I’ve got BOOKS!
That’s right! SO STILL THE NIGHT releases on Tuesday, May 5th, but it’s customary for authors to get some copies for themselves. My box arrived today.
So anyone who posts a comment to my blog by Tuesday, midnight, will have a chance to win a free and autographed copy. I’ll give away two here, and if you miss your chance, head over to Silk & Shadows, because I’ll give away two copies there next Friday to anyone who posts there through the course of the week.
All I ask is that if you enjoy the book — tell someone. Post an Amazon review, or tell your best pal, or post a note on your favorite reader blog. I don’t usually talk business, but we all have authors that we’ve enjoyed reading, that suddenly don’t put out anymore books. The reality is that they (usually) don’t disappear because they’ve decided to stop writing books. Publishing is a business. If an author’s books don’t sell enough copies, then the author doesn’t get another contract. And I think that may be even more true in today’s challenging economy. End of sermon! That’s all I’ll say about that.
So what’s SO STILL THE NIGHT about? If you have read NIGHT FALLS DARKLY, you know my Shadow Guard series focuses on a shadowy order of immortals known as the SHADOW GUARDS. Shadow Guards are tasked with tracking down and Reclaiming the most evil and depraved of mortal souls … souls that have become so wicked that they have taken on the powerful, supernatural state of Transcension, and have the dangerous ability to defy Death’s claim.
NIGHT deals with the hunt for Jack the Ripper. I’m not sure what you know about Jack the Ripper. Researching Jack, I just got angry. Not only was he pure, inhuman evil, but he was arrogant and conceited to boot. What upset me the most was that he likely got away with his crimes. I really, really wanted to see him get his, if you know what I mean. So in that way — not to overdramatize my role as a writer — I wrote NIGHT as a way to avenge Jack’s victims. To make sure he paid for what he did.
Lots of people have heard of Jack the Ripper. But not many know of the Thames Torso Murders. These crimes took place during Jack’s crime spree, and immediately afterward. I’ll give more details in coming days, here on the blog.
In brief, some theorize that Jack also committed the Thames Torso Murders, but reading through the accounts and research, it seemed very clear to me (a highly unqualfied investigator, with only common sense to make this determination!) that the crimes were the work of two different killers. And so, SO STILL THE NIGHT continues my alternate interpretation and fictionalization of the true crimes that took place in London in 1888 and 1889. There is another killer to bring to justice.
Oh, and yes … in case you’re wondering, there is more. More terrible death, more murder in Victorian London’s history. I’m working on a third book in this series, titled DARKER THAN NIGHT. It is Selene’s story. Selene is the Shadow Guard’s only female member. She’s inspired love, and she’s inspired hate in readers. I think whatever side you fall on, you’ll enjoy getting to know her better. And if you don’t mind my saying so, I think you’ll really love her “hero”.
I hope you’ll enjoy both NIGHT FALLS DARKLY and SO STILL THE NIGHT, and cheer on our brave Shadow Guards as they bring history’s worst murderers to justice, and of course, fall in love.
Congrats on the new release! Thanks for the chance to win!
by Amy S. May 2nd, 2009 at 7:35 pmYou are so welcome, Amy! Thank you for stopping by my website!
by Kim Lenox May 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 pmWhat a great blog, Kim! *and I have my signed copy of SSTN, so I’m not in the running here!* and just let me warn all of you: you’re going to LOVE this book! Kim knows how to set you right smack down in fog-laden Victorian London! Kim, your Shadow Guards are the BEST! :) Thanks for another fabulous read!!!
by Cindy Miles May 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 pmYES!!! Its out. Gosh I’ve so been looking forward to this one Kim! I love chatting about what I read, so I’d be thrilled to post it on my blog that I’m finally posting more on! Congrats Kim!
by Caffey May 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 pmKim, seems weird but I press the link to follow you on Twitter and it doesn’t work. What is the name for you there? And I’ll follow that way!
by Caffey May 2nd, 2009 at 11:38 pmHey all! If you’d like to follow me on Twitter, I’m kimlenox there!
Thanks Caffey, for letting me know!
by Kim Lenox May 3rd, 2009 at 4:48 pmThese sound like great books! I’ve been curious about Night Falls Darkly, but I hadn’t picked it up yet. Obviously I’m going to have to remedy that soon. :) The new book sounds excellent also.
by Heather M. Riley May 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 pmI can’t wait to read Mark’s story.
by Jane May 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 pmI admit I haven’t had a chance to read your series but I would love to give it a whirl.
by Doug Knipe [SciFiGuy] May 3rd, 2009 at 7:47 pmwoohoo! so looking forward to the release on tuesday! :D
by Dani ~ aka The Romance Book Addict May 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 pmI know readers will love SSTN. NFD was wonderful! I can’t remember how I found Kim’s blog and NFD, but I waited for months for it to be released and when it was I sat down and read for 2 days from start to finish.. If you don’t have them, get them. You won’t regret it..
by Lisa May 4th, 2009 at 10:26 amKim,
by L.A. Mitchell May 4th, 2009 at 11:39 amHappy release week! I’m so excited to pick up my copy. Now I have the perfect thing to blog about this week.
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Haaaa! (this would be my evil laugh) You’re going to love this. I got my mom hooked on your books. ;)
I can barely put down SSTN. I got the girls at the office together and we raided the B&N and just about cleaned them out today at lunch. We left them with two copies. LOL! Go Kim!! Congrats on the nomination! Definitely, well deserved!
Typically, it’s not nice to rush a genius, but – HURRY UP!! Can’t wait for Darker Than Night. Any appearances again in Dallas anytime soon?
by Casie A. Culver May 5th, 2009 at 4:51 pmI think it might be time for you to get an online fan store.
by Casie A. Culver May 5th, 2009 at 4:53 pmHey to all of you! Thanks for commenting! I’ll post the names of two randomly drawn winners tomorrow!
Caffey, thanks for letting me know about my Twitter button. I’m kimlenox on Twitter! Tweet tweet!
Casie, I love that evil laugh! Bwuahaha! (I’m laughing with you!) I’ll be in Dallas in October for Buns N Roses again! Bring your mom and come sit at my table!
by Kim Lenox May 5th, 2009 at 11:36 pm