Cover Unveiled + A Fantastic Giveaway: The Fallen Stars (Star Child #2) by Stephanie Keyes

"Imaginative and fast-paced. Couldn't put it down!" - E.G. Foley, New York Times Bestselling author of The Gryphon Chronicles

"This well-written and intriguing fantasy was a delight to read. I can't wait to read the second novel in this series!" - Linn B. Halton, author Never Alone on The Star Child by Stephanie Keyes

When all is lost, he will have to make the ultimate decision.

Kellen St. James was just your average seventeen-year-old prodigy, until he eighty-sixed the Lord of Faerie and proposed to a Celtic goddess. Now everything in Kellen’s life gets turned upside-down when Calienta, Kellen, and friend, Gabriel Stewart, find themselves on the run from a seriously irritated group of faeries. The worst part? They have zero idea why.

Suddenly, Kellen finds himself stuck in the middle of another prophecy that questions everything about him including where his loyalties lie. Plus, Calienta’s more than a bit different; she’s making choices that he doesn’t understand. And Gabe, his best friend? He’s started doing all sorts of freaky things that make Kellen question who he really is.

Kellen and Calienta will fight to stay together and keep the hidden part of the prophecy from becoming reality.

When the ultimate power is within reach, which side will he choose?

Release Date: 12-April-2013, Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Sounds good? If you liked Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, Need by Carrie Jones, or Fallen by Lauren Kate, you will love this book!
Take a look at the first book cover:

COVER COMMENT:
Don't get me wrong.. the cover is beautiful, but I guess it lost the magical feeling I had when I first saw The Star Child's cover above... It looks different in a way, maybe it's just the color, the model, or just me.lol.. I do love the swirls-gorgeous!

About the author:

Stephanie Keyes has been addicted to Fantasy since she discovered T.H. White as a child and started drumming up incredible journeys in her head. Today, she’s still doing the same thing, except now she puts those ideas down on paper.

When she’s not writing Stephanie is also a graphic designer, presenter, teacher, musician, avid reader, and Mom to two little boys who constantly keep her on her toes. In addition, she’s best friend to her incredible husband of eleven years.

Keyes is the author of The Star Child YA Fantasy series, which currently includes The Star Child and The Fallen Stars. She is currently hard at work on the third book in the trilogy.

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Giveaway (Open to US, UK and Canada)

1 wired star bookmark, 3 Star Child (Book 1) ebooks and 5 The Fallen Stars eBooks
(the bookmark is so cute, I wanna win it..:))

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Blog tour (Guest Post +Giveaway)): Star Child by Stephanie Keyes

Hi my dear readers, guess what? Today, we will have a guest post from author Stephanie Keyes of the Star Child, sounds familiar?.. I posted for its release day a few days ago,

The world is about to be cloaked in darkness. Only one can stop the night.

Kellen St. James has spent his entire life being overlooked as an unwanted, ordinary, slightly geeky kid. That is until a beautiful girl, one who has haunted his dreams for the past eleven years of his life, shows up spinning tales of a prophecy. Not just any old prophecy either, but one in which Kellen plays a key role.

Suddenly, Kellen finds himself on the run through a Celtic underworld of faeries and demons, angels and gods, not to mention a really ticked off pack of hellhounds, all in order to save the world from darkness. But will they make it in time?

To be available at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Allromanceebooks, Kobo and Inkspell Publishing Website

find the trailer here.

 Why Is My Character a Guy?

Hi everyone! A special thanks to Abby, my gracious host for having me as a guest today!

I decided to blog about the above topic today because I get this question all the time. Why? Well, from what I’ve heard, writers tend to write in the voice of their own gender. At least, that’s what I’ve had pointed out to me repeatedly. So why did I go in a different direction?

Making the choice for a male protagonist came easily for me. In part, because I have a direct, no-nonsense approproach to things that I’ve been told is “mannish”. Imagine, a mannish woman in heels! But also, I’m the mother of boys and I’m married to someone who still has his “boyish” charm. Getting into the “male” head is almost as easy as breathing anymore.

Another reason is that men in my life are remarkable, in that they are sensitive. My husband often complains that he’s more sensitive than I am! I think as women, we’re often taught not to expect that or perhaps talk ourselves out of expecting sensitivity from a man.

When I thought about the audience for The Star Child, I wanted female readers, and male alike, to see that each of us are shaped by our experiences. They make us who we are and who we will become. What that means in a nutshell, is that it’s okay to be a sensitive guy and it’s okay to be a “mannish” girl (what is that anyway?!). Just as long as you be yourself…

Thanks very much for having me as a guest blogger today! Check out The Star Child below for some information on my debut novel! 

About the Author

Stephanie Keyes holds an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems as well as a Master's in Education. A seasoned, facilitator, Mrs. Keyes worked in Training and Development for an international telecommunications corporation for twelve years; spending the first eight years of her career as a Software Trainer and Technical Writer and the last four working in Human Resources and Employee Development.

In May of 2012, Mrs. Keyes left the corporate world to focus on her family and her writing full-time. She also operates a freelance graphic and instructional design business, Sycamore Road Design.

Inkspell Publishing will release her first novel, The Star Child, on September 21, 2012. She is now currently at work on the second book in The Star Child Trilogy, The Fallen Stars.

Keyes lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two children, and Riley the dog.

Contact Stephanie

Website: www.stephaniekeyes.com

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephanie-Keyes/150860604966160

Twitter: www.twitter.com/StephanieKeyes

 **Giveaways**
We are giving away free books, posters and bookmarks! Just so you know, a part of the giveaway (paperback and posters) is open to US and UK only. The ebooks are international. 

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The Star Child Release Day +Giveaway!!!

The world is about to be cloaked in darkness.

Only one can stop the night.

Kellen St. James has spent his entire life being overlooked as an unwanted, ordinary, slightly geeky kid. That is until a beautiful girl, one who has haunted his dreams for the past eleven years of his life, shows up spinning tales of a prophecy. Not just any old prophecy either, but one in which Kellen plays a key role.

Suddenly, Kellen finds himself on the run through a Celtic underworld of faeries and demons, angels and gods, not to mention a really ticked off pack of hellhounds, all in order to save the world from darkness. But will they make it in time?

Stephanie Keyes is a wonderful voice for a new generation of YA readers. She has skilfully blended mythology and faerie-tale into an original and enthralling story. Pure magick! I'm looking forward to more. - Maya Snow, Author of Sisters Of The Snow

Special Teaser Quote!

“I didn’t want to talk about it, but he was in my dream. Just as he was about to kill both of us, I think, I woke up. It was about ten different kinds of freaky, let me tell you.” Kellen to Calienta, The Star Child

Want to read more of Kellen? – See the complete list of release day party hosts and enjoy the sweet tid-bits!

EXCLUSIVE BOOK BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT!

Buy the book now at Inkspell Publishing Store and enjoy a special EXCLUSIVE 30% discount! Offer valid only till 30^th Sep!

Also, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and The Book Depository amongst others.

Join the twitter party at 7:00 PM EST! - http://twtvite.com/thestarchild

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Paperback copy and posters are open to US, UK and Canada only. ebook giveaway is international.

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Cover Unveiled + Giveaway:Star Child by Stephanie Keyes

 Title: Star Child

Author: Stephanie Keyes

Release Date:21st Sep, 2012

Publisher: Inkspell Publishing

Available: in Paperback and e-book 

The world is about to be cloaked in darkness. Only one can stop the night.


Kellen St. James has spent his entire life being overlooked as an unwanted, ordinary, slightly geeky kid. That is until a beautiful girl, one who has haunted his dreams for the past eleven years of his life, shows up spinning tales of a prophecy. Not just any old prophecy either, but one in which Kellen plays a key role.
 
Suddenly, Kellen finds himself on the run through a Celtic underworld of faeries and demons, angels and gods, not to mention a really ticked off pack of hellhounds, all in order to save the world from darkness. But will they make it in time?

About The Author:

Stephanie Keyes was born in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania and has worked for the past twelve years as a corporate educator and curriculum designer in the Telecommunications industry. She holds a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Robert Morris University. She is a classically trained clarinetist, but also plays the saxophone and sings. When she's not writing, she is a wife to a wonderfully supportive husband and mother to two little boys whom she cites as her inspiration for all things writing. The Star Child is Mrs. Keyes' debut novel.

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Giveaway (USA/UK):

Celtic knot designed antiqued bookmark – Will go very good with this book! :D 

 

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