A YA Preorder Offer: Be The Marked Beauty You Are

I am super excited to share the news that MARKED BEAUTY has preorder links! They. Are. Real. YAY! This book has had one heck of a twisted journey to get to this point, and I'm thrilled that it's finally here. My publisher is so excited to get this book out into the wild that they're offering it up at the sale price of $3.99 until release date! You can preorder on AMAZON & BARNES & NOBLE.

BUT there's more...

I'm announcing a ***SPECIAL, SUPER-DUPER PREORDER OFFER ALERT!*** If you'd like to preorder a copy of MARKED BEAUTY, I'm offering this special preorder package with all sorts of goodies! This offer is open US/CAN and will run until release day, October 17, 2017, or while supplies last.

So here's what you get: one signed bookplate, one Marked Beauty bookmark, one Marked Beauty tattoo, one Be The Marked Beauty You Are exclusive poster, and one Marked Beauty magnet.

I have a limited amount of bookish swag, so make sure you order your copy soon if you want some! Just click on this link Google Doc! And if you'd like your eBook signed, look over to my right sidebar under authorGraph. Choose Marked Beauty & Voila! I'll make it happen.

And still MORE...if you're a newsletter subscriber you get to enter into a special giveaway, too! Not a subscriber, but would like to be one? No problem. Sign up HERE.

When tragedy strikes her best friend, a reluctant empath is 
forced to use her skills to help; only doing so stirs her energy, 
luring a dark, elusive boy into her world and with him an 
ancient evil that threatens her heart and life, but even more 
deadly...her eternity. #markedbeauty

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Praise for Marked Beauty

"With some of the best imagery I've ever read, MARKED BEAUTY will have you desperately flipping pages to find out what happens with Ana and Viktor--who are both mysteriously endearing and an absolute delight to cheer for." 
           - Elana Johnson, author of the POSSESSION trilogy & co-founder of the Querytracker blog

Marked Beauty is a compelling, magical masterpiece that hooks you from page one and doesn’t let go. Ana and Viktor's story is a timeless tale you'll want to read over and over.                                                                                     -Natalie Decker bestselling author of the YA romance series Rival Love.

“S.A. Larsen’s Marked Beauty is a tale of mystery, magic, and beauty. Never will a book ever make you want to be a teen again more than this one. Completely charming.”                                                                                                                            –Danielle DeVor, author of The Marker Chronicles.


I'll be releasing a teaser or two now and again over the next few weeks. Thank you so much for the support!

For this month's IWSG, I guess what I'm most insecure about right now is learning the ropes of marketing and promoting my books in the young adult world. It's so different from middle grade - and getting the word out about middle grade books isn't any easier, either. It's just YA is a completely different animal.

Any words of wisdom from my fellow YA authors or any marketing/promotion guru out there would be greatly appreciated. >3 

(The purpose of the IWSG is to share and encourage, posting on the first Wednesday of each month. You'll find writer doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Support and a common understanding spread throughout the group as many fellow writers can relate. Feel free to JOIN in anytime.)

Sneak Peek Into My Story Release For Next Month!

So...
A few of you know that one of my short story babies will be released into the world on November 10th. It was never a story I intended to write. It came about last December through a few frustrating days of finishing up my middle grade novel. I was approached and asked if I'd be interested in writing some sort of YA steampunk story. The timing couldn't have been better, seeing how I needed a break before diving into revising my MG novel.
Although I'd become intrigued by the whole steampunk arena, I knew nothing about writing it. So I began reading and researching steampunk worlds. Instantly fascinated, with only a few weeks to hammer out and finalize a story, I went blindly into writing it, absolutely no sense of urgency. If I got it done, I got it done. If not, oh well. I gave something new a try. 
I really should use that mentality in my writing more often, because the moment I began writing TIME SPUN SOULS I couldn't stop. But that story will be for the book's official release. Today is for showing off the cover and feeding you crumbs of interest. 

GOODREADS | PUBLISHER WEBSITE

Gear up for GEARS OF BRASS! 

A world like ours, but filled with gears of brass, where the beating heart is fueled by steam and the simplest creation is a complex clockwork device.  

Within this tome, you’ll find steampunk fairy tale re-tellings, as well as original stories that will send your gears turning.  

Welcome to the steampunk realm, with eleven authors guiding your path. 

GEARS OF BRASS is a steampunk anthology published through Curiosity Quills.  It will be available for purchase on November 10, 2014.  Within the pages, you’ll come across clockwork inventions and steampunk-ified fairy tale retellings.  Eleven authors will guide you through worlds filled with airships, top hats, and corsets. 

Meet the authors:

Jordan Elizabeth writes young adult fantasy for Curiosity Quills, including ESCAPE FROM WITCHWOOD HOLLOW which was published in October and the upcoming TREASURE DARKLY; she’s represented by the Belcastro Agency.

J. Million is the author of Last of the Giants and can always be found reading or writing.

Lorna MacDonald Czarnota is a professional storyteller and author of several books including, Medieval Tales That Kids Can Read and Tell, Breadline Blue, Legends Lore and Secrets of Western New York, Wicked Niagara, Native American and Pioneer Sites of Upstate New York, and Dancing at the Crossroads: Stories and Activities for At-Risk Youth Programming.

SA Larsen is represented by Paula Munier of Talcott Notch Literary and is the author of published short stories, community-interest stories, and magazine articles focused on children. 

Grant Eagar is an Engineer who would take the tales he told his children at bed time, and transform them into fantasy stories. 

Clare Weze is the author of The House of Ash (forthcoming) and the co-author and editor of Cloudscapes over the Lune.

Eliza Tilton: gamer, writer and lover of dark chocolate; author of the YA Fantasy, BROKEN FOREST, published by Curiosity Quills Press.

Heather Talty's stories have been featured in Enchanted Conversation, as well as her own fractured fairy tale site, Mythopoetical (www.Beatrixcottonpants.com).

W.K. Pomeroy is a third generation writer who has published more than 70 short stories/articles/poems across many genres and styles, which now includes Steampunk.

Christine Baker is the author of Lana's End, The Guild of Dagda, and many more. 

Natalia Darcy: a bookilicious reader, tea drinker and Zumba aficionado who enjoys playing cards against humanity and washing her hair with ice cold water. 

You can get your steampunk fix before GEARS OF BRASS is released in November.  To ENTER for your chance to win a copy of GEARS OF BRASS, you will need to share the cover.  This can be on your blog, Facebook, Twitter… Each time you share the cover image, log it into Rafflecoper to record it.  It will give you more chances to win.  The drawing for the winner will be held on October 27^th.  AND thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!

Do you read steampunk? What's your favorite steampunk story?

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A Holiday Break...

Firstly, for entry into my blog hop, running until Dec. 27th, CLICK on the photo. 

Thanks for entering!!

My gift of inspiration to you over this holiday break: a few wintry photos from my home.

I make Christmas wreaths.

I HEART snowman.

I've decided to leave you with a few surprises and reminders. I can't believe I've forgotten to post about the release of the anthology my short story is in. DUH. Here it is, and you'll see it and where to purchase it in my right side bar.

Don't forget to ENTER my giveaway and donation blog hop HERE, until Dec. 31st, and my team blog's Mid-Winters-Eve Blog Hop. SEE ABOVE.

***Also, to the right, just beneath my picture and brief profile, you'll see a link to my youngest son's website for Apraxia of Speech. I plan on blogging more about his site and this neurological disorder in the coming months. My platform for the Mrs. Maine 2012 pageant, where I'd like to make the most difference, is spreading the word about the importance of children, not only reading but writing about what they've read. OR simply writing to exercise those priceless brain muscles. Through my message, I also want to raise awareness for Apraxia of Speech, a disorder which is often misunderstood.

Although I will miss you, it's time for me to take a blogging break to spend time with my family. I wish each of you many blessings and much laughter during this holiday season, and I'll see you when I return on Jan. 3rd. I will, however, post the winners of my Mid-Winters-Eve Blog Hop on the 28th, so stay tuned...