“Roundup 2” or “The Flame Writer, The Ink Caster, and Batman”

With the dust and confetti finally settling after the wild lauch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”, here’s comin’ atcha with three more generous promotional features for the book, brought to you by some of the best chicks a gal could befriend on the internet.

Kendra Conine

Thank you, Kendra!

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First, Kendra Conine of the Flame Writer blog, whose advance review of my novella would have had me blushing, if my face actually did that. As it was, I just smiled a great deal.

Thank you, Tirzah!

Thank you, Tirzah!

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Next up, Tirzah Duncan, the mysterious character behind The Ink Caster blog / my oft-mentioned writing bestie. Not that she let our eternal bond of sisterhood color her advance review of “The Swan Prince, nay, never. She’s far too scrupulous a word-lover for that.

Thank you, Sam!

Thank you, Sam!

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And third, Samantha Chaffin of the blog Her Inklings, whose in-depth interview with me covers all the important topics – from self-publishing to theme songs, from inspiration to pants. Sam probed where few who aren’t secretly Batman would dare to go, and I withheld nothing.

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I’ve said it already, and I’ll say it again: Thank you, Kendra, Tirzah, and Sam, for your time and attention! I thank you, my characters thank you… And speaking of characters and rounding up, I managed to wrangle the main cast of “The Swan Prince” into sharing why they think you ought to read their book. Here’s Sigmund what Sigmund had to say!

Sigmund as drawn by Yana Naumova.

Sigmund as drawn by Yana Naumova.

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Why Sigmund thinks you should read “The Swan Prince:

He gives an elegant shrug. “Looking at it from the outside, I suppose it’s very well written. Not that I paid much attention to such things while I was living the story; I had quite enough to deal with, then – magical transformations, a harrowing quest, Sula… but I suppose I can’t go into all that without telling you the whole story. And if you wish to know the whole story, you ought to read the book. That’s most easily done if you buy it, which you can do in a few simple clicks by following this link, or several others peppered throughout the blog. Danielle’s made purchasing the story a far less difficult task than starring in it. She’s arbitrarily considerate, that way.”

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Thank you, my swan prince. (:

On a final note … who wants to see some “One More Day” anthology-related images, all gorgeous and ready to download and share?!

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Behold, the banner!

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There’ll be a blog tour coming! When I know more, you’ll hear about it!

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Kinda makes you want a copy of the anthology for your digital reading device, doesn’t it?

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Or if your prefer paper books, like I do, good news!

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‘Cause it will totally come in paperback form!

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And the cover comes in wallpaper form, ooh-ah!

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Makes for a good header or Facebook cover pic, dontcha think?

“Roundup” or “The Spotlight Bounces Back”

Previously on Ever On Word, the release of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)” ushered in a week-long giveaway extravaganza that took up all my blogging attention (not to mention much of my Facebook and Twitter attention. Thank you, everyone who didn’t yell at me to shut-up about the stupid giveaway, already! Believe me, I came close to wanting to yell at myself).

With all that finally over with, I can take the time to properly express my gratitude to some treasured souls who have graciously joined me in promoting “The Swan Prince” on their own web spaces in the past weeks. Rather than overwhelm anybody with an onslaught of articles all at once, we’ll start with a reasonable three features for our first “summary of information” and continue on to the rest at a later date.

Emerald Barnes 2

Thank you, Emerald!

First up, Emerald Barnes (author of “Piercing Through the Darkness” and “Read Me Dead”), who was kind enough to not only interview me on her blog (read it here!), but also to provide an early-reader review of my novella so I could include it in my book like a glorious stamp of pre-approval.

Kimberly Kay

Thank you, Kimberly!

Ginormous thanks also to Kimberly Kay, whose short story “Sleepless Beauty” will appear along with my “A Morrow More” in the One More Day anthology coming out in December! Kimberly featured me on her blog twice: One happy-author-making book review, and one way-too-fun interview. (Throw two fairytale-lovers together on the internet, and let the shenanigans ensue!)

I’ve said it already, and I’ll say it again: Thank you, Emerald and Kimberly, for your time and attention! I thank you, my characters thank you…

Sula as drawn by Yana Naumova.

Sula as drawn by Yana Naumova.

And speaking of characters and rounding up, I managed to wrangle the main cast of “The Swan Prince” into sharing why they think you ought to read their book. So for today’s ending note, here’s Sula!

Why Sula thinks you should read “The Swan Prince:

She looks askance at the internet, arms folded, eyes narrowed in skepticism. “Well, speaking as a person, I’m not wholly sure I like the idea of anyone and everyone sticking their noses into this particular period of my life. It’s hardly their business. Speaking as a character, though,” she says, reconsidering the matter, “why go through everything I have if no one’s going to read about it? I certainly feel entitled to some manner of compensation! And if it won’t come in the form of Danielle rewriting the end of the book so I get to strangle a certain antagonistic force (naming no names; spoilers, and all that), then I’ll take fame for me, fortune for my author, and a few hours of reading pleasure at my expense for you. See? Something in it for everyone. So go on: Buy the thing.”

“Winner 7+” or “Grand Prize a-Winning!”

And now, the epic day a week in the making. 3 names have been selected, their bearers winning the right to choose any one of the prizes given out so far. Those three names are:

Miranda McNeff … Chelsea de la Cruz … and Matthew Thomason!

Congratulations, you guys! Message me with your pick of any of the following:

A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art

A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings

A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings

A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings

Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary

Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary

But WAIT! There’s MORE!

Out of these three winners, one has been chosen to receive an autographed copy of “The Swan Prince! And that one is…

* * * Chelsea de la Cruz! * * *

Ya-a-ay, Chelsea! And thank you SO MUCH to everyone helped me celebrate the launch week of my first ever self-published novella, “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”. It’s been a crazy ride … which I’ll get to do all over again when Book Two releases in the fall! I know, so near, so far away… Take the edge off of your impatient longing by immersing yourself in Book One, why don’t you. (:

Coming next week to Ever On Word: Something closer to regular blogging again, at long last!

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

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“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Winner 6” or “Sixth Swan a-Winning”

We’ve got our sixth “one that gains in or as if in battle or contest [or Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway]”! Congratulations to… *drumroll, nail-biting suspense*…

Rob Lopez of Forsaken Stars!

Ya-a-ay, Rob! You’ve won seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary! Contact me within the next week with the address to which I should ship the prize, and it’s all yours! Thank you so much for your participation in the launch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”!

As for the rest of the world, never despair! There’s still 1 day left in the giveaway – the great granddaddy of all Seven Swans a-Winning days! So Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this giveaway! Buy the book on Amazon or CreateSpace, or ebooks for your Nook or Kindle! (And after you’ve had a chance to fly through it, I’d super appreciate it if you posted a review!) I’ll see you all here tomorrow for the winner of Day 7. (:

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Recap of the Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway!

[Action] = [Chances to Win]

Every mention/link to the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog = 1

An addition of “The Swan Prince” to your Goodreads “To Read” shelf= 1 (Find “The Swan Prince” on Goodreads here!)

Schedule a day with me to host me on your blog for an author interview, character interview, or guest post = 3 (Message me through my contact page here!)

Every purchase of an e-book copy of “The Swan Prince” = 3

Every purchase of a paperback copy of “The Swan Prince” = 7

Your chances to win will accumulate over the seven days of the giveaway (didn’t win on Day One? You’ve still got your rollover entries for the days to come, and you can continue earning more), so the sooner you jump on board, the better your odds of winning!

The prizes:

Day One = A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! (Congrats to Jillian Cottle!)

Day Two = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings! (Congrats to Eric Wilder!)

Day Three = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings! (Congrats to Chelsea de la Cruz!)

Day Four = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings! (Congrats to Miranda McNeff!)

Day Five = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary! (Congrats to Eric Wilder AND Kimberly Kay!)

Day Six = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary! (Congrats to Rob Lopez!)

Day Seven (Grand Prize Day!) = 3 Winners each get to select any 1 previous prize, and one of the three gets a free, autographed paperback copy of “The Swan Prince”.

**Note to all winners: If I don’t hear back from you within 7 days after your name is announced, I go back in the pool to pick a new victor. Prizes feel sad when no one comes to claim them. Of course, I’m sure you’ll all be far too eager to lay hands on your winnings for this defaulting rule to come into play; still, figured I’d best give you fair warning.**

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

<> ~ <> ~ <>

“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Winner 5” or “Fifth Swan a-Winning!”

We’ve got our fifth “one that gains in or as if in battle or contest [or Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway]”! Congratulations to… *drumroll, nail-biting suspense*…

Eric Wilder! … AND Kimberly Kay!

Say, wha—?!

That’s right. I drew Eric’s name again, making him a Day 2 and Day 5 winner! (See-e-e-e what can happen when you get your name in the raffle multiple times?) Far be it from me to deny him his rightful prize. But c’mon, someone else deserves a chance, too, right? So today, I double-dipped, and our winner 5.2 was drawn!

Ya-a-ay, Eric and Kimberly! You’ve each won seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary! Contact me within the next week with the address to which I should ship the prize, and it’s all yours! (You’re already covered there, Eric. And Kimberly, I look forward to your exclamations of ecstasy. I know you were hoping for a commentary prize!) Thank you both so much for your participation in the launch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”!

As for the rest of the world, never despair! There are still 2 days of prizes left to win! So Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this giveaway! Buy the book on Amazon or CreateSpace, or ebooks for your Nook or Kindle! (And after you’ve had a chance to fly through it, I’d super appreciate it if you posted a review!) I’ll see you all here tomorrow for the winner of Day 6. (:

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Recap of the Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway!

[Action] = [Chances to Win]

Every mention/link to the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog = 1

An addition of “The Swan Prince” to your Goodreads “To Read” shelf= 1 (Find “The Swan Prince” on Goodreads here!)

Schedule a day with me to host me on your blog for an author interview, character interview, or guest post = 3 (Message me through my contact page here!)

Every purchase of an e-book copy of “The Swan Prince” = 3

Every purchase of a paperback copy of “The Swan Prince” = 7

Your chances to win will accumulate over the seven days of the giveaway (didn’t win on Day One? You’ve still got your rollover entries for the days to come, and you can continue earning more), so the sooner you jump on board, the better your odds of winning!

The prizes:

Day One = A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! (Congrats to Jillian Cottle!)

Day Two = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings! (Congrats to Eric Wilder!)

Day Three = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings! (Congrats to Chelsea de la Cruz!)

Day Four = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings! (Congrats to Miranda McNeff!)

Day Five = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary! (Congrats to Eric Wilder AND Kimberly Kay!)

Day Six = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary!

Day Seven (Grand Prize Day!) = 3 Winners each get to select any 1 previous prize, and one of the three gets a free, autographed paperback copy of “The Swan Prince”.

**Note to all winners: If I don’t hear back from you within 7 days after your name is announced, I go back in the pool to pick a new victor. Prizes feel sad when no one comes to claim them. Of course, I’m sure you’ll all be far too eager to lay hands on your winnings for this defaulting rule to come into play; still, figured I’d best give you fair warning.**

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

<> ~ <> ~ <>

“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Winner 4” or “Fourth Swan a-Winning!”

We’ve got our fourth “one that gains in or as if in battle or contest [or Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway]”! Congratulations to… *drumroll, nail-biting suspense*…

Miranda McNeff!

Ya-a-ay, Miranda! You’ve won an autographed, author-made, dual-sketch print of Doctor Villem Deere from “The Swan Prince”! Contact me within the next week with the address to which I should ship the prize, and it’s all yours! Thank you so much for your participation in the launch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”!

As for the rest of the world, never despair! There are still 3 days of prizes left to win! So Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this giveaway! Buy the book on Amazon or CreateSpace, or ebooks for your Nook or Kindle! (And after you’ve had a chance to fly through it, I’d super appreciate it if you posted a review!) I’ll see you all here tomorrow for the winner of Day 5. (:

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Recap of the Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway!

[Action] = [Chances to Win]

Every mention/link to the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog = 1

An addition of “The Swan Prince” to your Goodreads “To Read” shelf= 1 (Find “The Swan Prince” on Goodreads here!)

Schedule a day with me to host me on your blog for an author interview, character interview, or guest post = 3 (Message me through my contact page here!)

Every purchase of an e-book copy of “The Swan Prince” = 3

Every purchase of a paperback copy of “The Swan Prince” = 7

Your chances to win will accumulate over the seven days of the giveaway (didn’t win on Day One? You’ve still got your rollover entries for the days to come, and you can continue earning more), so the sooner you jump on board, the better your odds of winning!

The prizes:

Day One = A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! (Congrats to Jillian Cottle!)

Day Two = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings! (Congrats to Eric Wilder!)

Day Three = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings! (Congrats to Chelsea de la Cruz!)

Day Four = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings! (Congrats to Miranda McNeff!)

Day Five = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary!

Day Six = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary!

Day Seven (Grand Prize Day!) = 3 Winners each get to select any 1 previous prize, and one of the three gets a free, autographed paperback copy of “The Swan Prince”.

**Note to all winners: If I don’t hear back from you within 7 days after your name is announced, I go back in the pool to pick a new victor. Prizes feel sad when no one comes to claim them. Of course, I’m sure you’ll all be far too eager to lay hands on your winnings for this defaulting rule to come into play; still, figured I’d best give you fair warning.**

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

<> ~ <> ~ <>

“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Winner 3” or “Third Swan a-Winning!”

We’ve got our third “one that gains in or as if in battle or contest [or Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway]”! Congratulations to… *drumroll, nail-biting suspense*…

Chelsea de la Cruz!

Ya-a-ay, Chelsea! You’ve won an autographed, author-made, dual-sketch print of Sula from “The Swan Prince”! Contact me within the next week with the address to which I should ship the prize, and it’s all yours! Thank you so much for your participation in the launch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”!

As for the rest of the world, never despair! There are still 4 days of prizes left to win! So Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this giveaway! Buy the book on Amazon or CreateSpace, or ebooks for your Nook or Kindle! (And after you’ve had a chance to fly through it, I’d super appreciate it if you posted a review!) I’ll see you all here tomorrow for the winner of Day 4. (:

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Recap of the Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway!

[Action] = [Chances to Win]

Every mention/link to the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog = 1

An addition of “The Swan Prince” to your Goodreads “To Read” shelf= 1 (Find “The Swan Prince” on Goodreads here!)

Schedule a day with me to host me on your blog for an author interview, character interview, or guest post = 3 (Message me through my contact page here!)

Every purchase of an e-book copy of “The Swan Prince” = 3

Every purchase of a paperback copy of “The Swan Prince” = 7

Your chances to win will accumulate over the seven days of the giveaway (didn’t win on Day One? You’ve still got your rollover entries for the days to come, and you can continue earning more), so the sooner you jump on board, the better your odds of winning!

The prizes:

Day One = A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! (Congrats to Jillian Cottle!)

Day Two = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings! (Congrats to Eric Wilder!)

Day Three = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings! (Congrats to Chelsea de la Cruz!)

Day Four = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings!

Day Five = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary!

Day Six = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary!

Day Seven (Grand Prize Day!) = 3 Winners each get to select any 1 previous prize, and one of the three gets a free, autographed paperback copy of “The Swan Prince”.

**Note to all winners: If I don’t hear back from you within 7 days after your name is announced, I go back in the pool to pick a new victor. Prizes feel sad when no one comes to claim them. Of course, I’m sure you’ll all be far too eager to lay hands on your winnings for this defaulting rule to come into play; still, figured I’d best give you fair warning.**

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

<> ~ <> ~ <>

An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

<> ~ <> ~ <>

“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Winner 2” or “Second Swan a-Winning!”

We’ve got our second “one that gains in or as if in battle or contest [or Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway]”! Congratulations to… *drumroll, nail-biting suspense*…

Eric Wilder of The Grimm Report!

Ya-a-ay, Eric! You’ve won an autographed, author-made, dual-sketch print of Sigmund from “The Swan Prince”! Contact me within the next week with the address to which I should ship the prize, and it’s all yours! Thank you so much for your participation in the launch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”!

As for the rest of the world, never despair! There are still 5 days of prizes left to win! So Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this giveaway! Buy the book on Amazon or CreateSpace, or ebooks for your Nook or Kindle! (And after you’ve had a chance to fly through it, I’d super appreciate it if you posted a review!) I’ll see you all here tomorrow for the winner of Day 3. (:

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Recap of the Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway!

[Action] = [Chances to Win]

Every mention/link to the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog = 1

An addition of “The Swan Prince” to your Goodreads “To Read” shelf= 1 (Find “The Swan Prince” on Goodreads here!)

Schedule a day with me to host me on your blog for an author interview, character interview, or guest post = 3 (Message me through my contact page here!)

Every purchase of an e-book copy of “The Swan Prince” = 3

Every purchase of a paperback copy of “The Swan Prince” = 7

Your chances to win will accumulate over the seven days of the giveaway (didn’t win on Day One? You’ve still got your rollover entries for the days to come, and you can continue earning more), so the sooner you jump on board, the better your odds of winning!

The prizes:

Day One = A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! (Congrats to Jillian Cottle!)

Day Two = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings! (Congrats to Eric Wilder!)

Day Three = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings!

Day Four = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings!

Day Five = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary!

Day Six = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary!

Day Seven (Grand Prize Day!) = 3 Winners each get to select any 1 previous prize, and one of the three gets a free, autographed paperback copy of “The Swan Prince”.

**Note to all winners: If I don’t hear back from you within 7 days after your name is announced, I go back in the pool to pick a new victor. Prizes feel sad when no one comes to claim them. Of course, I’m sure you’ll all be far too eager to lay hands on your winnings for this defaulting rule to come into play; still, figured I’d best give you fair warning.**

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

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“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Winner 1” or “First Swan a-Winning!”

We’ve got our first “one that gains in or as if in battle or contest [or Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway]”! Congratulations to… *drumroll, nail-biting suspense*…

Jillian Cottle!

Ya-a-ay, Jillian! You’ve won an autographed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! Contact me within the next week with the address to which I should ship the prize, and it’s all yours! Thank you so much for your participation in the launch week of “The Swan Prince (Book One of The Wilderhark Tales)”!

As for the rest of the world, never despair! There are still 6 days of prizes left to win! So Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this giveaway! Buy the book on Amazon or CreateSpace, or ebooks for your Nook or Kindle! (And after you’ve had a chance to fly through it, I’d super appreciate it if you posted a review!) I’ll see you all here tomorrow for the winner of Day 2. (:

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Recap of the Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway!

[Action] = [Chances to Win]

Every mention/link to the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog = 1

An addition of “The Swan Prince” to your Goodreads “To Read” shelf= 1 (Find “The Swan Prince” on Goodreads here!)

Schedule a day with me to host me on your blog for an author interview, character interview, or guest post = 3 (Message me through my contact page here!)

Every purchase of an e-book copy of “The Swan Prince” = 3

Every purchase of a paperback copy of “The Swan Prince” = 7

Your chances to win will accumulate over the seven days of the giveaway (didn’t win on Day One? You’ve still got your rollover entries for the days to come, and you can continue earning more), so the sooner you jump on board, the better your odds of winning!

The prizes:

Day One = A signed print of “Swan Prince”-related flash fiction word art! (Congrats to Jillian Cottle!)

Day Two = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sigmund drawings!

Day Three = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Sula drawings!

Day Four = A signed print of two Danielle E. Shipley-original Villem drawnings!

Day Five = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with author commentary!

Day Six = Seven selected chapters of “The Swan Prince” with character commentary!

Day Seven (Grand Prize Day!) = 3 Winners each get to select any 1 previous prize, and one of the three gets a free, autographed paperback copy of “The Swan Prince”.

**Note to all winners: If I don’t hear back from you within 7 days after your name is announced, I go back in the pool to pick a new victor. Prizes feel sad when no one comes to claim them. Of course, I’m sure you’ll all be far too eager to lay hands on your winnings for this defaulting rule to come into play; still, figured I’d best give you fair warning.**

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

<> ~ <> ~ <>

“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”

“Release!” or “First Flight of ‘The Swan Prince’!”

Oh my gosh, oh your gosh, oh all the goshes everywhere…

The Swan Prince (Book One of the Wilderhark Tales)” has launched! It is “made available to the public”! IT’S ALIIIIIIVE!

Time to channel all that excitement we’ve built these last several weeks into something productive!

Get the beautiful paperback HERE and/or HERE, with a list price of just $7.99!

Get the Epub for your Nook HERE, only $2.99!

Get the Mobi for your Kindle HERE, also $2.99!

Buy copies for you, for your fairytale-loving friends, for your local libraries!

Facebook about it! Tweet about it! Blog about it! Talk to somebody in person about it! (Yeah, I know, things just got radical…)

And let the world know that NOW is the best time to buy, because each purchase earns up to 7 chances to win exclusive prizes in my Seven Swans a-Winning Giveaway! Just leave a comment below stating how you’ve participated in the “Swan Prince” release-a-palooza (seriously, don’t forget to leave the comment, or I might not otherwise know about your contribution, and that would be sad), and into the raffle your name goes! (A recap of the rules here. Links providing evidence of your actions not mandatory, but appreciated).

I’ll be all over Facebook and Twitter squealing about this for much of the day. Feel free to pop around and remind me to breathe. (: If you’ve already read the book, you speedy reader, you, don’t forget to leave reviews in ALL THE PLACES. And tune back in Tomorrow P.M. when I announce the first giveaway winner!

…I can’t even think of a clever way to sign off, right now. You wanna read me saying something well-put-together? There’s a new book out for that!

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Swan Prince Cover, E-book

Catching her leg in a bear trap proves the least of Sula’s worries.

Haunted by an enchanted monster from a past she dare not reveal,

and hounded by the perilously perceptive young village doctor, Villem Deere,

the headstrong girl of the woods gambles with fate by binding hers to that of Sigmund, the captivating orphan boy with mysterious nightly business of his own.

The Swan Prince: Book One of The Wilderhark Tales

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An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast;

A princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell;

Bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk –

All within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all.

You’ve heard the stories –

of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel;

of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball;

of frog princes, and swan princes,

and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.

Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.

Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.

<> ~ <> ~ <>

“A great reason to get excited over good, old-fashioned storytelling”

“A beautifully-crafted tale”

“A swift read with a captivating cast”

“Shipley writes with a witty voice, twining traditional beauty and modern storytelling as intimately as the enchanted destinies in her masterful debut novella”