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$15 #Giveaway What’s On BRENDA DRAKE’S Desk? #win Seeking Fate @brendadrake @EntangledTeen Ends 9.14

September 5, 2018 By Mary

by Brenda Drake
Published by Entangled Teen

Seeking Fate (The Fated #3) by Brenda Drake
Publication Date:  September 3, 2018
Publisher:  Entangled Teen Crave

Fate changer Daisy Layne is nervous about searching Europe for a firstborn son doomed to die on his eighteenth birthday. But she’s the only one who can save him. No pressure or anything. She needs the help of guide Andrei Vasile, who she’s been talking to online for two years. Still, meeting him in person…that’s a whole different story.

Andrei is determined to keep Daisy safe, even if touching her could kill him. At least, that’s what his family has told him about fate changers like Daisy. She’s strong and beautiful, and it’s his job to keep her alive. Unfortunately, what she doesn’t know could kill her.

Save a life. End a curse. And never, ever get too close…

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Brenda Drake grew up the youngest of three children, an Air Force brat, and the continual new kid at school. Her fondest memories growing up is of her eccentric, Irish grandmother’s animated tales, which gave her a strong love for storytelling. With kids of all ages populating Brenda’s world, it was only fitting that she would choose to write stories with a bend toward the fantastical for both younger readers and the young at heart. And because she married her prince charming, there’s always a romance warming the pages. Her favorite books are The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Kings Row by Henry Bellamann, and Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. When she’s not writing, she hosts workshops and contests for writers such as Pitch Wars and Pitch Madness on her blog, and holds Twitter pitch parties on the hashtag, #PitMad. In her free time, Brenda enjoys hanging out with her family, haunting libraries, bookstores, and coffee shops, or just reading someplace quiet and not at all exotic (much to her disappointment).

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  1. WHAT IS ON YOUR DESK?

 

 

When I read this question, I immediately stood up and snapped a photo of the cleaner side of my desk. The other side has stacks of books, a small red file box with a broken handle (can’t get rid of it because I love it), the huge coffee table book of the world’s prettiest libraries I used for inspiration while writing the Library Jumpers series, a television, a printer, and my husband. My husband, you wonder. It’s a dual desk. We spend a lot of time together, me writing and him coding. It’s sweet. Except when it’s not. Anyway, to the side of the desk you can see in the photo. I call it the left side of my brain because it’s more creative based, while the aforementioned hidden side is definitely right, business and a little messy.

Notebooks, Pens, and Sticky Notes

I can’t function without notebooks. Putting everything on the computer or my laptop ruins my creative thinking. When I’m plotting out a book, I have to write it out, or I am stumped. There’s something about a new notebook and my new favorite pen that gets the ideas flowing. I use sticky notes for flagging different parts of the story.

Coffee

Speaking of getting the creative ideas flowing, coffee is necessary. I need not say more.

Hydration

I keep my Brita 32oz. water bottle full on my desk. I’m trying to get all my water in.

Noise Canceling Headphones

There are many people in my family coming in and out, and they are loud, so I need these to focus.

Nail Polish and file

My nails take a beating, so I’m continually filing them and applying a strengthening polish in a neutral shade.

Candles

Because, come on. Obviously, they’re relaxing and smell good.

Landline Phone

For those of you who are too young to remember landlines, it’s a phone connected your house. I live in the foothills of the mountains and cellphone reception isn’t good sometimes, so having a landline is a must.

Hidden Treasurers

The white and gold foil box on my desk holds miscellaneous things. Dental tape, pens and markers, lipsticks and lip balms, bookmarks and business cards, a small pencil sharpener, matches (see candles), a broken toy, lotion, my copper gloves, and stamps. I feel like a twelve-year-old with a collection box. I may need a bigger box soon.

So there you have it, the stuff on my desk. Now, I think I might just have to clean and reorganize it.

 

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Comments

  1. James Robert says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I appreciate getting to read about another book my family have not known about previously. Thanks so much for the book description and giveaway also.

  2. Rita Wray says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Sounds like a good book.

  3. Angelica Dimeo says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:21 am

    the cover looks pretty and I like the plot.

  4. Cathy French says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:49 am

    I like the premise and blurb. Sounds like a read I’ll really like.

  5. Danielle Hammelef says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:58 am

    This book sounds exciting to read. Thanks for the post and chance!

  6. Marisela Zuniga says

    September 5, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    this sounds great. i love the cover, very pretty

  7. Julie Waldron says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    This sounds like a great series. Thanks for the chance.

  8. Mary Preston says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    A fabulous story line and a fun post thank you.

  9. BookLady says

    September 5, 2018 at 6:03 pm

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

  10. Linda Romer says

    September 5, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    I’m looking forward to reading Brenda’s books. Thank you

  11. shelly peterson says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    This sounds really good.

  12. Becky Richardson says

    September 5, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    My teenage grandchildren would love to read this.

  13. ELLEN LEVICKIS says

    September 6, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    I enjoyed reading the interview with the picture. Best wishes on your tour.

  14. Melissa says

    September 7, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    This book sounds fabulous. I have added to my Wish List. Thanks 4 sharing it with me.

  15. Elley the Book Otter says

    September 14, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    I love that collection box. Um, my whole deck is basically a giant junk collection box, sans box. Does that count? LOL

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