8.08.2012

Indie Read-A-Thon: Donations so far...come sign-up


Hey everyone! I thought I would share with you what you could win at the read-a-thon! You must be signed-up to win these prizes so what are you waiting for? fill out the form

If you need a little bit more convincing or you just want to get really excited about what you could win on the read-a-thon here is what we have so far!

Robynn Sheahan-books and posters
Chelsea Cameron- ebooks and bookmarks
Monique- ebook of Mr. Right and Other Mongrels
Addison Moore- Ecopy of Celestra 1-6 and Ephemeral 
Laura Vosika- signed copy of Blue Bells of Scotland
Liz Grace Davis- 2 eBook copies of Tangi's Teardrops
Jillian Eaton- Ecopy of Ever and Pitch
Dale Ibitz- Ecopies of Fire in the Blood
Samantha Adams- Ebook copy of Immortal Prophecy 
Nancy Straight- ecopies of Blood Debt
Suzanne van Rooyen- ecopy of Dragon's Teeth
Marysue Hobika- goody bags
Shannon McCrimmon- signed copy and ecopy of The Summer I Learned to Dive
Misty Provencher- ecopy of Cornerstone
Jennifer H. Westall- ecopies of Love's Providence
A.M. Hargrove- Ecopies of Resurrection and Determinant AND a $10 Amazon Gift Card
Taryn Browning- a signed uncorrected proof of Dark Seeker, e-copies of Whispering Hills and Emanare, and 2 signed bookmarks
Cyndi Tefft-Ebook copy of Between
Lee Zamloch-ebook of Catch the Sun
Lorhainne Eckhart-ebook copy of The Choice, Lost and Found, and The Forgotten Child
Deanna Nowadnick- Fruit of My Spirit: 3 books and 3 ebooks
Jessie Harrell-Destined swag - an ebook copy of the novel, signed bookmark, and button
Laura Eno- ecopy of My Enchanted Life and Immortal Desires
Mary Castillo- 5 ARCs of Lost in Light
Carolyn Brown- ecopies of He Came for Me
Debbie A. Heaton- copy of The Haunting of Wolfe Haven
Hillary Peak- paperback or ecopy of Wings of Hope
Annalise Grey- ecopies of Howl and After Dark
Shaunda Wenger
Amber Garr- Ecopy of the Syrenka Series
Camelia Miron Skiba- ecopies of Hidden Heart, A World Apart, and It's a Love Thing
Melanie Rose- signed copy of Ashford AND Violet Shadows
Reena Jacobs- books and SWAG
Carrie Ardoin- Winner's Choice- 2 books from Smashwords
Katie M. John- ecopies of the Knight Trilogy plus awesome SWAG
Heather Self-Ebook copy and signed copy of The One

A big THANK YOU to all the authors that have donated so far! We REALLY appreciate it! 
Authors, we are still looking for donations! We would love anything you can give! Also if you have given something and your name isn't on here let me know! 

8.04.2012

Interview with Jurek and Rykerian

Tonight I have a character interview for you with Jurek and Rykerian!!! Hope you enjoy the interview and the eye candy!!!

T: Thank you Jurek and Rykerian for joining me today! I know how uncomfortable this might be for you but y'all are both looking handsome today *smiles
J: Thanks for having us
R: Yes, thank you Tess for your kind invitation *scowls at Jurek*
T: How about we start off with telling those who haven't met you in Determinant a little about yourself?
R: Well, as you know, I'm a Guardian of Vesturon, sworn to protect the universe from the like of creatures such as him. *jerks head toward J*
J: *throws head back and laughs* Protects? Is that what you think you do?  Causes more problems is more like it! Really Rykerian, you can do better than that!
T: Now, now Jurek behave. y'all are suppose to be attempting to get along. 
Jurek (David Gandy)
Now Jurek why don't you go ahead and tell the lovely readers about yourself. 
J:  Tess, I'll do my best to behave around you.  I can't make any promises around you know who though. As for me, I'm just your everyday kind of guy.  *smiles*
R: Excuse me.  Ms. Watson, he will do anything except behave.  Furthermore, he is everything but an 'everyday kind of guy.'  He is a kidnapper, a scoundrel, and your worst nightmare.
J:  I resent that remark.  I am NOT a scoundrel.  Go and ask your mate!  She will tell you the truth.  I treated her with the respect she deserved, which is more than I can say for you!
R: *jumps to feet* Do NOT bring my mate into this you fool!
J:  Oh, who's the real fool now? All you Guardians think you are so high and mighty, when the truth of it is you are nothing but a bunch of bumbling idiots most of the time.  
R:  Bumbling idiots?  If we are such idiots, why is it we were the ones you called on to do your dirty work?
J:  If you had listened to me before, you wouldn't have to ask me that.  You know perfectly well the reason I came to you was because of your success in breaking your brother out of the Xanthian prison in the past.  Can we please put this behind us so Tess can have her interview?
Rykerian (Jessie Pavelka)
R: I hate to admit it but you are correct.  Please forgive me Ms. Watson.  Have you another question for me?
T: *mumbles* Oh deary what have I gotten myself into? 
Yes I have many questions for you…like how can y'all be so freakin' hot? Jk you don't have to answer that one unless you want to *raises eye brows* ;)
J:  So, Tess, you think I'm hot, do you?  Are you doing anything later tonight?
R: *clears throat* Ms. Watson, I highly suggest, in your best interest of course, that you decline Mr. Herdekian's offer.  I have it on good authority that he is quite the libertine.
J: Libertine? Oh for heaven's sake Rykerian, I asked the lady out for dinner.  What did you think I had in mind? You bloody Guardians will be the death of me yet.
R: That would be my pleasure, if I knew it would not upset my mate so much.
J: *growls*
R: Did you just growl at me?
J:  Yes, and you're quite fortunate that's all I did.
T: Well Jurek thanks for the offer but I'm thinking I may be a little young for you…
Maybe we can find a neutral topic to talk about…how about what is your favorite device thingy since y'all are so much more advanced in technology than us earthlings.
R: Brilliant, Ms. Watson.  My favorite device would be my shadar because it is can accomplish so many things.  It can teleport, it can be used as a communicator to store massive amounts of data when necessary, it is also an annihilator, it can assess a person's health status among other things.  There isn't much it cannot do.
J: The Vesturions are so primitive that they need devices to function.  Our species can do all of the above without any such devices. However, we do have a system we use called a transmuter that can transform a room into any room you would like it to be.  I use this technology on Lare-Stell base where we are limited on space. So, for example, my personal quarters can consist of a bedroom, bathroom, living area, dining area, when in reality, it is only one tiny room.  By the way Tess, you have wounded me.
T: Well I must say Jurek you were definitely NOT my favorite person in Determinant…it took me quite awhile to be able to tolerate you so we will just call it payback…
I think my favorite would have to be the doctor robots or maybe the jet ski/snowmobile things that can fly…
Anyway next question…out of all the planets and atmospheres and solar systems and all that is out there in the universe, what is your favorite?
R: I'd have to say Vesturon.  Of course, most will say I am biased. *scowls at Jurek* But, it is often said that Vesturon is much like Eden or paradise.  It is a truly beautiful place that can only be described after one has visited there.  Ms. Watson, I would ask that you speak to both January and Maddie about this, since they originated from Earth, they can attest to the true beauty of Vesturon.
J:  On this we agree. However, I would like to add that my home, which will remain undisclosed at this time, rivals the beauty of Vesturon.
R:  What, no snide comments? No rude gestures?
J:  As I said, I agree that Vesturon is a beautiful place.  What else would you want from me?
R:  Hrumph!
J:  Stop acting like an adolescent!
R:  I am not acting like an adolescent!
J:  Are too!
R:  Am not!
T: Oh dear I guess boys will always be boys, right?  Well we better wrap this up! Any last words to the readers Rykerian and Jurek?
J: I suppose it wasn't the best idea to have us both in the same room at the same time, but I must say Tess, you are quite the brave one to pull this off! 
R: Ms. Waston, please accept my apologies for my appalling behavior and that of Mr. Herdekian. Of course, one could expect no less from a Praestani.
J: You had to get that last dig in, didn't you Guardian?  Always the pompous ass.  


How HOT was that??? Were you able to read the interview with that eye candy staring at you? Well I hope so because this is definitely one of my favorite posts I have EVER had on the blog! Please tell me you are now convinced that you need to read Determinant!!! 

Indie Read-A-Thon Sign-Up


I am SUPER excited to be hosting this Read-A-Thon with Claire @ Claire Reads!  We are really excited to be trying out the read-a-thon thing and we really hope you will be a part of it!

We have planned some really awesome challenges for this read-a-thon but in order to do those, we need prizes! If you are an Indie Author we would love any kind of donation you can give and of course we would love it if you joined us in the read-a-thon too!  Please just fill out the form below and we will be in contact with you!

If you are interested in being a part of the read-a-thon please sign-up!  You aren't obligated to participate if you fill out the form so still do it if you're unsure! *Note- you can't enter any of the challenge giveaways if you haven't filled out the form*  

This read-a-thon is September 7-9 but we want you to participate as much or as little as you can!  We know everyone is busy and can't necessarily have their nose in a book for a whole weekend!  We will also be twitter partying the whole time so you can always drop by!

This is an Indie Read-A-Thon so we will be reading Indie books! I know that just blew your mind didn't it!  

You can sign-up HERE or fill out the form below



Stay tuned for more info and challenge details

8.03.2012

Cover Reveal: Summer in Salem by Brina Courtney

Guess what I have for you today?!?! 

Yep you got it...

The awesomesauce cover of Brina Courtney's new novel Summer in Salem!

First here is the blurb...

Teagen’s summer has been turned upside down by a body, a pentagram necklace, and an old flame. 

Nine months ago, Teagan Matthews' boyfriend disappeared and took her sense of stability with him. But when the opportunity to live with her aging grandmother in Salem arises, she decides it's time to get on with her life. A new home, new job and new friends are adding up to a beautiful summer...

...until a young girl's body shows up one night in town, wearing a necklace exactly like Teagan's.

Now a guy looking remarkably like her missing boyfriend has shown up in town along with a mysterious stranger who may have some answers that Teagan has desperately been searching for. Teagan must now decide who to trust because it could be matter of life and her death.
Doesn't that sound UhMazing?

and now for that moment you came here for...


THE COVER!!!


What do you think?
I really love the contrast in colors and how she did her name! 

Check Brina out at her website and check out her other books as well
Brina's other books are on sale TODAY ONLY so get 'em while they are cheap!!! :)