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Week 3 Query Totals (Agents Only): Submitted: 30 Rejections: 4 Requests for Partial/Full: 0 I'm well on target to meet my goal of at least 40 queries by the end of this month. After that, I'll take a break from querying, in part because once August begins I need to give my full attention to... Continue Reading →
I was excited (and nervous) last week to receive Kirkus Reviews' assessment of Daughter of Aithne, the third and final installment of The Silver Web Trilogy. Nervous before I read it, excited afterwards. All three novels of The Silver Web have received positive reviews from Kirkus, but Kirkus seemed to like Daughter of Aithne best of all: "Thankfully," the reviewer writes, "[Gastreich] ends her series with the... Continue Reading →
Our celebration of the release of Daughter of Aithne continues this week with the following stops on a tour hosted by Bewitching Books: May 8 Author Interview on Literary Musings May 8 Spotlight: Whiskey With My Book May 8 Spotlight: Shh, I am Reading May 9 Spotlight and review: Booklove May 9 Spotlight: For Love of Books4 May... Continue Reading →
I was so excited last week to receive my first ever print copy of Daughter of Aithne, Book Three of The Silver Web. Ironically, this was not the first print copy delivered, even though I ordered direct from the printer. Two critique partners of mine who ordered their copies through Amazon received Daughter of Aithne several days before I did. So... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the imminent release of Daughter of Aithne, Book Three of The Silver Web, I'm hosting a Goodreads giveaway of the first book in series: Eolyn. “A tale of female oppression, prejudice, and even deadly seduction, Eolyn touches on issues that are deeply relevant in our own society. At times both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, the story warns young women about... Continue Reading →
I've been busy with final preparations for the release of Daughter of Aithne on May 1, including scheduling of blog tours and book blasts. Blog tours often involve interviews and guest posts. I find interviews easier to complete than guest posts, so when preparing for a tour, I always start with the interviews (which often, in... Continue Reading →
I'm delighted to announce that Daughter of Aithne will be released this spring in Kindle and print editions! Cover art and design for this third and final installment of The Silver Web is by Thomas Vandenberg, who also did the covers for the first two books in the series, Eolyn and Sword of Shadows. The image shows Princess Briana's first encounter with... Continue Reading →
Well, this is it! 2017 is here with its unique, yet-to-be-revealed set of challenges and blessings. I'm getting things into gear, updating my syllabi while trying to rest just a little more before reality hits full throttle next week. On the writing end, I'm prepping for a new round of queries for The Hunting Grounds, my brilliant... Continue Reading →
This is it! The last week of my virtual book tour with Goddess Fish Promotions to celebrate the release of Sword of Shadows, Book Two of The Silver Web. Giveaways and promotions are ongoing. This week is your last chance to enter the virtual book tour giveaway for your chance to win a $15 B&N/Amazon gift certificate. The... Continue Reading →
