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Here's what reviews had to say about Hope's Rebellion : "I don’t think I have ever seen a plot or foreshadowing that was so thought out and so perfect in every possible way." -Book Butterfly "There were so many surprises, good twists and what I’d call an “Oscar winner” finale." -Ruty@ReadingDreaming "It tackles notions of power, discrimination, femininity, and so forth in a highly engaging way." -Christina Escamilla "I just couldn't wait to read what it had in store for me." -Turhan Hope's Rebellion is available at Amazon , Smashwords and everywhere books are sold!

"A gripping, young adult adventure in an authoritarian, fantasy world." "This is an author and world I would like to read more of." "Hope’s Rebellion" has been reviewed at the Bookworm Chronicles . Read the whole review to find out the Bookworm’s final rating! Visit the Books page to find out how to get your copy of "Hope’s Rebellion."

Jade's Blog has come a long way since we first started in 2011. Together, we've explored punctuation rules and grammar tricks, literary techniques and self promotion. Several guest authors and friends of the blog have stopped by to offer their insights and share their stories. And now, it's time to celebrate all of that -- by giving some free stuff away. 1,000th Thanks for visiting the blog, whether this is your first visit or your 1,000th. Jade's blog has always been a place for indie and self-published authors, and hopefully it will be here for another 1,000 posts. But without reading, there would be no writing. So to celebrate today's milestone, let's give lots of books and other stuff away! The Deck of Lies                                               ...

"I absolutely loved the story...I definitely didn’t see the ending coming!"   "The plot twists, interesting characters and easy-to-read prose makes this novel a perfect read for a nice afternoon or evening off." Hope's Rebellion has been reviewed at Me Love Books. Check out the full review to find out why the reviewer almost didn't read it at all (and how happy they are they did anyway, of course).  Get your copy of Hope's Rebellion

"I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyed Varden’s world  building skills and the rich characters she presented." "With a world that is so big you want to keep exploring and a few surprises at the end that you won’t see coming, 'Hope’s Rebellion' is definitely a book worth checking out." Christina Escamilla has reviewed Hope's Rebellion . Go read her comments before you buy the book !

"Can you imagine a world where people are judged based on their hair color?...This unimaginable place becomes very realistic while reading Hope’s Rebellion." "These three girls all have completely different pasts, but end up coming together in a battle that will change the world." Hope's Rebellion has been reviewed at ReadWriteLove28. Visit the blog to read the whole thing . Find Hope's Rebellion at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and everywhere online books are sold.

"This is a story of sweet innocence, deep friendships, heart-warming romance, fearful-yet-fearless bravery, coming-of-age, belief in a better future, tear-jerking, oh-my-godding brilliance." "She weaves her tale in such a way as to make you forget anything else that might be going on your life and you are inextricably drawn into the world she has crafted around our three friends, yes, they will become your friends too." Read the newest review of Hope's Rebellion at Goodreads ! And don't forget to visit the book's page here at the blog to find out where you can get a copy .

"How would you like to live in a world where you would be judged just by your hair color?" "I was always curious about the characters, history, events and everything else going on in the novel at all times." Hope's Rebellion has been reviewed at It's a Book Life . Read the whole thing to find out what the reviewer didn't like about my newest book, and see if you agree!  Get your copy of Hope's Rebellion at Amazon, Smashwords or B&N.

"This book is so jammed packed with emotion that you can’t put this book down without feeling unaffected."  "This book gets under your skin in ways you didn’t think of and draw a lot of emotions out of you." Hope's Rebellion has been reviewed at the Reading Cafe . Visit the blog to see the review, and you'll find a post from me about deadline stress (and how to deal with it)!

"This book was awesome! I loved everything about it." "Surprising twists...emotions from happiness to anger to sadness." The Book Owl Extraordinaire has reviewed Hope's Rebellion . Read the entire review to find out why the book got an A+ rating!  This is the last day of the Free Love, Free Words event. Go to Smashwords now to get your copy of the book for free while you still can! All you need is the code WQ47M .

"If you, like me, loved her Deck of Lies series, you MUST read this one." "Anyone with a mature point of view, love for clever stories and in search for a good book should read it." Hope's Rebellion has been reviewed at Reading...Dreaming , friend to the blog but brutally truthful when it comes to books.  Read the whole review to find out why you should get your free copy of the book before the end of February. Go to Smashwords with the code WQ47M to get it in any electronic format.

"The writing in this novel was superb. It was sophisticated, and witty, and engaging, and incredibly eloquent." "I have no words to describe how phenomenal this book was written. Every little tiny detail had a purpose, and it all comes together in such a way that, at the end, your mind is completely blown." Hope's Rebellion is featured at Book Butterfly reviews ! Check out the full review to find out why the reader didn't want to read this story at all...and why they're happy they decided to do it, anyway. You can get the book for FREE at Smashwords. Just use the code WQ47M to get your copy in any electronic format.

"An impeccably written story about three young women in a society where status is determined by hair color. This is a fast pace novel for a dystopian fantasy and one that I highly recommend." "For the first 95% of the novel I couldn’t read fast enough.  For the last 5% I couldn’t read slow enough.  I’m sorry to say goodbye to three unforgettable protagonists." Hope's Rebellion has been reviewed at Parajunkee ! Read the full review before you get your copy of the book -- it's free this month at Smashwords with the code WQ47M .

I wrote a blog post recently about the importance of books and reading, and making these things more widely available. So I'm putting my money where my keyboard is, and I'm going to spend February spreading my love of reading. Around here, Valentine's Day lasts all month long. So all month long, you can get my newest book for free! It's the Free Love, Free Words event, and it ends on February 28. My newest book, Hope's Rebellion, is the Book of the Month over at Goodreads so now is the perfect time for a month-long giveaway. To get your copy, download the book in any format at Smashwords. Use the code WQ47M to get the book at a 100% discount (FREE!). 

The first Amazon review for my newest novel, Hope's Rebellion , unexpectedly appeared last night and I couldn't be more pleased...though some might think that reaction is strange.  Not YA? In a review that immediately calls the book violent , the reader said that the inclusion of "rapes, murders and beatings" make the novel seem a little less than YA. It's a fair criticism, and not unexpected (coming from someone who isn't familiar with my usual murder-soaked styled of writing), but happily he does laud the book as a "page-turner," and said he "raced through it in a couple of days."  So apparently it's "unexpectedly bloody," but not unpalatable. In my eyes, it's totally a rave review (because the reviewer didn't say it was the worst book he's ever read). Get your own copy of the book to see if you agree with the assessment. And if you're not sure you want to buy it, get a free sample of the ...

I made it a point to write a big New Year's post last year, so I felt that I could do no less this time around. Like many people, I made a New Year's resolution. And like the majority of people, I broke it. At least I know I have something in common with others. Rambling But I'm probably not going to write about other things I might have in common with other people. My New Year's resolution was to write more personal blog posts, in the fashion of a blogger that I admire. And honestly, I really, really tried to follow it.

Hope's Rebellion is now available!  Smashwords Amazon Their friendship will test the fabric of tradition, duty and destiny... There are only two seasons in Godenor: summer and winter. Weather brings the only surprises to a society where everything is planned, and everyone's status is determined at birth...by the color of their hair. Rinna has the right hair, Drexi the wrong, and Prelly is almost too ordinary -- in every way but one. Small mistakes bring them together, creating ripples in a pond that knows nothing but serenity. If they reach their goals, they can't help but shatter the world they know. Love of any kind, even the bond of friendship, isn't allowed in their world...but then, the heart can't always follow orders.

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Want to know more about my newest book Hope's Rebellion ? Just watch the trailer. I'm exclusively releasing it to my blog today just for you! 

This is a first look at my newest book, Hope's Rebellion . Enjoy! Hope's Rebellion Coming November 2013 “Do it again !” Maura screamed. “One, two, three .” All at once, twenty little bodies hit the stones beneath them. The sun was starting to sink, and they’d been doing drills for hours. “If an Argot passes you or enters into the same room as you, it’s your duty to react appropriately. To do otherwise could cost you your life. Keep your eyes on the ground!” She shouted. “Remember to touch your forehead to the floor in front of you, and then you’ll never forget.” “Do you think she listens to herself when she speaks?” whispered Preeka. “Shhh,” Yala warned, behind her. “She never listens to anybody when they speak,” Drexi replied. “She only likes the sound of her own voice. The words don’t matter.” “Maybe you think you know more than me about proper behavior, Drexi?” Maura was suddenly standing in front of her. Drexi saw her own black hair reflected in t...