New Years Resolutions for 2015

I'm really excited to be sharing an excerpt from the newest LGBTQ+ anthology being released this month. I support this book, because ALL PROCEEDS from the sale will be donated to The Trevor Project.

$500 YA Signed Book Giveaway + Gift Card

Derek Murphy, YA author and founder of the YA Author Alliance, is running a giveaway this month, 10 signed books by bestselling authors and a $200 giftcard.

Once Upon A Series

I have way too many series that I've started, but haven't finished for whatever reason and this is a list of those I plan to finish this year.

Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley

Lies We Tell Ourselves is an eye-opening, heartbreaking, and beautifully written novel that will leave an everlasting impression on you.

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Showing posts with label guest post: character interview. Show all posts

Friday, October 12, 2012

Blog Tour for Edge of Oblivion featuring Character Interview by J.T. Geissinger




Guys! I am totally excited to be a part of the awesome NIGHT PROWLER SERIES BLOG TOUR! I’m seriously beyond thrilled to get a peek into this exciting action-packed paranormal thriller EDGE OF OBLIVION and get to see what this fabulous series is all about.


Death to all who dare betray.


Bewtiching Book Tours and J.T. Geissinger are seriously feeding MY paranormal blood thirst like crazy. I was super excited to get the chance to read these fantastic books and YOU will be too, because this epic series is sure to hook YOU instantly!

Here’s the scoop on the NIGHT PROWLER Series!


There is so much to love about this series as J.T. Geissinger brilliantly blends magic, wonderful mythology, beautiful world building skills, and pulsating romance sure to get your blood pumping, into an enticing adventure that is sure to wow and captivate.


In SHADOWS EDGE, Leander McLoughlin is leader of the Ikati, an ancient tribe of beautiful, savage shape-shifters who live hidden in the forests of England. Their survival is rooted in secrecy, a secrecy threatened by the very existence of one raised outside the tribe.


Charged with capturing her before she can expose their secret, Leander tracks the unsuspecting outsider to Southern California. The great warrior is prepared for a fight ? But not for the effect the courageous young beauty has on his heart.


Jenna Moore spent her childhood in hiding, on the run from an unseen enemy. Now her mother is dead and her father has vanished without a trace, leaving Jenna alone to contend with sudden strange, superhuman abilities. When handsome, enigmatic Leander McLoughlin appears, promising answers to all of her questions, she knows she shouldn't trust him. But their connection is as undeniable as the dangerous destiny drawing her home?



In a dark underground cell, EDGE OF OBLIVION Morgan Montgomery waits to die. A member of the Ikati, an ancient tribe of shape-shifters, Morgan stands convicted of treason. And Ikati law clearly spells out her fate: death to all who dare betray.

But there is a glimmer of hope. Thanks to her friendship with Jenna, the new queen of the Ikati, Morgan has one last chance to prove her loyalty. She must discover and infiltrate the headquarters of the Expurgari, the Ikati’s ancient enemy, so they can be destroyed once and for all. The catch? She has only a fortnight to complete her mission and will be accompanied by Xander Luna, the tribe's most feared enforcer. If Morgan fails, her life is forfeit. Because Xander is as lethal as he is loyal, and no one—not even this beautiful, passionate renegade—will distract him from his mission. But as the pair races across Europe into the heart of Italy, the attraction blooming between them becomes undeniable. Suddenly more than justice is at stake: so is love.



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J.T. Geissinger was awesome enough to share with us, a character interview with Morgan Montgomery. It's jam packed and brimming with...F U N for sure, so keep reading if you don't want to miss out on it.

Character Interview
with Morgan Montgomery
by J.T. Geissinger


An Ikati shape-shifter able to turn to vapor or panther and also having the very powerful gift of suggestion, Morgan’s rebellious nature has gotten her into trouble on more than one occasion. Today we chat about food, vacations and shoes.

Question: What would most embarrass you?

Answer: (Laughing) I’m way more easily pissed off than embarrassed, so I don’t know. Maybe if I had to sing in public. The thought of doing Karaoke makes me queasy.

Question: What five words best describe you?

Answer: Passionate. Tough. Hot-tempered. Complicated. Flawed.

Question: What do you loathe?

Answer: (Her face darkens at this question.) Rules. All kinds of rules. For me, a rule is always made to be broken.

Question: What do you love?

Answer: (Smiling now.) Well…I’m fond of a certain assassin named Alexander. Apart from him, I love moonlight and summer storms and shoes. God, I love shoes. Shoes are my kryptonite; I will literally become weak-kneed at the sight of a pair of Louboutin’s.

Question: What’s your favorite food?

Answer: Since moving to Kadavu…abalone. Xander and I devour them raw right after harvesting them from the volcanic rocks in the shallow water of the bay. Sweeter and more tender than oysters, they’re divine. My second favorite food is caviar, but I haven’t had that in a while! There’s only one main grocery store on this island!

Question: If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Answer: Here! Kadavu is the fourth-largest island in the Fiji island chain, and it’s got to be the single most beautiful place on earth. Crystal waters, pristine rainforest, untouched beaches…I hope I’ll never have to leave this place.

Question: Driving or flying?

Answer: I’m a creature of the earth, darling. Driving, for sure. (Smirks.) Running is even better, especially in panther form.




ABOUT J.T. GEISSINGER

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A life-long lover of reading and a self-professed "book addict," J.T. Geissinger didn't realize her dream of writing a novel until a milestone birthday forced her to take stock of her goals in life. Always believing the right time to commit to putting pen to paper would magically announce itself, it took waking up one cold January morning with a shiny new zero as the second number in her age to kick start her determination.

Starting on that very day, she wrote what would become Shadow's Edge in a little over four months and submitted it to several literary agents. Nothing happened. Thinking that was the end of that but by no means willing to give up on her dreams of being published, she began work on a second manuscript.

Marlene sold the manuscript, initially titled The Skinwalker's Daughter, to Montlake Romance who published it six months later. Hitting the #1 Amazon bestseller lists for Fantasy Romance in both the US and the UK within weeks of publication, Shadow's Edge is the culmination of the refusal to give up (some would say grow up) with the staunch belief that all good things come to those who wait, and sometimes to those who wait longest.

Book one of the Night Prowler novels, Shadow's Edge will be followed by Edge of Oblivion in October, and Edge of Surrender in spring 2013.


Author information taken from her Goodreads.




Well, what are you waiting for?! Check this series out NOW!!!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bloggers of the Deep: Vicious Deep Review, Character Interview, & Giveaway!!!

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I was lucky enough to get to be a part of the BLOGGERS OF THE DEEP (VICIOUS DEEP) BLOG TOUR through Sourcebooks and I'm very excited to have some fun things going on - on the blog today that include a guest interview with Tristan from The Vicious Deep, an awesome giveaway for a copy of The Vicious Deep and review for the book. So, guys...help me make Tristan feel right at home on A Soul Unsung.


The Vicious Deep
by Zoraida Cordova
Publisher: Soucebooks Fire
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Pages: 384
Age Demographic: Young Adult
amazon | b&n

For Tristan Hart, everything changes with one crashing wave.

He was gone for three days. Sucked out to sea in a tidal wave and spit back ashore at Coney Island with no memory of what happened. Now his dreams are haunted by a terrifying silver mermaid with razor-sharp teeth.

His best friend Layla is convinced something is wrong. But how can he explain he can sense emotion like never before? How can he explain he’s heir to a kingdom he never knew existed? That he’s suddenly a pawn in a battle as ancient as the gods.

Something happened to him in those three days. He was claimed by the sea…and now it wants him back.

* Summary taken from Goodreads.




❝My Thoughts❞



The Vicious Deep is a wonderfully action packed fish-out-of-water tale, that will captivate readers with its unexpected twisty-plot and hilarious yet sometimes sensitive male protagonist. It's full of wonder, creative narrative, and awesome moments of wow sure to get any readers blood pumping! Zoraida Cordova pens a delicious blend of humor, danger, and excitement. She manages to accomplish telling a brilliant mer-tale, by doing things a little differently than most mermaid books. Tristan is actually the sea creature, thrust into a situation that he knew absolutely nothing about and more than a little freaked about it. He is a wonderful character to get to know and readers will find him extremely likable, with his laid back ways and approach to dealing with things.

The vicious deep world that Zoraida Cordova builds, is simply breath taking and hauntingly beautiful. It feels as if readers are plunged into a world full of darkness and wonder, yet teaming with suspenseful murky secrets hidden in its depths. The characters are well developed and likable, the writing is strong and intriguing, and the story itself is highly engaging. The Vicious Deep is a fast paced enjoyable mer-tale that will have readers on the edge of their seats, craving the next installment. It's definitely an "at the top of the pile" to-be-read book for anyone who enjoys sparkling tales of underwater fantasy.

This isn't your typical mer-tale, what doesn't seem to work so much in other's, definitely works well in this one. It's sort of what sets it apart and makes it such an amazing debut novel. Readers will appreciate the lightness and witty humor that it provides, along with the dangers and the thrills beyond the sea. The romance is sweet and understated, never taking over from the main plot which is refreshing in so many ways. The Vicious Deep is a delightful novel that readers will not want to put down.


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Character Interview With: Tristan
From The Vicious Deep


Hi Tristan, thanks for stopping by the blog today. Do you mind introducing yourself to us?

Hey everyone. I'm Tristan Hart, merdude extraordinaire.

If there was one word to describe yourself, what would it be and why?

Driven.

What's the current song playing on your iPod?

Judith - A Perfect Circle.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take three thngs with you, what would those three things be and why?

A pocket knife.
Bacon.
Goggles.


You and Layla have been childhood friends forever, has there ever been a moment when you thought you might be attracted to her?

I'm not sure. It just sort of…happened.

What was your first thought when you met Layla for the first time?

I don't remember. It was when we were kids. I'm sure it was good, otherwise we wouldn't be friends now.

What's your best memory of Coney Island?

July 4th Freshman year. My friends and I copped the BEST fireworks.

How did you feel when you found out that you're heir to a kingdom that you never even knew existed?

Freaked. But at the same time, like I finally found something I could be good at.

Speed Round with a little This or That?

The Immortals or Underworld: Awakening? The Immortals.
Favorite Hobby? Sun bathing.
Album that describes your life? Don't have one.
Favorite Food? Meat.
Jennifer Lawrence or Kristin Stewart? *searches google* Jennifer Lawrence.

What's the strangest, most unpredictable thing that's ever happened to you?

You do know I'm a merman, right?

If you could take the TARDIS (sorry HUGE Doctor Who fangirl here!) back in time, would you? Where would you visit or what would you change?

*googles TARDIS* I think I'd visit Ancient Greece. I'd like to see what was really up with these Greek gods.

Want to win a copy of The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova?


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Thanks to Sourcebooks and Zoraida Cordova, I have one copy of The Vicious Deep up for giveaway to one lucky follower. You seriously don't want to miss out on this amazingly awesome "viciously deep" summer splashin' top of the to-be-read book pile. You'll laugh, cry, and really enjoy this sparkling mer-tale of wonder. The only rules are that you at least be 13 years or older, from US or Canada only, fill out the Rafflecopter below, and then reply to the email notifying the winner if you are chosen within 48 hours.

That's it, easy-peasy. You want that book now, dontcha?!


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Want to purchase a copy of The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova?


You can do so by visiting my Amazon Store and adding them to your shopping cart. While you're there, feel free to look around, you might find something else you want. I hope you enjoyed reading my review of Shattered Dreams. I definitely suggest you pick up a copy for yourself or even for someone else, if you think they'll like it.


ABOUT ZORAIDA CORDOVA

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Zoraida Córdova was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She made her way up north and now works in the glittering New York City nightlife. She likes shiny things like Christmas, merdudes, and the skyline at night. She's currently working on book #2.



Author information taken from her Goodreads.

{ This ARC was provided by Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review which I have provided. No money exchanged hands, I review books for fun because I love to read. I am not interested in monetary gain. Any piece of this ARC that was/wasn't quoted, is not part of the finished product and should not be perceived as such.}

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