Devon Monk's Blog, page 31
May 8, 2012
Answer Day
You know what’s coming out on May 10th?
The UK release of Magic in the Shadows, Magic on the Storm and Magic Without Mercy! I am so excited for these to be available with their beautiful covers through Berkley UK! To celebrate, I’ll be doing a giveaway, of course. Stay tuned for that in the next few days!
Back in April, I opened up the blog for questions. Several people stepped right up and lobbed some my way. (Thank you, readers!) I thought it was about time I post some answers.
Readsalot81 ask...
April 29, 2012
Whimsical Garden
Since I finished a writing project today, I earned a few hours to work in the yard! Hubby and I filled the raised garden boxes with soil and then shopped for veggies and herbs. We also shopped for planters for our herbs, and found these lovely pots at a thrift store for only a couple bucks each. Hubby drilled drainage holes, and strung the wire. A few garden hooks, and Ta-Da!
My whimsical country herb garden:
Herbs: purple sage, sweet basil, oregano, thyme, curry, rosemary. My hands smell like...
April 28, 2012
The Book Bin – Signing
Salem is the capitol of Oregon. It is placed pretty squarely between two mountain ranges, in the fertile Willamette Valley, with the big cities of Portland to the north and Eugene to the south. It is a city filled with readers, artists, musicians, and plenty of creative types.
A couple years ago, Borders, the only new bookstore in town, closed. That could have been a heavy hit for a city full of readers. But Salem is lucky to have several fantastic used & new bookstores that stepped right up,...
April 27, 2012
Question Day
Ask me any question at all, and I’ll do my best to answer it either here on the blog in the next few days, or as a reply in comments.
To start us off, I’ll answer a couple questions I’ve recently received in email:
1. Where is the audio version of MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY? When will it be out?
I don’t have an answer to this yet, but I am looking into whether or not we’ll have an audio version of the book available. As soon as I find out, I will let you know. (And thank you for asking! It’s great to k...
April 25, 2012
This, That, and Some Covers
Signing:My signing at Readers Guide in West Salem last week was a lot of fun! Thank you, readers for stopping in and picking up a book (or two!) and for hanging out to talk with me. I had a great time.
I left an advanced review copy of Tin Swift there, and the bookstore owner, Jenn is going to pull a winner on the last day of April. So if you get a chance, head into the store, drop your name in the jar, and hopefully, you will be the lucky winner of Tin Swift!
Next Signing:
The Book Bin – Salem,...
April 13, 2012
More Signings & Emerald City Comic Con – 2
I had a great time at Powell’s Books on Tuesday! Thank you, Powells staff–especially Peter–readers, and writers for coming out to see me, chat a little, and get some books signed. You all rock!
My next signings will be:
April 18, 5:00-7:00 - Readers Guide to Recycled Literature
1105 Edgewater St. NW Salem, OR
I will be giving away one ARC of TIN SWIFT!
April 27, 7:00 – The Book Bin
450 Court Street, Salem, OR
I will be giving away my last ARC of TIN SWIFT!
Hope to see some of you at these great loca...
April 10, 2012
Signing and Emerald City Comic Con
TONIGHT: I will be at Powell's Books, Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton, Oregon
7:00 pm to sign books and give away an advanced copy of TIN SWIFT
Hope to see some of you there!
Emerald City Comic Con
A couple days ago, I said I'd write a blog about my first comic con…Emerald City Comic Con, which I (and my best friend, my sons, and five of their friends) attended on the last weekend of March. Here are the questions I said I'd answer. I'll start with the first today.
What famous star...April 8, 2012
Of This, That, and a Chicken
A big thank-you to everyone for entering the giveaway contests for MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY. I may not respond to comments (so as not to mess up the number of comments for when I run the random number generator) but I read every one, and they totally brighten my day. You guys are the best!
Signings:April 10th, 7:00 pm
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, Beaverton, Oregon
Giveaway: an advanced copy of Tin Swift!
April 27th, 7:00 pm
The Book Bin in Salem, Oregon
Giveaway: an advanced copy of Tin...
April 3, 2012
Release Day – MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY
Today's the day! MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY is officially on shelves in the US.
For readers in the UK, MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY will be in stores May 10th. My wonderful UK publisher will be be simultaneously releasing MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY, MAGIC IN THE SHADOWS, and MAGIC ON THE STORM on that day, all with updated covers and in matching paperback format.
Today I also found out that Barnes and Noble chose MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY as one of their April Bookseller's pick! How cool is that?
March 29, 2012
Winners MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY
The random number generator has spoken! Winners of a signed copy of MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY are:
Poppy who said: Oh I would love a signed copy so much!!! I love this series [image error]Carol M. who said: Thanks for doing such great contests, Devon. A signed copy would be so
Northwoman who said: oh gah! While...
