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Writing Workshop 3: Plot

The first building block of writing style was VOICE. The second was CHARACTERS. The third is PLOT.

Writers are broken into two main groups: Plotters and Pantsers. You can probably guess the difference. Plotters strictly outline their books before writing a word. Pantsers find their plot through the process of writing, discovering it as they go.

My advice is to strive for a happy balance (this advice applies to most things in life). I suggest you outline your book beforehand—HOWEVER, be open to plot changes that will occur to you while you’re writing. You’ll suddenly discover that OH, the story makes more sense if the character does this instead. Go with the flow. Yes, it will mean rewriting and re-plotting. That’s okay—it means the story is getting better.

And if you’re writing a series, I suggest doing a rough outline of the whole series before you start book one. Again, things will change, but it’s not a waste of time. You don’t want to publish book #1 only to discover that you wrote yourself into a bad corner for the rest of the books.

More than one way exists to structure the plot of your story. I won’t teach you all the ways, but I will talk about my favorite, the three-act structure. Here is how you might break your story into three acts:

Act 1:  The first 25-30% of the book. The point of Act 1 is to set the stage, to let the reader know what is “normal” for the main character. Then we feel the shift from normal when something odd happens. The character has to make a decision—stay in normal life, or pursue this new direction. Act 1 ends with the character’s decision, the point of no return. 

Act 2:  The middle 55-60% of the book, by far the largest act. The character experiences increasing struggles, both good and bad. Act 2 ends with a fork in the road—a difficult decision.

Act 3:  The last 15% of the book, from the fork in the road to the rising climax, and then a short resolution at the very end. Act 3 is when we truly see how the character has grown and changed during the course of the book.

It’s not enough to simply have a three-act structure. You need to be constantly diligent about the pacing of the story so it doesn’t grow stagnant. Keep that tension throughout to make it a real page-turner. Here are a couple things to check for:

Does your first chapter introduce character and conflict, immediately setting the tone of the story?  You don’t have to start with action in the first paragraph . . . but don’t wait too long. Use page one to ground the reader, and then jump into the exciting stuff. No chunks of backstory allowed!

Does every scene in the book have some type of conflict? My editor always tells me to delete a scene if it doesn’t have a point. The scene must either advance the plot or the character arc. If it doesn’t, then cut it from the book but save it as “Bonus Materials” on your website so readers can enjoy it later.

Let’s return to our analysis of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. I didn’t write it, obviously, so I’m just speculating here. But this will give you a rough idea of how the three-act structure works.

Act 1 shows us Harry’s “normal” life in the Muggle world. The inciting incident—the first real action—occurs on p. 27 when Harry talks to a snake. That doesn’t happen every day, right? Weird things continue to happen. Act 1 ends when Harry goes to King’s Cross Station and crosses the barrier into a magical world. NO GOING BACK NOW.

Act 2 brings us all the events at Hogwarts, growing in intensity as Harry, Ron, and Hermione pursue the mysteries of Snape, Quirrell, and Voldemort.

Act 3 begins around p. 265. The students have just finished their finals, and Harry has a realization about Hagrid and the three-headed dog. Dumbledore isn’t at Hogwarts, so Harry and his friends have to decide whether or not to do the job themselves (fork in the road). Their decision leads to action, leading to the climax—p. 295 when Harry fights Quirrell/Voldemort. After the climax, only fourteen pages are left to explain the resolution and tie up loose ends.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions! Come back next week for another writing workshop!

Writing Workshop 2: Characters

This is the second post in a blog series:  Five Building Blocks of a Writing Style.

The first building block was VOICE. The second building block is CHARACTERS.

Yes, I really do believe that characters are more important than plot (a sneak peek at next week’s topic). This opinion of mine often gets me in trouble with my editor, Ellie Ann. Like the time she asked me what the plot of my book was. I told her, and she said, “No, that’s your character arc.” Oops.

Obviously, you need to have a plot in addition to a character arc. But if we don’t care about the characters, we won’t appreciate the beauty of a well-conceived plot.

I wrote the first draft of Eyes of Lightning in 2007. I had a few people, including my teenaged nieces, read the second draft in 2008. My plot back then was awful, and I still had a lot to learn about the writing craft. Fast forward three years—my nieces were still talking about the EOL characters as if they were real people. When characters stay in your head and heart for years, you know they’re keepers. So I rewrote EOL to give it a good plot, but I kept the characters the same.

How do you create unforgettable characters? Here are some ideas to get you started.

1. Character charts. Not everyone fills out character charts, but I love them. Here’s my favorite chart. It’s too lengthy for minor characters, but perfect for main characters. If you don’t know all the answers right away, that’s perfectly fine. Some of the answers you’ll learn as you write the story, some answers might change when you discover something new, and some just aren’t relevant. But time spent delving into your characters is never wasted time.

2. Inside-out analysis. Let’s pretend your character’s name is Sally. Try writing a page from Sally’s point of view, as if she’s describing her life to a stranger. After that, think about the people in Sally’s life—her parents, siblings, love interest, enemy, boss, random person on the street, etc. How would each of those people describe Sally in one word? Or in several words? Now you’re really starting to know Sally inside and out.

3. Dig deep. It’s fun to give your characters quirks, but if they’re too quirky, they won’t seem real. Give them at least one deep quality we can relate to. Don’t forget to ask the deep questions about their biggest goals, darkest fears, and strongest motivations.

4. Create a character arc. Your protagonist has goals, a purpose in life. Dangle those dreams in front of her like a carrot so she can get a taste of what that life would be like. Then one-by-one, things begin to go wrong—usually through the character’s own mistakes. At the climax of the character arc, she faces her darkest moment. She has to reach an epiphany and make a choice. At the end of the story, we see how the character has changed and grown.

The better you know your characters, the easier it will be to predict their actions—and thus a whole plot begins to emerge.

Let’s do a quick analysis of a book most of you know and love: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. On page one, we find out what the Dursleys’ greatest fear is—that someone will discover their secret. J.K. Rowling explores all her characters, not just the main ones.

By page twelve we know that Harry’s parents are dead but he himself could not be killed by Voldemort. This accomplishes two things: 1) We now have sympathy for this baby boy who has lost his parents; 2) We know there is something special about Harry because he lived when all odds were against him.

We gain more sympathy for Harry as the book goes on. He lives under the stairs, tolerates the Dursleys, and owns next to nothing. And we soon learn more ways that Harry is special—his lightning bolt scar that everyone recognizes, his unique choice of wand, the Sorting Hat fiasco, his aptitude with a broom, etc.

Harry is humble, the exact opposite of Draco. He’s smart, but not a genius like Hermione. He’s interesting, but not as funny as Ron. He’s not ugly, but also not so gorgeous that we’re jealous of him. Rowling created a well-rounded, realistic character that we sympathize with, admire, and root for.

Now—get out from under Rowling’s impressive shadow and create your own characters!

Check back next week for building block #3: Plot!

IndieReCon and the Best Indie Novel!

IndieReCon is a FREE online conference for anyone who’s interested in the world of independent publishing. If you’ve ever thought about it, even once, you should check out this awesome conference. It started today and goes until Thursday (27th), but the posts will stay up on their site for a while so you can view them at your leisure. The benefit of heading over to the site ASAP? You can participate in some live chats, plus enter hourly giveaways! Really great stuff, seriously.

IndieReCon is also hosting a couple of contests, including one for BEST INDIE NOVEL. I’m incredibly happy to announce that all three of my books—Eyes of Lightning, Wings of Thunder, and River’s Edge—were nominated for this award! The official voting is open until 7:00 PM on Feb. 27th. You can only vote for each book once; however, you can vote for more than one book. So if you feel like voting for one book or twenty, you can do so! My author friends, Ellie Ann and Devri Walls, are also nominated!! I’m honored to be in such wonderful company.

Voting is super easy, no registration required. All you have to do is click on this link, and you’ll see all my books (and several others) listed under the “Children” category. If you see a book you want to vote for, just click on the title, and it will open a new window where you can confirm voting by choosing “yes.” That’s all there is to it! Let me know if you have any questions about it.

My awesome fans are the reason why I was able to win the RONE Honorable Mention Award last year. I am so thankful for every single one of you. I couldn’t do this job without readers! Awards like this are extremely helpful for indie authors who are struggling to stand out in the publishing crowd. So if you decide to vote for any or all of my books, I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. And if you know of other people who have read my books and might want to vote, I’d greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. Thank you!!!

Writing Workshop 1: Voice

This is the first post in a blog series:  Five Building Blocks in a Writing Style. I gave a talk on this subject last week at Galena Public Library, and now I want to share the info with all of you!

I think the most important building block is VOICE. It has nothing to do with your vocal cords and everything to do with how your words leap off the page. Some people believe that voice is synonymous with writing style. I’m of the opinion that voice is just one aspect of a writing style.

Voice = attitude + personality + thought/speech patterns + a variable quality that’s hard to define

Anne Lamott said in Bird by Bird:  ”And the truth of your experience can only come through in your own voice. If it is wrapped in someone else’s voice, we readers will feel suspicious, as if you are dressed up in someone else’s clothes.”

Voice is probably the trickiest thing for beginning writers. It’s incredibly important but nearly impossible to teach. Voice can make or break a story.

Now that I’ve properly scared you, let me give you some hope. There are certain things you can do to find your voice, kind of like voice lessons for writers:

1. Decide what makes your writing unique. Is it your characters, plot, themes, word choice, use of punctuation, or a combination of the above? Find your passion, your ideal writing style. Then milk it for all its worth.

2. Describe unoriginal things in an original way. A sunset. Falling in love. Losing a loved one. Think about the thousands of times people have written scenes like this. How will you write it in a way that makes you stand out in the crowd?

3. Take risks to be different. Experiment with different tones and styles until you find your stride. Don’t be afraid of alienating your readers—you’ll only do that if you use someone else’s voice. Erica Jong said, “If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.”

4. Find the right perspective. For each story you write, you have to decide whether to write in first person point of view or third (or the very rare second). Try writing the story in different ways until one narrative clicks for you. Which method was easier to write? Which result is better?

5. Find the right tense. Should you go with past or present? Past is the norm, but present tense is becoming more popular. As with perspective, try both ways to see which one is a better fit for the story.

6. Evolve with each story you write. Yes, perspective and tense can change from one story to the next. But some things never change. You brand yourself as an author, and readers will begin to expect certain things from you. So let yourself grow and evolve, but stay recognizable—stay true to yourself.

For an example of a very distinctive voice, check out books by Tahereh Mafi (starting with Shatter Me).

It might take a while to find your voice, but once you do, you’ve traveled far on the path to becoming a better writer. Don’t stop now! In next week’s writing workshop, we’ll talk about characters.

Let me know if you have any questions!

My Most Anticipated 2014 YA Audiobooks

The cover of the soon-to-be-released audiobook!

I have an Audible membership, which means I get at least one new audiobook a month. Sometimes I buy more, and I also borrow several from the library. On average, I go through one audiobook a week—two if they’re short.

So many awesome YA books are coming out in 2014 . . . so many that I already have my audiobooks scheduled for the whole year! Check out my list of most anticipated YA audiobooks:

January: Legend by Marie Lu (excellent end to the trilogy)

February: Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi (just finished this last week; another great ending to a trilogy)

March: Cress by Marissa Meyer (this is already available, but I’m waiting impatiently for my next Audible credit)

April: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor (desperate to find out how this trilogy ends!)

May: City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare (the final book in the six-book series!)

June: River’s Deep by Erin Keyser Horn (the sequel to River’s Edge)

July: Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater (companion novel to the Shiver series)

August: Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins (the long-awaited third novel!)

September: The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey (book 2 in the 5th Wave series)

October: Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan (the final book in the five-book series!)

November: Not Yet Named by Maggie Stiefvater (the third and final book of The Raven Cycle, title unknown)

December: Soul of Storm by Erin Keyser Horn (the third and final book of The Thunderbird Legacy)

Um, yeah, I did notice that two of these books are mine. But I have incredible narrators—Carin Gilfry for The River Immortals and Terri Doty for The Thunderbird Legacy—so you can bet that I want their creations in my audiobook collection. I’ll also be getting the Wings of Thunder audiobook, which will be available soon!

Looking at this 2014 list, I’m stunned to find that ten of the twelve books are the concluding books in a series. Ten! And all series that I love. What an amazing year for YA!

Two runner-ups that I’ll also be listening to in 2014: Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray (book 2 in the series; the first was an excellent audiobook) and The Young Elites by Marie Lu (the first of a new series, or it might be a standalone—not sure).

Any 2014 YA books you’re anticipating that aren’t on this list??

Expressive Extravaganza!

What exactly IS Erin’s Expressive Extravaganza, apart from being extremely hard to say? It’s a chance for YOU to win prizes and a chance for ME to see some inspiring creativity. A win-win situation!

I’m always looking for new ways to imagine story worlds, and I want to motivate others to use their imaginations as well. So I came up with an idea for a contest: Erin’s Expressive Extravaganza. I want YOU to find an original way to express one of my story worlds—The Thunderbird Legacy or River’s Edge—doesn’t matter which one. Examples of expression:

1. Artwork. Either graphic art or something crafted by hand. If it’s not created on a computer, you’ll need to scan the image. If scanning isn’t a possibility, you can take a picture of it, but make sure it’s a high-quality photo that does justice to the artwork.

2. Video. Lots of possibilities here. Act out a scene from one of the books. Make a book trailer. Videotape yourself talking about the book. Perform an original song inspired by the book (ooh, a musical). Here’s an example of a video featuring RIVER’S EDGE:

3. Photography. Take a picture of something (or someone) that reminds you of one of the books. You can use free editing software to add text to the photo. That’s how I made the following:

These are just three examples of creativity; perhaps you can think of others. I didn’t mention an obvious one—writing. Of course I love writing and want to encourage it, but I’m not sure it’s something I’m looking for in this contest. I want something very visual that I can display on my website and Facebook page and Pinterest and all those types of places. If you have a creative idea but you’re not sure it will fly, send me a message and I’ll give you the green light or red.

I love to take my story ideas and put them in a new, creative format—audio or video or photo or art-0. I’d do it more often, but I don’t have time! That’s why I need your help. What do you get in return? PRIZES AND FAME. Okay, not fame exactly. And perhaps only one prize, if you’re lucky, and a couple prizes if you’re REALLY lucky.

One prize up for grabs will be custom-made feather earrings inspired by Ivy’s earrings in WINGS OF THUNDER. They will look kind-of (sort-of, maybe) like these earrings:

If you’re not a feather earring type of person, you can substitute a $10 Amazon gift card for your prize. Grand Prize Winner will get the earrings OR gift card PLUS a free ebook and/or paperback of RIVER’S DEEP and SOUL OF STORM as soon as they’re available later in 2014.

I haven’t decided how many prizes I’ll give away. Honestly, it depends on the number and quality of entries. If I receive so many awesome entries that I have trouble choosing winners, then I’ll give away more prizes.

Enough rambling on my part! Here are the official rules for Erin’s Expressive Extravaganza!

1. Entries must be emailed to me by Feb. 14, 2014. Photos/files can be attached. For videos, send me the link. If you don’t have my email address, contact me through Facebook or my website, and I’ll send it to you.

2. Each person can submit no more than three entries.

3. You must own the rights to your creative endeavor. No stealing someone else’s photo, for example.

4. Somewhere on your creation, write the name of the book you were inspired by (Eyes of Lightning, Wings of Thunder, or River’s Edge). If you’re making a video, mention the book or have a slide with the book title at some point (as in the video above). If you use text from one of the books, mention “Erin Keyser Horn” (as in the photo above) since I own the copyright for that text. But give yourself credit for your creativity—sign your artwork or add a “Photo by . . . ” line.

5. By submitting your creative endeavor, you are giving me permission to share it anywhere on the World Wide Web. You retain the rights to it, but I get to flash it around wherever I want. I might even keep it posted on my website indefinitely.

6. Shortly after Feb. 14th, I’ll choose one Grand Prize Winner (prizes detailed above) and perhaps runner-ups (prize of earrings OR gift card). Gift cards will be emailed; earrings will be shipped. Book prizes will be shipped later in 2014.

I’m probably forgetting something, but that’s all I can think of for now. Let me know if you have ANY questions about any of this! And thanks for participating; I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!

A Video from the Future (of ebooks)

Everything you need to know about Noble Beast!

 

Q: What is Noble Beast? Is that like a unicorn?

A:  Noble Beast is a publisher of enhanced e-books. They are riding a unicorn to the future! Or something like that.

Q: What are enhanced ebooks? Have they undergone plastic surgery?

A:  Enhanced ebooks are certainly bigger and better than a typical ebook. They combine a story with art, music, audio, interactive maps, and more. It’s truly an immersive experience that will redefine literature. It’s hard to explain what the enhanced ebooks are really like . . . which is why I made a video of one. Check it out!!

Q: Where can I get the awesome ebook shown in this video?

A:  Excellent question, my friend! That ebook is SLICE OF LIFE by Ellie Ann—click HERE for all the details and to enter a huge giveaway! Plus, SOL is currently on sale in the App Store for only $3.99!

Q: The video also mentioned a Kickstarter. Is that how I get my lawnmower to work?

A:  That could very well be true. But the Kickstarter in the video is for Noble Beast Classics. We want to kick off this project with a bang! We’re taking classics and reinventing them with a fantasy or sci-fi twist. So your favorite stories will be available in a wild new way.

Q: What’s your story?

A:  Is that a philosophical question? OH, you mean my story for Noble Beast. I’m slated to write a post-apocalyptic PETER PAN with sci-fi appeal. It’s a world where kids don’t want to grow up . . . because something horrible happens to them at the age of sixteen. Their only hope is a rogue named Peter who helps children escape to the wild fringes of London, otherwise known as Neverland.

Peter Pan artwork by Alex Kosakowski!

Q: Is Peter Pan the only Noble Beast Classic?

A:  Nope, there are 14 others! Really incredible stories too—read the full list HERE!

Q: How can I get a Noble Beast Classic? Kick something?

A:  No kicking necessary! Just go to the KICKSTARTER website and buy the package that works best for you. Do you want one ebook? Seven? All fifteen? It’s completely up to you! Buying the ebooks NOW means you get them at reduced price when they release next year. This could also be the perfect Christmas present for the techie reader on your list! And there’s a bonus: if you spend $8 or more, you’ll get a free enhanced ebook, STEAMPUNK HOLMES, immediately after the Kickstarter is successful! If you pledge money and the Kickstarter does not meet its goal, you’ll be charged $0. So you have nothing to lose, but you could gain some awesome ebooks and more! Only nine days left in the Kickstarter, so buy now and tell everyone you know!

Q: *runs to buy half-price ebooks*

A:  Great talking to you! Just let me know if you have any more questions!

My Chance at Neverland

I have an exciting opportunity that I’m eager to share with the world:  I’ve been invited to join a group of amazing people at Noble Beast, a publisher of enhanced e-books (combining stories, art, music, interactive maps, and more)! They’re taking classics and reinventing them with a fantasy or sci-fi twist.

When asked which classic I wanted to rewrite, I decided on a post-apocalyptic PETER PAN with sci-fi appeal. It’s a world where kids don’t want to grow up, because something terrible happens to them at the age of sixteen. Their only hope is a rogue named Peter and his sidekick, Tink. They help children escape to the wild fringes of London, otherwise known as Neverland. Wendy and her brothers will have to decide whether to face the perils awaiting them in Neverland . . . or choose to fight Hook and the corrupt government.

Noble Beast paired me with an artist, the extremely talented Alex Kosakowski, who will create the artwork for the enhanced e-book.

You can see examples of Alex’s art on his galleries or his website. He’s already created two beautiful illustrations for PETER PAN:

 

 

I love the details and how the personalities shine through. I am SO EXCITED about this project!

Noble Beast has over a dozen classics lined up to be created as enhanced e-books. Really cool stories about The Three Musketeers battling aliens, Moby Dick in space, a Pride & Prejudice coven, The Jungle Book Shapeshifters, and many more!

Unfortunately, Noble Beast won’t have the funds to pay everyone involved (authors, artists, producers, etc) unless their Kickstarter fundraiser is a success. Can you pledge some money toward this project? For example, an $8 pledge now would guarantee you a free copy of PETER PAN (a $15 value) when it releases in late 2014. Or $25 would guarantee you four of the Noble Beast Classics. These are just examples—you can pledge $1 or $1000! You’ll find all the details of the Kickstarter HERE. It explains how the enhanced e-books look the best on iPads, but you can also get a PDF, EPUB, MOBI, or iBooks version.

If you pledge money and the Kickstarter does not meet its goal, you’ll be charged $0. So you have nothing to lose, but you could GAIN some awesome e-books at low prices. Please consider supporting this project so I can write PETER PAN for all of you, and so several other people can also create out-of-this-world stories. Only 23 days left in the fundraiser, so don’t hesitate! Please share the Kickstarter with others who might be interested in supporting it—thank you so much!!

RIVER’S EDGE

RIVER’S EDGE, Book 1 in The River Immortals
Synopsis:

“Does salvation have a number? How many lives must I save before I’m redeemed?” 

Eighteen-year-old Kasia Maier planned to spend her summer studying turtles in the sand prairie, not trudging through fearsome backwaters with her new coworker, Blayne. And when a monster drags Blayne into the Mississippi River, Kasia never expected herself to jump in after him. She saves him, but soon she’s discovering the monstrous in other places . . . including herself. Now she’s wavering on the edge between a dwindling humanity and a dreadful immortality. The river is tempting one moment, terrifying the next. She doesn’t understand who she is or where she belongs. Blayne, the one person with the potential to help her, is also the hardest to resist. If she can’t stop her own transformation into a river spirit, he will be her first victim. And that’s just the beginning—even greater threats are lurking in the shadows.

Combining the Illinois setting of Thomson Causeway and the scariest of Slavic mythology, RIVER’S EDGE will make you question everything you know about nature, evil, and redemption.

Click HERE to read the first two chapters, or HERE for an excerpt from the audiobook narrated by Carin Gilfry.
Praise:

“Erin Keyser Horn is truly a master and shows off her chops in River’s Edge. The plot, the characters, the prose! It is a magnificent story of love and loss, sacrificing for those you love, and learning how to trust again. Mix all this with a paranormal twist—this book will reach out and refuse to let you go.”  ~Devri Walls, author of The Solus Series
“This finely crafted YA horror not only has an exciting plot and engaging characters, it also has profound themes about conquering the monster within.”  ~Ellie Ann, author of The Silver Sickle
“Pick this book up today and you will probably have it finished tomorrow. You won’t be able to put it down.” ~Andrea Ward, blogger


Click HERE to buy the ebook or audiobook!

Erin would be happy to send you a signed paperback of River’s Edge! Click the PayPal button to order:

EYES OF LIGHTNING

EYES OF LIGHTNING, Book 1 in The Thunderbird Legacy
2012 RONE Honorable Mention in the Young Adult Paranormal Category
Synopsis:

After a thousand years of curses, the Thunderbird’s secrets are about to be unleashed in the charming town of Galena, Illinois.

Ivy is a normal fifteen-year-old girl . . . if you consider yellow eyes and storm-chasing urges normal. Life gets even more normal when she runs away from home to find Walter Nimiki, the grandfather she’s never met. It’s he who tells her the truth—Ivy is a descendant of the cursed Thunder Clan, so the boy she’ll someday fall in love with will die young. Walter believes Ivy is the hope the clan has waited for, the one who can end the curse. Before she can learn more, a terrible accident leaves Walter in a coma. Ivy can’t save Walter without the help of three boys:  Gabe is keeping a promise to Walter, Cal always knows what she’s feeling, and Dan can’t stand the sight of her. Ivy doesn’t know what would be worse—failing to save Walter, or accidentally falling in love with a boy. Either way, someone will die.

Click HERE to read the first chapter, or HERE for an excerpt of the audiobook, narrated by Terri Doty. 
Praise for Eyes of Lightning:

“This is one of the best paranormal romances I’ve read. It’s an engrossing read—by the first page I was hooked, and I never wanted to put the book down.” —Ellie Ann, co-author of Breaking Steele
“I would strongly recommend this book to lovers of the YA genre. Beautifully written, great flow!” —Devri Walls, author of Wings of Arian
“I just fell in love with this book. Eyes of Lightning is my best fiction read of 2012!”—Andrea Ward, blogger

Click HERE to buy the ebook!

Erin would be happy to send you a signed paperback of Eyes of Lightning. Just click on the PayPal button to order!