Happy Pub Day to MARK OF THE CENTIPEDE #YAlit

14 May

In honor of Children’s Literature Week, we’re pleased to announce the release of our next young adult novel, MARK OF THE CENTIPEDE by Cara Brookins, journey 1 in the Timeshifters trilogy featuring a male hero, Jordan Booker. This sci-fi time travel book is geared to boys and girls 11+ and anyone interested in well-written time travel stories. BONUS: Treasure Quest: A Short Story by Cara Brookins will be free Thursday – Saturday May 16-18th available on Amazon.

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Praise for Mark of the Centipede. 

“Fans of The Hunger Games will be sucked into Brookins’ ancient world, frantically flipping pages to see what creative new critter or plant will pop up next. This imaginative tale of survival turns history and evolution on its head.” —Diana Wallach, author of Amor and Summer Secrets

“Timeshifters has more heart, more weirdness, and more epoch-spanning adventure than you could fit in a dozen TARDISes. Brookins has given us a fantastic ‘boy meets time travel’ story in the Mark of the Centipede and I can’t wait for more.” —Joshua Unruh, author of TEEN Agents in The Plundering Parent Protocol

“Brookins gives readers a world to get completely sucked in to. Fast-paced and full of adventure.” —Lena Brown, author of Twin Falls: Messengers #1

“Unpredictable and thoroughly enjoyable. Cara Brookins’ attention to detail and atmosphere makes Mark of the Centipede a time travel adventure I highly recommend.” —Aaron Smith, author of 100,000 Midnights and Chicago Fell First

About the book:

Fifteen-year-old Jordan Booker is launched to an ancient past unlike anything the history books describe. Now Jordan must find and deliver three artifacts to the guardians to save future Earth…if Time Ranger doesn’t kill him first. Jordan discovers the time capsule on his crazy aunt’s farm and learns about the Oldtimers and their tasks for a future human to help them save the planet by excavating ancient secrets. On his journey to find the first artifact, the Centipede, he acquires intelligent life, a wolf pup, Stinky, and a squirrel friend for his sister Jada; animals that prove to be more like guardians than pets. Namor the Time Ranger rallies a tribe against Jordan and tries to prevent him from making it home, seeking the ultimate revenge.

Now available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.

 or at Barnes & Noble and nook. 

Check out these cool tattoos Cara shared at the OWFI conference last week. You can get MARKED, too. Just forward us the receipt of Centipede along with your mailing address to buzzbooksusa (at) me (dot) com and we’ll mail you some Buzz bookmarks and tattoos!

More Hive News

CONGRATS to TMI Mom Heather Davis on making it to #1 in humorous essays and travel essays with TMI MOM BITES THE BIG APPLE!

Announcing our Moms Rock winners! Thanks for following our moms rock blog tour. Our blogger winner is http://scienceofparenthood.com and our reader winner is Rachel (domesticartiste).

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#FREE TMI Mom Essays, FAMILY CHARMS Cover Reveal

10 May

by Malena Lott

tmi_fb1Happy Mother’s Day to all of you mamas out there. To help you celebrate, we’re giving you some laughs on Kindle with a free download of Heather Davis’ TMI MOM BITES THE BIG APPLE, essays on her first trip to NYC last year when she was on a national talk show that begins with an “O” and ends in a “Z.”

Anyhoo, please tell anyone and everyone in your life about it because even my dark-humored sweetheart – a dude –  thought it was funny. At FREE, why not give her a try? We’d love to share it with as many people as possible. Special ends Sunday night so download it here. 

We’ve also reduced the price of the ebook TMI MOM OVERSHARING MY LIFE to just $3.99 through Mother’s Day on Amazon so load your Kindle now for those summer vacations!

Cover Reveal!

My fifth novel, FAMILY CHARMS, is coming this summer (July) and after a lot of contemplation on what/who to put on the cover, we settled on this “journey” familycharmskindlecoverpicture. The novel is about three sisters who get an invitation from their estranged mother to take a trip around the world to see where she’s been the last twenty years. The genesis of the book came from my own experience being estranged from my mother for twenty years, but unlike the book, I did not get a trip around the world. I hope readers can identify with the story about hope, forgiveness and sisterhood. I’ll be doing a Sisterhood tour to promote FAMILY CHARMS and my first YA novel, TWIN FALLS (Lena Brown), so if you’d like to host me for your book club, e-mail us at buzzbooksusa (at) me (dot) com.

If you’d like a school or book club visit (real or virtual) from any of our authors, please let us know and we’ll help you set it up!

Buzz Signs Sandy Green to YA Novella

We’re pleased to announce a new author in the Hive: Sandy Green  is writing a contemporary young adult novella with a magic twist. Digital release planned around Valentine’s Day 2014.

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TMI Mom Heather Davis, Malena Lott, senior editor Mari Farthing

We had a great time at the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference in Norman, OK last weekend! Check out our pics on Facebook. (Not only was it fun to hang with our Hive, but we met cool book folks like Lela Davidson, Jane Friedman and Patrick Rothfuss.

Hope you get some R&R&R this weekend – rest, relaxation and READING.

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#writerwellness Leslie Lehr talks cancer and the power of “chill”

8 May

by guest author Leslie Lehr

LEHRauthorphoto  I was in the best shape of my life when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I exercised, ate healthy food, and was juggling writing and family responsibilities. I felt like a random target. But when I learned the importance of a healthy “terrain” – safe from physical, environmental, hereditary, and emotional dangers, I knew exactly where I fell short. Anxiety.

Like many writers, I work out my worries in stories. My new novel, What A Mother Knows, is the perfect example. It was inspired by my daughter crying at night, by a stint on jury duty, and by my vivid imagination for the worst. If only I could control life as easily as words on the page.

It takes 20 years to get cancer, they say, the seeds lurk until you are vulnerable enough to let them sprout. I’ve survived enough trauma in my life to believe I could survive anything, but apparently my body knew better. In the year before I was diagnosed, I was anxious about both work and family – imagining the worst became my default mode. I tried everything: deep breathing apps, counseling, Xanax. I even turned my phone off during yoga. I sailed through the surgeries, but once chemo began, there was no denying it. I needed to try harder. Ironically, that meant to stop trying so hard.

Since my book release was scheduled before my diagnosis, I had no choice but to limit promotion. I struggled to start a new project. I could barely speak words in order, let alone write them. Even now, I have precious time between medical appointments, chemo fog, and radiation fatigue. At book events, I’ll need a wig, eyelashes, gloves, and a high-necked dress. And yet, most of the time, I am happy.

Not long after that day when the doctor held me, crying in his arms, I realized that if I died, I would be smiling. This is the love story I always wanted to write, the life I always wanted to live. I can’t blame anyone else for my illness. But I can’t blame myself either. I can stop being so anxious – I have to.

Chill, my daughter would say. It’s a challenge, when we want to accomplish so much. Even when we carve out time to write, there is a certain grace that can be helpful. Not grace under pressure, but grace instead of pressure. When people ask what I am working on now, I tell them: answering this question.

Leslie Lehr

LEHR_Bookcover_May2013What A Mother Knows, May 2013, Sourcebooks Landmark

Get the book here.

www.LeslieLehr.com

www.facebook.com/authorleslielehr

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Seal Girl Release, Twin Falls Cover Reveal, Mark of the Centipede

2 May

by Malena Lott

Summer is nearly here and we have a great line-up of reads to fill those days by the pool. YA (young adult) is hot, hot, hot and we have three Buzz Teen titles we’re pretty excited about right now.

Now available!

“Seal Girl” by British author Magda Knight

mythhighsealgirljpgOndine is the new girl at school, and with her flaming red hair, Irish accent and deformed hands, she’s used to being the odd girl out. She tells herself that she simply doesn’t care. But like the mythical selkies who swim in the cold Atlantic, Ondine swims to championships in high school pools, where she feels free. She chooses to be a free spirit, but when someone close starts to play dirty, it seems she runs out of choices …Get your copy now!

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In June: “Geek Girl”

In July: “Glee Girl”

Cover reveal!

Twin Falls: Messengers #1 by Lena Brown

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After her mother dies mysteriously, Eve is chased to the hometown she never knew: Twin Falls, Texas. But the silent main street is just a facade for the secret underground colony of angels. A mysterious school of twins who share an identity and a mission. Just days from her sixteenth birthday, Eve learns about her twin and the enemy who won’t stop until the Order of the Messengers are wiped out. Will the powers she receives on her birthday be enough to keep them alive? And can she control whom she loves or will her destiny decide for her?

Would you like to get an early review copy of the book? Email us at buzzbooksusa (at) me (dot) com with the subject line TWIN FALLS and send us your website for a chance to be sent the pdf and be a part of our summer tour.

Now in paperback!

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The official launch for the first Timeshifters’ book, MARK OF THE CENTIPEDE, by Cara Brookins, isn’t until May 14th, but the paperback is available early on Amazon! Be one of the first to read it and leave a review. If you’d like some Buzz bookmarks and a cool temporary tattoo. (Ages 12+)

Get it on Amazon here!

Events

Senior editor Mari Farthing, Buzz authors Heather Davis and Cara Brookins and I will all be at the OWFI conference this weekend. Pics to come so make sure you follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Lots of story celebrating to do! We’ll be signing books Saturday at the Embassy Suites in Norman from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. so come see us!

lit love,

Malena

 

 

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Mom’s Day promotion and Treasure Quest

21 Apr

Give all the mama readers in  your life a funny, heartwarming, horror-ific or mysterious tale from Buzz Books. Gift ANY Buzz Book title below by May 10th, send us the receipt at buzzbooksusa (at) me (dot) com or message it to us via facebook.com/buzzbooksusa and tell us which Buzz Stinger you’d like for free. Stingers are short, .99 ebooks, listed below. You can gift the print or ebook and gift as many as you’d like. You’ll get a free Stinger for each book gifted. (Good through May 10, 2013.)

It’s easy to gift an ebook: simply click “give as gift” upon checkout at Amazon or Barnes & Noble and it allows you to leave a message for your recipient and they e-mail the download code to them or to you if you choice. Or gift yourself! You deserve it. So show all the mamas in your life how much you’re thinking of them with a great story.

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GIFT any of these titles (click on the title to go to the book page)

TMI Mom Oversharing My Life by Heather Davis ($13.95 print, $5.99 ebook)

Dance Mom Survival Guide by Jill Martin and Malena Lott ($12.95 print, $7.99 ebook)

Next Left: A Novelette by Dani Stone ($1.99 ebook only)

Something New: A Novel by Malena Lott ($12.99 print. $3.99 ebook)

Fixer Upper: A Novel by Malena Lott ($2.99 ebook only – but coming soon in print)

The Last Resort: A Novella by Malena Lott ($2.99 ebook only)

Something Wicked: Short Stories (YA paranormal) ($8.99 print, $3.99 ebook)

Distortion: A Novel by Lucie Smoker ($13.95 print, $3.99 ebook) A Buzz SWARM mystery.

For each book you purchase, you can get one of these Stingers for FREE

TMI Mom Bites the Big Apple by Heather Davis

Retribution: A Diamond Caper by Lucie Smoker

The Pool Boy by Malena Lott

Hope Floats by Malena Lott

Prom Dates to Die For: Paranormal Prom Anthology (not a Stinger but on sale for .99 for prom seasons so we’re including it)

Any Mythology High short story: “Ryann in the Sky,” “Taylor on Lockdown” both by Jammie Kern and coming May 1, “Seal Girl” by Magda Knight

PLUS you can enter for a chance to win our Moms Rock package by entering our rafflecopter drawing for a chance to win a $20 gift card, spa slippers, bubble bath, TMI Mom T-shirt and dance mom tote bag.

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The Hive is also thrilled to present Cara Brookins’ young adult short story adventure, TREASURE QUEST, now available on Amazon. If you’re looking for a read for your tween or teen son, this is it! Adults will enjoy it, too. It also includes the first three chapters of Cara’s May release MARK OF THE CENTIPEDE, journey 1 in Timeshifters.

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Mom Books Buzz for TMI Mom and Dance Mom Survival Guide

12 Apr

by Malena Lott

Who wants cake? If you’re in Oklahoma, make the drive to Full Circle Sunday for a double launch party we’re dubbing “Moms Rock Book Party” to celebrate the recent releases of Heather Davis’ TMI Mom: Oversharing My Life and Jill Martin and Malena Lott’s Dance Mom Survival Guide: Growing a Great Dancer Without Losing Your Mind. The books are creating nice buzz and we appreciate all the likes, shares, reviews, and of course purchases, of the paperbacks and ebooks!

Sunday, April 14th, 2-4 p.m. at Full Circle Bookstore at 50 Penn Place in Oklahoma City

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So if you’re in the 405 area, stop by and see us.

Top 5 Reasons to Come to the Moms Rock Party (even if you aren’t a mom)

1. Cupcakes. Choose from vanilla or chocolate. If you need more than that…

2. Signed books make special Mother’s Day gifts. For yourself or for your favorite mamas. AND you’re supporting a local indie bookseller, Full Circle, which is a way cool and smart thing to do.

3. Drawing for cool door prizes. Trichology  Salon is donating Unite hair product and a complimentary cut. Tina Ross is donating a cute teal Miche wallet. Buzz Books is donating a Dance Mom tote bag and a TMI Mom t-shirt (we’ll get your size and mail it to the winner!)

4. Chat with the authors. Ask us anything! If you’re a dance mom, we’d be happy to answer any question you have about competitive dance. And we really need you to keep us company. We DO NOT want to eat the cupcakes alone. And we have cute photo props, too. Don’t make us take all selfies. And it’s my birthday so that would be a great present – your presence!

5. Get tatted. What’s that? A tattoo at a book party? Yep! Whether you like to boogie or you want to grab one for your dancer, these dance forever temporary tattoos are a hit.

Not in Oklahoma? You can be there with us in spirit and show your support by buying the book and sending us a picture of you with it (post it on Twitter or Instagram and tag @malenalott or @buzzbooksusa) and we’ll post it on our follow-up party post Monday. And we’d love for you to shop our sponsors above. Order info here for TMI Mom and here for Dance Mom Survival Guide.

Jill and Malena discussed DMSG with anchor Ali Meyer (@amanchor) on KFOR. Watch it here. 

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New Mythology High Deal, Cover Reveal, PR Rock Star

29 Mar

by Malena Lott

The Hive is pleased to welcome Diana Rodriguez Wallach and her short story Mythology High trilogy based on Narcissus. Mythology High is a short story

Author Diana Wallach

Author Diana Wallach

series taking classic myths and modernizing them featuring strong teen heroines. The series was kicked off  in 2012 with Jammie Kern’s “Ryann in the Sky” and “Taylor on Lockdown”. Magda Knight, a UK author, will take the reins next with her summer short story releases beginning with “Seal Girl”. Wallach will follow Magda Knight’s Mythology High shorts later this year. The digital series will be made available to middle and high school English teachers nationwide as part of Buzz Books’ Teen OutRead program to bring modern digital stories into the classroom for purposes of understanding story structure, narrative, characterization and how to creatively update a classic myth.

Wallach is the author of Amor and Summer Secrets, Amigas and School Scandals, and Adios to All The Drama (Kensington Books). In 2011, she published a highly regarded essay in Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories (HarperCollins), and in 2013, she will publish a short-story trilogy based on the Narcissus myth in the anthology Mythology High (Buzz Books). In 2010 Diana was named one of the Top Ten New Latino Authors to Watch by LatinoStories.com, and she placed second in the International Latino Book Awards. She is an advisory board member for the Philly Spells Writing Center, and is an active advocate for inner-city public schools. She hold a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter.

Get to know Diana!

www.dianarodriguezwallach.com
http://twitter.com/dianarwallach
www.facebook.com/diana.rodriguezwallach

Our second set of Mythology High Stingers by UK author Magda Knight will be released later this spring, starting with Seal Girl. Digital ARCS going out starting next week so if you’re a book blogger or with the media, message us at buzzbooksusa (at) me (dot) com if you’d like to review it.

COVER REVEAL!

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And finally we’re very excited about the MOMS ROCK blog tour starting on April 1st in conjunction with TMI MOM: Oversharing my Life by Heather Davis already getting great reviews and the recent launch of DANCE MOM SURVIVAL GUIDE dance moms are calling accurate, helpful and fun to read. The full tour listings will be posted Monday with your chance to win a cool prize package. If you’re a book or mom blogger and still want in, we have some dates still open.

Our first Little Brand book, PR ROCK STAR by Cyndy Hoenig, is now available in print and ebook. DIY PR at its best by a former Hollywood publicist. It’s currently #12 in Kindle Public Relations ebooks! Go, Cyndy!

Happy Easter! Hope you get some great books in your Easter basket.

lit <3,

Malena

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