Showing posts with label Contests. Show all posts
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Interview & Giveaway with Faith Hunter!

Kicking It
Authors:








1. What footwear is your character wearing in Kicking It? 
Chris Marie Green: Very hip boots that seem to be made of vines…and that won’t come off. Oh, and she doesn’t remember where she got them. She also can’t remember her own identity! 
Lucienne Diver: My character is wearing silver stiletto boots with Plexiglas heels. They are her idea the way the Wicked Witch of the West would embrace dancing in the rain with her flying monkeys. 

2. How many pairs of boots do you currently own?  
Chris Marie Green: Four pairs: two very comfortable Uggs, one fairly fashionable knee-high brown pair with chunky heels, one well-adored cowboy pair.
Lucienne Diver: I own at least four pairs—black, black thigh-highs, red lace ups and brown suede. I’d know exactly, but since moving to Florida I don’t have as many chances to wear my boots as I’d like! 

3. What color is your favorite pair of boots? 
Chris Marie Green: Light brown suede (the cowboy boots). 
Lucienne Diver: Black. My favorite pair would have to be the thigh highs. I think my husband would agree. 

4. What type of boots do you prefer? Cowboy boots? Riding boots? Biker- boots? Over-the-knee dominatrix boots? Do share!  
Chris Marie Green: I love, love, love my cowboy boots. I wear them constantly. The poor things are worn out but I Can’t. Let. Go. I can’t! When they finally fall apart, I will cry. 
Lucienne Diver: Over the knee dominatrix boots. Come on, admit it, anyone shocked? 

5. What’s your most recent boot purchase? Why that pair? 
Chris Marie Green: One of the Uggs. They are the most comfortable things, even though they’re kind of considered passé, I guess. But I say comfort never goes out of style!
Lucienne Diver: I most recently bought ankle boots because I was going to an ice bar in Orlando with friends and all I’d brought with me were open toed shoes. Brrr!

6. Why did you choose those boots for the story? 
Chris Marie Green: I can’t give too much away because the boots are a part of the story’s mystery, but let’s just say I needed something with a living component to them… Also, I thought they would look super cool. 
Lucienne Diver: When you’re going Fembot meets alien queen, what else is a gal to wear? 

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop


Welcome to the Spooktacular Halloween Giveaway! We're giving away a giftcard - great for some spooky books, perfect for Halloween. There are over 350 other blogs giving away amazing book related prizes! Check them all out- lots of chances to win :) 

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Giveaway & Blog Tour: Jill Shalvis!!

Always on my Mind
Author: Jill Shalvis
Release: September 24, 2013

Summary:
After dropping out of pastry school and messing up her big break on a reality cooking show, Leah Sullivan needs to accomplish something in her life. But when she returns home to Lucky Harbor, she finds herself distracted by her best friend, Jack Harper. In an effort to cheer up Jack's ailing mother, Dee, Leah tells a little fib - that she and Jack are more than just friends. Soon pretending to be hot-and-heavy with this hunky firefighter feels too real to handle . . . 

No-strings attachments suit Jack just fine - perfect for keeping the risk of heartbreak away. But as Jack and Leah break every one of their "just friends" rules, he longs to turn their pretend relationship into something permanent. Do best friends know too much about each other to risk falling in love? Or will Jack and Leah discover something new about each other in a little town called Lucky Harbor?

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Friday, September 13, 2013

CoverYourHair.Com Review and Giveaway!

Sometimes we take breaks from reading here at Rex Robot Reviews.  (Crazy, I know).  My breaks often involve my daughter.  Now that she is 3, she is starting to enjoy playing dress up so she was very excited when I told her that CoverYourHair.com offered to send us some products to reviews. CoverYourHair.com offers a wide variety of Chic HeadbandsBaby Hats, Hair Rollers, Bandannas and so so much more.  You can find pretty much anything you want!  We asked them to send us some "toddler sized" bows and they sent some very cute ones!

Our bows

Kaylee wanted to go for a Minnie Mouse look

Perfect for Christmas

So pretty

Ignore the goofy grin!
Overall, we were very pleased with the quality and variety of the hairbows.  They felt well made and I think they will hold up well over time.

CoverYourHair.com has generously offered one of our readers $25 worth of surprise hair accessories!

Enter in the Rafflecopter below.  Giveaway Ends Friday, September 28th at 12:00AM PDT

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Disclaimer:  I was sent free products in exchange for my honest opinion.  I was not compensated monetarily or otherwise.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

GIVEAWAY & Q&A! Real Mermaids Don't Need High Heels!

Real Mermaids Don't Need High Heels
Author: Helene Boudreau
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Release: February 1, 2013
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Buy this book: Amazon 

Book Summary:
The only thing that terrifies Jade more than the ocean is dancing at the Fall Formal. Because Jade has two left feet—er, flippers. Who knew being a high school freshman is even more awkward than being a plus-size aqua-phobic mer-girl? At least her only drama is of the human variety...

Or not. The Mermish Council has just declared that all land-dwelling mers but return to the ocean. Pronto. But there's no way Jade is going to let her mom, or Luke, her...boyfriend? mer-guy-friend?, disappear into the deep, dark ocean. Again. After all, a girl's got to have a date to her first dance.

If Jade can stop mer-mageddon, finding a plus-size dress that doesn't look like a shower curtain should be a piece of cake.

Interview with Author 
Helene Boudreau

Welcome to Rex Robot Reviews! Can you tell us a little bit about REAL MERMAIDS DON'T NEED HIGH HEELS?

Dance like nobody’s watching. Oh, geesh. Is anyone watching?

In this third installment of the Real Mermaids series, Jade is really ready for life to return to normal. But ninth grade is like being a goldfish in a shark tank and the upcoming Fall Folly Formal means Jade must get over her fear of awkward dancing. Plus there is unrest in the ocean, and the whole mer-world is on the brink of civil war.

Can Jade find a plus-sized dress that doesn’t look like a shower curtain, keep her mer-ness a secret, finally figure out if she and Luke are officially dating, and help pull off the biggest political coup in mer history?

With so much at stake, ‘awkward dancing’ is rapidly becoming the least of Jade’s worries.

What songs would Jade want to hear at her high school dance?
I’m thinking something fun and upbeat. Here are a few songs I love bopping along to:
What was the most challenging part of writing REAL MERMAIDS DON'T NEED HIGH HEELS? 
The big thing with any writing project is staying true to your characters and maintaining consistency in themes, settings, and characteristics between scenes. Since this is the third book in a series, I needed to keep copious notes on the first two books to make sure Jade’s character was consistent while still keeping things fresh and new. I’m a big fan of spreadsheets for this very reason!

What is your favorite scene from REAL MERMAIDS DON'T NEED HIGH HEELS?
There’s a scene where Jade’s mer-friend Serena has to get ready for an Underwater Hockey practice but she’s never worn a bathing suit before. There’s a bit of a, um, wardrobe malfunction involved.

Do you use any famous people to help inspire the looks or characteristics of your characters?
I’ve often wondered who I would cast in a book-to-movie adaptation if that were ever to be so that’s kind of a similar question, I guess…lessee…
  • Jade: This is a toughie…Chloe Moretz was great in ‘Kick Ass’ and after seeing this interview with Hailee Steinfeld, I think she’d be awesome too, but Jade’s character would need someone with a bit of a, um, sturdier frame. 
  • Her charmingly nerdy father: Kevin James (Mall Cop) 
  • Her crush, Luke: ?? Totally stumped on this one. 
  • Her BFF, Cori: An older version of Willow Smith, maybe? (Whip My Hair)
Thanks for stopping by! Any other releases or works in progress that you're excited about?
This year is a busy one for me with the release of this book plus the fourth book in the Real Mermaids series called REAL MERMAIDS DON’T SELL SEA SHELLS coming out in the fall. I also have a picture book called I DARE YOU NOT TO YAWN coming out in March, and an adaptation of Longfellow’s poem EVANGELINE for Young Readers coming out in April.

You can find Hélène on:
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION! 
Rules: 
*US & Canada Residents ONLY*ONE winner will be chosen to receive a copy of REAL MERMAIDS DON'T NEED HIGH HEELS, provided directly from Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
   

Monday, October 29, 2012

Giveaway & Interview: Middle Ground!

About Middle Ground:
In this provocative cautionary tale for teens, the sequel to Awaken, seventeen-year-old Maddie’s rebellion against the digital-only life grows dangerous. Maddie is in Los Angeles, trying to stay out of trouble. But one night, a seemingly small act of defiance lands her in the place she fears the most: a detention center. Here, patients are reprogrammed to accept a digital existence. Maddie is now fighting for her mind, her soul, and her very life.

Purchase MIDDLE GROUND at
 
Character Interview
Mr. Freeman

Hi, Mr. Freeman! Welcome to Rex Robot Reviews! Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind the Digital School?

I designed DS because I thought it was a safe alternative to face-to-face schools. More and more parents and students were signing up for virtual schools, so there was obviously a need for it. Then, after M28, people looked at my program as the answer to our problems. I never imagined it would become a law, but every parent wants their child to be safe.

Can you tell our readers three fun facts about yourself that nobody knows?
I can’t swim, I actually prefer being face-to-face with people, and I have an old vinyl record collection that I can’t part with.

What are five songs on your favorite playlist?
Stoned Me—Van Morrison
Hotel California—The Eagles
Stand By Me—Ben E.King
A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall—Bob Dylan
Any classical music

If your life was made into a movie, who would you want to be cast as you?
Kurt Vonnegut, Arthur C. Clark, and Michael Crichton

What advice would you give to the youth of today?
Respect one another. Treat people the way you would want to be treated.

Thanks for stopping by! Anything else you would like to share with our readers?I know many of you look at me as an antagonist. But I ask you: what is so bad about trying to make the world a better place?

Blog Tour Giveaway!
Prize:
One copy of AWAKEN 
One Advanced Reader Copy of MIDDLE GROUND 
One copy of FIRST COMES LOVE
 
Rules:
USA Residents Only

To Enter:
Leave a comment with your e-mail address!

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Saturday, July 7, 2012

Reading Road-Trip Giveaway! Maryland!!

Happy Saturday everyone! And welcome to day seven of the Reading Road Trip! I'm pretty excited to be able to host my home state- Maryland. Check out the schedule of states below. Everyone is giving away fun books that have either taken place in their state or are written by authors of said state. 

The author I chose is Nora Roberts. I actually live about 25 minutes from her cute little bookstore in Maryland. She is super sweet to all of her fans and has awesome author signings at her bookstore. And the town it is located in is so quaint. I met Charlaine Harris and Jeaniene Frost there! Go Maryland for having Nora Roberts! Lady has written over 209 romance novels! Amazing.

On to the giveaway now! 

Prize:
A PreOrder of DELUSION IN DEATH 
To be released September 11, 2012 
The most recent in the IN DEATH series by JD Robb [Nora Roberts!]
 
To Enter: 
Leave a comment telling me which state you haven't visited, but would love to!

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Check out tomorrow's post at Willa's Ramblings for Washington DC!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Giveaway: Summer Reads! CLOSED

Welcome to the  
SUMMER READS
Giveaway Hop!  

There are over 185 blogs giving away amazing book related prizes!  Check them all out after entering here- lots of chances to win :) 

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Prize:
$10 Amazon Gift Card
Contest ends July 11th at 11:59PM 

****WINNER****
Jennifer - Comment #785 


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Thursday, June 28, 2012

GIVEAWAY! Freedom to Read!

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Freedom to Read
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Prize:
$15 Barnes & Noble Gift Card


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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Giveaway! Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis! CLOSED

Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
Series: Lucky Harbor, #4
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release: May 22, 2012
Print Length: 400 pages
Publisher: Forever
Buy this Book: Amazon

Book Summary:
Mallory Quinn has had enough of playing it safe. As a nurse and devoted daughter, she takes care of everyone but herself. And as the local good girl, she's expected to date Mr. Right. But for once, she'd like to take a risk on Mr. Wrong. And who could be more wrong than Ty Garrison? The mysterious new guy in town has made it clear that he's only passing through, which suits Mallory just fine. Besides, his lean, hard body and sexy smile will give her plenty to remember once he's gone...

For the first time in his life, Ty can't bear to leave. Helping this sexy seductress-in-training walk on the wild side is making him desire things he shouldn't -- including leaving the military for good. As their just-for-fun fling becomes something more, Mallory and Ty wonder if they could really be this lucky in love. After all...anything can happen in a town called Lucky Harbor.

 Winn
Winner! Paige! ENJOY!

Prize:
One Copy of LUCKY IN LOVE by Jill Shalvis
Contest ends June 10th at 11:59PM

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Giveaway! $15 Amazon Gift Card! CLOSED

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WINNER! BREYA! CONGRATULATIONS :)

Prize:
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Contest ends May 31st at 11:59PM

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Giveaway & Author Interview! Genevieve Graham!

Sound of the Heart
By Genevieve Graham
Genre: Historical Romance
Release: May 1, 2012
Reading level: Ages 18 and up
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Buy It! (I loved it!) Amazon

Book Summary:
Dougal MacDonnell, a fierce warrior from the Highlands of Scotland, is able to hear the thoughts of other men and dream how the future will unfold. 

Devastated by the loss of his family during the Battle of Culloden in 1746, he fosters a deep hatred for the English. But when Glenna, the love of his life and a Scottish outlaw, is captured and shipped overseas, Dougal is forced to join an English army made of vanquished Scots. Now fighting on the side of his sworn enemies, he embarks on a journey that will take him across the seas to the colonies. There he will risk everything for the chance to find his true love.




Interview with Author
Genevieve Graham!

Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind the plot of SOUND OF THE HEART? 
I actually hadn’t planned on writing a second story after “Under the Same Sky”, but when Penguin contracted me for the first book, it was on the grounds that I’d write a second. I’m so glad they did. Otherwise I never would have known Dougal and Glenna’s story. I think the underlying theme to the story is to never give up. 

I learned a great deal about the mid-18th century in Scotland and the colonies as I researched my first novel. When I realized the second novel would be about Dougal, I was excited about learning more about post- Battle of Culloden Scotland. Dougal survived and is imprisoned, where he wonders why he bothers to carry on, considering how awful his life has become. But when he finds Glenna and falls in love, he sees a whole different side of life. When she is stolen by the English, he finally sees his purpose in life: he must find her, despite all odds. 

On Glenna’s side, I learned more than I’d ever imagined about the hundreds of thousands of white slaves who were sent to the colonies from places like Scotland and Ireland. Yes, some were indentured servants, but many were sold as slaves and treated as badly as their black counterparts—or worse. This is something we don’t learn in history class, unfortunately, and I wanted to introduce readers to that reality. Glenna survives her own version of hell, and it is her own determination to defeat her captors that gives her a reason to keep going despite all odds. 

Which character is the most complex in SOUND OF THE HEART? 
I’d have to say Glenna because she undergoes so many changes throughout the book. I’ll leave it at that … 

What book do you read, reread and read again? 
“Outlander” and every other book in Diana Gabaldon’s series. I’ve read them four times and listened to the unabridged audio three times. The amazing thing is that every time I read/listen, I learn something new. It can be either about the story, the characters, the history, or the actual writing process. I absolutely love that. 

Did you listen to any music while writing? If so, what did you listen to? 
I can’t listen to anything while I’m writing. As far as music, I think the problem is that I have a University degree in classical music performance, so if I hear a piece or a performer, my mind starts clicking about that instead of about my story. On the other hand, listening to soundtracks from epic adventure movies like Braveheart and the Lord of the Rings inspires a lot of thought when I’m not at my writing desk. 

If you could choose any character from another novel to fight alongside Dougal, who would you choose? 
I know you mean ANY novel, but in truth, I’d have to stick with my own. If Dougal needed the perfect partner, it would be his brother, Andrew. The boys grew up learning to fight back to back, covering each other’s weak side, which is obviously important. But better than that, they have always communicated silently, sending messages telepathically, though they never admitted it to anyone — not even each other. 

What scene from SOUND OF THE HEART would you never, ever cut? 
I can’t say, because that would be a spoiler, but I can tell you that it happens after Dougal’s escape from prison and before he falls in love. Once you read the book you’ll know! 

Could you describe Glenna in 140 characters? 
Petite, beautiful, intelligent, always hungry for more learning. Determined, courageous out of necessity, surprised by her own abilities. 

Thanks for stopping by! Any other releases or works in progress that you're excited about? 
The third book in the series, “Out of the Shadows” is already written and sitting on my agent’s desk. I’m really excited about this book because it focuses on Adelaide, the sister of Maggie, who was the heroine in “Under the Same Sky”. Adelaide is a fragile, damaged woman who has similar psychic powers to those of her sister, but she has never learned to control them. Adelaide lives with the Cherokee, so much of the story is based around them. But she also meets the wonderful Jesse, questionably my favourite hero in the series so far. 

I’ve also been working on a WW1 epic involving a fisherman from near where I live, here in Nova Scotia. I’m really enjoying writing this story - not only have I done a lot of research through the provincial archives, but I’ve enjoyed interviewing some of the older members of our area, and their stories are always colourful. I’m always writing something!

Grand Prize Giveaway!
A signed copy of Sound of the Heart AND a four CD set of relaxation CDs created by my incredibly talented musical friends, Cori Ashley and Ed Franks
I'll give you a little insight into why I chose these cds as my prize - I'm NOT saying Sound of the Heart is about relaxing … considering the wild adventures Dougal's in for, I doubt he was too relaxed! But Dougal has a gift, similar to his brother's gift. He can relax his mind and hear the thoughts of other men, but he can also sink into his thoughts and hear the sounds and voices of his loved ones as if they were right there with him. These cds were created to help you escape the stress and craziness of your days. Grab a cup of tea or glass of wine (your preference!), light a candle, maybe slip in to a bubblebath, and listen to the sound of your heart.


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Giveaway & Interview with Aimee Carter!!

About Goddess Interrupted:
Kate Winters has won immortality. But if she wants a life with Henry in the Underworld, she'll have to fight for it.

Becoming immortal wasn't supposed to be the easy part. Though Kate is about to be crowned Queen of the Underworld, she's as isolated as ever. And despite her growing love for Henry, ruler of the Underworld, he's becoming ever more distant and secretive. Then, in the midst of Kate's coronation, Henry is abducted by the only being powerful enough to kill him: the King of the Titans. As the other gods prepare for a war that could end them all, it is up to Kate to save Henry from the depths of Tartarus. But in order to navigate the endless caverns of the Underworld, Kate must enlist the help of the one person whom she would really rather not meet. Henry's first wife, Persephone.





Q&A With Aimée Carter 

How familiar were you with Greek myths and folklore before writing the Goddess Test series? Was a lot of research required? 
I first fell in love with Greek mythology when I was a kid learning how to read, and my infatuation only grew from there. I’ve studied various kinds of mythology for years, sometimes for class and always for fun, but even then I put a great deal of research into the Goddess Test series. Mostly as a refresher to make sure I was getting my facts right, but I also researched the various myths looking for ways to tie the plots and characters together in unexpected ways. 

Was Goddess Interrupted any easier or harder to write than the first book in the series, The Goddess Test? 
It was both easier and harder, in a strange way. I rewrote The Goddess Test multiple times, and I’ve never edited a book more heavily in my life. Goddess Interrupted did require some editing, of course, but it was much easier. However, the pressure to deliver a sequel worthy of the series made the writing process for Goddess Interrupted more difficult than I’d anticipated. There’s something called the “sophomore slump”, where sequels or second books generally don’t quite match up to the second, and I wanted to avoid that at all cost. So that added a lot of stress, but in the end, I was very happy with the results. 

You give the gods and goddesses in the series “ordinary names” – Zeus is named Walter, Aphrodite goes by Ava, Hermes is named James. Why did you do that and do the more contemporary names have any significance? 
This was something I went back and forth on multiple times. Initially the characters Kate encounters weren’t council members at all – I changed that very, very quickly though. By the second draft, I had a place for each of the Olympians, and I did some heavy rewriting to replace my first draft characters with the gods. I wanted to find a way to keep their names the same, but since they’re supposed to live among us in secret in the modern world, it didn’t really make sense. How many men named Zeus do you know, or women called Aphrodite? On top of that, keeping the council’s identities secret was incredibly important to the plot. So eventually I decided they would have changed their names when Western civilization stopped worshipping them as gods, allowing them to live freely among us. I did choose each name for what it means, some more than others – Walter, for instance, means “army leader”, while James means “supplanter”. The exception is Calliope, which in the story was chosen by her counterpart for its Greek roots. The reason the gods changed their names – and why Artemis didn’t wind up with the name Diana – is explained throughout the series, but you get to actually see this happen in The Goddess Legacy (July 31). Goddess Interrupted begins with the main character Kate Winters adjusting to her new life as an immortal. 

Given Kate’s innate strength and stubbornness, was it difficult to switch gears to portray her as a bit more vulnerable and unsure of herself in her new role as goddess AND wife? 
Not so much, to be honest – her progression felt natural to me. While Kate is very tough in certain ways, she’s extremely vulnerable as well. She’s emotionally dependent on the people around her (her mother in the first book, Henry in the second), and that in and of itself carves the path she takes in the sequel. She’s spent six months with Henry, falling in love with him and forming a relationship she thinks is going to last for eternity. But Henry is battling his own demons and isn’t ready to be the person she needs him to be, and because Kate is so stubborn, she has a hard time coming to terms with that. In the sequel, Kate really is her own worst enemy emotionally – her entire world has changed, after all, and that’s a lot for anyone to take – but it’s all part of her development into a goddess and queen. Kate finds herself trying to work through her rather complicated relationship with James, as well as her relationship with her new husband, Henry (Hades). Neither seems to be black and white, but rather varying shades of gray. 

Were any of Kate’s feelings or situations based on any relationship struggles you’ve been through? 
Not personally, no, but I did try to make Kate’s relationships with the people in her life as realistic as possible. She isn’t perfect, and neither are they, and that’s something they all have to work through at varying points in the series. None of the relationships in the books are based off of specific experiences I’ve been through though. 

What is your favorite part of the writing process? Least favorite? 
Outlining is by far my favorite part of the process. I love the idea stage, where anything’s possible, and it’s such a shiny place. All of that comes crashing down when I write the first draft though, which is the hardest part for me. I tend to get mentally exhausted about two thirds to three quarters of the way into the manuscript, and it’s always a struggle for me to push through it, especially if I’m on a deadline. And inevitably there are a ton of problems I didn’t notice in the outline stage that have to be fixed for the story to work. I’m a perfectionist, so in order for me to continue writing the story, everything I’ve already written has to make sense. 

Do you have a favorite quote or line from a poem or book? 
I love so many quotes that I couldn’t possibly pick a favorite. 

How did you get your first publishing deal and how did that feel? 
My agent, Rosemary Stimola, sent the manuscript out to various publishers, and after a long submission process, Harlequin TEEN offered to publish it! I was stunned at first, but that quickly gave way to giddiness. It was an incredible feeling to know I’d be published, and to this day, I still can’t quite believe it. 

When is the next book in the series due out? Any hints on what will happen in book 3? 
Goddess Interrupted, the sequel to The Goddess Test, came out in late March. The next book in the series, The Goddess Legacy, will be out July 31. It’s a collection of five novellas told in the perspectives of Calliope, Ava, Persephone, James, and Henry, and together they form one story. The third book in the series, The Goddess Inheritance, is currently scheduled to be released in March 2013. Unfortunately I can’t say too much about it, but the challenges that Kate will face are pretty clear by the end of the sequel! 

After the huge success of The Goddess Test, Goddess Interrupted is on many, many TBR lists for this summer. What’s on your TBR list? 
I’m so excited for a slew of books coming out – The Girl in the Clockwork Collar, Grave Mercy, The Selection, The Serpent’s Shadow, Philippa Gregory’s YA novel, and a ton of others. I never have as much time to read as I want, but I’m definitely making time for all of those and more! 

Yearbook Superlatives! If you went to high school with the Greek gods and goddesses, who would you vote for? 
• Most likely to succeed? - Hera 
• Class clown? - Hermes 
• Nicest? – Demeter or Hephaestus 
• Best dressed? - Aphrodite 
• Best dancer? - Apollo 
• Most school spirit? - Iris 
• Most likely to attend summer school? - Ares 
•Teachers pet? - Athena




Giveaway!
WINNER: D.MLAH86!
One lucky US/Can reader will win a copy of GODDESS INTERRUPTED. 
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Giveaway & Feature! Roxanne St. Claire's Barefoot in the Sand!

Barefoot in the Sand
By Roxanne St Claire 
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Forever
Release Date: April 24, 2012 
Buy the Book on Amazon

About Barefoot in the Sand:

When all you hold dear is taken away . . .  
When a hurricane roars through Lacey Armstrong's home on the coast of Barefoot Bay, she decides all that remains in the rubble is opportunity. A new hotel is just what Mimosa Key needs, and Lacey and her teenage daughter are due for a fresh start. And nothing, especially not a hot, younger architect, is going to distract Lacey from finally making her dreams a reality.

A second chance is the only thing you have left. 
Love has already cost Clay Walker everything. And if he's going to have any chance of picking up the pieces of his life, he needs the job as Lacey Armstrong's architect. What's not in the plans is falling for the headstrong beauty. Her vision of the future is more appealing than anything he could have ever drafted for himself. Will Clay's designs on Lacey's heart be more than she can handle, or will she trust him to build something that will last forever?


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