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September 1, 2017

Book Blast + Giveaway: The Keep of Ages by Caragh M. O'Brien

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The Keep of Ages (Vault of Dreamers #3)
Author: Caragh M. O'Brien
Genre: YA Science Fiction

Description:

In the fast-paced, high-stakes conclusion to Caragh M. O'Brien's Vault of Dreamers trilogy, Rosie travels to a derelict theme park to shut down dream mining once and for all.

Driven by fear when Dean Berg kidnaps her family, Rosie Sinclair strikes out across the country to rescue them. When an elusive trail leads her to Grisly Valley, the contaminated ruin of a horror theme park, Rosie has to consider that Berg may once again be manipulating her every move to make her fearful, priming her for a final, lethal dream mining procedure. As Rosie struggles to outmaneuver Berg, she unearths the ultimate vault of dreamers and the hint of a consciousness more powerful and dangerous than any she's imagined before. Faced with unspeakable suffering and otherworldly beauty, Rosie must discover how to trust her mind, her friends, and reality itself.

Propulsive and deeply speculative, The Keep of Ages concludes the Vault of Dreamers trilogy with stirring possibilities for what it means to be alive. 

Praise for THE VAULT OF DREAMERS Series:

“A sharp novel about the ways in which everyone can be manipulated, either through editing or one's own desire to go the easiest path.” ―BCCB

“Like O'Briens Birthmarked trilogy, this dystopian, sci-fi, psychological-thriller hybrid raises ethical and moral questions about science. This might have been a difficult story to pull off, given the environment, but with a likable narrator who is thoroughly unimpressed with herself, it works...this should have wide appeal.” ―Booklist

“Fans looking for a science fiction novel that is not heavy on the science fiction or who want something vaguely dystopian will enjoy this title.” ―VOYA

“A mixture of science fiction and contemporary fiction, this novel is an interesting addition to both genres.” ―School Library Journal

“A fast, satisfying psychological thriller...The sudden cliffhanger will polarize readers.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Like viewers of The Forge Show, readers will want to keep watching Rosie.” ―Publishers Weekly


Caragh M. O’Brien is the author of the BIRTHMARKED trilogy and THE VAULT OF DREAMERS series, both from Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ms. O’Brien was educated at Williams College and earned her MA in the Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University. Her young adult science fiction has been honored by the YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, the Amelia Bloomer Award, the Junior Library Guild, and numerous state reading lists. A former high school English teacher, she now writes young adult novels full time from her home in rural Connecticut.
Photo Credit: Tomy O’Brien 2014



(10) Winners will receive a Copy of THE KEEP OF AGES by Caragh M. O'Brien
Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter







 

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August 22, 2017

The Keep of Ages Blog Tour: Guest Post + Giveaway

Welcome to Day #5 of the Keep of Ages Blog Tour!

To celebrate the release of The Keep of Ages (Vault of Dreamers #3) by Caragh M. O'brien (8/29/17), blogs across the web are featuring exclusive content from Caragh and 10 chances to win a complete set of The Vault of Dreamers Trilogy!


The Keep of Ages (Vault of Dreamers #3)
Author: Caragh M. O'Brien 
Genre: YA Science Fiction
Release Date: August 29, 2017
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

 Description: 

In the fast-paced, high-stakes conclusion to Caragh M. O'Brien's Vault of Dreamers trilogy, Rosie travels to a derelict theme park to shut down dream mining once and for all. 

Driven by fear when Dean Berg kidnaps her family, Rosie Sinclair strikes out across the country to rescue them. When an elusive trail leads her to Grisly Valley, the contaminated ruin of a horror theme park, Rosie has to consider that Berg may once again be manipulating her every move to make her fearful, priming her for a final, lethal dream mining procedure. As Rosie struggles to outmaneuver Berg, she unearths the ultimate vault of dreamers and the hint of a consciousness more powerful and dangerous than any she's imagined before. Faced with unspeakable suffering and otherworldly beauty, Rosie must discover how to trust her mind, her friends, and reality itself. 

Propulsive and deeply speculative, The Keep of Ages concludes the Vault of Dreamers trilogy with stirring possibilities for what it means to be alive.



Ten Terrible Titles

It is with great pride and pleasure that I bring you 10 terrible titles for The Keep of Ages, chosen by scrolling randomly through my novel and blindly poking my finger at a collection of words. Together, they promise an absurd but gripping story of mystery and suspense. My favorite? #9, for sure. 

1. The Never Seen Apartment
2. In Sorry Shape
3. Starlight Presence
4. The Big Round Glasses
5. Figure Out Something
6. Conspicuous Again
7. A New Kind of Stone
8. He Who Hasn’t Shaved
9. Bakery Occupy Another
10. She Weighs Her Phone
Caragh M. O’Brien is the author of the BIRTHMARKED trilogy and THE VAULT OF DREAMERS series, both from Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ms. O’Brien was educated at Williams College and earned her MA in the Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University. Her young adult science fiction has been honored by the YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, the Amelia Bloomer Award, the Junior Library Guild, and numerous state reading lists. A former high school English teacher, she now writes young adult novels full time from her home in rural Connecticut. 

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 (1) Complete Vault of Dreamers Trilogy (Vault of Dreamers, Rule of Mirrors, and Keep of Ages) - Open to US only!
 

Blog Tour Schedule:
August 16th — BookhoundsYA  
August 17th — Fiktshun
August 18th— Book Briefs  
August 21st — The Fandom
August 22nd — A Dream Within a Dream  
August 23rd— The Reading Nook
August 24th — Reading Teen 
August 25th — YA Books Central  
August 28th — Bookish Lifestyle 
August 29th — Mundie Moms




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February 18, 2016

The Rule of Mirrors Tour: Author Interview + Giveaway

 
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for THE RULE OF MIRRORS! I have a great interview with the author to share with you today - and don't forget to enter the giveaway! To follow the rest of the tour, check out the schedule at the bottom of the post.

 
The Rule of Mirrors (Vault of Dreamers #2)
Author: Caragh M. O'Brien
Genre: YA Science Fiction/Dystopia
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Description:

The fast-paced, psychologically thrilling sequel to The Vault of Dreamers follows Rosie after her consciousness has been split in two.

The entire country was watching when Rosie Sinclair was expelled from Forge, the prestigious arts school that doubles as a reality TV show. But few know how Dean Berg was mining students' dreams in laboratories deep below the school. And no one, least of all the Dean himself, knows that when Rosie's dreams were seeded into the mind of another patient, Rosie's consciousness woke up in that body--a girl far from Forge, a girl with a completely different life from Rosie, a girl who is pregnant.

Told from alternating points of view between Rosie as she makes sense of her new identity and the shattered subconscious that still exists in her old body, this sequel to The Vault of Dreamers will keep readers on the edge of their seats and leave them hungry for more. 


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23310692-the-rule-of-mirrors?ac=1&from_search=1
1. What inspired you to write The Rule of Mirrors/The Vault of Dreamers series?

Let me first say thanks, Steph, for having me by A Dream Within A Dream. It’s such a pleasure to be here for the Rule of Mirrors Blog Tour!

My inspiration really came from a combination of things. I’ve always been interested in dreams, which seem so creative as they defy the constraints of logic. I know that sleep is essential to learning, and I loved being a high school English teacher. I remember when our school first installed surveillance cameras everywhere and how that felt so invasive to me. I’ve enjoyed watching reality TV shows, too, and puzzled over why they satisfy. With all these different ideas bumping up against each other, I came up with the basic premise for the Vault of Dreamers series, where a boarding school doubles as reality TV show, and a girl discovers the students’ dreams aren’t safe.

2. How do you come up with the ideas for all of your novels?

I’m curious, and I’m especially drawn to ponder things that confuse or trouble me. I usually start with a disturbing concept (taking babies from mothers, or dream mining, for example) and a character that hooks into my heart in some way, and then I keep writing to see what will happen.

3. What's the hardest part of writing a novel, in your opinion?

On a practical level, writing a first draft is difficult for me. I run down so many dead ends that my initial progress is very slow. What is truly challenging, however, is having faith that I’ll be able to come up with a decent book by the end. I think a lot of writers struggle with this.

4. Are any of your characters based on people you know or yourself?

Not consciously. I’ve been inspired by my children and my students, but I don’t base my characters on specific people I know. Instead, I try to give my characters room to make mistakes and get ugly. That’s where I discover things about myself and how the world works.

5. Was there a specific person or event that made you want to become an author?

For many years, I read a lot, kept a journal, and wrote stories, but I didn’t realize those activities were leading me toward a life as a writer. I wanted to write, which isn’t quite the same thing as wanting to become an author, and as far as I can tell, that desire came from within.

6. Favorite book and/or author?

Jack London is one of my favorite authors. I love what he did with Call of the Wild and White Fang. For a more recent favorite, I very much enjoyed Mary Pearson’s Kiss of Deception. She pulls off some very intriguing mind games.

7. Any tips for aspiring authors?

It is helpful for me to remember that all the writers I know have their own ways of writing, and no single way is the right way to do it, so I would encourage other writers to keep exploring, to focus on whatever fascinates you, and trust that will take you where you need to go.

8. What's up next for you?
I’m working on the third book in the Vault of Dreamers series, and I’m enjoying the challenge. Thanks again for having me by. Happy reading! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and chatting with us today Caragh - and congratulations on your newest release!
Caragh M. O'Brien is the author of the BIRTHMARKED trilogy and THE VAULT OF DREAMERS series, both from Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ms. O'Brien was educated at Williams College and earned her MA from Johns Hopkins University. She recently resigned from teaching high school English in order to write young adult novels. For more information, visit http://www.caraghobrien.com.

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 Giveaway: (1) Finished paperback copy of The Vault of Dreamers or a finished hardcover copy of The Rule of Mirrors - Winner's choice! Open to US only!!

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