Many of you have heard through the grapevine that I’m soon going to be one of two authors published under the Iambe Books label. That’s right: earlier this year, Marilyn Almodóvar signed on with Iambe to publish her paranormal YA trilogy, the Chronicles of the Interred. With the first book releasing next month, there has been so much to do…but it’s been worth every moment!
On a personal note, this is hugely exciting because it means I’m not only realizing my own writing dreams, but I’m helping another author realize hers, too. Going through this process with Lyn has helped me remember what it’s like to set that first publication date, to announce that date to fans for the first time, and to anticipate for weeks becoming a true published author. It’s been an amazing and fun experience.
Today, on another step in Lyn’s writing journey, we’re revealing the cover for her first book, Interred. It should come as no surprise that the cover was designed by my all-time favorite cover designer, Devan Edwards of Nimbi Designs. Seriously, folks, if you’re in the market for a book cover or other design work, be sure to check out Devan’s site!
Let’s learn a little more about Lyn:
Marilyn Almodóvar is an American YA Author born in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. A lover of words with a penchant for Victorian novels as well as the books of Stephen King, Lyn’s favorite past-times have always been reading and writing.
It was this love that propelled her to choose Theater and French as majors in University, with a minor in English Victorian Literature. Lyn lived for almost a decade in England followed by three years in France before returning home to the U.S.
A self-confessed citizen of the world, Lyn is fluent in English, French and Spanish, with basic knowledge of the Italian language. Lyn currently lives in Central Florida with her French husband, English-born eldest son, and French-born youngest son. Her debut YA Novel, Interred, will be published by Iambe books on 01/22/2013.
Ways readers can connect with Lyn:
Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads ~ Pinterest ~ Blog
Now, onto the reveal…and Lyn’s big giveaway! We’ll start with the blurb to pique your interest:

Interred (Chronicles of the Interred, Book One)

Time has never been an issue for Baxter Jacobs, but then she never knew she had the ability to Bend it.
As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Baxter inherits a pendant that will change her life. Connected to the pendant is a dark and mysterious young man named Declan Ashdown. Trapped in a Time loop for the past 122 years, Declan needs Baxter’s help to escape. The only problem is, she has no idea how to do it.
To acquire the power she needs to free him, she’ll become one of the Interred, those whose Magical abilities emerge as they come of age. When she does, she’ll discover that Declan isn’t the only one interested in the fact that she’s a Time Bender.

As the Interment arrives, Baxter knows this will be no Sweet Sixteen. A vengeful relative and the ruthless Council are determined to control her. Declan’s powerful and charming descendant, Jack Ashdown, claims he can save her. She’ll soon have to decide who she can trust, and how to master her new abilities before Time runs out.

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Exciting, no? All right, all right…onto the gorgeous cover!

Interred will be available on January 22, 2013. Add it to your list on Goodreads today!

Isn’t it lovely? I hope you’ll join me in congratulating Lyn on this grand achievement. She has worked so hard to get here, and I can’t wait to work with her on the next steps toward her first publication!

Interred Tour Participants

Thanks so much to these wonderful bloggers and authors for participating in the cover reveal and giveaway! If you’d like to be a part of the Interred launch tour between January 22nd and February 5th, please contact me at raine(at)iambebooks(dot)com.

Bethany Lopez ~ Chandara Writes ~ Confessions of a YA Writer ~ Dream Reads ~ Girlz and Their Books

Jess’s Book Blog ~ Indie Writer’s Review ~ Janine Caldwell ~ Karla Ellenbach ~ Nikki Jefford ~ Rachel Carter

Rose Garcia ~ Sarah’s Books & Life ~ Step Into Fiction ~ Support Indie Authors ~ The Bibliophile’s Corner

The Oracle and The Muse ~ The Submission Process ~ Writer’s Block ~ Writing Stuff & Nonsense

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