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DON'T BREATHE A WORD Trailer Launch Party!

Welcome, everyone, to the DON'T BREATHE A WORD Trailer Launch Party!!! And huge thanks to hundreds of bloggers across the 'sphere for hosting and spreading the trailer-y love! We're inviting you to celebrate with us…and win some fun
DON'T BREATHE A WORD prizes!First…the trailer…



I hope you enjoyed the music by our friends at Splashdown, illustrations by our friend Realm Lovejoy, and the trailer, produced by my sweet husband Shiraz!

And now for the party! Here's what we're giving away:

FIVE GRAND PRIZE PACKS:
Don't Breathe a Word (signed)
Tell Me a Secret (signed)
Special Edition TMAS audiobook
Bookmarks, stickers, and other swag*

TEN RUNNER-UP PRIZES:
Don't Breathe a Word flyers
Bookmarks, stickers, and a TMAS button*

PLUS THE FIRST FORTY PEOPLE
to buy Don't Breathe a Word at this link
between now and Valentine's Day get
DBAW bookmarks, stickers, and undying book love from me!*
*Must include mailing address with entry (US + up to 20% international winners).
Contest runs until Feb 29, 2012.

HOW TO WIN?
Spread the Trailer Love!

1. Click here to go to the trailer on YouTube, then click the Share button
to send to your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, or blog! 5 pts each
2. Buy the book at this link for more chances to win! Extra 5 pts

2. Click here to enter with your links and/or purchase!


I can't wait to hear what you think! Please comment and share!

And many, many thanks to all of you for your amazing support of Don't Breathe a Word. I would give you all a real hug if I could to show you how much it has meant to me. Time to Party!

Join the DON'T BREATHE A WORD Trailer Launch Party!

We are unveiling the super-secret DBAW trailer next Tuesday, Feb 7th, along with a huge party finale swag giveaway at blogs everywhere! Want to join? I'd love to invite you!

 
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:We have uploaded the video to a private link, which I will un-privatize early on Tuesday, Feb 7th. You can prepost the video with the embed code below and include the party/giveaway details. (I hope you love the trailer—we worked so hard on it!!)

DBAW TRAILER CODE: Link: http://youtu.be/uP61zlerel8

Embed Code:
http://www.youtube.com/<wbr>emb..." frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>
 PRIZES:
Five Grand Prizes:
Signed copies of Don't Breathe a Word, Tell Me a Secret, the TMAS special edition audiobook, bookmarks, stickers, and other swag*
Ten Runner-Up Prizes:
Don't Breathe a Word flyers, bookmarks, stickers, and a TMAS button*
Plus the first forty people who buy the book at this link between now and Valentine's Day get DBAW bookmarks, stickers, and undying book love from me!*
*Must include mailing address with entry. (US + up to 20% international winners)

HOW TO ENTER:1. Click here to go to the DBAW trailer link, then click the Share button to send to your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, MySpace, blog, or other social network. 5 pts each2. Buy the book at this link for more chances to win!
3. Click here to tell us where you posted/your buy link and to enter!
Many thanks to all of you for your amazing support of Don't Breathe a Word! I really appreciate your help celebrating the trailer launch and spreading the word!
Warmly,Holly

Words Have Power...Author Edition!

For the last day of the DON'T BREATHE A WORD tour, I put together a surprise...a bunch of YA author friends stopped by to share a few of their powerful words!


Special thanks to Beth Kephart, Denise Jaden, Melissa Walker, Justina Chen, Lish McBride, Lisa Schroeder, Sarah Jamila Stevenson, CJ Omololu, Stephanie Kuehnert, Tara Kelly, Joëlle Anthony, Stasia Ward Kehoe, Janet Fox, Tina Ferraro, and Janet Lee Carey!

And now you're probably wondering who won prizes from the DON'T BREATHE A WORD launch day? I think you should get some! Here are the winners:

Joli at Actin' Up with Books, Lisa at ShatterBooks, Aine at AinesRealmBooks, Vivien at Dead Tossed Waves, Cristina, Crystal, and SJune!
Thank you to everyone for coming along for the ride, and check out the full DBAW tour for...well, everything you probably ever wanted to know about the book. :)

I hope you love DON'T BREATHE A WORD!

DBAW Tour Wk 2: win books & prizes!

Don't Breathe a Word is on the shelves and the tour is going strong! Here's a recap of the second week highlights, plus there are still lots of chances to win signed books, swag, and other cool stuff!


Monday, January 2
Review: Heidi Z at YA Bibliophile
Character Feature with May and Santos: Andye at Reading Teen
Short excerpt + "behind the scenes": Jenny at Mimosa Stimulus

Tuesday, January 3
Review: Bailey at IB Book Blogging
Scavenger Hunt #1—9 am EST: Sara H at Eve's Fan Garden
Scavenger Hunt #2—12:30 am EST: Kate at I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read
Scavenger Hunt #3—4 pm EST: Angela at Reading Angel

Wednesday, January 4
Review: Tara M at The Bodacious Pen
Review: Sara at Eve's Fan Garden
TMAS Cross Over – Locations: Heather at Proud Book Nerd
Creed's Music Feature: Deborah at Books, Movies, and Chinese Food

Thursday, January 5
Review: Jenny at Mimosa Stimulus
Character Tens List: Kayla at Caught Between the Pages
Playlist: Crystal at My Reading Room

Friday, January 6
Review: LiLi at Chica Reader
Creed This or That List: Izzy at My Words Ate Me
Joy Character Book Picks: Heidi at YA Bibliophile

This week there are character secrets, deleted scenes, a quiz, and last chance to enter the cover contest and Words Have Power video contest!

Here's looking at this week:


Monday, January 9
Review: Tara G at Hobbitsies
Asher Character This or That List: Corrine at Lost for Words
Short excerpt + "behind the scenes": Amber L at Just Your Typical Book Blog

Tuesday, January 10
Review: Val at Truth Be Told
TMAS Cross Over 3 - Delaney's Secrets: Katie B at Katie's Book Blog
Street Life Features
Hosting Heidi Ayarbe: Julia at Rex Robot Reviews
Hosting Holly: Danielle at There's a Book
Hosting Suzanne Young: Crystal at My Reading Room
Hosting Steve Brezenoff: Patricia at Patricia's Peculiarity

Wednesday, January 11
Review: Andye at Reading Teen
Story from the Past: Rummanah at Books In The Spotlight
Creed Character Interview: Cynthia A at A Blog About Nothing

Thursday, January 12
Review: Corrine at Lost for Words
Deleted Scene: Julia C at That Hapa Chick
Writing Tens List: Hannah at Paperback Treasures

Friday, January 14
Review: Jessica E at Confessions of a Bookaholic
Quiz- Which Character Are You: Tara G at Hobbitsies
The Real New Horizons: Jennifer H at Late Bloomer Online

Monday, January 16
Review: Page at One Book at a Time
Final Wrap Up Video + Contest Winners: Tara M at The Bodacious Pen


Hope to see you!

DON'T BREATHE A WORD Book Birthday Party!!!

Hi, everyone! Welcome to the virtual book birthday party for DON'T BREATHE A WORD!
We have party music, snacks and drinks, secrets, and swag! (Comment, tweet, and post for chances to win! Details below.) Click on the blinky graphic at right for a two chapter sneak preview!

First we've got to create the mood...
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Now come to Seattle and find out more about the world of Don't Breathe a Word...

Joy's street-savvy friends May, Santos, and Creed introduce her to surprising delicacies from Café Flora, Starbucks,  and Molly Moon's Ice Cream:


It wouldn't be a DON'T BREATHE A WORD party without spilling a few secrets... Stop by the {Teen} Book Scene DON'T BREATHE A WORD tour for tons of exclusive character interviews, secret connections to TELL ME A SECRET, behind-the-scenes peeks, and chances to win signed books and swag.
Plus you can enter the Cover Recreation contest and the Words Have Power video contest!
****And here's an exclusive donwload JUST FOR TODAY****
To celebrate the DBAW Book Birthday, we're posting the graphic novel rendition of the first two chapters, text adapted by Molly Blaisdell and illustrated by amazing artist Realm Lovejoy!! Click on the graphic to download and tell us what you think!

 How about party swag?We're giving away lots of signed books and swag today, including signed copies of DON'T BREATHE A WORD, the special edition TELL ME A SECRET audiobook, prints of DBAW artwork signed by Realm Lovejoy and me, DBAW magnets handmade by me, and more!
How to enter: Leave a comment! What leaves you breathless? Why are you excited about Don't Breathe a Word? +2Tweet, Post, or Blog about the party and include #dontbreatheaword and @hollycupala! +2Be my friend on Facebook, Twitter, or Blogger. +2 Make the DON'T BREATHE A WORD cover your profile pic for any of the above, or post a pic of yourself holding the book! +2Contact me here to tell me your links, points, and mailing address. (*US only today, but check out the tour for international prizes!)
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you love DON'T BREATHE A WORD!

DBAW Tour Wk 1: highlights and prizes!

Hey everyone! The first week of the DON'T BREATHE A WORD tour has flown by (which means 3 more days until release day...eek! I'm nervous...).

There are still plenty of chances to win signed books, TMAS audiobooks, signed DBAW art, and other cool swag (lots of it handmade by me!)

Here are the stops and contests so far - leave comments for chances to win, and enter the cover contest and video contest! Yay!


Monday, December 26 Review: Angela at Reading Angel
Sneak Preview: Cindy at Books Complete Me
Cover Post + Recreation contest: Jessica E at Confessions of a Bookaholic

Tuesday, December 27
Review: Heather at Proud Book Nerd
Places Inspired Vlog: LiLi at Chica Reader
Joy This or That List: Erika S at Moonlight Book Reviews

Wednesday, December 28
Review: Danielle at There's a Book
Video Contest Announcement on Holly's Blog


Thursday, December 29
Review: Kate at I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read!
TMAS Cross Over 1 – Cameos: Kari at A Good Addiction
 Interview w/ Lyric Answers: Page at One Book at a Time

Friday, December 30
Review: Cynthia A at A Blog About Nothing
Creed Character Bucket List: Lindsay J at Just Another Book Addict
Joy Character Interview: Bailey at IB Book Blogging


Stay tuned next week for a Scavenger Hunt, lots of book secrets, and a totally embarrassing video...

Oh and of course, BOOK LAUNCH DAY!!!!! (January 3rd.) Stop by for the PARTY!

The Words Have Power Video Contest!!!

The idea behind DON'T BREATHE A WORD is that Words Have Power. Joy is suffocating—not only from asthma and her overprotective family, but also in a secretly abusive relationship. She escapes to live on the streets of Seattle and meets up with a band of homeless teens who teach her about life and love. When one of her new friends is in danger, she has to make a choice: will she save his life and go home to face her demons, or will she stay silent and safe?
When I first started writing, I didn't realize I would write about abuse…but then this character, Asher, showed up. He was seductive, and powerful, and cruel. Suddenly I realized, this was about Joy realizing that words have power—his do, but so do her own.
Where did Asher come from? I didn't have to look very far—he came from my own life. I wrote about that relationship in DEAR BULLY: 70 AUTHORS TELL THEIR STORIES (my story is "Midsummer Nightmare"). It's the real life backstory to DON'T BREATHE A WORD. Through both my own story and the novel, my hope is that readers will realize that their words have power, too.
So we are having a contest (rules below)! Create a video with the theme WORDS HAVE POWER, and you could win fabulous prizes that SHOUT OUT LOUD! how powerful you are.
First prize:
Signed copies of Don't Breathe a Word and the Tell Me a Secret audiobook,
a signed collage TMAS print (my art!), a signed DBAW graphic print, and other swag!
3 Runner-Ups:
Signed copies of Don't Breathe a Word and the Tell Me a Secret audiobook,
a handmade DBAW magnet set, and other swag!

Plus, for every video entry, I will donate $10 (up to $500) to Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls, a wonderful charity helping girls around the globe find their own freedom and power.
Words Have Power! I can't wait to hear yours.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES:
1. All entries must be posted on YouTube and url sent to Holly by 5pm EST on Friday, January 14, 2012. Holly will favorite all appropriate entries on her channel as they arrive! Contest winners will be announced the following week.
2. Please note in your video or video description that this is for the Don't Breathe a Word WORDS HAVE POWER Contest and include a link to the contest rules!

3. Videos must be appropriate for all audiences and contain original or Creative Commons content (see Creative Commons Search for more info on what is legal to use). On that note, feel free to use my original Don't Breathe a Word graphics. :)

4. The contest is open to entrants over 14 years old. (International prizes subject to import/export restrictions.)
Have fun, and best wishes on your Words of Power!

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Don't Breathe a Word


by Holly Cupala



Giveaway ends January 03, 2012.

See the giveaway details
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DON'T BREATHE A WORD is coming January 3rd! Spread the word!

DON'T BREATHE A WORD blog tour!

The countdown says 10 days...but the blog tour is here! Eek!

There will be sneak previews, embarrassing videos, character cameos...and lots of lots of chances to win signed copies of DON'T BREATHE A WORD, signed DBAW art, TMAS audiobooks, handmade DBAW swag, and lots of lots of prizes!

Here is the full schedule:

Monday, December 26 Review: Angela at Reading Angel
Sneak Preview: Cindy at Books Complete Me
Cover Post + Recreation contest: Jessica E at Confessions of a Bookaholic

Tuesday, December 27
Review: Heather at Proud Book Nerd
Places Inspired Vlog: LiLi at Chica Reader
Joy This or That List: Erika S at Moonlight Book Reviews

Wednesday, December 28
Review: Danielle at There's a Book
Dear Bully Day
Video Contest Announcement on Holly's Blog
Hosting Jennifer Brown: Bonnie at A Backwards Story
Hosting Catherine Ryan Hyde: Nancy at {a}Musing Reviews

Thursday, December 29
Review: Kate at I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read!
TMAS Cross Over 1 – Cameos: Kari at A Good Addiction
 Interview w/ Lyric Answers: Page at One Book at a Time

Friday, December 30
Review: Cynthia A at A Blog About Nothing
Creed Character Bucket List: Lindsay J at Just Another Book Addict
Joy Character Interview: Bailey at IB Book Blogging

Monday, January 2
Review: Heidi Z at YA Bibliophile
Character Feature with May and Santos: Andye at Reading Teen
Short excerpt + "behind the scenes": Jenny at Mimosa Stimulus

Tuesday, January 3
Review: Bailey at IB Book Blogging
Scavenger Hunt #1—9 am EST: Sara H at Eve's Fan Garden
Scavenger Hunt #2—12:30 am EST: Kate at I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read
Scavenger Hunt #3—4 pm EST: Angela at Reading Angel

Wednesday, January 4
Review: Tara M at The Bodacious Pen
TMAS Cross Over – Locations: Heather at Proud Book Nerd
Creed's Music Feature: Deborah at Books, Movies, and Chinese Food

Thursday, January 5
Review: Jenny at Mimosa Stimulus
Character Tens List: Kayla at Caught Between the Pages
Playlist: Val at Truth be Told

Friday, January 6
Review: LiLi at Chica Reader
Creed This or That List: Izzy at My Words Ate Me
Joy Character Book Picks: Heidi at YA Bibliophile

Monday, January 9
Review: Tara G at Hobbitsies
Asher Character This or That List: Corrine at Lost for Words
Short excerpt + "behind the scenes": Amber L at Just Your Typical Book Blog

Tuesday, January 10
Review: Val at Truth Be Told
TMAS Cross Over 3 - Delaney's Secrets: Katie B at Katie's Book Blog
Street Life Features
Hosting Heidi Ayarbe: Julia at Rex Robot Reviews
Hosting Holly: Danielle at There's a Book
Hosting Suzanne Young: Crystal at My Reading Room
Hosting Steve Brezenoff: Patricia at Patricia's Peculiarity

Wednesday, January 11
Review: Andye at Reading Teen
Story from the Past: Rummanah at Books In The Spotlight
Creed Character Interview: Cynthia A at A Blog About Nothing

Thursday, January 12
Review: Corrine at Lost for Words
Deleted Scene: Julia C at That Hapa Chick
Writing Tens List: Hannah at Paperback Treasures

Friday, January 14
Review: Jessica E at Confessions of a Bookaholic
Quiz- Which Character Are You: Tara G at Hobbitsies
The Real New Horizons: Jennifer H at Late Bloomer Online

Monday, January 16
Review: Page at One Book at a Time
Final Wrap Up Video + Contest Winners: Tara M at The Bodacious Pen
Hope to see you!

DON'T BREATHE A WORD blog tour: coming soon!

The countdown says 10 days...but the blog tour starts next week! Eek!

There will be sneak previews, embarrassing videos, character cameos...and lots of lots of chances to win signed copies of DON'T BREATHE A WORD, signed DBAW art, TMAS audiobooks, handmade DBAW swag, and lots of lots of prizes!

Here is the full schedule:

Monday, December 26 Review: Angela at Reading Angel
Sneak Preview: Cindy at Books Complete Me
Cover Post + Recreation contest: Jessica E at Confessions of a Bookaholic

Tuesday, December 27
Review: Heather at Proud Book Nerd
Places Inspired Vlog: LiLi at Chica Reader
Joy This or That List: Erika S at Moonlight Book Reviews

Wednesday, December 28
Review: Danielle at There's a Book
Dear Bully Day
Video Contest Announcement on Holly's Blog
Hosting Jennifer Brown: Bonnie at A Backwards Story
Hosting Catherine Ryan Hyde: Nancy at {a}Musing Reviews

Thursday, December 29
Review: Kate at I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read!
TMAS Cross Over 1 – Cameos: Kari at A Good Addiction
 Interview w/ Lyric Answers: Page at One Book at a Time

Friday, December 30
Review: Cynthia A at A Blog About Nothing
Creed Character Bucket List: Lindsay J at Just Another Book Addict
Joy Character Interview: Bailey at IB Book Blogging

Monday, January 2
Review: Heidi Z at YA Bibliophile
Character Feature with May and Santos: Andye at Reading Teen
Short excerpt + "behind the scenes": Jenny at Mimosa Stimulus

Tuesday, January 3
Review: Bailey at IB Book Blogging
Scavenger Hunt #1—9 am EST: Sara H at Eve's Fan Garden
Scavenger Hunt #2—12:30 am EST: Kate at I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read
Scavenger Hunt #3—4 pm EST: Angela at Reading Angel

Wednesday, January 4
Review: Tara M at The Bodacious Pen
TMAS Cross Over – Locations: Heather at Proud Book Nerd
Creed's Music Feature: Deborah at Books, Movies, and Chinese Food

Thursday, January 5
Review: Jenny at Mimosa Stimulus
Character Tens List: Kayla at Caught Between the Pages
Playlist: Val at Truth be Told

Friday, January 6
Review: LiLi at Chica Reader
Creed This or That List: Izzy at My Words Ate Me
Joy Character Book Picks: Heidi at YA Bibliophile

Monday, January 9
Review: Tara G at Hobbitsies
Asher Character This or That List: Corrine at Lost for Words
Short excerpt + "behind the scenes": Amber L at Just Your Typical Book Blog

Tuesday, January 10
Review: Val at Truth Be Told
TMAS Cross Over 3 - Delaney's Secrets: Katie B at Katie's Book Blog
Street Life Features
Hosting Heidi Ayarbe: Julia at Rex Robot Reviews
Hosting Holly: Danielle at There's a Book
Hosting Suzanne Young: Crystal at My Reading Room
Hosting Steve Brezenoff: Patricia at Patricia's Peculiarity

Wednesday, January 11
Review: Andye at Reading Teen
Story from the Past: Rummanah at Books In The Spotlight
Creed Character Interview: Cynthia A at A Blog About Nothing

Thursday, January 12
Review: Corrine at Lost for Words
Deleted Scene: Julia C at That Hapa Chick
Writing Tens List: Hannah at Paperback Treasures

Friday, January 14
Review: Jessica E at Confessions of a Bookaholic
Quiz- Which Character Are You: Tara G at Hobbitsies
The Real New Horizons: Jennifer H at Late Bloomer Online

Monday, January 16
Review: Page at One Book at a Time
Final Wrap Up Video + Contest Winners: Tara M at The Bodacious Pen
Hope to see you!

Join the DON'T BREATHE A WORD Street Team!

Did you love Don't Breathe a Word? Dying for extra chances to win a signed copy, exclusive extras, fun swag, and to share the news about DBAW?


Then join the Street Team!

Kari (@flamingo1325) of A Good Addiction and The {Teen} Book Scene is coordinating the team, and we are just about ready to launch CONTEST #1 to spread the word before the DBAW release on January 3rd!

To sign up, just follow this link and fill out the form completely: DBAW Street Team Form

There are a limited number of slots, so don't wait! Thank you so much, and I can't wait to welcome you to the team!

xoxHolly