BEA, BEA Signing, and Other Randomness!

   Hello lovelies,

   Today I'm here to talk about shoes. No, I'm kidding. You all know I'm here to talk about BEA because DID YOU SEE THAT HEADER?
   That's right, ladies and gents, yours truly is going to BEA.
   *Round of applause*

Oh thanks you guys!

   I can't even tell you how much of a dream come true this is for me. It was complete and total miracle for me to get the time off necessary to go and I'm so beyond excited. The MOST exciting part (except for meeting all you wonderful people) is the fact that my book is to be feature in the New Title Showcase. That's right. You get to see my pretty for the duration of the conference, in all of it beautiful glory. (No, I'm not biased at all).

   This brings me to the other MOST EXCITING part of BEA. I have a SIGNING! That's right. I, Valia Lind, author of Falling by Design, will be signing books at the New Title Showcase on Friday, May 30th at 1pm.

  CAN I GET A HOORAY???

  Okay, yes, I'm excited. I can't wait to go to NYC and spend time with all the wonderful people who make up the book community. If you're planning on being there, LET ME KNOW! I'd love to meet you and I'd LOVE for you to come to my signing!

   In other random news you all want to know....

   1. My YouTube channel is getting a bit of an upgrade. I decided I wanted to feature some book reviews along with all the other things I already do on the channel. Make sure you come and check that out!
   2. Book 2 of Falling series is in full swing! Chance and Dakota are having a blast dominating my writing right now and I'll be sharing some snippets of their story soon. So be on the lookout for that!
   3. In case you missed the little doodley-do on the side, you can now order SIGNED copies of Falling by Design from yours truly. If you can't make it to BEA, this is a great opportunity for all of you.
   4. Speaking of Falling by Design. Some of you have had questions for me in regards to the story and I want to be able to answer all of them. So if there is something that you would like to know when it comes to my book, ASK!!! I'll do a post where I answer all the questions I can!

   Okay, phew! I think that's all for now. HOW EXCITED ARE YOU?? I'm excited. Excited. Excited.

   Hope you all have a fantastic week!

   Much love,

   Valia

BOOK 2 Questions Answered!!!!

   Hey lovelies,

   Okay, I know you've all been waiting to hear things about book two. Some of you have asked, some of you have hinted, and I just vaguely smiled and waved at you passing by. I'm SORRY! Really, I am. I hate keeping things from you, but you know how it is. Waiting and hoping and wishing is just part of this crazy world.

   Well, the wait is OVER!

   Because I can finally answer that burning question on everyone's mind who have read and loved Brooklynn and Grayson's story.
   Drum roll please...


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   Okay, I am torturing you for no reason.

   YES! THERE WILL BE BOOK TWO!!!!

   *Throws confetti*

   But WAIT!!! It's not a sequel. It is a COMPANION NOVEL.

   Book Two is about Chance and Dakota. AH!!! *Happy Dance*

   A lot of you have said how much you loved Brooklynn's friends and now you will get to know them better and hopefully, love them even MORE.
   And don't worry, there's still plenty of Brooklynn and Grayson in book two.
   This book is SO MUCH fun to write, but it's definitely different from Falling by Design. The first book concentrated on following your dreams and fighting for what your heart desires. Well, book two takes the other side of things.

   WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR HEART WANTS? What if you don't know what your goals and dreams are? What if life throws rocks your way and you have no idea how to deal?

   I know it may not be what you would expect, but I promise you, the book is still true to the first one in all its sweet and heartbreaking moments. I hope it will be just as big of an encouragement to you as the first one.
   Make sure you follow me on all the social media because I have MORE news to share with you in the future. I'll also be posting teasers and giveaways, so keep your eyes out!

   I heart you all to pieces!

   Valia

   PS. Also, if you'd like to order SIGNED COPIES of FALLING BY DESIGN, now you can!! Just click here ---> SIGNED BOOKS

HUGS

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! (yes, I'm finally sharing the news)

Hello lovelies, 

Guess what? I'M FINALLY READY TO SHARE SOME NEWS! Who's excited? Raise your hand. 

Many of you have been following me for years. Many of you have been wondering if I'll every have anything for you to read besides the blog. Many of you have been patiently waiting and asking questions and cheering me on. 
Well, my dearest readers, the time has finally come when all of that support and love and waiting has paid off. You know where this is going, don't you? :) Read on.

I wrote a young adult contemporary and it will be out on your nifty e-readers this year!!! 

And not just sometime this year, but as in the FIRST part of the year. 

SQUEEE!

Let me explain. 
After much consideration, prayer, and council I've decided to self-publish. This is a HUGE step for me because I've never thought I'd be brave enough to do something like that. I have the utmost respect for all of those who have made it out there in the Indie world and I've never thought I'd be one of those people simply because I didn't think I had the courage to put myself out there like that. 

Well, I'm trying something new this year. 

I know querying and just writing in general is something that requires courage, but self-publishing is a different kind of a ball game (at least in my mind).  So this year, I'm taking that step and diving head first into self-publishing. Yes, I'm still going to look for an agent. Yes, I'm still hoping to be published with one of the big houses, but this feels right for me, guys. It feels right. 

I'M EXCITED! TERRIFIED! ANXIOUS! EXHILARATED!!!

Well, you get the idea :)

There you have it, my loyal followers. All your hard work has paid off. I will be putting together a cover reveal, telling you more about the book and announcing dates in the near future, so make sure you follow me on twitter. If you're interested in participating in the cover reveal and such, leave me a way to contact you in the comments and I'll put you on the list. 

I hope you're as excited as I am. This story is near and dear to my heart and I hope it will be to yours as well. 

Much love, 

Valia 

Cover Reveal & Big News: Wait for You by J.Lynn

Hey guys, 

I am SO BEYOND excited to share this amazing cover and book with you! You know how much I adore everything Jennifer writes and I've been looking forward to this book for what seems like ever. Now, on to the reveal and awesome news!

What do early readers have to say about WAIT FOR YOU?

“J. Lynn creates a wonderful cast of characters that will make you laugh, swoon, and cry. Cam stole my heart.” – Cora Carmack, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of LOSING IT

“For the love of all that is Cameron without a shirt on! Wait for You will have you laughing out loud, fanning yourself and anxiously waiting to know what will happen next.” – Molly McAdams, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of FROM ASHES and TAKING CHANCES

“I don't think I have ever read a NA Contemporary novel with as much depth as this one. It really moved me and by the end I was just speechless over how inspirational and uplifting it was as well as being sexy and cute and funny and emotional.” - K Books

“Wait For You is uniquely different from anything else J. Lynn's written but it might possibly be her best work yet.” – Jenuine Cupcakes

“For all of you in love with Aiden and Daemon, PREPARE YOURSELVES! Your heart will have to expand a little more for Cam.” Total Bookaholic

“For the love of all things CAM, this book deserves more than 5 stars.” – Mundie Moms

“I cannot even begin to explain how much I adored this perfectly crafted contemporary.” – Shortie Says

Excited? Ready to see the cover for WAIT FOR YOU? 

Synopsis

Some things are worth waiting for…

Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five years ago—an event that forever changed her life. All she needs to do is make it to her classes on time, make sure the bracelet on her left wrist stays in place, not draw any attention to herself, and maybe—please God—make a few friends, because surely that would be a nice change of pace. The one thing she didn’t need and never planned on was capturing the attention of the one guy who could shatter the precarious future she’s building for herself.

Some things are worth experiencing…

Cameron Hamilton is six feet and three inches of swoon-worthy hotness, complete with a pair of striking blue eyes and a remarkable ability to make her want things she believed were irrevocably stolen from her. She knows she needs to stay away from him, but Cam is freaking everywhere, with his charm, his witty banter, and that damn dimple that’s just so… so lickable. Getting involved with him is dangerous, but when ignoring the simmering tension that sparks whenever they are around each other becomes impossible, he brings out a side of her she never knew existed.

Some things should never be kept quiet…

But when Avery starts receiving threatening emails and phone calls forcing her to face a past she wants silenced, she’s has no other choice but to acknowledge that someone is refusing to allow her to let go of that night when everything changed. When the devastating truth comes out, will she resurface this time with one less scar? And can Cam be there to help her or will he be dragged down with her?

And some things are worth fighting for…

WAIT FOR YOU is available now!

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Wait-for-You-ebook/dp/B00BLTOXEI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1361963407&sr=8-11&keywords=wait+for+you
Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wait-for-you-j-lynn/1114701569?ean=2940016231921

 J. Lynn, also known as Jennifer L. Armentrout, is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of the adult romance Gamble Brothers’ series, the young adult Lux Series and award winning Covenant Series. She pretty much writes everything—contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy. All of her books have one thing in common no matter the name or genre: kissing… and stuff. When she’s not busy writing, which is never, she’s usually hanging out with dog Loki, watching reruns of The Walking Dead, or procrastinating on the Internet. You can find out more about Jennifer by visiting the following websites:

Twitter
https://twitter.com/JLArmentrout

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArmentrout

Website:
http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/

I'm so excited I don't even know what to do with myself. Oh yes, I'm just going to go read the book now! 

Happy reading, 

Valia 

New Project Revealed, NaNoWriMo, and Submissions, Oh My!!!!

Hey lovely people who visit my blog!


How are you this fine day? I'm doing quite well, thanks so much for asking.
First and foremost, I have some BIG news I have to share with you is...drumroll please........
Are you ready???


No, really are you???




You sure right???






Here it is........YA Warehouse is now live!!!!







What is YA Warehouse you may ask? I'll tell ya! It is a collabaration blog consisting of myself, Rick Lipman, Nova Lovette, and Pam van Hylckama (as of this morning, so if you don't see her bio, never fear. We'll get to that!) I'm so super duper excited about this its a bit embarrassing. :)

Now unto some other updates. Did I tell you November was going to be my blogging month? It really was but then I had to go and give in to the peer pressure of NaNoWriMo. Can you believe it? Yes, I can't either.

Also, I turned in "secret project #3" to the publisher so I'm all aflutter. And a nervous wreck. Yes, that right there pretty much sums up what I am at the moment. Anyway, on to some links for ya'll!


1. YA Warehouse - join us on our latest adventures. I'll be taking over Fridays!


2. My NaNoWriMo account. I'd love for you to come kick me into gear now and then.


3. Goodreads account. I keep forgetting to share it.


And don't forget, my giveaway ends November 15th!!! Enter while you still have the time!!!


Much love,
Valia