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THE PROGRAM by Suzanne Young—SimonPulse (Simon & Schuster) April 2^nd, 2013

SLOANE KNOWS BETTER THAN TO CRY IN FRONT OF ANYONE. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in.

AND THE PROGRAM IS COMING FOR THEM.

“Heartbreaking and chilling, THE PROGRAM will leave you breathless.” – Kimberly Derting, author of THE BODY FINDER series

“Suspenseful and touching, THE PROGRAM feels frighteningly real.” -Jay Asher, author of THIRTEEN REASONS WHY.

“An alternate reality that’s as gritty and disturbing as any dystopian world, THE PROGRAM is timely and tragic, with a romance that will take your breath away.” -Bethany Griffin, author of MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

“Anyone searching for a fast-paced read with equal parts romance and action should get with THE PROGRAM.” -Cat Patrick, author of FORGOTTEN

Suzanne Young currently lives in Tempe, Arizona, where she teaches high school English. When not writing obsessively, Suzanne can be found searching her own tragic memories for inspiration. She is the author of several books for teens, including THE PROGRAM, A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL, and A WANT SO WICKED. Learn more at www.suzanne-young.blogspot.com

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Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie. Callie’s only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man.

He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie’s head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator’s grandson. It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations’ plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined. . . .

Describe Starters in three words.

“Can’t put down.” (I polled fans for this)

Was Starters the original title? If you had to retitle Starters, what would it be?

I had always called it THE BODY BANK. But my agent felt it was too adult and also that it suggested dead bodies, which I didn’t want to do. So we were brainstorming titles when my foreign agent said they were making mockups to take to a big European book fair. They needed titles for both the first and second book in this two-book series. So I had to come up quickly with not just one but two titles. I sort of blurted out STARTERS and ENDERS.

My agent assured me these were just place holders. Well, the foreign buyers loved the concept and the titles, so the titles stuck. Now, I can’t imagine anything else and would never go back.

What in your opinion makes Starters unique?

Readers tell me they like the concept. I think it’s the combination of being able to rent a body in a world where only the young and old have survived, along with the surprise twists.

Tell us about your writing process (I read that you sat on the idea of Starters for a while.)

Yes. I had the world in place and in the back of my mind. I wanted to tell the story of a girl who survives against all odds and I put the two together. It was important to me that she be relatable, but able to summon up the courage to do defeat someone as formidable and creepy as The Old Man. I also knew that a love story would be the underpinning of it, because she needed that in her life after desperately trying to hold what was left of her family after losing her parents. She includes Michael in her tribe, but then is swept off her feet by another guy. I didn’t make it easy on poor Callie, I never do with my characters. This gives you some insight into my process.

What has been the best fan reaction to your book?

I’ve been thrilled to find an amazing crossover of boys, male adults, even Enders, as well as teen girls, young adult women and up. But this letter really touched me and I got permission to reprint:

I am a 14 year old girl who usually does not enjoy reading. I went to the local bookstore to try and find a book that I would like and picked out your book “STARTERS.”

I have no words to describe how much i loved your book. i bought the book on a Friday and finished it in two days. I was not able to put down the book, and cannot stop thinking about it. I’ve already recommended it to all my friends and they are all going to read the amazing book. I cannot stop thinking about it day after day and don’t know how i will wait until December to buy your book. I know i am going to have sleepless nights thinking about it and coming up with conclusions about what i think is going to happen. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for having such a creative mind. Hope very much that i will hear from you soon!

your number one fan,
Aliza W.

You are having a dinner party with your closest friends and colleagues. What do you serve and what does your tablescape look like?

I love doing theme dinners when I have the time (not now). My favorite one was when I wrote a dinner game/play. Everyone got their instructions ahead which included the character they were to play – a journalist, a collector, a singer, a scientist etc. so they came dressed and acting in character the whole time. It helped that several of them were actors, but some of the best players were not. They were coming for an “auction” of a long-lost book of magic.

The table was decorated with weird artifacts and we had Indian food delivered. When they gathered for the auction after dinner, they played their parts perfectly and when the lights went out, the book was stolen. One character got the magic and the ability to turn the others into zombies. Someone else had the ability to turn them back. It involved special lights, something out of a spray can. It was hilarious.

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I love books about mythological beings and mermaids, er mermen, are one of my favorites! Something I’d yet to encounter with this type of story was one told from a boys perspective, and with The Vicious Deep we get that perspective!

The story starts off with a whirlwind! Almost literally! Tristan is lifeguarding and get’s caught up in a massive storm while trying to rescue a drowning swimmer. Three days later with no recollection of what happened, Tristan washes up on the beach. And something just isn’t right.

One thing leads to another and we discover that Tristan is no ordinary human. He’s a merman. And not just any merman. He’s a part of the royal family and the Sea King wants a word with him!

I loved Cordova’s take on the mermaid lore. It was brilliant how she contrasted the somewhat darker world below the sea with the whimsical and entertaining Coney Island. I don’t know why I feel in love with the setting like I did, but it just worked so well!

Tristan is a boys, boy. He is too hot for his good, he is charismatic and athletic. He can be the biggest a-hole one second and then have you feeling sorry for him the next! But you want to root for him. You want to see him become Sea King and at the same time you want him to be with Layla. Speaking of Layla. I wanted so much more of her! And this relationship with Tristan! What is going on with those two! It is driving me crazy!

This book is fun. Don’t let the darker tone of the title sway you. You will be laughing out loud at points! There are a few serious and dangerous moments, don’t get me wrong it’s not all fun and games. But it’s mostly just a fun ride! You get the front row seat on an epic adventure with Tristan and his friends. You’ll get off and want to get right back on!

I was so not ready for this book to end. WHY DID IT HAVE TO END!?! There is so much more that can happen! And I can’t wait to see what does!

If you are looking for a read that is fast paced, fun and just a little bit different. You need The Vicious Deep!

I’m thrilled to be participating in the blog tour for THE GIRL IN THE CLOCKWORK COLLAR by Kady Cross! This is book two in The Steampunk Chronicles, followed by THE GIRL IN THE STEEL CORSET! For those of you that are new to the series here is a little bit about the books! (If you haven’t read book one, I think you should still be okay to read the summary for book two. It’s spoiler free for the most part.)

In 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne has no one…except the “thing” inside her.

When a young lord tries to take advantage of Finley, she fights back. And wins. But no normal Victorian girl has a darker side that makes her capable of knocking out a full-grown man with one punch….

Only Griffin King sees the magical darkness inside her that says she’s special, says she’s one of them. The orphaned duke takes her in from the gaslit streets against the wishes of his band of misfits: Emily, who has her own special abilities and an unrequited love for Sam, who is part robot; and Jasper, an American cowboy with a shadowy secret.

Griffin’s investigating a criminal called The Machinist, the mastermind behind several recent crimes by automatons. Finley thinks she can help—and finally be a part of something, finally fit in.

But The Machinist wants to tear Griff’s little company of strays apart, and it isn’t long before trust is tested on all sides. At least Finley knows whose side she’s on—even if it seems no one believes her.

The Girl in the Steel Corset – Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, Indiebound

What happens when someone you love becomes a weapon to use against you…

In New York City, 1897, life has never been more thrilling — or dangerous.

Sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne and her “straynge band of mysfits” have journeyed from London to America to rescue their friend Jasper, hauled off by bounty hunters. But Jasper is in the clutches of a devious former friend demanding a trade—the dangerous device Jasper stole from him…for the life of the girl Jasper loves.

One false move from Jasper and the strange clockwork collar around Mei’s neck tightens. And tightens.
From the rough streets of lower Manhattan to elegant Fifth Avenue, the motley crew of teens with supernatural abilities is on Jasper’s elusive trail. And they’re about to discover how far they’ll go for friendship.

More than ever, Finley Jayne will rely on powerful English duke Griffin King to balance her dark magic with her good side. Yet Griffin is at war with himself over his secret attraction to Finley…and will risk his life and reputation to save her. Sam, more machine than man, finds his moody heart tested by Irish lass Emily—whose own special abilities are no match for the darkness she discovers on the streets.

Now, to help those she’s come to care for so deeply, Finley Jayne must infiltrate a criminal gang. Only problem is, she might like the dark side a little too much….

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Griffin says this to Finley as they are floating in the sky in a dirigible above the Atlantic Ocean, they are in an intimate position. And when Griffin says it, I was hoping that he was really asking her if she would be willing to let her heart fly. Like the way it has wings when you are in love. But I’m a bit of a romantic and he probably didn’t mean that at all.

There are two give-aways for those following Kady’s tour!

The first give-away is a daily one for the chance to win a copy of The Girl in the Clockwork Collar!

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The second give-away is for a grand prize of the collar from the cover art of The Girl in the Clockwork Collar!

To enter that give-away, please head to the Harlequin Facebook fan page for The Girl in the Clockwork Collar. Once there you will be able to enter to win the grand prize and find all the Contest rules!

Please note that both the daily and grand prize give-aways are for US/Canada participants only. See full contest rules here.

About Kady Cross – website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads
In her other life, Kady Cross is a USA TODAY bestselling author of more than twenty books. She is lucky enough to have a husband who shares her love for the slightly twisted and all things geek, and a houseful of cats with whom she shares her darkest secrets. When she’s not listening to the characters in her head, she’s either trying to formulate the perfect lip gloss or teaching herself to solder. She has a weakness for all things girlie, sugar skulls and boots. Her love of books and makeup borders on addiction—of which she never, ever wants to be cured.

Check out the rest of the tour stops here:

Wednesday, May 16th – Harlequin Paranormal Blog
Friday, May 18th – Letters Inside Out

Monday, May 21st – Hippies, Beauty and Books…Oh, My!
Wednesday, May 23rd – The Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia
Friday, May 25th – My Shelf Confessions

Monday, May 28th – A Book and a Latte
Tuesday, March 27th -Book Birthday! – Alice Marvels
Wednesday, May 30th – Seeing Night Book Reviews
Friday, June 1st – Read Me, Bookmark Me, Love Me

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The Girl in the Clockwork Collar begins just as it left of with The Girl in the Steel Corset. The team of Finley, Griffin, Sam & Emily are on their way to America. (For reasons I will not disclose in this review as to not be spoilery!) The group finds themselves up against another evil foe! One that won’t be easily stopped.

The girl in the clockwork collar is a new character to the series and due to her presence we get to learn a little bit more about the cowboy Jasper, that we met in The Girl in the Steel Corset. I loved Jasper before, but I think I may love him even more now!

If you were a fan of book one, you will NOT be disappointed. The Girl in the Clockwork Collar is even more of a wicked ride than The Girl in the Steel Corset. If that’s even possible! Can I just say that the tension between Finley and Griffin was killer! Would those two just kiss and profess their undying love for each other already!?!

Okay, so things that I liked. Besides more Jasper, which is always a good thing.

1) I absolutely loved the New York City setting in this one! And even though it’s steampunk, from Kady’s author notes a lot of the places in the novel were factual, which is always cool.

2.) And we also get to meet a particularly interesting inventor from that era as well. And though his creations in The Girl in the Clockwork Collar may not have been his ideas, he was very much a real person.

3.) Griffin. He so stepped it up in the novel.

There were a few things that I missed from the first book. Like, what happened to Emily and Sam!!?! I feel like I hardly got to see them in this book. I get that they aren’t where the action is happening. But I so missed Sam being the big burly teddy bear and Emily showing everyone that there really is a heart in there. (And not just because she’s the one that put it there. No really she physically put his heart in there!)

And more importantly… where the heck was Dandy? I mean he sends some flowers and that was it!? I missed him!

Such an exciting addition to the series. I can’t wait to see what happens to these four next!

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