Okay, so I'm on a natural high right now. I just published my first book! This has been a long wished for dream. I've been writing steadily since the summer before my eighth grade year (and yes, that's a looonnnggg time). Cassia, one of the protagonists in my book, has been with me since eighth grade science class; at that time, I was more concerned with outlining (such as it was) Cassia's adventures than learning the element symbols. Needless to say, she has been through the ringer as far as revisions go, and now she has joined the masses in the world of books!
A little info about the book: It's considered juvenile fantasy fiction, although I think it's comparable to Harry Potter and Twilight (at least, that's what I was going for). It is the first book in a series of four. It was published by Wheatmark, so if you click on the link, it will take you to the Wheatmark home page; click on bookstore, type in the title, and it will be the fourth title on the page. I'm published under Elizabeth Carroll, so if you're looking for good ol' Beth, you may miss it. The book is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Since Amazon offers the review section, please feel free to don the hat of critic. Also, please post your comments and questions here on the blog. Since there are three more books planned in this series, such comments and questions can only be useful. The second book is already underway (such as it can be with a 5 1/2 week old!).
I feel giddy; in the last 16 months, I have become a wife, a mother, and now a published author. I'm just not sure life gets any better than this! And just in case you've always wondered, the answer is yes - when you wish upon a star, dreams really do come true!
10 comments:
i'm so excited for your book! :D
i read the description and it sounds awesome. i can't wait to get one!
hope little wesley is doing wonderful. hopefully i'll get to see him in person soon. (:
Daddy and Mamma are so proud of you !
You go girl! The eldest stepping to the plate! Gonna buy a book when I get home tonight!
Just ordered my copy !!! Can't wait! CONGRATS ! Tell Charlie I said Hello and Thanks for sending me the email for your blogger and the link to order your book. I'm excited. I sure hope ALL is up for a trip to WV in August ! Again, CONGRATS !!!
Just ordered my copy! Sounds like a book I will be interested in. Cant wait to read it and the others. Congrats To You!!! Cant wait to see you all and especially my new nephew.
Love You All,
Lou Ann
I concur that this has been a long time in the making. I am so proud of you! I have loved the storyline since those good ole summers and can't wait to get the official version. I told you to keep trying to get your stories in and I am glad you finally listened! LOL. See ya soon.
Okay to everyone that has not read the book, The Secret Keeper. I will tell you all this, it is amazing. It not only presents magic and myth but it also is an insight into the real life happenings of Real People, and you would have to be living under a rock for you not to connect with any of the characters. When reading it i found that in my head i was actually floating on a cloud just over the characters, seeing, touching, hearing, tasting, and Smelling what the characters were. This book is amazing, although not as amazing as its author, You rock Mrs. C! I am sooooo proud of you! And i cant wait for the other installments in the series.
I loved the book and cant wait to read the rest in the series. I started reading it and couldnt put it down till I was through. Way to go !!! Keep them coming.
LOve Ya All!
Lou Ann
Congrats Beth! I want to buy a copy and have you sign it! I can't wait to read it! Can I buy it in Henderson anywhere?
Stephanie Capps Hoyle
OMG i love your book!! i couldn't stop reading it and i finished it in a day. its my fave book of the year big time! do you live in Tucson, AZ?? i know thats where your publisher is located which is amazing cuz i dont know any publishers in Tucson. Tucson is where i live. Anyway, your book was AMAZING! Congrats! :)
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