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Seraphina is available for pre-ordering now, at the following fine emporiums:
Powell’s Portland (You’re asking, “Is there any other?” Indeed, there is! Powell’s Chicago, where I used to work ages ago, and which carries used books, remainders, and overstock exclusively).
Find an independent store near you at Indie Bound (I found their link to the audio book, but not the hardcover yet.)
And of course, if you’re local here in Vancouver, KidsBooks is always the place to be! The book comes out July 10th, 2012.
Quick questions:
1. What age range would Seraphina be best for? I have a fairly intelligent 8-year old niece who could use more books about awesome girls who solve mysteries about dragons.
2. How can I email you to ask a question that’s better detailed in an email?
Seraphina is intended for teens, not so much because of content issues but because of vocabulary level. That said, I think a strong reader who’t 12 or even 10 could probably do it. Lots of us were reading Tolkien early on, for example, undeterred by terminology. Eight, though, is probably pushing it. Maybe I should test-drive it on my own 8-year-old and report back.
Books don’t go bad, though. If she’s not ready for it immediately, it’ll keep.
I’m going to send YOU an e-mail now, in response to your other question.
Hi, I was just wondering if it’s going to be released in Australia? Because it sounds so awesome and I would love to read it!
Hi, Natasha! That’s an excellent question, and I’m embarrassed that I don’t know off-hand. I will ask around and find out and let you know as soon as I can.
OK, yes, looking back through my own records, it looks like the Random House UK deal involves “UK/Comm including ANZ” — I believe that last stands for Australia/New Zealand. So you’ll be getting it with the British cover. I assume the on-sale date is the same, although if you want me to verify that, I can.
Thanks so much for your interest!
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I’m almost done with this book and I don’t want it to end! I love the world you created in this book, the overall tone and the really great characters, especially Seraphina. I will be recommending this and writing a glowing review on Goodreads soon. This book is well suited to Young Adult, but I hope it finds a much broader audience. Masterfully done!
Aw! I’m so pleased you’re enjoying it! Thanks for telling me.
You can also preorder from INDIE BOUND, which will connect you to any Independent Book Store in the USA.
Thanks, Maggie! I hadn’t heard of that one. I’ll add it.
I just finished reading an ARC of Seraphina through NetGalley and I really enjoyed it. If there was ever a candidate for an ebook to be enhanced with sound, this book is it. I would have loved to hear some of the music and singing described!
I’m sorry to read that you’re struggling with the second book, but I have faith that you will find your way. I will be one of the fans who will be anxiously waiting for the sequel and thus increasing the pressure on you, but it really is your fault for writing such a good book! In the meantime, I’ll spread the word on Seraphina, starting with my daughter.
Aw! Y’know, it really is the nicest kind of pressure to have. We should all be so unlucky.
Thanks so much!