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A loud click sounds within the door. Heart drumming, you pull on the handle and the monstrous round door swings open.



*PLACE WINNING COMBO HERE*



Congrats goes to *NAME HERE* who successfully CRACKED the CODE at The Bookshelf Muse, winning a signed copy of my book, Across the Universe. Please contact me as soon as possible so I can get your prize to you! Thanks everyone for playing along & helping to celebrate a great writing community. :)

Winner of HOURGLASS

The winner of the signed copy of HOURGLASS by Myra McEntire is...



Nicole!

Thanks everyone for playing, and thanks Myra for donating the prize!

A Few Notes...

This post will be a random assortment of things I've been meaning to tell you...



My Mailing Address

Things that it is okay to send me in the mail:

A self-addressed, stamped envelope with a note telling me you'd like a signed bookplate (please let me know how much you want) and/or bookmarks (please specify how many, and if you'd like them signed or not) for your copy of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Fan mail (squee!)
Anything else, please email me first and see if I'd like it. For example, if you want me to read your published book, then just email me and see if I'm interested or have time. I'd hate for you to waste postage on something that I can't really read right now.
Please be advised: I don't check the PO Box every day--it may take me a month or so to get stuff back to you. Sorry!

Things that it is NOT okay to send to me in the mail:A book that you wrote. I'm sorry, but if you're looking for a critique, I honestly don't have time to give you one. And if you're looking for a blurb, you need to send it through my agent or publisher.
A book that I wrote. Please PLEASE do not send me copies of my book, requesting me to sign and return to you. (a) it may get lost in the mail, (b) it's a pain for me to handle--keeping up with what book goes where, (c) inevitably something goes wrong--you didn't add enough postage, or the book gets ripped or rained on--and I will be blamed.
Hate mail. It will make me sad.
Anything edible. By the time it gets to me, it will no longer be edible.
An elephant. He wouldn't fit in the PO Box anyway.
So! If you'd like me to send you bookmarks or bookplate or if you want to write me a letter, feel free to send it to:PO Box 27Union Mills,NC 28167 USA

Upcoming eventsThere are a few events that I've been remiss in telling you about! Oh noes! 

Smart Chick Kick It Tour:I am so honored to be a part of this tour! I'll be at two stops:September 29th, 2011 6 PM @ Powell's Cedar Hills Crossing, Portland, OR
October 1st, 2011 2 PM @ Burnaby Chapters, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Dragon*Con and Decatur Book Fest, Atlanta:I'm not 100% sure where I'll be at each event, but I will be at both! I'll let you know more details when I know more details. The event is the first weekend in September.

Super Secret Tour!It won't be super secret for much longer! If you live in Western NC, Northern SC, or Eastern TN, then you especially might be very interested in something that I've been working on with some fellow authors! More details SOON, I promise!

Upcoming contest!I'm working on something...something big. To get a sneak peek at it, go here.



This video is awesome

And you should watch it now.

HOURGLASS Book Tour

So, let's just go ahead and get this out of the way: I FREAKING LOVE HOURGLASS.

So, yeah. Safe to say: I effing love this book.



Which is why, when Mundie Moms were like, "Yo. Want in on this blog tour?" I was like, "Heckyeah!"  (Please note: Not direct quotes)



Just in case you don't know Myra, you can check her out here. And in case you don't know HOURGLASS, you can check it out here. Long story short: HOURGLASS has a cool heroine, a hot hero, a sassy friend, time travel, and MORE.



 And now, without futher ado, here's Myra on herself, her book, and her writing:



YOUWe can read all about your fascinating life from your bio in the jacket flap of your book. So, what's a completely random fact about you that most people don't know?



I can't go underwater without holding my nose. I think that I should've tried to come up with something that made me look cool, but nose holding it is.



As a kid, what was your favorite book? Have your tastes changed since growing up?



I ADORED The Wizard of Oz. It explains a lot, I think. And no, I still love fantastical stories with heart.



There may or may not be (but definitely is) a reference to DOCTOR WHO in HOURGLASS. So, here's the definitive question: which doctor is the best, and why? Give a detailed analysis of the dreaminess of David Tennant's eyes in your answer.



You didn't really give me a choice, there, did you? When it comes to The Doctor, I am Switzerland. I'll watch you and Rachel Hawkins cage match over ten and eleven ANYTIME, though.



In HOURGLASS, Em slips through time. If you could slip through time to meet anyone or do anything, what/when/who would you visit? Give a detailed analysis as to why you're not going to be popping up in David Tennant's shower RIGHT NOW.



I won't be popping up in David Tennant's shower RIGHT NOW because I don't want to go to jail before my book releases. And ... I'd definitely try to meet Lord Byron. I'd pop up in HIS shower. Because back then there were no phones, and I could possibly run away before the authorities were summoned.



YOUR BOOKIt's the inevitable question: what inspired HOURGLASS. (Was it David Tennant's perfectly sculpted biceps? I think it probably was.)

Beth. Beth. Beth. David Tennant doesn't HAVE biceps. And LOTS of things inspired HOURGLASS. I think I'm going to start a Tumblr to post all my research.



One of the great things about HOURGLASS is that it deals with time travel--one of my all-time favorite themes. There are hints, such as with Em's best friend and Kaleb's empathy, that there is more to HOURGLASS and the world you've created than just time travel. Can you divulge anything else about this?



I can divulge that anyone involved with the Hourglass has an ability that is related to time. EVERYONE. You might not see the connections, but they're there.



Speaking of, why not just go ahead and tell us as much as possible about Book 2? Or, even better, send me a copy of it RIGHT NOW?



[image error] Book two is all about Em and Michael in the Mesozoic era. They discover the origins of the Barbie doll and the true story behind unicorns. Also, they run into REAL The Doctor. He looks remarkably like David Tennant.



OK, OK, I'm backing off (FOR NOW). Can you tell us a little bit about the process--particularly the timeline--of writing HOURGLASS?



Before I signed with my agent, Holly Root, I rewrote the second half three times. When I signed with Holly, I rewrote the second half again. When I sold to Egmont and got my editing letter, I rewrote the second half ONE MORE TIME. The good news is, I think what I've got now is probably going to stick.



If your reader could only take away one emotion, theme, or idea from HOURGLASS, what would you want it to be?



HOPE, and that broken can be beautiful. That was two. You'll get over it.



YOUR WRITINGWhat's the most surprising thing you've learned since becoming a writer?

You never stop telling stories. Ever. When it grabs your soul, you just can't stop.



Beyond the typical--never give up, believe in yourself--what would be the single best advice you'd like to give another writer?



Treat it like a job. Be a professional. If you even THINK you might write someday, do unto others as you'd have them do to you. Not because you want something, but because it's the right thing to do.



What do you think are your strongest and weakest points in writing?



Strongest - plot and voice. Weakest - beautiful language. I tell stories plainly, and if I get any gorgeous, lyrical sentences, it's because it was an accident or I worked really, really hard for them. Like BLED and stuff.



And finally...if you could write an ode for David Tennant, would you write an epic ballad, a sonnet, or a limerick?



Oh, Beth. I wouldn't take it upon myself to do a job that was clearly meant for you. (And I'm pretty sure you'd write a limerlick. Ick. Limerick. Not lick. Noooooo.)



*creepy grin* "Liiiiiick."









To check out the rest of the HOURGLASS book tour, click here! Here's the schedule of events:



June 1st- The Secret Life of a Bibliophile, Interview with Myra
June 3rd- Reading Teen, review
June 5th- Pager Turners, Interview with Michael 
June 7th- Girls in the Stacks, Interview w/ Myra
June 9th- Novel Novice, Review of HG 
June 11th- Reading Teen, Interview with Myra
June 13th- The Story Siren, review
June 14th- Eve's Fan Garden, Interview with Myra
June 15th- Eve's Fan Garden, Review 
June 16th- Beth Revis, Interview with Myra
June 17th- Late Bloomers, Interview with Myra
June 18th- Novel Thoughts, review
June 20th- Mundie Moms, review
June 22nd- Mundie Moms, interview with Kaleb
June 24th- The Secret Life of a Bibliophile, review 
June 26th- Novel Novice, Interview with Myra
June 28th- Pager Turners, Review
June 30th- Live Author Chat w/ Myra on Mundie Moms 




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To find out what the other Bookanistas are reading this week:Beth Revis interviews Hourglass author Myra McEntire – with giveawayChristine Fonseca and Rosemary Clement-Moore devour Bad taste in BoysShannon Messenger croons over Uncommon Criminals – with giveawayMyra McEntire invites Possession author Elana Johnson into the FortShana Silver gushes about Bloodlines – with arc giveawayJen Hayley is mesmerized by Imaginary GirlsStasia Ward Kehoe is stunned by Girl, Stolen

HOURGLASS Love: Review + Contest

In case you missed it, yesterday I posted about how awesome I think HOURGLASS is, how it got my very first blurb I ever did for a book, and how you can win a signed copy. A link to that is at the bottom of this post. Tomorrow, I get to interview Myra herself, so don't forget to look for that!



But meanwhile, I'd like to share a few more detailed thoughts about HOURGLASS. It's been awhile since I've done a real review, and I'm so excited about this book that I'm a bit worried about whether or not I'll be able to adequately express how much I love it...



First: That cover. So beautiful. Soooooo beautiful. Go ahead and drool a little in its general direction.



Second: Emerson. Em is the narrating character of the novel, and she has the best voice. If you're a writer, you've no doubt heard about how important "voice" is. Some agents claim it's the number 1 most important thing to selling a book. Now, if you're still a little flummoxed about what exactly voice is, then you need to read HOURGLASS. Em is the definition of voice.



Third: Something new. There are a lot of books out there that are a little alike. And don't get me wrong--I love a good paranormal romance as much as the next girl. But...HOURGLASS is something new. Something different. Something totally different. There's romance--but there's also tragedy, and there's time travel, and there's secrets, and there's a hidden society, and there's SO. MUCH. MORE.



Fourth: Interesting side characters. There are background characters in every novel...but rarely do they come alive. The Harry Potter books do a good job at creating realistic background characters--I think I know Neville almost as well as I know Harry. HOURGLASS is another novel that does background characters well. Each person truly feel unique, from Em's brother to best friend to the "ghosts" she sees...



Fifth: Time. Travel. Do I really need more than those two words?



Sixth: No, seriously: Time. Travel.





Seventh: Doctor Who. There's a reference to him. And the TARDIS. I'm sold.



Eighth: Love, True Love....maybe. I can't say much about this one. But...I'll say this: the romance is realistic. And the reason why the love doesn't work out perfectly is very realistic...



Enticed yet? Go get a copy! And enter for a copy here:





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HOURGLASS Launch! Celebrate and Win!

Are you guys getting sick of giveaways? I hope not, because today, I am excited to tell you about one of the best books to be released this year:





I was lucky enough to get a chance to read an early copy of this book--and after I did, I realized that this book is simply amazing.



And so I blurbed it.



Which is really kind of weird to me. Because, well, I'm me. No one important. But they wanted my blurb (my very FIRST! blurb!) and there it is on the cover!



"Pulls your heart in every direction.A brand new twist on time travel with an explosively delicious romance."

Yup. That little pull quote encapsulates about a tiny fraction of my love for HOURGLASS. I cannot wait until I get my copy in the mail so I can re-read the novel. 

I'll be doing a more complete review tomorrow, but in the meantime, I want to show you the brand-spanking-new book trailer:



And if you want more info on the book (BRILLIANT!) and/or Myra (AWESOME!), you can click here:Myra's website
HOURGLASS on GoodReads
Places to buy HOURGLASS
And--did I mention Myra was awesome?--because she's donating a SIGNED copy of HOURGLASS for you! Unfortunately, this is open to US addresses only. To enter, all I ask is that you check out one of the pages linked above or watch the book trailer. We'll work on the honor system--I'll trust that you do it :)

Just fill out the form below, and you're entered for a drawing for a signed copy of Myra McEntire's HOURGLASS!

And since Myra's generously donating a copy for you to win, why not tell her in the comments how much you like the book, the book trailer, or how much you want to read this. Show her some love for donating the prize!

Additional contest information:Open to US addresses only (sorry!)
Entrants must be 13 years old or older
Only one entry per person
Contest closes on June 17th
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Contest & Prizes

The Bookshelf Muse is celebrating over 2000 Followers and almost 1/2 million hits and they wants to know...CAN YOU CRACK THE CODE?



Let me break it down for you:



12 generous writers.
A formidable steel vault packed with prizes.
A time locked sensor.
And you...with a code.




Will The Bookshelf Muse's Prize Vault open for you? Stop by and find out!







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And Announcing the winners of the Spread the Word on POSSESSION prize pack...

I hope you guys had as much fun with the POSSESSION launch as I did! It was great going across all the blog and talking about it on Twitter :D



Now for the winners of the "Spread the Word" contest...





Kira B
Laura P.
Perla M.
Minhchieu
Donna B




Winners, Shannon will be emailing you shortly to get your address for the prize!

Possession Tour, Day Six!

Don't forget, this is day six of the Elana Johnson POSSESSION Launch Festival of Awesome! Today, go to Christine Fonseca's site and comment to enter to win a signed copy of POSSESSION and learn the secret time that you need to use the Twitter hashtag #taggedPOSSESSION to win another signed copy of POSSESSION!

Meanwhile, don't forget: if you spread the word about POSSESSION, you can win one of FIVE signed copies of the book! 

We're giving away 15 signed copies of POSSESSION throughout this week's blog tour--be sure to visit and enter to win! Tomorrow, final winners will be announced!

Which Faction Are You?

Yesterday we posted our Bookanista celebration video for Veronica Roth in which the Bookanistas all posted which faction they think they belong in. By and far, most of my fellow Bookanistas are Dauntless (brave)...but I definitely don't think I qualify for that. I'm more likely to be Candor (truthful).



If you've not read DIVERGENT yet (and honestly, why not?) there are, essentially, faction which encompass certain human qualities. The main character, Tris, is a divergent--she is strong in two or more factions.



If you've read DIVERGENT, which faction do you think you belong to? If you've not read DIVERGENT (and, actually, even if you have) you can play this interactive game to determine which faction you're most likely to be in. 



So let me know: what's your strongest faction?



Abnegation (selflessness)
Dauntless (bravery)
Erudite (intelligence)
Amity (peacefulness)
Candor (honesty)


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Don't forget, this is day one of the Elana Johnson POSSESSION Launch Festival of Awesome! Today, go to Christine Fonseca's site and comment to enter to win a signed copy of POSSESSION and learn the secret time that you need to use the Twitter hashtag #taggedPOSSESSION to win another signed copy of POSSESSION!

Meanwhile, don't forget: if you spread the word about POSSESSION, you can win one of FIVE signed copies of the book! 

We're giving away 15 signed copies of POSSESSION throughout this week's blog tour--be sure to visit and enter to win! Tomorrow's giveaway will be hosted at Ali Cross's blog!

Bookanista Celebration! Veronica Roth's NYTimes Debut!

We here at the Bookanistas love to celebrate books--and it's even more fun when one of our own gives us a reason to party! When Veronica Roth's novel, DIVERGENT, debuted on the NY Times Bestseller List, we all got together to figure out which faction we belonged to. Watch the video below to see where yours truly would be!







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Don't forget, this is day one of the Elana Johnson POSSESSION Launch Festival of Awesome! Today, go to Jamie Harrington's site and comment to enter to win a signed copy of POSSESSION and learn the secret time that you need to use the Twitter hashtag #taggedPOSSESSION to win another signed copy of POSSESSION!

Meanwhile, don't forget: if you spread the word about POSSESSION, you can win one of FIVE signed copies of the book! 

We're giving away 15 signed copies of POSSESSION throughout this week's blog tour--be sure to visit and enter to win! Tomorrow's giveaway will be hosted at Christine Fonseca's blog!