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Trailer Reveal: IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta + Giveaway! (US/Canada)

Trailer Reveal: IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta + Giveaway! (US/Canada)

Guys, guys, guys. This trailer is soooo cool. I'm so excited to reveal it to you this afternoon! It's for IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta. Check it out! And then enter to win an ARC below. They hear the most silent of footsteps. They are faster than anything you've ever seen....
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Alex Balbuena
It looks so interesting!!
Tuesday, 28 May 2013 16:55
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The trailer is amazing!!
Tuesday, 28 May 2013 17:34
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Trailer was so cool! This book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance to win ... Read More
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Giveaway: Another Little Piece and In The After (US & Canada)

Giveaway: Another Little Piece and In The After (US & Canada)
Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive a signed copy of both books, plus bookmarks! (US and Canada)   ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE  – A reckless wish taken from the darkest desires of the heart… A bloody razor engraved with the names of the girls who turned to dust… An endless cycle that...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Leslea Wahl (Where You Lead), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Leslea Wahl author of Where You Lead. Read on for more about Leslea and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Leslea Wahl !       ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber + Giveaway (US/Canada)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber, releasing 8/1/2020 from Pyramid Publishing! Hi YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for my new novel ICE QUEEN!...
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Spotlight on ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses (Melissa Stewart), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses   by Melissa Stewart.  Read on for more about Melissa and her book, an guest pos...
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Author Chat with J Mercer (Perfection and Other Illusive Things), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with J Mercer author of Perfection and Other Illusive Things. Read on for more about J Mercer and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet J Mercer ! &nb...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Fractured by Shay Siegel + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Fractured by Shay Siegel, releasing 10/27/2020 from Amazon! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I’m so thrilled to be...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (The Princess Will Save You), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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