Eden South Blog Tour w Giveaway!

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So, I am REEEEEEALLLLLLYYY excited today!!! Seriously, if I had to say my favorite series right now, I have three that are tied for first- this is one of those three! I am completely addicted and obsessed!! Let me show you all kinda goodies, and by that I am gunna show you the give away first :) I just wanna make sure you’re paying attention LOL!
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Eden-South
Author Janelle Stalder
Contact: Jennifer Smith, shareAread Publicist
jennifer@shareAread.com

Tour Wide Giveaway
we are pleased to announce this awesome giveaway exclusive to the Eden-South Blog Tour!!

1 Grand Prize Winner will receive:
1 personalized and signed paperback copy of Eden, Eden-West, and Eden-South by Janelle Stalder
1 Custom Bookmark Inspired by The Eden Series
1 Limited Edition Map

5 Winners will receive:
1 digital copy of Eden-South by Janelle Stalder
1 “Paper Punch” Bracelet Inspired by The Eden Series and signed by Janelle Stalder

10 Winners will receive:
1 digital copy of Eden by Janelle Stalder

GO HERE!! http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b5c20436/

Tour Schedule
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3/25 Kayleigh @ http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com
3/26 Nicole @ http://shareAread.com
3/27 Alana @ http://darkobsessionchronicles.blogspot.com
3/28 Terri @ http://mybookboyfriend.blogspot.com
3/29 Juls @ http://upallnightreviews.blogspot.com
3/29 Juls @ http://www.lovlivlifereviews.com
3/30 Reem @ http://ireadandtell.blogspot.com
3/31 Tana @ http://tana-someofmyfavoritebooks.blogspot.com
4/1 Lolita @ http://lolabookreviews.blogspot.com
4/2 Tiffany @ http://trh87books.blogspot.ca
4/3 Veronica @ http://mostlyreviews.blogspot.com
4/4 Jen @ http://randomjendsmit.blogspot.com
4/5 Emerald @ http://ebarnes23.wordpress.com
4/6 Jennifer @ http://passionatebookdivas.com
4/7 Maghon @ http://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
4/8 Jennifer @ http://donniedarkogirl.blogspot.com
4/9 Shieka @ http://doctorsnotes-shy.blogspot.com
4/10 A.M. Hargrove @ http://www.amhargrove.blogspot.com
4/11 Karla @ http://karlacc-bookaddict.blogspot.mx
4/12 Midu @ http://passionatebookdivas.com

The Eden Series
Eden-South Synopsis:
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The betrayal that tore a family apart. Two brothers bent on destroying the other. A whole world on the brink of war.

Aiden has been through his second battle in the magical world of Eden. The victory is short lived and Aiden is sent racing toward his friends in the Capital. After being back in Eden with the Riders, he is eager to reunite with Wolf, Elisa and Logan, although he doesn’t realize just what he’s returning to. Surprises await him when he arrives in the Capital; his close-knit group of friends is slowly falling apart. On top of it all, another battle is just around the corner, one that will change everything.

Rain has made her choice, and now she is in some unknown fortress with the feared sorcerer, Aziz. She wants nothing more but to please him, but being his Queen isn’t as easy as she thought. While trying to learn sorcery, and dealing with Aziz’s advances, Rain is finding her new life a bit overwhelming. Just when she thought it couldn’t get worse, she discovers a secret of Aziz’s, and it is nothing she could have expected.

Rose has supported Callum throughout their journey, but now that the final battle is just around the corner she is faced with a hard reality. Everything she has gained with him could be taken away. Is she willing to live the rest of her life without him? Can she just stand by while he destroys everything, including himself? Will he ever be able to find peace? Will she?

In the third installment of the Eden Series fates will be decided, and the battle between brothers that has been a decade in the making will finally come to an end. Only one of them can be High King.

The battle starts now.

Buying Links
Amazon | Amazon Paperback | B&N

Praise for Janelle Stalder and Eden-South
“Eden-South is jam packed with heart-stopping action, eye-watering emotion and breathtaking romance. I love this series and I will definitely read it over and over again, it is without a doubt a must-read for everyone.”
Kayleigh Gore – K-Books

“It was my favorite thus far in the series. Run out as soon as it’s available! It’s a great book, and series, for older and YA audiences alike!”
Alana Rock – Dark Obsession Chronicles

“It’s not often that you want more than to enjoy a book but to crawl in the page and experience it. This is it. The world building is fantastic. The cast is amazing. I’m surely in love with each of the guys in the book…This is just a full body cast. I haven’t met many authors who could write so many characters and you don’t feel cheated that you didn’t get enough of your favorite…The writing is phenomenal and spectacular world building and cast. You won’t be disappointed by this one. Those that love Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, and Divergent will surely enjoy this series.”
Terri – My Book Boyfriend

About the Author
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Janelle Stalder was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario. At an early age she developed a love for literature. Her debut novel, Eden, was the first book in a series of four, released in September of 2011. The second book, Eden-West, was released in July of 2012, and the third book, Eden-South was released in March of 2013. The fourth book of the Eden Series, Eden-East, will be release at the end of 2013. She is a strong supporter of other indie authors, and loves to interact with her readers. When she’s not writing, Janelle is at home with her husband, two children, Aiden and Elora, and her two furry children, Alice and Lily. She now resides in the small town in Ontario in her old, possibly haunted, century home.

You can find Janelle at:
Tumblr | Facebook | Twitter @jmstalder | Goodreads

The Eden Series
Eden Synopsis:
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Trapped within the cruel world of hormones and bullies, fifteen-year-old Aiden is convinced life has more to offer him. His instincts are proven correct on the night he is awakened by a voice calling to him from outside his window. As he sleepily peers into his yard, his eyes slowly focus on a woman who says she is there to take him to Eden. Aiden is about to fulfill the life purpose he never knew he had.

It is in Eden, a land on the brink of war, where Aiden will finally learn to trust himself and those around him. Accompanied by Wolf, his sidekick Logan, and the beautiful archer, Elisa, Aiden is soon thrust into a battle to save Eden. Meanwhile Elisa, the only girl in the King’s Army, is in the midst of her own struggles. Betrothed to a man she has no intention of marrying, Elisa is caught between the need to prove herself and her desire for true happiness. And now that she has met Aiden, she is more confused than ever.

In this action-packed fantasy tale, romance, adventure, and intrigue surround Aiden as he learns just what he is capable of when he discovers confidence and courage.

Buying Links
Amazon | Amazon Paperback | B&N

The Eden Series
Eden-West Synopsis:
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New beginnings, new conflicts, and new adventures arise in the second installment of the Eden Series, Eden-West.

Months after his initial journey to Eden, Aiden is learning to cope with his own transformation. His social status has changed, his friendship with his best friend Ethan is in jeopardy because of it, and worst of all, he has heard absolutely nothing from his new friends in Eden. What has become of the world he fell in love with? Are his friends safe? Is the war over? With no answers, and no hope for contact, Aiden decides to focus on his life in his world.

Just as he makes this decision, he encounters a familiar bright light and thinks he knows exactly what it means. Except the light isn’t at all what he expects and neither is the person behind it. When Aiden returns to Eden, it is to a whole new part of that special world, and a whole new set of adventures.

Weeks after Aiden was returned to his own world, Elisa is sent to Nysa, the revered Southern city, to retrieve the one thing she’d rather avoid – Wolf. Captain Turk instructed her to get in and get out – but that is easier said than done. When she finds her missing friend, she also stumbles upon a great deal of trouble. This trouble goes by one name – Markus, the leader of the Sun People.

Follow all your favorite characters as they ready themselves for battle and fight for a world threatened to be destroyed.

Buying Links
Amazon | Amazon Paperback | B&N

Character Interview
Let me start by screaming a little because my book boyfriend is HEEEEEERE!!!!!! :) ok enough now lol!!

Hello Logan, Thanks so much for being here.
*smiles* Thanks for having me *winks*

*sighs very loudly* I really appreciate you stopping by for me to interrogate, I mean interview you. ;) Tell me a little something about yourself…
I like long walks on the beach…*laughs* just kidding. I’m from a small village north of Capital City called Redrock Forks. I came to the Capital when I was fifteen like most boys who want to join the King’s army. The rest is, as they say, history!

I look forward to more of the future *winks* Tell me how you feel about being a warrior…
Being a warrior is my life. I don’t know what I’d be if I hadn’t joined the army. I would never have met Wolf or any of my other friends, so I’m thankful that my parents supported my choice. Plus, if I hadn’t decided to be a warrior, who else would have been as kickass as me?!

Me, but that’s beside the point, I love looking at your a… oh too much, ok, then let Me ask…. What’s the first thing that pops into your head when I say Aiden’s name to you?
Black eye *laughs* I was the first one to ever train with him, and he had a nice shiner after to prove it. Aiden is one of those guys that just keeps surprising me. I’ve never seen anyone improve in their skills like Aiden’s done.

Aiden is quite an impressive person. How about Wolf? I know he’s your BFF but anything you could maybe tell us that’s a little secret?
*laughs and shakes his head* I feel like Wolf would tell you himself if you asked him. There’s not much of a filter on that guy’s mouth. Wolf is more than a best friend to me, he’s my brother. I would die for that guy if I had to. No matter how he lets others perceive him, Wolf is the most honorable, trustworthy guy you’ll ever meet. Don’t let his inflated ego fool you.

Well, he had trouble with Elisa, but I definitely would want him as a friend and an ally… hmmmm, maybe a future brother in law :) Are you happy with how things are turning out?
I’ll be happier when this war is over!

Me too!!! You stress me! Do you regret anything?
I regret not seeing my parents one last time. My village was destroyed by the north. I think that will be my biggest regret for the rest of my life.

I’m so sorry, and that never makes anyone feel better, but I’m still sorry. Tell me something that most don’t know about you?
I can sing. Wolf will tell you differently, but don’t listen to him. My mother always said I had a natural talent.

Sweet baby Jesus, shall we get married now!? you could just sing :) If you could have one wish with no restrictions, what would it be?
That you and I get out of here and go somewhere private *winks*

You already know That’s a given, you cheated!!! but wait, we gotta shoo everyone out! Tell me something you’d like to do, but don’t think would ever happen in life?
I’d like to see where Aiden is from, but Diana has told me it’s not possible. I’ve asked her a lot, but she keeps saying the same answer. *sighs*

I’ll figure out how to get you here :) So, do you think it’s time we got together?
Absolutely!

I LOVE you’re enthusiasm!! I think that lovely Ms. Stalder is gunna gimme that wish soon :) Anything you have to say about this!
I’m ready when you are, sweetheart.

A little of this and that…
​Boxers or Briefs? LOL yep, right to that one ;)

​Neither

*drools*​Coffee or tea?
​Tea. What the Gods is coffee?

Oh honey I’ll make you coffee, with beignets :) You’ll never want anything else! Coke, sprite, dr. pepper, other?
Other?

I’m so gunna culture shock you hehehehe Mountains or beach?
Beach. I get cranky when I’m cold.

Winter or summer?
Summer for sure.

Vampire or werewolf? LOL or maybe Zombies? I have a feeling you’ll be biased here
None of the above! I’ve had enough strange creatures to last me a lifetime.

Cold or hot?
Hot, of course. *winks*

You should have said cold so I can warm you up! Favorite color?
Green

My eye color *bats eyelashes*. Night or day?
Night. It’s way more fun.

Moonlight or sunlight?
Moonlight.

Steak, seafood, burger, or pizza?
Steak. I love my red meat.

*sighs* Logan had to run back, so I’ll patiently wait for him :)

Alright, it’s finally time for my review….
Ms J, if I didn’t love you tremendously I might shake you painfully! LAWD!!! This is the most emotional book EVER!!! I never thought I could become so obsessed with characters in a book, but trust me, I would so stalk each of them- and then I’d probably be beheaded for some kind of treason. I am 100%, utterly, completely, irrevocably IN LOVE with this series! Plus my book boyfriend is hilarious if not promiscuous and drunk a lot hahahaha I will not try really hard to not spoil anything for anyone.

So, Aiden is back, I absolutely love him. If I weren’t on a mission to snag Logan I would be very team Aiden. His fight skills as well as maturity level are growing. And how about him being down right good. He’s not so flawed or tragic, he’s just a good person and a wonderfully constructed character. Now I know everyone is team Wolf- except me- and I actually very much like Team Wolf, I even found myself cheering for him and saying a little prayer for him to catch a break. He definitely had some excellent character growth on this run. I feel like I’m finally getting to know the real Wolf. My spoiler comment-HIGH FIVE! I am still loving Moose as well. As Wolf’s brother, you expect him to be… More Wolf-ish LOL, but he’s a lovely amount of artist and fun haver. He’s also an excellent friend to Aiden as well as a loyal fighter. My boyfriend is last, goodness he is hilarious! I’ve actually also learned that he can be a good friend, even if he disagrees. He still stands by Elisa when she makes that crazy decision with Markus. He also knows how to lighten the mood in any situation.

Elisa has me both baffled but also proud of her. She made some crazy decisions but was trying to do the right thing. She’s fiercely glad Aiden is alive and back, she is my perfect heroine! I don’t think there’s a cooler chick out there! And Rose and Lily are completely excellent ladies to add to the mix! I love Rose for who she is and what she stands for! Lily is utterly fantastic! Her character set up and building is probably my favorite! She absolutely makes me smile at all times! I totally hope it works out for her and “him”- you have to read to know! Rain has me so damn mad, and I actually hope she gets what’s coming, but then I feel bad for her sometimes because she has no idea what’s she’s in for! Ugh!!! Elex is definitely going to be the mystery bad boy we all want to fix! I can tell with his appearances was gunna captivate me in the next book! And I cannot wait to see what will happen now with King Jameson and Callum!! Oh and with King J and Diana!! :)

I will say this, trying for no spoilers- YAY!!!! NOOOO!!!! OMG!!!! Bleep bleep bleep bleep!!!! Ms J, your cliff hangers are so well played but damn you!! I just… I need… I mean come on!!! Ok, spoiler moments over hahahaha ok so let me think… If I could pick one word for Ms J’s writing, I couldn’t, but these pop in my head simutaneously- PHENOMENAL, MAGNIFICENT, SPECTACULAR! It’s such a ridiculous amount of goodness that comes from the kid! I will say I am so glad she writes what I love because it would be a complete shame to miss out on this piece of art! I am going to go with one of my rare 6 AWE INSPIRING, AMAZING PAWS!!!
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So now go read it- enter the giveaway, and make sure you check out all the other spots! :) Happy reading everyone and later gators!!

Eden South Cover Reveal

Holy crap kids!!! Ms. Janelle is totally awesome because she told me I could show you this… And I’M DYING TO SHOW YOU, so lemme show you before I blabber you to death! :)  

Eden South - Final Cover

 

Blurb: The betrayal that tore a family apart. Two brothers bent on destroying the other. A whole world on the brink of war.


Aiden has been through his second battle in the magical world of Eden. The victory is short lived and Aiden is sent racing toward his friends in the Capital. After being back in Eden with the Riders, he is eager to reunite with Wolf, Elisa and Logan, although he doesn’t realize just what he’s returning to. Surprises await him when he arrives in the Capital; his close-knit group of friends is slowly falling apart. On top of it all, another battle is just around the corner, one that will change everything.

Rain has made her choice, and now she is in some unknown fortress with the feared sorcerer, Aziz. She wants nothing more but to please him, but being his Queen isn’t as easy as she thought. While trying to learn sorcery, and dealing with Aziz’s advances, Rain is finding her new life a bit overwhelming. Just when she thought it couldn’t get worse, she discovers a secret of Aziz’s, and it is nothing she could have expected.

Rose has supported Callum throughout their journey, but now that the final battle is just around the corner she is faced with a hard reality. Everything she has gained with him could be taken away. Is she willing to live the rest of her life without him? Can she just stand by while he destroys everything, including himself? Will he ever be able to find peace? Will she?

In the third installment of the Eden Series fates will be decided, and the battle between brothers that has been a decade in the making will finally come to an end. Only one of them can be High King.

The battle starts now.

OMG, I am soooooooo excited!!! I’m so crazy excited as the last book, Eden West left me in a crazy place :) LOL Ms. Stalder has a way of totally getting me all hyped up about her books. So I’ll show you her books from this series :) You know because I love them extra much!! You can click on the cover to take you to their goodreads page. 

Eden (Eden #1)

 

Book 1 of the Eden Series

My 5 PAW review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/259141095

Eden-West (Eden, #2)

 

Book 2 of the Eden Series

My 5PAW review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/419454669

About the author:

Janelle Stalder

Links:

website: http://janellestalder.tumblr.com/

goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5133625.Janelle_Stalder

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Janelle-Stalder/131833216896295

Ms. Janelle…. I CANNOT WAIT!!! I am so excited, and I absolutely love this cover!!! It’s my favorite so far.. which I seem to say this about every book as it comes out! :) Thank you so much for including me in your cover reveal!! :)  

I will keep everyone updated on this awesome series! :) Happy reading everyone and later gators!! :)  

Eden West Blog Tour w Giveaway

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hehehehehehe!!!! I am so pumped to be a part of this tour! I LOVE this author! and after the first book, which I LOVED, I NEEDED to be a part of book 2 coming out! :) So, since I have several goodies, I will not blab too much, at least until later LOL :) here ya go…

Eden-West

BOOK TWO IN THE EDEN SERIES

BY JANELLE STALDER

SYNOPSIS:

New beginnings, new conflicts, and new adventures arise in the second installment of the Eden Series, Eden-West.

Months after his initial journey to Eden, Aiden is learning to cope with his own transformation. His social status has changed, his friendship with his best friend Ethan is in jeopardy because of it, and worst of all, he has heard absolutely nothing from his new friends in Eden. What has become of the world he fell in love with? Are his friends safe? Is the war over? With no answers, and no hope for contact, Aiden decides to focus on his life in his world.

Just as he makes this decision, he encounters a familiar bright light and thinks he knows exactly what it means. Except the light isn’t at all what he expects and neither is the person behind it. When Aiden returns to Eden, it is to a whole new part of that special world, and a whole new set of adventures.

Weeks after Aiden was returned to his own world, Elisa is sent to Nysa, the revered Southern city, to retrieve the one thing she’d rather avoid – Wolf. Captain Turk instructed her to get in and get out – but that is easier said than done. When she finds her missing friend, she also stumbles upon a great deal of trouble. This trouble goes by one name – Markus, the leader of the Sun People.

Follow all your favourite characters as they ready themselves for battle and fight for a world threatened to be destroyed.

GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy

AGE: 13 and up.

WHERE TO PURCHASE: Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Smashwords, Kobo

EXCERPT:

“We have bigger problems on our hands now.”

“Such as?” Logan asked.

“Well, she’s one,” Wolf pointed at Elisa.

“Now wait just one minute –” she began.

“No you wait!” Wolf interrupted. “We’ve both asked you now: what are you doing here? I expect an answer, and quickly, so we can send you back.” The antagonism in his voice stunned her. She was momentarily speechless. She had known it would be awkward to see them again, but this was something else.

When they had last seen each other it hadn’t turned out well. Wolf was upset over Felix’s death, blaming himself for not being quick enough to save him. He was also bitter about the fact that he had been unaware of the truth behind Aiden’s origin. He felt betrayed, especially by Elisa.

She remembered the night before he left for the south, when he had shown up at her bedroom door. She’d never forget the hate in his voice as he yelled at her: “Where were you? What were you doing in that tree? Watching the birds?!” He had screamed at her. Elisa had been speechless then as well, taken aback by his onslaught. “It was your job to keep an eye on everyone. You should have done something to save him!” He hadn’t been talking about Felix then. He meant the arrow that hit Aiden. Wolf believed she should have seen it heading toward him, and should have knocked it off its path with one of her own. It was true, she could have done that – she had done it many times in practice. But at the time she had been distracted by everything else that had been going on. The truth was, no one had noticed that arrow heading towards him, nor had they been able to figure out where it had come from.

“How can you blame me for something like that? We were in battle! How was I supposed to be watching all of you and still be doing my part?” Normally she had no problem yelling back at Wolf, but her chest felt too tight. Her voice came out quiet and shaky.

“Don’t act like you weren’t watching him the whole time,” he spat back, making her face burn. “You two were the best of friends, the only ones who knew the truth.”

“Wolf, that’s not fair –”

“I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN!” His face was scarlet with anger, his eyes bulging. Elisa didn’t know what to say. After a moment, Wolf turned and left, leaving her alone. That was the last time she saw him in half a year. He had left the same night with Logan, travelling south to the City of the Sun.

Now, as they stood on the roof, she could see the same anger in his eyes, but he was more controlled.

“My father sent me,” she said, keeping her voice strong. There was no way he’d get the best of her again. “The King has sent numerous messages, asking for the two of you to return, with no reply. I’m here to make sure you receive the message.”

“Great, message received. Now you can go back home.” Wolf got up and walked to the opposite side of the roof, turning his back to both of them. Logan watched him closely.

“I’m not supposed to leave without you,” she said. “We need to leave tonight.” Unexpectedly, Wolf started to laugh.

“No one is going anywhere tonight,” he said, without turning, his voice betraying a sense of fatigue.

“Why not?” asked Logan.

“Because we still have our other problem.”

“Which is what?”

“Markus.”

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT BOOK ONE IN THE SERIES, EDEN.

Eden

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BOOK ONE IN THE EDEN SERIES

BY JANELLE STALDER

You can see my 5 PAW review of Book 1 HERE

SYNOPSIS:

Stuck in the cruel world of hormones and high school bullies, Aiden is convinced life has something more to offer. A stranger soon brings him to a world that co-exists alongside our own called Eden. Here he will learn to trust himself and those around him, as all of Eden finds itself on the brink of war. With the handsome rider Wolf, his sidekick Logan, and the beautiful archer Elisa at his side, Aiden will battle to save Eden and learn just what he is capable of.

Being the only girl in the King’s Army, and the Captain’s daughter, Elisa constantly feels the need to prove herself. It doesn’t help that she is betrothed to Wolf, who challenges her at every turn, and who she refuses to marry. With the new stranger, Aiden, now involved, Elisa finds her life even more confusing than ever.

Rose is a prisoner of the war, taken by the army from the North. Her captor, the exiled Prince Callum, intrigues her and terrifies her all at the same time. Now she must choose to either betray her heart, or the memory of her family.

Eden is packed full of romance, adventure, humour, and action.

GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy

AGE: 13 and up.

WHERE TO PURCHASE: Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Chapters, Kobo, iUniverse

PRAISE FOR EDEN: A NOVEL – BOOK ONE, EDEN SERIES

“The author pulls us into their world, and by the time the book is over, we want to go back. Go back to Eden and relive the experiences again. This is one of those books where when you’re through reading it, you miss the characters.”

– Emerald Barnes, Author “Piercing Through the Darkness”

“Stalder wrote Eden in a way that it became the perfect blend of Medieval, Magical and Modern. Her characters are so rich in texture and description that you can easily visualize them and the settings around them.”

– Tristen Calnan from Totally Booked Solid (totallybookedsolid.blogspot.com)

“This story has multiple storylines that some authors can’t pull off. Not Janelle Stalder. She takes it and runs away and as a reader you just sit back and enjoy the ride.”

– Terri Thomas from My Book Boyfriend (mybookboyfriend.blogspot.com)

“Wow. Eden was definitely nothing like I expected it to be. The more I read the more I fell in love with this book. There are so many books out there where romances develop way too quickly and the reader is left thinking whoa, how did that happen? So it is nice and refreshing to find a book where you can see the starts of relationships but where it is not rushed.”

– Kayleigh-Marie Gore from K-Books (k-booksxo.blogspot.com)

“The world created by Janelle is absolutely mesmerizing and I just could not get enough. I enjoyed all of the characters.”

– Heather from Nightly Reading (nightlyreading.wordpress.com)

CONTACT THE AUTHOR:

Email: jmstalder@gmail.com

Website: http://janellestalder.tumblr.com

Twitter: @jmstalder

Facebook: Janelle Stalder

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So now, I would like everyone to welcome Ms. Janelle, herself, over for an interview :) WELCOME!!

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know?

I’ve always loved to read, so writing was a natural progression for me. I remember really being interested in writing in grade six. I wrote a “novel” for a class writing project, and that was the first time I had actually created a longer story of my own. I didn’t really write that often during my younger years. Often times I’d start something, but never finished. It wasn’t until I hit my early twenties that I started to take it more seriously. I think I’ve always known that I wanted to be a writer. Being a lover of books, you get so used to living in these other worlds that they become your escape. To create my own is amazing, and has always appealed to me. My Great Uncle, David French, is a well-known, brilliant play write here in Canada. Growing up hearing about him and all that he accomplished was definitely something I could look up to. It showed me that it was possible to make a living doing something you truly loved.

WOW! Famous writer in the family! I bet that was a blast to hang out with him :) What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?

I honestly don’t remember what inspired me to write it. I had just started reading more YA novels, and thought I’d try my hand at it. The novel was originally called The Fallen, but I changed it to Balance afterwards. It’s a two part series, paranormal romance. I’m actually considering publishing it just as a free ebook, as sort of a gift to my readers. I haven’t read it in a long time though, so I’ll have to make some changes before it’s out.

Well, pretty please, gimme ANYTHING you write! LOL you are quite fantastic, if I do say so myself! :) Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

No, most of the events in my books are simply things I’ve made up. On occasion I’ll model a character after someone I know, but even then they tend to evolve into their own person.

How do you chose when/which characters die in your books?

It’s kind of hard sometimes, but necessary. I wouldn’t kill someone just for the sake of killing them. If it is a major character, I need a really good reason to kill them. Sometimes it’s simply that the character has served its purpose. Certain persons in the book are there to help the story move forward in some way, and once they’ve done that to a certain extent they are no longer needed. I actually hate killing characters. I wish they could all live happily ever after, but sometimes it just wouldn’t make sense that way. There is a certain character I’m really going to hate killing, but I know it needs to happen. It’s never easy!

Dear sweet baby Jesus, woman!!! That is such a tease! and now I’m stressed LOL Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest or that you recommend, other than yourself of course?

Do you have an hour? There is a whole list of authors I would recommend! Here are a few that come to mind right away:

A.M. Hargrove
Katie McGarry
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Tammara Webber
H.D. Gordon
S.C. Stephens
Tahereh Mafi
Moira Young

And so many more! Honestly I’ve read tons of new authors that are amazing.

HAHAHA, great list! and I always have hours for authors! I understand! I love so many :) Who do you look up to as a writer?

I look up to a lot of writers. There has been many times where I’ve wished I had written a certain book. Within the Fantasy genre I’d definitely say Kristin Cashore, Maria V. Snyder and Karen Marie Moning. All three are incredible writers, and create such amazing worlds and characters. I think the one writer I look up to the most is Guy Gavriel Kay. He is the best writer out there, in my opinion.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your book?

I don’t think so. Maybe little things, but the overall storyline would stay the same.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

The most challenging part for me is actually reading what I’ve written lol Going over my own work, and editing it to a certain degree is absolutely horrible. I dread it. I’m also my own worst critic, so to have to read my own stuff is just awful. I pick at it and pick at it, to the point where it would never end if I didn’t finally say “enough!”

Well, I think half of the author world agrees with you. A lot of authors hate the editing process. What book are you reading now? Or what genre?

Right now I am reading Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh, who is another amazing author! It’s the second in the Nevermore series. I’ve been waiting for it to come out for a LONG time, so I’m excited to see what happens!

Yep, I couldn’t agree more! I read the first one, and I WILL get to read book two, hopefully sometime soon :) Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?

My best friend, Marcio Sargento, created both covers for book one and two. We work on it together. I give him the general ideas, like the colour and the object I want as the main focus, and then he puts it all together so that it actually looks good lol He’s great at what he does. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with for the next two.

HEHEHEHE, you so just told me you will have two more!!! YAY!!!!! Have you ever bought a book based on the cover?

I have actually lol Once I saw this cover that I thought was so beautiful, so I bought it even though I had never heard of it or the author. Turned out to by one of my favorite series of all time! Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. I’m sure I’ve done it with other ones too, but this one sticks out in my mind the most. After I finished it, I saw that she had another series as well, and of course went out and got all the Mortal Instrument books that were available at the time.

LOL, well I’m glad your lack of inhibition turned out awesome! :) she is pretty awesome…Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?

I think I learn different things about my writing each time I write. I’d like to think I grow with each book. It’s important to take any of the negative comments reviewers say about your book and actually learn from it. When people point out what I’ve done wrong, it actually helps me more than if you just tell me what I did right. I can’t learn from my mistakes if you don’t tell me what they are, so I appreciate it when people do that.

If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?

I think I’d be Elisa. I’ve always wanted to be able to use a bow and arrow. It would be so awesome if I could, and I was actually good at it!

pffft, if I have a bow and arrow-RUN AWAY, QUICKLY! LOL hahahaha seriously! :) Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Just to keep reading! If it wasn’t for the readers I wouldn’t be able to do what I love. :) And to you Maghon, thank you for being a part of the Eden-West blog tour! Your support means the world to me xo.

just in case you didn’t know- I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!! I was salivating at the opportunity to be on this tour! :) You will always have a fan in me! :) I THANK YOU for writing SUCH AMAZING BOOKS! :) Authors like you make life a joy!

So now, I will give you my review!!! :) YAY… I hope you guys are ready for this…

I’m going to start with this… Ms. Janelle, I HATE YOU… BUT I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!!!! First, I hate you because it’s ALL YOUR FAULT THAT I HAVE SUCH STRONG ATTACHMENTS TO FICTIONAL CHARACTERS!!! I am so invested in this series, it’s crazy. And HOW ARE YOU GUNNA LEAVE ME HANGING LIKE THAT!!! I am using lots of caps, because if I had a physical copy of this book, it would probably have gotten damaged hahahaha I do love me a cliff hanger, and you have just pulled off THE MOTHER of all cliff hangers!!! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SURVIVE A WAIT FOR BOOK 3!!!?!

I LOVE YOU because you have literally given me a full fictional family!! It’s emotional, beautiful, heartbreaking, wonderful, spectacular, endearing, sweet, funny, amazing, dreadful, drool-worthy, and completely captivating! I’m officially addicted ! I learned after reading the first book to read this one when I can read the WHOLE BOOK in one sitting! There is no way I could have put this book down! There are so many things floating through my brain right now…. Aiden, Wolf, Elisa, LOGAN– umm could you make me his girlfriend!!- Lily, Moose, Hawk, Sunny Markus, Callum, Rose, Brutus, Diana, Jameson…. Yes Logan is my favorite character because I lust after him, BUT I love them all… Even some that I’m not quite sure about yet. You have taken me on a lifetime of thrill rides here!

I have really grown attached to Aiden. He has grown significantly as a character, person, warrior, and HAWT male piece! Hahaha I know he is destined to give me a wonderful world of magic :) Elisa is pretty awesome, but the tension between her and Wolf had me literally yelling at them to stop that madness! Pride is not a good asset if you lose what you hold most dear! To both of you, I say BAD DOGS! Lol

Logan makes me drool, and then giggle like a school girl. I know he’s the Wing Man, but I lurve him!!! Like A LOT!!! He has become a serious contender for book boyfriend favorites! Moose is my new acquaintance favorite! His part of this story tells me he’s also meant for great things in the future :) I appreciate his part in Aiden’s life.

Rose, Callum and Brutus have earned a spot in my heart… They are bringing the war to Eden, but all of a sudden I find myself finding reasons to cheer for them. I guess some bad guys and side choosing isn’t always black and white…

Markus…. Please forgive me, but I feel the need to stake him in his sleep. Hahahahaha no he’s not a vampire, he’s the leader of the Sun people. But I think he puts a really good front up, and I have serious doubts about his actions toward Elise. I do not trust him. I want him to have a not so happy ending- soon… AND YET… He hasn’t done anything BAD… He actually seems to maybe even care for Elise…. I’m going to continue to make scowl-ly faces at this point until he proves me wrong! :)

I’ve decided to give Ms. Janelle the nickname Leo… As she has become my Leonardo Di Vinci of writing!! Sometimes people are ridiculously talented and gifted- this woman is. Honestly. I never expected to like Eden, the first book. There are NO werewolves hahahaha hell, there’s no shapeshifters at all, but whooda thunk it!!! I am 100% a crazy stalker fan!!! she may write about a world with magic, but in this, she has created her own magic! Or at least she is an awesome illusionist to me :)

So now that I’ve said all this, I recommend this book to EVERYONE and their sister hahaha go read it to your dog if you don’t have a sister! LOL! Aiden finally returns to Eden, but he’s not with his friends or even where he thought he would be. And his friends are off on their own adventure… So I will leave you with this to ponder… Does Aiden save the day again? Will he finally get to see his friends again? Will everyone come out of this war time alive? If there are bad guys, why do I feel such compassion for them? And lastly, will I get Logan in the end?!! hahahahaha yeah, that’s my most important question! LOL :)

Now GO READ THIS SERIES- today, right now, this second… I’m going to wait while you get it… You better be going get them! Lol Ok, now off you go to read! :) like I had any doubts it would less :) but 5 PAWS… Damn… Maybe I need to change my scale to a 10 PAW… :)

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and now, THE GIVEAWAY! I would like for you to leave me a nice comment to win ONE COPY OF EDEN WEST! Yep, I am giving away this AWESOME BOOK!! also, if you would like to check out the other tour stops, you can also win Book 1, if you haven’t read this series yet ;) I will leave the contest open through the tour, which is almost up :) So here’s the other stops :)

14 – Kay & Lolita @ K-Books – http://k-booksxo.blogspot.ca/ character interview with Wolf/ giveaway of eden west

15 – Heather – NightlyReading http://www.nightlyreading.wordpress.com Review/this & that

16 – Tiffany – A Purrfect Read http://trh87books.blogspot.ca – Interview/Giveaway (eden-west)

17 – Terri – http://mybookboyfriend.blogspot.com/ Interview with Callum

18 – Sheri – http://makingconnectionsgroup.blogspo…

19 – Emerald Barnes -Dreaming Awake – Bloghttp://ebarnes23.wordpress.com – Guest Post on Creating Eden

20 – Gillian – Tattooed Book Review www.tattooedbookreview.com – Review/Giveaway.(Eden)

21 – A.M Hargrove – Http://www.amhargrove.blogspsot.com website: http://www.amhargrove.com
Interview/ guest post

22 – Juls – Lovlivlife Reviews - http://www.lovlivlifereviews.com/ Guest Post/Review/Excerpt?/Giveaway (Eden-West)

24 – Alana – http://darkobsessionchronicles.blogsp… – Review/

25 – Jennifer – random jendsmit- http://randomjendsmit.blogspot.com/ – Review

26 – Shieka – Doctors Notes – http://doctorsnotes,shy.blogspot.com – review both books /giveaway (eden)

27 – Nikki – Review/Giveaway (Eden)

28th – Veronica – Blog Name: Mostly Reviews Blog Url: http://mostlyreviews.blogspot.gr/

28 – Tana – Tana Rae Reads – http://tana-someofmyfavoritebooks.blo…Interview/Giveaway/Authors Bio

Ok kids, I wish you all good luck and I am going to shut my yapper! :) I hope you guys had as much fun today as I did! One more time, THANK YOU MS JANELLE!! I wish you all happy reading! :) later gators!

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