Spooktacular Giveaway Hop Winner

Congratulations to Andie the winner of our Spooktacular Giveaway here at From the Shadows.  Andie will receive a *signed* trade paperback copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road and Legend of Witchtrot Road swag (bookmarks, postcard, and sticker).

Thank you to all who entered!

*Giveaway winner selected randomly by Rafflecopter*

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop: Win Legend of Witchtrot Road

Welcome to our stop on the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop!  In honor of Teen Read Week, we've chosen a spooky young adult book for our readers.

Keep reading for a chance to win a *signed* copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road.

Legend of Witchtrot Road (Spirit Guide #3) by E.J. Stevens.

Surviving agitated ghosts, irritated witches, angry werewolves, and the horrors of high school has never been so hard.

The night of Samhain may be behind them, but Yuki and her friends have only begun to face the challenges of their paranormal gifts. Tensions are rising--in the pack, at school, and within their tightly knit group of friends.

The tragic death of Wakefield High student Dylan Jacobs has emotions boiling over. The J-Team, Yuki's arch nemesis, have turned the entire football team against her. They claim that Yuki is a witch and blame her for the death of their fellow teammate. Will Yuki be able to solve the mystery of Dylan's death, and the legend of Witchtrot Road, before tempers flare and things turn violent?

Emma is the friend that Yuki turns to when things get tough, but she's been behaving strangely. Emma has been acting distant and seems to be coming down with a mysterious illness. What will Yuki and her friends do if their healer is truly sick?

Calvin has become Alpha and wants the best for his pack. He is a dedicated and compassionate leader willing to do anything for the good of his people, but will Cal be able to hold the pack together when a fiery, young werewolf comes seeking revenge?

Simon may still be a roguish playboy, but he is taking his role as Calvin's second in command deadly serious. Will Simon be able to focus on his pack duties when he is forced to face his dark, emotional past?

Release Date:  October 4, 2011
Genre:  Young Adult, Paranormal Mystery, Paranormal Romance
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Spooktacular Giveaway

We are giving away a *signed* trade paperback copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road and Legend of Witchtrot Road swag (bookmarks, postcard, and sticker) to one lucky winner!

To enter, please use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL.  Giveaway ends October 31, 2014 midnight EST.

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Monster YA Giveaway

It's time to Rwar! in the holidays with our Monster YA Giveaway at From the Shadows.

This giveaway is EPIC, it's HUGE, it's...a MONSTER. Be sure to enter, before it's too late. mwahahahahaha!

We are giving away print copies of Legend of Witchtrot Road by E.J. Stevens, Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick, and Supernaturally by Kiersten White!

To enter, please leave a comment on this post including your email address (so we may contact you if you win).  You do not have to be a follower or subscriber to enter.  This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL (to anywhere Amazon or The Book Depository ships).  Giveaway ends December 28th midnight EST.

Bite Before Christmas Giveaway

Black Friday is here again.  Time for our annual Bite Before Christmas Giveaway at From the Shadows!

We are giving away She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, and Legend of Witchtrot Road, the first three books in the Spirit Guide series by E.J. Stevens, to one lucky winner!  Perfect for the YA book lover on your holiday shopping list.

To enter, please leave a comment on this post including your email address (so we may contact you if you win).  You do not have to be a follower to enter (though I always appreciate a follow!).  This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL (to anywhere The Book Depository ships).  Giveaway ends December 15th midnight EST.

11-11-11 Sale

Use coupon code AE68L for 11% off Legend of Witchtrot Road on Smashwords.

Happy reading!

Teen Read Week Book Giveaway Winner

Congratulations Nina of Death Books and Tea winner of our Teen Read Week Giveaway at From the Shadows!  Nina will receive TWO copies of Legend of Witchtrot Road by E.J. Stevens; one copy to read and one to donate to the library, school, teen book club, or youth center of her choice.

Thank you to all who entered!

**All giveaway winners selected using Random.org**

Teen Read Week Book Giveaway

Teen Read Week is an annual event to promote teen literacy.  I feel strongly about the importance of reading, especially for young adults (#YASaves), so we are celebrating Teen Read Week with a book giveaway.  Yay!

We are giving away TWO copies of Legend of Witchtrot Road by E.J. Stevens.  One copy for you and one for the library, school, teen book club, or youth center of your choice.

To enter, please comment on this post and include your email address (so we may contact you if you win). You do not have to be a follower to enter (though I always appreciate a follow!).  This giveaway is to the US, UK, and Canada only.  Giveaway ends October 24th midnight EST.

Legend of Witchtrot Road Blog Party Giveaway Winners

Thank you all SO much for partying with us this week and making our Legend of Witchtrot Road book launch a success. You all ROCK!

Our release party giveaways have ended.  Now for our WINNERS.

Congratulations Library Lady, Jennifer, Great Minds Think Aloud Book Club, lovestodive, Coreena McBurnie, Renee Rearden, and Darlene winners of our Legend of Witchtrot Road Release Party Giveaway at From the Shadows!

Library Lady will receive our GRAND PRIZE:
3 Books: Signed copies of She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, and Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Spirit Guide Tote Bag stuffed with goodies (see below)
1 "I Smell Dead People" T-shirt (Size XL)
3 Postcards (She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, Legend of Witchtrot Road)
2 Bookmarks (She Smells the Dead and Legend of Witchtrot Road)
10 Spirit Guide Series Trading Cards
1 Oversize Legend of Witchtrot Road Postcard
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Sticker
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Poster

Jennifer, Great Minds Think Aloud Book Club, and lovestodive will receive FIRST PRIZE:
1 Signed trade paperback copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Ebook copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Spirit Guide Series Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Trading Cards)
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Sticker)

Coreena, Renee, and Darlene will receive SECOND PRIZE:
1 Ebook copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Spirit Guide Series Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Trading Cards)
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Sticker)

Thank you to all who entered!

Winners of our Legend of Witchtrot Road Twitter Party giveaways announced here.  Our #WitchtrotParty was fabulous fun.  Follow E.J. at @EJStevensAuthor for upcoming Twitter chats and giveaways.

Didn't win? Don't miss the Goodreads FirstReads Giveaway, 1,000 Follower Extravaganza Giveaway at A Cupcake and a Latte, and A Month of Treats: Halloween Character Interview + Giveaway at For What It's Worth for more chances to win Spirit Guide Series books and swag.

Additional giveaways coming soon to Rabid Reads, Parajunkee's View, Good Choice Reading, and SeeitORreadit!

**All winners selected using Random.org**

Legend of Witchtrot Road Twitter Party Giveaway Winners

Thank you, thank you, thank you ALL for an AMAZING book launch yesterday.

Legend of Witchtrot Road has been receiving fabulous positive press from early reviewers. Thank you all for the wonderful reviews and feedback!

Our Legend of Witchtrot Road Twitter Party is now over and it is time to announce THE WINNERS.

@JanaRathouska (Jana Rathouská), @KnightTrilogy (Katie M. John), @LadyVampire2u (Lady Vampire), @artdem83 (Diana Giote), @autumneffect (Shannon) will each receive an ebook copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road and a signed Legend of Witchtrot Road postcard from the author.

@KristinaD77 (KristinaDjordjevski) will receive a signed trade paperback copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road by E.J. Stevens and a swag pack filled with postcards, bookmarks, and trading cards.

Winners please message E.J. with your email and mailing address here.

Congratulations winners!

Didn't win?  Don't miss our Legend of Witchtrot Road Release Party Giveaway here at From the Shadows, the Goodreads FirstReads Giveaway, and 1,000 Follower Extravaganza Giveaway at A Cupcake and a Latte for more chances to win Spirit Guide series books and swag.

Additional giveaways coming soon to For What It's Worth, Rabid Reads, Parajunkee's View, Good Choice Reading, SeeitORreadit, and more.

Legend of Witchtrot Road Release Party + Giveaways

Time to PARTY!  Today is the official US Release of Legend of Witchtrot Road, the third book in the Spirit Guide series.

Are you EXCITED?  You should be!  We have some fabulous Spirit Guide Series book and swag giveaways here at From the Shadows, Goodreads, and on Twitter.  So many chances to win!

Check out Legend of Witchtrot Road Release Party Central to keep track of events and giveaways.

The BOOK...

Legend of Witchtrot Road (Spirit Guide #3) by E.J. Stevens

The night of Samhain may be behind them, but Yuki and her friends have only begun to face the challenges of their paranormal gifts. Tensions are rising--in the pack, at school, and within their tightly knit group of friends.

The tragic death of Wakefield High student Dylan Jacobs has emotions boiling over. The J-Team, Yuki's arch nemesis, have turned the entire football team against her. They claim that Yuki is a witch and blame her for the death of their fellow teammate. Will Yuki be able to solve the mystery of Dylan's death, and the legend of Witchtrot Road, before tempers flare and things turn violent?

Surviving agitated ghosts, irritated witches, angry werewolves, and the horrors of high school has never been so hard.


The GIVEAWAYS...

GRAND PRIZE (1 Winner):

3 Books: Signed copies of She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, and Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Spirit Guide Tote Bag stuffed with goodies (see below)
1 "I Smell Dead People" T-shirt (Size XL)
3 Postcards (She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, Legend of Witchtrot Road)
2 Bookmarks (She Smells the Dead and Legend of Witchtrot Road)
10 Spirit Guide Series Trading Cards
1 Oversize Legend of Witchtrot Road Postcard
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Sticker
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Poster

FIRST PRIZE (3 Winners):

1 Signed trade paperback copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Ebook copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Spirit Guide Series Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Trading Cards)
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Sticker)

SECOND PRIZE (3 Winners):

1 Ebook copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road
1 Spirit Guide Series Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Trading Cards)
1 Legend of Witchtrot Road Swag Pack (Postcards, Bookmarks, Sticker)

To enter, please leave a comment on this post including your email address (so we may contact you if you win). You do not have to be a follower to enter (though I always appreciate a follow!).  This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL.  Giveaway ends October 7th midnight EST.

and MORE GIVEAWAYS...

Don't miss our LEGEND OF WITCHTROT ROAD BOOK BIRTHDAY TWITTER PARTY happening ALL DAY on Twitter.  More fab prizes all day long!

Also giving away one signed copy of Legend of Witchtrot Road on Goodreads.

Legend of Witchtrot Road by E.J. Stevens now available in Trade Paperback on Amazon and Ebook editions on Amazon (Kindle), Amazon.UK (Kindle), Smashwords (PDF/Epub/Kindle/NOOK/and more), and Barnes and Noble (NOOK).

Spirit Guide Series News: Release Dates, Revisions + More!

This has been a busy week with exciting news regarding the Spirit Guide YA paranormal series.

New Release:  We now have an official release date for the third book in the Spirit Guide series.  Legend of Witchtrot Road releases October 4, 2011.

Legend of Witchtrot Road (Spirit Guide #3) by E.J. Stevens

The night of Samhain may be behind them, but Yuki and her friends have only begun to face the challenges of their paranormal gifts. Tensions are rising--in the pack, at school, and within their tightly knit group of friends. 

Surviving agitated ghosts, irritated witches, angry werewolves, and the horrors of high school has never been so hard. 

New Books:  The Spirit Guide series continues!  We have officially begun work on Brush with Death (Spirit Guide #4) and The Pirate Curse (Spirit Guide #5) each with an estimated 2012 release.  A Spirit Guide series supplemental, The Calvin and Yuki Diaries, is also expected to release in 2012.

New Mailings:  To celebrate the upcoming release of Legend of Witchtrot Road, I have sent signed postcards featuring the spooktacular Legend of Witchtrot Road cover art to everyone on my mailing list.  Yes, even international fans received personalized postcards!

Not on E.J.'s mailing list?  Use this easy peasy online form to sign up now and receive Spirit Guide series updates and free swag.

New Giveaways:  Do you like winning free books and swag?  If so, be sure to visit the Contests and Giveaways page at the official Spirit Guide series website for up-to-date information and links to fab giveaways.

New Tour Info:  I will be on tour launching the release of Legend of Witchtrot Road during September and October.  I'll be visiting book blogs throughout the tour and these amazing sites will be hosting a variety of interviews, guest blogs, and giveaways.  We will also be having a HUGE book release party here at From the Shadows with loads of prizes.  Stay tuned for more tour updates.

New Editions:  As the anniversary of the first Spirit Guide series book release approaches, and as ereader technology evolves, we have revisited the first two books in the series.  Sacred Oaks Press announced earlier this week that all Spirit Guide series books have been reformatted for a more enjoyable reading experience.  Kindle uploads of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm are now reformatted and updated with series excerpts.

Happy Reading!

Spirit Guide Series Spooky Summer Giveaway

Take your favorite quirky Spirit Guide series characters to the beach this summer with this super cute tote bag filled with fab books and swag!

** Spirit Guide Series Spooky Summer Giveaway **

We are giving away one Spirit Guide Series tote bag filled with signed copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm, bookmarks, two sets of romance trading cards, signed She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, and Legend of Witchtrot Road postcards, and one XL "I Smell Dead People" t-shirt.  Everything you need to make a spooky splash poolside or at the beach!

To enter, please leave a comment on this post including your email address (so we may contact you if you win).  You do not have to be a follower to enter (though I always appreciate a follow!).  US mailing addresses only.  Giveaway ends July 26 midnight EST.

Cover Reveal: Legend of Witchtrot Road (Spirit Guide #3)

It's official.  We have a finalized book cover for Legend of Witchtrot Road, the third book in the Spirit Guide series.  Isn't it spookalicious?? 

Surviving agitated ghosts, irritated witches, angry werewolves, and the horrors of high school has never been so hard.

The night of Samhain may be behind them, but Yuki and her friends have only begun to face the challenges of their paranormal gifts. Tensions are rising--in the pack, at school, and within their tightly knit group of friends.

The tragic death of Wakefield High student Dylan Jacobs has emotions boiling over. The J-Team, Yuki's arch nemesis, have turned the entire football team against her. They claim that Yuki is a witch and blame her for the death of their fellow teammate. Will Yuki be able to solve the mystery of Dylan's death, and the legend of Witchtrot Road, before tempers flare and things turn violent?

Emma is the friend that Yuki turns to when things get tough, but she's been behaving strangely. Emma has been acting distant and seems to be coming down with a mysterious illness. What will Yuki and her friends do if their healer is truly sick?

Calvin has become Alpha and wants the best for his pack. He is a dedicated and compassionate leader willing to do anything for the good of his people, but will Cal be able to hold the pack together when a fiery, young werewolf comes seeking revenge?

Simon may still be a roguish playboy, but he is taking his role as Calvin's second in command deadly serious. Will Simon be able to focus on his pack duties when he is forced to face his dark, emotional past?

Legend of Witchtrot Road (Spirit Guide, #3) by E.J. Stevens releasing Fall 2011.

Be sure to join E.J.'s mailing list (using this form here) for upcoming mailings including personalized postcards featuring the Legend of Witchtrot Road cover art signed by the author. ;)  More details on these gorgeous postcards coming soon!

For insider information about the Spirit Guide series (news, reviews, giveaways, E.J.'s playlist, romance trading cards...), please visit the official Spirit Guide series website here.  You can also add Legend of Witchtrot Road to your Goodreads "to read" list here.

p.s. Did anyone see the "Easter Egg" worked into this cover?  Look for the hidden toad.  Can you find the him?  He is very good at hiding!

Legend of Witchtrot Road: Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek from Legend of Witchtrot Road, the third book in the Spirit Guide series by E.J. Stevens.

Legend of Witchtrot Road...

     I heard the harsh, grinding creak of a ship’s hull straining against stormy seas just as I felt the vertiginous tilt and roll of the waves beneath me.  I considered letting the motion lull me back to sleep, but one thought kept creeping in to ruin my slumber.   I wasn’t on a boat.

     With a jolt I tried to leap upright, but up was down and down was up, causing a searing pain to shoot through my shoulder as I dangled from the car safety belt.  I needed to get a look around, but turning my head didn’t seem like an easy option.  My neck was stiff, like the time I fell asleep with wet hair, and my head was pounding a rhythm that matched the vampire bats gnawing in my stomach.  Come on Yuki, you can do this.

     Reaching up to grab the safety belt, I steadied myself and drew in a deep shuddering breath.  It did nothing to calm my racing heartbeat, but the pain in my head momentarily lessened.  Forcing my eyes to stay open, I turned them to my right and flinched.  A ghostly pale face stared back at me and it took a moment for my sluggish brain to realize that the spectral form was only my reflection looking back at me.  I examined the sickly face suspended in the darkness and knew one thing for sure.  I looked like hell.

     For a moment I closed my eyes and gathered another steadying breath, remembering to breathe in the way I’d been taught during the numerous yoga classes that Cal had dragged me to over the years.   Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery of why I was hanging upside down from a car safety belt, I pulled my eyes to the left.  A golden amorphous shape hung glowing beside me and I nearly jumped when it moaned.

     “Emma?” I asked.  My voice was dry and raspy and started a series of painful coughs that nearly made me pass out again.

     Emma didn’t answer me, but with a rush of memory I knew that it was my friend beside me.  Emma’s blond hair cascaded past her face to dangle above the glowing instrument panel.  Pale skin, golden hair, and white blouse sleeve were marred only by a dark stream that trickled from her scalp along her arm to drip slowly, tap tap tap, off her fingers onto the windshield.

     How did we get here?  It had to be the curse.  I clenched my fist in frustration as my eyes filled with tears.  We had known better.  Emma with her research and me with my psychic gift to sense the dead; we knew the risks of messing with the curse, but that hadn’t stopped us.  Our curiosity had won out over common sense and now we were paying the price.  Son of a dung beetle.  I just hoped we survived long enough to benefit from the lesson learned.  Never mess with a curse and never, ever travel on Witchtrot Road.

Don't miss these books in the Spirit Guide series:

She Smells the Dead (Spirit Guide #1) print, kindle, nook, other ebook formats, and internationally at The Book Depository.
Spirit Storm (Spirit Guide #2) print, kindle, nook, other ebook formats.

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