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.

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!

BlogFest 2011 Giveaway

Happy BlogFest 2011!  Here at From the Shadows we are giving away a paperback copy of She Smells the Dead by E.J. Stevens to one lucky winner.  This giveaway is international (to everywhere the Book Depository ships).

She Smells the Dead (Spirit Guide, #1) by E.J. Stevens

It's the beginning of senior year and Yuki's psychic awareness of ghostly spirits is threatening to ruin her life. Her ability to sense spirits of the dead isn't glamorous like the ghost hunting on television.

SHE SMELLS THE DEAD.

The smell impressions are becoming stronger. Yuki is being visited in her dreams, and she suspects that her friend Calvin is involved in something strange. To make matters worse her crush on Garrett is going unrequited, Yuki's friend Emma is on a rampage against bee oppression, and annoying Calvin Miller mysteriously disappears.

Will Yuki be able to focus her powers in time to save the lost soul who is haunting her? Meanwhile, who will save Yuki from following the spirits into the light?

She Smells the Dead is the first book in the YA paranormal Spirit Guide series.  She Smells the Dead has received over one hundred 4 and 5-star reviews from book bloggers and is on Amazon's list of 100 Top Rated Books with Ghosts. To learn more about this series, please visit the Spirit Guide series official website here.

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To enter, please leave a comment on this post including your email (so we may contact you if you win).  You do not have to be a follower to enter, but followers will receive a bonus entry (see below).  This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL (to everywhere the Book Depository ships).  Giveaway ends July 17th midnight EST.

Bonus entry:
+1 Blog Followers (old + new)

Visit A Journey of Books for a list of participating BlogFest 2011 blogs and a chance to win more fab prizes!

From the Shadows was participant #60.  Here are the next five BlogFest stops...
61 From the TBR Pile
62 Girls Just Reading
63 Good choice reading
64 Hannah Downing
65 Happy Mom Of 5

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!

Spirit Guide Series Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to our Spirit Guide Series Giveaway winners!

Congrats Hira aka Enamored Soul winner of a Spirit Storm tote bag stuffed with Spirit Guide series bookmarks, postcards, romance trading cards, and signed copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm.

Congrats Louisa winner of ebook copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm, the first two books in the Spirit Guide series.

Thank you to all who entered.  So many entries...you rock! :)

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

Spirit Guide Series Giveaway!

Here at From the Shadows we are celebrating the holiday weekend with a Spirit Guide Series Giveaway!

We are giving away fab Spirit Guide series books and swag!  One lucky US winner will receive a Spirit Storm tote bag stuffed with Spirit Guide series bookmarks, postcards, romance trading cards, and signed copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm.  One lucky International winner will receive ebook copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm.

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 (though I always appreciate a follow!).  There will be one US and one International prize pack (see details above).  Giveaway ends Saturday May 7th midnight EST.

Happy Holidays! xx

She Smells the Dead is the first book in the YA Paranormal Spirit Guide series by E.J. Stevens.

It's the beginning of senior year and Yuki's psychic awareness of ghostly spirits is threatening to ruin her life. Her ability to sense spirits of the dead isn't glamorous like the ghost hunting on television.

SHE SMELLS THE DEAD.

The smell impressions are becoming stronger. Yuki is being visited in her dreams, and she suspects that her friend Calvin is involved in something strange. To make matters worse her crush on Garrett is going unrequited, Yuki's friend Emma is on a rampage against bee oppression, and annoying Calvin Miller mysteriously disappears. Will Yuki be able to focus her powers in time to save the lost soul who is haunting her? Meanwhile, who will save Yuki from following the spirits into the light?

"She Smells the Dead provides something new and fresh to the YA realm."
-Stacey, Flippin' Fabulous: A Reader's Record

"This series is like Nancy Drew meets the Winchester Brother's from Supernatural."
-Natalie, I'd So Rather Be Reading

"I absolutely loved every last delicious page of She Smells The Dead!"
-Mary, Sparkling Reviews

"If you love ghosts, Goths, and a little bit of YA romance, you will want to check this book out."
-Yvonne, Diva's Bookcase

Spirit Storm is the second book in the YA Paranormal Spirit Guide series by E.J. Stevens.

Spirits of the Dead are coming...

Yuki is about to face an army of lost souls on Samhain, the night of Halloween, when the spirits of the dead roam free. Yuki will need all the help she can get from her friends, but will Calvin be there for her when she needs him the most?

"Part mystery, part adventure, part romance and all the things a reader wants."
-Mechele, Read For Your Future

"These characters are so unique and fun to follow."
-Amber, The Musings of Alymbnenr

"I haven't read a truly great YA paranormal in more years than I can remember, and Ms. Stevens delivers the most well written tale imaginable!"
-Tamela Quijas, At Your Fingertips

The Silent Land Giveaway Winner + More Giveaways!

Congratulations JaylieG winner of The Silent Land Giveaway!  JaylieG will receive a hardcover copy of The Silent Land by Graham Joyce.

Thank you to all who entered. 

Didn't win?  Check out our Rot & Ruin Zombie Giveaway for a chance to win a hardcover copy of Rot & Ruin (Benny Imura #1) by Jonathan Maberry (ends 5/04) and visit next week for our Piers Knight Series Giveaway for a chance to win Brooklyn Knights and Central Park Knight by C.J. Henderson.

E.J. will also be giving away ebook copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm, the first two books in the Spirit Guide series, today on Twitter as part of Emma's Earth Day Celebration.  Emma is a character from the Spirit Guide series.  She is a hardcore Vegan and animal rights activist who cannot wait to celebrate Earth Day with free, non-tree killing, ebooks! 

To enter, please tweet: 
Save a tree, read an ebook! Giving away #spiritguideseries ebooks today. Happy Earth Day! PLZ RT

**From the Shadows giveaway winners selected using Random.org**

Spirit Guide Series Romance Trading Cards

Spirit Guide Series romance trading cards are here! 

There are currently two sets of Spirit Guide Series RTCs, one set for each book in the series.  Each set contains five trading cards.  Check out the swagalicious She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm romance trading cards below.

She Smells the Dead:

Spirit Storm:

Want FREE cards?  For a limited time E.J. will be mailing out sets of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm romance trading cards (US mailing addresses only).  To sign up for your free Spirit Guide Series RTCs, please fill out the form below (or follow this link).  Easy peasy!



Legend of Witchtrot Road romance trading cards available after the September 2011 book release.  Collect them all!

Indie Authors Relief: Raising Funds for Japan

Indie Authors Relief is raising money for Red Cross International to provide assistance in the wake of the Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster.  We have auctions going on now with fab items up for grabs.  Check out all of our auction items here. 

Want fun YA paranormal books and swag?  Check out E.J.'s auction (#2: Spirit Storm Tote Bag Full of Goodies by E. J. STEVENS ) for a Spirit Storm tote bag stuffed with signed copies of She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm, the first two books in E.J. Stevens' YA paranormal series, an "I Smell Dead People" t-shirt (size XL), Spirit Guide series bookmarks, postcards, and Romance Trading Cards - packs of 5 full-color cards each for She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm.  Auction ends 3/20 at midnight EST.

A HUGE thank you to all who participate. xx

Spirit Guide Series Romance Trading Cards

Romance trading cards are the new big thing (click here to learn more about RTCs) so I decided to design character cards for each book in the Spirit Guide series.  A limited run of physical cards will be available later this year.

She Smells the Dead (Spirit Guide #1)

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Back:

Spirit Storm (Spirit Guide #2)

Front:

Back:

Legend of Witchtrot Road (Spirit Guide #3)

Front:
Not yet revealed

Back:

More cards coming soon.