Reveal Trailer:
Front Cover:

Front & Back Cover:

WOW! Epicness! Legend...Wait for It....DARY! Se Manifique, it looks like the cover of a beautiful movie and knowing Akasha, I'm sure it will be soon. {Wink Wink, Hint Hint}

All I want to do is turn the page and begin reading!! Don't you?

ORDER the First Book #ShineThroughtheNoise NOW!!!


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I; Enricoh Alfonzo; undoubtedly, vehemently, and whole-heartedly recommend this book!

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Friday, 3 March 2017

The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden: Cover Reveal


Buongiorno
Today marks a Special & Momentous day here on the AlfonzoWords blog, as we get a First Look at the Cover of the highly anticipated book, THE PREY OF GODS by Nicky Drayden.

Woooohooo! I'm beyond excited for the release of this book & cannot wait to share the amazing Sci-Fi & Beyond cover with you.

Nicky joined us for a very special & very awesome Interview on Monday, 29 August 2016 titled:


Meet Nicky Drayden

Nicky is a Systems Analyst who dabbles in prose when she’s not buried in code. She resides in Austin, Texas where being weird is highly encouraged, if not required. She’s the author of over 30 published short stories and also serves as the Special Anthologies editor for The Drabblecast, a speculative fiction podcast. Her debut novel THE PREY OF GODS is scheduled for release Summer 2017, from Harper Voyager.

Favorite Book: 

Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson

Favorite Author: 

Other than Neal Stephenson, probably Octavia Butler

Follow Nicky's Author Journey Here:
So without further ado its time for that 
First Look at the Cover of this scifi novel.
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🌟💙✨Hello! THE PREY OF GODS!!!🌟💙✨

The Prey of Gods

Artwork by Brenoch Adams, cover design by Owen Corrigan.
WOW! Epicness! Legend...Wait for It....DARY!
All I want to do is turn the page and begin reading.

I've read about 3/4 of the book so far and let me tell you something, you've never ever read a book like this before. It's a one of a kind, truly marvelous book with spectacular twists & turns. Nicky has created such a vividly fascinating world. The artist & designer did an unbelievably brilliant job of envisioning the book on its cover.

Publication Date: June 13, 2017, from Harper Voyager
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary
Description:
In South Africa, the future looks promising. Personal robots are making life easier for the working class. The government is harnessing renewable energy to provide infrastructure for the poor. And in the bustling coastal town of Port Elizabeth, the economy is booming thanks to the genetic engineering industry which has found a welcome home there. Yes—the days to come are looking very good for South Africans. That is, if they can survive the present challenges:

A new hallucinogenic drug sweeping the country…
An emerging AI uprising…
And an ancient demigoddess hellbent on regaining her former status by preying on the blood and sweat (but mostly blood) of every human she encounters.

It’s up to a young Zulu girl powerful enough to destroy her entire township, a queer teen plagued with the ability to control minds, a pop diva with serious daddy issues, and a politician with even more serious mommy issues to band together to ensure there’s a future left to worry about.
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Fun and fantastic, Nicky Drayden takes her brilliance as a short story writer and weaves together an elaborate tale that will capture your heart, even as one particular demigoddess threatens to rip it out.

Harper Voyager Trade Paperback Original
A new voice in the tradition of Lauren Beukes, Ian McDonald, and Nnedi Okorafor comes a fantastic, boundary-challenging tale, set in a South African locale both familiar and yet utterly new, which braids elements of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and dark humor


Add THE PREY OF GODS to your GoodReads TBR now

Pre-Order your copy of THE PREY OF GODS
🌟💙✨HERE🌟💙✨


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Subscribe to Nicky Drayden's awesome email list & stand a chance to WIN your very own copy of THE PREY OF GODS


© Enricoh Alfonzo ~ Alfonzo Words
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Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Cover Reveal: IT HAD TO BE YOU


Buongiorno
Today marks a Special & Momentous day here on the AlfonzoWords blog, as we get a First Look at the Cover of the highly anticipated book, IT HAD TO BE YOU by Melissa Kate.

Woooohooo! I'm beyond excited for the release of this book & cannot wait to share the amazingly beautiful cover with you.

Melissa joined us for a very special & very awesome Interview on Sunday, 22 May 2016 titled:

Author Interview on Catching that Golden Snitch



Meet Melissa Kate

Melissa Kate is a self confessed book-a-holic who lives in a small town along the coast in sunny South Africa {My Parents Hometown!Yay}. She writes contemporary romance with quirky characters and witty banter; a true romantic at heart; she loves the moment of falling in love.

Get Connected with Her:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest





This book is the Second in the Crystal Valley series, with the first book being Waiting For You, which I truly LOVED reading.
Such is my fandom over Melissa's work that I even did sketches for it Here.
I've just finished reading Melissa's recent release, Love in the Fast Lane. Stay tuned for the Review.
So I'm Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious excited to read IT HAD TO BE YOU.






The #WaitingForYou HYPE is Real!!
Reached +70,000 Impressions & +300 Retweets, Daily!
It's "Waiting For You" to Order Now.
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So without further ado its time for that 
Exclusive First Look at the Cover of this romance novel.
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Are you excited? :-D
I know I am
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🌟💙✨Hello! IT HAD TO BE YOU🌟💙✨


WOW! Epicness! Legend...Wait for It....DARY! 
If you read the first book, you'll totally love that cupcake reference :-)
Se Manifique, it looks like the cover of a beautiful movie and knowing Melissa, I'm sure it will be soon.
All I want to do is turn the page and begin reading.


Title: IT HAD TO BE YOU
Series: Crystal Valley Series
Author: Melissa Kate
Publication Date: 2017
Publisher: Fire Quill Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Humor

Description:
Emma Wyatt has had enough of her ex-best friend and his lady-killer ways. The sweet boy from her youth had been replaced with a serial womanizer.
Oliver didn’t intend to be coupled with Emma, but when it came to Emma Wyatt, he felt the need to be a knight in shining armor.
Now the whole town Knows and Emma is livid She wants to wring his neck.
A heated argument incites a fiery moment of passion and the pair finds themselves fighting and unlikely attraction they never saw coming

But a dreadful secret can tear them apart forever.

© Enricoh Alfonzo ~ Alfonzo Words
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Friday, 1 July 2016

Cover Reveal: Shine Through the Noise



Happy #FridayFeeling Dance & Weekend y'all



Today marks a Special & Momentous day here on the AlfonzoWords blog, as we get an *Exclusive First Look* at the Cover of the highly anticipated book, Shine Through the Noise by Akasha Garnier.

Woooohooo! I'm beyond excited for the release of this book & cannot wait to share the amazingly beautiful cover with you. Akasha joined us for a quick Movie Tag on the 9th of June 2016, read more about it Here.

Meet Akasha Lin Garnier 

Akasha first started writing Gothic stories to entertain her Halloween guests in St. Paul, Minnesota. She went to college in Minneapolis where the radio station nominated her to be Production Director and “The voice of WMMR”. Akasha enjoyed a wide range of musical influences from The Beatles, The Who, Prince, U2, Pearl Jam, The Replacements and house music. She then honed in on a show featuring dance music hosted with her honors’ writing classmate. Fortunately, the first PR proposal she ever wrote said ‘Yes’! Voila, First Avenue of “Purple Rain” fame sponsored her award-winning radio show. Akasha continued to round out her writing, PR and producer skills in alternative radio, event and video production, then travel from sea to shining sea.

Akasha’s proud of her work as a writer, producer, and actress; she balanced branding work as a writer and producer in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Paris/Cannes, Maui and Hawaii. She excels at helping clients shine with 15 awards/accolades since 2007.

Akasha also enjoys giving back through her Promo Partners
The main partner right now is The Who’s Charity: Teen Cancer America and her Italian family’s Fantastic Restaurants; Nando Milano
As well as Helping people balance business and creative skills as amplifying their brand value. Akasha will celebrate the book’s release in a few select cities, and then finish negotiating her travel thriller series for release in best-selling book and film form.

Akasha was invited to write a motivational book based on her branding expertise, love of travel and ability to inspire with the right blend of business and creative skills: Secrets to Shine Through the Noise
From Left to Right: Akasha with the Stanley Cup from Chicago Blackhawks
&
America’s Cup, Oracle Team USA reign
Get to know more about the book below before the Cover reveal:
  1. Title of book: Secrets to Shine through the Noise
  2. Tagline/Promise: Amplify your value and plan a better path. 
  3. Brief 1-3 sentence description: 
  • Author Akasha Lin Garnier Presents Secrets to Shine through the Noise, A compelling journey from starving artist to mentorship, world travel, award-winning, branding and a travel thriller series. In this cinematic guide, the author shares how to create an actionable plan and how to make a brand distinctive to rise above the noise. 
Six Deliverables/Learnings Readers Will Take From Your Book (What Will They Get Out Of It?) 

1) Use creative and business strengths to live a life on purpose, determining outcomes in advance.

2) Learn why many people end up at destinations they didn’t consciously choose and wither with regret.

3) Understand how to reroute this outcome by developing a written life plan that articulates what they want in each of the major life domains.

4) Define, refine or amplify their personal and/or business brand to shine through the noise.

5) Celebrate small successes along the way to rejuvenate the journey.

6) Color themselves intrigued with inspirational coloring pages based on travel photos from Akasha’s stories and upcoming thriller series.

Praise for Secrets To Shine Through The Noise:

“This is the REAL DEAL. No one will believe what actually happened - but it makes for a great story and journey!” J. Silva, champion pro surfer and paddle boarder; A-list tour guide
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“One of the smartest, most creative people I have ever met. Akasha's got a great sense for storytelling, business, and bringing out the best in people. Incredible!!! (Exclaimed with a Sicilian accent)” Dario Vullo, Owner, award-winning Nando Milano Trattoria in Chicago and Champaign 
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"There is no one I have met that is as innovative and has a knack for creating the best product and productions as Akasha does. Her keen sense of organization, dedication, creativity, and professional demeanor all help her clients shine!! I look forward to working with Akasha on more productions!” ~ Anthony Navarro, Best-selling author, Award-winning Planner and Producer, Liven it Up 

What is the primary message that you want to convey to the audience?

We all have our own noise, both internal and external within the industry. The sooner we can hear the noise and quiet it, the sooner we’ll be able to shine through that noise.

My own noise came from working in temp jobs and film for free or low wages; I was what we’d call a starving artist in LA for several years. I was very fortunate that one of my managers at a temp job saw some great promise in me and my abilities and then became my mentor.

I then learned how to understand my creative and business strengths, the industry and the best ways to balance those strengths and present them professionally.

My wage and job offers went up as well as my job satisfaction and ability to do things besides just work to pay bills.

That mentor at American Express took me traveling on business and opened many intriguing doors. I’m grateful for that and go through lessons I’ve learned and can now share in the book Secrets to Shine through the noise.

It’s practical but also inspiring from what my readers and tribe have shared.

So without further ado its time for that 
Exclusive First Look at the Cover of this inspirational book.
***Drum Roll Please***


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Are you ready?

Are you excited? :-D
I know I am
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WOW! Epicness! Legend...Wait for It....DARY! Se Manifique, it looks like the cover of a beautiful movie and knowing Akasha, I'm sure it will be soon.
All I want to do is turn the page and begin reading.




Sign up to Akasha’s A-List for special offers, invitations, and inspiration
via her Website

Follow her Amazing Journey on:

I; Enricoh Alfonzo; undoubtedly, vehemently, and whole-heartedly recommend this book!

© Enricoh Alfonzo ~ Alfonzo Words
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