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Matt Archer is Back! Blast and Giveaway!

Posted: March 14, 2013 in Action/Adventure, Blog Tour, Creatures, giveaways, New Release, otherworldly, Paranormal or fantasy, Series, YA
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Matt Archer: Blade’s Edge

When Matt Archer was fourteen, he discovered monsters are real. As if that wasn’t enough to go on for a few decades, Matt also found out that he’d been chosen to hunt those monsters–with a sentient, supernatural knife. Now fifteen, Matt has spent the last year working with a clandestine military unit, trying to rid the world of monsters, demons and other vicious creatures, all while keeping it a secret from nearly everyone he knows back home in Billings.

Including his mom.

Add in a new girlfriend, family secrets, sibling drama and enough homework to sink an aircraft carrier, and Matt’s life has become more complicated than he ever imagined. Worse, the knife has developed some very definite opinions about Matt’s personal life and it interferes in his business whenever it wants. More and more, Matt’s coming to realize that sharing brain-space with a spirit kind of sucks.

When stories of decimated towns and hordes of zombies start pouring into the Pentagon from Afghanistan, Matt knows he’ll be called up soon. Between the new mission and the knife’s increasing control over his mind, Matt wonders if he’ll survive long enough to take his driver’s exam.
Review Quotes for Matt Archer: Blade’s Edge

“Blade’s Edge is an exciting continuation of the Matt Archer series. Kendra Highley did not fall victim to the sophomore funk. She has written an emotional and power story about Matt’s horrific journey to rid the world of monsters.” –Kinx’s Book Nook (Amazon)

“I enjoyed Matt Archer: Monster Hunter to the point I was picking it up every time I had spare moments (which are few in my home), but MA: Blade’s Edge has blown me away! Ms. Highley has crafted a story that comes to life with vivid images, exciting adventures, and thrilling mishaps that add a touch of humor (driving test, anyone?)” –Kelly C. (Amazon)

“”Matt Archer Blade’s Edge” more than delivers what a reader wants from a sequel. The tension and action are taken up a level, as are the mysteries and plot developments.

Best of all, you feel the time passing from book to book and see the characters really grow and change.” –Picky Reviewer (Amazon)

“The Matt Archer books are the best young adult books I’ve read since I was a young adult! Think Supernatural for a younger audience, but better. I’ll be ordering paper copies for my Favorites shelf. Not to be missed!” Sarah G. (Amazon)

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Matt Archer: Monster Hunter

Fourteen-year-old Matt Archer spends his days studying Algebra, hanging out with his best friend and crushing on the Goddess of Greenhill High, Ella Mitchell. To be honest, he thinks his life is pretty lame until he discovers something terrifying on a weekend camping trip at the local state park.

Monsters are real. And living in his backyard.

But that’s not the half of it. After Matt is forced to kill a strange creature to save his uncle, he finds out that the weird knife he took from his uncle’s bag has a secret, one that will change Matt’s life. The knife was designed with one purpose: to hunt monsters. And it’s chosen Matt as its wielder.

Now Matt’s part of a world he didn’t know existed, working with a covert military unit dedicated to eliminating walking nightmares. Faced with a prophecy about a looming dark war, Matt soon realizes his upcoming Algebra test is the least of his worries.

His new double life leaves Matt wondering which is tougher: hunting monsters or asking Ella Mitchell for a date?

Review quotes for Matt Archer: Monster Hunter:

“Terrific page turner; I stayed up half the night reading it, and now I can’t wait for the next installment.”  –Amelia Anne (Goodreads)

“The action is quick-paced, abundant and so much fun!!! I can’t get over just how awesome of a read this book is; I can’t wait for more!!!” –Danielle S. (Goodreads)

“I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun reading a book. The eponymous narrator is a very likable and believable hero, the world is rich and detailed….

It has been a long time since I was a teenager, but I’m pretty sure that this book would appeal to an audience of all ages.” — Misha B. (Goodreads)

“The action doesn’t stop. Seriously! I was up until after 1am because I couldn’t put it down!” –Riamachia (Amazon)

“It’s funny – I thought I was too old for YA stories, and then I realised that I was just looking for the right kind of stories to hold my interest. This is one of those. If you’re looking for vampires or angels or similar things that tend to make up YA novels at the moment, you won’t find that here – you will, however, find something a bit more awesome.” –Sweartoad (Amazon)

 
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Author Kendra C. Highley

Kendra C. Highley lives in north Texas with her husband and two children. She also serves as staff to two self-important and high-powered cats. This, according to the cats, is her most important job. She believes chocolate is a basic human right, running a 10k is harder than it sounds, and that everyone should learn to drive a stick-shift. She loves monsters, vacations, baking and listening to bad electronica.

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Book Blast ~ $50 Giveaway ~ Starseed by Liz Gruder

Posted: March 13, 2013 in Aliens, Blog Tour, Fantasy, giveaways, otherworldly, YA
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Starseed

Author: Liz Gruder

ISBN: 978-1937178291

Publisher: WiDo Publishing

Published: February 2013



SUMMARY

Kaila Guidry has always known she is different. When she meets Jordyn Stryker at school, she finds out just how different.

Jordyn was born and raised far from Earth, a starseed, one of six new students sent to Louisiana’s Bush High to learn human ways. But Jordyn didn’t count on meeting someone like Kaila.

When Kaila is pushed to her limit by high school bullying and cruelty, Jordyn awakens her to a new reality—and to love. But to prove herself, Kaila must look the other way as the real purposes of the starseeds unfold.

As the horrific plan behind the starseed visit to Earth moves inexorably forward, Kaila and Jordan, caught in an impossible love, must determine where their true loyalties lie.
Praise

“You know from the opening paragraph that something very strange is going on… We see Kaila try to live the life of a normal teen, and we see her “otherness” pull her back into an increasingly tangled web of questions, deceit, and hidden intentions. Liz really shines as a writer, lining the closets and drawers of everyday life with spine-chilling suspense that springs out at you when you least expect it. Starseed is an entertaining read. I highly recommend.”

–Patricia B. Smith. Author “What the Animals Tell Me” and “Fifty Shades of Santa” (clean romance fiction)

“Liz Gruder’s characters come alive through youthful, spunky narrative, and her headstrong heroine, Kaila Guidry, elicits a reader’s encouragement from the first page. Fans of Amanda Hocking will find themselves similarly transported into Gruder’s exploration of the dark sides of faith, love, higher dimensions, and, of course, high school.” –Jadie Jones, young-adult fantasy author

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Author Liz Gruder

As a youth, Liz Gruder saw a series of UFOs with her best friend while riding bikes. Ever since, she’s held a fascination for the stars. An avid reader, she used to hide under her covers and read with a flashlight. She has degrees in English and Psychology from Tulane University, a nursing license and a yoga certification. After going through Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Liz realized how short life is and is now slowly fulfilling her bucket list: she’s been to the Egyptian pyramids (totally awesome and thought provoking) and is now teaching yoga and writing speculative fiction. Starseed is her debut novel.

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To Love or Die in a Steamy-Reamy World ~ $100 Giveaway Blast

Posted: March 12, 2013 in Blog Tour, Creatures, giveaways, otherworldly, Short stories and collections, steam punk, YA, Zombies
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To Love or Die in a Steamy-Reamy World
10 Tales of Steampunk Silliness and Spookery

In the cozy seaside village of Steamville, New Hampshire, an unfaithful zombie, out of control werebots, succubi in corsets, and more wreak havoc in this short story collection from the author of Elemental.

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Praise

“Well written and very fast paced. You won’t get bored or find your mind wandering. I’d love to see a sequel to this collection and see what happens next. I give this book five out of five donuts.”

“This book starts off dipping its toe right into the heart of the story, not unlike Ms. White’s YA novel Elemental, and the story never really slows down to a lazy pace; making it a very easy and fast read.”

“Ms. White wonderfully succeeded in instilling humor into ten short stories about vampires, zombies, ghosts, and one mad scientist. Each story is brilliantly linked. The Victorian era setting delightfully adds to the humor.”

“This is a wonderful mix of Steampunk and Horror written in Emily White’s unmistakable brilliance and style. Does it get any better than that?”

About Author Emily White

Emily White lives in NY, wedged between two of the Great Lakes and a few feet of snow and ice. She’s spent most of her life running away from the cold, and even spent a year in Iraq, but now contents herself with writing her characters into warm, exotic places in faraway galaxies. When not tapping away at her computer keys, she can be found reading, reading, and reading some more. And when she’s not doing that, she’s usually playing video games with her husband, peek-a-boo with her kids, or walking through her garden, wondering why the bugs insist on eating all her vegetables.

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~ Cover Reveal ~ Demon Derby by Carrie Harris

Posted: March 12, 2013 in Cover Reveal, Demons, Paranormal or fantasy, Romance, YA
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You can skate, but you can’t hide… I love it. And the cover art is so cool! What do you think?

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Title: DEMON DERBY

Author: Carrie Harris

Publisher: Random House

Genre: Paranormal

Age Group: Young Adult

Expected release: March 2014

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 Casey kicked cancer’s ass. Now a demon wants to kick hers…

Casey hates being known as the girl who survived cancer. She wants people to treat her like her old self, fearless and strong. And after a creepy encounter with a crazy guy in an alley, Casey is all about reclaiming her power.

So when she has a chance to try out for the Apocalypsies roller derby team, she jumps on it. Being a derby girl would prove that she doesn’t need anybody’s pity. It doesn’t hurt that Michael, the team manager, is almost unnaturally hot. Which makes sense when Casey finds out that he’s not even human.

Michael’s got a secret: he trains demon hunters. That crazy guy in the alley? Demon. And the fact that Casey went head to head with evil and lived makes her a threat to demonkind. Casey thought she’d already fought and won the battle of her lifetime. But it’s only beginning…

From Carrie Harris, author of Bad Taste in Boys and Bad Hair Day, comes a knockout new read for anyone facing their own demons—inside and out.

About the Author

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Carrie Harris is the author of BAD TASTE IN BOYS and BAD HAIR DAY. Her husband is a cancer survivor and a ninja doctor, and her three kids are already in training to fight evil someday. She collects monster-themed clothing, is physically incapable of being serious for more than five minutes at a time, and isn’t a derby girl…yet.

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Death and Kisses ~ Book Blast and $100 Giveaway!

Posted: March 5, 2013 in Action/Adventure, Book Promos, giveaways, Paranormal or fantasy, Romance, YA
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Welcome to my stop on the Book Blast for Death and Kisses by Clover Autrey hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer.

Death and Kisses

“My only thought was for Aden. I ran to him, kicking up water and called out his name. He turned and my heart skidded, crumbled and dropped to my feet. Not Aden, but Brad. Then where was . . .?

I looked down to where Brad’s gaze had been focused, down, down, in the murky water towards the center of the pond. No. Noooo! I shouldn’t be able to see him through the stirred-up sediment, but I did. Pascual was drowning Aden just as he had drowned Brad.”

One night changed Kasey’s life forever. The star football player drowned and everyone at school blames her. And oh, yeah, since that night, she can see ghosts. Not that she’s afraid of them. Much. She’s more concerned with staying under the radar as the school’s once-popular, now outcast loner freak. Until the boy she supposedly killed shows up wanting revenge.

Regardless of Kasey’s outcast status, the hot new guy in school, Aden, wants to help her figure out how to get the angry ghost to leave her alone. So what if he also wants to contact his dead brother? And why are all the ghosts suddenly following Aden around?

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Author Clover Autrey 

Clover Autrey’s books have been referred to as “Romance in the Safety Zone.” The pages are chock full of adventure, attraction, fantasy and love, safe enough to read with your daughter or your grandmother, yet not so sweet it will put you in a sugar coma.

Inspired by her love of Louis L’Amour heroes, Clover (yeah, that’s her real name), packed up and moved to Texas where she found a real live Texan of her own. She’s been there ever since where she and Pat (who else would a Clover marry but a Patrick?), and their three boys, listen to the coyotes howl at the trains each evening.

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Praise for Clover Autrey

~Great Expectations Finalist 2012~

Ms. Autrey is a dynamic storyteller. I was enthralled from the very first page. ~~ Dark Angel Reviews You   will find yourself rooting that these two brave characters are able to find a way through every obstacle thrown in their way. ~~ TwoLips Reviews…has excitement and danger, intrigue and adventure. The love that grows is but one facet of this story… ~~ The Romance StudioIt really left me speechless, it was so wonderful. Not only is it unlike anything you’ll ever read, but it really pulls you through so many emotions as you read it. ~~Rogues and Romance.

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Death’s Awakening ~ Cover Reveal ~ Got to have this!

Posted: March 5, 2013 in apocalypse, Cover Reveal, Magic, New Release, Paranormal or fantasy, Romance, Series, YA, Zombies
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I just love this cover. Check it out! Stumblin zombies, a screaming ax wielding woman and the girl, aah, the girl. There’s definitely something up with her. She doesn’t mind a little blood spatter and her eyes are just telling me “Make My Day!”

I’ll be watching for this on March 28th!!

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Title: Death’s Awakening

 

Author: Sarra Cannon

Expected release date: March 28, 2013

 

Genre: Paranormal

 

Age Group: Young Adult

 

Cover Designer: Renu Sharma – http://www.thedarkrayne.com/

Reveal organized by: AToMR Tours

 

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17164944-death-s-awakening

 

Book Description:

For sixteen-year-old Parrish Sorrows, life is about to become a nightmare.

This is the night she’ll wake up to her mother’s convulsions. The night she’ll lose contact with her father and sister in New York. The night 911 will stop answering the phone.

This is the night a mysterious supernatural virus begins its deadly rampage across the globe, killing billions in a matter of days. And just when things can’t get worse, the dead begin to rise.

Parrish must embark on a perilous journey to find what’s left of her family. Along the way, she’ll team up with the gorgeous boy next door she’s always been drawn to, the snobby ex-bff she’s hated for years, a genius computer nerd, and a young boy who never says a word but is somehow a kindred spirit.

DEATH’S AWAKENING is the first book in Sarra Cannon’s new Eternal Sorrows series. Told from alternating points of view, this story is packed with action, magic, and romance that will leave you begging to find out what happens as this group of teens struggles to survive the zombie apocalypse.

They are about to find out zombies are the least of their problems.

 

About the Author

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Sarra Cannon grew up in a small town in Georgia where she learned that being popular always comes at a price. She is the author of the young adult paranormal Peachville High Demons series, which she first began self-publishing in October of 2010. Since the series began, Sarra has sold over 120,000 copies and recently signed a contract with Sea Lion Books to create a graphic novel adaptation of Beautiful Demons, the first book in the series.

Sarra lives in North Carolina with her amazing husband, her new baby boy, and her teeny tiny Pomeranian, Snickerdoodle.

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Fields of Elysium ~ Book Blast and Giveaway

Posted: February 27, 2013 in Blog Tour, otherworldly, Paranormal or fantasy, Romance, YA
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Fields of Elysium by A.B. Whelan

How can love mend a heart full of hate?

Small town girl, Molly Bennett, moves to Los Angeles where she becomes an outsider while attending Beverly Hills High School. It seems life cannot be any more dreadful. Then one day after school, something magical happens. On a secluded hike in the Hollywood Hills, Molly chases her disobedient mutt and only friend into a hidden cavern. She stumbles upon a strange glimmering gateway that transports her to Arkana, a planet that is the cradle of an advanced human race. There, teenagers navigate amazing flying vehicles, compete in perilous games for glory, and possess supernatural powers. While Molly tries to wrap her mind around this unbelievable discovery, she meets the alluring and mysterious Victor Sorren. He is a Sentinel Apprentice, whose hatred toward people from Earth is beyond understanding. Yet every time Victor unpredictably saves Molly’s life, his heart draws closer to hers, no matter how much he tries to fight against it. It further complicates things that their growing friendship is strictly forbidden. Earth people are prohibited in Arkana, yet Molly continues to cross through the portal to Arkana to see Victor. Torn between their double lives, they go down a dangerous path, from where there is no return and multiple endings.

Fields of Elysium is a suspenseful, romantic tale full of forbidden secrets, unimaginable danger, deception, and the never-ending fight for true love.

PRAISE

“The novel’s take on otherworldly travel is a compelling one, and the romantic plot will likely appeal to Twilight fans.” – Kirkus Reviews

“I expected a good love story with a paranormal twist. I got so much more. I think you should take the chance and read it. Let this book take you on the adventure, fall in love.” – Young Adult and Teen Readers

“Fields of Elysium is a fabulous read. … Whelan paints her faith into the fabric of her story with deft, light brushstrokes, making her work accessible to all, no matter their spiritual beliefs or background.” – Readers Favorite

“I escaped into this fantasy world, author, A.B.Whelan, created and I didn’t want Molly to go. From detailed descriptions, to sweet romance, and to all the twist and turns in the story, it had me captivated from page one.” – Mary Ting, author of the Crossroads Saga

“Whelan’s writing is very vivid and descriptive. It’s more formal than the average YA novel, but I enjoyed the lyrical and mesmerizing quality to it. I thought the overall story read like a fairy tale–very sweet.” – Megan Thomason, author of Daynight

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Author A.B. Whelan

A.B.Whelan is a Hungarian born, American writer. She currently lives with her husband and two children in Southern California.

While growing up in a wealthy Eastern European family, she had a chance to travel Europe. Later as an adult, she visited Africa and the Middle East and lived in Ecuador and in Crete.

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Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Cover Reveal ~ Spirit by Shauna Granger

Posted: February 21, 2013 in Adult Fiction, angels, Cover Reveal, Demons, New Adult, New Release, otherworldly, Series, urban fantasy, YA
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Check out this awesome Cover Reveal organized by AToMR Tours

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Title: Spirit (Elemental, #5)

Author: Shauna Granger

Release date: April 30, 2013

Genre: Urban Fantasy

YA/New Adult/Adult: YA/New Adult

Cover Design: Mooney Designs

Cover reveal organized by: AToMR Tours

Book Description:

Not even a guardian angel is more powerful than Death.

Always careful to watch out for others, Shayna put too much trust her abilities to keep herself safe and has been cut down by crazed man. Now she is trapped in the land of the dead, watching as her two best friends suffer the consequences of her death; their powers are fading and soon they will too. Shayna is desperate to return to the land of the living to save them from a similar, cold fate. To save her friends Shayna must turn away from the Light and, in doing so, sacrifice her wings.

But the longer Shayna stays among the dead, the further she slips from sanity. If Shayna cannot find her way back she will be condemned and lost forever among the restless souls of the dead. With nothing left to lose, she will do whatever it takes to fight her way back, with or without her wings.

 About the Author

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Like so many other writers, Shauna grew up as an avid reader, it was in high school that she realized she wanted to be a writer. Five years ago Shauna started work on her Elemental Series and released the first installment, Earth, on May 1, 2011. When not reading and writing, Shauna enjoys cooking and playing hostess whenever she can.

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Giveaway and Secret Guest ~ Shhh! Did you hear that?

Posted: February 18, 2013 in Action/Adventure, Creatures, giveaways, horror, Humor, Mystery, otherworldly, Paranormal or fantasy, reviews, Series, Short stories and collections, YA
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Today’s post is going to be a little different!

I won Shadow of the Oak by Eric Edstrom from a giveaway on Sherry’s blog fundinmental.

I’ve read his Undermountain Saga and this is a bit different.

Young folks and us older folks will love this first chapter in the Sal Van Sleen Series. I did!

For today I am doing an interview with Cole, my son. He read the book and we had a lively discussion about it. He’s 18 years old and I thought it would be fun for you, the readers, to get both of out thoughts about it.

To add to the fun, Eric is offering three paperbacks to three lucky winners! You can enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post. But don’t skip ahead. This interview is fun!

Shadow of the Oak (A Sal Van Sleen Adventure)

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Mushkobewun, WI, 1986

My name is Sal Van Sleen. I live in Boringsville, Wisconsin, also known as Mushkobewun. To give you an idea of how little is going on in this town, consider that my friend Billy and I pretty much spend our summers messing around at the Little Hickory dam.

Exciting, huh?

That was until my girlfriend’s little sister, Chrissy, got abducted by a nasty, supernatural … thing.

I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t just let something like that go…

My Review

I felt like a kid again! Eric’s written a story that takes you back. For me, way back! I used to hang out at a decrepit bridge on the bank of a creek near my house when I was young.

I still remember the sounds of water tumbling over rocks, seeing butterflies and dragonflies flitting through the tall reeds. And the cattails, oh those glorious cattails. We couldn’t wait to get our hands on those. Used to whack each other with them and come home with fluffy white seeds all in our hair.

What we didn’t have was the thing in this book. It’s mean and nasty and not to be toyed with.

When it attacks Chrissy, she ends up contaminated by it and is lying in the hospital.What started as a fun day at the dam, discussing comic book strategies, becomes a journey to capture or kill the creature, and hopefully find a cure for Chrissy.

I really enjoyed the interaction between Sal, Billy, and Becca.They are very different from each other, and while that causes friction at times, they do stick together where it matters. True friends through thick and thin.

Once Billy and Becca believe Sal’s story of the creature, they put their heads together and come up with a plan that lands them in the pickle of all time!

I loved this story. I want more!

And now, enjoy the interview!

So tell me Cole, how did you like Shadow of the Oak?

Cole:  I thought it was great! It read really fast and felt like I was watching a movie, something like Goose Bumps.

Me:  I loved it too. I could see it all so clearly. Wish you could have seen the creek where I grew up. You’d really get a sense of the area these guys hung out at and how easily you could believe in this creature being there.

Is there a character you liked the most and why?

Cole:  Yes, Billy. He felt like the most complex of the trio. Liked his view of Becca changing, changing…throughout the book.

Me:  I’d have to say Sal. He stuck to his guns about the creature, even when his friends didn’t believe him. Also, I had fun watching him fumble around with his crush on Becca.

What made you laugh?

Cole:  Billy, when he was designing the dresses instead of working on the comic books.

Me: That was funny. What made me laugh was Becca and how she knew these two boys way better than they thought.

Was it a fast read? Easy to follow?

Cole: Yes, very fast and creative. Read it in about an hour and didn’t want it to end yet.

Me: Yeah, took me about that long too. It just flew by and now I wish I could rush over to Amazon and get more!

What was your favorite part?

Cole:  When the monster started to go up…oops, can’t tell you that.

Me:  I know! That was crazy. I remember you saying how hopeless the situation was.

Would you read more of this series?

Cole:  Yep. I’m curious as to what could possibly happen after the Chupacabra incident.

Me:  Me too. Wonder what kind of pickle they could get into next.

What would you like to see happen in the next book?

Cole:  I would like to see how Sal’s dad could be thrown into the mix.

Me:  Good one. He does seem to share something special, almost secret, with Sal. As for me, I’d like to see something happen at the dam again, maybe some kind of sea monster the next time.

Cole’s rating ~ 5 Chups!

       

My rating ~ 5 Chupies!

       

Well, there you have it folks! We both agree on some things and definitely agree that we loved the book!

Giveaway

Eric has offered three paperbacks for my giveaway!

US Only. Sorry to my International friends.

To enter, please leave your email address and answer this question, Can you remember the first book you read?”

Giveaway ends Feb. 28th.

Thank you and Good Luck!

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Dracian Legacy Tour ~ Release Day and Giveaway

Posted: February 14, 2013 in giveaways, Humor, New Release, Paranormal or fantasy, reviews, Romance, Series, Uncategorized, YA
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Welcome to my stop on the Dracian Legacy Tour. Theres’s a lot going on –  my review, a hilarious character interview, and an awesome giveaway!

So join the fun and let’s celebrate Priya Kanaparti’s new release Dracian Legacy!

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Is this cover art not stunning!

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Book Title: The Dracian Legacy – Book 1 (Dracian Legacy Trilogy)

Author: Priya Kanaparti

Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy Romance

The designer for the cover art is the amazing Regina Wamba at maeidesign.com

Release Date: February 14th, 2013

You can now purchase Dracian Leagacy on Amazon here.

And at Barnes & Noble here.

It’s been a year since Ren’s parents were murdered and she’s still grieving. Luckily, she has her big brother, Joshua, to lean on. Together, they struggle to find their way.

Life does go on though, and Ren is learning to deal with it. Her best friend Pey, along with her boyfriend Landon keep her distracted, when they can keep their hands off each other. And there’s always Dean, her friend from childhood. They shared everything, but lately he’s become stuck on himself since making the varsity football team. Now, he’s irritating and thinks he’s God’s gift to all women.

I have to confess, I usually fall for the bad boy. Especially when he looks as yummy as Dean does.

Hanging out with her gang at the local cafe, she can’t miss the new guy. She senses he’s different, special somehow. She squirms under his gaze.

His brown hair drooped over his eyes and his shirt hugged every ripple and contour of his body. I wondered how long it took God to create that sculpture.

She bumps into him later. I mean really bumps into him when he almost runs her over with his motorcycle.

She has little time to be angry as they are attacked by these things. He quickly dispatches them and gets her safely home.  At least she now has his name. Axel.

The next day, at achool, she sees him again. He talks her into a ride on Dulcea, his bike, and takes her to a cave she’d never known was there. She gasps at the beauty of it. The flowers and trees, and the cascading waterfall make her feel like she’s entered another world.

There, Axel explains about who he is and what attacked them. Ren’s easy belief surprises him.

“God is bipolar,” I said.

“What?” His voice was low and surprised.

“I mean, how can he create something as astonishing as this and also create those things? Goarders, I think you said?” I shuddered, remembering the blood-red eyes, sharp teeth, and snake-like tongues.

It figures. She finally meets a guy she’d date, and it turns out he’s a Dracian, a magical being with special abilities. And his race is at war with another faction, hence the Goarders.

Now she’s caught up in their war and falling in love with Axel. She’s also dealing with the unsolved murder of her parents and a disturbing encounter with her mother’s ghost. That’s a lot for a seventeen year old to cope with.

Axel’s mission to retrieve the Echo turns into a mission to keep them alive. The enemy wants something he has and they will keep on coming until they get it. That thing is Ren, and Axel will stop at nothing to protect the girl he loves.

When I started reading Dracian Legacy I felt like I had stepped into the past. All the way back to highschool. It was fun listening to Ren and her gang as they bantered back and forth.

And the angst she feels when she’s anywhere near Axel makes me remember my first crush. I couldn’t think straight when he was around and the stupidest things would come out of my mouth. Ren’s awkwardness had me chuckling and sighing, remembering when.

Dracian Legacy may be a romance, but don’t forget the war between magical factions.  And the Goarders, you don’t dare forget them. They are just waiting to rip you to shreds.

Once Ren gets dragged into their war, the book takes off and you’re along for a turbulent ride to the end.

I was surprised by how much I liked this story. It’s written for young adults and I didn’t expect to feel a real connection to the characters. I did though. Especiallly to Ren, Axel, and Dean. But I also connected with Joshua, Pey and Landon.

I guess I’m saying, I love a character driven book, and there were so many I enjoyed in this book.

If you like YA paranormal fantasies, with some romance to spice it up, I’d recommend you read Dracian Legacy. I’m curious to see how the characters mature and what they fall into next.

Dracian Legacy and Priya’s characters get Four Stars from me!

I have a special treat for you. Dean, Ren and Axel are here to tell us why each one thinks they are the most important character in Dracian Legacy!

Laura: “So tell me, why do you think you’re the most important character in the book?”

Dean: Well that’s pretty obvious! Without me, there’s no story to tell.

Ren: *rolls eyes and turns toward Dean* Seriously?

Dean: *winks* Yeah, without me you’d be dead from one of those nervous breakdowns you have.  Often.  So, hell yeah. Without me to help you, you’d be lying in a hospital bed unconscious. It’s the truth and don’t  be ashamed to admit it. You. Need. Me. *pokes her shoulder between each word*

Ren: *sticks tongue out* Whatever.

Axel: Dean thinks he’s the center of the universe, so you shouldn’t except anything less from him, Ren.

Dean: Why don’t you two geniuses enlighten us why you think you’re the most important then?

Axel: hmm… I’m not. I’m here to support Ren anyway I can. I’m here to protect her. *shrugs* that’s all that matters.

Dean: *rolls eyes* Seriously, you’re sappier than a fish about to be gutted.  *pivots toward Ren* What’s your ingenious response, Nellie?

Ren: Ha! You should really consider being nice to me, since the story is told from my perspective. Maybe… *raises a challenging eyebrow* I should totally consider removing your sorry behind from the storyline.

Dean: *scoffs* Like you could, even if you tried. You love me too much. *gives eye-blinding grin*

Ren: You’re incorrigible. *shakes head, biting back a smile* Back to the original question, the story revolves around finding the Echo and…

Author Priya: *clears throat*

Ren: Ah, right. You’d just have to read to find out why I am important to the plot, I guess.

Axel: *chuckles*

Dean: Who’s got a big head now? *smiles wickedly*

Ren & Axel: Shut up, Dean!

*chuckles* all around!

Axel: Laura thank you for having us on your blog and we hope you enjoyed reading our story and feel free to let Author, Priya Kanaparti, know if you have any character removal suggestions.

Dean: Yeah, can we get a petition started to get rid of him? *points a thumb in Axel’s direction*

Laura: Thanks ya’ll. I’m not going to say who I think is most important so I can’t be accused of favoritism. Besides, Ren might send a Goarder my way:)

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Giveaway

  1. 3 winners will receive 1 e-book format of Dracian Legacy each
    1.                                                                                        i.      If a winner had already purchased the book, with a proof of purchase, I’ll buy them another book or give a GC of equal or lesser value of their choosing.
  2. 1 winner will receive a $15 GC to Amazon or Barnes and Noble
  3. In addition I’ll continue to add ONE $5 increment GC for every 150 copies of the book (ebook or hardcopy) sold. So for the first 150 copies sold, I’ll add $20 GC, the second 150 copies sold, I’ll add $25 GC, etc… There’s no limit to how many gift cards I add to the giveaway.

To enter go here!

About the author

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Priya Kanaparti was born in India, grew up in Detroit, and is now living in Boise, ID. She attended Wayne State University for her undergrad degree in Bachelor of Science in Biology, and University of Phoenix for her Masters in Business Administration. Priya works as a project manager in software field during the day and lives in the world of her characters during the nights and weekends. She had found the love for reading and writing early this year, when she stayed home with her year old and needed something to occupy those ‘downtime’ hours.

She loves playing tennis on a good summer day and chess during the cold winters, but reading and writing has become a year round hobby.

She lives in Boise with her husband, son and a Yorkie. Dracian Legacy is her debut novel.

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Check out the other blogs in the tour. See what they’re up to.

2/12/2013           

Finding Bliss @ http://laurahoward78.blogspot.com/ – Blog Tour Opening – Being a full time mom

Brit Reads Indie                @ http://brittreadsindie.blogspot.com – AXEL POV

2/13/2013           

Ever and Ever Sight @ http://everandeversight.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Mythical Books @ http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/ – Book Review

2/14/2013           

Fuonlyknew @ http://fuonlyknew.com – Book Review & Character Interview w/ Ren /Axel /Dean

A Diary Of A Book Addict @ http://www.adiaryofabookaddict.blogspot.com – Book

2/15/2013           

Crazy Book Chicks @ http://CrazyBookchicks.blogspot.com – Teaser, Character Interview – Tyler, 2 Book Reviews

2/16/2013

Just a booklover @  http://justabooklover.blogspot.com – Review and Character Interview – Dean

2/17/2013           

Say it with Books @ http://nuzsaysitwithbooks.blogspot.com/ – Review/Character Interview – WHO?

The Book Diaries @ www.the-book-diaries.blogspot.com – Book Review

2/18/2013           

Writefully So… @ http://adventures-in-word.blogspot.com/  – Author Interview

Books Forget me Knot @ http://emzsnow.wordpress.com – Book Review

2/19/2013           

Kidbits @ http://www.tonjadrecker.blogspot.com – Songs that inspired the story- Playlist

Fantasy Books @ www.justfantasybooksadis.blogspot.com – Prologue

2/20/2013           

I read Indie @   http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/ – Author Interview – Top 10

The Library Haunt @ http://thelibraryhaunt.blogspot.in/ – Book Review

2/21/2013           

The Book Goddess @ http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Read 2 Review @ http://read2review.com/ – Promo Post

2/22/2013           

Little Hyuts @   http://www.littlehyuts.blogspot.com – Book Review and Teaser

Page Turner Book Tours @ http://pageturnerbooktours.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post

2/23/2013           

Gathering Leaves @ http://www.gatheringleavesreviews.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

GMTA UK @ http://gmtauk.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post

2/24/2013           

Micalea Smeltzer @ http://micaleasmeltzer.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

GMTA Paranormal/Young Adult/New Adult http://gmtaparanormalyanewadult.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post

2/25/2013           

K-Books @ http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Ramblings of a Book Junkie @ http://ramblingsofabookjunkie.blogspot.com/ – Chapter 1 Part 1

2/26/2013           

Passionate Book Divas @ http://karlacc-bookaddict.blogspot.mx/ – C.I by C Interview – Axel Interviews Dean and Book review

Books Over Boys @ http://www.booksoverboys.blogspot.com/ – Deleted Scene – Axel and Ren before wedding

2/27/2013           

Words Escape Me @ http://www.kristonjohnson.blogspot.com – Rotten Eggs – Excerpt

Belle of the Literati @ http://belleoftheliterati.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

2/28/2013           

Books, Books, & More Books @ http://theshortone08.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Official Author Blog of Elisabeth Wheatley @ http://elisabethwheatley.wordpress.com/ – Book Review

3/1/2013             

A Life Among the Pages @ http://alifeamongthepages.wordpress.com/ – Action – Excerpt

Lucky Books @  http://luckybooks12.wordpress.com/ – Teaser, Promo Post, and Maybe fan art

3/2/2013

Books Over Boys @ http://www.booksoverboys.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

The writerly Exploits of Mara Valderran @ http://maravalderran.blogspot.com – Author Interview

3/3/2013             

My Pathway to Books @ http://tessmw.blogspot.com – Book Review

Emma Hart’s Blog @ http://emmahart93.blogspot.com – Promo Post

3/4/2013             

Tiffany Loves Books @  http://Tiffanylovesbooks.wordpress.com – Book Review

Active Amateur Chef @                http://activeamateurchef.wordpress.com/ – Book Review

3/5/2013             

Beth Ann Masarik @ http://www.bethannmasarik.com – Romance – Excerpt

The Book Goddess @ http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/ – Character Interview – WHO?

3/6/2013             

My Guilty Obsession @ http://myguiltyobsession.blogspot.com/ – Chapter 1- Part 2

3/7/2013             

Musings of a Writing Reader @                http://triciakristufek.com/ – Guest Post – Making of 3 main characters

Just a booklover @ http://justabooklover.blogspot.com – DEAN POV

3/8/2013             

The Eyes for Editing @ www.theeyesforediting.com – Author Interview

Whispers at Moonlight @ http://whispersatmoonlight.wordpress.com/ – Book Review

3/9/2013             

Cece’s Reading and Writing Safari @ http://cecereadandwrite.blogspot.com/ – Character Interview – Ren, Axel, and Dean

3/10/2013           

Sab The Book Eater @ http://sabthebookeater.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

3/11/2013           

Young Adult and Teen Readers @ http://www.facebook.com/YaTeenReaders – Book Review

3/12/2013           

Reviewing What I read @ http://reviewingwhatimreading.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Book Reviews and More @ http://theramblingsofabook-a-holic.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

3/13/2013           

Devyn’s Thoughts About Books @ http://devyn-dawson.blogspot.com – Author Interview

3/14/2013           

Juliana Haygert @ http://www.julianahaygert.com/blognews/ – Author Interview

3/15/2013           

Book Wyrming Thoughts @ http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

K-Books @  http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ – Blog Tour Closing, Deleted Scene – Chapter 18

Joie De Lire         http://joie-joiedelire.blogspot.com/     Waiting on Response

Novel Nexus Reviews    http://novelnexusreviews.blogspot.com            Waiting on Response

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