Slithering Down to New Orleans

Cara Brookins – Mark of the Serpent

It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Inkwell Manor. I honestly can’t finish a thought without twelve items from a todo list invading my head.

Mark of the Serpent, the second journey in the Timeshifters series, has finally hit the bookshelves!

In addition to that exciting moment, we were trapped at the house for four days of ice, during which my sledding skills became family legend when I navigated 300 feet of ice-coated driveway to reach the center of our street.

But when I said busy, I meant it! I’m driving down to New Orleans tomorrow to Heather Graham’s Workshop. Come say hello during Saturday’s “What Will We Tell the Children” panel at 11:15. I’ll be speaking along with fellow YA authors, Jonathan Maberry, F. Paul Wilson, and Molly Bolden. We’ll answer questions and engage in YA discussions moderated by Caitlin Richardson. Of course we’ll be signing books along with other amazing writers throughout the weekend. We’d love to have more writers join the workshop and parties, including a Steampunk holiday ball. (I can’t wait to post photos of our costumes!)

No time to catch up on sleep when I return from NOLA, we’ll be gearing up for a big cocktail launch party for Mark of the Serpent.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that ‘Little Boy Blu’ is officially complete and ready to send to agents and publishers. This is the story of a boy who discovers his mother intentionally had children with a genetic abnormality in order to secure a reality television show. He is the only child in the family without the disorder, and someone is trying to kill him. (I love this novel!)

I’ll be wrapping up two more manuscripts by the end of the year. Did I mention? Things have been busy. I’m off to pack for New Orleans. Steampunk, cocktail dresses, and business suits. This is the most fun my suitcase has had in a long time.

Cara Brookins – Mark of the Serpent