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If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you may know that I’m a fan of the YA Scavenger Hunts. They’re a fun way to learn about new authors (and for authors to find new readers!)

The YA Scavenger hunt is a bi-annual event, 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!

On 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 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 120 hours!

There are FOUR contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the RED TEAM–but there is also a gold team, a blue team, and a purple team for a chance to win a whole different set of books!

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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 page.

SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE

Directions: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve listed my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the red team, and then add them up (don’t worry, you can use a calculator!). 

Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number 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 SUNDAY, October 6, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

SCAVENGER HUNT POST

This hunt, I get to host author Kathleen Baldwin.

Kathleen Baldwin loves adventure in books and in real life. She taught rock climbing in the Rockies, survival camped in the desert, and was stalked by a mountain lion. She tells stories wrapped around love, secrets, and hopeless crushes—A girls’ spy school amidst Jane Austen’s high society.

You can learn more about her books at https://kathleenbaldwin.com/

Or follow Kathleen on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

HARBOR FOR THE NIGHTINGALE

“An outstanding alternative history series entry and a must-have for teen libraries.” —School Library Journal

London, 1814. Emperor Napoleon has forced Europe to its knees, and now he plots to seize control of Britain. Maya Barrington, one of Miss Stranje’s unusual girls, must act as a double agent and use her extraordinary gift of persuasion to thwart Napoleon’s scheme.

Maya brought the mystery of India with her . . .

Maya comes from two different worlds. Her mother was a Maharaja’s
daughter, but her father was an English Lord. After her mother died her father took
her away from the warmth of India to cold inhospitable London. She was not
welcomed. Especially by her prejudiced stepmother, who sent Maya away to
Stranje House, a reform school known for its harsh discipline.

Except the school’s dark reputation hides the truth, that the
headmistress, Miss Stranje, is actually training these unusual young ladies to
enter the dangerous world of spies, diplomacy, and war.  Stranje House is
the perfect place for Maya—she finally carves out a sense of belonging among
these brilliant outcast girls.

To protect the friends she now holds dear, and to keep Napoleon and his ruthless spies from destroying the world she has grown to love, Maya must enter this treacherous game on the arm of the ellusive Lord Kinsworth. She can read almost everyone—not so with this young rascal. Quick with a jest and armed with lethal charm, Kinsworth remains just beyond her reach. But with Britain’s future at risk and those she loves in deadly peril, can she dare trust him?

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

Maya hears the world in addition to seeing it. For her, there is
music in everything.

At times when she hears Lord Kinsworth’s inner
music, and this is the piece that inspired me during many of those scenes.

I love the cello, the sound is so rich and
full. Close your eyes and just enjoy this beautiful selection from one of the
world’s foremost cellists:

Maya believes there are invisible ties between
people who have deep relationships. The words in this song are absolutely
magical and reflect many of Maya’s emotions.

For more Playlists videos related to Harbor for the Nightingale please visit Kathleen’s YouTube channel.

CONTINUE THE HUNT

Don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of books by me, Kathleen Baldwin, and more! To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is NINE. Add up all the favorite numbers of the authors on the red team and you’ll have all the secret code to enter for the grand prize!

To keep going on your quest for the hunt, continue on to Lori Goldstein’s website . . . Happy hunting!

BEFORE YOU GO

As a thank you for visiting, I’m hosting my own giveaway of Laura Weymouth’s newest release, A TREASON OF THORNS! I was so excited about this book that I preordered it twice, and you may be the beneficiary of my excess enthusiasm.

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-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!

On 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 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 120 hours! (From noon PST on April 2 until noon on April 7th).

Go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt. There are FIVE contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the GOLD TEAM–but there is also a red team, a blue team, a green team, and a purple team for a chance to win a whole different set of 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 page.

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Scavenger Hunt Puzzle

Directions: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve listed my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the GOLD team, and then add them up (don’t worry, you can use a calculator!). 

Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number 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 7, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

Today, I am hosting Kelly de Vos for the YA Scavenger Hunt!

Kelly deVos is from Gilbert, Arizona, where she lives with her high school sweetheart husband, amazing teen daughter and superhero dog, Cocoa. She holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Arizona State University. When not reading or writing, Kelly can typically be found with a mocha in hand, bingeing the latest TV shows and adding to her ever-growing sticker collection.

You can find Kelly at her website, or on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Find out more information by checking out the author website or find more about the author’s book here! [Include links to the author website and the book buying link here.]

Exclusive Content

FAT GIRL ON A PLANE follows a teen fashion student across two timelines, before and after a major weight loss she falsely believes will solve all her problems.

You can purchase FAT GIRL ON A PLANE at Amazon, B&N, Book Depository, Changing Hands, !ndigo, and Indiebound.

Cookie Vonn’s Fabulous Fashion Finds for Spring

By Kelly deVos
In Fat Girl on a Plane, Cookie Vonn’s grandma handed her a needle and thread at the tender age of five. Since then, all she’s wanted to do is to create fabulous fashion for people of all sizes. On her blog Roundish, she dishes advice on how to Slay at Any Size. Here are five of her fabulous
finds for this summer and spring.

For Fun
The Holy Grail Jacket $150
Sizing: XS-5X

What could be more fun that the Holy Grail Jacket from Shop Tuesday? It features three angels holding up a giant hotdog in a multi-layer felt and chenille embroidery extravaganza. The front boasts a mini dawg with an arrow through it and a single drip of mustard. It’s ethically sewn in
Los Angeles and, for an extra fee, can include custom embroidery.

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For the Fan
Little Mermaid Romper $58.50
Sizing: M-6X

One of Cookie’s favorite books of 2018 was Sarah Henning’s SEA WITCH. Since then, she’s been in a bit of a Little Mermaid mood and in search of the perfect fan fashion. And viole! Here’s a comfy-looking lightweight romper with hand-sketched seashells, flutter sleeves and imitation-pearl buttons.

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For the Festival
Virginia Dress $190
Sizing: Standard, Petite and Plus sizes

Coachella is coming and if you’re packing your suitcase, you’ll need to find something perfect to wear. Check out this gorgeous chiffon dress from Anthropologie. With a colorful print under each pleat, this dress is perfect for dancing and twirling.

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For the Farmer’s Market
Scoop Neck Navy Jumpsuit $32.99
Sizing: X-4X

A relaxed fit jumpsuit that lets you get out the door quick without sacrificing style, this is the perfect look to pair with some wedges and hit the farmer’s market. Also pairs nicely with those Arnold Palmers or Mimosas at brunch.

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For the Kentucky Derby Party
As Ruffles Ripple Maxi Dress $149
Sixing: XXS-4X

You’ll want something fun and flirty for those afternoon viewing parties! Here’s a gorgeously- draped, green maxi dress that will transition nicely from day to evening.

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And, of course, don’t forget your hat!

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And don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of books by me, hosted author’s name, and more!

To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is

the number nineteen

Add up all the favorite numbers of the authors on the gold team and you’ll have all the secret code to enter for the grand prize!

CONTINUE THE HUNT To keep going on your quest for the hunt, you need to check out the next author, Louise Cypress!

Before you go, take a minute to enter my giveaway! You can win a signed paperback copy of BLOOD ROSE REBELLION and a crow enamel pin that reads, “What you could be, if you were not afraid.”

(NB: if you are international, the book will come from Book Depository and I’ll send a signed bookplate separately).

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Winter War Awakening releases in just a few short weeks, and I’m thrilled to share some upcoming events to celebrate the conclusion of my Blood Rose Rebellion trilogy. If you’re in the area, I hope you can join me!

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In two months (3/19/19) the final book in my trilogy hits shelves! It’s kind of surreal, to think that we’ve come to the end of this journey. I’ve spent so many years with these characters in my head, but I’m really happy with where they ended up (okay, where most of them ended up). I did my best to do the story justice, and I think it’s one of my best books.

Because I wanted to celebrate the ending and to say thank you for readers who have stuck with me so far, I’m partnering with Random House for a preorder gift!

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Everyone who enters will be given a signed book plate, three bookmarks, and a crow enamel pin that I designed. The crow wears a crown (a nod to my King of Crows) and carries a banner that reads: “what you could be, if you were not afraid.”

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To submit your receipt, go to Underlined and enter your information. (Or enter the website into your browser: https://www.getunderlined.com/perks/enter-the-winter-war-awakening-by-rosalyn-eves-pre-order-giveaway/)

Unfortunately, because of the partnership with Random House (and because international shipping for pins is prohibitive), this is for U.S. addresses only. However, don’t despair if you live out of the U.S. or can’t afford to buy the book.

I’ve also designed an exclusive art card (along with the bookmarks and signed bookplate).

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If you are international, just send your address and proof of purchase to winterwarawakening at gmail.com

If you are in the U.S. but can’t afford a copy, simply request a copy at your local library and send a screenshot of your request to winterwarawakening at gmail.com, along with your address. (If you preordered but want the art card too, you can also request a copy at your library).

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it!

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Today, I’m excited to host Jo Schaffer, one of the fantastic women behind Teen Author Boot Camp!

How and Why To Run A Writing Workshop for Kids

Whether you’re a teacher or a Kid-Lit or Young Adult author promoting a book, running an effective writing workshop for kids is a great opportunity to get kids to fall in love with the written word. Kids who write are interested in books.

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(For ages 6-17) Source: Scholastic

Teachers, you want kids to love writing and reading. It sets the stage for all of their future learning. Authors, going to writing conventions and signings are great, but if you really want to connect with your readers, do workshops.

Do Kids Care About Writing?

Years ago, I discussed this question with my writing group as we threw around the idea of creating a writing conference for teens. We wanted to get kids excited about books—whether reading them or writing them. Would they just see it as more school? We wanted to see.

At our first Teen Author Boot Camp (TABC) event, there were around 130 kids, which we thought was pretty good for a first time writing workshop. Four years later, that number had spiked up to 700 attendees. The feedback has been incredibly positive each year.

In an environment where it’s okay to express themselves, kids have a lot to say. When a kid writes, they learn to better express themselves. Writing is the new cult for kids. They find a voice and a clan when they’re supported in writing.

Yes, kids care about writing, especially when they have creative freedom.

Why Do Kids Need Creative Writing?

Life is hard. There’s a lot going on inside of kids that they don’t feel safe expressing in the real world. With anxiety, depression and suicide on the rise, writing creates a space for kids to emote all the feelings trapped inside. Author and podcast host Adam Grant said, “Expressive writing has also been linked to improve mood, well-being and reduced stress levels for those who do it regularly.”

Writing can be that spoonful of sugar to help the medicine of life go down, but creative writing is also a good way to encourage critical thinking, and foster a sense of empowerment. It prepares them to be successful communicators in volatile times when effective communication is crucial.

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Source: Teen Author Boot Camp

Encourage Creative Expression

For many kids, self-expression has been reduced to a status update. Online is a constant flow of sounds and echoes as life is distilled into a series of endless, expected memes and selfies.

“Social media has colonized what was once a sacred space occupied by emptiness: the space reserved for thought and creativity,” actor and rapper Mahershala Ali says. A writing workshop is an opportunity for them to turn off that noise and the demand that they mirror what they see, and instead, reflect what’s inside.

Remember that kids are still finding their voice. Often when in a class-like setting they’re more concerned about getting it “right” or what they have to do to get an “A.” There’s a lot to inhibit kids from participating. It’s up to you to set the stage for creativity.

Create the Right Environment

As with most things that need to grow, environment is important for creativity to flourish. Establish right away that you care about what students have to say. Engage with the class. Ask them questions and allow them time to think. Make them feel comfortable to express themselves freely. The way you speak to them can invite sharing, mutual respect and trust. Remember, you’re asking them to be vulnerable. Ernest Hemingway nailed it when he said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”

It’s a good idea to provide for auditory, kinetic and verbal learners in your workshop. Don’t insist they always sit with hands folded at their desks. Let it get a little loud sometimes. Allow them to move around, talk in groups and try some hands on activities.

If you’re prepared with activities and ideas, it’s okay to let the kids riff a little. Preparation open to improvisation is how creativity works.

Help Kids Find Their Own Voice 

E.E. Cummings said, “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” Kids believe in themselves when they’re validated and understood and are then more willing to reveal their human spirit.

Kids enjoy talking and learning about themselves. Have them take a quick personality quiz or the color code test and let them tell their neighbor the results. More than likely they’ll identify some differences. This gives them subconscious permission to not have to sound the same when they write. Seeing and appreciating their uniqueness empowers kids to speak their mind and interpret things their own way.

New York Times bestselling YA Author, Marie Lu presented an incredible keynote address at Teen Author Boot Camp where she encouraged kids to be fiercely themselves when they write. She told them, “Writing is your rebellion.” The loud applause after her statement testified to how much kids want their own voice.

Get Creative Juices Flowing

In the proper environment for creativity and with a basic understanding and appreciation of their own voice, kids are primed to tap into their own stories.

Author Brandon Sanderson, who has presented writing workshops at TABC said, “The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.”

This should be especially true in a writing workshop for kids. Let them think for themselves and pose their own questions. As you interact with students, resist imposing your voice on them. Appreciate the differences… this isn’t math.

Allow kids to “flow write” first. Tell them not to worry about edits at this stage. Give feedback that encourages their process and then teach them how to find their own weaknesses before you point them out.
Freedom to improvise allows creativity to grow, but so do limitations. There are many games and activities that give structure while giving freedom to think around the rules. Writing prompts are a “limitation” that will spark the imagination. They can be pictures, music, scene suggestions, dialog, or a question to get their minds going. Let the kids take a few minutes to write a sentence, story fragment, or bit of dialog for a writing prompt. Allow them to share what they wrote. Let them look at the prompt again and have them genre swap by writing about the same prompt again in a different genre than they did the first time (e.g., Horror, Romance, Fantasy, and Adventure).
Play writing games that begin with, “And then…” or “Meanwhile…” Form teams to create story ideas to swap with other groups. Read the results aloud and discuss the outcomes compared to the original idea. These kinds of activities get kids excited to tell stories and help them recognize there are countless possibilities in the telling.

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Source: Teen Author Boot Camp

Opportunities = Empowerment  

Everyone likes to be recognized when they do something well. Incentives and opportunities to shine are great motivators. Writing contests and prizes encourage kids to create and achieve.

Last year, in addition to our yearly First Chapter Contest, Teen Author Boot Camp partnered with Owl Hollow Press and urged kids to submit short stories for an anthology. The result was a wonderful collection of high sea adventure tales and dozens of ecstatic, encouraged teens. They got to share the spotlight at a book signing with some New York Times bestselling authors including Kiersten White who wrote the forward for their book. The kids were validated and inspired by their achievement.

Offering a publishing opportunity may not be possible, but you could run a writing contest where the winning pieces are featured on your blog or in a newsletter. Any kind of reward helps some kids to reach inside themselves and pull out some incredible words.

Writing Is a Two Way Communication  

Writing workshops should be a two way conversation with opportunities to share on both sides. Let them share what they have written. Read aloud to them from books that resonate with you and give personal examples of things you have experienced or written. Pull out those old, embarrassing, dusty manuscripts and poems and let them enjoy your mortification. If you allow them to see your mistakes, they’ll feel safer making their own.

When you have the class do a writing prompt, do it along with them. Walk the walk. If you offer feedback and rewrite suggestions- allow discussion and even disagreements. Some things they’ll have to learn over time or the hard way. But first, get them writing and enjoying the written word.

The Takeaway

A good writing workshop for kids can help them find their place in the world. Because writing and books are the conversation between the generations and the heartbeat of our collective consciousness. No matter the subject, topic, time, or place, writing can be relevant to kids in the world they live in now.

Scott Fitzgerald said, “That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”

For communication to cross the generation gap we have to know how and what kids think. We need to help them find their voice—not learn to echo ours. Creative writing is an excellent way to build communication bridges and foster individualization and lifelong learning. When a young person finds their voice, they become more eager and engaged in the conversation. More inclined to read what other voices say.

Whether you’re a teacher or an author, getting kids to love books is a win-win.

“One of the biggest indicators of a youth’s future success is their ability to read and write well. In the years since it was started, Teen Author Boot Camp has become one of the best teen writers’ conferences in the country. I’ve been extremely impressed by the quality of the classes, teachers, and writing contest. This is the total package. Teen writers come away inspired to polish their writing skills as well as being excited to read more.” Author, J. Scott Savage.

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Source: Teen Author Boot Camp

If you’re interested in doing a workshop with hundreds of enthusiastic teen writers, or just want access to tips and workshop discussions, visit the Teen Author Boot Camp website to learn more. Join the discussion here!

Bio: Jo Schaffer studied public relations at Brigham Young University. She is a published author, blogger, and currently writing for BYUtv. She’s a founder of the nonprofit, Teen Author Boot Camp, teaching creative writing skills and supporting literacy for teens. Follow her on Instagram @jojo_schaffer

 

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Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-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! On 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 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 120 hours!

I’m Rosalyn Eves, your hostess for this leg of the hunt. I write young adult historical and historical fantasy novels (because everything’s better with a dash of magic). I have three kids, one husband, and one slightly-possessed cat. I like reading, drawing, watching mysteries, rom coms, and stuffy period pieces, and avoiding housework. You can read more about my books here.

There are currently 7 teams participating in the hunt: I’m on the GOLD team. Somewhere in the blog hop, I’ve hidden some exclusive content (an excerpt of the final book in my trilogy, WINTER WAR AWAKENING). But first, please read on to the rules of the hunt, author Kat Ross’s exclusive content, and a rafflecopter giveaway.

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Directions: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve listed my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the gold team, and then add them up (don’t worry, you can use a calculator!).

Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number 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 October 7, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

To learn more about the different teams, participating authors, and available prizes, please visit the YA Scavenger Hunt website. 
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This hunt, I have the privilege of hosting

 

Kat Ross

 

About Kat:

Kat Ross worked as a journalist at the United Nations for ten years before happily falling back into what she likes best: making stuff up. She’s the author of the dystopian thriller Some Fine Day, the Fourth Element fantasy series (The Midnight Sea, Blood of the Prophet, Queen of Chaos), the Dominion Mysteries and the new Fourth Talisman series. She loves myths, monsters, and doomsday scenarios.

 

You can learn more about Kat at her website,  on Twitter  @katrossauthor, on Facebook as well as Pinterest. You can buy her featured book, NOCTURN, here.

About NOCTURN:

Nazafareen is a Breaker, a mortal with the rare ability to repel magic. When an assassin forces her to flee to the mortal city of Delphi, she finds herself embroiled in a deeper mystery whose origins lie far in the past. Why was the continent sundered into light and dark a thousand years before? And what really happened to the elegant but ruthless creatures who nearly reduced the world to ashes?




















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Deleted Scene from Nocturne, Book #1 of the Fourth Talisman Series

 

Moonlight gleamed on the edge of the blade as Nazafareen swung it in a slashing arc. Darius leapt away, nimble as a cat. Sweat rolled down her face as she spun through the backswing. The bonewood swords of the daevas were much lighter than iron, but her left arm trembled after an hour of sparring.

“Enough,” Darius said, stepping back and lowering his own sword. He gave her a crooked grin. “You’ve worn me out.”

Nazafareen made a rude noise. “Liar.”

He slouched against a pine tree, blue eyes weighing and measuring. In keeping with his ascetic tendencies, he wore a plain cotton tunic and trousers. She’d heard his ribs crack, but he gave no sign of discomfort. Darius was careless of pain, almost contemptuous.

He handed her a water skin and she took a long drink, then poured the rest over her head.

Daevas were twice as fast as humans so training with him gave her a distinct edge—any mortal opponent she faced would seem slow and clumsy. It was also exhausting, especially since she had to fight one-handed. But she insisted on it. Nazafareen hated feeling defenseless.

They walked back to the dwellings of House Dessarian, formed by the intertwined branches of living trees. Nazafareen felt the clan’s eyes on them—not hostile, but not as friendly as they’d been. When the novelty of having a mortal among them had worn off, the daevas had largely ignored her. But now she’d drawn their interest again, and not in a good way.

Nazafareen went to her own house to change clothes. When buttery yellow Selene began to set and cool silver Hecate to rise, she sought Darius out. He was in one of the workshops, sanding down a cedar chest. It was a lovely piece of work, simple but elegant.

“Would you go swimming with me?” she asked. “It’s a warm evening.”

His lips curved in a small smile. “I’ve been waiting for you to ask.”

They walked through the woods in easy silence. With little else to do, Nazafareen spent most of her time exploring the forest. After accidentally breaking a powerful ward, she had no memory of her earlier life, but Darius had told her that she came from nomadic people in the Khusk range of Persia’s eastern empire, now fallen to Alexander of Macydon.

Her clan had crossed the mountains twice a year and even though Nazafareen remembered none of this, she had an innate sense of direction and felt comfortable trekking through the wilderness. It was relief to get away from the daevas too. They might look like her, but the way they moved was a hundred times more graceful, almost feral. None of them were unkind, but she knew they didn’t fully accept her.

Nazafareen led Darius to a deep, still pool with the silver disc of Hecate reflected in its surface. She removed her tunic and slipped into the water. Then she spun around to watch Darius. He pulled off his shirt and dropped it on the ground. Moonlight gleamed on pale skin. He was built like his father Victor, though a shade leaner.

He dove into the water and surfaced behind her. Nazafareen shivered as warm arms enclosed her. For a painful moment, she wished she could remember more about him. He said they’d known each other for many years. That they had been what was called a bonded pair, soldiers in service to the Empire. Once, they had worn matching gold cuffs that gave Nazafareen control of his power. But the fire that held the cuffs together had vanished when they entered Nocturne, their bond broken.

He always sounded sad when he spoke of it, even though Darius had been a slave to the cuffs. Nazafareen had asked if she ever treated him badly and he said that she hadn’t.

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And don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of books by me, Kat Ross, and more! Just look at all the books you can win from the gold team. Aren’t they pretty?

 

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To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is

(Because WINTER WAR AWAKENING comes out 3.19.19!!)

Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize.

 

CONTINUE THE HUNT

To keep going on your quest for the hunt, you need to check out the next author! Read on at Leah and Kate Rooper’s website for your next entry in the hunt.

But before you go, I’m running a giveaway of my own. One lucky winner, will take home a signed copy of Blood Rose Rebellion and Lost Crow Conspiracy (if international, I’ll send the books via Book Depository and mail signed book plates separately), a temporary gold tattoo, and series bookmarks.

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YASH–or the YA Scavenger Hunt will be starting next week, and run from Tuesday, October 2 until Sunday, October 7. Get ready! Over 150 authors across 7 different teams are participating and there will be lots of chances to win stuff.

This fall, I’m once again on the gold team, and I’ll be sharing an exclusive sneak peak of WINTER WAR AWAKENING. I can’t wait!

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I’m thrilled to finally share the cover and title for book 3: Winter War Awakening!

Mundie Moms is generously hosting a giveaway in conjunction with the cover reveal, so for a full description (and to enter the giveaway!) please visit her post.

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[image error] Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-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! On 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 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 120 hours!

Go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt. There are SIX contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the GOLD TEAM–but there is also a red team, a gold team, a green team, a purple team, and a pink team for a chance to win a whole different set of books!
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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 page.

SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE
 
Directions: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve listed one of my favorite numbers. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the GOLD team, and then add them up (don’t worry, you can use a calculator!).

Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number 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 8, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.


SCAVENGER HUNT POST

[image error] Today, I am thrilled to be hosting Kristin Smith on my website for the YA Scavenger Hunt!

Kristin Smith is the author of the best-selling young adult novel Catalyst and its sequel, Forgotten. When she’s not writing, you can find her dreaming about the beach, beating her boys at Just Dance, or belting out karaoke (from the comfort of her own home. Kristin currently resides in the middle-of-nowhere North Carolina with her husband and five sons. To read more about her obsession with YA novels or her addiction to chocolate, you can visit her at kristinsmithbooks.com.

Catalyst is currently FREE across various e-book platforms, and you can pick up the sequel, Forgotten, while you’re at it.

The lovely Jaime and Rachel of Rockstar Book tours are helping me host a blog tour for LOST CROW CONSPIRACY. Follow along for sneak peaks at the book, interviews, playlist, giveaways, and more!

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Week One

3/5/2018- YA Books Central– Interview

3/6/2018- FICTION FARE– Review

3/7/2018- Owl Always Be Reading– Excerpt

3/8/2018- YA and Wine– Review

3/9/2018- A Dream Within A Dream– Excerpt

Week Two

3/12/2018- The Book Nut– Review

3/13/2018- A Gingerly Review– Review

3/14/2018- Book Briefs– Review

3/15/2018- Two Chicks on Books– Guest Post

3/16/2018- Fiktshun– Review

 

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