I love getting postcards from readers, especially when they come from places featured in the Byways books. Yesterday, I came home to a pile of mail from several different states. (I’ll share more about that later.) And I wanted to feature one that figures prominently into Byways, Book #4 Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure. Continue reading MAILBAG: Stone Mountain, GA
Sometimes magic triggered strong emotional responses, especially when moonstone was involved. Old Master Platt used to say Morven was greedy for tears, influencing their ebb and flow as surely as the moon ruled over the tides.
—excerpted from Galleries of Stone, Book 2: Harrow
Show and Tell. Surprises in my inbox are just as fun as surprises in my post office box. You guys are so generous! I’m back with new fanart of Freydolf and Tupper from the Galleries of Stone trilogy. This time, Skylee sent along a piece called “Stone’s Tears.” Continue reading FANART: Galleries of Stone
There’s a formidable stack of stamped-and-addressed postcards sitting next to my coffee cup. Tomorrow, I’ll drop them in the mailbox up town. I love sharing these art peeks with readers. Are you on my mailing list? Continue reading BYWAYS: Postcards for 5-7
Hello from my hometown! Those familiar with this blog may remember that while I currently make my home in Southern California, I’m originally from a small town in Minnesota. From time to time, I come back to the north country to visit my folks, who still live in the same old farmhouse where I grew up. Many aspects of the Galleries of Stone trilogy find their roots in my rural upbringing—rolling pastures, garden fare, and flocks of chickens. On past trips, I spotted another tie-in. Something I’d forgotten even though I’m sure we drove past it a few times each week. Today, we stopped to snap a picture! Continue reading MINNESOTA TRIP: Spotting a Harrow
Tupper & Freydolf are making a good first impression on Skylee. Last week, I received an art-packed email with quick sketches of some of her favorite scenes from the first book in the Galleries of Stone trilogy. With her permission, I’m sharing a couple of them with you! Continue reading FANART: Meadowsweet
My Hometown. I’ve mentioned before that I’m originally from a small town in Minnesota. My folks still live in the big old farmhouse where I grew up, and I adore revisiting it and them. I’ll be hopping on a northbound plane on Saturday (7/4), and I’ll spend several summer days re-exploring places that are dear to my heart. While I’m away, I’m issuing a special challenge to all Byways readers. Continue reading MINNESOTA TRIP: Mini-Challenge
As part of our Anniversary celebrations for the Byways series, I bring you another interview. This one’s unique and fun because Kim (one of my editors for these books) sits down and asks the brothers about the race. Directly. Continue reading INTERVIEW: Childress Ink
Byways. Vanessa just posted an interview and excerpts from the Byways series over on the Scriblerians blog. You may remember her earlier post and giveaway for the Galleries of Stone trilogy. The Scriblerians are a group of nine writers who’ve banded together because they write “for non-adults of all ages.” Do follow them!
Anniversary Sale! The special deals continue with today’s special price on Byways Book #5, Inside the Tree: A Ewan Johns Adventure. For one week, this title will be a Kindle Countdown Deal, which means the sooner you buy, the lower the price. If you go over to Amazon and take a look, you’ll find a ticker counting down the seconds to the next price jump. Right now, you can get this new release for only $1.99 (regularly priced $4.99).
This year’s anniversary deals will allow you to really get to know Ewan, the eldest of the Johns brothers. Is it okay to skip from Book #2 all the way to Book #5 in a series? Yep! I release the books in batches of three, one for each brother, so you’ll simply be “playing favorites” by following Ewan’s course.
FanArt is fun! There’s nothing quite like opening mail and finding a reader’s creative outburst. Last week, I received another piece of Byways art from Skylee, who’s been reading through the series. This’un is titled “Byways Brothers” and features all three boys plus Ewan’s girls. Continue reading ART: Byways Brothers
