Edwin Wolfe's Blog, page 12
April 11, 2012
In the News!
“Just came across this series – intriguing. I love books that examine character traits and have readers determine character motivations based on story…” Teaching Readers to Think, http://teachingreaderstothink.blogspot.com/2012/04/chrysalis-chronicles.html
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Chrysalis Chronicles 6-Month Stats...Slow and Steady Wins!
Just six-months since the Chrysalis Chronicles series launched its website, we have received visits from 61 countries and 50 states.
In addition, Google Analytics reports the following stats for www.ChrysalisChronicles.com: 2,234 unique visitors, 3,366 visits, 25,717 pageviews, 7.64 pages per visit, 7:15 average (minutes and seconds) visit duration, 48.37 bounce rate, and 66.13% new visits.
LibraryThing Reviewer Gives 4-Stars to Chrysalis Chronicles - The Eyes of the Desert Sand
LibraryThing early reviewer gives 4-stars to Chrysalis Chronicles - The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe.
"A charming lead character with an equally enjoyable female lead. The beginning of the book starts out well and is paced just- right. Towards the middle/ end it starts to get confusing, with the sic fi and the fantasy characters getting a little mixed up. A re-read is helpful to truly appreciate this book. I would recommend to ages 13- up. A good read for an adult too. ( 
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April 10, 2012
In the News... Chrysalis Chronicles Is Being Promoted All Over the WWW
The Pretty Good Gatsby blog is a fairly eclectic blog, home to a wide variety of reviews from genres such as young adult, cozy mysteries, sci-fi, and more, promotes the Chrysalis Chronicles series, book 1, The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://theprettygoodgatsby.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/Imm-48/
Musings of an incurable Bookworm posted: New Early Reviewers book! I’m taking a little break from the book I had been reading – The Little Book – to read the book I just received through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program. This is the second book I’ve gotten through this program, and am hopeful that this one will be better than the first. Stay tuned for my review of Chrysalis Chronicles: The Eyes of the Desert Sand. Read more at http://incurablebookworm.blogspot.com/2012_04_01_archive.html.
Daisy Chain’s Chocolate-covered Books and other addicting stuff… promotes Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://daisychain1.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/imm-12-in-my-mailbox-april-8th-2012/
Chrysalis Chronicles is Running Blogads at
The Millions – “The indispensable literary site” – The New York Times – is an online magazine offering coverage on books, arts, and culture since 2003. The Millions has been featured on NPR and noted by The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Village Voice, among others. The Millions is featuring Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://www.themillions.com.
The Book Smugglers are promoting Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://thebooksmugglers.com. They have found a perfect outlet for their obsession herein. Reviews, recommendations, and other ponderings are their specialty. Their goal is to review a minimum of 4 books per week. At least once a month, they’ll do a joint review of the same book to add a little spice and lend some differing perspectives.
The Story Siren features mainly young adult literature, reviews, interviews, giveaways, book news, and anything else that strikes the Story Siren’s fancy, promotes Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe “It is like Alice in Wonderland meets Harry Potter. The unique characters and intriguing plot weaves a magical tale that draws its readers in . . .” – BOOK R3VI3WS, 4 Stars. “Wolfe brings fantasy and fun to the first in his Chrysalis Chronicles. A truly fantastic debut . . .” – New York’s RT Book Reviews Magazine, 4.5 Stars and a TopPick! The Story Siren has been mentioned in AARP The Magazine, Publisher’s Weekly, SCBWI Bulletin, and VOYA and can be found at http://www.thestorysiren.com
My Hunger Games is for the fans of The Hunger Games trilogy and The Hunger Games movie. They aim to provide you with the latest news as well as a making sure it’s a fun place to interact with other Hunger Games fans. And this month, they are sponsoring Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://www.myhungergames.com.
Chrysalis Chronicles is Running Blogads at
The Millions – “The indispensable literary site” – The New York Times – is an online magazine offering coverage on books, arts, and culture since 2003. The Millions has been featured on NPR and noted by The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Village Voice, among others. The Millions is featuring Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://www.themillions.com.
The Book Smugglers are promoting Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://thebooksmugglers.com. They have found a perfect outlet for their obsession herein. Reviews, recommendations, and other ponderings are their specialty. Their goal is to review a minimum of 4 books per week. At least once a month, they’ll do a joint review of the same book to add a little spice and lend some differing perspectives.
The Story Siren features mainly young adult literature, reviews, interviews, giveaways, book news, and anything else that strikes the Story Siren’s fancy, promotes Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe “It is like Alice in Wonderland meets Harry Potter. The unique characters and intriguing plot weaves a magical tale that draws its readers in . . .” – BOOK R3VI3WS, 4 Stars. “Wolfe brings fantasy and fun to the first in his Chrysalis Chronicles. A truly fantastic debut . . .” – New York’s RT Book Reviews Magazine, 4.5 Stars and a TopPick! The Story Siren has been mentioned in AARP The Magazine, Publisher’s Weekly, SCBWI Bulletin, and VOYA and can be found at http://www.thestorysiren.com
My Hunger Games is for the fans of The Hunger Games trilogy and The Hunger Games movie. They aim to provide you with the latest news as well as a making sure it’s a fun place to interact with other Hunger Games fans. And this month, they are sponsoring Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe at http://www.myhungergames.com.
April 9, 2012
Wolfe Does It Again! Another 5-Star Review for Chrysalis Chronciles
Wolfe does it again! Another 5-Star Review for Chrysalis Chronicles - The Eyes of the Desert Sand!! This time the review comes from LibraryThing member ladyicewing!!!
"This book was well plotted and exciting. I think it is recommended for age groups 10-15. I really liked the characters and the unexpected enemies and allies. I don't know how Edwin Wolfe thought up the names, places, and personalities in this book. I recommend this book to anyone who needs a good book to keep them reading until midnight or longer. This book gets a well earned 5 stars!" - Ladyicewing from LibraryThing, Hogwarts Express group member.
April 5, 2012
Fox Hunt Publishing Group distributes digital galleys in partnership with NetGalley
Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand
SAN JOSE, California - April 5, 2012 - Fox Hunt Publishing Group today announced the launch of Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe on NetGalley. Wolfe’s debut novel will be available to media, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, educators and bloggers for the next 90 days. In addition, FHPG is participating in a NetGalley e-mail blast promotion going out to nearly 40,000 members.
When Susan Ruszala, President of NetGalley was asked, why is NetGalley so important to the book publishing experience today? She responded, “Galley distribution is one of the key publicity and marketing activities performed by publishers and media agencies, but the process of distributing print galleys is cumbersome, expensive, and inefficient. At its simplest, NetGalley helps to simplify and speed up that process by substituting secure digital galleys for print. Then we go beyond that to help publishers identify influencers and measure influence, and launch their titles into a dedicated community of what we call “professional readers”: media, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, educators and bloggers.
NetGalley is a website where professional readers (booksellers, educators, media professionals, and reviewers in addition to librarians) can access secure digital galleys for free. Publishers can approve requests or invite readers to view their content securely on a variety of reading devices. For more information about NetGalley, visit www.netgalley.com.
New from debut author Edwin Wolfe comes
THE EYES OF THE DESERT SAND
book one in the Chrysalis Chronicles series!
Visit www.ChrysalisChronicles.com and watch the trailer.
* “Wolfe brings fantasy and fun to the first in his Chrysalis Chronicles. A tale of pure imagination, it brings readers to unknown worlds as its wondrous characters come to life. The author has written an adventure that is exciting and charming. A truly fantastic debut.” -- Amy Lignor, New York’s RT Book Reviews Magazine, February 2012 issue, 4-1/2 Stars and a Top Pick!
About Fox Hunt Publishing Group
Fox Hunt Publishing Group is a publishing house for Chrysalis Chronicles, the digital home of the Chrysalis Chronicles books, and Chrysalis Chronicles book series. All things Chrysalis Chronicles is currently available through the Chrysalis Chronicles website and soon through selected wholesalers, distributors, libraries, and bookstores. Visit us on the Web at www.ChrysalisChronicles.com. The Company is headquartered in San Jose,California.
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Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe
A delightful novel that glows with rare magic, unearthly wonders, and true friendships
Discover the world at www.ChrysalisChronicles.com
Press Contacts:
Jaimison Steinworth
Fox Hunt Publishing Group
PublicRelations@ChrysalisChronicles.com
(408) 216-0309
Chrysalis Chronicles characters, and related indicia are trademarks of and © Fox Hunt Publishing Group.
All Rights Reserved. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Publishers Weekly Spring Announcements - Chrysalis Chronicles - The Eyes of the Desert Sand
Featuring Titles from Independent Book Publishers Association
SAN JOSE, California - April 5, 2012 - Fox Hunt Publishing Group’s Chrysalis Chronicles series, debut novel, The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe makes the inside cover of Publishers Weekly’s March 26th Issue with Special Spring Announcements from Independent Book Publishers Association.
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New from debut author Edwin Wolfe comes
THE EYES OF THE DESERT SAND
book one in the Chrysalis Chronicles series!
Visit www.ChrysalisChronicles.com and watch the trailer.
* “Wolfe brings fantasy and fun to the first in his Chrysalis Chronicles. A tale of pure imagination, it brings readers to unknown worlds as its wondrous characters come to life. The author has written an adventure that is exciting and charming. A truly fantastic debut.” -- Amy Lignor, New York’s RT Book Reviews Magazine, February 2012 issue, 4-1/2 Stars and a Top Pick!
About Fox Hunt Publishing Group
Fox Hunt Publishing Group is a publishing house for Chrysalis Chronicles, the digital home of the Chrysalis Chronicles books, and Chrysalis Chronicles book series. All things Chrysalis Chronicles is currently available through the Chrysalis Chronicles website and soon through selected wholesalers, distributors, libraries, and bookstores. Visit us on the Web at www.ChrysalisChronicles.com. The Company is headquartered in San Jose,California.
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Chrysalis Chronicles – The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe
A delightful novel that glows with rare magic, unearthly wonders, and true friendships
Discover the world at www.ChrysalisChronicles.com
Press Contacts:
Jaimison Steinworth
Fox Hunt Publishing Group
PublicRelations@ChrysalisChronicles.com
(408) 216-0309
Chrysalis Chronicles characters, and related indicia are trademarks of and © Fox Hunt Publishing Group.
All Rights Reserved. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Starred Review - Chrysalis Chronicles - The Eyes of the Desert Sand Receives 4-Stars
Chrysalis Chronicles - The Eyes of the Desert Sand, receives 4-star review on Goodreads!
"Shnickyrooners and things like that… A thirteen year old Ethan Fox is different from his friends. He loves to play outdoors unlike his friends who are always glued to their videogames. But the difference doesn’t end just there. Ethan also has no personal memory of himself before the age of eight! He writes mysterious poems in his sleep and Vampires try to kidnap him!!
He has a distinct feeling that his parents are trying to hide something from him but puts it out of his mind temporarily when the FOX family decides to take a break and visit a carnival near the beach. But strange things seem to happen wherever Ethan goes. First he meets a girl, Haley Hunt, with whom he feels a strange connection. Then while exploring the beach with her, Ethan sees a blue rabbit and falls into a Rabbit hole only to discover a whole new world!
As Ethan discovers a new world, where he is famous, we the readers discover it alongside him. A world where vampires, shape shifters, leprechauns, grumplings reside. A world where flowers dance in moonlight, beanstalk is real and plants have to be kept in a pen because they keep changing their places. Also this is the world where Ethan discovers more information that enforces Ethan’s initial doubt that his parents are hiding something. It would be interesting to see how the plot unfurls in the coming books, as I personally want to know more about Haley!
Different characters of Ethan, George and Betsy Fox, Haley, Irvin, Gruggins are complimentary to each other. While some help keep the intrigue in the plot, some add to the seriousness and some are simply hilarious! I love reading Irvin’s random ranting. In fact, after finishing the whole book, I went back to read Irvin’s garbled words over again!
(Note: I started off with ‘Shnickyrooners and things like that…’ because it’s Irvin’s signature beginning to one of his ‘normal’ monologues.)
It’s an exciting journey to take because the Chrysalis Chronicles is an enchanting world of its own. It is like Alice in Wonderland meeting Harry Potter. The unique characters and intriguing plot weaves a magical tale that draws in its readers.” – Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay, Goodreads
NOTE: She has also posted this review on bookreviews.blogspot, mohur.blogspot, amazon.com, bookreviews.tumblr,com, barnesandnoble.com, goodreads.com, shewrites.com, blogaholicnetwor.com, bookblogs.ning.com, indusiadies.com, and writeupcafe.com.
