The amazing Darby Karchut has another book coming out. No, not
the sequel to Griffin Rising (though, that is coming out in
April). This is something completely different, and to be perfectly honest, I
can't wait to read it.
So, introducing Finn Finnegan...
Look at those blue eyes! |
Finn (not bleedin' Finnegan) MacCullen is eager to begin his apprenticeship. He soon discovers the ups and downs of hunting monsters in a suburban neighborhood under the demanding tutelage of the Knight, Gideon Lir. Both master and apprentice are descendents of the Tuatha De Danaan, a magical race of warriors from Ireland. Scattered long ago to the four corners of the world, the De Danaan wage a two thousand year old clandestine battle with their ancient enemy, the Amandán, a breed of goblin-like creatures.
Now with the beasts concentrating their attacks on Finn, he and his master must race to locate the lost Spear of the Tuatha De Danaan, the only weapon that can destroy the Amandán, all the while hiding his true identity from his new friends, Rafe and Savannah, twins whose South African roots may hold a key to Finn's survival. Armed with a bronze dagger, some ancient Celtic magic, and a hair-trigger temper, Finn is about to show his enemies the true meaning of "fighting Irish."
Finn Finnegan will be
published by Spencer Hill Press March 12, 2013 (I know! So cruel that we have
to wait until next year, but that’s publishing.)
Darby is nothing
short of an amazing author. I have no doubt that this book will be fantastic,
and I hope you’ll add it to your TBR lists. I plan on doing another few posts
throughout the year. I’ll probably interview the lovely Darby Karchut, and do a
review for you all if I can get my hands on an ARC.
Now, in other news, I have a wonderful announcement for anyone still
in the dark. Yesterday, the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest announced
the list of writers and books moving on to the second round, aaaaaand guess who
made it in? Me. I’m still enamored by
the whole thing, but my husband says he didn’t have any doubt that I would make
it. The quarterfinalists will be announced March 20th, and if I make
it that far—which I hope I do!—my
book will be reviewed by Publisher’s
Weekly, which I can use for promotional purposes, even if I don’t win the
whole thing. So expect me to be in nerves starting mid-March. I have a
one-in-four chance of making the quarterfinals. And you know what? I like those odds.
I’ll be sure to keep you updated if/when I make it to the next
round.
Also, I've gotten a slew of reviews this month. Here are some links:
Once Upon a Twilight
The Examiner
Reader's Favorite
The Story of a Writer
Also, I've gotten a slew of reviews this month. Here are some links:
Once Upon a Twilight
The Examiner
Reader's Favorite
The Story of a Writer
I hope you all have a great weekend. See you Monday!
Brooke, thanks for helping spread the word about Finn. Frankly, I am more excited about your wonderful news about The Clockwork Giant. Keep us posted and congrats!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Three Cheers for The Clockwork Giant. Having had a chance to read it myself, I agree with your husband, no doubt you'd make it this far.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the spotlight on this new book. Will keep my eye out for it when it becomes available. Sounds like a wonderful story.