Showing posts with label sleeping beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sleeping beauty. Show all posts

Fairy Tale Giveaway Hop

Monday, March 25, 2013



This hop is in conjunction with the 3rd annual Fairy Tale Fortnight.


Fairy Tale Giveaway Hop
Hosted by

March 26th to April 2nd

Please check out Fairy Tale Fortnight because Fair Maiden was chosen for one of the features! There will be an interview of me too!


featured Friday, March 29th on A Backwards Story


Link for the interview...http://abackwardsstory.blogspot.com/2013/03/interview-cheri-schmidt-fair-maiden.html

Link of the review: http://abackwardsstory.blogspot.com/2013/03/review-fair-maiden-by-cheri-schmidt.html


And...here is a preview of the interview that will be posted Friday, March 29th on A Backwards Story:
~How did you come up with the concept for FAIR MAIDEN, which features elements that are paranormal, fantasy, and historical all mashed up?

I'd recently read a book that had a ghost theme and really liked it. Then as I was thinking about Sleeping Beauty, I started to wonder how I could blend the two. I also wanted to resolve the "ghost" problem with magic instead of time travel.


~You mix genres in your other novels as well, such as FATEFUL, which features Shrek-like curses, vampires and Jane Austen.  What can readers expect from future books?

I have never thought of the curse in Fateful as being Shrek-like! How funny! But I guess it's true even though it wasn't intentional. Many don't know this, but Fateful was inspired by The Frog Prince. I suppose, I'm just trying to think outside the box, and it seems I can't resist blending all of the things I love, like Jane Austen, fairy tales, and vampires, so who knows what I'll come up with next. I also can't resist putting fairies and magic in my stories, so readers can definitely expect more of that. And, of course, lots of romance...After I've finished with The Fair Maiden series, which will be a total of three books, I'll start working on what I think happens to Peter Pan when he does grow up, and then probably something with a Robin Hood twist.


This giveaway just ended, but there's still a chance to win Fair Maiden
and/or Fateful via Goodreads.

And while you're there, vote for me in Listopia. :)

Fair Maiden: http://www.goodreads.com/list/book/16079520

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Fair Maiden by Cheri Schmidt     

Fair Maiden

by Cheri Schmidt

Giveaway ends May 28, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Fateful by Cheri Schmidt     

Fateful

by Cheri Schmidt

Giveaway ends May 28, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.



To Enter:
Simply follow my blog via GFC or email subscription, and fill out the form below.
(Please note: In past giveaways, I've discovered the winner wasn't really following me, or has not responded to my emails, and was then disqualified. Entry is super easy, so please make sure you follow my blog and your email address is correct. Thanks so much!)

The Prize choices:
One winner will receive the Kindle, or Nook eBook copy of Fair Maiden.

~Or~

A singed paperback copy of Fair Maiden. (I just decided to add this, so the 7 of you who entered already will have this choice too.)

~Or~


If you don't have an eReader yet, and you already have Fair Maiden in print... then you may choose a handmade beaded bookmark made by me. It will be something like one of the bookmarks in the picture below and shipped to you for free.

P.S. (You must have an account with Amazon, or Nook to accept the eBook prize. USA only for eBook and paperback. HOWEVER, I will open the bookmark up to my international readers.)


(Click on the pic to see the bookmarks in greater detail.)


Synopsis:
It's the Victorian era in England, but Tessa is from the medieval past. She awakens within a castle she has never seen before. Knowledge of her name also evades her. However, even worse than not knowing who or where she is, she cannot recall how she died or why she is dressed as a bride.

Along with Christian, the earl of the castle she haunts, Tessa tries to discover who she is and break the spell holding her in a prison of death. They never imagined the curse keeping them apart is the only thing protecting her, until it's too late.

Review by Keni:

"This book is so great. I always enjoy a little bit of mystery in my novels, especially since Sherlock Holmes is my superhero. And there is plenty of mystery in Fair Maiden. There's also romance, fantasy, and a chivalrous Earl named Christian. This book is perfect for the little girl in all of us, and also perfect for the more mature side of us. I can promise that i will be one of the first to recommend this book to everyone and anyone i know who can appreciate a well written and gorgeous love story. In fact, this is so book is so extraordinary, i'm dropping what i'm reading now and picking this up. So, if you need me, i'll be curled up with a blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and an absolutely amazing novel called Fair Maiden by the wonderful Cheri Schmidt."

Thanks for visiting my blog and good luck!

New Paperback Sizes of Fateful and Fair Maiden are now Available!!!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Print copies of Fateful and Fair Maiden are now available!!!

For those of you who want print instead of--or along with--eBook copies of my books,  Fair Maiden is available for $10.99 and Fateful is now $11.99!

You may notice that the models on Fateful were flipped. I just felt it worked better that way with the new spine art. I have copies on order for winners of my giveaways, which haven't arrived yet... And new sizes of Fractured and Forever will also soon be available, so please stay tuned. I'm also working on pictures for inside of Sophia's Cookbook for Mortals, which is why that one isn't in print just yet.




Buy directly from CreateSpace:

Fateful: https://www.createspace.com/4176417
Fair Maiden: https://www.createspace.com/4180944

Or from Amazon:

 

These new print sizes will eventually make their way to Barnes and Noble, The Book Depository and other book sellers.

Thanks for visiting my blog! Please leave a comment because I love that! ;)

Young Adult Giveaway Hop

Monday, January 28, 2013





(This giveaway just ended. Thank you for the many entries. The winner has been chosen and will be contacted very soon.)

Welcome to another great giveaway hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, and BookLove101. Please click on either one of those links for MANY more chances to win free stuff.

The Prize choices:
One winner will receive the Kindle, Nook, or Kobo eBook copy of Fair Maiden. (Fair Maiden has not been available for Nook or Kobo for three months, so if you're eager to read this one, this is your chance.)


~Or~


If you don't have an eReader yet... then you may choose a handmade beaded bookmark made by me. It will be something like one of the bookmarks in the picture below, and shipped to you for free.

P.S. (You must have an account with Amazon, Kobo, or Nook to accept the eBook prize. USA only for eBook. HOWEVER, I will open the bookmark up to my international readers.)

To Enter:
Simply follow my blog via GFC or email subscription and fill out the form at the bottom of this post so I know who to contact if you win.

(Click on the pic to see the bookmarks in greater detail.)


Synopsis:

It's the Victorian era in England, but Tessa is from the medieval past. She awakens within a castle she has never seen before. Knowledge of her name also evades her. However, even worse than not knowing who or where she is, she cannot recall how she died or why she is dressed as a bride.

Along with Christian, the earl of the castle she haunts, Tessa tries to discover who she is and break the spell holding her in a prison of death. They never imagined the curse keeping them apart is the only thing protecting her, until it's too late.

Review by Keni:

"This book is so great. I always enjoy a little bit of mystery in my novels, especially since Sherlock Holmes is my superhero. And there is plenty of mystery in Fair Maiden. There's also romance, fantasy, and a chivalrous Earl named Christian. This book is perfect for the little girl in all of us, and also perfect for the more mature side of us. I can promise that i will be one of the first to recommend this book to everyone and anyone i know who can appreciate a well written and gorgeous love story. In fact, this is so book is so extraordinary, i'm dropping what i'm reading now and picking this up. So, if you need me, i'll be curled up with a blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and an absolutely amazing novel called Fair Maiden by the wonderful Cheri Schmidt."


Thanks for visiting my blog and good luck!

The Order of Curse-Bound Knights, my NaNoWriMo project for November!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

This is the first time I have ever joined NaNoWriMo so I'm not sure how it's going to work. I also don't know if The Order of Curse-Bound Knights is going to be a novella or a full-length novel...we shall see. (To read an excerpt of this book, please scroll down a couple of posts.)

Because of this writing goal, I probably won't be posting much in the month of November.  Between writing and family holiday stuff, I just won't have time.

If you're interested in winning signed copies of my books or book-themed swag while I work on Max and Nadia's story, then visit my Facebook Fan Pages... ;)


Fateful FB Page


Before I sign off to the past and my world of vampires, here are a couple of announcements. My husband is working on formatting the update of Fair Maiden and Sophia's Cookbook for Mortals for print! I'm trying to get the Cookbook spiral-bound so it lays flat nicely. I'm still trying to find the perfect printer for that option.

Enjoy this preview of the new look for Fair Maiden and the front and back of the Cookbook. Plus, I'll be contacting everyone I know as I search for my Max and Nadia cover models...



Happily Ever After Giveaway Hop and Cover Reveal!

Monday, October 8, 2012



Welcome to an enchanting giveaway hop hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer and Murphy's Library.

In any book that I read I ALWAYS want a happily ever after! Likely because of this, all of my books have happy endings too. If you want a gloomy, tragic ending, then my books probably aren't for you. ;)

Today I'm revealing the new cover for Fair Maiden's re-release. I've added an epilogue to the end so you can have a little bit more of the story and to introduce you to the upcoming sequel, The Trapping Club! (Don't worry, Fateful fans, I'm working on Max and Nadia's story too!)

Do you like it...?

In Fair Maiden, I promise you a happy ending! Here is the description:

It's the Victorian era in England, but Tessa is from the medieval past. She awakens within a castle she has never seen before. Knowledge of her name also evades her. However, even worse than not knowing who or where she is, she cannot recall how she died or why she is dressed as a bride.

Along with Christian, the earl of the castle she haunts, Tessa tries to discover who she is and break the spell holding her in a prison of death. They never imagined the curse keeping them apart is the only thing protecting her, until it's too late.

(This month is a month of giveaways from me. I'll only be giving away ebooks via my blog, but if you'd rather win signed books and other book swag from me, then enter my FB giveaway too! Only my FB giveaway is open to my international readers! ;)

The Prize:
Win Fair Maiden in either Nook or Kindle eBook formats. (You must have an account with either Barnes & Noble or Amazon to accept this prize. USA only. However, if you have an account with the US site but live outside of the US, you may also enter! ;)

To Enter:
(This giveaway just ended. Thank you to everyone who entered! I'll contact the winner very soon!)
Follow my blog via Google Friends Connect or Email subscription, and fill in the form below so I can contact you if you win.

Update! The eBook copy of Fair Maiden with the new cover and the added epilogue just went live on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The print copy will be soon to follow.

For Kindle, go here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z1DFAM/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=authcherschm-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B004Z1DFAM

For Nook, go here:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fair-maiden-cheri-schmidt/1100045843?ean=2940012518743