WINTER YA SCAVENGER HUNT 2013

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Welcome to My Leg of the YA Scavenger Hunt!!

A Quick Rundown on how the Hunt Works:

On this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each participating YA author, you also get a secret number. Add up the numbers, and  enter it for a chance to win a major prize–one lucky winner will receive at least one signed book from each author on my team in the hunt! But play fast: this contest (and all the exclusive bonus material) will only be online until noon PST on Sunday, April 7th!

You can start right here or you can also go to the YA Scavenger Hunt homepage to find out all about the hunt. There are TWO contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or both! I am a part of the RED TEAM–but there is also a blue team and if you do the blue hunt you'll have a chance to win a whole different set of signed books!

If you'd like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, see the full list of prizes up for grabs, or if you get lost along the way, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt homepage.

Directions: Below, you'll notice that I've listed my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the red team, and then add them up (don't worry, you can use a calculator!). Hint: the secret number is highlighted in RED.

Entry Form: Once you've added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.

Rules: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian's permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by December 2nd, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

HINT HINT HINT about my exclusive content: Okay, it's not a hint, I'll just tell you what it is. Somewhere on this hunt is a lost Cas Lowood story. It might be the last Cas Lowood story. And of course, Thomas and Carmel are in it too. Also, I'm doing a bonus giveaway at the bottom of this post.

This is my first time participating, and I scored such a coup my first time out. I get to host exclusive content from Elizabeth Richards! That's right, the author of the amazing and gritty and seething BLACK CITY! (I almost typed "hosed" instead of "host". I hope that's not portentious of me hosing this up.)

Anyway, today Elizabeth was kind enough to share some exclusive deleted scenes from PHOENIX, the sequel to BLACK CITY. Here's a bit about the book:

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Ash and Natalie are just starting to build a life together when things in the United Sentry States go from bad to worse. Ash and Natalie find themselves at the center of the turmoil when dictator Purian Rose threatens Natalie's life unless Ash votes in favor of Rose's Law–a law that will send Darklings and other dissenters to a deadly concentration camp known as the Tenth. Ash can't bring himself to Natalie's life for those of millions of Darklings. The only way to save everyone is to escape Black City and find the Ora, a powerful weapon that could take down Purian Rose for good. But fleeing the city and finding the weapon is easier said than done, and becomes a harrowing journey that could tear Ash and Natalie apart, even pushing them into the arms of others. Fast-paced and absorbing, PHOENIX is a delicious, steamy, can't-put-down read.

Want to buy it now? Sure you do. Here's a convenient link.

And here's a bit about Elizabeth Richards:

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Elizabeth Richards is an award-winning journalist, who spent her early career reviewing videogames before making the bold (or crazy) move into travel writing, despite suffering from terrible travel sickness. In her spare time, she ran a successful lifestyle website aimed at teenage girls, where she got to interview many of her favourite bands, go to gigs and basically blag loads of free swag all in the name of ‘research’. Elizabeth lives in Buckinghamshire, England, with her husband. PHOENIX is her second novel. Follow her @theredpenofdoom on Twitter, theredpenofdoom.blogspot.com, or facebook.com/OfficialElizabethRichards

Kept you waiting long enough? Fine, whatever, OKAY!! Exclusive Content Below!!!

Alas, the YASH is over, and I had to take down the tantalizing deleted scenes from PHOENIX. Good luck to all who entered, and thanks for playing!

Now on to the winning! And the bonus contest!

In case you need reminding, there is a butt-load of books up for grabs in this Scavenger Hunt. But you've got to collect all the numbers for your team. Or both teams. Why not? Now is the time to be greedy. Want to win a copy of PHOENIX? And a copy of Girl of Nightmares, and SO many other books? I won't be coy. You need this number. 3!!! Now, on to the next leg hosted by the fabulous Kathleen Peacock. Go HERE!

And now, if I haven't already lost you to the Scavenger hunt frenzy and you're already knocking down Kathleen's door, in which case I'm talking to myself and can say whatever the H I want, how about a bonus contest? I don't know why I chose green. It looks weird.

Want a signed special UK edition of Girl of Nightmares? The paperback with Anna in the red dress? I'll give away three!! Just leave me a comment or tweet me @KendareBlake. I have to limit this one to US only. But the YA Scavenger Hunt copy is of course international, as it is an international contest.

Happy Hunting, All.

90 thoughts on “WINTER YA SCAVENGER HUNT 2013”

  1. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Giveaway

    I definitely want the UK version. I love foreign covers

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    SH / Bonus *

    Thanks for joining in on the SH!! YAY for YA SH!!
    I am reading Anna Dressed in Blood right now – Loving It!! Would love to continue the series with Girl of Nightmares. 🙂

    Reply
  3. knoxdiver says:
    April 4, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for being part of the YASH this spring! I’m so excited that I get to see you at the TLA conference in a couple weeks!

    @knoxdiver

    Reply
  4. allyd123 says:
    April 4, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    givaway

    Iwould love a signed UK version!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Thanks for being a part of the YASH! 🙂 I would love to own a UK edition… 🙂

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Awesome

    I would love this !!! LOVE !!!!!

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    ya scavenger hunt

    Hey I would love to win a book from you!! 🙂
    VampiricChaarmsRunnerService@yahoo.com

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks!

    I just finished Anna Dressed in Blood and loved it! Would be great to win this.
    gbondi07 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    I would so love this!
    apatterson @ dyadicechoes dot com

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Thanks!!

    Thank you so much for participating in the wonderful scavenger hunt!! I did this last year and had an amazing time getting to know new authors!! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    hi

    I love the Scavenger Hunt!!! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!!

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I would definitely love a UK edition of Girl of Nightmares. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    YESSS I definitely want a signed special UK edition. Thank you for the giveaway =)

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Yes please! I would love to win Girl of Nightmares! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I’m loving the bonus content!

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Oooh!! I adore the version with Anna in the red dress. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    #YASH

    I would love to ge thte UK adition of Girl of Nightmares!!

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Entering Giveaway!

    Thanks so much for having a bonus giveaway! I actually visited each blog already for the favorite numbers, so now I am entering contests. This was so tiring yet sooo soo fun! Thanks again!

    chrysrawr@yahoo.com

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Giveaway

    Thanks for the giveaway in addition to being a part of YASH2013!

    Reply
  20. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I want to win!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Thanks!

    Thanks so much for this giveaway, I love the YA Scavenger hunts!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Contest 🙂

    Books are good. Free books are better. Free signed books rock! Have a great day.

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    @sakuralight12

    thanks for the contest

    jennifer.0104@hotmail.com

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    UK cover?! How convenient that the UK is my favorite place in the world! Thanks for the giveaway! 😀

    Reply
  25. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    I’d like a copy!

    Reply
  26. livingdoll216 says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    I would love a copy of the UK edition! Thanks so much for the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    YASH contestant

    Hello there! My name is Shayna and I’ve been so excited for your next book! Thanks so much for participating in YASH! I’m on twitter @ShaynaG_L

    Reply
  28. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Girl of Nightmares

    “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.”
    Martin Luther King, Jr.
    whoooooooooooo, been a heck of a day!!! I’m so excited to discover your works, and I hope to you a better day than me! I would love to read Girl of Nightmares so don’t hesitate to send one my way, or and books for that matter.

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    I can’t wait to read Girl of Nightmares. Read the first book and loved it!

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    Bonus contest

    I’d love to win!

    Reply
  32. nadinax says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    AHHH! So exciting!

    I loved ANNA so much, I want to be in the UK edition contest 🙂

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Love your books! Can’t wait to find your exclusive content in the hunt

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Thanks~

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! All these books is making my head spin, but I love it!

    Shinyxoxmuffins at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:23 am

    Thank you!

    Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:43 am

    Great giveaway! I love the UK cover!!

    Reply
  37. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 2:35 am

    I would love to win your giveaway! I can’t wait to read your book!!

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 2:35 am

    Entering Giveaway

    Thanks so much for the amazing giveaway! Somebody stole my copy of Anna (or I lost it) so I’d love to get my hands on a UK copy!! YAY!! 😀

    iliveforreading AT hotmail DOT com

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 2:56 am

    #YASH

    sometimes i think the international covers are more brilliant than the US covers….

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 3:25 am

    Ooh, The Girl of Nightmares AND Anna Dressed in Blood?!? Yes, please! Thank you for the giveaway!!

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 5:28 am

    giveaway

    I would love to win a copy of your novel “Girl of Nightmares.” I’ve heard that your books are fantastic but I haven’t had a chance to read one yet. Hopefully I get the chance.

    Thank you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 7:09 am

    UK Edition Girl of Nightmares

    I love looking at how other countries have adapted the story covers! It would be great to add to my collection. Thank you so much for participating in YASH and doing this giveaway!

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 9:42 am

    awesome

    Thanks for the giveaway. I loved Anna, but havent read girl of nightmares.

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Love foreign covers. They are so pretty and different.

    Reply
  46. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Hello! I’m Holly! Thanks for the opportunity to win this giveaway you are having! You can contact me at simpleblessingsbookreviews@yahoo.com if needed 🙂

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Entering

    Please enter me! 🙂 I’ve been wanting to read Anna Dressed in Blood, but my library hasn’t had it. Thank you for this giveaway!

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Yey, I want one! It’s so awesome i’m currently living in the US 😀

    Reply
  49. saturnkoneko says:
    April 5, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Hi! Nice to meet you. The scavenger hunt is introducing me to so many new authors!

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    hakaurvamp@gmail.com

    Reply
  51. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    .

    thanks so much for the giveaway! love your books!!

    Reply
  52. shaina333 says:
    April 5, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Uk Cover???

    thats totally awesome! 😀 thanks!
    Shaina

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Bonus Giveaway

    Thanks for the great giveaway & participating in YASH! I look forward to this every time it comes up 🙂

    Reply
  54. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Yay, thanks for the awesome giveaways! *dances*

    Reply
  55. Anonymous says:
    April 5, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Girl Of Nightmares

    Let’s hope I win. Probably won’t, though.

    Reply
  56. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Can’t wait to read Cas Lowoods’s story . Can’t wait for the movie!

    Reply
  57. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 12:19 am

    Nightmares

    😀 Ah. you totally rock!! <3

    Reply
  58. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 12:29 am

    Thanks for the giveaway, love the YASH

    Reply
  59. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 2:30 am

    I absolutely adored both of Anna’s books. I hate that they’re over but I’m excited to dive into a new world with the Antigoddess books.

    Reply
  60. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 4:04 am

    GiveAway

    I haven’t read either book yet so Anna Dressed in Blood it is! I read the bonus content and loved it!

    Reply
  61. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 4:08 am

    YASH giveaway

    I just think your books are awesome! and it would be cool to have signed copies! 🙂

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 4:31 am

    YASH

    Thanks for the chance to win! Love YASH!

    Reply
  63. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! Love Anna Dressed in Blood!

    Reply
  64. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Thanks!

    Awesome! thanks for participating!

    fecheerleader @ yahoo . com

    Reply
  65. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Bonus Contest

    Would LOVE to win!!

    Thansk!

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    YASH Contest

    Thanks for running the contest. I loved Anna Dressed in Blood and cant wait to read Girl of Nightmares.

    Reply
    1. kendare_blake says:
      April 8, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Re: YASH Contest

      Hi Amy! You won one of the bonus UK Girl of Nightmares! Email me your mailing info at kendareblake@yahoo.com! If I haven’t heard from you in 72 hours, I’ll try to track you down, but if I can’t get ahold of you, I’ll have to redraw. Thanks for entering! Hope you enjoy the book.

      Reply
  67. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Wooo

    I just love this Scavenger hunt and thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  68. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Thanks

    Thanks for the chance to win! I love your books!

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Giveaway

    Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway!

    Reply
  70. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    I’d love a copy! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  71. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Hello ~

    I really love this series ! >.<

    Reply
  72. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    sounds good

    Always looking for a new book to add to my read list!!1

    Reply
  73. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Thanks for being a part of YASH, and for the extra contest! I’ve heard great things about Anna Dressed in Blood. Can’t wait to check it out myself. 🙂

    -Kim

    Reply
  74. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    I can’t wait to meet you at TLA later this month! SO excited!

    Reply
  75. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    giveaway

    Thanks for being part of YASH and for the extra giveaway!:)

    Reply
  76. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Contest

    Please enter me for the contest! I would love to have a copy of the UK version of Girl of Nightmares! Thanks!

    Reply
  77. Anonymous says:
    April 6, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Bonus contest

    I would love to win this, thanks for doing this giveaway and being part of the Hunt it has been really fun!

    Reply
  78. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 1:47 am

    THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY LIFE. THANKS FOR GIVING US THIS CHANCE!

    Reply
  79. kassiah says:
    April 7, 2013 at 4:57 am

    What an awesome prize. I’m so excited that you’re going to be at TLA and BEA (I’ll see you there *jumpyclaps*) and love that you featured deleted scenes from PHOENIX. I ♥ Ash Fisher. Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in the Hunt!

    Kassiah @Swoony Boys Podcast xo

    Reply
  80. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 8:54 am

    giveaway entry

    This is so cool that y’all are doing this. I’d love to be lucky enough to win another book by you.

    Reply
  81. chasing_phoenix says:
    April 7, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Your writing is amazing and I would absolutely LOVE to get the UK edition. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!!

    Reply
  82. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Love to win a copy (:

    AnimeAngel1016(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  83. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’ve had this series on my TBR list for a while =]

    Reply
  84. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    I LOVED Anna Dressed in Blood and I totally want a signed UK edition of Girl of NIghtmares!

    Thanks for a most awesome giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

    Reply
  85. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  86. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    #YASH

    I’m totally throwing my hat in the ring for your bonus contest! =)

    Reply
  87. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    i want the UK edition!!!

    Reply
  88. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I’ve been dying to read this book!!!

    Reply
  89. Anonymous says:
    April 7, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! (:

    vampyreprincess109(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

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