Winners Announced!

UPDATE - Congratulations to Krysta Banco, the winner of the Holiday Hop Grand Prize of the Kindle Fire.

The Holiday Hop is now over but I hope you're all still enjoying your holidays!

Now for the winners of my own contest:

*pseudo drum roll*

First prize: Two paperback books, My Enchanted Life and Tempest Child, one eBook (coupon from Smashwords) of your choice from anything I've written, and a $25 gift card from Amazon.

The winner is: Pamela Hampton

Second prize: Two eBooks of your choice from my works (coupons from Smashwords)

The winner is: Barbara Battaglia

Third prize: One eBook of your choice from my works (coupon from Smashwords)

The winner is: Elizabeth Hyatt

Congratulations to the three of you and remember that your names will be entered into the Holiday Hop grand prize drawing on Jan 1^st for a chance at winning a Kindle Fire!

To everyone who reads this blog, signs up for my newsletter, or cracks open one of my books – I love every one of you. Readers are the passion behind my writing.

Besides, even if you talk behind my back – I still love you. It's publicity, right? J

Knights of the Round Table...

I hope Ciara Knight owns a round table... She does have several Knights who tirelessly read and review novels on her site, table not withstanding.

Knight Laura Diamond is reviewing my novel, Tempest Child, today! Come on by and see what she has to say about it.

Tempest Child review on Ciara Knight's blog

As always, questions or comments are appreciated!

Five Shiny Red Stars

A website called Read For Your Future has reviewed Tempest Child and given it 5 red shiny stars! Not only am I thrilled with the review itself, but I love the fact that they donate the books to the local high schools as part of a literacy campaign. What higher compliment could an author get than the chance to be read by thousands of teenagers?

Here's the link to the review:

Read For Your Future

Can I get a squee?

Author Interview at RJ Palmer's Place!

RJ Palmer is featuring my book, Tempest Child, along with an interview. Stop by and see what hits my OCD button!

Confessions of a Wingnut and Science Fiction Junkie

Isn't that a catchy blog name? :)

Tempest Child Review!

I am honored to have received a wonderful review of Tempest Child! It came from the awesome Helen Ginger at Straight from Hel. If you haven't read one of her reviews before, you've missed out. Not only are her reviews insightful, but her disclaimers are the funniest I've ever seen. Run, don't walk, over there. I'll wait for you.

Tempest Child review

Can I squee now?

Tempest Child Review!

Tempest Child just received its first stellar review, filled with puppies! Thank you so much, Lindsay Downs! You can read it on Ciara Knight's blog right here. You've both made this Monday morning shine for me!

P.S. For you purists, sorry for all the exclamation points but I have no other way to show you my Snoopy dance!!!

Thank you, Ciara!

Ciara Knight gave Tempest Child the spotlight today on her weekly feature, Did I Notice Your Book?
Thank you, Ciara!

Ordering info:

Amazon Kindle
Amazon Trade Paperback
Smashwords

Contest Winner and Tempest Child Release!

First of all, I want to thank everyone for playing along in the contest. Nobody guessed correctly, but Katie Dodge from Katie on Fiction had the closest guess with her spider answer. Congrats, Katie! Email me your mailing address to: laura AT lauraeno DOT com and I'll send you a signed copy of Tempest Child.


Now for the answer...*cue absurd music*...it was ants. Ordinary, little ants. In my defense, I watched Them when I was about six and it warped me for life. I have loved Sci/Fi ever since (but not ants). The link to the trailer is below, in case you don't know the movie.

Them

Now on to the great stuff--the release of Tempest Child! I would be honored if you consider buying a copy. Here are the links:

AmazonUS     Kindle         Trade Paperback

AmazonUK     Kindle

AmazonDE     Kindle

Smashwords  Various E-formats

Thank you for being my strength and support in this virtual world. I love you all!

Laura

Tempest Child News and Contest!

First of all, I have to show you this beautiful cover, including the back! Many of you buy ebooks so you won't ever see it.

The official release date for Tempest Child will be next Tuesday, June 7th. I would be thrilled and honored if you would consider buying either the paperback or ebook on that day to help push it up the charts. Of course, I will have a post here with the links as well.

Now for the fun part - I'm having a contest today! I'll announce the winner of a copy of Tempest Child next Tuesday, here on my blog! All you have to do to enter is answer one simple question:

What was I (meaning me, Laura) most afraid of as a child?

I'm looking forward to your guesses. :)

Here is the back cover description for Tempest Child:

As future Queen and Guardian of the Elements, Princess Skylather'cha'eab thought her worst nightmare was the impending find-a-husband party until events take an ominous turn. Now she must put her life at risk to save her Kingdom.

Armed with only a staff, a bow, and her wits, Skyla's world is turned upside-down when she enters the Crossroads and encounters the beast she's destined to kill. Does she have the courage to sort truth from lie, or will she die not knowing who betrayed her?

The novel is a YA romantic fantasy and you can read the first chapter here.

So tell me what my childhood fear was in the comments! Go on, give it a shot!

Laura

P.S. Don't worry if someone else has already taken your guess...I will award a book to every right answer!