My Book Collections
On our page of Bookshelves, we shall promote authors, both Indie and Traditional published authors of different genres and their books. Every month, we shall highlight a book, or two, in our BOOK OF THE MONTH, with links to the sites where the book(s) are for sale, any special offers or promotions the author may have, links to websites and social media platforms where the author wishes to connect with readers. Reviews are welcome to be posted on this blog. It’s likely that Junying will publish a review of the featured book, once she has a chance to read it and considers it deserving a 4 or 5 star rating.
Author, Blogger & Book Reviewer Junying Kirk
Junying Kirk completed her first degree in English Language and Literature in China, followed by postgraduate degrees including a MA, M.Litt, a PhD in Cultural Studies and Education and a MBA from prominent UK Universities. She has worked as an academic, administrator, researcher, teacher and cultural consultant. She has always been an avid reader and is keen to discover new, raw talents. She has published a modern ‘Journey to the West’ trilogy. Guest posts at sites such as Murder is Everywhere: Guest Author Junying Kirk & SSBooksFanatics: My “Journey to the West”.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Skin of Water
Passions flare and alliances shift in this breathtaking story of survival set during the final days of World War II in Hungary.
Kindle Edition, 1, 255 pages
Published January 23rd 2012 by Amazon Digital Services
ASIN: B0071511GO
Links: Amazon UK; Amazon USA; Website: G S Johnstone
Junying’s 5 star review: “The Skin of Water” – Captivating Romance, Exquisite Writing & Fascinating Historical Setting
On My Shelf
Gold and Fishes
Foreign aid worker Ayla Harris is struggling to bring hope back into the ruins of post-tsunami Indonesia. But when she discovers that her disreputable brother-in-law is missing, she sets out to find him and soon realizes that her own life is in terrible danger.
Paperback, 320 pages
Published July 27th 2006 by Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 1419641859; ISBN13: 9781419641855
Links: Amazon.com; Amazon.UK; Donna Carrick Website.
Arriving home from a routine day at work, Anna Cottrell has no idea that her life is about to change forever. But discovering the stabbed body of a stranger in her flat, then becoming prime suspect in a murder enquiry is only the beginning …
by Jane Isaac
Paperback: 272 pages; Publisher: Rainstorm Press
JaneIsaacAuthor @Twitter; Website.
The Ghost in the Crystal (School of Ages #1), is the first of a series about your NEW favorite magic school in New York City – School of the Ages.
- Author: Matt Posner
- Print Length: 294 pages
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- ASIN: B0047GMH5E
Links: Amazon USA; Amazon UK Kindle; Matt’s Website
Bristol boyz Stomp, is the true story of the random road rage murder of the author’s brother, musician David Albert and the family’s struggle for justice.
Author: Doreen M McGettigan
Perfect Paperback: 203 pages
Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Date: November 2011
Links: Amazon UK; Amazon.Com; Doreen McGettigan
Intense Sensations Volume 1
by Vanessa Wu
This is a collection of erotic stories and includes the following titles bundled together in one sexy volume:
Black Silk Blindfold
Under the Canopy of Love
My Russian Spy
Love on the Rebound
Print Length: 91 pages
Publisher: Ambergris Books; Date Feb 2012; Links: Amazon.UK, Amazon.Com
The American Presidents provides an insight into the lives of the men before they ascended to the most prestigious and demanding political office in the world, the key challenges and decisions each man faced and a reflective piece on each president and how history has viewed them over the course of time.
Author: JJCollinsauthor.com
Genre: Political History
Pages:822; Twitter: @JJCollinsauthor
Date of Publication: October 2012
Links:Amazon.Com; Amazon.UK Kindle
Women of Eaton is a trilogy of the first three novels by Madeline Sloane: DISTRACTED, EAST OF EATON and WEST WIND. For readers 17 and over.
Author: Madeline Sloane; Genre: Romance
Book Links: Amazon.Com; Amazon.UK
Pages: 382 pages; Date of Publication: Sep 2011
Other Links: http://www.MadelineSloane.com
Book One of the Dearhart Clan is part of a series that are fast paced reads which dabble in the world of paranormal and remain in the erotic pulse of what can only be classified as a primal fantasy.
Author: Eri Nelson; Genre: Paranormal fantasy
Book Links: Amazon.com, or Amazon.UK
Pages: 76; Date of Publication: July 2011
Links: Eri’s Blog, Facebook and Twitter
My 5-star review on GoodReads; & Author Interview with Eri
In Spring into Summer, a collection of emotionally-charged erotic novellas, four women explore their sexual limits, marked by love, lust, and loss.
Author: Eden Baylee Genre: Erotica
Buy Links: Ebook formats at Amazon.com, or at Amazon.UK
Pages: 172; Date of Publication: 6, July 2012
Links: Website; Blog; Facebook; Youtube, and Pinterest
Below is a record of my reading challenge from GoodReads 2012. More books will be added to this collection, and who knows? Your books may very well be featured there 
A Sample of hundreds of books I have enjoyed reading over the years are listed below.
Junying’s Fabulous Book Collections
If you would like your books to be featured here in the future. You know what to do Go to my Services for submission guidelines.
Wow! Junying, you are amazing! I’m honored to be featured as your choice for Book of the Month.
I know you are an avid reader and have numerous books on your shelves, so it could not have been easy to choose just one. I’m thrilled you chose mine! Your commitment to the indie author community is just stellar. Thank you so much.
eden xox
The pleasure is all mine, eden. Yours is an easy choice, a sexy, erotic one
I love your writing and admire you as an all-round super woman 
I shall be building my collection, and Spring into Summer will remain my very first Book of the Month
a fantastic idea – and a most excellent first choice – Eden’s stories are hot, sexy and perfect for summer
I totally agree with you, Sessha
Thanks for visiting and leaving encouraging comments for eden and me
Hi Sessha, thanks for your kind words here, and thanks again Junying. I love that I’m your first!
eden
Awesome section to your site!! And what a wonderful author to chose, Eden!! Love it
Glad you give your nod to this new add, Eri – like you, I constantly try to improve the look and contents of my site, but my technical capabilities are somehow limited, so thanks a bunch for kindly allowing me to use your beautiful bookshelves
Thanks Eri and Junying! You’re both fab.
xox
eden
WOW!!! Thank you so much!! You ROCK!!
Hugs,
Eri
Eri, it’s my pleasure to have read, reviewed and now featuring your wonderful book
Thank you, Junying, for adding my books to your shelf, and for selecting the my series as your Book of the Month. You are most kind and supportive.
Hugs,
Madeline
Madeline – I’ve enjoyed reading The West Wind, and am on Distracted now
Your writing is beautiful and your series a much deserved choice – I’m glad to be featuring wonderful writers like you, who have shown sterling work in supporting fellow Indie authors.
Wow, you are super supportive, Junying. I really appreciate being featured here!
As I commented on twitter, the pleasure is mine
. I’ve enjoyed going on little erotic journeys with your characters, to different exotic locations. Love your writing, so keep them coming 
Very cool shelf. Some I may have to add to mine
Yes, Cora. Some super cool authors
Wishing you a very happy reading 2013 
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Junying, I”m in trouble. I already want to read your books, Eri’s, Madeline’s and a host of others. Your site is so pretty, I’ll never get away from it now!
Marilyn, it’s so lovely to see you here and your compliment makes my heart sing
Thank you – do come back soon and I’ll always be delighted to have you – we can always share a virtual cup of coffee and cake – A very Happy 2013 to you and yours 
I love your page. you back ground if fab.
Thanks, Wendy. The background is our beloved Iceland
Thank you for choosing An Unfamiliar for your Book of March. I’m thrilled and honoured.
The pleasure is mine, Jane. I look forward to reading it soon