T4T: Of Breakable Things and Praefatio

Welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!

This week, #T4T presents to you:

Of Breakable Things by A. Lynden Rolland and
Praefatio by Georgia McBride

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

A captivating debut about the fragility of life, love, and perspective.

When Chase dies tragically, Alex embraces her own mortality. What she didn’t expect was that she’d have to make a choice: forget the years of pain and suffering once and for all, or linger as a spirit and get another chance at life and love.

Alex doesn’t hesitate to choose; she’d follow Chase anywhere. But the spirit world is nothing like she expected, and Alex finds she's forced to fight for her life once more. For even in a world where secrets are buried much deeper than six feet under, a legacy can continue to haunt you—and in a place this dangerous, no one is resting in peace.

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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“The final chapters had me at the edge of my seat!” – Victoria – Goodreads Reviewer

“Of Breakable Things is a story of hurt, raw emotions, love, and incredible strength of mind and soul.” – Bèbè – Spiced Latte Reads

“The ending itself was so intense and action packed I really wish there was more of that throughout the book!” – Ang - Ang is Good with Books

A. Lynden Rolland was born and raised in a picturesque town obsessed with boats and blue crabs. She has always been intrigued by the dramatic and the broken, compiling her eccentric tales of tragic characters in a weathered notebook she began to carry in grade school. She is a sports fanatic, a coffee addict, and a lover of Sauvignon Blanc and thunderstorms. When she isn’t hunched behind a laptop at her local bookstore, she can be found chasing her two vivacious children. She resides in Maryland with her husband and young sons.

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Seventeen-year-old Grace Ann Miller is no ordinary runaway... 

After having been missing for weeks, Grace is found on the estate of international rock star Gavin Vault, half-dressed and yelling for help. Over the course of twenty-four hours Grace holds an entire police force captive with incredulous tales of angels, demons, and war; intent on saving Gavin from lockup and her family from worry over her safety. 

Authorities believe that Grace is ill, suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, the victim of assault and a severely fractured mind. Undeterred, Grace reveals the secret existence of dark angels on earth, an ancient prophecy and a wretched curse steeped in Biblical myth. Grace’s claims set into motion an ages-old war, resulting in blood, death and the loss of everything that matters. But are these the delusions of an immensely sick girl, or could Grace’s story actually be true? 

Praefatio is Grace’s account of weeks on the run, falling in love and losing everything but her faith. When it’s sister against brother, light versus darkness, corrupt police officers, eager doctors and accusing journalists, against one girl with nothing but her word as proof: who do you believe?

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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“With Praefatio, Georgia McBride proves that you can take any genre to a higher level. This is teen fantasy at its most entertaining, most heartbreaking, most compelling. Highly recommended.” –Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author.

“This story kicks ass. No joke, all nepotism aside, I'm an angel convert after having read Praefatio. This proves my theory, by the way, that if a story is written well it can reach across the aisle and grab even the most cynical or perhaps reluctant reader.” – Caroline – Author

“An intense, but powerful young adult fantasy that you utterly become immersed in from the moment you start reading it.” – Grace – Books of Love

Georgia loves a good story. Whether it’s writing her own, or publishing someone else’s, story is at the heart of everything Georgia does. Founder of Month9Books, YALITCHAT.ORG and the weekly #yalitchat on Twitter, Georgia spends most of her days writing, editing, or talking about books. That is, of course, when she is not blasting really loud music or reading. She lives in North Carolina with four dogs, a frog, a parrot, 2 kids, parents and a husband. PRAEFATIO is her first novel.

Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook

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Interview: Georgia McBride, Author of Praefatio

Hello folks! I hope you all had a lovely holiday. Today, we are happy to host Georgia McBride, author of Praefatio, a YA paranormal novel. Georgia has stopped by to answer a few questions about her book, herself, and her writing process. But first, a bit about the book ....

Praefatio (Praefatio #1)

Publication date: May 21, 2013

Publisher: Month9Books, LLC.

Author: Georgia McBride

Seventeen-year-old Grace Ann Miller is no ordinary runaway...

After having been missing for weeks, Grace is found on the estate of international rock star Gavin Vault, half-dressed and yelling for help. Over the course of twenty-four hours Grace holds an entire police force captive with incredulous tales of angels, demons, and war; intent on saving Gavin from lockup and her family from worry over her safety.

Authorities believe that Grace is ill, suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, the victim of assault and a severely fractured mind. Undeterred, Grace reveals the secret existence of dark angels on earth, an ancient prophecy and a wretched curse steeped in Biblical myth. Grace’s claims set into motion an ages-old war, resulting in blood, death and the loss of everything that matters. But are these the delusions of an immensely sick girl, or could Grace’s story actually be true?

Praefatio is Grace’s account of weeks on the run, falling in love and losing everything but her faith. When it’s sister against brother, light versus darkness, corrupt police officers, eager doctors and accusing journalists, against one girl with nothing but her word as proof: who do you believe?

           

               

INTERVIEW

Hi Georgia! Welcome to We Do Write. Tell us a bit about yourself.

Thanks for having me.  I am NYC born and raised. I now live in the South and have not yet acclimated in the seven years I have been here. I used to work in the music business and tech sector. You might know some of the artists I worked with – Destiny’s Child, Fall Out Boy, N’Sync, JaRule, Aaron Carter.  You might also have heard of some of the websites I had a hand in- MTV.com, eBay, Toysrus.com. I am a total dog person. Have 3 dogs, a fish and a parrot. If I had to describe myself, I would say “total Geek, recovering nerd, forever romantic.” Oh – I also write books and publish stuff. 

Tell our readers a bit about PRAEFATIO.

PRAEFATIO is about a girl who everyone thinks is a runaway. They’ve found her and now the person on whose estate she was found on, rock star Gavin Vault, is under arrest for her kidnapping. But, as the story unfolds, there is much more at play here, even as the doctors believe she is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. They refuse to believe Grace’s story, which is that she is in fact an angel AND what happened to her is not an isolated incident, but the beginning of an ages-old prophecy in which she plays a huge part. 

How did the idea of the story come to you?

Characters began filling my head with their voices. I actually believed I was going crazy. Gavin Vault began speaking first, then Grace’s mother, then her brother Remi. Finally I started to write it all down. After I realized I had a story, I asked Grace to tell hers. A week later, she began to tell me what happened to her. I’m not insane, I promise.

Are you a plotter or a pantser?

I’m definitely a panster. I try to let the story grow organically. Every time I have ever plotted and try to steer the story, it has gone completely off course. 

What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

Hmm. I would say believing that anyone would want to read or, God forbid, like my stories. 

What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?

Coffee, wine, water. Not in that order. One of my dogs underfoot. 

What are you reading right now?

I am about to read RED QUEEN and AN EMBER IN THE ASHES. So excited to read them both.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

I want to fly.

What's the weirdest thing you've googled?

Being an editor, I have to research lots of things. I have googled all kinds of things that are actual criminal in nature. The thing that made me the most nervous was researching how to counterfeit money!

Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ... 

Reading or listening to music, watching TV or at the movies. 

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

OMG. First, thank you. It feels good to talk about a book I completed in 2011 and that was published in 2013. You guys rock. I have a long list of thank yous in the book, so I will just thank the readers, who to this day, ask when is book 2 coming.  

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Georgia loves a good story. Whether it’s writing her own, or publishing someone else’s, story is at the heart of everything Georgia does. Founder of Month9Books, YALITCHAT.ORG and the weekly #yalitchat on Twitter, Georgia spends most of her days writing, editing, or talking about books. That is, of course, when she is not blasting really loud music or reading. She lives in North Carolina with four dogs, a frog, a parrot, 2 kids, parents and a husband. PRAEFATIO is her first novel.

              

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T4T: Praefatio & Of Breakable Things

Hello and welcome to this week's Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

 

Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!

 

This week, #T4T presents to you:

 

Praefatio by Georgia McBride and Of Breakable Things by A. Lynden Rolland

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

Seventeen-year-old Grace Ann Miller is no ordinary runaway...

After having been missing for weeks, Grace is found on the estate of international rock star Gavin Vault, half-dressed and yelling for help. Over the course of twenty-four hours Grace holds an entire police force captive with incredulous tales of angels, demons, and war; intent on saving Gavin from lockup and her family from worry over her safety.

Authorities believe that Grace is ill, suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, the victim of assault and a severely fractured mind. Undeterred, Grace reveals the secret existence of dark angels on earth, an ancient prophecy and a wretched curse steeped in Biblical myth. Grace’s claims set into motion an ages-old war, resulting in blood, death and the loss of everything that matters. But are these the delusions of an immensely sick girl, or could Grace’s story actually be true?

Praefatio is Grace’s account of weeks on the run, falling in love and losing everything but her faith. When it’s sister against brother, light versus darkness, corrupt police officers, eager doctors and accusing journalists, against one girl with nothing but her word as proof: who do you believe?

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What Readers are Saying:

“With Praefatio, Georgia McBride proves that you can take any genre to a higher level. This is teen fantasy at its most entertaining, most heartbreaking, most compelling. Highly recommended.” –Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author.

“This story kicks ass. No joke, all nepotism aside, I'm an angel convert after having read Praefatio. This proves my theory, by the way, that if a story is written well it can reach across the aisle and grab even the most cynical or perhaps reluctant reader.” – Caroline – Author

“An intense, but powerful young adult fantasy that you utterly become immersed in from the moment you start reading it.” – Grace – Books of Love


“You're in for a wild ride. This was worth the time, for sure.” – Cassie - Happy Book Lovers

Georgia loves a good story. Whether it’s writing her own, or publishing someone else’s, story is at the heart of everything Georgia does. Founder of Month9Books, YALITCHAT.ORG and the weekly #yalitchat on Twitter, Georgia spends most of her days writing, editing, or talking about books. That is, of course, when she is not blasting really loud music or reading. She lives in North Carolina with four dogs, a frog, a parrot, 2 kids, parents and a husband. PRAEFATIO is her first novel.

Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook

A captivating debut about the fragility of life, love, and perspective.

When Chase dies tragically, Alex embraces her own mortality. What she didn’t expect was that she’d have to make a choice: forget the years of pain and suffering once and for all, or linger as a spirit and get another chance at life and love.

Alex doesn’t hesitate to choose; she’d follow Chase anywhere. But the spirit world is nothing like she expected, and Alex finds she's forced to fight for her life once more. For even in a world where secrets are buried much deeper than six feet under, a legacy can continue to haunt you—and in a place this dangerous, no one is resting in peace.

Available for Purchase:

What Readers are Saying:

“The final chapters had me at the edge of my seat!” – Victoria – Goodreads Reviewer

“Of Breakable Things is a story of hurt, raw emotions, love, and incredible strength of mind and soul.” – Bèbè – Spiced Latte Reads

“The ending itself was so intense and action packed I really wish there was more of that throughout the book!” – Ang - Ang is Good with Books

A. Lynden Rolland was born and raised in a picturesque town obsessed with boats and blue crabs. She has always been intrigued by the dramatic and the broken, compiling her eccentric tales of tragic characters in a weathered notebook she began to carry in grade school. She is a sports fanatic, a coffee addict, and a lover of Sauvignon Blanc and thunderstorms. When she isn’t hunched behind a laptop at her local bookstore, she can be found chasing her two vivacious children. She resides in Maryland with her husband and young sons.

Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Complete the Rafflecopter for a chance to win!

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Happy Book Birthday, PRAEFATIO and TRANSPARENT!

Do you like YA paranormal as much as I do? Well, grab some popcorn and candy and settle in for an exciting double feature. Today is the release date of two books I, personally, have been itching to get my hands on: PRAEFATIO by Georgia McBride and  TRANSPARENT by Natalie Whipple.

First up, PRAEFATIO by Georgia McBride:

Seventeen-year-old Grace Ann Miller is no ordinary runaway. After having been missing for weeks, Grace is found on the estate of international rock star Gavin Vault, half-dressed and yelling for help. Over the course of twenty-four hours Grace holds an entire police force captive with incredulous tales of angels, demons, and war; intent on saving Gavin from lockup and her family from worry over her safety. Authorities believe that Grace is ill, suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, the victim of assault and a severely fractured mind. Undeterred, Grace reveals the secret existence of dark angels on earth, an ancient prophecy and a wretched curse steeped in Biblical myth. Grace’s claims set into motion an ages-old war, resulting in blood, death and the loss of everything that matters. But are these the delusions of an immensely sick girl, or could Grace’s story actually be true? Praefatio is Grace’s account of weeks on the run, falling in love and losing everything but her faith. When it’s sister against brother, light versus darkness, corrupt police officers, eager doctors and accusing journalists, against one girl with nothing but her word as proof: who do you believe?

As a huge Muse fan, you had me at rock star and Stockholm Syndrome. But I digress... What an awesome premise! I am so excited to read this!

Now onto another unique concept. Pitched as a mash-up of X-men and The Godfather, I am equally excited to read TRANSPARENT by Natalie Whipple. 

Plenty of teenagers feel invisible. Fiona McClean actually is.

An invisible girl is a priceless weapon. Fiona’s own father has been forcing her to do his dirty work for years—everything from spying on people to stealing cars to breaking into bank vaults.

After sixteen years, Fiona’s had enough. She and her mother flee to a small town, and for the first time in her life, Fiona feels like a normal life is within reach. But Fiona’s father isn’t giving up that easily.

Of course, he should know better than anyone: never underestimate an invisible girl.

So cool! I think I'll need a lot more popcorn and candy.

Congratulations on your book releases, Georgia and Natalie!