!!! Carina Olsen !!!

!!! Congratulations !!!

Carina, email me your contact information and I will get the signed copy of Megan Crewe’s The Way We Fall + all that swag to you ASAP!

The fabulous Megan Crewe’s virus-fueled novel THE WAY WE FALL came out a few days ago, and I had the pleasure of attending the official book launch at Bakka-Phoenix Books in Toronto! Of course, I had to get Megan to sign a copy so I could give it away with a ton of cool swag.

I mean. Seriously. Cool. Swag.

Like branded hand sanitizer, a brilliant biohazard-yellow pen, magnet, and bookmark.

But what is THE WAY WE FALL about?

This:

It starts with an itch you just can’t shake.  Then comes a fever and a tickle in your throat.  A few days later, you’ll be blabbing your secrets and chatting with strangers like they’re old friends.  Three more, and the paranoid hallucinations kick in. 

And then you’re dead.

When sixteen-year-old Kaelyn lets her best friend leave for school without saying goodbye, she never dreams that she might not see him again.  But then a strange virus begins to sweep through her small island community, infecting young and old alike.  As the dead pile up, the government quarantines the island: no one can leave, and no one can come back.

Those still healthy must fight for the island’s dwindling supplies, or lose all chance of survival. As everything familiar comes crashing down, Kaelyn joins forces with a former rival and discovers a new love in the midst of heartbreak. When the virus starts to rob her of friends and family, she clings to the belief that there must be a way to save the people she holds dearest.

Because how will she go on if there isn’t?

Yeah. So how freaking awesome does that sound?

FREAKING AWESOME.

And all you have  to do to win THE WAY WE FALL is leave a comment below.

Leaving a comment will give you +1 entries.

How do I get more entries though?

Easy.

Sign into my site via Google Friend Connect for +1 additional entry.

Facebook me for +1 additional entry.

Follow me on Twitter for +1 additional entry.

Follow me on Goodreads for +1 additional entry.

Follow me on Google+ for +1 additional entry.

Re(Tweet) the contest for +1 additional entry.

Anyone who was already a member of Derek Molata Online, a friend on Facebook, following me on Twitter, Goodreads, or Google+ prior to the contest start date will receive 1+(2,3,4,5, or 6) entries when you leave a comment.

And that’s all there is to it. But YOU MUST TALLY YOUR POINTS WHEN COMMENTING so I know how many entries to mark you down for.

The contest will run until Monday February 20th at 12:00pm EST. Once the contest closes I will tally up all entries, add them to a random number generator, and randomly select the winner.

Open globally.

Good luck!

And before you leave… check out the stellar trailer for THE WAY WE FALL:

!! Erin Baker !!

!! Congratulations !!

Erin, email me your contact information and I will get the signed and personalized copy of Karen Amanda Hooper’s Tangled Tides out to you ASAP!

Stay tuned for more book giveaways soon.

The awesome Karen Amanda Hooper–and fabulous friend–just had a book birthday… and in order to celebrate, I’m giving away a copy SIGNED and PERSONALIZED by Karen herself!

So, what is Tangled Tides all about?

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Yara Jones doesn’t believe in sea monsters—until she becomes one.

When a hurricane hits her island home and she wakes up with fins, Yara finds herself tangled up in an underwater world of mysterious merfolk and secretive selkies. Both sides believe Yara can save them by fulfilling a broken promise and opening the sealed gateway to their realm, but they are battling over how it should be done. The selkies want to take her life. The merfolk want something far more precious.

Treygan, the stormy-eyed merman who turned Yara mer, will stop at nothing and sacrifice everything to protect his people—until he falls for Yara. The tides turn as Yara fights to save herself, hundreds of sea creatures, and the merman who has her heart. She could lose her soul in the process—or she might open the gateway to a love that’s deeper than the oceans.

What are people saying about Tangled Tides? THIS:

“Tangled Tides is a delightful, smartly plotted tale of adventure, family secrets, and sizzling romance. I couldn’t put it down!”
~Rae Carson, THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS

“Tangled Tides includes a delicious romance that even the most dispassionate soul can’t refuse. I absolutely adored Yara and her strength in all things, including love. And Treygan? I seriously want in on that merman action. Blue has never been so sexy. Hooper has created a believable underwater world that will leave readers wishing for a tail instead of legs.”
~Elana Johnson, POSSESSION

And all you have  to do to win this awesomely mermaidilicious book is leave a comment below.

Leaving a comment will give you +1 entries.

How do I get more entries though?

Easy.

Sign into my site via Google Friend Connect for +3 additional entries.

Facebook me for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Twitter for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Goodreads for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Google+ for +3 additional entries.

Re(Tweet) the contest for +1 additional entries.

Anyone who was already a member of Derek Molata Online, a friend on Facebook, following me on Twitter, Goodreads, or Google+ prior to the contest start date will receive 1+(3,6,9,12,15) entries when you leave a comment.

And that’s all there is to it. But YOU MUST TALLY YOUR POINTS WHEN COMMENTING so I know how many entries to mark you down for.

The contest will run until Monday December 5th at 12:00pm EST. Once the contest closes I will tally up all entries, add them to a random number generator, and randomly select the winner.

Open to US and Canada only.

Good luck!

Sorry for the delay, but here is the winner of the SIGNED copy of  THE WINDS OF KHALAKOVO by Bradley P Beaulieu:

Corinne O’Flynn

Congrats Corinne!

Send me your contact info and I will get this beast of a book into the mail ASAP.

Thanks to those who entered. I will be running another contest soon.

Quick contest time!

Check this out:

Among inhospitable and unforgiving seas stands Khalakovo, a mountainous archipelago of seven islands, its prominent eyrie stretching a thousand feet into the sky. Serviced by windships bearing goods and dignitaries, Khalakovo’s eyrie stands at the crossroads of world trade. But all is not well in Khalakovo. Conflict has erupted between the ruling Landed, the indigenous Aramahn, and the fanatical Maharraht, and a wasting disease has grown rampant over the past decade. Now, Khalakovo is to play host to the Nine Dukes, a meeting which will weigh heavily upon Khalakovo’s future.

When an elemental spirit attacks an incoming windship, murdering the Grand Duke and his retinue, Prince Nikandr, heir to the scepter of Khalakovo, is tasked with finding the child prodigy believed to be behind the summoning. However, Nikandr discovers that the boy is an autistic savant who may hold the key to lifting the blight that has been sweeping the islands. Can the Dukes, thirsty for revenge, be held at bay? Can Khalakovo be saved? The elusive answer drifts upon the Winds of Khalakovo…

Sounds pretty fab, right? Well, wait until you see the book trailer too:

And all you have  to do to win this awesomely epic book, is leave a comment below.

Leaving a comment will give you +1 entries.

How do I get more entries though?

Easy.

Sign into my site via Google Friend Connect for +3 additional entries.

Facebook me for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Twitter for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Goodreads for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Google+ for +3 additional entries.

Re(Tweet) the contest for +1 additional entries.

Anyone who was already a member of Derek Molata Online, a friend on Facebook, following me on Twitter, Goodreads, or Google+ prior to the contest start date will receive 1+(3,6,9,12,15) entries when you leave a comment.

And that’s all there is to it. But YOU MUST TALLY YOUR POINTS WHEN COMMENTING so I know how many entries to mark you down for.

The contest will run from Tuesday August 30th until Thursday September 8th at 12:00pm EDT. Once the contest closes I will tally up all entries, add them to a random number generator, and randomly select the winner.

Open to US and Canada only.

Good luck!

!!Lexus Salvatore!!

Congratulations!

Thanks to everyone who entered and spread the word.

More awesome contests are coming. Stay tuned!

It’s contest time again!

This time it’s for the amazing DARKNESS BECOMES HER by the fabulous Kelly Keaton–and the book is SIGNED!

That’s right… SIGNED!

Here’s what the book is about:

Ari can’t help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can’t be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is.

Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run. Ari can sense that someone, or something, is getting closer than they should. But it’s impossible to protect herself when she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she is being pursued.

She knows only one thing: she must return to her birthplace of New 2, the lush rebuilt city of New Orleans. Upon arriving, she discovers that New 2 is very…different. Here, Ari is seemingly normal. But every creature she encounters, no matter how deadly or horrifying, is afraid of her.

Ari won’t stop until she knows why. But some truths are too haunting, too terrifying, to ever be revealed.

Yeah… awesome right?

Right!

Now, you must be wondering, how do I enter?

Simple.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below.

Leaving a comment will give you +1 entries.

How do I get more entries though?

Easy.

Sign into my site via Google Friend Connect for +3 additional entries.

Facebook me for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Twitter for +3 additional entries.

Re(Tweet) the contest for +1 additional entries.

Anyone who was already a member of Derek Molata Online, a friend on Facebook, or following me on Twitter prior to the contest start date will receive 1+(3,6,9) entries when you leave a comment.

And that’s all there is to it. But YOU MUST TALLY YOUR POINTS WHEN COMMENTING so I know how many entries to mark you down for.

The contest will run from Friday, February 4th until Tuesday February 22nd at 12:00pm EST–the launch day for DARKNESS BECOMES HER!. Once the contest closes I will tally up all entries, add them to a random number generator, and randomly select the winner.

Good luck!

!! April X !!

Congratulations April: You’ve won the entire WONDROUS STRANGE trilogy by the fabulous Lesley Livingston–and it will be personalized!

Thanks to everyone who entered and spread the word. Better luck next time…

And not to worry, next time is right around the corner. I have another awesome contest starting up very soon featuring a hot debut YA–

So stay tuned!

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a great time welcoming in 2011. And what better way to continue the festivities than with a wondrously awesome contest!

My friend and amazing writer, Lesley Livingston‘s new book is out, TEMPESTUOUS! It’s the 3rd book in the fantastic WONDROUS STRANGE trilogy.

So I got to thinking, let’s have a contest that runs up to Lesley’s official release party on January 20th, where I can then get the ENTIRE trilogy SIGNED and PERSONALIZED by Lesley to one lucky person.

This is the book description:

“I don’t love Sonny Flannery.”

That’s the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn’t know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats—to a haven for Lost Fae that’s hidden deep underneath New York City.

But Kelley’s not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she’s got to find out who’s after his magick—and how to use her own. She’s got to uncover who’s recruiting Janus Guards to murderously hunt innocent Faerie. She’s got to help rebuild the shattered theater company she called family. And she’s got to do it all without getting dangerously distracted by the Fennrys Wolf, whose legendary heart of stone seems to melt whenever he’s around Kelley.

The intrigue and romance that began with Wondrous strange and Darklight come to a stormy head in Tempestuous, the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston’s ravishing urban Faerie trilogy.

Does that not sound AWESOME?

Now, you must be wondering, how do I enter?

Simple.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below.

Leaving a comment will give you +1 entries.

How do I get more entries though?

Easy.

Sign into my site via Google Friend Connect for +3 additional entries.

Facebook me for +3 additional entries.

Follow me on Twitter for +3 additional entries.

Re(Tweet) the contest for +1 additional entries.

Anyone who was already a member of Derek Molata Online, a friend on Facebook, or following me on Twitter prior to the contest start date will receive 1+(3,6,9) entries when you leave a comment.

And that’s all there is to it. But YOU MUST TALLY YOUR POINTS WHEN COMMENTING so I know how many entries to mark you down for.

The contest will run from Saturday, January 1st until Thursday January 20th at 12:00pm EST. Once the contest closes I will tally up all entries, add them to a random number generator, and randomly select the winner.

Good luck!