More news: I've signed with the awesome Giselle over at Xpresso Book Tours for my forthcoming novel, Ruby's Fire. It will be rolled out in stages. The first is a cover reveal, which happens this week, on Thursday, May 23rd! There's still time to sign up to join in on the cover reveal. Just click here and fill the app. Thanks! Ruby is smokin' in her futuristic cowgirl/huntress gear. No prom dress for this badass survivor! She has to be able to crawl around in desert caves, hunting poisonous lizards and other weird critters. You can't do that in spike heels. She's still fashion conscious, especially her ruby-hued jewelry and her fingernails, each painted in a different shade, complimenting the desert environs. Wait for it...
Ruby's Fire will have a book blitz buzz and the actual launch in June. Later, on July 29 the big tour begins. For the June launch, I will be seeking participants to help me celebrate in any way they see fit. I will keep you posted as to the actual date.
In the meantime, I'm very grateful to have gotten some amazing blurbs from early readers. Here's a sampling, such as this one from our own sci-fi diva, M Pax:
“Gripping and addictive, Ruby had imagination packed into every page and scene; Unexpected and original.” -M. Pax, author of The Backworlds series
And from the fabulous Susan Kaye Quinn:
“This haunting story unfolds, layer by layer, like a Fireseed plant reaching out and calling you to figure out the mystery, mystery. What’s revealed is even creepier than expected in a world already steeped in exotic technology and bioengineered strangeness. Great science fiction imaginatively told, Ruby’s Fire is a wonderfully crafted story that will make you think – and be glad for a cold drink of water ready at your fingertips.” -Susan Kaye Quinn, author of the Mindjack trilogy
One last bit of news, I've joined a NetGalley author co-op, Patchwork Press, so that reviewers, librarians and bloggers have access to read and review. To request a book, visit our site here.
How does the patchwork press work?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! If you need a tour stop, let me know.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteIf you get 20 writers together who want to participate, you can all join NetGalley as a co-op. Once there, your novels are accessible to reviewers, bloggers and the like who want to read and review.
Alex, I will totally take you up on that!!!!!! I'd be honored to appear on your awesome blog. I will post a sign up when I figure out the date. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome bunch of news! The review quotes were great, and the tour and NetGalley sound exciting! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy, Catherine!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your summer is jam packed. Congrats on the upcoming release!
ReplyDeleteBig congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the reveal. I can't wait to see it, Catherine. I love all of your artwork.
ReplyDeleteI saw Fireseed One on Netgalley yesterday, well done :) Also, all signed up for the reveal and looking forward to the final design!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled on to your refugees book which seems like something I would enjoy. I had no idea you had a YA contemp out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael and Katja! Yes, Beth, Refugees was my first published YA.
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna be out of town later this week, but I'll be sure to tweet your cover reveal as it pops up on websites all over the blogosphere. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats. Sounds like a great read. I'll have to add it to my Goodreads list.
Ah, I love reading M Pax's blurb!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Catherine. The blurbs sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Catherine! Great reviews. I'll check out Netgalley in a bit.
ReplyDeleteLG, thanks for offering to RT that cover reveal, and thanks in advance to anyone who can too. I'll post a reminder on the day of. Suze, ditto.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! Pleasure to meet you at Alex's blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Congrats on all your good news.
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