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“No cookie cutter dystopian” – Review, Excerpt & Spotlight
Despite how popular dystopian YA has become, Samantha Durante was able to bring something fresh to the genre. This series is in no way...
Aug 21, 20131 min read
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“A truly engaging plot that will leave its readers breathless” – 3 Reviews, Interv
At JeanZBookReadNReview, an excerpt and e-book giveaway, plus an excellent review: “I really enjoyed Stitch and I was a little worried as...
Aug 20, 20132 min read
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Guest Post: “Commitment Issues” + Triple Reviews, Excerpts & Giveaways
Have you ever committed to something (perhaps somewhat reluctantly, or without really thinking about it), and then one day you look up...
Aug 19, 20131 min read
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“Will definitely blow your mind away – would recommend to everyone” 2 Reviews + Ex
From Total Book Nerds: There is so much going on in this book, I felt like it was a tv-show, where each chapter was like an episode, and...
Aug 14, 20131 min read
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Guest Post: “Book Pirates: Not the ‘Arrrgh’ Kind” + Alessa/Isaac Interview,
From the Alessa/Isaac interview:Naomi: Hi Alessa and Isaac! Welcome to my Paranormal Palace!! Alessa: We’re very excited to be here!...
Aug 13, 20132 min read
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“Loved the political undertones – other people’s dictators just never learn.” 2 Re
Book Two, Shudder, picks right up where Alessa and Isaac left off—outside Paragon and on a critical mission to find a suitable place to...
Aug 12, 20132 min read
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“Kept me on my toes” – Review, Excerpt & Giveaway
This book is packed with action and adventure. You are not sure what’s going to happen at every turn. I can honestly say it kept me on my...
Aug 9, 20131 min read
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“One of the most well-written Indie series I’ve read in a long time” – 2 Reviews +
From the review:Shudder is an enjoyable follow-up to Stitch, continuing the story of Alyssa and Isaac and their friends trying to resist...
Aug 7, 20132 min read
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Smorgasbord of Content – 2 Guest Posts, 2 Excerpts, 3 Reviews & 3 Giveaways
Excerpt and giveaway at Books with Bite Guest post featuring another Sayings SMACKDOWN (this time w/ Lizzie and Janie) at Coffee Books &...
Aug 3, 20131 min read
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Guest Posts: “Top 5 Must-Haves for Your Post-Apocalyptic Adventure” & “Sayings Smackdown w/ Isa
At Books for Company, the guest post “Top 5 Must-Haves for Your Post-Apocalyptic Adventure” as recommended by characters who know what...
Jul 29, 20131 min read
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“So intense, so captivating” – 5 Stars from City of Books + Excerpt & Giveawa
Shudder is one of the best dystopians I’ve read so far! It’s so intense, so captivating. There’s a lot in it, and it’s so well written....
Jul 26, 20131 min read
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Guest Post: “Why a Virus?” + 5-Star Reviews, Excerpt & Giveaways
Lots of awesome new content for you from today and yesterday on the Shudder Blog Tour! First, check out the guest post “Why a Virus?”...
Jul 25, 20132 min read
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Guest Post: “Characters Behaving Badly” + Related Excerpt, Review & Giveaways
Here’s a snippet of the guest post over at To Read or Not to Read: Sometimes… characters just won’t do what you want them to do. I guess...
Jul 23, 20132 min read
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INSPIRATION WEEK – “Inspiration for The Dumpster Scene” + Review, Excerpt & G
From the guest post: Even though the Stitch Trilogy is not exactly about zombies, as you may already know, I count the Resident Evil...
Jul 18, 20132 min read
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BAD GUY WEEK Excerpt + Review & Giveaway
Excerpt:The Draftsman met her eyes earnestly. “Listen, Phoenix. I know Paragon is not the best place ever created. But if you were the...
Jul 12, 20132 min read
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BAD GUY WEEK continues: “A Profile of Evil: the Engineers” + Reviews, Excerpt & Giv
The Developer Role: Architect behind the entire Paragon scheme and de facto leader of the Engineers Skills/Experience: Talented software...
Jul 10, 20131 min read
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Exclusive Lizzie Interview! Plus 2 Reviews & Excerpt
The action, suspense, compelling characters and deftly built world mesh together to create a stunning installment that has me waiting,...
Jul 5, 20131 min read
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Happy 4th! New Excerpt & Giveaway @ Willing to See Less
The crowd replied with a deafening roar of condemnation, snarling and howling like a rabid animal just itching for blood. As the mob...
Jul 4, 20131 min read
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Teaser & Giveaway @ All Fantasy Worlds
“We’ve all taken new names here.” He sat up a little taller, a newfound confidence cascading through him. Something lit up inside him....
Jul 2, 20131 min read
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Double Reviews & Excerpts + Giveaway & Bookmarks!
First, from Behind a Million and One Pages, excerpt, bookmarks, and a fab review: Most main characters start to get on your nerves, and...
Jun 30, 20131 min read
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