The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa – Giveaway & Aussie Trailer

Hi Treasured Tales followers.  Today, I am really excited to be sharing with you the Aussie trailer for The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa, as well as announcing a really cool giveaway.

Here’s the trailer:

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I love this trailer.  Doesn’t it make you want to read the book right now?

Did you love the first Iron Fey series – with Meghan, Ash, and Puck?  Are you excited about the new series featuring Meghan’s brother Ethan?

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The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten #1)

Book description (from Goodreads) -

Don’t look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them.

That is Ethan Chase’s unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs—including his reputation—begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he’d dare to fall for.

Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister’s world—the land of Faery. His previous time in the Iron Realm left him with nothing but fear and disgust for the world Meghan Chase has made her home, a land of myth and talking cats, of magic and seductive enemies. But when destiny comes for Ethan, there is no escape from a danger long, long forgotten.

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Win a copy of The Lost Prince

Thanks to Morey Media and Harlequin Teen Australia, Treasured Tales for Young Adults is giving away three copies of The Lost Prince.

Competition is now closed.  Winners have been notified.

Book of the Year 2012 Winners (Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards)

Recently, the Children’s Book Council of Australia announced the Book of the Year 2012 winners.  These are the results in the Young Adult category:

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Winner:

The Dead I Know by Scot Gardner

Book description (from Goodreads) -

When Aaron gets a job at a funeral home, he surprisingly takes to it. But there are dark secrets hidden in Aaron’s subconscious.

He experiences dangerous bouts of sleepwalking and recurring dreams he can’t explain: a lifeless hand, a lipsticked mouth, a man, a gun…

Can he piece the clues together and figure out the truth of his past?

Published by: Allen & Unwin Australia

Release date: May 2011

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Honour:

A Straight Line to My Heart by Bill Condon

Book description (from Goodreads) -

School is over, not just for the year, but forever. Tiff and Kayla are free, which is what they’ve always wanted, but now summer is nearly at an end and that means life decisions. Tiff is hoping her job at the local paper will lead to something more, but “The Shark” soon puts her straight on what it takes to become a hard-nosed reporter like him.

At home, Reggie—the only grandad she’s ever known—has quit smoking and diagnosed himself as a cactus, and then Kayla hits her with some big news. And into all this stumbles Davey, who plays rugby but quotes Truman Capote, and is the first boy who has ever really wanted to know her. Tiff is smart with words and rarely does tears, but in one short week she discovers that words don’t always get you there; they don’t let you say all the stuff from deep in your heart.

Published by: Allen & Unwin Australia

Release date: August 2011

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Honour:

When We Were Two by Robert Newton

Book description (from Goodreads) -

Dan had to go,
He felt he had no choice,
but leaving home was never
going to be easy . . .

Dan and his brother Eddie take off for the coast, in search of their lost mother, in search of a better life . . . but it’s a long road they face and Dan must use all his wits to get them there in one piece.

When they are taken under the wings of a group of would-be soldiers marching over the mountains to join up for the Great War, Dan and Eddie’s journey becomes something quite unexpected. The experiences they share will shape their future beyond recognition.

This extraordinary rite of passage is a powerful, heart-rending story – Robert Newton at his very best.

Published by: Penguin Australia

Release date: October 2011

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Congratulations to Scot Gardner, Bill Condon, and Robert Newton.

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Have you read any of these books?

Stacking the Shelves #3

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly feature hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, in which book bloggers showcase the books that they received during the week.

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For review:

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry -

After reading the book description, I think this contemporary romance novel is going to be very emotional and intense. I might need the tissues for this one.

Temptation by Karen Ann Hopkins -

I can’t wait to read Temptation. It’s about a forbidden romance, and is set to be a series.

Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent -

I did a little happy dance when I opened the package and saw a copy of Before I Wake. I love, love, love the Soul Screamers series. I think this is my fav of the Soul Screamers’ book covers so far. Are you Team Tod or Team Nash?

Thank you to Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copies.

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What books did you get this week?

Stacking the Shelves #2

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly feature hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, in which book bloggers showcase the books that they received during the week.

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For review:

Illumination by Karen Brooks -

Illumination is the third and final novel in the Curse of the Bond Riders trilogy by Australian author Karen Brooks. I haven’t yet read book one or two in the series – Tallow and Votive. I hope that I will be able to get to this series soon. It sounds very mysterious.

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead -

Richelle Mead is one of my all time favourite authors, so I am very much looking forward to reading The Golden Lily. I’m staying away from spoilers, but I have heard from fellow book lovers that The Golden Lily is amazing.

Burn Mark by Laura Powell -

This book sounds so good; I can’t wait to read it.

Crimson Groves by Ashley Robertson -

I was asked if I would like to review this novel by the author, and she very kindly sent me a paperback copy (thanks Ashley). Crimson Groves is about vampires and I love love love vampire stories, so I can’t wait to read it.

Tamlyn by James Moloney -

Tamlyn is book two in the Silvermay series and I am hoping to read both books very soon. They sound really good.

Unravelling by Elizabeth Norris -

I first discovered this novel on Goodreads and I was instantly intrigued. The storyline suggests that it will be full of mystery, romance and action – sounds great to me.

Thank you to Random House Australia, Penguin Australia, Bloomsbury Australia, Ashley Robertson and HarperCollins Australia for the review copies.

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What books did you get this week? Feel free to leave a link in the comments below. Happy reading.

(Blogoversary Celebration) Author Interview: Jill Hathaway

Hi everyone. I hope you all enjoyed Treasured Tales for Young Adults‘ blogoversary celebration. A huge thank you to all the authors who participated. To close the celebration, Jill Hathaway, author of Slide, has stopped by the blog with an interview. Thank you for the interview Jill.

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Hi Jill, Thank you for visiting Treasured Tales for Young Adults, to help celebrate its one year blogoversary.

Would you tell us a little about yourself?

I’m a high school English teacher, mother, and recovering World of Warcraft addict.

Do you have a favourite time of day when you prefer to write?

Mornings are good for me. I usually go to the library and crank out a few thousand words before lunch.

Who are some of your favourite authors, and have you had the opportunity to meet any of them?

A couple of my favorite authors are Stephen King and Donna Tartt. I’ve never met either of them.

What was your favourite novel as a child, and has it inspired or influenced the way your write?

I remember really liking Remember Me by Christopher Pike. Maybe it did influence me because people have compared SLIDE to Pike’s stories.

If you could choose any author to collaborate on a novel with, who would you choose and why?

Megan Miranda, because she’s my brain twin.

What do you find to be the hardest and most rewarding parts of being an author?

Revision is both the hardest and most rewarding part of writing. Oh, but you said being an author. I’d say finding time for social networking on top of writing is difficult. But it’s so rewarding to hear from someone who has read and enjoyed SLIDE.

When writing a novel, do you outline the entire plot first, or do you like to let the characters guide you?

I used to be a pantser, but I’m slooooowly becoming a bit of an outliner.

When you think of your novel, Slide, what is the first word that comes to mind?

Twisty-turny

How would you describe Vee (the main character in Slide) in five words or less?

Cynical, pink, protective, strong, smart

What are you working on at the moment, and is there anything about it that you can share with us?

I just finished revising IMPOSTOR, SLIDE’s sequel, which will be out next spring! Vee is freaked out when she realizes someone else has been sliding into her and possibly trying to frame her for a serious crime.

Thank you for the interview Jill.

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Doesn’t Imposter, the sequel to Slide, sound intriguing? Have you read Slide?

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More information about Slide and author Jill Hathaway:

goodreads ~ website ~ blog 

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Author bio (from Goodreads) -

Jill Hathaway lives in the Des Moines area with her husband and young daughter. Having earned her BA in English Education from the University of Northern Iowa and her MA in Literature from Iowa State University, she teaches high school English and dual credit courses for Des Moines Area Community College.