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I am HERE

Posted by Beth on Sep 18, 2014 in Blog, clockwork dagger, public speaking | Comments Off on I am HERE

There are interviews with me in the two big Phoenix newspapers. I’m still gobsmacked about this.
– Buckeye author Beth Cato at Changing Hands Sept. 19

– Beth Cato on The Clockwork Dagger, Her Debut Steampunk/Fantasy Novel

Plus, I continue to visit fantastic blogs in the far reaches of the internet!

– Chuck Wendig’s Terrible Minds, where I discuss novel writing and depression in ACME Anvils and the Long Unicorn Ride to Publication.

– Literary Escapism, where I talk about the book’s Supporting Cast.

– Heroes and Heartbreakers with a list of Seven Steamy Steampunk Couples!

– No More Grumpy Bookseller with a guest post on Colorful Secondary Worlds.

The Big Blog Tour continues! Win a book and a parasol!

The Schedule
- 9/8 – YA Bibliophile, post
- 9/9 – Irish Banana, promo post
- 9/10 – Mundie Moms, excerpt
- 9/11- Reads All The Books, review
- 9/12 – YA Sisterhood, guest post
- 9/15 – My, My Shelf & I, excerpt
- 9/16 – Curling Up With A Good Book, guest post
- 9/17 – Fictitious Delicious, Q&A
- 9/18 – Page Turners Blog
- 9/19 – Fangirlish, promo post
- 9/22 – Novel Novice, guest post
- 9/23 – Reading Teen, promo post
- 9/24 – Chapter by Chapter, author interview
- 9/25 – Jenuine Cupcakes, promo post
- 9/26 – Good Choice Reading, excerpt

THE DAY

Posted by Beth on Sep 16, 2014 in Blog, clockwork dagger, podcast, public speaking, publication process | Comments Off on THE DAY

ZOMG it’s here! The Clockwork Dagger is out! There is much rejoicing!

I’m over on Reddit today for an Ask Me Anything. Log in, post me a question! I might hop in during the day to answer some, but I’ll definitely be on at 7pm Eastern/4pm Pacific Time to hang out and answer stuff live. Or semi-dead, depending on how I feel at that point.

Another option to the links below: HarperCollins is now directly selling books, and they have a special deal for The Clockwork Dagger. Through 9/22, you can buy the trade paperback for 15% off and free shipping, and 20% off the ebook.

Happy links! I AM LIKE CAT HAIR ON THE INTERNET. I AM EVERYWHERE.

I’m Cooking the Books with Fran Wilde today! Listen to a podcast where I talk about ice blocks and cheese (firm and hard varieties preferred), and you have a chance to win an ARC of The Clockwork Dagger!

Holy moley, I have an article on the Huffington Post: “The Genre Jumble of Steampunk and Why It Works.”

I’m interviewed at the Qwillery.

Over at Mary Robinette Kowal’s blog, I discuss how My Favorite Bit in The Clockwork Dagger happens to be map geekery.

The Clockwork Dagger is prominently featured in an article at Entertainment Weekly. Oh boy.

At Spec Fiction Hub, I talk about how gremlins took over the book.

Beyond Historical Fiction: How I Came to Steampunk is posted at SFSignal.

“Why Beth Cato Made Her Fantasy Heroine a Healer” can be read at Bookish.

A list of 10 Things to Know About The Clockwork Dagger is at Niteblade.

Book book BOOK BOOOOOOOOK! Buy it everywhere!

Amazon Barnes & Noble Powell’s Books-A-Million Poisoned Pen Changing Hands Mysterious Galaxy

Me, Everywhere

Posted by Beth on Sep 15, 2014 in Blog, clockwork dagger, podcast, public speaking, reviews | Comments Off on Me, Everywhere

In non-Clockwork Dagger news, my story “213 Myrtle Street” is featured on this week’s Toasted Cake Podcast. Tina Connolly does a lovely job of reading one of my favorite stories.

Now, to the big thing for the week. Hey, did you know my book comes out tomorrow?

The Clockwork Cookie tour wraps up with Dawn Bonanno, with an interview and Chewy Cardamom Cookies!

There are nifty book reviews over at Fanboy Comics and Relentless Reading.

I visit Lawrence Schoen blog to talk about nostalgic and yummy pizza in his Eating Authors.

Another interview at Under the Covers.

And hey, you up to listening to my dorky voice? I’m over at the Kingdoms of Evil podcast! I talk about healers, old school RPGs, and The Clockwork Dagger.

The Big Blog Tour continues! Win a book and a parasol!

The Schedule
- 9/8 – YA Bibliophile, post
- 9/9 – Irish Banana, promo post
- 9/10 – Mundie Moms, excerpt
- 9/11- Reads All The Books, review
- 9/12 – YA Sisterhood, guest post
- 9/15 – My, My Shelf & I, excerpt
- 9/16 – Curling Up With A Good Book, guest post
- 9/17 – Fictitious Delicious, Q&A
- 9/18 – Page Turners Blog, review
- 9/19 – Fangirlish, promo post
- 9/22 – Novel Novice, guest post
- 9/23 – Reading Teen, promo post
- 9/24 – Chapter by Chapter, author interview
- 9/25 – Jenuine Cupcakes, promo post
- 9/26 – Good Choice Reading, excerpt

I’m strutting my stuff all over the internet!

Weekly Round-Up

Posted by Beth on Sep 11, 2014 in Blog, clockwork dagger, public speaking, publication process, reviews | Comments Off on Weekly Round-Up

A few folks have asked, “How are you holding up? What’s it like in the week before the book comes out?”

I’m not feeling particularly stressed right now. I have moments–like when I wake up to a bunch of emails or get frustrated with a blog post–but I wouldn’t say I’m freaking out. I am having trouble with sleep after about 3am but that doesn’t seem to be messing me up during the day, though a nap at some point might be kinda nice. One thing that is bothering me is that my attention is very scattered. I’m trying to work on a new story and I’m not doing my usual output at all because I’m constantly checking my mail or social media. That’s always a temptation, anyway, but now it’s become a complete nervous habit.

It’s a sort of relief to have errands outside the house, things that utterly distract me from the computer and checking all the things. Also, I’ve been reading Ha’penny and now Half a Crown by Jo Walton and those have been awesome and immersive.

On to the link round-up!

I was interviewed by the witty and awesome Tex Thompson! She’s the author of the luscious fantasy western novel One Night in Sixes.

The Big Blog Tour continues! Win a book and a parasol!

The Schedule
- 9/8 – YA Bibliophile, post
- 9/9 – Irish Banana, promo post
- 9/10 – Mundie Moms, excerpt
- 9/11- Reads All The Books, review
- 9/12 – YA Sisterhood, guest post
- 9/15 – My, My Shelf & I, excerpt
- 9/16 – Curling Up With A Good Book, guest post
- 9/17 – Fictitious Delicious, Q&A
- 9/18 – Page Turners Blog, review
- 9/19 – Fangirlish, promo post
- 9/22 – Novel Novice, guest post
- 9/23 – Reading Teen, promo post
- 9/24 – Chapter by Chapter, author interview
- 9/25 – Jenuine Cupcakes, promo post
- 9/26 – Good Choice Reading, excerpt

The Clockwork Cookie Tour continues with more sweet goodies to stuff in your face:

– Rebecca Roland with Cookies and Cream Cookies

– J. Kathleen Cheney with Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Blog Tour!

Posted by Beth on Sep 9, 2014 in Blog, clockwork dagger, public speaking | Comments Off on Blog Tour!

I’ve been posting about the Clockwork Cookie Tour, but there’s also another blog tour that just started. This one includes Rafflecopter-run giveaway for a copy of my book along with a pretty paper parasol! I’ll repost the schedule over the next while as more links go live. Check it out! Spread the word! Eat cake! Hug kittens!

The Schedule
- 9/8 – YA Bibliophile, post
- 9/9 – Irish Banana, promo post
- 9/10 – Mundie Moms, excerpt
- 9/11- Reads All The Books, review
- 9/12 – YA Sisterhood, guest post
- 9/15 – My, My Shelf & I, excerpt
- 9/16 – Curling Up With A Good Book, guest post
- 9/17 – Fictitious Delicious, Q&A
- 9/18 – Page Turners Blog, review
- 9/19 – Fangirlish, promo post
- 9/22 – Novel Novice, guest post
- 9/23 – Reading Teen, promo post
- 9/24 – Chapter by Chapter, author interview
- 9/25 – Jenuine Cupcakes, promo post
- 9/26 – Good Choice Reading, excerpt