HAVE YOU HERD? February 16, 2019 Written by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez |
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SPECIAL PREORDER PRIZE PRINCESS I'LENNA WRITING JOURNAL For a chance to win this gorgeous Princess I'Lenna writing journal, a signed bookplate, and a cover poster, pre-order either the paperback of ROTR #1 or the hardcover or ebook edition of ROTR #2 and email me a copy of your receipt! Open internationally. Odds of winning depend on number of pre-order receipts received (links below). Books purchased during first week of publication also count as entries. Details at bottom of newsletter. Email a screenshot or photo of your online or bookstore receipt to jennifer@theguardianherd.com Order both books and receive two entries! |
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| | BOOK #1 PAPERBACK Book #1 Paperback Releases February 26, 2019 | | |
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| | BOOK #2 HARDCOVER Book Two Releases March 26, 2019 | | |
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FREE SKYPE VISITS! Schedule me to come to your school, school library, or book club! 20 Minute Free Skype Visits - I recently met with readers from The Guardian Herd Message Board via Google Hangouts. It was so much fun!
- Have your teacher, principal, or school librarian contact me for a school visit. Or invite me to your book club meeting!
Email jennifer (at) theguardianherd (dot) com Topics: Writing Tips, Author Career, Character Inspiration, World Building, Q & A, Plot, Publishing, & More! |
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FEATURED FAN ART By Audrey T. These drawings are so vibrant and exciting! The first picture is a scene from THE GUARDIAN HERD: WINDBORN. After a certain filly falls from the clouds (no spoilers!), she splashes into a river ravine. Her friends follow her and one of them is the insurmountable Dewberry, pictured here. The second picture is a scene from RIDERS OF THE REALM, ACROSS THE DARK WATER. This is Hazelwind, flying over the Dark Water ocean. He and Echofrost lead a herd of pegasi out of Anok in hopes of spreading their kind to a new, safer continent. Great job, Audrey! To have your fan art featured, please email your art to jennifer@theguardianherd(dot)com Press the button below to see more awesome fan art! |
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SHOUT OUTS! Congratulations to the following colts and fillies! Michael P. would like to wish his brother, Noel, a Happy Birthday! He turned 27 in January. Hannah (aka Brightberry) would like to wish her brothers, Isaac and Jacob, a Happy 20th Birthday on February 23, 2019! Akasha would like to wish her friend Emily a Happy Belated Birthday. Emily turned 12 on January 30th. Emily F. would like to thank Sophia B. for being an incredible friend, even when she's going through her own rough times. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM THE HERD! Congratulations Everyone! If you'd like a shout out, please press the button below. I'll say hello, wish you a happy birthday, or congratulate you in my monthly video and newsletter--just let me know what's going on! |
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A Day In the Life: Physical & Mental Health: When my first book, STARFIRE, published, I was writing 6-8 hours a day and not exercising. After two years of this, I was diagnosed as "pre-diabetic". I could not believe it! I eat healthy and I'm trim, but I was sedentary. I recently heard a saying: "Sitting is the new smoking." I believe that is pretty accurate! After my diagnosis, I began walking my dog 4-5 days a week. We started with a mile, then worked up to two, then three, and then we started hiking in the hills. Our favorite jaunt now is a three mile loop that includes "cardiac hill". It's so steep that I used to stop halfway up to vomit. Now I hardly break a sweat. Above is a photo from the top (my camera doesn't do it justice). My entire life has changed for the better! I'm no longer pre-diabetic and I rarely get tired. I have energy for everything from school field trips, to boring shopping trips, to exploring new cities. I pop out of bed and sleep better. I'm hungrier for healthy food. My body is still trim but much more toned than it was (my dog is in pretty good shape too). I'm also happier and more relaxed. Overall, the exercise has made me sturdier from the inside out. Also, I listen to audio books when I hike, and this has almost doubled the amount of books I can read in a year--what a bonus! I'm happy now that I went to the doctor and received this unsettling news. It changed my life! |
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THIS MONTH'S WINNER (photo by Nick Alvarez) |
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MONTHLY GIVEAWAY Prizes: writing journal, book poster, signed bookplate sticker, & trading cards! And the winner is: Kate Grant. Congratulations and please contact me with which book poster you would like out of all my titles. jennifer@theguardianherd(dot)com |
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HERD NERD PETS Major and Carly K.! This is Carly's senior picture with her beloved horse Major. After a devestating bout with colic on January 31st, Major had to be put down on February 1st. Carly, my heart goes out to you! I can only imagine how much you miss Major. He was blessed to have your love and a wonderful home and life. Saying goodbye is never easy, no matter how it happens. I am so sorry you went through this. I hope the rest of your senior year and graduation goes smoothly. Major will never be forgotten. | | |
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To have your pet featured, (or to remind me about your pet) email a photo and write a few sentences about what makes him/her special! (The actual month your pet appears will depend on how many readers respond) Email your pet's pic to jennifer@theguardianherd(dot)com |
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Pre-Order Giveaway Details - Any edition of RIDERS OF THE REALM #2: THROUGH THE UNTAMED SKY purchased by 11:59PM ET on 03/31/19 qualifies as a single entry. Winner contacted in April.
- The paperback edition of RIDERS OF THE REALM #1: ACROSS THE DARK WATER purchased by 11:59PM ET on 03/04/19. Winner contacted in March.
- Contest is open internationally to contestants 13+ (parents can enter for their kids)
- By entering, you are confirming that you are 13 or older, and giving the contest admin (Jennifer Alvarez) permission to contact you via email (if necessary) and mail you your prize(s)
- No Purchase Necessary. Email for information
- Prize: consisting of one (1) Princess I'Lenna writing journal, (1) signed bookplate, and one (1) cover poster of THROUGH THE UNTAMED SKY
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