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LEAP INTO BOOKS GIVE@WAY: COming soon HUNTED, Guardian Legacy book, @yaednah_walters

Leap Into Books Giveaway HopFebruary 28th to March 7thCo-hosted by Jinky is Reading and Kathy 

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 WHAT WILL YOU WIN?

One lucky winner will get:

1. Win an ARC of HUNTED

2. Hunted mousepad

3. Fridge magnet
  HOW TO ENTER: 

1.Follow me and leave your e-mail then follow me TWITTER
2. Add HUNTED on Goodreads for an extra entry

3. Join my Fanpage on FB for the last extra entry
   

The Unstoppable Internal Editor Creeps Out: #Runes, #Immortals @yaednah_walters

1. Winner of Random Act of Kindness Giveaway is Jeanette Platt. I sent you an e-mail so get in touch

2. Runes, book #1 in my new series, is with several editors. No rejection is good, right? We'll see.

3. Immortals (Runes book #2) is halfway done. I'm still hoping to get done in a couple of weeks. Why has it taken so long? The internal editor living in my head keeps creeping out and messing with my fast draft. This is where I'm at:





4. Tour of Hunted (Guardian Legacy series) is coming up in a couple of months, so I'll be taking a break from writing to write guest posts for the tour...sigh/yeah!!! I have a love/hate relationship with tours.

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Random Act of Kindness Give@way: #Hunted #GuardianLegacy #YALit #amreading @yaednah_walters

  This hop goes from Feb17th -Feb 21st As usual, thanks to Kathy and Reviews by  Read For Y our Future for hosting it



WIN a signed ARC of HUNTED




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Meet SYKES from the #GuardianLegacySeries #YALit #teenromanc #YAfantasy @yaednah_walters

Congrats to michelle gilliland mcafee, winner of YA Giveaway Hop. I've e-mailed you, so get in touch asap.
Runes #2 is coming along, but not as fast as I'd hoped. Been busy with family matters. You know how it is. The family  always comes first. The meter is at:



MEET SYKES:
Teen Guardian with the ability to manipulate fire, energy and women...his words, not mine
(This interview first appeared on Katrina Whittaker's Page Flipperz YA



 
Katrina walks into the room to find Sykes sprawled on her chair, feet up on her desk and eyes closed. Dressed in relaxed jeans and a gray T-shirt Katrina had seen on a teen model on the cover of a trendy magazine, he looks like a fallen angel. Not sure whether to wake him or not, Katrina stares, wishing she were a teenager again and he was her… Sykes (eyelids lift to reveal sparkling amber eyes): Don’t stop now. You were getting to the interesting part. I were your…?Katrina (blushes and fakes outrage): You are reading my thoughts?Sykes (feet leaves her desk then he stands up…six-foot-two of pure muscles, eyes still twinkling): Of course. It’s the best way to pass time. Wouldn’t you do it if you had a chance?Katrina (laughs): You’re impossible.Sykes (walks to where she stands and gives her a hug): That’s my middle name, Katrina. Besides, I feel like I can be myself with you. Ednah thinks you rock. Katrina (closes her eyes and inhales…ooh, he smells so good): She does?Sykes (steps away from her and sits on her desk): Of course. You help her tell the world about our exploits. Anyone who sticks it to the High Council and their outdated rule about keeping our existence a secret is a friend in my book. Katrina (chuckles and walks around to sit on her chair): Oh, okay. Then let’s break more rules.Sykes (rubs his hands): Great! How about you and I run away together.Katrina (tries to give him a stern look but fails miserably): I think your friends might miss you. After all, you are a powerful Guardian.Sykes (cocks his brow):  Who cares about being a Guardian when we can be with someone you love.Katrina (blows out air): Okay, enough with the flirting. Let’s get down to business. Sykes (eyes narrows): Have you been talking to Lil?Katrina: No. Why?Sykes: She uses that same tone when she wants me to do something. (sighs dramatically then gets off the table and takes the chair across from Katrina).Okay, I’m all yours. No, I could have been if you were adventurous, but since you choose to be difficult, we’ll do things your way. Ask me anything.
Katrina: First, would you like something to drink…tea, soda, coffee. Name your poison.Sykes (gives her a slow smile): Pretty women, so I’m good. Katrina (blushes again): You know we won’t get this interview done if you keep flirting with me. Lil won’t like it if we don’t do this.Sykes (gives her a censoring look): Okay. Fine. I’ll behave.Katrina: She’s your Achilles’ heel, isn’t she?Sykes (shakes his head): No comment. Next question.Katrina (picks up a paper from her desk and glances at it):  How does it feel to be a Guardian?Sykes: Great! Train till you drop, live for hundreds of years, no worries about money and kick demons’ asses…I can’t imagine doing anything better. No, I can, but I need a willing woman.Katrina (shakes her head):  What’s the coolest thing about your powers? Sykes (raises his right hand and a blue energy ball the size of a soccer ball materializes. He grins at Katrina):  What do you think?Katrina: I think you’re amazing.Sykes (smirks): I can make it bigger if you like. Bigger is better, right?Katrina (giggles): No, that’s fine. Let’s talk about Lil. She has all the abilities of a great guardian, and her powers are stronger than all of you guys’ combined. Does this bother you at all? ( Raise her eyebrows ) Maybe even scare you a little?Sykes (grins): No, I think powerful women are hot, so she doesn’t scare me. Also, Lil is very caring and would never hurt anyone,  not deliberately.Katrina: What do you think about the demons loyal to her? Are you worried?Sykes (shakes his head): I’m not because if they step out of line, she’ll blast them straight to Tartarus. You have to see her battle to realize she takes no crap from demons.Katrina: We know you like her. A lot. Can you tell us more about your feelings for her?Sykes (grins): Who wouldn’t be attracted to Lil? She’s awesome, gorgeous and powerful.  Even Remy would have gone after her, but I told him she was mine the moment we met. I didn’t know about Bran at the time. ( The smile disappears from his face, eyes become dull) . He doesn’t deserve her.Katrina (sighs): What would you tell her if you had a chance?Sykes (stares at the ceiling then at Katrina, his expression serious): I’d never make her shed a single tear or give her a reason to worry. (shudders). Enough with morbid topics. Ask me something fun.Katrina: Why do you like to piss off Bran when you can just ignore him?Sykes (smirks): Because it’s fun. I like to remind him I will be there for Lil when she kicks him out.Katrina: Do you think that will ever happen?Sykes:  Oh yeah. I have a whole team of people rooting for me. Are you on my team?Katrina: Of course.  What do you think about your group of guardians?Sykes: The best team ever. Remy may be anal but he’s a great strategist. I’m not his number one fan, but Bran is more experienced than us and is great during a battle. Izzy and Kim are awesome too, and hot.Katrina: Would you date either of them?Sykes: Hell no.Katrina (laughing): Why not?Sykes (shudders):They have too much attitude, mouthy.Katrina: Your favorite pastimes?Sykes: Fight demons…video games…hooking up. Not necessarily in that order.
Katrina: Favorite video game?Sykes: Halo, Call of DutyKatrina: Favorite Food?Sykes: Pasta.Katrina: Favorite TV series?Sykes: Don’t have time, but I catch Supernatural now and then. Funny series. They have a few facts straight.Katrina: MusicSykes (sticks out a leg and pretends to play a guitar while nodding his head): Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Ac/dc…classic rock all the way.Katrina: How long do you think the feud between demons and Guardians will last?Sykes: Eternity, unless the powers-that-be decides enough is enough. I don’t mind. I’d rather go out smoking a demon or… ( winks )… hooking up with a beautiful woman. Then there’s always the chance that Lil will come through and fulfill her destiny. Katrina(laughing and gets up): I hope so, because we’re stuck right in the middle of your war. Thank you for this wonderful interview. We should do it again.Sykes (jumps to his feet): Yes, let’s. (Walks to her side and gives her another hug) Remember, I’m available if you ever decide to be adventurous. Katrina grins, as he steps away from her. He salutes then teleports.
 

Do demon hunters make New Year resolutions? Find out @scene13 @yaednah_walters, #scene13,

Twenty-eight authors with new books in 2013 have banded together to bring you teasers of their work, writing pointers and share their journey into publication. It's all happening here:

SCENE 13
We have authors galore: debut authors, published authors and indie authors. We all support each other.

This month, we covered New Year resolutions by our characters, or us. Today is Bran's turn .
Bran is Guardian Legacy bad-boy-turn-good, so you don't want to miss it. Stop by, visit and learn more about these new releases

Where am I on my writing meter? See below. Not doing so well. Wonder why? My inner editor, you know that annoying personality that sneaks out to take over my sane and ordered writer's life (*right pinky in at the corner of my mouth*), visited me yesterday and threw my schedule out the window. Today is halfday at my kiddos school, so we'll see how far I go.


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Want a YA book? YA Give@way H*0*P: Hunted ARC by @ednah walters @yaednah_walters

This hop goes from Jan 29th-Feb 4th.
As usual, thanks to Kathy and Reviews by  BookLove101  for hosting it


WIN a signed ARC of HUNTED   

To enter (US):1.Leave your e-mail and link after you share on twitter
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Hunted (Guardian Legacy book) Soon-to-be Released @ednahwalters @yaednah_walters #YAurbanfantasy #TEENRom

1. Hunted will be released in April 2nd but the ARCs are on their way to bloggers/reviewers. They're a few still available from my publisher Spencer Hill Press



2. The Winner of Dreaming of Books Hop is Jennifer Dyer Pitman. I sent you an e-mail already.

3. My new series (RUNES-New Adult) is with an editor and my amazing agent will start shopping it around in February. Did I mention she loves it

4. Here's my writing meter on RUNES #2:




 5. Here's where I am with the next Guardian Legacy book:




NOT BAD, HUH?

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DREAMING OF BOOKS GIVE@WAY: Awakened (prequel), Betrayed (bk #1), Hunted (bk #2) http://tinyurl.com/acgw8zj

  DON'T FORGET TO ENETER THIS GIVEAWAY: WIN A KINDLE or $199  And now for the GIVEAWAY!!!! 


This hop goes from Jan 18th-24th.
As usual, thanks to Kathy and Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf for hosting it



The release date of HUNTED draws nearer...whoohoo.

If you haven't read AWAKENED (prequel to the series) or BETRAYED, book #1 of the Guardian Legacy series, here's your chance to win a copy (choose one). It will be mailed to you from Amazon or Book Depository.

  To enter (US):1.Leave your e-mail and your book preference (Awakened or Betrayed) and your opinion on whether bootrailers influences you to buy a book.

2. Watch the trailer of Awakened and Betrayed and leave a comment for anentry.

3. Add HUNTED on Goodreads for an extra entry
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NEW RELEASE: Touch Of Death by Kelly Hashway @yaednah_walters, @kellyhashway, #mustread, #TouchofDeath, #Teenromance

WINNER OF YOUNG ADULT FAIRIES AND FANTASY GIVEAWAY HOP: DRUM ROLLS, PLEASE
Tura Lura…send me your e-mail
 
 
TOUCH OF DEATH REVIEW (5 stars)
 
13th zodiac sign!!! I love it when an author comes up with something original and writes an amazing book. Kelly nailed it by centering her story on the 13th zodiac sign (never heard of it until now). I love ancient mythology, but the combination of Greek mythology, necromancers and zombies in this story took my breath away

The story held my interest from the beginning to the end. I loved Jodi. She was relatable and believable, strong, the kind of heroine you root for. She didn’t just accept things and was stubborn enough to look for answers. She is my kind of heroine.

Alex was swoon-worthy and likeable. Great sense of humor, a touch of arrogance, sweetness. Who doesn't need who's there when you need them? Every girl needs their Alex. And the twist at the end….I didn’t see that coming.

If you love a well-written book with amazing characters, grab your copy before the release of Stalked by Death.

KINDLE FIRE HD GIVE@WAY: 20 authors @ednahwalters, @yaednah_walters

20 Amazing Authors plus more than 100 of the Best Bloggers have joined together to bring you 1 Amazing Giveaway!

The winner will have the option of receiving a Kindle Fire HD (US Only)


Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)


Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)




This giveaway is sponsored by these Awesome Authors:




The Essence by Kimberly Derting
Alaina Claiborne by MK McClintock
Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out by Pandora Poikilos
Uncontrollable by S.R. Johannes
Hunted by Ednah Walters
Cliffhanger by Amy Saunders
I Was Here - Before You Came by Camelia Miron Skiba
Everlost by Brenda Pandos
Blood Oath by T.L. Clarke
Reaper's Novice by Cecilia Robert
Bulletproof by Jeff LaFerney
Lancaster House by Taylor Dean
Two Halves by Marta Szemik
Murder on Potrero Hill by M.L. Hamilton
Bellyache by Crystal Marcos
Kill Shot by Anne Patrick
Skid Out by Ann Marie Frohoff
Between by Mary Ting
Dragon Stones Saga by Kristian Alva
Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett


Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 1/31/13

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