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INDIEpendence Author of the day!

Book title: Replay
Author: Keira Lea
Short Blurb: Kelsee Lewis has a new school, a prima donna best friend, and one week to write a hit play. Throw in a self-obsessed mom and an absent executive dad, and it’s no wonder she has panic attacks—complete with time-warp special effects. When Kelsee meets comic book maven Quinn, she realizes the attacks give her the ability to rewind time. Replaying life seems like the best way to erase mistakes. But will second chances leave Kelsee flailing in the orchestra pit alone?

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When did you know you wanted to be an author? I wrote my first short story in third grade. I can't remember a time when I didn't want to be an author.

Why do you Indie publish? I love the creative freedom. Traditional publishing companies must consider the cost, potential profit, and the market when selecting manuscripts to publish. On my own, I publish what I want, and I take all the risk. I answer only to my readers and myself.

What inspired you to write your book? Kelsee's character came to me first. After I got to know her, the story simply grew around her.

What are three things you want people to know about you or your book? I love hairless cats; I’m pretty sure they love me, too. People with electric blue hair fascinate me. I have to remind myself at least once a week that characters on my favorite TV shows are not real.

What advice do you have for parents to encourage their kids to read more? My parents let me read any book that I wanted. This gave me a sense of freedom that I relished when I was young. I do the same with my two daughters. If they ever come across subject matter that bothers them, we talk about it. The combination of freedom of choice and open communication encourages my daughters to read more than anything else I've done as a parent.

Kindle INDIEpendence Day Giveaway!

Win a Kindle Fire for your kid...so they'll leave yours alone!
It is time for the second annual Kindle INDIEpendence Day giveaway. This year we have even more authors and prizes. Contest begins July 1st and ends July 7th!

Grand Prize: 1 Kindle Fire
1st place: 1 Kindle with special offers
2nd place: a choice of 20 free ebooks from the 29 participating authors
3rd place:  a choice of 15 free ebooks from the participating authors

There are tons of ways to enter including tweeting about the contest, following the authors on facebook or Twitter, blogging about the contest and even purchasing the participating books. Just fill out the rafflecopter form below!
This is also a blog hop. Be sure to visit the other blogs on the list and learn more about Indie authors of YA and MG novels. You can add your blog and get extra entry points as well!

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A Brand New PtG book!

Well...kinda. I've just released a 3-book-bundle of the Priscilla the Great books. Now you can get the first three books in the series together as an ebook for only $7.62! I've also included some study guide questions so your teacher will think you're really smart when you write a book report about me. So go ahead check out Priscilla the Great Omnibus Vol.1

Children's Books Giveaway

Hi everyone! For this hop, I'm giving away a $10 gift card to Amazon so you can buy some awesome children's books! Enter below!

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Spring Fling Giveaway Hop

Hi everyone! For this giveaway, I'm giving away 10 electronic copies of the fun new book of short stories Priscilla the Great Versus the World! You'll love it. It's a fun quick read. Perfect for spring!. Enter below! a Rafflecopter giveawayYou need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.

Book Five is Here!

Priscilla the Great: The Time Traveling Bullet is now for sale! And if you buy the book between now and May 5th, you'll get a free copy of my new book of short stories Priscilla the Great Versus the World! Here is what you do:

Step 1: Buy Priscilla the Great: The Time Traveling Bullet from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, or anywhere you can.
Step 2: Send an email to priscillathefiregirl@gmail.com with the subject line Proof of Purchase.
Step 3: Copy and paste your confirmation number or a screen shot of your purchase, or just anything that shows me you bought it.
Step 4: Enjoy reading Priscilla the Great Versus the World and Priscilla the Great: The Time Traveling Bullet!

Fire Up the Future Giveaway!

The future is weird. Trust me, I’ve been there. In Priscilla the Great: The Time Traveling Bullet, I accidentally slip twenty-five years into the future and the world is totally freaky. A robot has the number one song in the world, Pepsi owns my middle school and the Pittsburgh Pirates are World Series Champions! Crazy right? Thankfully, I’m back in the present where the number one song only sounds like a robot and isn't an actual one. Oh, and the Pirates still break my heart every year with their loseriness (is that word?) Anyway, so what about you? What do you think the world will be like in twenty-five years? Fill out the form below, tell me three things about the future and you’ll be entered to win a Kindle Fire!
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X is for Specimen Xi

Yeah, I'm kind of late on this one. I totally couldn't think of anything to do for X. I have no idea how I could for get about my arch enemy Specimen Xi from the Priscilla the Great books. Maybe I just hate her so much I try to erase her from my mind as soon as possible. Anyway, here is a little about that psycho with pink hair...or purple...or whatever color it is today.

Xi is a genetically enhanced human from the Selliwood Institute. Besides being totally evil, someone must have shaken the test tube she was created in a few too many times because she’s also completely insane. But, hey, at least her hair looks cool. Who knew blue highlights could work?
Likes: Designer clothesDislikes: Priscilla the Great!Favorite Song: Psycho Killer                            by The Talking HeadsCatch Phrase: Jolly right! (She’s British)

Follow Friday

Q: Have you had a character that disappointed you? One that you fell in love with and then "broke up" with later on in either the series or a stand-alone book? Tell us about him or her.
This happens to me all the time. The most recent time was when I read Something Borrowed. I hated everyone in that book. They were a bunch of annoying, whiny people who were bad friends to each other. I could never imagine hanging out with any of them. I didn't even give the sequel a chance. Maybe I should. It couldn't get any worse.RULESTo join the fun and make new book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:
(Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts {Parajunkee & Alison Can Read}(Required) Follow our Featured BloggersPut your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say "hi" in your comments and that they are now following you.If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn't have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followedFollow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don't just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don't say "HI"If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love...and the followersIf you're new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Y is also for Yu Darvish

I think I'm in love with the new pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He's gorgeous and an awesome athlete. So, basically, he's perfect. Look out Ryan Reynolds...I'm starting to think I might love Yu even more.

And what a great name. Seriously, I LOVE YU!