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We are so thrilled to welcome Maria V. Snyder back for another interview! If you missed last year's, check out the Touch of Power blog tour post.
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Due out December 18 in the US/Canada, Jan 4 elsewhere |
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I don't have a photo of the Harlequin Teen Prize Pack that is the grand prize for the blog tour, but it sounds uh-may-zing. It's a pile of Harlequin Teen and Mira titles! Squee! (US/Canada only - 2nd Rafflecopter widget)
Giveaway Rules:
- The Scent of Magic book prize is open Internationally. Maria will send the prize directly to the winner. The Grand Prize pack from Harlequin Teen is open to US/Canada only. The Scentsy Starter pack (up to $35 worth of items from Scentsy) is open to US only. (So on the first widget, anyone can enter, the second one is for US/Canada only).
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Enter here for a copy of Scent of Magic (International) AND the Scentsy starter pack (US winner only). Then scroll down for a second widget for the US/Canada Grand Prize Pack!

Enter below for the US/Canada-only Harlequin Teen Prize Pack giveaway!

Oh man, im so excited for Scent of Magic! I love all of Maria's books (one of the few authors who will make me re-read a book several times ;P). Maria, you have to come to Auckland, New Zealand! I want to be able to thank you in person for the brilliant worlds you create <3
I would be delighted to see Maria in Belgium for a signing session Bruxelles would be a great place ( easily accessible for me even if i don't live there)
thank you a lot for aving an international giveaway ^^, i really appreciate
happy holidays!
Christina K. in the rafflecopter
I'd love for Maria to come to Montreal!! I think she's got lots of fan there and she'd love the city:)
Thank you:)
I'm with Christina! Montreal/Canada! I know when I worked at chapters we all LOVED her books after Megan discovered them and got us all hooked! And then we passed that love along to everyone we could ^.^
Maria's books are always my favorite. I buy them as soon as they come out and speed through them. They are a great escape from reality when stress and life drag me down. Love jumping into the life of her characters and living along with them as they move through their journeys. Cant wait for avry to show us a little more of her life.
I love her Study series and I'm sure I'll love this one!
She could come to São Paulo, Brazil XD
Thanks for the interview and giveaway =]
I met Maria at BEA a couple of years ago, but I'd love for her to visit Wisconsin!
I would love for her to visit New York.
California! =P
Maria should come visit Boston! That would be awesome!
Eugene Oregon would be perfect. :)
Alabama!
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Central PA would be great!
Emily, she'll be in Exton on Jan 5 :) I don't know if that's "Central" enough :D
Books-A-Million signing (Jan 5)
I loved the Study books! I even got a couple friends into them as well!
And think Maria should come to Williamsburg, Virginia. There are a lot of William and Mary students who would come!
She should come to United Kingdom!
Toronto!
I also love the Study books!!!
She should come back to El Paso! I heard about her coming here... the day after it happened -_-
Florida! Preferably near the Tampa area, but I'm willing to travel.
Boston! and Poison Study was my first Maria Snyder book, and remains my favorite!
Manila, Philippines! <3
Kazhy, come to Greenhills's Fully Booked on Dec 22 (4:30 pm) for the Pinoy Book Blogger meetup -- I'll have Maria V. Snyder swag!
The Midwest USA!
I love Poison Study!
The Poison Study! :) edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOtcom
Southern California! :)
Lacey T
You have to visit Australia again please Maria! I loved meeting you last time and would greatly love to again! ^_^
Come to NYC!! We love you here! and what?!? Valek has parents? Am I the only one who's hoping for a huge family get together in future Study books? How is it that we have never heard of them before? and yay! a book with valek's POV in it! can't wait!!!
Haha! I think it's time for a re-read of the Study books... Everyone has parents or they wouldn't be born, right? Valek's family = sad story. It's in the books :)
I'm with you, Lacey! SoCal!!!
Austin TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
Unfortunitly i havent read any of her books :( But I want to!!
I don't have a favorite book of hers because I've never heard of her until now. How have I never heard of her? Seriously her books look great and I'm going to have to read one soon. I'm thinking of starting with Poison Study.
I don't have a favorite book of hers because I've never heard of her until now. How have I never heard of her? Seriously her books look great and I'm going to have to read one soon. I'm thinking of starting with Poison Study.
Love Maria. I've been following her for... Gosh it's been so long, i can't remember. Super excited for you next 3 books ;)
You should totally visit Washington DC! I've gotten a few of my friends hooked on you down here.
Maria, pls pls visit either Townsville or Mackay in Australia. Love all your books!
It would be very legendary if Maria would come to the Philippines!! It would be really cool to see her in person and have a chance to maybe chat with her? :) I love, love Touch of Power I can't wait to read Scent of Magic!
Thanks for the giveaway! :)
How about Kentucky?
Thanks so much for the post & giveaway.
Thanks for a fun post and congrats to Maria on the new release! How about the middle of nowhere? Nebraska!
This is awesome. I can't wait for the rest of the tour.
Somewhere in Northwestern Pennsylvania - like Pittsburgh maybe?
I haven't read any of her books yet, but I would like to
I'm devastated that I missed her when she last came to Australia - so would definitely like her to come back!!!
Our town of course Alethea~!! :)
I've never read any Maria V. Snyder books but I really want to! I think she should come to Bay City, Texas =D
If it's possible it would be amazing if she paid a visit here in the Philippines! :)
-Riz B.
Surely Italy
Somewhere in Europe would be great.
Oooh Australia! I know she's been already but I want her to come back!!!!
Midwest US would be great! I haven't read anything by her yet but hope to read this series soon! Thanks!
Please come to Calgary Canada !!!!!!! To the chapters in Chinook centre !!! Please please please!!
I love Poison Study!! Maria should pay Europe a visit. :)
You can always come visit us here in Australia.
Poison Study is my favorite of her books.
New Zealand of course! I know Maria love travelling here so we would love to see her for lots of book signings here too! :)
Maria is one of the few authors whose work I *always* check out right away. Can't wait to read Scent of Magic!
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I hope she comes to New York city!!! I have been a big fan ever since poison study came out :)
Maria should totally come to Australia! There is plenty of sunshine to go around so we don't mind sharing!
She should come to Brazil :)
Thanks a lot for the giveaway!
she needs to come to london, but I would follow her anywhere! thanks for the giveaway I can't wait to read Scent of Magic all Maria's books are AMAZING!!!
ITALY! Yes, let her come here and I'm going to be her interpreter and will spoil her with our best dishes!
Idaho Falls!
Lynnwood Washington!!!!
Jolene A
I have yet to read anything *hangs head in shame* but I plan to fix that as soon as santa brings me some giftcards for Christmas :)
Jolene A
The Poison Study is my favorite, but truly, I have to say they're all my favorite!
-Jen Haile
England, i really hope she visits England, it doesnt matter where because i would travel anywhere to see her!
I'm sure she won't come to the Philippines, because her books aren't even sold here, but it's not bad to hope, right? And people can always buy from TBD or Amazon. Lol
She should come visit Seattle!!!! :D
Then I can buy more of her books and get them signed!!!!!!!
I would love if she could visit cork in Ireland.
Southern California! Maybe L.A. or Anaheim ;)
San Francisco, CA!
Thanks,
Leanne
I love Valek, so I would say her first Poison Study book is my favorite!
Thanks,
Leanne
She should come to Hawaii :D I mean, not only would it be a vacation, but also a great way to meet fans!
Like Karen, I would love for her to come to Hawaii as well.
We don't have enough authors coming here!
Lilian @ A Novel Toybox
I loved Poison Study!
Chicago!
Grande Prairie, Alberta!
SINGAPORE!!! :D :D :D
Rabiah (name on Rafflecopter)
Slim chance but I would totally love it if she came to Malaysia!
She should come to the Philippines!!
I was blessed to have met Maria when she last came to Sydney, Australia so I'd probably go with my 2nd vote, Manila, Philippines :D
South Africa :)
This may be cheating, or maybe just selfish, but she needs to come back to SE Michigan. We had her here once for our book club, and I really think we need a follow up. ;)
Thanks for the giveaway! Loved the first book in that series. :)
I seriously love Maria V. Snyder. Her books are amazing. I was really lucky last year to meet her face to face. Thanks for the giveaway, I can't wait to read the second book.
On that note, I think Maria should visit Australia again!
I don't think it's possible for Snyder to come to my country so I'll say she should visit a state she hasn't visited yet.
Thank you for the giveaway! Huge fan of Maria Snyder!! :)
Australia for sure!
NYC of course!
Houston, Texas!
Powell's in Portland!
Indianapolis, Indiana