Today we are celebrating here on the blog with Author Katie Cross the release of her new YA fantasy book, Miss Mabel’s School for Girls.
Enjoy the guest post she prepared for us about her book and make sure you enter the giveaway she’s hosting at her site (link at the bottom of the post).
Welcome to the blog Katie!
{Guest Author: Katie Cross}
For me, writing a book involved a lot of staring at a computer screen, slapping the delete button, pulling my hair out, and Pinterest.
Oh, yes. You heard right. Pinterest.
The power of Pinterest comes from the images. I always find photos that I want to remember and have access to, so I pin them to a board for later reference. So, I thought to myself, Hey, I’m releasing my first book, Miss Mabel’s School for Girls. Why don’t I give the readers something to look at in anticipation of the book?
So instead of a boring interview where I talk about how great I am, I’m here today to take you on a visual tour to give you a few ideas of what you can expect to find in this exciting new young adult fantasy novel, Miss Mabel’s School for Girls.
Wrought iron fence:
There’s a wrought iron fence around the outside of the ancient manor that is Miss Mabel’s School for Girls much like this one. It’s known for creaking in the wind.
Potions bottles:
Potion bottles hold oh-so-many possibilities. Witches love potions, and the witches in Miss Mabel’s School for Girls are no exception. These particular bottles contain a variety of spices and herbs, all of which you can win during the launch giveaway March 27th-30th!
Peacock feather:
Miss Mabel loves peacock feathers. They represent beauty and vanity: her two favorite virtues.
Green mossy tree:
Miss Mabel’s School is located in Letum Wood, a lush, expansive forest that hides many secrets. Some of these secrets catch up with Bianca Monroe, our sixteen-year-old heroine, in the dark of the night.
Trees/forest:
This is another view of Letum Wood as you’ll expect to find it in the summer. It’s lush, gorgeous, and a little on the dangerous side.
Old book photo:
A grimoire is a book filled with magical spells, a kind of magical diary passed through generations. This grimoire is available to win during the launch day giveaway! Head over to www.missmabels.com to find out how you can participate.
Hopefully these photos gave you an idea of the exciting adventure you’ll find in Miss Mabel’s School for Girls! Now, get your Pinterest on and start spreading the word! Visit www.missmabels.com to find out how to enter the giveaway and win lots of free stuff!
About the Book:
Never underestimate the power of a determined witch.
Letum Wood is a forest of fog and deadfall, home to the quietly famous Miss Mabel’s School for Girls, a place where young witches learn the art of magic.
Sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe has inherited a deadly curse. Determined to break free before it kills her, she enrolls in the respected school to confront the cunning witch who cast the curse: Miss Mabel.
Bianca finds herself faced with dark magic she didn’t expect, with lessons more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Will Bianca have the courage to save herself from the curse, or will Miss Mabel’s sinister plan be too powerful?
Miss Mabel’s School for Girls is the first novel in The Network Series, an exciting new fantasy collection. A gripping tale about the struggle to survive, it will take you to a new place and time, one you’ll never want to leave.
About the Author:
My world revolves around my husband (who is a major hottie), my Vizsla’s, and the mountains.
I wear hiking boots instead of heels when I need to feel powerful, and on a bad day, I love a weightlifting workout. Actually, I love it on a good day.
I don’t eat bread because my thyroid doesn’t like it, although there are days I miss it. Especially ciabatta. Sweet potatoes are kind of my thing. Cookies too.
I write because I never stopped.
Visit me at www.kcrosswriting.com
{Giveaway}
Go to www.missmabels.com and click on the ‘giveaway’ tab for more information. Enter to win a potions chest, an apothecary bag of herbs and spices, an old spell book that opens to hide apothecary herbs, amazon gift cards, and more! The giveaway lasts from March 27th at 7am to March 30th at 10 pm.
I am excited for this book – It looks awesome and I love the sound of it 🙂 I enjoyed the post and loved the virtual tour!
Chanzie @ Mean Who You Are.
I'm so glad you liked it Chene! Miss Mabel's looks so good, doesn't it? 🙂
Let me know if you buy the books, Chene or Melissa! I'll put you in the giveaway.
This looks amazing, Melissa! I just wanted to stop by and thank you for hosting me today. Your blog looks fantastic- I may just have to follow it. I'm always looking for new book blogs to haunt!
Thank you, thank you! Let me know if I can help you. I'm off to share your post and put your name in the giveaway!
That'd be great Katie, thank you! Congratulations for the release of Miss Mabel's!! 😀