50 Followers Giveaway Extravaganza Day 3

I've realised I'm at 59 followers already, but still I'd like to shout out a big THANK YOU, you amazing bunch of people! To celebrate reaching 50 59 followers, I wanted to host my very first giveaway, but since I still have to rely on my mom for allowances, I've decided to arrange interviews and guest posts and giveaways with some of my favourite authors! There will be 4 days in total, and I'll alternate between YA and adult authors. So be sure to stay tuned!

(My very first giveaway! So excited:D)

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So, introducing the awesome author of TOUCH:

Jus Accardo!

About Jus

Jus Accardo is the author of YA paranormal romance and urban fantasy fiction. A native New Yorker, she lives in the middle of nowhere with her husband, three dogs, and sometimes guard bear, Oswald. Her first book, Touch, is due out in November 2011 from Entangled Publishing. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.






And her awesome book (see my review of it HERE):

TOUCH

The Blurb

When a strange boy tumbles down a river embankment and lands at her feet, seventeen-year-old adrenaline junkie Deznee Cross snatches the opportunity to piss off her father by bringing the mysterious hottie with ice blue eyes home.

Except there’s something off with Kale. He wears her shoes in the shower, is overly fascinated with things like DVDs and vases, and acts like she’ll turn to dust if he touches her. It’s not until Dez’s father shows up, wielding a gun and knowing more about Kale than he should, that Dez realizes there’s more to this boy—and her father’s “law firm”—than she realized.

Kale has been a prisoner of Denazen Corporation—an organization devoted to collecting “special” kids known as Sixes and using them as weapons—his entire life. And, oh yeah, his touch? It kills. The two team up with a group of rogue Sixes hellbent on taking down Denazen before they’re caught and her father discovers the biggest secret of all. A secret Dez has spent her life keeping safe.

A secret Kale will kill to protect.

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Hi Jus, thanks for stopping by!
1) TOUCH was incredible! How long did you take to write TOUCH? Tell us about some of the probs that you faced.

The first draft only took me 3 weeks. As for problems, I really didn't have any. The whole thing just kind of poured out. I should always be that lucky!

2) Was becoming an author a lifelong dream, or did you ever plan on being something different?

I grew up wanting to be a writer or a chef. I grew up around both things--my grandfather was a master chef, and when I wasn't in the kitchen with him, I had my nose buried in a book. It was a really close call. I was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America a few years ago and ended up passing last minute to pursue writing.

3) Were you thinking of X-men when you were writing TOUCH? Lol.XP It just reminds me of it.

Not at all ;D I'm a huge fan of X-Men actually (Kitty Pryde FTW!) but the connection didn't click until someone else pointed it out.

4) What or who were you thinking of as you write TOUCH? Any specific person that you used to create Dez and Kale? (Or maybe the psycho father?)

Dez was totally Avril Lavigne. The look, the attitude, everything except the voice--you don't wanna hear Dez sing. Trust me!

5) How many books will there be in the series?

At the moment there are 3 books and 3 novellas in this series.

6) Any juicy secrets to share about the upcoming sequels?

Um, yes! Am I going to tell you? Um, probably not! :D Muhahaha. I will say this, though. Dez and Kale don't have an easy road ahead of them...

7) What is your favourite quote/scene in TOUCH?

My favorite scenes were the one with the bear, and the first time Kale is in Dez's room. As for quotes, I kinda love the "Kill Bill DVD" comment :)

8) Where can our readers buy your books?

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/touch-jus-accardo/1105812249?ean=2940013264687&itm=1&usri=jus%2baccardo

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Touch-A-Denazen-Novel-ebook/dp/B005U6ZC3Y/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&qid=1319689814&sr=1-1

Random questions:

Favourite/most hated food?
Fave - Cheese or chicken marsala.
Hated - Anything involving nuts (since the're toxic to me :D )

Favourite movie?
The Last Unicorn.

Favourite novel/series?
Way too many to name.

Favourite name?
Hmm. Gonna say Oswald. That's what I named my bear!

Favourite person? (*Hint hint*) Lol, ok, ignore me.
LOL! Gotta go with my guy on this one. He's all sorts of awesome :D

Thanks again for your time, Jus! No worries! :) Was fun

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I know y'all have been waiting for this moment... GIVEAWAY TIME!

Haha, so for the give away, Jus is generously offering a pack of swag to one winner. Pack includes magnet, bookmark and a signed postcard! Just fill in the Rafflecopter form below.:)