MAGIC IN THE BLOOD is officially in stores today!!
(That is all)
Okay, no, that isn’t all. (Hey, I’m a writer. I’m all about the words. And doing stuff with them. Like origami. Okay, not origami. Novels. I do novel stuff with words.)
When Dame Kaz generously offered her turn to post today to me (be sure to stop in on Monday the 11th, when Dame Kaz will once again have the stage) she suggested I talk about what it feels like to have a second book come out.
It feels like….terror.
Ha-ha. Just kidding. I’ve been writing for years. I’ve sold lots of short stories. I’ve done panels at conventions, read in front of groups, judged contests, critiqued weekly at a table of twenty (or more) tough writers, pitched my books in person to agents and editors, and had at least one angry mob wave my manuscript around and accuse me of being very uncool. I can handle the pressure. I’m comfortable with this job.
So what does it really feel like to have a second book on the shelves? Not terror–that’s silly. It’s more like….it’s kind of…well, there’s….
No. Wait. Terror is pretty much it. Except it’s a good kind of terror. A sort of hopeful fear. I fear I may not have given the readers everything they want. It sounds strange, but even 100,000 words can seem like a short space in which to tell a story. (Thank goodness this is a series!) And at the same time, I am hopeful readers will like what is in the book, and the hints of what is yet to come.
I can’t believe book two is finally out in the world. It’s another chance to see if Allie’s life changes, if she grows, what she will do when she’s pushed to make hard choices, to trust, to fight, to love. And with this second book, I have another chance to share a little magic with readers again. I love that! Knowing someone is reading my book and maybe even likes it is one of the most amazing feelings in the world.
So maybe I was wrong. Terror isn’t the only thing I’m feeling. I’m also feeling very happy to have the opportunity to write novels and to see not one, but two Allie Beckstrom books (so far) actually fall into readers’ hands. I feel….lucky. And incredibly grateful. If you get a chance to read it, if you spend a little time in Allie’s world…thank you.
To celebrate the release day of Magic in the Blood, drop me an email at: deadlinedames at yahoo dot com and leave your mailing address. I’ll send you some special Magic in the Blood goodies.
And if you’d like to know what people are saying about it, here are a few reviews: (thank you, reviewers!)
Romantic Times Magazine — 4.5 stars “This author has major storytelling chops and is fast becoming a force in the genre!”
Darque Review “Fast-moving and gripping, it will leave you wanting more.”
Monsters and Critics “Fans of Patricia Briggs or Jim Butcher will want to check out this inventive new voice.”
Bitten by Books “If you enjoy a good urban fantasy, then you will definitely enjoy this series…”
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Congrats, Devon! I ordered mine online today and can’t wait to get it.
Thank you, Lisa!
I happened to get an ARC so I’ve already reviewed it and I think its a fabulous follow-up to Magic to the Bone. Can’t wait for Magic in the Shadows after that ending! Congrats on the release Dame Devon!
Congrats, Devon! I’m sure your release is going to be awesome. I can’t wait to dig into my own shiny copy of Magic in the Blood.
Thanks, Rhianna! And thank you for reviewing it!
Yay! Thank you, Dame Rachel!
Congrats, Devon! Love the book! It’s a fun read. Can’t wait to find out how Allie learns to handle all the new knowledge, choices and decisions in her life.
Congrats Dame Devon! I haven’t read any of your books yet but they are on my ‘to be bought’ list. I read the first chapter of the first book online, though, and I loved it! Can’t wait to get my hands on both of them!
Huzzah!! Congratulations, Devon. Enjoy the feeling of having TWO novels out there in the world. I can’t wait to get my copy!
Dame Kaz
Woohoo! Release Day! Party in the house!
Congratulations! And yeah, I think “terror” is a perfectly good way to describe the feeling of release day. (At least, it is for me!) And in case you’re wondering–no, it doesn’t get any easier.
Congrats! Happy Release Day! Can’t wait to read it.
Happy Release Day! I preordered my copy and it came today! I can’t wait to read it
Happy Release Day Devon!! May you have huge sells and have to have a second printing right away!!
*hands paper bag to Devon* Deep breaths. This book has had great reviews! Everything is going to be great and your sales are going to be awesome. I can’t wait to read it!
Congrats! I’m 2/3′s through Magic to the Bone right now, so will pick it up soon. Keep up the great work.
Congrats! Magic to the Bone was awesome. Can’t wait to get my hands on Magic in the Blood! In fact…*grabs purse, keys, B&N’s bag* I’m getting mine, like, Now!
Happy Release Day Devon!
Oh wow! Thank you all for the congrats! You’ve all helped make this an extra-cool release day.
I’m off to the bookstore to see if I can see it really and a-truly on the shelf!
Congratulations on your release and on the great reviews! (And my apologies for posting late; I need more caffeine… lol)
Magic to the Bone is on my TBR list and I’m sure that I’ll be haunting my local bookstore for Magic in the Blood.
Happy Release Day! I love the covers on all of the Allie Beckstrom series.