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Shadow in the Sea

Readers will return to Windwaithe Island once again. When sixteen-year-old Sadelyn Hanson washes up on the shores of Windwaithe Island, her beauty and the strange marks on her wrist make superstitious locals suspect she is a mermaid. Feigning amnesia, Sade hides a far worse secret: she was sailing to her own murder trial when she was thrown overboard by the real killer, the cunning and cruel Captain Westwood.

Sade's quiet effort to rebuild her life on the island is threatened when she meets an actual young merman. Unable to speak his language, Sade still longs for the warm companionship he offers, despite the locals' dire legends about merfolk and their dark magic. But her confused feelings for the impossible boy become the least of her problems when Captain Westwood's ship docks at Windwaithe. With nowhere to escape, Sade must trust in the one person who doesn't fear the merfolk. A woman who had dealings with them herself—years ago

Sunday, July 31, 2011

FREE Autographed Copy of Forbidden Sea Giveaway--Don't Miss Out!

She Known As Jess has posted an author interview with me on her blog! Not only is her blog completely awesome in every way, but the questions she asked me about Forbidden Sea were quite thought provoking and I enjoyed answering them a great deal. I have also donated a signed copy of Forbidden Sea for a giveaway hosted by her blog. If you are interested in learning more about the free book giveaway or in reading the interview--click here.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Interview with Adrianne Keynnman!!!

SPOILER WARNING: The interview below gives away many important plot points (and even the ending) of Forbidden Sea, the novel. Do not read the interview that follows unless you have read the book. You have been fairly warned.


 Seriously . . .






I mean it . . .






Are you still here? Okay then.






Author's Note: I recently wrote a letter to Adrianne Keynnman and asked her if she would be willing to answer a few questions for me and her fans. She was amazed to learn how many people had read her story and become interested in what happened to her after her experience with the merfolk. Adrianne was a little reluctant at first but eventually I persuaded her to do the interview. I sent the questions to her in a letter and she wrote back her answers. I’m posting those answers here for everyone to see.
Why didn’t Denn know you were the right girl for him from the start?

Because like all the boys on Windwaithe Island, Denn, can sometimes be a complete and utter idiot from time to time. I say that with only the greatest of respect for my dear friend, I assure you.


Did you and Denn fall in love after you returned to Windwaithe Island?

What kind of hair-brained question is that to ask a person you’ve only just met? My feelings for Denn are my own business and nobody else’s! For your information, Miss Nielson, Denn was nosing about my personal things the other day and almost discovered your most impertinent question. I had to wrestle your letter away from him and tear it to pieces before he had the chance to see. If Denn were to get wind of such nonsense I’d never hear the end of it! So, no more silly questions about my private feelings for a certain dashingly handsome young man with red hair and freckles, if you please.

(I really hope Denn doesn't see that last part before I have a chance to send this letter off to you. I’ll hold you personally responsible, Miss Nielson, if he does.)


What happened to Auntie Minnah after you went back to Windwaithe?

Not long after my return Auntie Minnah packed up all her things and left us to go live with her friend, Laura Mills. While I must admit I like not having to deal with her griping every day—I do regret having her leave before I had a chance to try and repair our relationship in some small way first.


What happened between Cora Lynn and Denn after you returned to the island of Windwaithe?

Once Cora Lynn realized that Denn was not going to come around and make up his argument with her, she changed her tune and started hounding him. She flirts shamelessly with him at every opportunity, trying to regain his interest. He tries to avoid her whenever possible and will often hide if he sees her coming. Denn frequently stops over to visit my family’s cottage at odd hours during the day in order to escape from Cora Lynn’s clutches. She refuses to come anywhere near me or my family (especially in pursuit of Denn) which is just fine by me.

“I’m going to pay for my mistake with Cora Lynn for the rest of my life, aren’t I?” Denn once moaned to me after ducking out on the poor girl for the third time in one day.

“Very likely,” I said with an unsympathetic grin.

He has no one but himself to blame for it.


Is there going to be a movie made of Forbidden Sea?

Miss Nielson has tried to explain to me what exactly a movie is—and failed miserably in the attempt. She said it is something that hasn’t been invented in my time, thank heaven for small favors. I got a headache just trying to imagine how such a thing would work. It sounds like something mermaids might conjure up with their magic. I’ve given up trying to understand THEM, so I think I’ll pass on this question and try answering the next one.


Did you ever tell your mother and Cecily about your trip to the Mercity after you returned home?

Mama would have worried herself sick if she had ever found out the truth so I never told her about what happened to me the night I left Windwaithe. I was able to sneak back into the house without getting caught the next morning. Mama never suspected a thing about what I’d been up to. As for Cecily—I didn’t tell her what happened at first. For a long time she suspected I was hiding something from her and Mama but didn’t press me about it. One day Cecily accidentally discovered where I’d hidden the blue dress the mermaids gave me and demanded the full story from me right there and then. I told her everything and she promised never to say a word to anyone about it. My sister has faithfully kept that promise.


Do you get to see Dartemore anymore?

Since I’m the only one that can safely ride Dartemore, he has become my number one responsibility while working up at the manor stables. It is my job to exercise him every day. Denn comes along to help me sometimes. We take the horses out for long rides together. Denn is determined to ride Dartemore someday. Personally, I think he has a better chance of getting his thick skull cracked open than he does of ever convincing that horse to let him ride on his back.


Do you regret not meeting the Sea Prince?

I’ve thought about this question quite a lot since coming back from the mercity. Jendayi told me the Sea Prince would eventually fall in love with me but she never said I would fall in love with him—probably for good reason. It would have been nice at first, having my every want and wish fulfilled, but eventually I think it would have driven me mad with boredom. I would have missed my family and (truth be told) Denn something fierce. I don’t think even the devastatingly handsome Sea Prince himself could have made up for the emptiness that would have been left inside me by the absence of those most dear to me.

No, I do not regret my choice and I’m pretty certain I never will.


Did Jendayi ever come back?

Jendayi said I would never see her again—and she is rarely wrong. However, Miss Nielson says that the day might come when Jendayi will once again be an important influence in my life. Sometimes I wonder if Miss Nielson might have a touch of mermaid foresight herself. I guess we will have to see.


Author’s note: Just for the record, I think Adrianne has answered our second question without meaning to. If you will reread her answers you will see that she and Denn seem to be spending an awful lot of time together these days—don’t you think? : )




Monday, July 18, 2011

Forbidden Sea Book Giveaway

For those who would love a chance to own an autographed copy of Forbidden Sea, here is your big chance! Amber Argyle, author of the upcoming young adult novel, Witch Song, is currently having a contest giveaway with a signed copy of Forbidden Sea as the prize. Click here for more details on how you could win.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Interview with Adrianne Keynnman--Coming Soon!

Over the past year, I have received many emails and letters from fans asking questions about Forbidden Sea and what happened to Adrianne and her friends after the story ended. Many of these questions will be answered in the sequel, of course, but some of them were questions I wanted to know the answer for myself. So--I  recently wrote a letter to Miss Adrianne Keynnman of Windwaithe Island, and (I am excited to say) she has graciously agreed to answer a few select questions for us in a personal interview.

I will be posting Adrianne's answers to my questions  right here on this blog. Check back soon to get the latest on what Adrianne has to say about her experiences in Forbidden Sea--and beyond!




Sunday, July 10, 2011

Exciting News for Utah Residents!


For those of you living in Utah--I will be doing a Forbidden Sea book signing at the Layton Barnes and Noble this coming Wednesday on the 13th, at 6:00 pm. Not only will I be there to sign copies of my books, but so will two other fabulous lady authors from Utah. Kristen Landon, author of The Limit and Wendy Toliver, author of Lifted. I've met these wonderful women before and they are lots of fun to hang with. If you happen to be in the area, stop by and say hello to all three of us. We would love to answer any and all questions you might have--about our books or about the publishing world. It will be like a regular author party, with something for everyone. Copies of all of our books will be available for purchase. Here's a link to more info and an address for those who are interested in knowing more.



Hope to see you all there!

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