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March 22, 2013
SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT 2013
Hi Everyone,
Here is the much anticipated author reveal for the upcoming Spring YA Scavenger Hunt 2013! I am on the RED TEAM. I'm sure you will agree it is a fabulous line up of authors this year and I am thrilled to be taking part.
The hunt starts on Thursday April 4th at noon pacific time and ends on Sunday April 7th also at noon pacific . Along with the grand prizes which include a book from every author on the team, I will also be giving away copies of all of my books! You can also expect to see a deleted scene from EMBLAZE (though I haven't fully decided on my extra content as yet;)
Leave a comment below to let me know which authors/books you are most excited to read more about.
See you on the hunt!
THE BLUE TEAM
AMBER ARGYLE
JOSEPHINE ANGELINI
KATE AVELYNN
LISA BURSTEIN
TERA LYNN CHILDS
KATE EVANGELISTA
TARA FULLER
RACHEL HARRIS
COLLEEN HOUCK
JUSTINA IRELAND
ELLIE JAMES
CARRIE JONES
JESSICA KHOURY
CINDY MADSEN
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MAUREEN MCGOWAN
MEGAN MIRANDA
ERICA O’ROURKE
DIANA PETERFREUND
AMY PLUM
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BETH REVIS
GINA ROSATI
VICTORIA SCOTT
JESSICA SPOTSWOOD
K.A. TUCKER
LISA VOISIN
THE RED TEAM
HEATHER ANASTASIU
JENNIFER ARMENTROUT
KENDARE BLAKE
RACHEL CARTER
RENEE COLLINS
LEIGH FALLON
MARLEY GIBSON
ALYXANDRA HARVEY
AMALIE HOWARD
CHLOE JACOBS
J.R. JOHANSSON
STEPHANIE KEYES
SUZANNE LAZEAR
MARI MANCUSI
GRETCHEN MCNEIL
LEA NOLAN
KATHLEEN PEACOCK
APRILYNNE PIKE
LISSA PRICE
ELIZABETH RICHARDS
MINDI SCOTT
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON
SCOTT TRACEY
ERIN UNDERWOOD
BRENNA YOVANOFF
Here is the much anticipated author reveal for the upcoming Spring YA Scavenger Hunt 2013! I am on the RED TEAM. I'm sure you will agree it is a fabulous line up of authors this year and I am thrilled to be taking part.
The hunt starts on Thursday April 4th at noon pacific time and ends on Sunday April 7th also at noon pacific . Along with the grand prizes which include a book from every author on the team, I will also be giving away copies of all of my books! You can also expect to see a deleted scene from EMBLAZE (though I haven't fully decided on my extra content as yet;)
Leave a comment below to let me know which authors/books you are most excited to read more about.
See you on the hunt!
THE BLUE TEAM
AMBER ARGYLE
JOSEPHINE ANGELINI
KATE AVELYNN
LISA BURSTEIN
TERA LYNN CHILDS
KATE EVANGELISTA
TARA FULLER
RACHEL HARRIS
COLLEEN HOUCK
JUSTINA IRELAND
ELLIE JAMES
CARRIE JONES
JESSICA KHOURY
CINDY MADSEN
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MAUREEN MCGOWAN
MEGAN MIRANDA
ERICA O’ROURKE
DIANA PETERFREUND
AMY PLUM
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BETH REVIS
GINA ROSATI
VICTORIA SCOTT
JESSICA SPOTSWOOD
K.A. TUCKER
LISA VOISIN
THE RED TEAM
HEATHER ANASTASIU
JENNIFER ARMENTROUT
KENDARE BLAKE
RACHEL CARTER
RENEE COLLINS
LEIGH FALLON
MARLEY GIBSON
ALYXANDRA HARVEY
AMALIE HOWARD
CHLOE JACOBS
J.R. JOHANSSON
STEPHANIE KEYES
SUZANNE LAZEAR
MARI MANCUSI
GRETCHEN MCNEIL
LEA NOLAN
KATHLEEN PEACOCK
APRILYNNE PIKE
LISSA PRICE
ELIZABETH RICHARDS
MINDI SCOTT
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON
SCOTT TRACEY
ERIN UNDERWOOD
BRENNA YOVANOFF
March 8, 2013
COVER REVEAL!
Hi everyone,
So, here it is - the beautiful new cover of my first stand alone novel. BETWEEN THE LIVES is out in Australia and NZ on May 1, 2013. Information on release dates in other markets will follow shortly. I've got to admit, it is a little scary releasing my first book that is separate to the Embrace Series. But this story means so much to me. It is dark and psychological, and at the same time it is about love and family and friends.
At this stage, this is only the Australian and NZ version of the cover. I'm not sure if other markets with choose to go with the same design or change it up - so we'll have to wait and see. Anyway, without further ado, here it is. I really hope you love it as much as I do! xxx
So, here it is - the beautiful new cover of my first stand alone novel. BETWEEN THE LIVES is out in Australia and NZ on May 1, 2013. Information on release dates in other markets will follow shortly. I've got to admit, it is a little scary releasing my first book that is separate to the Embrace Series. But this story means so much to me. It is dark and psychological, and at the same time it is about love and family and friends.
At this stage, this is only the Australian and NZ version of the cover. I'm not sure if other markets with choose to go with the same design or change it up - so we'll have to wait and see. Anyway, without further ado, here it is. I really hope you love it as much as I do! xxx
February 15, 2013
GIVEAWAY ON NOW!!
IF YOU WANT A CHANCE TO WIN SIGNED COPIES OF EMBRACE, ENTICE AND EMBLAZE...
HEAD OVER TO MY AUTHOR PAGE ON FACEBOOK NOW!
https://www.facebook.com/Shirvington?...
UPDATE: Giveaway now finished :(
HEAD OVER TO MY AUTHOR PAGE ON FACEBOOK NOW!
https://www.facebook.com/Shirvington?...
UPDATE: Giveaway now finished :(
November 29, 2012
The Winter 2012, Scavenger Hunt is on NOW for 72 hours only!!!!
My Personal Giveaway is on my website and it's a big one (including a chance to win copies of the hot-off-thre-press EMBLAZE ARC! And there are FOUR chances to win!
YA Scavenger Hunt (#YASH)! This tri-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors...and a chance to win some awesome prizes! On this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content, you also get a secret number. Add up the numbers, and enter it for a chance to win a major prize--one lucky winner will receive at least one signed book from each author on the hunt in my team! But play fast: this contest only runs for 72 hours beginning at noon PST on TUESDAY 29th NOVEMBER and ending at noon PST on SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER!
To read more and take part click here:
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON
Good luck!!!
YA Scavenger Hunt (#YASH)! This tri-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors...and a chance to win some awesome prizes! On this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content, you also get a secret number. Add up the numbers, and enter it for a chance to win a major prize--one lucky winner will receive at least one signed book from each author on the hunt in my team! But play fast: this contest only runs for 72 hours beginning at noon PST on TUESDAY 29th NOVEMBER and ending at noon PST on SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER!
To read more and take part click here:
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON
Good luck!!!
November 26, 2012
The 2012 Winter YA Scavenger Hunt Begins Thursday, November 29th
Hi Everyone,
Here is a list of the authors and teams for the upcoming Scavenger Hunt.
The hunt will begin this Thursday, November 29th at noon pacific time and will end on Sunday, December 2nd, at noon pacific. There will be multiple prizes given away and it's a great chance to add some books to your holiday wish list! I know I'm already making my own wish list.
The Blue Team
HEATHER ANASTASIU
JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT
RACHEL CARTER
ANNA COLLOMORE
JULIE CROSS
TRACY DEEBS
LEIGH FALLON
TARA FULLER
MARLEY GIBSON
CYNTHIA HAND
P.J. HOOVER
AMALIE HOWARD
CORRINE JACKSON
STACEY KADE
SUZANNE LAZEAR
S.R. JOHANNES
MAUREEN MCGOWAN
COURTNEY ALLISON MOULTON
LEA NOLAN
AMY PLUM
LISSA PRICE
PETER ADAM SALOMON
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON
JESSICA SPOTSWOOD
RACHEL VINCENT
The Red Team
JOSEPHINE ANGELINI
RAE HACHTON
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TERA LYNN CHILDS
KRISTI COOK
GINA DAMICO
KIMBERLY DERTING
ALEX FLINN
MICHELLE GAGNON
DAVID MACINNIS GILL
NANCY HOLDER
COLLEEN HOUCK
TARA HUDSON
ELANA JOHNSON
JESSICA KHOURY
GINA LINKO
MYRA MCENTIRE
ALEXANDRA MONIR
E.C. MYERS
GREGG OLSEN
JOY PREBLE
BETH REVIS
VICTORIA SCHWAB
J.A. SOUDERS
VICTORIA STRAUSS
EDNAH WALTERS
That's the list. The hunt starts Thursday! Leave a comment and tell me which books you are the most excited for.
We will announce hunt winners as well as the art contest winners and the book trailer winner after the Scavenger Hunt is finished early next week.
Have a great week!
Here is a list of the authors and teams for the upcoming Scavenger Hunt.
The hunt will begin this Thursday, November 29th at noon pacific time and will end on Sunday, December 2nd, at noon pacific. There will be multiple prizes given away and it's a great chance to add some books to your holiday wish list! I know I'm already making my own wish list.
The Blue Team
HEATHER ANASTASIU
JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT
RACHEL CARTER
ANNA COLLOMORE
JULIE CROSS
TRACY DEEBS
LEIGH FALLON
TARA FULLER
MARLEY GIBSON
CYNTHIA HAND
P.J. HOOVER
AMALIE HOWARD
CORRINE JACKSON
STACEY KADE
SUZANNE LAZEAR
S.R. JOHANNES
MAUREEN MCGOWAN
COURTNEY ALLISON MOULTON
LEA NOLAN
AMY PLUM
LISSA PRICE
PETER ADAM SALOMON
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON
JESSICA SPOTSWOOD
RACHEL VINCENT
The Red Team
JOSEPHINE ANGELINI
RAE HACHTON
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TERA LYNN CHILDS
KRISTI COOK
GINA DAMICO
KIMBERLY DERTING
ALEX FLINN
MICHELLE GAGNON
DAVID MACINNIS GILL
NANCY HOLDER
COLLEEN HOUCK
TARA HUDSON
ELANA JOHNSON
JESSICA KHOURY
GINA LINKO
MYRA MCENTIRE
ALEXANDRA MONIR
E.C. MYERS
GREGG OLSEN
JOY PREBLE
BETH REVIS
VICTORIA SCHWAB
J.A. SOUDERS
VICTORIA STRAUSS
EDNAH WALTERS
That's the list. The hunt starts Thursday! Leave a comment and tell me which books you are the most excited for.
We will announce hunt winners as well as the art contest winners and the book trailer winner after the Scavenger Hunt is finished early next week.
Have a great week!
November 8, 2012
The reasons to stop by my new FaceBook author page
Well, my time to commit to my official author page on facebook probably came a while ago, but it has taken me until now to get things rollings.
Here is the link: www.facebook.com/shirvington
Why now?
Great question!
(you see, I can even interview myself! Imagine what I can do on fb!)
(Actually, scrap that statement. I really don't want you to have high expectations, any expectations at all really. It will only lead to possible disappointment)
(We should probably scrap that statement too. Thanks guys!)
Anyhow...I have my own author page and I would love it if you stopped by and clicked that little blue 'like' box so that I can inundate you with all things me and my books (sounds really self obsessed when I put it like that...hmm).
Another way to look at it is this:
#1. I solemnly swear to tell you all the good stuff FIRST (when legally within my rights!).
#2. I also swear that I will on occasion (occasions when you remind me) run the odd giveaway or two!
#3. I will tell you about my new book (happy dance!), which is still a bit of a secret (shh)!
#4. I will connect it to my website and blog so you get direct updates (when someone shows me how to do it).
#5. I will give you sneak peeks at covers (ooh!) and teaser chapters and deleted scenes (ahh!) and and and hmm, what else....
#6. OH, and how could I forget, I will also keep you up to date on the CW's development of EMBRACE as a potential new TV Series!
There is more, I'm sure. I just can't quite think about it this very moment. But I will! Very soon! And I will tell you all about it on my Facebook page, so go there now and click 'like'!
www.facebook.com/shirvington
Thanks! ;-)
Here is the link: www.facebook.com/shirvington
Why now?
Great question!
(you see, I can even interview myself! Imagine what I can do on fb!)
(Actually, scrap that statement. I really don't want you to have high expectations, any expectations at all really. It will only lead to possible disappointment)
(We should probably scrap that statement too. Thanks guys!)
Anyhow...I have my own author page and I would love it if you stopped by and clicked that little blue 'like' box so that I can inundate you with all things me and my books (sounds really self obsessed when I put it like that...hmm).
Another way to look at it is this:
#1. I solemnly swear to tell you all the good stuff FIRST (when legally within my rights!).
#2. I also swear that I will on occasion (occasions when you remind me) run the odd giveaway or two!
#3. I will tell you about my new book (happy dance!), which is still a bit of a secret (shh)!
#4. I will connect it to my website and blog so you get direct updates (when someone shows me how to do it).
#5. I will give you sneak peeks at covers (ooh!) and teaser chapters and deleted scenes (ahh!) and and and hmm, what else....
#6. OH, and how could I forget, I will also keep you up to date on the CW's development of EMBRACE as a potential new TV Series!
There is more, I'm sure. I just can't quite think about it this very moment. But I will! Very soon! And I will tell you all about it on my Facebook page, so go there now and click 'like'!
www.facebook.com/shirvington
Thanks! ;-)
September 17, 2012
It is time to talk TV!
Okay, what do The CW Network, CBS Studios, Amblin/Dreamworks TV all have in common?
They have picked up the option on EMBRACE and are currently in development for a television series. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, check out a couple of links here:
http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/cw-am...
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live...
I am, obviously, so excited to be able to share this news with you all! I can't wait to talk about it more and give you updates as I receive them.
xxx
They have picked up the option on EMBRACE and are currently in development for a television series. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, check out a couple of links here:
http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/cw-am...
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live...
I am, obviously, so excited to be able to share this news with you all! I can't wait to talk about it more and give you updates as I receive them.
xxx
September 13, 2012
US National Book Tour for Entice!
Okay...here is it - my official Entice Tour Stops!
Firstly, some important news... ENTICE ME DAY is tomorrow! I will be on Shindig.com for a live author chat on the 15th between 2-3pm (EDT). Anyone can come along to have a face to face chat with me and some Q&A time. If you would like to join in, you can
RSVP HERE
I have to say, I am so excited and literally counting down the hours until I am over in the US. I really hope to see as many of you as possible - and if you are at the Brooklyn Book Festival or Austin Teen Book Festival, please make sure you come up and say hi!
Can't wait to see you there!
Tuesday, September 18 – 7:30 PM
Mysterious Galaxy Books
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
For more information, call 310.542.6000
Wednesday, September 19 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
1201 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
For more information, call 310.260.9110
Thursday, September 20 – 7:00 PM
Kepler's Books
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
For more information, call 650.324.4321
Friday, September 21 – 7:00 PM
Books Inc. Opera Plaza
“Not Your Mother’s Book Club” Panel with Gretchen McNeil (Ten) and Michele Gagnon (Don't Turn Around)
601 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
For more information, call 415.776.1111
Saturday, September 22 – 12:00pm
Books of Wonder
“Out of This World Teen Fiction” Panel presentation with Malinda Lo (Adaptation), Wesley King (The Vindico), Karsten Knight (Embers & Echoes), Sarah Beth Durst (Vessel)
18 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
For more information, call 212.989.3270
Sunday, September 23 – Time 5pm
Brooklyn Book Festival
Panel: Metamorphoses in Science Fiction and Fantasy panel with Kendare Blake (Girl of Nightmares),
Andrea Cremer (Nightshade series), and Malinda Lo (Adaptation)!
Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza
209 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn NY 11201
Monday, September 24 – 7:00 PM
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables FL, 33134
For more information, call 305.442.4408
Tuesday, September 25 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Oak Park Mall
11323 W 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66214
For more information, call 913.492.8187
Wednesday, September 26 – 7:00 PM
Anderson's Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
For more information, call 630.355.2665
Thursday, September 27 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
301 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125
For more information, call 206.417.2967
Saturday September 29 – All Day
Austin Teen Book Festival
The Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Firstly, some important news... ENTICE ME DAY is tomorrow! I will be on Shindig.com for a live author chat on the 15th between 2-3pm (EDT). Anyone can come along to have a face to face chat with me and some Q&A time. If you would like to join in, you can
RSVP HERE
I have to say, I am so excited and literally counting down the hours until I am over in the US. I really hope to see as many of you as possible - and if you are at the Brooklyn Book Festival or Austin Teen Book Festival, please make sure you come up and say hi!
Can't wait to see you there!
Tuesday, September 18 – 7:30 PM
Mysterious Galaxy Books
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
For more information, call 310.542.6000
Wednesday, September 19 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
1201 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
For more information, call 310.260.9110
Thursday, September 20 – 7:00 PM
Kepler's Books
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
For more information, call 650.324.4321
Friday, September 21 – 7:00 PM
Books Inc. Opera Plaza
“Not Your Mother’s Book Club” Panel with Gretchen McNeil (Ten) and Michele Gagnon (Don't Turn Around)
601 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
For more information, call 415.776.1111
Saturday, September 22 – 12:00pm
Books of Wonder
“Out of This World Teen Fiction” Panel presentation with Malinda Lo (Adaptation), Wesley King (The Vindico), Karsten Knight (Embers & Echoes), Sarah Beth Durst (Vessel)
18 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
For more information, call 212.989.3270
Sunday, September 23 – Time 5pm
Brooklyn Book Festival
Panel: Metamorphoses in Science Fiction and Fantasy panel with Kendare Blake (Girl of Nightmares),
Andrea Cremer (Nightshade series), and Malinda Lo (Adaptation)!
Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza
209 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn NY 11201
Monday, September 24 – 7:00 PM
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables FL, 33134
For more information, call 305.442.4408
Tuesday, September 25 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Oak Park Mall
11323 W 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66214
For more information, call 913.492.8187
Wednesday, September 26 – 7:00 PM
Anderson's Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
For more information, call 630.355.2665
Thursday, September 27 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
301 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125
For more information, call 206.417.2967
Saturday September 29 – All Day
Austin Teen Book Festival
The Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
August 13, 2012
The Entice Teaser Trailer and Awesome Ebook Special!!
Once again, Sourcebooks, my fabulous publishers in the US have put together an incredible teaser trailer for Entice, out next month in the US. Designer as an 'enticer' to the full trailer which will be released at the end of their ENTICE ME campaign - commencing on September 7, 2012 will be 8 days of non-stop giveaways, select book excerpts, and behind-the-book secrets—leading up to…
ENTICE ME DAY
, September 15, 2012. An all-day event, featuring the Entice book trailer premiere, an appearance by, well ... me! And a chance to be the grand prize winner of the Entice Me Day Sweepstakes!
So go to www.embracetheseries.com to sign up for updates and see more info on all the events happening and click the link below, sit back and enjoy the ENTICE Teaser Trailer!
ENTICE TEASER TRAILER
Also, if you are in the US, check out the very cool ebook special of just $2.99 that is currently running for EMBRACE. The deal Ends soon so don't miss out! Follow one of these links:
BARNES & NOBLE EMBRACE SPECIAL
AMAZON EMBRACE SPECIAL
So go to www.embracetheseries.com to sign up for updates and see more info on all the events happening and click the link below, sit back and enjoy the ENTICE Teaser Trailer!
ENTICE TEASER TRAILER
Also, if you are in the US, check out the very cool ebook special of just $2.99 that is currently running for EMBRACE. The deal Ends soon so don't miss out! Follow one of these links:
BARNES & NOBLE EMBRACE SPECIAL
AMAZON EMBRACE SPECIAL
July 25, 2012
Scavenger Hunt ----- RED TEAM
ANNOUNCING THE SUMMER
YA SCAVENGER HUNT
TAKE A LOOK AT THE INCREDIBLE LIST OF AUTHORS WHO MAKE UP THE RED TEAM!!
Josephine Angelini
Leah Bobet
Lisa Burstein
Kristi Cook
Julie Cross
Tracy Deebs
Kimberly Derting
Tara Fuller
David Macinnis Gill
Janet Gurtler
Rachel Harris
Elissa J. Hoole
Amalie Howard
Corrine Jackson
Stacey Kade
Jessica Khoury
Jonathan Maberry
Claire Merle
Courtney Allison Moulton
Gregg Olsen
Jocelyn Davies
Lisa Price
Peter Adam Solomon
Jeri Smith-Ready
Jessica Spotswood
Teri Terry
Lani Woodland
YA SCAVENGER HUNT
TAKE A LOOK AT THE INCREDIBLE LIST OF AUTHORS WHO MAKE UP THE RED TEAM!!
Josephine Angelini
Leah Bobet
Lisa Burstein
Kristi Cook
Julie Cross
Tracy Deebs
Kimberly Derting
Tara Fuller
David Macinnis Gill
Janet Gurtler
Rachel Harris
Elissa J. Hoole
Amalie Howard
Corrine Jackson
Stacey Kade
Jessica Khoury
Jonathan Maberry
Claire Merle
Courtney Allison Moulton
Gregg Olsen
Jocelyn Davies
Lisa Price
Peter Adam Solomon
Jeri Smith-Ready
Jessica Spotswood
Teri Terry
Lani Woodland
