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YA Indie Carnival Secret Santa Giveaway Winners

I had three books under my tree to give away and the winners are:

A copy of Double Clutch goes to: Vickie- Merry Christmas =) 

 
A copy of Good for You goes to: Andrea @The Bookish Babes - Merry Christmas =) 



A copy of Callum & Harper goes to: Priya - Merry Christmas =) 


AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS: Vanessa Eric


Congratulations to all the winners! I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. 

1. Laura A. H. Elliott author of Winnemucca & 13 on Halloween, Book 1 in the Teen Halloween Series
2. Bryna Butler, author Midnight Guardian series
3. Heather Self
4. T. R. Graves, Author of The Warrior Series
5. Suzy Turner, author of The Raven Saga 6. Darby Karchut, author of GRIFFIN RISING
7. Lexus Luke 8. PJ Hoover, Author of SOLSTICE, Blogging at ROOTS IN MYTH
9. Cheri Schmidt, author of the Fateful Trilogy 10. Rachel Coles, author of Into The Ruins, geek mom blog
11. K. C. Blake, author of Vampires Rule and Crushed 12. Patti Larsen, The Hunted series and The Hayle Coven series
13. Courtney Cole, author of The Bloodstone Saga 14. Amy Maurer Jones, Author of The Soul Quest Trilogy
15. Dani Snell's Refracted Light Reviews 16. Fisher Amelie, author of The Understorey
17. M. Leighton, Blood Like Poison Series, Madly, The Reaping 18. Abbi Glines, author of Breathe and The Vincent Boys
19. Kimberly Kinrade, Bits of You & Pieces of Me, Forbidden Mind 20. Madeline Smoot, Missing, Summer Shorts, and The Girls
21. Cidney Swanson, author of Rippler 22. Nicole Williams, author of Eternal Eden, Falling Eden
23. Gwenn Wright, author of Filter 24. Abbi Glines: Breathe, The Vincent Boys, Existence25. Ten Things Authors Should Know About Social Media 

Callum & Harper "The 25 Day Tour of Bad Aces"

Life sucks for orphans Callum Tate and Harper Bailey.
Kicked out of their foster homes because they suffer the 'eighteen disease' with nothing but a hundred dollar check from the government and a pat on the back, they're forced to rely on a system that failed them miserably.
So they sit. They sit inside Social Services, waiting for their social workers to call their names and offer them the miracle they know will never come but they sit anyway because they have nowhere else to go, no other options on their very literal and figurative empty plates.
But as they sit, they notice the other. Although captivated, they each come to the conclusion that life is complicated enough without throwing in a boiling tension that can't ever be acted upon because they're both too busy thinking about where their next meal will come from but when their names are called and both are placed on a year long waiting list for permanent housing, suddenly relying on each other seems like a very viable plan B.
And, oh, how lovely Plan B's can be.
Well, except for the psycho from Harper's past that haunts her and, oh, yeah, there's the little issue that neither of them knows they're in love with the other.
Needless to say, Callum & Harper's life just got a bit more complicated.
"One day, you and I are gonna' wake up and be alright. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but one day. One day. I promise you." - Callum Tate
Fisher Amelie resides in the South with her kick ace husband slash soul mate. She earned her first 'mama' patch in 2009. She also lives with her Weim, 'Jonah', and her Beta, 'Whale'. All these living creatures keep the belly of her life full, sometimes to the point of gluttony, but she doesn't mind all that much because life isn't worth living if it isn't entertaining, right?

Fisher grew up writing. She secretly hid notebooks and notebooks of dribble in a large Tupperware storag container in her closet as a kid. She didn't put two and two together until after college where it suddenly dawned on her,
"Hey, I like writing". She's a bit dense.
"No, I'm not."
"Yes, you are. Put down that Oreo, your butt can't take any more."
"You're rude."
"Yeah, yeah."
Anyway, she likes to write and has finally beaten her self-esteem into submission enough to allow herself to be scrutinized under the 'other readers' microscope. "No! No! Not a cover slip! Last time it gave me a ra...." (mumbling)

Fisher is running a contest for the length of her book tour! To win a signed copy of Callum & Harper just click here

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Feel like talking to her in private? We don't blame you, she is easily persuaded into doing illegal things. E-mail her at fisher@fisheramelie.com. Don't worry, she's put up a firewall that no government agency could penetrate.


Fisher has supplied the absolute coolest interview I've ever read! Enjoy =) 


Hello! My name is Fisher Amelie and I am on day 24 of my 25 Day Tour of Bad Aces. Today's post isn't just cool because Abbi is hosting me, although that does sincerely rock, but it's also wicked good because I'll be announcing the winner to the Callum & Harper Giveaway Contest! Woot! Woot!

But before we get to the goods, you must suffer through a ridiculous interview. Now, for most of the tour, my characters have interviewed each other or I've interviewed them, right? Well not today! Today, my characters get a chance to interview...me.

Let's get this party started!

Callum: Sure, I'll get started, just as soon as you sign this contract here.
Harper: (Laughs)
Fisher: *Snatches thick ream of paper* What is this?
Callum: It's a waiver. By signing on the dotted line, you hereby waive any and all creative license for a period of one year where the characters of Callum & Harper are concerned. For example, this means you may not give us terrible rashes, halitosis, or stick us into the tops of trees for an undetermined amount of days.
Fisher: Egad! You're serious! I was only joking when I threatened those things. I would never do that, Callum.
Callum: Nevertheless, it must be signed.
Fisher: *Blows bangs from eyes, scribbles her initials on the line* Fine. Happy now?
Charlie, Cherry, Harper, Callum: *Breathes sigh of relief*
Fisher: Sheesh! Had I known you all took my threats seriously, I would have demanded a bit more than good behavior from you lot!
Charlie: Sit, Mrs Amelie. I have a question for you.
Fisher: *Sits, gets stared at by four pairs of angry eyes, shrinks into herself, gulps* Go on, then.
Charlie: Why are you such a mean old hag?
Cherry: Charlie!
Charlie: *looks at Cherry* What?
Fisher: What do you mean, Charlie?
Charlie: The stuff you wrote about us is awful. Why?
Fisher: *Sighs* Oh, Charlie. Don't you know? I don't write you. I observe you. Your decisions and the terrible things that happen to you are all of your own making.
Harper: What! I did not choose to become an orphan!
Fisher: I wasn't implying that, silly. I am just trying to explain to you that your story wrote itself, dear. Besides, I seem to remember a few amazing moments in the book as well. Oh how quickly you forget!
Callum: *Blushes* Yeah. *Clears throat* There were some pretty cool things.
Fisher: See?
Cherry: *Laughs* Remember that day tha...
Fisher: Shhhh! You'll give away the story, Cherry Bomb!
Harper: Tell me what day you're thinking of, Cherry.
Cherry: *Cups hand over Harper's ear, whispers*
Harper: *Eyes widen, swallows hard* Yup. That was some day.
Callum: *Eyes Harper* What did she say? Tell me. I hate being left out.
Harper: Oh, nothing, nothing. No big deal. I'll, uh, I'll tell you later. Moving on, moving on.
Charlie: Oh, this is rich. If it's got Harper in a tizzy, I have to know. Tell me Cherry.
Harper: *Grabs Cherry's sleeve* Do it and I'll murder your plants.
Cherry: *Narrows eyes* You wouldn't dare.
Harper: I would. *Looks around with shifty eyes, speaks the rest under her breath* And I might even be tempted to spill a few beans myself, there, Cherry!
Cherry: *Turns abruptly Fisher's direction* So! Fisher! Christmas is just around the corner. What are you getting the hubs?
Charlie, Callum: *groans*
Fisher: Oh, uh, well, I haven't gotten anything yet. I've been rather busy.
Callum: Dang, I'd hate to be your husband. *High fives Charlie*
Fisher: *Stares daggers into Callum* You'd love it or you'd learn to love it. Capice?
Callum: *Eyes suddenly go wide* Yikes! I mean!...Cool? *Shrugs into himself, squeaks* Remember the contract!
Fisher: One year, Callum Tate.
Harper: Tell me, Fisher, why us? Why choose our story to tell?
Fisher: Because, Harper, yours is one of the best ones I could think to tell the world. I'd met so many wonderful kids that were in your predicament once, a long time ago, and their lives were something I could never move past. They were interesting, incredible, young people. Their lives were some of the hardest I'd ever heard lived and yet so many others hadn't heard of their trials, your trials. When I really got to thinking about it, I sort of thought that since many foster kids are considered 'troublemakers', society feels they are lost causes but I know that to be untrue. You and Callum are some of the best kids I know because you were forced to forge your own way. You are hard working, generous, and compassionate because you grew up in the worst possible way. You forged ahead of your plights and decided to tackle the world instead of asking the world to hoist you up.
You are my inspirations...in more ways than the bite it took to write your story.
Callum, Cherry, Charlie, Harper: *Stare dumbly at Fisher, mouths ajar*
Fisher: *Shifts uncomfortably* Right then! I suppose it's time to get going. Thank you for having us Abbi!
Callum, Cherry, Charlie, Harper: *Shake themselves awake*
Harper: Yes, thank you, Abbi!
Callum, Cherry, Charlie, Harper, Fisher: *All proceed to walk out*
Charlie: Sorry for calling you an old hag.
Fisher: *Wraps arm around Charlie's waist* It's okay. Just remember, never judge a book by it's cover.

The Ascended Book Tour

It's my day to post a little goodie from The Ascended book tour. And what do I have? An excerpt! Here ya go….

"A sentence that starts with 'Shawn had a plan,' is never a good sign," Mark said with a chuckle."If I didn't feel like a bus just ran me over, followed by a Mack truck, I might argue with you," I said, trying to find the strength to turn my head to look at him."Then why did you risk it?" He asked, angling my body so he could peer down into my eyes. "To help the other Guides and Protectors?" He probed."You know why," I said, feeling flushed. What if I had misread the situation? What if he had no feelings left for me now that our link was gone? I looked down at my hands, mortified. I was so stupid. Why hadn't I transported somewhere else, somewhere useful, where I could have helped the others? Instead, I let my feelings override everything else."Krista look at me," he pleaded quietly.I shook my head no as my face burned out of control."Krista," he said again, using two of his fingers to lift my chin. I tried to avoid eye contact, afraid of the pity I would see there. The pad of his thumb swiped away a lone tear that had escaped without me noticing. He moved his thumb further down until it gently caressed my bottom lip."Krista, you have to look at me," he said more urgently."Why?" I whispered."Because, I need to look in your eyes before I kiss you," he murmured.I pulled my eyes up finally and was lost as he lowered his mouth to mine. I kept my eyes locked on his until the last possible moment. They finally fluttered closed as he kissed me like never before. We had always had our share of passion from the supernatural link we shared, but this made every other kiss feel like child's play as Mark plundered my mouth with his own. I gasped as he nipped on my lip, encouraging me to open completely to him. His mouth was familiar in so many ways and yet I could feel multiple layers that had never been there before.

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And you can find the first two books here:

Meant to Be
Forgotten Souls

Now, here are the details about the prizes and giveaway:

1)   Every three days, Tiffany will compile a list of the names of people who have commented on the blogs for those days.  She will then randomly draw a winner who will receive an eBook of one of The Saving Angels books.
2)   For the grand prize, every person that leaves a comment on one of the blogs will be entered to win a signed poster of one of Tiffany's book covers. She will also be giving away a signed set of all three books.  Soooo, you'll have four chances to win a grand prize. Extra entries will be given for every blog you leave a comment on, so if you visit all 24 blogs you will be entered 24 times into the grand prize drawing.
Here is her itinerary:  December 4th Courtney Cole http://courtneycolewrites.wordpress.com/December 5th M. Leighton http://mleightonbooks.blogspot.com/December 6th Magical Urban Fantasy Readshttp://www.magicalurbanfantasyreads.com/December 7th Nichole Chase http://nicholechase.blogspot.com/December 8th Two Chicks on Books http://twochicksonbooks1.blogspot.com/December 9th The Autumn Review http://www.autumnreview.com/December 10th Shelly Crane http://shellycrane.blogspot.com/December 11th Jamie Corrigan http://thiswritersworldplotbunnies.blogspot.com/December 12th Jennifer Snyder http://jennifersnydersblog.blogspot.com/December 13th Devyn Dawson http://www.devyndawson.com/December 14th Laura Elliot http://www.authorlaura.com/December 15th fiktshun http://www.fiktshun.com/fiktshun/December 16th Bookish Babes http://www.thebookishbabes.blogspot.com/December 17th Tess Watson http://tessmw.blogspot.com/December 18th Megan Duncan http://meganduncan.blogspot.com/December 19th Hey it's Fishy http://omgitsfishy.blogspot.com/December 20th Abbi Glines http://www.abbiglines.com/December 21st C.A Kunz http://www.cakunz.blogspot.com/December 22nd Teenage Reader http://teenagereader.com/December 23rd Secret Lives of Fiction Lovershttp://secretlivesoffictionlovers.wordpress.com/December 24th Michelle Muto http://michellemuto.wordpress.com/December 25th Christmas DayDecember 26th Amy Jones http://amyjonesyaff.blogspot.com/December 27th Fisher Amelie http://www.fisheramelie.com/December 28th John Hardenhttp://incessantdroningofaboredwriter.wordpress.com/December 29th Sean Hayden http://www.seanhayden.org/

Teen Rock Star vs Teen Movie Star- Celebrity Interview

Yesterday I sat down with two teenage heartthrobs outside the Beverly Hills mansion hardly ever inhabited anymore by rocker Jax Stone enjoying the view of his olympic size pool complete with a massive rock waterfall. Reid Alexander whose face is everywhere I turn these days, now that his acting career has sky rocketed, joined us while we discussed- girls, music, underwear, and strange um…uh… food habits. 


Reid
Jax

Do you two run in any of the same circles considering you are both very likely on the bedroom walls of every teenage girl in America? Reid: Sure, I know Jax. He's awesome. Hey, man.Jax: Hey, uh yeah we end up at many of the same events. But let me say I'm thinking I may be on more bedroom walls than Reid is *nudges Reid with his elbow and chuckles*Reid: Yeah, dude, you just stay on the walls. *winks*Jax: You're right. Walls only. I got my girl. 


How do you handle relationships and the spotlight? Reid: Yeah, I don't really do relationships. Let's just say I haven't found the right girl.Jax: I on the other hand have found the right girl. Sadie is it for me. It's not always easy managing my career and a relationship but she comes first.Reid: *shakes head, smiling*And what would the "right girl" be like? Reid: Okay, heh heh, I totally stepped into that one. Um, she'd be beautiful, of course. She'd like to party, wouldn't get on my case about anything… wouldn't play hard to get, but not be too easy, either.Jax: *smirks* you may change your mind about the partying bit if you ever fall in love. For me it's intelligent, hard headed, spunky, good sense of humor and of course blond, blue eyes and well, Sadie.
Is there a girl that got away? Reid: Isn't there always?Jax: Almost but I managed to fix that problem.What do you miss about being average? What is something you want to do but can't due to adoring fans?Reid: I don't really miss anything. I love my fans, and I love doing what I do. If there's anything that's difficult to do, well, that's part of it and I accept that.Jax: Going to the grocery store, the movies, or just walking down the beach with my girl. Those aren't simple things I can do without major planning. Sure I can rent out an entire movie theatre but it takes away from the experience. I love singing and I love my fans but sometimes it would be nice to blend in. Reid: I don't want to blend in. And the theater is in my house, across the hall from my bedroom. *smiles at Jax* Your girl might like that…Jax: Hey now, where you going with that one? Reid: Your girl, your house, you… unless you're up for a little competition?Jax: Keep ten feet away from Sadie at all times. And I have a theatre at my house but I'm referring to the experience of going to a public one. Doing something normal, ya know? Reid: Joking, man, joking! I've seen how you two look at each other. It's disgusting. *laughs* Nothing's coming between that. And what's abnormal about an in-house theater?Jax: I'm not saying it's abnormal it's just isn't... never mind. Moving on along. Where do you see yourself ten years from now? Reid: ten years? Well, I have no intentions of stopping what I'm doing now, or slowing down. I'm filming an action flick this fall, and thinking about taking on more serious roles… whatever keeps my career relevant. I don't want to be stereotyped.Jax: Surprisingly I feel much the same way. I intend to keep writing music and singing. However, I do intend to be married by then and possibly starting a family.Reid: Whoa! *scoots away from Jax a bit* I'm just worried that's contagious…*laughing*Peanut butter or chocolate?Reid:  That totally depends what you're using it for. Sandwiches? Peanut butter. Body paint? Chocolate.Jax: *Laughs* Dude you did not just say body paint. That's hilarious. Me, I'm peanut butter. I do not intend to discuss body paint. Sadie would kill me.Reid: Don't knock it til you've…hmm. Wait. I'm getting a memory of a party a couple of years back… You and that model from Ukraine… *notices Jax's expression* Ah... nevermind, that must have been my friend John.Jax: *clears throat* Uh, yeah, um what's the next question?Rock or country? Reid: Rock. Alternative, indie, pop, anything cool. Country is frequently derivative.Give me a country artist who's doing something distinctive and original and I'll listen to it.Jax: And once again we agree. What he said. Boxers or briefs? Reid: C'mon now. What about keeping the mystery alive? Okay, okay. I prefer boxers, but I own both boxers and boxer briefs.... so I suppose the mystery is still alive.Jax: boxer briefs, no mystery here. That one has already been plastered in magazines all over the world. Some maid at a hotel I was staying at stole a pair of them and sold them on eBay a couple years ago.Reid: Ha! *bumps fists with Jax*Jax: We might need to leave that out. Not sure if Sadie's heard that one yet. Blond, brunette or red head? Reid: Yes.Jax: yes? HA! That's great. I'm going with blond. Star Wars or Indiana Jones? Jax: Indiana JonesReid: Paranormal Activity.Football or Baseball? Reid: Basketball. Lakers, of course.Jax: Baseball Yankees baby.Reid: New York? I'm sure they loooove that in Alabama.Jax: My dad's from New York so I was raised a Yankee fan. Sadie doesn't care much either way where sports are concerned so it's all good.Reid: Go ahead and add "Lakers fan" to that perfect girl inventory, because she'd be going to games.
Now if you've read Breathe you know all about Jax meeting Sadie and how she completely rocked his world. However, as settled down as the teen rock star is, things are much different for Reid. Find out exactly what's in store for our movie star "player" in the third book of Tammara Webber's Between the Lines series - Good For You . 

Remember when you were in school and someone decorated your locker with wrapping paper and candy canes and big red bows? Today there's a note taped to the outside of your locker. It reads:

Enter the Secret Santa Giveaway from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22, 3PM Pacific and on Friday, Dec. 23, Noon Pacific you could find TONS of books inside!
<3 SECRET SANTA
GRAND PRIZE: A Kindle or Nook copy of the books featured on the Grand Prize List!http://yaauthorclub.blogspot.com
To enter the Secret Santa GRAND PRIZE Giveaway just FOLLOW http://yaauthorclub.blogspot.com & comment on a carni's site telling us why you've been naughty or nice this year. Each carni will have individual giveaways too so be sure to visit all the carnis to win as many books as possible!

ALL WINNERS ANNOUNCED 12/23/2011, Noon Pacific.

The three books under my tree you can win are (to win one all you must do is comment on this post and tell me which book you want most!)


What happens when you fall for the perfect guy...twice...in one day?

Brenna Blixen spent her freshman year homeschooling in Denmark; now that she's back in the States, she's determined to make her sophomore year unforgettable. And by unforgettable, she imagined awesome classes, fun friendships, and maybe a little romance.

What she got was a whole lot of romance, and all at once.

The same day that dark, brooding Saxon Maclean charmed her with his killer good looks and whip-smart wit, Jake Kelly stole her breath away with his heart-wrenching smile and intelligent, thoughtful focus.

But Saxon is a proud player who makes it clear that he doesn't know why he can't get Brenna off of his mind and out of his system, and Jake's sweet and humble attitude hides a secret past life that might be darker and more complex than Brenna is willing to deal with.

Complicating the matter is the fact that Saxon and Jake were once best friends and are now arch-enemies...and the more Brenna finds out about their connection to each other, the more intrigued and worried she becomes.

Between keeping the peace with her lovingly over-protective parents, designing t-shirts for her high school's rising punk band, keeping up her grades in classes split between academic and technical high school, and running the track like a maniac, Brenna has enough to worry about with out juggling two guys who make her heart thud and drive her crazy all at once.

She has to make a choice, but how is she supposed to do that when giving her heart to one of them might mean breaking the other's?



                              Reid Alexander's life is an open book. His Hollywood celebrity means that everything he does plays out in the public eye. Every relationship, every error in judgment is analyzed by strangers. His latest mistake totaled his car, destroyed a house and landed him in the hospital. Now his PR team is working overtime to salvage his image. One thing is clear—this is one predicament he won't escape without paying for it. 

Dori Cantrell is a genuine humanitarian—the outward opposite of everything Reid is about. When his DUI plea bargain lands him under her community service supervision, she proves unimpressed with his status and indifferent to his proximity, and he soon wants nothing more than to knock her off of her pedestal and prove she's human. 

Counting the days until his month of service is over, Dori struggles to ignore his wicked magnetic pull while shocking him with her ability to see past his celebrity and challenging him to see his own wasted potential. But Dori has secrets of her own, safely locked away until one night turns her entire world upside down. Suddenly their only hope for connection and redemption hinges on one choice: whether or not to have faith in each other.
Life sucks for orphans Callum Tate and Harper Bailey. 

Kicked out of their foster homes because they suffer the 'eighteen disease' with nothing but a hundred dollar check from the government and a pat on the back, they're forced to rely on a system that failed them miserably. 

So they sit. They sit inside Social Services, waiting for their social workers to call their names and offer them the miracle they know will never come but they sit anyway because they have nowhere else to go, no other options on their very literal and figurative empty plates. 

But as they sit, they notice the other. Although captivated, they each come to the conclusion that life is complicated enough without throwing in a boiling tension that can't ever be acted upon because they're both too busy thinking about where their next meal will come from but when their names are called and both are placed on a year long waiting list for permanent housing, suddenly relying on each other seems like a very viable plan B. 

And, oh, how lovely Plan B's can be. 

Well, except for the psycho from Harper's past that haunts her and, oh, yeah, there's the little issue that neither of them knows they're in love with the other. 

Needless to say, Callum & Harper's life just got a bit more complicated. 

"One day, you and I are gonna' wake up and be alright. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but one day. One day. I promise you." - Callum Tate


Now don't you want one of those under your tree?


1. Laura A. H. Elliott author of Winnemucca & 13 on Halloween, Book 1 in the Teen Halloween Series
2. Bryna Butler, author Midnight Guardian series
3. Heather Self
4. T. R. Graves, Author of The Warrior Series
5. Suzy Turner, author of The Raven Saga 6. Darby Karchut, author of GRIFFIN RISING
7. Lexus Luke 8. PJ Hoover, Author of SOLSTICE, Blogging at ROOTS IN MYTH
9. Cheri Schmidt, author of the Fateful Trilogy 10. Rachel Coles, author of Into The Ruins, geek mom blog
11. K. C. Blake, author of Vampires Rule and Crushed 12. Patti Larsen, The Hunted series and The Hayle Coven series
13. Courtney Cole, author of The Bloodstone Saga 14. Amy Maurer Jones, Author of The Soul Quest Trilogy
15. Dani Snell's Refracted Light Reviews 16. Fisher Amelie, author of The Understorey
17. M. Leighton, Blood Like Poison Series, Madly, The Reaping 18. Abbi Glines, author of Breathe and The Vincent Boys
19. Kimberly Kinrade, Bits of You & Pieces of Me, Forbidden Mind 20. Madeline Smoot, Missing, Summer Shorts, and The Girls
21. Cidney Swanson, author of Rippler 22. Nicole Williams, author of Eternal Eden, Falling Eden
23. Gwenn Wright, author of Filter 24. Abbi Glines: Breathe, The Vincent Boys, Existence25. Ten Things Authors Should Know About Social Media 

Death's POV

               A scene from Existence retold in Dank's point of view.

The only explanation was the kid must be an idiot. When Pagan wasn't looking his way he pathetically ogled her. Then when she glanced over at him,  he acted as if he hadn't just two seconds ago been panting after her like a damn dog. If it wasn't for the incredibly odd possessive streak I felt toward the girl, I'd make him see the error of his ways. I didn't like the fact she wanted his attention. I sure as hell wasn't going to help him out. Watching the disappointed little frown on her mouth made something inside me stir. I couldn't place it exactly because it was a new emotion. Not anything I was familiar with.  Pagan tugged her book bag up higher on her shoulder as she pushed through the bodies of students filling the halls. I couldn't stand by and watch her so unhappy. Instead of staying in the background shadowing her like I'd been doing for weeks in order to ease the strange tightness in my chest only her absence could provoke, I spoke up."Don't look at him next time. It'll drive him crazy." Her eyes flicked a quick glance over at me but she didn't miss a beat. I didn't like it that her scowl deepened. Granted most people weren't crazy about me but I wanted Pagan to like me. Admitting that simple fact was humbling and it bugged the hell out of me. She stopped in front of her locker still ignoring me even though I made sure she could see me. "He's trying to play hard to get. Kind of proves what a child he is, but I can see it's bothering you.""I'm not bothered," she responded through clenched teeth and opened her locker. "Yes, you are. There is this little wrinkle between your eyebrows that appears and you nibble your bottom lip when something bothers you."That got her attention. She froze and turned her head slowly to peek at me through her cascade of dark hair. It reminded me of silk. I liked silk. Especially dark silk. The scowl was gone and an odd feeling of accomplishment washed over me. I'd been the one to cause that tiny smile forming on her lips. Why did something so simple make me feel like a freaking king? "You're missing the public display of affection across the hall between your two buddies. They may need you to throw a bucket of ice water on them." I'd barely glanced over at Miranda and Wyatt. All I could see when Pagan was around was... well... Pagan. But I knew making a joke about her friend's constant grope session would make that tiny smile break out into a full fledge grin. 
"There that's better. I like it when you're smiling. If the football kid keeps making you frown I'm going to take matters into my own hands." Did I really just say that? I was going to have to watch my words. Before she could respond, I faded away. I wasn't about to answer to that minor slip of the tongue. She couldn't see me any longer although I hadn't moved. Her shoulders lifted and fell back down as she let out a loud frustrated sigh. She turned to walk toward her next class and I was glad she couldn't hear my laughter. I'm positive my amusement at her frustration wouldn't please her. But damn that girl fascinated me. 

Existence Prize Pack Winners

I forgot to post this yesterday with all the excitement of Existence official release. However, I did draw a winner today. AND the winner already has a copy of Existence. I know this because she reviewed it. So, Michelle @ Book Briefs will win the Existence signed canvas tote bag and swag and I drew another name for the ebook copy of ExistenceAleina
I will be emailing both winners today. Congrats! 

Existence Release Day!

Well the day has finally come. Existence is out there for the world to read. I thought on the day of it's release I'd share a little about the idea and where the series is going. Since I did leave everyone with that "WHAT?!" last sentence. 
           YA contemporary romance is what I typically read so therefore it's what I thought I'd always write. However, I began dipping my toes into the paranormal books and decided it might just be fun to write a paranormal romance. There are so many fantasy elements out there I wasn't sure which one I wanted to go with. Then the idea of personifying "Death" came to me. I like stories where "Death" is more than an event in life but an actual being.           The name "Dank" wasn't a name I randomly made up. Dank was actually my uncle's name. He drowned at the age of sixteen. I've always thought his name was unique. And Death shouldn't have a common name. He is the ultimate of "unique" so I thought using my uncle's name would be fun.          The name "Pagan" actually has a purpose. I can't explain that right now because it would spoil things for you in the next book. I haven't released the name or cover for the next book in the Existence series but I can tell you this will be a trilogy.  The cover and name reveal for book #2 will be released after the first of the year. Possibly even on New Year's Day. Not sure yet.          In Existence you get to see how Death AKA Dank meets Pagan. How Lief becomes a part of her life and the circumstances of her childhood. It sets the scene and the love story for what is to come in the next two books. YES I do leave you hanging at the end of Existence BUT the conflict in this book is resolved. I just wanted you to have a peek as to where book #2 is going. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger per say because you do get closure to the major issue throughout the book.          I am currently writing book #2. All the main characters in Existence will return. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. 
 NOW in celebration of Existence birthday: the first ten people who email me at abbiglines@yahoo.com with their mailing address will receive a signed glossy 5x7 card of Existence with Death's POV on the back. 

Existence has been released early

Exclusively on Wild Child Publishings website. If you want it tonight then here is your link ----> EXISTENCE

YA Indie Carnival 12/9/11

This week's topic: COVER LOVE
You might think because I'm a writer I am well aware of the old adage "Don't judge a book by it's cover" well… I hate to disillusion you but I'm incredibly superficial. 
If a book's cover doesn't catch my eye then I won't read it. Period. UNLESS it gets mass amounts of rave reviews telling me I should read it. Otherwise the book will never be purchased and downloaded onto my Kindle. It just won't happen. I'm not saying this is a good habit. All I'm saying is it's my habit. If you write a good book then get a good cover to go with it. 

   Since my belief is a book's cover should rock, I went through several cover artist until I found one I could not live without. Might sound a little overly dramatic to you but have you seen my book covers for Existence, The Vincent Boys, and Because of Low? I mean honestly, look at this 
and tell me my cover artist isn't freaking brilliant! 
Point made. 
So I've interviewed the artist who created my book covers, Stephanie Mooney, for this weeks post. 




1. How did you start designing book covers?I've been doing graphic design for years. But designing covers was an idea that a friend gave me last summer, and that's what I've been doing ever since. I love it. I don't know why I hadn't thought of it before. It was just one of those lightbulb moments.
2. How long does it take you to design a cover?It depends on how complex the cover is. The simple ones can take a day, others can take several. I usually give myself 10 business days to get it right.
3. What are your top three favorite covers that you have created? (And I don't expect you to list one of mine :)Ha ha! That changes all the time. I could never pick a top three, but some of my favorites at the moment are MESMERIZED by Julia Crane and Talia Jager, FORGOTTEN by Madeline Gobat, and BECAUSE OF LOW... and no, it's not just because you wrote it. ;)


4. What are your top three favorite book covers you didn't design?OH Gosh. That's a hard one too. HONALEE by Amanda Hocking, INCARCERON by Catherine Fisher, and SHIVER by Maggie Stiefvater.
5. Do you have a zone when you design covers? For example: music you listen to or a certain spot you work or certain snack foods you must have handy?Yes! I love to listen to film scores and audio books while I design. They inspire me. And chocolate doesn't hurt!
You can find out more about Stephanie and her brilliantness (Yes I think I just made that word up) here:Website: stephaniemooney.blogspot.comFlickr: flickr.com/amoonaluTwitter: twitter.com/mooney

During the month of December I am making signed copies of Breathe available to purchase. Email me at abbiglines@yahoo.com if you're interested in purchasing one. 
1. Laura A. H. Elliott author of Winnemucca & 13 on Halloween, Book 1 in the Teen Halloween Series
2. Bryna Butler, author Midnight Guardian series
3. Heather Self
4. T. R. Graves, Author of The Warrior Series
5. Suzy Turner, author of The Raven Saga 6. Darby Karchut, author of GRIFFIN RISING
7. Lexus Luke 8. PJ Hoover, Author of SOLSTICE, Blogging at ROOTS IN MYTH
9. Cheri Schmidt, author of the Fateful Trilogy 10. Rachel Coles, author of Into The Ruins, geek mom blog
11. K. C. Blake, author of Vampires Rule and Crushed 12. Patti Larsen, The Hunted series and The Hayle Coven series
13. Courtney Cole, author of The Bloodstone Saga 14. Amy Maurer Jones, Author of The Soul Quest Trilogy
15. Dani Snell's Refracted Light Reviews 16. Fisher Amelie, author of The Understorey
17. M. Leighton, Blood Like Poison Series, Madly, The Reaping 18. Abbi Glines, author of Breathe and The Vincent Boys
19. Kimberly Kinrade, Bits of You & Pieces of Me, Forbidden Mind 20. Madeline Smoot, Missing, Summer Shorts, and The Girls
21. Cidney Swanson, author of Rippler 22. Nicole Williams, author of Eternal Eden, Falling Eden
23. Gwenn Wright, author of Filter 24. Abbi Glines: Breathe, The Vincent Boys, Existence
25. Ten Things Authors Should Know About Social Media

Existence will release in only 9 more days!

Existence will release on December 13. It's told in Pagan's POV but I wrote a mini prequel told in Death's POV for the YA Scavenger Hunt. Now the hunt is over, I thought I'd post it on my blog too….                                          "DEATH'S ARRIVAL"The moment she spotted me, I knew it. Granted, she did a really good job of pretending she couldn't see me. The fact that she halted in her steps the moment her eyes met mine, then quickly darted past me as she hurried into the school, gave her away.  Students walked past me all morning without seeing me, but this one saw me. I stood up from the wooden picnic table, where I'd been sitting awaiting her arrival. I could force her to acknowledge me by becoming visible to everyone else but I wasn't in the mood to do so just yet. The determination in her eyes intrigued me. If there hadn't been a parking lot full of witnesses, I have the feeling she would have yelled at me instead of cowering like most humans. The monotony of my existence didn't hold much promise of entertainment. I'd play her games for awhile. Games were fun to play and it'd been much too long since I'd come across a worthy opponent, especially a female one.When I'd decided to come much sooner than required to take a soul, I hadn't been expecting to be intrigued by a mere girl. Although she was the soul I'd come to take, she wasn't what drew me here early. There was something else here or should I say someone else here who didn't belong. No, I wasn't here for the girl just yet, I came to see the soulless. It wasn't my job to follow the soulless but they were so rare. It had been over a hundred years since the last soulless walked the Earth. He was just a boy, which was expected. The soulless never lived long. They fulfilled their purpose by their creator and were then removed from life. Although he had no soul for me to hear I could still watch him undetected.His eyes continued to scan the crowd of students. His purpose must be here. Patiently I waited until he found his prey. Almost as if he were the silly boy he portrayed, his attention was claimed by a girl. Ah, but not any girl. He was here for her, too. Her soul was marked, of course, and therefore mine to take. His purpose would be up sooner than expected. Whatever reason the soulless has for watching her will become pointless when I take her soul. Unfortunately, her time is up. Death is literally knocking on her door. Chuckling at my own humor, I silently rapped on the wooden door as I followed her into an empty classroom. Depending on what the soulless was after, I realized I might have to forgo playing her games and just take her soul as planned.  The Teen Book Scene is hosting a blog tour for Existence Dec 12-30 check out all the extras you can read during the tour HERE