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$10 #Giveaway THE HALVES OF US by Sydney Paige Richardson @sydsayingthings Ends 10.22

October 7, 2018 By Mary

by Sydney Paige Richardson

THE HALVES OF US

About the Book:
Title: THE HALVES OF US (The Halves of Us Trilogy #1)
Author: Sydney Paige Richardson
Pub. Date: October 9, 2018
Publisher: The Parliament House
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 480

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks

Twin Sisters: one destined to rule, one cursed to destroy.

Some say blood is thicker than water. But for twin sisters, Adie and Aura, their connection runs even deeper than blood.

After investigating a surprise attack carried out by dark souls controlled by the Wicked Willow, an evil  residing in a neighboring region, Aura uncovers a family secret: she is the fulfillment of a curse placed upon her family centuries ago.

While Aura is destined to destroy their planet, Thindoral, Adie is fated to follow in their mother’s footsteps and become Ruler, but even Adie’s path comes with revelations. Dangerous premonitions plague her dreams, all depicting Thindoral’s demise at the hand of her sister.

As darkness takes control of her mind, Aura must determine whether defying fate and time is the choice that will seal her destruction, or if self-sacrifice will save all she holds dear. Meanwhile, Adie is faced with an impossible decision: save her sister, or protect their world?

 

About Sydney:

Even before I could hold a pencil in my hand, I was making up stories in my head. I wrote my first book in the second grade, Girls [sorry Lena Dunham], about me and my best friends in college [because college was super cool when you were 8] who went on treasure hunts and fought bad guys with our super powers. My second grade teacher was so impressed with me, she laminated a cover and bound it. That will forever be the moment I dreamed of holding a copy of my own book and placing it on a shelf.

Now all grown up, my head still stays in the fantasy world, fashioning worlds where the power of a star can be harnessed and used for time travel, flying is just as easy as walking here on earth – and my best friends are fairies. My characters are dark and lost individuals, but your love for them will grow when you realize not everything is black and white. I am represented by Rebecca Angus at Golden Wheat Literary.

I have a three book deal with The Parliament House with Book One of my current trilogy, The Halves of Us, scheduled to be published in 10/9/2018.

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1.       What is on your nightstand?

A few half-filled bottles of water, a bunch of pens and sticky notes (I wake up in the night a lot and jot ideas or dreams I had down), a lamp, and a hard copy of Children of Blood and Bone.

 

2.       What author would you totally fan?

Hmm, right now I am picturing me fanning V.E. Schwab with a giant leaf, and I am totally hoping that is what you were asking.

 

3.       What makes you cringe?

People who clip their nails in their cubicle (that’s another story for another time), and people who say they don’t read books.

 

4.       Do you obsessively plot out each point or just go with the flow?

I think I am this weird mixture of both – at least with The Halves of Us trilogy as so much of it was based on dreams I had. So I would write and write, just to get it all down – and then I would have to plot to fill in some areas to connect everything. But with a few of my WIPs I have found I have to plot a bit more (one specifically involves a lot of historical aspects, so I have to pay attention to those).

 

5.       Is there a word you love to use?

I have a few crutch words I have tried to remove from my writing like just, or looked/gazed upward. But one of my last beta readers really said I used the word lantern too much and jokingly suggested buying me some lanterns for Christmas since I apparently had an obsession. I will not be surprised if that is Christmas gift from them. I LOVE LAMP!

 

Also, if you have any pictures of your pet you would like to share, please attach them.  My readers love animals!

Oh man, I think you might regret this because BOY DO I HAVE PHOTOS OF MY PETS. I have three rescue cats, Vincent Van Gogh (4 years old), Mufasa (5 years old), and Bella (10 years old). I post way too many photos of them on my social media. I am totally a cat mom, and I have no shame about it. I adopted them from Williamson County Animal Shelter in Texas that I volunteer at. I am a photographer, so I volunteer my time on occasion to take pictures of the incoming animals so they can find their FURever homes. [I limited myself to two photos of each cat –which was hard, I am not going to lie.]

 

Vincent Van Gogh:

Vincent Van Gogh

 

Bella

Bella

Mufasa

 

Mufasa

 Giveaway Details:

 

1 winner will win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Tour Schedule:
Week One:
10/8/2018- BookHounds– Interview
10/9/2018- Popthebutterfly Reads– Review
10/10/2018- Shortie Says– Excerpt
10/11/2018- Random Bookish Banter– Review
10/12/2018- Oh Hey! Books.– Interview

Week Two:
10/15/2018- Do You Dog-ear?– Review
10/16/2018- Ace Reads– Excerpt
10/17/2018- Rockin’ Book Reviews– Excerpt
10/18/2018- here is what I read blog– Excerpt
10/19/2018- Two Chicks on Books– Excerpt

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Comments

  1. Becky Richardson says

    October 7, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    This book sounds wonderful.

    • Sydney Paige says

      October 8, 2018 at 6:00 am

      Thanks, Becky! I hope you pick up a copy and enjoy Adie and Aura’s story!

  2. Leonie Townsend says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:56 am

    Sounds really good! Love my cats too 🙂

    • Sydney Paige Richardson says

      October 8, 2018 at 6:03 am

      Leonie, thanks! I’m obsessed with my furbabies! They are the perfect snuggle buddies when reading a good book!

  3. James Robert says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:40 am

    My family and I all appreciate you bringing to our attention the book description of another great book to read. Thanks so much!

  4. kim says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:39 am

    Live in a no dog allow building and allergic to cats.

    • Sydney Paige Richardson says

      October 8, 2018 at 6:04 am

      Well hopefully they allow books! ?

  5. Leah A says

    October 8, 2018 at 5:40 am

    Intriguing book for sure! 🙂 And the cats are <3

  6. Nancy Jones says

    October 8, 2018 at 5:54 am

    Sounds like a great read.

    • Sydney Paige Richardson says

      October 8, 2018 at 6:01 am

      Thanks, Nancy! If you pick up a copy, let me know it’s your enjoyed it! ?

  7. Sydney Paige Richardson says

    October 8, 2018 at 6:10 am

    Thanks for blogging about my debut novel! So excited to kick things off! ?

  8. Angelica Dimeo says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:32 am

    aww what cute cat pictures

  9. Rita Wray says

    October 8, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Sounds like a great book.

  10. Michelle Hooper says

    October 8, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Can’t wait to read it

  11. Danielle Hammelef says

    October 8, 2018 at 11:56 am

    I love sister stories and this POV character faces a huge obstacle/decision that makes this book exciting.

  12. Anne says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    This book sounds wonderful.

  13. Calvin says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Sounds like a lovely book, grats on tour, best wishes

  14. Debra Guyette says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    I love the kitties. I had to give mine back. My daughter was in the Peace Corps and she took them back.

  15. Viki S. says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    I love your cat. Mine always shows his belly too. Book sounds good :).

  16. Marisela Zuniga says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    sounds like a great book to read!

  17. Solange says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    The book description sounds intriguing. Thanks for sharing. Love the book cover too.

  18. Karla R. says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    Beautiful pets! I love cats!

  19. Shirley Emitt says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    Sure sounds like a great read. Love your cat pictures.

  20. Beth T. says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Hooray for you for being the shelter photographer! That can make all the difference in whether someone takes the time to go see a pet and change both their lives. You’ll probably never know how much good you have done in this world.

  21. Sara Zielinski says

    October 8, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Thank you for holding this awesome giveaway.

  22. Elizabeth Robinson says

    October 8, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    The cats are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway.

  23. Deb Pelletier says

    October 8, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    I love your cats, we had two cats for years. We miss them. 🙁

  24. BookLady says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Congrats on the new release! It sounds like a fascinating book. Lovely cats too. Thanks for sharing.

  25. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Sounds good

  26. tracee says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    you posted cats on a bookHOUNDs site. ha ha ha ha. (I dunno. I thought it was funny)

  27. Karen Giasson says

    October 9, 2018 at 8:37 am

    Those kitties are so cute. The book blurb sounds great also.

  28. Julie Waldron says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I love the cover, thanks for the chance. Cute cats too 🙂

  29. Ashley Applebee says

    October 9, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Awww!! I love your furbabies!! I am a total cat person 🙂
    Your book looks like an intriguing read!!

  30. Kelly D says

    October 10, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    This book sounds great, I am especially interested in the family curse. Cute cats!

  31. Natalie says

    October 11, 2018 at 4:25 am

    Your cats are adorable and look like they have unique personalities!

  32. Nikki Ooi says

    October 11, 2018 at 9:17 am

    What a lovely book cover!

  33. Terri S says

    October 11, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    Sounds like a great read. Love the kitties.

  34. Sherry says

    October 13, 2018 at 8:51 am

    This sounds like a very good read.

  35. Nikki says

    October 13, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    Cute pets!!

  36. Debbie P says

    October 14, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    This book sounds like a really great read. Congrats.

  37. Nancy P says

    October 16, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Those cats are adorable. I have one named Lucy. Live links in Rafflecopters would help tremendously in showing support for authors. Thanks.

  38. Piroska says

    October 17, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Your book sounds very intriguing! Love your cats! Wish I could have a cat (hubby is very allergic).

  39. Kara Vaughan Marks says

    October 17, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    This sounds really good!

  40. Meredith Miller says

    October 18, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    Twins always seem to be very alike, or extreme opposites!

  41. Amy Greenwood says

    October 20, 2018 at 12:47 am

    Your book sounds interesting, I’m going to go check it out. 🙂

  42. Mindy Bel says

    October 21, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    The book looks like an amazing read!

  43. Celeste Herrin says

    October 22, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    I can’t wait to take the journey with Aura and Adie in this book! It sounds like a great read that I could really get into!

  44. Trish says

    October 22, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    I enjoyed your interview, and your kitties are beautiful!

  45. Samantha says

    October 22, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Awe we have some cats here to ! We love ours 🙂 They are soooo sweet. Also love your book cover cant wait to read <3

  46. Jessica W says

    October 22, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    Ohhhh, I need to add this to my TBR list!

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