Let's Discuss! (2): How to Get Things Done + Giveaway of one book of your choice!

Hi Guys!!
This week on Let's Discuss I'm basically talking about how to get back on track! I've been behind with my TBR pile and all my other hobbies so I've found a few tips that I think may help shave off time from my day so I have more time to do the things I love!

Release Day and Giveaway: Infinityglass by Myra McEntire!

• Pub Date: August 6, 2013
• Publisher: EgmontUSA
• Format: Hardcover / Ebook 304 pages
• Age Range: Young Adult
The stakes have risen even higher in this third book in the Hourglass series.
The Hourglass is a secret organization focused on the study of manipulating time, and its members — many of them teenagers -­have uncanny abilities to make time work for them in mysterious ways. Inherent in these powers is a responsibility to take great care, because altering one small moment can have devastating consequences for the past, present, and future. But some time trav­elers are not exactly honorable, and sometimes unsavory deals must be struck to maintain order.
With the Infinityglass (central to understanding and harnessing the time gene) at large, the hunt is on to find it before someone else does.
But the Hourglass has an advantage. Lily, who has the ability to locate anything lost, has determined that the Infinityglass isn't an object. It's a person. And the Hourglass must find him or her first. But where do you start searching for the very key to time when every second could be the last?

Second Blogoversary, Changes, and Giveaway!

Guys guys guys!!!!

Guess what?! I have two amazingly fantabulous things to tell you guys! 

But before I tell you about those things I would like to apologize. This past year has been one heck of a year, not only was it eventful, but it was fast. I had so much to do in the real world that was unable to focus on the blog, reviews, and posts. For that I am sorry. various times this year I have apologized, because each time I would think, that I would get more time. Sadly it wasn't true. Senior year has been consumed, by keeping up grades, projects, college apps, senior activities, and so much stress...this meaning I needed to slow down on the blog. But because of my lack of time to post, I would like to surprise you all really quickly!

Blogger Birthday Bash: Interview-Cassie Alexander + Giveaway!

Happy Belated Birthday to Cassie Alexander's NightShifted! NightShifted releases today, on May 22th! NightShifted is Adult fiction, but this book has awesome topics (GRUESOME MEDICINE - my type of thing) and if you are mature enough you should give it a try!  So come read this interview with  Cassie Alexander  and checkout  NightShifted ! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway!

What is your favorite book of all time?

The Stars my Destination by Alfred Bester. It's a crazy book, a little politically dated now because it was written in the 50's, but it's a science fiction revenge story that is amazing. I love the escalation of the action and the consequences of the protagonist's choices -- there's nothing that you can predict, and it's mindblowing as it happens. The ending stuns you.

Blogger Birthday Bash: Interview- Melissa Walker +Giveaway

Happy Early Birthday to Melissa Walker's Unbreak My Heart! Unbreak My Heart will be released on May 22st! So come read this interview with Melissa Walker's and checkout Unbreak My Heart! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway!

 

What was your inspiration to write your book?

I suffered a friendship breakup in college that really affected me--it's terrible to lose a best friend, but people don't focus on it as much as they focus on romantic breakups. So I always knew I wanted to tell a story that involved losing a friend, and that was my starting point.

Blogger Birthday Bash: Valerie Thomas and Stacy Kramer- Interview + Giveaway

What's up everyone!
Today is another day of The Blogger Birthday! And Today we are celebrating From What I Remember by Valerie Thomas and Stacy Kramer! From What I Remember had it's birthday on May 15th (My Birthday!). So if you have not grabbed a copy of From What I Remember yet you must get one as soon as possible! You won't regret it! So check out this awesome and fun Interview with both the authors! And There is also an awesome opportunity for you to win your own signed copy of From What I Remember! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway!

 

WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION TO WRITE YOUR BOOK?

We both worked in the film industry for years, as producers and screenwriters, and we are passionate about movies but haven’t been seeing the kind of movies (CLUELESS, John Hughes movies, etc.) for teens that used to be a mainstay. We decided to write a book that would have the same fun, adventure and emotional resonance of those films. We hope we succeeded.

Blogger Birthday Bash-Guest Post: Jennifer Bosworth on Struck + Giveaway

What's up everyone!

Today is another day of The Blogger Birthday! And Today we are celebrating Struck by Jennifer Bosworth! Struck had it's birthday on May 8th. So if you have not grabbed a copy of Struck yet you must get one as soon as possible! You won't regret it! So check out this awesome and fun guest post with the author, Jennifer Bosworth. Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway!

   

Ah, May. I couldn’t ask for a better month for Struck’s birthday. To me, May has always been the month that holds the most promise. You can taste summertime right around the corner, but you haven’t lost (or wasted) any of it yet. And that’s how my book birthday feels, too. It’s a time that’s full of promise and potential, but there’s worry mixed in there, too. I worry that I’m going to get too caught up in the business side of writing and promotion, and forget what really matters . . . that the story I wanted so badly to tell is finally going out into the world. It feels more like this book is grown up and going off to college than that it’s just being born.

Bloggers Under the Deep- Interview + Giveaway

Hey Guys!

So I am taking part of Bloggers of the Deep, which is the street team for The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova! Ms. Cordova's book also comes out in the moth of May, so I am throwing in some awesome under the sea swag! All you have to do is comment to enter! This book is also one you can pick from for the Blogger Birthday Bash! SO keep reading for this fun interview with Ms. Cordova on the Vicious Deep! 

   

What makes your book so different from all the books out there?

Tristan is a pretty cool guy. Besides that, he's also got a lot of growing to do. He's a guy that's always had everything and now he has to work for something greater. Not to mention that he's a merman and has to fight for the future of his life above and below the seas. This makes him special in my eyes.

Are you currently working on anything new? If so can we get a clue on what it is ;D?

The sequel, The Savage Blue. The adventure continues and Tristan better brace himself. After that, it's a secret ;)

Blogger Birthday Bash: Christina Daley- Interview + Giveaway

Today we Have Christina Daley for the Blogger Birthday Bash! Her books came out last month, but she was close enough to May so we will celebrating both her books! So come check out this interview with Christina Daley and checkout  her Books (Pictured Below) ! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway! 

 

What is one book you wish, you had written?

Harry Potter. For obvious reasons, haha! I do love those books. But I also wish I had written Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. I know that's not necessarily for young adults, but I read it when I was in college and absolutely loved it. It's a very clever book and fun to read even if you aren't into sci-fi that much. Plus, one of my favorite book characters of all time, a child prodigy called Bean (because he's very small), is in there. I'm actually reading another OSC book at the moment called Ender's Shadow. It parallels Ender's Game but is from Bean's perspective instead.

Blogger Birthday Bash: Alissa Grosso Interview and Giveaway!

Happy Belated Birthday to Alissa Grosso's Ferocity Summer!Ferocity Summer released a few days ago, on May 8th! Ferocity Summer is Alissa's second book. Ferocity Summer is a hot new contemp, perfect for reading on vacation!  So come read this interview with Alissa Grosso and checkout Ferocity Summer! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway!

 

Why did you start writing books for young adults? And why this genre?

The teen years are some of the most interesting and dramatic years of our lives. Memories from our young adult years stay with us into our not-so-young adult years. There are so many things I love about the young adult genre, but perhaps the best thing is that few other genres can claim readers that are this passionate about their books.

Blogger Birthday Bash: Interview-Jessi Kirby + Giveaway!

Happy Belated Birthday to Jessi Kirby's In Honor! 2 days ago In Honor was released on May 8th! And let me tell you, this book is FANTASTIC! I was lucky enough to get a final copy last month and I enjoyed it sooo much! So come read this interview with Jessi Kirby and checkout In Honor! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway! 

What was your inspiration to write your book? 

When I started writing IN HONOR, I knew I wanted to write the story of a brother and sister, and I wanted it to include a road trip. Maybe one that didn’t make sense to take, and the idea of Honor getting her brother’s letter and mistaking a remark he made as a last request came from there. And many, many conversations with my husband who is my BEST idea person.

Blogger Birthday Bash: Interview-Rebecca Serle + Giveaway!

Happy Belated Birthday to Rebecca Serle's When You Were Mine! Yesterday  When You Were Mine  was released on May 1st! So come read this interview with  Rebecca Serle's  and checkout  When You Were Mine ! Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway! 

What was your inspiration to write your book?

My own heartbreak. I really knew Rosaline—I had been the girl that got left behind before. I just felt like this was my story to tell—and I know it’s one that other people can relate to.

Blogger Birthday Bash: Wendy Higgins + Giveaway

Hello Everyone! Guess what!? It's MAY, which means...AWESOME BOOK BIRTHDAYS MONTH! Oh and also the month of my birth ;D! So this year I am kicking off my birthday with awesome interviews, reviews, guest posts, and GIVEAWAYS!! So remember to check the blog every day for something awesome and new!!

Today I am kicking off this underwater fiesta with an interview Wendy Higgins! The author of Sweet Evil which releases TODAY so go and grab a copy!!  Remember to comment so you get an entry in the giveaway! 

   

What is one book you wish you had written?

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. That one got me in the gut.

Are you currently working on anything new? If so can we get a clue on what it is ;D?

Skid Out Blog Tour And Giveaway!

A novella prequel to the edgy Heavy Influence Trilogy about young, intense and reckless love between a rising rock star and his younger muse. Follow their journey through temptation, deception & forbidden love.
17 year old high school senior, Jake Masters, front man of a rising rock band, finds new interest in his younger freshman next door neighbor Alyssa Montgomery. Their relationship breaks hearts; stirs jealousy and band infighting. When they’re brought to new found awareness of body and soul, will rightful boundaries be crossed? Will the right decisions and choices, which are detrimental to the band and its future, be made through the haze of infatuation? Will Jake’s absences on the road lead to another filling his shoes? Jake and Alyssa’s lifelong friendships are strained and tested; secrets are kept, admitted and shared. Family bonds are broken, as others grow stronger. Who knew a first love could cause so many problems? Then again, in their eyes, there are no problems as long as they’re together. In the end, will his new found muse bring down everything he’s worked so hard to achieve or will she inspire positive creative change; that will carry him and his band to stardom.A novella prequel to the edgy Heavy Influence Trilogy about young, intense and reckless love between a rising rock star and his younger muse. Follow their journey through temptation, deception & forbidden love.
17 year old high school senior, Jake Masters, front man of a rising rock band, finds new interest in his younger freshman next door neighbor Alyssa Montgomery. Their relationship breaks hearts; stirs jealousy and band infighting. When they’re brought to new found awareness of body and soul, will rightful boundaries be crossed? Will the right decisions and choices, which are detrimental to the band and its future, be made through the haze of infatuation? Will Jake’s absences on the road lead to another filling his shoes? Jake and Alyssa’s lifelong friendships are strained and tested; secrets are kept, admitted and shared. Family bonds are broken, as others grow stronger. Who knew a first love could cause so many problems? Then again, in their eyes, there are no problems as long as they’re together. In the end, will his new found muse bring down everything he’s worked so hard to achieve or will she inspire positive creative change; that will carry him and his band to stardom.

Get a New Blog Design Giveaway!

Hey Everyone!

I am giving 1 free custom Blogger/ Wordpress (Re)Design out! All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter form below and you are ready to go! Also You can View some of my Previous Designs here: Designs by Fishy

Alex for the Win

As many of you know the YA Sisterhood Tournament of Heroines is going on...and today it's Alex from Half-Blood vs. Katniss from the Hunger Games. 

Alex may be the underdog, but she is so much more kick ass than Katniss....and Katniss is pretty amazing.

So Help vote for the underdog, because the you know Aiden would (super hot guy ;D) !

200 Follower Giveaway Winners !

Hey Guys !!!! Before I tell you who the 9 winners are, I want to thank everyone for taking part in this celebration!! I had a great time, and hope you guys did too! 

And now for what you all been waiting for.....

Drum Roll Please......

And the Winners are :

1) Addicted To Books (Gift Card to amazon)

2) Mandy Thompson (One random book)

Swag Winners

3)Jessica @ The Midnight Bookworm

4)Laura@thereadingnook

5)Ash @ Typing Tiara

6)Debz @Debz Bookshelf

7) Tessa Watson @ My Pathway to Books 

8)Valia @ Words are things 

9) Kelsey D

Congrats to all the winners ! And thanks everyone for participating ! I have a lot planned, so keep your eyes open! 

Keep Reading !

~Fishy >O

200 Follower Giveaway!

The Reading Fish has officially reached 200 followers ! 
I would love to say thank you to everyone who has helped me get this far ! 
There are a few bloggers who I have to give a giant thank you too just before I mention a certain giveaway ;)
So First 


Zareen aka Taco from Reach for the Stars and the Books  - my Best friend, and neighbor (literally lol), my helper in blogging, homework and school, you are just fantastic dude! 
Patrick from iRandom Blogger - You have given me awesome advice and you are just amazing to talk to! Thank's for giving so many tips, and getting me started on designing ! 
Kreag from I Devour Books - Kreag you are just so much fun to talk to! Being one of my first followers, and being one of my inspirations to start blogging, Thanks for being such a great friend and follower!
And last but not least!
Lucia from iLive iLaugh iLove Books - Lucia helped me create my blog banner and my other two buttons! Lucia is a great blogger, and her blog is just fantastic ! 
So thank you everyone !!!!


And now for the giveaway!!!

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For reaching 200 followers I will be Doing a Giveaway with not 1 not 2 not 3 but 9 Winners!


You can enter to win :

• Buy as many books you want from Amazon for up to $25 !
• One Random Book from my Book Shelf(s) - I have some doubles which I will be giving away!
• 7 different swag packs! (Most have autographs)

And you can get up to 28 extra entries!!!


Giveaway ends 10/31/2011!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

~Fishy >O

Winner of the Under Water Adventure Blog Hop!

 

Hey guys Remember that $10 dollar Gift Card i was Offering to Amazing or Book Depository....

Well We Have a Winner !!! And They are ....

Marisa 

congrats Marisa You have 48 hours to respond to your email, or I will pick a new winner! And Congrats and thank you to all who entered ! 

~Fishy >O

From India With Love Giveaway!

Hey Everyone, as you know I'm on Vacation! Soooo...that means Souvenirs !

Since I have reached 90 followers and I'm on vacation I thought why not have a giveaway! 

What you can win...

So ONE lucky winner will win a souvinear from India...not a key chain or a post card (unless you want one), more like a silver (the metal) OM bookmark , or a group of elephants that get bigger and bigger (they aren't huge or anything but very Indian :) ) And if those don't appeal to you, you can also get an "India" Shirt or a Kurti/Kurta (Indian clothing) ....AND this winner will also recieve up to $10 in books from amazon! this portion is US only except the $10 in books which is international

And for getting 100 followers ! I will add $10 more dollars to the first prize winner ! 

so you win souvinears and $20 in amazon gift cards !!! :D 

Interested?

Plus

FIVE WINNERS will recieve an e-book copy of ...

  

This postion of the Giveaway is international !

So here are the Giveaway Requirements:

Leave a comment with your:

• Email
• GFC (Google Friend Connect) name- (You must be a Follower to enter since it is also a followers giveaway)

Gain Extra Entries by

• Tweeting about the giveaway (with link) - leave direct link with your comment ( +3)
• Bloggining about the giveaway ( +5)
• Following me on twitter (@Heyitsfishy) (+2)
• Adding your entries together (+1)

This Giveaway ends on August 20th August 19 India Time 12:59 AM ! and winners Will be announced soon after !


~Fishy >O