Want books for your kids or even you?

Well, then, run over to New Classics Study Guides’ giveaway! They’ve got nine books up for grabs.

And yes, that’s An Unexpected Adventure.

The Faithful Spy is a World War II story in a blend of graphic novel and regular story.

Light of Mine is a fun read aloud where the kids get to go rescue the parents. And Vincent in Wonderland is a combo of Vincent Van Gogh and Alice in Wonderland.

If you loved Magic Treehouse books, you’ll enjoy Guardians of Time.

Another great looking book is Grace R. Pringle’s Silver Blood.

How intriguing is that? Toss in twins trying to find their dad, and a dragon, and I’m in! It’s on my to-be-read list.

Do you have any books on your list? Anything you’ve read recently that made you smile? My next book is Unbound by Dean King. I’m reading it for our book club.

The Book:

I know, if you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ve heard about To Save a Race. However, there are those who’ve not heard; so I’ll share anyway.

The Setting:

“Noise filled the city. Vendors hawked their wares, while rumbling motorcars competed with horse drawn carriages for room on the narrow streets. People rushed along the sidewalks, anxious to finish their business and be home before the sun’s protective light faded. A tall, muscular man moved gracefully among them all, swinging his cane as he walked. His dark hair soaked up the sunlight while his ebony eyes took in his surroundings with an easy nonchalance. A stray noise caught his attention and he spotted a disheveled man backed up against a brick wall. Two burly men advanced on the smaller one, their quarry’s green eyes darting like a hart caught in the cross hairs of the hunter.”

Nubbikford isn’t the safest place for the average citizen to wander, especially at night, but like most cities, it has its own pleasant places.

“A cough brought her out of her reflections, quickly followed by another that wracked her body. The smell of coal, oil and dust filled the air. Arianna didn’t have to look up to know they were passing the factories. Nubbikford boasted two main industries: canvas and automobiles. The buildings faced each other across the crowded thoroughfare, and seemed to compete to see who could belch the most noxious fumes into the atmosphere. Arianna felt sorry for the workers who endured the foul smells day in and day out. She knew many of them were Tantulians and had no say in their situations. She’d never met one, but any time she’d complained about chores, Uncle Marcos had always told her to be thankful she wasn’t a Tantulian. She shifted in her seat.

Kenden smoothly turned a corner. “It’s not much further. We’ll be there shortly.”

Arianna smiled her thanks and peered ahead, waiting for that first glimpse. She hadn’t been to the castle often, but occasionally Uncle Marcos had taken her with him when she was little. She remembered the thrill that would soar through her as they rounded the curve and the castle loomed at the top of the hill.”

The Synopsis:

When Duke Callon divorces his wife and decides on an uncanny way of choosing his next duchess, Arianna’s left with little choice. Faced with the intricacies of politics, Arianna struggles to find her place. Just as she thinks she has her footing, a decree, issued with the blessing of her husband, calls for the extermination of her entire race.

A young innocent girl, a capricious duke, and a decree that will change everything. What will it take to save a race?

Follow along in this one of a kind Steampunk Biblical retelling of an Old Testament classic by Kandi J Wyatt.

The Store:

Where can you get your own copy of To Save a Race? At your favorite retailer.

Get your copy here

The Giveaway:

With the steampunk vibe of the book, I wanted to find something that would go along with that. So, I contacted a local artist I know who does wonderful jewelry and asked if she had anything already made. Although she didn’t have anything ready, she eagerly went to her workshop and made up four necklaces for me to choose from. The butterfly caught my attention right away.

First and Second Place:

For first and second place, I’m giving away ebook copies of To Save a Race. I have mobi which is what Kindle uses, epub–perfect for iTunes–and pdf for those who just use the computer.

Grand prize:

This gorgeous steampunk butterfly was handmade by Shawn Tempesta artist at Second Street Gallery and Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio both in Bandon, Oregon. The necklace itself contains watch body and parts, Swarovski crystals, and a brass chain which adjusts to 20, 21 and 23 inches. If that wasn’t enough, I’m also adding in a paperback copy of To Save a Race. The total value is $60.

How to Enter:

There are multiple ways you can enter to win, most of them being through the internet. However, those who are local have the opportunity to earn two entries by coming to Langlois Public Library on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:00 pm for my book reading. Use the rafflecopter below to enter online; also, notice that some of those options can be repeated every day.

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Be sure to share this with your friends and family, and if you have younger children who love to read or who love to be read to, be sure to check out the Dragon Courage series or Journey from Skioria.

And to celebrate, I’m doing one more giveaway!

To celebrate the release of Dragon’s Heritage, I’m doing a #giveaway.

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This one is a combo pack. Dragon’s Heritage advanced ebook and Dragon’s Future audio book. The two go hand in hand. Dragon’s Heritage tells the story of Duskya and Ruskya between the prologue of Dragon’s Future and chapter one. It’s told in Duskya’s words as a youngling but seen through the eyes of her granddaughter, Mere.

The story came about due to amazon reviews and reader questions. Everyone who reads Dragon’s Future comments about the confusing dragon names and the ‘y’s in all the names. Dragon’s Heritage has the answers to why this is. Other readers have said they want more of Duskya. Dragon’s Heritage gives us more of Duskya–both as a younging and as a grandma. It also answers some questions about what happens to dragon rider children as well as Calamadyn twin descendents.

Need more incentive to enter the contest or pre-order your own copy just in case you don’t win? Here’s an excerpt.

So, what do you have to do to enter for your chance to win Dragon’s Heritage and an audio book of Dragon’s Future? With Dragon’s Heritage the Dragon Courage series comes to a close, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more stories in the world. I’m currently thinking of stories from the Carr. Since Dragon’s Heritage is a reader inspired story, tell me your ideas for stories you’d like to hear. If you haven’t read the Dragon Courage series yet, (here’s the link to a free download of Dragon’s Future), roam the rest of my blog and comment here about what kind of blog posts you’d like to read more of. For another entry, follow my blog. If you already have done that, just comment that you have.

You’ll want to follow the comments, because I’ll announce the winner on Monday morning both here and on my Facebook page. So, leave your comments below.