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Just got this from Bob -- (the author of the thriller books I just mailed to a few folks). I don't read YA but some of y'all write (and read) this genre. Bob really knows how to do promos--take a look at his "dream the scene" contest!
The email newsletter (through "constant contact" is something I see lots of fiction authors now do. I have one for my nonfiction stuff using "icontact."
Anyone else use email to promote their books or themselves? I want to do a book trailer at some point, too--but just spent $$ on some "reels" for my speaking/appearance promotions and have to budge a little bit at a time. *s*
amy
p.s. (flagrant self-promotion warning) You can subscribe to my newsletter Pet Peeves at shojai.com on the newsletter page. Oh, and the reels are on the "acting" page if anyone has a spokesperson gig in the offing they want to share *vgb*
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Sherman, Texas
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"If If you like creepy and mysterious, this is the house for you! Every room opens a door to magic, true horror, and amazing surprises. I loved wandering around in these books. With a house of so many great, haunting stories, why would you ever want to go outside?"
-R.L. Stine (Goosebumps)
"To call the Dreamhouse Kings series a young adult novel is not to do this splendid tale justice. With Harry Potter sadly retired, here is a series ready to step in and fill that massive void. The same portal that spirits brothers Xander and David off on a journey through time whisks us away across a brilliant landscape of imagination and adventure. A new and future classic in the world of young adult fiction."
-Jon Land, (The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending)
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The adventure continues...
Hi, AMY!
Timescape, the fourth book in the best-selling Dreamhouse Kings action-adventure series for young adults, comes out today, July 7, 2009! Hope you enjoy it.
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Timescape: A Review |
 Things just became a little more complicated for Xander and David King. Not only is their mother still missing, but a sobering look into the future reveals that much more is at stake. As Xander and David search for answers within the time portals they find an unexpected ally who sheds more light on the house and the greater mission they have been called to. With a renewed sense of purpose, the King family decides to turn the tables and go after Taksidian to put a stop to the evil plans he has put into motion.
As this series unfolds I continually find myself in awe of Robert Liparulo's ability to not just write amazing stories, but also his ability to get better with each offering. Timescape is easily the best novel of the Dreamhouse Kings series, showcasing the most intense action sequences and the most gut-wrenching suspense we've seen. Two of the time portal scenes were actually crafted from ideas students entered into the Dream the Scene contest on Liparulo's website. In masterful fashion, Liparulo pulls out all the stops making these scenes the most memorable of the series so far.
In a young adult market saturated by commercialism, mediocrity, and unoriginality, it's refreshing to find a series like this that is not only fun to read but also challenging and engaging. These are the kind of books families can love and share together, and no matter your age, you will find yourself easily immersed into this marvelous world of adventure that Liparulo has crafted. Once again Robert Liparulo reminds me of the beauty of story and why I love to read.
-FictionAddict.com
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Timescape features the first two Dream the Scene winners |
 In Timescape, you'll read two very special scenes: the first winning entries of our Dream the Scene contest. My special thanks to the winners: Joshua Ruark (age 13) and Katie O'Dell, (also 13). I won't spoil the surprises by telling you their ideas, but the places they send the King kids are the wildest yet! Joshua and Katie received iPod Nanos.
I also recently selected a third winner, Tanner Barrett. His entry will be featured in Whirlwind (book #5). I'll post more about Tanner and his idea on the Dreamhouse blog soon.
Three more chances to win! To enter the Dream the Scene contest, simply send me your idea about where you think the Kings should go in history and what they find there. Get more information about the contest here.
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Timescape Launch Party! |
 Saturday, July 18, 2-4pm
Chapel Hills Borders, Colorado Springs
Drawings for tee shirts & sets of books
Plus munchies and drinks
(Of course, I'll be there to meet you and sign books)
If you're anywhere near Colorado Springs on July 18, please stop by and see us!
If you can't make it, but would like to enter the drawings, send me an email with your name, age, city and state.
For more information & directions, click here.
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Thank you for letting the King family live!
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