Paradise Swag Winners!

Congrats goes to....

Meredith B.

Michelle O.

Monica T.

Stratchic

Lisa R.

You have each won signed Paradise swag and book plate from the Book People release party for Jill S. Alexander! Emails have been sent.

Book Release - Paradise by Jill S. Alexander (+Giveaway)

I was so happy to celebrate the release of Jill S. Alexander's book, Paradise this past weekend at Book People in Austin! I read Jill's first book, The Sweetheart of Prosper County, last year and thought it was adorable. When Paradise came around, I jumped to put it on tour. Now, here we are celebrating the release all of these months later.

We snacked on the most adorable cookies from Quack's Bakery and drank Dublin Dr. Pepper. Everything fit into the rock n roll theme from Paradise. Look how cute!

Steph & Jennifer D rockin' out!

As if that wasn't fun enough, we played BINGO! Who the H doesn't love Bingo? I do! Every time Jill would draw a card, she told us a little bit about her books and writing process. I learned so much and heard some really funny stories about growing up in a small town. 

Jennifer won a gift certificate to Book People

Jill gave away books from local authors (who were in attendance) as prizes to those who asked good questions. She was full of great ideas! Overall, it was a super fun afternoon and everyone laughed a lot. Did you know the original title of Prosper County was "A Hood Ornament In the No Jesus Parade?" Hilarious!!

 Jill and Jen

Jill was so sweet to sign some postcards and bookplates for me to giveaway! There are some cute bracelets for you too. So, there will be FIVE winners! Each will win one of each item. 

*giveaway closed*

(ARC) Tour - Paradise by Jill S. Alexander

Paradise by Jill. S. Alexander
July 5th 2011 by Feiwel & Friends

We're in love.

And not just with the dreamy musician/cowboy nicknamed Paradise. We're in love with this story which even caused our copyeditor to "give up a few meals" so she could keep reading. It's deep and deeply romantic. Swoon.

Paisley Tillery is the drummer for a country rock band. If they can make it to the stage at the Texapalooza music fest, then Paisley will be closer to her dream of a career in music and a ticket out of her small Texas town.

Drumming and music are what Paisley has always wanted. Until the band gets a new lead singer, the boy from Paradise, Texas. With Paradise in her life, what Paisley wants, and what she needs, complicate her dreams coming true.

Please be sure to start here if you want to participate.

Comment below with your name and state to be 

considered for this tour.

*tour complete 7/2/2011

Waiting on Wednesday

Paradise by Jill. S. Alexander
July 5th 2011 by Feiwel & Friends

From the Publisher:
We're in love.

And not just with the dreamy musician/cowboy nicknamed Paradise. We're in love with this story which even caused our copyeditor to "give up a few meals" so she could keep reading. It's deep and deeply romantic. Swoon.

Paisley Tillery is the drummer for a country rock band. If they can make it to the stage at the Texapalooza music fest, then Paisley will be closer to her dream of a career in music and a ticket out of her small Texas town.

Drumming and music are what Paisley has always wanted. Until the band gets a new lead singer, the boy from Paradise, Texas. With Paradise in her life, what Paisley wants, and what she needs, complicate her dreams coming true.

Okay, I admit it. I love a book that is set in Texas. My eyes light up when I read the synopsis and I hear the words "cowboy" and "Texas." I am really trying to beef up my contemporary YA pile and this looks like it will fit the bill. I am also happy to say that this book will be going on tour in the next few months. Keep your eyes out! Also, Jill will be at TLA this year signing ARCs. I can't wait! 

Happy Reading!