P.J. Hoover's Blog, page 47
June 29, 2011
TRADING CARDS BONUS EXTRA
After each extra has been hidden for a while, I'm going to make it public, so today I give you the official playlist for SOLSTICE. Yes, I realize lots of these songs are old, but what can I say? They spoke to me :)
Enjoy!
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June 28, 2011
FEATURING THE AWESOME ADDISON MOORE!
Addison agreed to stop by and answer a few questions for me today, so without further delay, here you go!
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PJH: Please tell us about your publishing path. How did Ethereal and Tremble come to be?
AM: A few years back I wrote a story called Ethereal about a girl who almost dies and sees her guardian angel and it went nowhere. I also wrote a story about a bunch of teenagers that lived on a fictional island and it was deemed too young for regular young adult. Since I liked elements about both stories, I thought why not combine the two? Thus the Celestra series was born.
PJH: What has been the funnest thing about having your books out?
AM: It's been so insane I can't even put it into words. About three weeks into the first book being out I began getting Twitter DM's, facebook messages, emails from readers who really liked the book. Just knowing that I was able to connect with someone with my story felt awesome. I get messages from readers almost every day. I really love hearing from people so keep it coming!
PJH: How about the most challenging? Or has it all been sunshine and lollipops?
AM: The toughest part by far is wading through not so nice reviews. I have to keep reminding myself that people write reviews for other readers to evaluate and not to hurt the authors feelings.
PJH: What's the funnest part of marketing for you? Least fun?
AM: I love people, so connecting on social networks, especially my blog and facebook has been a blast! Least fun? Gosh, I really can't pinpoint anything I don't like about marketing.
PJH: If you had to give five reasons why someone should read your book(s), what would they be?
AM: Five whole reasons??? Ack! OK…*deep breath*
It's fun.It helps the reader escape reality.It's light and slightly scary.Hawt angels are involved.Did I mention the hawt angels?
Look for book 3 in the Celestra series coming this summer!
AM: Thanks so much PJ for hosting me! We've been friends for a while now and it is an honor for me to be on your blog.
PJH: Seriously, the pleasure is all mine! I am so excited for you!
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Bio:
Addison Moore is a USC graduate who enjoys writing young adult paranormal romance. Ethereal, and Tremble are her first and second published novels in the Celestra series. She lives with her family and two dogs on the west coast.
June 27, 2011
SASS & SERENDIPITY by Jenny Ziegler Giveaway
SASS & SERENDIPITY by Jennifer Ziegler (Delacorte, July 12, 2011)
From Amazon:
For Daphne, the glass is always half full, a situation is better managed with a dab of lip gloss, and the boy of her dreams—the one she's read about in all of her novels—is waiting for her just around the corner.
For Gabby, nothing ever works out positively; wearing any form of makeup is a waste of study time, and boys will only leave you heartbroken. Her best friend, Mule, is the only one who has been there for her every step of the way.
But when the richest boy in school befriends Gabby, and Daphne starts to hang out more and more with her best friend, Mule, Gabby is forced to confront the emotional barriers she has put up to stop the hurting. And for once, her sassiness may fall prey to her definition of stupidity.
Source of book: From publisher at NCTE
For your chance to win this book, all you need to do is:
1) Follow this blog
2) Comment on this blog post
Extra entries are always available! Just let me know in the comments. Here are some thoughts:
Do something for Jenny and her book to make her happy...
Tweet about this giveawayBlog about this giveawayAdd SASS & SERENDIPITY to your Goodreads TBR list
Do something for SOLSTICE (my book) to make me happy....
Tweet about it. Blog about it.Join the Facebook group.Add it on Goodreads.
I'm not picky. Just let me know, and you get extra entries!
And make sure you leave me a way to get in contact with you when you win!
The contest will run through midnight on Friday, July 8, 2011!
JANET FOX Winner
FORGIVEN by Janet Fox (Speak/Penguin, June 2, 2011) (ARC)
FAITHFUL by Janet Fox (Speak/Penguin, May 13, 2010) (Paperback)
is...Stuck in Books!
Look for more giveaways with awesome books coming soon!
June 23, 2011
Off to ALA and the Top 20!
On a different note, why do I find it so exciting that SOLSTICE is in the top 20 for Children's Love and Romance on Amazon? Yay, SOLSTICE! Thank you all so much for the support!
Don't forget if you download a sample of SOLSTICE and email me a picture of it on the ereading device of your choice, I'll not only email you a coupon to get SOLSTICE for 99 cents, you'll also be entered to win a paper copy of SOLSTICE when it's available (which should be really soon)!
Details here!
Hope you have a great weekend!
June 21, 2011
IT GETS BETTER -- The Video
June 20, 2011
SUMMER IS HERE! Get SOLSTICE for 99 cents!
I first want to take a second and thank you all for your awesome support. Every tweet, every blog post, every Goodreads or Amazon review for SOLSTICE...they all mean so much to me. I am happy beyond words to know SOLSTICE is out there with readers! Thank you!
If you missed it last week, SOLSTICE is now on tour! You can check out the full schedule here, and please drop by and ask questions anytime. I'd love to answer!
In honor of this mega blog tour of epic proportions, there's a really special offer going on.
It's easy.
It's fun.
And it will get SOLSTICE into your hands for 99 cents!
Here's all you have to do:
1) Download a free sample of SOLSTICE.
2) Email me a picture of SOLSTICE on the eReading device of your choice***.
Two simple steps. You can be in the picture or not. (The last photo I received had a watermelon instead of a person.) Once I get your email, I'll email you a coupon code for Smashwords where you can then get SOLSTICE for 99 cents. If you don't know, Smashwords has formats available for all reading devices.
And wait...there's more. Because rumor has it that print copies of SOLSTICE will be available soon. I haven't seen them yet, but, just like summer, they are coming. So...
***If you email me your picture, you will be officially entered to win a print copy of SOLSTICE!
How cool is that? I want to win, because really, I can't wait to see SOLSTICE in print! :)
This special offer is good for two weeks, ending on Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 at midnight.
Hope your summer is hot!
June 19, 2011
CRACK the CODE Winner!
A loud click sounds within the door. Heart drumming, you pull on the handle and the monstrous round door swings open.51 - 92 - 87
Congrats goes to Joyce Shor Johnson who successfully CRACKED the CODE at The Bookshelf Muse, winning a ten page MG/YA critique, ebook copy of SOLSTICE & a set of Solstice trading cards. Please contact me as soon as possible so I can get your prize to you! Thanks everyone for playing along & helping to celebrate a great writing community. :)
June 18, 2011
WILDEFIRE Winner!
WILDEFIRE by Karsten Knight (Simon & Schuster, July 26, 2011)
is...
MARIE EVANS!
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And don't forget I'm also giving away:
FORGIVEN by Janet Fox (Speak/Penguin, June 2, 2011) (ARC)
FAITHFUL by Janet Fox (Speak/Penguin, May 13, 2010) (Paperback)
CLICK HERE TO ENTER!
June 17, 2011
SOLSTICE GOES ON TOUR!
SUMMER IS COMING, AND IT'S GOING TO BE HOT!
It's a blog tour of epic proportions, and it's coming your way! Yes, in honor of the Summer Solstice, starting Monday, June 20, 2011, SOLSTICE is going on a virtual tour with lots of fun interviews, reviews, and guest posts. It's probably way more SOLSTICE than you ever thought possible, but it's sure to be sizzling and not-to-be-missed :) And check back here at my blog for prizes and giveaways because there are definitely going to be some awesome ones!
SOLSTICE tour details:
Monday, June 20: Guest Blogging at All Consuming Books
Monday, June 20: Guest Blogging at Danyelle Leafty
Tuesday, June 21: Reviewed at Touch the Night
Tuesday, June 21: Interviewed at Demetra Brodsky
Wednesday, June 22: Reviewed at ML John
Thursday, June 23: Reviewed at Gardening Literature
Friday, June 24: Guest Blogging at Gardening Literature
Monday, June 27: Reviewed at Books, Thoughts and a Few Adventures
Tuesday, June 28: Reviewed at Oktopus Ink
Wednesday, June 29: Reviewed at Chick with Books
Thursday, June 30: Guest Blogging at Chick with Books
Thursday, June 30: Guest Blogging at Bookshelf Muse
Tuesday, July 5: Reviewed at Confessions of a Vi3tbabe
Tuesday, July 5: Reviewed at P.S. I Love Books
Tuesday, July 5: Guest Blogging at Book Purring
Wednesday, July 6: Interviewed at Confessions of a Vi3tbabe
Wednesday, July 6: Guest Blogging at TBF Reviews
Wednesday, July 6: Interviewed at P.S. I Love Books
Thursday, July 7: Reviewed at Epic Book Nerd
Thursday, July 7: Interview at E. J. Stevens From The Shadows
Friday, July 8: Reviewed at Five Monkies
Monday, July 11: Guest Blogging at My Love Affair with Books
Monday, July 11: Reviewed at Wakela's World
Tuesday, July 12: Reviewed at Lost for Words
Wednesday, July 13: Guest Blogging at Five Monkies
Wednesday, July 13: Reviewed at Book Loving Mommy
Thursday, July 14: Reviewed at Book Worm Lisa
Thursday, July 14: Reviewed at Earphoria
Friday, July 15: Interviewed at Book Worm Lisa
Friday, July 15: Reviewed at Bookaholics Anonymous
Monday, July 18: Character Interview at I Read That 2
Tuesday, July 19: Author Interview w/ Book Line Answers at Lindsay Writes
Wednesday, July 20: Review at C A Marshall
Thursday, July 21: Author Book Picks: Childhood/Teen Years at Caught Between the Pages
Friday, July 22: Tens List at Just Another Book Addict
Monday, July 25: Character Interview at Reading Vacation
Tuesday, July 26: Review at The Fiction Enthusiast
Wednesday, July 27: Guest Post at A Backwards Story
Thursday, July 28: Review at Taming the Bookshelf
Friday, July 29: Author This or That List at Ivy Reads
Monday, August 1: Character Tweets at That Hapa Chick
Tuesday, August 2: Author Interview w/ Music Lyric Answers at C A Marshall
Wednesday, August 3: Review at Lindsay Writes
Thursday, August 4: Author Book Picks: Current at Lost for Words
Friday, August 5: Tens List at My Reading Room
Monday, August 8: Character Interview at Naughty Book Kitties
Tuesday, August 9: Review at Caught Between the Pages
Wednesday, August 10: Teenage Garage Sale at The Fiction Enthusiast
Thursday, August 11: Review at Lost for Words
Friday, August 12: Character This or That List at Taming the Bookshelf
Hope your summer sizzles!
