Tara Fuller

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INBETWEEN (Kissed by Death, #1) Book Trailer Reveal!!! March 31, 2012

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I have always loved book trailers. Especially when they capture the mood of the book. So I am beyond excited to reveal the trailer for the book that has been my baby for a very long time. Finn and Emma are so close to my heart that it’s amazing to see a little bit of them brought to life. To add to the excitement I have a paperback copy of my paranormal YA novel PERIGEE MOON & a signed INBETWEEN bookmark up for grabs!!

Here are three ways to enter…

1.) Post the INBETWEEN book trailer on your blog

2.) Tweet about this post and the INBETWEEN book trailer

3.) Post the INBETWEEN book trailer on your Facebook wall

Make sure to leave me a comment to let me know which you did to be entered. You get one entry for each one you complete. I will draw one winner next Saturday 04/07/2012 and post here on my blog. Good luck!

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Enough small talk. On to the reveal! Here is the book trailer for my upcoming paranormal YA book INBETWEEN!!!

 

 

 

 

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Since the car crash that took her father’s life three years ago, Emma’s life has been a freaky—and unending—lesson in caution. Surviving “accidents” has taken priority over being a normal seventeen-year-old, so Emma spends her days taking pictures of life instead of living it. Falling in love with a boy was never part of the plan. Falling for a reaper who makes her chest ache and her head spin? Not an option.
It’s not easy being dead, especially for a reaper in love with a girl fate has put on his list not once, but twice. Finn’s fellow reapers give him hell about spending time with Emma, but Finn couldn’t let her die before, and he’s not about to let her die now. He will protect the girl he loves from the evil he accidentally unleashed, even if it means sacrificing the only thing he has left…his soul.

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Thanks for stopping by guys! Make sure to leave me a comment. I’d love to know what you think!! :)

 

YA SCAVENGER HUNT!!! March 29, 2012

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 Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This tri-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors…and a chance to win some awesome prizes! At this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, you also get a clue for the hunt. Add up the clues, and you can enter for our prize – one lucky winner will receive TWENTY signed books, one book from each author on the hunt in my team! But play fast: this contest (and all the exclusive bonus material) will only be online for 72 hours!

     

Go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt. There are THREE contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter all three! I am a part of the RED TEAM–but there is also a blue team and a yellow team. You can enter all three contests–which has a total prize bucket of SIXTY signed books!
If you’d like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and see the full list of prizes up for grabs, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt homepage.

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SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE
Directions: Hidden within my post is a single letter that is RED. Make a note of that letter! It’s a part of a scrambled phrase. When you go to all the author sites of the red team, you’ll have all the letters you need to enter the contest.
Entry Form: Once you piece together all the clues to the hunt, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the completed phrase will qualify.
Rules: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian’s permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by April 1st, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct puzzle code or without contact information will not be considered.
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                       Today, I am so Excited to be hosting Jennifer Armentrout on my website for the
YA Scavenger Hunt!

Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russel Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is the author of the COVENANT Series (Spencer Hill Press), the LUX Series (Entangled Publishing), and the upcoming YA contemporary mystery/thrillers DON’T LOOK BACK (Disney/Hyperion Fall 2013) and yet untitled book (Disney/Hyperion tentative Fall 2014).

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Find out more about Jennifer Armentrout by clicking here!

Pick up your copy of ONYX today by clicking here!

The secret letter clue for this post is:

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And now what you’ve been waiting for!

Jennifer Armentrout’s Super Secret Exclusive Content, a sneak peek at Chapter One of ONYX!

Click HERE to read Chapter One of LUX SERIES: ONYX!

Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…
Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarre connection. I’ve sworn him off even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But against all common sense, I’m falling for him. Hard.
Our relationship issues aren’t out biggest problem…
The Department of Defense is here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we’re linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And when a new boy shows up a school with a secret of his own, things get complicated fast. I need to choose between my own instincts and Daemon’s.
But then everything changes…
I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. Daemon’s never going to stop searching until gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?
No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies

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TO FIND THE NEXT CLUE IN THE YA SCAVENGER HUNT

CLICK HERE

TO VISIT WILLOW CROSS’S BLOG!
 

Lucky Seven: Peek At A New Story… March 21, 2012

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Like my fellow Entangled Teen Pub sister Tiffany Truitt who tagged me, I also do not usually participate in chain mail type stuff. But this looked really fun! Thanks for tagging me Tiffany!

 

 

The Rules:

  1. Go to page 77 of your current MS.
  2. Go to line 7.
  3. Copy down the next 7 lines/sentences, and post them as they’re written. No cheating.
  4. Tag 7 other victims …er, authors.

 

 

 

 

“I need your help.” Easton’s violet eyes widened when I gripped his duster, and pulled him under the shelter of a shadow.

“Oh God,” he groaned. “What did you do now?”

“Why do you automatically jump to the conclusion that I did something?”

“Because you either dragged me in here to make out, or you screwed up again and you need me to get you out of it.” He raised a brow at me and folded his arms across his chest. “Something tells me it’s the latter.”

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My seven lines are from my current wip, BLURRED  (Kissed by Death, #2). The sequel to INBETWEEN which releases August 14th.

 

TAG YOU’RE IT:

Melissa West

Mya Konstanti

Diane Alberts

Lynn Rush

Kate Evangelista

Sasha Summers

Ciara Knight

 

Spotlight & Review: A STIFF KISS by Avery Olive March 14, 2012

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Who knew kissing a corpse would change everything?
Death always hits Xylia Morana too close to home, but she likes it that way. She hangs out with the terminally ill, attends random funerals, and every so often, when the weather is right, she sleeps in open graves.
But after Landon Phoenix, the high school hottie, dies in Xylia’s arms, she sneaks into the morgue to say goodbye. How could she know stealing a kiss from his corpse would wake him up?
With Landon returned to the living and suddenly interested in Xylia, life has new meaning. But what Xylia doesn’t realize is that by kissing Landon back to life, she’s thrown Life and Death off balance. The underworld demands a body, and it might just have to be Xylia’s this time.

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Review

A modern day sleeping beauty tale with a morbid twist. This is a book you need to read!
Let me start by saying that A STIFF KISS is the most unique and refreshing thing I’ve read this year. At times the emotion was so deep and the relationships were so real it almost read contemporary, but then you have this paranormal twist as the backdrop for the story that’s completely original. And I loved every single page of it!
The story starts with Xylia, a girl so completely broken by her mother’s death that she finds comfort in attending stranger’s funerals, and visiting the morgue. I found it very easy to connect with Xylia as a character. She is a real teen, with real problems, and she doesn’t know how to deal with them. Throughout the book we also hear from high school hottie Landon, and I was so glad we got to hear his pov as well. The progression of his feelings for Zylia and the way he accepted her made my heart ache. He is definitely swoon worthy in every way. Their love story is unconventional, but oh so sweet, and one I wouldn’t mind reading more of.
I really can’t say enough good things about this book. It was a fresh twist on a reverse sleeping beauty tale and I’ve never read anything like it. I recommend this book to anybody that likes fairytale retellings, paranormal romance, or dark love stories.
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Cover Reveal & Sneak Peek Excerpt from MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY! March 11, 2012

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I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the cover reveal for MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY! Rachel Harris is by far one of the most amazing people I know. If you are not following this girl on twitter you should be. She is a YA rock star and her new book is a best seller waiting to happen.  Time travel: check. Hot Italian boy: check. Gorgeous cover and amazing writing: check. I don’t know about you but  I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! So, here it is the super sweet cover of…

MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY

On the precipice of her sixteenth birthday, the last thing lone wolf Cat Crawford wants is an extravagant gala thrown by her bubbly stepmother and well-meaning father. So even though Cat knows the family’s trip to Florence, Italy, is a peace offering, she embraces the magical city and all it offers. But when her curiosity leads her to an unusual gypsy tent, she exits . . . right into Renaissance Firenze.
Thrust into the sixteenth century armed with only a backpack full of contraband future items, Cat joins up with her ancestors, the sweet Alessandra and protective Cipriano, and soon falls for the gorgeous aspiring artist Lorenzo. But when the much-older Niccolo starts sniffing around, Cat realizes that an unwanted birthday party is nothing compared to an unwanted suitor full of creeptastic amore. Can she find her way back to modern times before her Italian adventure turns into an Italian forever?
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And now a super sweet excerpt from
MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY
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Alessandra jerks back like I just suggested she prance around the square naked or something. “No! I believe I understand your meaning, and Lorenzo is certainly not my suitor. He is like a brother to me—the three of us grew up together.”

She resumes walking and I fall in step beside her, understanding there has to be more to the story. And as we near the end of the row, I finally ask, “If you’re not into the guy, then what’s the problem?”

At that same moment, a rich, deep chuckle hits my ears. My stomach involuntarily clenches and my gaze sharpens on the back of this mysterious Lorenzo.

Alessandra sighs. “That is the problem.” She places her hand on my arm and solemnly looks me in the eyes. “You must be careful. Lorenzo is beautiful, and it is not uncommon for a girl to walk away from meeting him with a piece of her heart left behind. But he is just eighteen, and not yet ready for marriage.”

I roll my eyes and laugh, then realize she’s serious. “Yeah, I assure you, there’s no danger on my end. I’m not exactly looking for marriage myself.” Because that would be crazy-town.

Alessandra wrinkles her nose as if she doesn’t believe me, but she removes her hand. We close the distance and Cipriano flashes me an open, honest to goodness, lighthearted smile.

“Lorenzo, this is the cousin I was telling you about.”

Slowly the guy turns and I fall head first into the richest chocolate-brown eyes I’ve ever seen. He blinks and long, luscious lashes feather across his bronzed cheeks. I can feel myself gawking, but I physically can’t drag my eyes away. Lorenzo doesn’t smirk or act all conceited, either. He simply stares back, his eyes casually skimming over me, causing my skin to warm and break out in a whole body tingle.

Time seems to stop, and the sounds of the market mute. Alessandra was right. This boy is beautiful.

And he’s looking at me.

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My Super Sweet 16th Century, by Rachel Harris is available for pre-order on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Be sure to add it to your TBR pile on Goodreads!

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Be sure to connect with Rachel at:

Author Website

Twitter

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Goodreads

 

Spotlight: Summerland by: Elizabeth Cheryl March 10, 2012

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As you all know I love paranormal romance. And I love witches and history too. So, I am pleased to wish a happy book birthday to my publishing sister Elizabeth Cheryl! And I’m even more pleased to spotlight her new book. Can’t wait to read this one!

The Summerland

By: Elizabeth Cheryl

When Abigail Parker moves to Salem, Massachusetts, with her Aunt Bridgette,  nothing makes sense from the moment she arrives. A familiar but unknown voice whispers words of reassurance. Her aunt’s behavior is confusing at best.

When Bridgette’s gravely injured, Abigail desperately seeks help from a spell book she found in her closet. But something goes terribly wrong. Abbey  is hurtled three centuries backward in time.landing in a vastly different Salem.

It’s summertime 1692 – the infamous witch trials are in full swing and Abigail’s sporting pink nail polish and a tattoo. Abigail finds William, the source of the familiar voice and something much more. However, she must return to modern Salem to retrieve the spell book.

Can she do so in time to save her family and without exposing herself to accusations of witchcraft? Most importantly, how does she leave when she’s just finding love?

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Buy Summerland for Amazon Kindle

The Summerland

By: Elizabeth Cheryl

Crescent Moon Press

 

Waiting on Wednesday: FLAWED by Kate Avelynn March 7, 2012

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“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m spotlighting a book by a fellow Entangled Teen author, Kate Avelynn. FLAWED is a dark YA contemporary and the blurb alone was enough to leave me desperate to read this book. And if the intriguing blurb isn’t enough, how about the gorgeous cover? Beautiful! July can’t get here soon enough.

 

 

 

FLAWED

By: Kate Avelynn

Sarah O’Brien is alive because of the pact she and her brother made twelve years ago—James will protect her from their violent father if she promises to never leave him. For years, she’s watched James destroy his life to save hers. If all he asks for in return is her affection, she’ll give it freely.

Until, with a tiny kiss and a broken mind, he asks for more than she can give.

Sam Donavon has been James’s best friend—and the boy Sarah’s had a crush on—for as long as she can remember. As their forbidden relationship deepens, Sarah knows she’s in trouble. Quiet, serious Sam has decided he’s going to save her. Neither of them realize James is far more unstable than her father ever was, or that he’s not about to let Sarah forget her half of the pact…

FLAWED releases July 17th, 2012 from Entangled Teen!

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Cover Reveal! Pretty Amy by: Lisa Burstein March 5, 2012

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I am so unbelievably excited to be able to host the cover reveal for Lisa Burstein’s new contemporary YA novel PRETTY AMY! If you know Lisa then you know she is amazing and I expect nothing less from her stunning debut novel that hits shelves May 15th, 2012.

PRETTY AMY

By: Lisa Burstein

Amy is fine living in the shadows of beautiful Lila and uber-cool Cassie, because at least she’s somewhat beautiful and uber-cool by association. But when their dates stand them up for prom, and the girls take matters into their own hands—earning them a night in jail outfitted in satin, stilettos, and Spanx—Amy discovers even a prom spent in handcuffs might be better than the humiliating“rehabilitation techniques” now filling up her summer. Worse, with Lila and Cassie parentally banned, Amy feels like she has nothing—like she is nothing.
Navigating unlikely alliances with her new coworker, two very different boys, and possibly even her parents, Amy struggles to decide if it’s worth being a best friend when it makes you a public enemy. Bringing readers along on an often hilarious and heartwarming journey, Amy finds that maybe getting a life only happens once you think your life is over.

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Pretty Amy

By: Lisa Burstein

Coming May, 15 2012

Entangled Teen

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Add Pretty Amy on Goodreads

Pre-Order on Amazon

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Lisa Burstein is a tea seller by day and a writer by night. She wrote her first story when she was in second grade. It was a Thanksgiving tale from the point of view of the turkey from freezer to oven to plate. It was scandalous.

She was a lot like Amy when she was in high school.

She is still a lot like Amy.

 

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Perigee Moon Launch Party & An Awesome Night With My Readers March 2, 2012

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I want to give a HUGE thank you to every one that came out to the PERIGEE MOON launch party last night to help me celebrate the release. It was a blast and I enjoyed getting to hang out with all of you. From the Perigee Moon cupcakes to the awesome questions you guys had for me, the night was perfect. For those of you that were there with me in spirit, here are some pics of what you missed! :)

Yes… those are cupcakes with little Perigee Moons on them. My sister-in-law sort of rocks.

Reading an excerpt from PERIGEE MOON. Thank God my voice held out because it is gone today, lol!

This is what I look like when I’m signing a book…and I have no idea what to write, but I’m trying to look like I know what I’m doing anyway.

Some of the awesome readers that came to the event. The rest were standing in the back because that’s where the cool kids hang out. Or so I’ve heard.

Me giving the winner of the drawing her free books. I never win anything , so giving stuff away to someone who says they never win anything was pretty cool.

My husband striking a pose with me. He wears his sunglasses at night. Why? Because that’s how we roll.

Me answering questions. Also a pic of readers getting me to admit I watch One Tree Hill.

Yeah, I had a podium. I only used as a hidey-hole for my giveaway prizes a capri sun though.

Thanks again to everyone for all of the support! I can’t wait to hang out with you all again at the INBETWEEN release in August!

 

Cover Reveal: LUMINOSITY by Stephanie Thomas! February 27, 2012

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LUMINOSITY

By: Stephanie Thomas

 

 

 

My name is Beatrice. When I was born, I was blessed with the Sight. I was immediately removed from my parents and enrolled in the Institution. At the age of twelve, I had my first true vision, earning my raven’s wings. And when I turned seventeen, one of my visions came true. Things haven’t been the same since.
The Institution depends on me to keep the City safe from our enemy, the Dreamcatchers, but I’m finding it harder to do while keeping a secret from everyone, including my best friend Gabe. It is a secret that could put us all in danger. A secret that could kill me and everyone close to me.
But the enemy has been coming to me in my dreams, and I think I’m falling in love with him. He says they’re coming. He says they’re angry. And I think I’ve already helped them win.

Paperback Available for Pre-Order from Amazon

Add to your Goodreads TBR

Coming November 13, 2012

Entangled Teen

 

 

 
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