Sunday, May 27, 2012

Swoon Worthy Books

Even though TSS tour has ended, I still can't help but post good reviews when I come across them. Dorothy from Swoon Worthy Books posted an interview with Julia Levesque earlier this month as part of the tour, but now she's done a review of TSS as well. I've posted some of my favorite parts below, but to read the full review visit http://swoonworthybooks.blogspot.com/2012/05/shapeshifters-secret-review.html.

"I can’t explain how much I enjoyed this book! Amazing characters, amazing action, totally cute romance going on! Heather Ostler did an amazing job writing The Shapeshifter’s Secret and I couldn’t get enough! I am now waiting impatiently for the second book to come out. Oh please do come out soon!"

"If everyone starts picking teams between Terrance and Caleb I would have to be team Caleb. He wasn’t in the picture much I have a feeling that there is something than friendship meant Caleb and Julia. I hope so at least. I loved the were cats! How cool is that? And like totally original! As an aspiring author when I realized that it was were cats I thought darn! I wish I’d thought of that. Lol." 

"Heather has created a world I am sad to leave and I can’t wait to revisit it. I highly recommend this book to everyone!" 

Thank you Dorothy 

Saturday, May 26, 2012

The Grand Finale of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour!

Here we are, on the very last day of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour. I've Loved meeting all of you and getting to know you better. I want to say thank you to all of the wonderful blogs and websites that took time out of their schedules to be a part of the tour. I also want to thank Cedar Fort for helping me arrange the tour and for providing the sweet giveaways. And Thank YOU for following the tour! I really hope you've had fun with the crazy guest posts, interviews, and giveaways.

The final stop is at Treasured Tales for Young Adults where the lovely Alishia has featured a guest post about Caleb. I had a lot of fun talking about Caleb, and if you've ever wondered why he is the way he is, then you should check out this post :)

Also, Treasured Tales for Young Adults is hosting the last and final GIVEAWAY for The Shapeshifter's Secret. So, if you'd like to win a copy, you can enter here: http://treasuredtalesforyoungadults.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/blog-tour-the-shapeshifters-secret/

And I know that I promised a tap dancing werecat...however they must be in high demand right now because they were all booked...BUT I did find this youtube of a tap dancing cat. AND I also posted a video of my pugs reactions to The Shapeshifter's Secret release date.



THANK YOU!









Friday, May 25, 2012

May 25th

I can't believe we are on the second to last day of the tour. I'm still looking into having tap dancers at the grand finale of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour. I think it would be preferable if they dressed up as werecats, don't you think?
 












All right, enough with my nonsense. Today there are three blog tour stops for TSS and each one is really unique, so it will be a lot of fun.




Caleb and Terrence have stopped for an intense interview at My Life With Books 



Julia has stopped to do an interview at Swoon Worthy Books




And I've done an interview about all these guys at Bookcase to Heaven. 

I'm excited for you to check out these interviews and see how amazing all of these different blogs are. Their blogs make mine look a baby designed it--which I wouldn't doubt the genius skills of some babies out there. Once again, I got off subject.

Here are the Links:

http://www.jenkjovus.com/2012/05/shapeshifters-secret-character.html

http://swoonworthybooks.blogspot.com/2012/05/shapeshifters-secret-blg-tour.html



http://www.mystorywithyouandher.blogspot.com/2012/05/interview-heather-ostler-author-of.html

Thanks!


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Pocketful of Books and Paperbook Princess Blog Stops

I'm really excited to announce today's Blog Tour Stops. First Pocketful of Books has posted a really fun author interview about cats, Harry Potter and overprotective parents--and seriously, I love this blog's style and feel, very original. 
                                                                                                     :)



Then the lovely Megan has posted a Review on Paperbook Princess--this blog is also adorable with a princess theme which includes sparkles that follow the mouse (or maybe it's fairy dust?!)




Here is a little blurb from her review.

"Wow! When I started reading this book, I was literally hooked right from the first chapter! It was really a refreshing surprise when I started reading this book and it really just jumped right into the story, although it is nice to get more background and more details I think that with this book it really wasn’t needed, the author Heather Ostler was able to create a very vivid story and not fill it with nonsense." 



Thank you so much! Have fun at these amazing blogs!  

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

BLoG tOuR

I Can't believe there are only 3 days left of TSS Tour! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your interest in The Shapeshifter's Secret. I've had so much fun meeting all of you and making so many new friends. But, the tour isn't over yet! And on the last day I think we should do something epic like fireworks, or have professional tap dancers end it. Hmm, I'll have to look into that...

May 23rd Blog Tour Stops: Interview and Review at Forget about TV, Grab a Book

and

A Review at Sarah Elizabeth's Bookshelf 

Here is are some blurbs from the reviews:

"Another thing I found myself loving was that you could immersed yourself in this book and suddenly find your self laughing, giggling and maybe once or twice yelling at the characters and what was happening around them, needless to say this is one of the books that is banned by my roommates, yes it's banned because of all the laughing, giggling and screaming so for me this is not a book to read at night." ----Bere (Forget about TV, Grab a Book)

"Read this if you loved Harry Potter." --Sarah Elizabeth

"A part of this book that really catched my attention is how Ostler is working with the romance, it's great the way that she puts a twist to the love triangle between Terrence, Julia and Caleb and I wish to know the boys better even though I'm a 100% rooting for Caleb..." --Bere (Forget about TV, Grab a Book)









Thanks!




Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Guest Post, Interview, and GIVEAWAY!



Today The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour has two fun filled stops. Froggarita's Bookcase has posted both an Interview and Giveaway for The Shapeshifter's Secret.

Then you can check out Kindred Dreamheart for a Guest Post about werecat fashion. Mee-Ow ;)


Monday, May 21, 2012

Interview, Review, and Ideal Cast for TSS Movie

Today The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour makes a stop at Lit Girl: Confessions of a Future Librarian for an interview which includes the ideal cast for TSS movie. It's a really fun stop, be sure to check it out!

Also, The Girly Bookworm has been kind enough to post a review for TSS. Here is the link: http://thegirlybookworm.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

TSS Blog Tour May 20

Today The Book Slayer has been kind enough to post an excerpt from The Shapeshifter's Secret. You can read about it here:

http://slayingbooks.com/?p=1362

Enjoy!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

TSS Blog Tour Day 19



Today The Book Bug is featuring a Hard Cover copy Giveaway of The Shapeshifter's Secret and an Author Interview! Here is the link:

 http://thebookbug-hogan.blogspot.com/2012/05/shapeshifters-secret-blog-tour-author.html

Thanks!





Friday, May 18, 2012

The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour Continued


Today it is dark and stormy outside with thunder crackling through the sky. It's a perfect day to do some writing. But it would be even more perfect to check out these blog tour stops first. Then write. Lots and lots of rainy day writing--my favorite.

Maji Bookshelf has been kind enough to post an interview and book trailer of TSS

and

Imagine a World... has also posted an interview and review of TSS.

Here is a little excerpt of the review:  "Now, this is a fairly unique concept. I don't think I've seen it used before, which gives SS a few points by itself. It's actually pretty interesting. Ostler even explained some of the mechanics of transformation."

Happy writing!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Blog Tour Day 17

Does anyone else feel like May has just flown by? I've been having so much fun with The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour that I think time has been on a permanent fast forward. I hope that your May is going well and that it hasn't flown by too quickly. Then again maybe you want it to go by fast, now you can get ready for summertime heat, happiness, and (hopefully) relaxation.

Continuing on with with the blog tour, today I have stops at

Rainy Day Ramblings for A GIVEWAY and Guest Post about the secret werecat identities of famous people throughout history. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was actually a secret panther werecat?
 

And 






Thanks everyone! 

 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

GIVEAWAY and Interview!

The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour Stops for May 16th are

Interview and GIVEAWAY at synchronizedreading.blogspot.com

and

an Interview at sweetsouthernhome.wordpress.com

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour day 15



May 15th Blog Tour Stops

Guest Post about why I started writing at The kids are grown, now what?

and 

A really great review at So Simply Sara

Thanks!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Blog Tour day 14

I've been having so much fun with The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour, and I hope that you've enjoyed the reviews, interviews, posts, and Giveaways (how could you not enjoy the giveaways? ;)

It's a little crazy that we're halfway through with the tour already, sigh. Though I'll be sad when May is over, I'll be excited beyond measure for the release of TSS in June. YYAAAAAAAAAYY!!!!
Ahem. Sorry about that. Sometimes I can't contain my excitement...

Today you can check out Book Nerd for a fun Interview and Review of TSS

and

Bookworm Lisa for a great Review.

I love both of these websites! Thanks so much.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mom





Blog Tour May 13

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

I know that you are celebrating with the wonderful women in your life today, so I'll make this quick.

Today's Blog Tour Stops are reviews at

Ja citam a ti

and

Book Are Magic

Thanks!

Saturday, May 12, 2012

May 12 Blog Tour Stop


Happy Saturday everyone!

Today The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour is making a stop at Bookmarks & Bookshelves for an Interview and GIVEAWAY. You can read the interview and enter to win here:

http://bookmarksbookshelves.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-tour-shapeshifters-secret.html?showComment=1336849452828#c6366850764613013607

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, May 11, 2012

GIVEAWAY for The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour

Hooray for Giveaways! and Hooray for this wonderful website that is featuring a Giveaway today for The Shapeshifter's secret. Book Briefs also posted a great review for TSS, here is a little clip:

"This is such a good book! The kind of book where you would do anything, ANYTHING to get your hands on the next one right then, because you can't even wait another minute to find out what happens next." -- Book Briefs 

Thank you Book Briefs for being a part of the tour! 
Check out their website and enter the Giveaway here: 
http://bookbriefs.blogspot.com/2012/05/arc-reviewgveaway-shapeshifters-secret.html

Thursday, May 10, 2012

It's going to be Awesome

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Blog Tour Day 10

Happy May 10th everyone. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, more giveaways are happening... it's a good day. 



An interview about TSS at the awesome Claire Reads blog

and 

An Ebook Giveaway of The Shapeshifter's Secret at YA Story Teller!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Day 9: Ebook Giveaway


Hello everyone! I love posting about giveaways, and today Book Adventures is GIVING AWAY AN EBOOK of The Shapeshifter's Secret. You can have up to 5 entries through Rafflecopter, click on the following link to enter! Book Adventures

Thank you Book Adventures for being a part of the blog tour! Here is a snip from the post: 

   "The Shapeshifter's Secret is an absorbing, engaging story from debut YA author Heather Ostler. Heather is one heck of a storyteller. Her narrative pulls you in and fills you with the curiosity to find out what's in store for the main character at every turn of the page.
     High school, cute boys, best friends, strict dads, werecats, magic portals, castles, evil authority figures, hunted royalty, you get the idea. Shapeshifter's Secret is a rich and intriguing tale with the hope of being first in a trilogy." -- Book Adventures

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour Day 8


Thanks to SNARKY MAMMA for a doing a review today on TSS! Find it here: 

Monday, May 7, 2012

Day 7!

Happy Day 7 of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog!

We've got 3 awesome stops today. First for an excerpt and GIVEAWAY check out 
Love of Books: http://loveofbooks409.blogspot.com/2012/05/excerpt-giveaway-shapeshifters-secret.html

Then a review at Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Reviews and Goodies: http://pnrurbanfantasyreviews.blogspot.com/

And a second review at The Reader's Antidote:

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Interview and Ebook Giveaway!

Blooming with Books is giving away an ebook of The Shapeshifter's Secret! Check out Blooming with Books to read the interview and enter the giveaway.

Day 5 of TSS Blog Tour

Check out the character Interview with Julia at a Book-a-licious Story!

Friday, May 4, 2012

I Heart YA Books: The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler

I Heart YA Books: The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler:                    The Shapeshifter's Secret                                                                    by ...

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“We read to know that we are not alone.” --C.S. Lewis




"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales." --Albert Einstein



Go Werecats!

Day 4 of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour

A Case of Reading Insomnia: Shapeshifter's Secret VBT: Interview: This is a part of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour... Today, I am so psyched to present you guys with an interview I had with the ...

A Case of Reading Insomnia: The Shapeshifter's Secret - By: Heather Ostler

A Case of Reading Insomnia: The Shapeshifter's Secret - By: Heather Ostler: This is a part of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour... Publisher: Cedar Fort Release Date: June 12th, 2012 Purchase: ...

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Hey everyone I need your help to win an ad for The Shapeshifter's Secret! If you vote for me, all of your wildest dreams will come true! It only takes 2 seconds. Thank you so much!

Step 1: “Like” this Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ldsbooksandthings

Step 2: "Like" my name in the comment for the LDS author post.

A Dream Within A Dream: Review: The Shapeshifter's Secret and Guest Post

A Dream Within A Dream: Review: The Shapeshifter's Secret and Guest Post: Welcome to my stop on The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour! Today I have a special guest post by the wonderful author herself, Heather Ost...

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May 3rd Blog Tour Stops

Guest Post about The Dark Side of Shapeshifting (Mwahaha) on A Dream Within A Dream

Review and giveaway on Getting Your Read On

(Click on the blog's name to transfer to site).

Have Fun! 


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Blog Tour for The Shapeshifter's Secret

May 2nd 2012

Review by Beesleybuzz

Review and Author Interview at Divine Secrets of a Little Bookworm  


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Day One of The Shapshifter's Secret Blog Tour

Blog Tour starts today!

Check out artsy musings of a bibliophile for a review of The Shapeshifter's Secret.