Friday, December 14, 2012

~End Of The World Book Blast + Giveaway: The Stone Garden by Theresa McClinton~



When myth becomes reality, reality becomes a nightmare.

Like any other teenager in America, Ashley just wants a normal life. But growing up in an orphanage for the insane is anything but normal. After endless therapy and increasing medication, her nightmares have only gotten worse.


Probably because they’re not nightmares.

When Ashley’s mysteriously abducted, she finds a reality even less normal than the orphanage. And she discovers something else—she’s no ordinary orphan. Faced with enemies thought to only exist in fairy tales, Ashley discovers she possesses a powerful Maya bloodline. She’s the daughter of an ancient Maya Guardian, whose duty is to protect the Stone of Muuk’ich, an enchanted relic blessed by the gods. But first she must get it back from Sarian, a power-hungry demigod who slaughtered the last guardian—Ashley’s mother. Without the stone, all will be lost.

When she meets Arwan, a hot Belizean time bender, his delicious olive skin and dark eyes make her feel a little less alone. But his gentle whispers and reassuring touch might not be all they seem. How can she balance love and duty when it’s up to her to prevent the rising of the underworld? Especially when the guy she loves might be its crown prince…

Check out the book trailer on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN1JvOOntWw&feature=plcp


 



 

 
A long time enthusiast of things that go bump in the night, Theresa started her writing career as a journalism intern—possibly the least creative writing field out there. After her first semester at a local newspaper, she washed her hands of press releases and features articles to delve into the whimsical world of young adult paranormal romance.
Since then, Theresa has gotten married, had three terrific kids, moved to central Ohio, and was repeatedly guilt tripped into adopting a menagerie of animals that are now members of the family. But don’t be fooled by her domesticated appearance. Her greatest love is travel. Having stepped foot on the soil of over a dozen countries, traveled to sixteen U.S. states—including an extended seven-year stay in Kodiak, Alaska—she is anything but settled down. But wherever life brings her, she will continue to weave tales of adventure and love with the hope her stories will bring joy and inspiration to her readers.

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6 comments:

  1. This sounds interesting, great time for it to come out, too.

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  2. This is appropriate to come out right before Dec 21st, 2012. Honestly, I don't think the world will end. BUT, I will party like it is regardless!

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    1. Meghan, you're totally right. 12/21/2012 doesn't actually mark the end of the world according to the Maya. It marks the beginning of another five thousand year calendar. :) It was actually a time of celebration, and I am looking forward to watching the modern Maya celebrate this new beginning! :)

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  3. Thank you so much for offering this book. I think the theory of the end of world is fascinating for all of us.

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    1. Isn't it! I agree. Wouldn't be the most pleasant thing, but fascinating nonetheless! LOL

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