Books
One thing about being a writer that I love is this: you get to hang with other writers. I’m really excited to host Catherine Stine today with her new book Ruby’s Fire.
Here’s what you can look forward to when you open to page one.
“Seventeen year-old Ruby and her little brother Thorn, have only known a life blighted by the extremist Fireseed Cult. The night Ruby is set to be claimed by one of its cruelest and oldest leaders, she makes a bid for freedom. With Thorn in tow, she stumbles into the world beyond, and finds an opportunity for a fresh start in Skull’s Wrath under the guidance of Nevada Pilgrim, a woman who may not be all she seems. Ruby’s new life could bring her friendship, love, even fortune, but nothing comes without a price. Is Ruby’s talent for elixirs keeping the roof over their heads, or do some of her associates have a more sinister and lucrative interest in them? Life outside a strange cult isn’t without its dangers, and the experience leaves Ruby transformed and communing with the Fireseed more closely than she ever would have imagined. Stine delivers a thrilling adventure led by an exciting cast of characters, and the romance is really well handled.”
Now you have to want a copy, right? Here’s your chance to win a signed copy (U.S. only).
If you’re not the lucky one, here’s the buy link for Ms. Stein’s illustrated paperback at AMAZON. For a Kindle version, click HERE.
Hope you’ll sign up for Catherine’s NEWSLETTER. She has a lot to share that’s worthwhile.
Other sites to connect with Catherine: GOODREADS, B and N, FB, TWITTER, BLOG,WEBSITE.
About Catherine Stine:Catherine Stine writes YA, New Adult and middle grade fiction. Her YA futuristic thriller, Fireseed One, illustrated by the author won finalist spots in both YA and Science Fiction in the 2013 USA Book News International Book Awards. It was also granted a 2013 Bronze Wishing Shelf Book Award and a 2013 Indie Reader Approved notable stamp. Her YA Refugees, earned a New York Public Library Best Book. Middle grade novels include A Girl’s Best Friend.
Reader/ Writer Miscellany
- Want a sound sleep? Tire your eyes naturally by reading until your eyelid can’t stay up. “You fall asleep more peacefully,” says Joseph Emet, author of Buddah’s Book of Sleep.
- There are over 1,000 books published every day in the U.S.
Sharon K. Mayhew says
Thanks for sharing Catherine's book with us.
Lisa Gail Green says
Looks cool! And wow, 1000 books? Sheesh. I guess that speaks to our awesome imaginations, right? 😀
C. Lee McKenzie says
Only 1, 000 today. Two tomorrow and then how many?
Leslie S. Rose says
This sound deliciously original. Must-start-series.
Cecilia Robert says
I love the cover! 🙂 I saw this book on a couple of blogs today. Very eyecatching. Congrats Catherine. 🙂
Tyrean Martinson says
I've been seeing this book everywhere and it looks really good!!! Planning on reading the first in the series first.
J.L. Campbell says
Ruby's Fire sounds like an interesting read.
I thought the books published in the U.S. alone would have been more, but that's still a lot.
Hope all is well with you, Lee.
E. Arroyo says
Sounds awesome. Congrats Catherine! =)
honestindiebookreviews says
Reading is to sleep what warming up is to exercise. Ms. Stine's book sounds like a winner ~ thanks for sharing, and for all your support of fellow indies, Miss C. (-:
C. Lee McKenzie says
I love falling asleep with a book on my face.
Bish Denham says
Sounds like an excellent read. Skull's Wrath… sounds so sinister.
DMS says
Oh- and I LOVE your new home page. It is beautiful!
Also- I wish Catherine much success!
~Jess
C. Lee McKenzie says
Glad you enjoyed it. It's exactly what I wanted. It just took me a while to get it together!
DMS says
I have been wanting to read this one since I first heard of it. I love the cover and the book sounds SO good. Thanks so much for the exciting giveaway. I would love to win! If I win the illustration I would like to be surprised- I love original art. 🙂
~Jess
nutschell says
Ooh lovely to see Catherine on here! this sounds like a great read!
Nutschell
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Carol Kilgore says
Sounds like a great book. I've seen it around a few places 🙂
Misha Gericke says
Sounds amazing. I would definitely have entered, but I'm a foreigner. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Well, you're a lovely foreigner and I'm glad you stopped by.
Empty Nest Insider says
Sounds like a suspenseful read! Great quote! Congrats to Catherine! BTW, I love all of the new bells and whistles on your site Lee!
Julie
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm looking forward to reading it! Thanks for stopping in to my website, Julie.
Stephen Tremp says
Congrats! to Catherine! That's a heck of a milestone to reach. Now I'm inspired to do something great!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oh, I think you've done something great already!
klahanie says
Is this a blog hop? No? Thank goodness! Okay, way to go Catherine. Much respect n'stuff to you.
Win a signed copy? U.S. only? Oh well, never mind. You know, being such an amazing guy, I shall take the liberty of sharing your posting. Jolly good of you to bring further awareness of your writer friend, Lee.
Yes, sadly, I'm leaving now.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Always great to see you. Always sad to see you depart. Sorry this is an exclusive U. S. giveaway, but that's the way the old cookie crumbles. Now, I've really dated myself.
Mark Koopmans says
Congrats also to Catherine – and well done with all that recognition for your work 🙂
1,000 books a day… oh my… 🙂
On a positive spin, hope it will be 1,001 books on one of these days 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Of course there will be that OTHER book. Yours perhaps? If so, we're there to support it! You know that.
M Pax says
Loved, loved, loved this book. Whoever doesn't read it is missing out on one fantastic story told with a lot of finesse. I found it hard to put down.
C. Lee McKenzie says
So great that you weighed in on this, M. I know Catherine will love to read what you've written.
Jemi Fraser says
Awesome cover and the blurb wounds awesome! Definitely adding it to my wish list!
Love that Voltaire quote too – awesome!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for stopping in to say hi, Jemi. Voltaire's quote a keeper.
Catherine Stine says
Thanks you guys! Dez, that's no bird!!!! Can you take a wild guess what it really is?
C. Lee McKenzie says
He'll "get" it!
DEZMOND says
love that birdy on the cover!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Fiery little devil, isn't it?
Al Diaz says
Best to Catherine and her book. I love that cover!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know she'll do well. Thanks for helping to support her second book.
Samantha May says
I've seen this book around today!
Yep, reading is definitely how I'm able to unwind and go to sleep.
1,000 books every day? That's a lot of reading…
I do believe that some of the most boring books are the ones that tell you everything, so Voltaire has a point.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Catherine's making a splash alright! Here's to Voltaire's good common sense.
Theresa Milstein says
I'm glad she escapes. I hope she makes it!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Guess we'll have to read it to find out! 🙂
mshatch says
I have the opposite problem. Especially if the book is too interesting – then I stay up the whole night reading!
Congrats to Catherine and pretty cover, too 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
There are some that keep me going after midnight, but not many, I'm afraid. I do try to get up extra early if I'm really reading something that I want to finish.
Lexa Cain says
Congrats to Catherine on her release day! The book sounds great, and I had no idea how many awards her first book, FIRESEED ONE, had received. Cool! Wishing Catherine huge success. 🙂
The problem with reading to fall asleep is that sometimes reading puts me to sleep whether I want it to or not. One second I'm reading an interesting chapter, the next I'm snoring on the couch cushions! lol
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know what you mean about not staying awake when you want to read.
I'm sure Catherine's book will be another award winner.
Elizabeth Seckman says
Best of luck to Catherine!
That is a lot of books…no wonder I can;t keep up with them all!
Voltaire was a wise man.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Ain't that the truth? I think I'll pin Voltaire's quote over my desk.
Catherine Stine says
Thanks, Lee, and yeah, I read every night.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's almost required these days!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Congratulations, Catherine!
A thousand books a day? Whoa…
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's a whopping number, isn't it?