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Cover Love – Taste

So, I came across this book recently and just loved the cover. It was released April 29th by Crescent Moon Press. Can’t wait to read it.

Goodreads Blurb:

At Barinkoff Academy, there’s only one rule: no students on campus after curfew. Phoenix McKay soon finds out why when she is left behind at sunset. A group calling themselves night students threaten to taste her flesh until she is saved by a mysterious, alluring boy. With his pale skin, dark eyes, and mesmerizing voice, Demitri is both irresi...

There’s Nothing Like The Classics

It’s all about books here. There’s just something about the classics. I know now is all about the up and upcoming, but every now and then I like to pick up an oldie. I’ve only ever been disappointed once or twice reading the classics, but the majority of the time, I fall in love with the stories. I would say they are about the only romance novels I will read. I don’t usually read romance novels and have only read a few current ones – some of which have surprised me (in a good way). It’s alway...

Goodreads Review of Talisman Of El

Talisman Of El has been getting such great reviews that I thought I’d pick one out for my fellow Goodreads members to read to get a little more insight into what’s inside the book. Don’t worry, the review doesn’t give the story away. Enjoy!

THERE WILL BE NO STONE LEFT UN-TURNED!

When first reading this title, I was sceptical, as I am not an avid reader of young adult books. The title, Talisman Of El, created several initial ideas in my mind. I imagined a very stuffy, old-fashioned story with a...

Talisman Of El earns a FlamingNet Top Choice Award

I’m proud to announce that Talisman Of El has earned a FlamingNet Top Choice Award at FlamingNet Book Reviews. What’s great about FlamingNet reviews is that the books are actually read by teens and young adult readers. To read the review, click on the button.

Making Connections Book Tour Presents Talisman Of El

Talisman Of El Book Tour Commences

April 15th – 30th

Come along and join in the tour. Find out more about my debut novel, Talisman Of El.

CLICK HERE to see the tour schedule.

Liebster Award

I’m honoured to say I was awarded the Liebster Blog Award by Suzanne Van Rooyen.

You’re probably wondering what the Liebster Blog Award is. Well, it’s recognition of your blog.

I’d like to pass on the award to the following bloggers. These are all well worth a look:

Danielle – a blogger who runs the site, Booktacular.
Elise Stokes – YA author
Making Connections – A book blog run by the mods of the Making Connections group on Goodreads
Nely Cab – YA author
Ashley – a blogger who runs the site, Pixies...

Colorimetry – Author Interview & Giveaway

Author Interview and Giveaway Link – Alecia Stone and the Talisman of El

Click the badge to read the interview and enter the giveaway.

1. Where did the idea for Talisman of El come from?

Well, to be honest, I have no idea where the story came from. It sort of just happened – just popped into my head. I thank my lucky stars every day. It started with just the character of Charlie Blake. He appeared to me as a young orphan who had a story to tell, and we just took it from there. There have been tw...

Debut Author Challenge ARC TOUR Presents Talisman Of El

The Debut Author Challenge ARC Tours are hosted by Lisa fromLisa is Busy Nerdingand Tara fromFiction Folioin conjunction with Kristi fromThe Story Siren.

DAC ARC Tour Request – Talisman of El

There will be 5 stops on this tour. You will have 1 week to read the book and mail it to the next participant with delivery confirmation.

To sign up for the tour, click on the button below.

The Debut Author Challenge ARC (advance review copy) Tours provide a way for more bloggers to read, review, and share y...

Making Connections Book Tour Presents Talisman Of El

Attention YA Bloggers

The lovely Moderators over at the Making Connections group are hosting a blog tour for my debut ya fantasy novel, Talisman Of El.

The tour will run from April 15th – April 30th. There are still 5 spots open, so if you’re interested in participating, please sign up here:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/847930-4-alecia-stone-talisman-of-el

Of course anyone who signs up will receive an e-galley ARC only accessible via NetGalley. You can use NetGalley for FREE to read and...

Cover Love – The Strange Case of Finley Jayne

They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but sometime I just can’t help it. Seeing this book cover makes me want to read the book, so I guess I better grab a copy and get started. This is a prequel to the Steampunk Chronicles.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Finley Jayne knows she’s not ‘normal’. Normal girls don’t lose time, or have something inside them that makes them capable of remarkably violent things. Her behavior has already cost her one job, so when she’s offered the lofty position of...