HUGE Multi-Author Swag Giveaway!

Hey all! Popping in for a little update on a few things first, then showing you guys to a neat swag pack you can enter to win at the bottom of the post. :) 

I've had a lot of people wondering where I've been (hi Facebook peeps, I promise I'm not a ghost) and messaging me asking what's up (looking at you, super-cool smartphone). So what is up? I won't sugar coat it; I've been sick. Like, horrible, disgusting, can't-get-off-the-couch, put-me-out-of-my-misery, the-very-idea-of-food-makes-me-sick ick. Part of it is from my gluten intolerance, which means I can't eat super cool things like regular white bread, or go out to eat and shovel bowls of pasta in my mouth like I want to. But the other part of it is a mystery at this time. Something I'm coming into contact with, be it in the air or ingested, isn't agreeing with me by any means. So I've been literally perched on the couch for the last week, only getting up to grab cups of water or pace the house because I've been feeling like the hugest loser for being so stupid stinking sick. 

I'm sorry if that makes me a Debbie Downer. I really don't like being a Debbie Downer. Hopefully some upcoming doctor visits can shed some light onto what the heck is wrong with me, because I miss being the lovable goofball you all know me for online. 

That being said! I might as well add while it's on the brain- I will be at Arts Alive!, the festival held in downtown Quakertown, PA, on Saturday from 10AM-4PM signing books and passing out swagalicious goodies. If you can make it, awesome! Let's chat and take photos! If not, well, here's a neat way you can win some swag from me PLUS a whole bunch of other savvy authors. 

Over at Milly Taiden's website, there's still one day left to enter to win a basketful of goodies from authors across the board! Please note, this website is NFSW and is for 18+ due to the winnings in the giveaway, so if you're not okay with that kind of stuff, it's best not to enter in the giveaway. If you ARE okay with that, then by all means, have at it! 

That's it for now, but I'll be trying to drop in here and there as I get back on my feet. Hopefully I'll be able to post some more teasers for Alacrity soon! 

A SHARD OF ICE Pre-order Goodies + Giveaway Winner!

I have a confession; I've been a little whacky and a whole lot of insane. 

Okay, so that isn't really much of a confession, but here is a confession; I've been stashing some last-minute 'sekrit' news from all of you. I'm sorry, really I am! It's not like I don't like being on Facebook, or Twitter, or Blogger, or anywhere on the internet or in person where I run into people and chat and tell lame jokes that people seem to enjoy laughing at. It's because there's only twelve (12!!!) days until A Shard of Ice comes out, and I'm doing this sad little thing called last-minute-why-do-I-do-this-to-myself edits. Between sleeping on the couch, cooking breakfast at all hours to stay alive and fed, and forgetting to shower, my week has sort of looked like this…

"But why did you wait until the last minute to edit this mammoth book, Alivia? Do you really enjoy torturing yourself like this, so close to a deadline?"

I'm sure at least one of you (other than my family and friends) is thinking that right now. Honestly, it's a ying-yang sort of answer. One one hand, I thrive under pressure in ways I cannot express. Magic just sort of spills from my brain. I can't explain it, but I can tell you it certainly helped me graduate High School. 

But right now I'm sort of regretting it. Because I've been spending nearly every hour awake, on a computer, frying my eyeballs in the name of making sure Lilix's story is clear, strong, and flows well. 

So yeah. There's that. But yes, I did have all winter to do this. And technically it should have been done back in February when I was supposed to have these stinkin' edits finished. It's a long story as to why none of that happened, one that involves a near-ER trip for a sinus infection, dropping nearly forty (yes, 40) pounds in less than a month, and realizing I had to change something or die, but I'll save the details for that for another blog post. 

ANYWAY. 

So the good news first, then a giveaway winner second!

Good news? Ahhh, yes. The news I'm super crazy excited to tell you all about involves that shiny new book, A Shard of Ice, that releases in 12 days. Pre-orders for the paperback and hardback have been up for a while now, and I've been able to see a bunch of you guys grabbing the hardback (which, by the way, makes me feel INCREDIBLE. It's the cover, isn't it? That shiny cover totally pulled you in.) and a few of you picking up the paperback, too. 

Well, if you've been on the fence for buying a hard copy because you just have to read the book the day it releases, hop over to the dark side. JOIN US. Why? Because if you pre-order any hard copy of the book, paperback OR hardback by April 10th, and email proof to redalicepress@gmail.com, you'll get an ebook copy the day of the release. So it's like buying a hard copy and ebook at the same time! How freaking cool is that?! It's all included in the tab labeled PRE-ORDER, so click that for the details!

And lastly, a giveaway winner announcement from the masquerade pendant and signed copy of ASOI from Facebook! Hold onto your hats…

Chelle H., do as the picture says, or else. You're the wicked winner of that sweet pendant and signed book!


Alright, that's it, I'm out. These edits aren't going to do themselves. Until later. :)

UTopYA + Giveaway Winner!

Phew, finally I can upload this blog post! 

I've managed to sit on some fanfabulouslytastic news for… about 16 hours, give or take a few, and now I can share the flippity good news worthy of all the celebration gifs in the world. But first, I have the winner of the huge signed swag and book set from Facebook to announce! 

Yay Sue! Do me the most awesomest favor ever and email me ASAP so I can ship your goodies out pronto! 

And now, to the other news I can't contain any more. A few of you might know already because I just had to message you with my freakish glee, but to those of you who don't…

Pack your bags, and haul some booty to Nashville this June, because I'm going to be at UtopYA 2014! 

Yes, yes yes yes yes YES! By the stroke of luck, this girl managed to land a table space as an exhibitor for this year's UtopYA Con. Which means I will be bringing books, oh so many books. And special goodies only for UtopYA peeps that may include special bookmarks, a sneak peek to the fifth book in the Illumine Series, a sneak peek to the second book in the Black Symphony Saga, possibly advanced copies of Kayden's novella… 

You get the point, right? This is going to be HUGE. You must, MUST, come along and bring your happy smiling shining faces for all the things I am planning! But if not, I'll take pictures, lots of pictures, but it's so not the same as being there and getting to know all the amazing authors I will be honored to share company with for those few short days. 

Keep your eyes peeled, I'm a freight train running full speed ahead for this event, and the couple other singings I will be at this year! Don't forget I do local signing in the Quakertown area of PA for both Arts Alive! in May, and Autumn Alive! in October. Plus, I am attending a signing in Phillipsburg, NJ on March 22nd for those around that area. 

That's all for now! I need to get back to the writing cave. All those books, so little time. Totally doable. 

2014 (AKA The BEST Year EVER)

I'm officially dubbing 2014 the best year ever. It's not too soon, right? I might sound I had one too many pretty drinks, but when you read the rest of this post, you'll probably join along with me in the cheerfest.

When I first published in 2012, I originally drafted up this lengthy and wild idea for some 5-year plan to success. It was a pretty little chart, decorated in fancy font and strategic points of attack to achieve world domination a-la Loki. You know, minus the fail, but plus the hot Hiddleston.

If 2013 taught me anything, it's that not only do I feel like the biggest stick in the mud for hiding new books from you, but that 5-year plans are lamer than no birthday cake on your birthday. So, I tossed that whole 5-year shiz out the window in favor of a new plan. The plan where I will do whatever I please. This means more books, less wait time, and a few more neat things. 

Like what, you ask? I shall tell! 

1- Hello, new blog layout! (And you know, other cool bloggy things.)

In the next week or so, you'll see a whole new layout on the blog. My goal is to make it cleaner, easier, and not have parts of it un-updated since 2012. Because not updating is lame. I'll also be posting a heck of a lot more, from cool things like giveaways, to random thoughts, announcements of ARCs or upcoming book releases, you know the drill. I used to do a huge chunk of this on Facebook, but their stupid algorithm crap sort of makes it impossible for me to reach everyone the way I want to. 

Which brings me to #2! 

2- MOAR BOOKS! 

Remember how I said I had a 5-year plan? That plan sort of went like this; 

2012- Release books. Make one new friend.

2013- Hoard ALL THE MANUSCRIPTS.

2015- Take over world. Possibly get RDJ in on it for the giggles. 

Well, I tossed out that plan. Sorry, Robert. We'll need to work something out later. (I'll have my people call your people.)

You're going to see a book schedule unlike anything I've ever done. There are at least 9 books that will release this year. That's probably me being generous. The list is more like 15, give or take a few. My next blog post will give you all the crazy details on the multiple releases of both known and unknown series coming to bookstores and e-readers near you.

Oh, and one more thing.

3- One website to rule them all. (MWAHAHAHA!)

Many of you have been patiently waiting for some news on A Shard of Ice. Specifically, some of you got those neat little cards with a certain something-something on the back. A website address. It hasn't gone live yet, but it will shortly. Once it's open, both readers and bloggers alike will be able to get their hands on a ton of ASOI swag, some early reader copies both in paperback and ebook, and other neat surprises I have in store for you all. 

Since you're all so awesome for making it to the end of this blog post, and no one's given me the stink eye yet, let's start this off with a bang, shall we? Leave a comment below on what you're looking forward to most out of the three things I mentioned above. I'll pick a winner next blog post, and they'll get a signed swag pack full of coveted goodies! 

TTFN, ta ta for now! <3

Authors Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hey, another hop, yay! I seem to be ignoring my blog lately, I'm sorry. No, seriously, I'm sorry. Pretty sure my body is in survival mode right now as I hyperventilate my way to Unwanted's release at the end of the month, so it keeps cutting off anything that isn't immediately in front of my face. 

Like my blog. Ahem.

So here's the sad part: I don't have any crazy excerpts or reveals right now for you guys. Bummer, I know, but please hold the torches and pitchforks, please. I do, however, have a signed and limited edition print of Illumine in hardback to give away to one lucky peep in the US. And if the hardback doesn't get you jumping, maybe one of the other giveaways on the Authors Blog Hop will! 

So do your thing; share this blog post around with your friends, make sure you enter, and keep those fingers and toes crossed!

About Illumine:

Every action comes with a price.

Let the flames begin.

For the past five months Essallie Hanley has been trying to forget about the frightening murder of her boyfriend. Haunted by vivid nightmares and hallucinations of the event she does anything she can to pretend she's like every other normal girl in High School. 

Only Essallie is far from normal. Able to conjure blue fire and a shimmering silhouette of wings from her body, she seeks the only known solace left to her name; her first home in Belfast, Maine. 

But she soon realizes that her return home is only the beginning of a long and twisted road taking her as far from her humanity as possible, with Kayden, the demon originally summoned to slaughter her, leading the way. Unable to touch her but oddly curious, he joins Essallie in her search to find out just what she is. But neither of them were prepared for the secrets they've begun to unravel, secrets that will change Essallie and everyone around her forever.

Want it in ebook?

Amazon US Link | Barnes & Noble Link

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Random 1900 Follower Giveaway!

I'm in-between book releases right now, so I don't really have anything sparkling and new to show you all. Yet. We're slowly inching to the release of Unwanted on July 30th, and then later on the first novella to A Shard of Ice, titled An Ice Princess Heart, releases October 28th.

Sooooo while I continue to stare at my screen and slowly go blind, I figured there might as well be a little happy giveaway of some sort when my Facebook hit 1900 peeps. We're sitting pretty at 1906 now, so dun dun dun dunnnnn, crack out the burritos and sour cream, I've got goodies for you guys and gals to win!

Here's the goodie list:

(2) Two delicious swag bags with signed bookmarks of Illumine, Obumbrate, Riven, and A Shard of Ice

(1) Mini-heart pendant replica of Essallie's white heart from the Illumine Series

Ready, set, go!

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SELLING SCARLETT Giveaway!

I've got a sweet little deal for all you Ella James fans out there. Guess who has three (3!) copies of her newest release to give away?!

Want to read her newest book? Hit up the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post, and don't forget to share new of SELLING SCARLETT's release!

Can't wait for the giveaway to end? Grab your copy of SELLING SCARLETT now!

About Selling Scarlett:

Elizabeth DeVille doesn't belong at a party like this—one where the gowns cost more than her Camry and cigars run higher than her grad school utility bills. Dragged out of seclusion by her best friend Suri, Elizabeth is merely playing dress-up, rubbing elbows with a crowd that banished her troubled family years ago.

Hunter West is tired. Tired of parties, tired of pretending, and tired of trying to right a wrong that haunts him every day. Bourbon heir and professional poker player by day, by night Hunter is gambling with his life in a high-stakes game of crime and blackmail. 

When Elizabeth stumbles into Hunter's den of vices, she's a light in the darkness, a flame in the void. And, just like everything he touches, Hunter mars her in a record time. To rectify the damage done, Elizabeth needs money she doesn't have, and she's come up with a foolproof way to get it.

Follow Elizabeth—code-named Scarlett—to the lush Nevada brothel where she'll auction her virginity and risk the only thing that's not for sale: her heart. The highest bidder is a familiar face, with wicked hands and the devil's mouth. And a secret so dark that it could cost her life.

**Mature Content Warning** Not recommended for readers under the age of 17, due to mature language, sexual content, and violence.

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FEED YOUR READER Giveaway Hop!

That's right! It's another wicked giveaway hop! This one is rather straightforward. An ebook only giveaway meant to give all those with Kindles, Nooks, iPads, etc. a chance to catch some awesome ebooks for reading! Umm, sounds delicious to me.

So here's the giveaway items! Yes, ITEMS. I'm spreading the love further than butter across hot toast. 

One (1) of you peeps will win a digital copy of ILLUMINE

One (1) of you peeps will win a digital copy of OBUMBRATE

And don't forget- there's a whole bunch of us on this hop! So, make like a bunny and hop about and enter the rest! 


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Illumine and Obumbrate Winnings Update!

Hey everyone! Consider this your ever-so-friendly update on all things prizes! 

Recently, very recently, several key events I took part of ended, and you know what that means. Shipping books to happy winners! The followings is a list of all the recent winnings of books, purchases of books, or winners of other items that have or have not gone out. 

Please note: If I missed you, meaning you're not on this list, please feel free to email me, message me on Twitter, Facebook me, whatever you need to do to get a hold of me. There's always one or two who I miss among the masses, and I promise it's not me being mean or ignorant, I'm just a little on the forgetful side. 

OBUMBRATE PRE-ORDER PACKAGE

Huff L. & Jacquie T. - SHIPPED

PAID ORDERS 

Candy S. - SHIPPED
Tracy T. - SHIPPED
Krystal H. - SHIPPED 

REVIEW COPIES REQUESTED 

Kim C. - SHIPPED
Roseann H. - SHIPPED
Kayleigh-Marie G. - SHIPPED

#OBUMBRATEDAY RELEASE WINNER

Kim E. - NOT SHIPPED. 

INDIE AUTHOR GIVEAWAY 

Gabbie - NOT SHIPPED. 

Also, I have currently not shipped any bookmarks. The printer is on my first stop tomorrow morning, so they will be going out tomorrow unless a typhoon hits my town and washes away both the print shop and the post office. 

Again, if I missed you, meaning YOU ARE NOT ON THIS LIST, please don't hesitate to contact me! I do not like holding winnings hostage- if you won it, it's rightfully yours! 

That's it for now, over and out! 

Happy #ObumbrateDay!

OH SQUEEEEEEEE! It's finally here, guys! Six months in the making and IT'S FINALLY HERE AND I CAN'T THINK PAST THESE WORDS SO I'LL SAY IT AGAIN- IT'S HERE!


There aren't words to describe how excited I am for today. Really, there aren't. But if I could tone down today's awesomeness of Obumbrate's release, it would use words like 'awesome' and 'superfragalisticexpialadocious'. I have no idea if I spelled that right. 


So in case you've been living under a ROCK for the last few weeks, here's the run down! The second book to TIS, Obumbrate, is out and available! That means you can grab a copy, scarf it down like Mera did for Mera's YA Book Blog, snag a digital copy on Amazon or B&N, or you know, pick up a signed copy here on the blog! There's all kinds of good things going on today! 


Like what? I'm so glad you asked that! 


Boosh! There's a Facebook event running all day! Or better yet, a massive Rafflecopter Giveaway!  


If that isn't tickling your fancy, Goodreads is still running the giveaway for Obumbrate, too! 


And if none of those fulfill your insatiable need to chat about #TeamEssallie or #TeamKayden or #TeamAri, hit up Twitter! #ObumbrateDay is the code-word, ladies and gents! 


This entire day is going to be nothing but shenanigans, shenanigans, and maybe some SHENANIGANS WITH CUPCAKES. And music. And posted excerpts all day. And probably soda. But not fish, Essallie hates fish. 


Come on! Let's get this party ROLLING! 



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Indie Author Giveaway Hop!

It's here! The ultimate of indie giveaways is here!


Okay, so I'm totally not going to sugar-talk all of you, I'm just going to toss up the list of awesome stuff up for grabs and let you handle it from here!


ONE lucky winner will receive-

- A signed first edition copy of Illumine

- A signed EARLY EDITION copy of Obumbrate 

- Matching bookmarks for each book!

It doesn't get much better than this! And what a better way to support an indie author by entering in this madness of a giveaway hop! The Rafflecopter below will tell you exactly what you can do to enter, and don't forget to keep up with other sweet giveaways and posts on my Facebook fan page Alivia Anders, Author!



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Spring Fling Giveaway Hop!

Following along with the party, I'm participating in yet another awesome hop! If you missed your chance on some goodies and prizes, fret not- you've got another shot right here!


For this giveaway, I've got the following up for grabs:


1 Star Pendant from Stone Soup Designs


3 Signed bookmarks for TIS


& $10 for Amazon! 


Please note- this is NOT an international giveaway! However, the giveaway/pre-order event for Obumbrate IS INTERNATIONAL! Follow this link for the details!

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 perfect. Why not do a giveaway?! 


Two lucky winners who pre-order a paperback copy of Obumbrate will win a SWAG package of SMOKIN' awesomeness (pun most definitely intentional.) Two lucky winners will receive: 

1 OBUMBRATE T-Shirt (S-L, will be made for the winner!) 

3 SIGNED OBUMBRATE bookmarks! (So two for you, one for a friend! Or all three for you if that tickles your fancy.)

1 OBUMBRATE Pendant Necklace! (Just like the one that was given away at Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile! 

The Rafflecopter will close on MAY 11th, so you only have until then to be entered to win this package!  Don't miss it! 

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 offered on a mix of blogs will be emailed or mailed out some time this week. I have it all sitting in my living room taking up approximately half of my floor and a loveseat, so... yeah. Kind of needs to get shipped soon before my family revolts on me for kidnapping the house with my stuff.

What I CAN announce in stark clarity are the winners of the ARCs of OBUMBRATE that was held right here on my blog. I will be emailing all the winners tomorrow, and those who don't get back to me within 48 hours I shall have to pass on and pick another. Standard policy and all the shnaz.

I know, I know. Get to the point, Alivia.

Alright, so the winners of the 5 ebook copies of OBUMBRATE are...

1- Christina Bahr
2- Jessica Haight
3- Helen Bush
4- Nancy Storey Allen
5- Alicia Marie Ezell

UPDATE: All five ecopy winners were emailed with the copies as of 10:40PM on May 6th! Please check your emails, ladies. 


Yay! Big round of applause to the first batch of winners!

Oh I know, you want to know about the paperback winners, too. No worries, I have them right here!

The winners of the 5 paperback copies of OBUMBRATE are...

1- Dana
2- Terri Matlock
3- Artemis
4- Vivien
5- Emily Rencich


A huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge congratulations to all of you! I'd start keeping your eyes on the mail over the next week or so!

Don't forget, this Friday April 20th will be the cover reveal of OBUMBRATE right here on the blog! I believe it may be going on another blog or two as well (I've been hiding from my inbox) so don't be surprised if you see it popping around all weekend!

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 up for grabs! 

Here's the goodie basket! 
- A butterfly pendant, hand wire wrapped by Stone Soup Designs 


- A $5.00 Amazon gift card (delivered wirelessly on April 13th) 


- 5 signed Illumine bookmarks 




*Please note, my giveaway is only for US residents this time around. However, ILLUMINE'S WISH is an INTERNATIONAL giveaway and will be starting on APRIL 8TH if you'd like to enter!

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 link!

- OBUMBRATE,  book two, finally has a cover! It will be revealed in all its glory on APRIL 20TH! I'm very proud of this, and I can very confidently say it's some of my best graphic design work. 

- LIMITED EDITION OBUMBRATE BOOKMARKS are up for grabs on FACEBOOK PAGE! All YOU have to do is get that page up to 400 likes and then I'll hold a huge drawing for them! 

- Tonight I will be at a charity event supporting a local hospital's burn unit, and while I'm selling my books there for donations, I figured I could extend the favor to my fans who aren't in the immediate area as well. So if you purchase a SIGNED COPY (right hand side of the screen) before 8PM EST, I'll donate 30% for each one bought. It's a kickass cause, and I'm proud to do this! Here's the Facebook page event about the charity hosting tonight!

- I'm pretty sure in the next month or so, not only will I have TIS website up and ready to run (THEILLUMINESERIES.COM) but I will open a cute little tab here offering some neat things like posters, bookmarks, t-shirts, all strictly made by me and my madness at home. Yay! 

- And lastly, if you can't keep your pants on for July to get a copy of OBUMBRATE, you are in luck! Tomorrow I will unveil just how you can get one of TEN, yes ten, ARCS of OBUMBRATE! MEGA YAY!! 

So until tomorrow, stay crazy, keep your eyes glued to my blog and remember, spinach is not very delicious on ice cream. Not that I know anything about this. 

The Lunar Blog Hop Giveaway!

Oh my! Sorry this is going up late!

Alright, so who's ready to get their hands on a copy of Illumine?! I've got a beautiful paperback copy of Illumine right here for you- all you have to do is enter in the giveaway! That's right- I'm participating in my first Blogger Hop giveaway- namely the Lunar Blog Hop!

So what do you have to do to enter in the giveaway? Oh, that's easy. Ready? Read the Raflecopter below and "like" my author page on Facebook! Easy peasy. The list below the Raflecopter will list other blogs in this HUGE giveaway- so 'hop' from each blog and enter to win other awesome prizes!

*Please note, my giveaway is only for US residents this time around. But I'll be hosting an international giveaway in April, so check back then!

A Little Bit About OBUMBRATE and ILLUMINE Launch Party Update!

I originally had planned a Valentine's Day blog post on the ups of red hot smokin' love and compare it to broken-hearted/anti-Valentine's day blues, but life sort of got in the way. So to try and keep up with updating my blog on a regular basis I figured I'd show you guys just what I've been up to since my last post!

Big things first! There's a giveaway running on Goodreads right now for a chance to win one of four signed paperbacks of Illumine. And I'm SUPER proud to say that the giveaway has only been up for two days (after them confirming it and all) and at the current moment of this post has 323 people requesting it! Umm, excuse me while I scream bloody murderous glee over that.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

If you haven't entered in it yet, there's still time! Here's the widget.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Illumine

by Alivia Anders

Giveaway ends March 02, 2012.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

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Next! Kelly from Reading The Paranormal did a review of Illumine and was nice enough to post it on Goodreads! Very nice, thank you Kelly!

Illumine also went up on iTunes and Kobo (FINALLY).

I did an author interview for Megan McDade over at Reading Away The Days! Thank you, Megan!

Alexa over at Pages of Forbidden Love was sweet enough to feature Illumine this past week! Thank you too, Alexa! (PS- Kayden didn't have a Valentine... he did think about bringing you a flower, though!)

And, to save the best for last... I'm hosting an all-day Facebook event in honor of the paperback release of Illumine! If you've never been to one of these before, it's super easy.

Step One- Log on Facebook. RSVP to link.
Step Two- Log on Facebook on day of event, pop in, say hi, participate in games, win prizes and have fun, and do it in whatever you want to! Pjs, costume, birthday suit... (maybe not the birthday suit) but you get the point! RVSPing to the event and showing up the day of is highly recommended. Why? Well, let's just say everyone who shows up will get a beautifully exclusive sneak peek at Obumbrate and its cover!

Well, what are you waiting for?!

Look, A Vlog! And It Speaks Of A Giveaway?!

Talk about late- sorry everyone! YouTube was having a formatting fest with my video. Hope you like it, and good luck in the 'challenge'!

Oh! For the interview mentioned in the vlog, check it out on Janina's book blog site, Synchronized Reading!

Everyone Loves a Giveaway!

Yes, everyone loves a good giveaway, but first there is a trial. A trial of fire. A burning ball of flames so flipping hot there's nothing you can do but watch it slowly smolder to a heap of ash, only to re-start the fire all over again. Ahhh, fire. There's nothing like a good, old fashioned, burn-your-worries-away fire.

Specifically, one my manuscript notes from three years ago just went through this morning. 

Part of me wants to explain, and part of me doesn't. Maybe if I leave no explanation save for a few cackles you'll all think I'm insane, or maybe you'll just go through my Twitter, find out I was discussing burning it with a fellow writer CA Moulton, and do it partly for kicks, partly for giggles, and all for retribution. 

Big burning pile of paper aside, I didn't lie in my title blog post. Through a very wonderful blogger, Janina over at Synchronized Reading was kind enough to host a giveaway of two digital copies of Illumine!

Curious about entering? Here's where you go! Best of luck!