Another Affliction Bookmark Giveaway!

I never know what I'm going to find in my mailbox from D. Apodaca these days. The uber sweet and giving author of The Affliction Series has sent me more signed Captivated and Unattainable bookmarks to giveaway to you! 5 winners!

To learn more about this series, visit The Affliction Series Website. Also, check out my review of Captivated!

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Affliction Bookmark Giveaway!

I had a lovely little surprise in my email the other day. D. Apodaca, author of The Affliction Series, sent me a message that she was sending me some Captivated and Unattainable bookmarks! Isn't she the sweetest? Not only that, but they are all signed! She sent me 5 sets of 2. I'll be giving away 4 sets. (I'm keeping one set for myself. Can you blame me?) How would you like to win a set?

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Unattainable Cover Reveal and Excerpts

 

From the author that brought you Captivated, here is the cover of Unattainable! It's the second installment of the Affliction Novels. If you haven't read Captivated yet, I highly recommend you doing so.

If the cover wasn't enough to get us all chomping at the bit, D. Apodaca (now known as E.M. Jade)  has teased us further with a couple excerpts from Unattainable.

Excerpt 1: Questions from Dean Excerpt

“What do you want from me?” I demanded.

Dean examined my eyes and looked disappointed in what he saw. “Do you remember anything?” He asked with hope.

“What are you talking about? I was with Shane, then I woke up here! He’ll kill you for this!” I warned.

Dean threw back his head and laughed. “That little mosquito can try.” Then he lowered his eyes and cocked a smile. “I dare him.”

The way he gazed at me was intense. I felt butterflies frantically flying in my stomach and up my chest.

“What do you want from me?” I demanded, as I pretended not to feel a rush of excitement from his close presence.

“Do you remember anything from your human life?” Dean asked and tilted his head to the side.

“No.” I responded immediately.

“Are you sure? Think really hard.” Dean insisted.

“I don’t. I’ve already tried thinking really hard. Why is this so important?” I asked.

Ignoring my question, Dean asked, “Do you remember your friends? Family?” He hesitated and nervously rubbed the back of his neck. “Maybe a boyfriend you had?”

Excerpt 2: Spotting Mindy

She slowly turned. I breathed hard with anticipation. I could taste her lips on mine. I could feel her soft touch embracing me. And I pictured her loving eyes penetrating mine. But what I saw made me want to die. Her eyes were brown, not hazel. Her lips weren’t even rosy. Her hair was clearly dyed. This wasn’t my Lina.

“Hi.” The girl said with interest as she looked me up and down. “Can I help you with
something?” Then she slightly popped her hip out and set her hand upon it, smiling while
waiting a reply.

I stayed frozen, staring at this girl as other feelings erupted inside me. Anger. Hate. Pain.

“What’s wrong with him?” She turned to Markus standing beside me after she had no
response from me. He didn’t answer either. We both stared at this imposter as you would stare at an unwanted gift. 

So, there you have it! What do you think? I don't know about all of you, but I'm not going to be able to wait until April/May 2012 to read Unattainable! 

Win Captivated by D. Apodaca! {CLOSED}

In celebration of the cover reveal of her second novel, D. Apodaca has kindly allowed us to giveaway two eBook versions of Captivated, An Affliction Novel. If you haven't read this book yet, this is your chance! It is AMAZING! Read my review of Captivated, An Affliction Novel.

Summary via The Affliction Series Website:

Mindy Keenan couldn't shake the feeling that somehow...in a matter of moments...the boy she once knew was not the one standing before her.

After Mindy's childhood best friend, Dean Aiken, shuts her and everyone else out of his life, she learns to move on. Years pass and she gets used to the fact that he's no longer a part of her life, but things begin to change…

Mindy's new best friend, Markus Medina, witnesses Dean kill two people behind a club. Mindy has a hard time believing him, especially when he mentions that the bodies disappear. Poof! Into thin air. Markus decides he has to follow Dean around in order to get evidence that he's been killing people, so he doesn't sound like a nut to the police.

Despite Marcus’ crazy theories about the possibility of Dean not being human. And not to mention the fact that he's dangerous. Mindy can't help that she may be falling in love with him. Even after hiding their feelings for each other from the world. Dean and Mindy being together stirs up dangers that neither of them could ever imagine. When she finds out about what Dean really is and the world he tried to keep her away from...it's already too late.  

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Meet the author: D. Apodaca

D. Apodaca (now known as E.M. Jade) is the author of Captivated, An Affliction Novel. It's a story of love, secrets, and vampires. I'm not talking about the innocent vampires next door that are so popular these days either. After reading 'Captivated', I was eager to learn more about what this new, talented author had in store for us, and she kindly agreed to an interview.

How long have you been writing?
Three LONG years! Well, it took me two years to write 'Captivated' and another year of revisions.

What inspired you to write your first book?
I read a series and thought the ending was crap, so I decided to write my own story that I would be happy with. Plus, I don't like the vampires that are out there today...I want them to burn in the sun like the good ol' days.

When you first started writing Captivated, did you plan for it to be a series?
Yes, I had a scene pop in my mind (the ending) and from that, I knew there had to be more.

What can you tell us about the sequel?
It's going to be fun! And emotional. Poor Dean has his struggles and he has his friends to help him through it. (I'm trying not to give too much away...lol)

Which of your characters do you relate to most and why?
Well, I relate most to a new character that comes in the second book. She says everything I want to say out loud. Like when someone is standing so close to you in line that you can feel them breathing on your neck...this character says what we all want to say out loud, but never do. She's fun and daring. I'd give you her name, but nothing I've come up with seems to suit her right now.

What is a secret about Dean that nobody else knows?
He's actually a fun guy....when he's happy. He can joke around, smile, and can be a softy sometimes.

If your real life as a teenager was a Young Adult book, what would you, the main character, be like?
That's a tough one. Ummm... I don't know, I think I would still be me. Sarcastic, talkative, scared to go near drugs. I would have gone out more, that's for sure. The only time I went out was to go to my friend’s house to work out. My answer isn't all that great, but it's all I could come up with. Sorry!

What book have you read too many times to count?
None, I have so many books on my 'to be read' pile. With kids, a husband, crafts, and writing...I don't even have time to read as much as I'd like. But if I could, I would read Hush Hush or The Nighthuntress Novels by Jeanine Frost.

What is the best piece of writing advice you ever received?
To believe that your characters are real and they will become real to everyone else. They're so real to me, that I see them playing out the story in my head. I just can't type fast enough! I thought there would only be three books, but they won't let the story end. Now I have five playing in my mind. I can't wait!

I can't wait either! Thank you for taking time out of your crazy schedule to answer some questions.


If you haven't read her amazing book yet, check out my review of Captivated, An Affliction Novel.
You can learn more about D. Apodaca (now known as E.M. Jade) and where to purchase her books from her website.

Book Review: Captivated (An Affliction Novel) by D. Apodaca

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance

Captivated is the first Affliction novel written by D. Apodaca (now known as E.M. Jade). This book definitely does not follow the current trend of friendly vampires. Captivated revolves around Mindy and Dean, who were childhood best friends until a catastrophe happens causing Dean to withdraw from Mindy and everyone else around him. As time goes by, Mindy meets new friends and moves on with her life. Marcus, Mindy's new best friend, plays a large role in the story after he witnesses Dean murder two people behind a club. He tries to figure out exactly what is going on by following Dean around. Mindy doesn't know what to believe especially since it seems the bodies have disappeared and she is starting to fall in love with Dean. They are about to embark on something that will change all their lives forever.

Once you see the beautiful cover art for this book, you won't be able to ignore it. It is not at all misleading. You will indeed be captivated. The story combines humor with romance and suspense. There are moments you will be on the edge of your seat clutching the book because you can't read it fast enough. The ending is completely unexpected, and for those of us who are less then patient, we will be in agony waiting for the next book to be released.

You can learn more about D. Apodaca (now known as E.M. Jade) and where to purchase her books from her website.