May 16, 2014

Some News, A Sample, A Dance Party. Just a Regular Day…

Hey, folks! I don’t have much time to post– there’s this dog here waiting for a walk, and he’s giving me this face AGAIN:

…so I’ll keep this brief.

The sample is here– I’ve updated and posted Chapter One of Bound here on the blog. Some of you saw it in earlier stages, but things have changed a liiiiiitle bit. (Fun fact: this chapter used to be the prologue I was going to cut. I don’t think Aren would have been pleased!)

The news is that I’m done with edits. I’m going to leave it a few days, read through again to catch whatever remaining hiccups I can, and then a few brave volunteers will get their ARCs on Monday. Everyone else, I’ll be in touch.

I’ll be sending out a newsletter soon with cover reveal date/release date news, so if you haven’t signed up yet and want to be the first to know, mosey on over here to sign up.

If you still want to volunteer to read and review in exchange for a free e-book copy, or if you’d be kind enough to help out with the cover reveal/release on your own blog, I’d love to have you on board! Leave a comment or contact me at kate.sparkes (at) live.ca

One more bit of news: It’s still pretty sparse, but my author page is up! Like there for book stuff, random fun, and oh, that’s where the release party thing is going down. Right here.

And the dance party… did you hear me? DONE THAT ROUND OF TERRIFYING, FRUSTRATING, BUT OH-SO-WORTH-IT EDITS!

So then I did like this:

You’re welcome. 🙂

About Kate Sparkes

Kate Sparkes was born in Hamilton, Ontario, but now resides in Newfoundland, where she tries not to talk too much about the dragons she sees in the fog. She lives with five cats, two dogs, and just the right amount of humans. USA Today bestselling author of the Bound Trilogy (mature YA Fantasy), Into Elurien, and Vines and Vices. Writing dark, decadent, and deadly Urban Fantasy as Tanith Frost. www.katesparkes.com www.tanithfrost.com View all posts by Kate Sparkes

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16 responses to “Some News, A Sample, A Dance Party. Just a Regular Day…”

carenksr
May 16th, 2014 at 10:34 am

that poor puppy. congrats on the book progress.

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grapelipgloss
May 16th, 2014 at 10:59 am

Hey!! The little clickie star thing to Like this is missing!! But I do. I like it a lot.

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- Kate Sparkes
  May 16th, 2014 at 12:02 pm
  
  It wanted you to comment
  
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A.M.B.
May 16th, 2014 at 11:13 am

Congratulations on the progress! Good luck!

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- Kate Sparkes
  May 16th, 2014 at 12:02 pm
  
  Thanks! I’ll need it. 🙂
  
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Karin
May 16th, 2014 at 11:17 am

Hooray!!!! So happy for you and excited by all your work. Napoleon would be proud. 🙂 (PS-I would be happy to do a post about your cover reveal, etc. Just let me know!) Happy dog walking and Happy Friday!

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- Kate Sparkes
  May 16th, 2014 at 11:37 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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- Kate Sparkes
  May 16th, 2014 at 2:48 pm
  
  Want to send me an e-mail so I can send you the info?
  
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  - Karin
    May 16th, 2014 at 3:12 pm
    
    I shall. 🙂
    
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  - Karin
    May 21st, 2014 at 12:40 am
    
    Did you get my email? 🙂
    
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    - Kate Sparkes
      May 21st, 2014 at 1:14 pm
      
      Hmm… if I didn’t reply, possibly not. O.o
      
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    - Kate Sparkes
      May 21st, 2014 at 1:16 pm
      
      FOUND IT. It’s marked read… weird. I do have it, though, thank you! And thanks for checking in. I’ll send you a message. 🙂
      
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      - Karin
        May 21st, 2014 at 1:17 pm
        
        Awesome! 🙂 Looking forward to hearing from you! Best!
        
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sknicholls
May 16th, 2014 at 12:07 pm

Go Girl! Go Girl! Break a move!

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- Kate Sparkes
  May 16th, 2014 at 12:09 pm
  
  *flails, slaps self in face, makes it look intentional*
  
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madlaura
May 17th, 2014 at 12:35 am

Yay, Kate.

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