Rock On! The author of December: Elizabeth Norris (Interview!)

 

Welcome to the celebration of my favorite books of this year.

Each day, I will be featuring my favorite book and author of each month. And at the end of this celebration you'll have the chance to win a hardback copy of a book by one of my favorite authors.

In the last day of this year I knew I had to end up my celebration of the best of 2012 with something fantastic.

So, I picked Elizebeth Norris with her book Unraving which I read at the on early December. 

And Liz was, as JLA, so kind to give me an interview for this lovely blog.

That's why to do this feature even better. I AM GOING TO GIVE THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY A SECOND BOOK.

Yes, the winner of my giveaway will pick 2 books of my favorite reads of 2012. (Thanks to Addie for her donation)

 

Elizabeth Norris briefly taught high school English and history before trading the southern California beaches and sunshine for Manhattan's recent snowpocalyptic winter.
She harbors dangerous addictions to guacamole, red velvet cupcakes, sushi, and Argo Tea, fortunately not all together.
Her first novel, UNRAVELING (Balzer+Bray, April 2012), is the story of one girl’s fight to save her family, her world, and the one boy she never saw coming.

Find her: Website/ Twitter.

As usual, my questions are almost the same, cause I REALLY want to know this things about my favorite authors.

Thanks to Liz Norris for this interview.

Here you are...

1. As an author, I think you put a lot of your own feelings in the lines you’re writing. How do you feel when you’re creating those wonderful stories? 

You're so right. A lot of my own feelings go into my writing which means the scenes I'm writing often affect my mood. If I have to write a sad scene sometimes I get really depressed. There were a few scenes in Unraveling, one in the middle and one near the end, and I cried through both of them. 

2. Do you write with a playlist? 

 I did. I always put together a playlist when I first start working on a project. Music helps inspire me. "We are Broken" by Paramore was inspiring for Unraveling. 

3. I am a freaky, obsessive, perfectionist, cover lover. And I really LOVE the cover of Unraveling. Do you think it match with the history? 

Thanks! I was so excited with the cover concept. I thought it really reflected how I thought of the book. (The numbers in the background definitely work well with the countdown!) I also really love the UK cover. I really lucked out with the cover gods! 

4. I f you could put 2 of your characters in a scene with other 2 characters from another book, which those characters could be? 

I'd love to put Janelle and Barclay into Kristin Cashore's fantasy world and have them meet Katsa and Po. I think they'd get into trouble together but also have a cool adventure. 

5. Why would you recommend Unraveling? (Not as an author, but as a reader). 

I love it because of the mystery, the twists, and of course the romance. 

6. Could you tell your readers a little about you, when you’re not writing? 

I'm a little boring. I read a lot of books and watch a lot of TV. Right now I'm obsessed with Homeland (the suspense!), Scandal (the romance!), and Vampire Diaries (Damon!). I love animals, especially dogs--I babysat a chihuahua puppy last weekend while his owners were gone and he was such a little devil but he's so cute. I'm also always on a mission to find the best chocolate ever. 

7. Are you planning on writing on another genre in the future? 

Yes, after Unbreakable, my next novel is a contemporary mystery for YA. At some point I'd also love to write an adult novel with a magical realism element.

    

 

For the giveaway, you have the chance to win a Hardback copy of one of the books featured in this celebration.

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Don't forget that if you already have this book, you can pick another from my favorite authors of January, February, March,  April, May, June,  July,  August, September,  October, or November

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Rock on! The author of November: Jennifer L. Armentrout (Mini-Interview!)

 

Welcome to the celebration of my favorite books of this year.

Each day, I will be featuring my favorite book and author of each month. And at the end of this celebration you'll have the chance to win a hardback copy of a book by one of my favorite authors.

 

Most of reader agreed that the  author of this year was the awesome Jennifer L. Armentrout with all her books published in this year. Plus, all those 5 stars reviews for her writing.

Of course, it was impossible that I didn't have at least one book by her in this celebration.

This year I read Pure, Onyx and Deity; and bought Cursed and Opal, but my very favorite was the super awesome Covenant book #3 : Deity. That made me pick JLA as my favorite author of November.

 

USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Lives in West Virginia. 

All the rumors you heard about her state aren’t true. 

Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write.

She is the author of the Covenant Series (Spencer Hill Press), the Lux Series (Entangled Teen), Don't Look Back (Disney/Hyperion) and a yet untitled novel (Disney/Hyperion).

Jennifer also writes adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn

 

Jenn was so kind by answering some of the common questions I always want to ask the authors. You know, she was really busy, but took the time to give me a mini-interview.

And here you are.

Thanks to JLA!

1. As an author, I think you put a lot of your own feelings in the lines you’re writing. How do you feel when you’re creating those wonderful stories? 

You become very attached to the story and characters, and in a way,  they are real to you. So a lot of feelings are invested. I hope people get 'feels' when they read a novel of mine. I try to think of how I would feel in the situation, etc. 


2. Do you write with a playlist? 

I think I'm the only author who doesn't keep a playlist 


3. I am a freaky, obsessive, perfectionist, cover lover. And I really LOVE all the covers of your book, but specially The Covenants’ ones. Do you think they match with the history? 

Yes! The covers are so unique and standout. The publisher did a great job with, especially since the flowers do come up in the books. 


4. I f you could put 2 of your characters in a scene with other 2 character from another book, which those characters could be? 

Alex from Covenant Series and Daemon from the Lux Series in a training room on Deity Island. THAT should be interesting. 


5. You are now one of the most popular authors in the blog-o-sphere, because of your great books. Why would you recommend them? (not as an author, but as a reader). 

Aw thanks! To be honest, I'm terrible at telling people why they should read my books. I guess I'd recommend them because they're pure brain candy--romance, action, mystery, romance... See? I suck at this.

         

               

  

 

For the giveaway, you have the chance to win a Hardback copy of one of the books featured in this celebration.

Today's pick is:

 

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Rock on! The author of October: Michelle Hodkin

 

Welcome to the celebration of my favorite books of this year.

Each day, I will be featuring my favorite book and author of each month. And at the end of this celebration you'll have the chance to win a hardback copy of a book by one of my favorite authors.

 

Okay, I just read The evolution of Mara Dyer a week ago. But Michelle Hodkin must to be in this list. So, the better month for that is October, when Mara Dyer 2 was realeased.

 

 At the age of sixteen, Michelle Hodkin lost the rights to her soul in a poker game with pirates just south of Natchez. Shortly thereafter, she joined an acting troupe and traveled the world performing feats of wonder and mischief. She has been seen on stages nationwide and earned rave reviews for her one woman performance of Titus Andronicus before writing the New York Times bestselling Mara Dyer Trilogy. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer and its sequel, The Evolution of Mara Dyer are available now, and the third book in the trilogy, The Retribution of Mara Dyer, hits shelves Fall 2013. Michelle currently lives with her three pets and may or may not be a reliable narrator of her own life. 

Find her: Website

   

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Rock on! The author of September: Jeri Smith-Ready

  

Welcome to the celebration of my favorite books of this year.

Each day, I will be featuring my favorite book and author of each month. And at the end of this celebration you'll have the chance to win a hardback copy of a book by one of my favorite authors.

 

Even though Shine was published on May, I didn't want to read it, until I get my paperback copy (I read Shade and Shift in e-book). So, on September my awesome friend April sent me THIS book. Shine!

I was reluctant to read it, because Logan wasn't there anymore. But, hey! It's Jery! and this is one of my favorite trilogies. It would be stupid not to give it a try. 

I did.

And I loved it!

 

Award-winning author Jeri Smith-Ready has been writing fiction since the night she had her first double espresso. She holds a master's degree in environmental policy and lives in Maryland with her husband, cat, and the world's goofiest greyhound.

Find her: Website/ Twitter/ Facebook/Blog 

        

             

          

  

 

For the giveaway, you have the chance to win a Hardback copy of one of the books featured in this celebration.

Today's pick is. 

 

 Don't forget that if you already have this book, you can pick another from my favorite authors of January, February, March,  April, May, June,  July or August

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