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March 17, 2014
IN WHICH TUT HAS A BOOK COVER!
Happy Monday!
I'm so excited to share with you guys the beautiful new cover for my middle grade fantasy novel,
TUT: THE STORY OF MY IMMORTAL LIFE (Starscape/Macmillan, September 16, 2014)
I've been waiting ages for this book (seriously, it's been seven years) to get published, and getting a cover for it makes it so much more real. I cannot wait for it to come out!!! There is so much to love about this cover. From the Book of the Dead tucked under the boy king's arm to Horus the cat (who only has one eye) to the Shabtis who guard and protect Tut during his misadventures around Washington, D.C. But I especially love the Starscape logo on the spine and the interior of the book, done up cartouche-style.
What is the book about?
Well, here's the official stuff from the back of the book.
You’d think it would be great being an Egyptian demigod, but if King Tut has to sit through eighth grade one more time, he’ll mummify himself.
Granted the gift of immortality by the gods—or is it a curse?—Tut has been stuck in middle school for ages. Even worse, evil General Horemheb, the man who killed Tut’s father and whom Tut imprisoned in a tomb for three thousand years, is out and after him. The general is in league with the Cult of Set, a bunch of guys who worship one of the scariest gods of the Egyptian pantheon—Set, the god of Chaos.
The General and the Cult of Set have plans for Tut… and if Tut doesn’t find a way to keep out of their clutches, he’ll never make it to the afterworld alive.
Can you pre-order the book?
Of course you can! It's up pretty much everywhere, but here are some of the main buying sites for your convenience in case you do happen to want to pre-order (which, if you do, thank you so much!)
Thank you all for your support and for sharing the incredible world of books, reading, and writing with me!
I'm so excited to share with you guys the beautiful new cover for my middle grade fantasy novel,
TUT: THE STORY OF MY IMMORTAL LIFE (Starscape/Macmillan, September 16, 2014)
I've been waiting ages for this book (seriously, it's been seven years) to get published, and getting a cover for it makes it so much more real. I cannot wait for it to come out!!! There is so much to love about this cover. From the Book of the Dead tucked under the boy king's arm to Horus the cat (who only has one eye) to the Shabtis who guard and protect Tut during his misadventures around Washington, D.C. But I especially love the Starscape logo on the spine and the interior of the book, done up cartouche-style.
What is the book about?
Well, here's the official stuff from the back of the book.
You’d think it would be great being an Egyptian demigod, but if King Tut has to sit through eighth grade one more time, he’ll mummify himself.
Granted the gift of immortality by the gods—or is it a curse?—Tut has been stuck in middle school for ages. Even worse, evil General Horemheb, the man who killed Tut’s father and whom Tut imprisoned in a tomb for three thousand years, is out and after him. The general is in league with the Cult of Set, a bunch of guys who worship one of the scariest gods of the Egyptian pantheon—Set, the god of Chaos.
The General and the Cult of Set have plans for Tut… and if Tut doesn’t find a way to keep out of their clutches, he’ll never make it to the afterworld alive.
Can you pre-order the book?
Of course you can! It's up pretty much everywhere, but here are some of the main buying sites for your convenience in case you do happen to want to pre-order (which, if you do, thank you so much!)
Thank you all for your support and for sharing the incredible world of books, reading, and writing with me!
March 6, 2014
World Building Austin SCBWI Style
Hey Austin Peeps!
If you find yourself craving something to do this Saturday morning at 10:00 am, I'd love to see you at BookPeople for the Austin SCBWI monthly meeting where I will be presenting on the wonderful topic of WORLD BUILDING! I promise to have lots of great information. And giveaways! Seriously, you could win something. Oh, and did I mention the numerous Star Trek references?
So please come see me!
WHEN: Saturday, March 8th, 10:00 am
WHERE: BookPeople, Austin, Texas
WHAT: Austin SCBWI Monthly meeting - World Building
If you find yourself craving something to do this Saturday morning at 10:00 am, I'd love to see you at BookPeople for the Austin SCBWI monthly meeting where I will be presenting on the wonderful topic of WORLD BUILDING! I promise to have lots of great information. And giveaways! Seriously, you could win something. Oh, and did I mention the numerous Star Trek references?So please come see me!
WHEN: Saturday, March 8th, 10:00 am
WHERE: BookPeople, Austin, Texas
WHAT: Austin SCBWI Monthly meeting - World Building
February 27, 2014
BOOKS TO LOVE: BROKEN WORLDS by Anitha Robinson
I picked up this book and read it nearly in one sitting which was such a welcome relief to my recent reading history. BROKEN WORLDS has that gripping quality that makes you have to turn the pages. To have to find out what happens next. The story and characters pull you in and don't let you go. And though the book is technically a science fiction story, at its heart, it is a story about abuse recovery. I'd recommend BROKEN WORLDS for those fans who enjoyed the TITHE series by Holly Black or the WICKED LOVELY series by Melissa Marr. Because of the abuse recovery theme, I'd save this one for the 9th grade and up crowd.
BROKEN WORLDS by Anitha Robinson (Cbay Books, June 10, 2014)
About the book:
When a brutal attack leaves her barely conscious, Kalli thinks that the young man carrying her away is an angel sent to ferry her to Heaven. After all of the abuse and months of homelessness, Kalli welcomes the relief that Heaven would bring. Handsome Ellis, though, turns out to be just as mortal as she is. A kind stranger, Ellis saves her life by taking her to a local clinic to be healed. Once better, Kalli finds herself staying with her unusual rescuer while being monitored constantly by his mysterious family. It s not an ideal situation, but it beats the streets. Now that she s safe and warm and appears to have found someone who cares for her, Kalli assumes the worst is behind her. She couldn t be more wrong. Broken Worlds was the very first Young Adult Winner in the Yummy but Brainy Writing Contest presented by CBAY Books.
Source of book: From publisher by request
BROKEN WORLDS by Anitha Robinson (Cbay Books, June 10, 2014)
About the book:
When a brutal attack leaves her barely conscious, Kalli thinks that the young man carrying her away is an angel sent to ferry her to Heaven. After all of the abuse and months of homelessness, Kalli welcomes the relief that Heaven would bring. Handsome Ellis, though, turns out to be just as mortal as she is. A kind stranger, Ellis saves her life by taking her to a local clinic to be healed. Once better, Kalli finds herself staying with her unusual rescuer while being monitored constantly by his mysterious family. It s not an ideal situation, but it beats the streets. Now that she s safe and warm and appears to have found someone who cares for her, Kalli assumes the worst is behind her. She couldn t be more wrong. Broken Worlds was the very first Young Adult Winner in the Yummy but Brainy Writing Contest presented by CBAY Books.
Source of book: From publisher by request
February 19, 2014
BOOKS TO LOVE: ICE DOGS BY Terry Lynn Johnson
I'll be the first to admit that this book is totally not the genre I normally read. I'm all about the sci-fi and fantasy, but Terry Lynn Johnson is my online friend, and I could not resist picking this book up the very day it came in the mail!
What did I think?
I adored it! From the fun interaction between the main characters to the struggle for live and death in the harsh winter of Alaska, I couldn't put ICE DOGS down. I was immersed in the world of dog-sledding and I didn't want to leave. Well written, well-edited, and beautifully put together, ICE DOGS is a wonderful, edge-of-your-seat action adventure story perfect for middle grade and young adult audiences, boys and girls alike. Highly recommended!
ICE DOGS by Terry Lynn Johnson (HMH Books for Young Readers, February 4, 2014)
About the book:
Victoria Secord, a 14-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival, and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods, is entirely up to her.
Author Terry Lynn Johnson is a musher herself and her crackling writing puts readers at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes, and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure.
Source of book: Provided by publisher
What did I think?
I adored it! From the fun interaction between the main characters to the struggle for live and death in the harsh winter of Alaska, I couldn't put ICE DOGS down. I was immersed in the world of dog-sledding and I didn't want to leave. Well written, well-edited, and beautifully put together, ICE DOGS is a wonderful, edge-of-your-seat action adventure story perfect for middle grade and young adult audiences, boys and girls alike. Highly recommended!
ICE DOGS by Terry Lynn Johnson (HMH Books for Young Readers, February 4, 2014)
About the book:
Victoria Secord, a 14-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival, and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods, is entirely up to her.
Author Terry Lynn Johnson is a musher herself and her crackling writing puts readers at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes, and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure.
Source of book: Provided by publisher
February 17, 2014
Happy Winter from The Texas Sweethearts & Scoundrels!
Please take a moment and hop over to the Texas Sweethearts & Scoundrels blog to find out all our recent news!
February 12, 2014
Mythology Books to Love
If you're crazy about mythology like I am, then I can't recommend enough this amazing series by George O'Conner! I'm thinking you should buy them all right now :)
Not only did I whip through the six currently published books (I think/hope more are coming), but so did my 3rd grader daughter and my 7th grade son. We all agree they're the best!
ZEUS: KING OF THE GODS
ATHENA: GREY-EYED GODDESS
HERA: THE GODDESS AND HER GLORY
HADES: LORD OF THE DEAD
POSEIDON: EARTH SHAKER
APHRODITE: GODDESS OF LOVE
Source of books: Purchased
Not only did I whip through the six currently published books (I think/hope more are coming), but so did my 3rd grader daughter and my 7th grade son. We all agree they're the best!
ZEUS: KING OF THE GODS
ATHENA: GREY-EYED GODDESS
HERA: THE GODDESS AND HER GLORY
HADES: LORD OF THE DEAD
POSEIDON: EARTH SHAKER
APHRODITE: GODDESS OF LOVE
Source of books: Purchased
February 10, 2014
Things to Share!
Happy Monday!
In the realm of things to share, first, I have to point out this very awesome SOLSTICE fan book trailer!
Love it!
And second, in things to share, I'm super excited to announce that all four of my currently published books are now available in audiobook! Yes, I have an official author page on Audible with four items inside!
(Check them out here!)
In the realm of things to share, first, I have to point out this very awesome SOLSTICE fan book trailer!
Love it!
And second, in things to share, I'm super excited to announce that all four of my currently published books are now available in audiobook! Yes, I have an official author page on Audible with four items inside!
(Check them out here!)
January 21, 2014
THE EMERALD TABLET Audiobook!
My very first audiobook! Now you can buy THE EMERALD TABLET in audio format. I admit, I did listen to the first chapter and loved it (yes, I got a huge, silly grin on my face)! I wish I could read aloud that well :) And my daughter was super excited. She thinks I am now officially a rock star!
You can find it on Audible here!
(and the rest of the trilogy along with SOLSTICE are coming soon!)
You can find it on Audible here!
(and the rest of the trilogy along with SOLSTICE are coming soon!)
January 7, 2014
THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD in Paperback!
Happy New Year! It's been kind of quiet around here, but hopefully I'll be around a bit more in the future :)
Anyway, just in time for the new year, I'm happy to announce that THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD (Book 2 of my Forgotten Worlds trilogy) paperback is now available!
You can find it through all your favorite book-buying places!
INDIEBOUND
AMAZON
BARNES & NOBLE
About THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD:
At the end of summer school, Benjamin was given one task—find his missing brothers. Should be easy right? But Benjamin can't locate a trace of them anywhere. Then he finds a mysterious file written in ancient Lemurian with his name on it, which wouldn't be so weird except the file happens to be several thousand years old. Who would have known about Benjamin that long ago? And then Benjamin and his friends begin to wonder, have they been looking not in the wrong place, but in the wrong time?
Anyway, just in time for the new year, I'm happy to announce that THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD (Book 2 of my Forgotten Worlds trilogy) paperback is now available!
You can find it through all your favorite book-buying places!
INDIEBOUND
AMAZON
BARNES & NOBLE
About THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD:
At the end of summer school, Benjamin was given one task—find his missing brothers. Should be easy right? But Benjamin can't locate a trace of them anywhere. Then he finds a mysterious file written in ancient Lemurian with his name on it, which wouldn't be so weird except the file happens to be several thousand years old. Who would have known about Benjamin that long ago? And then Benjamin and his friends begin to wonder, have they been looking not in the wrong place, but in the wrong time?
December 16, 2013
Happy Holidays!
I'll be back after the new year!!!
