Thursday, 1 November 2012

Guest Post by Ingrid Paulson and Valkyrie Rising Giveaway (INT)

As you can see I really loved reading the book Valkyrie Rising, and Ingrid Paulson, the author of the book has kindly written a guest post about travelling plans for my blog. Wondering where Ingrid would like to go just for fun? Read on! And at the end of this post, Ingrid is giving away a SIGNED and personalised copy of Valkyrie Rising! I want to win!!! XD If you want to check out my review for Valkyrie Rising, just click here. The giveaway is international, so anyone can enter. Enjoy!

Guest Post by Ingrid Paulson


Travel plans? 

Since VALKYRIE RISING is set in Norway and was written following a family trip I took a few years ago, people often ask where else I’d like to travel.  Truth be told, I have a pretty aggressive travel itch and can often be found googling crazy places.   And my list of dream trips is about a million places long, I chose a few places that I thought would be an awesome backdrop for a YA book.  Especially something with an urban fantasy edge:

  1. Easter Island: How cool and creepy are those stone faces perched on the hill?  I could read a book about how they got there.


  1. Nazca Lines: So, this is something I’ve actually seen--these patterns are carved into the ground in Peru and are best viewed from above by airplane.  Think they were put there as signals to aliens?  How did they get there?  I’m pretty sure an inquisitive character could get to the bottom of it.


  1. Loch Ness:  When I was in third grade, the idea of the Loch Ness monster got me pretty fired up.  When we were supposed to write “real” science essays, I wrote about Nessy.  I could definitely spend some time trying to catch sight of it.


  1. Mount Kilimanjaro: Because who knows what could happen on a safari?


 Thank you Ingird for this amazing post. It's funny and interesting to read! Just the relaxation I needed smack bang right in the middle of my insane exam studying. Anyway, good luck with your future writing and would love to read more from you! Thanks for the giveaway!

 To enter to win a signed and personalised copy of Valkyrie Rising, simply enter the Rafflecopter below! Good luck!

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25 comments:

  1. Gabbie1 November 2012 at 21:34

    So I just sat here and googled the places above. I had no idea they were there!! (1 & 2) Easter Island and the Nazca Lines are serious creepers!

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    1. Angela2 November 2012 at 16:52

      Haha, the first time I saw the post, I thought she was talking about serious travelling plans, but I took one look at the Loch Ness picture and was like: "Ha, are you serious?" (in a good way of course) It's really funny :)

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  2. Maidenveil1 November 2012 at 23:39

    I would love to go to Easter Island and see the Nazca Lines actually. :D

    -Len of Musings of a Reader Happy

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  3. hotairballonsandpages2 November 2012 at 15:44

    Hey man! Love the post! Must read the book, it sounds so good!!!

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    1. Angela2 November 2012 at 16:50

      No problem bro! XD Glad you liked it, it's really fun to read. Yes you HAVE TO!!! I need someone to talk to XP

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  4. Anonymous2 November 2012 at 18:49

    I have been waiting ages to read this book. Thanx for the givaway:)

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  5. Kristia2 November 2012 at 20:12

    I'm dying to visit those places!! I hope that some day I will :)
    Thank you for the international giveaway, the book sounds amazing!

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  6. miki2 November 2012 at 22:17

    i'm curious about the nazcas lines ( how can you draw something so be and so precise at the same time)

    thank you a lot for the international giveaway

    all the best

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  7. Christina Fiorelli3 November 2012 at 00:23

    Christina K. in the rafflecopter

    This is such an awesome post! Lots of creepiness there:)

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  8. Unknown3 November 2012 at 04:53

    I love the idea of Easter Island! A novel set on a safari near Kilimanjaro would be very cool as well :)

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  9. Amy Eileen Koester3 November 2012 at 06:59

    I loved Valkyrie Rising, so I am sure the next one will be equally great no matter what the setting!

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  10. Matilda Liljestrand3 November 2012 at 07:03

    I would love to visit Nessie or the Kilimanjaro. I'm sure the nature there is just awesome and a great inspiration for many more fantasy stories :)
    Greetings from Germany

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  11. Unknown3 November 2012 at 09:36

    I think it would be awesome to go on a safari, especially to get that view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Can't wait to read Valkyrie Rising!

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  12. Venne3 November 2012 at 13:40

    Hey Angela, awesome post! I want to read Valkyrie Rising now, Ingrid seems awesome. :D
    I made a blog too, but its more like a personal blog. :D
    I hope you keep on posting these awesome "posts" cuz ur blog is amazing :0

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    1. Angela3 November 2012 at 15:42

      Hey Venne! Thanks for dropping by! Haha, I recommend Valkyrie Rising :) I really liked it and hope you'll like it too! Sounds cool, do you blog about books? I sure will keep doing posts like this and thanks so much for the support!!! :)

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  13. deasuluna3 November 2012 at 16:41

    I have heard such good things about this book and I love mythology especially Norse!! Thanks for the chance at this great giveaway!!

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  14. nurmawati djuhawan3 November 2012 at 22:20

    i really...really want to get valkrye rising with signed...
    i hope i win this (i will pary for this :p)
    thx u so much for making it internationaly :)

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  15. Unknown4 November 2012 at 05:01

    I want to win this pretty badly :D Fingers are most definitely CROSSED.

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  16. Kristen4 November 2012 at 05:36

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I've been *dying* to read Valkyrie Rising! ♥

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  17. Steph C. Brentson4 November 2012 at 10:06

    Great post! I've been wanting to read this since I first saw the count down widget!!

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  18. Alicia5 November 2012 at 04:59

    I think the closest I have ever, or will ever get to Kilimanjaro is the ride at Disney :P.

    I am so excited for this book, it looks amazing :).

    Thanks for having the giveaway!

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  19. Sharmaine C6 November 2012 at 04:00

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  20. Unknown7 November 2012 at 10:48

    Thank you for the awesome giveaway :D

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  21. Unknown7 November 2012 at 22:54

    Wow! The pictures were great! Hopefully I can visit there one day. Thanks for the chance! :)

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  22. Ashfa9 November 2012 at 06:32

    Dear God, please let me win this one please! I'm in love with it and that's only after reading the blurb!
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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