Pre-Order Obumbrate and win SMOKIN' Prizes!

Earlier this week I posted some very beautiful bookmarks for Obumbrate, my second novel continuing The Illumine Series (TIS) where Illumine left off. And in that post, I may have mentioned that I would be unveiling a way to get your hands on some of those gorgeous beauties come Thursday. Well, guess what? It's Thursday! I had been thinking about ways to give everyone the best gift ever all week, and the conclusion I got at the end seemed...

The New Bookmarks Are Here!

Guess what?!  No, I didn't get a pet duck. Thanks for asking, though.  But I DID, however, get some new bookmarks made!  Check them out below! These are brand new, freshly made Obumbrate bookmarks!  Like 'em? Want to get your hands on 'em? Well, you can't yet, but you will be able to soon!  This Thursday at noon I will be posting how you can get your hands on these pretties!  Until then, if you like them, let...

COVER REVEAL: Obumbrate

It's finally here! That's right, it's time to quit hiding the cover for book two of The Illumine Series and reveal the cover for Obumbrate!  Following a neat little trend on quoting the dictionary, here's the definition of Obumbrate- ob·um·brate  [ob-uhm-breyt] 1. to darken, overshadow, or cloud. And without further ado... Oooh, sound sneaky, huh? And check it out- Essallie's pendant is right on the cover! The cover...

ILUMINE'S WISH Winners!

Holy smokes. It's almost 10PM and I didn't post this up yet for everyone! I'm so sorry! (Blame it on my... cat?) First, in a totally non-grammy-winning speech sort of way, I want to say thank you to everyone who helped host, run, post about, and participate in the ILLUMINE'S WISH event. It was, in my opinion, a huge kick-butt success! I may not have pulled numbers like a well known author, but I'd like to think I did a buzzworthy number for someone still dipping her feet into the realm. Winners for the different variety of prizes that were...

So This Nutcase Buys A Movie Ticket...

A little over a week ago I started spam-bombing all of you with a long time fascination of mine. From Twitter to Facebook, all anyone got out of me on April 4th was either Titanic related or a brief mention about Illumine going free for 48 hours via KDP Select. For those of you who aren't privy to my Twitter or Facebook feed, I'll clarify. Hi, my name is Alivia. And I'm addicted to Titanic ANYTHING. The original Titanic that James Cameron...

The BEST Birthday EVER!

Yes, you read that right! Today is the big day! On this day, many a year ago, back when things like cell phones and LCDs screens were a geeks wild super-dream, I showed up! And then proceeded to cause havoc and flaunt Mexican food joints whereever I went. Speaking of, I had nachos yesterday. And they were delicious. I'm getting off track. Okay, so, you know how with every birthday we get to make a wish and blow out some candles, right?...

ILLUMINE'S WISH: Win 10 ARCs of OBUMBRATE!

It's time! Are you ready to partake in the best party this week on the internet? April 8th to 14th is going to be very special, not just here on my blog but on a huge mix of blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter, and more! This week is officially the week of Illumine's Wish, a massive internet hop in a cross celebration of both Illumine and The Illumine Series (TIS), but my own birthday on the 11th as well. During the whole week, a mix of websites will be offering anything you can get your hands on. From signed books, bookmarks, jewelry, you'll have...

Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway!

Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop April 6th to 12th Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Yara @ Once Upon A Twilight Being an Easter Egg Hop and all, I decided to offer something a little different than just your average book mix, especially since both this giveaway and Illumine's Wish will play cross-over at some point. So to make this a special giveaway specially made just for the hop, I've got a cool mix of things...

Illumine's Wish: The Mega-Blog Event!

Okay, I think I've had enough coffee to write this all out coherently. First, let me ask you a question; when it was your birthday, what did you wish for when you blew out the candles? A pony? Happy love life with a dream boy? Hit a bestseller list with your debut novel? If you're thinking on the same coffee-intoxicated brainwaves as I am, the last question probaly caught your eye. How many 21-year-olds do you know who pick, out of everything...

Free Book and Mega Giveaway!

Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? I'm kind of in that boat right now. I'm going to post a short little update on the wildness in my life, but tomorrow I swear on my soul I will be posting a detailed, marvelous post on the giant event next week called ILLUMINE'S WISH. However, until then, here's my crazy list.  - ILLUMINE, in ebook format, is FREE for the next 48. Yes, hours. Yes, I am crazy. Please download it, share it, be my knight in golden armor and run around your neighborhood proclaiming it. And give them this...