Thursday, July 14, 2011

Celebrating My Book Deal With Great Friends

Two of my fabulous CPs are giving away AWESOME books while celebrating my book deal for TANGLED TIDES. (In case you missed that epic news you can read my original announcement here.)

BUT, if you want to win ENTWINED by Heather Dixon visit Natalie Bahm's blog.

If you'd like to win SIREN'S STORM by Lisa Papademetriou, or SWEET VENOM by Tera Lynn Childs visit Alexandra Shostak's blog.

I'm giving away SEVEN TEARS INTO THE SEA by Terri Farley. (Just leave a comment and be a follower/supporter to win.)

Notice a trend? My YA paranormal/fantasy romance is about mermaids, selkies, gorgons AND sirens (yes, some people think sirens and mermaids are the same thing, but not in my twisted take on the legends!) who get tangled up in some serious underwater drama.

Natalie and Alexandra are giving away books that give a different take on fairytales and legends too! Some even have sea creature peeps! So go enter! And thanks for celebrating with me! xo


(The photo is one of my most favorite artworks ever. Mermaid Tea Party by Jim Warren. I've seen it in person at the Wyland Gallery at Disney World and it's so amazingly beautiful and precious. If Natalie, Alexandra and I were still kids, and mermaids, this is what we look like while we celebrated.)
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34 comments:

  1. Emy ShinJuly 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I'm not sure if I've commented on the original post, but I just want to say a huge congrats to you! I love mermaids -- and selkies! oh selkies -- and really cannot wait to read TANGLED TIDES. :)

    And that painting is gorgeous!

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  2. ZoeRainDasherJuly 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hey Karen.. congratulations on your book deal.

    I love stories about mermaids and selkies and sea creatures. Is this a YA/Paranormal romance by the way? No matter, mermaid stories are super cool.

    Congrats again... BTW, I love your blog background.. =)

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  3. kahJuly 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Zoe, YES! Mine is a YA paranormal romance. I'll update that in my post. Thanks for asking! :)

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  4. ZoeRainDasherJuly 14, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I just read the synopsis for Tangled Tides on Facebook somewhere..

    Super excited. Oh, will you be writing a series then or is this a standalone? This is really.. making me very happy.

    Thanks Karen!

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  5. kahJuly 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Zoe,

    It's book 1 of a planned series, THE SEA MONSTER MEMOIRS. :) Book 2 is being written right now! :)

    I'm so glad it makes you happy. It makes me happy that others are happy. :)

    xo

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  6. NatalieJuly 14, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    You are the best. :)

    The mermaid tea party is ADORABLE! I think maybe I'll have to write some MG mermaids one day.

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  7. Marg @ Clockwork ReverieJuly 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Congratulations on the book deal! I wish you more success in the future.

    I love stories featuring mythical beings/creatures, and I've always loved being in the water. So your book sounds like it's right up my alley. :)

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  8. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I seriously cannot wait to read this. It's going to be awesome. Also, I love it when other people consider sirens and mermaids as separate beings. :)

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  9. Matthew MacNishJuly 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    That painting is awesome! I don't know any of these books, but I'll take one.

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  10. Scott StillwellJuly 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Congratulations again, Karen! I'm very happy for you, and encouraged by your success. I have quite a few Facebook friends from my high school days that are big YA fantasy readers, so I'll be pimping your book out when it hits the shelves :)

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  11. Tere KirklandJuly 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh, I love a good paranormal romance, no matter what the paranormal aspect is, but I've yet to read a mermaid novel, Karen.

    Can't wait to read Tangled Tides, but STitS (oh, maybe I should have spelled that out. The acronym looks naughty) sounds like a satisfying read, too!

    Thanks for a fun contest! I'll have to check out the other links!

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  12. Keriann Greaney MartinJuly 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Congratulations!!! I love YA fantasy, so your book sounds awesome!!

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  13. titania86July 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Congratulations!!!! :D

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  14. May-Day_AuraJuly 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Congrats on the book deal! I'm looking forward to reading it when it comes out. I'm a huge fantasy/paranormal fan.

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  15. Nicole ZoltackJuly 14, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    one awesome picture! Congrats again!

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  16. Valia LindJuly 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Congrats Congrats!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!! Maybe I'll be next lol

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  17. Bish DenhamJuly 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Wow, surprised by the mermaid! Lovely. So put my name in the hat, I'm already a follower and I'm SO EXCITED for YOU!

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  18. Barbara E.July 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Congrats on your book deal. I'm looking forward to reading Tangled Tides, I love mermaids, selkies, sirens and gorgons.

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  19. Glass DragonJuly 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    LOVE that pic! I've seen it before and want a print to hang on my wall. All these mermaid pics are making me REALLY excited to see what kind of cover your book will have.

    Squee! I'm still so excited for you! ♥♥♥

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  20. ReginaJuly 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I am super excited for you. So wonderful to hear this.

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  21. MemrieJuly 14, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Congrats on the book deal & thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC - Memrie

    darkangel231988(at)gmail(dot)com
    Memrie

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  22. JessyJuly 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Congrats!

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  23. Jessie HumphriesJuly 16, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    That is a really great piece of art. Its great.

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  24. Lisa PottsJuly 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I'm a little late to the party, but wanted to drop by and congratulate you on the book deal. SO AWESOME!

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  25. Sarah NicolasJuly 18, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Woohoo! I love a good mermaid story. Congrats!

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  26. donnasJuly 18, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Great news!! Congrats!!!

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  27. Sarah AhiersJuly 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Yay! Good times! And i love that picture!

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  28. PattiJuly 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love that tea party picture and once again congrats.

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  29. JenJuly 20, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Congrats! You must be very ecstatic! I can't wait to read your book!

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  30. SugarJuly 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    that is totally awesome! I cant wait to read.. it sounds amazing!

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  31. Toyin O.July 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Congrats:)

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  32. MariahJuly 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Congrats I cannot wait to read your book!

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  33. MannaBJuly 20, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    congrats!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!! way cool

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