Heather Davis's Blog

It’s been a long snowy week in the Pacific Northwest. The kind of week where you wish your only job was to stay inside reading books and drinking cocoa. I have to admit, in between working and clearing my walkway, I spent a lot of time looking at pictures of cute animals with heart spots and dreaming of the first signs of spring.

I hope you had a fun (and warm) holiday!

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It’s been almost a year since the last book in the Pioneer Falls trilogy came out — time really has been flying by! Since then, I’ve been working on a film project with a friend. No, it’s not an adaptation of one of my novels, but it does have a high school love story in it, which has been so fun to write.

More about that when it’s farther along in the process. Wishing you first signs of spring and lots of love in 2019!

Heather

 

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Welcome to the spring 2018 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 PURPLE TEAM, but there is also a red team, a gold team, a green team, a blue team, and a pink team.

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 prize 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 Purple 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. Read all of the rules at the YASH site.

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 8th, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

And now… THE SCAVENGER HUNT POST

Today, I have the honor of hosting Breeana Sheilds. First let’s get to know Breeana and her featured book, Poison’s Cage. Then, Breeana shares one playlist she created for her book and one she listens to when she’s writing.

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Breeana Shields is the author of the young adult fantasy, Poison’s Kiss and its sequel, Poison’s Cage (Random House BFYR.) She graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in English. When she’s not reading or writing, she loves traveling, eating good food–especially if it’s pasta or chocolate–and spending time with her husband, her three children, and two spoiled, but adorable dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An assassin becomes a spy in this heart-pounding sequel to Poison’s Kiss. Readers who love the assassin angle in Throne of Glass, the lethal touch in Shatter Me, or the high stakes of The Wrath and the Dawn will want to follow this story to the end.

 

Find out more information by checking out Breena’s website or find more about her books here.

 

 

 

 

 

BREEANA’S PLAYLISTS

 

I’ve never been able to write to music with lyrics. I find it too distracting. However, music is still an important part of my process in several ways. First, it’s incredibly helpful before I begin a new book—when I’m still daydreaming about the story and trying to find the heart of it. Or—once I’ve begun—when I’m hopelessly stuck and need to take some time to figure out what comes next. Before starting a new project, I make a playlist and listen during non-working times–while I’m driving, cooking, or doing anything else that leaves my mind free to wander. It helps channel my thoughts toward the book, and I’ve untangled many thorny plot issues with the aid of Spotify and a little downtime.

While I’m actually drafting, I either write in silence, or listen to something inspiring without lyrics—the kind of music that can both set the mood and fade into the background so it doesn’t interfere with my concentration.

So today, I want to share two playlists. The first belongs to Poison’s Cage—these are the songs that most reflect the book for me, and what I listened to while brainstorming. The second is a list of music I find helpful while I’m actually writing—these songs provide relaxing and/or inspiring background noise that help me focus. I hope you enjoy!

 

Playlist for Poison’s Cage

Hello Hello by Missy Higgins

Not a One by The Young Wild

Falling Awake by Gary Jules

Desi Thoughts by A.R. Rahman

Blame it on Me by George Ezra

Anokhi by Thomas Newman

The Chimes at Midnight by Thomas Newman

My My Love by Joshua Radin

The Final Pitch by A.R. Rahman

Like Real People Do by Hozier

Playlist for Writing

Song for Rome by Brain Crain

Time by Hans Zimmer

Pastorale, Songs from a Secret Garden, by Rolf Lovland

Moonlit Shore by Brain Crain

Flight by Hans Zimmer

Adagio by Rolf Lovland

Dream of Flying by Brain Crain

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Thanks Breeana. Lots of new music to check out on that playlist.

Now, dear YASHers–– don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of books by me, Breeana Shields, and other authors. To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is:

77

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

CONTINUE THE HUNT

To keep going on your quest for the hunt, you need to check out the next author on Team Purple––  Eva Pohler.

Before you go, I’m interested to see if you have favorite song for your writing, painting, drawing or DIY time? Please let me know in the comments and I’ll add it to my playlist!

Hugs,

Heather

[image error]Happy spring, everyone!  It’s that time of the year again– not just for flowers and bunnies and umbrellas (if you’re in Seattle) but also for the biggest Young Adult author blog event around.

The Young Adult Scavenger Hunt or #YASH hops to life on April 3rd.  This year, there are 120 authors participating, so that means you could win a ton of books and other prizes.

You can begin on my blog or over at the YASH website  starting at noon Pacific Time on April 3rd. Basically, you hop through the blogs, read awesome bonus content from each featured author, and collect the secret numbers for each team color along the way. See the YASH website for full details on how to participate and submit your answers for prizes.

During the hunt, I’ll be sharing an exclusive behind the scenes look at how I created the Pioneer Falls series and celebrating my latest release, A LIGHT SO CRUEL.

And here’s a sneak preview of my group TEAM PURPLE.  I’m excited to partner with this talented bunch of YA authors.

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See you on April 3rd for the YASH.

Hugs,

 

Heather

 

 

Just wanted to send a thanks to everyone who pre-ordered A Light So Cruel, the third book in the Pioneer Falls series. Release Day was Saturday, and I’m happy the book is finally reaching readers!

You can find it now on Amazon, and it’s also a part of the Kindle Unlimited subscription service.

Thanks for your support!

Heather

Yep. It’s just o[image error]ne more day until the launch of Pioneer Falls Book 3 – A Light So Cruel. I’m happy to be publishing the finale in this trilogy of novels about Lily Turner and the curse that’s changed her life forever.

Having lived in a logging town or two myself, I never ran across werewolves like Lily and her family, but the forests of the Northwest sure inspired me to think such creatures must exist.

If you enjoyed the first two eBooks, you can pre-order Book 3 here.

Reviews always help other readers find new titles, so don’t forget to post them on books you’ve read.

Thanks, readers and friends!

Heather

It’s here–– the beautiful cover for A LIGHT SO CRUEL, Book 3 in my Pioneer Falls Series!

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Release date = March 3rd.

Lily Turner is back, this time unraveling a mystery involving a spirit with secrets that won’t stay buried. Of course, with Morgan McAllister and the friends (and enemies) she’s made in Pioneer Falls, it’s not going to be easy.

I had a lot of fun writing this one and it has lots of twists and turns. Here’s where you can find links to pre-order  the book.

Thanks for helping spread the word on this fun, paranormal romantic suspense YA series.

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A Forest So Deadly went live on Saturday, appropriately on the full moon. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered the book!

This sequel in my paranormal mystery-romance series and follows Lily and Morgan as the hunters begin to rise in Pioneer Falls. You can find it at Amazon, B & N, Kobo, and iTunes

It’s available in eBook form right now, but in winter, I’ll be putting out print editions.

If you’ve already read Book One, thank you! I’m so grateful to everyone who’s left a review.  Reviews help other readers discover new books at fave online retailers and places like  goodreads. Even a brief sentence or two is much appreciated, especially by indie authors.

Thanks and happy reading––

Heather

 

 

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Feeling lucky? Enter the giveaway on the blog tour for A Curse So Dark. You could win a B & N giftcard + signed copies of my backlist, including The Clearing, Never Cry Werewolf and Wherever You Go.

Stop by one of the tour sites for details on how to enter and read some fun posts and interviews about my new book A Curse So Dark, the first in my new Pioneer Falls series.

 

 

 

 

Tour Stops:

 

October 30, 2017 – Mythical Books – Guest Post

October 30, 2017 – Everyday with Mandy J – Review

October 31, 2017 – Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers – Spotlight

October 31, 2017 – DystopianCitzn Blog – Review

October 31, 2017 – Treestand Book Reviews – Review

November 1, 2017 – Sascha Darlington’s Microcosm Explored – Review

November 1, 2017 – Twirling Book Princess – Spotlight

November 1, 2017 – Tez Says – Guest Post

November 2, 2017 – Smada’s Book Smack – Guest Post

November 2, 2017 – YA & NA Bookshelf – Review

November 3, 2017 – Chapter by Chapter – Interview

November 3, 2017 – Bookhounds – Guest Post

November 3, 2017 – Chapters through life – Review

Happy reading!

Heather

 

I’m partnering with the cool peeps at Chapter-by-Chapter next week for a mini-blog tour for A Curse So Dark…

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It’s gonna be fun–– tour stops and an exclusive giveaway announcement soon!

It’s the perfect time to celebrate the Pioneer Falls series as A Forest So Deadly: Book Two debuts on the full moon next Saturday, November 4th. It’s available now for pre-order.

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If you’ve had a chance to read A Curse So Deadly already, thank you!

Reviews help other readers find my books, so I’d love if you have time to leave a review on your favorite online retailer site or goodreads.

Hugs!

Heather

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In a few short weeks, Book Two of my new YA Paranormal series will be released. On next full moon, in fact– November 4th.

Here’s the gorgeous cover…

If you read Book One, you know that Lily’s about to help a friend who’s lost faith in the wolves of town. Meanwhile, darkness is gathering all around the Turner Family. It’s a great escape if you need a break from reality.

It’s available for preorder now. I hope you’ll check it out.

Book One had such a great release and I’m so grateful to everyone who supported it. Thank you!

Happy reading–

Heather