Book Trailer Thursday: Firelight

Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!

Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.

To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.

My book trailer for this week is...

Firelight by Sophie Jordan



Short and to the point but attention catching! Love it! I have it waiting on my shelf and am looking forward to reading it!!! Plus, Vanish is coming out this September!!!

Anasazi back cover blurb reveal!

Let me know what you think of the new blog design and *drum roll* please...

*dum dum dum dum dum dummmm*

*Still drumming*

*still at it* 

*adding in some chimes (thirteen of them)*

*oh look a trumpet*

Okay, okay. I am sure you get it.

Here is the back cover blurb for Anasazi!!!!! 

Which is now on GoodReads! YEAYNESS! 

.~=+*'`'*+=~.

One year ago, something happened to David. Following the only clue he had he headed out into the desert. Now he has asked me to come see him. But when I arrived, he was gone. The people in town claim they have never heard of him and everyone wants me to leave.

But I know he was here and he is in trouble.

He can't survive out there for long.

Can he?

David. I will find you.

. ~=+*'`'*+=~.

Please, let me know what you think! <3

Sincerely,

Emma Michaels

Teaser Tuesday: The Everafter

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

""I am not doing anything," I tell her honestly.

As the planchette spells out I-S-E-E-Y-O-U, the other girls become deathly quiet. All jokes have ended."

The Everafter by Amy Huntley - page 81
 

Cover/Title Reveal for book 2!!!!

Thank you to everyone who was so amazing and supportive about book one, The Thirteenth Chime. I got so many compliments on my publisher's choice for the cover that I am thrilled to show you the new cover. So you have a little reminder of TTC's cover:

 Now for book two's cover/title reveal:

The Title is: ANASAZI!!!! 

Let me know what you think of the cover! Release is August 5th 2011!!!! We are almost there!!!!!!!

Book Trailer Thursday: Lies: a Gone novel

Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!

Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.

To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.

My book trailer for this week is...

Lies: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant



I love this trailer. It catches your attention and is in full film. It also gives you a good idea about the plot and what you can expect which is something I enjoy. I like to know what I am getting myself into when I decide to buy a book. So I will be trying this series. I think the concept is really interesting and am looking forward to seeing if it is another winner or not!

Teaser Tuesday: Firelight

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

"And almost as if I've summoned him, I feel him arrive. My skin shivers, and the tiny hairs at my nape stand on end. Like in the hall today before I even saw him, but knew he was near."
Firelight by Sophie Jordan - page 73
 

The Thirteenth Chime on Kindle ($2.99!)

Finally! The Kindle issue is solved thanks to Amazon's wonderful help. Turns out the error was not on their side or the side of my publisher so it was easy to fix and now The Thirteenth Chime is finally on Kindle and up on the Amazon Website! Only $2.99! For those of you who have been asking, Yes, it does mean that book two will be available on Kindle for the actual release! ARCs will be going out soon to the review team since the final stages are finally finished, so expect to start seeing more information!

Looking forward to sharing book two with everyone! If there are any requests or ideas for guest posts, interview questions, blog stops, sneak peeks and special hints or events let me know! So much is planned so keep checking back!


Some of the things to look forward to:
Twitter Release Party
Cover reveal
Guest Posts
Sneak Peeks
The Guessing Game
Giveaways
Swag! (Bookmarks, Post cards, stickers, etc.)
Interactive posts
 And so much more!

It is going to be a blast and I for one can hardly wait!!! Any and all ideas appreciated! I want to make some serious waves and try some new things! No idea is a silly one so feel free to post any of them! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Book Trailer Thursday: The Awakening

Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!

Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.

To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.

My book trailer for this week is...

The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong



I was hooked from the very first line: "she was a science experiment gone wrong."

Teaser Tuesday: Pretty Little Liars

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

I watch the TV series so I just have to try the books!

"Aria breathed heavily. She couldn't speak even if she wanted to. So she turned and ran for the door. As her hand turned the doorknob, something screamed past her, bounced off the wall, and landed next to her foot."

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - page 261 

 

Book Trailer Thursday: The Graveyard Book

Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!

Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.

To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.

My book trailer for this week is...

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman



I just love the beautiful animation for this one. It is just so irresistible that I couldn't help but share.

Teaser Tuesday: The Predicteds

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

I grabbed this book at BEA and decided to share the very first line because it was part of what really got my attention (awesome cover right?):

"Attention: There has been a shooting on school grounds. The building is currently under full lockdown. Please check back here for updates. -Quiet High website"

The Predicteds by Christine Seifert - page 3 (first of ch 1 and not prologue)

Yes, that is seriously how it starts. As you can imagine, while it wasn't the book I planned on reading first after my haul it ended up becoming first after that line. I just couldn't help myself!

Review: Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink

Novel: Guardian of the Gate
Author: Michelle Zink
Pages: 352
Genre: Young Adult



The ultimate battle between sisters is nearing, and its outcome could have catastrophic consequences. As sixteen year-old Lia Milthorpe searches for a way to end the prophecy, her twin sister Alice hones the skills she'll need to defeat Lia. Alice will stop at nothing to reclaim her sister's role in the prophecy, and that's not the only thing she wants: There's also Lia's boyfriend James.

Lia and Alice always knew the Prophecy would turn those closest to them against them. But they didn't know what betrayal could lead them to do. In the end, only one sister will be left standing.


(I will not be posting any spoilers! Only opinion for the sake of those of us who love to have our first look at a book be untainted by foreknowledge.)

I absolutely loved Guardian of the Gate and Michelle Zink's writing style is hauntingly beautiful. I was on a plane ride and ended up taking a break from the book because of traveling, (I can't read on a plane or in a car) by the time I got home I could hardly wait and instead of unpacking I ended up on the bed reading. The story is told so beautifully that I can't help being swept off my feet. I want the next book!!! All of the characters grow in different ways, some ways you will be proud of, others you might be ashamed. One of the points to this book that I love was hearing more about both sisters than only one. I am always curious about the other side of things and am looking forward to finding out more. I also LOVE Demitri, he is seriously yummy and another reason I can hardly wait for the next novel! Gimme, gimme, gimme! Thank goodness I only have to wait until September!




5 Star!




Would I suggest you read it:

Yes! I love the Michelle Zink novels. This series is definitely worth your time. It has a very unique feel to it because of the wonderful writing style!

Book Trailer Thursday: Elixir

Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!

Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.

To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.

My book trailer for this week is...

Elixir by Hilary Duff



The trailer is what really got me interested in this book. It was just enough to catch my interest and make me consider trying to get this novel. So here is to hoping I get my hands on it and like it!