Special Project Announcement

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It seemed appropriate to reveal my special project to you on Teaser Tuesday. I needed to wait for the excitement of the Channeler's Choice tour to dim, yet here we are swept up into the mega contest of awesome (i.e. the Nook giveaway) so it seems my plans have gone awry. Nevertheless, my publisher says I may now announce the special project and I decided not to wait.

My young adult historical fantasy about the last of the druids in ancient Ireland, To Ride A Púca, is releasing this May from Compass Press! It is a tie-in novel to the channeler series, but it isn't officially a part of it. I'm so excited because this is a novel that was written from the depths of my soul. Here is a bit about it:

They say to ride a púca changes your life forever. That doesn’t sound so bad to Neala. Her kind are hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, or be slaughtered. 


But when an old enemy threatens her country like never before, the druids will have to decide; rise up and fight beside those who have betrayed them, or give over their country and save themselves. 

The big cover reveal will be next Monday with nearly a dozen of my favorite blogging buddies. If you'd like to be part of the reveal and post it on your blog, leave me a comment. Here is a teaser from the cover to hold you over:


Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 27, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Sounds awesome, Heather! Congrats!

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  2. Julie MusilMarch 27, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    What excellent news, Heather! HUGE congratulations :D

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  3. Nicole ZoltackMarch 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Yay, that's wonderful news! I'd love to be a part of the reveal.

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    1. HeatherMarch 27, 2012 at 1:21 PM

      Thank you so much Nicole! I'm emailing you now...

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  4. RandyMarch 27, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Congrats.

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  5. Susan Kaye QuinnMarch 27, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Sounds so cool!! #lovedruids #andIreland

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  6. Linda GrayMarch 27, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Well, I just happen to post on Mondays over at CSC ;) I'd love to be among the first to show the world your new cover! (LOVE that picture of the puca, btw)

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  7. Karlene PetittMarch 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Heather, I love this and want to be a part of it too. So I am writing on Friday for you too on CSC. I know that is a better connection to your Genre than the other. I love Puca!!!

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  8. Denise Grover SwankMarch 27, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    That is so awesome, Heather! Congrats!!!

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  9. J.C. MartinMarch 27, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I'm intrigued by what a Púca is! Happy to include your cover reveal on my blog as part of my weekly round-up announcements! Just send me the info at jc at jc-martin dot com!

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    1. HeatherMarch 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM

      You'll have to read to find out. ;) Thank you JC, I would be honored to be part of your weekly round up.

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  10. Susan OloierMarch 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations! Great news.

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  11. Tina MossMarch 27, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Yay for secret project! Excited to read To Ride a Púca. :) Will we learn about the Púca beforehand? Friday Creature Feature perhaps? *nudge, nudge*

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  12. Lindsey EdwardsMarch 27, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Congrats!!! That is such great news!!! (((Hugs))) hun! :)

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  13. JulieMarch 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    FINALLY got around to reading your book (it was packed in boxes for a while!) and LOVED your story concept! So cool to incorporate the different cultures of people we don't really read about a lot in YA literature!! You rock, girly ( :

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  14. YelenaCMarch 27, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    What a wonderful story, can't wait to read it! Very exciting secret project! (Well, not secret anymore :D)

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    1. HeatherMarch 27, 2012 at 3:01 PM

      Thank you Yelena! I can hardly wait for you to read it too.

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  15. Theresa MilsteinMarch 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Wonderful news. Congratulations, Heather!

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  16. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMarch 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Congrats, Heather! That's fantastic!

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  17. Natalie AguirreMarch 27, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Congrats Heather! So excited for you.

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  18. Karen StrongMarch 27, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    How exciting for you! I'm amazed at your ability to create these novels as well as your vivid imagination. I know how much this means to you.

    Congrats! :)

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  19. CandaceMarch 27, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    It sounds amazing! Congrats! I cant wait to see the cover now!

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    1. HeatherMarch 27, 2012 at 9:43 PM

      Thank you Candace. I can hardly wait to show it to you!

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  20. Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5)March 27, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I soooo want in on the fun Heather!!!!! :D How exciting for you! You are on fire girl!!!!!!!! :D

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    1. HeatherMarch 28, 2012 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you for your support Saba, you're the best. :)

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  21. Golden EagleMarch 28, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Congratulations! :)

    I love the blurb you posted--what a decision to make!

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  22. AikMarch 28, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I'm so excited! :)

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  23. Christa DesirMarch 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Holy crud. Amazing. I'm thrilled for you, Heather. Thrilled! Can't wait to read.

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks Christa! If possible, you've made me even more excited!

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  24. Christine FonsecaMarch 28, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO dang happy for you!

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  25. Jessie HarrellMarch 29, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Count me in -- I'd love to participate.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I would love to be a part of the reveal! :D

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      Excellent, thanks! I'll email you in the next day or so.

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  27. Angela BrownMarch 29, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Awesome!!! Okay, I would not hold it against you if you decided to just silently send that cover on over to me in secret. Really. I won't tell a soul :-)

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  28. I Heart YA BooksMarch 29, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Heather, Yes! definitely would love doing a cover reveal for To Ride A Púca! :)

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      Yay! Thanks Debbie, I'm adding you to the list.

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  29. Gwen GardnerMarch 29, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I love covers and I'd be glad to post it on my site. Can't wait to see it.

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:22 PM

      Thanks Lady G! I'll send the announcement to you in a day or so. :)

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  30. Nata Cynthia ArtistadonnaMarch 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    love to be part of the cover real! congrats Heather:)

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:23 PM

      Thanks Nata, so glad to have you participate!

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  31. Michelle Cornwell-JordanMarch 29, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks for the invite:) I would love to be apart of the cover reveal:)

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:24 PM

      Thanks Michelle! I'm honored to have you participate!

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  32. Shannon O'DonnellMarch 29, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Woot! Woot! Count me in. :-)

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    1. HeatherMarch 29, 2012 at 5:25 PM

      Thanks Shannon, it wouldn't be a party without you!

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  33. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Heather. Sounds facinating. Would be glad if you counted me in too.

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    1. HeatherMarch 31, 2012 at 8:14 AM

      Thank you Calum! Glad to have you participating. :)

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  34. Laurie TMarch 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Heather,
    We're so excited for you! Congratulations! Please count us in for the reveal.

    Laurie

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    1. HeatherMarch 31, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      You ladies are the best, thank you so much for all your support! Adding you to the list...

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  35. Laura DiamondApril 1, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Am I too late to join?

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  36. In Julie's OpinionApril 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    If I'm not too late I'd like to join as well :)
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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    1. HeatherApril 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM

      That would be great Julie, thanks! I'll email you.

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  37. MJApril 1, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations!! :D I can`t wait to see it!
    -Mary A. from Goodreads

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  38. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorApril 3, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Heather, I think I messed up on "revealing" on my blog. March was a month of madness around here and I was blogging about India. I hope everything went well. Your theme sounds fabulous.

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    1. HeatherApril 9, 2012 at 9:53 AM

      No problem sweetie. I know all about March madness. ;)

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