Feature and Follow

Feature and Follow Friday is a blog hop that is designed to provide some much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each of whom feature a chosen blog for the week, it's an interesting way to get to know one another.

If you would like to follow me, you can do so by GFC, Twitter or Linky (right side).

I also make sure to go back and follow everyone that comments and I try to always follow twitter along with GFC/Linky. So if you have a twitter that is not on your page for some reason leave it in the comments and I will follow you that way too!

Q: When you step out of your USUAL genre what do you like to read? Best books in that genre?

Contemporary is actually out of my usual genre. It's rare for me to read one but I do enjoy them when I do. The last one I read was Pushing the Limits which was excellent. It made me want to read more contemporary.

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Elemental Series by Shauna Granger

@dyingechoes #ElementalBlogTour
Elemental Series by Shauna Granger

Hosted by : YA Bound

For a complete list of the tour schedule Click Here

 

I'm excited to be a stop on the Elemental series Blog Tour and even more excited to share an excerpt with you from the second book in the series.. Air  

Excerpt From Air by Shauna Granger


The Books:

 

Earth (Elemental #1)

By Shauna Granger
Release Date: 05/01/11
Paperback/e-book

Summary from Goodreads:

Shayna and her two best friends have the abilities to manipulate and control the four elements, earth, air, water and fire. While learning to hone their growing powers, they discover a new and malicious presence in their sleepy beach town. Someone is performing blood magic and threatens to expose their small magical community. So far only small animals have been slaughtered, but then the nightmares start.

Shayna suffers nightmares of being chased and sacrificed only to wake up bloodied and bruised. She thinks her magical blood is the ultimate target for the final blood rite. When an innocent girl, Tracy, is kidnapped Shayna knows it's only a ploy to draw her out; she can't let someone die because of her.

Earth links:  Goodreads / Amazon (PS, the kindle version of Earth is free for a limited time only!)

 

Air (Elemental #2)

By Shauna Granger
Release Date: 10/31/11
Paperback/e-book

Summary from Goodreads:

It was a rough start to the school year for Shayna and her friends, Jodi and Steven, but thankfully summer break is near. Trying to sort out her feelings for the new guy in town, Shayna agrees to let Jensen join her on a group date with her friends. While out they end up at a local coffee house where their classmate, social outcast Jeremy McCormick, is humiliated by his baseball star brother. When Jeremy runs away from the jeering crowd, Shayna and Jodi hear the unmistakable sound of a thousand wings chasing after him, but no one else seems to hear them. These are not like any air elementals that Shayna or Jodi have ever encountered before and they fear Jeremy has gotten himself tangled up in something too dangerous for him to handle. But when Shayna tries to help Jeremy control his magical abilities she realizes it might be the biggest mistake of her life.

Air links: Goodreads / Amazon

Water (Elemental #3)

By Shauna Granger
Release Date: 06/19/12
Paperback/e-book

Summary from Goodreads:

Book Three in The Elemental Series

Shayna's first surfing session of the summer is interrupted by the screams of a mother who has lost her little boy in the water. Without regard to her own safety, Shayna swims out, rescues the boy, but must escape the clutches of something far worse than she could have ever imagined – mermaids.

Compelled to answer the sirens' call, the boys of Shayna's town are drawn to the sea, but when they return are afflicted by an unknown illness, a sickness which is draining them of their life force. Unable to tell anyone about the mermaids, Shayna and her friends are forced to solve the mystery before it's too late, and in doing so, Shayna will finally have to face the full force of her powers. Whether she’s ready or not, she will have to face her true nature.

Water links: Goodreads / Amazon

 

Fire, book #4 in the Elemental series is coming soon!

About the Author

I don't do well talking about myself. So as basics go, I have recently self-published the first two books in my Elemental Series, Earth and Air, Young Adult Urban Fantasy novels. Look for the third installment, Water, coming in 2012!

I have been working on the Elemental Series for the last four years and plan for it to be a 5 book series. It was a hard decision to self-publish but it's been an exciting and terrifying ride.

And to my readers (or fans of my covers), I have beautiful bookmarks that I would love to share with you. If you'd like one, drop me a note with your contact info and I'd be happy to send you one!

Goodreads / Blog / Twitter / Facebook


Giveaway:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Grand Prize:

There is a signed copy of each paperback, Earth, Air and Water and a matching bookmark for each. There is a mini Jack-o-lantern (that I carved) and an awesome, sparkly candle (electric) and some fun Halloween treats that include candy, stickers and copy of one of my favorite Halloween movies, Monster House. (US only)
 

3 other winners will also receive a ebook from the series, winner’s choice from Earth, Air or Water. (Open Internationally)

 

Cover Reveal: The Crimson Hunt by Victoria H Smith

I'm happy and excited to be revealing the cover for The Crimson Hunt with you today. Also Victoria is revealing the first chapter on her blog so make sure to stop on over there as well.

Book information:

The Crimson Hunt (Eldaen Light Chronicles, #1) by: Victoria H. Smith
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Genre: New Adult Science Fiction Romance
Cover Image Designed by: Michelle Johnson

Book Description:

College junior Ariel Richmond is working on year three of Project Normalcy.

Her house reeks of keggers past and her bestie is just a slight bit vulgar. But the thing is—they both aid in making life refreshingly uneventful.

So much for hard-earned mediocrity when Luca Grinaldi appears on the scene.

Luca’s sudden presence on campus is hard to ignore. Those bright eyes act like a beacon to unsuspecting females, and with features like his, he’s got to be moonlighting for GQ. Luca hopelessly captivates Ariel with his confidence and charisma, but the mysteries surrounding him make him nearly untouchable. And just when Ariel grows close enough to unlock his secrets, a tragic event sends her life in a downward spiral.

That steady life is no longer an option and allies quickly become scarce. The mysterious Luca seems to be the only one willing to help her—but with that trust comes the burden of his secrets. He has a dark mission of otherworldly proportions, and is willing to sacrifice as many lives as it takes to see it completed.

Gone are the days of simply maintaining normalcy, and if Ariel isn’t cautious with her trust, so soon may be her future.

The Crimson Hunt Playlist:

About the Author:

Victoria H. Smith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. She puts it to good use writing romance all day. She resides in the Midwest with her Macbook on her lap and a cornfield to her right. She often draws inspiration for her stories from her own life experiences, and the twenty-something characters she writes give her an earful about it.

In her free time, she enjoys extreme couponing, blogging, reading, and sending off a few tweets on Twitter when she can. She writes new adult fiction romance in the sub-genres of science fiction, urban fantasy, and contemporary, but really, anywhere her pen takes her she goes.

Victoria H. Smith Links: Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Cover and Trailer Reveal: Covenant Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I'm beyond excited to share with you today not only the awesomeness that is the Deity trailer but also the cover for Apollyon! It's beautiful and I think by far my favorite cover yet! On top of that there is an a little extra surprise for you, so keep reading to find out what!!!

 

Deity (The third book in the Covenant Series)
Available in both print and digital version on Nov. 6, 2012
Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Official Deity Book Trailer

Did you read an ARC of Deity and been dying to get your hands on Elixir, the novella told in Aiden’s POV and picks up right after the end of Deity? Well, you don’t have to wait any longer. The free novella is available now. DO NOT read Elixir if you have not read Deity. It will spoil Deity for you and not to mention, you will have no idea what is going on.

Elixir will be available in print. Kindle, and Nook formats on November 27, 2012.

Click HERE to read Elixir.
 

 

And we’re super excited to share the cover for the 4^th book in the Covenant Series, Apollyon, which is due out April 2013.

 

Check out Jennifer L. Armentrout on the following sites:
Facebook
Twitter
Official Website

Feature and Follow

Feature and Follow Friday is a blog hop that is designed to provide some much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each of whom feature a chosen blog for the week, it's an interesting way to get to know one another.

If you would like to follow me, you can do so by GFC, Twitter or Linky (right side).

I also make sure to go back and follow everyone that comments and I try to always follow twitter along with GFC/Linky. So if you have a twitter that is not on your page for some reason leave it in the comments and I will follow you that way too!

Q: What book do you think would make a great Halloween movie? Please explain in graphic detail of goriness...

I don't usually read gory books that I can think of. Lately the books I've read have all been Greek Mythology. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake is probably the closest that I can think of as traditional Halloween. Perhaps something like Four Houses by Victoria Scott and Two and Twenty Dark Tales (anthology) would be pretty good short movies. They are really creepy and fascinating at the same time.

 

 

P.S. (I used to love to write that in snail mail letters for some reason) Make sure to stop by Saturday for the Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout cover reveal and the Deity trailer reveal...Umm I've read Deity and the trailer gave me chills just thinking about the book again. Plus there will also be a little something extra awesome with it. :o)

Book Spotlight: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

So I've been kind of quiet for the past week because my 3 year old son needed to have surgery and I was pretty much a giant ball of stress. He's good now and recovering well, kids are more resilient then adults I think so it's back to the blogging!!!

I went to see Erin Morgenstern last night at a book signing at Andersons and it reminded me of how much I absolutely LOVED the book. So I thought I would spotlight it today to remind people to go out and read it if you hadn't. It was just recently released in paperback and I think the cover rivals that of the hard cover. I actually had both my hard cover and paperback books signed, but only the hard cover personalized. Hmm so that means I will probably be giving the paperback away. I want to do something unique for it though since it's a unique book. Perhaps put it together with some other things. So look for that in the future. Also make sure to stop by the blog on Saturday for some Jennifer L. Armentrout cover, trailer revealing.

The Night Circus Book Trailer;


The Book;

Hardcover
 

Paperback

Title: The Night Circus
Author: Erin Morgenstern
Twitter / Blog / Website / Facebook
Buy: Amazon / Barnes and Noble

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus per­formers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.

Written in rich, seductive prose, this spell-casting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.

Book Signing;

 

So ignore the fact that in the picture I have no make-up on and look like I haven't slept in weeks. LOL.

Feature and Follow

Feature and Follow Friday is a blog hop that is designed to provide some much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each of whom feature a chosen blog for the week, it's an interesting way to get to know one another.

If you would like to follow me, you can do so by GFC, Twitter or Linky (right side).

I also make sure to go back and follow everyone that comments and I try to always follow twitter along with GFC/Linky. So if you have a twitter that is not on your page for some reason leave it in the comments and I will follow you that way too!

Q:  What do you hope to accomplish with your blog? Is it to one day become an author yourself, just for fun, maybe get some online attention, or maybe something very different?

I've always like making websites for my interest, so I really started it for fun. I realized though how much I really love authors and appreciate their hard work, so I love being able to get the word out about their books. I come up with stories in my head all the time but they never make it down to paper, in a way this is the next best thing. I just wish I had more time so I could write a million reviews a day!