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Elixir Bound in the Flesh!

Yesterday, a nice surprise came in along with the snow: my paperback copies of Elixir Bound! I feel like it was so long in coming, so it was more with a sigh of relief than a whoop of excitement that I held them in my hands. Not to downplay the awesomeness of it all, but I think I had built the moment up in my head for a little too long to really be in the moment when it happened. But they are here, and they are beautiful! Check out T.B. Markison’s blog post today for a spotlight of Elixir Bound, including an excerpt.

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I’m hoping to book some local events in the New Year, and I’ll keep you all updated with what’s happening on that front. If you won a signed copy of Elixir Bound, those went out in the mail this morning, so keep an eye out for them next week…maybe even before Christmas! For anyone who is interested, I have bookplates (little stickers that I can sign and personalize) I can send for you to put in your own copies of Elixir Bound. Just send me your snail mail address and personalization info using the Contact page of my website (don’t worry all personal info only goes to me).

I think the most rewarding part of having the book was to see the dedication I wrote for my sister Kylene. She was the inspiration behind the book and set me on this crazy, wonderful path of being an author. I think I’ll leave you all with that dedication:

To Kylene

In life your were a sister, friend, and confidant.

In death you are a sister, friend, confidant, and muse.

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20 Comments

  1. Angelina C. Hansen

    Huge congratulations, Katie!

    • Katie L. Carroll

      Thanks so much, Angelina! 🙂

  2. Anna Staniszewski

    So exciting. Congrats!!

    • Katie L. Carroll

      It is! Thanks, Anna!

  3. Beverly

    A beautiful dedication, Katie. What an inspiration. Will be checking my mailbox every day. So happy for you. There’s noting like holding your book in your own hands. 🙂

    • Katie L. Carroll

      Thanks, Beverly! Kylene has been such an inspiration in my life. I’m so pleased to share a little piece of her with all my readers. Excited for you to get your copy!

  4. Mirka Breen

    Oh, the Book Box moment. It’s fabulous, and I’m told it never gets old.

    • Katie L. Carroll

      Oh, good…so the next time will be just as good. 🙂

  5. Loren

    How exciting! You got yourself a holiday gift.

    Your dedication truly made my eyes moist.

    • Katie L. Carroll

      It was a great holiday gift, Loren!

  6. Kai

    How fun, Katie. There is nothing like holding your book in your hands and finally getting to smell the ink and the paper. I bet your cover is stunning in person!

    Beautiful dedication. I’m sure Kylene is smiling.

    • Katie L. Carroll

      Oh, the cover is awesome, Kai! I’ve always loved this cover and it looks sooooo good in print. I think Kylene would be smiling too. 🙂

  7. Marsha R. West

    I’m so excited for you, Katie! Wow, to feel it in your hands. I know I get a chill every time I see my cover at Amazon, B & N or at MIU. But to actually hold it in your hands! That’s the fulfillment of a dream. It’s weird, you know, I mostly read on my Nook or Kindle now. Much easier on these old eyes. LOL But I know I’m looking forward to Spring when I get to do what you’ve done. What a lovely Christmas present, Katie, and your dedication is equally lovely. I’m sure your sister must be smiling.

    • Katie L. Carroll

      Thanks, Marsha! I read across all platforms: ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers. But there is something special about having your own book in print. Excited for you to have your own holding your book moment in the spring.

  8. Leandra Wallace

    They look beautiful! Congrats!

  9. T B Markinson

    What a lovely dedication. And how exciting to hold your book. Thanks so much for being on my blog this week!

    • Katie L. Carroll

      Thanks, T B! It was awesome to have Elixir Bound featured on your blog this week.

      • T B Markinson

        You are welcome any time. Let me know if you do a cover reveal or anything that I can help with.

  10. Erin Albert Books

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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