Shadow Hills Blog Tour
1. August 23rd - The Undercover Book Lover
2. August 24th - I Just Wanna Sit Here & Read
3. August 25th - I Heart Monster
4. August 26th - Aaron's Books
5. August 27th - Brooke Reviews
6. August 28th - Karin's Book Nook
7. August 29th - Tinas Book Reviews
8. August 30th - Anna's Book Blog
9. August 31st - Ellz Readz
10. September 1st - The Serpentine Library
11. September 2nd - The Book Vixen
12. September 3rd - Mundie Moms
13. September 4th - Notes in the Margin
14. September 5th - The True Book Addict
15. September 6th - The Story Siren
16. September 7th - Reading with Tequila
17. September 8th - A Fanatics Book Blog
18. September 9th - Only Sexy Books Allowed
19. September 10th - Tales of a Teenage Book Lover
20. September 11th - ReaderGirls
21. September 12th - Daisy Chain Book Reviews
22. September 13th - Confessions of Bookaholic
23. September 14th - The Fiction Enthusiast
24. September 15th - Presenting Lenore
25. September 16th- DJ’s Life in Fiction
26. September 17th - Red House Books
27. September 18th - Shut Up! I'm Reading
28. September 19th - Chick Lit Teens
Monday, August 16, 2010
Shadow Hills Blog Tour!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Last Contest before Shadow Hills Debuts!
The first 50 people who post reviews of Shadow Hills on Amazon will automatically get a signed poster! (The review can be new or cut and pasted from your blog/Goodread. Just fill out the form---the link below will take you to the form---and I'll email you if you are one of the first 50. P.S. I think the book has to be out before you can write a review, so the earliest you can post it will be right after 11:59 pm on Monday.)
Go here to enter!Thursday, July 1, 2010
Click the link for my newest contest!
My contest for finished copies of Shadow Hills is up! http://www.hopcusblog.com/display/ShowJournal?moduleId=6517900&SSScrollPosition=345
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Two Months To Go Contest!
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED---THANKS FOR ENTERING!
I'm heading off for an awesome road trip up to New York for the BEA and then a weeks vacation in beautiful Massachusetts and I'm REALLY excited! Not only that, but today is May 13th which means Shadow Hills is debuting in just two months! I can barely wrap my head around it now---I can't imagine how I will react to seeing it in stores.
So to celebrate I've decided to host my biggest contest yet!
First Prize:
- 1 signed (personalized if you'd like) ARC of Shadow Hills
- 1 signed bookmark, 2 unsigned bookmarks and 2 SH buttons & 1 SH magnet
Second Prize:
- 1 ARC of Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Lightly used---as in, I've read its awesomeness.)
- 1 signed bookmark, 2 unsigned bookmarks and 2 SH buttons & 1 SH magnet
Third Prize:
- A swag pack consisting of 1 signed bookmark, 2 unsigned bookmarks and 2 SH buttons & 1 SH magnet
PLUS, if you are one of the first 200 people to enter and you've pre-ordered Shadow Hills you'll get a free bookmark! Just cut and paste an email/receipt (or portion of an email/receipt) that proves you've pre-ordered a copy of Shadow Hills and provide a mailing address on the form and you will get a SIGNED Shadow Hills bookmark!
Here's how to enter: FILL OUT THE FORM---comment are always appreciated, if you'd like to leave one, but it will not be counted as an entry into the contest.
Details: You have to be 13 or older to enter. This contest is INTERNATIONAL! Contest ends at midnight on June 10th central standard time. Winners will be notified by email by or before June 13th. (That's one month before Shadow Hills debuts!)
The items listed below will get you extra entries into the contest. Do as many of them as you like, just let me know which ones you’ve done. The number next to them is how many extra entries they'll earn.
+ 1 for tweeting/retweeting this contest (add @anastasiahopcus so I'll catch it)
+ 1 for following this blog
+ 1 for following me on Twitter
+ 1 for voting for Shadow Hills on any of the Goodreads lists that it is on. You get an extra entry for each.
+ 2 for posting a link to this contest on Facebook
+ 2 for adding Shadow Hills to your TBR on Goodreads
+ 2 for 'liking' the Shadow Hills book trailer on YouTube
+ 2 for changing your Twitter or Facebook or Goodreads user pic to the Shadow Hills cover image. (For a total of six extra entries change all three!)
+ 3 for posting a Shadow Hills countdown widget on your blog/website
+ 3 for 'liking' Shadow Hills on Facebook
+ 3 for blogging a link to this contest as well as the Shadow Hills trailer
+ 3 for blogging a link to this contest as well as the first chapter of Shadow Hills
+ 6 if you have a blog post that includes a link to this contest, the Shadow Hills trailer and the first chapter!
+ 7 for proof that you pre-ordered Shadow Hills from an online retailer
I'm heading off for an awesome road trip up to New York for the BEA and then a weeks vacation in beautiful Massachusetts and I'm REALLY excited! Not only that, but today is May 13th which means Shadow Hills is debuting in just two months! I can barely wrap my head around it now---I can't imagine how I will react to seeing it in stores.
So to celebrate I've decided to host my biggest contest yet!
First Prize:
- 1 signed (personalized if you'd like) ARC of Shadow Hills
- 1 signed bookmark, 2 unsigned bookmarks and 2 SH buttons & 1 SH magnet
Second Prize:
- 1 ARC of Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Lightly used---as in, I've read its awesomeness.)
- 1 signed bookmark, 2 unsigned bookmarks and 2 SH buttons & 1 SH magnet
Third Prize:
- A swag pack consisting of 1 signed bookmark, 2 unsigned bookmarks and 2 SH buttons & 1 SH magnet
PLUS, if you are one of the first 200 people to enter and you've pre-ordered Shadow Hills you'll get a free bookmark! Just cut and paste an email/receipt (or portion of an email/receipt) that proves you've pre-ordered a copy of Shadow Hills and provide a mailing address on the form and you will get a SIGNED Shadow Hills bookmark!
Here's how to enter: FILL OUT THE FORM---comment are always appreciated, if you'd like to leave one, but it will not be counted as an entry into the contest.
Details: You have to be 13 or older to enter. This contest is INTERNATIONAL! Contest ends at midnight on June 10th central standard time. Winners will be notified by email by or before June 13th. (That's one month before Shadow Hills debuts!)
The items listed below will get you extra entries into the contest. Do as many of them as you like, just let me know which ones you’ve done. The number next to them is how many extra entries they'll earn.
+ 1 for tweeting/retweeting this contest (add @anastasiahopcus so I'll catch it)
+ 1 for following this blog
+ 1 for following me on Twitter
+ 1 for voting for Shadow Hills on any of the Goodreads lists that it is on. You get an extra entry for each.
+ 2 for posting a link to this contest on Facebook
+ 2 for adding Shadow Hills to your TBR on Goodreads
+ 2 for 'liking' the Shadow Hills book trailer on YouTube
+ 2 for changing your Twitter or Facebook or Goodreads user pic to the Shadow Hills cover image. (For a total of six extra entries change all three!)
+ 3 for posting a Shadow Hills countdown widget on your blog/website
+ 3 for 'liking' Shadow Hills on Facebook
+ 3 for blogging a link to this contest as well as the Shadow Hills trailer
+ 3 for blogging a link to this contest as well as the first chapter of Shadow Hills
+ 6 if you have a blog post that includes a link to this contest, the Shadow Hills trailer and the first chapter!
+ 7 for proof that you pre-ordered Shadow Hills from an online retailer
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Reviews!!!
I'm incredibly excited by the reviews Shadow Hills has been getting, and I wanted to show them off a bit! I've paraphrased my favorite parts of each review into a bite-sized blurb, but I've also added a link so you can read the whole review exactly as the blogger wrote it. Please check out all these blogs have to offer, as I love to be able to support these great bloggers who are supporting my book. Thanks again everyone---these reviews make me so beyond happy!
Update 4/10/10: Four reviews that made me jump around and clap my hands like a six year old:
Review from: http://thelifeofateenlibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-shadow-hills-anastasia-hopcus.html
I loved this book. I loved Phe. I loved Graham. I loved Zach. I loved that our heroine Phe (though not perfect) did not fall for a bad boy. *breathes* Okay so this story was so awesome. Witchcraft + mythology + romance + supernatural happenings + teen angst = this story. I loved how all the elements fit together.
At one point in this book I actually got chills, which hasn't happened to me while reading in quite awhile. I really think this is a great step in the right direction with paranormal romance.
Review from: http://justyourtypicalbookblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-shadow-hills-by-anastasia-hopcus.html
What isn't a book without some romance? I, for one, love it. The character of Zach drew me in from the moment he was introduced. He was a well developed character who did have the mysterious side to him, but it wasn't an over-done sort of thing. All of the characters in this story, whether they're role is small or large, really stood out. What I liked it how easily I could see this group of teens together at the school living in this odd town packed full of secrets.
Basically if you are a lover of the paranormal then you'd be silly to even think about passing this book up in July! Go pre-order it now!
Review from: http://myreadingroom-crystal.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-review-shadow-hills-by-anastasia.html
If you love young adult novels with a paranormal twist you will like this - but be prepared, this isn't your average light young adult novel - this is a little darker and more serious. It's a clean book, I don't remember anything being outstanding as something I wouldn't want my 9-year-old to read (though he is too young for this book).
So check it out - if you like the more serious YA books then this is one for you. I am looking forward to the series continuing and will snap up the next book as soon as it comes out (at least I am assuming it will be a series, while the ending tied everything up nicely it still appears there is more to come.)
Review from: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73339269
With the stunning cover this one has and tagline of "His love captivated her...His secrets might kill her." it's simply a given to say that I was excepting greatness from Shadow Hills, and lucky enough for me, greatness it exactly what I received! Since Shadow Hills was a fast paced and captivating novel that went as far as to show that Anastasia Hopcus is a fantastic new star in the YA world!
Update 3/25/10: Sometimes a review isn't a five star, but regardless, I really love what that review has to say:
Review from: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73190372
Just when you thought the paranormal genre was all out of fresh ideas, along comes Anastasia Hopcus. The supernatural mystery behind the town of Shadow Hills is a delectably unique mixture of Wicca, witchcraft, mythology, and superpowers, wrapped up in a believable contemporary setting. Hopcus reaches back several centuries and even across an ocean to chart the progression of the supernatural element in an entirely plausible manner that I appreciated.
SHADOW HILLS freshens up an oversaturated YA genre with a believable romance and interesting take on the supernatural in the town’s history.
Update (3/15/2010) I'm adding on two more reviews that I'm super-stoked about:
Review from: http://www.theneverendingshelf.com/2010/03/book-review-shadow-hills.html
This novel is breath of fresh air. Hopcus' writing is so fluid that at times it hardly felt like I was reading. While the novel is a little thick at 400 pages, it certainly does not read that way. The pages fly by with entertaining characters and a mystery that you will be dying to find the answers to.
Review from: http://bookchicclub.blogspot.com/2010/03/preview-post-shadow-hills-by-anastasia.html
The storyline gripped me and I found it hard to put the book down. The characters were all interesting, and the ties to history, both ancient and more recent, was intriguing to read about. A fantastic debut from Hopcus- preorder this one!
Update 4/10/10: Four reviews that made me jump around and clap my hands like a six year old:
Review from: http://thelifeofateenlibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-shadow-hills-anastasia-hopcus.html
I loved this book. I loved Phe. I loved Graham. I loved Zach. I loved that our heroine Phe (though not perfect) did not fall for a bad boy. *breathes* Okay so this story was so awesome. Witchcraft + mythology + romance + supernatural happenings + teen angst = this story. I loved how all the elements fit together.
At one point in this book I actually got chills, which hasn't happened to me while reading in quite awhile. I really think this is a great step in the right direction with paranormal romance.
Review from: http://justyourtypicalbookblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-shadow-hills-by-anastasia-hopcus.html
What isn't a book without some romance? I, for one, love it. The character of Zach drew me in from the moment he was introduced. He was a well developed character who did have the mysterious side to him, but it wasn't an over-done sort of thing. All of the characters in this story, whether they're role is small or large, really stood out. What I liked it how easily I could see this group of teens together at the school living in this odd town packed full of secrets.
Basically if you are a lover of the paranormal then you'd be silly to even think about passing this book up in July! Go pre-order it now!
Review from: http://myreadingroom-crystal.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-review-shadow-hills-by-anastasia.html
If you love young adult novels with a paranormal twist you will like this - but be prepared, this isn't your average light young adult novel - this is a little darker and more serious. It's a clean book, I don't remember anything being outstanding as something I wouldn't want my 9-year-old to read (though he is too young for this book).
So check it out - if you like the more serious YA books then this is one for you. I am looking forward to the series continuing and will snap up the next book as soon as it comes out (at least I am assuming it will be a series, while the ending tied everything up nicely it still appears there is more to come.)
Review from: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73339269
With the stunning cover this one has and tagline of "His love captivated her...His secrets might kill her." it's simply a given to say that I was excepting greatness from Shadow Hills, and lucky enough for me, greatness it exactly what I received! Since Shadow Hills was a fast paced and captivating novel that went as far as to show that Anastasia Hopcus is a fantastic new star in the YA world!
Update 3/25/10: Sometimes a review isn't a five star, but regardless, I really love what that review has to say:
Review from: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73190372
Just when you thought the paranormal genre was all out of fresh ideas, along comes Anastasia Hopcus. The supernatural mystery behind the town of Shadow Hills is a delectably unique mixture of Wicca, witchcraft, mythology, and superpowers, wrapped up in a believable contemporary setting. Hopcus reaches back several centuries and even across an ocean to chart the progression of the supernatural element in an entirely plausible manner that I appreciated.
SHADOW HILLS freshens up an oversaturated YA genre with a believable romance and interesting take on the supernatural in the town’s history.
Update (3/15/2010) I'm adding on two more reviews that I'm super-stoked about:
Review from: http://www.theneverendingshelf.com/2010/03/book-review-shadow-hills.html
This novel is breath of fresh air. Hopcus' writing is so fluid that at times it hardly felt like I was reading. While the novel is a little thick at 400 pages, it certainly does not read that way. The pages fly by with entertaining characters and a mystery that you will be dying to find the answers to.
Review from: http://bookchicclub.blogspot.com/2010/03/preview-post-shadow-hills-by-anastasia.html
The storyline gripped me and I found it hard to put the book down. The characters were all interesting, and the ties to history, both ancient and more recent, was intriguing to read about. A fantastic debut from Hopcus- preorder this one!
Review from: http://www.peaceloveandbookreviews.com/2010/03/review-shadow-hills-arc-by-anastasia.html
Shadow Hills is a craftily written love story about a girl who has a destiny that she is trying to understand which also leads her to the boy of her dreams. A story that has a little bit of everything; suspense, mystery, mythology, mild reference on alcohol and drugs, comical moments and anger. Watch out for formidable scenes and unexpected twist and turns. Anastasia Hopcus did an excellent job on weaving her story and characters. It has depth and impressive conceivable meaning and she has left trails of excitement for the next book.
Review from: http://www.bookworminginthe21stcentury.com/2010/03/shadow-hills.html
The divide between the students from town and the students who are boarding at the school is so definite. They don't consort or befriend - but Phe cannot help but keep attracting the attention of Zach and they become more than just classmates as the book progresses.
I really liked the setup of this book, the reason behind which Phe leaves for Shadow Hills, the lurking mystery behind the town, and the interesting characters. After this book, I need more and I hope Hopcus has a few more books in store for us.
Review from: http://theherethenowandthebooks.blogspot.com/2009/11/shadow-hills.html
I read it in one day. I loved it. This book was able to put you into a modern yet out of touch world that will send very creepy vibes your way.
Review from: http://andanythingbookish.blogspot.com/2010/01/shadow-hills-by-anastasia-hopcus.html
If I could describe Shadow Hills in three words, I would say: refreshing, beautiful, and captivating…it will capture your attention through most of its entirety. Phe is now one of my favorite characters all time… I loved this book and definitely will get myself a copy… Incredible debut.
Review from: http://penultimatepage.com/review-shadow-hills/
The back story of Shadow Hills is so deep and well developed that you can’t help but suspect everyone right off the bat, even though you’re not sure what exactly you are suspecting them of. The first chapter is a fabulous opening. It’s informative, visual, and suspenseful. You get a small dose of everything the book has to offer.
A fabulous mix of suspense, horror, mythology, and comedy, Shadow Hills is a fabulous read for fans of any genre.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
I might be developing a blurb addiction...
I have a new quote from---drum roll, please---Saundra Mitchell! She is the author of THE spookiest southern ghost story/coming of age novel that I've read in years. I mean, really, if you enjoy any of those elements you will adore Shadowed Summer. Which is one of the reasons why I was beyond elated to hear that she liked Shadow Hills. The other reason was this awesome quote:
From the unique mythology, to Phe's fresh, modern voice, I savored every single page of this! I really hope there's going to be a sequel, because I need more Phe, Zach, Adriana and smart, sexy sci-fi in my life!
To read her full review of Shadow Hills just click here!
From the unique mythology, to Phe's fresh, modern voice, I savored every single page of this! I really hope there's going to be a sequel, because I need more Phe, Zach, Adriana and smart, sexy sci-fi in my life!
To read her full review of Shadow Hills just click here!
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