DAY 10: UtopYA from Your Armchair + Epic-scale UtopYA Swag Giveaway

Day 10 in the Big UtopYA household and the authors are getting a little authory. Here's the 10th day bringing the awesome experience of UtopYA Author and Reader Con right to your armchair. Today it is my great pleasure to share with you the authors, Vanessa Kimball, author of the series, 'Piercing The Fold' and 'The Evan Series' and the author, Nichole Green, author of the series, 'The Mystic Seeker'

Don't forget to enter the epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway at the end of the post. You can enter everyday of the virtual con and a full list of prizes and details can be found in this post HERE

VANESSA KIMBALL

 

Blurb: 'Piercing The Fold'

 

“I'm Jesca. I have intense nightmares nightly and hallucinations of dark auras closing in on me daily. Strangers’ faces distort before my eyes and I hear voices in my head. All symptoms of insanity, ‘illusions in reality’, right? Wrong. This is my reality and it has been set askew.”

Jesca Gershon Sera discovers that she is part of a legacy and a fellowship of guardians destined to protect the human race from a galactic event that will invade and evolve our world.

*The Piercing the Fold series is intended for Mature Young Adult and Adult readers due to the the paranormal and unorthodox scientific concepts addressed throughout. This series contains a rich mixture of the paranormal, science fiction, romance, adventure, and suspense.*

 

About Vanessa

 

Venessa Kimball, born October 21, 1975, is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Her hometown is San Antonio, Texas. She currently resides in Amarillo,Texas with her loving husband and 3 amazing children.

For 3 years, she taught at an Austin, Texas middle school. For 6 years, she was a full-time Texas Realtor in the Austin Metro Area.

In 2010, she revisted her writing roots that were so prominent in her high school years. Piercing the Fold, her debut novel, was born on November 23rd of that year. Venessa is a full-time, independent author.

When Venessa is not writing, she is keeping active with her husband and three children; chauffeuring said children to extracurricular activities, catching a movie with her hubby, and staying up way too late reading.

To find out more about Venessa Kimball and future projects, including the 2nd book in the Piercing the Fold series, visit www.VenessaKimball.net.

 

Find out more at www.venessakimball.net

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NICHOLE GREEN

 

Blurb: Twisted

 

Growing up isn’t always easy. But for most teenage girls, they can rely on their best friend to help them get through the process. A BFF is something that is truly treasured and completely irreplaceable. You share all of your secrets, and are loyal and honest with each other, even when you’re acting just a little bit crazy. You have each other’s backs no matter what and you form a bond that is virtually unbreakable.

At least that’s what normal teenage girls experience.

Nat and Mel have been bestie’s since childhood and Nat has followed her blindly ever since. But as Nat’s friendship with Mel begins to lead her down the wrong path, she starts to question the sincerity of their relationship. Nat starts to see Mel’s manipulative, deceitful ways become more focused on her. Will Natalie hold on tight to the friendship she’s had her entire life, no matter what it cost her? Or will she let her heart lead her to a relationship that’s not so twisted.

***Attention*** Although this book is a YA book based on the ages of the characters, it is a raw and intense book that contains underage drinking, strong language, drugs, and sex. It's a story that tells that harsher realities of teenage life.

 

About Nichole

 

N.L. Greene, who is 1/2 of the author duo Riana Lucas, has decided to venture outside of the Fantasy world that she and her best friend created with Poppy and The Deadly Flowers Series to write a few books on her own. While she loves working with her best friend, writing solo has allowed her to explore interest that had solely been her own. She spends a lot of time reading her favorite authors which range all over the place and in every genre, but spends just as much time with her husband and two daughters, traveling, shopping, and playing video games. Nichole was born in Pennsylvania but grew up in Florida, where she and her high school sweetheart live with their two children

 

Find out more www.nlgreene.blogspot.com

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Buy Twisted at Amazon.co.uk

Visit Nichole's AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

 

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DAY 9: UtopYA from Your Armchair + Epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway

Welcome to Day 9 of bringing the UtopYA  Author and Reader Con direct to your armchair. Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to the authors, Brenda Hiatt, author of the 'Starstruck' series and Catherine Stine, author of 'Dorianna'

Don't forget to enter the epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway at the end of the post. You can enter everyday of the virtual con and a full list of prizes and details can be found in this post HERE

BRENDA HIATT

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Blurb for 'Starstruck'

 

Who would have guessed that tiny, out-of-the-way Jewel, Indiana could hold secrets with the potential to change the course of human history? Certainly not nerdy nobody Marsha Truitt. Who, it turns out, isn’t such a nobody after all.

 

The middle of nowhere just got a lot more interesting!Nerdy astronomy geek Marsha, M to her few friends, has never been anybody special. Orphaned as an infant and reluctantly raised by an overly-strict "aunt," she's not even sure who she is. M's dream of someday escaping tiny Jewel, Indiana and making her mark in the world seems impossibly distant until hot new quarterback Rigel inexplicably befriends her. As Rigel turns his back on fawning cheerleaders to spend time with M, strange things start to happen: her acne clears up, her eyesight improves to the point she can ditch her thick glasses, and when they touch, sparks fly--literally! When M digs for a reason, she discovers deep secrets that will change her formerly mundane life forever . . . and expose her to perils she never dreamed of.

Book 1 of the award-winning Starstruck series, where teen romance blends with science fiction to open a whole new world of action, adventure and discovery.

 

About Brenda

Brenda Hiatt is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty novels (so far), including traditional Regency romance, time travel romance, historical romance, and humorous mystery. She’s currently having a fabulous time with her award-winning YA sci-fi STARSTRUCK series. In addition to writing, Brenda is passionate about embracing life to the fullest, to include scuba diving (over 60 dives so far), Taekwondo (she’s currently pursuing her 3rd degree black belt), hiking and traveling.

 

Find out more www.brendahiatt.com

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DOWNLOAD FREE COPY OF  Book One of Starstruck series on Amzon.co.uk

VISIT Brenda's AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

 

 

CATHERINE STINE

 

Blurb for 'Dorianna'

 

Internet followers, beauty, power. It all sounded good. Until it transformed into a terrifying reality Dorianna couldn’t stop Dorianna is a dark twist for the Internet generation on A Picture of Dorian Gray. When her father is jailed, her mother ships lonely, plain Dorianna to her aunt’s. There, Dorianna yearns to build a new identity, but the popular Lacey bullies her—mostly for getting attention from her ex, Ander. Ander takes Dorianna to Coney Island where Wilson, a videographer, creates a stunning compilation of her. She dreams of being an online sensation, as she’s never even had a birthday party, and vows she’d give anything to go viral. Wilson claims he’s the Prince of Darkness and warns her the pledge has downsides. Dorianna thinks he’s joking. She has no idea of the dire consequences. She’s thrust into the spotlight, and an incomprehensible nightmare. Not only is she prettier, she’s gaining harmful powers of manipulation. When her powers grow beyond anything she can control, she’s desperate but clueless as to how to stop it.

 

About Catherine

 

Catherine Stine’s novels span the range from futuristic fantasy to paranormal to contemporary. Her futuristic thriller companion novels Fireseed One and Ruby’s Fire are both indie award winners. Her paranormal-horror YA, Dorianna won Best Horror Book in the Kindle Hub Awards. She also writes new adult fiction as Kitsy Clare. Her new adult Art of Love series includes Model Position and Private Internship. She suspects her love of dark fantasy came from her father reading Edgar Allen Poe to her when she was a child. Presently, she’s at work on a paranormal historical set in 1932 about a witch.

 

Find out more www.catherinestine.blogspot.com

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Buy 'Dorianna' at Amazon.co.uk

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DAY 6: UtopYA from your armchair + Epic-scale Giveaway

Welcome to Day 6 of my virtual UtopYA con here on the blog. Today I'm introducing you to the virtual stands of Elizabeth Sharp. author of the 'Forces of Nature' series and Amy Evans. author of 'Clicks: The Dolphin Prophecy'.

Don't forget to enter the epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway at the end of the post. You can enter everyday of the virtual con and a full list of prizes and details can be found in this post HERE

 

ELIZABETH SHARP

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Blurb: The Forces of Nature

Amelia thinks she's painfully ordinary, but when she learns about the magical world she's a part of she has to find out who is killing her kind before her family becomes the latest victims.

 

Average, plain-bodied Amelia Hoffman has resigned herself to a life of mediocrity, unable to escape the shadows cast by her all-too-perfect siblings. Worse, her feelings for her brother’s best friend are getting stronger.

Everything changes after the brutal murder of her close friend.

Suddenly, Amelia’s life is transformed and she is thrust into a wondrous and frightening new world of myths and legends. As she explores this new world hidden within the layers of her own, secrets are revealed. When her body miraculously changes overnight, Amelia is forced to hide in her home for her own protection. But as danger circles closer, Amelia has to figure out who is committing the ruthless homicides.

Otherwise, she could be next.

 

About Elizabeth

 

Elizabeth Sharp is the pen name used by Donna Dull. A full-time mom and part-time dreamer, Donna has replaced her addiction to Dr. Pepper with one for Facebook. A self-proclaimed techno geek, she loves cell phones, computers, tablets and all things technological. The internet has to be the greatest invention since the wheel, in her opinion. She lives in a quiet subdivision with her husband, young son, three cats, and far too many electronics. It’s quite possible she has some raccoon in her DNA, because she loves glitter and anything that sparkles. The artist behind Sharp Cover Designs, she is in love with all things creative. She enjoys making jewelry and costumes. Halloween is her favorite holiday since it’s the one day of the year that you can be whatever you want. But her first love will always be writing. Otherwise, hearing voices in her head would make her feel schizophrenic

Find out more at www.elizabethsharpbooks.com

 

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Download FREE Book One of The Forces of Nature at Amazon.co.uk

Elizabeth's Amazon Author Page HERE

 

 

AMY EVANS

 

Blurb: 'Click' Book One of The Dolphin Prophecy

Clicks are the sounds the universe makes to tell you what's going to happen next. They're the biggest truths that you see in your heart long before you see with your eyes. Sixteen year old Cami and all the rest of her generation have been focused on what they can see, which means they spend all their time surfing and running beach patrol instead of discovering the mysteries that hide underneath their island home. When people start to get sick, they're forced to discover ancient secrets and talents that are hidden inside their DNA in order to save lives

 

About Amy

Amy Evans is a young adult romance author who believes all books are better with kisses, and that wishes come true when they're shared. All of her books seem to take place on the beach.

 

Find out more at www.amyevansbooks.com

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Buy 'Click' on Amazon.co.uk

 

 

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Day 4: UtopYA from Your Armchair + Epic-Scale Giveaway

Welcome to Day 4 of the virtual UtopYA Author and Reader Con. Today it is my great pleasure to introduce you to the virtual tables of Natasha Hanova, author of 'Edge of Truth' and K.D.Wood, author of 'Unwilling'.

Don't forget to enter the epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway at the end of the post. You can enter everyday of the virtual con and a full list of prizes and details can be found in this post HERE

Natasha Hanover

 

Blurb: Edge of Truth

Citizens who report to work on time, obey the Overlord’s laws, and stay off the Synbot’s radar, live long lives. Long, dull, monotonous lives. It’s not a bad plan for sixteen-year-old Rena Moon whose emotions trigger earthquakes. In a world pitted against her, she strives for a life beyond working herself to death at the factory. Seeing an alternative, she risks selling relics from the forbidden lands at Market. It becomes the worst decision she ever made. Someone kidnaps her best friend in exchange for the one thing that would end her oppression. Driven by loyalty, Rena and seventeen-year-old Nevan Jelani, soulful composer, green thumb extraordinaire, and the secret love of her life, plot to rescue her friend and reclaim her salvage. Still, the thought lingers whether Nevan is a true hero or another thief waiting for his chance at her loot. Events spin wildly, deepening Rena’s suspicions and pushing her limit of control. With more than her chance for freedom at stake, she must decide if she’s willing to kill to protect what’s precious to her. For once, the Overlord isn’t holding all the power, but can Rena live with being reduced to what she’s struggling so hard to escape?

 

About Natasha

I am an author of young adult and adult dark fantasy/paranormal fiction. Edge of Truth, a YA dystopian romance, is my debut novel. I enjoy sliding around the house in my socks and love nibbling Peanut M&Ms while reading or writing paranormal, dark fantasy, and dystopian books with heavy doses of romance.

 

Visit Natasha's AMAZON PAGE HERE

Buy Edge of Truth at Amazon.co.uk

Find out more at www.natashahanova.com 

 

 

 

K.D.Wood

Blurb: Unwilling
 

Neely McIntire’s dreams warn her about the future but will not protect her from the danger hiding in plain sight. On graduation night, she plans to tell her best friend, Hayden Nelson, that she's in love with him. Instead, they argue. Neely's hurt feelings leave her vulnerable, giving her secret admirer, Andrew Huckley, the opportunity to put his mother’s monstrous plan into motion. When Neely gives in to her broken heart and pushes him away, Hayden knows he must fight to recapture the spark he felt in their last kiss. But will he find her in time to reverse the damage or will she be changed forever?

 

About K.D.Wood
 

K.D. Wood lives in north Mississippi with her family and a very spoiled White Waug. She creates love stories and smokin' southern erotica, but not your mama's happy ever after. She's a consumer of chocolate but not spiders and completely composed of liquid awesome. When not in her office pounding the keys she can be found under a snuggly blanket, cup of Donut Shop close by, with her nose in a book. Her first novel, Unwilling, debuted on Amazon and Kobo’s bestsellers list. Follow her on Twitter at @KDWoodauthor, like her on Facebook, you’ll find her neglecting her blog at K.D.Woodauthor.blogspot.com, or email her at K.D.Woodauthor@gmail.com

 

BUY a copy of  'Unwilling' on Amazon.co.uk

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DAY 1: UtopYA from Your Armchair + Epic-scale Swag Giveaway

Welcome to Day 1: It is Monday 15th June and there is just 1 sleep to go until I fly out to Nashville and 3 sleeps to go until the UtopYA Reader and Author Con officially opens its doors (although to be honest with you, the pre-party starts Tuesday night)

Today it is my great pleasure to introduce you to the virtual stand of Jolene Buchheit, author of 'Best Foot Forward' and Kelly Risser, author of the 'Never Forgotten' series.

Don't forget to enter the epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway at the end of the post. You can enter everyday of the virtual con and a full list of prizes and details can be found in this post HERE

JOLENE BUCHHEIT

THE BLURB: 'Best Foot Forward'

After one bad experience, Iowa high school senior, triathlete, and fangirl Lucia “Luc” Guzman swore off relationships. Well, that was until Connor Kohlton and his southern accent moved to town. With the help of her childhood best friend, Jax Weber, she discovers her “college only” dating rule may be causing her to miss out on a great guy. Luc's parents have always taught her and her sister to put safety first and she applies that rule in all areas of her life; her training, her work, and her heart. However, she must throw caution to the wind when she decides she can’t fight her feelings anymore… But what will it cost her? When things start to fall apart, it’s hard to tell who’s to blame, because everyone is putting their Best Foot Forward.


ABOUT JOLENE

Jolene Buchheit is an advocate for teenagers, a substitute high school teacher, and an author of young adult books. While attaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, she volunteered to read and edit her fellow students’ research papers because of her love of the written word. Since then, she has written a contemporary novel entitled Best Foot Forward and the first book in the Greek-inspired paranormal Charmed Song Series called Charmed Harmony. When she is not reading, wrestling her two children, or dating her husband, she spends most of her time fan-girling. She is always willing to chat about various TV shows, movies and especially books. You can keep up with her adventures at www.JoleneBuchheit.com in your free time, if you are blessed enough to have some of that.

FIND MORE ABOUT JOLENE and HER BOOKS at www.jolenebuchheit.com

JOLENE'S AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE is HERE

Buy 'Best Foot Forward' at Amazon.co.uk

KELLY RISSER

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Blurb: The 'Never Forgotten Series'
 

The Never Forgotten journey follows Meara as her mother's illness forces them to leave their old life behind. Meara discovers an amazing new world full of secrets, and a past she had no prior knowledge of suddenly becomes vital. As things unfold, she discovers there are more than regular battles to be fought. In a world filled with folklore and stories of the sea, an ancient hatred, as old as time, exists. This is a tale of love and loyalty, tragedy and hope, but above all, friendship and bravery that will be always remembered.

 

ABOUT KELLY

Becoming a published author is a lifetime dream come true. As a child, I subjected friends and family to my ʺKellyMarkʺ greeting cards (ʺWhen you care enough to make the very best.ʺ), poetry, homemade magazines, and short stories. In high school, my short story, ʺIf Only to Escapeʺ was published in the local paper, and I won a writing contest for my children's story, ʺTelevisella.ʺ In college, my creative writing tapered off, but I still managed to write the occasional review for The Marquette University Tribune. Once I graduated, I mixed creative writing with business writing, and I've held positions in Advertising, Marketing, and Instructional Design/eLearning Development.

Today, I am busy writing my next book. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, hanging out with my husband and two kids, or playing with our Whoodle.

FIND OUT MORE at Kelly's website www.KellyRisser.com


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UtopYA From Your Armchair: EPIC SCALE SWAG GIVEAWAY

Welcome to UtopYA from your armchair. This series of posts (posted over the next 14 days) is designed to give you folks back here in the U.K a little taster of the UtopYA Author & Reader Con  experience. It's also a chance for you to get to know some of the authors and to pick up some gorgeous swag and freebies. As well as posting live from the event (prepare yourself for selfie-madness) there will be virtual tables set up here on the blog.

The following amazing authors have signed up to take part in this virtual con. Jolene Buchheit, Kelly Risser, Kallie Ross, Rachael Brown, C.J.Pinard, Jo Michaels, N.L.Green, Amy Evans, Michele G. Miller, Chris Cannon, Sharon Rose Mayes, Amy Leigh Strickland, Brenda Hiatt, Catherine Stine, Natasha Hanova, K.D.Wood, Shawn McGuire, Liz Long and Elizabeth Sharp, Vanessa Kimball and Me, Katie M John

Each of these authors has offered some of the swag from their stall to put into one of Three U.K Swag bags. I shall be lugging a full suitcase of goodies back by the looks of it.

Each Swag bag will contain a random (but equally distributed) selection of items from the UtopYA conference. The items on the Rafflecopter giveaway are a very strong indicator of what may be included, but it isn't a 100% guarantee; think of it more like a lucky dip. What I can tell you is that the three gift bags are going to be truly swagtastic; the authors have been truly generous.

The plan is that two authors will be featured a day starting on Monday of this week and it will run for a fortnight. The Rafflecopter entry form will be attached to each  virtual stand, giving you  a chance to get lots of entries into the proverbial hat.

Good Luck and I hope you enjoy meeting these fabulous authors and their works as much as I do.


A List of the pledged swag offerings.
Jolene Buchheit - bracelet keychain, magnet, bookmark and a signed paperback
Kelly Risser, Metal book mark with charms, a necklace, bracelet, button pin and signed paper swag.
Kallie Ross - a signed copy of Descent: A Lost Tribe Book 1 and a signed copy of Defend: A Lost Tribe Book 2 + a gift bag
Rachael Brownell - Bookmarks, bracelet, magnets and small goodies.
C.J Pinard -  A signed paperback copy of one of her books, bookmarks and small goodies.
Jo Michaesls - a preview booklet, a bookmark and a pair of Fractured Glass Earrings.
N.L.Greene - a signed copy of Illusions Begin and a Fractured Glass button badge.
Amy Evans - a signed paperback and swag pack to include jewellery and postcards
Michele G Miller - A signed paperback
Chris Cannon - Magnets, bookmarks, postcards and an e-Book copy code for Going Down in Flames.
Sharon Rose Mayes - A signed paperback of Book 1 of 'Blood Pact'
Amy Leigh Strickland - A pair of button badges
Brenda Hiatt - signed postcards with QR codes for free books from 7 different authors and some temporary 'Sparks' tattoos.
Catherine Stine - A paperback copy of 'Dorianna'
Natasha Hanova - signed paperback, bookmark and nailvarnish
K.D.Wood - signed paperback copy of 'Unwilling'
Shwan McGuire - Hippie duck, tie-dye pen, wish bracelets, bookmarks, postcards and buttons
Liz Long - A signed paperback copy of Book 1 in The Donovan Circus Series, Bookmark and button
Elizabeth Sharp - A special blogger swag bag (normally exclusive to bloggers)
Vanessa Kimball - A signed bookmarks, pins and magnets
Katie M John - Knight Trilogy wrap bracelet, eBook code for free Book One of Knight Trilogy, signed postcards and metal and semi-precious stone bookcharm.

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