Tuesday, April 4, 2017

YA Scavenger Hunt (Spring 2016)



Welcome to my stop on the Spring 2017 YA Scavenger Hunt! At this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, you also get a number clue. Add up the clues, and you can enter for our grand prize–one lucky winner will receive one book from each author on the hunt in my team (the red team). But play fast: this contest (and all the exclusive bonus material) will only be online for 72 hours! 

My name is Sarvenaz Tash and I'll be your host for this leg of the hunt. I'm the author of the John Hughes goes to Comic Con novel The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love (an Amazon Best Book of the Year, YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers) and the Woodstock Festival romance Three Day Summer.  And at the bottom of this post I’m also including a separate giveaway for a signed copy of both of those books!

Go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt or to find a full list of participating authors in case you are stuck. There are five contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all. I’m a part of the RED TEAM–but there is also a pink team, a gold team, a blue team, and a purple team for a chance to win a whole different set of books.

SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE:
Directions: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve hidden my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the red team, and then add them up (don’t worry, you can use a calculator!).

Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.

Rules: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian’s permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by Sunday, April 9th, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

SCAVENGER HUNT POST 
Today, I am hosting author Sara B. Larson!



Sara B. Larson is the author of the acclaimed YA fantasy DEFY trilogy: DEFY, IGNITE, and ENDURE, and the forthcoming DARK BREAKS THE DAWN. She can’t remember a time when she didn’t write books—although she now uses a computer instead of a Little Mermaid notebook. Sara lives in Utah with her husband, their children, and their Maltese, Loki. She writes in brief snippets throughout the day (while mourning the demise of naptime) and the quiet hours when most people are sleeping. Her husband claims she should have a degree in “the art of multitasking.” When she’s not mothering or writing, you can often find her at the gym repenting for her sugar addiction. You can visit her at www.SaraBLarson.com.

ABOUT SARA'S BOOK: DARK BREAKS THE DAWN




On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Evelayn of Eadrolan, the Light Kingdom, can finally access the full range of her magical powers. The light looks brighter, the air is sharper, and the energy she can draw when fighting feels almost limitless.

But while her mother, the queen, remains busy at the war front, in the Dark Kingdom of Dorjhalon, the corrupt king is plotting. King Bain wants control of both kingdoms, and his plan will fling Evelayn onto the throne much sooner than she expected.

In order to defeat Bain and his sons, Evelayn will quickly have to come into her ability to shapeshift, and rely on the alluring Lord Tanvir. But not everyone is what they seem, and the balance between the Light and Dark comes at a steep price.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT 
Here are the first two pages of DARK BREAKS THE DAWN - the first teaser released online!

An eon of peace, a world of joy,
Until it was shattered, by one foul boy,
A youngling at sixteen, Drystan his name,
For the first blood spilt, came his dark fame.
Banished he was, with followers in tow,
Power taken, as the final blow.
But cursed we were, immortality lost,
For the deeds he did, this was the cost.
Take heed, and follow not his path,
Or curse be restored, and removed, that we hath.
Peace is required, for life to thrive,
Those who seek power, from our shores we must drive.
Balance is required, such a thin knife,
That binds us all, and gives us life.
draíolon nursery rhyme

The jeweled forest blurred into a tapestry of color as Evelayn sprinted away from the castle. She whipped past the trees and bushes as though she was made from the wind that pushed at her back. The sentries unlucky enough to have been assigned to guard her—or, more accurately, to trail her—on these
early morning runs were already falling behind, their harsh breathing cutting across the gray-tinged stillness of dawn.

Good, she couldn’t help but think, as she kicked up her heels and pushed herself even harder. What she really wanted right now was to be alone, something nearly impossible to achieve. Inside the castle, on the grounds, even with just her sentries, she knew her duty. She knew the part she had to play. The queen had taught her well.

But she’d jerked awake this morning after yet another nightmare, only to realize that nothing had changed. Evelayn had found it harder than ever to don the mask that she was usually so adept at summoning. The queen must always appear calm, unruffled. Your subjects will look to you; your actions will determine theirs. Her mother’s words, and Evelayn had lived by them her whole life. After all, she would be the queen one day. Hopefully in the very distant future.

But what kind of queen would she be without her full power?

Evelayn’s lungs burned hot for a moment, her throat went raw with suppressed emotion. Her sentries were no longer visible—or audible—but still she struggled for control. It was all she knew; it was her only defense against the rising panic.

Because it was her eighteenth birthday and nothing had changed.

She hadn’t planned on running today, but after pacing in her room for a few minutes, Evelayn couldn’t stand the silence or the tightness in her belly any longer. She’d pulled her lavender-streaked hair into a
ponytail, yanked on her soft, supple running boots, and splashed water on her pale face. Evelayn had tried not to scowl at the dark circles beneath her violet eyes when she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror.
Too many sleepless nights, worrying about the war. Worrying about her mother.

Queen Ilaria had promised she’d return from the warfront for Evelayn’s birthday and the ceremony that was to take place that night. Evelayn could only hope her mother was going to keep that promise. She didn’t want to see another Draíolon, didn’t want to talk to anyone, except her mother.


Without even realizing it, she’d run north of the castle, skirting the city of Solas, heading for the high ground that would enable her to watch for her mother’s arrival. It was a longer run than normal, and Tyne, her lady-in-waiting, would certainly be concerned, upset even, if she came to Evelayn’s room and found it empty . . . but certainly she was at least allowed this, wasn’t she? A brief escape as she tried to come to grips with the fact that her full power hadn’t manifested—that something was wrong with her. The future queen of Éadrolan.

ENTER THE CONTEST 
Click here to to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of books by me, Sara B. Larson, and 18 other YA authors! To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is 24. Add up all the favorite numbers of the authors on the red team and you’ll have the secret code to enter for the grand prize!

CONTINUE THE HUNT
To keep going on the red team’s hunt, you need to check out the next author, Kristi Helvig.

MY GIVEAWAY

Enter below to win a signed hardcover of The Geek’s Guide to Unrequited Love and a signed paperback of Three Day Summer. (This contest is U.S. only).

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42 comments:

  1. I have two favorite memories. One was when I saw Grouplove for the first time, and afterward the hubs and I had a beer with the bassist.

    The second was at a Breaking Benjamin concert. We got passes for the after party and got to hang out with the band. I think my husband fanboyed a bit.

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  2. That's a hard question! But I think for my favorite fandom I would have to pick SPNFamily. Supernatural is such a fun show and the fans are all so close and caring.

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  3. I loved Bruno Mars' concert. I was skeptical going in but he is a musician! His band is fun and everything was very live and not pre-recorded.

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  4. I havent been to a concert in awhile, but to name a few...Backstreet Boys, N*SYNC, Incubus...yea it was definitely awhile ago lol

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  5. My favorite fandom is the Court of Thorns and Roses fandom. Rhysand and Mor are my favorite of the Circle!

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  6. Ohhhh a concert that I will always remember would be when I went to One Direction with my younger sisters. It was such a fun night and a fun trip! Love making family memories!!!

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  7. I've really only been to 2 concerts in my life. The Cher farewell concert was pretty cool. Other than that I love meeting authors at Comic Con! Thanks for being part of the hunt and for giving this chance to win!

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  8. Fave concert memory - first concert I ever went to my friends and i decided to go at the last minute to a concert at the zoo amphitheater (not even going to tell you who we saw - that lame - okay, okay, it was Julian Lennon). The seating was general admission and when we arrived - very close to show time - everyone was sitting down, yards away from the front, so we waltzed right up to the front, center stage and stood there ready to watch the show. That caused a rush of people getting off their asses to get a spot close to the stage. We were crushed almost all night by his devoted fans, dying to get closer to him and we just went on a fluke because we had nothing better to do. Still a pretty fun night.

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  9. My favorite fandom is the Whovians.

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  10. Favorite fandom? Let's see: I very much like the Canadian actor Brendan Fletcher!

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  11. My favorite fandom is Harry Potter; although, I'm also really loving A Court of Thorns and Roses. Cannot get enough of Rhysand and Feyre!

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  12. My fondest memory is of the Inuyasha fandom period. My cousin and I bonded over being obsessed with that show! :D
    Samantha D

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  13. My favorite Fandom is a tie between Supernatural and Doctor Who- Comic con is my most favorite thing ever. Thanks for being in YASH

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  14. My favorite fandoms are Harry Potter and Dr. Who.

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  15. My favorite fandom is LotR. I read the series when I was in the 3rd grade and have loved fantasy ever since.

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  16. My favorite fandoms are the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson fandoms!

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  17. Mine favorite is Sarah J Maas club <3

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  18. Favorite concert memory was going to my first one with my two best friends. It was one of the most fun, funniest nights of my life, and I felt so much love.

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  19. Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Supernatural, and Final Fantasy! :)

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  20. My favorite concert memory was seeing Corey Hart from the third row! I left with no voice.

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  21. My favorite concert memory is when two of my sisters and I flew to NYC to see Switchfoot and then waited three hours (in the rain) for front row at the House of Blues. It was worth it!

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  22. My favorite fandom would be...books! The #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement is amazing and qualifies as a fandom, I think.

    I haven't been to a concert, so no answer there :(

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  23. My favorite fandom... Can people really only have one? Well one of my favorites is Doctor Who!!

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  24. I love Doctor Who, Narnia, Lord of the Rings... can't choose just one.

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  25. My favorite concert memory is probably Billy Joel and Elton John together - and I was close enough to see their hands on the pianos :)

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  26. Fave fandom: doctor who, Harry Potter, and Firefly

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  27. Getting to see the Jonas Brothers in concert before they broke up!

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  28. I have too much love for so many fandoms to have a favorite so I will say my favorite concert experience was seeing Adele live. One of the best days of my life.

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  29. harry potter!! - holedupinabook

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  30. I live for the Potterhead fandom and the memes. Oh the memes. Gryffindor Pride <3

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  31. I'm a huge Marvel addict! My house is full of Marvel paraphernalia!

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  32. My favorite fandom is Disney! I am so addicted

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  33. My favorite Fandom is Harry Potter!! I am completely obsessed and have been since i was about 6 years old. My favorite concert memory was seeing Avenged Sevenfold live in Baltimore MD back in 2013

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  34. Tough to pick just one. I love the Harry Potter fandom for its diversity and ability to find someone for everyone. BSG (2003) was so incredibly welcoming to me when I first joined, so has a huge soft spot in my heart. Teen Wolf is a lot of fun, though can get a little tetchy at times.

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  35. My favorite fandom is the 100 tv show fandom.

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  36. Tough question... I would have to say it's a tie between Harry Potter and Game of Thrones fandom. :)

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  37. I went to quite a few concerts in my younger days (way back when they were a lot cheaper!) I have so many great memories of going with my friends - almost front row at a Def Leppard, a Madonna concert with several co-workers because they had an extra ticket! I have saved all my concert tickets!

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  38. The Hunger Games <3
    ~Vickie

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  39. My fave fandom is not really a fandom...I just have certain series in particular that I love. I do like HP but only as a person that enjoyed the books. 😊

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  40. Oh man... this is a really hard question! Background: I go to concerts ALL THE TIME. I think one of my favorite memories was being front row for Parachute and Rozzi Crane on my best friend's birthday! It was an absolute blast. I need to go to another concert soon... Thanks for the bonus giveaway!

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  41. The Harry Potter Fandom... Always.

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