Welcome to the YA Scavenger Hunt!
Hello! I’m Shannon A. Thompson—YA SFF author, librarian, and neighborhood cat lady. I can’t believe this is the FINAL YASH. ::insert tears:: But I’ve had so much fun participating over the years, and I hope you have a blast this time, too.
About Me!
- During the day, I am the Program Manager of The Story Center for the Mid-Continent Public Library, the largest library system in Kansas City. Right now, our storytelling classes are 100% virtual and FREE, so definitely check us out. We teach writing and oral storytelling, along with the occasional digital storytelling workshop.
- At night, I write stories about monsters and mayhem. I recently turned in a revision on my adult science-fantasy project, and I’m looking forward to drafting something new. I’m represented by Katelyn Uplinger at D4EO Literary Agency.
- I’m also co-mentoring with long-time CP and friend, Sandra Proudman, for Pitch Wars this year. You can read our wishlist here. The sub window is open until October 1. Read more about PitchWars at PitchWars.org.
- I’m addicted to coffee, KDramas, and Sailor Moon. My current obsession is Webtoons, so if you have a favorite, I would love some recs. ❤
- I am recently engaged!
- I have two cats that I call my little gremlins: Boo Boo & Bogart. Follow me on Instagram to see photos.
- I’m also on Wattpad, where you can read the Tomo trilogy, a YA dystopian set in the near future, where an illegal drug causes the user to see the future.
- If you have any questions for me, ask away on my FAQ page! I’m always here to answer.
- I’m on TEAM PURPLE this year.
Searching for my exclusive bonus content? You’ll have to keep searching.
Somewhere on this blog hop, you can take a look at mood board for July Thunder/July Lightning. You can also take a peek at extra scenes from the Bad Bloods prequel. You can also enter to win a copy of any of my books below. Please note this year due to the COVID-19, this season we are offering E-Book or Audiobook downloads only as grand prizes. I’m offering a $10 e-giftcard to any bookstore below. Before you go looking for it, check out the amazing author I’m hosting.
But maybe you need the rules first.
Scavenger Hunt Prize Rules
Directions: Below, you’ll notice that I’ve hidden my favorite number. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the PURPLE TEAM, and then add them up. (Don’t worry, you can use a calculator!)
Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.
Rules: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian’s permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by October 4 at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.
If you’d like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and see the full list of prizes up for grabs, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page.
Now that we all know the rules, please welcome…
I am super excited to be hosting…
EVA POHLER!
About the Author
Eva Pohler is a USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels in multiple genres, including mysteries, thrillers, and young adult fantasy based on Greek mythology. Her books have been described as “addictive” and “sure to thrill” – Kirkus Reviews.
About THE MARCELLA II
Poseidon calls on Prometheus and his troop of young gods aboard the Marcella II to investigate pirate ships swarming the Mediterranean Sea. But they aren’t ordinary pirates.
Exclusive content:
Eva sent me her fan cast of the book!
Thank you for coming on, Eva!
What a fun cast! I would love to do a fan cast of my books. I think I’d choose 23 characters to explore. I suggest taking that information and entering the YASH contest for a chance to win a ton of books by me and many more. Just check out all these awesome titles on the PURPLE TEAM.
To enter, you need to write down my fav number, and find all the other numbers on the PURPLE TEAM, add them up, and you’ll have the secret code to enter for the grand prize!
Exclusive Giveaway!
Thank you so much for stopping by! While you’re here, don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter bonus contest I am hosting exclusively during the YA Scavenger Hunt. One lucky reader will win a copy of ANY of my books or a $10 e-giftcard to any bookstore. Please note, due to COVID-19, I am offering downloadable eBooks and audiobooks this season. Good luck!
Enter this Rafflecopter for your chance to win.
Ready to move on to the next link in the hunt? Then head on over to visit author JOSHUA DAVID BELLAN’s page.
Shannon A. Thompson 
Thank you for this fabulous chance. So many incredible books in each team. Hard to choose favorite.
So true!!! Gotta love all the teams.
~SAT
Thank you for the chance!
Thank you for participating!
~SAT
Thank you for the chance!
Good luck!
~SAT
Fun finding new books to read
Has your writing schedule changed?
Glad you’re finding new books to read! My writing schedule has mostly stayed the same, to be honest. I tend to write in the mornings before work and on the weekends. But my energy has definitely been affected.
~SAT
YASH is such a fun way to learn about new books and authors. All the teams are great, I can’t pick a favorite.
Thank you for taking part in YASH. I wish this weren’t the last one.
Your Rafflecopter ended before I got there — bummer. But cool of you to have had one.
You Beneath Your Skin By Damyanti Biswas has been the best book I’ve read in 2020 so far.
I also really enjoyed Van Helsing Academy by Stacey O’Neale and Not Guilty by C. Lee McKenzie.
I’m looking forward to the book When Shadows Walk by Michael Mersault.
I’m super excited for the YA query contest Pass or Pages at Operation Awesome this October.
Hey! Thank you for saying something. It wasn’t supposed to be over yet. I fixed it, so the giveaway is open again. 🙂
~SAT
They’re all great but I think purple is probably my favorite team this year.