November 18, 2014
Vlogging.
Remember that time when I vlogged? Well, I'm at it again. This time I'm asking YOU to tell me what to talk about. So, ask me some questions in the comments ON FACEBOOK and I'll answer one a week in a vlog. There will be giveaways. There will be hipster glasses. And there will, probably, be some mention of british bands. Leave a comment/question!
October 27, 2014
HALLOWEEN BOOK TRAIL 2014
Hey all!
As part of the 2014 Halloween Book Trail, I thought it would be fun to answer some Halloween questions on the blog. I'm on team The Woods (okay, there aren't really teams, but it sounds cool), so make sure to follow and check out all the awesome posts this week. This is the last stop of The Woods section of the trail, so be sure to follow the link to the final quiz at the bottom!
My latest book, BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY, is a YA romance that follows Jackson Grant and Sarah Blake as they fall in love, out, and in. The entire story surrounds itself around a secret and dangerous game known as the Firelight Fall. It's deadly. It's romantic. And it's legendary. In honor of that dangerous fall, here are some questions and answers surrounding the book and me.
1) What scares the pants out of you?
SPIDERS AND SNAKES. No need to say more than that.
2) Would you rather be covered in slime or covered in blood?
Slime, I think. In my very first novel, LIGHT OF THE MOON, there is A LOT of blood and things covered in blood and dangerous scenes involving blood. It's a romance. *evil laugh* But really, I'm pretty sure I'd rather be covered in slime than blood. Wouldn't you?
3) Do you legit believe in ghosts and things that go bump in the night?
Serious moment: I don't know. Does anyone? I think after writing so much about legends in BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY and about ancient prophecies in LIGHT OF THE MOON, I have to think there's something else, I'm just not sure exactly what. It's a big world, and what I am sure about is that we've only scratched the surface of what it holds. Plus, have you ever watched AMERICAN HORROR STORY!? I MEAN C'MON.
4) If you were stranded on a deserted island or haunted house, how would you survive?
Um. I would eat books. Is that an option? Can you survive on books? I'm pretty sure you can.
5) What is your favorite sentence from your novel?
From BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY, I have a few. Here is one I truly love:
"I’m not ready, but I think maybe I have to be. I have to be brave."
I think it really shows how we're not always ready for something, but who is? Who is really ready for change? For love? For anything? We can't see the future, and so sometimes we have to be brave enough to just jump or fall.
6) What magical creature do you want to be?
I'm not going to lie. I'd love to be a vampire. I know. I KNOW. But c'mon. They're pretty cool and they live forever and (most of the time) they have cool powers. If not, I'd be some kind of wizard because who wouldn't want to have superpowers. Or an X-men. Or Harry Potter. I want to be an wizard who is part of the X-men and also lives forever. Score.
That's it! Be sure to enter the quiz over at YA BOOK TRAIL so you can enter to win a ton of really awesome giveaways and prizes!
October 17, 2014
BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY fan art
Check out these AMAZING images one blogger created in honor of BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY, and check out that original post HERE.
October 13, 2014
BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY blog tour
BETWEEN THE STARS AND
SKY
BLOG TOUR
OCTOBER 13-17
OCTOBER 13
MEGAN
DANIELLE http://yellsworld.blogspot.com
OCTOBER 14
CHRISTOPHER http://ethancameron.blogspot.com
OCTOBER 15
CRAZY BOOK CHICKS http://crazybookchicks.blogspot.com
HELEN BOSWEL http://www.helenboswell.com/the-blog
OCTOBER 16
TIFFANY http://strreviews.blogspot.com
BOOKS DIRECT http://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com.au
OCTOBER 17
Thank you all so much for your support. BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY was a different story for me to write, and it's very much a story from my heart. I hope you enjoy it. And, in honor of the blog tour and the wonderful blogs supporting it, BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY will be only .99 cents for the tour dates. You can get it on any ebook platform for less than one dollar!
Thank you.
BUY LINKS:
INFO LINKS:
October 11, 2014
SIGNING TONIGHT
I'll be signing tonight with a lot of wonderful authors at the Rochester Hills, MI B&N at 7PM. Hope to see you there!
October 8, 2014
September 30, 2014
BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY is out!
BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY IS OUT TODAY!
A note from the author: I'm so excited for BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY to finally be released. This book is... different for me. First, it's a contemporary story. It's real. It could happen. Writing something like that was so different for me I wasn't sure if I could do it. But then I found these characters, and in Jackson and Sarah I found a place where I loved to write. Second, this story. THIS STORY. I didn't think I would get through it. It's one of those stories that is so big and so small and so delicate and so IN YOUR FACE lovely and scary and sad and happy that I wasn't sure I could make it through this book alive. But again, THESE CHARACTERS. I love them. And I love this story. It's a minimalistic story, so there is very little filler. Just words that mean something. To Jackson, the main character, this is important. I took what was important to the characters and reflected that in the way I told the story. This isn't a long story, but it is a big one. Complete with a crazy, scary dare, a secret game. A test of bravery. A love story. Kisses. Betrayals. First loves. Second loves. Diverse loves. All kinds of loves. Life and death. Fear and not. And in the end, I'm not sure if this story wrote me, or I wrote it. I guess you'll find out. :)
If you have questions about the content of this story, READ HERE.
"Between the Stars and Sky is a vivid contemporary novel from Young Adult author David James. Lyrical and deeply romantic, Between the Stars and Sky is a poetic and heart-stopping read for fans of Lauren Oliver, Gayle Forman, and E. Lockhart.
In the small, lakeside town of Huntington, the Firelight Festival marks the end of summer. A time to laugh, to live, to love. And for Jackson Grant, it is a chance to begin again.
But there is a darker side to the Firelight Festival, a deadly tradition known as the Firelight Fall. A secret game. A legendary lie. A test of bravery. Those who fall risk everything, and Jackson is on the edge. Until he meets a girl who pushes him over.
For Jackson, falling for Sarah Blake might be as dangerous as jumping in the Firelight Fall. As summer burns away, Jackson and Sarah ignite an unstoppable love game. For her, his heart is on fire. And soon, Sarah shows him life, saves him from loss, and opens his heart to an infinite and wild love found between the stars and sky."
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September 29, 2014
September 28, 2014
All the pre-order links are still up, but BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY went LIVE EARLY for Kindle! You can read it now! NOW! AH! That cover could be on your Kindle. Click it. Check it. Go crazy. #Excited
September 26, 2014
Pre-order Links!
BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY is out next Tuesday, but you can get it not! Pre-order it today and it will be delivered to you on Tuesday. Easy as that. Here are the links.
Pre-order at...
Barnes & Noble
iBooks
Kobo and other formats
September 24, 2014
September 22, 2014
7 Questions about BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY
Q1) Is BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY a Young Adult book or New Adult?
A1) Technically, it does deal with character who are 18 and over. Most would claim this is NA, but I don't. To me, BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY is very much a YA book. The characters are not in college, but before. They're still dealing with things we deal with before college, especially in the summer. There is sex, yes, but it is not explicit. There is swearing, yes, but not a lot. It will be marketed as a YA book and so that is what it shall be.
Q2) What's it about?
A2) It's a love story that's not a love story. The story takes place in a place town during the weeks of a town festival called the Firelight Festival. Dangerous things happen. People fall in love. People don't.
Q3) That doesn't tell me much. Why?
A3) BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY is a minimalistic story. I promise you, every detail you ever need is on the page for you. But the story itself is rooted more in what's not said than what is. And in that, there's this kind of beauty that lends itself well for discussion. Everything is there for you, but it's up to you to see it. The story is complete. It's done. There is no cliffhanger. But there is a lot to wonder about a story where a lot of the filler is taken out and you're only left with the things you truly need. With its minimalistic qualities, this story certainly isn't for everyone, but it's a story from the heart.
Q4) So it's not part of a series?
A4) Not this time. BETWEEN is a complete standalone. Jackson and Sarah have their story and this book is it. They won't have another. I keep thinking about adding a Book 2 and telling the story of Miles and Sean, but I haven't decide that yet. Stay tuned.
Q5) What was your favorite scene to write in BETWEEN?
A5) I really liked writing the funny scenes between Sarah and Jackson. A lot of the time, I'm a serious writer - I like serious moments. So it was different for me to write sarcasm and funny lines between the two main characters in this book. I really liked it.
Q6) What was the most difficult scene for you to write?
A6) The end. It was hard to get the mix of it just where I wanted it to be. And without spoilers, I wanted the ended to have no cliffhanger and be a mix of all the different emotions played out in the story. It was difficult to write how I was feeling about these characters at the end of the story.
Q7) How many gummy bears/butterflies/worms were eaten during your writing process?
A7) You don't even want to know.
Be sure to add BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY to your Goodreads list HERE.
And follow the Facebook page HERE for updated information.
September 19, 2014
Meet the BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY Cast!
MEET THE CAST!
Here we go! Exclusively on facebook this week, we met the cast of BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY! Now you can see them here. Next week, we'll have more secrets revealed on the blog, facebook, and twitter, but for now check out the cast and see what they look like. If you have any questions about BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY leave them in the comments section and I'll be sure to answer them as best I can. What do you think about these awesome characters? Are you as excited as I am about this release?!
September 15, 2014
Character Profiles
Starting today, check out the character profiles for the cast of BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY. These profiles are only on facebook and only this week! Be sure to stop by the page and check them out and maybe win some things. :)
September 10, 2014
Are you ready?
Come meet the cast of Between the Stars and Sky! This Monday on facebook.
One character will be revealed daily!
September 9, 2014
September 1, 2014
10 Facts about Between the Stars and Sky
10 Facts about Between the Stars and Sky
1) The town of Huntington is fictional. But slightly Gilmore Girls-ish.
2) The main character, Jackson Grant, has a best friend named Miles.
3) Miles and his boyfriend, Sean, are featured in a novella at the end of Between the Stars and Sky.
4) Sarah Blake's father is a jerk.
5) There is a woman in Huntington named Mrs. Porter. Who is crazy. She has slept with every single mayor of the last decade. Awkward.
6) Jackson wears boxers. And, according to Mrs. Porter, has nice arms. *
7) Sarah is an artist. She destroys every piece of art she creates.
8) Jackson tells stories. Some of them are true. Some are not.
9) Jackson introduced Miles and Sean.
10) Between the Stars and Sky is a love story. And it's not.
* see.
Be sure to add Between the Stars and Sky to your Goodreads HERE!
August 29, 2014
August 27, 2014
August 20, 2014
Price Drop!
You can now get LIGHT OF THE MOON, the first book in my Legend of the Dreamer series, for only $1.99. Pretty cool, right? That's almost as little as the novellas (which are .99 cents each), so it makes for an easy purchase! Check it out if you haven't yet! And keep your eyes open for BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY when it comes out this September!
Great Book!
Just finished reading Sara Raasch's SNOW LIKE ASHES (out 10/14) and am nearly dead from the amazingness that it was for me. I haven't read a book like that in a while. The ending? Epic. Be sure to check it out come October!
A Cover Reveal: The Poisoned Emerald
Synopsis
for THE POISONED EMERALD:
The
poison is spreading....
I
wrapped myself in the portal’s embrace and felt my feet land on a new surface.
I stood on a sandy beach that was wet and damp, causing the ground to stick to
my shoes. The portal snapped shut, and I felt misty rain dance on my shoulders.
Thunder
sounded from overhead, and before I could comprehend the impending storm, a
gash of lightning hit the hill just to the right of the river. The ground
quaked below me before an explosion of sand burst from the ground.
AS
WINTER ARRIVES Arica Miller is back to regular school life at Hill Valley.
After resolving the disappearance of the King’s Jewel and returning it safely,
Arica doesn’t expect anything else to go wrong. Too soon does Arica learn that
a great evil—a poison—has spread through the Sorcerers Underworld, threatening
to take away all magic. And worse, the only person who can save the magical
world has been kidnapped: the king.
In
order to find the king, Arica and her friends must follow an ancient prophecy
in which they must defeat vicious creatures, travel through mysterious forests,
and restore peace to the poisoned land—no matter how dangerous it could be …
In
this final installment of The Pendant Trilogy, Arica learns of dark
pasts, unknowable futures, and the truth of the pendant’s origin. Arica doesn’t
have much time left—and if she fails, the mortal and the magical worlds are
both at stake.
Author
Bio:
Sarena
and Sasha Nanua
are teenage twins living in Ontario. They love reading books in their spare
time and enjoy science fiction and fantasy novels. They have been writing books
since they were nine-years-old. The Gemstone is their first novel. You can
visit them online at www.thependanttrilogy.com
Social
Media Links:
Twitter | Tumblr | Wordpress
Blog |
Facebook | Sarena's Goodreads Author Page | Sasha's Goodreads Author Page
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books on Goodreads:
Purchase links
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-gemstone-sarena-and-sasha-nanua/1110987262?ean=9781475911619
Indigo: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/the-gemstone/9781475911619-item.html?ikwid=the+gemstone&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
August 13, 2014
August 12, 2014
#DiversityMatters #IReadDiverseBooks
The world is colored by different shades of people, emotions, thoughts, actions - so to define someone (or a character) by a stereotype is to ignore the possibility that they are something more, can be something more, than what or how you see them. Keep an open mind when it comes to people in and outside of books. Read and live with your mind open. #DiversityMatters #IReadDiverseBooks
August 9, 2014
July 28, 2014
Teaser
“Kiss me.” She turns to me, her eyes burning. “Kiss me like you love me.”
- Between the Stars and Sky
- Between the Stars and Sky
July 16, 2014
BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY Cover Reveal!
GUYS! I AM SO EXCITED TO FINALLY SHARE THIS WITH YOU! I've been working on this novel for a while now. It's something very different than I've done in the past, but I'm in love with it. It's a wild and crazy and dangerous story. And I can't wait for you to read it this September. BUT FIRST. THE COVER AND SYNOPSIS!!
Available this September, BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY is a vivid contemporary novel from Young Adult author David James. Lyrical and romantic, BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY is a heart-stopping, contemporary read for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and David Levithan.
SYNOPSIS: "In the small, lakeside town of Huntington, the Firelight Festival marks the end of summer. A time to laugh, to live, to love. And for Jackson Grant, it is a chance to begin again.
But there is a darker side to the Firelight Festival, a deadly tradition known as the Firelight Fall. A secret game. A legendary lie. A test of bravery. Those who fall risk everything, and Jackson is on the edge. Until he meets a girl who pushes him over.
For Jackson, falling for Sarah Blake might be as dangerous as jumping in the Firelight Fall. As summer burns away, Jackson and Sarah ignite an unstoppable love game. For her, his heart is on fire. And soon, Sarah shows him life, saves him from loss, and opens his heart to an infinite and wild love found between the stars and sky."
SEPTEMBER 2014
FIND THE PLACE WHERE LOVE IS INFINITE
David James writes books about stars and kisses and curses. He is the author of the YA novel, LIGHT OF THE MOON, the first book in the Legend of the Dreamer duet, as well as the companion novellas, THE WITCH'S CURSE and THE WARRIOR’S CODE. A Legend of the Dreamer anthology, SHADES OF THE STARS, was released July 2013, and includes the exclusive novella, THE ENCHANTER'S FIRE. The final book in the duet, SHADOW OF THE SUN, will be released in 2015. Living in Michigan, he is addicted to coffee, gummy things, and sarcastic comments. David enjoys bad movies, goofy moments, and shivery nights. Visit David’s blog at djamesauthor.blogspot.com and facebook at facebook.com/djamesauthor to learn more about his novels.
June 28, 2014
News!
Cool news! If your blog helps reveal the cover for BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY on July 16th, your blog name will be featured INSIDE the final edition of the book! How cool!? I'm pretty excited. You do need a blog, though. Or web site. If you'd like to help out and see your name in print, just sign up below! Details will be emailed to you soon!
June 19, 2014
Check it out! HERE you can find some exclusive information about my upcoming BETWEEN THE STARS AND SKY. And there are some cool teasers. And links for the cover reveal.
June 16, 2014
June 11, 2014
June 2, 2014
May 31, 2014
SALE
Light of the Moon is only .99 cents this weekend!
Grab it. Tell your friends. Enjoy the sunshine.
http://goo.gl/RjQScU
May 30, 2014
NEW NEW NEW
NEW BOOK NEW COVER NEW WORDS SOON. Here is a teaser that tells you nothing (and everything). Can you guess the title?
March 10, 2014
New Books!
Me: "Oh, a new book!"
Bank Account: "Do you really need-"
Me: "Yes."
Bank Account: *whimpers*
Me: "Not even sorry."
Bank Account: "Do you really need-"
Me: "Yes."
Bank Account: *whimpers*
Me: "Not even sorry."
March 9, 2014
Oops
Every single time someone posts a photo of their bookshelves, I zoom in and check out their books. Oops.
February 10, 2014
Cover Reveal: SACRIFICE by Brigid Kemmerer
Those of you who follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or this blog know that Brigid Kemmerer's Elemental Series is one of my favorites. I love it. The fourth book in the series, SECRET, is one of my favorites books ever. And it doesn't hurt that Brigid is a good friend. With that said, I'm excited to help reveal the cover of SACRIFICE, the fifth book in the series. Check it out, and be sure to get the rest of the series!
SACRIFICE: Book 5 in the Elemental Series
One misstep and they lose it all. For the last time.
"Michael Merrick is used to pressure.
He’s the only parent his three brothers have had for years. His power to control Earth could kill someone if he miscalculates. Now an Elemental Guide has it out for his family, and he’s all that stands in the way.
His girlfriend, Hannah, gets that. She’s got a kid of her own, and a job as a firefighter that could end her life without a moment’s notice.
But there are people who have had enough of Michael’s defiance, his family’s “bad luck.” Before he knows it, Michael’s enemies have turned into the Merricks’ enemies, and they’re armed for war.
They’re not interested in surrender. But Michael isn’t the white flag type anyway. There will be blood on the ground tonight…"
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17149158-sacrifice
Brigid Kemmerer website: http://www.brigidkemmerer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrigidKemmererWrites?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrigidKemmerer
Amazon link to Elemental Series: http://www.amazon.com/Brigid-Kemmerer/e/B005IB0MTA/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1391773518&sr=8-2-ent
Barnes & Noble link to Elemental Series: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/brigid-kemmerer/3072647
February 2, 2014
On Love in YA
Sometimes it's frustrating to hear people complain that love in YA novels is not realistic. Because werewolves and magic and vampires are? Love is often the most realistic aspect of YA literature. And that is awesome. And should be celebrated. In real life or in books, love is as real and as magical as you let it be. Especially in YA, I value how much power love holds.
January 9, 2014
In Which I Give Books To You
I have these 4 copies of Shades of the Stars. And since Light of the Moon: Special Edition is now available to stock in stores, the first 4 people who send me pictures of Light of the Moon in the wild will get copies of Shades of the Stars and some bookmarks. Shoot me an email at d.james.author@gmail.com or tweet the pic to me @DJamesAuthor!
January 4, 2014
SPECIAL EDITION
"A lyrical and romantic story of true love and dark curses, Light of the Moon is an enchanting read for fans of Daughter of Smoke & Bone and Beautiful Creatures. This special edition features exclusive bonus content including a captivating short story called The Witch's Curse, playlists, and Reader Group questions."
Available in stores now!
Be sure to ask your local bookstore to stock the Special Edition!
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