
- The swag pack, the wrap bracelet, the silver baseball charm bracelet, and the baseball stitch ring.
- And a pre-order of one YA book of their choice.
Today I have the pleasure of hosting the amazing Jessica Lawson, author of THE ACTUAL AND TRUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF BECKY THATCHER, NOOKS & CRANNIES, and the newly-released WAITING FOR AUGUSTA! She’s going to give us an inside peek at her new book and tell us a little bit about her writing process.
But first, here’s a little more about WAITING FOR AUGUSTA:
A month ago, Ben Putter’s dad died, and (crazy idea or not) Ben’s certain the lump in his throat is actually a golf ball. The lump won’t go away and it turns out Dad’s not quite gone either. Still warm in his urn, Ben’s father suddenly speaks up to ask why he’s in Alabama instead of sprinkled on Augusta National Golf Club’s 18th hole, the way he always wanted.
Ben might be going a little crazy, but escaping Hilltop, Alabama, sounds like a darn good idea (and just maybe it will make that lump go away). As he makes his way to Georgia, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of adventures at every turn.
Between Dad nagging to be put to rest, Noni keeping suspiciously tight-lipped about her past, security patrolling at all hours during the famed Masters tournament, and the lump in his throat staying put, creeping onto Augusta National may not be as easy as Ben originally thought. And letting go of a Dad who’s finally listening is going to be even harder.
Hello, and welcome to the Spring 2016 YA Scavenger Hunt! I’m Becky Wallace, author of STORYSPINNER and SKYLIGHTER, and your hostess for this leg of the tour. I’m so glad you stopped by!
If you’re looking the original first page for the SKYLIGHTER, you’ll have to keep looking! And you totally should because it involves this:
Scary, huh? Gives me the shivers every time I look at those nasty beasties. To find the exclusive content, you’ll have to follow the blog hop! Before you go though, you should check out the amazing author I’m hosting!!
But, first, a few rules.
DIRECTIONS: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve listed my secret number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on TEAM RED, and then add them up (don’t worry, you can use a calculator!)
HINT: THE SECRET NUMBER IS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED!
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 4th, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.
There are NINE contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the RED TEAM, but there is also a BLUE TEAM, GOLD TEAM, GREEN TEAM, ORANGE TEAM, PURPLE TEAM, TEAL TEAM, SILVER TEAM, and PINK TEAM! Check out each team for a chance to win nine different sets of signed books!
If you’d like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and the full list of prizes up for grabs, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page.
Now that all the technical stuff is out of the way, I’ll introduce the author I am hosting on this hunt.
Amy Plum is the author of DIE FOR ME, a YA series set in Paris. The first three books — DIE FOR ME, UNTIL I DIE, and IF I SHOULD DIE — are international bestsellers, and have been translated into thirteen languages. The fourth and fifth books are digital novellas, entitled DIE FOR HER and DIE ONCE MORE, and they are followed by a sixth digital compendium INSIDE THE WORLD OF DIE FOR ME. Amy’s newest series is a duology: AFTER THE END and UNTIL THE BEGINNING. The first book of her YA horror duology, DREAMFALL, will be released by HarperTeen in 2017.
Amy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama before venturing further afield to Chicago, Paris, London and New York. An art historian by training, she can be found on most days wither daydreaming or writing (or both) in a Parisian café.
The book Amy is showcasing in the YA Scavenger Hunt this season is:
ABOUT THE BOOK: This can’t-miss companion to Amy Plum’s internationally bestselling series is a compendium of everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the eternally enchanting world of revenants. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series and Tale from the Shadowhunter Academy series, the DIE FOR ME series is wholly original and brimming with action and romance.
Set in Paris, DIE FOR ME introduced readers to revenants, undead beings who must sacrifice themselves again and again to save the lives of strangers. This companion book is the guide to all things revenant, including loads of never-before-seen material. Fall in love all over again with Kate and Vincent by reading their private letters. Relive pivotal moments from other characters’ points of view. Discover deleted scenes from throughout the series. Learn all about the long history of revenants and how Amy Plum went about creating it. And get a guided tour of the City of Light from the author herself.
Yes, yes, yes to all of that! Food, facts, and insider fun!! Here are all the places you can find (and *cough* buy for $1.99) INSIDE THE WORLD OF DIE FOR ME.
Check out more on her Website, Twitter, and Facebook pages!
And don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of signed books by me, Amy, and many more!
And since you’ve hung out this long, why don’t you enter the bonus contest? Three winners will receive a hard back copy of STORYSPINNER, and one winner will receive copies of both STORYSPINNER and SKYLIGHTER! Enter below!!
Ready to move on to the next blog so you can find more bonus content and the secret numbers you need to enter the GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY?