BLOG TOUR/GIVEAWAY: Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard
*About the Book*
Title: Ghost Leopard (Zoe and Zak Series, Book #1)
Authors: Lars Guignard
Publication Date: July 21, 2012
Publisher: Fantastic Press
Pages: 338
Recommended Age: 8+
Summary (Amazon):
Zoe and Zak are lost in exotic India, where gods and magic still exist. Before they can find their way home, they just have to do one little thing… …Save a mythical creature from an ancient evil that wants to rule the world. When Zoe Guire goes along on her mom’s business trip to India, things get very weird, very quickly. An elephant god speaks to her from the bottom of a swimming pool… She and her classmate Zak get locked in a trunk and shipped off to a strange city near the foothills of the Himalayas… and a crazy snake charmer tells them they’ve been chosen to protect a mythical creature called the Ghost Leopard from an ancient evil that wants to take over the world. As they travel deeper into the majestic mountains known as the Realm of the Gods, things get even weirder. If she and Zak want to make it back to their parents, they’re going to have to tap into powers they never knew existed. Because if they don’t, things will never be the same for any of us ever again.
* AUTHOR INTERVIEW*
What inspired you to write this story?
I went
to high school in the Himalayan mountains in India. I did a lot of hiking
there. Once we hiked very high into the mountains and a snow leopard visited
our camp. This story sort of builds off of that experience.
What were the best/worst things about living in India?
The
best thing was that everything was new and interesting. I was young so I also
felt a great deal of independence living on my own, without my parents. I would
have to say that the worst thing was the food. Indian food can be great, but at
the school I went to, at that time, it was pretty bad.
Do you have a special
place that you like to write? If so, where and why?
I often
write on the couch because it feels a lot less like working than sitting in my
office. There is a view of the ocean from the living room which always
brightens my mood.
What are your favorite/least favorite things about being a writer?
My favorite thing is
that you can create an entire world on the page out of nothing. I suppose my
least favorite thing is just how much work it takes to transform those initial
thoughts into a finished product.
What are you currently working on?
I'm currently working on
the third thriller in my Michael Chase spy thriller series. This book ties
together all the threads introduced in Letha Circuit and Blown Circuit, so I'm
happy to have the chance to answer a lot of outstanding questions.
What do most enjoy reading?
I like to read all sorts
of thrillers and adventure books. The truth is, I'm not picky. I read really
broadly.
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*The Buzz*
"Awesome! ~ I am 11 and I liked the book because I love adventures. It was a different kind of adventure from what I usually read and it was funny too. " ~ 5-Star Review from J. Olsen, Amazon
"This was a fun read. This book was like a kid's version of Indiana Jones. It's also very educational as Zoe tells you real facts about what she sees and the history. I enjoyed it immensely. If you have a 10-12 year old child that loves adventure books, this is definitely a must read. " ~ 5-Star review from Simone Lilly-Egerter, Amazon
"I'm sure this book was written for children who are around the age of the two children in the book, 11 or so. But, this 35 year old loved this book! It had action, adventure and imagination galore! It was exactly the kind of adventure that a lot of kids that age dream of." ~ 5-Star review from The Novice Christian, Amazon
*About The Author: Lars Guignard*
Prior to writing novels, Lars Guignard wrote for film and television. As a teenager he attended boarding school in the Indian Himalayas and his experiences there provided the inspiration for the Zoe and Zak series which now include: Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard, Zoe & Zak and the Yogi’s Curse, and Zoe & Zak and the Tiger Temple.
He lives in the Pacific Northwest where he dodges bears and cougars while hiking & skiing the magnificent Coast Mountain Range.
For news about new releases, please join his email list here: http://www.larsguignard.com/contact/
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*Ask Lars Guignard a Question on Goodreads*
Fantastic Press is pleased to announce that Lars Guignard will be answering questions about Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard throughout the day on Monday, December 16th, 2013 on Goodreads. If you have any questions for Lars or just want to introduce yourself, you can head on over to Goodreads and say hello now. Also, everyone who joins the Forum will earn an entry into the Ghost Leopard Blog Tour giveaway (see below for more details).Click on the Goodreads Button below to go to the Mon, Dec 16 - "Ask Lars Guignard about Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard" event and leave a question for the author anytime from now until December 16th, 2013.
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** Be sure to look for the upcoming Blog Tour for Book 2 in the Zoe and Zak Series, "Yogi's Curse" coming December 15, 2013. **
* Ghost Leopard Blog Tour Giveaway *
Prize: Three winners will receive a print (U.S. & Canada) or electronic (international winners) copy of Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard.
Contest runs: November 15 to December 17, 11:59 pm, 2013
Open: Worldwide
How to enter: Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The winners will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winners will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author Lars Guignard and Fantastic Press and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
That's so funny - I do all my work from the living room couch as well. It's just so much more comfortable and I have a big window which lets in so much more light. Laptops are the best for that - can't imagine how work would get down on a desktop now. Thanks for hosting the author in the Ghost Leopard Blog Tour.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great advantage being able to work from practically anywhere in the world...or the house! Thanks for the interview, Heidi! Cheers, Lars
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