Lisa Jensen's Blog - Posts Tagged "the-beast-goes-on"
Pre-Order!
This just in: My next book, Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge, is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
Just click the Amazon button on my Beast page! Yes, it's still going to be a long wait; expected pub date is March, 2018. But if you're one of those ferociously organized types who hates to wait around until the last minute, now's your chance to go to the head of the line!
Just click the Amazon button on my Beast page! Yes, it's still going to be a long wait; expected pub date is March, 2018. But if you're one of those ferociously organized types who hates to wait around until the last minute, now's your chance to go to the head of the line!
Dateline: Beast
Hey, Goodreaders,
Due to a mysterious time/space anomaly — okay, in real life, my publisher decided to restructure its publication schedule — my next novel, Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge, has a new release date — July 10, 2018. They promise me this date is final! Check out the latest update, here: http://ljo-express.blogspot.com/2017/.... And thanks for your patience!
Due to a mysterious time/space anomaly — okay, in real life, my publisher decided to restructure its publication schedule — my next novel, Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge, has a new release date — July 10, 2018. They promise me this date is final! Check out the latest update, here: http://ljo-express.blogspot.com/2017/.... And thanks for your patience!
Cover Reveal!
Hey, folks!
For a while now, the artisan elves over at Candlewick Press have been hard at work on the cover art for Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge. And now, at last, I get to share it with you! Et, voila! Scroll up the page and feast your eyes! (And be sure to bump it up big to see all the detail!)
My story imagines what the real story might have been behind the familiar fairy tale we all think we know as Beauty and the Beast. And the Gothic touches in this image evoke the dark, romantic mood of my story. I couldn't be more thrilled! What do you think?
For a while now, the artisan elves over at Candlewick Press have been hard at work on the cover art for Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge. And now, at last, I get to share it with you! Et, voila! Scroll up the page and feast your eyes! (And be sure to bump it up big to see all the detail!)
My story imagines what the real story might have been behind the familiar fairy tale we all think we know as Beauty and the Beast. And the Gothic touches in this image evoke the dark, romantic mood of my story. I couldn't be more thrilled! What do you think?
Beastly News!
Hey, Goodreaders! This just in: there WILL be a Giveaway for copies ofBeast: A Tale of Love and Revenge early next year! Watch this space for further details. In the meantime, Beast is available for pre-order (at an enticing discount!) from Amazon and other fine book sites. Scroll up to the Stores widget on my Beast page and check it out!
Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge
Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge
Star System
Hey, Goodreaders,
What do you think about authors giving their own books 5-star ratings? Does that seem weird, or is it just savvy marketing? I talk about this topic over on the blog at http://ljo-express.blogspot.com/2018/...
Also, I'm delighted that over 4900 Goodreaders have put Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge on their shelves! Thanks, guys!
What do you think about authors giving their own books 5-star ratings? Does that seem weird, or is it just savvy marketing? I talk about this topic over on the blog at http://ljo-express.blogspot.com/2018/...
Also, I'm delighted that over 4900 Goodreaders have put Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge on their shelves! Thanks, guys!
Stop the Presses!
Beyond delighted this week to receive this endorsement from the great Laurie R. King:
When is beauty shaped by ugliness? When does a simple fairy tale give way to the dark textures beneath its surface? When Lisa Jensen takes it on, that’s when. Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge is a love story, and so much more.
— Laurie R. King, New York Times bestselling author of The Beekeeper's Apprentice
My editor at Candlewick is so excited, they're going to redesign they dust jacket to fit the quote in.
Thanks, Laurie!
When is beauty shaped by ugliness? When does a simple fairy tale give way to the dark textures beneath its surface? When Lisa Jensen takes it on, that’s when. Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge is a love story, and so much more.
— Laurie R. King, New York Times bestselling author of The Beekeeper's Apprentice
My editor at Candlewick is so excited, they're going to redesign they dust jacket to fit the quote in.
Thanks, Laurie!
BEAST Giveaway!
Totally thrilled to announce the first pre-publication giveaway for Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge It starts today (Feb 1), and continues through March 10. Only three books (printed Advance Reading Copies, not digital) are being offered by my publisher, Candlewick, sponsor of this event. But if we get a good response, who knows? Maybe we'll do it again! Visit the book page for details. And Beast of luck to all!
Giveaway Update
Big thanks to everyone who has entered the giveaway for Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge Over 1000 entrants on the first day — yowza! And there's still time to enter; your entries will be accepted until to one minute-to-midnight, Saturday, March 10. Also, thanks to all the intrepid Goodreaders who are following me on this page — you guys rock!
Happy News!
Happy news today from Kirkus Reviews! Their review of Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge goes up online next week. It says, in part — "A fresh retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" with an interesting and meaningful plot twist. Lucie is a brave and sympathetic heroine who ultimately writes her own happy ending. For readers who love reimagined fairy tales and strong female characters. (Fiction. 13-adult)"
Thanks, Kirkus!
Thanks, Kirkus!
Prowling Toward Pub Day
More exciting news as Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge prowls toward publication!
Audible is putting together the Beast audiobook as we speak. They even sent me sample audition tapes, so I could weigh in on which narrator I liked best! No details yet, but release date should be the same as publication day, July 10, 2018.
Meanwhile, Candlewick Press, is lining up guest blog posts and Q&As for me in the weeks running up to publication day. (Including more giveaways!)
Got a book blog? I'd be thrilled to drop by and answer questions, reveal little known facts about Beast, or otherwise hang out, so please do let me know!
Audible is putting together the Beast audiobook as we speak. They even sent me sample audition tapes, so I could weigh in on which narrator I liked best! No details yet, but release date should be the same as publication day, July 10, 2018.
Meanwhile, Candlewick Press, is lining up guest blog posts and Q&As for me in the weeks running up to publication day. (Including more giveaways!)
Got a book blog? I'd be thrilled to drop by and answer questions, reveal little known facts about Beast, or otherwise hang out, so please do let me know!
