Shani Petroff's Blog, page 4
March 28, 2015
MORE USA TODAY!
ASH got another mention in USA Today!!!!
It's in a list called -- "Romance books worthy of your shopping cart."
And we're in some great company including THE HAUNTING OF SUNSHINE GIRL by Paige McKenzie and Alyssa Sheinmel and DUPLICITY by N.K. Traver!
Click here for the article!
It's in a list called -- "Romance books worthy of your shopping cart."
And we're in some great company including THE HAUNTING OF SUNSHINE GIRL by Paige McKenzie and Alyssa Sheinmel and DUPLICITY by N.K. Traver!
Click here for the article!
March 24, 2015
USA TODAY MUST-READ LIST!
ASH is on USA Today's must-read list today!
Here are a few of my favorite parts!
"There's a lot of action and intrigue and, of course, some great romance for the two girls."
"...the main characters are awesome to watch in their growth, and the ending has me ticked that I have to wait another year for the sequel. Ash is a crazy dystopian that will have you wanting to change your fate and choose your own destiny."
Here's the whole thing including a Q&A at the end!
click here for the USA TODAY article!
Here are a few of my favorite parts!
"There's a lot of action and intrigue and, of course, some great romance for the two girls."
"...the main characters are awesome to watch in their growth, and the ending has me ticked that I have to wait another year for the sequel. Ash is a crazy dystopian that will have you wanting to change your fate and choose your own destiny."
Here's the whole thing including a Q&A at the end!
click here for the USA TODAY article!
March 23, 2015
BOOKLIST REVIEW
Just wanted to share this Booklist review! Very excited about it!!!
Ash.
Petroff, Shani (Author) , Manley, Darci (Author) Mar 2015. 352 p. Polis, hardcover, $18.95. (9781940610320).
The two girls are as far apart as can be: Madden is an elite Purple, destined to become a Minister of the Seven and living a life of privilege. Dax is an Ash, with no money, no privileges, and no destiny. When Dax’s brother, Aldan ,is killed for appearing to reject his destiny, Madden and Dax are drawn together in spite of their distrust and dislike, and all around them, clearly drawn societal lines begin to crumble. Romantic interests begin to brew, and a secret rebellion is uncovered. This first novel by the creative team of Petroff and Manley launches a new series of dystopian novels that could be a good fit for Hunger Games’ fans. It offers compelling, complex story lines, neatly paced, with plenty of twists and turns. Told in alternating chapters from both girls’ viewpoints, the story shows the artificialness of the boundaries we impose on others in society. — Melissa Moore
Ash.
Petroff, Shani (Author) , Manley, Darci (Author) Mar 2015. 352 p. Polis, hardcover, $18.95. (9781940610320).
The two girls are as far apart as can be: Madden is an elite Purple, destined to become a Minister of the Seven and living a life of privilege. Dax is an Ash, with no money, no privileges, and no destiny. When Dax’s brother, Aldan ,is killed for appearing to reject his destiny, Madden and Dax are drawn together in spite of their distrust and dislike, and all around them, clearly drawn societal lines begin to crumble. Romantic interests begin to brew, and a secret rebellion is uncovered. This first novel by the creative team of Petroff and Manley launches a new series of dystopian novels that could be a good fit for Hunger Games’ fans. It offers compelling, complex story lines, neatly paced, with plenty of twists and turns. Told in alternating chapters from both girls’ viewpoints, the story shows the artificialness of the boundaries we impose on others in society. — Melissa Moore
March 16, 2015
Blog Tour
Darci and I have been taking part in a blog tour for Ash!
There are interviews, reviews, quotes, and fun facts about the book!
Check it out: Blog Tour!!!
There's a giveaway too! (There's still about a day left to enter.)
There are interviews, reviews, quotes, and fun facts about the book!
Check it out: Blog Tour!!!
There's a giveaway too! (There's still about a day left to enter.)
March 4, 2015
My Author Copies!
I'm so excited!! My author copies arrived in the mail!
I love the cover, it came out beautiful (my selfie-taking skills do not do it justice).
ASH comes out in less than two weeks -- I can't wait until everyone has a chance to see it!
(And we have a website dedicated to ASH -- www.DestinedBooks.com, if you'd like to check it out!)
I love the cover, it came out beautiful (my selfie-taking skills do not do it justice).
ASH comes out in less than two weeks -- I can't wait until everyone has a chance to see it!
(And we have a website dedicated to ASH -- www.DestinedBooks.com, if you'd like to check it out!)
February 25, 2015
ASH Hardcover Giveaway
Another giveaway to tell you about!
We're giving away ten copies of ASH on Goodreads! (the other giveaways were galleys -- this is the first chance to get a copy of the hardcover).
The contest ends March 9th.
In the two days the contest has been up so far, it has already had more than 450 entries. I'm excited that so many people want to check out the book.
Hope you'll want to read it too!!!
Click here to enter!
We're giving away ten copies of ASH on Goodreads! (the other giveaways were galleys -- this is the first chance to get a copy of the hardcover).
The contest ends March 9th.
In the two days the contest has been up so far, it has already had more than 450 entries. I'm excited that so many people want to check out the book.
Hope you'll want to read it too!!!
Click here to enter!
February 12, 2015
Another chance to win a sneak peek of Ash!
We're doing another giveaway of the galley of ASH.
You can win a signed copy on goodreads.
Good luck!!
Click here to enter!
You can win a signed copy on goodreads.
Good luck!!
Click here to enter!
January 4, 2015
ASH Giveaway!
We are giving away 10 advanced reader copies of ASH!
Check it out:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/120238-ash-a-destined-novel
There's about 14 hours left to enter.
Good luck!!!
Check it out:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/120238-ash-a-destined-novel
There's about 14 hours left to enter.
Good luck!!!
November 18, 2014
New Book Cover
I'm excited to share with you all the cover to my next book!
I'm co-writing this one with Darci Manley.
It's the first hardcover for both of us!
I'm co-writing this one with Darci Manley.
It's the first hardcover for both of us!
June 24, 2014
Book to Big Screen Panel Update
The "Book to Big Screen" panel I helped put together was a success!
A great turn out and the speakers were fantastic!
Thanks to everyone who took part.
Here's a pic:
(left to right: Jeffrey Sharp, President/CEO of Story Mining & Supply Co. and producer of adaptations including Boys Don't Cry; Esther Newberg, co-head of the Literary Department at ICM; Peter Gethers, Sr. VP/Editor-at-Large of Penguin Random House; Michael Weber, screenwriter (The Fault in Our Stars, (500) Days of Summer, The Spectacular Now); Jonathan Tropper, author/screenwriter (This is Where I Leave You).
A great turn out and the speakers were fantastic!
Thanks to everyone who took part.
Here's a pic:
(left to right: Jeffrey Sharp, President/CEO of Story Mining & Supply Co. and producer of adaptations including Boys Don't Cry; Esther Newberg, co-head of the Literary Department at ICM; Peter Gethers, Sr. VP/Editor-at-Large of Penguin Random House; Michael Weber, screenwriter (The Fault in Our Stars, (500) Days of Summer, The Spectacular Now); Jonathan Tropper, author/screenwriter (This is Where I Leave You).
