Voyage is Finally Here!

 Well it's been a long time coming but TIGER'S VOYAGE is finally here!


Many of you new fans might know that I originally self-published TIGER'S CURSE & TIGER'S QUEST, but what you may not know is that I was just a few days shy of self-publishing TIGER'S VOYAGE when I got a call from Alex Glass from Trident Media Group who asked me NOT to publish the book.  That happened in the spring of 2010 so many of my early readers were very disappointed that they had to wait an entire year and  a half to get to read TIGER'S VOYAGE. 








Luckily for me, I have very supportive fans who have stuck by me and helped promote my books like crazy through the long months of waiting.  I love you guys!  



COVER LOVE


The cover of TIGER'S VOYAGE surprised many, myself included.  I, along with many others, thought we'd see tigers on the cover.  Actually, the cover went through several interesting stages.  Here is what my self-published design looked like.





 



To date there is only one copy of this version of the book and I own it.  What I really liked about this cover was the tension between the fighting cats.  On each of my self-published books there was a symbol that represented the gift of Durga my heroes were searching for.  The symbol for the Golden Fruit and the Divine Scarf adorn the first two books.  Can you figure out from my old TIGER'S VOYAGE cover what they're searching for in book three?






The big thing my publisher, Sterling, loves about the new covers are that the eyes are focal points.  This is a theme I agree with since I love the tigers' eyes as well but how would they incorporate that in the third book?  At first, they wanted to put Kelsey on the cover but many people had a hard time with that because everyone has a different idea of what Kelsey looks like.






Then it was decided that we would go for a dragon theme.  Here are some early mockups.






These renditions were nice but as you can see in the first one, we were missing the tigers so we added an Asian version of them into the swirling henna background.  Then it was decided that the dragon was too small for the eyes to really pop so we created the version below.










This was the version we were going with. My only concern was that the ice dragon was supposed to have blue eyes.  So we went back and forth with this for a while until someone noted that Christopher Paolini's fourth book INHERITANCE had a very similar cover.  I love Chris Paolini's books but I still think a tiger on his cover would look nice. =) I met Chris recently and the only copy of the photo I got is online since my phone went dead. I'm going to try for another in Miami.







So it was back to the drawing board again.  We changed the cover palette to purple and were able to give the ice dragon his blue eyes after all.






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TIGER'S CURSE QUOTES


I promised you all that I would post all of the TIGER'S CURSE quotes online when we finished the first book.  The suggestion to tweet as various book characters came from a good friend of ours, Doug Stringham.  So you all owe him one. =)



These are in chronological order but backwards since I didn't have time to switch them all so read them bottom to top. =)






Tiger's Curse Quotes
 
I raced alongside the car but they were too far down the road.  Brokenheartedly, I roared out in hopelessness and grief. She was gone. #Ren
 
At the last second, I sped back to the house, frantic to see one final glimpse of her. I felt I wouldn't survive unless I did. #Ren
 
I couldn't bring myself to watch her leave. Instead, I ran off into the trees as a tiger worried that if I saw her, I'd never let her go. #Ren
 
In the shade of a tree, I watch as she drove off. How did Ren mess up so completely that she had to put half a world between us? #Kishan
 
I spoke with Miss Kelsey and then told both of the princes that they needed to let her return to Oregon. In fact, I insisted. #MrKadam
 
When I saw her tears, I took her arm & guided her towards the car. Now I was the one fuming. He hurt her? I'd hurt him. #Kishan
 
Miss Kelsey ran into the restaurant with streaming tears. Ah the drama of young love. I'd have to speak with the princes. #MrKadam
 
After confessing her love, she ran from me. I wanted to stop her but I let her go. If she really loved me how could she leave? #Ren
 
Cage me? Didn't she know I was only free when I was with her? I again cursed my inability to express myself properly in this century. #Ren
 
I gave her an anklet I'd bought before our dinner date & couldn't help feeling proud to see the girl I loved wear jewelry I'd given her. #Ren
 
Ren had been enraged & I worried when he took Kelsey outside. I rose to check on her but Kadam held me back & said they'd be fine. #Kishan
 
What could I say to make this beautiful girl know how desperately I needed her? Practiced words fled my mind & I shamelessly begged. #Ren
 
I couldn't let her leave. She needed to know what she meant to me. Guiding her outside, I mentally rehearsed what to say. #Ren
 
Kishan left and the moment I touched her, my icy blood warmed. The anger subsided and I felt as if I could breathe again. #Ren
 
He was coldly indifferent to Yesubai. He was angry, yes, but with Kelsey my always-in-control older brother became a snarling beast. #Kishan
 
I lifted my head when I caught Ren's scent. He was fuming to the point that I thought a vein might explode in his head. Interesting. #Kishan
 
Cold ice trickled through my veins as I stood there watching Kishan & Kelsey dance. I wanted to dash out on the floor & rip him apart. #Ren
 
She danced with Kadam & I couldn't take my eyes off her. Not knowing how to court her or if it was even proper, I asked her to dance. #Kishan
 
I urged the driver to go faster. I felt a strange pressing need to find her & knew somehow that if I didn't hurry I'd lose her forever. #Ren
 
I should've been out of my element, but as she described the modern world with enthusiasm, I felt as if there was a place for me. #Kishan
 
They left for dinner & I paced. I thought of Kishan taking her hand & making her laugh. Unable to stand it any longer, I called a taxi. #Ren
 
We talked and I asked her to accompany me to dinner. She agreed! Kadam will act as our chaperone. Also discovered I like root beer. #Kishan
 
Kadam told me that Kelsey wasn't betrothed to Ren but still, I refused to make the same mistake again. I planned to ask her outright. #Kishan
 
I was nervous, but when she put her arms around me I knew I made the right decision. At that moment I truly felt like I'd come home. #Kishan
 
Kadam told me Kishan returned and now I knew why. I didn't react much to his stealing Yesubai, but with Kelsey, he was risking his life. #Ren
 
Kelsey went swimming. I rehearsed what I wanted to say, headed outside, & saw her hug Kishan. Insanely jealous, I broke the railing. #Ren
 
Kadam wants to let her leave. He was surprised by my defiance but I won't let her go, at least not until she knows exactly how I feel. #Ren
 
Tears came as she confessed her feelings for Ren. In the past I'd be overstepping my bounds to counsel the prince but I feel I must. #MrKadam
 
Though exhilarating to consider the Golden Fruit's power, I worried over our blind leap into a world of seemingly limitless magic. #MrKadam
 
Passing her door I heard water & something else. She was crying. Kadam shook his head and led on. If Ren hurt her, I'd kill him. # Kishan
 
I'm approaching this wrong. Maybe Nilima can help. Regardless, before she leaves I need to make sure Kelsey knows exactly how I feel. #Ren
 
Stepping into the massive house was intimidating but I caught her scent immediately & knew I'd made the right decision by returning. #Kishan
 
She closed the door & I felt caged, trapped. I pressed my palms against the offensive barrier & tried to stop myself from breaking it. #Ren
 
When she said she was leaving it was like the wide world, suddenly open to me, shrunk to a pinpoint of light. How could I breathe without her? #Ren
 
She said I only loved her because of the curse & that I only wanted her because I felt pity. Obviously I'd failed in conveying my true feelings. #Ren
 
She believed she was ordinary? Impossible! Any man with common sense would see what I do. The more she went on the angrier I became. #Ren
 
At first I thought she was rejecting me because I wasn't normal. It hurt but I understood it. Then I realized that wasn't it at all. #Ren
 
We passed through a city with impossibly tall buildings and as I marveled, I thought, how was I going to acclimate to this new world? #Kishan
 
She was nervous so I massaged her feet. Blisters covered the delicate arches. I was determined never to cause her such pain again. #Ren
 
I took her hand & enjoyed the moment. Six hours stretched ahead of me like a lifetime & my heart was filled with love and gratitude. #Ren
 
The setting sun glinting off her hair & skin made her look like a goddess trapped in human form. I'd never seen a woman so beautiful. #Ren
 
Hearing her on the veranda, my heartbeat quickened. I've mingled with kings & warlords but only with her do I lose my composure. #Ren
 
I parked near the village at dusk & a few moments later the big black cat emerged from the trees. Kishan was finally coming home. #MrKadam
 
She said she wanted to talk & I was relieved. In my time a man who felt this way about a woman wasted no time declaring his intentions. #Ren
 
I growled as I tried to make her a sandwich, annoyed with my inability to compete such a simple modern task. I'd been a tiger too long. #Ren
 
I was going over the list of forged documents needed to bring the prince back from the dead when I got the call that Kishan wanted to come home. #MrKadam
 
I stumbled into the village barefooted & asked the first person I met to help me find my friend. She fed me & called the authorities. #Kishan
 
Going from being a man 24/7 in Kishkindha to only getting 6 hrs/day was hard but for the first time in decades I look forward to tmw. #Ren
 
We spoke for several hours. It is gratifying to see that despite his years as a tiger, the good man I once knew is still there. #MrKadam
 
Our first date didn't go as planned. She was determined to escape-the wrong thing to do with a tiger-it took all my restraint not to pounce. #Ren
 
I tried to talk about us, but I was a novice at such things and she countered my every word with the ease of a skilled swordsman. #Ren
 
Something happened. I was hidden in the trees in human form watching a group of children kick a ball. An hour passed, then two. #Kishan
 
She announced that she might not be needed to complete the other tasks. I tried to hide the cold wave of panic that swept through me. #Ren
 
Kelsey was jealous of the waitress. I almost laughed. This beautiful girl was absolutely perfect for me. How could I look at another? #Ren
 
The waitress gave me a food list. What does entree, kebab, or marinated mean? Embarrassed, I told the woman to bring one of everything. #Ren
 
She wanted to run from me. Again. Threatening her worked. She lifted her stubborn chin & narrowed her eyes, the frightened deer expression gone. #Ren
 
She refused to look at me so I cupped her chin & her eyes finally found mine. I desperately hoped that she'd see a man & not a tiger. #Ren
 
I watched her enter the restaurant. Her lovely hair hung in soft waves around her shoulders. Needing to touch it, I rose to greet her. #Ren
 
The prince wanted to surprise Miss Kelsey at dinner. I hesitated but he assured me that he would be kind and behave as a gentleman. #MrKadam
 
With Miss Kelsey settled in at the hotel, Ren & I went into town. He got a haircut, bought clothes & walked the streets as a man. #MrKadam
 
Ren spoke like the man I once knew. He instructed me regarding Miss Kelsey confirming my suspicions about his feelings for her. #MrKadam
 
The prince met me as a man & we rejoiced together that he could now take human form for a few hours. It is more than we hoped for. #MrKadam
 
I became a man the instant my body allowed. I waited for the pull of the tiger to overtake me. An hour passed, then two. Am I cured? #Ren
 
Left in the jungle, I paced, hating my tiger form. In Kishkindha I had a taste of being a man. Now anything else feels insufferable. #Ren
 
That she was still angry was obvious, but nothing dimmed my mood until Kadam asked her about the vision & she confirmed what he saw. #Ren
 
Kelsey & Ren appeared shortly after sunrise. Seeing Lokesh in my dream filled me with a cold dread that I kept hidden from them. #MrKadam
 
Thrilled with the knowledge that she loved me, it took me a moment to realize that she was angry. I found her tantrum irresistible. #Ren
 
She answered with a passion I didn't expect & I was lost. In that moment our hearts beat as one. In that moment I knew she loved me. #Ren
 
I wrapped the unyielding woman I loved in my arms & kissed her slowly, hoping that some part of her would sense my absolute devotion. #Ren
 
Something in me snapped when she marched up the stairs. A gentleman doesn't take, he asks. But I couldn't let her walk away from me. #Ren
 
She insisted on heading back & immediately pulled away from me. I need to know if what I feel is one sided or if she's just stubborn. #Ren
 
She lived and my soul filled with gladness. If she would have agreed, I'd have happily stayed there with her forever. #Ren
 
I raised the gada intent on killing Fanindra but then I saw her golden venom was actually healing Kelsey. Instead I wept in gratitude. #Ren
 
I knew she was dying. There was so much I wanted to say but all I could do was try to make her comfortable. Then Fanindra struck. #Ren
 
I was resting when the breeze suddenly died. An omen. I raised my head and sniffed the dead air. I shouldn't have let them go alone. #Kishan
 
Fear became despair as I watched her suffer. As her life ebbed away, I clutched her fingers & wondered how I'd go on living without her. #Ren
 
When we got to the cave, I treated the wound as best I could but she was still fading and there was nothing I could do to stop it. #Ren
 
I wouldn't have moved her but I heard the trees & knew more Kappa were coming. Cradling her in my arms, I raced back to the cave. #Ren
 
At first I thought it had killed her. In a blind rage I destroyed it, then I heard her gasp & sunk to my knees. She was alive...barely. #Ren
 
Finishing off the Kappa I paused. Something was wrong. I raced back to the clearing like a madman cursing myself for leaving her alone. #Ren
 
Leaving Kelsey in a safe place, I led the Kappa into the needle forest and savagely ripped them apart with teeth and claws. # Ren
 
When the monkeys attacked I tried to divert their attention & headed to the trees to dispatch them quickly so I could help Kelsey. #Ren
 
I plucked a mango flower from the golden tree hoping to apologize but she moved away again as if she couldn't stand to be near me. #Ren
 
She only loved the tiger. She didn't know how trapped I felt in that form. I allowed resentment to fester & lost my temper. #Ren
 
Kelsey avoided me all day. The only change in our relationship was that I was a man. Maybe she only cares for the tiger version of me. #Ren
 
Having Kelsey wake up in my arms was a gift but she seemed embarrassed & avoided me all morning. Something's wrong. Doesn't she trust me? #Ren
 
Kelsey slept in my arms. I pulled her close & pressed my lips to her shoulder. She sighed softly, whispered my name & I was enchanted. #Ren
 
I was so thrilled about being human it took half a day for me to realize that Kelsey was nervously pulling away. What am I doing wrong? #Ren
 
I paced the jungle worrying. Ren obviously wanted her, but I wondered if she felt the same. Why can't I stop thinking about her? #Kishan
 
I raced through the cave looking for Kelsey. I avoided imposters & finally caught her lovely scent. I found her dead & my heart stopped. #Ren
 
When I realized the tiger had no pull over me, I could have wept. Instead, I took hold of Kelsey's hand and walked beside her as a man. #Ren
 
The trees attacked. I panicked when I sensed Kelsey giving up and beat the trees with violent desperation until we were safely through. #Ren
 
We couldn't open the passageway that night. Kelsey slept fitfully while I kept watch over the ruins & the woman I couldn't live without. #Ren
 
Kadam sent us into the ruins at night. I could see clearly enough but Kelsey struggled. Then, the golden snake lit up the landscape. #Ren
 
They spent the day in Hampi. I sat under a shady tree, licked my paws, & sulked, wishing I was the man at her side, holding her hand. #Ren
 
The golden treasures amazed me. When Miss Kelsey lifted the gada with ease, I realized that I might not be meant to help them. #MrKadam
 
I intended to check on Kelsey & Ren in the temple when a strange lethargy came over me. It caused me to sleep until their return. #MrKadam
 
The snake headed toward Kelsey & waves fear came from her, so thick it almost choked me. There was nothing I could do except watch. #Ren
 
Sensing her fear, I leapt in front of Kelsey and came face to face with Durga's tiger. He snarled & watched Kelsey with hungry eyes. #Ren
 
Kelsey had the cutest smudge of dirt across her nose. It was nice exploring the temple with her. Nice until the statue came to life. #Ren
 
I plan to take Miss Kelsey to a temple of Durga today. I chose the one closest to Hampi. It may result in nothing but we must try. #MrKadam
 
Just before dawn I woke, softly touched her cheek, & headed back to the jungle. My future was undetermined but I wanted her in it. #Ren
 
She was a perfect bloom. I smoothed the soft petals of her hair, touched my lips to her delicate arched neck, & tucked her into my soul. #Ren
 
I cupped her precious face in my hands & she trembled. She seemed frightened, fragile at first, but then she clung to me & I was lost. #Ren
 
I didn't expect anything. I just wanted to be near her. The world outside fell away. Melted around us. Then, she kissed me. #Ren
 
She opened the door & I asked if I could stay. It wasn't proper to ask but she was my light in a dark room & I craved her desperately. #Ren
 
I paced in the jungle and then, suddenly, I just started running. When I found her hotel it was late. I let out a breath and knocked. #Ren
 
When we left Ren in the jungle it was like a #Iscrewedupmydatewithadreamyguy + #Iabandonedmypetonthesideoftheroad feeling. #Kelsey
 
I was relieved that Kishan loaned his amulet to Miss Kelsey. She seemed...out of sorts upon her return from the jungle. #MrKadam
 
Circling back, I found the camp deserted. Running fast, I caught up and watched them from the trees. I didn't want her to leave. #Kishan
 
A big animal moved outside my tent. Assumed it was Ren and was shocked to see the younger prince instead holding Miss Kelsey's bag. #MrKadam
 
I woke Kelsey from her nightmare and wrapped her in my arms. The thunder of my heart was more powerful than the raging storm. #Ren
 
I can't hunt, can't focus. All I can think about is Kishan either not taking care of Kelsey well enough or taking care of her too well. #Ren
 
Ren asked me to watch over Kelsey. I can understand his interest in her. She's brave & determined but she's also tender hearted. #Kishan
 
I was out of time and as a tiger there wasn't much I could do, other than killing him, to prevent Kishan from sweet talking Kelsey. #Ren
 
He fought me. I've never seen Ren act this way before. He was always the model son, the diplomat. Has he changed or is it her? #Kishan
 
He tricked me, doubling back to follow his own tracks & when I realized he was headed for Kelsey I ran faster than I ever had before. #Ren
 
I crouched in the trees watching the girl. She was writing something. I was fascinated by the expressions flitting across her face. #Kishan
 
Blushing, she stammered, embarrassed by my suggestion. I'm a fool. How could I ask her to return my affections when she only knows the tiger? #Ren
 
I had no right to be in love. I had nothing to offer her. But reason drowned in the beat of my heart, & I asked permission to kiss her. #Ren
 
She read a poem & I found a summer's day in the blush of her cheek, the sun's glint in her hair, & the peach blossom scent of her skin. #Ren
 
 
Led Ren far from his campsite, I want to see what he's protecting out there. #Kishan
 
I watched her standing by the waterfall. She laughed as butterflies rose & landed in her hair. All I could think about was kissing her. #Ren
 
I was stalking dinner when I came across the scent. After all these years he was still alive. Prey forgotten, I trailed my brother. #Kishan
 
Ren wants to find his brother. I don't believe Kishan will help him. The tiger seems to have taken over the man. #MrKadam
 
Kadam told me that breaking the curse meant more danger for Kelsey. Convincing Kishan to give up his amulet is only way to protect her. #Ren
 
I had hoped the curse would be broken after the cave but it appears there is much more that must be done. #MrKadam
 
Hearing her on the veranda, I used 3 precious min to shower & dress. Opening the door, my stomach twisted with nerves & anticipation. #Ren
 
We made it out by the skin of our teeth or perhaps the skin in my teeth and we're headed for home. I think the hard part is over. #Ren
 
We made it out of the cave only to be stalked by another tiger! I fought her off only to find Kelsey being attacked by a panther. #Ren
 
We made it through the traps. Though dangerous, I'd go back through them all just to have her wrap her arms around me like that again. #Ren
 
When Kelsey found the opening to the labyrinth I caught the fresh scent of lotus and followed it. #Ren
 
I wove a path through the jungle avoiding hundreds of dangerous creatures that could take her life. It's better that she doesn't know. #Ren
 
Driving to Mumbai with her chatting away, I felt like a man on a date with a beautiful girl, except I was sitting in the back seat. #Ren
 
Miss Kelsey and Dhiren lave left for the cave. I did all I could to prepare her. I hope it is enough. #MrKadam
 
She twirled in her blue dress & I thought her the most enchanting creature I'd ever seen & her hair, I wanted to bury my hands in it. #Ren
 
Nilima has prepared a room for the girl. I'm unsure if the prince would prefer to eat as man or tiger. I have prepared for both. #MrKadam
 
We're heading to the car. She's overheated and sunburned but she's coming. I wish I could talk to her and take care of her properly. #Ren
 
Leaning about herbs in a hut in the middle of the jungle. What's going on is too crazy for you to believe. #Kelsey
 
I told her who I am, what I am, and she didn't run away. For the first time in centuries, I feel hope. #Ren
 
She set her trembling hand in mine & followed me. In the hut she quickly moved away but I could still feel the press of her fingers. #Ren
 
Dropped off the Jeep with Nilima who loudly expressed her concerns with our plan. She's not wrong. I hope Miss Kelsey is safe. #MrKadam
 
As a man, I instantly became aware of the gold in her hair, her height measured against mine, and how easily she'd fit in my arms. #Ren
 
I smell like campfire. I have a sunburn. There are bug bites all over my body. And my hiking buddy is a tiger. What's next?! #Kelsey
 
Spent the night near Kelsey. I buried my nose in her sweet scented hair and when I woke up, I forgot for a moment that I was a tiger. #Ren
 
Had to chase off a leopard before settling down for the night to watch over Kelsey. She's handling the jungle surprisingly well. #Ren
 
How did I end up in the middle of the Indian jungle with a tiger? I win the prize for world's worst decisions. #Kelsey
 
I was immediately aware of her when she stood at the window but I didn't move at first. I wanted to look at her with my human eyes. #Ren
 
I have never disagreed with Ren's choices before but today we argued hotly over the decision to lead her haplessly into the jungle. #MrKadam
 
When the back of the plane opened, I lifted my head and smelled the air. India! I was home. #Ren
 
There's a fire in the girl. I didn't expect that. And she's totally unafraid of the prince. It's hard to believe the beast is a man. #Nilima
 
To my great relief the young lady has agreed to accompany us. On our way to the plane now. Nilima is unhappy with me for lying. #MrKadam
 
The prince is remarkably well adjusted despite his captivity. I worry over the girl. There's sadness in her eyes. #MrKadam
 
Spoke with Kadam. We think Kelsey is the girl we've been looking for. I hate to deceive her but I really feel it's the only way. #Ren
 
On my way to see the prince. To take human form again after all these years...I can't imagine how difficult it's been for him. #MrKadam
 
Today is my 18th birthday. Doubt I'll have a party. Do they make soy cakes? I hope not. Sigh...Nothing exciting ever happens to me. #Kelsey
 
I think the tiger is sick. He's acting strange. He's pacing a lot and he's messing up his routines. #Kelsey
 
Something's happened. I took human form for the first time in this century. I spent my minutes relearning to walk on two feet. #Ren
 
I touched the tiger. It was crazy and stupid but I...had to. #Kelsey
 
She was leaving so I made a sound and thought, "Please. Just stay a little longer. Don't go yet." That's when...she touched me. #Ren
 
I fell asleep near the tiger's cage last night. It was strange but I felt cared for, like when my mom used to tuck me in. #Kelsey
 
She read me poetry. I devoured each word, repeating them in my mind so I wouldn't forget, then I watched over her as she slept. #Ren
 
Sometimes I feel like the tiger is watching me, I mean more than an animal usually does. #Kelsey
 
There's a new girl working here. She's helping Davis. I find myself watching her whenever she's near. #Ren
 
Started my new job today. Love the people. A white tiger performed! Wish I brought my sketching book. #Kelsey
 
Tonight was our first performance in the new town. The troupe is on edge. Funds are low. It doesn't bode well for the tiger. #Ren
 
Got a job. All those times I thought about running away to the circus and now I'm actually doing it. #Kelsey
 
It's been a while since I checked on the prince. I should make the effort again soon. #Mr. Kadam
 
Davis finally let me out of my cage today. I must have spent 10 minutes just stretching. #Ren
 
Raining hard in Dallas tonight. Start job search tomorrow. #Kelsey
 
Spending today in the corner of a bookstore reading. Graduation coming soon and then I'll look for a job. #Kelsey
 
They just moved me. I smell rain...and trees. Would it kill them to put me near a window? #Ren
 
I'm worried about grandfather. He despairs of ever finding the one he seeks. #Nilima
 
Wheat grass shakes? Seriously?! What I wouldn't give for chocolate chip pancakes and a slice of bacon! #Kelsey
 
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TOUR INFO
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BOSTON



Friday, November 4th – 7:00pm

The Odyssey Bookshop

9 College St

South Hadley, MA 01075

(413) 534-7307

http://www.odysseybks.com/calendar.ht... 



Saturday, November 5th – 3:00pm

Boston Public Library

700 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(617) 536-5400



Also while in Boston I will go to these bookstores to sign stock. Watch for tweets with arrival times and I can personalize your books there if you can't make it to one of the events.



Stock Signings

B&N Prudential Center

800 Boylston Street Suite 179

Boston, MA 02199

617-247-6959

B&N Chestnut Hill

170 Boylston Street

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

617-965-7621

B&N Saugus

Staples Plaza

444A Broadway

Saugus, MA 01906

781-231-4711

Brookline Booksmith

279 Harvard Street

Brookline MA 02446-2908

Tel: 617-566-6660

Fax: 617-734-9125

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OREGON



Tuesday, November 8th – 7:00pm

Powell's Books @Cedar Hills Crossing

3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. 

Beaverton, OR

(800) 878-7323



Note: Giving away a fabulous prize bag or maybe bags at this event so dress up in Indian clothes or like Kelsey or you can show your tiger love by making your own tee shirt! I'm expecting a fun crowd in my hometown!



Saturday, December 3rd

TBA-Three Costco signings. I'll let you know where and when after I get the details.



Saturday, December 10th

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Bookfair

Vancouver Plaza 

7700 NE 4th Plain Blvd. 

Vancouver, WA  98662

Time TBA



Saturday, January 21st - 2:00 pm

Salem Public Library

Teen Scene Event

Phone:     503-588-6083

585 Liberty St. SE 

Salem, OR 97301



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 MISSISSIPPI



Friday, November 11th – 7:00pm

Lemuria Books

4465 I 55 N # 202

Jackson, MS 39206-6198

(601) 366-7619



Stock Signing
B&N Colony Park
1000 Highland Colony Pkwy Ste 3008

Ridgeland, MS 39157

phone: 601-605-4028



Note: I think I'm doing a school event here too.
 
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GEORGIA


Monday, November 14th – 7:00pm

Barnes & Noble@Buckhead

2900 Peachtree Road NE Suite 310 

Atlanta, GA 30305

404-261-7747



Note: I will do stock signing but not sure where yet.



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 FLORIDA



Note: School Visits on the 17th



Note: Depending on when I have free time I'd love to go see Breaking Dawn with some fans either on the 18th or 19th



Saturday, November 19th – 12:30pm

Miami Book Fair International

300 Northeast 2nd Avenue

Miami, FL 33132-2204

(305) 237-3258



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 That is all the tour info I have at present.  I am still hoping to hit some other places and will let you know where and when ASAP.  In the meantime, if your city was missed you can still write my publisher at kids@sterlingpublishing.com and let them know where you want to see me.  They would really like to hear from as many of you as possible for the TIGER'S DESTINY TOUR.

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HALLOWEEN CONTEST WINNER



It was so much fun to read all (104!) the entries to the Halloween Contest. The most varied answer was what Mr. Kadam would pass out. I saw everything from expensive cars to food from the Golden fruit to king-sized candy bars.



Our winner is Britt! You have received an email from me. Get back to me quickly with your mailing address and we'll get your prize pack sent to you.



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NOVEMBER CONTESTS


Can I get a woot woot?! November is here and that means so is Tiger's Voyage!



Tiger's Voyage is a great third installment to the Tiger Series and I know we are all looking forward to Tiger's Destiny. To help ease the passage of time, we will continue to bring giveaways and contests of all kinds. If you have questions about any contest or giveaway, you can email me (Suki) at contests@colleenhouck.com.



We have two contests for November and they both will end at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.



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ALL ABOUT AMAZON





Contest #1 is focused on the Amazon.com website. Before I give you a quick rundown on how you can enter, let me tell you the prize.



PRIZE



We have three audio books: one for Tiger's Curse, Tiger's Quest, and Tiger's Voyage. There will be THREE winners! Each winner will receive ONE of the audio books. Which winner receives which book will be chosen at random.



WAYS TO ENTER



All the instructions are found in Rafflecopter below (click on "Click for Instructions") but just in case you want some extra reading, here you go.



Entries 1-3: Write a review for Tiger's Curse, Tiger's Quest, and/or Tiger's Voyage. Make sure to leave me the URL so I can read your lovely review!



Entry 4: Create a Listmania List. Listmania Lists are lists that you create on whatever topic you want. You can create a list of your favorite books. Or if that list is really long you could create a list of favorite fantasy books. Or adventure books. Or Indian books. Or... you get the idea. Just make sure you include at least one of the Tiger books. And, of course, leave me the URL so I can add a million more books to my "to read" list.



Entries 5-7: Choose tags for Tiger's Curse, Tiger's Quest, and/or Tiger's Voyage. Tags let other people find the Tiger books. You're basically choosing

search words so when other people search for "India" or "tigers" they can find these books.



Entries 8-10: Follow Colleen on twitter, like Tigers Curse on Facebook, and subscribe to Colleen's newsletters.



Entries 11-14: Create or participate in a discussion about the Tiger series. For a general sort of topic or to just gush about Colleen in general, you can

go to entry 11. Leave me the URL.



Entries 1-10 can be done ONE TIME ONLY. Entries 11-14 can be done one time PER DAY. Just make sure to leave me the URL each time.





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FOOD, FOOD, FOOD

 



Contest #2 is all about food.



PRIZE

One winner will receive a foodie prize pack.



HOW TO ENTER

There is only one way to enter this contest so make it count!



What do you feed a tiger? Or rather, what food would use to tempt a tiger? Or maybe a handsome Indian prince (or two) that also happens to be tiger

part of the time.



You can choose ANYTHING you want (drink, dessert, breakfast, snacks). It can be from any culture (Indian, Chinese, Mexican). Try to be creative or

I have a feeling I'm going to be seeing several recipes for peanut butter chocolate cookies and peaches and cream milkshake! You CAN submit those

recipes. Just maybe you will get a bonus point or ten for creativity. However, you have to submit a RECIPE. Ingredient list + instructions. If you have a source (a cookbook name or a website), send that along as well.



Email your recipe to me at contests@colleenhouck.com.



I hope you enjoy all these contests! I know that this month my list of books to read and food to make is going to increase and I didn't really need help to add to those lists. But no matter, this is going to be fun! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!



Suki



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Whew!  That was a lot of info to pack into one blog!  Okay my friends, don't forget to come find me at one of my events if you can and enjoy the TIGER'S CURSE quotes and reading VOYAGE this month while I'm busy.



Also if you need bookplates (signed stickers) for gifts, email my sister at contactme@colleenhouck.com and she will let you know what to do to get them. Have a great week!



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(That's I love you in American Sign Language)



Colleen