Friday the 13th -- Draw Day!

Lots going on around here at kc dyer central....


Tonight is the BIG draw for a week's worth of books over on DARBY SPEAKS, plus a bonus draw for a special reader. That's 8 prizes to be given away! You must add your entry before 6 pm tonight to be eligible to win.

Check out Darby's blog HERE.


The book launch for A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW was a success last night at North Vancouver Kidsbooks -- many thanks to Susan and Diana for all their help and support, and to my sweet friend, writer Kathy Chung, who arranged for childcare, made the trek from Richmond, helped set up and stayed to clean up. A true friend! And thanks to all my other friends who came to celebrate with me and share the evening with Darby.




Speaking of Darby, over at writer Linda Gerber's blog, A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW is being featured (along with an interview of its author) on Linda's Freebie Friday. You can win a copy of the book, too! Check it out HERE.






Now -- the question of the moment. Just who is that woman hiding behind all the BC wildlife in the photo above? I can see a bear, owls -- even fish....

Care to make a guess? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below for a chance to win a signed copy of her new book! Once you've done that, head over to DARBY SPEAKS to read an interview with this amazing author.

Celebration of Darby's new book continues with interviews and book draws all month on Darby Speaks . And I have to say, some VERY -- uh -- interesting facts about some very popular writers are emerging in Darby's interviews. Make sure to join in the fun!

~kc

Launch Day Mystery Guest

Today's the day! A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW will be officially launched tonight at Vancouver Kidsbooks, in Edgemont Village.


To celebrate this event, Darby is interviewing one of the most influential writers in my life. She's been a friend, a guide and an inspiration...

care to make a guess? It might win you a free, autographed copy of her latest book!

Put your guess in the comments and then head on over to DARBY SPEAKS to read the interview.

One last hint -- yes, she CAN ride a skateboard!

Now, off you go.

(And if you happen to be on the North Shore of the Metro Vancouver area this evening, I will be happy to share my cupcakes with you at Kidsbooks in Edgemont. See you there!)

~kc

Wednesday Wonder -- Mystery Author

Well.














Here we are at Wednesday, or 'Launch Eve', as we prefer to call it 'round about these parts of kc dyerland.

Much too-ing and fro-ing to be done today, including a trip to Surrey for a mondo-pre-SiWC meeting. And, of course, the ordering of cupcakes. So it's time to get this entry posted!

Once again today, our celebration includes a Darby interview with a mysterious Wednesday Wonder of an author. Take a look at that face. Know who she is? She's written on Miraculous Medicines, Crime Busting & Detection and Swimming Science.

Hmmm...any ideas? I'll give you just one more hint. Though that is one SERIOUS 'stache, she doesn't actually sport one like that in real life.

Time's up! Make your guess, leave it in the comments, and then head over to DARBY SPEAKS to find out if you are right!

~kc

Book Launch Celebration Small Print Explanation:
Darby Christopher is the main character in kc dyer's new novel A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW. To celebrate the launch of this new book, Darby will be interviewing blogging authors on her own blog HERE. Every day, Darby and her guest will give away a book to celebrate! To win a book, just leave a comment, either here on leftwriter or on the corresponding post on Darby's Blog. Book draws will be made every Friday night throughout the month of March. There is no limit to the number of books to be won, so comment often!

March Mystery Author -- Tuesday edition

And the celebration continues!

Two days to the evening launch of my new novel A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW at Kidsbooks in Edgemont Village in North Vancouver.


While I am clinking wine bottles and gathering cupcakes, let's take a gander at Darby's mystery author subject for the day.

All I can tell from that get-up is that she must be a Canuck! Can you guess who she is? If you think you have an idea, leave a comment below, and get a chance to win a signed copy of her latest novel!

Once you've made your guess, head on over to Darby Speaks to enjoy Darby's conversation with this mysterious author. See you there!

~kc

Book Launch Celebration Small Print Explanation:
Darby Christopher is the main character in kc dyer's new novel A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW. To celebrate the launch of this new book, Darby will be interviewing blogging authors on her own blog HERE. Every day, Darby and her guest will give away a book to celebrate! To win a book, just leave a comment, either here on leftwriter or on the corresponding post on Darby's Blog. Book draws will be made every Friday night throughout the month of March. There is no limit to the number of books to be won, so comment often!

Sunday Morning Mystery...

'ooo ees theese sweet Frensch meees? Weeth 'er cafe au lait, croissent and grand bleu chapeau?













(Okay -- it is just too hard to write dialect -- especially overblown, cliched French dialect -- on a Sunday morning where I've already lost an hour to the dreaded Daylight Savings Monster. So I'm stopping now.)



Still, you've got to admit this mystery author is intriguing. And then _I've_ got to admit that there is nothing remotely Parisian about her. However, I can tell you she comes from one of the most international families I know. And she has the soul -- and the words of a poet.

Care to learn more? Check out Darby's blog and all will be revealed!

~kc

Book Launch Celebration Small Print Explanation:
Darby Christopher is the main character in kc dyer's new novel A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW. To celebrate the launch of this new book, Darby will be interviewing blogging authors on her own blog HERE. Every day, Darby and her guest will give away a book to celebrate! To win a book, just leave a comment, either here on leftwriter or on the corresponding post on Darby's Blog. Book draws will be made every Friday night throughout the month of March. There is no limit to the number of books to be won, so comment often!

Mystery Guest...and More!

Today's mystery guest author on Darby's blog is a Queen in her own realm (though I'm fairly certain she has not taken to the whole crown and black flaming mask as an everyday thing....)



But when it comes to writing and horses -- this woman Reigns the Reins. Care to make a little guess? Put your name and your guess in the comments here and you can win a signed copy of one of her books.

Or better still -- hie on over to Darby's blog, and read the whole interview Darby has with this Canadian champion. You can leave your name for the draw over there, too.

We will draw for this author's book NEXT Friday, to give a chance for some comments to accumulate, but tonight Darby and I will be making the draw for signed books by the authors featured in interviews this week: Jacqueline Pearce, Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Don Calame and Linda Gerber.

You have until 6 pm this evening, Pacific Standard Time, to get your name in for the book draws. I'll announce the winners here and on Darby's blog later tonight!

In other news -- we got a nice shout out for Darby and her endeavours on Ink Gleanings this week.

And over on Jungle Red Writers, I am the featured blogger today, thanks to an invitation by Hallie Ephron. Thanks, Hallie!

Okay -- time's up. Figured out our mystery author yet? Check HERE to find out!

~kc

Launch Week Mystery Guest #4

Just who is this strange, aquatic creature? Care to make a guess in the comment section? If you do, you'll be eligible to win a signed copy of a book by this amazing author.

(We dried her off with a towel before she signed the book...)


Here's a couple of hints:


1. She is NOT the bathing beauty featured in SWIM THE FLY, by Don Calame. She is, in fact, a different bathing beauty. Just not the one in Don's book. (Have you entered to win a copy of his book, yet? Just leave a comment on the post in Darby's blog before Friday, March 6th!)

2. My guess is she might have a bikini under that life jacket in the picture. But perhaps not....after all, DEATH BY BIKINI is always a possibility. (And also a fantastic book....)

Care to find out more? Check out the interview with this mystery author today on Darby Speaks. And make sure you leave a comment either here or on Darby's blog by Friday night to win!

~kc

UPDATE: We have a winner! Check here: http://tinyurl.com/c2c7xy to see if it is you!

Launch Week Continues with Mystery Author #3

I gave you a sneak peek of this guy last night.






And now I can tell you, his identity is REVEALED over on Darby's blog.

Learn why a hockey helmet was a good choice for a disguise! Marvel at his tales of dog training for book promo! And laugh your head off at the trailer for his new book!

So what are you waiting for? Drop on over to Darby Speaks, and read her interview with this hilarious new author. You can also put your name in for a chance to win an ADVANCED copy of his new book, plus a little extra something that I can't tell you about here without giving away the whole game. Better get cracking!

(You can also leave your name in the comment section in THIS post to be eligible for the book prize draw. Two chances to win!)

I'll be drawing the names of the winners from this week's mystery blog post prizes on Friday, March 6th -- so you still have a chance to get your name into the draw for the autographed book of your choice!

As for me, I'm heading out to go for lunch with a friend of mine (identified in the loving dedication line of today's mystery guest's book as "bossy boots") and we are off to see if we can actually find a copy of my new book on the shelves of local book stores. Will report back tomorrow with the results.

I know they've made it onto the shelves in Calgary! We'll see if they are here in Vancouver yet.








If you spot a copy of A WALK THROUGH THE WINDOW on a book shelf near you -- let me know! (It looks just like this:)









Oh -- and if you feel like indulging in a little guerrilla marketing on my behalf, make sure you turn the copies face out -- no spine displays for my new book, thank you very much.




~kc, wondering if they arrest authors who lead their readers into public mischief....


UPDATE: We have a winner! Check here: http://tinyurl.com/c2c7xy to see if it is you!

Pardon the Interruption (Again...)

...but I just have to note that the selection of amazing, wonderful, astonishingly talented authors who blog and who have further agreed to be interviewed by Darby Christopher is ...well, it's enough to go to a young character's head. Darby is becoming all puffed up with her status as an interviewer, and she's gathering more books and prizes than she thought possible for give-aways.

Forget Launch Week -- it looks like we're going for at least a MONTH of celebration around here!

I just want to take a moment to thank all the wonderful people, readers and friends, who have taken the time to send congratulations and share the excitement of this new story with me. I wrote this book nearly three years ago, and am beyond delighted to see it emerge today. Thank you all so much for being a part of this with me.

Now, please join Darby over on her blog, where all the fun and prize-giving is to be had. You just need to add a comment there -- or one here -- to have a chance to win big.




And, as small hint of things to come, check out this hockey-helmeted dude. This mystery author is the subject of Darby's interview tomorrow.

I'll give you one other little hint. His book is about a sport...that is NOT hockey.









See you tomorrow!

~kc

We Interrupt these Launch Week Festivities...

...to remind you to make sure you comment on one or more of the posts, either here or on Darby's blog -- and be eligible to win some AWESOME books (and other) prizes.

All it takes is one little comment, and you could be a winner!

We'll do the first round of draws on Friday -- so tell your friends and let's get those comments in!

~kc

Launch Week Mystery Guest #1

Well, here we are at last. My new book, A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW should be popping up on bookstore shelves as of tomorrow, and I'm very happy to deliver this most recent baby to all my readers.

To celebrate, Darby Christopher, [the bossy heroine of the story] is conducting a series of interviews on her blog, which will be excerpted here. Each generous author [and their publishing house] featured is giving away a free copy of a book, and to win, all you have to do is leave a comment below, or over on Darby's blog.





Just to make things interesting, I'm offering a little mystery-guest disguise here, as a teaser.


Any ideas yet as to the identity of this mysterious pirate?


For another hint, here's a short excerpt from today's interview...

Darby: If you had a chance to walk through a window into the past, where would you go?

Mystery Guest: This is a hard question to answer, because there are so many places and times I'd like to go. In fact, my idea of heaven has always been a place full of windows into the past. I think I wouldn't want to stay in one place very long (lack of personal hygene in the past being one good reason to keep visits brief), but I would like to get a good look through a lot of different windows.

Darby: Ha! I guess that means my book would be perfect for you. If you did go back in the past is there anyone special you’d like to meet?

I'd like to meet the artist Emily Carr when she was about age 8 and age 14 to see if she was anything like I imagined her to be in my novels "Discovering Emily" and "Emily's Dream." I'd also like to look around 1880s Victoria while I was there.

Figured it out yet?

Why not put your best guess in the comments and then hie on over to Darby's Blog to find out if you are correct!

Here's a final little hint for you -- our mystery author mentioned Emily Carr in her interview. We will be offering a free SIGNED copy of DISCOVERING EMILY to the winner of today's draw. All you have to do to win is enter a comment below. I'll do a draw and announce the winner tomorrow. Good luck!

Now head on over to Darby's page and read the full interview...see you there!

~kc

UPDATE: We have a winner! Check here: http://tinyurl.com/c2c7xy to see if it is you!