Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

House of Diamonds moving to the front burner

My husband is such a sexist. He will say things to me like, "Ok, let me explain it to you in cooking terms...." This cracks me up and I always make fun of him for it. But I do the same thing. Such as the above post title, hehe, which is clearly a cooking term that has to do with something simmering on the back burner until it's nearly ready, when you move it to the front burner to keep an eye on it as it finishes up. Did I really have to explain that?

I don't have a cover yet. There is a concept, which is way cool and I love it, but since it's not complete I can't show it to you. Oh darn!

It has gone out to advance reviewers, those published authors whose responses will be gleaned for back of the cover blurbs. Crossing my fingers until those come back! Hoping they don't hate it! Hoping they love it!

I am excited about my blog tour which will be in October. For the tour, I'm seeking bloggers interested in doing reviews, guest posts or interviews. Anyone who would like to help me out, please let me know and I will contact you with details!

Yay for the front burner! Hoping I don't get burned!


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  1. Ellen BrickleyAugust 24, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Hi Karen,

    I'm sure you'll handle the front burner just fine :)

    I'd love to help out with the blog tour - I'm not the world's greatest reviewer though, so a guest post or an interview would probably work best. If you're interested, let me know which you'd prefer - my email address is ellen.brickley @ gmail . com

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  2. Old KittyAugust 24, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Huge congratulations with your book!! Can't wait to see the front cover design!! Good luck with your upcoming tour too!!

    And I just know the reviews will be glowing!! Take care
    x

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  3. Paul Anthony ShorttAugust 24, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Best of luck with the last stages!

    I'd be happy to help out with a guest post or interview.

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  4. Jessica BellAugust 24, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I'll post a review! :o)

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  5. Anne GallagherAugust 24, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I'd love to help out too. Let me know what you need. anne.gallagher.writer@gmail dot com

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  6. JulesAugust 24, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I only cook on the back burner, every time I try the front I spill something. :)

    Congrats on teasing us!
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  7. Kerri CuevAugust 24, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Yay, good things going on! Can't wait to see the cover and if you need help give me a shout :)

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  8. Carolyn VAugust 24, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Hope you get the cover soon. Yay about the blog tour! Let me know if you need help. ;)

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  9. Karen Jones GowenAugust 24, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Thanks for everyone who has offered to help! I'll be contacting you with the available days and such.

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  10. Julie FlandersAugust 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Congratulations!! I can't wait to see the cover when it is finished. Looking forward to your blog tour as well, and would be happy to help!

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  11. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Ooh, a cover concept. How exciting!

    I'm a hopeless reviewer, but I'd love to host you on my blog. If you're interested, email me:
    shirley[AT]shirleywells[DOT]com

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  12. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Can't wait to see it. If you need a reader/reviewer, I could do it.

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  13. Rob-bearAugust 24, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Well done on the cooking tips.
    If you need a Bear's help with something, I could do something simple. (Simple is good for Bears.)
    Good luck; have fun.
    Blessings and Bear hugs in the process!

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  14. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 24, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    That's great news, Karen! You know I'd be happy to host you. (Sense of humor required of course.)

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  15. Michelle FayardAugust 24, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Every other Tuesday/Thursday I do a book review followed by an author interview on Bird's-eye View, http://michellefayard.blogspot.com, and I'd be delighted to host you, Karen. Would Oct. 11 and 13 be good dates for you? If not, we could look at other dates. My e-mail address is mefayard(at)yahoo(dot)com. I can't wait to see the cover, with a build up like this!

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  16. Donna OShaughnessyAugust 24, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I am unqualified at this point to host, review or guest blog so for now I will watch and read and learn (and make soap) but ONE DAY I'll be back to offer my services as well.

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  17. Mason CanyonAugust 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    You're always welcome to guest post at Thoughts in Progress.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress
    Freelance Editing By Mason

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  18. HilaryAugust 25, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Hi Karen .. I hope I can do one later on .. as I've a few books here I need to at least do posts on .. and have yet to read (eg Farm Girl!) .. but I'll be there supporting all and sundry - interviews, reviews etc .. Good luck - sounds fun .. cheers Hilary

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  19. Rosalind AdamAugust 25, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    This is so exciting. Can't wait to see the cover. If you'd like to do a guest spot on my blog in October then you'd be very welcome. Let me know.

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  20. The Happy WhiskAugust 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Front burner. I love that. So great.

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  21. LTMAugust 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Exciting times! Good luck with the book, and thanks for the front-burner explanation! I HAVE always wondered why we said that... :D <3

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