A few weeks ago, I found a note in my in-box from a teacher at my old middle school. Her kids had read Chantress and loved it, and she was wondering if I’d do a Skype chat with them.
Of course I said yes. On Friday we talked, and the kids were great, bursting with good questions. I had so much fun talking with them. And here’s something else that delighted me: Later on, the kids were going to have chocolate cake as a special treat, because they’d read it was my favorite.
Warmest thanks to Barbara Peria for making the chat happen, and to her 6th grade class for all their enthusiasm!
The chat came at the end of an incredibly busy week, as I gear up for the debut of Chantress Alchemy on May 6th — now just nine days away! The amazing bloggers at Mundie Moms unveiled the book trailer on Thursday. You can win a free copy of Chantress Alchemy over at their blog!
Like the Chantress trailer, this one is a home-grown production. I wrote the super-short script, and my husband brought it to life. It wowed Simon & Schuster, which makes us happy.
Chantress is coming out in paperback on May 6th, too — and you can win a copy of it over on Goodreads. There’s a giveaway of a Chantress Alchemy ARC on Goodreads as well.
Tomorrow the pre-pub blog tour for Chantress Alchemy begins, organized by the lovely women of the Fantastic Flying Book Club. I’ll be answering questions about writing, Chantresses, alchemy, book covers, and what the week after publication is like. And yes, I might just be mentioning chocolate now and again. You can see the schedule here!
So happy to hear all this good news and to know that Chantress is about to head down another trail. The conversation with children who read and decided that they needed to top it off with chocolate cake because that’s you’re favorite? What a cool connection–for all of you. Wishing you every good thing in this next round, including plenty of time to kick back and just enjoy it all!
So kind of you to stop by, Hannah! I’m always a little nervous before any presentation or event. But this turned out to be pure fun, with honest questions and an eagerness to hear honest answers. Which is even better than chocolate cake!
Hi Amy, Wow! This all sounds amazing, very best of luck with number two!!!
And just for fun I’ve entered you for this http://www.queenofteen.co.uk/nominate.html Today’s the last day so pass it on quick!
Lizza, that is so kind of you! I should tell you that part of my great pleasure in writing these continuing adventures is that they’re set in the reign of Henry IX — which of course harks back to my love of your mother’s James III. Sending you best wishes and all good thoughts!
So pleased you aren’t offended, it looked rather amazing, and I can see you in a pink Rolls Royce!
Not offended at all! You were very kind to think of me.