Last day of the giveaway! Remember that you can comment five times (one per giveaway post) in order to be entered five times in the jewelry giveaway. Here’s another shot of that jewelry, just because it’s so pretty. 
Near + Far jewelry, based on interior art by Mark W. Tripp.
The book launch has been going well. If you’re one of the people who’ve finished the book already, Amazon reviews are most welcome if you feel so inclined. (Yeah, I know that’s shameless, but I’d really like this book to do well because I love it so much.) Lots of people have signed up for the Goodreads give-away and 165 people have added it on there.
Some of the interviews, reviews, and guest blog posts:
- An interview with Marshall Payne
- A plug from my cousin Tammy Salyer, author of CONTRACT OF DEFIANCE
- A giveaway on Diabolical Plots
- Interview for Amber Sistla’s Writer Wednesday
- Review on Tor.com by Stephen Raets
- Katherine Sparrow calls me daring, twisted, dark, hilarious, and wise. Your mileage may vary.
- An interview and giveaway on Far Beyond Reality
- Interview with Bryan Thomas Schmidt
- I talk about sex and the book for the Outer Alliance blog
Row 5
So here’s the last five of our images, left to right.
Image #1 accompanies the story “Angry Rose’s Lament.” It’s another of the images that remind me of a submarine, if you had one carved by Aztecs.
Image #2 was chosen to go with the story, “Long Enough and Just So Long.” I like this image to the point where I’m considering another tattoo, featuring this. I don’t know why it appeals to me so much.
Image #3 was chosen for its swordlike aspect to illustrate the superhero story, “Ms. Liberty Gets A Haircut.”
Image #4 is set with the story “Seeking Nothing.” This one’s half submarine, half brass musical instrument.
Image #5 illustrates the story “Surrogates,” because it often looks to me like a laughing jester’s face, of the sort that perfectly illustrates that story.
One reminds me a bit of a dragon, too. Maybe because my toddler pointed to the submarine in the Willamette River outside of OMSI and called it a dragon not long ago.
I want a charm.
Something new for my to-read list!
Very Pretty! I’ve only read two of the stories so far. . .
They’re quite lovely, Cat. Evocative and strangely visceral.
They’re stunning!
These pieces are amazing! I can’t wait to read the book ^_^
You don’t have to go far to travel to strange places. They are at your fingers times.
I’ve read many of Cat’s stories. They tend to be lead by a character whom she manages to bring to life, even in short story whole worlds abound. There are touches of humor, heart and sometimes sorrow. Her stories have a sense of intelligence without being cerebral. But the two most important things that seem to connect much of the work are the joy and the wonder of the world.
These stories are something that will always be near your heart.
I see a lion swallowing a fish, and a whole world swimming through words. Beautiful stuff, Cat. I’m so super impressed and so happy it’s doing so well.
I can’t. Wait to read the book. If my cousin says its a good read then I def listen to her….