Fall 2015 YA Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to the insane book circus that is the YA Scavenger Hunt! For those new to the fun-fest that is YASH, this tri-annual event was first organized by the fabulous Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to bonus material from their favorite authors … and a chance to win some awesome prizes!
So for those of you who don’t know me, I’m the author of several books, including the Amazon best-seller BLOODSPELL; The AQUARATHI Series from Harlequin Teen – WATERFELL, OCEANBORN, and SEAMONSTER; as well as THE ALMOST GIRL, THE FALLEN PRINCE, and the Spring 2014 Kids’ Indie Next Pick ALPHA GODDESS from Sky Pony Press.
If you came here looking for my bonus material, an excerpt from THE ALMOST GIRL, you’ll have to keep hunting!
At this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, you also get a clue for the hunt. Add up the clues, and you can enter for our prize–one lucky winner will receive one signed book from each author on the hunt in my team! But play fast: this contest (and all the bonus material) will only be online for 72 hours — until noon PST on Sunday October 4th!
Check out the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt. There are EIGHT contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the RED TEAM–but there are also BLUE, GOLD, GREEN, ORANGE, TEAL, PURPLE, & PINK teams (each with 20 authors) for a chance to win a whole different set of signed books!
If you’d like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and see the full list of prizes up for grabs, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt homepage.
SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE
Directions: In my post, you’ll notice that I’ve hidden my favorite number in RED somewhere. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on each team, and then add them up.
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 OCTOBER 4th, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.
ARE YOU GUYS READY?!?!
I am super-thrilled to be hosting the lovely ANGELA MYRON for this leg of the YA Scavenger Hunt!
About Angela:
Angela Myron lives in Southern California with her husband and their twins. Her first book, Ennara and the Fallen Druid, won a silver medal at the 2013 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards for best pre-teen ebook and was selected this summer as a Magical Read by Nickelodeon on Wattpad.
About Ennara and the Book of Shadows:
When strange accidents start happening around thirteen year-old necromancer Ennara and her friends, she must search for the mysterious stolen artifacts causing the attacks while learning the highest form of magic—the spells that could prevent the fruition of a terrible prophecy.
Find out more information about this exciting book by checking out Angela’s website!
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
I think I’ll talk about one of the settings in my book, Ennara and the Book of Shadows: the Telling Room.
I got the idea of the Telling Room one day while driving with my husband and kids to Grandma’s house, and listening to NPR. There was an interview with Michael Paterniti about his book The Telling Room. He told the interviewer about the Spanish village of Guzman, where ancient caves were used to store harvests and wine. Families built a room above them, where they would gather to tell stories, secrets, and history, and they called the rooms el contador, or the Telling Rooms.
I thought, a cave full of wine and cheese, where you gather in the darkness, lamps lit, to share secrets, tell ghost stories? The idea gripped me and didn’t let go. That’s where the idea of Professor Branwen’s Telling Room came. Hers is a comfier version, and at the top of a tower in Gadlan’s citadel, is far removed from a cave, but still, I’m enraptured by that story of the caves and wine. I’m certain I’ll revisit el contador sometime.
Here’s some photos and artwork that inspired Professor Branwen’s Telling Room:
Inside Disneyland’s secret Cinderella suite:
Image that inspired the island of Galdlan and the Druid Academy there: (I’m looking for the artist–got it from deviantart, but can’t find him. Sorry artist!)
HOW COOL ARE THOSE?! Be sure to click on the links to Angela’s website to find out how you can get your hands on your very own copy of Ennara and the Book of Shadows.
Anyway, now I want to spend THIRTEEN hours sleeping or writing in that suite.
Don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of signed books by me, Angela Myron, and more! To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is hidden somewhere in this post (hint: scroll up a bit – it’s in red). Add up all the favorite numbers of the authors on the red team and you’ll have all the secret code to enter for the grand prize! Also keep in mind that most of the authors are doing their own giveaways so there are many chances to win cool stuff.
While you’re here with me, be sure to enter the personal contest I’m hosting below for an awesome prize pack! Contest is international.
CONTINUE THE HUNT
If you’re ready to move on, click HERE to head over to the next author in the hunt — TERI HARMAN! Good luck!!
Megan D.
October 1, 2015 at 5:04 pm (9 years ago)On my bed! 🙂
Hana
October 1, 2015 at 4:58 pm (9 years ago)Anywhere! I’ll read whenever and wherever I get the opportunity 🙂
Seal
October 1, 2015 at 4:47 pm (9 years ago)People who read on their beds are disgusting. My personal favorite spot is the toilet. Nothing is better than finishing a chapter and my duty at the same time.
Zairah Divino
October 1, 2015 at 4:44 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is in my bed. It’s hard to find a comfortable position, so I have to have some space to roll around. LOL. I can read pretty much everywhere, though, even on moving cars or a noisy food court. 🙂
Bekah M.
October 1, 2015 at 4:39 pm (9 years ago)Mine is weird–I love reading in the car!! 🙂 Thanks for giveaway.
sappleby
October 1, 2015 at 4:13 pm (9 years ago)I’m loving this YASH 🙂 My favourite place to read is on my bed, i just get too distracted anywhere else.
Emily Ross
October 1, 2015 at 4:13 pm (9 years ago)Favorite reading spot: On the couch , under the blue “Muppet fur” blanket, sitting with my pup and drinking my coffee.
booksrmymeds
October 1, 2015 at 4:09 pm (9 years ago)I read anywhere I can but I really love to read n my porch after a long day at work and just relax.
jensbookshelf
October 1, 2015 at 4:01 pm (9 years ago)I love reading on my bed. Especially when it is raining outside!
Krissy Reynolds (@Krissy_87)
October 1, 2015 at 4:00 pm (9 years ago)Favorite reading spot has to be on a big comfy chair–I have a designated reading chair!
Carly Vaught
October 1, 2015 at 3:54 pm (9 years ago)Everywhere! I read when I can!
Sharon
October 1, 2015 at 3:53 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is anywhere with a good light source!
Nicole Johnson
October 1, 2015 at 3:51 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is in my lazy boy lounge chair or in my bed before I go to sleep! But I will honestly read anywhere!
jacklinupde
October 1, 2015 at 3:47 pm (9 years ago)I love to read in my room, on my bed or outside!
Sue Holmes
October 1, 2015 at 3:42 pm (9 years ago)I love reading in bed with a cat on my lap.
amartinez87
October 1, 2015 at 3:42 pm (9 years ago)To be honest anywhere! I guess in bed would be the best.
Stephanie Kaye
October 1, 2015 at 3:40 pm (9 years ago)I love reading snuggled in bed. However, when we get our library/office done, I plan on getting a very comfy reading chair in there! 🙂
Noa
October 1, 2015 at 3:40 pm (9 years ago)In my bed(: thanks for the amazing giveaway!.
katrinabookishthings
October 1, 2015 at 3:39 pm (9 years ago)In bed. It’s the only place I get a chance to read in peace. 😀
Rebecka Jakobsson
October 1, 2015 at 3:37 pm (9 years ago)Thank you for this wonderful extra-contest! Been wanting to read Bloodspell and The stars never rise for a while now! 🙂
My favorite place to read has to be in my bed. It’s quiet and comfortable, just what one needs to be swept away by a book! 😉
Rhoda K
October 1, 2015 at 3:19 pm (9 years ago)I love to read snuggled up in bed 😀
Patricia Lopez
October 1, 2015 at 3:13 pm (9 years ago)Anyplace, but specially while commuting. Makes travelling more bearable.
Georgia flynn
October 1, 2015 at 3:11 pm (9 years ago)While traveling (especially airplanes) 😀
Justine
October 1, 2015 at 2:53 pm (9 years ago)I like to read anyplace that is quiet lol.
Megan @ reading away the days
October 1, 2015 at 2:29 pm (9 years ago)My favourite place to read is my bedroom 🙂
Brigita O (@BrigitaO)
October 1, 2015 at 2:13 pm (9 years ago)Anywhere quiet, but a secluded beach would be ideal.
karins28
October 1, 2015 at 2:02 pm (9 years ago)I love reading on my bed 🙂
Breana M.
October 1, 2015 at 1:49 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is at my desk because I have a lamp that provides the perfect amount of light.
Thais Pampado
October 1, 2015 at 1:44 pm (9 years ago)I can read pretty much anywhere, but I love staying in bed 😀
VeronikaDream
October 1, 2015 at 1:43 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is my bed.
Kayla Tirrell
October 1, 2015 at 1:40 pm (9 years ago)I love curling up on my couch under a blanket to read.
Shauna Buck
October 1, 2015 at 1:40 pm (9 years ago)I like to read anywhere that is child free! My kids won’t let me sit for more than 2 seconds at a time!
Julia BookReader (Jules)
October 1, 2015 at 1:37 pm (9 years ago)My Bed!! Thanks for the chance
ehutchings
October 1, 2015 at 1:35 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is in my super comfy wingback chair. I’ve logged several lifetimes there for sure!
Amanda
October 1, 2015 at 1:23 pm (9 years ago)Thank you for participating in the YASH and the great giveaway 🙂
Bube
October 1, 2015 at 1:20 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is my room 🙂
Thanks for the super awesome YA SH and awesome international giveaway 🙂
Roxanne
October 1, 2015 at 12:55 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is my bed but in the summer it’s the hammock 🙂
Jordan (BookBetch)
October 1, 2015 at 12:51 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is at Starbucks with unlimited iced coffee refills 🙂
Emma
October 1, 2015 at 12:48 pm (9 years ago)I will honestly read anywhere. I’m not picky. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer Cate
October 1, 2015 at 12:31 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is anywhere quite that I can curl up into a little ball and disappear ( into the book that is)
Hannah
October 1, 2015 at 12:28 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is in my room!
meganblackwell
October 1, 2015 at 12:25 pm (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is in my bed, thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
readingmissfroggy
October 1, 2015 at 11:19 am (9 years ago)Lying in bed 🙂 I can push half of the bed up so it becomes this big warm fluffy couch like thing, I love it :3
kvanderbloom
October 1, 2015 at 11:10 am (9 years ago)Thank you for participating in YASH. It is so much fun
Denise (@iamshelfless)
October 1, 2015 at 10:24 am (9 years ago)I love to read on the couch. 🙂
Ashley
October 1, 2015 at 10:21 am (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is in my spot on the couch with my two dogs curled up next to me.
Bieke (Nelly B.)
October 1, 2015 at 10:10 am (9 years ago)Hmm, I think on my bed. Though in the summer I love to read outside in the shade.
Giedre
October 1, 2015 at 9:52 am (9 years ago)My favorite place to read is on my bed.
Jennifer Lancaster
October 1, 2015 at 9:42 am (9 years ago)I don’t really have a favorite place to read. I read everywhere! I do tend to read on the couch majority of the times.
Zoe-Maree White
October 1, 2015 at 9:18 am (9 years ago)Loving all the exclusive content! The reading marathon has begun. 😀