Welcome to my stop during the blog tour for True Calling by Siobhan Davis, organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The blog tour runs from 15 till 30 November, you can view the complete tour schedule on the website of Lola’s Blog Tours.
True Calling(True Calling #1)
Siobhan Davis
Dystopian/Science Fiction/Romance
Young Adult
August 1, 2014
Planet Novo, nestled in space twelve hundred miles above the surface of the Earth, is the new home of 17-year-old Cadet Ariana Skyee. Confused by the government-sanctioned memory erase and distressed at her impending forced marriage and motherhood, Ariana’s plans for the future are thrown into complete disarray.
As the traumatic events within her family life enfold, Ariana grows increasingly alarmed at the authorities apparent pre-occupation with her and feels progressively more isolated and alone.
Her growing feelings for fellow Cadet Cal Remus intensify as the recently announced pageant, ‘The Calling’, gets underway. Struggling to comprehend the continuous, inexplicable dreams of the mysterious Zane, discovering the past helps shape her future, with devastating personal consequences.
You can find True Calling on Goodreads.
You can buy True Calling here:
- Amazon
- Kobo
- iBooks
- Bookbaby
Siobhan Davis' Top Ten Movies Watched Over & Over Again
I’m a huge movie-goer and it’s my second favorite past-time, usurped
only by reading. A big kid at heart, you’ll often hear me trying to persuade my kids to go and see the latest Transformers
or Marvel Universe movie. Moreover, as with books, if I love a movie then I’ll
watch it over and over again and never tire of its awesomeness.
10. Braveheart – I am a total
sucker for swash-buckling historical dramas, and this is one of the better
ones. Mel Gibson is a dashing William Wallace whose heart is torn apart when
his beloved wife is slaughtered. Plenty of action, angst and romance against a
striking Scottish backdrop. Stunning.
9. Michael Collins – Liam
Neeson is well cast as legendary Irish republican Michael Collins in this good
Hollywood adaptation of Ireland’s struggle for independence. As a history major
I’ve always had a keen interest in Ireland’s past, and I’ve read loads on
Michael Collins, so this film touches a soft spot.
8. The Hunger Games series –
I only read the books after seeing the first movie and then I was totally
hooked. The 'Catching Fire' movie was infinitely better than the first one.
Jennifer Lawrence is freaking amazing, and I am so in love with Peeta
Mellark/Josh Hutcherson.
7. The English Patient – If
you have not seen this movie you are totally missing out! This one tugs my
heart strings every time. When Ralph Fiennes carries Kristin Scott Thomas out of
the cave, at the end, I just sob for hours.
6. Pearl Harbour – Hot boys,
love triangle, angry Japs, pissed American soldiers, testosterone-fuelled
retaliation. This film may be a bit cheesy, but I challenge anyone to pick
easily between Danny (Josh Hartnett) and Rafe (Ben Affleck). The cinematography
is breath-taking.
5. Lord of the Rings – Peter
Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s world is jaw-dropping, and the acting
is sublime. My youngest son is addicted to these movies, so I have no choice
but to repeatedly watch them on a regular basis.
4. Narnia – As a child I
absolutely loved these books and I was thrilled when they made some of them
into movies. As movies go, I think Prince Caspian is my favourite, though that
could be a lot to do with Ben Barnes J
Great family movies that I never tire of watching.
3. Twilight – oh Edward! Aka
Robert Pattinson. Swoon. Loved the books, adore the movies. Was at all of the
midnight screenings, with my eldest son in tow. Have lost count of the amount
of times I’ve watched them at this stage.
2. Titanic – I practically
had convulsions when James Cameron announced they were bringing out a 3D
version, and I raced to the cinema in 2012 to see it. This is one of my
all-time favourite movies. My husband and I were discussing our ‘mug list’ the
other night (the Davis’ version of the ‘bucket list’) and I added a visit to
the ship at the bottom of the sea as my desire before I die. I love the
cinematography of the real ship at the start of this movie. Rose and Jack’s
love story is so heart-breaking that I cry every time. “I’ll never let go, Jack. I promise.” (heart-ripping-apart)
1. Star Wars – Anyone that
knows me knows that I am a die-hard Star Wars fan. I saw ‘The Empire Strikes
Back’ in the cinema as a little girl, and I was sucked into the world created
by George Lucas. I have all six of the movies on DVD’s and have turned both my
sons into avid Star Wars fans too (especially my 8-year-old). I am so excited
for the new movie and was thrilled to discover they filmed part of it recently
on an island just off the coast of Ireland. Always exhilarating, I’ll be
watching them forever.
About the Author:Siobhan Davis is the author of YA science fiction romance series True Calling.
A self-diagnosed ‘teenager forever’—at least when it comes to books, music and movies; Siobhan is totally addicted to teen fiction and superhero/blockbuster movies. Siobhan loves baking, crime novels, shoes, bags, make-up, anti-wrinkle cream, anything pink, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Robert Pattinson (definitely Team Edward).
Siobhan has forged a successful corporate career, in Human Resources, over the last twenty years.
A member of the IWI writers group, Siobhan resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.
Contact Siobhan at: www.siobhandavis.com
You can find and contact Siobhan here:
- Website
- Author blog
- Book website
- Google +
- Goodreads
There is a tour wide giveaway for the blog tour of True Calling. The giveaway is open international. These are the prizes you can win:
- Paperback copy True Calling
- 3 e-copies of True Calling
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