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October 26, 2012
The Month Before Halloween Giveaway Hop
It is time for a spooktacular blog hop.
Here at From the Shadows we are celebrating The Month Before Halloween Giveaway Hop with a Halloween gift bag from Undead Con 2012. We snagged one of these goodie bags filled with swag before it was sent to New Orleans.
One lucky winner will receive a Halloween goodie bag stuffed with signed Spirit Guide and Ivy Granger swag, creepy skull rings, candy, and more.
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (include your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends October 31, 2012 midnight EST.
Visit Death Books and Tea, host of The Month Before Halloween Giveaway Hop, for more spookalicious giveaways!
October 25, 2012
All Hallow's Read Giveaway
This year we are giving away an ebook copy of Shadow Sight, the first novel in the Ivy Granger urban fantasy series, by E.J. Stevens.
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (include your email address so we may contact you if win). This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends November 2, 2012 midnight EST.
Touching the Surface Giveaway Winner
Congratulations Holly winner of our
Touching the Surface Swag Giveaway
at From the Shadows. Holly will receive a Touching the Surface swag pack from Kimberly Sabatini.
Thank you to all who entered.
*All winners selected using Random.org*
Thank you to all who entered.
*All winners selected using Random.org*
October 22, 2012
Brush With Death Release Party + Giveaway
Today is the official release of Brush with Death, the fourth book in the Spirit Guide young adult series by E.J. Stevens. Time to PARTY!
Keep reading for a chance to win Brush with Death by E.J. Stevens.
Brush with Death (Spirit Guide #4) by E.J. Stevens.
Samhain was scary, but graduation is downright terrifying.
Yuki and Emma's recent brush with death has unexpected consequences.
Until last winter Yuki could only smell the dead, but the touch of death's embrace has awakened latent powers. With the help of her friends, Yuki must face her new abilities. Will her psychic powers become the curse they all have feared? Curse or gift, Yuki's new vision begins leading her down an unknown path, but is it a road that only she can follow?
Emma's close encounter of the death kind has her questioning her future as well. Until now she had it all; brains, beauty, conviction, fabulous friends, and a scholarship to Tufts Veterinary School. She knew exactly what she wanted and how to get it. Emma had a plan for everything, but she never bargained for her own traitorous emotions. When graduation comes, will Emma follow her dreams...or follow her heart?
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**Brush with Death Giveaway**
We are giving away a signed trade paperback copy of Brush with Death by E.J. Stevens, Spirit Guide series trading cards, and a signed Brush with Death postcard to ONE lucky winner and an ebook copy of Brush with Death and signed Brush with Death postcard to TWO lucky winners. Three winners total!
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (include your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends November 6, 2012 midnight EST.
Looking for more ways to win? Don't miss our Brush with Death Twitter Party . We'll be celebrating and giving away Brush with Death books and swag all day October 23rd.
Brush with Death now available in trade paperback and ebook editions at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine retailers.
Amazon / Amazon UK / Smashwords / Barnes & Noble
Keep reading for a chance to win Brush with Death by E.J. Stevens.
Brush with Death (Spirit Guide #4) by E.J. Stevens.
Samhain was scary, but graduation is downright terrifying.
Yuki and Emma's recent brush with death has unexpected consequences.
Until last winter Yuki could only smell the dead, but the touch of death's embrace has awakened latent powers. With the help of her friends, Yuki must face her new abilities. Will her psychic powers become the curse they all have feared? Curse or gift, Yuki's new vision begins leading her down an unknown path, but is it a road that only she can follow?
Emma's close encounter of the death kind has her questioning her future as well. Until now she had it all; brains, beauty, conviction, fabulous friends, and a scholarship to Tufts Veterinary School. She knew exactly what she wanted and how to get it. Emma had a plan for everything, but she never bargained for her own traitorous emotions. When graduation comes, will Emma follow her dreams...or follow her heart?
Add to Goodreads
**Brush with Death Giveaway**
We are giving away a signed trade paperback copy of Brush with Death by E.J. Stevens, Spirit Guide series trading cards, and a signed Brush with Death postcard to ONE lucky winner and an ebook copy of Brush with Death and signed Brush with Death postcard to TWO lucky winners. Three winners total!
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (include your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends November 6, 2012 midnight EST.
Looking for more ways to win? Don't miss our Brush with Death Twitter Party . We'll be celebrating and giving away Brush with Death books and swag all day October 23rd.
Brush with Death now available in trade paperback and ebook editions at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine retailers.
Amazon / Amazon UK / Smashwords / Barnes & Noble
October 20, 2012
Teen Read Week Giveaway Winner
Congratulation Shadow winner of our Teen Read Week Giveaway at From the Shadows! Shadow will receive ebook copies of She Smells the Dead
, Spirit Storm
, and Legend of Witchtrot Road
, the first three books in the Spirit Guide young adult paranormal series by E.J. Stevens.Thank you to all who entered.
*All giveaway winners selected using Random.org*
October 18, 2012
Authors Against Bullying Blog Hop
Welcome to the Authors Against Bullying Blog Hop.
Authors Against Bullying is a group of authors united in our desire to speak out against bullying. Visit each blog on the hop to read stories about author experiences with bullying. Many authors have been the target of bullies. The good news? In many cases, bullying made us stronger. The bad news? Bullying continues to plague vulnerable children and teens. If you are being bullied, you are not alone.
Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. The slogan this year is "The End of Bullying Begins With Me." Sign the PACER digital petition against bullying here and speak out against bullying. (I'm #43445.)
My Story
Yes, I too have been bullied. Have you read my young adult Spirit Guide series and wondered what events inspired the bullying that Yuki is subjected to? Well, my secret is out. The jocks at Wakefield High are based on my own high school tormenters. I didn't smell ghosts, like Yuki, but I dressed in long black skirts, was interested in the supernatural, and loved reading. This made me a target.
I was called a witch and a freak by people who didn't understand what those words really meant. But their intent was clear--the words were meant to hurt. Those students had found something to dislike about me and they lashed out with hate. Was I afraid? Yes. I was thrown up against my locker, tripped on the stairs, and taunted as I walked to class, but I never fought back with violence. I fought back with words.
Sophomore year I started speaking out against incidents of bullying, loudly. I could be found standing on a cafeteria table shaming the football player who was handing out wedgies and stealing lunch money. The surprising thing? Standing up for others made me feel strong AND kept bullies away from me. I was no longer an easy target.
Hooray for words.
Speak out against bullying and stop the abuse. xx
The Giveaway
I am giving away ebook copies of She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, Legend of Witchtrot Road, and Brush with Death to one lucky winner.
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (include your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends October 27th midnight EST.
The Authors
Mandy M. Roth Yasmine Galenorn Lauren Dane Michelle M. Pillow Kate Douglas Shawntelle Madison Leah Braemel Aaron Crocco NJ Walters Jax Garren Shelli Stevens Melissa Schroeder Jaycee Clark Shawna Thomas Ella Drake E.J. Stevens Ashley Shaw Jeaniene Frost Rachel Caine Kate Rothwell Jackie Morse Kessler Jaye Wells Kate Angell Melissa Cutler PT Michelle Patrice Michelle Julie Leto Kaz Mahoney Cynthia D'Alba Jesse L. Cairns TJ Michaels Jess Haines Phoebe Conn Jessa Slade Kate Davies Lynne Silver Taryn Blackthorne Margaret Daley Alyssa Day Aaron Dries Lisa Whitefern Rhyannon Byrd Carly Phillips Leslie Kelly Janelle Denison Graylin Fox Lee McKenzie Barbara Winkes Harmony Evans Mary Eason Ann Aguirre Lucy Monroe Nikki Duncan Kerry Schafer Ruth Frances Long
Authors Against Bullying is a group of authors united in our desire to speak out against bullying. Visit each blog on the hop to read stories about author experiences with bullying. Many authors have been the target of bullies. The good news? In many cases, bullying made us stronger. The bad news? Bullying continues to plague vulnerable children and teens. If you are being bullied, you are not alone.
Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. The slogan this year is "The End of Bullying Begins With Me." Sign the PACER digital petition against bullying here and speak out against bullying. (I'm #43445.)
My Story
Yes, I too have been bullied. Have you read my young adult Spirit Guide series and wondered what events inspired the bullying that Yuki is subjected to? Well, my secret is out. The jocks at Wakefield High are based on my own high school tormenters. I didn't smell ghosts, like Yuki, but I dressed in long black skirts, was interested in the supernatural, and loved reading. This made me a target.
I was called a witch and a freak by people who didn't understand what those words really meant. But their intent was clear--the words were meant to hurt. Those students had found something to dislike about me and they lashed out with hate. Was I afraid? Yes. I was thrown up against my locker, tripped on the stairs, and taunted as I walked to class, but I never fought back with violence. I fought back with words.
Sophomore year I started speaking out against incidents of bullying, loudly. I could be found standing on a cafeteria table shaming the football player who was handing out wedgies and stealing lunch money. The surprising thing? Standing up for others made me feel strong AND kept bullies away from me. I was no longer an easy target.
Hooray for words.
Speak out against bullying and stop the abuse. xx
The Giveaway
I am giving away ebook copies of She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, Legend of Witchtrot Road, and Brush with Death to one lucky winner.
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (include your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends October 27th midnight EST.
The Authors
Mandy M. Roth Yasmine Galenorn Lauren Dane Michelle M. Pillow Kate Douglas Shawntelle Madison Leah Braemel Aaron Crocco NJ Walters Jax Garren Shelli Stevens Melissa Schroeder Jaycee Clark Shawna Thomas Ella Drake E.J. Stevens Ashley Shaw Jeaniene Frost Rachel Caine Kate Rothwell Jackie Morse Kessler Jaye Wells Kate Angell Melissa Cutler PT Michelle Patrice Michelle Julie Leto Kaz Mahoney Cynthia D'Alba Jesse L. Cairns TJ Michaels Jess Haines Phoebe Conn Jessa Slade Kate Davies Lynne Silver Taryn Blackthorne Margaret Daley Alyssa Day Aaron Dries Lisa Whitefern Rhyannon Byrd Carly Phillips Leslie Kelly Janelle Denison Graylin Fox Lee McKenzie Barbara Winkes Harmony Evans Mary Eason Ann Aguirre Lucy Monroe Nikki Duncan Kerry Schafer Ruth Frances Long
October 16, 2012
Cover Reveal: Bitter Consequence
Time for a cover reveal! Feast your eyes on the cover for Bitter Consequence by Andrew Valentine.
Bitter Consequence by Andrew Valentine.
In order to save her husband and herself, Michelle slays an ancient undead queen, inheriting her power, her people and her progeny. What Michelle can’t know is that her triumph sends violent ripples through the supernatural world.
Across town, in a nightclub dedicated to dark desires and pulsing sexuality, the ancient blood-goddess Kali is struck down as a result of Michelle’s instinctual act of self-preservation. Kali survives and awakens, with a physical need for revenge and an immortal thirst for power—the death of the ancient queen gives Kali’s own nefarious plans a chance for new life.
Michelle and this new, cunning immortal are thrust against each other, not in a battle for survival alone, but for the power to rule an unstoppable army of the dead.
Now she is entangled in a web of deceit where lives, loves and destinies are changed forever or lost completely—and all actions produce bitter consequences.
Bitter Consequences available October 22, 2012.
Bitter Consequence by Andrew Valentine.
In order to save her husband and herself, Michelle slays an ancient undead queen, inheriting her power, her people and her progeny. What Michelle can’t know is that her triumph sends violent ripples through the supernatural world.
Across town, in a nightclub dedicated to dark desires and pulsing sexuality, the ancient blood-goddess Kali is struck down as a result of Michelle’s instinctual act of self-preservation. Kali survives and awakens, with a physical need for revenge and an immortal thirst for power—the death of the ancient queen gives Kali’s own nefarious plans a chance for new life.
Michelle and this new, cunning immortal are thrust against each other, not in a battle for survival alone, but for the power to rule an unstoppable army of the dead.
Now she is entangled in a web of deceit where lives, loves and destinies are changed forever or lost completely—and all actions produce bitter consequences.
Bitter Consequences available October 22, 2012.
October 12, 2012
Teen Read Week Giveaway
Happy Teen Read Week 2012! We are celebrating Teen Read Week at From the Shadows with a book giveaway.
**Teen Read Week Giveaway**
We are giving away ebook copies of She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, and Legend of Witchtrot Road, the first three books in the Spirit Guide young adult paranormal series by E.J. Stevens, to one lucky winner.
To enter, please leave a comment on this post and include your email address so we may contact you if you win. This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends October 19, 2012 midnight EST.
**Teen Read Week Giveaway**
We are giving away ebook copies of She Smells the Dead
, Spirit Storm, and Legend of Witchtrot Road, the first three books in the Spirit Guide young adult paranormal series by E.J. Stevens, to one lucky winner.To enter, please leave a comment on this post and include your email address so we may contact you if you win. This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends October 19, 2012 midnight EST.
A Dawn of Dragonfire Giveaway Winner
Congratulations Matthew Napier winner the
A Dawn of Dragonfire Giveaway
at From the Shadows! Matthew will receive an ebook copy of
A Dawn of Dragonfire
by Daniel Arenson.
Thank you to all who entered.
**All giveaway winners selected using Random.org**
Thank you to all who entered.
**All giveaway winners selected using Random.org**
October 9, 2012
Q+A with Kimberly Sabatini + Touching the Surface Giveaway
Please welcome today's paranormal guest author Kimberly Sabatini. Kimberly is the author of Touching the Surface.
Keep reading for chance to win fab Touching the Surface swag!
EJ: When did you begin writing?
Kimberly: I can't remember when I started to write, but I remember how I stopped. Somewhere between high school and adulthood I became fearful. I was afraid of people reading my words and finding out what was going on inside my head and heart. I was terrified of not fitting in and I stopped writing things that were authentic to me and the writing suffered because of it. Without my voice in my work--it wasn't very good and it wasn't inspiring. So I sort of let it drift away from me. Unfortunately my father died in 2005, but the silver lining was that what I felt inside could no longer be contained and I began to write again. Losing my dad gave me some extra courage to find my voice again.
EJ: What brought you to the paranormal genre?
Kimberly: I arrived at the paranormal genre by accident. I needed to write an afterlife story after my dad died and I had no idea what it would be labeled--just that it was what I needed to write.
EJ: If you could be any paranormal or have any one supernatural talent, what would it be? Why?
Kimberly: Without a doubt, I would fly. I'm fascinated by birds, there is nothing better than a flying dream and I'm still not convinced that I can't do it. I just have to concentrate a little bit harder....
EJ: Tell us why readers will enjoy your new release.
Kimberly: I think they'll enjoy it because I wrote the book that I needed to write and the reader might be on the same kind of inner journey that I was. I believe that when the right book comes along, we find exactly what we should between the pages. I don't know what will happen when you read my words, but I'd love the opportunity to see if my voice resonates with your voice. I love the idea that I might deeply connect with a person I wouldn't normally have access to. I guess what I'm saying is, I think you should read it because it's loaded with all kinds of unique potential. We might do great things together.
EJ: If your book(s) were being made into a movie, who would you cast for the leading roles? Why?
Kimberly: If my book was made into a movie--honestly--I'd probably wet my pants LOL! I'm not sure I can say with certainty who I'd want to be cast because as a newbie trying to break into the book biz, I'd want to give everyone a chance to play that role--define themselves.
Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini.
Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal debut novel that will send your heart soaring.
When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn’t remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to get things right.
Elliot just wants to move on, but first she will be forced to face her past and delve into the painful memories she’d rather keep buried. Memories of people she’s hurt, people she’s betrayed…and people she’s killed.
As she pieces together the secrets and mistakes of her past, Elliot must find a way to earn the forgiveness of the person she’s hurt most, and reveal the truth about herself to the two boys she loves…even if it means losing them both forever.
Thank you Kimberly for joining us here today at From the Shadows!
To learn more about Kimberly Sabatini and her books, please visit her website.
**Touching the Surface Swag Giveaway**
We are giving away a Touching the Surface swag pack to one lucky winner! (ie, bookmarks, stickers, origami cranes)
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (including your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is to US mailing addresses only. Giveaway ends October 24, 2012 midnight EST.
Keep reading for chance to win fab Touching the Surface swag!
EJ: When did you begin writing?
Kimberly: I can't remember when I started to write, but I remember how I stopped. Somewhere between high school and adulthood I became fearful. I was afraid of people reading my words and finding out what was going on inside my head and heart. I was terrified of not fitting in and I stopped writing things that were authentic to me and the writing suffered because of it. Without my voice in my work--it wasn't very good and it wasn't inspiring. So I sort of let it drift away from me. Unfortunately my father died in 2005, but the silver lining was that what I felt inside could no longer be contained and I began to write again. Losing my dad gave me some extra courage to find my voice again.
EJ: What brought you to the paranormal genre?
Kimberly: I arrived at the paranormal genre by accident. I needed to write an afterlife story after my dad died and I had no idea what it would be labeled--just that it was what I needed to write.
EJ: If you could be any paranormal or have any one supernatural talent, what would it be? Why?
Kimberly: Without a doubt, I would fly. I'm fascinated by birds, there is nothing better than a flying dream and I'm still not convinced that I can't do it. I just have to concentrate a little bit harder....
EJ: Tell us why readers will enjoy your new release.
Kimberly: I think they'll enjoy it because I wrote the book that I needed to write and the reader might be on the same kind of inner journey that I was. I believe that when the right book comes along, we find exactly what we should between the pages. I don't know what will happen when you read my words, but I'd love the opportunity to see if my voice resonates with your voice. I love the idea that I might deeply connect with a person I wouldn't normally have access to. I guess what I'm saying is, I think you should read it because it's loaded with all kinds of unique potential. We might do great things together.
EJ: If your book(s) were being made into a movie, who would you cast for the leading roles? Why?
Kimberly: If my book was made into a movie--honestly--I'd probably wet my pants LOL! I'm not sure I can say with certainty who I'd want to be cast because as a newbie trying to break into the book biz, I'd want to give everyone a chance to play that role--define themselves.
Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini.
Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal debut novel that will send your heart soaring.
When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn’t remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to get things right.
Elliot just wants to move on, but first she will be forced to face her past and delve into the painful memories she’d rather keep buried. Memories of people she’s hurt, people she’s betrayed…and people she’s killed.
As she pieces together the secrets and mistakes of her past, Elliot must find a way to earn the forgiveness of the person she’s hurt most, and reveal the truth about herself to the two boys she loves…even if it means losing them both forever.
Thank you Kimberly for joining us here today at From the Shadows!
To learn more about Kimberly Sabatini and her books, please visit her website.
**Touching the Surface Swag Giveaway**
We are giving away a Touching the Surface swag pack to one lucky winner! (ie, bookmarks, stickers, origami cranes)
To enter, please leave a comment on this post (including your email address so we may contact you if you win). This giveaway is to US mailing addresses only. Giveaway ends October 24, 2012 midnight EST.
