Dorine White's The Emerald Ring Blog Tour

Ordinary tween life turns upside down when Ancient Egypt intrudes on modern middle school life. Twelve year old Sara Guadalupe Bogus reads about adventures, but unexpectedly is drawn into one when a mystical emerald ring that once belonged to Cleopatra becomes stuck on her finger.

A series of burglaries spook Sara’s small Ohio hometown. Concluding that the root of all the crimes is the emerald ring, Sara realizes it’s up to her and her friends, Heidi and African exchange student Kainu, to save the town and protect Cleopatra’s legacy. Filled with magic, the ring thrusts Sara into a world filled with nightmares, allows her to shape shift into an Egyptian cat and battle assassins.

You can read the first chapter here: 

http://dorinewhite.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-emerald-ring-chapter-one.html

Buy the Book: 
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Cedar Fort

About the Author:

My name is Dorine White. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Humanities. I am a member of the SCBWI and the PNWA. I write middle grade and YA fantasy. My first book, The Emerald Ring, will be published in 2013 by Cedar Fort Books.

Twitter: @DorineWhite
Email: dorwh@aol.com
Website: http://www.dorinewhite.com/

Blog Tour Stop and Giveaway

Today's Blog Tour stop is at Fire and Ice, where you can read my guest post about sirens, and enter a giveaway for an early Ebook copy of The Siren's Secret! 

To enter, click below. 

http://fireandicephoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-sirens-secret-blog-tour-author.html

School Visit to Lone Peak

Recently I had the opportunity to go to Lone Peak High School to talk to the Creative Writing classes. It's funny because I always have this idea that students who are taking a writing class want to be writers. I shouldn't do this, because I realized halfway through my presentation that very few students actually wanted to become authors. A lot of them were just finding their creative side and fostering it through a writing class. When I asked the students, "So why are you in this class?" one responded, "To see if writing is something I want to do." 

As I spoke to the next class, I tried to make sure that the creative process applied to everyone. It's not just for writers. Artists, musicians, cooks, or anyone who is creating something needs to find how they get inspiration and transfer it to their medium.

I told the students that whether they wanted to choreograph a dance, write a song, or become a writer, finding their muse is key. Maybe their inspiration comes by brainstorming, keeping a journal, or sitting in nature. It's completely different for everyone, and I hope I got that message across.

Even though I was so nervous, it turned out to be a great experience. The teacher, Mr. Nelson is an awesome Creative Writing teacher, and I really liked this video he found for the class. It's about the Hero's Journey, and I think it's really helpful for writers, readers, or anyone who likes to create! As an added bonus it includes Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, and Frodo.

Blog Tour Stop: Review of The Siren's Secret

Forget About TV Grab A Book has posted a review for today's Blog Tour Stop! To read the full review visit Forget About TV Grab A Book. 

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Friday! 

"Heather found a way to twist the story into a way that I hadn’t expected. When I read the title I was super excited, what could a shapeshifter have to do with a siren? How would Caleb and Terrence fit into this story? What more does Ossai have to offer?

It was nice to see the characters and the story that made this book memorable to me, to walk in Heather Ostler’s New York, Ossai and Lockham Castle.

The direction this story took was really unexpected; it gave me another sense of Ossai and all we haven’t discovered, not only in all the land we still don’t know but all the problems and races that live in it." 

The Siren's Secret Review by Crazy Four Books

Today's Blog Tour Stop is at a wonderful blog called Crazy Four Books. Brenda has posted a review that literally gave me tears of happiness. Here's a little preview of what she had to say: 

"There is so much to love about this book and series. Let me start by saying these books are clean and are appropriate for any age reader. 

The characters are fun, lovable, and believable yet interesting and somewhat complex. The plot was fantastically imaginative with many curve balls thrown in that will keep you guessing!  Between the pages of this book are spectacular scenery, adventure, sweet romance, friendship, shapeshifting, classes at a magical school for werecats and nymphs, an evil group called the Guild, sirens, and plenty of secrets.

This story is awesomely fantabulous! I LOVE it! This is one series that I will definitely re-read over and over. I am left anxiously awaiting the next book once again! :D

I recommend this to everyone who likes engaging, charming, fun, and captivating stories. If you like shifters or YA paranormal books this is a MUST READ! I suggest reading the The Shapeshifter's Secret first. It sheds light on the characters and you may not fully appreciate the second book as much if you skip it.  It was an awesome book that you should read regardless!" 

Thank you so much, Brenda! To see the rest of the review, click the link below!  

http://crazyfourbooks.blogspot.com/2013/05/vbt-sirens-secret-by-heather-ostler.html#comment-form

Review and Giveaway

Today's Blog Tour stop is at The Write Path. Click below to read the review and enter the Giveaway! 

http://www.dorinewhite.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-sirens-secret-blog-tour-and-giveaway.html

Interview and Giveaway

My Blog Tour starts today, and to kick it off I am a Reader, Not a Writer has posted an interview and giveaway! Click the link at the bottom of this post to enter the giveaway and see the rest of the interview. Here are a few of my favorite questions.

Describe your book in 5 words:

Sirens, werecats, magic, curses, and love.

What is your favorite scene in the book?
I love when Caleb finally tells Julia the life changing secret he’s been holding in for months.

What TV show/movie/book do you watch/read that you’d be embarrassed to admit?
Pretty Little Liars. The books and the show.

I also talked about my most embarrassing moment, but I'll let you read about that on her blog, hehehe. 

http://www.iamareader.com/2013/05/the-sirens-secret-by-heather-ostler-blog-tour-interview-giveaway.html

Happy Reading!