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IN THE END Giveaway on Goodreads!

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Giveaway ends May 07, 2014.

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B.A.M Author Festival in Zion, IL

  This is where I'll be tomorrow, Sat April 5th! I'm presenting at 2:30, but there are a lot of great authors and the event starts at 11:30. It's free, so come by and check it out! Here's the link: B.A.M.
 BAM stands for Books, Authors, & More.B (Books)-All registrants will receive a free book, poster, and bookmark.A (Authors)- Meet authorsM (More)-Writing workshop with Joelle Charbonneau, Video Contest, contests during the eventBAM is a FREE author festival for 4th-12th grades and adults at the Zion-Benton Public Library in Zion, IL.BAM will include teen and adult author visits with give-a-ways.  The goals of BAM are to provide the opportunity for teens and adults to meet and interact with popular authors, to get excited about reading and writing, and to encourage non-readers to become readers through the excitement of others. 11:30am-12:45pm-Session 1: Fantasy, Death, & Other Important Stuff11:30am-12:15pm – Author presentations and Q&A12:15-12:45pm- Author SigningsIlsa Bick-Teen AuthorJulie Halpern-Teen AuthorShannon Stoker-New Adult AuthorSandy Dickson & Beverly Brooks -Local Adult Authors1:00-2:15 pm-Session 2: Once Upon a Time & Not So Happy Ever After1:00-1:45pm – Author Presentations and Q&A1:45-2:15pm – Author SigningsChrista Desir-Dessert with a Teen Author (for high school – adult only)Liesl Shurtliff-Middle Grade/Teen  AuthorMelanie Benjamin-Lunch with an Adult AuthorElizabeth Blackwell- Adult/Teen Crossover AuthorRuth Hull Chatlien & Glenn Hager-Local Adult Authors2:30-3:45pm - Session 3: It’s the End of the World, Charlie Brown2:30-3:15pm-Author Presentation and Q&A3:15-3:45pm-Author SigningsJoelle Charbonneau- Teen Author (World Building Writing Workshop)Demitria Lunetta- Teen AuthorLibby Hellmann- Adult Author2:30-4:30pm-Bang, Bang, Skype-O-Rama- Meet 5 teen authors in 60 minutes via Skype!Debra DrizaSarah Beth DurstJulie BerryTrish CookBeth Revis 

Last Day - IN THE END Giveaway on Goodreads!

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Giveaway ends April 03, 2014.

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IN THE END Goodreads Giveaway!

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Goodreads Book Giveaway In the End by Demitria Lunetta Giveaway ends April 03, 2014.
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Books I Love - UNINVITED by Sophie Jordan

 
When Davy Hamilton's tests come back positive for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome (HTS)-aka the kill gene-she loses everything. Her boyfriend ditches her, her parents are scared of her, and she can forget about her bright future at Juilliard. Davy doesn't feel any different, but genes don't lie. One day she will kill someone.

Only Sean, a fellow HTS carrier, can relate to her new life. Davy wants to trust him; maybe he's not as dangerous as he seems. Or maybe Davy is just as deadly.

Recommended for fans of: YA Sci-fi, contemporary, dystopian, romance...really there's something for everyone!

From the very first page I was hooked on Sophie Jordan's latest YA novel, UNINVITED. The sci-fi is subtle...the world that Davy lives in is very much like our own. Jordan doesn't bog the reader down with a lot of technical terms and strange futuristic gadgets, really the only sci-fi addition is the identification of the "kill gene." This allows the reader to focus on what being found to have the HTS gene really means for Davy and her family. Davy herself is sheltered and naïve...and suddenly everyone looks at her like she's a killer. Davy must face her new life, where she is treated as a second class citizen and a murderer, even though she has done nothing wrong. While keeping Davy's story the focus, Jordan does an amazing job of reaching the bigger issues, such as fear and prejudice. Jordan also makes you wonder if HTS creates a violent individual, or if how people with HTS are treated makes them more prone to violence. If you are told everyday of your life that you are a killer, wouldn't you become one?


 

Children's Lit Breakfast in Woodbridge IL

Tomorrow, Sat. February 15th, I'll be here:Anderson's Bookstore Annual Children's Literature Breakfast It's going to be a blast with all these famous authors...and a ton more Illinois authors (including me!) If you haven't already, call for tickets!

Anderson’s Bookshop's 12th Annual Children’s Literature Breakfast This morning will feature a full breakfast, Illinois authors and illustrators, new award-winning and notable books, a book talks, CPDU credits, raffles, door prizes, giveaways, book sales and keynote speakers. Featured Speakers: Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Jon Muth, Laurie Keller, Aaron Reynolds and Maggie Stiefvater. For more information please call (630) 820-004.

  Saturday, February 15th, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.New location: Bobak's Signature Events                     6440 Double Eagle Drive                Woodridge, IL 60517  You may register ($55-same as last year) by calling (630) 820-2802. 

Never Judge a Book by its Cover

So it seems my holiday blog break has gone on a little longer than anticipated. I'm working on a bunch of different things getting ready for 2015. I've also been reading a ton. I just read the GONE series by Michael Grant and these books are amazing! There are six, and they're longish, but really you'll just fly through them.


I heard good things about the first book when it first came out six years ago, but I didn't actually pick it up until I was at a conference with Michael Grant and EVERYONE was talking about how I MUST READ this series. I hate to admit this, but the reason I didn't pick it up all those years ago was because of the cover. I honestly thought it would be a Christian romance. Not that I have anything against Christian romances, but I prefer Sci-fi or Fantasy. So I almost missed out on this awesome series because of the cover...even though we all learn as children not to judge a book by it' cover.

What about you guys...have you ever passed on a book because of the cover? Have you ever bought a book just because you loved the cover?

Okay, I'll be back when I have more news to share!

Happy Holidays!

I'm taking a blog break for the holidays, but I'll be back next year. 2013 was a fantastic year but I'm excited for next year too. Woohoo for 2014! Also, don't forget to enter my goodreads giveaway. See you all next year!

 
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Goodreads Book Giveaway In the After by Demitria Lunetta Giveaway ends December 28, 2013.
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IN THE AFTER is the Kindle Daily Deal

 Today only, in the after is $1.99 on Kindle! Head over to Amazon and check it out here: IN THE AFTER E-book. I personally love when e-books go cheap...I read so many books it's nice to snag a bunch when they're on sale. So I hope you check it out. What has everyone been reading lately?

Saturday Signing in Columbus, OH!

If you're in Columbus OH this Saturday, December 7th, stop by the Polaris B&N and hang out with me and a bunch of fun authors!