Teaser Tuesday (3): Fighting

Hello lovelies, 

Are you ready for some action? My girl is quite a fighter, but maybe today is not her lucky day? 

She tried to clear her head, pushing past the pain. Whatever drug they put in her system wasn’t wearing off fast enough. She struggled to her feet, but didn’t quite make before his fist connected with her face once more.

What do you think? About ready to meet my characters? 

Much love, 

Valia 

Cover Reveal: Everlost (Mer Tales #3) by Brenda Pandos

Hello lovelies, 

Today I have a special treat for you. You all know how much I adore Mer Tales series by Brenda Pandos. Well, today you get to see the beautiful cover of book three, Everlost. This one is by far my favorite!

Drum roll please!

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Seriously, how much do you love it? 

Everlost, book #3 of Mer Tales

Release Date: 2/28/2013

Goodreads:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16937694-

everlost

With one kiss, Tatiana has discovered a love for a man

she’d hated—the prince of Natatoria. Through the

botched rescue attempt by her father against this union,

an army of rebels has revealed their identity and

intentions—treason. When the King is fatally injured,

Azor takes things into his own hands. No one is safe as

mers are forced to choose sides. Betamers take the

blame, including Tatiana’s family’s closest friend,

Badger, and the punishment is death.

Caught between the bond and her true feelings, Tatiana, the future Queen, must

overcome the promise to fight for what’s right and uncover the truths of the past or all will

become Everlost.

Want to know more?

Brenda Pandos’ Website: http://www.brendapandos.com/

Blog: http://brendapandos.blogspot.com

Goodreads Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3449368

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/brendapandos

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

Author Bio:

Brenda Pandos lives in California with her husband and two boys. She attempts to balance her busy life filled with writing, being a mother and wife, and spending time with friends and family. Working formerly as an I.T. Administrator, she never believed her imagination would be put to

good use. After her son was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder her life completely changed. Writing paranormal romance became something she could do at home while tending to the new needs of her family, household, and herself.

Three years later, Brenda now has five books published, The Talisman Trilogy: The Emerald Talisman, The Sapphire Talisman, and The Onyx Talisman, and Mer Tales: Everblue andEvergreen. She is currently working on the third book of Mer Tales, Everlost, coming February

2013.

Teaser Tuesday (2): The Green Dress

Hello lovelies, 

Today I have a bit of a mystery for you. Who is this woman our hero watches? Is she an important part of the story or is she a passing fancy? 

She was stunning. Her untamable hair was pulled halfway up with soft tendrils framing her face, falling gently around her shoulders. Her make up was light, yet it emphasized her beautiful blue eyes and soft complexion. She was wearing a green dress that highlighted her features and made every man in the room stop and stare. I took a step forward and almost tripped over my own feet.

Well, what do you think lovelies? How about that dress? 

Much love, 

Valia 

Book Spotlight: Mind Games by Kiersten White

Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future. 

Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways… or risking each other’s lives by refusing to obey.

In a stunning departure from her New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy, Kiersten White delivers a slick, edgy, heartstoppingly intense psychological thriller about two sisters determined to protect each other—no matter the cost.

From Goodreads.com


     Mind Games is a story of two sisters who are not exactly like regular people. When Fia is set on an assignment, she doesn't expect that her choices are going to change the course of things. Even Annie, who is one person who can see Fia better than the others, can't predict what unravels with a single choice. Soon, the sisters are both making decisions that changes their lives forever. 
     I have to be honest and admit that this is my first Kiersten White book. I've heard amazing things about her other series, and while I have the first book and met the lovely lady herself, I have yet to read it. So basically, I had no idea what I was getting into when I started Mind Games and truth be told the book took me by surprise. 
     Fia and Annie are both fascinating characters, and quite unique to their own personalities. Being in the head of these two girls and discovering what drives them was quite the experience. I honestly thing Kiersten did a fantastic job bringing these siblings and their world to life. The book was a fast paced ride, and a quick read. The writing was interesting, especially when it came to Fia. It reminded me a bit of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi and the madness her character portrays on the pages. 
     Overall, I enjoyed Mind Games and recommend it to anyone who enjoys good story. I'm a bit bummed I'll have to wait a while to see what happens next, but that's just the life with series! 
Mind Games comes out February 19, 2013. Get it, read it, love it!

Happy reading, 
Valia 

First Book Haul of 2013!

Hello lovelies,

Here are some book awesomeness for you! Please bear with me on the whole video focus and such. Still trying to figure out. I can take pictures like nobody's business, but the video is a bit new for me.




What is in your mailbox?

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, 

Valia 

Bring YA to YOU!!! (Vote for Phoenix plus a giveaway)

Have you ever wished that a big YA book tour would make a stop in your hometown? Well, here's your chance for that wish to come true! YA2U is a program that features five award-winning and best-selling authors who are holding a contest to see what city they should visit in an exclusive tour stop!

The authors are collecting votes from January 1 to February 15, and any city in the continental US or any Canadian city that has an international airport can win an exclusive visit from all five authors, including an author panel and book signing! Entering is super easy--and if you help spread the word about the contest, you can also enter win a signed copy of all of their books (TEN signed books in total!)--and the book contest is open internationally!

The authors in the program are:

• Marie Lu, the New York Times best-selling author of Legend and the upcoming Prodigy
• Marissa Meyer, the New York Times best-selling author of Cinder and the upcoming Scarlet
• Beth Revis, the New York Times best-selling author of Across the Universe, A Million Suns, and the upcoming Shades of Earth
• Victoria Schwab, author of The Near Witch and the highly-anticipated upcoming The Archived
• Megan Shepherd, author of the debut novel The Madman's Daughter

And they want to have an event in your home town! To participate, just got to the YA2U website and let them know what city you want them to come to. And while you're there, help spread the word about the contest and you can be entered to win all of their books--TEN signed books in total! 

Here's why the YA2U Team should come to MY hometown!

   There is much to be said about Phoenix, AZ. Have you seen these pictures? It's gorgeousness galore.

   I can sing praises about the clear skies and the great freeways. Mostly, however, this is a place of awesome winter weather. Seriously, who wouldn't want to take a break from the coldness and the freezing and come spend a day in the wonderful AZ sunshine. We can party anywhere without freezing and I think it makes for perfect reading weather. 

   I'm just looking out for all these wonderful authors, they need to come in front the cold, and I think you should help me with that. So if you be so kind and vote for Phoenix, AZ as your town of choice, I promise to send good wishes your way. And throw some confetti. I'll throw some confetti for sure. 

Why should the YA2U Team come to your hometown? Why not join in the fun today and share with others about this program and your hometown. The more votes your town gets, the closer you are to having your very own personal tour stop! Vote for YOUR town here!

And if you help spread the word, you can also participate in the book giveaway. Tell them that you learned about YA2U from me and we both get extra entries in the contest! 

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Teaser Tuesday: Welcome!

Hey lovelies, 

      HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Sorry, had to get that out of the way. So today marks the beginning of the WEEKLY teasers I'll be posting for the upcoming release of my newest book (title and date still to be announced). But guys, GUYS, the cover!!! Just wait till you see the cover. I'm a little bit in love with it. Okay, maybe a lot in love with it. It's perfect for the story and I couldn't be happier with it. But I digress. 
      Are you ready for the teaser? 

Blood mingling with sweat, they watched each other through the haze that seemed to surround on every side. He could barely lift his head, just enough to see the tears streaming down her face. There was so much he wanted to say to her. There was nothing he could do to make it right. 

What do you think? Are you intrigued? Who's excited with me? 

Stay tuned for more!

Much love, 

Valia