Friday, March 14, 2014

Join #ReadOn March 15th @ 4pm EST to Q & A with authors @krystalwade @claudiagabel @cherylklam


This week on #ReadOn we have returning #ReadOn author Krystal Wade creator of the Darkness Falls series as well as the new Book of Red Series!  We also have authors Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam authors of the upcoming Elusion!  

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@claudiagabel 



Image of Claudia GabelClaudia Gabel was born in Roanoke, VA, raised in Binghamton, NY, and moved to Manhattan after studying abroad in London during her senior year in college. She received her Masters of Arts degree in English and American Literature from Hofstra University, and planned to pursue her doctorate, until a side-job as an editorial assistant at a large book publisher permanently redirected her career course. Claudia worked as an editor in the adult divisions of several major publishing houses, then made the move to children's books, where she hoped to inspire, educate, and entertain young readers. Along the way, she began writing novels of her own. Her first series, IN OR OUT, was based on her experiences as a freshman in high school. She wrote her mash-up novel, ROMEO & JULIET & VAMPIRES, for readers who were looking to indulge in a fun twist on William Shakespeare. And her latest novel, ELUSION, co-written with fellow author Cheryl Klam, is a glimpse into the near-future, where a girl discovers that a popular alternate reality app is not exactly what it seems. Claudia lives in New York City with her husband Ben.



@Cherylklam 

Image of Cheryl KlamCheryl Klam is the author (along with Claudia Gabel) of the young adult futuristic thriller, ELUSION. She is also the bestselling author of several other novels for adults and teens, including THE PRETTY ONE, which was nominated for an Isinglass Teen Read Award. Her work has been published in more than a dozen different languages. She grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan. When she was a teenager she starred in Sam Raimi's first short horror movie, later appearing as a "fake shemp" in Raimi's cult classic: THE EVIL DEAD.



Elusion
Soon, Elusion® will change the world and life as we know it.

A new technology called Elusion is sweeping the country. An app, visor and wristband will virtually transport you to an exotic destination where adventure can be pursued without the complications—or consequences—of real life.

Regan is an Elusion insider. Or at least she used to be. Her father invented the program, and her best friend, Patrick, heir to the tech giant Orexis, is about to release it nationwide. But ever since her father’s unexpected death, Regan can’t bear to Escape, especially since waking up from the dream means crashing back to her grim reality.

Still, when there are rumors of trouble in Elusion—accusations that it’s addictive and dangerous— Regan is determined to defend it. But the critics of Elusion come from surprising sources, including Josh, the handsome skeptic with his own personal stakes. As Regan investigates the claims, she discovers a disturbing web of secrets. She will soon have to choose between love and loyalty…a decision that will affect the lives of millions.

Suspense, thrills, and romance fuel this near-future story about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world, and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.


 I loved this one!  This book is Under the Never Sky meets Starters meets Total Recall.  This one has a cliffhanger that will make you scream that the next book doesn't come out for a while.  It will keep you hooked until the end with its stunning descriptions and tough main character.  The world building was wonderful. With the descriptions of virtual reality and simulations this is deff. one great dystopian book.  The only issue I had was the love triangle insta-love that happened.  Friend falls for Friend, but said friend doesn't feel the same way, BUT said friend falls for new friend of other friend and falls insta love in with them. But, even with that the story was wonderful. 

@KrystalWade

Image of Krystal Wade
Krystal Wade can be found in the sluglines outside Washington D.C. every morning, Monday through Friday. With coffee in hand, iPod plugged in, and strangers - who sometimes snore, smell, or have incredibly bad gas - sitting next to her, she zones out and thinks of fantastical worlds for you and me to read.
How else can she cope with a fifty mile commute?
Good thing she has her husband and three kids to go home to. They keep her sane.

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Shattered Secrets (Book of Red #1)After being kidnapped, hogtied, and stuffed in the trunk of a car, seventeen-year-old Abigail Nichols' boy problems seem unimportant. 
She couldn't be more wrong.

The boy who saves her holds her heart. 

But Derick Crawford also holds secrets. 

Magical beings who guide human emotions are fighting an invisible war dating back to the dawn of time, and Abigail's one of them. The more she learns of her heritage, the less she wants to know. Armed with a very old, very massive book to teach them about their history, Abigail and Derick run away to a place where they think they can be safe and happy, only to have their troubles secretly hitch a ride.

Her history book is in a sharing mood, and it tells her to keep a secret of her own.

But has she put her trust in the wrong place?

And will the world survive if she has?




Ok so this book was beyond good. The only issue I had with it is the author attempted to cram a little to much into it. I think some people will find parts of it hard to understand. But I found it engaging and wonderful. I have been a fan of the author since the Darkness Falls series. And I love this one even more. Abigail is a very strong lead and doesn't take anything laying down. Derick is a wonderful male lead and has feelings which most ya males do not. This book was full of both seriousness and humor as well as some steamy pg scenes. This story will make you laugh out loud, cry, and scream for more! It should not be missed!  



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3 comments:

I would like to win a copy of Shattered Secrets - thank you for the giveaway and awesome chat!

I have been really wanting to read Elusion and would love to win a copy of that book! I have Shattered Secrets already and signed since I meet Krystal when she was in Florida and I also already have the swag, since she was so generous to us. Thank you Krystal!

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