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Blog Tour: Intro Laconic by WH Rose

Intro: Laconic
W.H. Rose
Publication date: September 22nd 2020
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Taein Kim, affectionately known as “Blondie”, is an incredibly talented young man and leader of the rookie K-Pop group Eclipse. Tae has his whole life and career in front of him, but it comes to a screeching halt when a standard meet and greet leads to him finding his soulmate, a foreign girl named after the goddess of love.

Venus Woods is the young heiress of the largest tech corporation in Southeastern America. Her life revolves around meaningless events and empty white walls, devoid of color and purpose. She never thought she would meet her favorite idol group, Eclipse, let alone form the incredibly rare soulmate bond with their leader. As if that’s not life-changing enough, her absent mother is determined to have the two married, using her daughter as a bargaining chip.

Separated by lifestyle, culture, and language, the teens have wall after wall between them. None of it stops the blossom of love that blooms in their hearts when they lock eyes under the cover of a thunderstorm.

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“Did you research different bands for your book to get information to make it authentic? If so, which bands. If not, how did you come to understand band life?”

I did a lot of research for this book, but that mostly revolved around the locations Venus and Taein went to. As for understanding Eclipse as a band and making sure I did them justice, I really relied on my prior knowledge of K-pop. I’ve been a K-pop fan for around four years now, and in that time I have learned a lot about how the industry works. Every K-pop group is similar in many ways because of the way K-pop is manufactured. Most groups come from a handful of entertainment companies in Korea. They almost always are all male or all female. Band members almost always live together. They have assigned roles in the group like the lead singer, or lead rapper, or even visual (the member who is marketed as the most attractive). They almost always start when the members are in their teens. They all have to go on variety shows, make performances, and promote their music, etc. Of course, exactly how they do these things can be different, but K-pop can be quite formulaic.

Knowing this, it was easy for me to construct the bones of Eclipse as a group. I knew I needed to have members who sang and members who rapped. I knew Eclipse needed to have a manager who helped guide them. I knew that they were likely to have a meet and greet. But of course, what makes every group unique is the members. Personality, talent, and friendships have so much to do with what makes a group lovable. I really wanted to make the members important and feel like they really contributed to the band. This first book focused very heavily around Venus and Taein, but the second and third books will really shed more light on how Eclipse operates as a band and on the relationships between all of the members. Readers will definitely get a closer look into the K-pop industry (the good bits and the not so good bits) as Venus and Taein’s story progresses. 

Author Bio:

W. H. Rose is an emerging author who just released her debut novel, Mythomania, in January of 2020. Her life's passion is storytelling. Rose has always entertained those around her with her ability to create moving and impactful tales and is proud to share her first novel at the young age of eighteen. She lives in Georgia with her loving family and pet rabbit, Soba.

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Blog Tour: A Roayl Christmas Quandary by Samantha Hastings

A Royal Christmas Quandary
Samantha Hastings
Published by: Swoon Reads
Publication date: October 6th 2020
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Readers looking for a light, fun read full of holiday mischief will be delighted by Samantha Hastings’ A Royal Christmas Quandary, perfect for fans of A Christmas Prince.

When you spend Christmas in a castle, anything is possible.

1860. Lady Alexandrina Gailey is looking forward to a cozy holiday at Windsor Castle with her best friend, Princess Alice, and her long-time crush, Lord George Worthington. But Drina’s plans are all but dashed when Alice’s parents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, declare that Alice must choose one of two royal princes to become engaged to before Christmas.

There’s just one problem: George, a junior member of the Foreign Office, has accidentally misplaced one of the princes.

Together, Drina and George scour the town of Windsor for the missing prince, desperately hoping to deliver him to the royal dinner party with the queen none the wiser. They might just need a royal Christmas miracle to pull it off.

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1) Do you prefer to write individual books or a series?

I’ve only done individual books so far. The romantic storyline is one of my favorite parts of any story and as a reader, I like to see it concluded in one story. 

2) How do you keep inspired to write?

I’ve wanted to be a writer since I saw “Little Women” in the theatre all those years ago. I honestly don’t need any inspiration to keep writing. I can’t seem to help myself! The words pour out of me at a pace that is hard to keep up. Not all the words are “good” so they don’t always end up in a story. 

3) Where do you spend most of your time writing?

I have a desk in my kitchen, so I steal moments throughout the day. Sometimes, I get inspiration about a character or a scene and I make a “note” in my phone. 

4) When you're not writing, what is your favorite thing to do?

Reading. My mom and I went to the library so much growing up that they offered her a job there. She didn’t take it. But I got a Masters Degree in Library Science and then I worked at that library. I have my favorite genres, but really, books are like food: I love variety!

5) If you were offered a month away anyplace in the world just to do your writing, where would it be?

I visited the Isle of Skye in Scotland and I thought it was one of the most beautiful and romantic places. It’s pretty remote, so I think I could get so much writing done there. 

6) If you could do anything other than writing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I would be a librarian again. I love being a matchmaker between stories and people. 

7) Do you have a favorite drink at your side while you write?

Diet Dr. Pepper. I adore it with all of my heart. I also like to make it “dirty.” My favorite add-ins are coconut syrup, pineapple syrup, and cream for a Diet Dr. Pepper Pina Colada. 

8) If you could co-write a book with any author, who would it be and why?

Jennieke Cohen. I’m in raptures over her book Dangerous Alliance. She’s a very accomplished lady author and a friend. 

9) Do you have a snack you like by your side when you write?

Popcorn. I love it with all of my heart. 

10) What is the one thing you think yourself an "expert" in?

A lady never boasts, but if I had to pick one thing that I enjoy in my own writing, it would be the banter. I love wordplay!

Author Bio:

Samantha Hastings has degrees from Brigham Young University, the University of Reading (Berkshire, England), and the University of North Texas. She met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, and chasing her kids. She is the author of THE LAST WORD, THE INVENTION OF SOPHIE CARTER, and A ROYAL CHRISTMAS QUANDARY.

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Blog Tour: Angelbound Quasi Redux by Christina Bauer

Quasi Redux
Christina Bauer
(Angelbound Origins, #8)
Published by: Monster House Books
Publication date: September 29th 2020
Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult

“Myla is a magnificent heroine, fierce and outspoken, hilarious and mischievous … And did I mention that her demon tail is sentient? Best. Sidekick. Ever.” – The Nocturnal Library

Myla Lewis has her life back. Wife. Mother. Queen. Great Scala. Queen of the Thrax. Yay! Then one day, Myla runs across a supernatural waterfall that makes her igni screech like crazy. Our heroine speaks the fateful words, “Some days, I wish I weren’t the Great Scala.”

The waterfall grants her wish.

A moment later, Myla is back at Purgatory High. No husband. No child. No powers beyond her old quasi days. And without Myla around as the Great Scala, all quasis now live under Armageddon’s rule. That sucks. Hard. So Myla sneaks into Antrum—she simply must find Lincoln and figure this out. Once she arrives, two problems arise.

First, her husband doesn’t know her. At all.

Second, Lincoln is married to someone else.

Fuuuuuuu…

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1) When you started writing, did you know how many books your series would have?
I always outline my books to a minimum of five books out. Once I get into it, I may write past that or do spin-offs.

2) How do you keep inspired to write new material in the same world?
I mostly think about he main character and how I’d challenge them in new ways. Basically, I’m super mean to my characters and it grows out from there!

3) Where do you spend most of your time writing?
In these days of COVID, I write on the orange couch in my house, often with my son seated beside me.

4) When you're not writing, what is your favorite thing to do?
I like listening to lectures, watching true crime stuff and reading young adult books.

5) If you were offered a month away anyplace in the world just to do your writing, where would it be?
A nice hotel with room service! If I go somewhere glamorous, I’d be tempted to stop writing and start exploring!

6) If you could do anything other than writing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Wow, I have no idea. Art maybe?

7) Do you have a favorite drink at your side while you write?
Mocha coffee. Yum!

8) If you could co-write a book with any author, who would it be and why?
Honestly? I really don’t play well with others. I like writing what I want and when I want!

9) Do you have a snack you like by your side when you write?
Not really. More often, I just make another mocha.

10) What is the one thing you think yourself an "expert" in?
I’ve become a defacto expert on the brain systems that drive autism. It was something I had to do in order to help my special needs son. He’s worth it!

Author Bio:

Christina Bauer knows how to tell stories about kick-ass women. In her best selling Angelbound series, the heroine is a part-demon girl who loves to fight in Purgatory’s Arena and falls in love with a part-angel prince. This young adult best seller has driven more than 500,000 ebook downloads and 9,000 reviews on Goodreads and retailers. The first three books in the series are now available as audiobooks on Audible and iTunes.
Bauer has also told the story of the Women’s March on Washington by leading PR efforts for the Massachusetts Chapter. Her pre-event press release—the only one sent out on a major wire service—resulted in more than 19,000 global impressions and redistribution by over 350 different media entities including the Associated Press.

Christina graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School with BA’s in English along with Television, Radio, and Film Production. She lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby.

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Book Blast: Intro Laconic by W.H. Rose

Intro: Laconic
W.H. Rose
Publication date: September 22nd 2020
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Taein Kim, affectionately known as “Blondie”, is an incredibly talented young man and leader of the rookie K-Pop group Eclipse. Tae has his whole life and career in front of him, but it comes to a screeching halt when a standard meet and greet leads to him finding his soulmate, a foreign girl named after the goddess of love.

Venus Woods is the young heiress of the largest tech corporation in Southeastern America. Her life revolves around meaningless events and empty white walls, devoid of color and purpose. She never thought she would meet her favorite idol group, Eclipse, let alone form the incredibly rare soulmate bond with their leader. As if that’s not life-changing enough, her absent mother is determined to have the two married, using her daughter as a bargaining chip.

Separated by lifestyle, culture, and language, the teens have wall after wall between them. None of it stops the blossom of love that blooms in their hearts when they lock eyes under the cover of a thunderstorm.

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EXCERPT:

Rain pelts down on me and quickly soaks through the pathetically thin hospital gown I’d woken up in. I hardly notice. The cold seems nearly nonexistent and I can barely see a foot in front of my face, the heavy rain turning everything into a blur. Regardless, I trudge on, trusting my feet to take me where I need to go. Lightning strikes again and briefly illuminates a small gazebo. I walk in that direction and step under it, my sight restored. Rain hangs off my lashes, falling like tears as I blink, taking in my surroundings. Lightning strikes once more, allowing me to see the figure propped against one of the gazebo’s columns. He sits with one knee pulled under his chin and stares out into the storm, seeming not to notice my presence. At this angle and under this poor lighting I am unable to tell much about him, his wet hair covering much of the side of his face. Hesitantly, I sit next to him, unsupported by a column. I study the boy’s back, attempting to figure out why he would be outside during the middle of a storm. That thought leads me to wonder why I myself am here. But I just felt this pull . . . 

Author Bio:

W. H. Rose is an emerging author who just released her debut novel, Mythomania, in January of 2020. Her life's passion is storytelling. Rose has always entertained those around her with her ability to create moving and impactful tales and is proud to share her first novel at the young age of eighteen. She lives in Georgia with her loving family and pet rabbit, Soba.

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Press Release: The War With Grandpa

 ROBERT KIMMEL SMITH’S CLASSIC NOVEL

THE WAR WITH GRANDPA

IS NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

 

Yearling Books is pleased to publish a movie tie-in edition of Robert Kimmel Smith’s THE WAR WITH GRANDPA (Ages 8–12 | On sale September 29, 2020) to time with the October 9 theatrical release. This laugh-out-loud story about a boy who leaps into battle when he’s forced to share a room with his grandfather stars Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, and Oakes Fegley and makes for perfect movie viewing for the entire family.

 

Peter is thrilled that Grandpa Jack is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa Jack moves right into Peter’s room. Like any grandson, he loves his grandpa, but . . . he wants his room back. Now Peter has no choice: he declares war!

 

With the help of his friends, Peter begins to devise outrageous plots to make Grandpa surrender the room. But even though the pranks escalate, Grandpa Jack is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa Jack plans to get even. They used to be such great pals, but now Peter is wondering . . . has their war gone too far?

 

The movie tie-in edition of THE WAR WITH GRANDPA features cover art from the film and includes the original illustrations by artist Richard Lauter. First published in 1984, this classic story is sure to gain a completely new readership following the release of this family-friendly film.

 

Look for the new companion novel The War with Grandma, coming summer 2021!

 

ROBERT KIMMEL SMITH was the award-winning author of popular children’s titles including Chocolate Fever; The War with Grandpa and its companion novel, The War with Grandma; Bobby Baseball; Jelly Belly, Mostly Michael; and The Squeaky Wheel.

 

Media Contact

Kathy Dunn, Executive Publicist

kdunn@penguinrandomhouse.com 

 

 

Yearling is an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher. Random House Children’s Books is a division of Random House LLC, a Penguin Random House Company.

 

 

THE WAR WITH GRANDPA MOVIE TIE-IN EDITION

by Robert Kimmel Smith

Yearling| Ages 8–12 | 160 pages

DG: 978-0-525-64455-2 | $6.99 U.S. / $9.50 Can.

EL: 978-0-307-54902-0 | $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 Can.

 

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