tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226459072471548122024-03-12T11:55:04.728-06:00Read BreeBlog for YA author Bree DespainBree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-86636303644528787272019-12-22T14:44:00.002-07:002019-12-22T14:58:29.101-07:00THE DARK DIVINE 10th Anniversary--And a Free Short Story to Celebrate!!Hey all!<br />
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I know I haven't posted in like FOREVER but I am dusting off the old blog because today is a very special day. It's the ten year anniversary of the debut of my first novel, THE DARK DIVINE. How has it been ten years already???<br />
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Many books only have a shelf life a of a few months, so the fact that I can occasionally walk into a bookstore and still find TDD on a shelf, or the fact that it can still be purchased <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Divine-Bree-Despain/dp/1606841548/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+dark+divine&qid=1577050125&sr=8-1" target="_blank">online</a> ten years later feels like a freaking miracle. And I owe that all to you, dear readers. So thank you for loving this first story of mine and giving it so much support over the years.<br />
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With TDD turning ten, I thought maybe you might want to know what some of the characters are up to these days. To celebrate, I am posting a spin-off short story I wrote a few years ago. "How to Babysit a Werewolf (And Other Perilous Deeds I don't Recommend)" stars Grace's little brother, James, who is nearly sixteen now and trying in vain to cope with having a sister who is a super hero. The story features cameos by a couple of your favorite characters from THE DARK DIVINE.<br />
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I wrote this short story back in 2014 for a small anthology called HEROIC: TALES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY. It was a limited release anthology so I figured most of you haven't had the chance to read this story, and now the rights have reverted back to me, I am posting here for free for all of you to enjoy.<br />
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You can read the story on my website <a href="https://12e14982-5ee5-a28f-78e1-244dab5895cb.filesusr.com/ugd/eaa5ac_54aebbd97c8a4ed097eab902fd1b5835.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Writing a grown up Baby James was a lot of fun, and I've even been toying with the idea of expanding this story into a full length novel--so tell me what you think.<br />
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Oh, and in case you're wondering what I'm up to these days, I am currently getting my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. I also obsessively bake french macarons, and I'm still writing, of course. I just finished a first draft that is basically a rom-com about an axe murdering cheerleader. (Yes, you read that right.) Hopefully, you'll be able to read that book someday!<br />
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Okay, I'm off to make some Baby Yoda macarons. Enjoy the story and be sure to say hello in the comments. Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-45892468698515221892016-08-30T12:48:00.000-06:002016-08-30T12:48:02.641-06:00My 2016 Salt Lake Comic Con Schedule <br />
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It's that time of year again: <a href="http://saltlakecomiccon.com/" target="_blank">SALT LAKE COMIC CON</a> time!! This is one of my absolute favorite cons of the year. I am especially excited to try to get into the Mark Hamill panel on Thursday. Star Wars nerd FOREVER, baby!<br />
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In case you're headed to the con and want to say hello, my schedule is below: <br />
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<br />Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-61024775909045090392016-04-29T15:48:00.000-06:002016-04-29T15:48:07.145-06:00Winner of THE IMMORTAL THRONE Cover Reveal and ARC GIVEAWAY!!!Contest is now closed and we have a winner!<br />
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Catie Skola... come on down!<br />
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Congratulations, Catie. Please claim your prize within 30 days by emailing me at readbree@gmail.com with your shipping address.<br />
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And because it is so pretty, here's another look at the cover for THE IMMORTAL THRONE, (available for pre-order now wherever books are sold ;D)<br />
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Now it's giveaway time! Enter to win you very own Advanced Reader Copy of THE IMMORTAL THRONE by using the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the post. Winner will be announced on April 29, 2016. (Winner must claim prize within 30 days or it will be forfeit.)<br />
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If you would like to pre-order THE IMMORTAL THRONE you can find it on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Throne-Into-Dark/dp/1512405833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461261371&sr=8-1&keywords=the+immortal+throne+bree+despain" target="_blank">HERE</a>, at Barnes & Noble <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-immortal-throne-bree-despain/1123361386?ean=9781512405835" target="_blank">HERE</a>, from Indie Bound <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781512405835" target="_blank">HERE</a>, or from my favorite local indie The King's English Bookshop <a href="http://www.kingsenglish.com/book/9781512405835" target="_blank">HERE</a>. (Remember, pre-orders are absolute gold to authors! XOXO.) <br />
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-16629600855544262662015-09-23T09:40:00.000-06:002015-09-23T09:40:00.479-06:00A new DARK DIVINE story, my Salt Lake Comic Con schedule, and my whole new AvenueHey peeps! Salt Lake Comic Con starts tomorrow, so I thought I'd let you know where you can find me.<br />
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Bree Despain Schedule:<br />
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<u>Thursday September 24, 2015</u><br />
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3:00 p.m. The Legacy of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, Room 250A<br />
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4:00 p.m. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Icon and Heroine for the Ages, Room 151G<br />
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5:00-6:00 p.m. Bree Despain Book Signing, Shadow Mountain - Booth 1401<br />
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10:00 a.m. On Faith and Firefly: Belief and Doubt Aboard Serenity, Room 150G<br />
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1:00 p.m. The Winchester Brothers: We Need to Talk About Supernatural, Room 151G<br />
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2:00 p.m. Welcome to Mystic Falls: Vampire Diaries and The Originals Room 151G<br />
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<u>New Dark Divine Story:</u><br />
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Speaking of Salt Lake Comic Con . . . The organizers of SLCC have put together a <a href="http://saltlakecomiccon.com/portfolio-item/heroic-tales-of-the-extraordinary-anthology/?cc=HEROIC" target="_blank">charity anthology</a> called HEROIC: TALES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY. (All proceeds benefit the Aaron Allston Foundation--a group dedicated to
helping struggling writers and artists get the medical help they may not
be able to afford.) SLCC asked me to contribute an original story to the anthology, and since I get so many requests for more information about what happens to Daniel and Grace after THE SAVAGE GRACE, I decided to write a DARK DIVINE spinoff story for the anthology. The story is called "How to Babysit a Werewolf. (And Other Perilous Deeds I Don't Recommend.)"<br />
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If you've been wondering what happened to Grace and Daniel, this story will give you a fun little glimpse into their future lives. Right now, the anthology is only available for attendees of SLCC, but I am told it will be made into an ebook that will be sold to the general public soon. If you're going to SLCC and want to preorder your copy now, go <a href="http://saltlakecomiccon.com/portfolio-item/heroic-tales-of-the-extraordinary-anthology/?cc=HEROIC" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Otherwise, stay tuned for more info on when the ebook will be available.<br />
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I would love, love, love to turn this short story into a full blown novel someday, so if you enjoy the story, let me know. I may be able to make that request for a fourth Dark Divine novel happen someday. ;)<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have noticed that I've been up to something that has nothing to do with writing. And now I am announcing my new adventure--or new "avenue." I've been a very busy bee lately--not only did I spend the summer finishing the manuscript for Into the Dark 3, I also spent it getting my new business ready to launch.<br />
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Hey Peeps! Long time, no post, I know. But I'm dusting off the good ol' blog for a very special reason. Today, I have the honor of hosting one of my old critique partners and friend Jamie Robyn Wood. Jamie and I knew each other back in the old days when my Dark Divine series was a baby of a manuscript. Jamie gave me so much valuable feedback on the first Dark Divine novel that I am pleased to return the favor in a small part by telling you all about her debut YA novel, BEARSKIN. </div>
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Here's what I had to say about BEARSKIN for the back of the book: "With well thought out world building and magic systems, <i>Bearskin </i>is an intriguing fairytale about deception, family ties, and the search for identity."</div>
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If you love fantasy, magic, and books about family, this is the read for you!</div>
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Today, I am hosting a Q&A with Jamie as well as a giveaway for a signed copy of her beautiful book. (As well as a bag of chocolate covered cinnamon bears--my favorite!!!) Check them out below. </div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">The witch dropped to her knees. Blood spilled outward from her belly. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Moiria broke her gaze away from her dying mother and turned, amazed to find Conrad standing in the room. What would he think? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">“You’ve killed her,” he said, his voice a whisper full of fear and awe. “You’ve actually killed her.” </span><br />
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their mother, an evil enchantress, tries to convince Conrad, Moiria,
and Heppson to follow her ways, each one must decide where the line lies
between good and evil, magic and myth. But it will take more than good
intentions to defend their kingdom against the danger that’s coming. </span></div>
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Bio:</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4i2tMkU_j5LNhBJ1Xps3uzY-fuoXwMkKtszX7k1WTXROj03Bt8Y-pm2PKUbGrncWTuxjQS3D2V7z_E8WsRptGJSG5WYIgnTi_aon7apykzfYpJFvhiOKWUKWzeA61OXfbn3BDnep7mPU6/s1600/Jamie1-214x300.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4i2tMkU_j5LNhBJ1Xps3uzY-fuoXwMkKtszX7k1WTXROj03Bt8Y-pm2PKUbGrncWTuxjQS3D2V7z_E8WsRptGJSG5WYIgnTi_aon7apykzfYpJFvhiOKWUKWzeA61OXfbn3BDnep7mPU6/s200/Jamie1-214x300.jpg" width="142" /></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.099998474121094px;">Jamie
Robyn Wood is a full-time wife and mother, and a part-time fantasy
writer and essayist. Over the years she has handed out money at banks,
taught ballet, and managed to make dinner for her family semi-regularly.
Jamie never imagined the wind could blow so hard and so cold until she
moved to the Midwest. Now she prefers to hunker inside the house with a
story to write. </span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.099998474121094px;">Bearskin</i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.099998474121094px;"> is her first novel. She, her husband, their five children, and their “pet” squirrels currently reside in Coralville, Iowa.</span><br />
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My inspiration for this book came from a picture book called The Bearskinner (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bearskinner-Tale-Brothers-Grimm/dp/0763627305/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441251728&sr=8-1&keywords=Bearskinner" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/<wbr></wbr>Bearskinner-Tale-Brothers-<wbr></wbr>Grimm/dp/0763627305/ref=sr_1_<wbr></wbr>1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441251728&sr=8-<wbr></wbr>1&keywords=Bearskinner</a>).
My daughter and I picked it up in the fairytale section at the Orem,
Utah library. Their fairytale section rocks. There's a part in the book
where a dirty stranger asks a girl to promise she will marry him. While
her sisters find the idea ridiculous, she makes the promise. This idea
of a promise despite unknowns was very interesting to me. What kind of
girl would she have had to be to make this kind of promise? Why did she
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Another picture book that really influenced Bearskin was the book The Lady and the Lion (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lady-Lion-Brothers-Grimm-Tale/dp/0803726511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441251878&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Lady+and+the+Lion" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Lady-<wbr></wbr>Lion-Brothers-Grimm-Tale/dp/<wbr></wbr>0803726511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&<wbr></wbr>qid=1441251878&sr=8-1&<wbr></wbr>keywords=The+Lady+and+the+Lion</a><wbr></wbr>)
The artwork in this book includes some of my very favorite pictures. I
love Laurel Long's illustrations because they are intricate and also
because they carry emotion. Emotional art is always more meaningful to
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was always a reader, and I always wanted to find books that I loved.
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started writing once I had children. I needed a way to escape and
create. I needed a purpose that was apart from the everyday.</div>
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write during nap time, although now I'm trying to move that time to
mornings so I don't feel so stressed about finding a way to make it
happen. I like to get a certain word count every day, though that word
count changes depending on what's going on with my children at the time.
I usually write a draft as far as I can get it, and then when I get
stuck, I start over at the beginning. I find that when I start over I
always discover things about my characters and plot that illuminate
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think I'd either spend the day with Heart - because she has a quirky
sense of humor and would be willing to try anything, or with the Summer
Guardian - who's usually a fish. She seems to know a lot about what's
going on and what's important and what's not. Maybe she could fill me in
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I see Bearskin as more of a Japanimation flick. I think the Anime minds
could do some really cool things with the animal/people in my book. I
also think that Moiria's flirtation with evil could be explored so well
in that genre. </div>
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the magical abilities in Bearskin come with strings, and the people who
ignore the strings end up in worse trouble than they started. With that
said, I would love being able to change locations on a whim. There are
so many amazing places and experiences in this world, it would be
awesome to not be tied down by airplanes and dollars when it came to
travel. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thank you so much, Jamie, for visiting the blog and doing a giveaway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jamie will be having a launch party for BEARSKIN at the King's English Bookshop this Friday, September 11th, at 7pm. </b>I hope to see some of you there! More info: http://www.kingsenglish.com/event/jamie-robyn-wood-bearskin</span><br />
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<script src="//widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-47273232242996131912015-05-28T09:34:00.001-06:002015-05-28T09:34:39.556-06:00Character Name Contest Winners!Thank you everyone who entered the contest! The entries have been tallied and the winners have risen victorious from the ashes . . . or something like that.<br />
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In case you were wondering, the answer to the anagram is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A SHARE UNTOLD = HEART AND SOUL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(As in the gifts that Daphne needs to use to get the Eternity Key.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Most entrants got the answer right, though there were a few <i>interesting </i>guesses as well. The grand prize winner and the runner up winners are below.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The grand prize winner who will have a character named after her in Into The Dark Book 3, as well as win a $25 iTunes giftcard and a Cupid's Arrow ring is:</span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jessica Ball </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The runner up winners who will receive a Cupid's Arrow Ring and an Into The Dark swag pack are:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Emily Smith</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Molly Maurer</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Danelle Kovenich Simons </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Winners, please email me at readbree@gmail.com with your shipping address in order to claim your prize. You must claim your prize within the next 30 days or else it will be forfeit. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you didn't win, be sure to check back on the blog often (or join my newsletter so you'll be in the know) because I love hosting giveaways. There will be more to come! </span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<br />Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-4155288566655893272015-05-12T10:00:00.000-06:002015-05-12T17:01:03.311-06:00Contest: Be a Character in Into The Dark Book 3!!!My big news: Yes, there will be a third book in the Into The Dark series! Carolrhoda Lab, an imprint of Lerner Books, will be publishing Book 3 (most likely in Fall 2016). That means Haden and Daphne will get the ending to their story that I always envisioned!<br />
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<b>I cannot tell you how excited I am!!! So to <i>show</i> you, I am celebrating with a contest . . .</b><br />
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One lucky winner will receive the Grand Prize:<br />
<b>Have a character named after you in Into The Dark Book 3.</b><br />
A Cupid's Arrow Ring. <br />
And because Daphne and Haden love music so much: a $25 iTunes giftcard.<br />
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Three runners up will win:<br />
A Cupid's Arrow Ring and an Into The Dark swag pack.<br />
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All you have to do to enter is solve the following anagram and then use the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.<br />
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3 words<br />
Reading THE ETERNITY KEY will help you solve the puzzle.<br />
Daphne's gifts. <br />
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Rules:<br />
U.S. Residents only.<br />
The contest is open for two weeks (so if you need a little help solving the puzzle, you have enough time to read THE ETERNITY KEY).<br />
The winners names will be posted here on the blog on May 28th. Winners will have 30 days to claim their prize or else their prize will be forfeit. <br />
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<script src="//widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-18181509855084157802015-05-05T17:05:00.001-06:002015-05-05T17:05:09.727-06:00The Eternity Key book trailer, launch party, ebook snafu, and more!Hey all!
It's been one week since the release of THE ETERNITY KEY in the US. I can barely believe it. My book and I celebrated it's launch by visiting the Eiffel Tower after participating in the Teen Author Smash at the American Library of Paris. We hung out, took pics, and toasted each other with bottled water in plastic champagne glasses. It was great fun!
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But the celebration isn't over--in fact the real party is coming up this Saturday!<br />
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<b>Official THE ETERNITY KEY launch party deets: </b><br />
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Saturday, May 9th, 2 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop. I'll be doing a short booktalk, reading, Q&A, and signing. If you
can make it for the whole thing, or even just stop by (I imagine I'll be
there until about 3:30p.m. or 4p.m.) I would love to see you!<br />
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As an added bonus, everyone* who gets a book signed at the launch party will get one of these awesome Cupid's Arrow rings. Each color has a different meaning--and if you've already read Eternity Key, you know how important Cupid's arrows are to the story.<br />
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If you can't make it to the launch party, you can pre-order a signed copy of the book from <a href="http://www.kingsenglish.com/event/bree-despain-eternity-key" target="_blank">King's English</a>, and I'll include a ring for them to send to you in your shipment. Be sure to tell them you want a signed copy!) <br />
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<span id="react-root"><b>Other items of business:</b></span><br />
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<span id="react-root"><b>Ebook snafu: </b>If you were one of the kind souls who pre-ordered the ebook version of THE ETERNITY KEY, you may have received an email from Amazon or B&N saying that the book has been canceled. THIS IS NOT TRUE. There was a snafu in the transition between publishers (from Egmont to Lerner Books) and all of my ebooks were temporarily removed all major retailers. The bad news is that everyone who pre-ordered the book had their pre-order canceled. (Boo!) The good news is that everything has been ironed out, and all of my ebooks are back up for sale. So if you had your order canceled or weren't able to find the ebook last week, you can order it now without any problem.</span><br />
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<span id="react-root"><b>The Eternity Key book trailer:</b></span><br />
<span id="react-root">While I was away in France, my number one fan made me a book trailer for THE ETERNITY KEY. I think it's pretty cool! Check it out:</span><br />
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<span id="react-root"><b>RT Convention and Dallas book signing!</b></span><br />
<span id="react-root">The celebration continues for one more week as I head off to the <a href="https://www.rtconvention.com/" target="_blank">RT Booklovers Convention</a> in Dallas, Texas from May 12th-17th. I'll be speaking on a panel about author cross promotion and reading some really embarrassing stuff I wrote as a teenager during RT Teen Day. You'll also be able to find me at the YA Spooky Slumber Party and the You're Never Too Old Party. </span><br />
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<span id="react-root"><b> </b>I will also be signing at the Giant (and I mean GIANT) Book Fair on Saturday, May 16th, from 11am to 2pm. The book fair is open to the public but does require the purchase of a ticket. Details <a href="https://www.rtconvention.com/event/giant-book-fair-0" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span><br />
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<span id="react-root">That's all for now. I hope to see some of you soon! </span><br />
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<span id="react-root"><b> </b></span>Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-76549202288801631662015-04-13T21:11:00.000-06:002015-04-14T09:05:00.670-06:00Into the Dark Series Character Profile: Tobin Oshiro-Winters <br />
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<b>Name:</b> Tobin Oshiro-Winters (a.k.a. Toby--but only his mother calls him that, and he hates it).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ASJ8Jyyw8TBPQT-ipx7QnL2Xqus_RHbepo-XUEcB7EelORufE1Lpew6stFXiEiZ-8EiuiDDjBxDDoAL7tEdORgrPoRvcYNwhIi39216X4cLaIFVPfW-tMr0MLgp14IcScpsFNJqwhv1t/s1600/SHADOW+PRINCE+FINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><b>Hair color:</b> Black<br />
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<b>Eyes:</b> Brown<br />
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<b>Height:</b> 5'6"<br />
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<b>Build:</b> Slim but toned and muscular from years of dance training.<br />
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<b>Favorite food:</b> The Oshiro family's infamous spider roll . . . or Swedish Fish.<br />
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<b>Favorite drink:</b> Mountain Dew Code Red<br />
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<b>Special Skills:</b> Singing, dance, sailing, amateur conspiracy theorist, occasional hacker and code breaker.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Releasing in hardcover 4/28/15</td></tr>
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<b>Weaknesses:</b> Under the thumb of a controlling mother, overly obsessed with exposing conspiracies surrounding strange disappearances of teenaged girls from his town, jumps to quick conclusions.<br />
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<b>Life goal:</b> Become the next Bruno Mars--and find his missing sister, Abbie.<br />
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<b>Character inspirations:</b> Xander Harris from <i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer, </i>Christian Reed from <i>Dance Academy, </i>and Sammy Lieberman from <i>Dance Academy. </i> <br />
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<br />Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-26816613498911410242015-04-13T21:07:00.000-06:002015-04-14T09:02:55.830-06:00Into the Dark Series Character Profile: Daphne Raines<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Releasing in paperback 4/14/2015</td></tr>
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<b>Name:</b> Daphne Raines (a.k.a. The Cypher)<br />
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<b>Hair color:</b> Golden blonde<br />
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<b>Eye color:</b> blue<br />
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<b>Height:</b> Just little over 6 feet<br />
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<b>Build:</b> Tall and curvy--often described as looking like an amazon.<br />
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<b>Favorite food:</b> BBQ bacon cheese burger with avocado and a single onion ring.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Releasing in hardcover 4/28/2015</td></tr>
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<b>Favorite drink:</b> Rootbeer!<br />
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<b>Special skills:</b> singing, guitar, floral design, animal charming, can hear special tones and music put off by all living/organic things. Uses these tones and sounds to read people and situations. (May be able to do even more with this ability--like control the elements.)<br />
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<b>Weaknesses:</b> Abandonment issues from being raised without her father, has difficulty letting people in, overly focused on her goals, can't drive. <br />
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<b>Life goal: </b>Become a world famous musician on her own merit--not because her father is a <i>the </i>Joe Vince "the God of Rock." <br />
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<b>Character inspirations:</b> Taylor Swift meets Dean Winchester from <i>Supernatural</i> <i>+ </i>Katara from <i>Avatar: The Last Airbender. </i><br />
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Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-50269344318402257622015-04-13T21:00:00.000-06:002015-04-14T09:01:48.685-06:00Into the Dark Series Character Profile: Haden Lord<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<b>Name:</b> Haden Lord (a.k.a. Lord Haden, Prince of the Underrealm)<br />
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<b>Hair color:</b> Dark brown hair in daylight. Appears midnight black in the dark.<br />
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<b>Eyes:</b> Jade green with amber fire rings around his pupils. Sometimes, especially when vexed or otherwise emotional, it looks like he has actual flames dancing in his eyes.<br />
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<b>Height:</b> about 6'4"<br />
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<b>Build:</b> Big and muscular like a Spartan warrior.<br />
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<b>Favorite food:</b> Braised hydra in plum sauce and steamed griffin's milk . . . or pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.<br />
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<b>Favorite drink:</b> Pomegranate nectar--definitely not soda like Daphne, it burns!<br />
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<b>Special skills: </b>tracking, hunting, sword fighting, hand-to-hand combat, languages,
stealth--to the <br />
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point of being almost invisible in the dark, playing the guitar and singing (he just doesn't know it yet!)<br />
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<b>Weaknesses: </b>Impulsive, sometimes selfish, occasionally compassionate of the less fortunate, sentimental about his deceased mother, too human.<br />
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<b>Life Goal:</b> To have his honor restored and to reclaim his standing as heir to the throne of the Underrealm. (Or so he thinks.)<br />
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<b>Character inspirations: </b>Prince Zuko from <i>Avatar: The Last Airbender</i>, Sam Winchester from <i>Supernatural, </i>Castiel from <i>Supernatural</i>, Thor and a little bit of Loki. <b> </b><br />
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<br />Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-26972347040933052372015-04-08T17:56:00.001-06:002015-04-08T17:56:08.442-06:00Eternity Key launch party info and YASH winners!Announcement: The <a href="http://www.kingsenglish.com/event/bree-despain-eternity-key" target="_blank">launch party</a> for THE ETERNITY KEY will be Saturday, May 9th at 2pm at The King's English Bookshop. I would love to see you there! If you can't make it, you can <a href="http://www.kingsenglish.com/book/9781606844670" target="_blank">pre-order</a> a signed copy of the book from TKE online and they will ship it to you. You can even request a personalization. Just be sure to mention that you want the book signed/personalized in the comments of the order form. <br />
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Reminder: THE SHADOW PRINCE ebook is still on sale for $1.99 on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Into-Dark-Book-Shadow-Prince-ebook/dp/B00F8EYFHW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1428537166" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-dark-book-1-bree-despain/1115696883?ean=9781606845677" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a>. I imagine this deal will go away once the paperback edition of the book launches on April 14th. If you want an inexpensive ebook, grab it now!<br />
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YASH Winner:<br />
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The winner of my giveaway of a The Shadow Prince paperback and swag pack is: Isabella Plummer.<br />
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Winner, please email me at readbree@gmail.com with your shipping address to claim your prize. If I do not hear from you within 30 days, your prize will be forfeit. Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-77723449127595892142015-03-31T09:00:00.000-06:002015-04-02T08:43:22.174-06:00Become an Into the Dark Series Ambassador!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Edit: Due to overwhelming response (thank you!) I have gone ahead and closed the application form for series ambassadors. Everyone who applied will be contacted by Sunday evening. </span></span><br />
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Hey all, I have 3 big things to share with you!<br />
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<i>The Shadow Prince</i>
(Into the Dark book 1) ebook is currently on sale on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Into-Dark-Book-Shadow-Prince-ebook/dp/B00F8EYFHW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1379609303" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-dark-book-1-bree-despain/1115696883?ean=9781606845677" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a> for only
$1.99! I don't know how long this sale will last, so you might
want to take advantage while you can!</div>
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The release dates for <i>The Shadow Prince</i> paperback and <i>The Eternity Key</i> (Into the Dark book 2) hardcover in the U.S. are coming up fast. <i>The Shadow Prince</i> paperback will be available April 14th and <i>The Eternity Key</i> will be available in hardback and ebook on <b>April 28th</b>, a full 3 weeks earlier than was originally announced!</div>
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<b>Become an Into the Dark Series Ambassador! (Pretty please?) </b></div>
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With
the roller-coaster of news of my original publisher, <a href="http://www.breebiesingerdespain.blogspot.com/2015/01/publishing-news-and-future-of-my-books.html" target="_blank">Egmont USA, closing</a> it's doors and my books being acquired by <a href="http://www.breebiesingerdespain.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-new-publisher-lerner-aquires-egmont.html" target="_blank">Lerner Books</a>, the future of the Into the Dark series is a little bit up in the air at the moment. Which means I need a little help from my friends (and fans, or just general book loving people). I'm looking for a few good folks who would be willing to become ambassadors for my Into the Dark series in order to give <i>The Shadow Prince</i> paperback and <i>The Eternity Key</i> hardcover the best possible send off into the world this coming April. The better these books do out of the gate, the better the chances that Book 3 in the series will be published. And believe me, once you finish <i>The Eternity Key</i>, you are going to want Book 3!<br />
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I've already experienced an overwhelming show of support and best wishes from many of you (seriously, just thinking about it makes me a bit verklempt) and so many people have said to let them know how they can help--so I've decided to create a very tangible way for people to help give the Into the Dark series a well-needed boost.<br />
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<b>Here's the deal:</b><br />
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The Into The Dark Series
Ambassadors will be a consortium of friends and fans all working together to tell
others about Haden and Daphne. If you would like to sign up as a
series ambassador, I will provide you with the tools you will need, including books, content, and swag to
help promote and talk about the Into the Dark series.<br />
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As an ambassador
you will receive:</div>
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<li>3 to 4 copies of <i>The Shadow Prince</i> paperback. 1 personalized to keep for yourself and 2 or 3 signed pass-along copies to give away. How you give them away is up to you--host a contest, gift to a "loudmouth" book loving friend, donate to a high school class . . . however you think will spread the word about the series in the best way.</li>
<li>1 signed <i>The Eternity Key</i> ARC. (To keep for yourself or pass along.)</li>
<li>Additional pass-along swag (i.e. bookmarks, charms, etc.)</li>
<li>Exclusive teaser content to be posted on your social media platforms once a week for 6 weeks. (For the 4 weeks leading up to the release of <i>The Eternity Key</i> in the U.S. and the 2 weeks after.) Content may include teaser quotes, book excerpts, character profiles, videos, and exclusive interviews. Don't worry, I will do all the work--all you have to do is post the content on its designated day.</li>
<li>A Series Ambassador badge that you can post on your social media sites if you choose.</li>
<li>Your name listed in the acknowledgements of Into the Dark book 3 (<i>when</i> it's published because y'all are going to rock getting the word out about the series.)</li>
<li>A special exclusive thank you gift from me. (Every ambassador who posts all 6 weeks worth of content and gives away their pass-along books will receive a very special gift from me as a thank you. Trust me, you'll want it. It's adorable!)</li>
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so many books to give away, so I will have to limit the number of official ambassadors to 20 individuals/households. (However, that doesn't mean
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4. Postage is expensive and I only have so many supplies, so please, please, do not sign up to be a series ambassador if do not plan to (or are unable to) fully commit to posting my content for the 6 weeks and to finding a great home
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sign up you ask? </b> Great question! Just fill out the form below before Noon MDT on Saturday, April 4th. We
will review all applicants and contact you once you have been selected,
which will likely be sometime on Sunday, April 5th. The first content post will be sent out to ambassadors early next week. If you have any questions, be
sure to let me know either in the comments or by using the contact
button above. If you know someone who would be interested in being an ambassador, please pass this information to them.</div>
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who is even considering becoming a series ambassador! I am able to do what I do because of people like you!</div>
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Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-74633206711714455982015-03-02T12:19:00.002-07:002015-03-02T12:19:43.603-07:00#LastListEgmont Blog Hop: List of places you can enter to win my books<br />
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The wonderful Kat Kennedy at <a href="http://cuddlebuggery.com/blog/2015/03/02/the-last-list-blog-hop-valiant-qa-giveaway/" target="_blank">Cuddlebuggery</a> has put together a huge blog hop to help spread the word about <a href="http://egmontslastlist.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Egmont's Last List</a>. There are guest posts, author Q&As, and giveaways galore. Here's a list of where you can find Q&As with me as well as giveaways of signed copies of my books. Even with many of Egmont's books being picked up by Lerner, the Last List authors still need a lot of support during the transition--so be sure to check out the blog hop, enter some giveaways, and tell your friends and followers to do the same!<br />
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Confessions of a Book Geek (The Shadow Prince giveaway- International) <a href="https://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/last-list-blog-hop-interview-with-bree-despain/" target="_blank">https://<wbr></wbr>confessionsofabookgeek.<wbr></wbr>wordpress.com/2015/03/02/last-<wbr></wbr>list-blog-hop-interview-with-<wbr></wbr>bree-despain/</a></div>
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News: My books have found a new home at Lerner Publishing! My five
existing books (including the very soon to be released THE ETERNITY KEY)
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book in my Into the Dark series? Hope! </span></span></span></h1>
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want to publish Book 3, but the reality of it happening is much more
likely now. Every preorder, every post of support, and every time you
mention one of my books to a friend, that reality comes a little closer.
Thank you so much to everyone who has shown their support through this
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Woohoo! I'm headed back to one of my favorite events: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX! Here is where you can find me (talking about some of my absolute favorite shows that inspire my writing). I will have a bunch of free advanced copies of THE ETERNITY KEY to give out at my signings. Come see me! <br />
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The Whedonverse: The Past, Present, and Future of Joss</div>
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Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-52504038570168660432015-01-23T09:30:00.000-07:002015-01-23T09:30:01.659-07:00Publishing news and the future of my books . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you follow me on Instagram, you probably noticed that I've been holed up in my deadline cave for the last few weeks, working on book 3 of my Into The Dark series. The first draft was supposed to be due on February 1st, and Wednesday morning I was riding high on having written 4300 words the day before and was just settling into my writing routine . . . when my phone rang. I jumped to answer it as I do any time a call comes in from New York, just in case it's my editor or agent is calling. This time it was my editor, but what she had to say was wholly unexpected.<br />
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Egmont USA, my publisher, will be <a href="http://www.rtbookreviews.com/blog/81655/egmont-usa-close-its-doos-january-30" target="_blank">closing its doors</a> on January 30th.<br />
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The word <i>heartbroken</i> doesn't even seem to cover how I am feeling right now. I sold my very first book to Egmont USA in January 2009, and I was working on my sixth book for them when I got the news. It feels like I am losing part of family. I have so much respect and gratitude for the wonderful staff who will all be out of jobs at the end of the month. I am grief struck for all of the authors who have had books canceled (including myself), utterly upset over what this means for my characters and their stories, and disappointed on behalf of my readers who have so graciously invested themselves in my writing.<br />
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I find myself rotating through the stages of grief, but most of all, I feel determined to make sure this is not the end of the road for me or my books. I am also immensely grate for all the calls, texts, emails, messages, flowers, and offers of support and help. The best thing about bad news is the outpouring of love that comes afterwards.<br />
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So what exactly does this all mean? I don't know a lot at this point, but here is what I do know:<br />
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1. The paperback edition of THE SHADOW PRINCE and the hardcover of THE ETERNITY KEY will still be published within the next few months. They were originally scheduled to be released in April and May respectively, but those dates may move up. (So hurray, you may get to read THE ETERNITY KEY even sooner than originally planned!) However, with my publisher leaving, that means most of my marketing and publicity will go with it. I will be brainstorming ways to spread the word on my own.<br />
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2. My backlist books (THE DARK DIVINE, THE LOST SAINT, THE SAVAGE GRACE, ant THE SHADOW PRINCE hardcover) will continue be available through one of Egmont UK's distributors. However, I don't know exactly for how long. (So if you ever wanted to buy one of my books but haven't yet, now is the time to do it.) I'll keep you posted if anything changes with my books' availability. The same goes for THE ETERNITY KEY--it will be available, but I don't know for how long.<br />
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3. As far as the future of Into The Dark Book 3, that's all up in the air right now. I have 2/3rds of a first draft written of the book so far--and I have to admit, I really love how the story is going so far. I love Haden and Daphne, and I will be absolutely devastated if I don't get to finish their story. Right now, I am exploring options for getting Book 3 into the hands of my readers. <br />
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4. A lot of people have been asking how they can help and I am so incredibly grateful for this. So here is how people can help: pre-order, post, tell a friend, spread the word of mouth about THE SHADOW PRINCE and THE ETERNITY KEY. I have gotten so many sweet messages from friends telling me that Book 3 will certainly find a new home with a new publisher--but the reality of this is unlikely. Most traditional publishers won't be interested in picking up a third book in a series. However, the better THE ETERNITY KEY sells, the better those slim chances get. And on the other hand, if I decide to self publish Book 3, the better THE ETERNITY KEY sells, the more likely I will be able to afford the expenses of going it alone. So yeah, if you've ever had the inclination to buy either THE SHADOW PRINCE or THE ETERNITY KEY, now is the time to do it. I hate <i>asking</i> people to buy my books, but if you can spare a pre-order, please do so. If buying a book isn't something you can do, that's totally cool. Requesting the books from your local library is also very helpful. Tweeting, reviewing, Facebooking and Goodreads-ing (is that a word? it should be) makes a big difference. Word of mouth is vital in this business, and right now I could use every word I can get.<br />
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5. I'll probably be looking to set up a blog tour and reviews for THE ETERNITY KEY soon. If you're interested, please let me know either through the comments or by clicking that contact button in my header. <br />
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Thank you so much to everyone who has ever bought, read, or shared one of my books. My stories exist because of YOU. <br />
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<br />Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-62768866834206636342014-10-06T17:11:00.000-06:002014-10-06T17:11:01.046-06:00Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!The YA Scavenger Hunt has come to an end--and it was the biggest and best hunt yet! Winners of the team contest will be posted on the official <a href="http://yascavengerhunt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">YASH</a> site on Wednesday, October 8th.<br />
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Meanwhile, the winner of my bonus giveaway of a $25 Amazon giftcard and a signed advanced copy of THE ETERNITY KEY is: <b>Jessica Kent.</b><br />
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Winner, please send me your shipping address within the next 30 days in order to claim your prize.Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-11733465204066148792014-10-02T09:00:00.000-06:002014-10-09T08:23:52.330-06:00Introducing LEVEL UP: NOVEL WRITING INTENSIVE with Bree Despain<span style="color: red;">Edit: Postponed! Due to overwhelming feedback from interested parties, we've determine that this fall is not going to work for most people. We've decided to postpone the class for now and revisit the idea in the spring or summer. Look for updates then. </span><br />
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Are you a writer? Do you want to be a published novelist? Do you feel like many conferences offer the same-old-same-old beginner information you've heard half a dozen times? Are you looking to take your writing to the next level? <br />
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Are you tired of reading this thing that sounds like a cheesy infomercial?<br />
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Then one last question . . . Do you live in (or near) Utah?<br />
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If so, then I am pleased to tell you that I am offering an in-person, four session writing intensive for intermediate to advanced writers--taught by yours truly! I've learned quite a bit about writing in the last fourteen years and now I want to pass that information on to you. <br />
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Go beyond the basics and jumpstart your
writing to the next level. This course is designed for intermediate to
advanced writers who want to dive
deep into techniques for characterization, plotting, and connecting readers with your story. Level up with these fun and informative
presentations and workshops. PLUS - get a personal critique of your
first chapter from your current work in progress!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Want to win free tuition? </b></span>Refer a friend! For every friend who puts you down as a reference when they register, you will earn an entry into a drawing for a tuition reimbursement scholarship. ***<br />
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<b>Who is this course ideal for?</b> All ages are welcome, but please be aware that this is intended for intermediate to advanced writers so a basic understanding of writing and story mechanics will be assumed. LEVEL UP is ideal for writers who have been writing for a few years and have finished at least one manuscript (or have one well underway) but have found that their writing isn't quite ready for publication yet. I hope to help you push your writing to that next level. <br />
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<b>About the instructor:</b> Bree Despain is the award winning
author of both the Dark Divine trilogy and the Into the Dark trilogy.
Her books have been traditionally published in over seventeen countries
and have earned both critical and fan acclaim. <span class="font_8">Bree
has taught in workshops and on panels about writing in conferences all
over the United States. She currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with
her husband, two young
sons, and her beloved TiVo.</span><br />
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***Only one tuition reimbursement scholarship will be awarded per course. You must refer a friend to enter and they must record you as their reference in the indicated spot when registering. Your friend must register and attend the course in order for your entry to be eligible. You may refer as many friends as you want but space is limited so don't delay. <br />
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<br />Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-4462787895251290092014-08-29T14:39:00.000-06:002014-08-29T14:39:16.279-06:00Bree Despain's Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 Schedule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next week is going to be a blast because I get to spend it as a panelist at Salt Lake Comic Con! Here's my schedule if you feel like dropping in on one of my panels or getting a book signed: <br />
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Thursday, September 4, 3:00 pm Katniss Revealed: A Closer Look at The Hunger Games on Film and in Print, Room 251A <br />
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Thursday, September 4, 7:00 pm Writing Suspense, Room 355D <br />
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Friday, September 5th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Signing* at the Shadow Mountain booth on the main expo floor (#111)
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Friday, September 5, 6:00 pm Comic Con Writer's Retreat Part 2: Writing Your Novel, Room 255B <br />
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Friday, September 5, 8:00 pm Why We Love the Winchester Brothers: Supernatural and the Art of Characterization, Room 255B <br />
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Saturday, September 6th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Signing* at the Shadow Mountain booth on the main expo floor (#111)<br />
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Saturday, September 6, 6:00 pm My Favorite Disney Princess Villain, Room 251A <br />
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Saturday, September 6, 7:00 pm The Whedonverse: Why Writers and Creators Love Buffy, Angel, Firefly and the Rest, Room 251A <br />
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Saturday, September 6, 8:00 pm Dark and Dangerous: The Appeal of the Bad Boy Hero, Room 255F </blockquote>
* Autographs from me are always free. You can bring books from home to have signed or there will be books for purchase at the Shadow Mountain booth. (And I'll have bookmarks to sign as well.)Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-60636135633593945212014-08-24T20:49:00.001-06:002014-08-24T20:58:28.257-06:00Yet Another Ice Bucket Challenge Video!I was called out to do the <a href="http://www.alsa.org/fight-als/ice-bucket-challenge.html" target="_blank">ALS Ice Bucket Challenge</a> by the ladies of <a href="http://writerscubed.com/" target="_blank">Writers Cubed</a> (who put on the most excellent <a href="http://teenauthorbootcamp.com/" target="_blank">Teen Author Bootcamp</a>). I accepted their challenge and here are the results.<br />
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Luckily my kids couldn't lift the bucket all that high, but they sure did think it was funny. <br />
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KidA: "Mom, can we do this every day???"<br />
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I hereby nominate Natalie Whipple, Elana Johnson, and Colleen Houck to take the challenge next. You have 24 hours! Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-11218670499088645202014-08-07T16:50:00.001-06:002014-08-07T16:50:04.461-06:00A secret from THE ETERNITY KEY and cover reveal contest winner(s)Four things from me today!<br />
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1. I'm going to be a panelist at Salt Lake Comic Con! I am so super excited--and they even made me this cool profile pic.<br />
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2. My ARCs of THE ETERNITY KEY arrived! I was so thrilled to get this box of books. I swear it feels like I just barely typed "the end" on this story and now it's in my hands in book form. This is my fifth book and it still feels surreal!<br />
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3. Now that ARCs are going out into the world, I thought I'd share a secret with you. (Though I don't know how well I've kept it a secret so far). THE ETERNITY KEY features three point-of-view characters.<br />
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This means there will be chapters from not only Haden Lord and Daphne Raines, but also some from one of my other favorite characters: Tobin Oshiro-Winters. I realized he had so much going on that he deserved to tell his side of the story. It was so much fun getting to delve into Tobin's head while he tries to sort through his issues with his mother, his sister's disappearance, and not to mention his love life. <br />
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4. Also now that I have ARCs, I can send one to the winner from last week's giveaway. Winners actually! I was so excited about getting my box of books that I decided to pick two winners.***<br />
Who are:<br />
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Shaili Parmar<br />
Magan Bagan<br />
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***Winners, please email your shipping info to me at readbree (at) gmail (dot) com and I will send you your prize. Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of this post or they will be forfeit. Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-87069892347779435722014-07-30T09:00:00.000-06:002014-07-30T09:00:02.640-06:00Intorducing THE ETERNITY KEY: Book #2 of the Into The Dark series. Plus a super HOT suprise and a giveaway!After slaving away over a mildly warm computer for several months, the fruits of my labors are finally starting to take form. Book #2 of the Into The Dark series is written, edited, and finally has a cover, title, and an official synopsis! Check them out below . . . and then keep scrolling for a super HOT surprise. (Trust me, you will want to see this!)<br />
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Synopsis (Warning: mild spoilers if you haven't read THE SHADOW PRINCE): <br />
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Fan-favorite author Bree Despain continues her modern-day romance
trilogy inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades with this
second book in her Into the Dark series.<br />
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Haden Lord, the disgraced Prince of the Underrealm, has chosen love over
honor and will do everything in his power to protect Daphne Raines, the
human girl he was supposed to bring to the Underrealm. Haden's choice
is put to the test as the Skylords and a figure from his past arrive in
Olympus Hills with a plan that could destroy all of the realms.<br />
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Embracing her destiny as the Cypher, Daphne begins to understand the
immense power of her musical ability to control the elements, but she
must come to terms with her feelings for Haden and what she must
sacrifice in order to protect him and her friends.<br />
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Believing the Key of Hades is the only thing that can stop the
Underrealm Court from releasing the monstrous Keres on the mortal world,
Haden, Daphne, and their friends set out to find the Key before
Persephone's Gate opens again on the spring equinox.</blockquote>
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THE ETERNITY KEY will be hitting shelves some time in Spring 2015, but if you're looking for a review copy, I hear that it is already available on Netgalley.<br />
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Okay, so you may have noticed that the cover for THE ETERNITY KEY is significantly different from the hardcover of THE SHADOW PRINCE (Book #1 of the Into The Dark series). Well, <i>surprise</i>, that's because TSP has gotten a HOT (or is that HOTT!? Or maybe even HAWT??) new cover design for the paperback!***<br />
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Not only does TSP have a schmexy new cover, it also has a new official synopsis.<br />
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From Bree Despain, the fan-favorite author of The Dark Divine trilogy,
comes her highly anticipated second young adult series: a contemporary
adventure inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades.<br />
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Haden
Lord, the disgraced prince of the Underrealm, has been sent to the
mortal world for six months in order to convince Daphne Raines to return
with him to the land of the dead. <br />
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The best way to do this,
Haden is told, is to get Daphne to fall in love with him. But getting a
teenage girl to fall in love with you isn't easy, especially when
Haden's life and more depends on the success of his quest. Little does
he know that the tenuous peace between the Greek god of the Underrealm
and the Greek god of the Sky is breaking and war is imminent.<br />
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If Haden succeeds, his honor and standing will be restored in the royal court, and Daphne will be sacrificed to save us all.<br />
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The complication he didn't see coming: he's the one who falls in love.<br />
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Haden must choose to either fulfill his sacred duty or to follow his
heart and find a way to rewrite his and Daphne's destinies.</blockquote>
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Btw, the paperback edition of THE SHADOW PRINCE will be available in April 2015--and you can already pre-order it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Into-Dark-Book-Shadow-Prince/dp/1606845675/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1379609303" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b>GIVEAWAY:</b><br />
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To celebrate the new covers, I am going to give away the very first signed ARC of THE ETERNITY KEY to one lucky winner. (Please note: I don't have ARCs yet, but when they arrive, the very first one out of the box and signed will go to the winner.) All you have to do to enter is share one or both of the new Into The Dark covers with you friends. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.<b> </b> <br />
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***COVER FAQs<br />
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Q: Why did the cover for THE SHADOW PRINCE change?<br />
A: Because if certain powers that be want a different cover for your book, and you have a smart publisher, you get a new cover.<br />
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Q: Is this the third cover design for TSP?<br />
A: Yes, yes it is. I guess some books are trickier to cover than others. Maybe that's because TSP is so many things rolled into one story: fantasy, contemporary, adventure, mystery, romance, etc.<br />
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Q: Does this mean my hardcovers for the series won't match now?<br />
A: Unfortunately, yes. I know, I know, that always bugs me too. But you gotta admit that new cover for TSP is pretty HOT.<br />
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Q: These covers are kinda romancey, will boys like this series too?<br />
A: Yes, I think so! The story itself has a ton of appeal for both female and male readers. Heck, the main character is a dude! This series has everything from explosions and monsters and gods and a love story and music and quirky characters and a tiny adorable cat who will probably kill you if you make her angry. There's something for everyone! (If I do say so myself. Heheh.)<br />
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Q: Did you design the covers?<br />
A: No! People far more artistically talented than I designed the covers for my publisher. I just write the books.<br />
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Q: Did you get to pick the cover models?<br />
A: I didn't pick the model for Daphne on the TEK cover, but I did get some say in the model for Haden on TSP. He was one of a few that I picked out as possible hunks to get the privilegeq of being my Underrealm prince. Bree Biesinger Despainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292364585512793833noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322645907247154812.post-89738472201625163782014-04-16T17:15:00.002-06:002014-04-16T17:15:32.697-06:00My SLC Comic Con FanX ScheduleI will be speaking on eight panels and doing two signing's at this week's Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience! I am so super excited, you have no idea. Between panels I'll be trying to sneak in pics of my favorite celebs like Nathan Fillion. If you see me wandering around, be sure to say hello. And if you deliberately want to see me, check out my schedule below:<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056360" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/17 6:00 pm</span></span>: Veronica Mars: From Cult TV Series to Major Motion Picture</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056361" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/18 11:00 am</span></span>: The Future of Science Fiction and Fantasy in a
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">4/18 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056362" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:00-2:00 pm</span></span>: Book Signing***</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056363" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/18 3:00 pm</span></span>: Writing and Mental Health</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056364" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/18 6:00 pm</span></span>: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Dr. Who</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056366" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/19 2:00 pm</span></span>: Top Things to Do and Not to Do as an Aspiring Writer</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056367" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/19 4:00 pm</span></span>: Sherlock Holmes in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1137056369" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4/19 7:00 pm</span></span>: Werewolves, Mr. Hyde and the Incredible Hulk: Our
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">***There will be a bookseller at the con so you can purchase a book at the event. (But you're also welcome to bring your copies from home.)</span></div>
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