I'm super excited to be a part of Rockstar Book Tours and Amulet Book blog tour for A.G. Howard's newest Wonderland adventure. A.G. is a class lady and a fantastic author and it's a pleasure to host her and her new book "Unhinged" today. As a fan of The Moth himself, I'm also stoked for this post! So get ready for the details people!
Summary:
Alyssa Gardner has been down the rabbit hole and faced
the bandersnatch. She saved the life of Jeb, the guy she loves, and
escaped the machinations of the disturbingly seductive Morpheus and
the vindictive Queen Red. Now all she has to do is graduate high school
and make it through prom so she can attend the prestigious art school
in London she's always dreamed of.
That would be easier without her mother, freshly released from an asylum, acting overly protective and suspicious. And it would be much simpler if the mysterious Morpheus didn’t show up for school one day to tempt her with another dangerous quest in the dark, challenging Wonderland—where she (partly) belongs.
As prom and graduation creep closer, Alyssa juggles Morpheus’s unsettling presence in her real world with trying to tell Jeb the truth about a past he’s forgotten. Glimpses of Wonderland start to bleed through her art and into her world in very disturbing ways, and Morpheus warns that Queen Red won’t be far behind.
If Alyssa stays in the human realm, she could endanger Jeb, her parents, and everyone she loves. But if she steps through the rabbit hole again, she'll face a deadly battle that could cost more than just her head.
That would be easier without her mother, freshly released from an asylum, acting overly protective and suspicious. And it would be much simpler if the mysterious Morpheus didn’t show up for school one day to tempt her with another dangerous quest in the dark, challenging Wonderland—where she (partly) belongs.
As prom and graduation creep closer, Alyssa juggles Morpheus’s unsettling presence in her real world with trying to tell Jeb the truth about a past he’s forgotten. Glimpses of Wonderland start to bleed through her art and into her world in very disturbing ways, and Morpheus warns that Queen Red won’t be far behind.
If Alyssa stays in the human realm, she could endanger Jeb, her parents, and everyone she loves. But if she steps through the rabbit hole again, she'll face a deadly battle that could cost more than just her head.
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About The Author:
A.G. Howard was inspired to write SPLINTERED while
working at a school library. She always wondered what would've happened
had the subtle creepiness of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland taken
center stage, and she hopes her darker and funkier tribute to Carroll
will inspire readers to seek out the stories that won her heart as a
child.
When she's not writing, A.G.'s pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often include impromptu side trips to 18th century graveyards or condemned schoolhouses to appease her overactive muse.
When she's not writing, A.G.'s pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often include impromptu side trips to 18th century graveyards or condemned schoolhouses to appease her overactive muse.
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Guest Post:
Welcome to the third stop!
Today’s post, and the remaining nine that follow, will be celebrating one of fall’s most anticipated nights: Halloween.
To kick off the thrills and chills, Morpheus dropped off a creepy excerpt from Unhinged to share with you. If you’re Coulrophobic, you might want to grab your blanky. And if you’re not, at least you’ll know what the term means by the end of this post.
They’re here, Alyssa. They don’t belong . . . send them back.
I lean against the sink. “Who?” I whisper aloud, frustrated with the obscure warnings.
As I’m waiting for a response, I hear a rustle inside one of the half-closed stalls. I inhale a startled breath and lean down to look under the metal door, careful not to let my hair touch the damp floor.
“Is someone there?”
No answer. Steeling myself, I swing the door open.
A gurgling hiss greets me along with the distorted face of the clown. It’s toy size again and standing on the toilet lid. I screech and stumble back, tripping over my backpack. My elbow knocks the paper towel dispenser open. Squares of brown paper flutter down all around me.
Hopping to the floor, the demented toy scurries after
me, razor-sharp teeth bared and snapping. One of its shoes slips on
the paper towels and it falls. It crawls toward me instead, never slowing.
Heart pounding, I look around for something to use as a weapon—to
protect myself from that snarling mouth…
(Picture attribution: Wes Bryant http://tinyurl.com/nxx6klz)
Also, we’d love to hear what you’re most afraid of. Leave us a comment!
And be sure to enter the rafflecopter below for a chance to win one of 12 UNHINGED ARCs.
Tomorrow on the fourth stop, we’ll be giving away some free recipes, costume, and decorating ideas when one of Morpheus’s sprites and her pal the Door Mouse drop by to showcase a Halloween party, Wonderland style.
Hope to see you there!
Today’s post, and the remaining nine that follow, will be celebrating one of fall’s most anticipated nights: Halloween.
To kick off the thrills and chills, Morpheus dropped off a creepy excerpt from Unhinged to share with you. If you’re Coulrophobic, you might want to grab your blanky. And if you’re not, at least you’ll know what the term means by the end of this post.
*****
Sunlight dapples the floor through the hopper window,
but the bathroom is gray and still. Today the bugs have been relentless
in their whispers, as if the cricket from last night is leading them
on a revolt:They’re here, Alyssa. They don’t belong . . . send them back.
I lean against the sink. “Who?” I whisper aloud, frustrated with the obscure warnings.
As I’m waiting for a response, I hear a rustle inside one of the half-closed stalls. I inhale a startled breath and lean down to look under the metal door, careful not to let my hair touch the damp floor.
“Is someone there?”
No answer. Steeling myself, I swing the door open.
A gurgling hiss greets me along with the distorted face of the clown. It’s toy size again and standing on the toilet lid. I screech and stumble back, tripping over my backpack. My elbow knocks the paper towel dispenser open. Squares of brown paper flutter down all around me.
(Picture attribution: Wes Bryant http://tinyurl.com/nxx6klz)
*****
Want to know what happens next? Click
here for Unhinged ordering information.Also, we’d love to hear what you’re most afraid of. Leave us a comment!
And be sure to enter the rafflecopter below for a chance to win one of 12 UNHINGED ARCs.
Tomorrow on the fourth stop, we’ll be giving away some free recipes, costume, and decorating ideas when one of Morpheus’s sprites and her pal the Door Mouse drop by to showcase a Halloween party, Wonderland style.
Hope to see you there!
Giveaway:
Now it's your chance to win one of those 12 ARCs that A.G. was talking about. Fill out the Rafflecopter below, but remember that it's only open to domestic readers. Sorry to the rest of you.
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Check Out The Rest Of The Tour:
10/21/2013 Pages From My Thoughts
10/22/2013 Fiction Freak
10/23/2013 The White Unicorn
10/24/2013 Icey Books- Character Naming Contest
10/25/2013 The Cover Contessa
10/26/2013 Book Hounds Extra Giveaway
10/28/2013 Reading Teen
10/29/2013 Book Haven Extraordaire Extra Giveaway
10/30/2013 The Lifelong Bookworm
10/31/2013 Two Chicks on Books Extra Giveaway
11/1/2013 Fiktshun
11/2/2013 I am a Reader Extra Giveaway
Check Out The Rest Of The Tour:
10/21/2013 Pages From My Thoughts
10/22/2013 Fiction Freak
10/23/2013 The White Unicorn
10/24/2013 Icey Books- Character Naming Contest
10/25/2013 The Cover Contessa
10/26/2013 Book Hounds Extra Giveaway
10/28/2013 Reading Teen
10/29/2013 Book Haven Extraordaire Extra Giveaway
10/30/2013 The Lifelong Bookworm
10/31/2013 Two Chicks on Books Extra Giveaway
11/1/2013 Fiktshun
11/2/2013 I am a Reader Extra Giveaway
14 comments:
I love the concept of this book!
So excited for Unhinged! Just finished The Moth in the Mirror last night. Loved the excerpt!
Very excited for this one, I just love the covers on these books!
I cannot waiiitttt! Such a huge fan!
I adore this author! I can't wait to read this book. I re-read Splintered so many times!
Very excited!
This is a series I hear about all the time, but still haven't picked up. That cover is creepy-good though!
Thanks for participating in the giveaway :)
Yikes...I didn't think I was afraid of clowns, but I am now!!
I'm so excited for unhinged to come out. January can not come fast enough
There is nothing more scarier than clowns!
Love this story! I can't wait for more!
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK AND TOUR! THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY! SHELLEY S. calicolady60@hotmail.com
I am so excited for Unhinged ahhh!
Been looking forward to this - love the covers too!
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