Events, Giveaways, and Casinos, Oh My! #amwriting #events #Foxwoods #MASE16

After a relatively quite May--which also saw the end of my second semester in grad school--June and July are hopping with events. First up is the Mystic Author Signing, happening June 4 at Foxwoods Casino. Here is a link to the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MysticAuthorSigning/?fref=ts The signing will feature over sixty authors, cover models, and other literary luminaries! And did I mention that it will be held in the Grand Pequot Ballroom? For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.     I'm also still taking entries for my $10 gift card raffle - Just post a review for The Virgin Queen, book 2 in my Chronicles of Parthalan series, then go here to enter. Click here to learn more about The Virgin Queen, and *hint hint* I do happen to have some review copies available. Just sayin'.         Speaking of Parthalan, check out this amazing map of the realm! More to come on how you can win a copy. Last but not least, Copper Veins, the third installment of the Copper Legacy, is almost here! If you'd like to take part in the week long release blitz, click here: http://xpressobooktours.com/2016/05/06/blitz-sign-up-copper-veins-by-jennifer-allis-provost/ That's all for now! How are you kicking off your summer? Let me know in the comments!    

Recap of ConBust 2015: The Good, The Better, and The Awesome

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being a panelist at Conbust (Learn more about this awesome convention here). Year after year, the students at Smith College in Northampton outdo themselves and put together an excellent event. The pictures below were taken by Lori Claxton.

The above pic is of me, George Claxton and Anna Eriskigal during the How Magic Works panel, where I was outed as an evil witch. Was that really news to anyone?

Myself and Annette Curtis Klause during the Urban Fantasy panel.

From right to left, that's Trisha Wooldridge, me, Craig Davis (professor of medieval literature) and the one, the only Jane Yolen. What was this panel about? Faeries, of course.

I also sat on panels with animator Kelly Turnbull, editor Sharyn November, and author Kristi Petersen Schoonover and discussed topics ranging from feminism to how to get published. Trisha and I also facilitated a writing workshop, part of our nascent project Wishing Well (more to come on that!)

All in all, ConBust 2015 was a smashing success! I can't wait for next year!

Panel List: PI-CON 2014 in Enfield, CT

If your in in the Enfield, CT area June 27-29, head on over to Pi-Con! What is Pi-Con, you ask? Here's how they describe themselves:

Pi-Con is a diverse collection of geeks. Our members are fans of books, movies, gaming, webcomics and print comics, tech and gadgetry, costuming, anime, and music. You’ll find people who are into steampunk, space opera, vampires, ren faires, superheroes, and dozens of other genres in various combinations. We’ll still be including all the best parts of previous Pi-Cons; you can discuss your favorite topics in panels and meetups, play tabletop games from our extensive library, see a show or two, and party until you can’t stay awake anymore.

The convention has been held annually in August, in the Springfield, MA area.

We pride ourselves on being open and welcoming of newcomers. If you’re into any of the fandoms we celebrate, or even just into hanging out with a bunch of friendly geeks, we’d like to extend a warm invitation. Hope to see you there!

Learn more at http://pi-con.org/

Here's my panel list:

Sat 10:00am   Reading (with Ellen Larson)

Sat 11:00am   The Many Roads of Publishing 101

Sat 6:00pm     Scary Movies We Love

Sat 7:00pm     Broad Universe RFR

Sat 8:00pm     Bad Endings

Sun 10:00am Mythbusting for Writers

Sun 12:00pm Research is Your Friend

Sun 1:00pm   Kickstarter and Other Microfunding Programs

That's right, not one but TWO readings! So, what are you waiting for? Stop on by and say hi.

Have You Always Wanted To Have Breakfast With An Author? Well, Now You Can

Once again, Spencer Hill Press is hosting author breakfasts at BEA! (Not familiar with BEA? Check it out: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com) And, you can win OR buy tickets!


The scheduled authors are listed below.

Thursday, May 29

Elizabeth Langston

A.R. Kahler

Friday, May 30

Megan Whitmer

Kelly Hashway

Rachel Harris

Kelsey Macke

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Saturday, May 31

T.J. Wooldridge

Daisy Whitney

Errick Nunnally

Jennifer Allis Provost

Jennifer Carson

(Authors are scheduled, but SHP and its affiliates cannot be responsible for author cancellations or delays.)

The Event Details:

Each morning of BEA, we will host a limited-seating engagement for with several of our authors at the Westway Diner (http://westwaydinernyc.com), less than a mile from the Javits center, from 7:30AM-8:30AM.

This is a limited seating event allowing attendees an intimate breakfast with their favorite SHP, SC, SHC, Tulip, and SHMG authors that includes your breakfast, a chance to chat with the authors, and of course, swag and goodie bags!

How can you get into these special events?

Two ways:

Purchase a ticket for one of the limited seats

Win Free Tickets

Tickets are $15 each and will include breakfast and swag goodie bags.  Tickets will be on a first come-first served basis, but they can be purchased at any time from NOW until 11:59 PM MONDAY, MAY 26 (Memorial Day). Send your names from an email that can take replies to breakfast@spencerhillpress.com and let me know which breakfast date you want! We will confirm your reservation for up to two seats with instructions on how to pay via PayPal. Payments must be received within 24 hours of the confirmation. We will also maintain a wait-list in case payments do not go through.  People on the wait-list will be contacted in the order they were put on the list.

To WIN tickets, during the specific dates and times below, entrants should send their names to breakfast@spencerhillpress.com from email addresses that can receive replies. For each of the breakfast seatings, two (2) individual, single-seat winners will be chosen from all requests using random.org.

Dates and Times:

WIN FREE SEATS ON THURSDAY, MAY 29

Send names from emails that can receive replies to breakfast@spencerhillpress.com from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM on FRIDAY, MAY 16.

WIN FREE SEATS ON FRIDAY, MAY 30

Send names to breakfast@spencerhillpress.com from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM on MONDAY, MAY 19

WIN FREE SEATS ON SATURDAY, May 31

Send names to breakfast@spencerhillpress.com from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM on THURSDAY, MAY 22

All winners of free tickets will be chosen through random.org and informed within 24 hours of the raffle's close.

Reservations will be responded to with payment info within 48 hours. Final reservation confirmations may take up to 72 hours from email notice of receipt for confirmation to ensure payment completion. Reservations are not confirmed until you receive a “payment confirmed” email.

Reminders will be sent out for each opportunity to join us.

Where In The World Can You Find Me - And A Teaser!

Hi all!


Last weekend, I attended what is rapidly becoming the best convention in the Northeast: Anthocon, in Portsmouth, NH. I read from Copper Girl, spoke copiously about Copper ravens and my WIP, Gallowglass, and had more fun than such mere mortals should be allowed.

Saturday, 11/16 will find me at Books and Boos in Colchester, CT, talking about dark faeries. You didn't think they were all like Tinkerbell, did you? Learn more here: http://www.booksandboos.com/events-calendar.html

Remember that Copper Ravens cover teaser? Well, here's another, just to whet your appetites:

Could those be Sara's hands? Or maybe Juliana's, aghast at what she's done?

Yes, I'm evil. Keep your eyes peeled for the full reveal on November 20!

Booktrader of Hamilton - A Most Excellent Bookstore

Here's a recap of my most excellent day spent at at Booktrader of Hamilton!

 

The first order of business was to collect my traveling companion, the lovely and talented Amy, in Queens. That leg of the journey went off without a hitch… until I went the wrong way on the BQE. Oops. Luckily, I had my trusty GPS with me, and after traveling in ever-shrinking concentric circles, I arrived at Amy's relatively unscathed.

 

Not wanting to tempt fate twice, Amy drove us out of Queens.

 

As soon as we arrived at Booktrader, I knew this event was going to be a success. First of all, there's a mermaid on their sign. Is that a good omen or what? And I finally got to meet Joan, proprietress of Booktrader, although there was evidence that we'd met at BEA. We had both been so overwhelmed, we'd forgotten! I also met Jen, who works at Booktrader and was a deciding factor in making my day awesome.

 

What a turnout we had! I read from Copper Girl, and then we had sort of a Q&A period. It gradually evolved into a discussion of trends in books, what authors we love to read, and the age old question: are any movies better than the book? And, I just might have dropped a few hints about the rest of the series :)

 

Pictures from the event are below. I can't wait to go back once Copper Ravens is out!

 

 

Me and D'vora

Was I revealing spoilers? Maybe!

 

Me and Barb! She loves Scotland as much as I do.