Hi, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Shauna
Alderson and her new book, “Paragon”!
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Paragon
by Shauna Alderson
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GENRE: YA Fantasy
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BLURB:
Now
that high school is over, Randi just wants to live her quiet life in her little
town, but it doesn’t feel right without her friends there. Ever the daredevils,
they’ve gone to seek adventure in the capital city of Grandin, and Randi can’t
help but feel left behind. Not to mention she definitely can’t stop thinking
about that kiss she and Eddy shared before he left.
When
Randi discovers a mysterious mark on her skin that matches an illustration in
“A Handbook on Paragonhood”, she’s thrown into a world of powerful gods and
ancient magic that she thought only existed in the myths. She’ll have to step
out of her comfort zone—and into the dangerous streets of Grandin—to find a way
to protect herself and the people she loves.
Randi’s
not the only one with a secret, though, and she finds herself questioning who
she can trust. Randi will have to wrestle with what it means to be a Paragon
and how far she’s willing to go to do what’s right.
With the fate of the world on the line, can she live up to being
one of the chosen?
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EXCERPT TWO:
Granite
floor, walls like black static, and out of the moving darkness looms a door. I
push its handle down, opening the door to a huge space.
A
man and a woman circle each other like raptors, each brandishing a knife. The
static-fuzz wall to my left is covered in weapon racks—everything from maces to
swords to guns—and stone braziers, while the wall to my right is lined with
punching bags and benches. A seemingly spaced-out old man sits on one of the
benches, and a middle-aged guy fiddles with something on the furthest bench.
I
don’t think I’m supposed to be here.
The
middle-aged man lifts his head to watch the fight and sees me. “New girl,” he
tells the others.
Everyone
stops. The other two men simply seem bewildered, but the lady-predator with the
knife might just kill me, judging from her glare.
“Uh,
sorry, I'll just go,” I stammer. I pivot on my heels, but behind me, I only
find blackness. No door.
My
gut drops.
“Don’t
be afraid,” the male fighter says. “We won’t hurt you.”
I
peek over my shoulder as he discards his weapon onto the floor. That's not a
hazard at all. “Where am I?” The words come out in a squeak.
He
scratches the side of his head. “It’s—well, it’s hard to explain.”
“We
call it the dreamscape,” the woman says. “We Paragons come here to hone our
skills. You being here means you found out.”
She
must be referring to the mark and the myths. I found out what I am, and now I
show up here. Makes sense in a dream-logic sort of way.
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GUEST POST:
My Favorite Books:
Going Bovine
by Libba Bray
For
that perfect mix of quirky and thought-provoking madness. Trust me on this one.
Eon (and sequel Eona)
by Alison Goodman
For
that edge-of-your-seat thrill in an Ancient China-esque setting.
The Last Unicorn
by Peter S. Beagle
For
an awesome story and wonderful animated movie.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen R. Covey
Because it should be
mandatory reading.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Shauna Alderson began
writing teen fantasy even before she was a teen. After she “grew up", she
completed creative writing courses (and a BA in Development Studies) at the
University of Calgary. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found
teaching ESL, composing on the piano, creating art, or volunteering abroad. She
also enjoys dessert, Studio Ghibli films, and being the silliest person she
knows.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Shauna will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC
to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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