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October 17, 2013
Author’s copies of Masks arrive!
One of the great joys of having a new book coming out is the arrival of your author’s copies–which is what happened yesterday with Masks. November 5 is the big day when everyone who wants it can buy it, but I get to see it first!
Pretty, aren’t they?
October 9, 2013
A Wordle for Masks
Just for fun, here’s a Wordle for Masks. Easy to tell Mara is the main character, isn’t it?
October 1, 2013
Publishers Weekly likes Masks…
First big review has arrived! Publishers Weekly says of Masks, “Mara’s personal growth is a delight to follow. Sharp characterization, a fast-moving plot, and a steady unveiling of a bigger picture make this a welcome addition to the genre.”
September 13, 2013
Penguin promotional video for Masks hits YouTube!
This just got posted today by the Penguin publicity people (trying saying that three times fast). It was shot when I was at the DAW offices in New York back in January…
August 3, 2013
Early blog-review of Masks offers praise
Masks,Blogger Kari Lynn Mackey, who picked up an ARC of Masks through Goodreads, reviews the book and offers some kind words:
A ygrima, the fantasy world in which Masks is set, is carefully crafted with backstory and geographical descriptions that gives the land a life of its own. These features almost beg for fan fiction to be written in the setting of Aygrima…
The main character Mara shows true growth from a sheltered and naive girl to a brave and decisive young lady…
Masks is a great step up for older teen readers moving into reading adult fantasy…
