Cover & Synopsis Reveal: The Hazards of Skinny Dipping!

The Hazards of Skinny Dipping

Alyssa Rose Ivy

Self-Pub

June 2013

New Adult

Synopsis

This isn't a deep book about first loves or self-discovery. If you want a book like that, I'd be happy to recommend one, but I don't have that kind of story to tell. Instead my story is about rash decisions and finding out that your dream guy is bad in bed. It's the story of when I finally went skinny dipping, and how my life was never the same again. Oh, and it's also the story of my freshman year of college and realizing Mr. Right might have been there all along.

About the Author
Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.

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New Adult is a relatively new category of literature that has been taking off like a frikin' rocket. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about it as a lot of it just seems to be more about adding sexually explicit romance than about encompassing that age group of the 20-somethings. However, I really like the sound of this one and am looking forward to its release. As a sophomore in college, I've really been wanting to read more YA-like books with college student main characters. And the cover, subtly sexy and I love the colors! Also like the dreamy haze. What do you think?

eBook Giveaway: You Got Me by Mercy Amare!

You Got Me
Mercy Amare
Self Pubbed
February 8th, 2013
YA / New Adult

Synopsis via Goodreads
Roxy is broken
Aiden wants to fix her

No matter how hard Roxy tries to overcome her past, she can't. She writes on her arms to escape the pain, but nothing can soothe the ache that she feels.

Aiden didn't go to college to meet girls, he came to play football. Too bad that it is impossible for him to stay away from Roxy.

After meeting on the roof, they instantly feel connected, but neither of them are ready for love.

You Got Me is a story about new beginnings, and finding love when you least expect it.

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Thanks to Mercy Amare, I have a chance to giveaway three ebook copies of her new YA/New Adult contemporary novel! Also, check out this interview I did with her HERE!

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Epic Good Guys vs Bad Boys Giveaway! (Courtesy Kaitlyn Davis)

In celebration of the release of the 4th, and final, book in her Midnight Fire Series, Kaitlyn Davis is hosting an epic giveaway. I'm excited to have been given the opportunity to share this amazing giveaway with you all! Here is what is for grabs:

Ebooks of the complete Midnight Fire Series (3 Winners):
· Ignite by Me
· Simmer by Me
· Blaze by Me
· Scorch by Me

Team Good Guys Package (1 Winner):
Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Embrace by Jessica Shirvington
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Hereafter by Tara Hudson
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey

Team Bad Boys Package (1 Winner):
Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis
Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama
Wake by Lisa McMann
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

I know! So. Much. AWESOME! Right? Yes? You can check out Kaitlyn Davis's original giveaway post HERE. Also, for your convenience, the rafflecopter is also below, here. Be mindful, this is the same one from her site so you can only enter in one place.

Author web links: (web, blog, twitter, facebook, goodreads, etc)
Blog – http://kaitlyndavisbooks.blogspot.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KaitlynDavisBooks
Twitter – https://twitter.com/DavisKaitlyn
Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5276341.Kaitlyn_Davis
Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/kdavisbooks/

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If you would like to go ahead and check out her Midnight Fire Series, you can buy them here:

Book #1, Ignite
Amazon / B&N / Kobo / iTunes / Sony / Smashwords

Book #2, Simmer
Amazon / B&N / Kobo / iTunes / Sony / Smashwords

Book #3, Blaze
Amazon / B&N / Kobo / iTunes / Sony / Smashwords

Author Interview: Mercy Amare!

Today I have for you all an interview with Mercy Amare, indie author of the new YA/New Adult book, You Got Me! This was a very fun interview to conduct and I hope you all enjoy it. :D

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TBP: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

MA: My name is Mercy Amare. I am 23 years old from Arkansas. I wrote my first novel at age 14, it sucked, and since then I haven't stopped writing. Hundreds of songs included... I love to read! I love caffeine, specifically NOS Energy Drink. I also have an unhealthy addiction to the TV series: The Lying Game, Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Gossip Girl, and Pretty Little Liars.

TBP: Describe You Got Me in nine words or less.

MA: Letting go of the past. Falling in love.

TBP: What inspired you to write You Got Me?

MA: I have no idea, honestly. I was just at work one day, and the idea popped into my head! I started writing. Then stopped. Then changed the characters, A LOT, then re-wrote, and there you have it. :) Ideas usually come to me when I'm walking, or driving... Always random times for no reason at all.

TBP: What is one of your favorite YA book series?

MA: My absolutely favorite, hands down, is Stalk Me by Jillian Dodd. I adore that book series.

TBP: If you could co-write a book with any author, past or present, who would it be and why?

MA: This is a tough question. I have SO MANY favorite authors. But, I think I would say Colleen Hoover. Her stories are breathtakingly amazing! I would love to just hang out with her for a couple of months, and see her in action. It would be incredible.

TBP: If you could bring back any no-longer-with-us character on the TV show The Vampire Diaries, who would it be? (If you are not caught up on the show, this can prove spoiler-ish so to read the answer, highlight the gap with your mouse with precaution.)

MA: Well, considering Jeremy just died, this is a tough question. I miss Aunt Jenna, Alaric, Jeremy, Vicky, John, Anna, Grams, Lexie (we did NOT get enough of her)... I'm sure I'm missing some... Gah... Can I say tie? This is the hardest question EVER.

Fine, Jeremy. I need Jeremy back! lol.

Haha! I think I agree with you, though prior to recent events, I'd have definitely said Alaric.

TBP: Your bio says you play guitar, bass, and drums. Which is your favorite and why?

MA: I love playing them all for different reasons, so really, it depends on my mood. The drums are just FUN, and when I play them I always get really hyper. It's a rush.... The bass is laid back. I don't have to think, at all, when I play. It's relaxing, and it's nice. (Though that may just be from the 9 years of experience). The guitar is my first love. I've been playing 11 years, and I play well (not being "big headed", it's just a fact). It's amazing to see the look on peoples faces when they see me, a GIRL, play so... good... I honestly couldn't chose between them.

TBP: You mentioned that you've had a lot of not so great jobs in the past. I feel like there has to be a funny/odd story in there somewhere from one of them. Do tell?

MA: I have had a LOT of jobs. I have worked for all the major cell phone companies: AT&T (call center & store), Sprint (store), and Verizon (call center & store). I've worked in a lot of call centers. (I was a telemarketer for a week. Most miserable week of my life). I worked at a Wells Fargo call center for a few months. We were very slow there, and I was bored a lot. I spent 20 minutes sometimes waiting on a call. While working there, I wrote a 47k word book. All on the company watch. Needless to say, I got laid off (along with hundreds of others)... Did I mention being an author is my favorite job?

TBP: You are putting together a soundtrack to your life. What are some of the songs on it?

MA: My soundtrack would be so crazy. I've done so much in my life, and I'm thankful for it. Road trips have always been a HUGE part of my life, and each road trip has it's own sound track: Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts (I had pit passes to their concert in Little Rock. I went to Tunica with my bf (Waking up in Vegas (TUNICA): Katy Perry). Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus (I blame Six Flaggs St. Louis for this). Baby by Justin Bieber (I was drunk, don't ask! lol). I Am Not a Whore by LMAO (YouTube the song). Clumsy by Fergie (described by love life from age 16-20). Keep on Loving You by REO Speedwagon (me and my husband's song)... :) This is just the beginning.

I totally get the Miley Cyrus thing. Well not totally (can't stand her, personally). Call Me, Maybe would be on mine because I heard it constantly while I was staying with a friend in NJ for two months over the summer. So I understand how that ind of thing happens. lol.

TBP: Anything else you'd like to add?

MA: Yes, thank you everybody who is still reading! And thank you, Briana, for having me today! This interview was so much fun! :)

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And thank you, Mercy! It was great fun. :D

I hope you all enjoyed that interview, and I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by!

Don't forget to check out Mercy Amare's books!

Don't Tell (Novella)
Kindle / Nook

You Got Me
Kindle / Nook