Alex Rosa's Blog - Posts Tagged "giveaway"

It's such an exciting thing being a new author! I scoured my own website this morning and was shocked to witness my own countdown! haha. I can't believe my first novel Emotionally Compromised will be released in less than 44 day! *eek*. This is what had me running over to Goodreads to check out how the book was doing in its pre-release state. To say I was ecstatic would not be close to good enough. As of today so many people have already added it to their "to-read" list and my jaw just dropped! Also my Goodreads giveaway has begun TODAY too! And will run until the release date scheduled for November 15th, 2013! Enter now to win a signed copy of the book! So many people have entered that already too! *eek-x2*

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

I just wanted to thank everyone who has added it to their library, and entered the giveaway. I am so excited to get this book out! You're all so wonderful! <3

-A. Rosa

Dear Readers, Authors, Bloggers, and Fellow Wanderers!

Not sure if you have noticed the transition, but I have recently changed my author name!

TA-DA!

I just came to the conclusion that I preferred my own name than my shortened pen-name. I think it sounds better too, don't you think? ;) "Alex Rosa" I like it better already! Also, I better do this sooner rather than later. Am right, or am I right? ... or am I right?

Everything has finally been switched over to show the change. This includes my new twitter handle. I am no longer a "_pink_dandelion" (old twitter handle), but now a real human who tweets by the name of @oh_alexrosa (new twitter handle). Even my facebook, Goodreads and Amazon reflect the change.

Also, my ebook and paperback have been changed too!
The paperback went through a bit of an overhaul, but no major changes, other than fonts, which I know only crazies like me would notice.

I hope you approve of the change, and that "Alex Rosa" rolls off the tongue better, and might even stick in your head more ;)

In honor of this EPIC transition (ok, maybe I am being a bit melodramatic) I am announcing an EPIC new opportunity and an EPIC giveaway!

*drum roll please*

YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE SIGNED COPIES OF EMOTIONALLY COMPROMISED
& BOOK SWAG!
There is a new link in the menu bar at the top of my website that will take you there!

I thought it would be cool to finally be able to send you signed copies, and make the feature available on my site.

[ CLICK HERE ] to check out the store, or check out this link:
http://alexrosa.bigcartel.com/

*drum roll please* x2

Finally. for my EPIC GIVEAWAY!

I am giving away ...
- $10 Amazon Gift Card
- Signed Paperback of Emotionally Compromised (of course the new pretty changed one)
- 5x7 Print of a Mr. Darcy (Pride & Prejudice) Quote, "You have bewitched me body and soul." (Pictured)
- (3) Book Swag Bundles (This includes a bookmark and two pins!)

ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER HERE!!
Giveaway Ends May 16th
[ CLICK HERE ]

Thanks so much for all your support. Please enter the giveaway, and don't forget to subscribe to my new vlog here.

​With Lots of Nerdy Book Love,
Alex Rosa

Is this real life? Ok, maybe I should wait until release day to say that.

The journey for my New Adult novel, TRYST, has been such a monumental one, and I’m so proud to reveal this cover!

What a crazy road! To get from the moment Book Country connected me with Kristine Swartz at Penguin InterMix , to that insane email exchange when we began discussing what we wanted out of TRYST’s cover *enter-head-spin* It’s been crazy cool, and has been so much fun seeing all of this come together! Book Country exclusively revealed this cover along with an interview of Kristine and I discussing the cover making process! If you’d like to find out more, [ click here ] to read the interview.

To have TRYST be my New Adult debut is such an amazing feeling because as the writer, BLAKE EVERETT, was impossible not to fall in love with, and when readers got ahold of him online, they seemed to agree. Hopefully this new cover will only help the cause ;) (Read teasers of Blake below)

With publication in only a little over 4 months I’m sure things are going to start speeding up (what am I talking about, they already have!) and I’m so excited to have you read the polished, edited version of TRYST. This book has made it SO far since it was originally posted serially online. I hope old readers fall back in love with Skyler & Blake, and that new ones get to add Blake to their list of perfect book boyfriends.

With 2014 winding down, it’s proven to be pretty epic so far, but I have a feeling 2015 might give it a run for its money.

TRYST releases March 17, 2015 –St. Patrick’s day, and I’m sure I’ll be having a green beer in TRYST’s honor!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY(s) ...
Pre-order your copy now, and be sure to enter the Kindle Fire giveaway. All you have to do is e-mail your pre-order receipt to oh_alexrosa@icloud.com (more details below). Also, don’t forget to like me on facebook and join my street team! I’ll be doing lots of giveaways of newly designed TRYST swag!

Thanks so much for being awesome. My readers are the best. No seriously, they are. I hope you like this cover as much as I do! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments


TRYST
Published by: Intermix (Penguin)
Publication date: March 17th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Read the Synopsis & Add it to your TO-BE-READ list:
[ click here ]


PRE ORDER LINKS:
Penguin: http://www.penguin.com/book/tryst-by-...
Amazon: http://goo.gl/tNf6I9
iBooks: http://goo.gl/og8fwf
Barns and Noble: http://goo.gl/LXTfgK
Books A Million: http://goo.gl/uLKwAz

READ THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS ONLINE:
Book Country: http://goo.gl/GdyaQx
Wattpad: http://goo.gl/4juXys



EXCERPT:
I realize I’m parched. The large living room opens into the kitchen, where a dark granite island and counters greet me. The kitchen is spotless, with minimal kitchenware—a toaster, coffeemaker, and of course, a stainless steel fridge. I wonder if this place is clean only because they knew I would be arriving. That would be something Josh would do.

I open cabinets, searching for a glass, and on the second attempt, a voice startles me.

“Cups are on the right, near the fridge.”

I turn around, and my breath catches in my throat at the sight. A barely dressed boy—er, man?—stands there, idly watching me.

“Um, thank you.” I grab a glass and fill it with water.

He gives me this all-American-boy grin, seeming to enjoy my obvious discomfort. “No problem. Skyler, isn’t it?”

I take a sip and respond. “Yes. Roommate, I presume?” Getting those words out wasn’t so hard. As I wait for his response, my eyes drag down his tan, toned physique, and I linger a little too long at the V at the edge of his navy blue boxer briefs.

His voice brings me back to his stark forest-colored eyes that complement his dark brown hair. Those eyes are distracting.

“I’ve got a name. Blake. Blake Everett. Nice to meet you.”

Was that a hint of attitude? Without a second thought and no shame, he leans his half-naked body

over and raises his hand to shake mine. I can tell he is enjoying this, and it only makes me more uneasy.

I shake his hand as confidently as possible, and my imbedded manners kick in. “Nice to meet you too, Blake. Thanks for letting me stay here.”

He smirks, and I notice him giving me the once-over. I suddenly wish I wore nicer jeans, rather than this torn-up pair. I don’t like the feeling of being under his judgmental eyes because I nowhere near compare to this Greek god. I run my hands through my curly black hair, and wish I’d brushed it before leaving this morning. He’s so pretty it hurts.

I am aching to hear some sort of response, but I’m not sure he has one because of the delay. I worry that I’m not welcome, but as he opens his mouth to respond, a voice from a bedroom down the hall interrupts. It’s high pitched and squeaky.

“Blaaaaaaake, I’m thirsty. Come love me now!”

I flush crimson, realizing the implications of the whiney girl voice and his attire. If I am not mistaken, he flushes too, but the arrogant smirk remains. Why are his lips so distracting?


He laughs, no doubt over my shocked expression, and then shrugs as if that explains everything.

“You mind if I take this?” he asks. He snatches the glass of water out of my hand, takes a quick sip, and winks at me. With that, he turns on his heels to walk back toward his bedroom, and I hear his door shut.

It has me fuming. What an asshole is the only thought I can muster. That water was mine, not for some floozy he’s bedding. I take a deep breath, annoyed with my body’s hormones and myself.

I hear Josh coming in through the front door, and I try to gather my equilibrium. He appears in the kitchen and utters the same statement that Blake had moments before. “Cups are on the far right next to the fridge.”

I scowl. “I’m aware. Thanks.”

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Invite EVERYONE ;)
Whoever invites the most wins a $15 Amazon Gift Card




Don't forget to preorder TRYST:
(there will be a special giveaway involving orders!)
http://www.penguin.com/book/tryst-by-...

Author Takeover Schedule:
5:00 - Alex Rosa Intro
5:30 - Roxy Sloane
6:00 - Claire Contreras
6:30 - Krista Becca Ritchie
7:00 - Lana Sky
7:30 - Jaycee Ford
8:00 - Renee Carlino
8:30 - Len Webster
9:00 - Lisa Gillis
9:30 - Alex Rosa
10:00 - Layla Hagen
10:30 - Alex Rosa Wrap Up