But a writer can't grow by keeping everything hidden, and so putting one's efforts out there is a necessary step... and one that can be very intimidating!
I know it took me a long, long time before I even showed my sisters what I'd been writing when no one was around...!!!
But a fan and reviewer, Shantelle Mary Hannu, is now taking that step, and is preparing to release her first work; a Cinderella retelling.
She's collaborated with a friend to make up the cover art for her, and today is her cover reveal, the first step toward release!!!
A MAID, a PRINCE,
and a DUKE. A GARDENER, a STEPMOTHER, and a secret...
Ellie Abbington, a beautiful yet unassuming
young woman, quietly longs for her life to change. Too privileged to associate
with the servants—too underprivileged to associate with her own family; she
dreams a dream of a prince and a happily ever after.
But it could be that her own stepsisters,
conniving Dezmarie and easily-influenced Adelaide, are dreaming the same
dream...of the same prince.
In the end, are dreams even all they're
made out to be? Especially with deep and long-hidden secrets about to be unearthed?
Add to Goodreads! |
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Dream Not Imagined is a non-magical fairytale novella based loosely on the
classic tale of Cinderella.
Tentative Release Date: June 2015
Shantelle Mary Hannu was born in the
mountainous west, spending her golden childhood years there. Since then, she
has relocated time and again with her parents and seven siblings, making
cherished memories in both the South and Central United States.
A Christian homeschool graduate, Shantelle
has a passion for writing and all things books. From a young age she’s been
penning tales with a hope of sharing with the world adventurous and
soul-stirring stories that bring glory to God.
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Dream Not Imagined, a fairytale novella, will be her
first published book. She’s currently preparing a full-length fantasy novel for
publication as well, and working on its sequel.
Shantelle blogs at A Writer’s Heart: http://shantellemaryh.blogspot.com/ about her
stories, favorite books and movies (with reviews), healthy wheat-free recipes,
and hosts fellow authors, among other things. One of her joys is connecting with
fellow writers and readers! You can also find her on:
Facebook:
Shantelle Mary Hannu, Author
Twitter:
@shantellemary
Goodreads:
Shantelle Mary Hannu
Google+:
Shantelle H.
&
About the Illustrator
Natasha H. is an aspiring photographer and
also loves drawing and painting. A Dream
Not Imagined is the first book she has drawn the cover picture for.
Bloggers
Participating in the Cover Reveal
HaydenWand at The Story Girl
Claire
Banschbach at Claire M. Banschbach – Thoughts and Rants
Amber
Stokes at Seasons of Humility
Ghost
Ryter at Anything, Everything
Deborah
O’Carroll at The Road of a Writer
E.
Kaiser Writes at E. Kaiser Wrties-A-Blog
Alyssa-Faith
at The American Anglophile
Hannah
Williams at The Writer’s Window
Laura Pol at Crafty Booksheeps
Natasha H. at Through My Lens (+ review)
Skye Hoffert at Ink Castles
Jaye L. Knight at Jaye L. Knight’s Blog
Serena at Poetree
Brittney at Brittney’s Book Nook
Jesseca Dawn at Whimsical Writings
Lena K. at Read, Write, Laugh, DANCE
Allison Ruvidich at The Art of Storytelling
Shannon McDermott at Shannon McDermott’s Blog
Tricia Mingerink at The Pen of a Ready Writer
2 comments:
Thanks so much for being part of the reveal, E. Kaiser! Yes...it IS a scary step, so I appreciate having your help! :)
Hope you will enjoy A Dream Not Imagined if you read it someday, :)
Blessings!!
Sure thing, Shantelle Mary! :-)
And I'll have to stop by the other tour spots and see what everyone else said!!!
Best wishes on your authorial journey!
Elizabeth
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