I am thrilled to be helping to kick off the week long tour of the Across the Glaxay Relaunch!! This book is written by Heather Hildenbrand and you all know I love her writing, so I am anxious to read this book! If you were lucky enough to stop by yesterday you got the treat of seeing the cover FIRST! But if you didn’t, no worries! I am showing it off again!!! lol. I also have the synopsis (newly polished) and a breif interview with Heather herself. At the end of the post I will be telling you how to enter to win a Ecopy of this out of this world book! (get it, out of this world – across the galaxy….. oh, come on people, throw me a bone here and laugh) he he he he he.

So without further delay (and bad jokes) feast your eyes on this:

 

 

      

 

 

 

  Alina Leone is in hiding.

Her parents are dead, her best friend is a horse, and she can’t return to her home planet of Gliese until the Shadows, the monsters who hunt for her, are found and destroyed.

But they found her first. The same creatures that murdered her parents and forced her to flee to Earth all of those years ago. And they’ll stop at nothing to destroy the only thing standing in their way for universal domination – Alina.

She must find the strength to defeat them, even if it means choosing between victory and the one she was meant to save…

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s what Heather says about it:

For me, January marked one year as a published author and to mark that, I wanted to do something special to celebrate how far I’ve come in such a short amount of time. I can think of no better way to celebrate than to show some love to the title that got me here in the first place. Across The Galaxy was my first book and as a result, was also my guinea pig in a lot of ways. Through publishing it, I learned so much and met so many awesome bloggers and readers that I am so grateful for that story and for where it took me. For everything it’s given me, I want to give something back to it. (Yes, I realize I’m referring to my book as if it were a real person. Don’t you do that with the characters inside it? Yeah, I’m not the only crazy here.)

So, I found one of the best cover artists EVER and together we came up with a brand new cover that will basically rock your socks. Not sure? Take a minute. Go stare at the new cover and then come back and finish reading. I’ll wait. It’s worth it.

… Now, with a change this big, we aren’t stopping with just a cover reveal. That’s just not enough. So, we’re also doing an e-book giveaway here and another e-book giveaway on every site participating in the “LAUNCH INTO THE GALAXY” Hop this week so be sure to stop everywhere. In addition to THAT, I am also running a giveaway on my publisher’s site at www. Accendopress.com and another one on my personal site at www.heatherhildenbrand.blogspot.com that will include a signed paperback and a very sleek and sexy, leather Kindle cover. Be sure to check that out! And be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think of the new cover!

Free stuff all around peeps!!! And now for my brief interview:

Across the Galaxy was your first novel. How has your writing changed since then, if any?
 My writing has come a ways since then. When I started Across the Galaxy I had no intention of publishing it. It was a much needed outlet for something negative happening in my life but it was a hobby. I had no idea it would turn into a book… or that I would publish it. it helped me get to know myself as a writer, though. How I work best, what stories I want to write, how far my imagination can stretch, and most importantly how passionate I am about writing and creating worlds. 
 
Who is your favorite character in the book?
 Hmm. Probably Ben. Ben sees the possiblities in the universe. He’s a glass half full kind of guy and he’s passionate about it. And he’s excited. It’s a personality everyone likes to be around because his energy is catching. 
 
You just revamped the cover. Who did the new design and what inspired you to get a new cover?
 SOOOOO glad you asked this!! IWhile I love the old cover and will always have a special place in my heart for my first cover ever, I felt like Across the Galaxy needed something a little edgier and eye-catching. It deserved a makeover because I’ve had one, too, as a writer.  
As for the artist, I want to give credit where credit is due. Char Adles did the cover. Her website is: http://www.wix.com/wicked_art/wicked-cover-designs#!  and if you’re looking for an affordable and amazingly talented cover artist, you should check her out. She rocks (as you can see!)
 
Now a fun short this or that interview just tell me this or that:
 chocolate or caramel? Chocolate!
rain or sun? Sun … or raining while sunny =) 
TV or Movie? TV. My DVR is my favorite possession. 
Popcorn or chips? Popcorn with M&M’s
Facebook or Twitter? Facebook, I suck at Twitter. 
Jeans or sweatpants? sweatpants
heels or sneakers? Boots – all kinds (Boots and flip flops are pretty much all I wear, depending on the season)
 
She’s a fun gal, huh??
Now onto the giveaway!! (don’t forget that you can enter at all her tour stops and her blog and her publisher website! all those addy’s are above)
Enter to win One Ecopy of Across the Galaxy:



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7 Comments

  2. Yeah Heather…I am excited to see your relaunch with a gorgeous cover. Hope things are ok in your world. Been thinking of you.

  3. this sounds really interesting and good! adding to my TBR 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  4. Hey! I couldn’t connect to “like” the author’s page. If you drop me a fresh link, I will do it.

    Thanks, gal!
    Danielle

  5. Ooooohhhhhhh!!!!! I actually like both covers 🙂 but I’m so glad I now know about this book as I LOVE this author!!!

  7. I have not read any of Heathers books. Thanks for introducing me. Would love to win this. Awesome cover!

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