Deathcaster Preorder Sweepstakes!

Prepare for the Final Battle!

Deathcaster Is Coming March 5 2019

Here's What You Can Win--

Just By Preordering Deathcaster

 Are you ready for a brand new giveaway? 

Everyone who preorders Deathcaster from any retail outlet (local bookstore, chain bookstores, online, digital, audiobook) is eligible to enter the DEATHCASTER PREORDER GIVEAWAY.

The grand prize is 

1. Your CHOICE of a box set of The Seven Realms paperbacks or all FIVE Heir Chronicles hardcovers PLUS

2. A gray wolf treasure box designed by genius artist Lisa Parker
3. A gray wolf journal, also from Lisa Parker, with a note from me to you inside.

4. Bookmarks, swag, a signed bookplate,  and other goodies

But, wait! There's More! 

Are you Disappointed That Your Shattered Realms Hardcovers Don't Match?

Many of you have told me that the change in art midseries has meant that your shelfie display is not up to standard. HarperTeen has your back. They have produced a limited supply of Flamecaster book jackets with the matching Alessandro Taini art. Slide it onto your hardbound Flamecaster and -- instant harmony.

The first one hundred entrants will also receive a swag pack including the new book jacket for Flamecaster, a signed bookplate for their copy of Deathcaster, bookmarks, tattoos, and other goodies. However, you must OPT IN and include your mailing address. 

Sound good? Here's how to enter.

1. PLEASE follow these directions. I'm not very good at following directions, either, but I need your help in order to get you properly entered because I don't have minions.
2. Send an email to cwchimapromo at gmail dot com. In the subject line, put DEATHCASTER PREORDER GIVEAWAY ENTRY
3. In the body of your email, include your name and snail mail address; which series set you prefer,  and how/if you would like your books to be personalized.
4. Make sure I have the best email to contact you
5. THIS IS IMPORTANT: Attach an image of proof of purchase for your preordered book, whether it's an online receipt, a receipt from a store, an email confirmation of an order, a notarized statement from your local bookseller--whatever way you can show me you've placed an order.
6. Books must have been ordered/bought before March 10, 2019  (in other words, by the release week.) 
7. Deadline for entry: March 10, 2019.
8. This offer good only in the US and Canada.
9. Questions? Email me at that same address with the header DEATHCASTER PREORDER GIVEAWAY QUESTION

Don't Miss My Last Book Event of the Year!

Come join me and 100 authors and illustrators this Saturday, November 3 at the Buckeye Book Fair. It's a great place to do your holiday shopping and hang out with people who love books.
Wooster, OH
Buckeye Bookfair
Saturday, November 3, 2018
9:30-4 pm
Fisher Auditorium OARDC
http://www.buckeyebookfair.com

I'll Be at Kerrytown Bookfest in Ann Arbor!

Sunday, September 9
Kerrytown Tent
Children's/YA Programming
Panel: Exploring the YA Novel with Joelle Charbonneau and Caleb Roehrig
2:00-2:45 - Panel
2:45-3 pm Book signing in the signing tents near the Kerrytown Tent.
More details and directions
www.ktbookfest.org

Indianapolis! I'll Be at Kids Ink This Sunday 2-3:30 pm

THIS JUST IN!
I'll be at Kids Ink in Indianapolis this Sunday August 26 rom 2-3:30 for a chat and signing. This is the first event I've ever done in Indianapolis, and looking forward to hanging out with all of you!

Kids Ink says: The "Shattered Realms" books are "Game of Thrones" for the YA set and a must-read for fans of epic fantasy. If you enjoy life and death fights against tyrants, a touch of romance, and teens struggling to change the previously unquestioned traditions of their parents, you'll love Chima's work.

For more information about the store and the event, go here.

Deathcaster Cover Reveal and Upcoming Events

Introducing Deathcaster
Coming March 5, 2019

 A Shattered World
Three rival armies rip the Seven Realms apart as the Ardenine empire descends into chaos. Young commander Hal Matelon has committed himself to the queendom in the north, but finds himself embroiled in a deadly civil war in the south between King Jarat and the rebellious thanes.
A Bitter Bargain
Anxious to return to the Fells and yet remain free of the empress's blood curse, the Gray Wolf heir Alyssa ana'Raisa makes a bitter bargain. She agrees to lead Celestine's bloodsworn army into the heart of the realms. If she fails to meet Celestine's expectations, she stands to lose her family, her queendom, and her life.
A Final Battle
Unable to free Alyssa from Celestine's stronghold in the Northern Islands, Ash and Jessa fly back to the Seven Realms, hoping their powerful dragon allies can turn the tide of the war. Meanwhile, Evan Strangward and Breon d'Taros set out to break the empress's hold on the desert coast. In the process, they begin to solve the puzzle of they magemarks and their magical birthright.

Secrets are revealed, old betrayals exposed, and the bonds of blood and friendship are tested as this final installment of the Shattered Realms series stampedes to its breathtaking conclusion. 

Author Events Summer and Fall

Will I be in your area? Come hang out!

Shaker Heights, OH

Author Alley

Saturday, July 7, 2019, 12-4 pm

Loganberry Books

13015 Larchmere Boulevard

Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Join more than 40 authors with Cleveland connections in the midst of the Larchmere Festival. 

http://www.loganberrybooks.com/events/author-alley.htm

Mentor, OH
Summer Reading ShowcaseCinda Williams Chima and Mindy McGinnis
July 17, 2018, 6:30-8 pm
Mentor Public Library
8215 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
www.mentorpl.org

San Diego, Ca

San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Convention Center

July 19-22, 2018

Details to come.

111 W. Harbor Dr.,
San Diego, CA 92101

https://www.comic-con.org

Stow, OH
YA Author Fair
Saturday, July 21, 2018, 1-4 PM
Stow-Munroe Falls Library
Details to come!
3512 Darrow Rd.
Stow, OH 44224
330-688-3295 
www.smfpl.org

Beaverton, Oregon

Author Event and Signing

Powell’s Books

Monday, August 6, 2018, 7 pm

Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing 

3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., 

Beaverton, OR

http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-books-at-cedar-hills-crossing

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kerrytown Bookfest

September 9, 2018

Historic Kerrytown District

Ann Arbor, Michigan

https://www.kerrytownbookfest.org

Elyria, OH

NE Ohio SCBWI Conference

September 14-15, 2018

Lorain County Community College

I’ll be presenting an intensive on Friday and teaching breakouts on Saturday.

https://ohionorth.scbwi.org/annual-conference/

Hudson, OH

Writing Workshop: Worldbuilding

Hudson Library

Wednesday, September 19, 7 pm

96 Library Street
Hudson, Ohio 44236

I took my first fiction workshop at Hudson Library. Now I’m returning to teach a workshop on Worldbuilding.

https://www.hudsonlibrary.org

Cincinnati, OH

Books By the Banks

Saturday, October 20, 2018, 10 am-4 pm

Duke Energy Center

Come hang out with me and many other authors!

http://booksbythebanks.org

Wooster, OH

Buckeye Bookfair

Saturday, November 3, 2018

9:30-4 pm

Fisher Auditorium

http://www.buckeyebookfair.com

Where I'll Be Next !

I'll be out and about this spring and summer and looking for YOU! Hope you'll come hang out!
ASPIRING WRITERS: note that the first Dayton event is a FREE writing workshop for teens!

Irving, TX

North Texas Teen Bookfest

April 21, 2018

Irving Convention Center

500 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, Tx 75039

I am not kidding! This is like every author you ever wanted to see. I am going to be fan-girling along with everyone else. 

http://www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com

Dayton, OH

Dayton StoryCon Teen

With Cinda Chima, Mike Mullin, and Nic Stone

Dayton Metro Library

April 28, 2018, 12-5 pm

 215 E 3^rd St

Dayton, OH 45402

http://tinyurl.com/ycghdcn6

A FREE event for aspiring writers in grades 7-12. 

For more information, call 937-463-2665.

Dayton, OH

Author Event and Signing

Join me and Victoria Aveyard, 

Megan Whalen Turner

and  Mindee Arnett

Friday, May 18, 2018, 7 pm

Books&Co

The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street Dayton, OH   45440
Phone: 937-429-2169

http://www.booksandco.com

Mentor, OH

Summer Reading Showcase

Cinda Williams Chima and

Mindy McGinnis

Mentor Public Library

July 17, 2018, 6:30-8 pm

8215 Mentor Ave.

Mentor, OH 44060

www.mentorpl.org

Stow, OH

YA Author Fair

Stow-Munroe Falls Library

Saturday, July 21, 2018

1-4 PM

Details to come!

3512 Darrow Rd.  Stow, OH 44224

 (330) 688-3295 www.smfpl.org

We Have a Winner!! er Winners!!

Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaways and helped get the word out about Stormcaster! I have winners of both contests to announce!

Stormcaster Preorder Giveaway!

The winner of the mother lode of books and swag is Bridget Barlow of Bluffdale, Utah! If you know Bridget, give her a shout-out that her prize package is on the way.

Stormcaster Pirate Hunt!

Many thanks to citizens of the realms who assisted the queendom in hunting down the notorious pirate Evan Strangward, also known as Stormcaster. While the brigand is still at large, his image is plastered all over the internets and we have no doubt that he will soon be in custody. 

We have randomly chosen one citizen to receive a pirate's hoard of stories and swag. Congratulations to Jaxon Mader ! He will be receiving signed hardcovers of the Shattered Realms series to date--assuming that Strangward's stormborn crew doesn't find him first. If you know Jaxon, you might want to warn him--er--congratulate him on his good fortune!

Thanks, everyone for playing!