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Post-apocalyptic Make-over

  I’ve changed the look of my blog quite a bit. I liked my old look but it didn’t really scream: Post-apocalyptic debut author. I’ve taken away the nice, soothing light blue and added some cracked concrete. I wanted to represent my genre a bit better with a harsher, starker look.  What do people think?
What does your blog theme say about you? Does it represent yourself or your writing in any way?
Also, check out Melanie Crowder’s cover reveal of Parched .
Back Friday!

IN THE AFTER – In the Flap

This is the short synopsis that will be inside the flap for In the After…what do you guys think?
attack. not isolated. fate of americans unknown.Amy is watching TV when it happens, when the world is attacked by Them. These vile creatures are rapidly devouring mankind. Most of the population is overtaken, but Amy manages to survive—and even rescue “Baby,” a toddler she finds in an abandoned supermarket. Marooned in Amy’s house, the girls do everything they can to survive—and avoid Them at all costs.After years of hiding, they are miraculously rescued and taken to New Hope, a colony of survivors living in a former government research compound. While at first the colony seems like a dream with plenty of food, safety, and shelter, New Hope slowly reveals that it is far from ideal. And Amy soon realizes that unless things change, she’ll lose Baby—and much more.Rebellious, courageous, and tender, this unforgettable duo will have you on the edge of your seat as you tear through the pulse-pounding narrow escapes and horrifying twists of fate in this thrilling debut from author Demitria Lunetta.I’m completely biased, but I love it! I would totally want to read this book…even if I hadn’t written it. J
Have you guys read any compelling book flaps lately that made you absolutely have to read a book?

I Like You…Will You Like Me?

 My facebook fan page is up and running. You can still friend me, of course, but any likes would be greatly appreciated.
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It’s strange to ask people to like you on facebook…I feel like I need to write up a personal ad inspired spiel…
Female writer seeks facebook fondness. Enjoys young adult fiction, post-apocalyptic scenarios, and long walks on the beach. Would love for you to like me.
If you also have a fan page, leave a comment and I’ll like you back. I mean, what’s not to like? J
Also, there’s a first look at the cover of THE KEY & THE FLAME by Claire Caterer & an ARC giveaway at IceyBooks! http://bit.ly/MGPp3KBack Monday with the longer teaser for In the After!

In the After in Three Lines

  They hear the most silent of footsteps.They are faster than anything you’ve ever seen.And They won’t stop chasing you until you are dead.When I read this I got chills.
I know, I wrote the book and all, but these three lines (that are going to be on the back cover of In the After) capture the tone perfectly. Creepy and intriguing.J  This is just a taste, so check in next Monday for the inside flap summary.

Books I Love – Divergent by Veronica Roth

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.
I thought this book was fantastic…and not just because of all the Chicago references. J The plot was good, but what really was incredible was Roth’s world building. I can’t wait to read Insurgent.
I’m working on my outline for book 2 now and am actually getting married in two weeks, so I won’t be back until August. See you all then!

Woohoo, Book Two!

I'm working on the outline and first few chapters for book two...no official title yet but just sketching the plot is super exciting.

The outline is going really well and I'm pulling through a lot of threads from book one. It's kind of strange to write the second book before the first one is out. I know that's how it's done, but next summer when In the After is released, I'll already be done with this next one. I also have to be careful to keep everything in line with the first book as well as introduce new material. Whew! I have my work cut out for me. J Good thing I love this stuff!

Anyone else working on a sequel? Or even a second short story in a series?

Back next week with another book I love...here's a hint: It's a YA dystopian set in what used to be Chicago. Any guesses?

New Author Photo

Here’s my new author photo! What do you guys think?


I’m really happy with it. Thanks to Heather Stone Photography and Justin Fugate Makeup!
If you want to see the other photo that was in the running, check it out on my facebook page.
And the winner of the 300 Follower Giveaway is…Petra @ Safari Poet, Congrats!

300 Follower Giveaway!

In honor of my nearly 300 blog followers and over 300 to-reads on Goodreads, I’m having a giveaway! The winner will get a $30  Amazon gift card …which will get you about 3 YA books J
So comment and use the guide below to let me know how many entries you get (1 to 5). Good luck!
+1 – Blog follower+1 – Link giveaway on your blog (post link in comment)+1 – Twitter follower @DemitriaLunetta+1 – Tweet or retweet about my giveaway+1 – Added In the After to Goodreads
I’ll announce the winner next Monday…and hopefully I'll have a new Author photo to share too!

Join Me On Goodreads!

Even though my book release is still a year away, you can mark In the After to-read on Goodreads! I don’t have an official author photo yet, or even a cover, but nearly 300 people have marked it to-read so far!
So hop over to Goodreads and check out my book, In the After! 
Next week, in honor of having nearly 300 blog followers and nearly 300 to-reads on Goodreads, I’m having a giveaway. Don’t forget to check back in!
Next Monday – 300 follower giveaway.

Books = Happiness

I’m super excited I just got a ton of new books, including:


 

Has anyone read these? What do you think? No spoilers, though!