And The Winners Are...

January was a blast! I want to thank everyone who participated in our month-long Flirt Squad challenge, featuring some of my favorite YA Authors and their character's New Year Resolutions. 

If you missed the chance to play along,  don't worry.

First, you can read all about it (and hopefully discover some great new books while you're at it) HERE.

Then, as always, the main Flirt Squad challenge is on-going, with the chance to be listed in the Acknowledgements of A Tale of Two Centuries still open for another month (after that, participants can get their name in my next release!) For all the details on how to join my super fabulous street team, The Flirt Squad, head HERE. 

And now, to announce the Grand Prize winner of January's #FlirtSquadResolutions Challenge . . . 

CONGRATULATIONS Denice Cordero!

Denice, I'll be sending an email soon with all the details on your prize including: ebooks of My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, Gravity, All The Broken Pieces, Inbetween, Greta and the Goblin King, Pretty Amy, Conjure, Love All, Spectral, Almost, Unmaking Hunter Kennedy, and YOUR CHOICE of any one of Nyrae Dawn's books, PLUS Signed swag from The Collector: A Dante Walker Novel AND a signed Paperback of Destiny's Fire AND a brilliant, hand-designed Angel Academy bracelet!

Also, Congrats to our TWO Signed Swag Winners . . . 

Kelsey Ketch and Joie!

Girls, I'll be sending you each an email with the details about your Swag-a-licious prize including goodies from My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, Spectral, Gabriel Stone and the Divinity of Valta, Love All, Touch of Death, Destiny's Fire, Conjure, What a Boy Wants and Charade!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined in to spread the love for all these books and for generally being rock stars. Here's to everyone having a fantabulous 2013!!

Looking Ahead With Victoria Scott #FlirtSquadResolutions

I met Victoria Scott around the beginning of my writing journey. I was a few chapters into My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, and she had just finished one awesome book and was starting to plot another book of hers. You may've heard of it--The Collector??

Yep, I was blessed  to be a critique partner on this book and fell in love with Dante from the start. I also fell in love with Victoria Scott's writing and her extreme loyalty to her friends. And ya'll, the girl is just smart. Like crazy smart. She's one cool chica.

2013 is a big year for Ms. Scott, but it's only the beginning. She has so much excitement ahead and I can't wait to see where life takes her. 

Today is the second to last day to enter the MEGA PRIZE PACK for this month's Flirt Squad Challenge. To learn how YOU can win 11 books and a TON of swagalicious prizes (including goodies from The Collector), head to THIS POST for all the details. Get those tweets in! 

Here is Victoria's Dante based New Year's Resolution:

• In 2013, I vow to be like Dante Walker and put more swagger in my step. http://tinyurl.com/asbrvox #FlirtSquadResolutions

And here is what is in store for Tori this year:

2013 is my debut year. It's exciting and nerve-wracking and mind-blowing. It feels like a year of change. A year in which I can do anything.

Like resist eating oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies even though my mom made them from scratch.

Or exercise even though my tennis shoes totally need a good cleaning and maybe I should do that instead.

Maybe, maybe I can even focus on meditation versus stressing the hell out at every opportunity.

But let's get real. Above all of those things, I should probably just try being honest with myself and say that in 2013 I'm going to be a cookie-eating, exercise-shunning, stressball of semi-happiness that, yes, has a book debuting. Amen.  

- Victoria Scott, author of THE COLLECTOR (Entangled Teen, April 2013)

What 2013 Holds for Busy, Busy Cindi Madsen Plus Giveaway Details

Cindi Madsen is my girl. She was one of the first author's we featured on the Flirt Squad, spreading the word about her debut, Demons Of The Sun. Then she hit us again with her cool as hell thriller, All The Broken Pieces. And then this month, her adult romance debut, Falling For Her Fiance, hit virtual shelves everywhere...and is kicking major sales butt!

Cindi is one busy woman, with lots of projects in the works, but she stopped by to share with us what 2013 holds for her. Before we get to that, a reminder that our first Flirt Squad Challenge of 2013 is coming to an end... don't miss the chance to win a TON of books (including an ebook copy of All The Broken Pieces) and help promote your favorite books!

HERE is the link for all the details, and here are the resolutions Cindi--or should I say her main character Liv--shared with our readers:

• In 2013, I vow to check some things off my need-to-experience list, like Liv & Spencer do #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/RvlLpr
• In 2013, I will be like Liv and learn to go after what I want, even if I might fall on my face #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/RvlLpr

Take it away, Cindi!

This year is going to be filled with writing, editing, more writing, and more editing.

In addition to working, though, I’m making a goal to take some time off here and there to read for fun and spend time with my family. They’ve been very patient and encouraging on this journey, but sometimes there’s computer envy, and I need to remember to step away from my computer and even my phone and give them the love and attention they deserve.

I’ll also be attending Romantic Times this year, and my goal is to squeeze as much time and fun as possible with the awesome people I’m meeting up with there.

I’m pretty much obsessed with music, so I’m also looking to go to more live shows and have already lined up two—Imagine Dragons and Three Days Grace!

So here’s to making sure this year rocks!

What Chloe Jacobs Has Up Her Sleeve for 2013

Hey Gang!

Hope you're having fun tweeting and reading all the Character New Year Resolutions and earning those points...That's one huge prize pack, and I'm telling you, all those books rock :) Thanks for helping us spread the word about these great titles.

As you know, Chloe Jacobs has joined us for the January Flirt Squad Challenge. She's giving away an ebook copy of Greta And The Goblin King, a book that I had the pleasure of giving a blurb to (my first ever), and here's what I had to say:

"Dark and beautiful...Jacobs paints haunting pictures with her words."

If you haven't gotten to read Greta And The Goblin King, trust me, you want to. 

So with the release of Greta in the world, 2012 was definitely awesome for Ms. Jacobs. What's in store for 2013?? Take it, Chloe....

2012 was a whirlwind for me from beginning to end. I don't think I stopped to take a breather the whole year. In 2013 I want to try and dial things down just a little bit, enough to give myself some more time with the family. My son is ten years old already! I can't believe it, and I don't want to miss anything. I keep thinking that pretty soon he's going to want nothing to do with his lame-ass parents, so we need to take advantage of his time now, when he still thinks we might be cool :) 

On the writing front, I'm already busy in 2013. I'm working on a few projects under my pseudonym, and as Chloe Jacobs I'm writing more GRETA! I can't wait for everyone to see what else is in store for her and Isaac and the lost boys. In addition to that, I have this other story in my head. It's about glass houses breaking, and adventures, and little boys who love dragons! 

2013 is going to be so exciting!! 

Thanks, Chloe! And don't forget to head over to the January Flirt Squad Challenge post to learn how you can WIN 13 books and tons of swag-a-licious prizes! 

Kicking off 2013 with a Mega #FlirtSquad Challenge!

Happy January!

There's something about the start of a new year. A fresh slate. An entire 12 months set before you, all filled with possibility. With the excitement of new beginnings in the air, it seems like an excellent time for another Flirt Squad challenge :)

If you're new to the game, let me quickly explain what the Flirt Squad is.

The Flirt Squad is my super awesome street team, and along with helping spread the word about my own books around release time, we like to spread the word about other fabulous books and authors.

We have regular giveaways and challenges, and members earn all kinds of prizes. To become a regular member of the Flirt Squad (and have a chance to not only earn tons of swag but also get your name in the Acknowledgements of my book or even become a character!) head over to my Flirt Squad Page for all the details.Go ahead, we'll wait (*grin*)

Back? Awesome. Because this month's challenge is BIG. And believe me, you're gonna want to play along.

Since January is the month for resolutions, I thought it would be fun to play with that idea. I've asked some of my good friends to join in, and not only did they say yes, but they've also thrown in prizes!

All month long we'll be "meeting" these authors, getting to know what 2013 holds for them, and what their personal New Year's Resolutions are. And all month long you'll be earning points in order to win the goodies they've brought to the party. 

Here's How To Earn Points

Along with guest posts featuring them throughout the month, each of the participating authors have crafted New Year Resolution tweets for the main characters in their books. It's a fun way to get to know their books and characters better. And copying these tweets is an excellent way you can let others know about these fabulous books.

If you are new to these challenges, you can leave a comment below with your contact info to let me know you're playing along (and so I can find you if you win!), and then jump in and start playing!

***Regular Flirt Squad Members--Since so many of us enjoy tracking points (and chatting) via the always fun Google doc, I've created a special one for this challenge. Email me (FlirtSquad@gmail.com) if you did not recieve the email with the link!***

The tweets are listed below and all you have to do is copy and post them--each tweet equals one point. I"ll be following the hashtag to award your points.

Yes, you can tweet more than one of the tweets listed below each day.

No, please don't tweet the same tweet more than once per day. Spread the love around :)

Just A Suggestion: while there isn't a limit on how many tweets you can send a day (other than not the same one more than once), I highly suggest you either space them out or limit them or you may just drive your followers batty!

For an additional 10 points, you can also do a blog post about the event. Tell me one of YOUR New Year's Resolutions, and include which of the characters tweets below is closest to your own. Link back to this post and either tweet it out with the hashtag (#FlirtSquadResolutions) or leave it in the comments below, and I'll award the additional pointage.

This challenge will run until February 1st, 2013. 

Up For Grabs

One Grand Prize Winner wins a Super Sized ebook pack featuring: 

• My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by yours truly
• Gravity by Melissa West
• All The Broken Pieces by Cindi Madsen
• Inbetween by Tara Fuller
• Greta and the Goblin King by Chloe Jacobs
• Pretty Amy by Lisa Burstein
• Conjure by Lea Nolan
• Love All by Kelly Hashway 
• Spectral from Shannon Duffy
• Almost and Unmaking Hunter Kennedy by Anne Eliot
•    and YOUR CHOICE of any one of Nyrae Dawn's books!

And as if that wasn't enough, the Grand Prize Winner ALSO wins:

• Signed swag from The Collector: A Dante Walker Novel from Victoria Scott
• Signed Paperback of Destiny's Fire by Trisha Wolfe  

                                                              AND

• A brilliant, hand-designed Angel Academy bracelet from Cecily White!

TWO Additional Winners Win Signed Swag from:

• My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century
• Spectral and Gabriel Stone and the Divinity of Valta from Shannon Duffy
• Love All and Touch of Death from Kelly Hashway
• Destiny's Fire from Trisha Wolfe
• Conjure swag pack including a magnet, signed bookmark, and silicone bracelet
• What a Boy Wants bookmarks and Charade postcards from Nyrae Dawn

And Now For The Resolutions

From My Super Sweet 16th Century & the 2013 sequel A Tale of Two Centuries by moi:

• In 2013, I vow to be as bold as Cat, and give in to my artistic side. #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/R1s2do
• In 2013, I vow to be like Alessandra & go after my dreams regardless of what others may think. #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/RwAl0N 

From Greta and The Goblin Kin by Chloe Jacobs:

• In 2013 I vow to take control of my future like Greta in GRETA AND THE GOBLIN KING @Jacobs_Chloe http://amzn.to/TYa8bV #FlirtSquadResolutions
  
  

From Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie by Lisa Burstein: 

• In 2013, I vow to learn to love myself like AMY #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/T6QzaW
• In 2013, I vow to learn to love someone else like CASSIE #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/UnBTM4

From All The Broken Pieces by Cindi Madsen

• In 2013, I vow to check some things off my need-to-experience list, like Liv & Spencer do #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/RvlLpr
• In 2013, I will be like Liv and learn to go after what I want, even if I might fall on my face #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/RvlLpr

From Inbetween by Tara Fuller:

• In 2013, I vow to be more like Finn from INBETWEEN, by refusing to give up on what I want in life. #FlirtSquadResolutions

From Touch of Death and Love All by Kelly Hashway:

• In 2013, I vow to be like Jodi and put the needs of others before my own. http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Death-Kelly-Hashway/dp/193705330X #FlirtSquadResolutions
• In 2013, I vow to be like Meg and open my heart to love. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16096146-love-all #FlirtSquadResolutions

From The Collector: A Dante Walker Novel by Victoria Scott:

• In 2013, I vow to be like Dante Walker and put more swagger in my step. http://tinyurl.com/asbrvox #FlirtSquadResolutions

From Measuring Up and Charade by Nyrae Dawn:

• In 2013 I vow to be like Annabel & learn health matters, but weight doesn't define me. #FlirtSquadResolutions http://www.amazon.com/Measuring-Up-ebook/dp/B008VO1YGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356999665&sr=8-1&keywords=measuring+up
• In 2013 I vow to be like Colt and not run when things get tough. To stay & show love. http://www.amazon.com/Charade-ebook/dp/B009V5VG3A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1357000090&sr=1-1&keywords=charade #FlirtSquadResolutions
• In 2013 I vow to be like Cheyenne & not let the past define me. To learn to make my own future. #FlirtSquadResolutions http://www.amazon.com/Charade-ebook/dp/B009V5VG3A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1357000090&sr=1-1&keywords=charade

From Spectral and Gabriel Stone by Shannon Duffy:

• In 2013 I vow to be as brave as Jewel and embrace what makes me unique. #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/VEGo2Q
• In 2013 I vow to be as adventurous as Gabriel and face my fears. #FlirtSquadResolutions http://amzn.to/ZuT13G 

From Prophecy Girl: Angel Academy by Cecily White:

• In 2013, I vow to face my demons fearlessly, like Amelie! #FlirtSquadResolutions #AngelAcademy http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14741366-prophecy-girl @CecilyWhite
• In 2013, I vow to be like Jack and fight for my beliefs, no matter how unpopular! #FlirtSquadResolutions https://www.facebook.com/AngelAcademySeries @CecilyWhite
• In 2013, I vow to be like Amelie and find humor amidst struggle! #FlirtSquadResolutions #AngelAcademy https://www.facebook.com/AngelAcademySeries @CecilyWhite

From Unmaking Hunter Kennedy and Almost by Anne Eliot:

• In 2013 I WILL stop hiding under baggy clothes like Vere Roth did in Unmaking Hunter Kennedy http://amzn.com/B009RS5M36 #FlirtSquadResolutions
• In 2013 I WILL kiss more often while eating apples! Unmaking Hunter Kennedy #firstkisses http://amzn.com/B009RS5M36 #FlirtSquadResolutions
• In 2013 I vow to ask a quiet girl WHY & try to be her friend. Almost, by Anne Eliot http://amzn.com/B0075CHVDA #FlirtSquadResolutions

From Destiny's Fire by Trisha Wolfe:

• In 2013, I plan to be as tough as Dez and go for what I want #FlirtSquadResolutions http://www.amazon.com/Destinys-Fire-ebook/dp/B006VIMAJO/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

From Conjure by Lea Nolan:

• In 2013, my heart will be as open as Emma's in CONJURE. #FlirtSquadResolutionshttp://tinyurl.com/a2zydfo @Lea_Nolan
• In 2013, I'll use my powers for good like Emma does in CONJURE. #FlirtSquadResolutionshttp://tinyurl.com/a2zydfo @Lea_Nolan
• In 2013, I'll be as determined as Emma is in CONJURE. #FlirtSquadResolutionshttp://tinyurl.com/a2zydfo @Lea_Nolan

Awesome, right? Told you it was a good one. So what are you waiting for? Get Your Flirt On!!