Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Blurb Blitz Tour and Giveaway: Merlin Raj and the Santa Algorithm by DG Priya


This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. The author will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn commenter. Click the link to see the other stops on the tour.

My name is Merlin Raj. Usually, I only have to worry about being the best service dog. I help my boy, Matthew, walk at school. But when my human Mom has to go away for winter break, getting ready for the holiday becomes a mess. I might be a super-smart golden retriever who wears glasses, but could I help my best friend with more than a disability?

Gulp.

Will a class on algorithms get me barking up the right Christmas tree?

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Merlin Raj, The Santa Algorithm is the first installment in the Merlin Raj, Computer Science Service Dog chapter-book series. With a Computer Science degree and a passion for preparing kids for the future, author D. G. Priya blends technology with animal stories to stimulate a desire to read. Each book in the series introduces a new programming skill, complete with study guides for educators. If you or your child like delightful dog tales, practical examples, and accessible learning tools, then you’ll love D. G. Priya’s tail-wagging adventure.

Read an Excerpt

As Miss Babbage said, a task could be done using an algorithm.

Algorithm 1: I could nudge Matthew into distracting Peter and throw the jingle-bell Sugar-O’s into the cart. Then, Dad would notice and throw them right back out.

So, algorithm 1 = fail.

About the Author:
D.G. Priya is the pen name of Bestselling Author Priya Ardis. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, #6 in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2014) and #8 (US News, 2020) in Computer Science. Her advocacy of early education in computing and the challenges of childhood disabilities come from her experience as a parent and volunteer. Her love of dog stories comes from the antics of her own golden retriever.

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March 24: Books in the Hall
March 27: Just Books
March 31: The Avid Reader
April 3: Rogue's Angels
April 6: T's Stuff
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11 comments:

  1. Goddess Fish PromotionsMarch 25, 2020 at 2:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  2. James RobertMarch 25, 2020 at 3:45 AM

    I appreciate getting to read about your book. With sisters and daughters who love to read, this helps so thank you.

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  3. Bernie WallaceMarch 25, 2020 at 6:17 AM

    Would you ever like to see your book turned into a movie or tv show?

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  4. PriyaMarch 25, 2020 at 7:35 AM

    Amy, Thank you for supporting Merlin Raj today!!

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  5. Rita WrayMarch 25, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    Sounds like a good book.

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  6. Victoria AlexanderMarch 25, 2020 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing the excerpt!

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  7. Calvin F.March 25, 2020 at 4:15 PM

    Really excellent share, enjoyed learning about this.

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  8. Jeanna MassmanMarch 25, 2020 at 11:55 PM

    The cover is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  9. kim hansenMarch 26, 2020 at 1:15 AM

    My grandkids would enjoy this book.

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  10. Diana HardtMarch 26, 2020 at 2:07 AM

    It sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

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  11. Nancy PMarch 27, 2020 at 6:26 AM

    Cute cover

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