YA Scavenger Hunt - Spring 2020 Team Red

Hello, I’m Elizabeth Langston, your hostess for this stop on the YASH with TEAM RED!

The YA Scavenger Hunt is a bi-annual event, first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors…and a chance to win some awesome prizes! So enjoy your stop here and at the other 19 stops on Team Red. Then check out the other 3 teams (blue, gold, and purple). But play fast! This contest only lasts until Sunday, April 5, 2020.

First, 2 things about me.

• I am an autism mom.Since April is World Autism Awareness Month, my secret number relates to the prevalence of people with autism. (Check the end of the post for that number).
• I have my own giveaway--that's another reason to check out the end of this post for details.

Next, a reminder about the YA Scavenger Hunt.

For complete rules and instructions, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt - How to Hunt page. Directions: Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on all the teams, add them up and enter (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 noon Pacific Time on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

Basically, enjoy exclusive content on each stop on the hunt, collect clues, enter individual author giveaways, add up the clues (numbers), and return to the YASH site to enter for more prizes.

Here are all of the great e-books you could win
from Team Red.

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Now, let me introduce my guest author, Tera Lynn Childs -- 

Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning young adult author of the mythology-based Oh. My. Gods. series, the Forgive My Fins mermaid romance series, the kick-butt monster-hunting Sweet Venom trilogy, and the Darkly Fae series. She also wrote the City Chicks sweet chick lit romance series and co-wrote the Hero Agenda and Creative HeArts series.

Tera currently parks her laptop in Las Vegas and spends her time writing wherever she can find a comfy chair and a steady stream of caffeinated beverages.


Now, let's learn more about her featured book, Pretty in Pearls.

As best friend and emissary to her mer kingdom’s princess, Periwinkle Wentletrap juggles many responsibilities. At the moment those include getting the princess (and herself) ready for the upcoming Sea Harvest Dance.

When a trip to the Thalassinian marketplace for pearls and dress-making supplies leads to a reunion with her long-time crush, Peri is once again caught up in the swirl of emotions she feels for a thoughtful pearl trader who reminds her of a dashing pirate.

But things are never simple with Riatus Ballenato. The shadows of his past have come back to haunt him and he will do anything to keep those he cares about from getting caught in the darkness. Even if that means pushing away the girl he’s falling for.

With the dance fast approaching, it might take a little outside help to bring Peri and her crush together at last.



Exclusive bonus content from Tera Lynn!
For her YASH bonus content, TLC is super excited to share a short story that only her Mythfits (aka her email subscribers) have seen. It's called "The Making of a Merman" and it takes place immediately after the end of Just For Fins, in her Forgive My Fins series.

WARNING: If you haven't read the first three books (Forgive My Fins, Fins Are Forever, and Just For Fins) this story contains MAJOR spoilers.





The Making of a Merman
Quince Fletcher is about to face the biggest change of his life. Is he ready for it?

There are two ways to read the story.

1. On her website. Go to https://teralynnchilds.com/stories/making-of-a-merman-yash and enter password: YASH2020 (it's case sensitive).

2. Download the ebook. Go to https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3cczasf2ks and enter your email address to get the ebook delivered to your inbox.
Buy this Book!



Thank you, Tera Lynn, for joining us on the Hunt!

Find and follow Tera Lynn on social media:
Twitter
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Website

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Three more things...

(1) I'm giving away e-copies of my books--winner's choice). Enter through the Rafflecopter giveaway below. You'll get your first point for knowing: What is my favorite team?

Hint: it's the color of my team on the YA scavenger hunt.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
(Privacy note: if you enter, your email address will be collected. I do not use use private data for any reason other than to notify the winner.)


(2) To enter for the grand prize, you need a clue from me. Mine is 59 (because there is an autism diagnosis for every 59 people.)


(3) Your next stop for Team Red will take you to visit Christopher Mannino.

Writing workshop -- Making Research Personal

Hello, writers! I'm presenting an online writing workshop-- Fun Facts: Making research personal.  The class will be held 9-20 September 2019. 

Williamsburg, VA

About the workshop

For authors, our writing process can become so absorbing that it steals time away from our families and friends. By inviting them to become our partners in research, we gain some of that time back through multi-tasking.

In this class, we'll discuss more efficient, personal, and fun ways to research our historical or contemporary stories by:

• improving the results returned by search engines;
• creating an inventory of the passions, experiences, and expertise of our family and friends;
• "living" the research with our loved ones as sidekicks;
• the etiquette of involving our family and friends.

This online workshop will take 6 lessons over 2 weeks and costs 20 USD.

Register by Sept 14

Packing for a conference

I'm attending a conference for writers at the end of July. The first two days will be filled with workshops and events to help us all be better writers. The final day has a Book Signing with 250+ authors in attendance!

Whether you're heading to a conference to learn, network, or just have fun, here's a packing checklist for your trip.

What to Pack for a Writing Conference

Clothing

• Travel clothes
• Professional clothes
• Undergarments, socks, hose
• Formal attire for dressy occasions
• Lightweight sweater, jacket, or wrap
• Sleepwear
• Casual or workout clothes 

Shoes

• Comfortable, professional shoes
• Shoes for dressy occasions
• Casual shoes or flip-flops
• Athletic shoes

Accessories

• Jewelry
• Scarves or shawls
• Purse(s)
• Computer bag
• Evening bag
• Umbrella
• Professional pins or badges

Toiletries and Sundries

• Cosmetics and skin care
• Deodorant and hygiene products
• Hair care
• Dental care
• Nail care
• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter medications
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Safety pins, clothes pins, and duct tape

Important Documents

• Passport or photo id
• Business cards
• Conference receipts and confirmations
• Conference app or handouts downloaded
• Tickets for travel, events, and entertainment
• Notes for pitching manuscript
• Promotional materials

Miscellaneous

• Spare pair of glasses or shades
• Cash, especially one-dollar bills/coins for tipping
• Credit and debit cards
• Laundry bag
• Electronics (headphones, computer, cell phone)
• Power cords for rechargeable electronics
• Backup battery
• Leisure time content (books, music)
• Digital copies of ID card, credit cards, etc.
• Thumb drive for saving images and documents
• Pen and notebook (if electronics fail)
• Pedometer

Sussurros em queda

Livro 1 da série Whisper Falls
por Elizabeth Langston (Autor), Lia Andrade (Tradutor)


Por de trás das quedas de água espera o ano 1796 - e a rapariga que está lentamente capturando o seu coração, mas se Mark viajar no tempo para salvar Susanna, seu mundo cruel o prenderá também?

Nos seus percursos de treino pela floresta com a bicicleta de montanha, Mark Lewis vê uma misteriosa menina vestida com roupas estranhas, de pé atrás de uma cachoeira. No momento em que ela comenta sobre a máquina estranha em que ele está montado, ele suspeita logo que algo não está certo e quando Susanna afirma ser uma empregada contratada desde 1796, ele se pergunta se ela não será louca e vê-se obrigado a descobrir mais.

Mark começa um relacionamento de “longa - distância “com Susanna através da barreira temperamental de Whisper Falls. Curioso sobre seu mundo, Mark procura através da história da sua cidade, aprender sobre a vida brutal em que está presa. Mas o conhecimento pode ser perigoso. Ele vai ter que escolher entre mudar o passado - ou condenar a rapariga de quem não consegue parar de pensar, a uma vida de miséria.

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Un desiderio per te

È finalmente disponibile il secondo volume.

Secondo Libro Della Serie "Trenta Desideri"
 di Elizabeth Langston (Autore), Laura Forlani (Traduttore)

Lei è una ragazza che non riesce a ricordare. Lui è il ragazzo che non riesce a dimenticare. 




È il suo ultimo semestre al liceo e Kimberley Rey è curiosa di scoprire cosa succederà dopo. Deve scegliere un’università, ma i suoi problemi di memoria complicano la scelta. I suoi sforzi per ricordare le renderanno impossibile lasciare casa?

 L'aiuto arriva attraverso un regalo inaspettato e soprannaturale. Grant è un “genio” con delle regole. Può donarle trenta desideri (uno al giorno per un mese), a patto che siano umanamente possibili. Kimberley sa bene cosa chiedere: lezioni per imparare a vivere contando solo su di sé.

 Ma i suoi desideri cambiano quando un suo amico riceverà una diagnosi devastante. Unendo le forze con Grant per aiutare il suo amico, Kimberley imparerà che la capacità di vivere nel momento – la capacità di dimenticare – forse può essere più preziosa di quanto potesse immaginare.v

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Primo Libro Della Serie "Trenta Desideri"

Quello che le serve è un miracolo. Quello che ottiene è un genio con delle regole.

Lacey Linden è diventata brava a nascondere la verità sulla sua vita: una madre depressa, una casa che cade a pezzi e bollette troppo salate per poterle pagare. A scuola, è una ragazza con il sorriso pronto e buoni voti, ma di notte Lacey passa il tempo a sognare modi in cui poter salvare la sua famiglia. Durante una visita al mercatino delle pulci per ottenere contanti facili, Lacey si imbatte in un carillon che sembra quasi implorarla di portarlo a casa con sé. Lei cede, solo per scoprire che è abitato da un bellissimo “genio”, che le offre un mese di desideri, uno al giorno, ma c’è un problema: ogni desiderio deve essere umanamente possibile.

Grant appartiene ad un’associazione di esseri soprannaturali, dediti ad aiutare umani bisognosi. Dopo due anni passati a soddisfare desideri convenzionali, gli manca solo un incarico per ottenere la promozione a un nuovo lavoro con casi più impegnativi. Il suo mese con Lacey è esattamente ciò che si aspetta, eppure per niente come si era immaginato.

Lacey e Grant scopriranno presto che il compito più difficile di tutti potrebbe essere quello di dirsi addio.

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And somehow it all came together...

The strangest hair cut of my life proved to be an amazing metaphor for how I write.

After recently moving to a new town, I went in search of a new hairstylist. I combed reviews, sought recommendations, and settled on a salon in a strip shopping center not far from my home.

I walked into a packed house. Good sign, I thought. I was called back to the chair of an elderly woman who asked me in broken English what I wanted. "Neaten it up. Just a trim," I said firmly.

"I understand." She picked up a pair of scissors, grabbed a lock of hair, and hacked off two inches. (I have short hair--so that's a lot.)

"Um, wow, what are you doing?"

"It's okay." She smiled and continued hacking with exuberance.

Within seconds, I had huge chunks of hair missing on three sides of my head. Still, I sat there silently, watching in fascinated horror as my hair rained down on the floor, hoping she would be able to pull off a miracle--because stopping where it was would be far worse.

She used four types of scissors. Three types of electric razors and eight different attachments. My hair looked like a complete disaster, and I was already wondering if I'd have enough for someone else to salvage.

Then she nodded with satisfaction, calmly flicked a brush through what was left on my head... and somehow it all came together. The spiky strands spiked no more. The bangs feathered smoothly. The sides and back held its shape perfectly. It was the most adorable hair cut I've ever had.

She grinned. "I give you something new. Not what you ask for."

That's how I write. I hate first drafts. It feels like I hack away at the story, wanting it to go somewhere, having a vision but not sure if I'm headed in the right direction.

Then I reach revisions. I stare at the mess before me and dive tentatively in. I analyze, rewrite, prune, shift around, and argue with characters who don't turn out the way I expected. Slowly, the real story--the story that was meant to be--emerges. And somehow, it all comes together. Different than what I envisioned. Better.

My new stylist has given me a gift (in addition to the cute cut). She's taught me to be bold and confident. To trust the mess. To believe in myself that the outcome will be amazing.

La Cascada Susurrante y 30 Deseos

Dos de mis libros en español--

La Cascada Susurrante

por Elizabeth Langston y Alexandra García Galván

Su relación a distancia abarca doscientos años...

Mark Lewis, estudiante de último año de preparatoria, se está preparando para una carrera de ciclismo de montaña cuando ve a una joven vestida de forma extraña a través de una cascada en el bosque cerca de su casa, en Carolina del Norte. Cuando ella le hace un comentario sobre la extraña máquina que monta, sospecha que algo no anda bien. Y cuando Susanna le dice que es una sirvienta de 1796, se pregunta si está loca. Sin embargo, está decidido a averiguar más.

Mark comienza una "relación a distancia" con Susanna gracias a la barrera misteriosa y temperamental que es la Cascada Susurrante. Intrigado por su mundo, Mark busca a través de la historia poder descubrir todo sobre la vida brutal en la que ella está atrapada. Pero el conocimiento puede ser peligroso. Pronto debe elegir entre el riesgo de cambiar la historia o de condenar a la chica, de la que no puede dejar de pensar, a una vida de miseria.

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30 Deseos

por Elizabeth Langston (autor) y Jose M. Visbal (traductor)

Lo que ella necesita es un milagro. Lo que obtiene es un genio con reglas.

Lacey Linden se ha vuelto buena escondiendo la verdad sobre su vida: una madre deprimida, una casa en ruinas y facturas demasiado grandes para pagar. En la escuela, ella es una chica con una sonrisa permanente y buenas notas, pero por la noche, Lacey pasa su tiempo soñando con maneras de salvar a su familia. En un intento por dinero rápido en el mercado de pulgas, Lacey tropieza con una caja de música que aparentemente le suplica que se la lleve a casa. Ella lo hace, solo para descubrir que está habitada por un magnífico "genio". Él le ofrece un mes de deseos, uno por día, pero hay un problema. Cada deseo debe ser humanamente posible.

Grant pertenece a una liga de seres sobrenaturales, dedicada a servir a los humanos necesitados. Después de dos años de cumplir con los deseos convencionales, está a un paso de ser ascendido a un nuevo trabajo con casos más difíciles. Su mes con Lacey es exactamente lo que él espera y nada como lo imagina. Lacey y Grant pronto descubren que la tarea más difícil de todas podría ser decir adiós.

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