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Author Interview + Giveaway: Lindsay Buroker

Published by on June 28, 2013 | 18 Responses

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Today I have Lindsay Buroker on the blog for a chat about possible assassin tendencies, bringing Emperor’s Edge to an end (or not??), and which of her characters she’d rather not bunk with!

I’m thrilled to feature Lindsay here, since she happens to be one of my favorite self-published authors and I’ve been a huge fan of Emperor’s Edge since reading the first book way back in 2011. If you haven’t met Amaranthe, Sicarius and the gang, that first installment is free for Kindle, Nook, and other eBook retailers… OR you can enter today’s giveaway for an eBook copy of the omnibus edition containing books 1-3! (The Emperor’s Edge, Dark Currents, Deadly Games) And a big thank you to Lindsay for taking time to do this interview while working hard on the second half of Forged In Blood!

An Interview with Lindsay Buroker

- I have to ask… how does it feel to be writing the final installment of EE? You’ve come such a long way with your characters and the books. 

I’m thinking of it as the end of a story arc and a chance to work on something else for a while. I have a feeling I’ll come back to the characters at some point, so it doesn’t really feel like the final installment. I’ll just send them off on some new adventure in the future, though I’m not sure if that will involve the whole team or just a couple of the characters. We’ll see what people ask for!

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The Summer of Dessen GIVEAWAY!

Published by on June 21, 2013 | 26 Responses

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Happy First Day of Summer! We’ve spent our whole week with Sarah Dessen, and now we want to share the love! That’s why we’re hosting a giveaway for her latest book, the recently released The Moon and More. Take it with you to the beach, read it on your lunch break and pretend you’re at the beach, or maybe just curl up somewhere and treat yourself to a great summer read. Keep reading for all the giveaway details, and be sure to check out Alix’s review of The Moon and More as well! Thanks for joining us through our Dessen marathon, and here’s to making sure every summer is better than the last :)

Win a copy of The Moon & More by Sarah Dessen!
June 21 – July 6, 2013

giveawaymoonandmoreLuke is the perfect boyfriend: handsome, kind, fun. He and Emaline have been together all through high school in Colby, the beach town where they both grew up. But now, in the summer before college, Emaline wonders if perfect is good enough.

Enter Theo, a super-ambitious outsider, a New Yorker assisting on a documentary film about a reclusive local artist. Theo’s sophisticated, exciting, and, best of all, he thinks Emaline is much too smart for Colby.

Emaline’s mostly-absentee father, too, thinks Emaline should have a bigger life, and he’s convinced that an Ivy League education is the only route to realizing her potential. Emaline is attracted to the bright future that Theo and her father promise. But she also clings to the deep roots of her loving mother, stepfather, and sisters. Can she ignore the pull of the happily familiar world of Colby?

Emaline wants the moon and more, but how can she balance where she comes from with where she’s going?

Sarah Dessen’s devoted fans will welcome this story of romance, yearning, and, finally, empowerment. It could only happen in the summer.

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Author Interview + Giveaway: AK Höst

Published by on June 14, 2013 | 18 Responses

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I’m extremely excited to spotlight one of my favorite authors this week as part of the Indie & Self-Published Author Event: the awesome A.K. Höst! Be sure to check out my reviews of And All the Stars (if you’re looking for some great sci-fi) and Hunting (if you’re in the mood for some fantasy), and you can learn more about the author on her blog too!

Today I’m over the moon because I get to post this awesome interview as well as a reader’s choice giveaway!

An Interview with Andrea K. Höst

- I think your books feature some very strong heroines, which is one big reason why I love them so much. Which heroines in fiction are your favorites or are the most inspiring to you, and why?

My favourite heroines tend to be the practical ones.  Who figure out ways to get around hurdles.  They don’t necessarily have to be the smartest, or the fastest, or the cleverest or the prettiest, or even to succeed nine times out of ten – but they work best for me if they’re sensible.  I also like them wry or sarcastic, and generous of spirit.

I think Sophie Hatter from “Howl’s Moving Castle” is one of my favourites.  Sophie underestimates herself – she thinks she’s fated to fail, but she doesn’t allow resentment to colour her relationship with her prettier/more-fortunate sisters.  When she’s transformed, she gets a bit flustered, but she adjusts to her situation and starts looking for ways to cope.  She starts to stand up for herself, and doesn’t back down when it’s important.

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The Epic Quest Giveaway: Winners Announced!

Published by on May 19, 2013 | 6 Responses

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So first of all, thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! It was the first giveaway ever to be hosted here and the response was so much more than I was expecting. I was determined to send some of my favorite fantasy books home with people who would love them, and I’m thrilled to announce that Charlotte (Gypsy Reviews) and Ana (Anahera Reads) are the lucky winners! Charlotte chose Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff and Ana’s pick was Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta. YOU GUYS HAVE SUCH GOOD TASTE.

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There were two ways to win the giveaway: randomly via Rafflecopter/the whims of the universe and by leaving the most badass comment ever on the face of the planet. Charlotte was our random winner, while Ana was The Chosen One in the commenting competition. (Completely coincidentally, she is also being interviewed here on for the Reading Overseas feature today! Have you checked it out yet??) Both of these lovely ladies have been informed of their winnings through extremely exuberant tweets, but guys, I had to write this announcement post anyway because I want to thank EVERYBODY for your entries — for following us on Twitter, for adding us on Facebook, for all the promo tweets and comments and just participating in the giveaway in the first place. You’re so awesome!

And also, you really need to read Ana’s comment, because it’s brilliant. Here it is:

Allow us to set the scene for Ana deciding which book she would choose if she won… It is a stormy night, travelers seeking shelter in any seedy crowded pub they find. In The Ailing Wombat, the mugs of ale overflow, cards litter every table as money and livestock is gambled away in a moment’s inebriation. Somewhere, two men are arguing about their mothers and are about to start a bar fight.

In the midst of all this chaos, there is a quiet spot in the corner. At the corner table sits a girl wearing a cloak and hood with an air of “I am not supposed to be here. You do not notice me.” and invoking just about every fantasy trope involving a stranger in a bar. Except maybe the animal familiar.

She is asked what she is seeking. At this question, the corners of her lips twitch upward and she takes a long sip of her drink, coughing a bit thanks to the alcohol and ruining her non-existent mystique. She is seeking for the book called Finnikin of the Rock. She has heard tales of this young man and his mysterious companion. She wishes to read about them in the comfort of her own home, to be lost in the fantastical world of the tome, and because she actually can’t go on her epic quest.

The asker of the question leaves. It is not always the best idea to interview strangers at bars. Especially one that is currently reading off her list of “Fantasy Tropes to Invoke in This Comment.”

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Now if that isn’t worth a copy of Finnikin of the Rock, I don’t know what is. Congratulations again, ladies!!

Before I go, did you know we’re giving away our ARC of Maid of Secrets??