Taking The World By Storm

A fellow blogger and writer, Alex Cavanaugh aka Ninjalex is taking the world by storm this week with the release of his third and final book in the CassaStorm Series, which is released this week between 15 and 21 September.  

Not only is he a talented writer, he is a phenomenal blogger and supporter of up-and-coming authors.  He founded the Insecure Writer's Support Group and loves all things Sci-Fi.  He's a Prize Plonker and has a brilliant sense of humour.

CassaStorm’s will blow your mind.

From the Amazon Best Selling Series!

 

Commanding the Cassan base on Tgren, Byron thought he’d put the days of battle behind him. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet, Byron’s ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between the Tgrens and the Cassans.

After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle within his own family. The declaration of war between all ten races triggers nightmares in his son, threatening to destroy the boy’s mind.

Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the end of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almost destroyed Tgren twenty years ago could return. As his world begins to crumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break, and Byron is caught in the middle…

“With a talent for worldbuilding and a compelling cast of characters, Alex J. Cavanaugh combines high powered space battles and the challenges of family dynamics to provide readers a space opera with heart.”
- Elizabeth S. Craig, author of the Southern Quilting and Myrtle Clover mysteries

“I thought the revelation was going to be one thing and I was completely wrong … CassaStorm pushes the limits…”
- Tyson Mauermann, Speculative Reviews

“…mesmerizing story of survival, personal sacrifice, tolerance, and compassion. It’s a rare jewel that successfully utilizes both character and plot to tell a story of such immense scope and intimate passion…” - Nancy S. Thompson, author of The Mistaken

Find CassaStorm on Amazonfor $16.95 USA 

and $4.99 EBook on Amazon Kindle

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Get Healthy Blog Hop

Stephen Tremp, L. Diane Wolfe, Michael Di Gesu, and Ninjalex aka Alex J. Cavanaugh have teamed up for a Blog Hop that focuses on health. This is an issue with many bloggers who have expressed gaining weight over the holidays and other negative health issues that they are dealing with. 

Get Healthy Blog Hop;s Objective: to share with everyone something you have done that affected your health in a positive way

Some of you lovely Plonkers know that I started The Dukan Diet in January 2012.  The reason I started the diet was because I had quit smoking the year before and, in the process substituted my sucking on cancer sticks, for shoving junk in my face and picked up 13kg.  

On Boxing Day 2011, this "Before" picture was taken of me in the pool and I took one look at the picture and knew I was officially a FAT CHICK.  

Look, I see abs!

I hated the picture, I hated my fat arse, I detested my thick thighs and tummy rolls.  Fuck! I had more chins than a fucking Chinese telephone directory.  

I decided then and there to get on to the internet, find myself a healthy eating programme and set myself some achievable goals.

I chose the Dukan Diet because I didn't have to weigh or measure any portions.  I have a pretty busy lifestyle as a working mum, so I knew I needed to choose an eating plan that I would be able to stick to.  

My goal was to loose 10kg before my 40th birthday in June 2012.  I gave myself six months to loose 10kg.  That was certainly "doable".  I joined the gym and exercised at least 3 to 4 times a week.

On the 2nd of January 2012, I began The Attack Phase and in the first week I lost 2.8kg (6.2 pounds).  I was so happy and I felt great!  I had tons of energy and I moved on to The Cruise Phase. 

After 44 Days, I had lost a total of 9kg, which is just under 20lbs.

After 3 months I had lost a total of 13kg (just over 2 stone).

I have kept the weight off by weighing myself everyday and if I do fall off the wagon and pick up a little, I get back on to the Attack Phase.  I must say its easier to maintain the weight loss if I'm exercising.

Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment regarding the Dukan Diet.  I love to encourage and share knowledge about this awesome eating plan.