tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53327035535198186212024-03-05T10:40:08.868-08:00Valia Lind Writes My Journey as a WriterValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.comBlogger430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-12794292049342644032015-02-09T10:20:00.001-08:002015-02-09T10:20:20.111-08:00NEW WEBSITE!!!Hey there lovelies,<br />
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So I've moved sites. The blog and all of its glory is now over at <a href="http://valialind.wordpress.com/">http://valialind.wordpress.com</a><br />
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I've been posting lots of goodies, so come and check it out!<br />
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Much love,<br />
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Valia Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-61055372996235201732015-01-03T11:02:00.000-08:002015-01-03T11:02:10.179-08:00What's Going On in 2015? Hello lovelies,<br />
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So here we are. It's officially three days into 2015 and it still feels unreal. (It's also my birthday month so there's that). But anyway, I thought I'd take a minute and just do an overview of my year for you. Here's the thing. I'm not big on resolutions and such, but I am big on goals. Especially writing and reading goals. I always try to push myself a little bit farther, and last year I definitely did that by publishing 3 books. 3 BOOKS! That's insane (at least to me). But this year, I want to do better. Not just for myself, but for my readers.<br />
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Now, this is just a tentative list of goals and ideas of goals. Not all of these will be met, but that is okay. I shall try.<br />
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Reading:<br />
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100 books!<br />
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I failed last year by only reading 86. Writing more books this year it will be harder for me to read more, but I shall try.<br />
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Writing:<br />
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Falling, Book 3 - yes, you all have been patiently waiting for Jackson's story and it will happen this year.<br />
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Titanium, Book 2 - this one will probably be the first one to be published, but that still won't be till a bit later.<br />
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Titanium, Book 3 - right now, it's a trilogy. So book 3 should be out by the end of the year.<br />
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New UF YA series, Book 1 - I have a huge plan for this new series and I will have, at least, information on it by the middle of the year.<br />
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Art/Photography:<br />
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I will be posting a lot more artwork and photos this year, because I want to be better at documenting my life through pictures.<br />
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Well, I think that's it. At least for now. I have some other goals as well, but these are my priority, so it's the ones I'm sharing with you.<br />
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Before I go, I wanted to take a moment and thank each and every single one of you who have supported me this last year (and years before). You are what allows me to continue on this journey and I am truly blessed to have such awesome fans!<br />
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I would to hear what you have planned for this year, so let me know!<br />
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Happy New Year!<br />
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Much love,<br />
ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-42215958319023467482014-12-24T09:18:00.002-08:002014-12-24T09:18:23.060-08:00Brooklynn and Grayson's Christmas Story! Hey lovelies,<br />
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Merry Christmas!!! Today, I have a special gift just for you! All of your favorites from my Falling Series are making a cameo in the Christmas story below. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who's read my books this year and allowed me to share their stories with you!<br />
Merry Christmas!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">“Chance, I swear, if you don’t get your butt over here in the next hour, we’re eating without you.” Dakota rolls her eyes in my direction, before walking into the other room with her phone. They’ve been together for less than six months and I’m happy to report that they haven’t changed a bit. They still fight more than they discuss things calmly and I can’t say I’m complaining. It’s nice to know that some things do stay the same. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I make my way to the kitchen, making sure the food hasn’t burned down. Even though Chance’s dad is in charge, I like to double check. That will never change either.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Brooklynn, is your family on the way yet?” Mr. Monroe asks me, not looking away from chopping up the onions. As soon as I take a whiff of the vegetable, I stop in the doorway. Mr. Monroe looks up at me, and I shrug a little. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I’m not sure, I need to give them a call. I’m going to go do that. In the other room.” Before he can ask anything else, I escape. My eyes are already starting to water. Dakota is still on the phone with Chance in the living room, so I find a quiet place in the back patio and dial my parents. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Hey honey,” Mom answers as if she’s expecting a call. Which, granted, is not that far fetched. “We’re on our way. Your father had to stop at the store.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ever since the summer before college, my parents and I have been working on our communication. I know Dad still worries about my career choices, but he’s definitely doing better in keeping an open mind on the matter. I can’t really ask for more than that. I just wish my sister could’ve made it to the festivities, but she’s off on some business trip. She’s a lot more supportive now, than she’s ever been before. Which makes me happy, but it also makes me miss her that much more.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I don’t hear the door behind me slide open, but then arms circle me from behind and I know my boyfriend has arrived. I turn my head, just slightly, to smile up at his handsome face. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I knew I’d find you out here. I heard Dakota giving Chance a hard time in the other room.” Grayson hugs me closer, and I lean farther back into his arms. No matter how much time we spend together, there’s always that new thrill of being in his presence. I pray I never get over that feeling. He entwines our fingers on my waist as I lean my forehead against his neck, snuggling closer. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“You know how much Dakota needs her drama.” I murmur into his skin. “But actually, I had to make a call.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“And escape Mr. Monroe’s famous onions.” Grayson adds knowingly. I chuckle at his tone, and at the fact of how well he knows me. Chance’s dad has a tendency to smother anything he cooks in with onions, which makes me bawl like a child on Christmas morning. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I love anything he makes. I just don’t love the process.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Grayson places a small kiss on my forehead, squeezing me tighter against him. Even though we go to the same school, we don’t spend as much time together as we’d like. With both of our class loads full, and Grayson picking up various photography jobs, it seems like we’re always on the run. Standing here, in his arms, it’s nice to know that no matter how busy we get, we still have each other. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“While I’d love to stay out here with you forever, there’s another boy who’s begging for your attention.” Grayson turns us toward the door and I notice Noah leaning against the glass, waiting for his turn. I laugh, stepping out of Grayson’s arms and beckon for the little boy. Noah doesn’t need much of an invitation. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I thought you’d never stop being all gross.” He almost shouts, yanking the sliding door open and launching himself into my open arms. I hold him close, giving his unruly hair a small kiss. He wiggles from under all the love, grabbing for my hand. I reach my other hand back, letting Grayson’s fingers entwine with mine, before we’re both pulled inside. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Did you see the Christmas tree Chance got?” Noah exclaims, pulling me past his dad. I give him a small kiss on the cheek, before we continue our journey to the tree. Dakota is in there and so is Chance. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Cosmopolitan!” He shouts, grabbing me around the waist and lifting me high in the air. I squeal, as my hands are still attached to the two Banks boys, before being lowered back down. “Now the party can finally start, now that I’m here.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Surprisingly, Dakota doesn’t comment on that, just weaves her hand through the crook of Chance’s arm as he pulls her closer. Now that her boyfriend is here, she’s all mush and I love seeing my best friend so happy. I hear noises from the front of the house as my parents are greeted by Chance’s dad. In the next moment, they’re all in the room with us and I tug Grayson away from the middle of the commotion. We move over, standing by the tree, my arms wrapped around his waist, his wrapped around my shoulders. </span></span></div>
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Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-61816508575767741272014-12-16T09:38:00.001-08:002014-12-16T09:38:40.906-08:00Top 10 Tuesday: Best Books of 2014!<br />
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Hey lovelies,<br />
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So, I haven't been very blog-like around here lately considering I've been writing like the wind. But today, I decided to participate in the Top Ten Tuesday created by the awesome bloggers at Broke and Bookish. Why? Because I love talking about books I have read and LOVED. So here we go (in no particular order).<br />
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<b> <u>Midnight City by J. Barton Mitchell</u></b> - Okay, I picked up this book and I wasn't sure what I was expecting. But I can tell you what to expect now. A bunch of awesomeness. This book is so full of adventure and excitement and awesome characters that you will want to keep reading and reading and reading. Seriously, one of my absolute favorite series! </div>
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<b> <u>Open Road Summer by Emery Lord</u></b> - This books cover definitely pulled me in right away, but the writing didn't disappoint. I think it was one of my favorite contemporaries because not only the writing was great, but the characters were so real. Yes, even the famous one. I cannot wait for more from Emery Lord because I know she'll wow me again. </div>
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<b> <u>Best Kind of Broken by Chelsea Fine</u></b> - I adore anything Chelsea write, and this book was no different. This was her first try in NA and I think she nailed it like nobody's business. I loved the characters in this book to pieces and I'm excited to see Chelsea branch out in different genres. When you're good, you're good. </div>
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<b> <u>Written in Red by Anne Bishop</u></b> - If you've been with me for any length of time you know I'm obsessed with this book. This whole series is amazing (I'm reading book 3 now) and I cannot even explain to you why because I will be talking for days. Every single part of this book is outstanding and I cannot get enough of the characters! Seriously, read it if you haven't yet. You won't be disappointed.</div>
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<b> <u>The World Without A Future by Nazarea Andrews</u></b> - I've never read anything by Nazarea until I stumbled into this series and let me tell you, I want to read everything by her now. This series is so good. I love it to pieces. Everything about it is so exciting and thrilling and good. The characters are great and real, the storyline is like a TV show full of action and adventure. Book 3 just came out so you guys have some catching up to do because I highly recommend it. </div>
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<b> <u>Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins</u></b> - Guys, this series. I love each and every book and I was so excited to finally have book 3 in my hands. Wendy does not disappoint. This trilogy is everything you want in a trilogy and more. I love Wendy's writing, her character development, her storytelling. I can't wait to read more books by her. She's definitely one of my favorites!</div>
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<b> <u>Drowned by Nichola Reilly</u></b> - I really didn't think I would like this book as much as I did, because I loved it. The writing was so engaging. I couldn't step away. The concept was interesting enough, but it was the storytelling that really sold it. I'm excited to see what happens next and I wish I could read that book right now. </div>
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<b> <u>The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon</u></b> - I'm sure this book will be on a lot of lists, but I couldn't help adding it to mine. I loved loved this book so much. It's like 500 pages and I almost read it in one sitting. There was just something so special about Samantha's writing and her characters. I had to know what happened next right away and I just sat there, with the book in my hands, when I read the last page. It's hard getting over a good book ending and I definitely had book hangover after reading this one. </div>
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<b> <u>Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins</u></b> - I have been Rachel's fan for some time now and I'm so happy that this book didn't disappoint. In fact, as you can see, it made it to my top ten because I just loved it to pieces. I love the way Rachel writes her characters. Seriously. They're so real and sometimes unlikable and that makes it for a great story. I wasn't a fan of Harper's in the beginning, or David's, really. But by the end of the book, I was routing for both. That's a great story! </div>
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<b> <u>The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel</u></b> - This book is a new favorite. I just read it last week and I couldn't help myself adding it to the top ten. I just loved it so much. It had just enough of adventure and angst to get me through the pages. The writing was so well done and that ending! People, I'm not sure how I'll survive till next November! </div>
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So today kicks off the week long blog tour for Pieces of Revenge! There are a lot of goodies in store for you, and of course a great big giveaway at the end! Make sure you follow all the stops for your chance to win!<br />
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Kelly P's Blog, <a href="http://kellyatx.blogspot.com/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #45b7d7; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://kellyatx.blogspot.com/</a> | Promo<o:p style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium;"></o:p></div>
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Wow. December. Can you believe it? It's the end of 2014 already. I'm not exactly sure where the time have gone, but here we are. On the brings of Christmas. </div>
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I love this season. I love it so much. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the lack of snow outside my window. But I guess it could be worse :) </div>
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So, I just wanted to take a quick minute and update you all on the happenings in Valia Universe. </div>
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Obviously, Thanksgiving happened. And it was a good, relaxing one.<br />
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Pieces of Revenge came out on November 20th and I am SO happy with this book being out in the world. My paperbacks came in and they're gorgeous!<br />
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Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Revenge-Titanium-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00PVQEXHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417542561&sr=8-1&keywords=pieces+of+revenge">http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Revenge-Titanium-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00PVQEXHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417542561&sr=8-1&keywords=pieces+of+revenge</a></div>
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I'm also a little obsessed with these Crafted Van bookmarks and keep posting all the pictures! </div>
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I've also done some more doodles and updated my Society 6 store! If anyone is interested, Christmas presents. Wink wink.<br />
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I got my Christmas tree set up in my room and it's all cozy and ready for some serious writing in December. </div>
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Project wise, I have a few exciting things coming up! Sequel to Pieces of Revenge is coming along...nicely. The third book in Falling series is still in the works. And I might have a new book series coming your way! I know, right? Because I don't have enough to do. </div>
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Anyway, you're probably here for the giveaway. I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of you who have supported me and all the nice messages and comments! You guys are awesome. </div>
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So I have a prize pack of ALL THESE GOODIES and MORE, so GO FORTH AND ENTER! </div>
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-57154728574022893732014-11-20T05:30:00.000-08:002014-11-20T05:30:04.493-08:00Pieces of Revenge is LIVE!!!!!!!!!!! Hello lovelies,<br />
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I can't believe this day has already come! PIECES OF REVENGE, book one in Titanium series, is now available!!!<br />
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Here are the links:<br />
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Paperbacks: COMING SOON!</div>
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And don't forget to add it to Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23377941-pieces-of-revenge">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23377941-pieces-of-revenge</a></div>
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I cannot believe that Pieces of Revenge is almost here. According to my trusty little countdown app, it's 2 days 8 hours 44 minutes and 12 seconds to go. But that is because I'm writing this post on Monday. By the time you read this it will only be ONE DAY!!! (And some hours).<br />
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I'm excited and I have a lot of fun stuff going on for the release. Here's a schedule of events and I'll be adding some, so keep an eye out.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I finally stop for the night, I'm so exhausted I can't keep my eyes open. I've been riding for two days straight and I know I have to get off the road before I hurt myself, or someone else. More than anything, I want to keep going. Moving keeps me from thinking, and thinking is a dangerous pastime for me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's two minutes after midnight, and it's my birthday. Today, I turn seventeen. For normal people birthdays consist of preparations, invitations, and celebrations. For me, it is another day where I have to fight to survive. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I was younger, especially after I lost my family, I used to envy kids and their birthday parties. People didn't seem to have a care in the world. I heard laughter, as crowds flooded the yards with bouncy houses and balloons strung up in the front lawn. Kids asked for ponies and video games. They looked for the newest and the most popular. Their parents would get them everything they want, cuddling them in love and material things.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My birthdays are not like what they used to be. Right now I'm in another crappy hotel room, laying in my bed, and staring at the ceiling. I have money. Actually, I am set for life, Daddy made sure of that, but staying below the radar is easier when you're hiding in the slumps. Nobody looks for a princess among the dirty and the unwanted. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I'm trying not to think about being seventeen-years-old because my mind keeps going back to my tenth birthday party. It was the last time my family and I were truly happy. I remember us living on the outskirts of a small town, right on the edge of the woods. For my birthday party, my parents strung up all kinds of colorful balloons across the trees in the backyard, because they knew how obsessed I was with balloons at that age. It looked magical. I felt like <i>Alice in the Wonderland</i> dressed in my pretty blue dress with bows in my curled hair. My gift that year was a giant stuffed teddy bear. That was also the year I had an obsession with teddy bears and life-size things. I was fascinated by the fact that a toy could be bigger than me, and my family knew it. I loved that toy to pieces and took it with me everywhere until the day I had to leave it behind.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I turn over on my side, my eyes falling to the front window. I can see headlights passing by every few seconds, since the hotel is located right off a busy highway. Usually, I try to not think of my family, but sometimes I can't help it. This trip is filled with flashes of a life that was taken from me. My memories are a trap I can't escape pulling me farther and farther into the abyss of despair. I miss them so much my heart hurts just thinking of their faces. Sometimes all I see are their smiles. Other times I can't rip the image of their lifeless bodies from my mind. I shut my eyes, refusing to let the tears spill. I've cried enough to last me a lifetime. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tears are weak. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pain is manageable if there is a purpose to reach. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have a purpose in life. I will get my revenge on those who took everything from me. That is my gift to self. I let my body relax as much as I can, willing to have a few hours of dreamless sleep. Tonight, I pray there will be no nightmares. </span></span></div>
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Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-78017237389305151562014-11-11T10:16:00.001-08:002014-11-11T10:16:56.083-08:00Teaser Tuesday: Pieces of Revenge!! Hey lovelies,<br />
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Only 9 more days to go!!!!!!!! Seriously, time flies when you're having....serious panic attacks and not enough hours in the day to get everything done?<br />
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I'm excited. Hope you are too. Here's a little teaser from Pieces of Revenge!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> "Drive!" I yell, jumping inside. There is shouting behind us and definite sound of footsteps. I roll down the window, as Logan pulls out the parking lot. My eyes scan the scene, taking in the three burly men with handguns. They leave the cover of the building behind and race for their car. As soon as I register which one is theirs, I take aim. Loud bangs echo inside our car as my gun discharges. </span><br />
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I can't believe it's finally here! I can FINALLY share with you the awesomeness that is the cover for Pieces of Revenge. Oh yeah, and the synopsis. :)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> That is all Anastasia knows, that is all that she is. As an eleven-year-old, she witnessed her family's brutal murder and she's been on the run ever since. She's spent her life training and planning for the day when she can take her revenge. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> Kallos Enterprises is a well respected corporation, set on improving the genetic structure of an individual. Or so they say. Anastasia knows, first hand, what kind of monsters lurk behind the pretty walls of those skyscrapers. Armed with combat skills and a beyond perfect memory, she heads to Chicago to uncover the answers to question that plagued her for years. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> After arriving in the city, she meets Logan, a boy from her past who changes all the rules. She doesn't remember, but he remembers her. His position at Kallos Enterprises is useful, his presence is unnerving, and he makes her question everything she knows about herself to be true. If her perfect memory can't remember Logan, what else about her past is wrong? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> Time is running out. Anastasia has nowhere to turn, but to trust the one person who's a memory she should have, but doesn't. With a madman threatening their every step, Anastasia and Logan must uncover the truths behind Kallos experiments and hope that the answers they find won't destroy the world forever. </span></div>
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-21329653251923693552014-10-29T10:49:00.002-07:002014-10-29T10:49:57.358-07:00First Pieces of Revenge Teaser! Hey lovelies,<br />
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I know, I know. It's not Tuesday. But I still wanted to share a teaser from my upcoming book. Because I can.<br />
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If you want to sign up for the cover and synopsis reveal, you still can! Just follow the link: <a href="http://valialind.blogspot.com/2014/10/cover-reveal-and-synopsis-sign-ups.html">http://valialind.blogspot.com/2014/10/cover-reveal-and-synopsis-sign-ups.html</a><br />
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You can also add it on Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23377941-pieces-of-revenge">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23377941-pieces-of-revenge</a><br />
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So what do you think? You excited? Love to hear your thoughts below :)<br />
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-5077398205417323442014-10-15T10:55:00.000-07:002014-10-15T10:55:42.891-07:00Cover Reveal and Synopsis Sign ups! Hello darlings,<br />
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I can't believe it's almost that time already. You know, that time when I have a NEW BOOK out in the world!!! Crazy, right? I think it's beyond crazy, but hey.<br />
Also, did you see the title? No? Well, here it is!<br />
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<b> PIECES OF REVENGE</b><br />
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Fancy, huh? :)<br />
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There's not much I can tell you about the book just yet. But, I will give you a few little bits.<br />
1. It does center around a girl, a special kind of a girl, completely and totally consumed by her need for revenge.<br />
2. There is a boy, a swoonworthy boy, in the story.<br />
3. There are a few car chases.<br />
4. There is some serious butt kicking going on.<br />
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Now, who wants to read the book, RAISE YOUR HAND!<br />
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I'm super excited to share this story with you all. If you'd like to be part of the cover revel, sign up below! Also, I'll be sending out ARCs soon, so be on the look out for that too!<br />
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-57787128052670405532014-10-02T07:30:00.000-07:002014-10-02T07:30:02.477-07:00New books!!! New books are coming!!! Hello there lovelies,<br />
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How is everyone doing? Anything exciting going on in your lives? Did you notice that it's the second day of October? Seriously, where has the year gone?<br />
Okay okay. I know you're not here to talk about random stuff. I'm just being mean. :)<br />
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DID YOU SEE THAT TITLE??<br />
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I know I've been hinting on some big things happening in Valia Universe and here we finally are!<br />
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You may be asking yourself: BOOKS? as in PLURAL?<br />
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THAT'S RIGHT!!!! And you won't even have to wait that long!!<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I HAVE TWO BOOKS COMING OUT IN THE NEXT 5 MONTHS!!!!! *HAPPY DANCE*</span></b><br />
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First, there's a new series in the works. Anyone here likes YA Thrillers? Science Fiction? Kick butt heroines? Well, you get ALL of that!<br />
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Guys, I'm so stinking excited about this book. I can't even tell you just how excited I am. But you can tell, a little, by this wonderful Supernatural gif :)<br />
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Now, onto the other book. A lot of you have been asking me this particular question and I'm glad that I finally have an answer for you.<br />
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<b> YES. THERE WILL BE BOOK 3 IN THE FALLING SERIES.</b><br />
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I can't tell you much about the book, but I can tell you that it follows a certain character from Edge of Falling who's been getting a lot of love.<br />
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And yes, I'm talking about Jackson.<br />
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I'm super excited to be writing his story and I hope you're just as excited to read it!<br />
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Well, do you think that's enough news for one day? I think that's enough news for one day. Now, I have to get back to work! (SO MUCH work). I leave you with this pretty face. Enjoy :)<br />
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Much love,<br />
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Valia<br />
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PS. If you guys missed it, Falling by Design is FREE on KINDLE and NOOK at this time! Get it! Get it while you can!<br />
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KINDLE: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Design-Valia-Lind-ebook/dp/B00IY9ZM2K/ref=sr_pi_pm_npnf_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411839891&sr=8-1&keywords=falling+by+design">http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Design-Valia-Lind-ebook/dp/B00IY9ZM2K/ref=sr_pi_pm_npnf_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411839891&sr=8-1&keywords=falling+by+design</a><br />
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NOOK: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-by-design-valia-lind/1118734529?ean=2940045715096">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-by-design-valia-lind/1118734529?ean=2940045715096</a><br />
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Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-22365398422839902772014-09-26T06:00:00.000-07:002014-09-26T06:00:03.170-07:00Blog Tour: Dare to Kiss by S.B. Alexander <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Hello lovelies,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Baseball has always been a sport I’ve loved. As a little girl my nighttime prayers consisted of two things. I prayed for a better life, and I prayed that when I woke up in the morning I’d be a boy and not a girl. Sure, it was a crazy prayer or wish, but I hated when the boys in my neighborhood told me I couldn’t play baseball or any sport for that matter. “Go play with your dolls,” they had said. I didn’t want to play with dolls or dress up pretty. Nope, I wanted holey jeans, a T-shirt, a bat, a glove and a baseball. I wanted to get dirty, run around bases, hit a ball, and play the game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Needless to say, I didn’t get what I wanted, and by golly I fought hard to show the boys I could play. I was good. But growing up in the late sixties and early seventies, society didn’t accept girls to play on little league teams with boys no matter how good they were. Instead, if I wanted to play the game I had to play softball. Now, there’s nothing wrong with softball. My problem—I couldn’t understand why girls weren’t allowed to do what boys did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> So, I did end up playing softball. In fact, when I was twelve-years-old I was asked by a coach of the city league to play on their women’s team. Since then I played softball throughout most of my adult life. I even played for the navy team when I was in the military. On top of that I followed the game of baseball by going to stadiums, collecting baseball cards, coaching, and even using the game and how it relates to math when I taught high school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> For me though, that wasn’t enough. If I couldn’t play I was going to write a story about who girl who did. Yep, I was going to show those boys in my neighborhood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> My first attempt at the story had been twenty years ago. I was sitting in a small town in the mountains of Greece where I opened a blank notebook and began writing. The plot—a high school girl who breaks through the barriers of an all-male game. But I didn’t get far. I came back to the states, started a new job and shoved the story in a safe place. It wasn’t until last October when I decided to dust off that notebook, and finally finish my story. Hence, Dare to Kiss was born. The plot changed, but it still revolves around a girl who plays baseball.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> The protagonist, Lacey Robinson is a girl, who is a lot like myself. She loves the energy of the ball field. She loves hearing the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd. She loves striking a batter out, but most of all she loves the game, and no matter the consequences, and she’s faced with a lot, she pushes through her demons to play the game. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> In today’s society it isn’t far off that we could see females in the major leagues one day. More girls are stepping up and showing their talent and skills. Case in point would be the seventeen-year-old Chelsea Baker who was the youngest female to ever throw at batting practice for the Tampa Bay Rays back in June of this year, and the first female of Hillsborough County in Florida to make the varsity team. Then there is the incredible Mo’Ne Davis, who at thirteen-years-old has a seventy miler per hour fastball and pitched in the Little League World Series in August. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Besides her family, Lacey Robinson’s only other love is baseball. She’s on top of the world when Arizona State University approaches her to discuss a scholarship. To be the first girl ever to grace a college boys’ team is beyond what she has ever dreamed.<br /><br />Her fastball is impeccable, her curveball equally as good, and her slider annihilates anyone who dares to step in the batter’s box. But fate has its own way of throwing curveballs. When she looses her mother and sister to a home invasion, baseball and her dreams die with them. Tragedy has a way of seeping deep into her psyche, causing nightmares, panic attacks and blackouts. Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, her psychiatrist recommends a change of scenery and picking up the things that she loved to do, and for Lacey that is baseball.<br /><br />After a move clear across the country, only two things matter to Lacey—overcome her PTSD and make Kensington High’s baseball team. But trying out for the team comes with obstacles—the captain, Aaron Seever, doesn’t want a girl on the team.<br /><br />Her life is further complicated when she meets Kade Maxwell, a tall, sexy and drool-worthy bad boy who has a magical touch that awakens her feminine side and a kiss that slowly erases her nightmares. But getting involved with him may be dangerous when Kade’s archenemy returns to town to settle a vendetta.<br /><br />To complicate matters, her PTSD has taken a turn for the worse. She has to find a way to heal otherwise she may not have a chance at anything in life, especially love.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">S. B. Alexander’s passion for writing began when she read her first Stephen King novel, The Shining. Over the years she kept telling family and friends she was going to write a book. Fifteen years later, on the advice of a friend, she sat down and wrote her first novel. One year later, she published two novels with three more slotted for release. Her books are targeted toward the young adult and new adult markets.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Her young adult series, Vampire SEALS, includes two books, On the Edge of Humanity, and On the Edge of Eternity, which have garnered high praise from readers. </span><br />
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<strong>About INSPIRE:</strong>
Kalliope lives with one purpose.
To inspire.
As an immortal muse, she doesn’t have any other choice. It’s part of how she was made. Musicians, artists, actors—they use her to advance their art, and she uses them to survive. She moves from one artist to the next, never staying long enough to get attached. But all she wants is a different life— a normal one. She’s spent thousands of years living lie after lie, and now she’s ready for something real.
Sweet, sexy, and steady, Wilder Bell feels more real than anything else in her long existence. And most importantly… he’s not an artist. He doesn’t want her for her ability. But she can’t turn off the way she influences people, not even to save a man she might love. Because in small doses, she can help make something beautiful, but her ability has just as much capacity to destroy as it does to create. The longer she stays, the more obsessed Wilder will become. It’s happened before, and it never turns out well for the mortal.
Her presence may inspire genius.
But it breeds madness, too.
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<strong>About Cora Carmack:</strong>
Cora Carmack is a twenty-something writer who likes to write about twenty-something characters. She's done a multitude of things in her life-- boring jobs (like working retail), Fun jobs (like working in a theatre), stressful jobs (like teaching), and dream jobs (like writing). She enjoys placing her characters in the most awkward situations possible, and then trying to help them get a boyfriend out of it. Awkward people need love, too. Her first book, LOSING IT, was a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
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Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-52602850432009989192014-09-18T09:45:00.000-07:002014-09-18T09:45:08.614-07:00Get to know Laura Darrell, the Narrator for Falling by Design Audiobook! (Plus a GIVEAWAY) Hey lovelies,<br />
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So today I'm super excited to have Laura Darrell on the blog talking about her work! I LOVED having her read Falling by Design!!! Once I heard her audition, I couldn't wait for the rest of the book. I asked her if she'd be willing to answer a few questions for us and she said YES! Stick around till the end of the post! There's a giveaway :) Now, onto the questions.<br />
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1. Hi. Tell us a little about yourself.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">So I'm a professional actress, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator, living in NYC, although I also have a base in Los Angeles. I was born and raised in a small town outside of Portland, Maine. I split my undergrad between Tisch, NYU and USC in LA. I love traveling, food (all cuisines), reading, and I'm also transitioning into being a vegetarian!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I got into audiobook narrating through a voice and speech teacher of mine at Tisch, NYU who thought it would be a good fit for me; I think because I have very clear diction and I love reading. Haha:) She recommended me to Audible and the rest is history!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Well, I suppose I can't reiterate it enough but I think my favorite part of it is that I love reading and I love talking! Hah! I'm happiest when I'm lost in a good story. I used to read children's books aloud to younger kids in lower grades in grade school as part of a reading program setup there and I really enjoyed it. There's something really freeing about setting up camp in a dark booth and only being able to use your voice to tell a story. It's a lot of fun.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">One of the hardest parts is that you have to somehow vocally distinguish many, many characters and you only have one voice! So you really have to explore your entire range, accents, pace/speed, and various speech patterns that you can use to distinguish 15-30 characters.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Funny anecdote...Well the microphone in most recording studios is very sensitive so let's just say any little noise, intentional or not, gets magnified pretty intensely in there; makes for some good times with the engineer! Hah!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I love your voice as a writer and the dry, sarcastic humor that I found throughout. It was a fun, easy read that flew by. The characters made me laugh a lot. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Preparation usually involves reading the book as many times as I can and then highlighting the different characters so I can really differentiate them in my mind and start assigning vocal choices to them. I make sure I'm hydrated, I'm wearing comfortable clothing, and then I do the work!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Well, I really enjoyed working on your book and I hope people love it as much as I did! If people want to follow me I can be found on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://facebook.com/thelauradarrell" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">facebook.com/thelauradarrell</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">or</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://twitter.com/lauradarrell" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">twitter.com/lauradarrell</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">or my website is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lauradarrell.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.lauradarrell.com</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">! Till the next time! </span><br />
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Audible: <a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Falling-by-Design-Audiobook/B00N1Y6RLI/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srImg?qid=1409166709&sr=1-1">http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Falling-by-Design-Audiobook/B00N1Y6RLI/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srImg?qid=1409166709&sr=1-1</a><br />
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Itunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/falling-by-design-unabridged/id914019825">https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/falling-by-design-unabridged/id914019825</a><br />
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I know I've been a little MIA lately, but I'm writing like the wind so you have to forgive me. But there are quite a few giveaways going on around the web for my books so here we go.<br />
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-4106296436253365482014-08-27T12:25:00.001-07:002014-08-27T12:25:17.419-07:00News: Falling by Design Audiobook is here!!! Hello lovelies,<br />
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Yes, yes you've read that title correctly. Falling by Design, book one in my Falling companion series, is now an AUDIOBOOK!!!<br />
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Can't even tell you how absolutely excited I am about this. The amazing Laura Darrell did a FANTASTIC job bringing Brooklynn to life. I just want to listen to the book over and over again! </div>
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Audible: <a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Falling-by-Design-Audiobook/B00N1Y6RLI/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srImg?qid=1409166709&sr=1-1">http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Falling-by-Design-Audiobook/B00N1Y6RLI/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srImg?qid=1409166709&sr=1-1</a></div>
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Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-50929401758030488702014-08-25T09:14:00.000-07:002014-08-25T09:14:40.600-07:00Edge of Falling Blog Tour and Giveaway!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Hey lovelies, </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> I cannot believe it's been 12 days since Edge of Falling was released out into the world! I know this book is different and some may not like it, but I love it so much and I'm excited you finally get to read it. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> And follow the blog tour for Edge of Falling and read all the excerpts and teasers!! You get to know the characters for yourself before you pick up the book!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Don't forget to enter the giveaway on the blog! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (And I'll have more exciting news for you later on. Stay tuned!)</span><br />
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Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-27392618453405960042014-08-13T01:16:00.002-07:002014-08-13T08:21:57.666-07:00EDGE OF FALLING is LIVE !!!! (Plus a GIVEAWAY) Hello lovelies,<br />
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Can you believe it? The day is FINALLY HERE!!! EDGE OF FALLING, book 2 in my YA contemporary romance series is now live in the world! I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing and exciting and terrifying this is for me. I don't think it'll ever be anything but all those emotions rolled into one.<br />
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Below are all the places EDGE OF FALLING can be purchased:<br />
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Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Falling-Valia-Lind-ebook/dp/B00MO7CLI6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407917420&sr=8-3&keywords=edge+of+falling">http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Falling-Valia-Lind-ebook/dp/B00MO7CLI6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407917420&sr=8-3&keywords=edge+of+falling</a><br />
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Amazon Paperbacks: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Falling-Volume-Valia-Lind/dp/1500694126/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407943174&sr=8-4&keywords=edge+of+falling">http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Falling-Volume-Valia-Lind/dp/1500694126/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407943174&sr=8-4&keywords=edge+of+falling</a><br />
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Barnes and Noble: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/edge-of-falling-valia-lind/1120057360?ean=2940046079821">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/edge-of-falling-valia-lind/1120057360?ean=2940046079821</a><br />
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Apple: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/edge-of-falling/id905715316?mt=11">https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/edge-of-falling/id905715316?mt=11</a><br />
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Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/463530">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/463530</a><br />
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CreateSpace (for paperbacks and ebook): <a href="https://www.createspace.com/4898564">https://www.createspace.com/4898564</a><br />
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You can also order SIGNED PAPERBACKS from me: <a href="http://valialind.blogspot.com/p/signed-books-and-swag.html">http://valialind.blogspot.com/p/signed-books-and-swag.html</a><br />
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More to come! <br />
And because I heart you all to pieces, there's a giveaway!!!<br />
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Thank you for all the wonderful support!! I cannot thank you enough!! I hope you enjoy EDGE OF FALLING as much as I loved writing it!<br />
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Happy reading,<br />
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-39987725945523865642014-08-09T11:27:00.000-07:002014-08-09T11:27:14.569-07:004 Days and Counting!!!! Hello lovelies,<br />
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So, I felt like blogging today. I know, shocker right?<br />
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As you can tell by the title of this blog, I'm counting the days till EDGE OF FALLING hits the retailers everywhere. Am I nervous? YES. Am I excited? DOUBLE YES. Am I more nervous than excited? TRIPLE YES.<br />
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Which is okay. It's normal. I don't think that fear will ever actually go away.<br />
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I mean, you work your heart out, writing these characters, telling their stories and then, poof. They're out in the world, they're telling their own story and people will like it and people will hate it.<br />
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That's the thing about being an author, you have to write for yourself. If you write your stories from the heart, if you tell them like your characters want you to tell them, then you'll be satisfied.<br />
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I loved getting to know Chance and Dakota better in this book. I loved seeing them grow as individuals, learn what it means to be an adult, learn what it means to be there for each other. I don't know if people will love their story as much as I loved writing it. I can't predict the skies opening up and the sunshine of love and appreciation raining down on me and my books (Well, I can predict sunshine. It's Arizona after all). But what I can predict is the sense of satisfaction.<br />
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Yes, I wrote this book for my readers. But I also wrote this book for myself and for Chance and Dakota. And if I know anything, I know they would be very proud of the way I told their story.<br />
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So, will I continue to freak out? OH MOST DEFINITELY. But that's alright. It's just part of the process.<br />
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And don't worry, even with all the freaking out, I will keep writing. If you keep buying my books. I know there's a bunch of controversy going on about Amazon and such, but I hope that you will still buy my books. I really really would LOVE to keep writing them for you :) You have been such an amazing support so far and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it!<br />
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P.S. Add EDGE OF FALLING on Goodreads:<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22674926-edge-of-falling"> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22674926-edge-of-falling</a>Valia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-65330889048847315372014-08-05T06:00:00.000-07:002014-08-05T06:00:01.675-07:00Teaser Tuesday: Once More With Feeling (Chance and Dakota) Hello lovelies,<br />
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Can you believe it's only 8 days till EDGE OF FALLING comes out??? 8 DAYS! I can't believe it's already here. Also, it came way to fast!<br />
Chance and Dakota are my babies. I loved them in Falling by Design and I LOVE them even more now. But you already know that. I won't babble too long. Here's the teaser!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> "Dakota, please tell me you're not afraid of puppies."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> "I am NOT afraid of puppies. I'm simply stating a fact. You can't predict how an animal will act."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"> "Oh, you are so afraid of puppies." </span><br />
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Just 8 more days and you'll be able to read the whole book for yourself!!!<br />
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As a special treat, you can get book one, Falling by Design, for 99 cents! If you haven't read it yet, you can pick up a copy now!<br />
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Who's excited for Edge of Falling? I AM!<br />
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Oh. My. Goodness. I CANNOT believe the day is finally here! You work so hard to get to this point, and here it is, and it's excitement galore!!!!<br />
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OKAY HERE IT IS!!!</div>
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<b>RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 13th, 2014 </b></div>
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For Chance, there's always only been Dakota.</div>
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He's been in love with the girl since the day they met. He's tried everything to get her to notice him and nothing has worked. So when things suddenly start moving in the right direction, Chance can't believe his luck.</div>
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Kyle is like a new shiny toy and Dakota loves new and shiny. She falls for the tall, blonde and gorgeous fast and without looking back. Dating the summer before college wasn't in the plants, but come on, Kyle is perfect. So why does Chance and his snarky grin keeps popping up in her mind now that Dakota has found her happiness? </div>
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When Chance's world comes crashing down, Dakota proves the strength of their friendship, surprising herself and everyone around her, by helping him pick up the pieces. In return, Chance is finally able to crack her hard shell, discovering that not everything is sunny in Dakota-land. Her world is not what it seems on the outside, and together, they're able to pull each other to the brink of safety and sanity. </div>
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As graduation grows closer, both Chance and Dakota learn that the plans you make for your life don't always play out the way you expect them and sometimes, everything starts to make sense when you find yourself on the edge of falling. </div>
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-17952695440591213582014-07-28T12:49:00.005-07:002014-07-28T12:49:38.448-07:00On Writing: Daily Doodle and a Question for my Readers Hello lovelies,<br />
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I can't believe it's already the end of July! Where has this year gone? I'm still hard at work making Edge of Falling the best it can be and in case you guys missed it, the cover reveal for the book is THIS WEDNESDAY!<br />
Who's excited?<br />
If you'd like to help with the reveal, you can sign up here: http://valialind.blogspot.com/2014/07/cover-reveal-sign-up-edge-of-falling.html<br />
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Anyway, if you guys are following me on Instagram, you've seen the Daily Doodles I've been posting recently.<br />
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I've been getting a lot of questions in regards to them, so I thought I'd take a moment to answer.<br />
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<b>1. Why Daily Doodle?</b><br />
Simply? I'm an artist at heart. I used to paint all the time, but with work and writing (which is also work) I just haven't had the time. I stumbled upon Zentangle sometime in the beginning of the year and have been playing around it since then.<br />
Also, because of my artist ways, doodling helps to clear my mind and prepare me for a day of writing! It's like a start up exercise to get my brain going.<br />
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<b> 2. Did you know Shannon Messenger does Daily Doodles?</b><br />
Yes!!! She was actually the one who encouraged me to make it a daily thing. She's fantastic, is she not? I'm still trying to get to her level.<br />
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<b>3. Why Zentangle?</b><br />
I'm just such a huge fan of patterns. I don't know what it is about it, but it really does clear my mind in that special way Zentangle is said to do. I'm not planning on keeping it just to these, I'm planning on expanding my horizons and my art, so be on the lookout for that!<br />
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<b>4. What pens do you use?</b><br />
I'm in love with the Faber-Castell pens! They have been my favorite since the beginning, back when I was trying to figure out what works for my Smashbooking pages. I use the F and B sized black pens for most of my pictures.<br />
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<b>5. Why black and white? And will you do color?</b><br />
Why not black and white? I love the contrast of the pictures in its simple form. But yes, there will be color as soon as I find me some pens!<br />
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I hope that answers some questions you've had. I'll post some of my favorites down below.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Would you be interested in an Etsy shop from me?</span></b><br />
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ValiaValia Lindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072848260649496017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332703553519818621.post-72733991948477769062014-07-23T09:25:00.000-07:002014-07-23T09:25:16.796-07:00Cover Reveal Sign Up: Edge of Falling (Falling #2) Hey lovelies,<br />
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It's that time again! So much excitement! Seriously, I cannot believe my book will be out in the world in less than 3 weeks!!! *Que panic*<br />
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I'm so excited to share the cover with you all. Regina did an AMAZING job and it fits the story and the series perfectly. So if you'd like to help me reveal, sign up below!<br />
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