Beneath the Butterfly...Revealed

But not here, of course.











To check if all your guessing is correct, head on over to Darby Speaks. The interview is now posted!



~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!

Teaser Today....

Winding down our final week of launch celebrations for A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW.

It's been quite a celebration.

I don't even have to mask this special author, as I luckily caught her on film (already in disguise) very recently.


Can you recognize the woman behind the purple butterfly?



Allow me to drop a single hint....


Her latest book, the seventh in the series, will Echo into print (and no doubt, straight onto the New York Times bestseller list) this fall.

That's it. That's all I'm going to give you.

If you'd like to make a guess, go ahead and leave your name in the comment section. And spread the word -- one of the commenters will be the lucky winner of a signed novel from our mysterious author!

Stay tuned for the interview with this Lepidopteric Author on Darby Speaks tomorrow!

~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!

Tuesday Mystery Guest -- Naked Author All Covered Up.

Blogging delayed by a meeting today...but the launch celebration for A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW continues now!



Today's mystery author is REALLY a mystery author. Yes, behind those rainbow-coloured glasses is one mysterious creature. Who writes mysteries.

Care to make a guess as to her identity?



Here's a hint...when she's not writing novels, she's a special reserve officer of the Los Angeles Police Force.

If that doesn't give it to you... [whispering] how about the fact that she's also known as a 'Naked Author'?

Want to find out more?

Head over to Darby Speaks and enjoy the fun as this mystery author bares all in her interview with Darby!


~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!

Friday Mystery

She's breaking up -- she's breaking...




...oh.






She's not actually breaking up. In fact -- she may be just breaking on through...

Who is she?

Here is a hint or two: Her debut novel was aimed at young adult readers and dances through the subject of ...what else? Breakdancing! She also spearheaded Y-Eh.ca, an on-line resource for young adult writers in Canada.

Got it yet?

Post your guesses in the comments section and then hop over to Darby Speaks to find out the truth! The celebration of the debut of A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW continues...

~kc

Mystery Author...Archer...?

The month of celebration continues with today's mystery author ducking behind the silhoutte of a magnificent archer.



Hmmm.




Any guesses as to who this beautiful mystery guest might be? Let's see... she is the author of three best-selling books that explore the scent, taste and touch of the line between the forces of light and shadow.

Do you have it now? If so, leave your guess in the comment section -- for a chance to win a signed copy of one of her novels!

If not....well, I guess you'll just have to shoot over to Darby Speaks and find out the truth.

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!

Wicked Wednesday Writer

Who is this mysteriously wicked writer?

Or perhaps she is wickedly mysterious?


If you'd like to make a guess as to her identity, leave your answer in the comments and you will be entered to win her latest novel!



Whoever she is, hiding behind her mortar board and golden private school plaque will not save her identity from the intrepid interview style of Darby Christopher.

Darby's interviews are bringing interested readers in from all over. She's sent winning books away to American, Canadian and UK readers. Join in the fun -- head over to Darby Speaks and read her interview with this mysterious author -- and take a chance to win!

~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!

Happy St. Paddy's Day

You think this might be the most popular vid on the internets today?



I...I just can't help myself. I love the muppets more than...more even than Bollywood.

Very, very sad.

Okay, the real celebration is coming up with our mystery author -- St. Paddy's day version!

Here's a wee hint....





Check out Darby Speaks to hear the full story!

~kc

Saturday Secret Author

Well, I have to say this A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW celebration thing is turning out to be A Whole Lotta Fun. We are sending books off all across the globe --winners in Canada, the US and the UK, so far and still many more to come.

Congratulations to all the winners for this week!

The celebration continues today when Darby interviews the wonderful author pictured here -- or rather, obscured here -- by a number of celestial symbols.

Any guesses as to her identity can be left in the comment section, but let me tantalize you with a few details...

This author is an avid reader, a prolific writer and the kindest of friends. And Darby enjoys discovering more details. Once you've made your guess as to our wonderful mystery author -- head on over to DARBY SPEAKS and learn more!

~kc

We Interrupt these Launch Week Festivities...

This was yesterday's mystery guest. She has since been unmasked over on DARBY SPEAKS.

But the outcry -- the outcry!





It's a DISGUISE, people.

Besides, I think Hélène looks darn good in this beard and glasses.

However, to placate the madding hoardes...I bring you Princess Hélène.


Okay -- so I have to admit, it is a better look for her. NOT what I'd call a disguise, mind you...

You can check out what she had to say to Darby in yesterday's interview HERE. And make sure you take a peek at her vlog!

~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!

March Monday Mystery Guest

Welcome to another week of celebration! A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW is making its way out into the world, and reports of book sightings continue to pour in. Today we are going to kick off our celebration with a reminder that the actual book launch event will be held THIS Thursday evening at Kidsbooks in Edgemont Village, North Vancouver.
If you have any questions, the phone number is 604-986-6190. (Did I mention there would be cupcakes? And wine for those who Aren't Fond of Cupcakes. There may even be wine for those who Are.) Hope to see you there!




To add to the celebratory feeling around here, Darby is going to interview another mystery author. Who is this mysterious writer? Brings a whole new meaning to the word 'sunglasses' doesn't she? I'll give you a hint -- she lives in Canada now, but right at this moment she is trekking around the land of her birth -- looking today at the remains of a Roman Wall, if I am not mistaken.

Care to take a guess? Go right ahead -- in the comment section below.

To see if you are correct, head on over to Darby Speaks and read Darby's interview with this intrepid writer. And I have it on good authority that those who enter today will win not only a signed novel -- but a bag of wine gums as an added bonus!

See you at Darby's place!

~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!

Saturday Mystery Author

Today's mystery author is clearly a scholarly type, clutching his degree. But his mortar board has slipped to a rakish angle over one eye, and it's impossible to tell his true identity.






Here's a hint -- he writes books for teens, but he's also been known to put a political pen to paper more than occasionally...AND he has three beautiful women in his life at the moment.

If you'd like to make a guess, leave it in the comment section below for a chance to win the latest exciting novel by this incredible writer.

Care to find out his true identity? Then hie yourself on over to DARBY SPEAKS, where the intrepid main character of the new novel A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW may in fact meet her match with this mystery author. And you can grab a chance to win his book over there, too!

~kc

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!

Launch Week Mystery Guest #2

Day two of launch week -- and after the pirate shenanigans of yesterday, today we move into the weird world of ...Cat Woman?







Just who is this masked creature? Leave your guess in the comment section below and win a free copy of CANADIAN GIRLS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD.

A few tantalizing details.... she's been known to pen a book or two -- both fiction and non-fiction. She hucks a mean frisbee and has been known to indulge in creative bike ballet.

Care to learn more? Then be sure to check Darby's Blog for your chance to meet this mysterious author, unmasked-- and win a free book!

* A special note -- today is the day A WALK THROUGH THE WINDOW becomes available in bookstores. Many, many thanks to all those readers who have pre-ordered copies. Your books should be winging their way to you shortly! As to the official book launch, you can see a copy of the poster HERE. It will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 6:30 pm at Kidsbooks in North Vancouver -- 3040 Edgemont Blvd. Everyone is welcome -- hope to see you there!

~kc

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

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!