http://www.amazon.com/Search-Hunting-Little-Shoppe-ebook/dp/B00ATFMXPG/ref=la_B004KI0QS4_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1368029575&sr=1-8
And the resident donkeys say:
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life and lessons on November Hill Farm
Showing posts with label november hill press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label november hill press. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
World Donkey Day = FREE BOOK!
It's World Donkey Day, and, if I had been more organized, this would
have been FREE today - but it is FREE TOMORROW! If you love donkeys you
will love this book. Book 2, Search For Bluebird Blue, is so close to
publication you wouldn't believe it - but no donkeys are neglected around here, so everything book-wise takes me longer than I expect it to...
http://www.amazon.com/Search-Hunting-Little-Shoppe-ebook/dp/B00ATFMXPG/ref=la_B004KI0QS4_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1368029575&sr=1-8
And the resident donkeys say:
http://www.amazon.com/Search-Hunting-Little-Shoppe-ebook/dp/B00ATFMXPG/ref=la_B004KI0QS4_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1368029575&sr=1-8
And the resident donkeys say:
Monday, March 18, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Blog Hop: My Next Big Thing
Nancy Peacock, author of Life Without Water, Home Across the Road, and A Broom of One's Own, tagged me for this blog hop. You can read her essays and find out more about her on her blog, Marginalia.
The Girl Who Was Never Not Broken
2) Where did the idea come from for this book or project?
A song I heard in the TV series McLeod's Daughters. It took me awhile to track it down online and purchase it for my iTunes library, and I listened to it for several months, maybe close to a year, before the story began to come. The song, Last of the Happy by Eva Trout, seemed to be the soundtrack to a novel that had not yet been written. And for whatever reason, it picked me to write it.
3) What genre does it fall under, if any?
Literary suspense.
4) If applicable, who would you choose to play your characters in a movie?
This question often pops up in interviews and blog hops. Having lived and worked in Hollywood, I know how unlikely it is that I would ever get to choose the actors for a project based on one of my books. So I don't even think about it. All I can say is that if they pay me enough money, they can cast anyone they want to in the roles. If Javier Bardem was involved, that would be just fine with me.
5) What is the synopsis of your manuscript or project?
A young woman leaves Needles, California when her father is jailed, she thinks for writing bad checks, and a mysterious man comes looking for her to ask questions. She drives south, meets a young cowboy in a bar over dinner, and drives him to the ranch near the border of Arizona where he works. What begins as a quick visit to ride a horse turns into a new life. She falls in love with the horses, the work, and especially with the woman who takes care of things and feeds the cowboys. Shug quickly becomes the mother Ava Lee never had.
But Shug has a son who is involved with running drugs and stolen horses across the border, and he falls in love with Ava Lee. Ava Lee's father is not in jail for writing checks but because he witnessed a UFO fall into the river outside Needles - he is in custody because he won't cooperate with CIA agents, one of whom happens to be Shug's other son Tag. Tag is assigned to track Ava Lee and finds her living on the ranch where he grew up, the daughter his mother never had, and getting quickly pulled into his brother Dixon's life of crime.
6) Will your book or story be self-published or represented by an agent?
This will be the second "Borderland Book" published by my imprint, November Hill Press.
7) How long did it take you to write the first draft?
It is still in progress.
8) What other book or stories would you compare this to within the genre?
I'd say Cormac McCarthy's Borderland Trilogy and Ellen Gilchrist's novels.
9) Who or what inspired you to write this story?
It grew from that aforementioned song!
10) What else about the book or story might pique the reader’s interest?
It addresses the issue of horse slaughter, which is something I don't think the average person knows much about.
My Next Big Thing:
1) What is the working title of your book or project?The Girl Who Was Never Not Broken
2) Where did the idea come from for this book or project?
A song I heard in the TV series McLeod's Daughters. It took me awhile to track it down online and purchase it for my iTunes library, and I listened to it for several months, maybe close to a year, before the story began to come. The song, Last of the Happy by Eva Trout, seemed to be the soundtrack to a novel that had not yet been written. And for whatever reason, it picked me to write it.
3) What genre does it fall under, if any?
Literary suspense.
4) If applicable, who would you choose to play your characters in a movie?
This question often pops up in interviews and blog hops. Having lived and worked in Hollywood, I know how unlikely it is that I would ever get to choose the actors for a project based on one of my books. So I don't even think about it. All I can say is that if they pay me enough money, they can cast anyone they want to in the roles. If Javier Bardem was involved, that would be just fine with me.
5) What is the synopsis of your manuscript or project?
A young woman leaves Needles, California when her father is jailed, she thinks for writing bad checks, and a mysterious man comes looking for her to ask questions. She drives south, meets a young cowboy in a bar over dinner, and drives him to the ranch near the border of Arizona where he works. What begins as a quick visit to ride a horse turns into a new life. She falls in love with the horses, the work, and especially with the woman who takes care of things and feeds the cowboys. Shug quickly becomes the mother Ava Lee never had.
But Shug has a son who is involved with running drugs and stolen horses across the border, and he falls in love with Ava Lee. Ava Lee's father is not in jail for writing checks but because he witnessed a UFO fall into the river outside Needles - he is in custody because he won't cooperate with CIA agents, one of whom happens to be Shug's other son Tag. Tag is assigned to track Ava Lee and finds her living on the ranch where he grew up, the daughter his mother never had, and getting quickly pulled into his brother Dixon's life of crime.
6) Will your book or story be self-published or represented by an agent?
This will be the second "Borderland Book" published by my imprint, November Hill Press.
7) How long did it take you to write the first draft?
It is still in progress.
8) What other book or stories would you compare this to within the genre?
I'd say Cormac McCarthy's Borderland Trilogy and Ellen Gilchrist's novels.
9) Who or what inspired you to write this story?
It grew from that aforementioned song!
10) What else about the book or story might pique the reader’s interest?
It addresses the issue of horse slaughter, which is something I don't think the average person knows much about.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, September 02, 2012
the November Hill twins
My amazing nature photographer daughter captured these wonderful photographs of the twin fawns that were born on November Hill this year. They have made many appearances with their mom all over the property, and they seem extremely interested in not only us but the equines. The donkeys are equally intrigued and if they see the twins in the forest, will walk up to the fence and gaze at them.
If you've read my essay about how November Hill Press got started, you know already that my decision to start the press came after two really amazing experiences I had with the deer herd that lives here. If you've been reading here for awhile you might also know the story of the first day we came to look at the farm - we saw twin fawns in the back field, and I knew this was our home.
The deer gave me the November Hill Press logo, which I love because it perfectly captures the spirit of November Hill farm and press, and the way I feel about my writing.
2012 has been a tough year in a lot of different ways, so seeing this new generation of twins has been especially meaningful for me this spring and summer. Sometimes when we need a sign, we get one.
It tickles me that the fawns love the wild muscadines as much as I do - and we're all fortunate because this year's grape harvest is bountiful and within easy reach for both deer and humans.
Thanks to my daughter for her quiet demeanor and photographic skill. She always gets the best shots!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Coming soon from November Hill Press!
My newest book!
I love the cover - the King of Zen himself in what I call the Tree of Life Bay photo, taken by dear husband who has done so many gorgeous portraits of Keil.
What you don't see are that his hooves send down roots to the center of the earth, grounding me, and his energy soars right up to the sky and takes mine with it.
Which is what this book is all about!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Thursday, February 09, 2012
November Hill Press Loves Readers! A Long Weekend of Fun and Freebies
November Hill Press believes in the power of words, the importance of story, and the vision of the unique voice.
We also love readers, and in appreciation and celebration of St. Valentine's Day we've put together a weekend of fun.
Sometime on Friday February 10th, a light, whimsical, romance-filled short called Passion Flowers and Italians will go live on Amazon, and as soon as it does, it will go on free promo for 5 days.
On Saturday and Sunday, Signs That Might Be Omens will be free.
And on Sunday, claire-obscure will be free as well.
Friday through Wednesday, book one in the middle grade Magical Pony School series, Jane's Transformation, is going on sale for 99 cents. And remember: although this was aimed at middle grade readers, it has appeal for horse lovers of all ages.
There's something for everyone!
I think Passion Flowers and Italians would make a nice valentine. In fact, it's OUR valentine to everyone who has supported November Hill Press over the past year. We appreciate it, and we thank you!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
continuing with my January book blow-out
Leaping into 2012 with free book promo going on nearly every weekend! This weekend it's claire-obscure. Free on Amazon.
And remember: if you like what you see on the product page, click the like button. If you enjoy the read, go back and leave a review. Those things do matter for authors and sales.
And remember: if you like what you see on the product page, click the like button. If you enjoy the read, go back and leave a review. Those things do matter for authors and sales.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
and meant to say: new year's gift!
I meant to add that The Meaning of Isolated Objects is free through January 4th on Amazon. GO HERE to read and pick up your copy.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
christmas eve surprise - free copy of book one in the Magical Pony School series
My middle grade novel, Jane's Transformation, book one in the Magical Pony School series, is free on Amazon until December 26th - if you have a Kindle, or download the Kindle software onto your Mac, PC, or any smartphone, you can get your copy.
Although this is aimed at middle grade readers, it's a story I think any horse person will enjoy. You'll recognize a few of the minor characters... hint: two little donkeys and a one-eyed mare make a cameo but very important appearance. :)
Book two, Fiona and the Waterhorse, will be coming out early in 2012.
Happy holidays to all - and thanks for reading and commenting here on camera-obscura!
Although this is aimed at middle grade readers, it's a story I think any horse person will enjoy. You'll recognize a few of the minor characters... hint: two little donkeys and a one-eyed mare make a cameo but very important appearance. :)
Book two, Fiona and the Waterhorse, will be coming out early in 2012.
Happy holidays to all - and thanks for reading and commenting here on camera-obscura!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
come celebrate the solstice with November Hill Press!
Head OVER HERE to participate. A blog hop, giveaways, Magical Pony School promo, etc.!
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Magical Pony School, Book One: Jane's Transformation - NOW ON SMASHWORDS!
Slowly I'm inching along with the process of getting all my books into all the distribution channels!
As of today, Jane is available on Amazon and now on Smashwords, which allows folks with Nooks, Kobos, Sony Readers, etc. to purchase and download the book.
Anyone with a computer can read the book too - you can go to Amazon and download free Kindle software, or you can go to Smashwords and download the book as a PDF file, plain text file, etc. Many options!
I have one more book to get up at Smashwords, and then I'll begin the POD print process with Amazon's Createspace so that those folks who want print copies can get them.
Each of these formats have slightly different formatting rules, so the original documents have to be tweaked for each one. I wish I were faster, but the only way I could be were if I lived alone, with no human or animal family at all. And what kind of life would that be?
So, be patient. I know there are folks who want the actual book in your hands. I'm working on it!
As of today, Jane is available on Amazon and now on Smashwords, which allows folks with Nooks, Kobos, Sony Readers, etc. to purchase and download the book.
Anyone with a computer can read the book too - you can go to Amazon and download free Kindle software, or you can go to Smashwords and download the book as a PDF file, plain text file, etc. Many options!
I have one more book to get up at Smashwords, and then I'll begin the POD print process with Amazon's Createspace so that those folks who want print copies can get them.
Each of these formats have slightly different formatting rules, so the original documents have to be tweaked for each one. I wish I were faster, but the only way I could be were if I lived alone, with no human or animal family at all. And what kind of life would that be?
So, be patient. I know there are folks who want the actual book in your hands. I'm working on it!
Monday, June 20, 2011
come join me this Friday on LitChat!
Carolyn Burns Bass and LitChat have been providing fast, intense, and insightful discussions on Twitter since January 2009. Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 p.m. EST, Carolyn moderates lively discussion about all things literary.
This Friday, June 24th, I'll be guest-hosting as we talk about Taking the E-Road. I hope you'll stop in and join the discussion!
This Friday, June 24th, I'll be guest-hosting as we talk about Taking the E-Road. I hope you'll stop in and join the discussion!
Saturday, April 09, 2011
come read at november hill press
Thought many readers here might enjoy my new post over at November Hill Press:
CLICK HERE TO TRAVEL MAGICALLY ACROSS CYBERSPACE!
CLICK HERE TO TRAVEL MAGICALLY ACROSS CYBERSPACE!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Signs That Might Be Omens now available on Amazon
You can click the book cover on the right sidebar to go directly to its Amazon page!
In celebration of the publication of Signs, I started a new series on the November Hill Press blog called The Writing Life. I hope you'll head over there and read/comment.
In celebration of the publication of Signs, I started a new series on the November Hill Press blog called The Writing Life. I hope you'll head over there and read/comment.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
sale! new cover! check it out!
In advance of Signs That Might Be Omens' publication, I've put both claire-obscure and The Meaning of Isolated Objects on sale at Amazon. If you've been meaning to buy one or both, now's the time!
And I've made a new cover for Isolated Objects, which you can see at Amazon. (I'll be adding it to the sidebar here soon, but for now, you'll have to click over to see it)
(Signs is book two in the Claire Quartet, four novels that are connected but not a series per se.)
And I've made a new cover for Isolated Objects, which you can see at Amazon. (I'll be adding it to the sidebar here soon, but for now, you'll have to click over to see it)
(Signs is book two in the Claire Quartet, four novels that are connected but not a series per se.)
Sunday, March 06, 2011
signs that might be omens
As usual, writing group weekend kickstarted me into high gear and I'm thrilled to report that I am close to getting my next adult novel, Signs That Might Be Omens, up on Amazon.
Although not part of a series per se, Signs is the second book in what I think of as the "Claire Quartet."
In claire-obscure, we meet Claire in her early twenties, during one very difficult and life-changing year. In Signs, time has moved forward 20 years, Claire is in her early forties, and we discover that there are two sides to every story, synchronicities connect people whether they know it or not, and horses can and do play a pivotal role in the resolution of old trauma and the shift into schwung.
In my mind I have always visioned four novels when I think of the character Claire. In addition to the two I have already written, I suspect there is a novel that looks at Claire's childhood, probably from her eyes, although I recently realized there might be a neighbor who tells that story, giving us yet another perspective on her life. A view from the outside in, perhaps.
And there is another one not yet written that I jokingly think of as the AARP Claire novel. Which is misleading, since I also think this one might also be subtitled: Claire Hits Middle Age and Goes High Speed, Low Drag.
She's the kind of late blooming woman I suspect might find her fire late in life. We will see.
Right now, it's Sunday afternoon and I am perched on my bed with laptop continuing the writing weekend as it rains, gusts, and goes light and then dark and then light again outside my window.
Although not part of a series per se, Signs is the second book in what I think of as the "Claire Quartet."
In claire-obscure, we meet Claire in her early twenties, during one very difficult and life-changing year. In Signs, time has moved forward 20 years, Claire is in her early forties, and we discover that there are two sides to every story, synchronicities connect people whether they know it or not, and horses can and do play a pivotal role in the resolution of old trauma and the shift into schwung.
In my mind I have always visioned four novels when I think of the character Claire. In addition to the two I have already written, I suspect there is a novel that looks at Claire's childhood, probably from her eyes, although I recently realized there might be a neighbor who tells that story, giving us yet another perspective on her life. A view from the outside in, perhaps.
And there is another one not yet written that I jokingly think of as the AARP Claire novel. Which is misleading, since I also think this one might also be subtitled: Claire Hits Middle Age and Goes High Speed, Low Drag.
She's the kind of late blooming woman I suspect might find her fire late in life. We will see.
Right now, it's Sunday afternoon and I am perched on my bed with laptop continuing the writing weekend as it rains, gusts, and goes light and then dark and then light again outside my window.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Jane and the Magical Pony School are cantering up the rankings!
As of earlier today, The Magical Pony School: Jane's Transformation hit #8 in its Kindle category and #41 in its category overall!
I'm so grateful to those of you who have already bought it - don't forget to review the book on Amazon if you enjoy the read, and keep passing the word. This is so exciting for me.
It is time to take a writing retreat and get my first draft of Book Two: Fiona and the Waterhorse!
I'm so grateful to those of you who have already bought it - don't forget to review the book on Amazon if you enjoy the read, and keep passing the word. This is so exciting for me.
It is time to take a writing retreat and get my first draft of Book Two: Fiona and the Waterhorse!
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
The Magical Pony School, Book One: Jane's Transformation
It's finally here! The first book in my middle grade fiction series is up on Amazon as an e-book - you can see the cover and click over to Amazon from the sidebar to your right.
The product description is not up yet - that usually takes a little longer to go up, but I'll give it to you here.
Jane loves ponies and riding, and after a lesson one day in which she rides a circle and suddenly feels total harmony with her sometimes difficult pony, she goes home to discover that she has been invited to attend the Magical Pony School. The book opens as Jane and her fellow first-year students are getting ready for the Winter Solstice ceremony - a very special event at the Magical Pony School.
Things don't quite go as planned - and Jane soon finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime, where she encounters wild pigs, shapeshifting creatures, bugganes, dwarves, an odd bitter woman, and finally, a black mare with one eye and two donkey guardians who lead her to the most important part of her journey: saying goodbye to her father and letting go of the need to be perfect.
The Magical Pony School series is a good read-aloud for younger children, an "advanced" chapter book for early middle graders, a quick read for older middle graders or avid readers, and will appeal to both girls and boys - there is magic, adventure, and a fair amount of Celtic lore. For readers who ride, there is classical riding and a focus on partnership, not domination, over our equine friends.
This is also likely to be one of those books horsey moms and grandmoms will enjoy.
Fiona and the Waterhorse, book two in the series, should be out before summer.
If you read this and enjoy it, I encourage you to review it, talk about it, and spread the word!
The product description is not up yet - that usually takes a little longer to go up, but I'll give it to you here.
Jane loves ponies and riding, and after a lesson one day in which she rides a circle and suddenly feels total harmony with her sometimes difficult pony, she goes home to discover that she has been invited to attend the Magical Pony School. The book opens as Jane and her fellow first-year students are getting ready for the Winter Solstice ceremony - a very special event at the Magical Pony School.
Things don't quite go as planned - and Jane soon finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime, where she encounters wild pigs, shapeshifting creatures, bugganes, dwarves, an odd bitter woman, and finally, a black mare with one eye and two donkey guardians who lead her to the most important part of her journey: saying goodbye to her father and letting go of the need to be perfect.
The Magical Pony School series is a good read-aloud for younger children, an "advanced" chapter book for early middle graders, a quick read for older middle graders or avid readers, and will appeal to both girls and boys - there is magic, adventure, and a fair amount of Celtic lore. For readers who ride, there is classical riding and a focus on partnership, not domination, over our equine friends.
This is also likely to be one of those books horsey moms and grandmoms will enjoy.
Fiona and the Waterhorse, book two in the series, should be out before summer.
If you read this and enjoy it, I encourage you to review it, talk about it, and spread the word!
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