EVERNIGHT TEEN BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!

EVERNIGHT TEEN is celebrating their anniversary this month with a 3^rd Birthday Blog Hop. It’s EVERNIGHT TEEN’s birthday but we're giving out the presents with a Grand Prize of a $100 Amazon gift certificate!

EVERNIGHT TEEN books feature fresh teen fiction that is raw, gritty and real. Whether paranormal, contemporary, sci-fi or suspense, our books are about real issues and pack a strong emotional punch. You’ll find cutting edge fiction that today’s young adults can relate to and will keep you turning the pages long into the night.

I’m proud to be an EVERNIGHT TEEN author. Enjoy this tease from my book, DRAWN

Caught between the sweltering fall landscape of Wilmington, NC beaches and southern illusions and expectations, all sixteen year-old Cameron Shade thinks about is art. That, and for Farrah Spangled to view him as more than just a friend. Cameron longs to win her heart through art.

After several warm interactions with Farrah, including painting together at the beach, Cameron discovers just how complex Farrah’s life is with her boyfriend and her family. Following a tense run-in with Farrah’s father, she forbids Cameron to ever speak to her again, but Cameron’s convinced there’s more behind the request.

To impress Farrah with a last-ditch effort, Cameron sketches her portrait. But the sketchbook he uses hides a dark secret. Farrah’s now in grave danger because the sketch he drew of her siphons her real-life’s soul into the sketchbook. Cameron now has twenty days to extract Farrah. To save her, he must draw himself into the book. 

If he fails… they both die.

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23842764-drawn

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK

Author Website: www.csledbetter.com

The sequel to DRAWN, entitled INKED, is coming from Evernight Teen in Summer 2016!!

Be sure visit each stop on the BLOG HOP for more chances to WIN the GRAND PRIZE of a $100 Amazon Gift Card. You’ll receive bonus entries for commenting on each blog!

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Evernight Celebrates 5 Years of Publishing! + MEGA Giveaway!

Evernight Celebrates 5 Years of Publishing!

Thanks to readers like you, Evernight Publishing has grown by leaps and bounds in five years so they’re pulling out all the stops and throwing an extreme BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BLOG HOP in your honor!

That’s right! It’s Evernight’s birthday but YOU get the presents…

Prizes include:

Apple Watch Sport

NEW Kindle Paperwhite

Fitbit Flex

Evernight, Amazon, and ARe Gift Certificates

Plus, each author on the hop will offer his/her own special prize!

I’m honored to celebrate this momentous occasion with Evernight (Teen).  Here’s a look at my first Evernight title:

(Cover by Jay Aheer)

Summary:

Caught between the sweltering fall landscape of Wilmington, NC beaches and southern illusions and expectations, all sixteen year-old Cameron Shade thinks about is art. That, and for Farrah Spangled to view him as more than just a friend. Cameron longs to win her heart through art.

After several warm interactions with Farrah, including painting together at the beach, Cameron discovers just how complex Farrah’s life is with her boyfriend and her family. Following a tense run-in with Farrah’s father, she forbids Cameron to ever speak to her again, but Cameron’s convinced there’s more behind the request.

To impress Farrah with a last-ditch effort, Cameron sketches her portrait. But the sketchbook he uses hides a dark secret. Farrah’s now in grave danger because the sketch he drew of her siphons her real-life’s soul into the sketchbook. Cameron now has twenty days to extract Farrah. To save her, he must draw himself into the book.

If he fails… they both die.


"Ledbetter successfully makes his fantastic premise very believable... Farrah is a good foil for Cameron, and Ledbetter does a fine job developing their friendship and romantic connection... Because this is not a graphic novel, descriptions are important, and Ledbetter’s finely detailed descriptions serve as effective illustrations for Cameron’s journey.
Inventive, fast-paced fantasy with imaginative settings and engaging characters." ~ Kirkus Reviews

LINKS:

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23842764-drawn

AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1428495854&sr=1-1&keywords=drawn+chris+ledbetter

EVERNIGHT TEEN: http://www.evernightteen.com/drawn-by-chris-ledbetter/

ALL ROMANCE eBOOKS: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-drawn-1824037-143.html

It’s a great time for an Evernight shopping spree because ALL Evernight titles are 25% off through October 9^th at AllRomance eBooks!

Here on my blog... I am offering a prize of One (1) Signed First Edition Copy of DRAWN. I would love for you to Add DRAWN to your TBR list on GOODREADS (see link above) and share this post with your friends on Facebook and Twitter and such!

To enter to win my Prize of signed copy of DRAWN, simply leave a comment below!

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DRAWN Made It To The Nomination Round- The Romance Reviews

My novel DRAWN has made it to the nomination round for an award in Young Adult category for
The Romance Reviews Awards!

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Pre-Order DRAWN today: Italy! Australia! United Kingdom! Great Britain! Canada! Iceland!

Do You Like Art and Artists?

Do You Like Against-All-Odds Romance?

Pre-order DRAWN today.

Amazon USA: http://www.amazon.com/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426248836&sr=8-1&keywords=drawn%2C+chris+ledbetter

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426248972&sr=8-1&keywords=drawn%2C+chris+ledbetter

Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426249032&sr=8-1&keywords=drawn%2C+chris+ledbetter

Amazon GER: http://www.amazon.de/Drawn-English-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426249089&sr=8-1&keywords=drawn%2C+chris+ledbetter

Amazon AUS: http://www.amazon.com.au/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426249165&sr=8-1&keywords=Drawn%2C+chris+ledbetter

Amazon ITA: http://www.amazon.it/Drawn-English-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426249227&sr=8-1&keywords=drawn%2C+chris+ledbetter

Mothers Day Tribute Teaser from DRAWN

This is a Mothers Day Tribute Teaser from my upcoming release, DRAWN. Enjoy. 

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“Son, you can’t always tell. Take your mother, for instance. Not everyone knew she was sick. They couldn’t really tell until right at the very en…” His words trail off and he covers his mouth. “Excuse me.” He stands and rounds the couch to head to the bathroom.

            I lean back and close my eyes. An image of Mom appears. Her tumble of hair, like spun gold, contrasts her mocha-hued skin. As a fashion blogger, some couture houses sent her free and discounted clothes, which she wore proudly. In my vision, Mom twirls in a candy apple red, ruffled ball gown for a Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Art Gala… showing Mr. Cassisi’s art.

            Dad returns. I sigh. Actually, it’s more of a groan.

            Dad offers me a handkerchief, pointing to my cheek. I hadn’t even realized a tear was there. Numb, I guess.

            “What the hell, Dad? I mean really, why is everyone being taken from me?” More tears threaten. The lump in my throat nearly closes my airway.

            After a deep breath, Dad wraps his arms around me. Memories of Mr. Cassisi and Mom collide like storm fronts and tears spill down my cheeks, dampening Dad’s shirt at the shoulder.

            “I’m still here, son. We’ll face it together. You and me. Promise.” He stands. “You want anything to drink?”

            “Yeah, I’ll take a double on the rocks.”

            “One tall glass of water with ice coming up.”

            I follow him to the kitchen. My vision hazes from unspent tears. “Dad, can I ask you a question?”

            He leans on the counter like he’s steadying himself. “Anything, you know that. That was our rule, right? No secrets. No trap doors.”

            I press my lips tight, unsure if my mouth will even form the words. Then it tumbles out. “You know how Orpheus descended into the Underworld to save Eurydice?”

            He nods. “Sure. We have a painting to that effect at the museum.”

            “If you had the chance to––”

            “Stop right there.” He holds his hand up, the one still bearing his wedding ring. You don’t even have to finish.” He sighs so hard, and his dark eyes swim with tears. “I would risk death every single day and three times on Friday to rescue your mother if I could. To hold her hand again. To gaze into her eyes.” His voice cracks in a whisper. “To twirl my fingers in her golden locks again.”

            He wipes the corner of his eye and continues, “Our love transcends death, Cameron. Energy never dies. It simply transfers from one existence to another.” He sniffles. “And besides, I’d never fear dying while trying to save her because either way, we win.”

*****

Hope you enjoyed the Teaser. Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there.

DRAWN releases in less than a month. Pre-Order your copy now.

Website: Http://csledbetter.com

Wattpad Teaser: http://www.wattpad.com/story/37303967-drawn

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23842764-drawn

EPIC Giveaway for DRAWN is EPIC!

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Drawn

by Chris Ledbetter

Giveaway ends May 27, 2015.

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Official DRAWN Cover Reveal!!

Drawn

by Chris Ledbetter 

Release Date: 06/08/15

Evernight Teen

Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Jays Book Covers By Design

Summary from Goodreads:
Caught between the sweltering fall landscape of Wilmington, NC beaches and southern illusions and expectations, all sixteen year-old Cameron Shade thinks about is art. That, and for Farrah Spangled to view him as more than just a friend. Cameron longs to win her heart through art.

After several warm interactions with Farrah, including painting together at the beach, Cameron discovers just how complex Farrah’s life is with her boyfriend and her family. Following a tense run-in with Farrah’s father, she forbids Cameron to ever speak to her again, but Cameron’s convinced there’s more behind the request.

To impress Farrah with a last-ditch effort, Cameron sketches her portrait. But the sketchbook he uses hides a dark secret. Farrah’s now in grave danger because the sketch he drew of her siphons her real-life’s soul into the sketchbook. Cameron now has twenty days to extract Farrah. To save her, he must draw himself into the book.

If he fails… they both die.

About the Author
Chris Ledbetter grew up in Durham, NC before moving to Charlottesville, VA in 11th grade. After high school, he attended Hampton University where he promptly "walked-on" to the best drum line in the CIAA. And, without any prior percussion experience. He carried the bass drum for four years, something his back is not very happy about now.

After a change of heart and major, he enrolled in Old Dominion University and earned his degree in Business Administration. He's worked in various managerial and marketing capacities throughout his life. While teaching high school for six years in Culpeper, VA, he taught business management, business law, marketing, and sports marketing, and also coached football.

He has walked the streets of Los Angeles and New York City, waded in the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and climbed Diamond Head crater on Hawaii and rang in the New Year in Tokyo, Japan. But he dreams of one day visiting Greece and Italy.

He's a proud member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and a strong supporter of the Need for Diverse Books. As a self-described, young reluctant reader, he writes young adult stories specifically to reach other reluctant readers. As a participant in the prestigious Nevada SCBWI Mentor Program, he was blessed to be mentored by Suzanne Morgan Williams, 2012 SCBWI member of the year.

He now lives in Wilmington, NC with his family, including three cats.

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