Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Sticks & Stone (Abby Cooper)

Sticks & Stones
by Abby Cooper
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Release Date: July 12th 2016

Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy, School

Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just "cute" and "adorable," but as she's gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like "loser" and "pathetic" appear, and those words bubble up and itch. And then there are words like "interesting," which she's not really sure how to feel about. Now, at age twelve, she's starting middle school, and just when her friends who used to accept and protect her are drifting away, she receives an anonymous note saying "I know who you are, and I know what you're dealing with. I want to help." As Elyse works to solve the mystery of who is sending her these notes, she also finds new ways to accept who she is and to become her best self.

Which came first, the title or the novel?

The title, and I’m so glad that it did! When I was writing and I got stuck, I thought about the entire “sticks and stones may break my bones…” expression, and the idea came to me – what if words literally hurt you? That’s how I thought of Elyse’s skin disorder, and the rest is history!

What do you like most about the cover of the book?

Everything! The cover designer did such an incredible job. I love the bright colors, the font, the way the words are written across arms. It’s such a wonderful representation of the book.

What new release book are you looking most forward to in 2016? 

There have been so many amazing 2016 books so far, and there are so many yet to come! I’m really looking forward to Bridget Hodder’s THE RAT PRINCE, Elly Swartz’s FINDING PERFECT, and Jill Diamond’s LOU LOU AND PEA AND THE MURAL MYSTERY.

What would you say is your superpower?

I am Opposite-of-Procrastinator Girl. (Is there a word for that? There should be a word for that.) I don’t know why, but I’ve never been able to procrastinate on anything; I have to do everything right away or else I feel really anxious. (Sometimes I actually wish I could procrastinate, though, because there have been many times throughout my life when I’ve done things way too fast or arrived places way too early. Once I was so early meeting someone for dinner that the restaurant wasn’t even open yet, and I had to sit outside in the rain for half an hour.) 

Is there an organization or cause that is close to your heart?

I’m a huge fan of the Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute (which has nothing to do with actual oceans, in case you were wondering!) It’s modeled after 826 National, and each chapter of the program takes on a fun, creative theme. Step inside and you’ll totally feel like you’re in a submarine exploring Minnesota’s long-lost ocean. 

The organization provides creative writing field trips to students in 2nd-4th grade. The students work together as a class with volunteers to write, illustrate, and publish a book over the course of a couple hours. The kids have such great ideas and are so proud of themselves when they see the finished books. I’m honored to volunteer with such a special program. 

What’s up next for you? 

I’m finishing up BUBBLES, my 2017 book, and am writing another MG. I’m also getting ready for a ton of fun book events and school visits! I’m doing several events in Minneapolis/St. Paul this summer, as well as some in Madison, Denver, and Chicago in the fall. Check my website – www.AbbyCooperAuthor.com - for details and updates. 

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Abby Cooper lives in Minnesota with her miniature poodle, Louis, and a whole bunch of books. A former teacher and school librarian, her favorite things in the world (besides writing) are getting and giving book recommendations and sharing her love of reading with others. In her spare time, she likes eating cupcakes, running along the Mississippi River, and watching a lot of bad reality TV.

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Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Empire Of Dust (Eleanor Herman)

Title: EMPIRE OF DUST (Blood of Gods and Royals #2)
Author: Eleanor Herman
Pub. Date: June 26, 2016
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook


In Macedon, war rises like smoke, forbidden romance blooms and ancient magic tempered with rage threatens to turn an empire to dust

After winning his first battle, Prince Alexander fights to become the ruler his kingdom demands—but the line between leader and tyrant blurs with each new threat.

Meanwhile, Hephaestion, cast aside by Alexander for killing the wrong man, must conceal the devastating secret of a divine prophecy from Katerina even as the two of them are thrust together on a dangerous mission to Egypt.

The warrior, Jacob, determined to forget his first love, vows to eradicate the ancient Blood Magics and believes that royal prisoner Cynane holds the key to Macedon's undoing.

And in chains, the Persian princess Zofia still longs to find the Spirit Eaters, but first must grapple with the secrets of her handsome—and deadly—captor.

New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Herman entwines the real scandals of history with epic fantasy to reimagine the world's most brilliant ruler, Alexander the Great, in the second book of the Blood of Gods and Royals series.

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Title: LEGACY OF KINGS
Author: Eleanor Herman
Pub. Date: September 1, 2015
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Pages: 432
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Imagine a time when the gods turn a blind eye to the agony of men, when the last of the hellions roam the plains and evil stirs beyond the edges of the map. A time when cities burn, and in their ashes, empires rise.
Alexander, Macedonia’s sixteen-year-old heir, is on the brink of discovering his fated role in conquering the known world but finds himself drawn to newcomer Katerina, who must navigate the dark secrets of court life while hiding her own mission: kill the Queen. But Kat’s first love, Jacob, will go to unthinkable lengths to win her, even if it means competing for her heart with Hephaestion, a murderer sheltered by the prince. And far across the sea, Zofia, a Persian princess and Alexander’s unmet fiancée, wants to alter her destiny by seeking the famed and deadly Spirit Eaters.
Weaving fantasy with the salacious and fascinating details of real history, New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Herman reimagines the greatest emperor the world has ever known: Alexander the Great, in the first book of the Blood of Gods and Royals series.

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Before the Game of Thrones craze swept the nation, Eleanor Herman was hard at work entertaining readers with her extensive research on courtly intrigue and romance. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Sex with Kings, as well as three other works of nonfiction: Sex with the Queen, Mistress of the Vatican, and King Peggy.

Obsessed by all things royal and historical, she lives in McLean, Virginia with her husband and four extremely dignified cats. Legacy of Kings is her first novel.

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What gave you the inspiration to write this book?

This is the second book in the series. Legacy of Kings ended with many stories up in the air so this is a continuation. I love taking my characters to different places in the ancient world: Egypt, Samothrace, Delphi, Halicarnassus, and across the vast Persian Empire. 

Who is your favorite character in the book?

That’s like asking am other which of her many children is her favorite. But I suppose I enjoy writing Cynane the most. She is a very modern soul trapped in a woman’s body in a very non-woman friendly time period. I like her fierce independence, her refusal to accept a traditional life. I don’t always like the things she does but understand why she does them.

Which came first, the title or the novel?

The novel came first as it is the second in a series of four Blood of Gods and Royals books. The title Empire of Dust reflects Alexander’s realization that unless a king handles his responsibilities properly, his reign doesn’t really mean anything. 

What scene in the book are you most proud of, and why?

I love writing battle scenes! I have read every ancient Greek and Roman description there is of battles and strategies; most of them involve tricking your enemies in some clever way. So my favorite scene in Empire of Dust is when Alex and his men are waiting in the tunnel with bee hives and a portable oven for the Aesarians to march toward them. 

Thinking way back to the beginning, what’s the most important thing you've learned as a writer from then to now?

I’ve learned fiction takes much more skill than non-fiction, which is simply putting facts into a readable format. Fiction has to really bring the read into the moment you are creating and involves smells, sounds, textures, and tones of voice in addition to believable conversation, back stories, and moving the story forward. Too many details in the moment and lose the pace. Too few and you don’t connect with the reader. There’s a delicate balance a fiction author has to achieve.

What do you like most about the cover of the book?

I like the sense of mystery. The Pyramids in a key which is going to unlock…what? There are many mysteries in the series, and some of them are unlocked in Empire of Dust.

What new release book are you looking most forward to in 2016?

I’m really looking forward to Rae Carson’s second book in the Gold Seer Trilogy. I loved the first one, Walk the Earth a Stranger. You experience the sweat, dust, mud, hunger, and aching legs of going west in 1849, and there is a fantasy element full of surprises. Like a River Glorious will be published in September and I will probably read it in one big gulp and then cry that I have to wait another year for the next one.

What was your favorite book in 2015?

I really enjoyed Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes. Though set in a fantasy society, it had much in common with ancient Rome and a very realistic historical feel.

What’s up next for you?

My novella Queen of Ashes is out August 1! It tells the story of the legendary Princess Laila of Sharuna, immortal ruler of an accursed kingdom along the Nile, who has a minor part in Empire of Dust. I loved researching ancient Egypt, and there’s even a horrific battle with mummies! I’m also halfway through the sequel to Empire of Dust, Reign of Serpents and love how the characters are changing and developing.

Is there anything that you would like to add?

I would like to thank my cats Mouse, Mr. Skittles, Samantha Papooty and Miss Genevieve for sitting on my desk and helping me write every day. Without their support, I wouldn’t have been able to do it.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

6/20/2016- The Cover Contessa- Interview

6/21/2016- Zach's YA Reviews- Review

6/22/2016- Fiction Fare- Guest Post

6/23/2016- My So-Called Book Reviews- Review

6/24/2016- Two Chicks on Books- Interview

Week Two:

6/27/2016- Lisa Loves Literature- Review

6/28/2016- A Dream Within A Dream- Guest Post

6/29/2016- Mundie Moms- Review

6/30/2016- Once Upon A Twilight- Review

7/1/2016- Curling Up With A Good Book- Interview

HarperCollins Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Once and For All (Cheryl Etchison)

Hardback, 384 pages
Expected Publication: May 24th 2016 

Publisher:  Avon Impulse

From debut author Cheryl Etchison comes the first in a military romance series about the men of the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 1st Battalion.
Rule #1: Military and matrimony don't mix
But if there's one person Staff Sergeant Danny MacGregor would break all his rules for, it's Bree-his first friend, first love, first everything. Maybe he likes playing the hero. Maybe he's trying to ease ten years of guilt. Either way, he'll do whatever he can to help her.
Wish #1: A little bit of normal
Bree Dunbar has battled cancer, twice. What she wants most is a fresh start in a new place where people aren't constantly treating her like she's sick.
By some miracle her wish is granted, but it comes with one major string attached- the man who broke her heart ten years before.
The rules for this marriage of convenience are simple: when she's ready to stand on her own two feet, she'll walk away and he'll let her go. But if there's one thing the military has taught Danny, it's that things don't always go according to plan…

Where to buy ONCE AND FOR ALL

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Cheryl Etchison graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism and news communications and has worked as a newspaper reporter, marketing coordinator and in public relations for a MLB and NHL team. Currently, she lives in Austin, Texas and is a stay at home mom to three girls. ONCE AND FOR ALL is her first novel.

http://www.cheryletchison.com/

What gave you the inspiration to write this book?

I’m a huge sports fan so I remember how Pat Tillman turned down a NFL contract to join the US Army after 9/11. More specifically, I remember that he along with his brother joined the Rangers. I knew of SEALs and Special Forces, but not much more than that so I started digging. The more I researched the 75th Ranger Regiment, the more interested I became.

Who is your favorite character in the book?

That’s like asking me to pick a favorite child! It can’t be done. Well, that’s not completely true. I should say it depends on the day. I absolutely adore Danny and Bree’s fathers, Mac and Pete, because they remind me of my father and his friends. But in this book, Marie was definitely the most fun to write. 

Which came first, the title or the novel?

Definitely the novel. How I feel about titles is the same way I feel about headlines from my news reporting days. I’d just turn a story in with “insert title here” at the top. But after my friend assured me I wouldn’t be able to get an agent or sell a book with “Insert Title Here”, I sat down and brainstormed my little heart out. Okay, I scrolled through Foo Fighters lyrics, but it worked.

What scene in the book are you most proud of, and why?

I’d have to say the wig scene because I think it really shows the deep connection between Danny and Bree despite spending ten years apart.

Thinking way back to the beginning, what’s the most important thing you've learned as a writer from then to now?

I’ve learned to ignore what I consider to be arbitrary rules about writing. “You must write every day.” Nope. “You must always show and never tell.” Nope. “The scene should be written from the point of view of the character that has the most to lose.” Honestly, I don’t even know what that means. I lie. I do know what it means, but I think it’s a terrible generalization because every character, every scene is different and what works best for one book might not work so well for yours.

What do you like most about the cover of the book?

Everything! Amanda Bergeron at Avon suggested the American Valor series have covers with a movie poster feel to them and the art department knocked it out of the park. 

What new release book are you looking most forward to in 2016?

Rachel Gibson’s “Just Kiss Me” which releases on my birthday. It’s been two years since her last full length novel and I cannot wait.

What was your favorite book in 2015?

“When a Scot Ties the Knot” by Tessa Dare. 

What’s up next for you?

Book two of the American Valor series, “Here and Now” releases July 26th, with book three following early 2017 so I’ll be busy with the men of the 75th for the foreseeable future.

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5/24 The Book Binge--Guest Post http://bookbinge.com

5/25 Reading Between the Wines—Guest Post http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/

5/26 Chasing Faerytales—Review http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/

5/26 Curling Up with a Good Book—Q&A curling-up-with-a-good-book.blogspot.com

5/27 Rambling Reads--Guest Post Http://trustme2forget.blogspot.com

5/30 Pretty Sassy Cool—Q&A http://www.prettysassycool.com

6/2 Cherry 0 Blossoms—Review http://cherry0blossoms.blogspot.co.uk/

6/3 I Heart YA Books--Guest Post/Review http://iheartyabooks.blogspot.com/

6/3 Ramblings From This Chick--Guest Post www.ramblingsfromthischick.com

Kismet Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: At The Brink (Anna Del Mar)

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Release: May 2nd 2016 by Carina Press

A Story of Sexual Obsession

Lily: I should never have agreed to it. A woman will do a lot to keep her husband happy. But when my husband sells me to the highest bidder—billionaire, former Navy SEAL, pride of Boston’s business scene—I agree, not to keep him happy but because it gives me the chance to finally escape. Escape my marriage, escape my debts, escape my life …
Josh Lane demands a steep price: my pride and my morals. But the truth is, I’ve never felt anything like what I feel for him. He brings color into my gray world. And his insistence that I submit to his commands—his depraved, filthy, amazing commands—only feeds my craving to be taken by him. Again. And again. I should never have agreed to it, but I’m so glad I did.
Josh: I don’t need to pay to keep women in my bed. Though my preferences may be unorthodox, I never leave a woman unsatisfied—far from it. Lily Boswell, though … her innocence draws me, her secrets intrigue me. Having her is worth dealing with her cowardly scum of a husband.

I want to release her passions and heal her wounds .On my terms. Because the blindfolds and restraints hide more than she could imagine. I must keep her safe from the people who would destroy me—and the demons that haunt my dreams.

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Anna del Mar writes hot, smart romances that soothe the soul, challenge the mind, and satisfy the heart. Her stories focus on strong heroines struggling to find their place in the world and the brave, sexy, kickass, military heroes who defy the limits of their broken bodies to protect the women they love. She is the author of The Asset (Carina Press), the first novel of her Wounded Warrior series and three other novels scheduled for release during 2016.
A Georgetown University graduate, Anna enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and the sea. Writing is her addiction, her drug of choice, and what she wants to do all the time. The extraordinary men and women she met during her years as a Navy wife inspire the fabulous heroes and heroines at the center of her stories. When she stays put—which doesn’t happen very often—she lives in Florida with her indulgent husband and two very opinionated cats.

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Q: Who is your favorite character in the book?

Josh Lane, for sure. He’s the hero of At the Brink, a decorated war hero and former SEAL turned successful entrepreneur. Josh is blunt, ruthless, intense and exacting; a workaholic driven by internal demons, a man who doesn't play games, except in bed, of course, where he is always in control. When he meets Lily Boswell, a talented but stifled artist trapped in a dangerous situation, he devises a sexual agreement that explores their most primal erotic cravings, the only chance he might have to protect Lily and banish the demons that haunt his dreams.

From the beginning, Josh is the ultimate alpha, succesful, confident, strong and super-sexy. But there’s so much more than brawn to him. We get to learn a lot about Josh as the story develops. With each chapter we realize the strentgh and weakness hidden beneath his gorgeous, carefully constructed facade. We learn how Josh‘s smarts match his brawn, how his toughness contrasts with his generosity. We discover the engine that powers his indominable drive and his passion. There are twists and I won’t give those up, but I’ll say this: When the last page is turned, we understand the makings of a hero like no other.

Q: Which came first, the title or the novel?

The novel came first. The title I penned as a sentence somewhere in the last few chapters. Hmm. I wonder if there’s a clever reader out there who caught the exact moment in which the words became the title.

Q: What scene in the book are you most proud of, and why?

I have to say, I’m really proud of the entire novel. I took my time with At the Brink, in the hopes of offering the reader a full story, a total escape. At the Brink is a fun, sexy read, but it’s also a carefully crafted tale that begins by evoking familiar settings and then takes off in an original and deeply erotic journey where we share in the delicious discoveries that lend sex meaning and love context. 

Having said that, I’ll admit to being particularly proud of three scenes, mostly because how they came about. You see, back when I was “auditioning” for Carina Press, I got a request from the editors considering my submission. Requests like these are not unusual at Carina, as they’ve built their reputation by carefully selecting their authors. The editors wanted to see three new scenes added to the original manuscript. So I wrote, fast and furious. It must have worked, because here we are, celebrating At the Brink’s release. 

Curious about those scenes? Three hints: One scene involves a custom “active sex” piece of furniture. Another scene has to do with bunk beds. Lots of bunk beds. The third scene is very artistic. It involves paint. Body paint. 

Q: What do you like most about the cover of the book?

I love the cover of At the Brink. I love everything about it, the background, the city lights sparkling in the night, and the colors, the way the yellow and blue contrast against the dark background. But let’s be real. Who are we kidding? I love the guy on the cover most. When I first got the cover concept, I actually gasped. I wondered if the folks at Carina Press had somehow extracted him from my brain. He is Josh Lane in all his glory and he’s dressed for trouble. 

Q: What’s up next for Anna del Mar?

I’m keeping busy with a four releases scheduled for 2016. At the Brink marks my second release this year, coming on the heels of The Asset, book one of my Wounded Warrior series, a collection of romantic suspense novels about strong heroines struggling to find their place in the world and the brave, sexy, kickass, military heroes who challenge their limits to protect the women they love. 

The Stranger, book two of the series is coming out in August. It’s about Summer Silva, a warmth loving Miami architect who comes to Alaska chasing after her missing sister only to find herself stranded in the Alaskan wilderness and in danger from more than the elements. Only a mysterious, sexy stranger, an Alaskan scion and an ex-military pilot fighting his own demons who has no time for a lady in distress—let alone one who gets into trouble when she sleepwalks—can protect Summer from murder, treason and Alaska’s ruthless winter.

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At the Brink: http://www.annadelmar.com/pages/books_brink.html

The Asset: http://www.annadelmar.com/pages/books_asset.html

The Stranger: http://www.annadelmar.com/pages/books_stranger.html

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Monday, May 2nd - The Book Cellar - Guest Posts

Wednesday, May 4th - Curling Up With A Good Book - Interview 

Friday, May 6th - BookHounds - Guest Posts & Happy Ever After Book Reviews - Review with short Guest Post

Monday, May 9th - Sassy Book Lovers - Guest Posts

Wednesday, May 11th - Bewitched Bookworms - Guest Post & The Recipe Fairy - Review with short Interview

Friday, May 13th - Read My Mind - Interview

Monday, May 16th - underneath the covers - Guest Posts & The Suburban Eclectic Review - Review with short Guest Post

Wednesday, May 18th - Little Miss Drama Queen - Guest Posts

Friday, May 20th - True Story Book Blo - Review with short Interview

FFBC Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Circle of Jinn (Lori Goldstein)

Circle of Jinn (Becoming Jinn #2)
by Lori Goldstein
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Release Date: May 17th 2016

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mythology

Being Jinn is Azra’s new reality. As she grants wishes under the watchful eye of the Afrit council, she remains torn between her two worlds—human and Jinn. Soon, secrets spill. Zars are broken. Humans become pawns. And rumors of an uprising become real as the Afrit’s reach extends beyond the underground world of Janna.
Straddling the line becomes impossible. Aware of her unique abilities, Azra must not just face but embrace her destiny. But when the role she must play and those she must protect expand to include a circle of Jinn greater than her own, Azra will be forced to risk everything. A risk that means there’s everything to lose, and at the same time, everything to gain—for herself and her entire Jinn race.
In this dramatic sequel to Becoming Jinn, Azra’s story comes to a heartfelt and thrilling conclusion.

Behind the Jinn Series Covers

Thanks so much for having me here to talk about Becoming Jinn and Circle of Jinn’s covers.

First, some may remember that the original cover of Becoming Jinn went through a slight change before release. It was originally red instead of purple. I’m thrilled that Circle of Jinn was able to return to a version of that red cover. In person, the colors coordinate beautifully.

For those that don’t know, that bangle on the cover (and the six on the cover of book two) were actually purchased by me! Macmillan did a photo shoot of them for the series.

Here’s the full, funny story!

Some authors know down to the last detail what they’d love to see on their cover; some have no opinion at all. That’s as varied as the author’s involvement in the cover design. Every publisher, editor, designer, and author is different in terms of being involved in discussions, seeing drafts, and seeing the final version land in their inbox. 

My experience is somewhere smack dab in the middle. While I didn’t have a particular cover in mind, the one thing I thought would represent the book well was to incorporate the silver bangle that Azra receives. It’s what releases her Jinn powers and starts her journey.

Long ago, I mentioned this to my editor, Liz Szabla, and it turns out that Rich Deas, the creative director at Macmillan, and the rest of the team were on the same page. That was the direction they intended to go with the cover of Becoming Jinn. Great! Fast-forward a few months to when I received an e-mail from Liz asking for my opinion on the bangles they were to use in a photo shoot for JINN 1. She had scoured markets and online sites and was having trouble finding the one she thought matched the feel of the book.

Give me a shopping challenge, and I’ll take it! Off I went to find a bangle that screamed Jinn. And I did, in a store called Ten Thousand Villages. It was perfect. What wasn’t perfect was that the store only had two. And Liz asked me to get six; there are six Jinn girls in the book and F&F was considering using multiple bangles to represent them on the cover. The bangle I found was on clearance, which was good for our budget, but that meant we couldn’t easily get more. This is where it got crazy and fun: Ten Thousand Villages is a chain store. The woman helping me whipped out the huge list of stores all over the country and began to hunt down where we might be able to snag a few more bracelets. We found some. Hurray! But store policy prevented phone orders. Boo!

As luck and fate would have it, one of my best friends who lives in California was visiting his parents in Portland, Maine, and guess which store had four more bangles, giving us the six we needed? 

Bingo. Six bangles were then on their way to Feiwel and Friends. 

Of course, after all that, Becoming Jinn only used one bangle! But now, Circle of Jinn uses all six! Which makes the heroic efforts to find the bangles more than worthwhile!

Incidentally, after we secured the six bangles for the cover, I enlisted friends in other parts of the country to help me locate a few more (shout-out to my good friend Chandler Baker, author of Alive and Teen Frankenstein, who picked up one in Texas for me). I managed to get my little hands on one for myself as well as a few extra that will be given away to fans in my preorder/order giveaway going on now!

I just love having the bangle on the cover. To me, it’s the perfect representation of both the beauty and the obligation of becoming Jinn.

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My debut novel, the Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy Becoming Jinn, is a modern spin on the traditional tale of wish-granting genies. The sequel, Circle of Jinn, releases May 17, 2016 (Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan).
Too much of my day involves chatting books, obsessing over The Vampire Diaries, and perfecting the art of efficient writing through Twitter. Find me at @loriagoldstein and follow my blog at www.lorigoldsteinbooks.com, my Tumblr athttp://lorigoldsteinbooks.tumblr.com, or my Instagram athttp://www.instagram.com/lorigoldstei....
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I am represented by Lucy Carson of The Friedrich Agency.

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