 Let the YA Scavenger Hunt Begin This hunt is bigger and better than ever before and designed to let you, the reader, do as little or as much as you want! Gotta love that! There are 3 separate loops, Blue, Yellow and Red. There are 20 books to win in each loop. 60 BOOKS, total. You can do one loop or all 3, that's up to you.  team RED. The Rockingist team of all! If at any time you get lost or a link doesn't work, click here to keep going. Today I'm hosting, Tera Lynn Childs author of Sweet Venom. Time to get to know Tera Lynn before you get a peek at her exclusive content.  Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning author of the mythology-based Oh. My. Gods. and Goddess Boot Camp, the mermaid tales Forgive My Fins, Fins Are Forever and Just For Fins (July 3, 2012), and a new trilogy about monster-hunting descendants of Medusa, starting with Sweet Venom and Sweet Shadows (September 4, 2012). She has also epublished two fun chick lit romances, Eye Candy and Straight Stalk. Tera lives nowhere in particular and spends her time writing wherever she can find a comfy chair and a steady stream of caffeinated beverages. Visit her on her blog here. NOW, to her book, Sweet Venom.  Great Cover! Triplet, separated-at-birth descendants of Medusa, the once-beautiful gorgon maligned by myth, must reunite and embrace their monster-hunting fates in this unique paranormal world where monsters lurk in plain sight. And now for her secret content:
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YA Scavenger Hunt, Red Team Style
Costco's Launch of Protected
Come have some fun with me at the Bountiful Costco 11-6 today.
I'm also on Susan Kaye Quinn's Blog. Cool
Yesterday, I was Here
P.S. The YA scavenger hunt starts later today....Will you be able to find me?
When was the last time you saw an elephant?
What Makes You Happy?
I've had a ton of things happen lately that make me happy. I thought I'd share.
The first is that all the skin cancer on my forehead is gone. Yahoo. On top of that, my hubby uploaded the pics he took on his iPod to our computer so that I can do a post about it. Are you wearing sunscreen?
Next, was the movie release of The Hunger Games. I so wanted it to be spectacular and it was. I love it when movie producers stick with the story as closely as possible. I did not, however, like the headache the cinematography gave me.
Also, I am stoked for the movie, The Host. I'm hoping it is as well done, without the shaky camera, as The Hunger Games.
Of course, Protected was released. So freaking amazing.
Finally, the weather has been so amazingly unpredictable. I love that. Here is a pic of a quick blizzard we had last week. Loved it.
Well, now that I uploaded it, it doesn't seem so spectacular...the snow disappeared. Oh well, cool pic anyway.
What things have made you happy the past week?
p.s. YA scavenger hunt starts tomorrow and come see me at the Bountiful,Utah Costco 11-6 Thurs-Sat.
The first is that all the skin cancer on my forehead is gone. Yahoo. On top of that, my hubby uploaded the pics he took on his iPod to our computer so that I can do a post about it. Are you wearing sunscreen?
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Next, was the movie release of The Hunger Games. I so wanted it to be spectacular and it was. I love it when movie producers stick with the story as closely as possible. I did not, however, like the headache the cinematography gave me.
Also, I am stoked for the movie, The Host. I'm hoping it is as well done, without the shaky camera, as The Hunger Games.
Of course, Protected was released. So freaking amazing.
Finally, the weather has been so amazingly unpredictable. I love that. Here is a pic of a quick blizzard we had last week. Loved it.
Well, now that I uploaded it, it doesn't seem so spectacular...the snow disappeared. Oh well, cool pic anyway.
What things have made you happy the past week?
p.s. YA scavenger hunt starts tomorrow and come see me at the Bountiful,Utah Costco 11-6 Thurs-Sat.
The Launch was a Huge Success!
Boy did we have a fun time at Barnes and Noble yesterday!
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To all you lucky early birds that got
Ambrosia Bakery's cupcakes...
just how good were they? I missed out-no one saved me one. :(
Ambrosia Bakery's cupcakes...
just how good were they? I missed out-no one saved me one. :(
It was so fun to come
from Murray Barnes and Noble and have some fans waiting for me to come-1/2 hour early, I might add! You rock!
Thank you Rachelle Christensen, Carolyn Frank, Miriam Barton and Valerie Ackley for being my signing buddies!
Here are some pics of the event.
We almost forgot to take any. Duh!
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| Kendra, Kevin and others Some random video footage. Wierd |
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Heidi, Kara, Katie, Julie, Sorensens, others and Emily By the time we were supposed to officially start, there was a packed house. I couldn't believe it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! |
It was so great to see everyone I already knew and those new ones that braved the lines just to see what all the hype was about.
We gave out a ton of cool prizes! Kudos to whomever won the $25 iTunes card and the other awesome gift cards. Lucky!
Congrats to all the winners.
Remember, there are still a ton of prizes to be won. Just come enter at the Bountiful Costco this Thurs. 3/29-Sat 3/31.
Thank you all for making this event so successful and fun!
Can't wait for Thurs. Hopefully, I'll have #3 done by then. (the first draft, that is) I might need some cheering on...
What's the best thing you've ever won at a signing or launch?
Happy Launch Day, Protected
Last day to enter to win an awesome book HERE on the spring cleaning hop.
Good luck!
Well, Protected is out of the gates and running!
No one could hold it back.
Amazon already ran out and is just now getting back on track.
Today you'll find me at
Barnes and Noble in Murray, UT from 12-1:45
and
Barnes and Noble in Layton, UT from 3-5
Come see me!
I'd love that and there are so many prizes, (find out what, here)
you'll most likely leave with one!
Be one of the first 100 in Layton and you'll be stuffing your face
with an awesome cupcake.
And don't forget...
The Protected blog tour has started!
Have fun exploring what others think of Protected and little 'ole me.
Go check it out. You'll love that site. It always has such cool stuff on it
Today, 3/24, you'll find me on these cool sites
RG2E
Elle Strauss
Jordan McCollum
Check me out on Monday 3/26 on
YA Bound
What is your favorite place to find out about new books? Do you like to go to launches?
Protected Launch Party Tomorrow
You can still enter to win an awesome book HERE on the spring cleaning hop. Good luck!
Oh My Heck! I am so nervous for tomorrow and yet, I'm so excited, too. Click here for the details if you missed them. It is going to be a great party for the whole family!
This launch has a greater scare factor than Watched's launch because I have real expectations. I didn't know what to expect last time, so I couldn't be disappointed. But wow, did it turn out great. The bar is set high now. Fear of failure is a true and scary thing.
Today is the the day my blog tour officially starts. You'll be able to tour around other people's awesome blogs while learning about me and my books. A new blogger will post something awesome every day, except weekends for over a month. A lot of them are hosting giveaways, too! Celebrating is so fun.
Check out Sumos Sweet Stuff blog today as it is kicked off. You'll enjoy this blog. She always has the coolest stuff on there.
Here's a button if you'd like to slap it into your sidebar on your blog. I'd love that. You can shrink it to fit if you need to.
Welcome to the tour! And if you have a moment to spare, send up a good word for me to not only survive the next two days, but enjoy them, come what may.
Have you ever hoped something would turn out so well that you couldn't sleep in anticipation?
Oh My Heck! I am so nervous for tomorrow and yet, I'm so excited, too. Click here for the details if you missed them. It is going to be a great party for the whole family!
This launch has a greater scare factor than Watched's launch because I have real expectations. I didn't know what to expect last time, so I couldn't be disappointed. But wow, did it turn out great. The bar is set high now. Fear of failure is a true and scary thing.
Today is the the day my blog tour officially starts. You'll be able to tour around other people's awesome blogs while learning about me and my books. A new blogger will post something awesome every day, except weekends for over a month. A lot of them are hosting giveaways, too! Celebrating is so fun.
Check out Sumos Sweet Stuff blog today as it is kicked off. You'll enjoy this blog. She always has the coolest stuff on there.
Here's a button if you'd like to slap it into your sidebar on your blog. I'd love that. You can shrink it to fit if you need to.
Welcome to the tour! And if you have a moment to spare, send up a good word for me to not only survive the next two days, but enjoy them, come what may.
Have you ever hoped something would turn out so well that you couldn't sleep in anticipation?
It's a Book Bomb!
You can still enter to win in the spring cleaning hop here-win lots of books
My Friend Rachelle is hosting a book bomb and I had to pass the good news along-after all, you can get Watched as a bonus gift.
In fact, you'll get 20 awesome bonus gifts free if you buy her book today.
Check it out.
I have a special offer for you—it’s only good for today—Thursday, March 22, 2012. Purchase CALLER ID from Amazon.com using this link. Then email RachelletheWriter@gmail.com with your order confirmation/receipt. Once Rachelle receives your order details, she will email you an amazing selection of over 20 free gifts.
Here’s what’s in store when you purchase CALLER ID today:
(All items will be emailed to you from Rachelle after she receives your order confirmation.)
- Connie Sokol, author, speaker and life coach is offering two free podcasts: Get Fit & Fabulous: The Difference 100 Calories Makes, and, Joy in Womanhood: The Power of Sitting with Yourself. Visit www.8basics.com for video segments, blog posts, products, and more.
- Four Free ebooks from Sherry Ficklin-- MilitaryBrats: After Burn a YA Mystery novel AND a digital box set of the YA Fantasy Trilogy, The Gods of Fate. (books 1-3)
- · A tutorial on how to construct your very own Gift Card Holder - pictures included from Stephanie Johnson, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
- Free ebook of Heroin Guns a spy novel by R.L. Tyler
- Three free ebooks from award-winning author Karen Hoover— The Sapphire Flute ( Book 1 of The Wolfchild Saga) Seven Keys and seven guardians born to save a dying world. AND
The Armor of Light (Book 2 of the Wolfchild Saga), TheMisadventures of a Teenage Wizard, Book 1: Two Souls are Better Than One
Chased by dragons. Saved by a Pegasus. Sharing his mouth with a wizardly spirit.
- A free download of JordanMcCollum’s writing guide. Writing emotions in fiction is tough, but an emotional connection is what readers really want in a book. Give your readers a deep emotional experience and you'll hook them for life--and you can learn how in her guide, Emotion: it's tough
- Free YA suspense novel Watched by Cindy Hogan--*Change. She longs for it. A murder. She will never be the same.
- Heather Johnson from Family Volley.blogspot.com, shares with you 5 powerful tips for keeping your marriage strong. Including the "anatomy of a successful date night" and tips for better daily communication. Free download.
- Free ebook by Shirley Bahlmann-- "Holy Cow, the Udderly Astonishing Power of Dairy in your Diet" is a friendly approach to what dairy can do for you and your waistline! See more books athttp://shirleybahlmann.com
- Favorite recipes from acclaimed author Josi Kilpack and her Sadie Hoffmiller culinary mystery series, plus Josi will share her top tip for writing success!
- Need help with professional website design and online marketing that's cost effective?Moller Marketing is offering a free ebook on Building a Professional Online Presence (with a Website that Gets Found), Market Research Made Easy, Online Keyword Research Choosing a Domain Name that Sticks (Not Stinks), and Your Ecommerce Business Priority List
- Free sci-fi novella--The Bearer's Oath by Angie Lofthouse, originally published in Mindflights Magazine.
- "Bless Your Heart" cookbook filled with information about how to live a low-sodium lifestyle for optimal heart health. Author Tristi Pinkston brings you over 80 truly delicious recipes that will make your mouth water - not fall asleep from boredom. You'll be inspired to shake up your menu and take charge of your health.
- Free download of The Secret Sisters Club: the first book in the Ginnie West Adventures middle-grade series by Monique Bucheger.
- Holding On by Heather Justesen—her latest short story, a paranormal romance
- “Subway Survey” is a sci-fi short story by Michael Young that originally appeared in Allegory Magazine about an alien race testing out new technology on a group of hapless subway riders.
- Special coupon from Cedarfort.com for new book releases.
Feel free to pass this on to your friends and shout it out on FB, Twitter, etc. We’d like as many people as possible to benefit from these bonus gifts.
Remember this offer is only good for purchases made on Thursday, March 22, 2012! *Even if Amazon runs out of stock--you can still order because more books are on the way from my publisher. EmailRachellethewriter@gmail.com with your order confirmation/receipt when you purchase CALLER ID.
If you like suspense with tons of twists and turns, you'll like this book. Enjoy your bonus gifts!
If you could get anything transferable by email as a bonus gift, what would you choose?
Cover Reveal for Clockwise
Elle Strauss and ClockwiseYou can still enter the $10 B&N gift card giveaway HERE (last day) and you can still enter to win an awesome book HERE
You've got to check out this new cover. Does this look like a fun book, or what?
The cover isn't the only thing amazing, the story is too!
Here's what a few have said about the book:
"Readers who 'trip' back in time with Casey will wish they could stay longer in her strangely relatable place." - Kirkus Review
"I loved Clockwise! A great read, and I love your Casey/Cassandra. Congratulations."
- Wendy Orr, author of Nim's Island
"I loved Clockwise! A great read, and I love your Casey/Cassandra. Congratulations."
- Wendy Orr, author of Nim's Island
So, what's it all about?
The teaser
A teenage time traveler accidentally takes her secret crush back in time. Awkward.
The blurb
Casey Donovan has issues: hair, height and uncontrollable trips to the 19th century! And now this --she’s accidentally taken Nate Mackenzie, the cutest boy in the school, back in time. Awkward.
Protocol pressures her to tell their 1860 hosts that he is her brother and when Casey finds she has a handsome, wealthy (and unwanted) suitor, something changes in Nate. Are those romantic sparks or is it just “brotherly” protectiveness?
When they return to the present, things go back to the way they were before: Casey parked on the bottom of the rung of the social ladder and Nate perched high on the very the top. Except this time her heart is broken. Plus, her best friend is mad, her parents are split up, and her younger brother gets escorted home by the police. The only thing that could make life worse is if, by some strange twist of fate, she took Nate back to the past again.
Which of course, she does.
Protocol pressures her to tell their 1860 hosts that he is her brother and when Casey finds she has a handsome, wealthy (and unwanted) suitor, something changes in Nate. Are those romantic sparks or is it just “brotherly” protectiveness?
When they return to the present, things go back to the way they were before: Casey parked on the bottom of the rung of the social ladder and Nate perched high on the very the top. Except this time her heart is broken. Plus, her best friend is mad, her parents are split up, and her younger brother gets escorted home by the police. The only thing that could make life worse is if, by some strange twist of fate, she took Nate back to the past again.
Which of course, she does.
You want this book! Go get it at a great price! Buy the ebook
Still not sure? Read the first chapter for free.
Read the first chapter Here
Spring has Sprung!
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You can still enter to win the $10 B&N gift card until the 22nd on the St.Patty's hop Here
I'm on RG2E today, too. Go check it out HERE.
Ack! No fun, but it feels so good when you're done. If you get some audio books to listen to, you'll find yourself not wanting to stop. I suggest Divergent, Pandemonium, The False Princess-all very welll done.
Protected's launch party is this SAT 3/24 from 3-5. Get the low down HERE.
It's unbelievable. I went through my bags that I take to signings and cleaned them out. I found all kinds of stuff that had hidden in the nooks and crannies. It's funny how crumbs can find there way into a bag where no food has ever been.
I made sure I had everything all ready to rock the reading world. I can't wait to see all of you that I already know and meet all my new followers. It will be an afternoon to remember. I can't wait to see your face as you try Ambrosia's cupcakes. They are to die for.
I really don't have any books that I want to give away, but I do have a book that might work for this hop.
Shadow Music by Julie Garwood. Great book.
Okay, okay,so, how do you enter?
It's easy! 6 pts in less than 1 minute.
2. Follow this blog +1 extra
3. LIke my Protected Amazon Page here +1 extra
4. Like my Watched Amazon page here +1 extra
5.Like my Watched Facebook page here +1 extra
What book(s) would you get rid of on your shelves if you had to?
Book Launch for Protected only 5 days away! Yahoo!
Are You Lucky?
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Lucky YOU!
You can win a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card
Okay, okay,so, how do you enter?
It's easy! 6 pts in less than 1 minute.
2. Follow this blog +1 extra
3. LIke my Protected Amazon Page here +1 extra
4. Like my Watched Amazon page here +1 extra
5.Like my Watched Facebook page here +1 extra
**Make sure to leave one comment telling me what entries you did and your email address so I can let you know if you won.
Happy St. Patty's! Do you always get pinched?
Have you ever been truly lucky?
I won my first Walkman at McDonalds. I think that was pretty lucky.
You can come to my launch of Protected and have a chance at being lucky and winning cool prizes. Check it out Here.
Caller ID by Rachelle Christensen
Check out the Book Trailer Wow!
Here's the blurb from Amazon:
When twenty-three-year-old Courtney Beckham is abducted near her home, the search turns up more than just a kidnapping crime. FBI agent Jason Edwards investigates the ten-million-dollar ransom and stumbles upon something he wasn't meant to find. When Courtney catches a glimpse of the caller ID in her kidnapper's home, what she sees turns her world upside down.
I know, it makes you want to read it, right? Me, too.
What did I think?
Boy, does Rachelle spin a great tale of suspense. I was never sure what would happen next even though I was constantly trying to guess. I hate it when I can guess what is going to happen next. You'll be on the edge of your seat reading this one!
I thought she developed some really great characters, real and complex. Loved the main character, Courtney and enjoyed seeing her dig deep and making me root for her. I also liked Special Agent Jason Edwards. What a hunk of a man. He can rescue me any time.
Need some suspense and romance wrapped up in a super fun plot? Then Caller ID is for you. Go snag it.
Want the skinny on Rachelle?
Go to her Author Website and Check her out on Facebook
and she's got a fun promotion going on now, check it out.
and she's got a fun promotion going on now, check it out.
To celebrate the release of CALLER ID, Rachelle is hosting a contest for a new Ultra Flip Video Camcorder (4GB memory, Records 120 minutes Value $149.99) and other great prizes. You can enter to win between now and April 14, 2012. Winners will be announced and notified April 16, 2012.
For how to enter, click here.
I know you're dying to get your hands on this book. It's your lucky day, buy it here While your there, pick up her first novel, Wrong Number. Two awesome reads just for you.
If you want a signed copy, come to the launch party for Protected on March 24th at Layton Barnes and Noble between 3 and 5 pm. You'll just love her if you haven't met her yet. Besides, you'll get to enter to win some awesome prizes. See what I mean, here. Oh, and there will be cupcakes for the first 100 there. Yum!
Intrinsical by Lani Woodland
What I'm reading now Intrinsical by Lani Woodland
And, yes, I have been reading, I've just been falling short on telling you all about it.
I've been getting ready for the release of Protected in a couple of weeks and I'm a
bit behind. But it will be awesome. The newsletter is going out tomorrow to tell you
all about it. Sign-up now (in the sidebar) if you haven't already.
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Isn't this cover stunning?
You won't want to miss this book. It has this ethereal feel to it that is to die for. You'll fall in love with Yara and the haunted boarding school she attends. Feeling plagued by her family's gift, Yara tries to suppress the Waker gene in her. A Waker, by the way, is someone who sees ghosts. Yes, she can see ghosts. Cool, huh? Unfortunately, it gets her into a lot of trouble as she gets pulled into a curse at the school that is sixty years old.
If you like paranormal fantasy, you'll love this book. Oh, and did I tell you there's a bit of romance that peeks through?
I actually got to meet Lani in Salt Lake City, Utah when she came to support a friend of hers who's book just got released.
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Need more info on Lani? Go here.
Oh, and guess what? The sequel to Intrinsical is already out. It's called
Indelible. Another knock-your-socks-off cover. Just beautiful.
Get both at once, you'll thank me when you get to the end of Intrisical and are dying for more.
Both, of course, are available on Ebook! I love reading on my Nook. And the prices are so great.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
However, the last book I read, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, I chose because a lot of people were telling me they loved it. So, I picked it up as an audible book and listened to it. The reader is amazing. Really amazing. I liked the story. I do think it is an adult book masquerading as an young adult (YA) book, however. The main character, Karou, is supposed to be 17, but not once does she act like she is, nor does her love interest, who is also supposedly 17. Good story. Unique and it leaves you wanting more. The cover did nothing for me. But I love the author's hair!
The book. The author.
Enter to win a $10.00 Amazon gift card.
It's almost enough to buy the book on Amazon. I believe it's $10.70. or save it to get Protected March 24th. Yep. Less than a month away, Wahoo!
How to enter- (Get six chances to win in under a minute)
**Please leave one comment telling me which things you did.And leave me your email so I can email you if you win!
1. Mandatory follow this blog +1
2. Like Protected's Amazon page +2
3. Like Watched's Amazon page +1
4. Like my Facebook page+1
5. Like Watched's other Amazon page +1
Don't forget to leave one comment telling me what you did.
Have you read Daughter of Smoke and Bone? Did you think it was YA? Are there any other books you think are in the wrong genre?
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