Goodreads Book Giveaway
My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours
by Kristina Springer
Giveaway ends February 12, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Win a copy of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours
Good news if you're still looking for a chance to win a copy of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours-- there's a giveaway on Good reads. Also, still two days left to enter the Fake Boyfriend contest here for the book and a bundle of goodies.
Enter to win
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
2013 Writing Life Highlights
You know how you do something and then you do it the next year and then again the following year and now it's a habit? Well, I tend to review my writing year every December 31st and though I'm not really in the mood today, I gotta do it! Just like I have to work out and start my diet tomorrow morning. Ah, tradition. :-) Okay, let's see what happened in 2013.
JANUARY
In January, The Paparazzi Project went to #1 in free teen romance ebooks.
FEBRUARY, MARCH, and APRIL
From February through April I busted my butt cleaning, selling, and packing up our house and we moved to our beautiful new home. When I wasn't doing that I was busily writing and editing, writing and editing, writing and editing, getting ready for a future release.
MAY
In May, Alloy Digital announced the web series, Espressologist, at Digital Content Newsfronts, which was SO cool!. You can read about that here. They included some new details about the script:
"Based on the popular book by Kristina Springer, The Espressologist mixes one part Central Perk from Friends with a splash of Jane Austin’s Emma to create a series brimming with humor and heart.
Working at her neighborhood coffee shop as a barista, twenty-something Chelsea has a front-row seat to people and their crazy, entertaining lives. Always an astute observer of human nature, Chelsea stumbles upon a methodology that makes a love connection between her customers’ personalities and their drink orders. This comedic series follows Chelsea as the stakes are raised and her bizarre dating formula leads to more people (namely friends and co-workers) looking for Chelsea to replicate her success. But will she ever make a match for herself?"
Here's the trailer they presented:
Espressologist Trailer from Defy Media on Vimeo.
JUNE
In June, I started work on my new *shiny* middle grade book. I'm still working on it and I love it so. :-) I also worked on putting together my library in the new house.
JULY
In July, I went on a writing retreat with the fabulous Author2Author girls to Dublin, OH. So much fun!
AUGUST
In August my friend Deena Lipomi's first published book, BLACK OUT released. (Details here). Not my writing news but Deena and I have been critique partners since 2006 so I was way excited for her!. Check it out on Amazon if you haven't yet.
SEPTEMBER
In September I was a promo queen, getting ready for a new release. Answering a gazillion interviews for a blog tour and ordering promo stuff like these bookmarks.
I'm always willing to send them (and any of my other bookmarks) to readers, libraries etc. so hit me up here or on twitter (@TinaSpringer) and I'll send you some.
OCTOBER
In October, my fifth book BOY SWAP went on sale.
NOVEMBER
In November My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours was still making the rounds at Scholastic Book Fairs. Do you guys know how much I LOVE Scholastic Book Fairs? I so want to get another middle grade with Scholastic. One of my 2014 goals!
The German edition of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours also came out. Funny enough, the translation of the title is: My totally fictional dream prince is but sweeter than yours.
DECEMBER
In December the paperback of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours came out and it's sooooo cute!
I love that the Meg Cabot blurb is on the front cover and that there is a good long interview with me in the back (where I tell way too much info) and the first chapter of Just Your Average Princess follows. I'm hosting a release contest on my blog until 1/15/14 here. Lots of goodies, so check it out!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
That's it for 2013. I'm looking forward to a writing-filled 2014, with hopes of completing two middle grade books and a new YA ebook. Wishing you a happy, healthy, & productive new year!
JANUARY
In January, The Paparazzi Project went to #1 in free teen romance ebooks.
FEBRUARY, MARCH, and APRIL
From February through April I busted my butt cleaning, selling, and packing up our house and we moved to our beautiful new home. When I wasn't doing that I was busily writing and editing, writing and editing, writing and editing, getting ready for a future release.
MAY
In May, Alloy Digital announced the web series, Espressologist, at Digital Content Newsfronts, which was SO cool!. You can read about that here. They included some new details about the script:
"Based on the popular book by Kristina Springer, The Espressologist mixes one part Central Perk from Friends with a splash of Jane Austin’s Emma to create a series brimming with humor and heart.
Working at her neighborhood coffee shop as a barista, twenty-something Chelsea has a front-row seat to people and their crazy, entertaining lives. Always an astute observer of human nature, Chelsea stumbles upon a methodology that makes a love connection between her customers’ personalities and their drink orders. This comedic series follows Chelsea as the stakes are raised and her bizarre dating formula leads to more people (namely friends and co-workers) looking for Chelsea to replicate her success. But will she ever make a match for herself?"
Here's the trailer they presented:
Espressologist Trailer from Defy Media on Vimeo.
JUNE
In June, I started work on my new *shiny* middle grade book. I'm still working on it and I love it so. :-) I also worked on putting together my library in the new house.
JULY
In July, I went on a writing retreat with the fabulous Author2Author girls to Dublin, OH. So much fun!
AUGUST
In August my friend Deena Lipomi's first published book, BLACK OUT released. (Details here). Not my writing news but Deena and I have been critique partners since 2006 so I was way excited for her!. Check it out on Amazon if you haven't yet.
SEPTEMBER
In September I was a promo queen, getting ready for a new release. Answering a gazillion interviews for a blog tour and ordering promo stuff like these bookmarks.
OCTOBER
In October, my fifth book BOY SWAP went on sale.
NOVEMBER
In November My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours was still making the rounds at Scholastic Book Fairs. Do you guys know how much I LOVE Scholastic Book Fairs? I so want to get another middle grade with Scholastic. One of my 2014 goals!
The German edition of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours also came out. Funny enough, the translation of the title is: My totally fictional dream prince is but sweeter than yours.
DECEMBER
In December the paperback of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours came out and it's sooooo cute!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
That's it for 2013. I'm looking forward to a writing-filled 2014, with hopes of completing two middle grade books and a new YA ebook. Wishing you a happy, healthy, & productive new year!
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours Release Contest!
MY FAKE BOYFRIEND IS BETTER THAN YOURS paperback will be released on 12/31/13! Pre-order from Amazon now for $6.29 or pick-up in bookstores at the end of the month.
To celebrate I'm having a Fake Boyfriend Release Contest which will run until January 15th. One lucky winner (U.S. only) will win:
- A $20 gift card (Starbucks or Amazon, your choice!),
- Autographed copy of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours,
- Fake Boyfriend Emergency Kit, and a
- Variety of bookmarks/stickers from all of my books
What's a Fake Boyfriend Emergency Kit you ask? Well, it's a handy kit to keep on you in case you're about to be found out that your boyfriend is fake. Inside are things like the locket he gave you, rose petals from the flowers he sent, and ticket stubs from the movie you went to on your first date. ;-)
Enter on the rafflecopter below and please spread the word about the contest and the paperback release of My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours!
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit Starring: IN THE BLOOD by Sara Hantz
Girlfriend Sara Hantz stopped by to talk
about her newest book, IN THE BLOOD.
About
the book:
For seventeen years, Jed Franklin’s life
was normal. Then his father was charged with the abuse and murder of four young
boys and normal became a nightmare.
His mom’s practically a walking zombie,
he’s lost most of his friends, and the press camps out on his lawn. The only
things that keep him sane are his little sis; his best friend and dream girl,
Summer; and the alcohol he stashes in his room. But after Jed wakes up from a
total blackout to discover a local kid has gone missing—a kid he was last seen
talking to—he’s forced to face his greatest fear: that he could somehow be
responsible.
In a life that’s spiraled out of control,
Jed must decide if he chooses his own destiny with Summer by his side or if the
violent urges that plagued his father are truly in the blood…
What
they are saying:
“Sara Hantz doesn't pull any punches
shaping this story of one of the toughest, most complicated family situations
that a teen could face. Jed's emotions are raw and real. I ached and raged with
him and frantically turned pages to see where he would end up.” Stephanie Kuehnert, author of Ballads of
Suburbia and I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone
“In The Blood is a gut-wrenching look
inside the mind of a young man living with a nightmare. Jared has to learn to
face life after his father is accused of an unspeakable crime. A
ripped-from-the-headlines story that illustrates the power of unconditional
love.” B. A. Binns author of PULL, and
Being God
"A dark and deliciously tense story
that will make you wonder how alike our parents we can be." Kelley York author of Hushed.
Our
Interview:
Kristina:
How did you get the idea for In the Blood?
Sara: If ever I read or watched about some
horrific crime committed I would always wonder how it affected the
perpetrator’s family and what happened to them. The idea for my book just grew
from that.
Kristina:
If your book was made into a movie, who would star as your main character?
Sara: Jed: Paul Wesley (although he’s maybe
a bit too old), Summer: Ellen Page
Kristina:
Do you prefer reading on an ereader or book in hand?
Sara: Ereader – once I got my Kindle I was
a total convert.
Kristina:
Who is the Young Adult author that turns you into a fangirl?
Sara: Barry Lyga
Kristina:
Would you ever try writing in another genre?
Sara: Yes, I’ve just sold a romantic
suspense to Entangled and I’m also working on a New Adult book.
Links:
Bio:
Sara Hantz originally comes from the UK and
is one of four children, having three younger brothers. Although she was an
avid reader from a very early age, she didn't get the writing bug until much
later in life, though English was always one of her stronger subjects. She's an
avid sun chaser and now lives on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Australia (via
10 years in New Zealand). Sara lectured for many years before deciding to
devote more time to her writing and working in the family hospitality business.
She has two grown-up children and when not writing, working, or online with her
friends, she spends more time than most people she knows watching TV - in fact
if TV watching was an Olympic sport she'd win gold. Sara’s books: In The Blood,
The Second Virginity of Suzy Green and Will The Real Abi Saunders Please Stand
Up (due out May 2014).
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
BOY SWAP RELEASE DAY!!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit Starring: SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS by Kelly Parra
SUPERNATURAL
HUNTERS
A
novella by Kelly Parra
"Just the right combination of
butt-kicking and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat."
- Allison van Diepen, The
Vampire Stalker
Supernatural teen hunters
and kick-butt couple Jaz and Blake get trouble in their own backyard, the
graveyard, when a ghoul is on the loose and looking for fresh meat. When a teen
hunter on the verge of death arrives at their doorstep, they realize a much
greater evil is upon them.
Jaz is satisfied with
their makeshift foster family and fighting monsters, but Blake yearns for
adventure and the truth about his biological family. Will Blake leave Jaz to
search for something more...and to fend for herself? Can a relationship survive
when death is lurking just beyond the gravestones?
SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS
(Buzz Books, Oct 2013) is the first novella to follow Jaz and Blake's
whirlwind, action-packed romance started in PROM DATES TO DIE FOR and SOMETHING
WICKED. With an eye for great dialogue and fight scenes, SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS
is a fast-paced, fun read.
PROMOTIONAL LINKS
Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/supernatural-hunters-kelly-parra/1117004196?ean=2940148775423
SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SajhInnzEb4
Author website: http://www.kellyparra.com
OUR INTERVIEW
Kristina: How did you get the idea for (title of book)
Kelly: I’m actually very bad at titles. Only two have stuck. Buzz Books titled SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS for me.
Kristina: Would you ever try writing in another genre?
Kelly: Definitely, I’m an avid reader and I enjoy young adult, paranormal, women’s fiction, and suspense. I am also published in Romantic Suspense.
Kristina: Who are the Young Adult author that turns you into a fangirl?
Kelly: Love Rachel Caine, Sarah Dessen, Cassandra Clare, and Tina Ferraro.
Kristina: What is your most favorite (or, weirdest, craziest, funniest, most touching etc.) comment you’ve received from a fan?
Kelly: The one comment I’ve heard over and over have been from reluctant readers who have said my novel GRAFFITI GIRL was the first book they’ve ever completely finished. Its humbling and amazing to have heard this.
Kristina: Do you prefer reading on an ereader or book in hand?
Kelly: Both. Love paperbacks, however, bed time reading works best with my ereader.
Kelly: I’m actually very bad at titles. Only two have stuck. Buzz Books titled SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS for me.
Kristina: Would you ever try writing in another genre?
Kelly: Definitely, I’m an avid reader and I enjoy young adult, paranormal, women’s fiction, and suspense. I am also published in Romantic Suspense.
Kristina: Who are the Young Adult author that turns you into a fangirl?
Kelly: Love Rachel Caine, Sarah Dessen, Cassandra Clare, and Tina Ferraro.
Kristina: What is your most favorite (or, weirdest, craziest, funniest, most touching etc.) comment you’ve received from a fan?
Kelly: The one comment I’ve heard over and over have been from reluctant readers who have said my novel GRAFFITI GIRL was the first book they’ve ever completely finished. Its humbling and amazing to have heard this.
Kristina: Do you prefer reading on an ereader or book in hand?
Kelly: Both. Love paperbacks, however, bed time reading works best with my ereader.
OCTOBER CONTEST
Like Kelly Parra’s author page
(https://www.facebook.com/authorkellyparra) during the month of October (and
the giveaway post) for a chance to win the SUPERNATURAL HUNTERS SWAG giveaway
on Halloween!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelly Parra
debuted into young adult fiction in 2007 with her Latina novel Graffiti Girl, which garnered attention
as a double nominee for the Romance Writers of America RITA award, a Latinidad
YA top pick, as well as chosen for the California High School Reading
Collection and National Book Foundation "BookUpNYC" program. Her
novel Invisible Touch hailed fresh
praise from bestselling author Lauria Faria Stolarz, and given the Gold Award
of Excellence from TeensReadToo. She is a member of Romance Writers of America
and co-author of the popular young adult blog, YA Fresh. Kelly resides in her
agricultural hometown in Central Coast California with her husband and two
beautiful children, where she continues to write entertaining novels for teens.
Learn more at website www.kellyparra.com.
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