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THIS PAGE IS SOLELY for old news I'm not ready to delete--some interesting, some maybe not so much for you the reader.
... kinda like the closet you stash all the things you don't want out in the open, but don't want to throw away yet.

September 2, 2013

HAPPY LABOR DAY to you all!  This is an exciting time for me.  There have been a flurry of emails back and forth as I try to get answers to a myriad of questions so that I might better inform my readers.  There are lots of dates -- no ONE release date for everything...and not all questions have been completely answered, so I will give them to you as I am informed.

First up is the Xlibris.com/bookstore release date for the paperback and hardbound books: September 11, 2013.  The eBook will not be available for another 4-6 weeks.  I'll let you know the exact date as soon as I know.

The book (and eBook) will not be available through Amazon and Barnes&Nobles for at least 4 weeks -- I will make an announcement here as soon as I am aware that they are available. 

August 30, 2013

I AM VERY EXCITED--YESTERDAY was a busy day getting things ready and finalized for both my painterly and writerly side.  I have an art exhibition this evening and I am ready! 

But, more important, I gave the final approval for the interior of my book and for the cover (I'll include a sneak peak of the cover below--once I have a release date, you'll get to see the whole thing!).  It sounds like it will be ready for release somewhere within the next 6-8 weeks...maybe sooner.  We'll just have to wait and see.  I'm getting to be very bad at this waiting thing...it's hurry up and wait...



August 17, 2013

I NOW HAVE MY COVER ART work for my book.  I am proud to reveal it -- in part -- on this page.  In addition, I thought I'd let you know, the manuscript has entered the formating phase, where the interior of the book is ironed out...

I am getting excited!  October is just around the corner.

July 20, 2013

IT HAS BEEN ELEVEN days since I submitted my manuscript for it's final, professional edit.  I am waiting anxiously, for it's return.  I fear an intense edit is on the horizon, but it will make the story even better!  Once I resubmit and sign off for publication, it will be an agonizing two months before it is ready for the reader.  I'll keep you informed.

June,  2013 

WELL, IT'S OUT OF THE BAG, really...I planned on keeping the title hush-hush, but here it is:

http://creationsbydjamesonsmith.com/blog/2013/06/08/squeeee-its-almost-ready/

I'm working with the publisher and am nearly ready to submit for the professional edit.  The next step (once I submit) is to get the cover and interior set up.  I'm working on deadlines so that I can meet the release date in October, 2013.

Beyond the Shimmer

February, 2013

THIS BOOK IS A LONG TIME in the making, and it is my first.  My life has changed in the process, for the better, I think.  My storyline and characters have matured from a beginner chapter-book reader's story to a much wider audience, including young adults.

Beyond the Shimmer (the working title only) is a sci-fi adventure for ages 11 and up.  It is set in a small college-town atmosphere and lifestyle, revolving around two "tweeners" and their discoveries of a strange creature, a portal to the other side, and their adventures and challenges at home and in this otherworld.

The first draft is finally complete (yay) --  so, after the obligitory re-writes & the publishing process, it should available for sale by Fall, 2013.

I will keep you informed of the progress and actual release date as things move forward.

Until then, if you would like to be put on the pre-order list, complete the contact form on the contact page and in the comment section, note "pre-order".



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Teen Read Week has come and gone:

October 13-19,2013

But there are winners to announce!

My interview with Sharon Ledwith included a raffle of her two eBooks.  The winner is Jennifer Loiske.  Congratulations, Jennifer.  Sharon will be contacting you soon with your coupons for the eBooks.
Part of the Robbie Cox interview with yours truly included a raffle for two eBooks and a paperback of my book, Secrets Beyond Scymaria.  The winners of the contest were: Sheila Deeth, Jill Roberts and Debbie Manber Kupfer!  Congratuations to all three.  I will be contacting each of you within the week!

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AS AN AUTHOR OF YOUNG ADULT sci-fi fantasy, this annual event was a natural one to follow.  Sponsored by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), it is a terrific way for teens, ages 12-18 (and their parents and other adults with teens in their lives) to discover what's out there for them to read. Things were happening both online and at your local library. 

Visit their website for further information for future events at YALSA.   

Between 14-19 October, I joined over 50 fellow authors and bloggers in a Teen Read Week Blog Hop through a Facebook group, "Inspiring Children--One Book At A Time", where we  highlighted books and the authors that create them with links connecting the  different blogs. Not only were there links to Young Adult books at Inspiring Children, but also for the younger set.

The Blog Hop was hopping at Inspiring Teens Blog Hop, with 35 authors and 37 bloggers workign together to make sure young adults and teens (ages 12-18) could connect with some good reading from some amazing authors! The list of authors and their host bloggers (and blog sites) can still be found at the above link.  There were giveaways at each bloggers site, plus at the Inspiring Teens Blog Hop site. Come back next year and join in!

On Tuesday, 15 October I hosted and interviewed Sharon Ledwith.  I've already read one of her books (The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis) and have the next one (Legend of the Timekeepers) almost finished.  Definitely good reads. 

I will be hosted by Blogger and Author Robbie Cox  at www.themessthatisme.com on Saturday, 19 October.  I can tell you that I'll be giving away two eBooks, a paperback and for those that like pink, a cover for a Kindle eReader.  Until then, happy reading!