PIP Headquarters
Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Abby, Indigo, Basil and Badger are sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and pouring over a map of the seedier end of Blogtown.
Indigo: *shakes her head* I don't know why I let you talk me into these things, Abby. It's crazy, you do know that, don't you? It will have to be split-second timing, getting the Devourer and the Dark Shadow together at the same time. What if our plan doesn't work?
Abby: Look - the Dark Shadow wants souls, and the Devourer has an abundance. This plan will work.
Basil: Of course it will, babe.
Indigo: But this plan to get even with the Devourer is....
Badger: ...completely mental!
Indigo: Yes. Especially when I'm the bait!
Badger: You're not going alone. No way. I'm going with you.
Basil: We'll all go. Indigo, you and Badger will jog down ParaNormal Heights. It follows you everywhere right? Lead it down the alley here. *points to a spot on the map* Abby and I will be at the other end meeting up with the Devourer on some pretext.
Abby: You just lead Mister Shadow to us, we'll do the rest.
Indigo: But...but...
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While the foursome of our novels are coming up with their brilliant plan, how about heading over to Nadja Notariani's blog for a bit of lighter reading?
Gwen Gardner and Angela Brown - YA paranormal authors embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. Share with us as we take the Indie journey to bring our works to the world. Buckle up! There'll be mystery, mayhem, action and emotional roller coasters...oh, and a few things that go bump in the night.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Not Cleaning OCD - Just In Trouble Again
PIP Headquarters
Monday
9:01 a.m.
PIP Headquarters is a pitiful sight this morning, with Indigo (GUTG) and Abby (Neverlove) all decked out in their Cinderella-like cleaning duds, hair tied back, buckets full of soapy water and Playtex gloves up to their elbows. Turns out, girls who have unauthorized parties must pay the consequences.
Indigo: This sucks. *she's standing on the bathroom counter with a toothbrush, scrubbing the grooves in the light fixture*
Abby: Tell me about it. *plunges her latex-gloved hand into the toilet and scrubs vigorously*
Indigo: So, what's that Devourer dude got against you, anyway?
Abby: For a start, we're on opposite sides of the war for souls. Plus, Basil was sort of his pet project and he thinks I stole him away. I'd sure like to get even with him for snitching on us to Angela and Gwen about the party.
Indigo: *nods her head* He's plain evil, just like that soul-collecting Dark Shadow who's always after me. *shudders involuntarily* Too bad we can't get them both.
Abby: Hey, that's a great idea!
Indigo: What is?
Abby: Getting even with both of them, of course.
Indigo: Now wait a minute, Abby. I was just speaking hypothetically. I didn't mean we should actually go after them. That'd be really dangerous.
Abby: *stares off into the distance, a scheming look in her eyes*
Indigo: Abigail Bishop, you get that look out of your eyes right this minute....
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While our teenage characters are thinking about getting themselves into yet another "situation," perhaps you want to catch their prerecorded Character Spotlights over at Cherie Reich's blog, and then you won't want to miss the showdown at E.J. Wesley's blog, The Open Vein.
Monday
9:01 a.m.
PIP Headquarters is a pitiful sight this morning, with Indigo (GUTG) and Abby (Neverlove) all decked out in their Cinderella-like cleaning duds, hair tied back, buckets full of soapy water and Playtex gloves up to their elbows. Turns out, girls who have unauthorized parties must pay the consequences.
Indigo: This sucks. *she's standing on the bathroom counter with a toothbrush, scrubbing the grooves in the light fixture*
Abby: Tell me about it. *plunges her latex-gloved hand into the toilet and scrubs vigorously*
Indigo: So, what's that Devourer dude got against you, anyway?
Abby: For a start, we're on opposite sides of the war for souls. Plus, Basil was sort of his pet project and he thinks I stole him away. I'd sure like to get even with him for snitching on us to Angela and Gwen about the party.
Indigo: *nods her head* He's plain evil, just like that soul-collecting Dark Shadow who's always after me. *shudders involuntarily* Too bad we can't get them both.
Abby: Hey, that's a great idea!
Indigo: What is?
Abby: Getting even with both of them, of course.
Indigo: Now wait a minute, Abby. I was just speaking hypothetically. I didn't mean we should actually go after them. That'd be really dangerous.
Abby: *stares off into the distance, a scheming look in her eyes*
Indigo: Abigail Bishop, you get that look out of your eyes right this minute....
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While our teenage characters are thinking about getting themselves into yet another "situation," perhaps you want to catch their prerecorded Character Spotlights over at Cherie Reich's blog, and then you won't want to miss the showdown at E.J. Wesley's blog, The Open Vein.
AND
Week 3 Giveaway!
AND
The Big Swag Giveaway
Friday, October 19, 2012
Keys and a Grin, a Scary Grin
Driveway of PIP Headquarters
10/19/2012
6 a.m. - ish
Indigo: Angela was cool to let us take her Nissan today.
Abby: Yeah, we'll make it for our stop at Medeia Sharif's blog in no time.
Indigo: And I know we have to check out Elizabeth Seckman's blog. I heard Gwen mention something about Supernatural. Those guys rock. So hot!
Abby *tosses the keys to Indigo*: Your turn.
Indigo: Sweet!
Abby: I'm a little concerned, though.
Indigo: Why?
Abby: When Angela gave me her keys, she was smiling. Like, a scary grin.
Indigo: You don't think they know, do you?
Abby: No. I don't think so. They can't. Could they?
*Abby and Indigo leave things at that, hoping things will just get back to normal.*
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Please check out Medeia Sharif's blog. Abby and Indigo will be there. And dive into a bit of Supernatural Fact or Fiction at Elizabeth Seckman's blog.
10/19/2012
6 a.m. - ish
Indigo: Angela was cool to let us take her Nissan today.
Abby: Yeah, we'll make it for our stop at Medeia Sharif's blog in no time.
Indigo: And I know we have to check out Elizabeth Seckman's blog. I heard Gwen mention something about Supernatural. Those guys rock. So hot!
Abby *tosses the keys to Indigo*: Your turn.
Indigo: Sweet!
Abby: I'm a little concerned, though.
Indigo: Why?
Abby: When Angela gave me her keys, she was smiling. Like, a scary grin.
Indigo: You don't think they know, do you?
Abby: No. I don't think so. They can't. Could they?
*Abby and Indigo leave things at that, hoping things will just get back to normal.*
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Please check out Medeia Sharif's blog. Abby and Indigo will be there. And dive into a bit of Supernatural Fact or Fiction at Elizabeth Seckman's blog.
We still have 2 Giveaways going on!
Week 2 Giveaway
Big Swag Givveaway
Thursday, October 18, 2012
1001 Ways to Use a Barrette
PIP Headquarters
10/18/2012
3:17 p.m.
A cute girl clasps her hands in her lap, legs crossed at her ankles, seated at the PIP HQ kitchen table. A pink curl dangles into her face.
The interrogation underway...
Indigo: So you're Mrs. Windleman's granddaughter, from down the street, right?
Cute girl: Yep. Just call me Mynda.
Abby: Okay, Mynda. Why'd you record our party?
Indigo: Chill, Abby. We can work our way to that.
Abby: We can't. Angela and Gwen will be back soon from checking how Basil and Badger did at Candilynn's blog.
Mynda: Um, excuse me...
Indigo: I heard Gwen and Angela whispering about a stop at Susan Kaye Quinn's blog. But they don't have their names down for the stop. I wonder who it could be?
Abby: I don't think I want to know.
Mynda: Hey, look, I didn't record your party. Total lame move.
*Indigo's cheeks flush red at Mynda's apparent lie. She flips open the laptop and speeds to the end of the recording (something both girls were too frantic to do until Basil and Badger made them watch the recording all the way through). A flash of a pink haired girl briefly dips her head into the bathroom to check her hair. The picture shifts slightly as she tucks a hair behind her ear and jostles a barrette.*
Abby: You're saying that's not you, Mynda?
Mynda: That's me, but you saw what happened. It was that barrette. This guy stopped me on the way here and gave it to me, just asked me to give it back to him when I left. I didn't know anything about the recording. I do look cute, though.
Indigo: And you did it?
Mynda: He was hot. Cool shades on even in the dark. And his smile? So, yeah. It was just a barrette.
*Abby and Indigo exchange a glance. Only one guy sported sun glasses at night...and it wasn't because he was cool. And he was hot, alright...hell's fire hot: Devourer.*
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Just when they thought they'd nabbed their culprit, things get a bit more...complicated. Why don't you go check out what the boys are up to at Candilynn Fite's Writerly Musings. And don't forget to stop by Susan Kaye Quinn's blog to see WHO stopped by.
10/18/2012
3:17 p.m.
A cute girl clasps her hands in her lap, legs crossed at her ankles, seated at the PIP HQ kitchen table. A pink curl dangles into her face.
The interrogation underway...
Indigo: So you're Mrs. Windleman's granddaughter, from down the street, right?
Cute girl: Yep. Just call me Mynda.
Abby: Okay, Mynda. Why'd you record our party?
Indigo: Chill, Abby. We can work our way to that.
Abby: We can't. Angela and Gwen will be back soon from checking how Basil and Badger did at Candilynn's blog.
Mynda: Um, excuse me...
Indigo: I heard Gwen and Angela whispering about a stop at Susan Kaye Quinn's blog. But they don't have their names down for the stop. I wonder who it could be?
Abby: I don't think I want to know.
Mynda: Hey, look, I didn't record your party. Total lame move.
*Indigo's cheeks flush red at Mynda's apparent lie. She flips open the laptop and speeds to the end of the recording (something both girls were too frantic to do until Basil and Badger made them watch the recording all the way through). A flash of a pink haired girl briefly dips her head into the bathroom to check her hair. The picture shifts slightly as she tucks a hair behind her ear and jostles a barrette.*
Abby: You're saying that's not you, Mynda?
Mynda: That's me, but you saw what happened. It was that barrette. This guy stopped me on the way here and gave it to me, just asked me to give it back to him when I left. I didn't know anything about the recording. I do look cute, though.
Indigo: And you did it?
Mynda: He was hot. Cool shades on even in the dark. And his smile? So, yeah. It was just a barrette.
*Abby and Indigo exchange a glance. Only one guy sported sun glasses at night...and it wasn't because he was cool. And he was hot, alright...hell's fire hot: Devourer.*
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Just when they thought they'd nabbed their culprit, things get a bit more...complicated. Why don't you go check out what the boys are up to at Candilynn Fite's Writerly Musings. And don't forget to stop by Susan Kaye Quinn's blog to see WHO stopped by.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Damage Control
PIP Headquarters
10/17/2012
Eleven - ish
Indigo: Hurry in guys. We really need your help.
*Badger and Basil crush each other coming through the door at the same time.*
Basil: What's wrong, girls?
*Abby sets the laptop on the kitchen table. Pressing one button, LMFAO's "Party Rockers Anthem" blasts from the speakers, teens squeeing, voices talking over each other in noisy conversations.*
Indigo *face now a shade shy of Hot Tamale candy red*: That!
Badger: The party? But who recorded the bloody thing?
Abby: We don't know. That's why we need your help. We read through Neverlove and Givin' Up the Ghost all day yesterday but couldn't pin a person.
Basil: How long do we have?
Indigo: Gwen mentioned they had a stop at Mina Burrow's today.
Abby: And Carol Kilgore...so it might be a while.
Basil: Then let's get started. We have to figure this out before Angela and Gwen find out. If they find out *shudder* Okay, I don't want to think about what would if happen if they find out.
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Oh, party rockers on record. Wow. Devourer may have done them a favor or a disservice sharing this with them. We'll just have to see how things turn out for our quirky teens. For the time being, please relax Under the Tiki Hut and make sure to check out some books for paranormal and mystic minds.
10/17/2012
Eleven - ish
Indigo: Hurry in guys. We really need your help.
*Badger and Basil crush each other coming through the door at the same time.*
Basil: What's wrong, girls?
*Abby sets the laptop on the kitchen table. Pressing one button, LMFAO's "Party Rockers Anthem" blasts from the speakers, teens squeeing, voices talking over each other in noisy conversations.*
Indigo *face now a shade shy of Hot Tamale candy red*: That!
Badger: The party? But who recorded the bloody thing?
Abby: We don't know. That's why we need your help. We read through Neverlove and Givin' Up the Ghost all day yesterday but couldn't pin a person.
Basil: How long do we have?
Indigo: Gwen mentioned they had a stop at Mina Burrow's today.
Abby: And Carol Kilgore...so it might be a while.
Basil: Then let's get started. We have to figure this out before Angela and Gwen find out. If they find out *shudder* Okay, I don't want to think about what would if happen if they find out.
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Oh, party rockers on record. Wow. Devourer may have done them a favor or a disservice sharing this with them. We'll just have to see how things turn out for our quirky teens. For the time being, please relax Under the Tiki Hut and make sure to check out some books for paranormal and mystic minds.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The Devil in the Details
PIP Headquarters
10/16/2012
8:00 a.m.
*Indigo creeps into Abby's room, pitch black from the heavy drapes.*
Indigo: Wake up, Abby. Something's wrong. I can feel it all over.
Abby: I know. *sigh* I can smell him. He's somewhere close by.
Indigo: Why are you still in bed?
Abby *yanking the blanket over her head*: I don't want to deal with it right now.
Indigo: Come on. I've got goose pimples on my goose pimples. Find out what he wants then maybe he'll leave and I can get some more sleep.
*Abby grunts, slings the blanket aside and huffs as she gets out of bed. Stepping into a pair of jogging pants, she - followed by a flashlight-wielding Indigo - tiptoes through the dark headquarters to the front door.*
Abby: The scent of death is strongest here. And put the flashlight away, Indy. He's the devil, not that thing.
Indigo: Sorry, force of habit.
Abby *opening the door*: What do you want, Devourer?
Devourer: Good morning to you, Cleanser. Hospitality not high on your list? Don't answer that. Here.
*Devourer hands Abby a USB.*
Abby: What am I supposed to do with this?
Devourer: Whatever you want. *a mischievous smile curls his lips* Ta Ta.
*Turning away, Devourer strolls down the sidewalk with an air of perfection and ease. Indigo yanks the USB from Abby, runs to the laptop and brings up the lone file saved on it. Abby and Indigo both gasp.*
Abby: We're so dead.
Indigo: I'm so going to to hell.
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What kind of trouble could they be in now? While they deal with this new drama, please go by Millie Holmes's blog and Carolyn Brown's blog to share in the adventure as Gwen and Angela continue their whirlwind tour around the blogosphere.
What do you think is on that USB file?
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10/16/2012
8:00 a.m.
*Indigo creeps into Abby's room, pitch black from the heavy drapes.*
Indigo: Wake up, Abby. Something's wrong. I can feel it all over.
Abby: I know. *sigh* I can smell him. He's somewhere close by.
Indigo: Why are you still in bed?
Abby *yanking the blanket over her head*: I don't want to deal with it right now.
Indigo: Come on. I've got goose pimples on my goose pimples. Find out what he wants then maybe he'll leave and I can get some more sleep.
*Abby grunts, slings the blanket aside and huffs as she gets out of bed. Stepping into a pair of jogging pants, she - followed by a flashlight-wielding Indigo - tiptoes through the dark headquarters to the front door.*
Abby: The scent of death is strongest here. And put the flashlight away, Indy. He's the devil, not that thing.
Indigo: Sorry, force of habit.
Abby *opening the door*: What do you want, Devourer?
Devourer: Good morning to you, Cleanser. Hospitality not high on your list? Don't answer that. Here.
*Devourer hands Abby a USB.*
Abby: What am I supposed to do with this?
Devourer: Whatever you want. *a mischievous smile curls his lips* Ta Ta.
*Turning away, Devourer strolls down the sidewalk with an air of perfection and ease. Indigo yanks the USB from Abby, runs to the laptop and brings up the lone file saved on it. Abby and Indigo both gasp.*
Abby: We're so dead.
Indigo: I'm so going to to hell.
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What kind of trouble could they be in now? While they deal with this new drama, please go by Millie Holmes's blog and Carolyn Brown's blog to share in the adventure as Gwen and Angela continue their whirlwind tour around the blogosphere.
What do you think is on that USB file?
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AND WE HAVE WINNERS!
Week 1 Rafflecopter winners are announced below, chosen randomly by random.org.
Carolyn B. - $15 Amazon Card
Elizabeth H. – Neverlove ebook
Tara T. – Givin’ Up The Ghost ebook
Crystal Y. – personalized bookmark
Ellie G. – personalized bookmark
Ellie G. – personalized bookmark
Ellie G. – personalized bookmark
Shallee McArthur – personalized bookmark
Congratulations to the winners and thank you so much for participating and supporting Angela and Gwen. You will be contacted shortly for email and physical addresses where you'd like to receive your prizes.
THANKS AGAIN!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Let's Try This Again...
PIP Headquarters
10/15/2012
Afternoon-ish
Gwen and Angela quietly left in the morning for another week of touring the blogosphere leaving Abby and Indigo...at PIP Headquarters...house-sitting. Again. Good thing the girls are on holiday until the end of the blog tour.
*Indigo stumbles sleepily into the kitchen - ears flopping on her fuzzy bunny slippers - to put water on for coffee*
Abby *calls out from her room*: Hey, Angela!
Indigo: Not here, Abby. Her and Gwen are at Shelly Akron's blog. Angie Sandro green lit them for today as well. Just me and you again.
*Abby shuffles into the kitchen in her nightshirt and fuzzy slippers*
Indigo *eyeing Abby over her shoulder*: So what are we going to do?
Abby *eyes wide*: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Last thing we need is another Wild Cherry Pepsi scare. I'm just glad Angela didn't notice.
*knock...knock...knock at the front door*
Abby: I got it. Probably one of them forgot something in all their giddiness.
Abby *yanking the door open*: What did you - oh, well, well, well. Look who we have here.
*Badger and Basil smile their winning smiles with offerings in their hands*
Basil: Can we come in?
Abby: Two conditions. Me and Indigo change 'cuz you kind of caught us waking up and -
Indigo *yelling from the kitchen*: No parties!
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What teenage girl could turn down a steaming hot burger and fries...especially when they came with a cute boy? While they enjoy an impromptu lunch, please enjoy our posts at Shelly's The Life of a Novice Writer and Angie's Oh, The Things I've Learned.
10/15/2012
Afternoon-ish
Gwen and Angela quietly left in the morning for another week of touring the blogosphere leaving Abby and Indigo...at PIP Headquarters...house-sitting. Again. Good thing the girls are on holiday until the end of the blog tour.
*Indigo stumbles sleepily into the kitchen - ears flopping on her fuzzy bunny slippers - to put water on for coffee*
Abby *calls out from her room*: Hey, Angela!
Indigo: Not here, Abby. Her and Gwen are at Shelly Akron's blog. Angie Sandro green lit them for today as well. Just me and you again.
*Abby shuffles into the kitchen in her nightshirt and fuzzy slippers*
Indigo *eyeing Abby over her shoulder*: So what are we going to do?
Abby *eyes wide*: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Last thing we need is another Wild Cherry Pepsi scare. I'm just glad Angela didn't notice.
*knock...knock...knock at the front door*
Abby: I got it. Probably one of them forgot something in all their giddiness.
Abby *yanking the door open*: What did you - oh, well, well, well. Look who we have here.
*Badger and Basil smile their winning smiles with offerings in their hands*
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Abby: Two conditions. Me and Indigo change 'cuz you kind of caught us waking up and -
Indigo *yelling from the kitchen*: No parties!
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What teenage girl could turn down a steaming hot burger and fries...especially when they came with a cute boy? While they enjoy an impromptu lunch, please enjoy our posts at Shelly's The Life of a Novice Writer and Angie's Oh, The Things I've Learned.
Yay! Now We're On To WEEK 2 GIVEAWAY!
AND THE BIG SWAG GIVEAWAY IS STILL GOING ON!
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