Monday Muse: Rachel Taylor -- Silence Looks Good On You

This is a VERY powerful song, beautiful and haunting.

Monday Muse: The Wombats -- Greek Trajedy

It makes me bop. The video's a little gruesome...

Mid-Winters' Eve Giveaway Hop

Happy Holidays (both forthcoming and past)!  To celebrate, I'm giving away another signed copy of NEXIS plus some goodies to one lucky US/CANADIAN entrant!  Enter below and don't forget to check out all the other blogs participating in this great Giveaway/Hop!

NEXIS:  In the domed city of Evanescence, appearance is everything. A Natural Born amongst genetically-altered Aristocrats, all Ella ever wanted was to be like everyone else. Augmented, sparkling, and perfect. Then…the crash. Devastated by her father’s death and struggling with her new physical limitations, Ella is terrified to learn she is not just alone, but little more than a prisoner.

Her only escape is to lose herself in Nexis, the hugely popular virtual reality game her father created. In Nexis she meets Guster, a senior player who guides Ella through the strange and compelling new world she now inhabits. He offers Ella guidance, friendship…and something more. Something that allows her to forget about the “real” world, and makes her feel whole again.

But Nexis isn’t quite the game everyone thinks it is.

And it’s been waiting for Ella.

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Reddit AMA

I'm doing a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Wednesday December 16 starting at about 5pm.  You can check it out on the /r/books subreddit.  Please come and ask some questions!

Monday Muse: Black Veil Brides -- In The End

Because why not?

BEST OF 2015 GIVEAWAY HOP

Obviously I'm gonna feature this little gem, hehe!  I'll be giving away a signed copy of my new book, NEXIS.

NEXIS:  In the domed city of Evanescence, appearance is everything. A Natural Born amongst genetically-altered Aristocrats, all Ella ever wanted was to be like everyone else. Augmented, sparkling, and perfect. Then…the crash. Devastated by her father’s death and struggling with her new physical limitations, Ella is terrified to learn she is not just alone, but little more than a prisoner.

Her only escape is to lose herself in Nexis, the hugely popular virtual reality game her father created. In Nexis she meets Guster, a senior player who guides Ella through the strange and compelling new world she now inhabits. He offers Ella guidance, friendship…and something more. Something that allows her to forget about the “real” world, and makes her feel whole again.

But Nexis isn’t quite the game everyone thinks it is.

And it’s been waiting for Ella.



To Enter:

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Check out the other blogs participating!

Monday Muse: Night Riots -- Contagious

Oh, the pretties...

NEXIS is HERE!!!!

Today is NEXIS's birthday!  Come celebrate with me on this momentous occasion and throughout the month:

November 30: The NEXIS tee-shirt campaign begins!  Get your shirt and help a great cause -- proceeds from this sale go to Amputee Coalition of America!
December 1: NEXIS releases today!  It's available where ever books are sold, get your copy ASAP.
December 1: A.L. and some of her best YA/NA author buddies are hosting a Facebook release party for NEXIS today.  Stop in, chat, enter to win tons of prizes throughout the day.  To get an invite, friend me on FB and let me know via DM!
December 1: NEXIS Thunderclap hits at 1pm EST.  Join the noise to help support the book!
December 1: At 9pm EST join Kate Jarvik Birch (author of Perfected and Tarnished) as she and A.L. have #EllaDay on Twitter!
December 1-14: NEXIS Grand Giveaway is now active!  Prizes include a Kindle Fire HD 7, Amazon gift cards for both National and International participants, a Nexis goodie pack, and the chance to customize a character in the next Tricksters book.  Check in daily to increase your odds and please share with friends and followers.
December 1-14: NEXIS BLOG TOUR -- A.L. is being featured by tour host, YA Reads, on various different blogs.  Come read reviews, interviews, and guest posts.
December 2-6: A.L. is doing a driving tour to local Barnes and Noble stores throughout the Northeast.  If you live in MA, NY, NJ, RI, NH, north eastern MD, or eastern PA keep an eye out for signed books on your store's shelves!  CT residents, A.L. will be signing at Barnes and Noble during various times throughout December and January, check her blog for exact times.
December 3: A.L. and various other Entangled authors will be participating in a Twitter chat at 8pm EST.  Come with questions and a desire to win prizes.  #NeedMoreSciFi
December 3: A.L. is a guest on MagicalMusings.com
December 16: A.L. is doing a Reddit AMA on the /r/books page.
PLUS MORE EXCITING THINGS TO COME!

NEXIS:  In the domed city of Evanescence, appearance is everything. A Natural Born amongst genetically-altered Aristocrats, all Ella ever wanted was to be like everyone else. Augmented, sparkling, and perfect. Then…the crash. Devastated by her father’s death and struggling with her new physical limitations, Ella is terrified to learn she is not just alone, but little more than a prisoner.

Her only escape is to lose herself in Nexis, the hugely popular virtual reality game her father created. In Nexis she meets Guster, a senior player who guides Ella through the strange and compelling new world she now inhabits. He offers Ella guidance, friendship…and something more. Something that allows her to forget about the “real” world, and makes her feel whole again.

But Nexis isn’t quite the game everyone thinks it is.

And it’s been waiting for Ella.

Read Goodreads reviews.
Buy on Amazon.
Buy on Barnes and Noble.