July 31, 2012.
I'm a bit dazed, overwhelmed, and giddy. My book is out! Sing hey!
Thank you, KTeen. Thank you, everyone.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Happy Birthday, Otherkin!
There have been early sightings in bookstores, but today is the day my first book, OTHERKIN, comes out.
July 31, 2012.
I'm a bit dazed, overwhelmed, and giddy. My book is out! Sing hey!
Thank you, KTeen. Thank you, everyone.
July 31, 2012.
I'm a bit dazed, overwhelmed, and giddy. My book is out! Sing hey!
Thank you, KTeen. Thank you, everyone.
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Crazy and Amazing Otherkin Book Launch and Signing
Yesterday was one of the best days of my life. I had my first book launch and signing at Vroman's Bookstore with fellow authors Brigid Kemmerer and Marni Bates.
It went well. To put it mildly.
It went so well that the day after I was completely drained and overwhelmed with all the love and support I felt yesterday. And I was a little scared. More on that later.
About 50 people showed up, and the store sold out of my book, as well as selling a lot of Marni and Brigid's books. A good number of people there were my amazing friends (this is my home town and Brigid and Marni both live elsewhere and kindly came to the signing while they were at the RWA convention in nearby Anaheim), so that's why more of my book sold. But Brigid and Marni had fans there too.
It went well. To put it mildly.
(That's Brigid on the left, then Marni, then me - holding our books at the signing!)
It went so well that the day after I was completely drained and overwhelmed with all the love and support I felt yesterday. And I was a little scared. More on that later.
About 50 people showed up, and the store sold out of my book, as well as selling a lot of Marni and Brigid's books. A good number of people there were my amazing friends (this is my home town and Brigid and Marni both live elsewhere and kindly came to the signing while they were at the RWA convention in nearby Anaheim), so that's why more of my book sold. But Brigid and Marni had fans there too.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Book Signing Next Saturday!
The cupcakes have been ordered! Sparkling wine and sparkling cider has been purchased!
Cool giveaways of - Books! Gift Cards! A Nikon Coolpix S6100 Digital Camera!
Why wouldn't you come to my book launch/signing with Brigid Kemmerer and Marni Bates next Saturday at 3pm at Vroman's in Pasadena?
Cool giveaways of - Books! Gift Cards! A Nikon Coolpix S6100 Digital Camera!
Why wouldn't you come to my book launch/signing with Brigid Kemmerer and Marni Bates next Saturday at 3pm at Vroman's in Pasadena?
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Visit the World of Otherkin!
I'm one of the lucky authors who'll be participating in Deadly Destinations 2012 on the All Things Urban Fantasy blog in August. Guides to fantasy worlds and giveaways galore!
I've got something very cool planned to share with you - you'll be able to enter the world of my book and learn all kinds of secrets about it. But that's not till August 9.
And every day in August, All Things Urban Fantasy will bring you a new fantasy location. Can't make it to Paris or Costa Rica this summer? No worries - you can visit other worlds instead!
More details as we get closer to the date.
I've got something very cool planned to share with you - you'll be able to enter the world of my book and learn all kinds of secrets about it. But that's not till August 9.
And every day in August, All Things Urban Fantasy will bring you a new fantasy location. Can't make it to Paris or Costa Rica this summer? No worries - you can visit other worlds instead!
More details as we get closer to the date.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Watershed Moment: Seeing My Book in a Bookstore
It happened today. I still can't quite believe it. I took my lunch hour to go to Pasadena and check out Vroman's Bookstore, where I'll be doing my book launch and signing with fabulous authors Brigid Kemmerer and Marni Bates.
It's really a gorgeous bookstore. Here's the area where we'll be doing our talking and book signing. You should come - there will be cupcakes!
I wandered into the children's section because that's always my favorite part of the store, turned down one aisle, up another, admiring everything then -- pow!
There's my book. IN A BOOKSTORE.
I mean, I know that's where books go, usually. But this is different. This is my book.
This is freaky!
I tweeted and texted, stared, managed to be coherent when talking to the very nice staff there, then drove back to work in a daze.
I'm still kind of dazey.
So if you really really need a copy of my book before it comes out officially on July 31, just head on over to Vroman's in Pasadena! Hee hee!
It's really a gorgeous bookstore. Here's the area where we'll be doing our talking and book signing. You should come - there will be cupcakes!
I wandered into the children's section because that's always my favorite part of the store, turned down one aisle, up another, admiring everything then -- pow!
There's my book. IN A BOOKSTORE.
I mean, I know that's where books go, usually. But this is different. This is my book.
This is freaky!
I tweeted and texted, stared, managed to be coherent when talking to the very nice staff there, then drove back to work in a daze.
I'm still kind of dazey.
So if you really really need a copy of my book before it comes out officially on July 31, just head on over to Vroman's in Pasadena! Hee hee!
Friday, July 06, 2012
Read the First Chapter of Otherkin!
My book may not come out till July 31, but you can read the first chapter for free!
Thanks, KTeen, for posting it. Hopefully folks will want to read the rest!
Thanks, KTeen, for posting it. Hopefully folks will want to read the rest!
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Rare, Spectacular Footage of a Tiger Hunting a Boar
A young tigress shows she is queen of her realm. This sort of footage is very hard to find.
Note how she carefully circles her tail around the tall grass as she stalks, so that it makes as little noise as her feet. Amazing.
Note how she carefully circles her tail around the tall grass as she stalks, so that it makes as little noise as her feet. Amazing.
Kirkus Review of Otherkin!
Kirkus Reviews is a notoriously tough reviewer, and I just got their full review of Otherkin and...
It's awesome!
I can't post the full review yet. Kirkus does that first, later in the month, then I can link to it. But I can post the "pull quote," which shows you that not only did they like the book, they really "got" it.
Woo hoo!!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! I'm celebrating independence and a great review!
It's awesome!
I can't post the full review yet. Kirkus does that first, later in the month, then I can link to it. But I can post the "pull quote," which shows you that not only did they like the book, they really "got" it.
“Berry’s debut offers just the right combination of high-stakes exploits and steamy love scenes to keep readers up until the wee hours…ripe with issues that will resonate with readers. From body image to friendship, first love and betrayal, the novel explores the truth that no matter who or what you are, there’s no escaping the politics of high school.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS
Woo hoo!!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! I'm celebrating independence and a great review!
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Another Giveaway - from YA Reads!
Here's another chance for you to win a copy of Otherkin from a great website called YA Reads.
Go ye, and enter!
Go ye, and enter!
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