Life After Twilight now has a brand new store!

You can find cute Organic Everyday Tee’s, Tote bags (that you can customize yourself), cute sweats, and much more!

I will be trying to update the store frequently so there is always new stuff available to you!

Spreadshirt’s will take care of all of your orders and make sure it gets shipped directly to you.

So what are you waiting for!? Go sneak a peek and come back to tell us what you think!?

Have any ideas or requests?

What want to know!

-LAT-

Prize: one bookplate & one postcard, both signed by Holly Black (to each winner)

The Rules/Details:

• Commenter #33 and #44 will win todays giveaway.
• Yes, you can leave back-to-back-to-back-to-back… etc. comments.
• ALL giveaways are open internationally.
• The comments are numbered but sometimes it makes us approve some (don’t know why). So you should see who wins even before we do.
• Once the winner is obvious we will post the winners name below

GOOD LUCK!

Congratulations KAITLYN IN BOOKLAND and MIKZ!!

Winners, either sends us an email (lifeaftertwilight@gmail.com) or DM us on Twitter with your info so we can send you the prize.

Thanks everyone! We still have more prizes, keep tuned!! We’ll be having other giveaways soon.

Interview with Kaleb Nation by B. Marie

B.Marie: “In your bio on KalebNation.com, it is mentioned that you began writing as a child. What types of stories did your young mind come up with? How did you share these stories with others or did you keep them to yourself?”

Kaleb: My first story (the one I was forced to write by my mother, because back then I hated writing) was about a certain person named King Kaleb who rode in a submarine under the North Pole and met with aliens. After I finished it and realized just how much I enjoyed writing (after all, in my stories I could be King all I wanted) I wrote mostly science fiction before moving to fantasy for a while, then finally years later starting on Bran Hambric. I shared them with my siblings by printing them up in little booklets.

B.Marie: “Do you share any similarities with your character Bran Hambric or do you consider yourself to be a complete opposite?”

Kaleb: I actually think Bran has a lot in common with me, but only in indirectly similar ways. For example he likes to draw, I like to write. We also talk similarly. I’m not sure how it happens, but I think almost every character an author writes will always have a piece of them in it.

B.Marie: “I know writers have little things they do, eat, or listen to while writing to help them focus or draw in inspiration. What are some crazy things you do or have around while going through the writing process?”

Kaleb: When I write, I’m always listening to a movie soundtrack, usually something by Thomas Newman or Harry Gregson-Williams. And when I’m having a particularly hard time concentrating I chew on Eclipse mints, because they’re crunchy. Then I found out you’re not supposed to have more than three or four of those a day or you get stomachaches. But at least it’s better than the energy drinks I was addicted to while I wrote the second Bran Hambric book!

B.Marie:: “How is Chilla doing?”

Kaleb: She’s doing very well. She’s getting much fatter. Right now she is sleeping beside her food bowl. This could be a big reason she is getting fatter.

B.Marie: “Are there any moments in Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse that didn’t make it into the book that you wish did?”

Kaleb: There was one scene in the first Bran Hambric book (The Farfield Curse) when Bran goes to see Larak the Baker. It had been in the book since the beginning, and had to be taken out. Luckily I got it into the second book in a shorter form. Also, much of the first chapter was cut out, with Trolan, Ben and Mr. Brewer talking about the Wilomases. That was one of my favorites, but it had to go.

B.Marie: “I have to say you have been busy this year in 2010. Do you have a favorite moment so far from this year?”

Kaleb: Vidcon 2010 in Los Angeles was easily one of the best times of my life. I can’t even explain it. A conference entirely made up of Youtubers like me? I think I met all my idols in a single day.

B.Marie: “The next book in the Bran Hambric series, The Specter Key is scheduled to come out this Fall. Can you give us 3 words from the book? Or 3 words to describe the book and what to expect?”

Kaleb: Hello, Bran’s father.

I suppose that works? Three words that could speak for the book in a way. The plot thickens in this one. You get to see more of what’s been going on in the background through The Farfield Curse. Plus, how to disarm a gnome trap.

B.Marie: “There is a section on the BranHambric.com website called, “Alvondir” where the readers can learn how to read and write magical words or phrases just like in the book. There is a process and a formula to be followed; how long did this take you to figure out? I saw in one of your videos “On Finishing a Book [PART 1]”, the original chart (or what I assume to be the original chart) in a note book. Was it a trial and error sort of thing or did it just naturally come to you? I admit to have been playing around with this; it sure is a lot of fun.”

Kaleb: I was sitting outside with a pen and notebook and randomly came up with the system. It wasn’t hard for me, because I had been using a similar code for some time (what teenager doesn’t write things they don’t want their parents/friends reading?). I wanted something that looked like gibberish, but if you knew the code, it would be extremely easy to read in a line what the magic words meant. Now I can read lines and lines of Alvondir without skipping, because it’s easy to rearrange in your head.

B.Marie:: “You once created a “In 2009, I Will” video where you talked about all the things you would do. If you were to create a “In 2011, I Will” video, what would be some of the things you hope to accomplish?”

Kaleb: In 2011, I want to be on the bestseller list, at least for a week. That’s one of the things on my list of dreams.

B.Marie: “Last question (or challenge, really), please decipher the following using the Alvondir system. “Werito Meoro Binra Hicambri!”

Kaleb: Write more Bran Hambric!

5 “Fun Facts” about Kaleb Nation!

1) Until last year on my book tour, I had never eaten Indian food. Now Chicken Tikka Masala is one of my favorite dishes.

2) I buy Eclipse mints by the half-dozen so I don’t run out.

3) Authors get free copies of their books when they go to print. I have so many, they’re in piles against the wall.

4) The homepage on my computer is Yahoo.com.

5) I do not like Klondike bars.

(I have a video with a list of strange facts about me going up in a few weeks, after I hit 50,000 subscribers. I got some of these from that list, which is why they’re so random )

Check out Kaleb’s Youtube Channel by clicking here!

You can get more information about the Bran Hambric novels by clicking here!

Be sure to keep an eye out for Bran Hambric: The Specter Key coming soon on 10/10/10!

Follow Kaleb on Twitter! @KalebNation

I just wanted to Thank Kaleb again for his time, it was really fun interviewing him! <3

-B. Marie-

All entries have been received for the Bookmark Design Contest!

Below you can view all the designs and vote on YOUR favorite!

The winner will be determined by votes AND by the judges decision.

The winner’s design of the Bookmark Design Contest will be used for the first 50 Bookmarks we giveaway!

When casting your vote please DOUBLE CHECK that the design you like matches up with the Entry Number.

For Example, if you like design entry #1 make sure when you select whom you want to vote for that their entry # matches your submission. You WILL NOT be able to vote more than once. So please, please, please, pay attention.

Click below to view ALL the entries and VOTE!

Entry #1

Entry #2

Entry #3

Entry #4

Entry #5

Entry #6

Cast your vote below:

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Where She Went is the sequel to If I Stay by Gayle Forman.
This new story is set 3 years after the events in If I Stay and it’s focus in the main character, Mia, and her life amongst the living as she meets up with her former boyfriend, Adam, for the first time in years.

Title is set to be released April 5, 2011.

[Source: Ew Shelf]

Lies (A Gone Novel) by Michael Grant

Published: May 4th 2010 by Harper Collins

Details: Hardcover, 447 Pages

Series: Gone #3

Summary (taken from GoodReads)

It happens in one night: a girl who died now walks among the living, Zil and the Human Crew set fire to Perdido Beach, and amid the flames and smoke, Sam sees the figure of the boy he fears the most – Drake. But Sam and Caine defeated him along with the Darkness – or so they thought. As Perdido Beach burns, battles rage: Astrid against the Town Council; the Human Crew versus the mutants; and Sam against Drake. And the prophetess Orsay and her companion, Nerezza, are preaching that death will set them all free. As life in the FAYZ becomes more desperate, no one knows who they can trust.

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

To find out more about Michael Grant click here

Check out more info on Lies, A Gone Novel, by clicking here

If you don’t want any spoilers before your Mockingjay reading, we advise you not to watch this video.

Suzanne Collins reads Chapter 1 of Mockingjay.

Alisha from Black Nailed Reviews is holding a “I Love Your Blog” Award Icon Design Contest with a chance to win a copy of Clockwork Angel: Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare!

If you are interested and want more information just hop on over to her awesome blog (located here) to get all the details for the contest! The contest will end on August 31st. Everyone will be able to view and vote for their favorite icon at the Black Nailed Reviews blog!

So head on over and check it out!

xoxo

-B-

Life After Twilight is hosting a Book Mark Design Contest!

We are a website all about books, authors, writers, and readers.

Naturally we should have Bookmarks right?

Of course we should.

In honor of the 2 year celebration one talented designer will have a shot at coming up with a design for the first 50 Book Marks we plan to give away (plus the designer who wins will receive an extra special prize)!

Okay… I am a Photoshop junky and I KNOW there are some talented and amazing people out there.

So get creative and show us what you got!

The Details:

• Please use the 2″ x 6″ Bookmark template located HERE to create your design. If you do not have Photoshop and have another program that you use please check out this page HERE for Step-by-Step guidelines.
• The Bookmark designs may be Vertical or Horizontal orientation.
• These Bookmarks will be BACK and FRONT. Be sure to have 2 designs: 1 for the Front and 1 for the Back.
• Please make sure that your design includes the following:
  • • • www.LifeAfterTwilight.net or LifeAfterTwilight.Net
      • Follow us on Twitter: @LATBooks
• Please note: These Bookmarks will have a Gloss finish with rounded corners. They will be on 15pt Card Stock paper with Full Color. (Don’t think this will effect the design, but might be nice to know).
• Get creative and have fun… the sky is the limit!

Judges and Voting:

• The Judges will be none other than the staff of LAT.net (aka: “B”, Livia, and Jenni).
• We will also have an open vote where the readers/viewers/fellow book worms of LAT have a chance to see ALL the designs and vote on which design is their favorite!

Dates and Deadlines:

• All Design Entries MUST be submitted via email to LifeAfterTwilight@gmail.com with the subject line “BookMark Design Entry”.
• Design Entries MUST be submitted before August 18th 2010 by 11:59pm (CENTRAL).
• Open voting will begin on August 19th 2010.
• The winner of the Bookmark Design Contest will be announced on August 25th 2010.
• PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to make adjustments to dates and/or rules should that become necessary.

If you have further questions about this contest please CLICK HERE.

Thank you and Good Luck!

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The Vampire Diaries: Stephan’s Diaries #1 – Origins is the first book of a new prequel trilogy based in the Vampire Diaries Series by L.J.Smith.

It seems that L.J.Smith won’t be penning this new trilogy. It will be based on her novels and in the TV Series written by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec.

HarperTeen is releasing the title in Nov 02, 2010 with it’s 256 pages.

[Source: EW's Shelf]