Two Weeks Till One Comic Teaser! ONE MORE DAY!

One more day! One more day! One more day! *runs around in circles*

Hi, darlings! As you might have already guessed, ONE releases TOMORROW! I can hardly contain my excitement! Today is the final panel of the comic teasers, and oh my gosh. It is gorgeous and gives me All The Feels. This comic? This is ONE. This IS ONE.

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I mean seriously!! Their One's combine to make them fly! *swoon* And look at the sky! And the cornfields! You will understand why I'm totally geeking out after you read the book. :) So get ready, you guys, because I can't recommend this book enough!

Find a full list with links to the other installments of this series on the author’s blog:  www.leighannkopans.blogspot.com

Or follow the author on Twitter @LeighAnnKopans for daily updates!

About ONE (a novel by Leigh Ann Kopans:)

Release date: June 11, 2013

When having two powers makes you a Super and having none makes you a Normal, having only one makes you a sad half-superpowered freak.

It makes you a One.

Sixteen-year-old Merrin Grey would love to be able to fly – too bad all she can do is hover.

If she could just land an internship at the Biotech Hub, she might finally figure out how to fix herself. She busts her butt in AP Chem and salivates over the Hub’s research on the manifestation of superpowers, all in hopes of boosting her chances.

Then she meets Elias VanDyne, another One, and all her carefully crafted plans fly out the window. Literally. When the two of them touch, their Ones combine to make them fly, and when they’re not soaring over the Nebraska cornfields, they’re busy falling for each other.

Merrin's mad chemistry skills land her a spot on the Hub's internship short list, but as she gets closer to the life she always wanted, she discovers that the Hub’s purpose is more sinister than it has always seemed. Now it’s up to her to decide if it's more important to fly solo, or to save everything - and everyone - she loves.

Add ONE to your Goodreads and learn more about the author here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17251203-one

TOMORROW, TOMORROW, ONE RELEASES TOMORROW! IT'S ONLY A DAY AWAY!

Oh! And in case you missed it, here's the song Nick Flora wrote for this novel. It's called "Better Off As Two"<3

Two Weeks Till ONE Comic Teaser! Installment #8

Hello, lovelies! I'm dusting off the blog today for something SUPER EXCITING!

I'm so, so lucky to be part of the amazing #TeamONE, the street team for Leigh Ann Kopans' debut YA novel, ONE, which comes out on June 11! That's in FIVE DAYS, PEOPLE. And trust me, you want to read this book. It has all my favorite elements: gorgeous writing, vivid setting, engaging plot, and real, relatable, awesome characters. And superpowers, of course!

As you might have seen already, #TeamONE is releasing some comics by the super talented Chessie Zappia in anticipation of the book's release. And these comics are amazing. This is Installment #8. There's info on how to find the previous installments at the end of this post. Here's your ONE sneak peek!

Squee! You guys. This little strip says so much about their characters! I can't WAIT for you to meet Merrin and Elias and fall in love with their story.

Find a full list with links to the other installments of this series on the author’s blog: www.leighannkopans.blogspot.com

Or follow the author on Twitter @LeighAnnKopans for daily updates!

About ONE (a novel by Leigh Ann Kopans:)

Release date: June 11, 2013

When having two powers makes you a Super and having none makes you a Normal, having only one makes you a sad half-superpowered freak.

It makes you a One.

Sixteen-year-old Merrin Grey would love to be able to fly – too bad all she can do is hover.

If she could just land an internship at the Biotech Hub, she might finally figure out how to fix herself. She busts her butt in AP Chem and salivates over the Hub’s research on the manifestation of superpowers, all in hopes of boosting her chances.

Then she meets Elias VanDyne, another One, and all her carefully crafted plans fly out the window. Literally. When the two of them touch, their Ones combine to make them fly, and when they’re not soaring over the Nebraska cornfields, they’re busy falling for each other.

Merrin's mad chemistry skills land her a spot on the Hub's internship short list, but as she gets closer to the life she always wanted, she discovers that the Hub’s purpose is more sinister than it has always seemed. Now it’s up to her to decide if it's more important to fly solo, or to save everything - and everyone - she loves.

Add ONE to your Goodreads and learn more about the author here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17251203-one

BONUS: Have you heard the song written for ONE? Let me repeat that: A SONG WAS WRITTEN FOR THIS NOVEL. The amazingly talented Nick Flora wrote 'Better Off As Two' just for this book! Go ahead, listen, because it's SO GOOD.

Giveaway Winner!

Happy Friday!

This has been the longest week ever, because everyone knows time slows down while you're waiting for something. And I'm waiting for DISNEY WORLD! Next Thursday I'm off to the happiest place on Earth, and I am so excited! I'm going during Epcot's Food and Wine Festival, so it's going to be EXTRA magical! (I obviously find food magical. Duh.)

And since I'm obsessed with lists, I made a color coded Disney Itinerary!

I mean, TELL me that's not awesome?!
I know you're all jealous you don't go on vacation with me.
Because who doesn't want their trip obsessively broken down and color coded to perfection?

I wanted to get my first round of revisions done before then, but revisions take longer than I thought. At least for me. So my new goal date for finishing is October 13th. Then I'll send Death & Co. along to first round CP's! Wooooo! (Don't let the excitement fool you. I'm freaking scared to have people read this thing!)

Anyway, on to the more important stuff. Like the title of this blog post. The giveaway winner!!

I was a dork and wrote everyone's names down on little pieces of paper (multiple entries for those who tweeted, of course) and put them all in a bowl. Fun, if I do say so myself.

So. The winner of the signed copy of Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Boys is...

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Peggy Eddleman!!!

*throws confetti!*

Congrats, Peggy!! Send me an email at AOlivieri16 (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address!

And thanks to everyone who entered! Hope you all have a great weekend!

<3

Signed Copy Of The Raven Boys Giveaway!

Hello, lovelies!

So, yesterday was a GREAT day. First, because I went to one of Maggie Stiefvater's book signings!!

Second, because I got to meet Cristina Dos Santos!! It was super, super awesome. And while we were waiting on line for our books to be signed, just chatting, the girl in front of us started talking with us because she's also a writer. And then we found out it was Ari Susu-Mago, another YA writer I know from Twitter! Small world, you guys. Small world.

So.

Because Maggie is my absolute favorite author, and because I adore The Raven Boys, I'm giving away a signed copy! TRUST ME, you want to read this.

To enter, just leave a comment below. You don't have to follow my blog, but it'd be cool if you did. :)
+1 entry for Tweeting about it
+1 entry for blogging about it

I'll draw a random winner next Friday, September 28th. (Sorry--U.S. only!)

Have a great weekend!

Be Inspired Bloghop Meme

I've been tagged in the Be Inspired Bloghop Meme! Thanks to Jeff O for tagging me!

So, this requires answering questions about my WIP and tagging five people. It's come at a good time, too, because I just finished my first draft! Woooooo! Here goes.




1. What is the name of your book?

Death & Co.

2. Where did the idea for your book come from?

It came from an actual place that I went to in Manhattan called Death & Co. The name just SPOKE to me and I knew I had to write a story about it.

3. In what genre would you classify your book?

I'm bad at this, because I'm not completely sure. I'm thinking it's YA Magical Realism, but it might be YA Paranormal Romance.

4. If you had to pick actors to play your characters in a movie rendition, who would you choose?

Hmm, I'm really not sure. I've been searching through pictures online, trying to find someone that resembles my guy MC, but I haven't found one yet. For now, they live entirely in my head. So...pass :)

 5. Give us a one-sentence synopsis if your book.

Oh, crud. This is probably something I should have done BEFORE writing the book, right? Here's a rough one: It's about seventeen-year-old Roslyn Winter who's trapped inside her father's cursed Manhattan lounge, and the boy who gets a job there. I should probably work on a better one, though. :)

6. Is your book already published?

Nope!

7. How long did it take you to write your book?

Technically, 7 months.

8. What other books within your genre would you compare it to? Or, readers of which books would enjoy yours?

It's told in dual POV between the girl and guy MCs, so it would appeal to fans of dual POV. Specific books, though? Maybe Hourglass by Myra McEntire, because there is time-travel (though MUCH more limited), and maybe Shiver by Maggie Steifvater, because my girl MC is part of something magical/paranormal that stops her from having the life she wants, like Sam from Shiver.


9. Which authors inspired you to write this book?

Erin Morgenstern, because I loved how magical the circus itself was in The Night Circus, but it was part of our normal world.

Audrey Niffenegger, because of only one person in the relationship being able to time-travel in The Time Traveler's Wife.

Maggie Stiefvater, because of her dual POV books, and much more than I can only aspire to.

10. Tell us anything that might pique our interest in your book.

There's magic, (very limited) time-travel, cute boys who play music, heartbreak, angst, and kissing.

11. Tag five people!

Steph Sessa 

Jenny Morris 

Darci Cole 

Silent Pages 

Jessica Ruud 

Feel free to participate or not participate if you're tagged, though I'd love to read more about your books! :)


And that's it! What is everyone else working on?

Good News And Bad News

SO. GOOD NEWS.

I made my 80k word goal!!! WOOOOOO!! I posted that I wanted to reach 80k before I go on vacation on the 25th, and I did! I honestly didn't think I'd make it. I'm pretty pleased with myself.

AND NOW THE BAD NEWS.

I'm...still not done with the draft.

STILL.

NOT.

DONE.

[Um, I had awesome gifs here to demonstrate my frustration. They were awesome. AWESOME, I SAY! But I removed them because I read this post by Roni Loren, and then Leigh Ann's thoughts on it here. And I was too lazy to look for new ones that would be okay to use. Sigh.]

So APPARENTLY I'll be taking Roslyn and Leonel with me to St. Martin tomorrow. These guys just won't leave me alone. But I still love them</3

I'm going to try to pump myself up for my vacation and stop thinking about the fact that I'm STILL DRAFTING.

*twitch*

See you guys next week!

Hookers and Hangers Bloghop! Hangers, Today!

It's Day Two of the Hookers and Hangers Bloghop, hosted by Falling For Fiction! Today is HANGERS.
Here are the details again:

We all know how important the first and last lines are in every chapter. This blogfest will hopefully get your HOOKERS and HANGERS polished making it impossible for readers to put down your book and leaving them begging for more!

On July 16th, post the first sentence from each chapter.

On July 18th, post the last sentence from each chapter.

Post as many as you like!


Here are a few hangers from my YA Paranormal Romance(?), Death & Co.

Roslyn

My nights are like this: death. Always death.

Leonel

So I don’t forget the name later, I write in clear letters: Death & Co.

Roslyn

Please, please don’t tell. 
Leonel

I hope he sees what he needs to see.

Roslyn

And I collapse. 
Roslyn

The smile leaves my face, replaced with something cool and hard and strong. Something safe.

Leonel

There’s nothing to do but wait.

Roslyn

I’m not quite sure what I’m getting myself into, but Paul was right…I want change, too.

Roslyn

I concentrate on the sound of my boots thudding on the sidewalk, splashing in puddles, and it’s almost as if the wind is calling my name, singing Roslyn, Roslyn, Roslyn.

Leonel

And then she climbs the rest of the way up, leaving me speechless in the freezing rain.

Leonel

But if there’s one thing I know how to do it’s take care of someone, and right now with Roslyn in my arms and her tears staining my jacket, I promise myself that I’ll do anything to take care of her. Anything.

Roslyn

This is my curse: I want more than I can have, and I want more than I can give.

So, so much more.

Roslyn

I’m already gone.

Leonel

It’s an empty tomb, with not even her scent left behind to remind me that she’s real.

I'm looking forward to reading everyone else's hangers!