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October 7, 2014
Sneak Peek Into My Story Release For Next Month!
So...
A few of you know that one of my short story babies will be released into the world on November 10th. It was never a story I intended to write. It came about last December through a few frustrating days of finishing up my middle grade novel. I was approached and asked if I'd be interested in writing some sort of YA steampunk story. The timing couldn't have been better, seeing how I needed a break before diving into revising my MG novel.
Although I'd become intrigued by the whole steampunk arena, I knew nothing about writing it. So I began reading and researching steampunk worlds. Instantly fascinated, with only a few weeks to hammer out and finalize a story, I went blindly into writing it, absolutely no sense of urgency. If I got it done, I got it done. If not, oh well. I gave something new a try.
I really should use that mentality in my writing more often, because the moment I began writing TIME SPUN SOULS I couldn't stop. But that story will be for the book's official release. Today is for showing off the cover and feeding you crumbs of interest.
GOODREADS | PUBLISHER WEBSITEGear up for GEARS OF BRASS!
A world like ours, but filled with gears of brass, where the beating heart is fueled by steam and the simplest creation is a complex clockwork device.
Within this tome, you’ll find steampunk fairy tale re-tellings, as well as original stories that will send your gears turning.
Welcome to the steampunk realm, with eleven authors guiding your path.
GEARS OF BRASS is a steampunk anthology published through Curiosity Quills. It will be available for purchase on November 10, 2014. Within the pages, you’ll come across clockwork inventions and steampunk-ified fairy tale retellings. Eleven authors will guide you through worlds filled with airships, top hats, and corsets.
Meet the authors:Jordan Elizabeth writes young adult fantasy for Curiosity Quills, including ESCAPE FROM WITCHWOOD HOLLOW which was published in October and the upcoming TREASURE DARKLY; she’s represented by the Belcastro Agency.
J. Millionis the author of Last of the Giantsand can always be found reading or writing.
Lorna MacDonald Czarnota is a professional storyteller and author of several books including, Medieval Tales That Kids Can Read and Tell, Breadline Blue, Legends Lore and Secrets of Western New York, Wicked Niagara, Native American and Pioneer Sites of Upstate New York, and Dancing at the Crossroads: Stories and Activities for At-Risk Youth Programming.
SA Larsen is represented by Paula Munier of Talcott Notch Literary and is the author of published short stories, community-interest stories, and magazine articles focused on children.
Grant Eagar is an Engineer who would take the tales he told his children at bed time, and transform them into fantasy stories.
Clare Weze is the author of The House of Ash (forthcoming) and the co-author and editor of Cloudscapes over the Lune.
Eliza Tilton: gamer, writer and lover of dark chocolate; author of the YA Fantasy, BROKEN FOREST, published by Curiosity Quills Press.
Heather Talty's stories have been featured in Enchanted Conversation, as well as her own fractured fairy tale site, Mythopoetical (www.Beatrixcottonpants.com).
W.K. Pomeroy is a third generation writer who has published more than 70 short stories/articles/poems across many genres and styles, which now includes Steampunk.
Christine Baker is the author of Lana's End, The Guild of Dagda, and many more.
Natalia Darcy: a bookilicious reader, tea drinker and Zumba aficionado who enjoys playing cards against humanity and washing her hair with ice cold water.
You can get your steampunk fix before GEARS OF BRASS is released in November. To ENTER for your chance to win a copy of GEARS OF BRASS, you will need to share the cover. This can be on your blog, Facebook, Twitter… Each time you share the cover image, log it into Rafflecoper to record it. It will give you more chances to win. The drawing for the winner will be held on October 27th. AND thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!
Do you read steampunk? What's your favorite steampunk story?
a Rafflecopter giveaway
A few of you know that one of my short story babies will be released into the world on November 10th. It was never a story I intended to write. It came about last December through a few frustrating days of finishing up my middle grade novel. I was approached and asked if I'd be interested in writing some sort of YA steampunk story. The timing couldn't have been better, seeing how I needed a break before diving into revising my MG novel.
Although I'd become intrigued by the whole steampunk arena, I knew nothing about writing it. So I began reading and researching steampunk worlds. Instantly fascinated, with only a few weeks to hammer out and finalize a story, I went blindly into writing it, absolutely no sense of urgency. If I got it done, I got it done. If not, oh well. I gave something new a try.
I really should use that mentality in my writing more often, because the moment I began writing TIME SPUN SOULS I couldn't stop. But that story will be for the book's official release. Today is for showing off the cover and feeding you crumbs of interest.
GOODREADS | PUBLISHER WEBSITEGear up for GEARS OF BRASS! A world like ours, but filled with gears of brass, where the beating heart is fueled by steam and the simplest creation is a complex clockwork device.
Within this tome, you’ll find steampunk fairy tale re-tellings, as well as original stories that will send your gears turning.
Welcome to the steampunk realm, with eleven authors guiding your path.
GEARS OF BRASS is a steampunk anthology published through Curiosity Quills. It will be available for purchase on November 10, 2014. Within the pages, you’ll come across clockwork inventions and steampunk-ified fairy tale retellings. Eleven authors will guide you through worlds filled with airships, top hats, and corsets.
Meet the authors:Jordan Elizabeth writes young adult fantasy for Curiosity Quills, including ESCAPE FROM WITCHWOOD HOLLOW which was published in October and the upcoming TREASURE DARKLY; she’s represented by the Belcastro Agency.
J. Millionis the author of Last of the Giantsand can always be found reading or writing.
Lorna MacDonald Czarnota is a professional storyteller and author of several books including, Medieval Tales That Kids Can Read and Tell, Breadline Blue, Legends Lore and Secrets of Western New York, Wicked Niagara, Native American and Pioneer Sites of Upstate New York, and Dancing at the Crossroads: Stories and Activities for At-Risk Youth Programming.
SA Larsen is represented by Paula Munier of Talcott Notch Literary and is the author of published short stories, community-interest stories, and magazine articles focused on children.
Grant Eagar is an Engineer who would take the tales he told his children at bed time, and transform them into fantasy stories.
Clare Weze is the author of The House of Ash (forthcoming) and the co-author and editor of Cloudscapes over the Lune.
Eliza Tilton: gamer, writer and lover of dark chocolate; author of the YA Fantasy, BROKEN FOREST, published by Curiosity Quills Press.
Heather Talty's stories have been featured in Enchanted Conversation, as well as her own fractured fairy tale site, Mythopoetical (www.Beatrixcottonpants.com).
W.K. Pomeroy is a third generation writer who has published more than 70 short stories/articles/poems across many genres and styles, which now includes Steampunk.
Christine Baker is the author of Lana's End, The Guild of Dagda, and many more.
Natalia Darcy: a bookilicious reader, tea drinker and Zumba aficionado who enjoys playing cards against humanity and washing her hair with ice cold water.
You can get your steampunk fix before GEARS OF BRASS is released in November. To ENTER for your chance to win a copy of GEARS OF BRASS, you will need to share the cover. This can be on your blog, Facebook, Twitter… Each time you share the cover image, log it into Rafflecoper to record it. It will give you more chances to win. The drawing for the winner will be held on October 27th. AND thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!
Do you read steampunk? What's your favorite steampunk story?
a Rafflecopter giveaway
October 6, 2014
Enter For Some Early Christmas Shopping!
It’s time for the next $229 Kindle Giveaway Hosted by I Am A Reader!
I've participated in this sort of giveaway twice before. It's a great break from my regular blogging, plus it gives all of you an opportunity to possibly stalk up on an early Christmas present for someone special or even yourself. You don't have to spend any money. All you have to do is enter. Easy-peasy...
There are 2 great prizes being offered up, both valued at $229.
Win a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only), or Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash of a $229 value (International)!
The first prize is available via the rafflecopter below.The 2nd is available only to those share this giveaway. You can find info on how to enter the 2nd giveaway in the rafflecopter. (The price of this Kindle recently dropped to $199. The winner will still receive a prize valued at $229.)
Go HERE for all the participating bloggers/authors who paid to help sponsor this giveaway.
Sign up to sponsor the next Kindle Giveaway here: http://www.iamareader.com/category/kindle-giveaway-sign-ups Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only), $229 Amazon.com Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). Ends 10/27/14 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Before you enter, please tell me what you'll be up to this week. I'd love to know!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I've participated in this sort of giveaway twice before. It's a great break from my regular blogging, plus it gives all of you an opportunity to possibly stalk up on an early Christmas present for someone special or even yourself. You don't have to spend any money. All you have to do is enter. Easy-peasy...
There are 2 great prizes being offered up, both valued at $229.
Win a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only), or Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash of a $229 value (International)!
The first prize is available via the rafflecopter below.The 2nd is available only to those share this giveaway. You can find info on how to enter the 2nd giveaway in the rafflecopter. (The price of this Kindle recently dropped to $199. The winner will still receive a prize valued at $229.)
Go HERE for all the participating bloggers/authors who paid to help sponsor this giveaway.
Sign up to sponsor the next Kindle Giveaway here: http://www.iamareader.com/category/kindle-giveaway-sign-ups Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only), $229 Amazon.com Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). Ends 10/27/14 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Before you enter, please tell me what you'll be up to this week. I'd love to know!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
