Dear Followers,
I was so excited that I got picked to host someone who I feel had the best debut novel of 2013, A.G. Howard. You can read my review of the first book in her series, Splintered, HERE. I was lucky enough to get an ARC of it and read it back in December before it was published. So now of course, the wait for it for me is even longer! Now, I am such a huge fan of this book that at the end of the post I am sponsoring a giveaway of it. That’s right, anyone that lives where The Book Depository ships is eligible to win a copy of this awesome debut book. First I’ll share a bit about the author from her website, and then I’ll let you see the post she sent for me to share with you. After you fill out the Rafflecopter, I’ve listed the dates of the other stops below that so you can go check out some more awesome debut authors!
About A.G. Howard
Anita Grace Howard lives in the Texas panhandle, and is most at home weaving the melancholy and macabre into settings and scenes, twisting the expected into the unexpected. She’s inspired by all things flawed, utilizing the complex loveliness of human conditions and raw emotions to give her characters life, then turning their world upside down so the reader’s blood will race.
Married and mother of two teens (as well as surrogate mom to two Labrador retrievers), Anita divides her days between spending time with her family and plodding along or plotting on her next book.
When she’s not writing, Anita enjoys rollerblading, biking, snow skiing, gardening, and family vacations that at any given time might include an impromptu side trip to an 18th century graveyard or a condemned schoolhouse for photo ops.
Be sure to drop by her Twitter or Face Book Author Page and say “Hi.” She’s always up for meeting new friends!
In the Absence of Words…
A typical work week for me is sitting in front of the computer for 8 to 10 hours a day, no weekends off (with small breaks in between to chauffeur kids around, make meals, or do laundry and occasionally but rarely housework–ha!). The majority of this time, I’m either writing words on my latest project or an interview, fixing words for my editor, or exchanging words (fun and amicable ones, of course) online via social media.
So much time spent with text can be mind-numbing. And sometimes I need a break from all the letters of the alphabet running tangents through my head. One of my favorite escapes is music. Even better if I can find music that tells a story … because at my heart I’m a storyteller, and that’s something I never tire of.
So, for any of you who’ve been slaving over sentences and scenes or even just typing up things for your boss or your business, I offer this hiatus via a beautiful heartbreaking story set in a post-apocalyptic setting, told only through song and computer animation. A feast for the ears and eyes, and an escape for the weary mind.
Enjoy.
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Thanks for having me over, Lisa! And especially for your lovely words about my book! <3 You made my day. 🙂
Thanks! I was so excited to get to host for you, I really am a huge fan of your book and am constantly promoting it!
I would love ti read Splintered as it seems like a really good twist on Alice in Wonderland, which I am a huuuuuuge fan of.
Then you would love it!
God. She has the BEST covers ever! I can't get over it.
Thanks for hosting!
A.G. Howard is amazing! She always has great advice. I'm SO excited for Unhinged!!
Initially I just look at that covers and want to start this series. I'm a cover lover and A.G. Howard has gorgeous covers.
I need this!
So amazing! I really wish to read this book!
Because it's an Alice retelling!
the alice in wonderland twist is enough to get us interested
I have wanted to read this book for so long! The cover and "wonderland" lone had me intrigued.
Love Splintered hope to win <3 LOL I need almost no
As the synopsis says, the whispering bugs and flowers make it sound intriguing ;).
I loved Splintered! She's a great author, and MORPHEUS!! <3
Alice in Wonderland has been around for so long and I loved watching it when I was younger. So reading this story in a new way is what catches my attention. And I cannot wait to start reading it!! Thank you so much for having this awesome giveaway!!!
I love Splintered so much! It's a creepy retelling of a traditionally weird but not creepy tale. I love retellings and this is definitely one of the best!
Love Alice in Wonderland because it's so twisted and fun!
Everything about this books intrigues me! I've been wanting to get my hands on it since I heard about it, I mean, a twist on Alice in Wonderland? How coll is that. This book sounds super awesome and I can't wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway:)
I've heard that a lot of people really loved Splintered, so I'd like to try reading her work!
I have to admit the first thing I fell in love with here was the cover, it is just great. I was thrilled when I read the description of the book and realized that it sounded really interesting to me.
Jennelle J
I simply love Alice in Wonderland, and the fact that A.G. Howard gave a dark and funky twist to it made it more awesome and intriguing!
I like adaptations to the original Alice in wonderland.This sounds like i'll read it more than once and anticipate the sequel.
I absolutely loved Splintered! It was just so good!!! I love the idea of a darker twist on Alice in Wonderland and A.G. Howard just executed it so well! Now I can't wait for Unhinged…I seriously need to know what happens next and I'm so happy to hear that its turned into a trilogy now
Never read this book 😮 ! Sounds pretty interesting. Honestly though, I'm fascinated by that video. The animation's so detailed and with the music it creates the eeriest feeling. Totally shiver worthy. Thanks for this post!
Thank you for the book Lisa! It arrived today. Just gorgeous in person. Can't wait to start reading it.
Great! Enjoy!