Showing posts with label Upper YA. Show all posts
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Tour Kick Off - Meet and Greet - Mything You by Greta Buckle



New Adult
Date Published: 10/24/12

He wasn't looking for love. He only wanted to prove he was worthy of being a king's son.
Adventurer Theseus had dreamed of meeting his father, King Aegeus. As Theseus journeys to Athens, he meets his match in strength along the way. But is it the will of a beautiful young princess that puts this strong young man finally at his mercy? Or will he be able to conquer the princess’s heart?
She had settled for a life of unhappiness and believed a man who would love her for herself was only in her dreams.
Princess Ari has followed her father’s dictates all her life. On her way to meet her bridegroom, she is attacked. Saved by a handsome adventurer, Theseus, she tempts fate and follows him on his journey to Athens. Being with Theseus opens up a whole new world of opportunity for her. But will she allow her heart or loyal duty choose her life for her?




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Greta Buckle grew up in Irish Catholic Boston before moving to the Miami sun. She’s worked in engineering, then became a lawyer. After realizing she hates clients, she became a high school teacher. Teaching is fun, but writing is a passion. She wrote one hundred and one fan fiction stories online before deciding to transition into writing her own stories. Never ask her to republish her fan stories from age eleven- horribly written stories of princesses. Greta dreams of writing professionally, where her barista can make her coffee and a walk on the beach, can motivate her tales. Theseus story came to her when she was a freshman in high school as her English teacher, the nun, told her how life was hard and tragedy teaches lessons. Greta’s love of writing has kept her centered and focused. How is she crazy? The voices in her head are characters in novels and she’s not insane.


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Twitter: @gretabuckle

Reading Addiction Blog Tours MEET and GREET


#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?
I do see writing as a career and it’s a career I want.

#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?
Editting. The devil is in the detail. The fun part is telling the story. The hard work begins after the story is done. Not going to lie. I do not have an eye for details and I’m a big picture person. Telling the stories is the fun part, and the hardest part is chopping up the sentence structure, even though you received an ‘A’ in grammar. I know what I say in my head, and it’s supposed to be on screen.

#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?
I wish my mother read my writing. She loves me and supports me, but I wish for my family. Other people who helped though, are the many people I thanked. My local writing community in South Florida is my center. Sheena, Edi, Ody are all local writers who I meet regularly with. And I do love my Florida Romance Writers group. They are an amazing group!

#4 – What is next for your writing?
I sent my other series to my editor which takes Greek Myths to the modern era. It’s so fun. And with Theseus, I set up a sequel. I’m in the midst of writing the story about Haemon and Antigone. My contemporary series is related to retelling the myths of the past. I wrote the contemporaries first, and the first one in the series is with my awesome editor, Brittiany Koren.

#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?
Do I have addictions? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! Star Wars, and count me in the excited that Disney bought them grouping. Science Fiction shows in general. I have books on my to be read file. I used to be an avid reader, but I’m writing in November for Nanowrimo. Next month, I’m sure I’ll read a friend’s book.

This or That?

#1 - iPd or Mp3?
MP3s are easier to manipulate.

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla?
Can I have both? If I must choose Chocolate!

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries?
I’m Irish Catholic. The potato is important. If I’m going to my mom’s to eat though, I want mashed. With a burger fries, making me particular with the main course I guess.

#4 – Comedy or Drama?
Comedy. I wish they made more romantic comedies. I miss Sandra Bullock movies.

#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks?
Danielle Steel out of these two, but honestly, neither are my go too. Victoria Dahl, Jennifer Cruisie are my must reads. Steel’s early I hear is amazing, and Sparks kills off his people.

#6 – Fantasy or Reality?
Fantasy. Truth is my reality is pretty upbeat and prefer being an optimist.

#7 – Call or Text?
Call me. If you are giving directions, texts. But I don’t want to type out essays to my friends and get multiple texts back. It’s easier to call.

#8 – Public School or Home School?
Public School. We’re losing the ability to socialize in the computer age. I’m wishing we had more face to face time as we learn from each other.

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Coffee wakes me up, but hot chocolate is delicious. For everyday purposes, coffee.

#10 – eBook or Paperback?
I read more with my eBooks, but I love print books. I tend to do both, but lately the ebook has been winning due to convenience.




Follow Along With This Tour:

November 5 - Reading and Things - Review/Guest Post
November 6 - Book Maven - Review/Guest Post
November 7 - Mademoiselle Le Spinx - Review
November 8 - My Cozie Corner - Reivew
November 9 - My Reading Addiction - Review

Tour Kick Off - Meet and Greet - Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux



New Adult / Upper YA
Date Published: 1/3/12

Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner Chris have a big dream–to be the first American team to win Olympic gold. Their young coach Sergei, who left Russia after a mysterious end to his skating career, believes they can break through and make history.

Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.








Jennifer Comeaux


Jennifer Comeaux earned a Master of Accounting from Tulane University and is a Certified Public Accountant in south Louisiana. While working for a Fortune 1000 company, she sought a creative outlet and decided to put on paper a story that had played in her head for years. That story became Life on the Edge, her first published novel. 

When not working or writing, she is an avid follower of the sport of figure skating, travelling to competitions around the country. Those experiences allow her to see another side of the sport and serve as an inspiration for her writing. Jennifer is blessed with a wonderful family and many friends who have encouraged her to pursue her dream of being a published author.

Twitter: @LadyWave4


Reading Addiction Blog Tours MEET and GREET



#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?

I see writing as more of a hobby than a career. I have to support myself financially, so I need to keep my stable day job! I like having writing as just a creative outlet, something fun to do on the side. If it felt like a job, then I wouldn’t enjoy it as much.

#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?

Plotting. I’m learning that I’m more of a “pantser,” someone who needs to just start writing and see where the story takes me. It’s funny because I’m so organized in my day job as an accountant, but when it comes to writing, I have to just go with the flow rather than try to outline and plot everything in advance.

#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?

My friend Clare, who I met through an online writing critique site, helped me a lot with Life on the Edge. She listened to all my plot ramblings, and she pushed me to go outside my comfort zone. I couldn’t have made it through all the rewrites and edits without her support.

#4 – What is next for your writing?

My next book, Edge of the Past, will be out in winter 2012! It continues the story of Emily and Sergei from Life on the Edge. Here’s a one-line teaser: When the past explodes into the present, what does it mean for the future?

#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?

I do love to read, but I don’t get to do it as much when I’m writing a book. Since I finished Edge of the Past, I’ve been trying to catch up on my TBR pile! I like to read mostly Young Adult and New Adult contemporary stories. Right now, I’ve gone outside my usual genre with a YA paranormal book titled Hunters by Stefanie Pristavu.

This or That?

#1 - iPod or Mp3? Mp3

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries? Mashed potatoes with LOTS of butter

#4 – Comedy or Drama? Depends on my mood J

#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks? Nicholas Sparks

#6 – Fantasy or Reality? Fantasy

#7 – Call or Text? Text

#8 – Public School or Home School? I went to Catholic school for grades K-12, so that’s all I knew!

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate? Neither. I’m the weirdo who doesn’t like any hot drinks J But I do love a cold Java Chip Frappuccino!

#10 – eBook or Paperback? Paperback, but I’m starting to love my Kindle

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Follow Along With This Tour

November 6 - My Devotional Thoughts - Guest Post/PROMO
November 7 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Guest Post/PROMO
November 8 - I'm a Reader, Not a Writer - Interview/PROMO
November 9 - What's on the Bookshelf - Review/Guest Post
November 9 - Pretty in Fiction - Guest Post/PROMO
November 10 - Moosubi Reviews - Review/Interview
November 11 - Book an Appointment with Wisdom Books - Review/guest Post
November 12 - Rolling With the Moments - Review/Guest Post
November 13 - Reading under the Stars - Review/Interview
November 14 - The Other Shelf - Guest Post/PROMO
November 14 - Jenn Renee - Guest Post/PROMO
November 15 - Jersey Girl Book Reviews - Review/Guest Post
November 16 - Addicted to YA Books - Review/Guest Post
November 17 - Journey With Books - Review/Guest Post
November 17 - Andi's YA Books - Review/Interview
November 18 - Shelfspace Needed - Interview/Guest Post/PROMO
November 19 - Reader Girls - Guest Post/PROMO
November 20 - Comfort Books - PROMO
November 21 - Kaisy Daisy's Blog - Review
November 22 - Berds Fly - Review
November 23 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Guest Post/PROMO
November 24 - Cozie Corner - Review
November 25 - Taking it One Page at a Time - Review/Guest Post
November 26 - YA Book Addict - PROMO
November 27 - Above Average, Below Special - Review 
November 28 - Cocktails and Books - Review/Guest Post
November 29 - In Between - Review
November 30 - Genuine Jenn - Review

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Tour Kick Off - Meet and Greet - Saving You, Saving Me by Kailin Gow






Upper YA / New Adult
Date Published: 4/15/12

Aspiring psychiatrist and high school Valedictorian Samantha (Sam) Sullivan falls for a deeply troubled young man named Daggers during a crisis call at her watch, which leads to the unraveling of her perfect world.

A contemporary ya-mature/new adult romance with some edge.




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Kailin Gow has appeared on top national syndicated talk shows such as ABC Radio, Barbara Dooley show, Chat with Women on KKNW Seattle, Broadminded on Sirius Radio XM, and more as a leading authority on YA and women's issues including self-esteem, body image, dating and sexual relationships, abuse, and bullying. Kailin has been a published author for over 10 years with over 100 titles published under her name and under pen names.

She is the founder of the community social site, The Saving You Saving Me Project,http://www.savingyousavingme.com which helps teens, young adults, and women deal with social issues like sexual abuse, self-esteem, body image, bullying, cutting, relationships, and more in a positive community environment. The Saving You Saving Me Project is an extention of her YA-mature fiction Saving You Saving Me.
Kailin Gow began writing books for tween girls to help them with self-confidence and self-esteem. Her book, Gifted Girls Activities Guide to 365 Days of the Week, became a reference book used in girls organizations across the U.S. As her tween fans grew to become teens and young adults, Kailin began writing engaging and entertaining young adult book series for them. The results are book series like the Frost Series, PULSE Series, Wicked Woods Series, Stoker Sisters, Phantom Diaries, The Fire Wars, FADE, DESIRE, and more.

All her books are inspired by personal experiences. Saving You Saving Me was inspired by her experience as a peer counselor for young women during college and from her psychology major college roommate's experience being in a relationship similar to the one portrayed by Sam and Collins in the book. Loving Summer was inspired by Kailin's experience growing up with a family consisting of a mother, two sons, and a daughter who went through a similar experience of tragedy in the book. Aunt Sookie is based on herself and some actor friends she knows. The Frost Series, Circus of Curiosities Series, and FADE Series came about through vivid dreams. Never Say Never was inspired by Kailin's experience as a radio host and working with and interviewing bands, as well as having college friends who were in bands. Kailin also played the drums and keyboard for a band she once started. A classically-trained musician, she was once led her school orchestra, playing first chair violin. Her experience in the music world and her love of Phantom of the Opera, inspired the Phantom Diaries. PULSE was inspired when Kailin was in the hospital suffering from heavy blood loss post surgery and needed several bags of blood to survive (like a vampire). Beautiful Beings was inspired by her college encounter with a young demon exorcist. A pastor once told her she had the gift of sight and that she was destined to become a prolific author, many times over.

She began taking her writing seriously when her daughter was diagnosed as being on the spectrum and her mother was fighting three types of cancer. Four years later, her daughter was no longer on the spectrum, and her mother became cancer free. Kailin believes in hope and miracles, after having been through several struggles and experiences herself. This is why she writes.
When not busy inhaling chocolate and drinking coffee by the gallon, Kailin makes time for writing fantasy books, blogging as an expert blogger for Fast Company, volunteering as an Emergency Responder and volunteering for battered women's shelters. For fun, she plays the electric violin, and puts together a music playlist for her radio and web shows.
Her Frost Series consisting of the Bitter Frost Series, The Wolf Fey Series, and the Fairy Rose Chronicles along with her other book series are being developed into worldwide MMORPG Games by SEE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT, which is the world's leading game developer known for developing the top blockbuster films into games.


Reading Addiction Blog Tours MEET and GREET

#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?
Yes, I’m a full-time writer/author, and have taken it seriously for a while now.

#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?
Trying to have a balance life during the writing process. It can be very consuming, and I have to remember to have a life besides write. Fortunately, my daughter who is very young, tends to remind me about mom duties all the time, and things happen in life that constantly force me to get out of the writing cave and live a full life. This is good because the moments in life are what inspires me the most, and living life to the fullest only helps me with my writing and perspective.

#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?
I have to say the friendships I formed with some of my partnerships like withAmazon - the people I know personally, has encouraged me. I got a chance to meet them in person recently as their guest for their new Kindle launches, and they are some of the most encouraging people I know. They encourage me to try new things all the time. Nader, who is VP of KDP, also encourages me to think out of the box when it comes to new series and how to present them.


#4 – What is next for your writing?
More writing, of course! Finishing up some series, continuing some others, and starting a few new ones in 2013.

#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?
Yes, when I have the time, I try to read what my author friends are writing. It’s about being supportive of them as well as extending author courtesy.

This or That?

#1 - iPd or Mp3?  ipd

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla? chocolate

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries? French Fries
#4 – Comedy or Drama? Comedy to watch, drama to read

#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks? Nicholas Sparks

#6 – Fantasy or Reality? Fantasy

#7 – Call or Text? Text

#8 – Public School or Home School?  I support public school (I was involved in my daughter’s school PTA and I help with events), but I find homeschooling to be very appealing (especially when your child doesn’t fit into the norm or there are certain things you want them to learn that they’re not learning in school).

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate  - Coffee

#10 – eBook or Paperback? – Both!  I usually buy both if I like a book.  eBook to read, and a paperback copy to share with a friend or give away.  When I really like a book, I tell everyone about it!



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Follow Along With This Tour! 

November 2 - Bookishly Devoted
November 4 - My Reading Addiction 
November 6 - Paranormal Wastelands
November 7 - Book Nerd
November 8 - My Cozie Corner
November 9 - Crossroads Reviews
November 11 - Kaisy Daisy's Blog 
November 12 - Much Loved Books
November 13 - BookSpark
November 14 - My Reading Addiction
November 15 - Pink Fluffy Hearts
November 16 - Up All Night Reviews
November 17 - Above Average - Below Special 
November 18 - Lovely Reads
November 19 - Addicted to Books
November 21 - Wonderland Reviews
November 22 - LovLivLife Reviews
November 22 - What's on the Bookshelf?
November 22 - Brooke Blogs
November 26 - Just a Booklover
November 27 - A Soul Unsung
November 29 - The Cozy Dragon
November 30 - Reader Girls

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Schedule Set: Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux


This Virtual Book Tour will be November 5 - November 30

November 5 - Reading Addiction Blog Tours - Meet and Greet
November 6 - My Devotional Thoughts - Guest Post/PROMO
November 7 - Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Guest Post/PROMO
November 8 - I'm a Reader, Not a Writer - Interview/PROMO
November 9 - What's on the Bookshelf - Review/Guest Post
November 10 - Moosubi Reviews - Review/Interview
November 11 - Book an Appointment with Wisdom Books - Review/guest Post
November 12 - Rolling With the Moments - Review/Guest Post
November 13 - Reading under the Stars - Review/Interview
November 14 - The Other Shelf - Guest Post/PROMO
November 14 - Jenn Renee - Guest Post/PROMO
November 15 - Jersey Girl Book Reviews - Review/Guest Post
November 16 - Addicted to YA Books - Review/Guest Post
November 17 - Journey With Books - Review/Guest Post
November 17 - Andi's YA Books - Review/Interview
November 18 - Shelfspace Needed - Interview/Guest Post/PROMO
November 19 - Reader Girls - Guest Post/PROMO
November 20 - Comfort Books - PROMO
November 21 - Kaisy Daisy's Blog - Review
November 22 - Berds Fly - Review
November 23 - Lov Liv Life Reviews - Guest Post/PROMO
November 24 - Cozie Corner - Review
November 25 - Taking it One Page at a Time - Review/Guest Post
November 26 - YA Book Addict - PROMO
November 27 - Above Average, Below Special - Review 
November 28 - Cocktails and Books - Review/Guest Post
November 29 - In Between - Review
November 30 - Genuine Jenn - Review



New Adult / Upper YA
Date Published: 1/3/12



Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner Chris have a big dream–to be the first American team to win Olympic gold. Their young coach Sergei, who left Russia after a mysterious end to his skating career, believes they can break through and make history.

Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Scheduling: Saving You, Saving Me by Kailin Gow




Upper YA / New Adult
Date Published: 4/15/12

Aspiring psychiatrist and high school Valedictorian Samantha (Sam) Sullivan falls for a deeply troubled young man named Daggers during a crisis call at her watch, which leads to the unraveling of her perfect world.

A contemporary ya-mature/new adult romance with some edge.


Virtual Book Tour November 1 - November 30

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Friday, October 5, 2012

PROMO: 6 Seconds of Life by Tonya Fitzharris



Young Adult / New Adult
Date Published: 9/1/12


 Maura has just jumped.
 Now she has precisely six seconds until she hits the water below her—just six more seconds until she is finally freed from her mundane and aimless existence.  Freed of all of the regrets and disappointments that have haunted her throughout her nineteen years.
 She just needs to be free.
 But as she falls, the most pivotal points of her life start to replay like a movie in her head: her family falling apart, her first love, her first heartbreak, her first true friends, and her first betrayal.  As she remembers these moments that brought her to this point, will she feel a sense of peace?  Or will her death be her greatest regret?


EXCERPT


            “I guess I’ll just know it when that time finally comes along,” he whispers. His lips graze my cheek and we stop waltzing. His hand comes up and brushes my flyaway bangs behind my ear, the tips of his fingers running along the back of my earlobe. An overpowering wave of desire and anticipation wells up from my stomach, causing my internal hurricane to erupt into a monsoon. I let his eyes lock with mine, restraining me like a pair of handcuffs. They inspect me, almost like they’re looking right through my skin and into everything that’s underneath, begging to learn anything and everything about me. I don’t move.  Maybe if I can manage to stay totally still, this moment might last forever.
            His face moves closer. My chest is caving in on itself.
            Is this it?



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Tonya Fitzharris is a writer, reader, blogger, mediocre cook, photographer, runner, Florida native, and cat lover. She used to be a Middle School English Teacher, but now she's trying out the whole novel writing thing. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and her Belgian cat named Waffles.

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