Check out this interview with Marissa from Novels on the Run!
Also, Marissa’s review of Inevitable:
It’s only 3.75/5 Stars, but I’m still very happy with it! Thanks Marissa!
Kate
Monday, May 16, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Fame, Fortune and Faerys
So, I’m totally famous now. Yeah, that’s right. I have a tiny 20 word blurb on the back page of my local newspaper’s Go! Weekend section. Boo yah! Jealous?? It’s so hard being a celebrity…
As for fortune… well, I’m not rich yet, but I will be if I hit my goal of selling 5 books tomorrow night at my book signing! Yes, with my cut at approximately $0.50 per book, I’d be looking at a total royalty check of $2.50 if I sell 5! Yessssss! Early retirement here I come!
I’m very obviously in a sarcastic mood this evening, but don’t take this as negativity, because I’m actually really excited about my book tour starting tomorrow. And even I can’t pretend to deny the pride I felt at my little tiny mention in the newspaper! Sarcasm is just a preemptive defense mechanism, hahaha.
My mom wrote this in response to the newspaper post: “Wow! I’m impressed!!!!” She rarely compliments me and I definitely took that as a compliment. (Mom, don’t be mad; this is the price you pay to have a famous daughter).
This is going to be a very busy weekend, but I’ll try to post updates and if I have any pictures I’ll post them too from my book tour. Please keep your fingers crossed for me!
Also, I’m going to have a spot on The Book Faery’s Blog this Sunday. This is a big deal because the owner of the blog, Kristi, has been chosen by a major publisher to receive Advanced Reader Copies of books prior to being officially released.
Yet, she has taken her very valuable time to read my little inconsequential book, Inevitable and has chosen to feature it in her “Indie Love” spot—the first ever! Thank you Kristi! When the post is ready, I’ll be sure to let you all know.
As always, thanks for reading!!
Kate
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Awesome new reviews by book bloggers as well as a new link on my blog…
Hey! I just wanted to post the following two review links on my site because they are amazing and I can’t thank the authors enough:
Also, I’ve added the Preface and Chapter 1 for anyone who may want a preview before purchase! Click here to read.
Thanks!
Kate
Thanks!
Kate
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Ebb and Flow of Being a Published Author…
Yesterday was a bad day. I had already had some insecure feelings about INEVITABLE and its future as a bestseller starting this past Sunday. My premonition was confirmed when I received an email at 4:30 yesterday afternoon from my publisher that stated that all book signings would be delayed due to Borders filing Chapter 11. Undoubtedly, this has caused a lot of instability in the retail book world.
So I felt like crap last night and decided that I am giving up marketing and it’s pointless, blah, blah, blah. But then, something great happened. Another book blogger replied to me and here’s what she had to say:
Hi Kate-
Not sure if you check Twitter a lot, but last night I posted that your book kept me up late! I could NOT put it down. It was so incredibly fantastic and I can't thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to read and review it for you. I am still thinking about it this morning. It was so intense and I loved every minute of it!!
My tentative date for your review posting is going to be Tue 4/12. If not then it will be Thu 4/14.
Thanks again!
Missy
Not sure if you check Twitter a lot, but last night I posted that your book kept me up late! I could NOT put it down. It was so incredibly fantastic and I can't thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to read and review it for you. I am still thinking about it this morning. It was so intense and I loved every minute of it!!
My tentative date for your review posting is going to be Tue 4/12. If not then it will be Thu 4/14.
Thanks again!
Missy
Today is a good day J
Kate
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Important – Read especially if you already purchased my book!
Okay, so I received my two copies to proof last week and I rejected them because they were missing Section breaks that I believe are vital to the story.
The publisher agreed to add the section breaks. Today, I heard from them that Inevitable would be released on March 10th, 2011.
That’s great, but I know some of you already purchased a copy and so I asked the publisher if they were shipping copies without the section breaks and they said it’s possible and you have two options:
1. Return the book to them and they’ll ship the correct version.
OR (and this cracks me up!)
2. “They may want to keep in mind that these few books will be limited editions and may be worth quite a bit of money some day.”
My suggestion… rather than spend extra money with return shipping, keep this in mind as it is VERY IMPORTANT while reading or you might get confused…
Section 1 (Part 1) begins on page 1, Chapter 1.
Section 2 (Part 2) begins on page 76, Chapter 7
Section 3 (Part 3) begins on page 190, Chapter 15
Section 4 (Part 4) begins on page 203, Chapter 16
Section 5 (Part 5) begins on page 240, Chapter 19
Sorry for the mistake!
Also, my formal apology to Colin Blair who I feel designed a fantastic cover… it’s off center and unfortunately that will not be fixed. L
Trust me, I tried!
Thanks for all of your support—you’re all amazing!
Kate
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Guess what I have in my hands!!!!
Yes, you guessed it... my laptop!
Okay, but also, I have the first 2 copies of INEVITABLE on my coffee table!! Yes! I think it's going to be for sale this Friday, but I have to approve of these two copies and since I'm not going to gripe about lack of margin space or little things like that, then unless I catch something in the first 5 pages, I will give the thumbs up!
Also, I'm very excited because they gave credit to the cover artist, Colin Blair, and I was afraid they wouldn't because he had to sign a release. Anyway, I'm excited and will be posting more soon!
Okay, but also, I have the first 2 copies of INEVITABLE on my coffee table!! Yes! I think it's going to be for sale this Friday, but I have to approve of these two copies and since I'm not going to gripe about lack of margin space or little things like that, then unless I catch something in the first 5 pages, I will give the thumbs up!
Also, I'm very excited because they gave credit to the cover artist, Colin Blair, and I was afraid they wouldn't because he had to sign a release. Anyway, I'm excited and will be posting more soon!
Kate
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