Monday, December 31, 2012

Jillian Dodd Day!


 Jillian Dodd
An Exceptional Person and Author


How do you say thank you to a person and author that you've never met, have only chatted with on Facebook and Twitter, and already own all of their books? Write up a blog post about them of course :D 

Today is BIG day on the blog and we have a special mission in mind...to PIMP the ever-so-amazing woman, Jillian Dodd and her wonderful novels!
Jillian has no idea that us and 98 other authors are going to blog about her today, or that book bloggers have jumped on board too to help us thank her for what she's done for us.

Jillian Dodd is a best selling author of some really awesome young adult fiction. Her writing is pure escapist entertainment, which has found thousands of fans…but more about that it a minute. In the short time we've "known" Jillian, we've seen her offer incredible support for other authors, reach out and help bring traffic to wonderful book blogs, and always be extremely kind and generous to her readers.

So why exactly are we telling you all this?

On the 21st of December, 99 authors were part of a promotional activity to sell 99 e-books for 99 cents. Jillian had come up with a marketing plan while chatting to other writers about the best way to bring their books to the attention of the reading public. So when we were invited to participate in this AWESOME opportunity, we immediately jumped at the chance.

Like a General, Jillian assembled the troops while issuing clear step-by-step instructions on what we had to do, how and when we had to do it and we all responded in a good and timely manner. We never felt overwhelmed with all the information being thrown around and we're pretty sure that we have Jillian to thank for that!

By the end of December 21st, ten of us were in the top 100 in the Kindle store. By this time Amazon had come aboard to assist in the 24hr price drop and helped us with the Kindle Daily Deal and the majority of us found our rankings soar. Many of us sold hundreds of books. Many were in the top five of their specific category genres. Readers were ecstatic, authors were excited and Jillian stayed up with virtually no sleep for forty-eight hours to make sure the whole thing went smoothly.

And let us tell you, it was a thing of beauty!

But back to her books!

Did you guys ever watch Gossip Girl? Or Beverly Hills 90210 in the early days? Well, if you enjoyed those, you’re going to love the steamy Keatyn Chronicles. Readers have gone wild for Keatyn and her complicated life, never mind her even more complex love life.
Book one is Stalk Me and it has garnered over 138 five star reviews.

Here’s the blurb:

Gossip Girl meets Hollywood in this steamy new series by That Boy author, Jillian Dodd.

Keatyn has everything she ever dreamed. Her life is following the script she wrote for the perfect high school experience. She's popular, goes to the best parties, dates the hottest guy, and sits at the most-coveted lunch table.

She's just not sure she wants it anymore.

Because, really, things aren't all that perfect.
Her best friend is threatening to tell everyone her perfect relationship is a scam.
Her perfect boyfriend gets drunk at every party they go to.
It's exhausting always trying to look and act perfect.
And, deep down, she isn't sure if she has any true friends.

To add to the drama, her movie star mom has a creepy stalker.
A hot, older man flirts with her and tells her they should make a movie together.
And she's crushing on an adorable surfer. Dating him would mean committing social suicide.

So she writes a new script. One where all the pieces of her life will come together in perfect harmony.
But little does she know, there's someone who will do anything to make sure that doesn't happen.

Book two of The Keatyn Chronicles is Kiss Me. Since it’s release on the 26th of November, it has 157 five star reviews.
Here’s the blurb:

I’ve always written scripts for my perfect life.
But no way could I have ever scripted this.
My life is so far from perfect, it’s not even funny.
All because of a stalker.

I’m at a boarding school, where I have to lie about who I am.
I can’t see my family.
I’m tutoring a hottie god that tortures me with his smile.
The most popular girl already hates me.
But there’s this boy.
This hot, sweet, sexy boy.
So I’m going to stop trying to script my life and just live it.
Because who knows how long I have left.

Jillian's books might be categorised under young adult, but we can highly recommend them for anyone who loves to be entertained by a truly memorable character and adores very well-written escapist entertainment.



Links: Jillian Dodd website http://jilliandodd.net/

Links: Jillian Dodd facebook http://www.facebook.com/jillian.dodd.3

Links: Jillian Dodd goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4833990.Jillian_Dodd?auto_login_attempted=true

C.A. Kunz, mother and son author duo of YA Paranormal/Fantasy and Dystopian novels.

Friday, December 21, 2012

SALE: 99 Authors with 99 Books for 99 Cents!

These prices are available on Amazon only.

For a listing of books offered and to enter to win, click here!!

 

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Insane About Books: End of the World Giveaway Hop

Insane About Books: End of the World Giveaway Hop: Thanks to I am a Reader, Not a Writer  and  My Life With Books for hosting this giveaway! 12/21/12  The Mayan Calendar Ends! ...

Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday YA E-Book Sale



 Tired of the malls and the stores? Looking for gifts without breaking the bank?

How about 20 Young Adult books each priced at 99 cents now through Monday on Amazon? 

Buy some books for yourself.

Gift books to others.

Books are still the biggest entertainment bang for the buck, and there's SO many great titles to choose from. 

 Like romance, adventure, humor, or contemporary? How about Sci-fi, fantasy, or mythology? We've got you covered! 

  


 


















Friday, October 12, 2012

Book Release Party: The Modified

HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!!

Hi everyone!

We're so excited on the blog today because our third book (the first in a new YA Dystopian trilogy), The Modified, is now available *throws confetti* :D We can't wait to see what everyone thinks of it!

Now, we've worked with the ever-so-amazing Rachel Marks from YA Novel Reader (Follow this link to find the list of blogs participating in the Release Day Blitz) to put together not only a Review Day Blitz for The Modified, but also a Release Day Blitz as well. Below you will find the links to our Review Day Blitz :)

Review Day Blitz: 




Book Synopsis: 

What would you sacrifice to save the one’s you love? To save the one who holds your heart? To save the world?

Kenley Grayson is all too familiar with these questions.

After Earth is thrust into its first intergalactic war with an unknown race called the Bringers, our military forces begin to suffer heavy losses. Desperate for a solution, the Allied Federation issues a worldwide draft for every able seventeen year old to enlist. As Kenley turns seventeen, she finds herself thrown into the very war that took her older brother’s life.

This year’s draft is a little different than in the past though. A new program, known as the Magnus Project, has been introduced, and only the best and brightest qualify. Kenley is amongst a select few whom are chosen to join this elite group of soldiers, and as a part of this project, undergoes a modification procedure that leaves her and her peers endowed with powers beyond their wildest dreams.

As Earth continues in its struggle against the Bringers, Kenley is transported to a high-tech training facility, the Magnus Academy, to prepare for the major battle that lies ahead. It’s here that she meets the California heartthrob, and son of a legendary war hero, Landon Shaw. As unexpected feelings toward Landon begin to develop, Kenley wonders if this is the right time or place for romance to bloom, especially when those feelings start to interfere with her training.

With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Kenley is constantly reminded of how important she and the rest of the Magnus cadets are to the fate of humanity. She is one of the Modified, Earth’s last line of defense against utter destruction.

Where to Buy:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Smashwords 

Buuuut that's not all, we also have a BIG INTERNATIONAL giveaway that is linked to all the blogs involved with both the Review Day Blitz or Release Day Blitz. And here it is:



  OR






a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway and HAPPY READING!!!

Hugs,

C.A. Kunz
(Carol and Adam Kunz)

 

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Blog Tour: The Childe Series


Hi blogosphere!

So do we have some amazing news to share with you on the blog today :D Back in July we attended the first annual UtopYa Con in Nashville, Tennessee, and at the end of it we won a huge raffle prize. That prize was a free week long blog tour with none other than PR Maven K.P. Simmon! We were so ecstatic to say the least and couldn't wait to start setting up the tour. Well, today we have the final tour schedule and are excited to share it with you all! The tour goes from September 10th -17th, and here's the scheduled stops and a little blurb about the tour straight from Kelly's website:

"I am thrilled to be announcing a new Blog Tour for authors C.A. Kunz and their Middle Grade/Young Adult Paranormal, THE CHILDE. We have a great line-up of InkSlinging Blogs for this week long tour with guest posts and interviews with the authors and characters, as well as the book trailer debut! Also, each stop has unique and amazing giveaway that you don’t want to miss out on! See below for the schedule of Blog Tour stops:"

September 11-BookshelfBanter
September 12-Simple Books
September 13-The Book Vortex
September 14-Hypable.com-Book Trailer Debut!
September 15-Moosubi Reviews
September 16-The Cover by Brittany

So what do you all think? We honestly can't wait, especially for the trailer debut on HYPABLE.COM :D Stay tuned next Monday (the 10th) for the first stop and we hope you join us on what is sure to be an awesome blog tour! Oh, and we also have some seriously cool giveaways going on AT EVERY STOP!

Cheers,

C.A. Kunz
(Carol and Adam Kunz)
   

Friday, August 31, 2012

Cover Reveal: The Modified


Hello Everyone!

Annnnnd welcome to the cover reveal for the first book in our new trilogy, The Modified :D The Modified has a tentative release date of late September/early October. It’s a futuristic (Sci-Fi like with a mix of a little dystopian too) paranormal series that takes place slightly in the future, and deals with genetically modified human beings in a war against an unknown race called the Bringers (more on that later). This series is also more romantic than The Childe series and little older as well, but will still be considered Young Adult.

Now, this cover reveal is special to us for three reasons: 1) It's hosted by Rachel from Young Adult Novel Reader 2) There's a nifty giveaway lined up and 3) We're being joined by 40+ bloggers who have all offered to help spread the word! Below you will find a list of all the bloggers who have graciously offered their time and blog space :) We can't even begin to thank them enough and we're tremendously grateful. 

We're SUPER excited to share this cover with you and hope that you guys like it as much as we do. Sooooo here it is...THE COVER FOR THE MODIFIED: 

 

What would you sacrifice to save the one’s you love? To save the one who holds your heart? To save the world?

Kenley Grayson is all too familiar with these questions.

After Earth is thrust into its first intergalactic war with an unknown race called the Bringers, our military forces begin to suffer heavy losses. Desperate for a solution, the Allied Federation issues a worldwide draft for every able seventeen-year-old to enlist. As Kenley turns seventeen, she finds herself thrown into the very war that took her older brother’s life.
This year’s draft is a little different than in the past though. A new program, known as the Magnus Project, has been introduced, and only the best and brightest qualify. Kenley is amongst a select few whom are chosen to join this elite group of soldiers, and as a part of this project, undergoes a modification procedure that leaves her and her peers endowed with powers beyond their wildest dreams.
As Earth continues in its struggle against the Bringers, Kenley is transported to a high-tech training facility, the Magnus Academy, to prepare for the major battle that lies ahead. It’s here that she meets the California heartthrob, and son of a legendary war hero, Landon Shaw. As unexpected feelings toward Landon begin to develop, Kenley wonders if this is the right time or place for romance to bloom, especially when those feelings start to interfere with her training.
With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Kenley is constantly reminded of how important she and the rest of the Magnus cadets are to the fate of humanity. She is one of the Modified, Earth’s last line of defense against utter destruction.

Oh, and if you do like the cover for The Modified and want to see more work from the man responsible for it, just head on over to Nathan Szerdy’s website and peruse his amazing collection of works. We guarantee that you won’t be disappointed!

List of Wonderful Bloggers:


Thank you all for stopping by the blog today, and if you're in Decatur, GA this weekend, stop on by the Decatur Book Festival and visit booth 419 because we'll be there :D BIG HUGS to all!

And Now For The Giveaway: (Which Is International)



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