More Mix and Match Tea Sets for Holiday Gift Giving

Another fun set to mix and match and give this holiday season!  Not a tea drinker?  How about hot chocolate?  Keep a store of fresh mini marshmallows in this festive jar.  Fill this 44 oz pot with delicious hot chocolate.  Offer your guests some extra milk or even flavored creamer for a gourmet touch. Drink from these wonderful classic holly designed bone china mugs and share countless holiday moments around the tree or in front of the fire.

KRW Traditional Holly Design Candy Jar by KRWHolidays

KRW Traditional Holly Design Medium Tea Pot by KRWHolidays

KRW Traditional Holly Design Pitcher by KRWHolidays

KRW Traditional Holly Design Bone China Mug by KRWHolidays

Prefer something a little more flashy?  How about a set with jeweled tone poinsettias? And perhaps your prefer some chic espresso cups instead of mugs.  You can have them any way you choose!

KRW Jeweled Pointsettia Holiday Candy Jar by KRWHolidays

KRW Jeweled Pointsettia Holiday Tea Pot by KRWHolidays

KRW Jeweled Pointsettia Holiday Pitcher by KRWHolidays

KRW Traditional Holly Design Espresso Mug by KRWHolidays

Mix and Match Your Own Tea Sets for Great Holiday Gift Giving

Great new products from Zazzle and KRW Designs!  Zazzle now offers Jars, Tea Pots, Pitchers and Bone China Mugs.  Below is just one set of matching products that would make a wonderful holiday gift!  Store your tea bags in the adorable little jar.  Brew tea to share in the gingerbread tea pot (also available in medium).  Offer milk or cream in the matching pitcher and serve it up in the whimsical china mugs.

KRW Gingerbread Boy and Girl Candy Jar by KRWHolidays

KRW Gingerbread Boy and Girl Small Tea Pot by KRWHolidays

KRW Gingerbread Boy and Girl Pitcher by KRWHolidays

KRW Gingerbread Boy and Girl Bone China Mug by KRWHolidays

And speaking of whimsical... what is more fun than this Folk Art Santa Claus?  He's full of joy and the holiday spirit and ready share some Christmas cheer with you!  Notice the mug options: This time around we're showing the Jumbo 20 oz mug. Great for soups, chili - even for ice cream!  But you can choose the mug type that suits your needs best.  Or mix and match and get multiple types to suit your every need!

KRW Follk Art Santa Christmas Candy Jar by KRWHolidays

KRW Follk Art Santa Christmas Tea Pot by KRWHolidays

KRW Follk Art Santa Christmas Pitcher by KRWHolidays

KRW Follk Art Santa Christmas Jumbo Mug by KRWHolidays

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Here are just a few examples of some great mugs. You can give these adorable Snowman mugs as individual gifts or they make a great matching set! Perfect for hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee and tea.

KRW Cute Snowman and Holiday Garland Mug by KRWHolidays
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KRW Cute Snowman and Ornaments and Gifts Mug by KRWHolidays
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KRW Cute Snowman and Reindeer Mug by KRWHolidays
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GREAT GIFT IDEA! Cute Snowman and Gingerbread Couple Mug from Zazzle.com

Who wouldn't love having their hot chocolate in this adorable mug? Available in 11 oz and 15 oz. Perfect for friends, family, teachers, coworkers - anyone on your holiday shopping list! Many other great styles available.

KRW Cute Snowman and Gingerbread Couple Mug by KRWHolidays
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The indiExhibit: OOAK *CELEBRITY* signed skateboard is NOW up for a...

The indiExhibit: OOAK *CELEBRITY* signed skateboard is NOW up for a...: I'm sure that by now you have heard all about The indiExhibit's partnership with VH1's "Save the Music Foundation" for the 2011 American Mus...

KRW Let It Snow Mittens Christmas Mug from Zazzle.com

This great travel mug makes a perfect gift for anyone on your list: family, friends, coworkers, caregivers, teachers and more! This spill-proof commuter mug has a removable plastic top.

KRW Let It Snow Mittens Christmas Mug by KRWHolidays
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The indiExhibit to Represent Independent Artists, Designers and Creatives at the 2011 American Music Awards Gift Lounge Hosted by GBK

The indiExhibit to Represent Independent Artists, Designers and Creatives at the 2011 American Music Awards Gift Lounge Hosted by GBK

The indiExhibit (theindiexhibit.org) will attend the 2011 American Music Awards gift lounge hosted by luxury gift lounge and special events company, GBK, on November 18 and 19, 2011 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. This event marks the seventh GBK Gift Lounge that The indiExhibit has participated in representing independent artists, designers and creatives.

The indiExhibit will provide the press, nominees and presenters of the 2011 American Music Awards with gift packages featuring a variety of independent and handmade goods including gift certificates for a complimentary custom character illustration by Lollipop Labs Studios; original fantasy and whimsical art ornaments by KRW Designs; gift certificates for a free digital copy of the new vampire fiction Much Ado About Russian by author Kerry Rockwood White; customized cookies by Divine Cookie Designs; gift certificate for a complimentary t-shirt or boy short from What Would Your Mother Do?; Sister/Sister note cards by Nia M. Brown aka The Black Cameo; a book of artwork by Win Charles; guitar charm toggle clasp necklace by Parrothead Jewelry aka jewelrybyjo; hand crocheted baby booties by Babcia’s Heart; artisan jewelry by Horsefeathers Gifts; musical note wire earrings by Crafty’s Creations; original art by Mary Claire of maryclairestudios; hand-crafted jewelry by Nikkay Fashions; special occasions wear and accessories by GirlyBaby Bows, Bands and TuTu’s for Babies and Kids; a vibrant and energizing refrigerator magnet featuring the abstract art image ”LIfe” from Designs by Hafapea Gift Shop; custom beaded jewelry by Busy Beedz Design; hand-crafted polymer clay rings by pixiedesign; fun, retro inspired postcards by Noteable Expressions; original jewelry by Heidi Urbanski; unique jewelry by Unique Beaded Gifts.com; original digital art postcards by Dan Redding of Blue Knot Studios; 100% soy candles by ABCD Candles; Esoteric CD with original lyrics, music and artwork by Define Lines featuring the unique vocals of Mojo Doyle; designer iPhone skins by Decal Girl; original poetry by Noelle Dunn from Trailing the Truth Fairy: A Poetic Journey and A Portrait of the Human Heart: A Collection of Poetry; gift certificate for handmade custom amigurumi and a handmade crochet heart ornament from BriannesBasics.com; a CD by Hip Hop group, XIDAS; camisole tops and beautiful fine art photography prints by Boutique Jane; ultra lux goats milk and honey soaps plus men’s designer aloe and olive oil soaps by Bugs and Bubbles Soap Company; hand-crafted jewelry by Wired Hanger; an assortment of retro modern holiday cards by The Spotted Olive™ and much more.

The indiExhibit is delighted to announce an exciting new component to its attendance at the 2011 American Music Awards GBK gift lounge. In addition to its display of amazing items created by artisans and crafters from around the globe, The indiExhibit will be offering a special piece for visiting celebrities to autograph. This piece, a custom printed skateboard deck designed and donated by indiExhibit member KRW Designs, will be auctioned in December on eBay with 100% of the proceeds going to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation (www.vh1savethemusic.com). Information and images about this unique, one-of-a-kind item will be available on The indiExhibit website (www.theindiexhibit.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/theindiExhibit) prior to the eBay auction.

About The indiExhibit
The indiExhibit is a non-profit organization that represents independent artists, designers and creatives at the best celebrity gift lounges and events in Hollywood. Formed in 2010 by Shannon Justice of Lollipop Labs, Inc., The indiExhibit features of an array of talented international artists, crafters, jewelry designers, sculptors, photographers, writers, musicians and more who are looking to elevate their brand through celebrity gifting. For more information, please visit http://www.theindiexhibit.org.

Holiday Shopping Guide: Looking for that Special Gift

It's that time of year again! No, no. I don't mean time to go through your kid's Halloween candy. I mean it's time to start your Holiday Shopping! (if you haven't already)

One of the great things about the internet is that it offers us so many more choices than what we would find at our local mall. Thanks to the world wide web you have instant access to lovely one-of-a-kind pieces of art, decor and jewelry. You can buy hand-crafted soaps and candles. Stockings can be filled with hand-knit hats and scarves and boutique lip balms. Those fussy teens can get custom printed sneakers that will make their peers evergreen with envy. Skateboard decks so cool you'll want to hang them as art. Fabulous handbags and accessories. Keepsake ornaments and boxes that you can customize yourself so that your recipient will treasure them for years to come. You won't find that at your local Wal-Mart.

But you can find it at The indiExhibit Holiday Shopping Guide. The indiExhibit is a world-wide collaborative of artisans and crafters. This holiday season they have joined forces to bring you a superb collection of gifts for everyone on your list. What could be better? Instead of having to search multiple shops across the net, we've done the work for you! You'll find items that are the best of Etsy, Zazzle, CafePress, Artfire and many more, as well as lots of independent artist sites.

IndiExhibit members work have been featured at celebrity gift lounges such as the Golden Globes, the Sundance Film Festival, the Prime Time Emmy Awards, the MTV Movie Awards and the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. Their works have been given to celebrities such as Jennifer Love Hewitt, Penny Marshall, Nia Peeples, Chaka Khan, Aidan Quinn, Ernie Hudson, Tony Dennison, Robert Morse, Jeff Probst, Dot-Marie Jones, The Electric Barbarellas, Brandi Glanville and Tim Burton.


Visit our Holiday Shopping Guide at: http://pinterest.com/indiexhibit/

Visit our website and see pics of celebrities with our members products at: http://www.theindiexhibit.org

KRW Fun Happy Halloween Large Table Display Cut Outs from Zazzle.com

Look at this guy! Isn't he great? This acrylic cut out sculpture would make a great table centerpiece for your Halloween party or even a cake top for a grand cake! Use it again and again! Comes with stand. Also available in a smaller display size and as an ornament.

This design is also available on many other products in my shop, like T-shirts, aprons, tote bags, coffee mugs and more.

KRW Fun Happy Halloween Large Table Display Cut Outs from Zazzle.com

KRW Fun Happy Halloween Large Table Display by KRWParty
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KRW Cute Witch n Ghosts Halloween Party Invitation from Zazzle.com

How cute is this adorable Halloween party invitation? You can easily customize the info on the back of the invitation to suit your needs. Featuring friendly ghosts a cute witch and a smiling Jack O' Lantern pumpkin.



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KRW Cute Witch n Ghosts Halloween Party Invitation by krwhalloween
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New Wrapped Canvases at Zazzle

Just loving Zazzle's new Wrapped Canvases!

50% Off Canvas, Photography & Posters! Use Code: DECKYOURWALL


KRW Grunge in Blue Quad Wrapped Canvas from Zazzle.com

KRW Grunge in Blue Quad Wrapped Canvas by KRWDesigns
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KRW Lime Zebra Stripes Back to School Binder* from Zazzle.com

SAVE 15% on EVERYTHING for Back To School at Zazzle!
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Get custom printed Avery Binders, Custom printed Ked's Sneakers, Cool T-shirts, Posters and Doodle Speakers, Mousepads, Stationery, Tote Bags and all kinds of great things for Back To School!

Here's just one example of a great custom BTS Binder



KRW Lime Zebra Stripes Back to School Binder* from Zazzle.com

KRW Summer Breeze Dots Monogram Album Binder* from Zazzle.com

KRW Summer Breeze Dots Monogram Album Binder* from Zazzle.com

KRW Note Paper Design Custom School Binder from Zazzle.com

KRW Note Paper Design Custom School Binder from Zazzle.com

Cool Pink and Black Zebra Birthday Items for Your Diva!

NEW!  Cool Pink and Black Zebra Stripe Birthday Party Items from KRW Designs

Ultra cool birthday party invitations and coordinating items available from KRW Designs.  Perfect for your daughter: a fashionista, budding rockstar or diva!

Start with fabulous, fully customizable invitations.  You can easily customize the text with the click of a mouse.  There's even plenty of room on the back for directions or reminders of what to bring for sleepovers, pool parties, etc.

KRW Girl's Pink Zebra Print Hearts Stars Birthday by KRWDesigns
(You can change the font if you prefer something more simple)

Add matching postage and envelope seals to complete the look!

KRW Star and Swirls Zebra Pink and Black Sticker by KRWDesigns

KRW Heart Swirls Postage Stamp by KRWDesigns

And don't forget the matching Thank You Notes!

KRW Black Pink Zebra Thank You Note by KRWDesigns

But there is SO much more to go with your party theme!

• Stickers
• Keychains
• Pins/Buttons
• T-Shirts
• Tote Bags (great for slumber parties!)
• Keepsake Ornaments
• Necklaces
• Cake Toppers
• Table Centerpieces/Displays
• Autograph Posters
• Photo Album/Keepsake Binders

And most of these items can easily be customized by you with just the click of a mouse AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!

KRW Star and Swirls Diva Custom Name Tote Bag by KRWDesigns

KRW Zebra Pink and Black Hearts Keepsake Album ** by KRWDesigns
** Photo pages not included. Genuine Avery Binder only

KRW Heart and Swirls Diva Custom Name Tee by KRWDesigns

KRW Star and Swirls Pink and Black Keepsake by KRWDesigns

KRW Zebra Pink and Black Birthday Autograph Poster by KRWDesigns

You can throw an amazing party for your daughter, all customized and custom printed just for her!  Make it a birthday she'll never forget!

We've even got these designs customized for Sweet 16!

Visit KRW Zebra Birthday for more!

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Much Ado About Russian Author Interviewed for The Patch

Reposted from The Braintree Patch



Vampire Fiction Set in Boston is Braintree Resident's Latest Writing Project


By Joseph Markman


Kerry Rockwood White grew up in Braintree, runs her own graphic design business and has self-published her first in a series of vampire stories, called "Much Ado About Russian."

About two years ago, Kerry Rockwood White and her husband Dan were watching one of those unintentionally funny entertainment documentaries on TV, about the renewed popularity of vampires in American culture.

White had seen the Twilight movies and was a fan of the HBO series True Blood. The roundup on vampires had her and Dan joking back and forth, eventually leading to White saying that she should write The Woman's Guide to Dating Vampires.

That night, lying in bed, White couldn't ditch the idea. She developed a main character, Hero Fletcher, a storyline about Fletcher – a single woman living in the Boston area – that involved meeting a handsome vampire at a nightclub, and set to work on a first draft.

It took just more than a month, writing a chapter every day or two in between taking care of her son and daughter and running an at-home graphics design business with her husband.

"This is probably the quickest I've written a book," White said. "As soon as I found Hero, I couldn't shut her up."

The novel, its 298 pages and stark black, white and red cover available on Amazon, is called Much Ado About Russian, and is actually the fifth book written by White, a Braintree native who grew up in the same house she now occupies with her family in East Braintree.

White attended Ross Elementary School, then East Middle, where her love of reading, and her knack for creativity, led to one of her first writing projects – a book report that instead became her own short story, about a conflict of communication between a boy and his teacher.

But despite White's passion for the arts – her dream in high school was to double major in journalism and music and become a writer for Rolling Stone – she ended up majoring in accounting in college, for economic reasons, and with a push from her parents.

"I didn't want to pay student loans for the rest of my life," White said.

After college White worked for a school supply company, where she met Dan, and had Aidan, who is now 12 and into making his own movies, and Julia, who is six and has her mom's passion for reading.

Following stints with a PR and marketing firm and with State Street in Quincy, White started her own business, which her husband now helps run. She also works with a worldwide group of independent artisans who have done projects for celebrities and nonprofits.

With a more flexible schedule came more opportunities to write, and White started digging into ideas that stemmed from crime shows and the Harry Potter series, penning four books before landing on an idea that she thought was especially marketable.

A friend of White's who is a big fan of vampire fiction read each chapter of the book as she wrote them. "It kept me going," White said. "Do I just think I'm being funny? Or is it funny?"

After putting the draft aside for a couple weeks, giving it another close edit herself and letting Dan go over it as well, White started trying to publish the work the traditional way, through literary agents and publishing houses. But after repeatedly not hearing back, or receiving form letters or ones that contained notes bearing little resemblance to her actual story, White decided to put her efforts into self-publishing.

First she got her manuscript professionally edited, then went with Amazon.com's CreateSpace, a website where authors can select among an array of self-publishing options. When a book is ordered online, it is printed and shipped directly to the customer. White also made Much Ado About Russian available for the Kindle e-reader. Digital copies are less expensive – $5 compared to $12 to $15 for the paperback version.

Since making the book available, White has sold about 85 copies. "It's an amazing feeling," she said, to read reviews on Amazon and posts on Facebook.

One mention in particular stirred White's emotions, she said. A friend from high school's mother emailed White saying that she had read the book and was moved by it.

"This is not a book you would ever imagine this mother reading," she said. "It meant so much to me, as sweet as this woman is she is not excessive in praise."

White said she will continue to pump out books in her "Fair Hero Series," though perhaps not as quickly as the first.

"[Hero] was talking to me all the time," she said. "I was lucky to sleep."

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Please feel free to visit The Braintree Patch site to leave comments that the author will see, share via FaceBook and Twitter, be notified of follow up articles, etc. Click HERE

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The indiExhibit - Showcased on Zazzle Blog

reposted from the Zazzle Blog

Seller Wednesday – Guest Blog by HahpiStuff


By Jes, Zazzle Community Producer

Shannon, aka Zazzler HaphiStuff, wrote about a group she founded called indiExhibit that helps artists (and fellow Zazzlers) get together and participate in Hollywood gift lounge events. To learn more about this amazing community started by a fellow Zazzler, be sure to read the full post below.

Steve-O with an iPad Case by Zazzler PsychoClowns

Shannon:



Our first event was the ESPY awards at the Playboy Mansion in LA in 2010. What a way to start! Since then, IE has participated in The Golden Globes, The Sundance Film Festival, The Kid’s Choice Awards, and The MTV Movie Awards gift lounge events. We even had an opportunity to create special swag bags to send to the set of HBOs huge vampire hit True Blood! The bags were received at the end of their shooting schedule, but we’re eagerly waiting to see some of our members’ items on the set during the last two episodes of the season! Members have also received the opportunity to create swag bags to be given away to guests on BETs Monique show. Every month we will supply the show with a quantity of bags filled with goodies created by our members which will be given to the celebrity guests. We also had an incredible opportunity to create a special bag for legendary director Tim Burton. Such an amazing chance to get your name and work in front of influential buyers!



Recently, following a spectacular reception at the MTV Movie Awards at the beginning of June, we have been given the opportunity to create special swag bags for MTV’s The Electric Barbarellas, a hot girl group with their own reality show on the music network. We also have some top secret plans for even more exciting special swag opportunities coming soon!



The indiExhibit is growing by leaps and bounds! We welcome new members daily and continue to grow, not just in number, but as artists and friends. Crafters and artisans of all types and levels of experience are heartily welcomed into our group. We look forward to seeing many more of our fellow Zazzlers joining us at The indiExhibit.

Brandon Mycal Smith with Keds by Zazzler Kewzoo

More about the indiExhibit:



The indiExhibit is a group of artisans and crafters from around the world who have come together to support and promote one another through a non-profit company. We offer our members the chance to participate in red carpet Hollywood gift lounge events as well as other exciting swag bag opportunities. By working together as a group, we not only share the expenses, which would be insurmountable for any of us as individuals, but we broaden our sales scope by incorporating a multitude of product types, design techniques, craft styles and demographics.



Founded in 2010 by Shannon Justice (known as HahpiStuff here on Zazzle), The indiExhibit works as a community; a place where artists of all type are welcome to come and participate at the level they are comfortable with. Everyone is welcome at IE! We have tons of Zazzlers, but we also have jewelers, doll makers, sculptors, vocal artists, fashion accessory designers, authors and so many incredible artisans. We encourage our members to get to know one another through our private Facebook group, which fosters an environment of camaraderie, idea sharing and cooperation. Some of our members have even come together to collaborate on projects, combining their artistic talents to create something entirely new and share the cost of the event. It’s a wonderful, fun, nurturing environment.



When it comes time to participate in events, members are given several options for participation to meet both their promotional needs as well as financial ones. Packages range from simply including business cards to providing items for the swag bags and having an item on display. Swag bags are given to the celebrities who attend the gift lounge event and we also have an option to provide info and products to be given to members of the press who attend these galas. Members who opt for the display packages will usually get a photo or their product with a celebrity. These photos can be used by the members for non-paid advertising – which are excellent for their blogs, websites, and other forms of promotion.



You never know what will happen because of one of these shows! Some of our members have been contacted directly by stars wanting their items. One of our jewelers sold her display necklace from one show to a member of the press, who then bought her display necklace from the next show before the show even happened! Sometimes a star will even ask if they can have an item. At a recent event one star fell in love with a member’s pair of Ked’s and another star went nuts for someone’s skateboard deck. How can you put a price on being able to say a well-known star has your product?

Kyle and Chris Massey with Skateboards by Zazzlers KRWdesigns and VitalVirtues

Shannon and The indiExhibit administration are constantly thinking of new, affordable ways for their members to participate and get the word out about their products. This month alone, three new projects were rolled out to try and increase exposure and opportunities for our members.



If you’re interested in learning more, or possibly joining indiExhibit, contact Shannon by shooting an email to her at Shannon@theindiexhibit.org


Vistit http://www.theindiexhibit.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/theindiexhibit

Much Ado About Russian $2 OFF This Weeken ONLY!

This Weekend ONLY! Now thru June 19 you can buy a paperback copy of Much Ado About Russian for under $10!

No more waiting! Get your copy of Much Ado About Russian and start off your summer reading with a bang! (perhaps I should say fang!)

This weekend only, just because I'm a nice person, I have decided to offer MAAR for $2.00 off. But this offer is only good through my site. It's not good at Amazon.com (they won't take my coupons - sorry). However, the CreateSpace shop page on the FHS site is actually part of Amazon.com, so you are safe and secure - I promise!


Prefer your books digital these days? No sweat! Kindle/Nook versions are just $4.99. What a great deal! You could be reading this fabulous new book in a matter of minutes. What are you waiting for? Go! Get it now!


Kerry


And have a fun and safe Father's Day Weekend everyone!

Vampire Diaries Stars with Fair Hero Series Book

This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of repping for my fabulous group The indiExhibit at the GBK Gift Lounge for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. While I was there I met many wonderful celebrities and had a chance to speak to many of them about our group and about my book.


But I was especially fortunate to have two of the actresses from the CW show The Vampire Diaries, Kayla Ewell and Malese Jow, take photos holding my book. In fact, Kayla Ewell was so sweet, she even insisted on taking a picture with me.


So fans of Vicki and Anna on Vampire Diaries - here you go! Photos of the actresses holding a copy of the brand new Vampire Fiction Series - The Fair Hero Series: Book One, Much Ado About Russian.

 

Kerry Rockwood White Interview With James Oh

Kerry Rockwood White Interview With James Oh

From the Profile of Author blog of James Oh (and thank you again James!)

It is a great pleasure to have Kerry Rockwood White "Much Ado About Russian" review today. A very warm welcome, Kerry and thanks Kerry for giving us the chance to get to know you more and also for allowing us a glimpse of the world that you have created inside your writing. Thank you very much. Let her walk through her profile and book, as appended below, before we kick off the Q + A session.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR -Kerry Rockwood White

Kerry Rockwood White is the author of the book below.

Do you love Vampire Fiction? Are you hungry for a new series to sink your teeth into?



The Fair Hero Series is a new series of vampire fiction that debuts with Much Ado About Russian, a thrilling combination of mystery, fantasy, romance and humor. You'll love Hero Fletcher, a sassy and sarcastic heroine who discovers the tall dark handsome stranger she has just met is even stranger than she imagined!

Q&A portion:



James: When did you begin to write?



Kerry : I've written off and on most of my life. When I was a young girl in school I would often ask if I could write my own story rather than do a book report.



James : What made you choose this genre and the title of your book?



Kerry: Frankly, one day my husband and I were making jokes about something to do with vampire stories or movies. I don't recall what it was exactly. Something had just struck us funny. I made a comment about a "Women's Guide to Dating Vampires". The seed was planted and after that the idea of creating my own vampire story started to grow.



Kerry:

As for the title, the main character is named Hero Fletcher. Her father, and English Lit professor, named her Hero after Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. And the mystery in this book revolves around an antique Russian snuff box. Hence, Much Ado About Russian.



James: Where do you get the inspiration for your stories?



Kerry: Some of the inspiration comes from my own life. I lost my mother to cancer a few years ago, and in the book, Hero has also lost her mother to cancer. Much of the inspiration just comes from things that interest me or that I believe people would find interesting. I like pop culture and you'll find a lot of pop culture references in the book. Hero and I are very similar in that regard.



James: Can you enlighten us a little more about your books?



Kerry: Hmm, what to say without giving too much away? :) Well, no sparkling vampires. (not that there's anything wrong with that) The first book has vampires, obviously, shape shifters and faeries. Other supernatural characters will appear as the series goes on. The supernatural world is all striving to solve an ancient puzzle. The Russian snuff box that is central to the plot of the first book is a piece of that puzzle. Each book will focus on the mystery as well as the relationship between the main characters, Hero and Kin.



They are light-hearted, funny and quick-paced. Hero has a great "voice". I love the way she communicates with the reader. I believe readers will indentify easily with her and enjoy her sarcasm and humor. As for the vampire angle, I believe I've added a few tweaks to the standard/modern take on the vampire lore.



James: Is there anything else you would like your readers to pay special attention in regards to your book, which you have not mentioned above?



Kerry: The faeries. The source of their magic. I may have very special plans for them in the future :)



James: When do you plan to publish your book 2.



Kerry: I hope to have it out by December.



James : How many volume of books for the above series ?



Kerry: I don't have a set number planned. Hopefully, if people enjoy it, it will be an ongoing series.



James: Thank again Kerry Rockwood White for joining us today. Let us wish her a fulfilling day.



Kerry: Thank you!
 
 
 
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(I need the money!)


Kerry

And have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend everyone!

God Bless our Military men and women! :)





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Kindle Version of New Vampire Series Much Ado About Russian NOW AVAILABLE

IT'S BEGUN!

The Kindle Version of Much Ado About Russian in now available at Amazon.com!

The Nook version, which can be read on a multitude of devices, including computers, iPads, iPhones, etc., will be available at Barnes & Noble in a couple of days.

The Paperback version should be available at Amzon.com by the end of the week (fingers crossed).

Be sure to check out the FaceBook Fan Page so you can connect with other fans and discuss the story!

Thanks!

Kerry






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