Under the Influence of Andre Norton

After Memere’s funeral, I took the opportunity to linger in Vermont and catch up with my big sister, Cherie. It was a tough time for us all—especially since Cherie was Memere’s executor—and I think my being there was good for both of us. I went home two weeks later, making the long drive from Vermont all in one day….

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483rd Time’s the Charm

…at least, that FEELS like how many HERO cover reveals I’ve had to date. But this one is For Real and For True…and already up via publisher feed at Amazon UK. (But don’t ask me why the UK seems to have a December release date — I don’t know that answer yet.) One again, Art Director Christine Kettner has…

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A HERO for Heroes

You want a copy of HERO *waaaaay* before October? GO GET IT. AND HELP A GOOD CAUSE. Day 7 Item #4: Author Alethea Kontis The Write Stuff for Boston Auction Day 7 Item #4: ARC of HERO and limited edition swag from Author Alethea Kontis You are bidding on: ·         ARC of HERO ·         Limited edition swag Opening Bid:…

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ENCHANTED Book Trailer #2

Inspired by the previous trailer and not to be outdone, Lady Hannah has contributed an ENCHANTED book trailer of her own for your viewing pleasure! I love all the music and the images used here. So wonderful…it’s like a trailer for the whole series! Thank you, Lady Hannah! xox

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Another TOP TEN for Enchanted!

From the YALSA website: Happy Celebrate Teen Literature Day! Every year, YALSA sponsors this event, which “seeks to showcase some award-winning authors and books in the genre, as well as highlight librarians’ expertise in connecting teens with books and other reading materials.” Celebrate Teen Literature Day is when the Teen Read Week website is launched … and when the…

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Princess Unbound

I have another fun and quirky interview today — my hosts are the lovely bloggers at Pages Unbound. I also get to answer my favorite question: the “is there anything we forgot to ask you?”, or what I like to call The Blank Check. What did I decide to ask myself on this particular occasion? There’s only one way…

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ENCHANTED Book Trailer

This one wasn’t made by me — it was done by a fan, completely without my knowledge. Which is why you always need to sign up for Google Alerts…because THIS IS EPICALLY AWESOME. I encourage you all to visit YouTube and tell her how much you love it too!

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The Girl Who Cried “Covers!”

Huge hugs and many thank yous go out to everyone who helped me with yesterday’s EPIC April Fool’s prank, which I have hereby dubbed the “HERO 4.1 April Fool’s Day Project.” Like all the best jokes, this one began with a seed of truth: There WILL indeed be a 4th version cover of HERO, as-yet-to-be-released (but I promise, you…

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Cover Reveal: HERO 4.1

(Crossposted to The Waterworld Mermaids) Sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield. Yes, folks, HERO really is getting yet another cover. This is the way of publishing, and I am so glad I have you all along for the ride. When I was but a wee lass attending the Ingram Publisher’s Showcase (may it rest in peace),…

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