Showing posts with label Transcend Time Saga. Show all posts
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March 6, 2013

Transcend Time Saga: Book Blitz & Giveaway



Remembrance (Transcend Time Saga #1)
Author: Michelle Madow
Genre: YA Time Travel
Release Date: July 27, 2011
 
Description:

Lizzie Davenport has been reincarnated from Regency Era, England ... but she doesn't know it yet.

Then Drew Carmichael transfers into Lizzie's high school at the beginning of the year, and she feels a connection to him, almost like she knows him. She can't stop thinking about him, but whenever she tries talking with him about the mysteries behind her feelings, he makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with her. Reaching him is even more difficult because she has a boyfriend, Jeremy, who has started to become full of himself after being elected co-captain of the varsity soccer team, and her flirtatious best friend Chelsea starts dating Drew soon after his arrival. So why can't she get him out of her mind?

Even though Lizzie knows she should let go of her fascination with Drew, fighting fate isn't going to be easy.
  





Vengeance (Transcend Time Saga #2)
Release Date: December 8, 2011

Description:

How far would you go to get revenge?

When Chelsea Givens discovered that her ex-boyfriend Drew dumped her to be with her former best friend Lizzie, she'd never felt so betrayed in her life. Then her new friend Shannon tells her she can help set things right. Chelsea's willing to listen, but what Shannon wants her to believe -- that she shared a past life with Drew -- is impossible. And what she wants her to do to get him back … well, it's downright crazy.

Could Shannon be telling the truth? And if she is, what lengths will Chelsea go if it means making Lizzie pay?

Find out in Vengeance, the second part of the Transcend Time Saga.

*Vengeance is the short story that bridges the events in Remembrance and the final novel in the Saga.
  





Timeless (Transcend Time Saga #3)
Release Date: November 14, 2012

Description:

IT'S A RACE AGAINST TIME.

In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together.

In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path.

Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make matters worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it's irreversible. There's only one option left for her to save herself. It's crazier than anything she's heard yet, and to do it, she'll need Drew and Chelsea's help.

Because to make things right, they must go back to when it all began ... and Lizzie discovers that the final events in her past life were more sinister than she ever imagined.
  



MEET LIZZIE DAVENPORT!
Full Name: Elizabeth Claire Davenport

Nickname: Lizzie, Liz

Birthday: May 16, 1994

Place of Birth: Pembrooke, NH

Residence: Pembrooke, NH

Occupation: Student

Family: Emily Davenport (mother) -- psychiatrist. George Davenport (father) - divorced since she was in preschool. He cheated on her mother after she was born, not wanting to have to deal with the difficulty of a new baby. They divorced when Lizzie was 4, and he moved to Pennsylvania to work as a money manager at a large firm. He married a woman at the firm, and Lizzie stays with him over the summer, although they don't talk much during the year.

Loves: Drawing. Reading. Piano. Drew. Swings. European History.

Hates: Watching sports. When people think she's stupid in French class. Rap music. Being dragged places. Being told what to do. People who are over-bubbly (fake).

Fears: Jeremy not returning to the way he was before he became obnoxious. Heights. Car accidents. Always being thought of as Jeremy's girlfriends and people not liking her for her.

Education: Junior in high school.

Views on Love/Death: Has always believed in soul mates, and has always known deep down that Jeremy wasn't hers. Believes people are reincarnated after they die.

Favorite Place in the World: The lake with Drew. The swing set at school.

Least Favorite Place in the World: LA. She went there once with her family and hated it. People were too obsessed with themselves.

Hobbies: Drawing. Piano. She used to ice skate until 9th grade when she hurt her ankle and was told to stop skating intensely or risk permanent injury.

Reputation: Sort of quiet. Being Jeremy's girlfriend. (She doesn't like that one).

General Viewpoints of Importance: Doing well in school. Learning through reading and learning about herself through drawing.

What makes her tick: People judging her without reason.

What makes her likable: Cares about not hurting people's feelings. Is nice, but for the most part doesn't let people walk over her.

What makes her detestable: The way in which she goes about getting together with Drew. Hurting Chelsea and Jeremy (even though she didn't do it in a mean way).

Favorite ice cream flavor: Vanilla—“There is nothing plain about you. You are a colorful risk taker who relies more on intuition than logic. Emotionally expressive and idealistic, you tend to set high goals and push yourself to meet and exceed them. You are most romantically compatible with those who prefer rocky road.”

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Blonde, curly.

Body Type: Skinny.

Age: 16

Apparent Age: 16

Skin Tone: Pale to slightly tanned.

Physical activities: (sports, etc.): Not a big fan.


This or That with Lizzie

Here is a collection of “This or That” questions I’ve answered from Lizzie’s point of view for interviews.
 
Winter or Summer?
Summer. I don’t like the cold weather in the winter.

In or Out?
I’m guessing this means inside or outside? I’m definitely an indoors girl.

Dresses or Pants?
I usually wear jeans, but I like wearing a dress when I’m going somewhere nice, as long as it’s not too cold outside.

Brother or Sister?
I’m an only child, but I’ve always wanted a younger sister. It would be nice to have someone to teach how to draw and recommend my favorite books to.

Black or White?
White. It’s also one of my favorite colors to wear.

Red or Blue?
Blue, because it matches my eyes.

Facebook or Google +?
I have Facebook, but I don’t check it obsessively (like some people I know do.) I don’t even have Google +!

Macaroni and Cheese or Peanut Butter-Jelly sandwich?
Mac and Cheese. I used to eat it all the time when I was younger.

Past or Present?
The past—I love learning about the different ways people lived in other times.

Work or Play?
If reading for fun counts as play, then definitely play. I always get my work done first though.

Boyfriend time or time with girlfriends?
Boyfriend time. Balancing my boyfriend time with time with my girlfriends is something I need to work on. I think my friends get frustrated with me sometimes.

TV or movies?
TV, because I feel like you can get to know the characters better when watching them every week on a television show.

Apricots or Peaches?
Peaches, because they’re sweeter.

White horse or mustang convertible?
A white horse sounds romantic.

Hot or Cold?
Hot! I really don’t like cold weather. (Which makes living in New Hampshire in the winter pretty rough.)

Morning or Night?
I’m a morning person. I have no problem getting out of bed when my alarm goes off (sometimes I even wake up five minutes before the alarm goes off.) I have trouble staying up late—I get so sleepy!

Jacob or Edward?
Edward. Jacob is a little too reckless for my taste, with all the motorcycling and cliff jumping.

Poptarts or Cereal?
Cereal, specifically Cheerios.

Hot Chocolate or Coffee?
Neither—my hot drink of choice is tea. I suppose if I had to choose it would be hot chocolate (if the chocolate wasn’t too strong), because the taste of coffee grosses me out.

Mountains or Beach?
Beach! I love quality beach time with my Kindle.

Dark Hair or Light Hair?
I’m partial to dark hair on guys.

Fall or Spring?
Spring, because it means summer is approaching.

Christmas or Halloween?
Christmas—I absolutely love Christmastime! The evergreen trees, twinkling lights, and fun decorations make winter more enjoyable.
Michelle Madow wrote her first novel, Remembrance, in her junior year of college. Remembrance is the first book in the Transcend Time Saga, a three part series about reincarnation and true love that Michelle successfully self-published. The series was inspired by Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video. Michelle's upcoming YA trilogy, The Secret Diamond Sisters, about three sisters who discover they are the secret heirs to a Las Vegas billionaire casino owner will be published by Harlequin TEEN in Spring 2014.

Michelle graduated from Rollins College in 2010, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta. She received the Charles Hyde Pratt Award for Excellence in Creative Writing in 2010.

She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is writing more novels for young adults. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, sunshine, Disney fairy tales, Broadway musicals, and spends way too much time on Facebook and Twitter (@MichelleMadow).


Author Links:
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Buy Links:

Remembrance:
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B&N 
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iBookstore 

Vengeance:
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Kobo 
iBookstore 

Timeless:
Amazon 
B&N 
Kobo 
iBookstore

Transcendence is currently FREE!! Get your copy now! Here's the download link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/266571

Don't forget to pick up a copy of REMEMBRANCE - it's only 99 cents for a limited time! 

Giveaway: (1) ebook copy of Remembrance - Open Internationally!!
 
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December 7, 2012

Timeless Blog Tour: Author This or That with Michelle Madow & Giveaway!



Timeless (Transcend Time Saga #3)
Author: Michelle Madow
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: November 14, 2012
Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing

Description:

IT'S A RACE AGAINST TIME.

In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together.

In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path.

Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make things worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it's irreversible. There's only one option left for her to save herself. It's crazier than anything she's heard yet, and to do it, she'll need Drew and Chelsea's help.

Because to make things right, they must go back to when it all began …
   





Quotes from Reviewers:

"The combination of time travel, magic, and love makes Timeless an unforgettable page turner!"
-For Those About to Read
 
"Timeless had great twists, particularly towards the end. For something inspired by a Taylor Swift song, Michelle has come up with a great series!"
-Addiction to Words Reviews

"The Transcend Time Saga is a worthy rival of modern fairy tales. It has an essence of magic and spark that captivates you!"
-Becky's Barmy Book Blog 



 

Author This or That!

1. Morning or Night?
NIGHT! I am not a morning person. I don’t “get going” until noon, and if I have to wake up before 8:30, I’ll be a zombie all day. I get my best work done in the afternoon, and am most sociable after the sun sets.

2. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla, although I don’t like sweets that much!

3. Pen or Pencil?
In school I always used mechanical pencils to take notes, because my handwriting is so messy that I needed to be able to erase. I always use pens while editing, because the bright color ink stands out more.

4. Comedy or Horror?
Horror. (Although I have a strange sense of humor—think Larry David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”—and prefer that kind of comedy over horror.) I feel like typical comedy shows/movies try too hard, and then it’s no longer funny to me!

5. Fantasy or Reality?
Fantasy. As a writer, I have a tendency to “live in a fantasy world” all the time, although I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. Sometimes I envy people who can stay grounded to the present and not have their minds drift off all the time, but that’s not how my brain works, so oh well!

6. Winter or Summer?
I live in South Florida, so my definition of the seasons is different from the majority of people in the US. If you’re referring to “typical seasons,” then summer, because I hate the cold weather. But in Florida, summer is the unbearably hot, humid, rainy season, and winter is the warm, breezy, dry season, so I prefer the winters here. (The “pool/beach months” here are November-April … if you lay out in the summer you will ROAST and get caught in an afternoon downpour!)

7. Cats or Dogs?
Dogs! I have two dogs—Rocky is a Bichon Frise, and Cocoa is a Maltese-Shih Tzu, and they are so cute!

8. Movies or TV Shows?
Well-done TV shows, like Lost, Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and Downton Abbey, because you can get further immersed in the storylines and characters.

9. Beach or Pool?
The funny thing about living in Florida is that I live 20 minutes away from the beach, but only go once or twice a year. I’m not a “water person,” so I end up going to the pool in my community because I know I will get a comfortable beach chair to read on, the towels are supplied, parking is not impossible, I will not get sand in my bag, and there are clean restrooms nearby. I do sometimes go to restaurants with ocean views, and I would love to live in a house someday where my office window will overlook the ocean.

10. Facebook or Twitter?
Facebook! Twitter can sometimes be crazy, because there are so many things happening at once. I like Facebook because I like having photo albums, writing on my friends walls, and liking/commenting status updates. I also prefer Facebook because there isn’t a 140 character limit. (I love when people subscribe to my Facebook, and I’m on it a LOT—you can find and subscribe to my Facebook HERE.)


Thank you, Stephanie, for having me on your blog for the Timeless blog tour! 


Thanks for stopping by the blog and answering my questions Michelle!



Michelle Madow was inspired to write Remembrance after seeing Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video while a junior at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. The song and video gave her the story idea about a high school girl reincarnated from Regency Era, England. She handed in the first chapter as a homework assignment for class, and when her teacher and classmates wanted her to continue writing, she decided to go for it. By the end of the school year, her first novel was completed!

Michelle graduated from the Park School of Baltimore in 2005, where she always took two English classes each semester. She graduated from Rollins College in 2010, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English. At Rollins she was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and a member of the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta.

She received the Charles Hyde Pratt Award for Excellence in Creative Writing in 2010.

Michelle lives in Florida, where she is hard at work writing more novels for young adults. 

Author Links:
Blog 
Twitter (@MichelleMadow) 

Remembrance Purchase Links:


Vengeance Purchase Links


Timeless Purchase Links




Giveaway:
In celebration of the Timeless Blog Tour, Michelle is giving away a Deluxe Transcend Time Prize Pack! This includes:
* A signed paperback of Remembrance
* A signed paperback of Vengeance
* A signed paperback of Timeless
* A gold Venetian mask
This giveaway is International!

 
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October 1, 2012

Trailer Reveal & Giveaway: Timeless by Michelle Madow



The time has come for the trailer reveal for Timeless by Michelle Madow! Take a peek at the trailer below, or click here to view it on YouTube.




How awesome is that!? I know I'm counting down the days until Timeless is released!


To learn more about Timeless and the rest of the Transcend Time Saga, visit Michelle's website: www.michellemadow.com.

Don't forget to buy a copy of Remembrance to catch up on the saga before Timeless is released! You can get your copy here:  



To celebrate the trailer reveal, Michelle is hosting an awesome giveaway! For this giveaway, you can win a SIGNED paperback copy of Timeless! Aside from Michelle's own proof, this paperback copy is the only version of Timeless available. It's a one-of-a-kind prize! The giveaway is INTERNATIONAL - so fill out the Rafflecopter to enter!




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September 17, 2012

Timeless by Michelle Madow: Back Cover Blub Reveal & Giveaway!



Timeless (Transcend Time Saga #3)
Author: Michelle Madow
Genre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal
Expected Release Date: November 20, 2012




Back Cover Blurb:

IT'S A RACE AGAINST TIME.

In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together. 

In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path. 

Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make things worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it's irreversible. There's only one option left for her to save herself. It's crazier than anything she's heard yet, and to do it, she'll need Drew and Chelsea's help.

Because to make things right, they must go back to when it all began …


Check out Michelle's website to find out more about Timeless and to purchase the first book in the saga, Remembrance: www.michellemadow.com.

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 Prizes:
- One signed paperback of Timeless (to be sent as soon as possible after the release date)
- A choice of one of these time travel novels: Waterfall by Lisa Bergren, Tempest by Julie Cross, Hourglass by Myra McEntire, TimeRiders by Alex Scarrow, Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone, or Timeless Love by Judith O’Brian.

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