Have you ever considered joining a street team? I'm on several, and one of the most recent ones I've join is for SR Johannes. At the end of this post you can see what kind of posts I've done with her before (all before joining her street team)
What is a street team?
A street team is a group of fans or supporters who rally behind an artist, band, or author. Street teams provide ways for us fans to help spread the word about the books and authors we love. Plus as a bonus most street teams offer really neat perks for being a part of the group. Think of it like your book club, but cooler.
Showing posts with label uncontrollable. Show all posts
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Monday, August 5, 2013
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Interview/Giveaway: Uncontrollable by SR Johannes
Uncontrollable
The Nature of Grace, #2
SR Johannes
As Grace recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new "Red Wolf Reintroduction Program".
While she’s excited about helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying girlfriend (Skyler), a girl whose idea of getting close to nature is picking silk plants and growing fake plants.
After a couple of wolves show up dead, Grace almost quits. However, when a fellow project team member goes missing, Grace continues the assignment under a renewed suspicion that someone might be sabotaging the conservation program. She quietly begins to hunt for clues.
Little does she know, she is being hunted too.
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Interview
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Hey Shelli! Hope you are having a great day! Thanks so much for participating in this quickie interview with me J
Today I want to talk a little bit about advertising yourself, your books, best ways to go about that etc. I may even throw in a little fun question, if you don’t mind!
When you have a new release, such as Uncontrollable, you are out there talking to people, creating release date widgets, launch day posts, book tours – you do it all. As a reader and a blogger I really enjoy the extra effort on your part as the author. But what do you think is the single best (or even a combo) way to promote a book?
Honestly? Bloggers J I think being an author and getting your book out there is about really connecting with people and getting them to spread the word. Most people buy books from friends, family, or places they trust. Sure, ads help and so do reviews. But, to me, there is nothing is like a blogger/reader spreading the word about a book they love.
You speak at schools and you vlog, not to mention all of your guest posting and interviews. So I gather you aren’t shy! Has that kind of stage fright type stuff ever been an issue, and how do you get over it (or how would you suggest getting over it)?
I am actually a huge introvert so I get very nervous before speaking. I just try and come across as a person as opposed to an expert in anything. I don’t’ get stage fright but I do get butterflies and feel totally sick before hand. I just try to focus on sharing my personal experience with writing without “telling” people how things are done or what they should do. I’m the only expert on what I have done so that helps take the pressure off J
There are so many platforms out there nowadays for promoting ourselves and our favorite things. Which is your favorite platform and why (ie Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook)?
Gosh, I like them all for different reasons. Each platform has a different audience and is used for different things. I love seeing the visual side of people on Pinterest. I love getting snippets of information on Twitter. And I love keeping up with people on Facebook. I think that is partly because I am in marketing and a total geek about social media though. It’s not normal ;)
A little bit about your books, now, if we may. Do you have a favorite character of your own?
Well like my children, I love all my characters J If they heard otherwise, they might rebel against me. But Grace from Untraceable and Gabby from On the Bright Side are my favs. I love their moody yet enduring personalities. I love that they are who they are and don’t care what others think. I love that they will do anything for the people they love, even if it puts them at risk.
And Uncontrollable is book two in your series, The Nature of Grace. Do you find it is easier or harder to continue with one character? Is Grace an easy character for you to write?
Both. Easier in that you know the characters, setting, and can work out the plot. Harder in that you have to remember to be consistent with small characters, you are backed into corners plot wise, and the pressure. It’s hard to top the first book because the first one is always the best.
And this tour for Uncontrollable is absolutely HUGE! What do you plan on doing when its over?
I posted my tour and had 75 people sign up. I didn’t have the heart to turn down any of the bloggers because they are so good to me. I also hate canned posts so I also felt I needed to offer something original since they are so sweet to host me in the first place. But after this, I’ll be writing more, promoting other people. I’m so tired of myself online right now. J
Ok Shelli, I think I will let you off the hook for today! Thank you, again, for taking a moment! Good luck on the release of Uncontrollable and the rest of your tour!
Thank you for having me and thank you to everyone who gives my book a chance! I really appreciate it!
On Sale Now!
Uncontrollable is on sale in paperback and ebook at all major booksellers including Amazon, iBooks/Apple (coming soon), Smashwords, and B&N. If you haven't read Untraceable, you can get it in paperback and ebook at all major booksellers including Amazon, Apple, Smashwords, and B&N. |
Author Bio
S.R. Johannes is the author of award-winning and Amazon bestselling Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller) and new tween paranormal, On The Bright Side. She has also published short novelettes as well as a teen romance anthology with 16 other authors titled, In His Eyes. Uncontrollable, the sequel to Untraceable, is scheduled for September 2012.
S.R. Johannes is a winner of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards (Young Adult) and was also recently nominated for 2012 Georgia Author of the Year (Young Adult). Untraceable was also recently named a Finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Indie Book of the Year (YA)
After earning an MBA and working in corporate America, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog, British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.
Connect!
Interview/Giveaway: Uncontrollable by SR Johannes
Uncontrollable
The Nature of Grace, #2
SR Johannes
As Grace recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new "Red Wolf Reintroduction Program".
While she’s excited about helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying girlfriend (Skyler), a girl whose idea of getting close to nature is picking silk plants and growing fake plants.
After a couple of wolves show up dead, Grace almost quits. However, when a fellow project team member goes missing, Grace continues the assignment under a renewed suspicion that someone might be sabotaging the conservation program. She quietly begins to hunt for clues.
Little does she know, she is being hunted too.
**************
Interview
**************
Hey Shelli! Hope you are having a great day! Thanks so much for participating in this
quickie interview with me J
Today I want to talk a little bit about advertising yourself, your
books, best ways to go about that etc. I
may even throw in a little fun question,
if you don’t mind!
When you have a new release, such as Uncontrollable, you are out there
talking to people, creating release date widgets, launch day posts, book tours
– you do it all. As a reader and a
blogger I really enjoy the extra effort on your part as the author. But what do you think is the single best (or
even a combo) way to promote a book?
Honestly? Bloggers J I think being an
author and getting your book out there is about really connecting with people
and getting them to spread the word. Most people buy books from friends,
family, or places they trust. Sure, ads help and so do reviews. But, to me,
there is nothing is like a blogger/reader spreading the word about a book they
love.
You speak at schools and you vlog, not to mention all of your guest
posting and interviews. So I gather you
aren’t shy! Has that kind of stage
fright type stuff ever been an issue, and how do you get over it (or how would
you suggest getting over it)?
I am actually a huge introvert so I
get very nervous before speaking. I just try and come across as a person as
opposed to an expert in anything. I
don’t’ get stage fright but I do get butterflies and feel totally sick before
hand. I just try to focus on sharing my personal experience with writing without
“telling” people how things are done or what they should do. I’m the only expert
on what I have done so that helps take the pressure off J
There are so many platforms out there nowadays for promoting ourselves
and our favorite things. Which is your
favorite platform and why (ie Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook)?
Gosh, I like them all for different
reasons. Each platform has a different audience and is used for different
things. I love seeing the visual side of people on Pinterest. I love getting
snippets of information on Twitter. And I love keeping up with people on
Facebook. I think that is partly because I am in marketing and a total geek
about social media though. It’s not normal ;)
A little bit about your books, now, if we may. Do you have a favorite character of your own?
Well like my children, I love all
my characters J
If they heard otherwise, they might rebel against me. But Grace from Untraceable and Gabby from On the Bright Side are my favs. I love
their moody yet enduring personalities. I love that they are who they are and
don’t care what others think. I love that they will do anything for the people
they love, even if it puts them at risk.
And Uncontrollable is book two in your series, The Nature of
Grace. Do you find it is easier or
harder to continue with one character?
Is Grace an easy character for you to write?
Both. Easier in that you know the
characters, setting, and can work out the plot. Harder in that you have to
remember to be consistent with small characters, you are backed into corners
plot wise, and the pressure. It’s hard
to top the first book because the first one is always the best.
And this tour for Uncontrollable is absolutely HUGE! What do you plan on doing when its over?
I posted my tour and had 75 people
sign up. I didn’t have the heart to turn down any of the bloggers because they
are so good to me. I also hate canned posts so I also felt I needed to offer
something original since they are so sweet to host me in the first place. But
after this, I’ll be writing more, promoting other people. I’m so tired of
myself online right now. J
Ok Shelli, I think I will let you off the hook for today! Thank you,
again, for taking a moment! Good luck on
the release of Uncontrollable and the rest of your tour!
Thank you for having me and thank
you to everyone who gives my book a chance! I really appreciate it!
On Sale Now!
Uncontrollable is on sale in paperback and ebook at all major
booksellers including Amazon, iBooks/Apple (coming soon),
Smashwords, and B&N.
If you haven't read Untraceable, you can get it in paperback and ebook
at all major booksellers including Amazon, Apple, Smashwords,
and B&N.
|
Author Bio
S.R. Johannes is the author of award-winning and Amazon bestselling Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller) and new tween paranormal, On The Bright Side. She has also published short novelettes as well as a teen romance anthology with 16 other authors titled, In His Eyes. Uncontrollable, the sequel to Untraceable, is scheduled for September 2012.
S.R. Johannes is a winner of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards (Young Adult) and was also recently nominated for 2012 Georgia Author of the Year (Young Adult). Untraceable was also recently named a Finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Indie Book of the Year (YA)
After earning an MBA and working in corporate America, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog, British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.
Connect!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Uncontrollable by SR Johannes - Launch Party
Yay! Uncontrollable is out today!
Uncontrollable is the second book in "The Nature of Grace" series by S.R. Johannes. Untraceable, the first book in the series, has won and been nominated for several awards including Winner of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Award (YA), 2012 Georgia Author of the Year (YA Nominee), and a finalist in The Kindle Book Review's "Best Indie Book of 2012 (YA)".
Kirkus reviewed Untraceable as "A thrilling story is a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last page."
If you like a page turner, you will love this series!
Head over to Mundie Moms for a Big Uncontrollable Launch Party with tons of prizes and then over to SR Johannes blog for even more.
To continue on with the blog tour, check out the line up! Where SR talks about anything from marketing to writing to her books to personal interviews and giveaways.
Book Summary
As 16-year-old Grace recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new "Red Wolf Reintroduction Program".
While she’s excited about helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying girlfriend (Skyler), a girl whose idea of getting close to nature is picking silk plants and growing fake plants.
After a couple of wolves show up dead, Grace almost quits. However, when a fellow project team member goes missing, Grace continues the assignment under a renewed suspicion that someone might be sabotaging the conservation program. She quietly begins to hunt for clues.
Little does she know, she is being hunted too.
On Sale Now!
| Uncontrollable is on sale in paperback and ebook at all major If you haven't read Untraceable, you can get it in paperback and ebook |
Author Bio
S.R. Johannes is the author of award-winning and Amazon bestselling Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller) and new tween paranormal, On The Bright Side. She has also published short novelettes as well as a teen romance anthology with 16 other authors titled, In His Eyes. Uncontrollable, the sequel to Untraceable, is scheduled for September 2012.
S.R. Johannes is a winner of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards (Young Adult) and was also recently nominated for 2012 Georgia Author of the Year (Young Adult). Untraceable was also recently named a Finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Indie Book of the Year (YA)
After earning an MBA and working in corporate America, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog, British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.
Connect!
Uncontrollable by SR Johannes - Launch Party
Yay! Uncontrollable is out
today!
Uncontrollable is the second book in "The Nature of
Grace" series by S.R. Johannes. Untraceable, the first book in the series, has won
and been nominated for several awards including Winner of the 2012
IndieReader Discovery Award (YA), 2012 Georgia Author of
the Year (YA Nominee), and a finalist in The Kindle Book
Review's "Best Indie Book of 2012 (YA)".
Kirkus reviewed Untraceable as
"A thrilling story is a dramatic
entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows
like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last
page."
If you like a page turner,
you will love this series!
Head over to Mundie
Moms for a Big Uncontrollable
Launch Party with tons of prizes and then over to SR Johannes blog for even more.
To continue on with the
blog tour, check out the line up! Where SR talks about anything from marketing to writing to her
books to personal interviews and giveaways.
Book Summary
As 16-year-old Grace
recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new "Red Wolf
Reintroduction Program".
While she’s excited about
helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means
being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels
comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying
girlfriend (Skyler), a girl whose idea of getting close to nature is picking
silk plants and growing fake plants.
After a couple of wolves
show up dead, Grace almost quits. However, when a fellow project team member
goes missing, Grace continues the assignment under a renewed suspicion that
someone might be sabotaging the conservation program. She quietly begins to
hunt for clues.
Little does she know, she
is being hunted too.
On Sale Now!
|
Uncontrollable is on sale in paperback and ebook at all major
If you haven't read Untraceable, you
can get it in paperback and ebook
|
Author Bio
S.R. Johannes is the author
of award-winning and Amazon bestselling Untraceable (a teen
wilderness thriller) and new tween paranormal, On The Bright Side.
She has also published short novelettes as well as a teen romance anthology
with 16 other authors titled, In His Eyes. Uncontrollable,
the sequel to Untraceable, is scheduled for September 2012.
S.R. Johannes is a winner
of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards (Young Adult) and was also recently
nominated for 2012 Georgia
Author of the Year (Young Adult). Untraceable was
also recently named a Finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Indie
Book of the Year (YA)
After earning an MBA and
working in corporate America, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high
heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of
writing. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog,
British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and
princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.
Connect!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Cover Reveal! Uncontrollable - SR Johannes
As Grace recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new "Red Wolf Reintroduction Program".
While she’s excited about helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying girlfriend (Skyler), a girl whose idea of getting close to nature is growing silk plants.
After a couple wolves show up dead, Grace almost quits. When a fellow project team member goes missing, Grace continues the assignment under a renewed suspicion that someone might be sabotaging the conservation program. She quietly begins to hunt for clues.
Little does she know, she is being hunted too.
And possibly by more than one person.
PRAISES FOR UNTRACEABLE
"Grace is a spunky, independent, nature girl who doesn't need a boy to save her. With wilderness survival, a juicy love triangle, and more twists and turns than a roller coaster, this fast-paced novel had me holding my breath until the very last page—and still begging for more!" -Kimberly Derting, author of the The Body Finder series (Harper Teen) and The Pledge series (S&S)
"This thrilling story is a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last page."
"Grace is a spunky, independent, nature girl who doesn't need a boy to save her. With wilderness survival, a juicy love triangle, and more twists and turns than a roller coaster, this fast-paced novel had me holding my breath until the very last page—and still begging for more!" -Kimberly Derting, author of the The Body Finder series (Harper Teen) and The Pledge series (S&S)
"This thrilling story is a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last page."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Johannes has done a marvelous job of creating a suspense-filled mystery with surprises that keep you guessing all the way to the end. Untraceable is a thoroughly engrossing and riveting page-turner."
-IndieReader
About The Author
S.R. Johannes is the author of award-winning and Amazon bestselling Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller) and new tween paranormal, On The Bright Side. She has also published short novelettes as well as a teen romance anthology with 16 other authors titled, In His Eyes. Uncontrollable, the sequel to Untraceable, is scheduled for September 2012.
S.R. Johannes is a winner of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards (Young Adult) and was also recently nominated for as Georgia Author of the Year (Young Adult).
After earning an MBA and working in corporate America, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog, British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.
I am in love with this cover! It is so beautiful! I read the first book, Untraceable, and I absolutely loved it, so I have high hopes for this one. I am definitely looking forward to this story! If you want to see my review of Untraceable, click HERE. Grace is such a stunning and intelligent character, you definitely don't want to miss this one!
Love & (Fictional) Candy,
Liz
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