Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Trail of Fate - Sneak Peek
Sneak Peek! Would you like to know what happens to Tristan in the next Youngest Templar adventure? Read the super exclusive sneak peek to find out!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Awards Season!
Hello Faithful Readers!
With sincere thanks and humble appreciation I'm very happy to report that THE YOUNGEST TEMPLAR: Keeper of the Grail has been named to the state reading lists in Maine, Vermont and Alabama!
If you're a reader, educator or librarian in any of those states I thank you so much for your support.
Also, don't forget that THE YOUNGEST TEMPLAR: Trail of Fate is on sale October 29, 2009 and is available for pre-ordering at your favorite bookseller.
Beausant!
Your authorness
With sincere thanks and humble appreciation I'm very happy to report that THE YOUNGEST TEMPLAR: Keeper of the Grail has been named to the state reading lists in Maine, Vermont and Alabama!
If you're a reader, educator or librarian in any of those states I thank you so much for your support.
Also, don't forget that THE YOUNGEST TEMPLAR: Trail of Fate is on sale October 29, 2009 and is available for pre-ordering at your favorite bookseller.
Beausant!
Your authorness
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Trail of Fate cover art
Hi Folks,
Just a quick note to say the final cover for book two in The Youngest Templar trilogy is now available. And here it is!
Best!
Your authorness
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Recently I attended the Kentucky Book Fair. I was very surprised and quite pleased to find my favorite President enjoying a copy of The Youngest Templar! Given the enormity of the situation I asked the President if I could interview him for my blog. At first, he wondered why he would choose to be interviewed in a swamp, but after explaining blogs to him, he readily agreed to answer a few of my questions.
Q. Mr. Lincoln, you were known as a tremendous reader, did you enjoy The Youngest Templar?
Lincoln: Honest, I did! It was very freeing.
Lincoln: Honest, I did! It was very freeing.
Lincoln: I would recommend that everyone buy four score and seven copies of this book.
Q. That’s a lot of books. What did you enjoy most about the book?
Lincoln: Well, Tristan, the main character reminds me a lot of General U.S. Grant. He fights.
Q. Mr. President is there anything else you’d like to tell my readers about The Youngest Templar?
Lincoln: Only that buying a copy today would be malice toward none and charity for all. Or at least the author.
Thank you Mr. President!
Family, Friends and Other People I Have Known
I was an English minor in college. I concentrated in Modern Period American Literature. This is generally considered as the years between World War I and II. One of the richest periods of literature in any country in history. Think of the writers who were at their peaks during these years: Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, Gertrude Stein, T.S. Eliot, Pearl Buck, and my personal favorite John Steinbeck.
For the class The Modern American Novel, I was required to read You Can’t Go Home Again by Thomas Wolfe. Like another one of my favorite novels, The Great Gatsby, Wolfe’s classic tells us that we can never go back. We can’t reclaim our past. Time moves on, things change and even something as ‘familiar’ as home is never quite the same. People might accept you, but once you leave, you can’t return.
I’m no Thomas Wolfe, but I think his reach may have exceeded his grasp in You Can’t Go Home Again. Because you can. And no matter where you go, what you achieve, or where you live, home is always home.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit my hometown for a book signing at the Public Library. I grew up in Homer, Michigan a small town straight out of Norman Rockwell. About 1500 residents, with the population remaining pretty constant for the last few decades. Every time I have a new book, the staff at the Homer Public Library invites me to come and sign books.
It’s hands down my favorite event. I get to reconnect with friends and family. Sandi and Trixie and the rest of the staff are so supportive and friendly and it serves to remind me of what’s important. The people who have helped you along in life. Several of my former teachers come each year. (I always joke that they show up because they heard that I’d written a book and have to see for themselves). My typing teacher Mrs. Acker always comes. For years; my sixth grade English teacher came until she sadly passed away well into her 90’s.
Then this past week, I had a chance to visit my nephew Scott’s school for a presentation. He’s in fourth grade and smart as a whip. Just like his older brother Brent. Seeing the happy smile on his face while I spoke to his classmates about writing and books and history was a truly great feeling.
And then, like most gifts, I realized those good feelings came to me not because of what I’ve done. But of what was done for me.
Some announcements:
SPY GODDESS: The Chase for the Chalice has been named to the American Library Association’s Popular Paperbacks list. Along with both Spy Goddess novels! Which are on for the second year in a row.
There is now a Facebook Fan page for The Youngest Templar! Become a fan here!
Peace out!
Your authorness
For the class The Modern American Novel, I was required to read You Can’t Go Home Again by Thomas Wolfe. Like another one of my favorite novels, The Great Gatsby, Wolfe’s classic tells us that we can never go back. We can’t reclaim our past. Time moves on, things change and even something as ‘familiar’ as home is never quite the same. People might accept you, but once you leave, you can’t return.
I’m no Thomas Wolfe, but I think his reach may have exceeded his grasp in You Can’t Go Home Again. Because you can. And no matter where you go, what you achieve, or where you live, home is always home.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit my hometown for a book signing at the Public Library. I grew up in Homer, Michigan a small town straight out of Norman Rockwell. About 1500 residents, with the population remaining pretty constant for the last few decades. Every time I have a new book, the staff at the Homer Public Library invites me to come and sign books.
It’s hands down my favorite event. I get to reconnect with friends and family. Sandi and Trixie and the rest of the staff are so supportive and friendly and it serves to remind me of what’s important. The people who have helped you along in life. Several of my former teachers come each year. (I always joke that they show up because they heard that I’d written a book and have to see for themselves). My typing teacher Mrs. Acker always comes. For years; my sixth grade English teacher came until she sadly passed away well into her 90’s.
Then this past week, I had a chance to visit my nephew Scott’s school for a presentation. He’s in fourth grade and smart as a whip. Just like his older brother Brent. Seeing the happy smile on his face while I spoke to his classmates about writing and books and history was a truly great feeling.
And then, like most gifts, I realized those good feelings came to me not because of what I’ve done. But of what was done for me.
Some announcements:
SPY GODDESS: The Chase for the Chalice has been named to the American Library Association’s Popular Paperbacks list. Along with both Spy Goddess novels! Which are on for the second year in a row.
There is now a Facebook Fan page for The Youngest Templar! Become a fan here!
Peace out!
Your authorness
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
T-Minus +1…It’s Here!
Okay, I was going to post last night. I was going to talk about all the stuff I had going on. But my publisher graciously threw me a launch party in Ann Arbor for the book, which was a fun and fabulous evening. So fabulous that when I got home I was too pooped to blog. I just couldn’t do it.
But it’s official. The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail is on sale everywhere! So make sure you rush out to the bookstore or click on your favorite online retailer and order your copy! Preferably this weekend. Everyone wants a first edition! Right?
We also got some more great reviews. The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books said “the twelfth-century setting and the complex war wherein both sides believe they are fighting holy battles are carefully described from the viewpoint of the inexperienced protagonist, thus ensuring a complete picture that never feels like exposition or a history lesson. Tristan(s)…memorable narration will certainly please readers who like their squires as compelling as the knights they serve.”
And VOYA had this to say: “…readers are likely to be swept up by the realistic, yet not especially graphic battle scenes. The bantering antagonism between Robard Hode and maiden Maryam is meant to provide comic relief while hinting at a revision of the Robin Hood legend.”
Watch for the full reviews to be posted on the website soon!
So I’m feeling pretty good about things. Also, I mentioned in earlier posts but you can find interviews and guest blogs at these locations.
www.bookclubgirl.com
http://blog.chrismoore.com/
www.elizabethboyle.com
Thanks for your support and Happy Reading!
I’m just sayin!
Your authorness
But it’s official. The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail is on sale everywhere! So make sure you rush out to the bookstore or click on your favorite online retailer and order your copy! Preferably this weekend. Everyone wants a first edition! Right?
We also got some more great reviews. The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books said “the twelfth-century setting and the complex war wherein both sides believe they are fighting holy battles are carefully described from the viewpoint of the inexperienced protagonist, thus ensuring a complete picture that never feels like exposition or a history lesson. Tristan(s)…memorable narration will certainly please readers who like their squires as compelling as the knights they serve.”
And VOYA had this to say: “…readers are likely to be swept up by the realistic, yet not especially graphic battle scenes. The bantering antagonism between Robard Hode and maiden Maryam is meant to provide comic relief while hinting at a revision of the Robin Hood legend.”
Watch for the full reviews to be posted on the website soon!
So I’m feeling pretty good about things. Also, I mentioned in earlier posts but you can find interviews and guest blogs at these locations.
www.bookclubgirl.com
http://blog.chrismoore.com/
www.elizabethboyle.com
Thanks for your support and Happy Reading!
I’m just sayin!
Your authorness
Thursday, September 18, 2008
T-Minus 1 Day and counting….
Hello Faithful Readers!
Tomorrow it’s finally here! The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail is on sale everywhere books are sold! I’m so excited. And I just can’t hide it. I’m about to lose control and I think I like it.
This is what my day was like.
7:32 Get up
7:33 Check Amazon rankings for The Youngest Templar. Rejoice that it is #17 on their list of the top 100 Medieval Books for Children. Does that make me a best-seller? I need a ruling.
7:34 Check rankings on other websites.
7:38 Check Amazon rankings.
7:45-10:11 Refresh Amazon page continuously.
11:00-3pm Lunch
3:01 Check Amazon rankings.
3:02-3:04 Work on revisions of Book 2
3:05-7:58 Check Amazon rankings.
As you can see I have had a very hectic day
I’ve been busily guest blogging and being interviewed on a variety of websites today. So here are some links: Chris Moore & Mike Spradlin
Go to www.chrismoore.com and click on his blog to see a hilarious interview that the world’s funniest author guy did with me.
Tomorrow visit www.elizabethboyle.com for an interview about The Youngest Templar. You can also win a signed first edition of SPY GODDESS: Live and Let Shop.
Visit www.bookclubgirl.com for a guest blog I wrote on why boys need book club love too! You can also win a signed first edition of SPY GODDESS: Live and Let Shop.
So that’s it for now. See you in the bookstores!
Your authorness
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