WINNER UPDATE: Congratulations to Jules for winning the signed trilogy and wristband! 🙂
I’ll never forget how often book #1 (Reason To Breathe) in the Breathing Series was recommended to me (back when I first went crazy over these awesome, intense indie reads). But the recommendations always came with a warning… beware of the crazy ending. Sobbing tears were a BIG thing for many, but readers also knew that book #2 was in the works, and were clamoring for it.
I was DYING to read #1 and purchased it as soon as I found out about it, but was forced to scroll past it as I waited patiently for book #2. And when #2 (Barely Breathing) finally came out I *squeeeeeed* with delight. I was finally getting on the “Breathing” bandwagon, and let me tell you…. WHOA!! Book #1’s ending rocked my world, but I was lucky since I didn’t have to suffer like you guys did to find out… “the rest”. 😉 Dark and intense, and emotionally addicting and I moved right onto the sequel, smug with my incredible luck, until I hit the end of book #2 and realized, while a gentler cliffhanger, it was a cliffhanger nonetheless. His last thought gave me shivers.
(oh and you can check out my book reviews right here):
- Book Review – Reason to Breathe #1 by Rebecca Donovan
- Book Review – Barely Breathing #2 by Rebecca Donovan
And now, we finally get relief, because book #3 (Out Of Breath) is out as we speak, and my “Breathing” world is now complete. And not only that! We get to hear from the author herself, as she let’s us into her indie writing world & experience, and gives us a look at her “Breathing” inspiration. Let’s welcome author Rebecca Donovan!!
Maryse: Hi Rebecca!! Wow, such fantastic books. They were some of my first “darker” reads and I was blown away by the harrowing depths you reached, when it came to your characters. When did you first realize you first wanted to be a writer?
Rebecca: I’ve always been a writer. I had an overactive imagination as a child, and the moment I could record the stories I’d act out, I did. Those stories transitioned into journal entries as I got older. I was always writing. For the longest time I planned to become a journalist, and even won the Edward R. Murrow scholarship in journalism upon graduating high school.
Maryse: A born writer! Tell me about your decision to write this deep and harrowing tale. (How did this story come to you?)
Rebecca: I allowed this story to play like a movie in my head, and I did everything I could to capture it with my words, to transport readers into the pages of the book where they could see, feel, and hurt along with Emma.
The story itself was inspired by my work with troubled teens. After abandoning my Journalism major, I graduated with a degree in Psychology, and witnessed firsthand the trauma of children growing up in abusive homes. And then Emma and Evan appeared to me during a sleepless night while I was doing anything I could to fall asleep, even forcing a dream. Let’s just say, I never fell asleep that night.
Maryse: Wow and what a dream that must have been. I’m thrilled that you let us all into their story. When did you decide you wanted to officially publish Barely Breathing?
Rebecca: There were always three parts to Emma’s story from the very beginning—I knew the end of OUT OF BREATH before I began writing REASON TO BREATHE. The characters and story needed to be fully flushed out in BARELY BREATHING and OUT OF BREATH, so I chose to write those two books again from scratch. The moment I self-published REASON TO BREATHE, I began to rewrite BARELY BREATHING. I was still working full time, so I had to work like crazy to meet the release date I gave the readers. I’d never worked under a deadline before!
Maryse: There was some clamoring. 😉 LOL!!! I mean how you left it… *eeeeeeep*! I’m usually not too worried about cliffhanger endings (if everyone loved the book, I’ll jump right in, anyway), but the way the readers were reacting to the end of your book?! Yep, I held off, and decided to “treat” myself to both books at the same time when #2 released.
Did you think you had to be a traditionally published writer to achieve the level of success your books have already achieved as indie releases?
Rebecca: I had always envisioned my books on the shelves of bookstores and libraries, so I wanted to be traditionally published initially. When I took the leap of faith to self-publish, I did so believing if REASON TO BREATHE was successful enough as an eBook it would be noticed by a publisher and I could fulfill the dream of having my books line the shelves in stores. Guess what? It’s happened!
Maryse: It sure did!! What prompted you to independently publish books #1 & #2?
Rebecca: About two years after writing the series, I read an article revealing eBooks were outselling paperback books four-to-one. I looked into what it took to be independently published, and when I realized the only risk was trusting the world with my words, I took the steps necessary to make it happen.
Maryse: And we’re so happy you took that risk. Describe your experience as an indie author? Any surprises along the way?
Rebecca: I will always be an Indie Author at heart—pressing “publish” was exhilarating, terrifying and beyond gratifying! I not only became an “author,” I also became a brand… a business. I was in full control of my fate through every aspect, starting with my product. Would people love me or hate me? Was I talented enough for people to want to talk about it? Would readers want to read about such a heavy topic?
I was surprised by my own perseverance. I had a hard time with the first few not-so-nice reviews, but I realized I wasn’t ever going to be anything else other than a writer. So I had to suck it up and accept all that came along with it. And I am so very happy I did!
Maryse: What other channels in the “self published book-world” did you use to promote your books?
Rebecca: I started slowly with promotions and social media. I was not an author who created a platform before my book was completed. I didn’t actually know I was going to self-publish until I did. Then I created a Facebook page, a Website, eventually a Twitter account. I didn’t even create my own Goodreads pages for the books. Readers did. My editor, Elizabeth, stumbled across them. I didn’t even know what Goodreads was! I fumbled through the social media outlets and soon discovered readers wanted a way to reach me, and I loved interacting with them. I feel like I went through this entire process backwards… ha!
Maryse: But it worked! It grew “organically” and we (readers) were only too happy to be a part of it.
I’d love to hear about what prompted your decision to eventually traditionally publish your series via Amazon’s publishing company.
Rebecca: I’m not going to lie, it took me a while to make the final decision to go with Amazon Children’s Publishing. They were the first publisher to reach out to me. I was enticed by all they could offer through their site, but going to New York City and sitting down at their conference table to speak with the ENTIRE team on my project sealed the deal. (They even had a Mt. Dew waiting for me!) Their commitment and enthusiasm to seeing this series published was contagious. Although I knew it would be more challenging to get my books in stores due to Amazon being a direct competitor of many retailers (I’d read plenty of articles on the subject) I always believed it would happen, regardless of who my publisher was. And now I’m in every Wal-Mart in North America! And those are not the only shelves I’m occupying!
Maryse: How awesome (and exciting) it must be to see your books right there on those great big shelves for anyone to peruse.
What are some of your favorite indie books? Any recommendations?
Rebecca: I have been fortunate to befriend so many talented and wonderful authors. Most of them started out independently published and have since been picked up by publishers. We talk. We share experiences. We even discuss whether or not to go back to being Indie. It’s an ever-evolving topic, and it’s a completely personal decision. With that being said, I admire every one of them and support their decisions.
Some of my favorite Indie (or Indie-to-published) books are:
The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher. No one can write characters I love to hate more than this talented, angsty writer.
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay. There is so much raw beauty and heartache in every word.
Slammed by Colleen Hoover. I’m continuing to learn life lessons from Colleen and I’ve been waiting for my jar of stars for some time now. I go to her blog to be showered with wisdom… or her hilarious bad luck stories!
There are so many more who have trapped me in their worlds, and I am a willing prisoner to their craft.
I love EVERY one of those books, too! Thank you SO much Rebecca! What fantastic insight, and I appreciate you taking the time to chat with me today! 🙂
Now for the giveaway:
Rebecca has the entire Trilogy signed for one lucky commenter! And she’s throwing in this cute bracelet/strap (see it below).
How to enter for a chance to win this awesome prize package: Just leave a comment below, and tomorrow night (Friday July 12th 2013) by 10pm EST, I will randomly select one winner.
The winner will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond with a mailing address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The book will be sent directly from the author.
P.S. This giveaway is open to everyone (International!! YAY!!). 😀
Loved this series.
Awesome interview and giveaway!!! I also have to agree with her favorite Indie Books! They are some of my faves too!
Oh wow! I just love these books. So many times I had to put them down for awhile because they became too intense. I even found myself yelling “NOOOOO!” Out loud. I always returned within an hour because I couldn’t stand not knowing what was happening next. Great books!
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂 bobbyehopebooth@yahoo.com
This is one of my favorite series. I love the content and style of writing. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rebecca Donovan is one of the sweetest authors I’ve ever met! Would love to win this 🙂
Thank you Maryse Awesome Interview
Just finished all 3 books last weekend! Wow! I was addicted! Such a great emotional story from start to finish! Cannot wait to read whatever Rebecca writes next 🙂
I love these books!! I am 90% with Out of Breathe and really sad its coming to an end! Thank you Rebecca for writing such a wonderful series!
What a treat!!! Thanks Maryse!!
Awesome giveaway for a great series
AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!!!!
Awesome! Thanks Maryse
Oooooooohhhhh!!!! I sooooo wanna read this series!!
Love, love The Breathing Series!! Emma and Evan are the best!
Also love the strong friendship between Emma & Sara, they have been through so much together!!
Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win such fabulous prizes!!!
I loved this series! My aunt turned me on to reading again after not having very much interest in it! I read this series in 4 days…. All three books! And now I will recommend them to anyone!
I really enjoyed meeting Rebecca Donovan at Book Bash. Such a sweet person. My birthday is tomorrow and it would be a special birthday to get these books. A fantastic series!
Great interview as always! Evan is definitely one of my top book boyfriends! Thanks to this author for writing him!
Just finished Out of Breath, would love signed copies!!!!
awesome books and interview, looking forward to checking out some mention Indie/Indie soon to be published recommendations, with a Mtn Dew of course!
I have been following her from day 1. She has a forever fan!
I loved this series, I should have waited like you did Maryse! I was left hanging for over a year! But it was totally worth it! I love Rebecca’s books! Thanks!
I <3 Rebecca Donovan and this series!! She's the reason I started my blog.. no seriously she is :). Great interview I loved it and finding out more about the books I adored!!
I <3 Rebecca Donovan so much! I had the privilege of meeting her a little over a week ago and my girl crush grew. She is amazing!!!!! This amazing-ness transfers to her writing. I would love to receive this fantastic gift!
I would love to win these books!
Anyone can say they loved the story – but I truly related to Emma…the abuse, the pain, the hurt, the self-loathing, the continuous guilt and self doubt …trying to protect everyone else around you so they either they didn’t know the reality of your world or they wouldn’t understand the reality even if you shared it. This book had me in tears- in a way that was therapeutic. For the first time the emotions I kept inside, tucked deep down, were able to be let out because I could *relate* to the character. Having been in therapy for more years than I can count – it turned into great conversation with my therapist about the paragraphs I highlighted and shared as it related to my own story. We all have a story… this particular one helped me let out a lot of pent up pain and anger… and for that I am grateful to not carry that burden (as much). I absolutely love Rebecca’s books and have read all of those she me mentioned in her interview- all were amazing. I find it hard to keep finding more of these stories- I go through them so quickly. Keep them coming!
– a big fan!!
LOVED this series! Would love to have it on paperback!
I LOVED this series. Well, I haven’t read the 3rd one yet, but the first 2 are absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much for this giveaway!!
Mimi
miminbennett(at)hotmail(dot)com
The series was fantastic. Thank you for creating such a wonderful story.
This series comes highly recommended by one of my reader friends! I would love to win these 🙂
Loved the whole series! As a Highschool teacher I am always amazed how little credit many of these teenagers are given with some of the current situations they are living with. I loved how mature Evan was with Emma in every phase of the series and how trauma can eat away at people and we never understand and I am so glad it was not too late for Emma!
I absolutley loved this series.
I loved thus series! Myself and my friends had a countdown for out of breathe! It was amazing!
I just finished reading Out of Breath and I LOVED it. Great series that I have recommended over and over again to everyone I know that likes to read. 🙂
At the top of my TBR list
I’ve heard so many great things about these books, I can’t wait to read them. awesome giveaway!
The breathing series will always be my favourite & I can’t wait for Johnathans books just so I can get my Emma & Evan fix <3
I absolutely loved this series. It made me smile, cry, laugh, and tore my heart out. So, so, so good!!:)
OMG I would love to have signed copies of this series. Great interview as always.
Oh god! Rebecca is so freaking amazing. I got the chance to “meet” (really see and talk to for 5sec, lol) in Boston. Best. Event. EVER. I would say Book Bash was best event ever, but I haven’t been *sniffle*. By the way – Kudos on that, Maryse. Seriously, you did an amazing job by the photos I saw! I love your blog, and have for a while. I’m hoping to yell a big HOLLAAAA if I win, but I’ll gladly send a loud HOLLAAA to the winner 🙂
xoxo
Bethany
I would love to read this series.
I LOVED this series. The books were so emotional that I found myself crying like all the thime. I recommend them to everyone who loves a love story with some tears!
Out of breath was my favorite book in this series!
can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
These are on my TBR list, would love to read the books in paper instead of my iPad. Would be something to show my fellow readers in New Zealand!
Have not read these yet, but I have read all of Rebecca’s indie favorites. These will be added to my list.
I cannot wait to read these books. I’m so glad I waited since all three books are out!
LOVE this series!! I wanted to stop by to say hi and purchase the books while at book bash, but I had to leave cuz I was not feeling well. I want to add this series to my book collection. I cannot wait for Jonathan’s book!!!
I loved Evan & Emma’s story. This is such a great series. I met Rebecca at Book Bash. She was so sweet to everyone that waited to see her. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I am dying to read this series. Great interview and thanks for the giveaway.
Great interview! Thanks for the giveaway!
I LOVED this series! I read all 3 books in 2 days couldn’t put them down! I would love to have signed paperbacks to add to my “do not touch” shelves! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Just loved this series! Such a powerful read!
She is one talented women.
Awesome interview!
Thank you!
Hope I win!!!!!
You ripped my heart out with the first two books and I loved every second of it! Book 3 was absolutely perfect! The Breathing Series along with The Sea of Tranquility and any of Colleen Hoover’s books are my go to recommendations 🙂 Great interview Maryse!
I just told the people in my book club about this series. My friend also just read it in a couple of days as well. I absolutely love Rebecca Donovan’s writing!
Great interview and giveaway! I’ve been wanting to read this entire series all at once. 🙂
Gahhhh! Omg omg omg I want it! I loveeee Evan! Emma’s journey took my breath away. And then their journey together made me le sigh more times than I can count. Pleaseeee I want it
I have been wanting to read this series!
I’ve waited to start this series until Out of Breath was available! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!!!
A must have! Fingers crossed:)
Wonderful series!
This was a fantastic series worth re-reading again and again.
Rebecca, I loved your series!!! Every book held me captive. I loss sleep because I was unable to put the kindle then my phone ( which has a kindle) down long enough before my kids woke up and i had to get ready for work. But what I wanted to say to you most was …. Thank you for your realistic storytelling. This series will always be one of my favorite. I will continue to reread it time and time again. Thank you again and I cant wait to see what you come up with next. 😉
I have had the first book on my Kindle for a while…I am reading it next!!! Loved your review and interview!!!
After reading how much you all have enjoyed these books, I am dying to read them!!!!
I finished all 3 books a few days ago and I loved them.
I loved the way the characters evolved, I was almost afraid when I began reading #3, the time spam was soooo wide, but it all worked out wonderfully!
Great giveaway 🙂
I haven’t read this series yet, but after reading this I really, really want to win 🙂
Weekend in a quiet corner with reason breath it looks like know lm not going to be able to stop once I start 🙂 xx
I would love to win these books!! TY for the opportunity.
One of my favorite series!!! I love Evan!!!!!!!
I keep hearing amazing things about this series! Cant wait to read them.
I truly loved this series I was so emotionally involved that it still left me wanting more. I can’t wait for what else you have in stored for us!
I waited and read the whole series together, and wow it was so intense and beautiful. I have never read so fast in my life, I was so moved by Emma’s story. I would say that this series is one of my top favorite, would definitely love to have them on my shelf. Thank you so much 🙂
I stayed up way past my bedtime last night to finish the Breathing series. The story was well crafted, the characters were real and believable, and I was devastated when it was over. I couldn’t go to sleep for an hour afterward. I’m adding Rebecca to my 6-star author list which is occupied by only the best IMHO – Colleen, Katja, Molly, Gayle, Tina, Tammara & Cora. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your beautiful and moving work with us!
Absolutely loved each and every book!!
Loved this series! Best ever and recommend it to everyone! Ms Donovan, your writing is amazing! Love the interview!
I want these so very bad. Oh sweet… amazingly
RC please pick me for this amazeball giveaway!
Loved them all!
I really loved book 1!! Can’t wait to read the others! =)
Thank you for this giveaway and congrats! More power and success!!
I love reading books that make you feel as if you are apart of the story! every laugh, every tear that the character feels , you feel as well! To make a story come truly alive is a rare and special talent!
So Exciting!!!!
I would love to win this! I haven’t read the books yet because I’ve been waiting for them all to come out so I can read them together and not forget. Is Out Of Breathe the last book? Thanks for the opportunity!!
Awesome interview by an awesome blogger of an awesome author of a very awesome series!! 😉
wow!
Love this series. My daughter would go ape nuts.
Cannot wait to read these books, Great interview!
I loved loved loved this series.
Can’t wait o read this series finally!
I would love to win it. I haven’t read the series yet. Ty for the giveaway!!!!!
What a fantastic giveaway!! I would love, LOVE to win!! 🙂
I loved the first two Breathing books and have been anxiously awaiting the third and final book in the series. I have it sitting in my Kindle and am just waiting for the weekend when I can read it uninterrupted. Thanks Rebecca for the amazing books 😀
I really want to read these. I’m buying all of them if I don’t win lol. Love your blog. Thanks!!!
I’m really looking forward to starting this trilogy!
Sign Me Up!!
I was waiting for the third one! It’s here, it’s here! Can’t wait to dive in! LOVE the interview!!
She iis such a gifted writer and I loved meeting her at Book Bash. This trilogy was beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time. Thanks to Rebecca Donovan for sharing this wonderful story with us!
This trilogy has been on my TBR list for a while now. I’ll have to bump it up in the queue!
This series truly had me at the edge of my seat! This is an awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance!
Loved the breathing series. Rebecca is such an amazing and talented author. It was Reason to Breath that drew me into the world of indie books. And since then I have found so many wonderful books and amazing authors.
One of my favorite series. I was sad to see it end! I pimp these books out to all of my “book friends.”
Great interview! Congrats on all your success, Rebecca!
Please…please…please…with a cherry on top!!!.. 😉 ..I want it!!
I definitely want to start this series…I keep hearing such great things about it….!!! Liked the interview as well….
Absolutely loved this series!
Love love love this author!!
One of my favorite series! Loved it!
AWESOME!!! One of my favorite series!! Rebecca Donovan is such a gifted and talented author!! =)
Thanks for the chance to win and the great interview-love love love all your suggestions!!
Love this series! And her must reads are some of my favorites too !
Love a give-a-way! I’ve not read this series, but would love to. Thank You!
Just finished this series last night. Such a great, heart wrenching story. Would love to have a signed copy. Thanks for the chance to win. As always Maryse, great interview.
Love the series! So heartbreakingly beautiful!
I have this on my list to read soon!!! Looks really good!
What a great giveaway!
LOVE this series!!
Can’t wait to read this series!
Never win anything but worth a try
now that the third book is out i can finally start this series!!!!
I’ve been wanting to read this series. Thanks for the giveaway!
Purposely waited until I had third book downloaded before I start this series. The reviews have all been sooooo positive I knew I would want to devour one after the other!!! Would love signed copies. Xoxo
Loved these books! It was such a great series! Sad to be done!
Great giveaway! You the wo-MAN Maryse!
I have shared the series with all my friends, tgank you it was wonderful i have never cried so much my.
This is an awesome trilogy and loved every book! Thanks for the opportunity!
Huge fan here!!!! Kept watching for months waiting for #3. Thanks for introducing me to this author. Love her writing!
Life is too short to re read books or so I thought BUT the breathing series being my all time favourite to date just had to be re read (1 and 2) so I could truely do Out of Breath justice. I am almost done with Reason to Breath now so I can saviour every word of OOB. Almost too sad to start it as I know this will be the last. My hat off to R Donovan for a touching and impressive story, not to mention each book was an impressive lengh with not a boring word through out. Thank you for sharing your tale. A huge huge fan!
This series is appropriately named because all it did was take my breath away. Such an amazing story!!
Would love a copy of this series. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
Love this!!!!
What a great success story. I hope things continue to be exciting for you!
Havent read these series yet. Would love too!! Good luck everyone!!! Happy Reading..
Sounds like an awesome series…..would love a copy 😉
Great giveaway! Loved the interview!
I loved this series! I just read the first 2 books last week… or rather, I LISTENED to them. I was searching for books read by the narrator Kate Rudd because I absolutely love how she reads and came across this series. Freaking amazing! And when now I am currently listening to the third book. I LOVE IT! I usually like the avoid cliffhangers, but Ms. Donovan has completely earned my trust by always remembering the details and eventually she gets around to tying up all loose ends. Liking the third book so far! Would love to win signed copies!
Hey ^^
Well, I’m never lucky at contests or those giveaways, but I’m going to try my luck another time at great risk to be deceived again, but it’s okay, at least I’ll say that i tried and I won’t regret it.. Soo I never read any book of the trilogy, but it’s not that I didn’t want to, the problem is that I’m living in Morocco, so no library has these books, and if I want them, I should buy it from Amazon except that it cost me great money so yeah.. I try to buy a lot of books at the same time for less shipping fees.. anyways, I just loove dark books like The dark duet series and it’s funny because my all-time favorite would be The opportunist (I just loooved the book) and The Sea of Tranquility too ^^
Well, by all means, I’m gonna get this series and write my review as soon as possible ^^
Have a good day.
Great Giveaway!!!!
This is my favorite series. I cried so much reading these books. I would love a set of signed copies. thank you so much Rebecca for writing these awesome books…
Seems like I’ve been waiting forever for this last installment! Can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I have been looking forward to reading them for a while now! Thx for giving us this opportunity to win signed copies
Loved he series. Just finished Out of Breathe a couple days ago. Can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!
Great interview! Absolutley loved this trilogy<3
Would love to read this series!
So excited to read this series!! Thanks for the amazing giveaway 🙂
I loved this series! I just finished Out of Breath last night and am excited to see what comes next from the awesome Rebecca Donovan! 🙂 It would be crazy awesome to win! Thank you for the giveaway and interview 🙂
So…I don’t want to brag but i have never had a signed copy from an author before….and oh god I want this series so bad….I could probably do ‘unspeakable things’ just so I can have it!! Teeheee weeeell…. I just want it bad and the covers look great, and the author is great, and the series sound great ( I haven’t read them before haha) and just – holy crow – everything just sounds great and amazing and Maryse take pity on me girl. I want that signed copy real bad….reeeaaaal bad haha
And its international!! *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeelll* finnally 😛
Well have a greag day xx
I PROMISE to read 2 & 3 if I win. Book 1 was so intense and made me so upset. I was worried I’d feel the same way with the other two. I did however tell everyone who would listen about the story.
I would LOVE to win these and then give them to someone else to enjoy! Been waiting a super long time so I could read them all at once!!
Omg!!!!!! This series is killing me!! I’ve been caught crying laugh and gasping on trains, buses, in cafe’s and on my lunch break. Everyone thinks I’m crazy but I don’t care! This is so good! And I can’t believe it’s international!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!! Otherwise I’d never have the chance to get signed books 🙁 THANK YOU !!!
L9ve the new covers i’ve been waiting for this trilogy to be complete so i can start reading it
Thanks so very much for all your hard work and dedication.
I have not read this series, but Colleen Hoover raved about it so I cannot wait to read them! This interview only fuels my fire! 🙂
Awesome interview, thanks for the giveaway!
So excited! I’m about to start book 3 🙂
Love this interview. The Breathing Series was one of the first indie series I read last year and I just fell in love. I’m yet to read Out of Breath yet because I really need to read through the first two again first and I haven’t found the time. I need to set aside a whole week and just do it.
Kirsty,
strwberrysuprise@hotmail.com
xo
Thanks so much for the interview and giveaway!
Loved the interview!! And the insight it provided!!! Thank you Maryse and Rebecca! =)
I love the series and interview!! Thanks girls!
I can’t stand cliffhangers… So I’ve put this series on hold. But now that it’s complete, I’m jumping on the bandwagon ASAP! Woo hoo can’t wait
I love this series… I cant wait to read out of breath… 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway…. More power to you… 🙂
This is my first comment, after following your blog from Spain for over a year!! So glad you have an international giveaway…thank you so much for all your recommendations! You should see my TBR list! I have the first two books on this series and I was waiting for the 3rd to come out to read them..sometimes the wait for the final book in a series is too much for me!!!
thank you Maryse for your blog, it makes me smile every morning!
I loved the first two books. Still need to read the third. Pick me!
Can’t wait to start this series!! Thanks for the interview + giveaway!!
On my TBR list!!! Now that they are all out, I am game!! Love the blog!!
Pick me!!!
I love author interviews. They give insight that just make the books, stories and characters more real. Can’t wait to read this series. Thanks for the chance to win!
Great interview. I love reading something new about the authors we
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What a great giveaway! My mom just recently finished this series and she is begging me to hurry up on book 2 & 3. She also mentions that this is def one of her top fav series.
OOB was one of my most anticipated of the year and REbecca certainly didn’t disappoint!! It was incredible! Perfect! An amazing ending to Emma(and Evans) story and I can’t wait to read more from her!!!
Can’t wait to start reading these books, I waited till all of them were released ( because cliffhangers make me crazy)
This is like Christmas just the opportunity alone. Thank you!!!
Just recently added these books to my TBR. Thinking they are moving up on the list!
Great interview – thanks so much for sharing.
Loved this series, my friend & I chatted for hours as soon as we were finished reading. So many things to discuss. Rebecca you had us right up to the end – naughty, naughty
Thanks for the giveaway and interview. I love this series and think the ending was great. Hope to see many new books from Rebecca in the future.
I love this series !! First book broke my heart, very well written. Can’t wait to read Out of Breath!!!
This is a wonderful giveaway!!! I’ve always wanted to read these.
Great interview and thanks for the giveaway! I totally agree with her favorite Indie Authort list. All are at the top of my favorite books list.
Awesome giveaway and interview! Can’t wait to read these!
Can’t wait to read this one!
Thanks for this opportunity Maryse and Rebecca! I would love to read these books, they sound freakin’ awesome! Always looking for a new series addiction 🙂 xo
ThAnKs for another awesome giveaway. On my To Read List! Would love to add this collection to my books in print. WooHoo, signed by the author puts it on the top shelves of that collection.
I have had these books in my TBR list for a while now! Awesome..
Absolutely loved the series!
Wow!! Thanks for the great giveaway!! Awesome books! 🙂
What an amazing story. Loved every part of the story, well except for the part where I turned the last page and realised there were no more to turn. This story will stay with me forever!
I can’t wait to read this series! This is an awesome giveaway! Thanks for a great interview as well!
These are amazing booka and I would love to win them!
Wow, this is a huge giveaway!! Thanks!
This sounds like my next series to read. Hope I win 🙂
Wow what a great giveaway! This series left such an impact on my life. I counted down the days for Out of Breath and it definitely did not disappoint!
I love the new covers, can’t wait to see these on my bookshelf =)
Loved this series as well and would love to win a signed copy!
Fantastic givaway! Would love to read this series and signed to boot. Many thanks for all the time you give to your blog. Many great authors I have found due to you. Thanks Maryse.
Sounds like a good series. I look forward to reading it, giveaway or no 🙂
I can’t begin to tell you how great this series is.. I find myself thinking about these stories all the time! You were able to make the characters and their feelings so real. Thank you 🙂 and I love that your having this great giveaway! Can’t wait for future books!
Maryse I read your blog everyday it’s Amazing!
Thanks 🙂
I have been wanting to read these books for a while. Thanks for the giveaway!
Can’t wait to read all three!
Amazing!! This is one of my favorite series of ALL time!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!!!!!
One of the best series I’ve read,
I was one of those readers who read book 1 without book 2 on stand by, and I wa truly floored. The Breathing Series is on of my all time favorites! I have recommended it to severely friends and students.
OMG I absolutely love this series! I put them off for so long and then BAM I couldn’t stop gushing to my mom about it at 2 in the morning. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Loved the series! I read each book in less than a day, they were so good!
OMG!!! I want to read this series so bad! I am keeping my fingers, toes and eyes crossed I win! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
This series has been on my TBR list for ages because I like to have access to the entire series before reading Book 1. Thanks for another fun giveaway!
I am very excited to read this series!!
I love giveaways!
I’ve been wanting to read this series for a while, but like others after reading the reviews and the cliffhanger I wanted to wait until they were all out so I din’t suffer from a major book hangover!! Can’t wait! 🙂
I haven’t read any of these books yet, but certainly think I would if I won all three! 🙂
Best Series Ever!!!!
Wow thanks so much for this giveaway!!!! can´t wait to reading I heard so good reviews about the series, they are on my tbr list !!!!!!
Can’t wait to read these!
Awesome giveaway -this series is on the top of my to be read list:-)
These books are awesome. I was counting the days down to book 3 and amd so happy that I was finally able to read it. I just loooove Ethan and Emma!!!
Wonderful!!!
I just discovered your blog last week while looking for some new books to read and I have to say, I love it! I have never read this series before but you have definitely peaked my interest. I will be adding it to my TBR list.
Great giveaway!
Great giveaway
Lately my reading experience has left me feeling *bleh* instead of making me *squeeeeee*, *whoa* or *grrrrrr*. I need a good book series fix that gets me out of this rut I’ve fallen into. *sigh*
Great interview! Would love to win those books too! 🙂 not read this series but I’ve heard so many good things. Thank you x
Great giveaway and interview. Would love to read the series. That TBR list gets longer and longer – if only summer would too!
Have these books on my Wish List!,
I absolutely loved these books. I have also worked with children who have come from abusive homes and I feel that so many of Emma’s actions and behaviors correlate with the youth that I have worked with.
I loved the series!
Awesome giveaway!!
Great giveaway! Have not read the series yet it lookks great though! I really need to go out and buy a Kindle.
Awesome giveaway, I have this series on my TBR list I am working my way down the list. To bad I am not a speed reader, but I’m not because I enjoy reading too much to read a book slow and enjoying it as long as I can (two evenings sometimes three). I read at night when my family is watching their tv shows.
Sounds like an interesting series
Ooh. this is great! I haven’t read the series yet, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m kind of trapped with schoolworks this weekend. two of my friends recommended the series to me. I hope to read this really soon. 😀
great giveaway. 🙂
This series is very high on my TBR list!! I cannot wait to read it!!!
Great interview as always Maryse! This series was absolutely AMAZING!!! Just finished Out of Breath and it was just perfection. Rebecca Donovan’s writing was just brilliant throughout the series. She had me hooked after that book 1 ending! I’m definitely sad it’s over 🙁 I’m going to miss Emma & Evan’s story, but definitely looking forward to Rebecca’s future book release. I know whatever it will be, it will be a hit! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
I LOVE these books! Thanks for the great interview, and the giveaway!
OMG thank you so much!
Too awesome 🙂 Thanks for the interview and giveaway!
Love the series! Awesome interview!
I am reading the last book as we speak! I love this series. Good luck to everyone.
I’ve been waiting for the third book for so long!!!!! I can’t wait to read it!!!
My most favorite series! I can’t even tell you how many times I thought about Emma after reading Reason to Breath and Barely Breathing. Such amazing writing!
The Breathing Series is one of my favorite series of all time!!! I wanted to inflict serious bodily harm on Emma and my Kindle after Barely Breathing. I was almost dreading Out of Breath… until I read it… then I was wonderfully content and calm at the end. I took a breathe and loved it!!!
so exciting!
Great interview!!!
I loved reading the 1st book and I wish I could read the rest right this second but my thesis won’t allow! I’m keeping my finger crossed to win…well, me and everyone else who commented but, hey!, got to have hope, right?
By the way, loved the interview, especially the question about how the story came to her- I’m always quite curious about how writers come up with these other worlds…
Great giveaway! The Breathing Series is one of the first books to make me ugly cry! I started the first book one afternoon and read non-stop until after 1am to finish it. These characters are the kind that stay with you long after you finish reading! ♥
I loved these books. I almost started crying at the end of Out of Breath just because the story was over. I honestly miss Emma and Evan like I would my real friends.
I’ve heard (aka read) so many good things about this series!!!Can’t wait to read them… 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway and especially for making it INT!!!
Awesome! I have them on my wish list Thanks Maryse
Would love to read them!!!! Great giveaway!!!!
Great interview Rebecca!
OHHHH my goodness I loved these books and I also waited until I could read 1 and 2 at the same time. I was so thankful I did. I couldn’t put them down. I am glad she decided to share these heartbreaking and amazing stories with all of us! 🙂 Happy Friday!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
This series was fantastic!!
I haven’t read them, would love to win!
One of my favorite series!
I was so upset that I had to miss Book Bash…. I really wanted to go, but I had surgery and was stuck in a bed…. but will not miss it next year. I hope I get to win “The Breathing Series” that has to be one of my favorite series… I felt all the emotions the characters did and more… the tears and more tears.
THANKYOU Maryse for making this giveaway international! *squeeeee* 🙂 I mean as an Aussie girl who never gets to see an author MUCH less get a book signed by an author in Australia > wow girl > you have my hopes up so high (no pressure though) Teehee
But wow < I am speechless < but I mean who am I kidding? I never win these sort of things… It's like a bad case of bad luck. I mean chance games HATE me. Unfortunately. But hey a girl's gotta try… So I am going to damn try hahaha
P.S Rebecca Donovan IS gorgeous !! I mean wow.
P.S.S THanks Maryse for the interview. I love getting to know authors. Makes life a bit more fun you know!
omg this series looks so good, i have this book in my list for to read because i’m too much curious about them, btw thanks for the giveaways, it’s an amazing chance for win!
is the winner picked already?
aw, why don’t I have the luck when it comes to giveaways? :/
but congratulations to the winner. whoever you are, whoo-hoo! :))
I guess I’ll just have to borrow a copy of this. 😀
I just read all of them last week. I waited until all 3 were out. I have to tell you that I lobed each and every one of them. The story flowed well from one book to the next! Amazing how easy it was to get into each of the characters due to such great writing.
Fingers Crossed!