To mark the release of Midnight Child, book 3 in the Midnight Guardian series, Swancrest Publishing and the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library are holding a drawing contest for high and middle school students in the U.S.
Deadline to Enter is March 5, 2012
This week’s Indie Carnival is all about Kiss and Tell. No doubt, my fellow indies have posted kissing scenes from their brilliant works. They are a very talented bunch, so be sure to check them out.
I posted my kissing scene excerpt too. This is an excerpt from my newest novel, Midnight Child, which releases TODAY!
But you know what? I’m all about the mystery of romance and I’m just a tiny bit mischievous. Therefore, I’ve strategically placed blanks in the excerpt to leave you guessing. Muwahaha!
If you want to make a game of it, put your guesses for the blanks in the comment section for everyone to see. Keep your mind out of the gutter and remember that these books are appropriate for pre-teens as well as teens (as should be anything posted in the comment section or else it will be trashed). If you want a peek at the answers, read the full excerpt. Enjoy!
Excerpt From Midnight Child (Midnight Guardian Series, Book 3)
“You take me back. Take me back,” she screamed.
She pounded against _____’s chest, while he stood calm and still. Her eyes were _______ and her cries more like _______.
“Take me back,” she repeated over and over yet he remained ______.
She grabbed his hand and tried to mimic the motion of opening a threshold. Without his will behind it, her attempts were useless.
“Take me back,” she demanded again.
He turned her around without a ______ and pointed up to the _____ above. Green and blue _____ danced in the sky above the water. It resembled the ________ _______.
Keira wiped a ______ hand across her eyes as her breathing slowed back to normal. The sky was magical and ________ and beautiful. ______ brushed his warm hands over her shoulders and down the _______ of her arms.
He leaned to her ear and whispered, “_____ _____ with me.”
Keira closed her ______ and ________ed.
Brun softly kissed her _______.
She _____ slowly to face him as he put a _______ on the side of her ______. It was ______ and flushed from anger. He closed his eyes and lowered his _____. He could feel the _______ of her breath on his lips. Then, for the second time in her young life, Keira ______ed Brun Gammen, high prince of the Mogdoc Empire.
Wow, that was fun. Now for the rest of the carnival…
Steamy Excerpts are in the big top for this week’s YA Indie Carnival. I’ve got a special one for you from fellow indie author T.R. Graves, I present the following excerpt from Guardians of the Cross.
CAUTION! May be TOO HOT TO HANDLE for some readers.
Inside and with the door closed, I noticed his bathroom mimicked the black-and-white color scheme dominating the bedroom. The only exceptions were the periodic hints of lime green in the form of towels and decorative soaps. The contrasting colors were perfectly balanced and, somehow, striking. As I admired it all, I turned on the water – extra hot – in the over-sized slate and glass shower. While I waited for Continue reading
Hey fellow HG fans! Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be on hand to sign copies of Midnight Child before the premiere midnight showing of The Hunger Games at Silver Screen VII in Gallipolis. Line starts at 10pm on Thursday, March 22nd. I’ll see you there!
Midnight Child arrives in 10 days!! Mark your calendars for February 17th.
There’s a clear choice…To Trailer, duh! Not only do readers love them, but indie authors love making them. It lets us dream a little, gives us a visual image of what our work might look like on the screen.
Fellow YA Indie Carnival Author Suzy Turner has a great book trailer site…the YA Trailer Park (love the name). I highly recommend it for readers and authors alike.
In my experience, there are a few things to consider when creating a professional book trailer.
Cost
Set a budget and stick with it. You don’t have to sacrifice quality. There are plenty of online resources Continue reading
This is a recent pic of the floor of my Laundry Room.
A) I’m a farmer’s wife
B) I’m the only female in a house of all males
C) I’m an indie author two weeks away from book launch
D) All of the above
First of all, thanks again to I am a Reader, Not a Writer and Down the Rabbit Hole for hosting this Hop. I’ve had so much fun reading everyone’s comments as they told me which Midnight Guardian series character they are most like. You are all so creative in Continue reading
This week I’m handing over my Indie Carnival duties to the nefarious bunch over at the Mogdoc News Network. What’s a mogdoc you ask? They’re the ancient, evil creatures hunting down Keira Ryan. Think of a gremlin crossed with a swamp monster then give it super speed and a taste for human blood. I think they have this week’s post in the bag.
MNN Presents: Emperor Bov Gammen’s Lost Interview
Then head back here to Continue reading
Thanks to I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Down the Rabbit Hole for co-hosting the Young Adult Giveaway Hop January 27th-31st.
At this blog you could win a signed copy of my young adult books! Read them before Midnight Child Book 3 arrives on Feb. 17th.
Unfurl is the exciting third installment in the Rippler young adult series. You can purchase the series here or visit the author, the brilliant Cidney Swanson. The Rippler series is about Samantha Ruiz, who finds that she has an odd strain of a disease…odd because the only visible symptom is invisibility! As soon as she discovers this new talent she is on the run, chased by those who wish to eradicate the disease by taking out its carriers. I highly recommend this read.
Unfurl includes a sweet scene where Sam’s step-mom, Sylvia, throws a Groundhog Eve Party to help cheer her up. With the holiday quickly approaching, I asked author Swanson if Sylvia could stop by and share her tips. Continue reading
