Dawn Metcalf's Blog, page 8

MASSIVE HQT Book Giveaway!

I'm taking part in a MASSIVE giveaway hosted by Katie McGarry--over 20 books and brand-new Arcs from 13 fellow Harlequin Teen authors including an impressive list of participants and signed copies of both INDELIBLE and INVISIBLE! You can win ALL of the following: Katie McGarry--an ARC of Nowhere But Here Adi Alsaid--an ARC of Never […]

Movin' On

You may have noticed things have been pretty quiet over here in my Livejournal corner. It's not that I don't love the community here, (in fact, that's why I've stuck around!), but ever since the spamalicious takeover, I've struggled to deal with LJ and I've decided to finally cut it loose. I've been developing new places elsewhere in the Internetz with my blog on my website as well as having fun with a few other choice venues, so if you'd like to join me there, here's how:

My website: www.dawnmetcalf.com
Twitter: @dawnmetcalf
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dawn.metcalf.73
Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/blog/dawnmetcalf
Instagram: thedawnmetcalf
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/3418947.Dawn_Metcalf
Ello: ello.co/dawnmetcalf
About Me: about.me/dawnmetcalf

I'm keeping the archives here because it's got some great stuff for writers (and I never throw anything away). With INSIDIOUS coming out in July and INVINCIBLE out next year, I'll still be out there talking books, baking, steampunkery, karate, fantasy, my journey and having fun along the way so I hope to see you out in the wide world somewhere, in-person and online!

Thanks for the years of memories--time to make some new ones up!

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I Wear My Sunglasses At Noon

My eyes are dilated today. I had a doctor's appointment to check out a shadow and confirm there wasn't a retinal tear (there wasn't). Once I passed inspections and made a few comments about my glasses and Joy's injuries in my faction series, I was sent on my way with a pair of sunglasses against […]

New, More News & The Newest News (with Links Galore)!

There is a lot happening in the world of the Twixt. First off, the third book in the series, INSIDIOUS, is now available for pre-order! Hooray! *confetti* *balloons* *sharp, pointy objects* It is due out on the shelves July, 2015 [stunning cover, TBA] and I think it's safe to say that I really pushed the […]

News, More News & the Newest News (with Links Galore)!

There is a lot happening in the world of the Twixt.

First off, the third book in the series, INSIDIOUS, is now available for pre-order! Hooray! *confetti* *balloons* *sharp, pointy objects* It is due out on the shelves July, 2015 [stunning cover, TBA] and I think it's safe to say that I really pushed the envelope on this one. Dear readers, you won't *believe* what happens next!



Secondly, INVISIBLE has been nominated for an award! The YA Book Central's Reader's Choice Awards for Best Paranormal YA in 2014, to be exact! To be nominated is an incredible honor and normally I would not ask for more, but as everyone reading this is most likely a YA/MG reader and possibly a fan, PLEASE OH PLEASE GO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS/AUTHORS! If I happen to be one of them, all the better!

Vote by clicking the link HERE ! (P.S. Go vote!!!)

Thirdly, my post for Barnes & Noble's blog is up where I talk about inspiration for INDELIBLE and defining moments in my life including bug legs, laser surgery and questioning what it means to be human. It's a little about where the world of the Twixt came from & a lot of fun to write! Getting to share my inspiration on B&N.com is something I never dreamed of happening--check off another writerly dream-come-true. Check it out: Twixt Series Author Dawn Metcalf Discusses Defining Moments and What It Is Like To Be Human.

And, lastly, there is a great online review from Booklist online! My favorite bit?

"Romance fans will melt for this new tale of the Twixt."

I'm melting already. Hooray, go vote & I'll be here writing Book 4!

Fun Film Friday: Foglios!

If ever there was a day I needed a pick-me-up, it's today. Between recent YA kerfluffles and the horrors in Paris, I think we could all use a smile so I grabbed one of my personal favorites from my archives marked "EMERGENCY: BREAK LINK FOR MUCH-NEEDED SMILES" and, once I vacuumed up the shatterglass, was […]

Happy New Year, 2015!

I celebrated the New Year in Boston with family watching the parades, checking out the ice sculptures & ducking fireworks over the harbor while trying not to freeze.

May 2015 be full of abundance, health, joy, happiness, peace and just enough surprises to keep life interesting!

All the best,

Dawn

Stacey Jay, Kickstarter & Jayne Cobb from Firefly

*Apologies in advance for the length of this post, especially after a prolonged quiet* Yesterday, a fellow writer, Stacey Jay, was criticized for crowdfunding a project to develop a final book in a series that had been passed over by the publisher. When I came on the scene, the public critiques had gone well past […]

Happy New Year, 2015!

I celebrated the New Year in Boston with family watching the parades, checking out the ice sculptures & ducking fireworks over the harbor while trying not to freeze. May 2015 be full of abundance, health, joy, happiness, peace and just enough surprises to keep life interesting! All the best, Dawn

Happy Channukah!

HAPPY CHANNUKAH to all those who celebrate this Festival of Lights! May we give thanks for being delivered out of darkness to celebrate with family and friends the Great Miracle of the 8 days of light.

Now go forth, eat fried foods & set things on fire!