Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The #NILtribe is Live!

Today is December 4, 2013.

NIL's release date is March 4, 2014. That means . . .

NIL comes out in 90 days.

*crazy happy dance freakout* *breathes*

90 days!

Of course I’m counting the days!!! :) I can’t wait for you to meet Charley and Thad and the rest of the NIL cast, including the island itself--a mysterious place, where days are so important that each one is counted. Where some days are celebrated, others are mourned--but ALL are tallied. Because life depends on it. Charley's life, and Thad's, and the life of everyone else who winds up on Nil.

*shivers*

Before I spill ALL THE NIL SEKRITS, here’s the book synopsis:

On the island of Nil, the rules are set. You have one year. Exactly 365 days--to escape, or you die. 
Seventeen-year-old Charley doesn’t know the rules. She doesn’t even know where she is. The last thing Charley remembers is blacking out, and when she wakes up, she’s lying naked in an empty rock field. 
Lost and alone, Charley hunts for a way out. She discovers desolate beaches and human remains, but no sign of civilization--until she meets Thad, the gorgeous leader of a clan of teenage refugees. Soon Charley learns that leaving the island is harder than she thought . . . and so is falling in love. With Thad’s time running out, Charley realizes that to save their future, Charley must first save him. And on an island rife with hidden dangers, their greatest threat is time.
They can’t stop the clock. They can only hope to beat it. 

Think SURVIVOR meets LOST and THE MAZE RUNNER, plus lots of feels.:)

So….back to the days. In 90 days you'll find out Charley and Thad’s fate. Ahhh! 90 days! So far away, right?

But since I can’t stop the clock--or rush it!—in the meantime, you can join the #NILtribe.

What is the #NILtribe you ask?

FINALLY, I CAN TELL YOU!!!!

But first, a definition.:)

tribe: noun \ˈtrīb\*: a group of people who have the same job or interest

If you love books, especially thrillers, packed with mysteries, islands, secrets and ALL THE FEELS, then #NILtribe may be for you!

All you have to do is tweet . . . or post to Facebook . . . or post on your blog . . . or comment on my blog: “I joined the tribe!” and add the #NILtribe hashtag. And that’s it! You’re in.:)

Over the three months, follow the #NILtribe hashtag on Twitter and Facebook for chances to win galleys of NIL, copies of other YA books I love and sweet NIL swag . . . and to discover NIL sekrits. Each day I’ll tweet using the #NILtribe hashtag. I’ll share cool facts about the characters, island sekrits, author interviews, giveaway links, etc. Each week I'll share new goodies that will be up for grabs by members of the #NILtribe in upcoming giveaways (spoiler: creepy bone cuff bracelet anyone?!) Each month will bring more opportunities to win NIL galleys, NIL swag, and after NIL’s release, signed hardbacks.:) And in the last month before release, all #NILtribe members will get swag-to-be-revealed… just by joining the #NILtribe.:)

And to all those readers-who-love-thrillers-and-islands-and-sekrits-and swoon? Feel free to use the #NILtribe hashtag as often as you like! Post anytime using the hashtag! You can countdown to Nil’s release, repost any of my posts, or post about why you're excited for NIL, Waiting on Wednesday style. Just remember to use the #NILtribe hashtag, and you’re golden. Welcome to the tribe.:) And feel free to grab the #NILtribe button on the sidebar of my blog!

A quick shout out to Melody Simpson…an honorary #NILtribe member from Day One. Melody was the first reader to comment on my blog and to share my excitement for NIL. *GIANT HUGS MELODY*

So join the tribe! The first #NILtribe giveaway is LIVE. Up for grabs? A perfect holiday prize pack!

One lucky tribe member will win . . .

a signed galley of NIL

Eep! The clock is ticking…:)


And some sweet island bling: hemp twine shell bracelets . . . one to keep and one to share

Or keep both! I won't tell.:) Aren't they so fun?


Plus this awesome trio of 2013 YA debuts I loved!

TAKEN by Erin Bowman
ULTRAVIOLET CATASTROPHE by Jamie Grey
THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE by Leila Sales


Welcome to the tribe, sweet readers! And not just ANY tribe… the #NILtribe. Where the bling is island fresh and all readers make it back alive. :)

Books make the best presents, don’t you think?

* Thank you Merriam-Webster free on-line dictionary.:)





79 comments:

  1. YAY YAY YAY! This is exciting! I joined the tribe! #NILtribe

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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    1. EEEP! You're the official first! :) Thanks Alyssa!!!

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    2. I love love LOVE being first :D Thank YOU, Lynne!

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  2. Go Lynne! You know I'll always be in your tribe. So excited for you!

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    1. Aw, Jessie, YOU'RE THE BEST! I can't wait for you to read the NIL acknowledgements! :)

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  3. Joined! Looking forward to NIL!!! :) And those bracelets are awesome. Did you make them???

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    1. I didn't! But they were what I had in mind. I found them on Etsy and thought they were perfect! :) Exactly the sort of thing the teens on NIL might make… and share.:)

      Thanks Dani! xo

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  4. I joined! *does weird cupcake tribal dance* ;)

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    1. I LOVE your tribal cupcake dance!! It's EXACTLY what the tribe needs!!:) So glad you're here!:)

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  5. Gahhhhh so excited for this!! And may I just say, coolest street team idea EVER! Seriously. You are awesome.

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  6. Gahhhhh so excited for this!! And may I just say, coolest street team idea EVER! Seriously. You are awesome.

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    1. THANK YOU RACHEL! And you are the awesomest.:) So glad you're stoked for #NILtribe! xo

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  8. I JOINED!!! I'll always be in your tribe, Lynne. Love you, sweetie! xoxo

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    1. Aw, ditto sweet friend! Thanks for the NIL love! xo

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  9. I JONIED THE TRIBE. WHOOP WHOOP.

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    1. Awesome! Thanks for the comment an the double whoop! :) Thanks for stopping buy!

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    2. *and
      *by It's not like I'm a writer or anything…*face palm* ;) #typestoofast

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  10. So excited for NIL!!! (And I joined the tribe! #NILTribe)

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    1. Yay! Thanks Jessica! Welcome to the tribe! Where all readers make it out alive…and with swag.:)

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  11. woot!!! So happy for your girl! JOINED!

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    1. Hugs Eliza! Thank you so much!!!!!:) Welcome to all things tribal! :)

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  12. OF COURSE I JOINED. <3 Also wasn't This Song so amazing because omg the tears.

    BUT OMG SOOO CLOSE TO NIL'S RELEASE AND ARE YOU READY FOR THE EXPLOSION OF BLU M&M AWESOME

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    1. Yes!!! THIS SONG was SO GOOD. So amazing I HAD to share.:)

      Thanks Nikki! 90 days…. 90 days.. until ALL THE BLUE M&M's are unleashed on #NILtribe members!!!:) And cookies. There MUST be cookies.:)

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    2. Dude, props to you for replying to every single comment lol!

      And God, that seems like so many days, BUT IT'S SO SOON. AND YES to the cookies...island-y cookies? THAD SHAPED COOKIES?

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    3. YES! Let's have island-y cookies and coconut milk. On second thought, let's skip the coconut milk and just go with more chocolate instead.:)

      AND SO SOON!!!! AHHH! xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  13. I joined the tribe!! <3 So excited to read Nil!! Sounds so good! :D

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    1. Yay Kayla! I'm SO glad you're excited for NIL! And welcome to the tribe! No grass skirts involved #pinkyswear :)

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  14. I joined the tribe!! Nil looks amazing :)

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    1. YAY Tammy! Thank you! And welcome to the tribe! :) Much island goodness ahead…:)

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  15. I joined the tribe! So excited for Nil:)

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    1. Yay Libby! Welcome to the tribe! So glad to have you! *sends GIANT hugs* :)

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  16. WOOHOO! This is going to be so much fine! You know that I'm excited for/to read NIL. (: And duh, of course I joined the tribe! #NILtribe. Do we have a tribal dance or chant? (;

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    1. YES! All tribal dances welcome. Especially the kind that make cupcakes and/or cookies fall from the sky.:) Chants optional but I'm all in, preferably set to the tune of an Imagine Dragons song.:)

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  17. Thanks for making me an honorary member hehehe :D So excited for NIL!

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    1. *SMOOSH* Melanie, you're awesome!!!!!!!! *sends you all the island bling and fish wraps you can stand* :)

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  18. So excited for you and to read NIL! Proud member of the tribe!

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    1. Yay! Thanks Sharlon!!!! So glad you stopped by, and good luck! ((hugs)) :)

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  19. I joined the tribe! #NILtribe. Very cool Lynne! I look forward to reading it!

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    1. Thanks Dori! So fun to see you and Sharlon here! *small world* :) Thank you so much for taking the time to drop by! :)

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  20. "I joined the tribe!" #NILtribe FABULOUS!!!

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    1. Woohoo! Welcome to the tribe Vivien! *offers drink in coconut cup with teeny umbrella* (Not that there are teeny umbrellas on Nil but here in the tribe, WE DO WHAT WE WANT.:) xoxo Good luck!

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  21. I joined the tribe! #NILtribe.

    Really looking forward to this. 87 Days!!!!
    i got denied for Netgalley *sad-face*

    So excited for you

    Ashley
    @Bookz4Nerdz

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    1. Yay! Welcome to the tribe Ashley! I'm so glad you're stoked for NIL! And I'm so sorry about the Netgalley denial….I know nothing of NetGalley's mysterious ways. :) But good luck here!!!!

      *weird cupcake tribal dancing commencing in 5…4…3…2…* ;) #NILtribe

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  22. "I joined the tribe!" #NILtribe Can't wait to read this!

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    1. Welcome to the tribe, Jon! :) Glad to have you! *tribal chanting commences in 3…2…1…* ;)

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  23. "I joined the tribe!" I hope my torch doesn't get snuffed out (although by the sounds of it this will be a very different kind of snuffing)

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    1. I will personally make sure your torch does NOT get snuffed out!!!:) All #NILtribe members survive NIL intact…but I can't same the same for my poor characters…*runs away before I spill ALL THE SEKRITS* ;)

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  24. I JOINED THE TRIBE!!! WooHoo!!! You know I have been waiting for this!!! Can't wait to start NIL!!!!

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    1. Yay Crystal!!!!! Been looking for you here! :) *passes you a torch* :) Feel free to join in our awkward tribal dance at any time…:) xoxo

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  25. "I joined the tribe!!" I'm so happy for you and can't wait to read NIL!!

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    1. Aw, thank you Andrea! Weren't we just eating pizza in NYC?????! :) Thanks for jointing the tribe! *hands u coconut cup* :) xoxo

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  26. Woot! I joined the tribe! ;) Looking forward to NIL!

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    1. Yay! Thx Amanda! Welcome to the tribe! *passes you a torch* :) *watches your back for tigers* ;) NO TIGERS ALLOWED IN THE TRIBE.:)

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  27. Joined :) Ooh this sounds really exciting. Also, great promo :)

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    1. Thanks Julie--on all counts! :) Welcome to the tribe! Be warned--there is awkward tribal dancing, possibly chanting and/or bad karaoke, and coconut bras. Scratch that. *throws coconut bras out of the tribe* ;) But let's keep the dancing.:)

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  28. "I joined the tribe!" #NILtribe

    Very exciting!

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    1. Awesome! So glad to have you! *passes you a torch and a coconut cup with a teeny umbrella* :) xo

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  29. I was sick last week and couldn't get on board right away, but I'm finally here and really looking forward to being a part of this! I joined the tribe!! XD #NILtribe

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    1. Skye, so glad to have you! Your torch has been waiting.:) Feel free to join in our weird tribal cupcake dance that makes cupcakes rain all around. (It's our tribe and we can do what we want!:D)

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  30. Ooh - looking forward to reading this! I joined the #NILtribe. :)

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    1. Yay! So glad Bridgid! Welcome to the tribe! Tigers have been voted back in but I've got your back.:) *passes you a torch* :)

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    1. Yay Nova Lee!!!! The tribe wouldn't be the same without you! *passes you a torch and festive coconut cup* :) Like Nikki, Alyssa, & Crystal, you've been so great already about spreading the NIL love! xoxo

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  32. I read the Advanced Copy of NIL and it was AMAZING!!!!!!! It was by far my favorite book of 2013! I hope there is a sequel...

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    1. YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you loved NIL! :) No sequel planned but possibly a companion book.:) *am pondering*
      Thanks for taking the time to comment and share such kind words! All the #NILtribe love from me.:)

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    1. AWESOME!!!! So glad to have you!:) xoxoxo *passes you a torch* *shares island snacks* ;)

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  34. I already tweeted this, but NIL sounds so freakin cool. Pretty much a combination of a bunch of my favorite things! :D Can't WAIT for this. Pre-ordering already so I don't forget! :3

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  35. Yay! Thanks Ellie! I loved your tweet…and hope you love NIL too!!! And a pre-order?! AHHH!!!! *sends all the #NILtribe love and festive island umbrellas I can find* :) xoxo

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  36. Yay! "I joined the tribe!" #NILtribe

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    1. Awesome! Welcome, Kelly! *passes over a torch and plate of roasted pineapple* :)

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  37. I just joined the tribe!! #NILtribe. (Am I cool yet? haha)

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    1. YOU ARE THE COOLEST. :) Love the grass skirt, btw. Looks amazing on you! *passes torch to make you official* :) Glad you're here Christiana!

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  38. I loved this post, Lynne - seeing all your excitement for NIL's release. And I especially love how you take the time to reply to EVERY comment. :) Oh, and of course, I joined the NIL Tribe, and I'm officially scared!!!

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    1. DON'T BE SCARED, Stephanie! ALL #NILtribe members make it out…alive.:) *Guards your back* *waves torch to keep tigers away* ;) So glad you're here!

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    2. Alive, but scarred for life? :)

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  39. Did I just stay up PAST my curfew and risk being grounded so I could enter as many times as I could to win all that NIL swaaaaaaag. Yes, yes I did. I REGRET NOTHING!!! *flails*

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    1. *SMOOSH*
      Alayna, you crazy risk-taker you--YOU WOULD HAVE DONE WELL ON NIL!!!) #CraftySurvivor ;) SO glad you're here! *passes coconut cup with juice and teeny palm-fron umbrella* Good luck!!!

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