Forbidden Sea Brooch

Check out this gorgeous beaded brooch that someone created using the cover of my book! Jendayi never looked so good! Click on the link to see even more pictures of this fabulous creation on the artist's website. Check out some of their other breathtaking jewelry as well!

http://beadfeast.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-sea-siren.html

Pick Five Books

 

If you could pick five books that had most influenced your life and who you are today--what five books would they be? Suey from over at All About Books asked me this question recently. Head on over and check out my answers.

http://sueysbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/authors-pick-five-sheila-neilson.html

Here is Suey's review of Forbidden Sea for those who are interested.

http://sueysbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/book-review-forbidden-sea-by-sheila.html

So what would your five books be and why? I'd love to hear all about them in the comments.

 

The Forbidden Sea Book Trailer is Here!!!

Okay guys, this is what you've been waiting for. Me most of all. I present to you, the finished Forbidden Sea Book Trailer. Here is a link to a high definition copy you can view and show all your friends. Enjoy!

http://vimeo.com/44663998


*SPOILERS* Do not scroll down beyond this point unless you have read the novel, Forbidden Sea.





Just remember, when doing a trailer, sometimes things have to be changed and condensed to get the idea across in such a short period of time. Yes, I am well aware that Denn was not the one who went with Adrianne to the fortuneteller--but it was the only way we could get him in there--and that was the most important thing. Also, in the trailer, the mermaid you see is how Adrianne imagines her before meeting her, not what she really looks like--as those who have read the story will well know.

Other than that, tell me what you think of the trailer in comments! : )

Forbidden Sea Book Trailer Update!

You would not believe all the trouble we've had, getting the Forbidden Sea book trailer finished. It took six months alone for the latex mermaid tail to come--and then we didn't really end up using it much. But the trailer is (finally) almost complete now--and it turned out LOVELY!  There are still a few tweaks that need to be made to it before it is ready to make its debut to the public, so you'll have to be patient just a little bit longer. As a teaser, I'm including a photograph of the actress who played Adrianne for us. She did a fabulous job too. I can't wait to let you all see it.


Soon . . .

And the Winner Is . . .

The thing I love most about hosting a giveaway is all the fantastic comments readers leave for me! Thank you one and all for your kind comments and compliments. I wish there was a way for me to hand out prizes to all of you! You all deserve it. But unfortunately there can only be one winner this time--and so without further ado I am proud to announce that the winner of this drawing (according to random.org) is . . .

KELLI MCGHIE

CONGRATS!!!! Check your email, Kelli, because there should be a message from me.
And a huge thank you to all those who took the time to participate. Keep checking this blog from time to time, because next time I hold a giveaway, it could be you who is the next lucky winner!

Last Chance!

This is it guys! Your last chance to sign up for the mermaid necklace giveaway, as well as the mermaid prize pack that comes with it. You have until midnight tomorrow (May 27th) to make sure you have signed up for the giveaway drawing by leaving a comment with your name and email address in the post listed here. And don't forget, you can Tweet, Facebook or blog about the contest and get your name in the drawing twice. The winner will be announced on the evening of May 28th so check back then to see if you have won!

Good luck!

Forbidden Sea Mermaid Contest Giveaway!!!--CLOSED

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

The winner will be announced sometime later tonight. Keep checking back to see if you have won!

 

I've been invited to participate as one of the authors at the extremely popular Provo City Library Children's Book Festival this year. So I've decided it is time to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than to host a Forbidden Sea giveaway with extra fantastic mermaid prizes? Some of you are probably already aware that one of my favorite hobbies is making miniature sculpture jewelry. Click here to see some of my past work. Well this is your one and ONLY chance to get your hands on your very own, one-of-a-kind mermaid necklace (pictured above) hand sculpted by me! Not only does the contest winner get the necklace, but they will also get a signed copy of Forbidden Sea (hardback) AND a copy of Christian Birmingham's gorgeously illustrated  The Little Mermaid, AND a beautiful pink beaded bookmark so that they can mark their place with style. (See pictures below)

Forbidden Sea Contest Rules

As much as I would love to open this contest to everyone--I'm afraid I'll have to limit entries only to those with a USA or Canada address that I can mail to. Unfortunately, international shipping is WAY too expensive for my slim budget. If you do live in the USA or Canada, (or have a friend willing to let you use their USA or Canada address) all you have to do to be entered in the drawing for these prizes is leave a comment below with your name and email address so that if you are chosen I can contact you and let you know you are the winner. And just to make the drawing more interesting--anyone willing to blog, tweet, Facebook, or otherwise post about this contest to friends, family, and complete strangers, will get their name in the drawing a second time. Just include a link to the post/tweet/whatever in your comment so that I can see it.

You have until midnight on May 27th to enter yourself in this contest. On the evening of May 28th  a winner will be chosen and posted so make sure to check back then. If the winner does not respond to my email within a week--a new winner will be chosen at that time. A winner who can not provide a USA or Canada address will be disqualified.


Good luck to all!