Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Amy Plum Vlog Post


Book Nerd Vlog Post

Amy Plum is the author of the International Bestseller DIE FOR ME, which is an Indie Next List pick, Romance Times top pick, and recipient of a starred review from School Library Journal. DIE FOR ME is the first novel in a YA trilogy set in Paris. The second, UNTIL I DIE, will be released in May 2012.

After being raised in Birmingham, Alabama, in a rather restrictive environment, AMY PLUM escaped to Chicago to an even more restrictive environment at a university that expelled people for dancing. (And where she was called to the dean’s office for “wearing too much black”.) After all of that restrictiveness, she was forced to run far far away, specifically to Paris, France, where she only wore black and danced all she wanted.

After five years in Paris, she ventured to London, where she got an M.A. in Medieval Art History, specializing in Early Sienese Painting (1260-1348) mainly because it promised almost no hope of finding a paying job afterward.

Amy managed to find work in the world of art and antiques in New York. But after almost a decade of high-pressure lifestyle in the Big Apple, she swapped her American city for a French village of 1300 inhabitants.

After signing with HarperCollins for the DIE FOR ME series, Amy left her job as an English professor at Tours University to write full-time. She now splits her time between her centuries-old farmhouse in the countryside and Paris’s 11th arrondissement.

She is a huge fan of Edward Gorey and Maira Kalman (and collects both of their books/art), as well as David Sedaris, Amadeo Modigliani, and Ira Glass


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I wish there was only today, just right now, and no forever.

It seems fitting that I fell in love in Paris, the most beautiful city in the world. And if I pretend, I can almost believe that my life is normal and everyone I care about is safe.

But as long as I’m with Vincent, “normal” doesn’t exist. Gorgeous, charming, and witty, he’s everything you could ask for in a boyfriend—but his destiny is so much more.

Even more terrifying than his destiny are his dangerous enemies, enemies who will kill for immortality. How are Vincent and I supposed to be together forever if we’re always in danger?

I know I’ll do whatever it takes—even if it means lying to the people I love—to fight against a fate that is trying to tear us apart.


The storytelling style of Amy Plum is absolutely beautiful. It is unmistakably present in Until I Die, the second book of her Revenants Series. Just like the first one, this book prominently grabs you from the very beginning that leaves you fully engaged into its suspenseful plot.

Until I Die takes place a few months after Die For Me left off. Kate and the Revenants are gradually adjusting to each other as Kate is now like a family member. The Revenants feel like they can trust her. Kate uses up most of her time with Vincent and his Revenant Family while training with a sword to sharpen her skills. Since the Numas’ leader was killed, they have been off the radar for a while which keeps the Revenants on continuous alert.

Amy has a magical way of constructing words together to explain in sharp details of the story’s settings and imagining this incredible world that she created takes no effort. Her fluid words take the reader into that setting alongside the remarkable characters. Each character has importance in the story. There were no character-fillers as each had significant roles. They are highly involved with each other which is not seen in many books these days. The story’s dilemma is truly enthralling and full of twists and shocks. The slow-building suspense is executed well. The ending presents an unexpected cliffhanger that simply sucker punches the reader. It sets the setting for the conclusion of the trilogy in the forthcoming “If I Should Die”. A must read for readers who crave originality and incredible storytelling.

You can purchase Until I Die at the following Retailers:
    


And now, The Giveaways.
Thank you Amy & HarperCollins for making this giveaway possible.
1 Winner will receive one ARC copy of Until I Die, Signed Bookmark & Bookplate by Amy Plum.
2 Winners will receive one Signed Bookmark by Amy Plum.
2 Winners will receive one Bookplate by Amy Plum.

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43 comments:

  1. Wow! What a great giveaway! :) Can't wait to read Until I Die!

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  2. I hope I win! Thanks for the Giveaway!

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  3. OMG!! Jean & Amy
    THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH FOR THIS!!
    I stalked Amy while reading Die For Me...told her how my aversion to France in general made me instantly wary of her book...and how she made me lessen that aversion...but with this vlog T_T I think I really want to go there simply to get inside that chapel! <3 Thank you!!!!!
    Wedding?! WHAT wedding?!!!!!!

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  4. OMG!!!! I really really REALLY want to win this book!!! Thank you so much for the giveaway!!

    I really want to see what will happen next!! The cover is BREATHTAKING!!!

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  5. Thank you so much for the giveaway!! :D

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  6. Thank you so much for this giveaway so excited :)I am keeping my fingers crossed.

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  7. THanks for the giveaway!! you rock:))))

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  8. I love book giveaways! I love to read!

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  9. thanks for the giveaway! I liked her page btw :)

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  10. Awesome giveaway!!! Thanks so much for having it! I thanked Amy on her page as well!! :)

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  11. Wow! Thank you so much for this giveaway! Crossing my fingers for a good outcome! Good luck everyone :)

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  12. thank you Jean for all of the great giveaways and interviews you do

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  13. Thanks for the giveaway Jean! I also posted on Amy's FB wall thanking her. It's always nice when authors donate. :)

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  14. Left a comment on Amy's Facebook fan page.
    Thanks for the great review!

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  15. Ahh Paris!!! I'd love to go there someday.

    Thanks so much for another awesome giveaway!!

    Good luck everyone!!! (:

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  16. Thanks for the giveaway!I'm waiting to get my copy of Die For Me :)So,I'm really excited for Until I Die!

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  17. I loved Die for me, So I´m dying to read Until I die. Revenants are amazing!!

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  18. Great giveaway! I cant wait to read this.

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  19. Awesome giveaway! I've been waiting for eternity(it feels like it) for Until I Die! :D

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  20. I have to say that I just left Amy a thank you on her facebook page and couldn't help but notice the pic of her with the guys from Vampire Diaries. If you haven't read her blog post about meeting them, you seriously have to check it out.

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  21. This is a great giveaway! Can't wait to read this!

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  22. Awesome Giveaway!!! Wish I would lucky this time!!

    Thank's for making it International Giveaway... ^^

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  23. Another fantastic giveaway, thanks so much Jean! :) You are spoiling us! Fingers crossed!

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  24. Just finished Until I Die, Fantastic! I am doing a dual review for both books on our blog Sunday!!!
    Tammy, Admin, Mel's Book Blog

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  25. Fantastic giveaway. :) Thanks.

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  26. Thanks so much for the giveaway! Hope you're not sick of me yet ;)

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  27. Thank you for the giveaway! I thanked amy plum on her FB page to!

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  28. Thanks for the giveaway (:

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  29. i just can say thx u for the giveaway....:)

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  30. Is this open internationally? :)

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  31. Been wanting to read this FOREVER. Thank you SOO much!

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  32. I can't wait to read this book!
    Thanks a lot for the giveaway :)

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  33. I love Amy Plum and Die For Me such a good book :D

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  34. I can't wait to read this book. It sounds so good. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  35. Really looking forward to this book :)
    Heading over to facebook to thank amy :)

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  36. Super Awesome giveaway! This book sounds sooooo amazing...thanks for the giveaway <3 <3

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  37. thanks so much for the awesome giveaway hope am not too late... i told her thank you on facebok, katieshelby19@gmail.com

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