Today is an exciting day for me as one of my very favorite authors, Gena Showalter, is stopping by the blog to answer a few questions about her newest young adult release, Alice in Zombieland. I absolutely adored this book (read my review here), and Gena has managed yet again to make me fall in love with one of her fictional men. *dreamy sigh* Given that there are currently 9 books in her Lords of the Underworld series plus one in her new angel spinoff series, that's 11 strapping male specimens (counting Cole from this novel) that she's forced me to obsess over. FORCED I TELL YOU!
This is a truly spectacular tour the ladies at Kismet Book Touring have put together, so be sure and check the bottom of the post for all the amazing giveaway info plus a list of the other participating blogs.
Everyone, including Ali and her sister, thought Ali’s dad was crazy given his constant ramblings about monsters. Based on how people reacted to her dad, how would Ali go about telling people about the zombies in order to increase her chances of getting them to believe her?
Well, we saw what it took for her to discuss the subject with Cole, and that was a very… special situation. I think it would take something massive, like someone’s life being in grave danger, for her to ever open up.
What would Ali say is most terrifying about the zombies she, Cole, and the rest of the team face?
The fact so many people have no idea the zombies are out there—and so they have no idea what’s really happening around them. They aren’t fighting the spirit-to-spirit battles that could save their lives.
What might Cole say is Ali’s greatest strength? Something she needs to work on moving forward?
He would say her greatest strength is her fearlessness. She fights for what she believes in, and will never back down. He would say she needs to work on her quick-trigger temper. (Mainly because he’s a guy and he wants her to do what he says, when he says it.)
You look out your window right now and see a cloud in the shape of a white rabbit. What’s the first thing that pops into your head upon seeing it?
Sweet! It’s fightin’ time!
All your chapters have titles in addition to numbers. Do the titles come before you start writing the chapter or after you finish it?
After I finish (it was easier that way)
If the only tool you could use to promote Alice in Zombieland and get readers excited about reading it was the title of just one chapter, which title would it be?
Down the Zombie Hole.
If someone you knew and love approached you and spoke of monsters in the night, how long, if ever, would it take for you to believe them?
I think it depends on who approached me. There are people I love, and trust with every fiber of my being. There are people I love, but can’t trust at all.
Let’s say the Ali at the end of this first installment could offer the Ali in the beginning one piece of advice to prepare her for what she’s about to face. What would she most want that girl to know?
Whether you can see it or not, the happily ever after is on the way.
Thanks so much for stopping by Gena! More information on Gena and all her books can be found here:
Website
Goodreads
Harlequin
Amazon Buy Link
GIVEAWAYS
Kismet Book Touring and Harlequin Teen are offering up a pair of fantastic giveaways to those of you who are following the tour, you definitely do not want to miss out on your chance to win!
GRAND PRIZE
Your eyes do not deceive you, that is a brand new Kindle Paperwhite, with the gorgeous Alice in Zombieland cover art signed to the winner by Gena Showalter! (Yes, Gena will sign your prize!) The winner will also receive a personalized signed copy of Alice in Zombieland! Here's how to enter:
Look for the White Rabbit Contest
Each day, the white rabbit will appear on one site and stay there for 48hrs. Once you have found the rabbit, click on it and you will be directed to a Rafflecopter entry form for the Grand Prize Giveaway! To enter, you must answer the daily question found at the Tour Stop!!!
Where could the rabbit appear? On all Tour Hosts as well as The White Rabbit Chronicles Website, Gena Showalter's Facebook page, and HarlequinTEEN's Facebook page!
TODAY'S QUESTION: You can have one zombie killer on your side, Alice or Cole, who do you want and why?
TOUR STOP GIVEAWAY
In addition to the grand prize giveaway, I also have one hardcover copy of Alice in Zombieland to giveaway on the blog today. To enter, please just fill out the Rafflecopter form below!a Rafflecopter giveaway
And don't forget to visit the other blogs on the tour for more fun reviews, interviews, and guest posts as well as more opportunities to win!
Monday, September 17th - Harlequin Paranormal Romance blog
Wednesday, September 19th - Bookish Brunette
Friday, September 21th - IB Blogging
Monday, September 24th - Refracted Light Reviews
Tuesday, September 25th (Book Birthday) - Xpresso Reads
Wednesday, September 26th - The Cozy Reader
Friday, September 28th - Grave Tells
Monday, October - 1st - Parajunkee
Wednesday, October 3rd - Supernatural Snark
Friday, October 5th - The Unread Reader
thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat book! Love Alice and Cole, can't wait a year for the sequel :(
ReplyDeleteI've heard such great things about this book! Super excited to get the chance to win! =) Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI am so stoked for this book!!! And I am totally loving all the info from this tour!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway & good luck everyone!!! ^__^
I'm so excited for this book! And thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteAlso I entered the wrong zip code by accident, kept typing and typing and hit enter just as I realized I still had it wrong! The 5 should be a 4. ;)
This is awesome!! Can't wait to read this, I just love zombies. And I cannot wait to meet Cole ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!!
I have been following the tour for this book! The book cover is gorgeous and the synopsis sounds unique and really interesting! Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this tour and raffle :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway! love alice and can't wait to know cole :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog stop Jenny! As you know this book didn't work out for me, but it was great reading all of Gena's answers. Also I didn't know that Gena had created 11 strapping specimen! Why didn't you tell me before? Are you trying to keep them all to yourself! I think I will have to bump up her other books up my tbr asap! ;)
ReplyDeleteI loved the Q&A...great site also..Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to read an adult authors's YA book! I've actually seem reviews on both extremes of like and dislike... so it'll be interesting to read!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Thank U for the giveaway!!!!!!! Ever since i saw this on GoodReads I was SOOOO excited to read it!! XD
ReplyDeleteGena Showalter is AWESOME! LOVE her and anything she writes.
ReplyDeletethanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteReally excited to read this one!
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Thanks for a great contest! I'm dying to read this book!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love this book, I sad that i cant figure out the white rabbit though.
ReplyDeleteWhat great post. I have been enjoying following the tour.
ReplyDeleteI've won a copy along the way so don't enter me. I just want to help promote Gena :).
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Alice in Zombieland, I have the intertwined series, and her dark lord series, now I want to read this.
ReplyDeleteThis book is going to be awesomesauce.
ReplyDeleteLoved the interview! Thanks so very much and yep, keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me that I need to read this book. Everyone loves it.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I am so ridiculously excited for this book =D
ReplyDeleteHaven't had a chance to read this one yet, but i cant wait to.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for this new series from Gena. Love all her other ones so I have no doubt this one will be fantastic too!
ReplyDeleteCool post! I can't wait to read this book. And awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing this book everywhere! It sounds so good! Thanks for the post and giveaway! ;-)
ReplyDelete"Down the Zombie Hole"
ReplyDeleteSounds so cool! Can't wait to read this one! Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm absolutely with you on believing the person you knew and loved. Perfect answer. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun interview! I so want this book.
...and Jenny... yea... you sound forced... ;D LOL
Thank you for such a awesome post. This book looks and sounds very cool. :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds fun...and weird ;)
ReplyDeleteI love you Gena! Your books are da bomb-diggity!
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I can't wait to read this. Love twists on classics :-)
ReplyDeleteThis interview had made me even more excited for the book - thanks for sharing! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for being apart of the tour!! Can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteI am soo looking forward to reading this book especially after reading all the great things being said about it.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm super stoked to read this book! I have it, waiting on my shelf, just calling to me to read it! Especially with Cole! ;)
ReplyDeleteDown the Zombie Hole as a chapter title would make me curious about the book for sure!
ReplyDeleteFor my zombie killer, I'd probably pick Cole. He's hot and has been killing zombies for awhile so his experience would come in handy :)
Can you imagine if someone told you zombies were really real? Even if I completely trusted that person, I'm not sure I could trust that person. Crazypants. And "Down the Zombie Hole" is an awesome chapter name.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway.
thanks for the giveaway! I've been waiting for this book!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Can't wait to finally dig in to this book (YAY COLE!). Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete"Down the Zombie Hole" is an awesome chapter title! thanks For interview and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI loved the titles of the chapters. I forgot to mention that in my review! Awesome interview!
ReplyDeleteHeather
thanks for a fun post and congrats to Gena on the new release! I wants this book soooo bad!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this one!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteI have access to three separate county library systems and NONE of them have seen fit to add Gina's book to their lineup. I'd really love to win a copy to read and then to share with one of those libraries. (my friend is the IT librarian for her Queens County, NY branch)
ReplyDeleteAwesome book! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds good.
ReplyDeleteAlice in Zombieland sounds like a fantastic story and I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteWith your review and then with this interview I'm definitely excited to read this!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! Thank you for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI would choose Alice on my side to fight zombies because of her fearlessness! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love Gena and can't wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteOk I'm super excited!!! Can't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteI loved the interview!! Down the Zombie Hole ... CREEPY !!! Can't wait to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I want ot read this book SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha, I like the Down the Zombie Hole! Funny!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing and can't wait until I get my hands on a copy
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to read this Jenny. I've heard great things and your review really tempted me. Thanks for the lovely giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Gena Showalters book, so I'm excited to read this series as well, Thx for the giveaway.
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Thanks for the super awesome giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to this book! Must learn what to do for the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse, lol.
ReplyDeleteReally likes the looks of this book. Cannot wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteThat Rabbit is hard to find
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this one! Thanks for the great giveaway and I love the cover!
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