Hmmmm. We'll be in Colorado Springs on July 18! I love the idea of a contest and
picking scenes to put in the book. I might have to try that. Carol

---- "AMY D. SHOJAI" <shojai@...> wrote:
> 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
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> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Liparulo [mailto:robert@...]On Behalf
> Of Robert Liparulo
> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:08 AM
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> The adventure continues...
> Hi, AMY!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> -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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Drawings for tee shirts & sets of books
> Plus munchies and drinks
> (Of course, I'll be there to meet you and
> sign books)
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> If you're anywhere near Colorado Springs on
> July 18, please stop by and see us!
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> If you can't make it, but would like to
> enter the drawings, send me an email with your name, age, city and state.
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