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February 2, 2016
Today is the day!
GRAVE VISIONS is officially released out into the world and hopefully readers who will enjoy it. I'm so excited to share this book with you! I hope you love it.
GRAVE VISIONS
Urban Fantasy
ISBN: 0451416570
Roc
Pre-order at:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books-A-Million
Book Depository
Audio Edition:
Amazon
Audible
Tantor Audio
iTunes
UK Edition:
(UK) Amazon
-Kalayna Price
January 29, 2016
Giveaway Winner
The random number generator has spoken and we have a winner! But first, let me thank all of you who helped me get the word out about GRAVE VISIONS. I hope you enjoy it!
And without further ado, the winner of the get the word contest is: Alina P!
Alina, please drop me an email at contests@kalayna.com so that I can get your ARC in the mail to you.
Thank you again everyone! -Kalayna Price
And without further ado, the winner of the get the word contest is: Alina P!
Alina, please drop me an email at contests@kalayna.com so that I can get your ARC in the mail to you.
Thank you again everyone! -Kalayna Price
January 26, 2016
Win it before you can buy it: A get the word out giveaway!
We are one week out from the release of GRAVE VISIONS! I'm so excited I finally get to share this book with you. To celebrate the upcoming release, I am giving away two ARCs of the novel: one here on the blog and one over on facebook. To enter here, simply help me get the word out about the release!You can do this on any media you like--twitter, facebook, goodreads, your own blog, or wherever you would like to announce the upcoming release. You can link back to the giveaway here, share the cover and/or excerpt, or just talk about the series or release--whatever way you would like to help me get the word out! Then come back here and leave a comment with a link to where you got the word out. You can share in multiple locations for multiple entries, but please leave only one link per comment.
The contest will be open until Thursday 1/28 at 11:59pm PST. I'll announce a winner on Friday.
Best of luck and THANK YOU for helping me get the word out! -Kalayna Price
December 24, 2015
Flash giveaway for Christmas
My big contest for ARCs of GRAVE VISIONS will be coming soon, but for Christmas I'm having a flash giveaway on my facebook page.
Please check it out and enter!
Please check it out and enter!
-Kalayna Price
December 11, 2015
Grave Visions Excerpt
Grave Visions: An Alex Craft NovelWe are close enough to start counting down the days until the release of GRAVE VISIONS. Or at least, I am excited enough to count the days. It will hit shelves on February 2nd, so as of today, there are only 52 days until the release. Yay! I can't wait.With that in mind, I think it is about time to release an excerpt. Who wants a sneak peek?
CLICK HERE to read the first chapter of Grave Visions.
I hope you enjoy it! And check back soon. I recently received a couple advance reading copies of the book that I will be giving away right here, on the blog, so be sure to be on the look out for that contest opportunity to appear soon!
-Kalayna Price
December 2, 2013
KICKING IT -- RUBY RED: A Case from the Darque Files
Sorry for the long silence everyone. I hope to have an update for you soon. In the mean time, I wrote a short story that is set in the Alex Craft world and will be hitting shelves tomorrow in the anthology KICKING IT.
My story in KICKING IT is called RUBY RED and follows Briar Darque on a case. It doesn't relate directly to Alex's tale, but timeline-wise, it falls between Grave Dance and Grave Memory.
This anthology is packed full of great stories from authors I'm sure you know well, including Rachel Caine, Chloe Neill, and Faith Hunter. I'm super thrilled to have been involved with the project and I hope that you'll check it out. It will hit stores everywhere tomorrow, December 3rd.
Enjoy! -Kalayna Price
May 31, 2013
ConCarolinas Schedule
As you probably know, I have severally cut back my traveling and appearance schedules this year. While the decision was necessary, I have missed having the opportunity to chat with many of you. The good news is, I will get to chat and hang out this weekend at ConCarolinas. Below is my schedule for the weekend. I hope to see you there!
Fri 04:00 pmWriter's ReceptionLakeshore Ballroom I & II - Main ProgrammingFri 09:00 pmWriting the OtherHarris - Programming 9
Sat 04:00 pmThe Villain as ProtagonistHarris - Programming 9Sat 10:00 pmBloodsucking FiendsOlmstead - Programming 8Sat 11:30 pmMaking Monsters Scary AgainOlmstead - Programming 8-Kalayna Price
Fri 04:00 pmWriter's ReceptionLakeshore Ballroom I & II - Main ProgrammingFri 09:00 pmWriting the OtherHarris - Programming 9
Sat 04:00 pmThe Villain as ProtagonistHarris - Programming 9Sat 10:00 pmBloodsucking FiendsOlmstead - Programming 8Sat 11:30 pmMaking Monsters Scary AgainOlmstead - Programming 8-Kalayna Price
February 21, 2013
Where Did the Author Go?
Before I start this post, let me say that you guys are absolutely wonderful. I love meeting you at cons and signings, and even though I'm ridiculously (to the point of embarrassment) behind on my email, I love hearing from you. The fact that people want to read stories that initially exist only in my head still amazes me. You are all awesome and I cherish each and every one of my readers.
So then why have I been so quiet recently? The blog has been barren, twitter and facebook have been neglected, and my website is in woeful need of an update.
Well, the answer is rather complicated and very personal.
Writing is something I love to do, but it is also my job. I've always tried to maintain a clear line between my job and my private life, and to ensure that whatever is going on in my personal life doesn't interfere with my job. That's what professionals do, right? There are deadlines to meet and events to attend and business to be conducted.
Recently preventing the events in my life from impacting my job has become increasingly difficult. And in the last year or so, it has become impossible. I don't want to go into details--my private pain and struggles are not something I want splashed on the internet--but I felt I owed you, the readers wondering why the heck the next book isn't out yet, some sort of explanation.
At this time, there is very little I can say besides to apologize and promise that I am working as hard as I possibly can to get the books to you. I don't know exactly when that will be, and I don't even want to guess. But rest assured, there WILL be more books in both the Haven and Alex Craft series. I have lots of ideas and plans for the characters (and for several other series that are on the back burner as well) so there is definitely more to come.
All of that said, I've been advised that for my own well being and in the interest of catching up (and hopefully getting back ahead of my deadlines), to make some changes this year. Namely, to take a step back on my appearance schedule in 2013 so that I can focus my energy on healing and writing.
At the moment, I have no tour planned, and the only convention I have on my agenda is ConCarolinas in NC on May 31-June 2nd. (Dragon*Con is still up in the air, I've been invited, but I have yet to accept.) I'll try to post on the blog once in a awhile, just to let you guys know I'm alive or if situations change and I add events. I intend to update the website (or hire someone to do it for me) and I will slowly be sifting through my mail (but it will take me a while to reply to all of you.)
If all goes well, I hope to return to the convention circuit again in 2014 with brand new books in both series for you.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in what has been (and currently continues to be) a very difficult time for me.
*hugs*
-Kalayna Price
So then why have I been so quiet recently? The blog has been barren, twitter and facebook have been neglected, and my website is in woeful need of an update.
Well, the answer is rather complicated and very personal.
Writing is something I love to do, but it is also my job. I've always tried to maintain a clear line between my job and my private life, and to ensure that whatever is going on in my personal life doesn't interfere with my job. That's what professionals do, right? There are deadlines to meet and events to attend and business to be conducted.
Recently preventing the events in my life from impacting my job has become increasingly difficult. And in the last year or so, it has become impossible. I don't want to go into details--my private pain and struggles are not something I want splashed on the internet--but I felt I owed you, the readers wondering why the heck the next book isn't out yet, some sort of explanation.
At this time, there is very little I can say besides to apologize and promise that I am working as hard as I possibly can to get the books to you. I don't know exactly when that will be, and I don't even want to guess. But rest assured, there WILL be more books in both the Haven and Alex Craft series. I have lots of ideas and plans for the characters (and for several other series that are on the back burner as well) so there is definitely more to come.
All of that said, I've been advised that for my own well being and in the interest of catching up (and hopefully getting back ahead of my deadlines), to make some changes this year. Namely, to take a step back on my appearance schedule in 2013 so that I can focus my energy on healing and writing.
At the moment, I have no tour planned, and the only convention I have on my agenda is ConCarolinas in NC on May 31-June 2nd. (Dragon*Con is still up in the air, I've been invited, but I have yet to accept.) I'll try to post on the blog once in a awhile, just to let you guys know I'm alive or if situations change and I add events. I intend to update the website (or hire someone to do it for me) and I will slowly be sifting through my mail (but it will take me a while to reply to all of you.)
If all goes well, I hope to return to the convention circuit again in 2014 with brand new books in both series for you.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in what has been (and currently continues to be) a very difficult time for me.
*hugs*
-Kalayna Price
October 9, 2012
NY Comic Con Schedule
I can't believe NY Comic Con is only days away. I realized that I haven't posted my schedule for the convention yet, so I should probably do that, huh? I hope to see you there!
Friday, October 12th:
1:30 -2:30 PM, 1A14 PANEL: PASSION, POWER, AND PARANORMALS!
Description: Authors discuss the inclusion of romantic elements in their action-packed novels. If dating the undead wasn’t tricky enough, these protagonists must also battle the forces of evil while trying to keep their sanity and the world safe from destruction. Moderator Jocelyn Davies (Author of A Beautiful Dark and A Fractured Light; Editor at Razorbill/Penguin Young Readers)will have the authors divulging the steamy details behind creating their characters and their tricky love affairs.
3:15–4:15 PM AUTOGRAPHING: PASSION, POWER, PARANORMALS
Saturday, October 13th:
2:45--3:45 PM, 1A01
PANEL: GENRE-BENDERS: Out-of-the-box Science-Fiction and Fantasy Novels that blur the lines of fantasy, SF, horror, romance, steampunk, you name it!
Join authors in a discussion about stories that can’t be bound by the constraints of any genre. Whether mixing elements of romance with horror, or fantasy with thrillers, these authors show that a good tale can be spun from multiple traditions.
Autographing session for panel 4:45PM – 5:45PM-Kalayna Price
Friday, October 12th:
1:30 -2:30 PM, 1A14 PANEL: PASSION, POWER, AND PARANORMALS!
Description: Authors discuss the inclusion of romantic elements in their action-packed novels. If dating the undead wasn’t tricky enough, these protagonists must also battle the forces of evil while trying to keep their sanity and the world safe from destruction. Moderator Jocelyn Davies (Author of A Beautiful Dark and A Fractured Light; Editor at Razorbill/Penguin Young Readers)will have the authors divulging the steamy details behind creating their characters and their tricky love affairs.
3:15–4:15 PM AUTOGRAPHING: PASSION, POWER, PARANORMALS
Saturday, October 13th:
2:45--3:45 PM, 1A01
PANEL: GENRE-BENDERS: Out-of-the-box Science-Fiction and Fantasy Novels that blur the lines of fantasy, SF, horror, romance, steampunk, you name it!
Join authors in a discussion about stories that can’t be bound by the constraints of any genre. Whether mixing elements of romance with horror, or fantasy with thrillers, these authors show that a good tale can be spun from multiple traditions.
Autographing session for panel 4:45PM – 5:45PM-Kalayna Price
August 27, 2012
Dragon*Con Schedule
Dragon*Con is just a few days away and I'm getting everything packed and ready. Here is where I'll be during the con:
Title: Frightening Folklore
Description: look at the ways folklore is used in dark fantasy fiction
Time: Fri 5:30 pm Location: Embassy C - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Reading: Kalayna Price
Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: Marietta - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: You Are What You Fight
Description: How heroes identify (or not) with their monstrous foes
Time: Sat 7:00 pm Location: Embassy C - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Creating Memorable Characters
Description: Never to early to start developing the best characters possible. What's the secret? Learn from the pros.
Time: Sun 11:30 am Location: Embassy D-F - Hyatt (Length:1 Hour)
Title: Bell Bridge Spotlight
Description: Focus on Bell Bridge Books
Time: Sun 2:30 pm Location: Embassy D-F - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: The Perfect Blend: Genre Mixing in Urban Fantasy
Description: Urban fantasy has been romantic, mysterious, magical. What makes the perfect blend?
Time: Mon 11:30 am Location: Fairlie - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
I have a booth in the exhibitors hall again this year (Booth 100) and you can find me there periodically throughout the weekend. In particular, I'm scheduled to be there at the following times:Friday: 1pm – 4pmSaturday: 10am -12pm 2pm – 4pmSunday: 9:30 am -11:30amMonday: 1pm -4pm
I look forward to seeing you there! -Kalayna Price
Title: Frightening Folklore
Description: look at the ways folklore is used in dark fantasy fiction
Time: Fri 5:30 pm Location: Embassy C - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Reading: Kalayna Price
Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: Marietta - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: You Are What You Fight
Description: How heroes identify (or not) with their monstrous foes
Time: Sat 7:00 pm Location: Embassy C - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Creating Memorable Characters
Description: Never to early to start developing the best characters possible. What's the secret? Learn from the pros.
Time: Sun 11:30 am Location: Embassy D-F - Hyatt (Length:1 Hour)
Title: Bell Bridge Spotlight
Description: Focus on Bell Bridge Books
Time: Sun 2:30 pm Location: Embassy D-F - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: The Perfect Blend: Genre Mixing in Urban Fantasy
Description: Urban fantasy has been romantic, mysterious, magical. What makes the perfect blend?
Time: Mon 11:30 am Location: Fairlie - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
I have a booth in the exhibitors hall again this year (Booth 100) and you can find me there periodically throughout the weekend. In particular, I'm scheduled to be there at the following times:Friday: 1pm – 4pmSaturday: 10am -12pm 2pm – 4pmSunday: 9:30 am -11:30amMonday: 1pm -4pm
I look forward to seeing you there! -Kalayna Price
