tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79731085108028288052024-03-13T11:19:25.390-04:00Stephanie DiazYoung Adult AuthorStephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-32063055705201874842015-09-21T11:41:00.001-04:002015-10-04T14:31:32.952-04:00Extraction and Rebellion E-Books On Sale for $2.99 - Spread the Word to Win Prizes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hey guys!! I'm resurrecting this blog to make a very special announcement...</div>
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As you may have already heard, <b>Evolution</b>, the third and final book in the Extraction series, went on sale on September 8th! The series is officially complete! You can buy your copy of <i>Evolution</i> on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Stephanie-Diaz/dp/1250041260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/evolution-stephanie-diaz/1120919190?ean=9781250041265">Barnes & Noble</a>, <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/evolution-92">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/evolution/id967949735?mt=11">Apple iBooks</a>, <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Evolution-Stephanie-Diaz/9781250041265">Book Depository</a>, or at your local indie!</div>
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To celebrate <i>Evolution</i>'s release, my publisher has put the first two books in the series -- <b>Extraction </b>and <b>Rebellion</b> -- on sale for only $2.99 each for all e-book formats! This sale will only last for a limited time, so snatch up your copy now! ***And read on to find out how to win prizes by spreading the word!***</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Buy Extraction for only $2.99:</span></div>
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Because I am super grateful for you guys for all you've done for me, I've decided to launch a special giveaway to coincide with the e-book sale. Help me spread the word about the sale on social media and you will be entered to win:</div>
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<b>ONE GRAND PRIZE:</b></div>
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- (1) signed hardcover copy of <i>Evolution</i>,</div>
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annotated with behind-the-scenes facts and series secrets (limited edition!)</div>
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- (1) limited edition LEGO Clementine model</div>
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- (1) limited edition LEGO Logan model</div>
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- signed swag</div>
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This contest is <u>open internationally</u>. How do you enter to win? There are several ways (Which means you can earn more than one entry! But no more than 1 entry per option):</div>
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<b>On Instagram:</b></div>
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Post the Extraction series e-book sale picture (see above), link to my Instagram account @StephanieEDiaz, and tag it #BookBargain.</div>
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<i><a href="https://instagram.com/p/75fpHaBM03/?taken-by=stephanieediaz">Alternately, you can re-gram my Instagram post from here.</a></i></div>
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<b>On Tumblr:</b></div>
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<a href="http://stephaniediazbooks.tumblr.com/post/129573591555/extraction-series-ebook-sale">Reblog my tumblr post from here.</a></div>
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<b>On Twitter:</b></div>
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Tweet the following message:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; line-height: 20px;">DEAL ALERT! Grab e-books of </span><a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/StephanieEDiaz" role="presentation" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #b54a75; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #d292ac;">@</span>StephanieEDiaz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; line-height: 20px;">'s</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; line-height: 20px;"> EXTRACTION and REBELLION for only $2.99 each for a limited time! </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://tinyurl.com/qbhv893" role="presentation" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #b54a75; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://tinyurl.com/qbhv893</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/StephanieEDiaz/status/645988744332374016"><i>Alternately, you can retweet my twitter post from here</i>.</a></div>
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<b>On Facebook:</b></div>
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Post the Extraction series e-book sale picture on this page, link to either this website or one of the books, and tag it #BookBargain.</div>
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The book sale will last for one month, but I will be selecting one winner for the giveaway on <u>Wednesday, October 7th</u> to receive the grand prize. Again, this contest is open to everyone, whether you live in the U.S. or otherwise. Thank you so much for helping me spread the word!</div>
Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-1336510627507618682015-02-23T16:57:00.002-05:002015-02-23T16:57:45.680-05:00Evolution Cover RevealHi guys!! The cover reveal for <i>Evolution</i>, the third and final book in the Extraction series, happened today over at <a href="http://www.yahighway.com/2015/02/cover-reveal-evolution-by-stephanie-diaz.html">YA Highway</a>! Check it out below and let me know what you think!<br />
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I spent all of my childhood reading and loving stories, scribbling down my own in the journals that are still stuffed in my closet. Later, I frantically typed them into word documents.</div>
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Ever since I was six, it was my dream to walk into a bookstore and find a story I'd written on the shelf.<br />
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It's pretty scary. And awesome. Also I can't quite believe it.<br />
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I'm so grateful to all the people who helped me along the way: those who supported me and cheered me on, and those who inspired me even if they didn't know it.<br />
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I hope some of you readers will pick it up and enjoy it, and maybe even love it. I'll never be able to explain how much this book meant to me while I was writing it. It was a promise of better things to come, and it kept me going through a lot of scary moments. I'm so grateful I got to tell this story and continue telling it in the sequels. I hope you'll stick with Clementine to see where she ends up.<br />
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If you'd like to buy <strong><em>Extraction</em></strong>, you can find lots of purchase links <strong><a data-mce-href="http://www.stephaniediazbooks.com/#!extraction/ckyt" href="http://www.stephaniediazbooks.com/#!extraction/ckyt" style="color: #444444;">here</a></strong>.<br />
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If you do buy it, or check it out from the library, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Your support means the world. <3<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-80132516234411178202014-07-16T08:00:00.000-04:002014-07-16T08:00:10.772-04:00Rebellion Cover RevealWe are down to less than ONE WEEK until <i><b>Extraction</b></i> hits shelves!!! I'm so freaking excited for it to be out in the world. And nervous. But mostly excited.<br />
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In the meantime, in case you missed it yesterday, the cover for <b style="font-style: italic;">Rebellion</b>, the second book in the Extraction trilogy, was revealed on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GriffinTeen/photos/a.716682358390964.1073741836.176017155790823/716682458390954/?type=1&theater">Griffin Teen</a> facebook page!<br />
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<i>Rebellion </i>hits shelves <b>FEBRUARY 10, 2015.</b> I hope you'll pick up <i>Extraction</i> and enjoy it enough to read book 2, because <i>Rebellion </i>is my favorite in the trilogy so far. Just sayin'. (Of course, I'm still in the middle of writing book 3.)<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18625184-rebellion">Add Rebellion on Goodreads</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stephaniediazbooks.com/#!books/c1t44">Pre-order Extraction</a>Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-11657547411793949912014-06-19T11:38:00.000-04:002014-06-19T11:38:00.851-04:00Book Trailer Reveal & GiveawayToday <a href="http://mundiemoms.blogspot.com/">Mundie Moms</a> is revealing the book trailer for <i>Extraction</i>! Head on over to check it out and enter to win a signed ARC:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">----> <a href="http://mundiemoms.blogspot.com/2014/06/extraction-by-stephanie-diaz-book.html">EXTRACTION BOOK TRAILER</a> <----</span></div>
Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-24378714011891867692014-06-04T08:00:00.000-04:002014-06-04T08:00:01.779-04:00Goodreads ARC GiveawayMy publisher's giving away 30 advanced copies of <i>Extraction</i> over on Goodreads. You only have two days left to enter, as the contest closes FRIDAY, JUNE 6!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">---> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/94443-extraction">Goodreads ARC Giveaway</a> <---</span></div>
Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-62630239192063624462014-05-26T13:06:00.001-04:002014-05-26T13:06:21.360-04:00Blog Tour Sign-UpsSign-ups open TODAY for spots on a blog tour for EXTRACTION, hosted by <a href="http://www.itchingforbooks.com/">Itching for Books</a>. If you're interested in participating, click the image below to sign up on Shane's site!<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-72316428965248480872014-05-22T21:01:00.001-04:002014-05-22T21:01:06.376-04:00Netgalley + Upcoming EventsAs of today, it's exactly TWO MONTHS until Extraction's release day. We are getting close, friends. And I am trying not to freak out.<br />
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I figured I should fill you in on some cool things happening now/in the coming weeks:<br />
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<li>For those interested in reading my debut early, Extraction is now available for request on <a href="https://www.blogger.com/Poisonous%20moons%20and%20dangerous%20secrets.%20EXTRACTION,%20a%20new%20YA%20sci-fi%20by%20@StephanieEDiaz,%20is%20now%20up%20on%20Netgalley!%20https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/show/id/44046">Netgalley</a>! I don't have any control over whose requests will be accepted/denied, but feel free to give it a shot.</li>
<li>I will be releasing the <b>book trailer </b>very soon, and I'll have a fun giveaway (signed ARC! secret cool stuff!) to go along with that. So stay tuned.</li>
<li>If any of you are hitting up ALA's Annual Conference in Vegas at the end of next month, I will be there with the <a href="http://classof2k14.com/">Class of 2k14</a>! I hope you'll check out our YA vs. MG Trivia Smackdown, hosted by Jay Asher and Josephine Angelini. <a href="http://ala14.ala.org/node/15443?fb_action_ids=10203836119002301&fb_action_types=og.likes">Find more info here.</a></li>
<li>I will also be on the panel "Marketing with Class" at SCWBI-LA in August. <a href="https://www.scbwi.org/event-43rd-annual-summer-conference-in-los-angeles/schedule/">Details can be found here.</a></li>
<li>In case you missed it, I was featured in an article for Cosmopolitan Latina, <a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.com/cosmo-latina/latina-ya-authors">5 Latina YA Authors You Need On Your Radar</a>. Hope you'll check it out!</li>
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-49542921166218162892014-01-22T17:55:00.004-05:002014-01-22T21:55:16.607-05:00Want Some Free Swag?Hey guys!<br />
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I recently designed some bookmarks for <i>Extraction</i>, and they showed up on my doorstep a couple days ago, all shiny and itching to be spread throughout the world.<br />
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<i>"Welcome to Extraction testing."</i><br />
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<i>Clementine has spent her whole life preparing for her sixteenth birthday, when she’ll be tested for Extraction in the hopes of being sent from the planet Kiel’s toxic Surface to the much safer Core, where people live without fear or starvation. When she proves Promising enough to be “Extracted,” she must leave without Logan, the boy she loves. Torn apart from her only sense of family, Clem promises to come back and save him from brutal Surface life.</i><br />
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<i>With urgent writing, fluid dialogue, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Extraction is a page-turning, gripping read, sure to entertain lovers of Hunger Games and Ender's Game and leave them breathless for more.</i><br />
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I have to shout an enormous THANK YOU to the cover designer, James Iacobelli, who perfectly captured the feel of the story, from the gorgeous stars to the interesting swirls of color to the freckles on Clementine's face. Thanks also to Kathy Huck (my fantabulous editor), Alison Fargis (my brilliant agent), and the whole team at St. Martin's for making all of this possible.<br />
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It's time for the 3rd annual <b>YA Superlative Blogfest</b>, hosted by <a href="http://www.jessica-love.net/2013/11/2013-superlatives-dates-and-categories.html">Jessica Love</a>, <a href="http://katyupperman.com/2013/11/26/class-of-2013-ya-superlatives-blogfest/">Katy Upperman</a>, <a href="http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html">Tracey Neithercott</a>, and <a href="http://alisonmiller20.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-almost-time-for-2013-superlative.html">Alison Miller</a>! I'm so excited to join in and help celebrate some of my favorite YA releases of 2013.<br />
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<b>Favorite Cover</b> - <i>These Broken Stars </i>by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Cutest Couple AND Most Likely to Succeed</b> - Eleanor and Park, <i>Eleanor & Park </i>by Rainbow Rowell<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Most Likely to Make You Miss Your Bedtime (Book you just couldn’t put down!) </b>- <i>Fangirl </i>by Rainbow Rowell<br />
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<b>Best Repeat Performance (Your favorite sequel or follow-up.)</b> - <i>Siege and Storm </i>by Leigh Bardugo<br />
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<b>Romance Most Worthy of an Ice Bath </b>- <i>Unravel Me </i>by Tahereh Mafi<br />
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<b>Breakout Novel (Your favorite book by a debut author.) AND Most Creative Use of a Love Triangle </b> - <i>Pivot Point </i>by Kasie West<br />
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<b>Best Old-Timer (Your favorite read of the year, published BEFORE 2013.)</b> - <i>Wanderlove </i>by Kirsten Hubbard<br />
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<b>Book Most Likely to Make a Grown Man Cry </b>- <i>Allegiant </i>by Veronica Roth<br />
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<b>Sleeper Hit (Book you found so awesome you wish it had been hyped more.)</b> - <i>This is What Happy Looks Like </i>by Jennifer E. Smith<br />
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<b>2014 Debut(s) I'm Most Looking Forward To </b>(Besides my own :P) - <i>The Murder Complex </i>by Lindsay Cummings, <i>Dear Killer </i>by Katherine Ewell, <i>Side Effects May Vary </i>by Julie Murphy, <i>Ask Again Later </i>by Liz Czukas, and (these don't have covers) <i>Stitching Snow </i>by R.C. Lewis and <i>Falling into Place </i>by Amy Zhang. (among others!)</div>
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It's time for the 3rd annual <b>YA Superlative Blogfest</b>, hosted by <a href="http://www.jessica-love.net/2013/11/2013-superlatives-dates-and-categories.html">Jessica Love</a>, <a href="http://katyupperman.com/2013/11/26/class-of-2013-ya-superlatives-blogfest/">Katy Upperman</a>, <a href="http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html">Tracey Neithercott</a>, and <a href="http://alisonmiller20.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-almost-time-for-2013-superlative.html">Alison Miller</a>! I'm so excited to join in and help celebrate some of my favorite YA releases of 2013.<br />
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<b>Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you definitely would NOT want to visit.)</b> - <i>The Fifth Wave </i>by Rick Yancey<br />
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<b>Loveliest Prose AND Most Envy-Inducing Plot</b> - <i>These Broken Stars </i>by Amie Kaufman and Meghan Spooner<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Best First Line AND Most Jaw-Dropping Ending </b>- <i>Not A Drop to Drink </i>by Mindy McGinnis<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Most Dynamic Main Character </b>- Elise, <i>This Song Will Save Your Life </i>by Leila Sales<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Best Performance in a Supporting Role </b>- Sturmhond, <i>Siege and Storm </i>by Leigh Bardugo<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Best Use of Theme</b> - <i>The Archived </i>by Victoria Schwab<br />
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Tune in tomorrow for the final round of categories and favorites!Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-64911405139012602712013-12-17T00:00:00.000-05:002013-12-17T03:44:53.942-05:00The YA Superlatives of 2013: Popularity Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time for the 3rd annual <b>YA Superlative Blogfest</b>, hosted by <a href="http://www.jessica-love.net/2013/11/2013-superlatives-dates-and-categories.html">Jessica Love</a>, <a href="http://katyupperman.com/2013/11/26/class-of-2013-ya-superlatives-blogfest/">Katy Upperman</a>, <a href="http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html">Tracey Neithercott</a>, and <a href="http://alisonmiller20.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-almost-time-for-2013-superlative.html">Alison Miller</a>! I'm so excited to join in and help celebrate some of my favorite YA releases of 2013.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Class Clown</b> - Sturmhond, <i>Siege and Storm</i> by Leigh Bardugo<br />
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<b>Villain You Love to Hate</b> - The Darkling, <i>Siege and Storm</i> by Leigh Bardugo<br />
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Tune in tomorrow for more categories and favorites!Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-56412717602308848352013-12-16T00:00:00.000-05:002013-12-16T14:38:04.785-05:00The YA Superlatives of 2013: Head of Class<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's time for the 3rd annual <b>YA Superlative Blogfest</b>, hosted by <a href="http://www.jessica-love.net/2013/11/2013-superlatives-dates-and-categories.html">Jessica Love</a>, <a href="http://katyupperman.com/2013/11/26/class-of-2013-ya-superlatives-blogfest/">Katy Upperman</a>, <a href="http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html">Tracey Neithercott</a>, and <a href="http://alisonmiller20.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-almost-time-for-2013-superlative.html">Alison Miller</a>! I'm so excited to join in and help celebrate some of my favorite YA releases of 2013.<br />
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<b>Favorite Dystopian </b>- <i>Unravel Me </i>by Tahereh Mafi<br />
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<b>Favorite Science Fiction </b>- <i>These Broken Stars </i>by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner<br />
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<b>Favorite Fantasy</b> - <i>Siege and Storm </i>by Leigh Bardugo<br />
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<b>Favorite Contemporary </b>- <i>Eleanor & Park </i>by Rainbow Rowell<br />
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<b>Favorite Action/Adventure </b>- <i>The 5th Wave </i>by Rick Yancey<br />
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<b>Favorite Historical Fiction</b> - <i>Rose Under Fire </i>by Elizabeth Wein<br />
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<b>Favorite Mystery</b> - <i>Prep School Confidential </i>by Kara Taylor<br />
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<b>Favorite Paranormal </b>- <i>The Archived </i>by Victoria Schwab<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-86113986115773653252013-11-25T03:43:00.000-05:002013-11-25T03:44:52.542-05:00BLOGFEST: Class of 2k14 is Thankful For...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To celebrate Thanksgiving, the members of The Class of 2k14 decided to have a mini-blogfest. <b><a href="http://classof2k14.com/blogfest-class-2k14-thankful/">You can find out what the rest of my classmates are thankful for this year at the class website!</a> </b>(<--clickety click)<br />
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This year hasn't been the easiest, not gonna lie. But there've been plenty of good things mixed in with the not-so-good stuff, and I'm super grateful for them.<br />
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<li>The friends and CPs who've stuck with me and kept me sane, especially during the months when I was struggling to write the <i>Extraction </i>sequel. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Thanks to the cast and crew of Supernatural, as well, for providing a plethora of fabulous episodes for me to enjoy as a writing reward.)</span></li>
<li>The YA community. I've met so many wonderful people this year, both in person and online, and you all continue to encourage me and make my days more interesting. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(And occasionally make me jealous of your drafting skills. I'm looking at you, Taryn.)</span></li>
<li>My agent, Alison, and my editor, Kathy, who continue to help make my dreams of being an author come true.Last week marked the one year anniversary of the sale of my <i>Extraction </i>trilogy to St. Martin's Press, which makes me all sappy and cheerful.</li>
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Last week marked the one year anniversary of the sale of my <i>Extraction</i> trilogy to St. Martin's Press, which makes me all sappy and cheerful. And what should arrive but these beautiful pages:<br />
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Yup, first pass pages for <i>Extraction</i> are here!! (This is actually the last time I'll get to read through the book and catch errors. The term "first pass pages" makes no sense, I know.)</div>
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-212440918135453822013-10-23T08:30:00.000-04:002013-10-23T08:30:04.305-04:00Fall UpdatesIt's been SO LONG since I posted 'round these parts. This past summer got away from me. Some interesting things happened in The Land of Not Writing, not gonna lie. Also, in the Land of Writing. But I'll mostly update you guys on the latter.<br />
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Before I get to the updates, I wanted to direct you all to a fun interview I did for The Madeleine Project. Kristina Perez asked me to answer some not-so-common questions like what my idea of happiness is and why I lie. I also share my madeleine. (A "madeleine" is a trigger which provokes a particularly strong sense of nostalgia or inspiration.) Here's the link:<br />
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Now! Onto some fun things that have happened recently:<br />
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1. Copyedits for <i>Extraction</i> showed up on my doorstep! And were returned within a few days. It was a bit surreal knowing that was one of the last times I'd be able to read the book and still make changes. Thankfully, I still found it enjoyable. We'll see if that lasts...<br />
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2. I finished the first draft of <i>Extraction </i>book 2!!<br />
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This book was tough. It was one of those drafts where I couldn't bring myself to just write all the way to the end. Nope, after almost every single chapter, I'd start to move onto the next one and my brain would promptly yell "STOP. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT." and force me to return to the previous one and re-write it. It was a long battle, but I did make it to the end. Of draft 1.7 (as I like to call it) at least.<br />
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3. I started watching Supernatural, as you can probably tell from my choice of gifs for this blog post. But really, HOW COULD I NOT? Look at these beautiful faces.<br />
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This show was my reward for working on book 2 most days, and sometimes my reward for doing nothing at all. And I've almost caught up! Which is good because I keep seeing spoilers for season 9 episodes. *sigh*<br />
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I think those are the most important updates. Other fun things are in the works, and I will share those with you when I'm able.<br />
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P.S. I finished <i>Allegiant</i> yesterday. Did anyone else finish it yet??<br />
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That is all.Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-44808846205769646052013-07-01T08:00:00.000-04:002013-07-01T08:00:09.927-04:00ANNOUNCING: THE CLASS OF 2K14The day has come, my friends.<br />
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The website for <b>The Class of 2k14</b> is finally live!!<br />
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Head on over to meet the twenty debut YA & MG <b>authors </b>who make up this year's class, including myself. Our <b>books</b> page has some beautiful covers up already! Also be sure to enter our <b>launch giveaway</b>. We're giving away an <u>awesome prize</u> - you won't want to miss out!<br />
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<b>And a quick update: </b>I hope you're all having a fantastic summer! Sorry I've been sort of M.I.A. I'm chugging through the first draft of the <i>Extraction </i>sequel (manuscript, please stop being difficult) and getting some fun adventures in on the side. I get to hang out in Yosemite in less than two weeks. Woo hoo!</div>
Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-28110913800496350032013-06-21T12:47:00.001-04:002013-06-21T12:47:44.221-04:00Cover Reveal - DEAR KILLER by Katherine EwellThere have been so many awesome cover reveals this week!! But I have to highlight one in particular today.
The cover for DEAR KILLER by Katherine Ewell (an 18-year-old author -- yeah, she's pretty cool) is up over at Epic Reads. DEAR KILLER is about a 17-year-old murderer in London with the status of "Jack the Ripper." Does that not sound amazing??<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-56540157888988520012013-06-11T00:00:00.000-04:002013-06-11T00:54:49.531-04:00ONE by LeighAnn Kopans releases today!!You guys!!!!<br />
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Today is the day you can finally read one of my favorite books! <span style="font-size: large;">ONE</span> by <span style="font-size: large;">LeighAnn Kopans</span> is out in the world, at last!<br />
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This book is <b>fabulous</b>, let me tell you. There are superpowers and cute boys and cornfields and pretty much everything you could ever want in a book.<br />
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Check out the blurb:<br />
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When having two powers makes you a Super and having none makes you a Normal, having only one makes you a sad half-superpowered freak.<br /><br />
It makes you a One.<br /><br />
Sixteen-year-old Merrin Grey would love to be able to fly – too bad all she can do is hover.<br /><br />
If she could just land an internship at the Biotech Hub, she might finally figure out how to fix herself. She busts her butt in AP Chem and salivates over the Hub’s research on the manifestation of superpowers, all in hopes of boosting her chances.</i><br />
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Then she meets Elias VanDyne, another One, and all her carefully crafted plans fly out the window. Literally. When the two of them touch, their Ones combine to make them fly, and when they’re not soaring over the Nebraska cornfields, they’re busy falling for each other.</i><br />
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Merrin's mad chemistry skills land her a spot on the Hub's internship short list, but as she gets closer to the life she always wanted, she discovers that the Hub’s purpose is more sinister than it has always seemed. Now it’s up to her to decide if it's more important to fly solo, or to save everything - and everyone - she loves.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Universe-ebook/dp/B00DADFRNY/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370883748&sr=1-1&keywords=one%2C+leighann+kopans">Amazon - Ebook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-leighann-kopans/1115540816?ean=2940016475325">Barnes and Noble - Ebook</a><br />
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/one/id656933710?ls=1">iTunes</a>Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-67901988491400706302013-05-24T11:06:00.003-04:002013-05-24T11:06:50.555-04:00OneFourKidLit's New Look & Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One of the group blogs I'm a part of, OneFourKidLit, is celebrating a new look today! Check it out below:</div>
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To celebrate, we're hosting a HUGE giveaway with awesome reader and writer packs, all the prizes donated by our members. Check it out!!<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-10231804563546195412013-05-17T03:00:00.000-04:002013-05-17T03:00:00.131-04:00Guess What's Happening Today!!I'M GRADUATING COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-87940864447181275052013-05-06T01:03:00.000-04:002013-05-06T01:04:31.386-04:00Vlog: The Soundtrack of ExtractionOver at <a href="http://onefourkidlit.wordpress.com/">OneFourKidLit</a>, we've started a new youtube channel. Once a month, any members who like can upload a vlog based on a specific topic. The topic for May is: <b>music</b>.<br />
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Press "play" to see my face and listen to me discuss some of the music that inspired EXTRACTION (and yes, I share snippets of the songs).<br />
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Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-33988759165751981762013-04-23T23:20:00.001-04:002013-04-23T23:21:36.045-04:00Interview Over at The Notebook SistersCheck out an interview I did with the lovely gals over at <a href="http://notebooksisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/interview-with-stephanie-diaz.html">The Notebook Sisters</a>!Stephanie Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606180983300679986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973108510802828805.post-58439511372163194552013-04-23T14:56:00.000-04:002013-04-23T14:56:52.985-04:00Donations for West Texas ReliefHey guys! Hope you all are having a great week. :)<br />
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I wanted to let you know I'm offering a <b>1st chapter critique</b> as part of an auction to raise money for West Texas.<br />
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<b>Why do you want me to critique your chapter?</b><br />
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I'm an intern for a lit agent. I'm an author with a trilogy coming out. I have lots of experience beta-reading and critiquing chapters for people, including soon-to-be-published writers like <a href="http://marcykate.com/">MarcyKate Connolly</a> and agented writers like <a href="http://amandafoody.blogspot.com/">Amandy Foody</a>.<br />
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<b>But the biggest reason?</b><br />
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It's an easy way to help raise funds for a part of the world that faced horrible tragedy last week.<br />
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And if a first chapter critique isn't your thing, there are lots of other items up for auction from awesome people! Check out the auction site:<br />
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