What's the coolest part about Halloween? VAMPIRES! That's why author T. Michelle Nelson wrote about vampires in her book being released this month Life and Death of Lily Drake. You can learn more about the book on her website.
Vampires are everywhere; Hollywood, posters, books, movies, and T.V. Lily Drake deals with vampires. My favorite vampires are from the T.V. Show The Vampire Diaries, who's your favorite vampire? Take the poll below.
I love this part of my job. Remember the fabulous book from Sasha Summers Hollywood Holiday.
Happy Endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not in Claire’s life. Even though she’s starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the strong arms of Hollywood’s ‘it’ boy Josh Wiley, Claire’s in for some surprises. Her plans for rest and relaxation are forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two… And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh’s juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? Or can Claire find her happy ending after all?
Now for your Holiday enjoyment comes a next adventure in the Red Carpet series. Book two and presenting
All she wants for Christmas is for Hollywood to love
her again. But once she meets him, her Christmas list changes.
Jen’s only
Christmas wish: Hollywood falling back in love with her. Meeting ex-Marine
Gunner was a bonus. She likes that he isn’t impressed by celebrities or the
movie biz. She likes that he’s funny and sweet … and drop-dead gorgeous. And
she loves that he has no idea who her alter-ego is: Jen Fleming, Hollywood
bad-girl and paparazzi target number one. Why ruin an amazing affair when he’s
leaving after the new year?
But the closer
they get, the harder she falls, and the more she wants to tell Gunner everything.
Especially once he shares his secret with her.
Her new
Christmas wish: Gunner accepts and loves her for who she really is.
About the Author
Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been
storytelling, Hollywood, history, and travel. It’s no surprise that her books
include a little of each. Her first play, ‘Greek Gods and Goddesses’ was
written for her Girl Scout troupe. She’s been writing ever since. She loves
getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently
forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she’s doing so. Luckily, her
four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and
supportive.
It wouldn't be a cover reveal without doing a giveaway now would it? Inkspell is giving away a wonderful gift for the giveaway. A Christmas Tree Ornament.
For a chance to win, please click here. This link will redirect you to the Inkspell website for the giveaway. The giveaway is for U.S., U.K., and Canada only.
It's so much fun being apart of a blog tour. Getting to meet fabulous new authors and learning about the genres they write and what inspired their debut novel.
The world is about to
be cloaked in darkness. Only one can stop the night.
Stephanie Keyes holds
an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems as well as a Master's
in Education. A seasoned, facilitator, Mrs. Keyes worked in Training and
Development for an international telecommunications corporation for twelve
years; spending the first eight years of her career as a Software Trainer and
Technical Writer and the last four working in Human Resources and Employee Development.
In May of 2012, Mrs.
Keyes left the corporate world to focus on her family and her writing
full-time. She also operates a freelance graphic and instructional design
business, Sycamore Road Design.
Inkspell Publishing
will release her first novel, The Star Child, on September 21, 2012. She is now
currently at work on the second book in The Star Child Trilogy, The Fallen
Stars.
Keyes lives in
Pennsylvania with her husband, two children, and Riley the dog.
I received the privilege of interviewing Ms. Keyes, and learn more about her book and what gave her the inspiration to begin writing it.
What inspired you to write The Star Child?
I just looked out the window one night and stared at the stars and this term "Star Child" popped into my head. The idea about this girl that lit the stars in the sky at night came along with it and I just kept kicking it around in my mind. Once I had that idea, I really wanted to see where it would go, what she might become. Ironically, the girl, who would later become Calienta, isn't the even protagonist of the story.
What made you want to write using a Celtic Theme?
A collection of reasons… My family originally came from Ireland, so I grew up hearing stories about "the good people" and legends about the homeland. When my husband and I went there in 2006, I was forever altered having visited the country. Sometimes you get to travel to spots so beautiful that you can't even believe you're really seeing them, that they exist. That's how Ireland made me feel. It just transports you. You truly feel as though magick is just a step away when you're there. Also, setting is very important to me. If the setting doesn't speak to me, then I have little motivation as a writer to carry the story through.
Is the main Character Kellan based on someone you know? Not really. He has many of my characteristics, but he's really made up of qualities that I admire. Honesty, intelligence, loyalty, romance… He has those qualities embedded in him. Writing for Young Adults and those of us, like myself who wish we were still Young Adults (smiles), I couldn't imagine better qualities for teens and tweens to strive for.
Who are your favorite authors?
OR Melling, JK Rowling, Carrie Jones, Cate Tiernan, TH White
What is your advice for aspiring writers?
Write what you love and write it to the best of your ability. As I'm sharing this, I am wondering if I'm quoting someone here. (smiles again) If you don't love your story, I mean truly love it down to the soles of your feet, then it is so easy to get discouraged. I read statistic that there were over a million new writers in 2011. The competition is fierce. If you don't love your story and you only worry about things like trends, the competition an whether your book will sell, then that will come across in your writing.
Write with joy in your heart. Write with the idea that it may never been seen or read. Write what you love because your readers will see how much you love your story and hopefully, they just might love it too.
The Star Child is Ms. Keyes first novel and will be released September 21, 2012.
So while I continue to write books two and three in my trilogy for publishing purposes, these are the actors who I would pick for my book, and have pictured in my head. This really helps me to have a visual of the characters so I know who I am writing, how to describe their looks, what kind of personalities will they have, and what will be the major challenge in the series. I have minored in theater, so the actors are picked are the ones who match the personality of the characters in my trilogy. I DO NOT OWN THESE IMAGES
