Sunday, September 2, 2012

Happy Book Birthday Enshadowed! Giveaway!

On August 28th, fellow YA Fusion blogger, Kelly Creagh's, second book in the Nevermore series, Enshadowed, was released. I am a lucky girl because I've read it and I will tell you that it is an amazing, hooking, and creepy read. There is one scene that still gives me shivers.

In celebration of it's release, the beautiful Ms. Creagh has joined us for a chat.


 What are you the most excited about in returning to Varen and Isobel's world?

Sharing some of the back story to shed light on things from book one and also foreshadow things to come in book three. Also, in Enshadowed, we get some glimpses of Varen’s past (and Poe’s) that are important in regards to the things yet to come.    

What is your favorite quote from Enshadowed?

Hm. Gwen has a lot of great one-liners, but I think my favorite line of dialogue is spoken by Isobel’s little brother, Danny. Isobel tells her brother there’s something she’s “gotta go do.”
 His response is: “Like, Luke Skywalker leaves Dagobah to save Han and Leia gotta do, or Dick Grayson stops being Robin to go to Bludhaven and become Nightwing gotta do?”
  

 How did you come up with this awesome title?

My editor is the brains behind the title. My first few picks were complete duds. I’m not the best title person but having to do titles for every chapter has really improved my skill in this area. “Enshadowed” was a word I found in a re-telling of The Fall of The House of Usher. Poe never used the word himself but it still fits great with the overall story.

 What is your favorite scene?

I surprised myself with what I did in Chapter 31. I think that is my favorite scene in Enshadowed. I hadn’t planned for certain things in that scene but the events ended up dictating much of the book’s initial revision.

Fun question time!

Favorite Music? 

I’ve been listening to a lot of Radio Head lately. They’ve been on my iPod quite a bit for the writing of the final book in the trilogy. I’m also a huge fan of My Chemical Romance.

Pets?  

Yes. I officially have more dogs than I do sense. I have three dogs now, Annabel, Jack and Holly. They’re such great company while I’m writing and so wonderful. If I ever need to distress, I just go play with the pups!

Favorite Color? 

Purple has been a favored color while I’ve been writing the Nevermore trilogy. I suspect it might change with my next project. I’m a big fan of ocean blue/green also.

Hobbies? 

I’m a professional bellydance performer and instructor. I also dig paranormal reality TV shows. I’m so hooked on them!

To celebrate, we are giving away a signed copy of Enshadowed! 

Please comment below to be considered for the drawing. Extra points offered for posting about the contest on Facebook or Twitter (please include mention of this in your comment). Email MUST be included in the comment to be considered. Open to US and Canadian entries only - apologies. Contest closes at midnight EST on 9/8/12.



42 comments:

Kathryn Rose said...

Oh man, I am SO excited to read this book. Nevermore got me into YA!

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lostnthestacks said...

I'm really looking forward to Enshadowed! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Anonymous said...

I LOVED Nevermore and am excited to get my hands on Enshadowed!

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Annie said...

Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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Jaime G. said...

I'm looking forward to reading this book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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Sarah said...

Absolutely loved Nevermore, so looking forward to Enshadowed.
Great interview and thanks for offering the giveaway!

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Megan said...

Yay!! I loved Nevermore! Thanks for the giveaway :D And I tweeted: https://twitter.com/bookworminlove/status/242360558563774464

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Anonymous said...

I love paranormal TV shows & the color purple too :)

I'm so excited for Enshadowed! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Sara @ Forever 17 Books said...

I loved Nevermore and can't wait to read this sequel! I'm a big fan of Star Wars, along with my family, so I loved the mention in the quote. And I also have 3 dogs, which sometimes makes me feel like a crazy person. LOL Thanks for the interview and giveaway!

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Gaby Pendragon said...

I really want to read this book, it looks great!

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Jasmine Rose said...

I totally approve of more of Poe's past!
Also, I'm totally down with having more dogs than sense! I keep compiling this list in my head of all the dog breeds I want. I can't have more than one in my current apartment, but If I could you can bet I'd have my pug/terrier (current dog), a black full pug, and a french bulldog by now :P
Purple is the awesomest color ever!

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Samantha R. said...

I can't wait to see how the story continues!

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Loni Flowers said...

Wow! I totally missed the release on this one! I LOVED Nevermore and know this one will be just a fab! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Kristan said...

I LOVED Nevermore! Can't wait to see where Enshadowed goes.

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ATU said...

A signed copy of Enshadowed would be amazing! Danny is the greatest!

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Anonymous said...

Super excited to read it. I posted on my Facebook about it! :)

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Anonymous said...

I am so excited to read Enshadowed. Thanks for the giveway!!

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SweetMarie83 said...

A professional bellydance performer, how cool!
I can't wait to read this book - thanks for a chance to win! :-)

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Unknown said...

I can not wait for this. Thanks for the chance.

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Anonymous said...

Sooooo excited!

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Amber D. said...

So excited to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway! Good luck to all (:

Also I tweeted about this giveaway:
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Aimee said...

Can't wait to get my hands on this!

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Lexi Edwards said...

YAY! So excited Enshadowed is finally here! Can't wait to read it!

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Lexi Edwards said...

YAY! So excited Enshadowed is finally here! Can't wait to read it!

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Jessica Ware said...

O I saw this post and almost died can't wait to read this book!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
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ldd6853 said...

I'm looking forward to reading to the book.

Thanks!!!
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Unknown said...

I can't wait to read Enshadowed! I would love a signed copy!

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Casey said...

Would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!!!

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Unknown said...

I would really love to win this :D!!! Thanks so much for the AMAZING giveaway!!!!

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Unknown said...

Awesome giveaway! soo excited for this book!

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Enna P. said...

Thank you so much for the giveaway!!!!

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Rachel said...

Nevermore is one of my favorite books ever. So incredibly researched, and enthralling! Can't wait to read Enshadowed.

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Jen R. said...

WHOA, Kelly's a pofessional bellydance performer? AWESOME! ;)

And she must have been psyched to see the purple theme of her books, huh? :) I seriously can't wait for Enshadowed!!!

I spread the word! :D

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Galena said...

EXCITE!

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Unknown said...

I love, love, love this series. Poe is one my literary heroes. It's such a refreshing and twisted story. I can't wait to see where it goes.. :)

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Gail Nichols said...

I would love to read this book.
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Anonymous said...

I absolutely love thi series, and I can't wait for the next book to hit the shelves!

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molly.frenzel said...

I can't wait to read Enshadowed!
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Unknown said...

Would love to win a copy! Looks great! Thanks!
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Krystal Ingles said...

I loved her first book and love that I can support a KY author. Maybe one day I'll get the time to write my own book.


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Stina said...

I thought Nevermore was great. Can't wait to read the sequel. If I had known Poe was so compelling, I wouldn't have rolled my eyes as a teen when my father gave me a big book of Poe's stories for Christmas. I never read the book, but my parents still have it.

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Mika said...

I am so excited to read Enshadowed when nevermore was such an astounding book! I have loved Edgar Allan Poe since I was 7 years old and having these ideas incorporated in a novel with romance and mystery is soooo cool!!! Can't wait to read it!!

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