I'm author ELLE STRAUSS and welcome to my website!

I write fun, lower Young Adult (teen) fiction to do with whimsical things like time-travel, fairies and merfolk.

When my serious side peeks out, she's called LEE STRAUSS. She likes to write upper YA about real things that have happened in the past, or made up things that could quite possibly happen in the future.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

To Ride a Puca by Heather McCorkle Blog tour


Hi Elle and friends, thanks for having me over. For those who have followed my tour so far, it’s fabulous to see you again, for those of you who are new, welcome and thank you for celebrating with me! Today I’m dropping by to celebrate the release of my young adult historical fantasy about the last of the druids in ancient Ireland, To Ride A Puca. Though parts of it were heartbreaking to write, this one was a labor of love that will always hold a special place in my heart. Before I get to the goodies I brought, here is a bit about the book:

Invaders are coming to take what isn't theirs, again.

Neala wants to stand and fight for her homeland, but as one of the last druids, she may be standing alone.

Persecuted, hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, the druids have all but given up. Can the determination of a girl who has barely come into her power bring them together? Or, just when she finally finds her place among her kind, will they end up losing a homeland their very magic is tied to?

Available in eBook and hardback at B&N, Amazon, and other retail sites.

 Disclaimer: This novel contains some violence and difficult subject matter. It is recommended for mature YA and up.

I’ll be giving away great prizes, a new one, every week for the next three weeks. This week I’m giving away a signed paperback of TANGLED TIDES by Karen Amanda Hooper. It is about a girl who finds herself tangled up in the underwater world of mysterious merfolk and secretive selkies. It is one of my favorite books of the year so far, trust me you’ll love it! The contest will be open until June 3rd, the winner to be announced on the 4th.

9 comments:

  1. Both books sound amazing! A great giveaway, Heather, and I'll definitely be checking out your book, too. Congratulations on its release!

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  2. The cover to TANGLED TIDES looks awesome. I hope your blog tour is going "swimmingly." Ouch. Couldn't resist after seeing the cover for Ms. Hooper's book. Only the highest sales. Hi, Elle. Roland

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    1. It definitely is Roland! LOL! Love the humor. ;)

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  3. Yay, Heather! So glad you hosted her, Elle!

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    1. Thank you SA! Yep, Elle is fabulous. :)

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  4. I hope To Ride a Puca is selling splendidly, Heather!! :)

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  5. Thank you for hosting me Elle!

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