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December 5, 2011
How to Date an Alien Lunch Launch!
How to Date an Alien is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can pick up the Ebook at these fine online retailers today!
Amazon Smashwords
How are we going to celebrate? By going to lunch of course!
Here's the deal: All you have to do is list the most interesting thing that you have ever eaten. You can describe it or just give me the name. Write it here in the comments and make sure to post on Twitter or Facebook using the hashtag #HTDALunchLaunch
What will you win? Just a few things...
A $25 gift card to your choice of the following for lunch:
Cheesecake Factory
Chilis
Outback Steakhouse
Starbucks
Mcdonalds
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE
Since I have such amazing author friends, they decided to help me out and I will also be giving away some great Indelibles EBooks!
The Winner will also get a Darkside Ebook pack including: The ENTIRE Cloud Prophet trilogy by Megg Jensen, Into the Shadows by Karly Kirpatrick, Loramendi's Story by Angela Carlie, and SoulKeepers by GP Ching.
But since I have SUCH amazin author friends in my life I'm also giving away TWO more Ebook packs. You can read them in your spare time at lunch!
The second prize winner will get to choose FIVE of the following:
Clockwise by Elle Strauss
The Secrets of Spruce Knoll by Heather McCorkle
Ethereal by Addison Moore
Running Wide open by Lisa Nowak
Exiled by Rashelle Workman
Open Minds by Susan Quinn
Untraceable by SR Johannes
The Fairy Godmather Dilemma: Catspell by Danyelle Leafty
Bound by Christine Bryant
And the third place winner will get four Ebooks from these amazing authors!
This is open internationally and to all particpants. If you are under 18, then you will need parent permission. This contest ends at the end of the blog tour on December 17th.
December 2, 2011
Is it Monday?
Who would have known that I would be so excited for a Monday?
December 5th is the official release of How to Date an Alien (ebook, paperback will be out before Christmas!), so I'm just beside myself.
Until then I should probably post something. How about my crush of the week Adam Levine? Pictures? Yes!
Is it hot in here?
That is all I have to say. Go buy my book on Monday!
December 5th is the official release of How to Date an Alien (ebook, paperback will be out before Christmas!), so I'm just beside myself.
Until then I should probably post something. How about my crush of the week Adam Levine? Pictures? Yes!
Is it hot in here?
That is all I have to say. Go buy my book on Monday!
November 28, 2011
The How to Date an Alien blog tour!
Are you getting excited? How to Date an Alien's release date is soon approaching! But wait THERE'S MORE. Not only will you get to read about the book on this blog, but you can check out these fine blogs from December 6th through December 16th and add a little bit more alien to your life.
December 6th- Ketch Tavern
December 7th- Diary of a book addict
Decembe 8th- Alise on Life
December 9th- All things books
December 12th- Operation Awesome
December 13th- So Write
December 14th- Pretty in fiction
December 15th-Nicole's YA Book Haven
December 16th- Market My Words
Then come back here at the end of the tour to see if you have won the Launch Lunch!
November 16, 2011
Writerly Wednesday: Bad Religion
To come up with a writing topic that I haven't talked about before can be a difficult process.
I've tackled things like weight issues, gay teens, sex appeal, and teenage drinking. So what is there left to conquer?
Well there are definitely alot of taboos in society that we see in everyday YA literature. With the spirit of the holidays in full bloom, I thought it was time to talk about religion.
Here's the thing, religion is very prevelant in YA literature with books about fallen angels and vampires with morals, but you never really get that full religious experience unless it's a christian novel. Why?
GP Ching and I were discussing her Soulkeepers series and she came up with a very valid point, you can't have a fallen angel story without talking about how the main character views religion. There are touches of what some main characters think of religion in books like Fallen, but it is more or less danced around.
Why is religion so taboo? We can talk about sex, drugs, and eating disorders, but we can't talk about christianity?
What are your thoughts on this?
November 14, 2011
Official Release Date!
It's official How to Date an Alien has a release date!
December 5th, 2011
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
This means that ARCs will be going out soon! Want one? Just fill out that lovely form at the top of the page. My condition for giving out ARCs are: I only give away E-Arcs and the review must be posted on two of three locations: Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.
The Alien blog tour will also follow on December 6th and the schedule will soon be posted.
Are you ready to add a little alien to your life?
November 9, 2011
Writerly Wednesday: The series
OH man, the end is near and the launch date for HOW TO DATE AN ALIEN is approaching. I should have an announcement soon about when ARCs will be going out and the official release date.
While you are cleaning up your pants from all the excitement you just peed into them, I'll go on with my Writerly Wednesdayness.
Today I wanted to talk about sequels and if sequels should follow the book or if it is ok for other series to be released inbetween.
There are multiple writers with multiple series (i.e. Charlaine Harris, VC Andrews, etc) and we expect them to drill out these novels one right after another. Unfortunatley not all of us are fiction factories and can pound out books like that. And most of us also have more than one novel in the works at a time.
So how do you feel when that author releases another series in the middle of the one that you are reading? What if Stephenie Meyer released another book between any of the Twilight books? Or Suzanne Collins between the Hunger Games series? I honestly don't know how I would feel about t hat.
I would love to see more work by these authors, but at the same time once you get wrapped up in one story line you want to finish it before getting wrapped up into another. Though, I do read multiple series and multiple books out of order. Hmmm...
How do you feel about books being released between books?
While you are cleaning up your pants from all the excitement you just peed into them, I'll go on with my Writerly Wednesdayness.
Today I wanted to talk about sequels and if sequels should follow the book or if it is ok for other series to be released inbetween.
There are multiple writers with multiple series (i.e. Charlaine Harris, VC Andrews, etc) and we expect them to drill out these novels one right after another. Unfortunatley not all of us are fiction factories and can pound out books like that. And most of us also have more than one novel in the works at a time.
So how do you feel when that author releases another series in the middle of the one that you are reading? What if Stephenie Meyer released another book between any of the Twilight books? Or Suzanne Collins between the Hunger Games series? I honestly don't know how I would feel about t hat.
I would love to see more work by these authors, but at the same time once you get wrapped up in one story line you want to finish it before getting wrapped up into another. Though, I do read multiple series and multiple books out of order. Hmmm...
How do you feel about books being released between books?
November 7, 2011
Manic Monday rapid facts
Since it's another Manic Monday and I'm trying to wrap up edits on HTDA to get out to the world, here are some rapid facts for you all.
**I have been interviewed! Check me out!
**There still isn't an official release day for HTDA, but I am thinking early December (if I can get my butt in gear). You know what that means? You should put it on your Christmas list.
**I had a dream about Dr. Silva from The Soulkeepers Series. It was strange and kind of cool to see a self sustaining rain forest in Illinois.
**Did you see the pretty linky that you can request an E-ARC? You should all do tha so I can plan my blog tour.
Okay, so let's go back to you. What would you like to see me do to promote HTDA? I plan on doing an online launch party, blog tour, and giveaway. Anything else that you'd like to see?
**I have been interviewed! Check me out!
**There still isn't an official release day for HTDA, but I am thinking early December (if I can get my butt in gear). You know what that means? You should put it on your Christmas list.
**I had a dream about Dr. Silva from The Soulkeepers Series. It was strange and kind of cool to see a self sustaining rain forest in Illinois.
**Did you see the pretty linky that you can request an E-ARC? You should all do tha so I can plan my blog tour.
Okay, so let's go back to you. What would you like to see me do to promote HTDA? I plan on doing an online launch party, blog tour, and giveaway. Anything else that you'd like to see?
October 31, 2011
Last minute literary Halloween costumes
It's Halloween and you don't have a costume? Have no fear because I have the perfect solution for you in the form of some of my favorite literary characters!
Alona Dare from The Ghost and The Goth Series- Former Homecoming queen turned to Queen of the Dead, is the perfect last minute Halloween costume. All you need is a plain white t-shirt and a pair of red gym shorts. Really want to add to the costume? Go for a blonde wig, Homecoming sash, and some tire marks on the shirt. Need something for your significant other to wear? Just put him in all black and he can go as Will, The Goth.
Frannie from the Personal Demons series - A hot girl with special talents who falls for a demon, who wouldn't want to be Frannie? All you need is a white tank top, low rise jeans, and a giant cross necklace. If you really want to add to the look you can pal around with a guy dressed as a demon and another dressed as an angel.
Evie from the Paranormalcy trilogy- A pink dress and a blonde wig are the main components to setting the stage as this IPCA paranormal fighter. If you really want to add some authenticity get an arsenal of pink weaponry and bring a date who dresses as a water shifter.
Malini from the Soulkeepers series- Need a costume that is a little bit scary and a little out of the ordinary? Once Malini finds out what she is, it's not only great for her, but it's a great costume for you! Wear a red dress and white gloves, for extra authenticity you can have one of the gloved hand be made of bones and walk around with a boy who carries a water bottle.
Hopefully that gets you some ideas to work off of. Do you have any literary character costume ideas? Are you dressing as a literary character for Halloween?
Alona Dare from The Ghost and The Goth Series- Former Homecoming queen turned to Queen of the Dead, is the perfect last minute Halloween costume. All you need is a plain white t-shirt and a pair of red gym shorts. Really want to add to the costume? Go for a blonde wig, Homecoming sash, and some tire marks on the shirt. Need something for your significant other to wear? Just put him in all black and he can go as Will, The Goth.
Frannie from the Personal Demons series - A hot girl with special talents who falls for a demon, who wouldn't want to be Frannie? All you need is a white tank top, low rise jeans, and a giant cross necklace. If you really want to add to the look you can pal around with a guy dressed as a demon and another dressed as an angel.
Evie from the Paranormalcy trilogy- A pink dress and a blonde wig are the main components to setting the stage as this IPCA paranormal fighter. If you really want to add some authenticity get an arsenal of pink weaponry and bring a date who dresses as a water shifter.
Malini from the Soulkeepers series- Need a costume that is a little bit scary and a little out of the ordinary? Once Malini finds out what she is, it's not only great for her, but it's a great costume for you! Wear a red dress and white gloves, for extra authenticity you can have one of the gloved hand be made of bones and walk around with a boy who carries a water bottle.
Hopefully that gets you some ideas to work off of. Do you have any literary character costume ideas? Are you dressing as a literary character for Halloween?
October 27, 2011
River Deep, Mountain High
Have you ever looked back at your first novels or even your first drafts and thought, UGHHHHHHHH WHAT IS THIS CRAP AND WHO WROTE IT?
Then sometimes you read over something and think, THIS IS PURE GOLD! HOW DID I EVEN WRITE THIS?
Okay, so maybe most of us feel like numbe two most of the time. This especially true for an old MS that I am polishing up to be published this Spring.
(Here's a plug for you) Newly agented Steph Sinkhorn read one of my earlier drafts and actually helped to make it a teensy bit better.
But anywhoo, I look over it now and cringe, realizing how much practice really does make perfect. It's true, the more you write the better you get at your craft. Heck, if my first short story ever saw the light of day I'm sure that I would cringe looking at it now.
Do you think that your writing has grown mountains? How do critique partners help you out? Why isn't my link working to request a review copy of How to Date an Alien?
October 24, 2011
300 Followers? YES PLEASE.
I'm dangerously close to 300 followers, so when I get that far I will have a contest.
What will you win with this contest?
Oh...I guess you know maybe I could throw in an E-Arc of HOW TO DATE AN ALIEN.
But wait, THERE'S MORE.
You will also get the chance to have a character based of you in the second book of the series!
Oh, wait...you want more?
Okay, I GUESS I can throw in a query and first chapter critique for any writer that enters.
What do you have to do?
Spread the word for me to get 300 followers and I'll open up the contest to all!
What will you win with this contest?
Oh...I guess you know maybe I could throw in an E-Arc of HOW TO DATE AN ALIEN.
But wait, THERE'S MORE.
You will also get the chance to have a character based of you in the second book of the series!
Oh, wait...you want more?
Okay, I GUESS I can throw in a query and first chapter critique for any writer that enters.
What do you have to do?
Spread the word for me to get 300 followers and I'll open up the contest to all!
