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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Friday, August 17, 2012

Shadow Slayer (Shadow Series #2) Cover Reveal & Giveaway!

All right everyone, do we have a treat for you on the blog today :D We have the great pleasure to be a stop on author Laura A. H. Elliott's cover reveal hop for the second book in her Shadow series! Laura is a fellow Plume (The Indie Author group that we're a part of - The Paranormal Plumes Society) sister of ours and we couldn't be happier to hear that she's ready to release the second book in this FABULOUS young adult series. So, without further delay...HERE'S THE GORGEOUS COVER:


Shadows will do anything to become human.

You see their influence everyday. You say things you don’t mean or do things that aren’t like you. You look different and become inexplicable, at times. Friends you’ve known forever suddenly never call.

Planet Popular was just a part of the Shadow World, where our alter egos merely exist. These shadows want nothing more than to become human so they can finally exercise their own free will. There’s a war brewing between the world of humans and the world of shadows. When shadows invade Roxie’s high school, she’ll not only fight for her life but the lives of her family and friends and discover she alone is the Shadow Slayer, the one human who can save Earth from the shadow onslaught. Oh yeah, there’s an evil English teacher, an enchanted play, a sword of Sandonian steel, a homecoming of horrors, and seven magic words.

Shadow Slayer releases September 18th!

13 on Halloween, (Shadow Series #1) is FREE on Smashwords and is now available as an audiobook on iTunes, Audible or Amazon.

Click here to enter the Shadow Slayer Cover Reveal Giveaway & a chance to win two Shadow Series necklaces (one for each book), a 13 on Halloween audiobook, and a Shadow Slayer paperback.Or you can enter the giveaway through Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post ;)

Laura loves writing about enchanted road trips, shadow worlds, and alien romance while eating lots of popcorn. Find out more about Laura’s books at Laurasmagicday.wordpress.com or find her on Facebook!

So what are you guys waiting for, follow the linkies above for some truly wonderful content!

Big Hugs To All :D

C.A. Kunz
(Carol and Adam Kunz)

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Get Stranded With Hotties Scavenger Hunt! Our Guy Ryan Has Your Item

 
So here we are,  stranded on a beautiful tropical island...but it could be worse...lucky for us though, we're stuck here with a slew of fictional HOTTIES! Annnnnd each one has a 'gift' that's vital to our survival...well kind of vital. Okay, so while you're all fanning yourselves off from all the heat that sizzling from the blog today, we'll entertain you with a special guest post by none other than our favorite hot-blooded vampire from The Childe series, Ryan Bancroft! Take it away Ryan :D 

Okay, so I've never written a poem in MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE, so I'm not sure why I'm writing one now. Maybe it's because I'm trapped on an island and all I can think about is a certain girl. But please bare with me as I make an attempt at one dedicated to the ever-so-lovely, Cat Colvin. Oh, and if the words don't come out clear, it's probably because all I've got is a stick to write with, and A LOT of sand...

A Poem for Cat Colvin (AKA my Red Hot)
Catherine Colvin, where do I start
You rushed into my life and stole my heart
Your hair is curly, and wild
But it's one of the many reasons you fascinate me Childe

The color of your hair is like my favorite candy, Red Hot
Nothing about you is boring, definitely not
A sunny island paradise is not meant for us two
A moonlit beach is our perfect avenue

I was your tutor for a short while
I'm so glad math was not your style
Sitting next to you studying day in and day out
When the problems got hard, you never did pout (okay...maybe not too much)

Wow, I think I suck at this
But I hope this poem brings you bliss
A smile on your face is all I ask
Because for you I'd do any task

Love, 

Ryan  

Awwww! How sweet, Ryan! That Cat Colvin is one lucky gal ;) So, thanks for taking the time to share that poem with us. We know you risked much teasing and torment by your Astoria High varsity football teammates by sharing that, but we really appreciate it!

No problem...hey wasn't I supposed to give a 'gift' out that would help if you were stranded on an island? 

Oh, yeah that's right you were. How could we forget about that. So what's your gift?

Well, like the poem, I want to give something that reminds me of Cat Colvin (It is my nickname for her after all). This item is something that I'd definitely want if I were stranded on an island (Oh wait I am *insert sarcasm*, hahaha)...a box of RED HOTS...my favorite candy!


The Rules:
·         Visit each blog starting today, August 13th, 2012.
·         Collect the 'gifts' from your favorite fictional hotties.
·         Complete the Rafflecopter entry form below, listing each 'gift' you picked up.
·         Oh, and cross your fingers! 

The Stops:
Laura Elliott 

The Grand Prize:
1 Kindle - Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display
+
ecopies of:
Anathema, and Asylum (Causal Enchantment #1 & 2) ~K.A.Tucker
Dante's Girl ~ Courtney Cole
The Wild Ones ~ M.Leighton
Stained and Here ~ Ella James
Shadow Slayer (Shadow Series #2) ~ Laura Elliott
The One ~Heather Self
The Childe & Dark Days ~ C.A.Kunz
Forever Changed ~ Tiffany King
Awaken & Echo of an Earth Angel ~ Sarah M. Ross
Inescapable ~ Amy Bartol
+
Audiobook of 13 on Halloween (Shadow Series #1) ~ Laura Elliott


Isn't that a FABULOUS prize pack! Well, don't forget to enter below and make sure to collect as many gifts as you can because that ups your chances of winning the GRAND PRIZE! Good Luck everyone and we wish you books ;)

Happy Reading,

C.A. Kunz
(Carol and Adam Kunz)
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Get Stranded with Hotties Scavenger Hunt - coming next week!


 It's August, it's summer, it's hot...but how much hotter would it get if you were stranded on a deserted island with nothing but some swoon-worthy fictional characters to help you survive? Come visit the blogs below from August 13th to August 17th to collect items from a group of true hotties. Then enter your 'gifts' into the entry form for your chance to win a fantabulous grand prize - a Kindle and a pile of books to load onto it!

Now... we can't promise you this group will have the most traditional of survival gear for you. In fact, we can't promise you that you have a hope in Hell of surviving this ordeal. But we can promise...we can promise...sorry, distracted by the twelve hot guys, waiting...


The Rules:
·         Visit each blog beginning August 13th, 2012 at 12:01am EST
·         Collect the 'gifts' from your favorite fictional hotties.
·         Complete the entry form, listing each 'gift' you picked up 
·         Cross your fingers!


The Stops:

 
The Grand Prize:
1 Kindle - Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display
+
ecopies of:
Anathema, and Asylum (Causal Enchantment #1 & 2) ~K.A.Tucker
Dante's Girl ~ Courtney Cole
The Wild Ones ~ M.Leighton
Stained and Here ~ Ella James
Shadow Slayer (Shadow Series #2) ~ Laura Elliott
The One ~Heather Self
The Childe & Dark Days ~ C.A.Kunz
Forever Changed ~ Tiffany King
Awaken & Echo of an Earth Angel ~ Sarah M. Ross
Inescapable ~ Amy Bartol
+
Audiobook of 13 on Halloween (Shadow Series #1) ~ Laura Elliott

Make sure to visit us beginning Monday, August 13th to make some new fictional boyfriends, meet some new authors, have some fun, and possibly win a fantastic prize! You'll find the entry form and posts at that time, plus any additional information on the scavenger hunt & giveaway

Plus...
If you're in the Atlanta area on September 1st-2nd and want to meet these fantastic authors, come visit them at the Decatur Book Festival!

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

We Found Our UtopYa (Utopia) in Nashville, Tennessee (AKA OUR AWESOME ADVENTURE IN NASHVILLE)!



 On July 4th, 2012 we set out on a trip to Nashville, TN. Our destination: the 1St (yes the 1st) annual UtopYA convention. It’s a convention unlike any other because it’s geared toward both the female authors and fans of the ever-so-wonderful paranormal genre. Ready to embark on this adventure, we packed the Ford Edge to the brim with our stuff, and could barely fit in another author’s (Raine Thomas) things. We had known Raine prior to this excursion, but after the trip we all came to the agreement that our friendship was completely and utterly solidified! We had such a fun road trip even through the intense heat, crazy windstorms (almost tornado-like), and meeting some wonderfully “interesting” people along the way. We even stopped by Crossville, TN for an INCREDIBLY FUN author meet and greet at the local library. We met so many great people there including the two hosts for the event, Heather “SupaGurl” (an absolutely fabulous person and book blogger) and Margot (one of the sweetest women alive!).    
When we first heard of the UtopYA convention back in December, we were told that it was an event for authors and fans of the paranormal to meet and learn from each other. We also found out that its focus was on female authors, and there was no mention of any male ones. Now, y’all know that we’re an author duo, and the reason why Carol (the mom) started writing was because of Adam (the son). How could Carol go to a convention without him? Well she couldn’t. So, she typed a little email to Janet Wallace, the WONDERFUL founder of UtopYa, and Jaime Anderson, her AMAZING ASSISTANT, and they both said Adam would be more than welcome. In fact they wanted us on to speak on two panels: one had us talking about the importance of book covers and the other was about how our group, THE PARANORMAL PLUMES SOCIETY, helps one another through the use of collaborative marketing, and how we assist each other through the many pitfalls of writing.
Once we arrived in Nashville, we met so many authors who we only knew online (through Twitter and Facebook), and the fun only escalated from there. Exhausted from our trip, we fell fast asleep that night in anticipation of the first day at our first convention. It was like waking up on Christmas morning the following day. We’re pretty sure we broke record time that morning getting ready because we were so excited for what the day would possibly bring.
When we think of UtopYa con, we must first talk about the Scarritt-Bennett Center where the convention was held. It literally looked like a building that was plucked straight out of one of the Harry Potter films, which was way cool! Next, as we entered the building, we were immediately greeted by Janet and her wonderful staff. We received an ENORMOUS hug from Jaime and just felt so loved and welcomed.
So, it’s no surprise that we sat at the LOUDEST table and were warned several times that we better behave. Even the keynote speaker, Myra McEntire, pointed at us and said she was worried about our table, hahaha! Well, did we behave? NO, of course not, but they loved us anyway! Speaking of the keynote speaker, Myra McEntire was so engaging, so funny, and so inspiring. Her dry subtle humor was worthy of a stand-up night at the comedy club, she was that funny. She even had a video to show us that several of her other author friends helped her make. It was a video of them all giving us encouragement as fellow authors to the theme of YOU CAN DO IT!!!! It was truly wonderful.  
The next two days passed in a blur. A really AWESOME and fun blur though, hahaha! As we attended numerous informative panels and hung out with some TOTALLY AWESOME people, we found ourselves not wanting the convention to end. We won’t mention specific names of people since we know we’ll probably forget someone (and we don’t want to do that), but let us just say that it was an honor to be a part of such an EPIC weekend. And since it was the first annual, it will be remembered as a very special time for all who attended.
Oh, and there was also a wonderful awards ceremony that had all the flair of a big award show. There was the ever-so-lovely celebrity MC, Katie Cook, and a TRULY AWESOME author/singer/songwriter, Amanda Havard, who sang one of her original songs beautifully while playing the piano. Such a lovely night!
Annnnd let’s not forget about the morning raffle events with some incredible gifts from the authors, bloggers, and the convention itself. We could easily go on and on about how AMAZING this convention was. But guess what? There’s another one next year! Yes, that’s right folks! Mark your calendars for June, 28-30th 2013, and we look forward to seeing all of you there!

Cheers,

C.A. Kunz
(Carol and Adam Kunz)

*If you're interested in UtopYa Con 2013 here's the link to buy tickets of your very own :D