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Book Spotlight: Anything by Michael Baron & Giveaway

October 5, 2011 by Darlene

Happy Wednesday everyone!  My goodness, it’s already the middle of the week.  Where does the time go these days?  I’m happy to spotlight an author today that I really like – Michael Baron and his newest novel Anything which releases on October 18.  His novels have a tendency to evoke strong emotions and you all know how I like books like that.  So I’m going to share what his newest novel is about, a bit about Michael, and be sure to stick around and check out the giveaway at the end of the post!

 

About Anything by Michael Baron

Ken and Melissa are at the dawn of a magnificent life together. A passionate romance has led them to the doorstep of marriage. While searching for the perfect wedding present for Melissa, Ken stumbles into a mysterious shop. There, he is given an extraordinary opportunity – to look in on Melissa when she was a girl. Ken has always wished he could have known Melissa from the day she was born and this seems like an incredible blessing. Until he discovers a terrible secret in Melissa’s past, one so awful she has found it impossible to mention to him.

Now Ken has another extraordinary opportunity. He can go back in time and change the horrible event that has left an indelible mark on Melissa. He can free her of this burden – but doing so could change things so completely that they might never meet.

Ken has repeatedly told Melissa that he would do anything for her. But would he truly do anything?

Read an excerpt here.
Pre-order Anything at Amazon.com or Amazon.ca

 

About Michael Baron (from Michael’s website)

I grew up in the New York area and I’ve lived there my entire life. I worked in retail and taught high school English before I got my first book contract. I have gotten several additional book contracts since then, which is fortunate because I didn’t have the patience to work in retail and, while I quite enjoyed teaching, my approach was a bit too unconventional for most school systems. One school administrator told me that, “there are more important things than being a dynamic teacher.” Since I couldn’t name any of those things (at least in the context of school), I figured I didn’t have a long-term future in the profession. Hence, I became a writer, where I believe people appreciate a certain level of dynamism.

Though I started with nonfiction, I have always loved fiction and I have always wanted to write it. I’ve always had a particular affection for love stories. In fact, the very first book-length thing I ever wrote, when I was thirteen, was a love story. Mind you, it was the kind of love story that a thirteen-year-old boy would write, but it was a love story nonetheless. I have a deep passion for writing about relationships – family relationships, working relationships, friendships, and, of course, romantic relationships – and I can only truly explore this by writing fiction. These novels have given me a way to voice the millions of things running through my head.

My wife and kids are the center of my life. My wife is the inspiration for all of my love stories and my children enthrall me, challenge me, and keep me moving. One of the primary reasons I wrote my first novel, When You Went Away was that I wanted to write about being a father. Aside from my family, I have a few other burning passions. I’m a pop culture junkie with an especially strong interest in music, I love fine food (as well as any restaurant shaped like a hot dog), and I read far too many sports blogs for my own good.

You might have noticed that I haven’t published a photo of myself. This isn’t because I’m involved in the Witness Protection program or because I have an innate fear of cameras. It’s because Michael Baron is a pseudonym. I’m writing these novels “undercover” because they’re not entirely compatible with the nonfiction books I write and I didn’t want to confuse readers. We’re all different people sometimes, right? I just decided to give my alter ego another name.

My fifth novel, Anything, has just come out. It’s a love story, too. Naturally.

Michael Baron’s website

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of Anything by Michael Baron to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do, thank you, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, October 29/11.  Good luck!

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  1. TheBookGirl says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:55 am

    Okay so now I am really curious as to who this person is. I read alot of nonfiction, and would love to know if I’ve read any of his things. How interesting that he created this other persona to write his fiction works.

    The book has such an interesting premise. Who wouldn’t wish that we could remove some burden from our loved ones…

  2. anne says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:21 am

    What a compelling book. It would be special to experience this novel. Many thanks.

  3. Rachel W. says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:27 am

    This sounds fantastic- thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

    • Rachel W. says

      October 5, 2011 at 7:27 am

      Also, I’m a follower on Google Friend Connect!

  4. ellie says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:58 am

    thanks for this Wonderful and unique book giveaway. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  5. Pat L. says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:44 am

    This books sounds very different and interesting. Would love to win it. Hmmm, contest ends on my bday. LOL.

  6. zibilee says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Oh, this does indeed sound like an incredible book! I would love the chance to read this one, Dar! Please do enter me in your giveaway, and thanks for hosting it!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  7. rhonda lomazow says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:04 am

    sounds like a really imteresting read.I am email subscriber lomazowr@gmail.com.will tweet!!

  8. Mary Ward says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Sounds interesting especially from his description of himself.

  9. Mary Ward says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I follow on GFC (mamie316) and email.

  10. Maureen says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:47 am

    It looks like an interesting book
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

  11. Maureen says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I follow on GFC
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

  12. Jean Lewis says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:48 am

    What a lovely cover. Looks like a winner. I follow your blog. Count me in.

  13. ann says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:53 am

    sounds like a great book, I cant wait to read it
    enter me please – thanks

    amhengst at verizon dot net

  14. ann says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:54 am

    1. i am a email subscriber and GFC and like on FB

    amhengst
    amhengst at verizon dot net

  15. ann says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:54 am

    2. i am a email subscriber and GFC and like on FB

    amhengst
    amhengst at verizon dot net

  16. Karen M. says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Ok, this is one that interests me for sure! Please enter me. Oh, and I subscribe to your blog, of course! Thanks.

  17. Carol Wong says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:37 am

    I love to read books full of emotion and about realtionships. The Amazon says that if I am a Nicholas Sparks fan I would be a Michael Barton fan so that’s good enough for me.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  18. Carol Wong says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:38 am

    I am a long time follower of your blog.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  19. Carol Wong says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:41 am

    http://t.co/RCLn6AiK I tweeted.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  20. Serena says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I really enjoy Baron’s novels. They always pack an emotional punch. I had to turn this one down for review, but I’d like to be entered in the giveaway. I can always pass it along to my mom when I’m done. She’s liked his other books as well.

  21. Patricia N says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Sounds like an intriguing read! Thanks for the giveaway –
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  22. Patricia N says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I follow your blog via GFC as Patricia N
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  23. Patricia N says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/pmernick1/status/121643226770833408
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  24. Renee says

    October 5, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    thanks for this giveaway

  25. Renee says

    October 5, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I follow your blog

  26. RJB says

    October 5, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Thanks for the great give-a-way…

  27. rhapsodyinbooks says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Darn! I was hoping for the witness protection explanation!

    Please enter me!

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

  28. rhapsodyinbooks says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I am an old (double entendre) follower.

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

  29. Margaret says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I love discovering new books that I had not heard of and a giveaway also. Wonderful!
    I’m a follower.

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

  30. Linda Kish says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I would love to read this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  31. Linda Kish says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  32. Erin says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I follow your blog.

  33. AmandaSue says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I’d love a chance to read this, thanks.

  34. AmandaSue says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    I’m a follower thanks.

  35. Marie says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Sounds like a great book! 🙂

  36. Staci says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Have I been living in a box? I’ve never heard of this author until today 😀 I like your spotlights!!!

  37. Susan says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    It has been too long since I last visited your blog, Darlene.

    Excellent guest post! The book sounds really good. I would like to be entered in this giveaway.

    I am a Follower.
    I will post this giveaway in my blog’s sidebar.

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks! 🙂

  38. bookworm says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Oh, this sounds fantastic and mysterious! I like the premise of it. And very cool about the authors alter ego 🙂 Please enter me for this one. Thanks Dar, I am a follower of your blog.

  39. Karen Wapinski says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    I’d love to win this, thanks for the giveaway ^_^

    faefever25 at hotmail dot com

    I am a GFC and email follower

  40. DIANA MACK says

    October 6, 2011 at 11:03 am

    sounds like an interesting premise….and how sweet that he loves his wife so much!
    i am an email subscriber

  41. mamabunny13 says

    October 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    It would be so cool to be able to go back in time. I would love to win this book.
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  42. mamabunny13 says

    October 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    I follow you via gfc – mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  43. Lisa Garrett says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:51 am

    This novel sounds very though provoking. I would love to read it.

  44. Lisa Garrett says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:51 am

    I follow via GFC.

  45. Lisa Garrett says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/lag32583/status/122262430725316608

  46. FHC says

    October 9, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    wow – that’s a captivating storyline for sure! glad for the opp to enter – TY!

  47. FHC says

    October 9, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    a follower [faithhopecherrytea]

  48. FHC says

    October 9, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    @_eHope tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/_eHope/status/123155006571548672

  49. karenk says

    October 9, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    thanks for the chance to read this novel….love the cover 🙂

    i’m a follower, too.

  50. Vicki Wurgler says

    October 11, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    change the horrible event – this book sounds great

  51. mrsshukra says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    This promises to be a good novel, please count me in!

  52. mrsshukra says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Google follower!

  53. mrsshukra says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/mrsshukra/status/124259368345669632

  54. RJB says

    October 13, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Thanks for the great give-a-way.

  55. Susan @ The Book Bag says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    Oooooh – you had me at ‘mysterious shop’ – this sounds like a great book!

    I am a GFC follower.

    suzebomb(at)gmail.com

  56. Rebecca says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    OOOOO sounds good…..
    please enter me

  57. a real librarian says

    October 20, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

    I’m also a follower!!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

  58. Margie says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    This sounds like a very interesting plotline. Thanks for the giveaway.
    -I follow your blog by GFC

  59. Ellie W says

    October 27, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I’ve always been fascinated with the concept of going back in time and being able to change things. I’d love to read this.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

  60. Ellie W says

    October 27, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I follow via GFC (ellie)
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

  61. Ellie W says

    October 27, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/eswright18/status/129700569819512833

  62. a real librarian says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!! I also follow!!

  63. Nancye Davis says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:09 am

    This sounds like a book I would enjoy! Thanks for the chance.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  64. Nancye Davis says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:09 am

    GFC Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  65. Nancye Davis says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:10 am

    GFC Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  66. Nancye Davis says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:10 am

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/129907315615866880

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  67. Nancye Davis says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:11 am

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/129907315615866880

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  68. Nancye Davis says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:11 am

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/129907315615866880

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #3

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