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One week until LEGACY!

I can’t believe we’re so close to launch time–where has this year gone??? And I realized that while I’ve posted all of this information on my social media and in my newsletter, I figured it might be good to put it all in one place so you can take advantage of all the awesome things going on for LEGACY.

First up: The Legacy Pre-Order Giveaway!

If you…

  • Pre-order the US edition of LEGACY (ebook, hardcover, B&N Exclusive edition, audiobook, or tour tickets that include a copy of LEGACY all count) before 11/5.
  • Have a US or Canadian mailing address,
  • Fill out the corresponding giveaway form

…you can get these amazing free goodies shipped to you by my publisher:

You can find links to order LEGACY from lots of retailers HERE

US Residents: Go HERE for the giveaway form you need to fill out.

Canadian Residents: Go HERE for the giveaway form you need to fill out.

Everyone else: I’m so sorry. This is one of those things that’s out of my control.

Please also note that the swag is only available while supplies last, so the earlier you fill out the form, the better. Your swag will also come separately from your book (since the book will be shipped from your retailer of choice and the swag will come directly from my publisher) and may take as long as 8-10 weeks after launch to arrive, because it takes time to assemble, address, and mail all that swag!

Next up: The LEGACY Tour!

If you haven’t already checked my events page, go HERE to see the complete list of LEGACY events I’ll be doing in the US and France. And please note that all US Tour events *require* tickets–and that some events have already sold out. So if you’re planning to attend, you might want to get your tickets ASAP. My US publisher is also giving out super cool “Team Valiant” patches at all US tour events (available at each event while supplies last), as well as raffling off other super cool prizes And here are the event policies:

Can’t make it to an event and wish you could get a signed book (plus some extra goodies?) Behold, the Changing Hands Exclusive Gift with Purchase Offer!!!

If you buy LEGACY from Changing Hands before 11/5/19, not only will you be able to have the book signed (and personalized, if you’d like) but you will also get the exclusive swaggish goodies* you see in the graphic below (a 5×7 Keeper Characters art print, a 4×6 Dex art print, and a button declaring, “The world isn’t safe for sparkly flying horses.”)

Changing Hands is willing to ship this offer anywhere—even internationally (though you will have to pay for international shipping.).

*These swaggish goodies will also be given out at the LEGACY launch party in Upland and at the Changing Hands event on 11/6, but this is the only way you can have them shipped to you.

**please note: this giveaway is separate from the main pre-order giveaway mentioned above, and ONLY applies to books ordered from Changing Hands. If you order from Changing Hands before 11/5 and have a US or Canadian mailing address, you can *also* fill out the pre-order giveaway form (using the links above) and submit your receipt to get the other swag. But that will come separately from this.

To order LEGACY from Changing Hands and take advantage of this exclusive offer, go HERE.

And finally, just to be clear:

I know it’s been a little more confusing this year, since there are several different versions of LEGACY. So I’ve put together a quick summary of what they all are.

The US first printing of LEGACY: 
A limited, special edition of the book, available from all retailers in the US and Canada while supplies last (pre-ordering is a good idea if you want to make sure you get one). Includes the text of LEGACY, along with the illustrated endpapers and the bonus story in Tam’s POV.

The Barnes & Noble Exclusive edition of LEGACY:
Available ONLY from Barnes and Noble, while supplies last (again, pre-ordering is a good idea).Includes the text of LEGACY, along with the illustrated endpapers and the bonus story in Tam’s POV–AND a special bonus annotated scene from an earlier draft of LEGACY, showing notes from me, my assistant editor, and my editor, discussing the revision process for the scene.

The Changing Hands Gift With Purchase:
Technically, this is the same version of LEGACY as the US first printing (meaning it will come with the text of LEGACY, the bonus Tam scene, and the illustrated endpapers) but it will also be a signed book (which can also be personalized) and will come with three additional swaggish goodies–the same goodies given out at the Upland Launch Party and the Changing Hands event. You must order from Changing Hands before 11/5 to take advantage. Scroll up for more details.

All future US Printings of LEGACY:
This version of LEGACY technically isn’t on sale yet–and won’t go on sale until the first printing sells out. It will contain the text of LEGACY and NOT the illustrated endpapers or the Tam story. So if you want those features, get yourself a copy of LEGACY as soon as possible.

Phew–I think that’s everything!

But it’s always a good idea to follow me on social media, because if anything new comes up, that’s where I post about it first. And I want to add my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your enthusiasm and support for this series. It’s been a very chaotic for me with some rather stressful “life stuff” in it, and I’ll admit–there were times when I wasn’t sure if I would finish LEGACY in time. But I didn’t want to let you guys down, so I dug deep and pushed through and here we are–and I have to say: I love this book so much. I’m very much hoping you will too. I can’t WAIT for you guys to read. And I can’t wait to meet some of you when I’m out on tour. You guys make this job worth doing–thank you for being awesome.

*Team KEEPER Group Hug*

Behold: the gorgeous LEGACY Cover!

The wait is over! The stunning cover of LEGACY has finally been revealed!!!! (illustrated by Jason Chan—and designed by Karin Paprocki). AND BEFORE YOU STOP READING TO STARE AT THE SHINY—WAIT! I HAVE MORE BIG NEWS!

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The first edition of LEGACY (meaning ALL the copies from the original printing of the book) will have some very special extra bonus content! I will share more info soon, but the first edition will only be available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so the best way to get a copy is to PRE-ORDER from ANY retailer.

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Okay, now back to the cover!

AHHHHHHHH I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!
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The outfits!
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The facial expressions!
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The handholding!
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How powerful my little girl is—and how ridiculously handsome my boys look!
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In case you can’t tell, this is Sophie, Keefe, and Fitz! And I know there’s always debate over who you’re hoping will be on the cover. But remember: covers are about the *scene*. We have to find an image that embodies the *feel* of the story. And there was absolutely no better way to capture the feel of this book than a scene where the three characters wrestling with various “legacies” must work together to face an unseen enemy.

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No, I won’t tell you who they’re fighting. Or why they’re in London (though those who’ve read FLASHBACK might have some theories—please don’t spoil in the comments for those who haven’t read). And since I’m sure you’re all wondering what Sophie’s doing, I will say that she’s Inflicting. And that’s ALL I’m going to tell you. The rest you’ll find out when you read. And again, please keep all spoilers out of your comments. Save that for your own feeds.


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And now, I NEED to get back to writing, because this book is coming out November 5, 2019. But I’m probably going to stare at this for a few more seconds because ???!

Welcome to the world, FLASHBACK!

Well, it’s finally here. The moment when store shelves get filled with shiny hardcovers and pre-orders ship and ebooks download and my precious book baby stops being mine.

It’s a moment I’ve lived through ten times now (HOW IS THIS MY TENTH BOOK???) and yet it’s still a head-spinning mix of excitement and panic. Because I want you guys to love this book so badly.

I hope it was worth all these months of waiting. And I want you all to know how much it means to me to have you stick with me–and Sophie–on this incredible journey we’re on. I wouldn’t have this job without you, dear readers. With every single piece of my heart, I thank you.

And now, I step back and let FLASHBACK become *yours*. Happy reading!

Here are some handy links to retailers (in case you feel like buying a copy): 
(*coughs* shameless author *coughs*)

And don’t forget that I’ll be on tour for FLASHBACK this month! Most events do still have some tickets left, so if you haven’t gotten yours yet, head HERE to my events page for dates/times/event info and links to get tickets.

If none of my tour stops are near you, maybe one of the KEEPER Fan Meetups that Barnes & Noble is hosting will work out. Go HERE to learn more about them!

The FLASHBACK Pre-order giveaway has now ended (and swag packs will be sent out by my publisher in the next few weeks. Please be patient with them, they have a *lot* of swag packs to assemble and mail). And if you missed the pre-order giveaway and are still hoping to get your hands on some swaggish goodies, never fear. The special offer from Changing Hands Bookstore is still available through 11/10/18. Go HERE for details!

Lastly, I was finally able to add last year’s Keefe Short Story (from the B&N exclusive edition of NIGHTFALL) to this website. Go HERE and scroll down until you see Keefe’s smiling face and you’ll be able to read all the Keefe and Ro hilarity.

And now, I’d better finish packing for tour and let you guys get busy reading! Hope you enjoy!

An EXCLUSIVE offer from Changing Hands Bookstore

A bunch of readers have been asking if there was going to be a Changing Hands offer for FLASHBACK (like I’ve done in previous years with the other KEEPER Books) and it made me realize some of you may not have seen this in my newsletter. So YES, there IS a special offer!!!! Check it out:
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If you buy FLASHBACK from Changing Hands Bookstore before 1pm MT on 11/10/18, not only will you be able to have the book signed (and personalized, if you’d like) but you will also get the exclusive swaggish goodies* you see in this graphic (a 5×7 Vacker family portrait, a 4×6 Vespera/Gisela postcard, and a Cliffhanger Caution sticker)

Changing Hands will ship this offer anywhere—even internationally (call for an estimate on the shipping cost). And you can order by phone (480-730-0205 or 602-274-0067) or online by clicking HERE (if you order online and want your book personalized, please make a note in the “order comments” field on their website). And make sure you order before this offer ends on 11/10/18**!

*These swaggish goodies will be given out at the FLASHBACK launch party in Upland and at the Changing Hands event on 11/10, but this offer is the only way you can have them shipped to you without attending one of those events.

**please note: this giveaway is separate from the main pre-order giveaway I’ve mentioned in other posts, and ONLY applies to books ordered from Changing Hands. If you order from Changing Hands before 11/6 and have a US mailing address, you can *also* fill out the pre-order giveaway form HERE and submit your receipt to get the other swag. But that will come separately from this. The items shown in this graphic will come shipped with your book. And if you order between 11/6 and 11/10 you will still get the items you see in this graphic but you will NOT be eligible for the pre-order items

Don’t miss these awesome KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES Fan Meetups!

SURPRISE!

I have some super exciting news to share with you guys today! Barnes and Noble is hosting 10 (yes, ten!!!) Keeper of the Lost Cities fan meetups the week FLASHBACK goes on sale (11/6-11/10)—check the graphic below to see if there’s one happening near you!

 

And in case you can’t read the text in the graphic, here’s the complete event list:

 

Nov 6, 2018 4:00 PM, B&N Kennewick, WA (Columbia Center)

700 Columbia Center, Kennewick, WA 99336

 

Nov 6, 2018 5:00 PM, B&N Folsom, CA

280 Palladio Parkway, Suite 913, Folsom, CA 95630

 

Nov 7, 2018 7:00 PM, B&N Idaho Falls, ID (Grand Teton Mall)

2300 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

 

Nov 9, 2018 6:00 PM, B&N Holmdel, NJ

2134 Highway 35 South, Holmdel, NJ 07733

 

Nov 9, 2018 7:00 PM, B&N Mira Mesa, CA

10775 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126

 

Nov 10, 2018 2:00 PM, B&N Newport, KY 

1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

 

Nov 10, 2018 2:00 PM, B&N Eugene, OR

1163 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401

 

Nov 10, 2018 2:00 PM, B&N  Warwick, RI

1350B Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

 

Nov 10, 2018 2:00 PM, B&N Denver, Co.

960 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246

 

Nov 10, 2018 2:00 PM, B&N  Orlando, FL (Colonial Plaza Market Ctr)*

2418 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

 

 

*The Florida event time has been updated since this post was first shared. Please note that 2:00pm is the correct time.

 

TWO IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Sadly, I won’t be at any of these meetups, because I’ll be on tour (you can find my full tour list HERE) and I have yet to figure out how to be two places at once. BUT, you’ll get to hang out with other Keeper fans, play KOTLC trivia, and get some super-cool exclusive swag (while supplies last). There will even be raffles to win MORE awesome goodies! So it’s still going to be really awesome and I hope you guys will go and have all kinds of fun without me!!

2. The regular edition of FLASHBACK will be the only edition available for purchase at these meet ups. If you want to make absolutely sure you get a Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of FLASHBACK, be sure to pre-order it HERE.

 

And if you guys do go, I hope you’ll @ me in your photos or use the hashtag #KeeperFanMeetup because I SO want to see you having all that KEEPER fun without me!

Come see me on tour for FLASHBACK!

HOORAY, I finally got the list of US FLASHBACK tour stops from my publisher, so I can share where I’ll be in November—and hopefully I’m heading near you!

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL of these events REQUIRE a book purchase to get in the signing line. Many of them require the purchase of a ticket, and for those events, the price of the book is included in the ticket. A few of the events are wristbanded, which means that wristbands are required to get in the signing line, and they must be picked up in person (times and dates vary from store to store). Specific details on these events as well as links to buy tickets/reserve wristbands can be found on the Events page of this website HERE.

 

HOW DOES THIS WORK WITH THE PRE-ORDER GIVEAWAY?

(and for those thinking “what pre-order giveaway?” if you live in the U.S. and pre-order your copy of Flashback from ANY retailer, you can claim a special pre-order reward by filling out a form HERE. You MUST fill out the form to receive this reward—it’s not automatic when you pre-order the book).

Since book purchases are required to get in the signing lines for all my Flashback events–and I will NOT have the swag for the pre-order giveaway with me at events (because we kept running out last year)–if you want to attend one of the events and still get your pre-order goodies, you probably want to pre-order from the store that is hosting the event you want to attend (unless you feel like buying multiple books, which, hey, not going to complain about that ). As long as you pre-order the book (or purchase an event ticket which includes a book) AND submit your book/ticket receipt to the link above BEFORE November 6, 2018, you’ll be able to get your goodies.

If you have questions about the event, please contact the store directly because they know WAY better than I do. Everything I’ve said in this post is the extent of my knowledge.

Hope to see you guys on tour! (And if I’m not heading your way–sorry. Sadly, I don’t get to pick where I’m sent–and I also can’t teleport–so there are always more places I can’t visit than places I can, and I have no say over where I end up).