Thursday, June 26, 2014

Celestra Series Blog Tour: Ethereal Author Interview and Giveaway

Welcome to Unabridged Bookshelf's stop on the Celestra Series Blog Tour! Today I am featuring the first book in the series, Ethereal, with an Author Interview. Ethereal is also current FREE!!

About the Book
Title: Ethereal
Author: Addison Moore
Series: Celestra #1
Publication Date: March 26, 2011
Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, 
Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is a dead girl walking.
When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds.
Skyla discovers Logan holds the answers to the questions she’s been looking for, but Logan’s reluctance to give her the knowledge she desires leaves her believing Logan has a few secrets of his own.
Skyla’s bloodlines may just be connected to the most powerful angelic beings that roam the earth, and the more she knows, the more danger she seems to be in.
Suddenly an entire faction of earthbound angels wants her dead, at least she still has Logan, or does she?

About the Author

Addison Moore is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who writes
contemporary and paranormal romance. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine. Previously she worked for nearly a decade as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit. She resides with her husband, four wonderful children, and two dogs on the West Coast where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading.
   

1. How did you choose Angels as the subject for the Celestra series?
I have a huge fascination with all things paranormal but I seem to romanticize angels above them all so it felt like a natural fit for me to delve into the subject. I've had a blast ever since! 

2. If you had to go back and do it all over, is there any aspect of Ethereal or the Celestra series you would change? 
I think I might have made the chapters a lot longer. I was experimenting with short one-sitting chapters and thought I would give it a go. I don't think it's a problem other than in the formatting of the book. From that aspect it would have been a lot easier to have thirteen or fourteen chapters as opposed to one hundred.   

3. What was your favorite chapter (or part) of Ethereal to write and why?
The prologue and the final page. The prologue because Skyla's narrative was so lyrical. And the end because... well, you'll just have to read it and find out. ;)  

4.  Is there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way, either growing up or as an adult?
I must have read The Bell Jar a million times. Sylvia Plath had a writing style like no other.

5. Are there certain characters you would like to go back to, or is there a theme or idea you’d love to work with? 
I don't think so only in that I'm still with those characters and everything still feels so fluid. I really enjoy writing the new series, Celestra Forever After and I'm not sure I want to stop. 

6. What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment? 
I don't read reviews anymore. I used to and then I'd take them all to heart until someone very wise pointed out those are simply peoples opinions. Everyone has one, sort of like a belly button. A light went off, and I thought why torment myself? 
Instead, I have my husband vet them, and he'll read me the good reviews on occasions. Especially if it's special in some way. I really enjoy those!

7. What do you do when you are not writing? 
I'm thinking of my characters and plotting out my next book. I can't help it. My imagination has always been on overdrive.  It simply never shuts off. And trust me, I really don't mind!  

Thank you so much for hosting me! Happy reading to one and all!

OTHER BOOKS IN THE CELESTRA SERIES

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Cover Reveal: Dire Wolves Chronicles

The Dire Wolves Chronicles is a brand new New Adult paranormal romance series that you will want to add to your TBR pile ASAP! The Order of the books is: Dire, Dusk, Dawn,with DIRE publishing September 2014!!

Dire by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Dire Wolves Chronicles #1
Expected Publication: September 2014
 Cover Design by Cover It Designs
Genres: New Adult, Paranormal
Gage was the first guy I ever wanted. He was my first crush and my first fantasy, but he wasn't my first in any other way because he never saw me as anything more than a friend— at least not until the night that changed everything.

It was all Gage's fault. He insisted we drive through the storm and take the back roads. By the time the storm hit full force we had no chance. One night of snowbound sex changed our relationship forever. The problem was at the same time I caught another guy’s attention.  This other guy happens to be the alpha of a pack of shifter wolves.
Other Books In the Dire Wolves Chronicles
 

 About the Author

Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and
a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.
    

My Thoughts: I cannot wait to read this series, I am excited to see another view of the shifter world. Don't get me wrong I love the Pteron's but the Dire Wolves sound interesting. I love Alyssa's work, so I know this will probably be another favorite series.

I want to hear what you think!
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Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Four Houses

Four Houses by Victoria Scott is getting re-released in July with extended content and here is the brand new cover!

Four Houses by Victoria Scott
Expected Publication: July 22, 2014
 Cover Design by Red Creative Design
Genres: Young Adult, Horror
A frightened girl. 
An empty field. 
Four houses. 
Which house would you choose?

FOUR HOUSES is a dark short story told in an unusual format that leaves readers wondering how they'd react if found in the same situation as seventeen-year-old Maddy.

 About the Author
Victoria Scott
Victoria Scott is a teen fiction writer represented by Sara Crowe. She's the author of the FIRE & FLOOD series published by Scholastic, and the DANTE WALKER trilogy published by Entangled Teen. Her books have been bought and translated in eleven foreign markets including the UK, Turkey, China, Poland, Germany, Australia, Israel, Taiwan, Brazil, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.
Victoria lives in Dallas with her husband and hearts cotton candy something fierce.
   
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New Cover Reveal: Time Spell and Cover Spell

Time Spell by T.A. Foster
Ivy Grace Spell Series #1
Expected Publication: July 9, 2014
Genres: New Adult, Fantasy
Ivy, a witch who spends her days practicing her brand of good magic in a sleepy little city, often travels in time to observe events of the past and turn them into compelling stories for her modern day fans. As her uncanny ability to weave enthralling tales lands her in the limelight as America’s new sweetheart author, she quickly learns that fame sometimes comes with a price. When evil forces discover who she is and threaten to reveal her family’s most sacred magical secrets, Ivy unravels history in glitzy 1968 Las Vegas while fighting to keep the evil forces in the present at bay. With the help of her ruggedly handsome editor and a sexy supernatural ex-boyfriend, Ivy faces the most heart-wrenching sacrifice of her life.

Cover Spell by T.A. Foster
Ivy Grace Spell Series #2
Expected Publication: July 9, 2014
Genres: New Adult, Fantasy
Trying her best to mend a broken heart, Ivy Grace travels to hot and sultry New Orleans, the set of her latest novel turned movie. There, she does her best to focus on polishing the screenplay when the film’s lead actress goes missing. A budding romance with the movie’s heartthrob and the reappearance of an old flame, test Ivy’s strength, resolve, and heart as she works to solve the mysterious kidnapping. Her time travels land her in 1945 New Orleans at the close of World War II and in the middle of a tortured love story. The undercover witch, who craves a regular life, learns she will need more than her Time Spell to fight the evil plaguing New Orleans. New spells, new adventure, and new love take Ivy on a whirlwind journey of magic that unlocks more questions than answers.

 About the Author
T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos.
Her long love affair with books started at an early age and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University.  When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.
   
My Thoughts: I love the different colors on the covers. I also like that each story takes place in a different time and different city. With these re-releasing with new content, I think I am going to have to find time to read them.

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Waiting on Wednesday: Silver Shadows

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we cannot wait to get our hands on.

 I am waiting on:

Silver Shadows (Bloodlines, #5)
Title: Silver Shadows
Author: Richelle Mead
Series: Bloodlines #5
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: July 29, 2014
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.
In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.
Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive.
For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him. . . .
Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in this heart-pounding fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off.
Why am I waiting?
I am sadly behind on this series, and with only a month left until the release of the fifth one. I really need to get caught up, because I really want to know what is going on with Adrian and Sydney. Are you caught up? 

What are you waiting on?
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Cover Reveal: Fire Spell

Fire Spell by T.A. Foster
Ivy Grace Spell Series #3
Expected Publication: July 24, 2014
Genres: New Adult, Fantasy
Ever since her trip to New Orleans, Ivy Grace’s life just hasn’t been the same. Her magic is stronger, her stories more popular than ever, but something is missing.
After she opens a forgotten inheritance from her grandmother, she learns the key to who she is and who should have her heart is in Charleston. She travels to the romantic city in search of answers, only this time everything she cherishes is at stake. Can Ivy’s Time Spell answer all her questions or will it bring her and her family closer to danger?
In a race against time Ivy does all she can to rid the world of the darkest evil and save the men she loves. 


NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:  

Ivy Grace Spell Series Update:
As if things couldn't get any hotter for Ivy Grace, her entire series is getting a makeover. Look for new extended scenes, bonus material, and new covers for Time Spell (Book 1) and Cover Spell (Book 2) in the Ivy Grace Spell Series on June 25th. 

 About the Author
T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching
rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos.
Her long love affair with books started at an early age and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University.  When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.
   

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Hazards of Sex on the Beach

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we cannot wait to get our hands on.

 I am waiting on:

The Hazards of Sex on the Beach (Hazards, #3)
Title: The Hazards of Sex on the Beach
Author: Alyssa Rose Ivy
Series: Hazards #3
Publication Date: July 21, 2014
One broken heart, one drink too many, one steamy night in the sand...
No one warns you about the dangers of drinking with a broken heart. At least no one warned me. I never imagined I'd fall for a musician, especially not one like Chase, but then again I never expected to have my heart broken into a million pieces by the frat guy I thought was the love of my life.
Sometimes it's the rash decisions, like hooking up in the sand, that lead you to the best places—the kinds of places where it's possible to let yourself fall in love again.
Why am I waiting?
I love anything by Alyssa Rose Ivy, and her Hazards series is always a must read. I of course will be reading this one as soon as it comes out. 

What are you waiting on?
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