i can hardly believe it.
my debut is making its way out in the world
finally–after months of rough drafting, fighting
my own fear and immobility, revising for over a
year with the help of my wonderful critique friends,
querying too many agents and receiving too many
rejections, selling the manuscript last may and learning
so much from my revisions with my editor, virginia.
SILVER PHOENIX is released and has already been
sighted in bookstores and recieved from online vendors!
and in celebration, i’m holding a contest and giving
away some awesome prizes. namely, an original framed
brushpainting. if you have not seen my art, please click
over to the chinese brush art link to your left. i can’t
say for certain which painting it will be, but a flower subject
or bamboo or cute critter / bird is very likely. i’m in the
midst of some art events so anything i
have on hand may sell. i price my framed paintings from
$200 to $400. along with a signed copy of my novel.
then i got to thinking. i realize i have some admirers
of my art, but it’s really rather presumptuous to assume
that everyone would be interested in that as a prize. so
another possible prize for the winner is a $100 gift card
to a book store of your choice. also offered with a signed
copy of my novel.
depending on how many participants there are–i may
give away more than one painting / gift card prize!!
so of course, in my bid for shameless self-promotion to
help my debut become the little asian fantasy novel that could,
i’m asking you to help spread the word!
there are many ways to earn a “raffle” ticket. you can
do part or all of these listed.
-post the cover of SILVER PHOENIX on your blog
and link back to this contest. please mention
the prizes!! [1 raffle!]
-post my awesome trailer by madison on your blog
and link back to this contest. please mention the
prizes!! [2 raffles!]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihJ1xy009bk
-read SILVER PHOENIX and post a review on your blog. [3 raffles!]
-read SILVER PHOENIX and post a review on amazon,
bn.com, borders, or any other site that sells books. [3 raffles!]
-read SILVER PHOENIX and post a review on goodreads,
librarything or any other forum that holds book discussions. [3 raffles!]
reviews should be honest, and at least 60 words long. that’s
really just a few sentences!
and as i said, you can do just ONE of these things listed above
or all of them, depending on how many raffles you’d like.
i will ship prizes galactically! and am looking forward to new
alien avvys from new commenters. =DD
contest will run through MONDAY, JUNE 8th! please leave
comments with links for me to verify the above for your raffles!
so my lovely readers, you who have supported and encouraged
me and been so kind these past three years. so many of you who
have witnessed my journey from the very beginning, THANK YOU!
i honestly would not have made it this far without you guys!!
my debut takes flight today and i’m hoping to watch her soar. =)
update : i’ve extended the contest to get at least 200 participants
and i will give away BOTH prizes! first name drawn can choose which
s/he wants and second winner gets the other prize!!
212 Comments
Congratulations, my friend. My copy is preordered, and I’ll be looking forward to reading it!
I wish you tons of success. :)
so excited for u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Do I get extra brownie points for doing this before I knew there was a contest?
http://jeannielin.com/blog/2009/04/26/asian-fantasy-is-hitting-the-ya-market/
And I’ve been spreading the word onto other Asian fiction authors’ sites — I hope you don’t mind too much. :)
Congrats and may you sell many, many copies!
Weeeeeeee!!
Getting on it right now! Hopefully my pre-ordered copy of SP comes in soon! CAN’T WAIT to read it!!
Ha, I must have entered by default by having followed Ello’s blog! ;-)
Blurb, book cover and trailer posted here! :-)
Good luck with the launch today and hope everything goes totally fabulously! Have a blast – you deserve it!
Yo! You should have a link on this post for purchasing the book…is it there and I can’t find it (no coffee, yet)…would love a puchase link.
Yay!!!! I just posted about how you’re so nice I don’t even hate you for being perky. Have a great day! Can’t wait to pick up my book tonight.
Cindy, congrats!!! Nobody deserves it more. I can’t wait to pick up my copy.
Done and done. But the review will be a while. Happy release day, Cindy!
I’m like Jeannie–do I get extra points for doing it a day early? :P LOL.
I’m heading over to B&N today during my lunch break to see if it’s on the shelves there!
Hey I just realized I’ve done most of these things already!!!!
But will go and link contest too! Oh my gosh I want your art so badly!!!
Like I needed a contest to promote you! This is just icing on the cake:) Congrats, Cindy!
Today is the big day!!! Congrats, Cindy!! I am off to get my hands on that book! :)
Also, WOW, what an amazing prize to offer!
So proud of you! The day has come – can’t believe you shared so much with us.
Congratulations! :)
*does a little dance* I am so happy for you, Cindy! And I’m happy to post the book/trailer on my blog, I wanted to anyway. Yippee! Hope you’re having an awesome day, and drinking champagne in the sunshine! Peace, Jules xox
Okay, Cin…
I guess I have two raffels? I posted the youtube video and also the cover of Silver Phoenix on my site:
http://zaybedowop.blogspot.com/2009/04/silver-phoenix-by-cindy-pon.html
Happy book day! I am blogging about this in tomorrow’s post. I’ll come back and leave you the link when it’s up!
You will ship prizes galactically? Yay! Good thing you aren’t giving away ink stones!
My daughters are already keen on reading this (they’ve seen you on VK’s — they tend to read over my shoulder — so you’re on. I’ll try and post this on my blog ASAP.
Happy Silver Phoenix Day, Cindy!
Oh crap — I forgot to close my parentheses. Consider them closed. Um…is that parenthesis?
Double W00ts! for Cindy and the launch of this extraordinary debut novel!!!
Congratulations on your publication, Cindy, and I hope it does brilliantly for you!
Ah, two cups later, found link on home page.
I’m shamelessly promoting your book on my blog today!
Good luck, Cindy! Here’s hoping for great things!
Sue
(Firedrake)
Congratulations on your debut! So excited to read Silver Phoenix. I linked to your site, book and book promo video on my blog :)
THANK YOU EVERYONE! please remember to include your links–tho i think your alien may take me to your leader, i mean blog. weeeeeeee!
bryn, thanks for not hating my perkiness. HAHA!
Count me in! Both cover art and the book trailer are posted on my blog.
http://slhastings.blogspot.com/2009/04/if-cindys-writing-is-as-wonderful-as.html
Congrats again, Cindy! Picking up my copy this evening. I know what I’ll do tonight.
Here’s the link to my post:
http://rosepressey.blogspot.com/2009/04/silver-phoenix.html
yay! i will start a list of links and raffles attained soon!! so we can keep track! =D
Congratulations, Cindy!! So excited for you and can’t wait to read it!!
Posted the cover and the book trailer over at my blog.
(http://davidhburton.com/blog)
Congrats, Cindy! Enjoy your big day!
I linked your blog and posted your beautiful cover on my blog today!
Congrats!! Love the trailer.
Paula
Congrats, Cindy! It was well worth all the work and wait, wasn’t it. :-)
Already blogged about the book and contest. Now I can’t wait to get my copy in the mail!
Congrats! I posted your cover and contest info on my blog:
http://latteya.livejournal.com
Hi Cindy!
First, CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve read your story to publication here and also your query story on the blueboards (I’m “writermama” there). I must say these stories have been SO INSPIRING. And thank you for sharing them!
I have posted news of your book’s debut along with the book cover (this is the first picture I’ve ever put on my blog–and I did it right!)
Can’t wait to read your novel!
Oh yes, my blog is http://crystalroget.blogspot.com
Hi Cindy! I’m entering.
I posted about the contest on my blog:
http://arya-darcy.livejournal.com/14117.html
~Arya
o-m-g. those are some fab-u prizes cindy! :D
ehehehe posted trailer, posted review on blog and goodreads. luckily I somehow posted all of this! (would you like links? :)
p.s. I’m gonna post this on my sidebar but I won’t do the cover thing since I just had this huge cleaning spree of all the clutter. you don’t have to give me any raffles or anything for it :)
I’ve sung your praises over at my blog. :) Reviews to come!
http://midnightmeditations.blogspot.com/2009/04/silver-phoenix.html
My ode to your work is up! (and I was gonna do this even before the contest. ;) )
Guess I should probably specify that I posted both a cover pic and the trailer on my blog. *sheepish*
Count me in, Cindy!! I’ve posted here:
http://marybethkelsey.livejournal.com/
Hope you had a lovely release day. :)
Check out my blog, Cindy. You are there, girl!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this! *ordering from Amazon* Congrats on the release and all the hard work you’ve put into it.
Word posted in both http://www.myspace.com/thewordninjas and http://www.fairynne-rocksthearts.blogspot.com.
<3
Congratulations! That’s a beautiful cover, and it sounds like a really good book. I’ll be getting my copy if/when it hits bookstores in New Zealand! :)
Otherwise, I’ve linked to my blog post which has both your book trailer embedded and your book cover.
http://phyntosia.blogspot.com/2009/04/silver-phoenix.html
Good luck with the novel! :)
I’m so bummed. I reserved a copy of Silver Phoenix with B&N but they didn’t order it. So when I went in today to pick up my book it wasn’t there. This has been fixed. They’ve ordered it and it should be here in 4-5 days. I hope.
I posted the contest on my blog.
http://imzadidragonfly.blogspot.com/2009/04/silver-phoenix-contest.html
Aloha, Cindy! I have been shamelessly promoting you whenever possible, on Twitter, Facebook, and via two entries on my blog at http://www.champuru.net/blog not just because I’d LOVE to win one of your paintings, but more so because I am so thrilled for you and want to see the success of Silver Phoenix soar skyward!
I also embedded the fabulous trailer into my one of my blog entries as well.
Happy release day! :)
Whoa. A Cindy Pon original art piece? Wow! Do drooling fan comments on other people’s blog declaring my undying love for you count as an entry? :-)
Happy release day, Cindy!!
I blogged about the contest and linked to your book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihJ1xy009bk
I can’t review it yet because I haven’t got my hands on a copy. :/
I blogged about the contest and linked to your book trailer here: http://ravelda.livejournal.com/337260.html
I can’t review it yet because I haven’t got my hands on a copy. :/
Whoops. Made a mistake, tried to stop it from posting, then posted again.
Yay, Cindy! I’ve already blogged about it and watched your trailer a million times.
I’ve added the trailer and the book cover to my post. Hope it helps spread the word!
http://elissadcruz.livejournal.com/13050.html
Do you see what happens when I fall off the face of the earth? By the time I’ve clawed my way back up you’ve moved your blog and are having an awesome contest!
I’m going to have to get really busy so I can be sure to enter as many times as possible! =)
hee hee hee love the alien avatar! LOL
I posted your contest on my blog! I included the trailer in there too!
Love the art work!
Hi Cindy! What a generous contest–I would love to win a framed piece of your artwork and the book. I posted the contest with links, trailer, and book cover. (I also included a sample of your art work, but will remove it if you wish.) http://christylenzi.blogspot.com/
Congratulations on the book debut! The cover is gorgeous … very eye-catching! And, your artwork is beautiful! Love your website!
I linked to you on my blog ; ) I’m so excited to meet you and get my hands on Phoenix so I can post reviews!
OMG I would love a painting. :) I’m entering. You rock Cindy. Thanks so much.
I’ve posted! http://www.stephaniegunn.com/?p=688
I’d embed the trailer, but wordpress isn’t behaving.
this contest is fabulous, Cindy! I love your artwork, so I’m game!!
Actually I did your blog tour today, so I’ll wait and post your trailer tomorrow!!
Congrats on your debut!
Please put me down for one raffle ticket:
http://www.smoochagator.com/?p=112
Congrats, Cindy! You must be on Cloud Nine :-)
Okay, my dear, here are my raffles:
+1 the cover & contest
+2 the trailer
and I will get my +3 lists to you as soon as I get a chance to read this firecracker (am hoping to lounge in the sun over the weekend for a few hours to get my Phoenix fix!)
Oops, my link:
http://www.insearchofgiants.com/2009/04/cindys-week.html
I linked your contest and cover on my blog http://sharlascroggs.blogspot.com/2009/04/wednesday-thursday-or-friday.html
Congrats to you!!
If anyone is interested I have an interview with Cindy on my blog
http://yabookmarks.blogspot.com/
congrads girly!
congrads girlie!
I’ll read it and post a blog review soon.
Okay, I will leave a beautiful (and very real) review of your book at bn.com and amazon because I read the ARC and then gave it to my librarian who cried because she wanted it so badly for her teen board.
I’m shameless too…. looking for some of that art!
Hugs and congrats!
bett
I’ve read a lot of your comments on the AW’s boards. I’m so happy for all of your wonderful success. I followed you over from Renee’s blog! Good luck! And the books sounds AWESOME! Jenni
I’m reading it right now – yeah!!!
:)
e
All right, I got my butt in gear and posted the cover, a link to the contest, and a link to the trailer on my LJ ’cause I want to win your artwork! :) Congrats, Cindy!
http://deenaml.livejournal.com/125259.html
Well, I had posted your book cover and reviews on my blog the day it came out. I will add your awesome trailer. You know I LOVE your art. Email me anyway and I’ll give you my address so you can send me some bookmarks. I’ll put them out at the fairs I work.
The Upside of Karma will be out in print in Sept. You can pay it forward, ;-)
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.
Brightest Blessings
Bran
I blogged about this contest with a link back here and to the youtube video, plus cover pic, here:
http://margayleahjustice.com/?p=254
Margay
Here is the link to my blog post!
http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2009/04/wednesday-wanderings-42909.html
Oh, cool!!
I just saw this post, and was already going to review the book on my blog because I’m uber excited by all the things I’ve heard :).
Now I’m going to enter, too. Woo hoo!
Thanks for the fun contest, Cindy!
All done at: http://mckoaladays.blogspot.com/
Congratulations on a great launch! The trailer is stunning!
I’ve put the cover and the trailer on my blog.
I’m going to order my copy now. Congrats Cindy!
http://marissaburt.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/the-silver-phoenix/
Amazing art and contest! I posted about it on my blog with the image, and the book trailer! :)
bacarleton at gmail dot com
posted the cover of SILVER PHOENIX on your blog and linked back to this contest. Mentioned the prizes!! [1 raffle!]
http://bridget3420.blogspot.com
Posted YouTube video on my blog
http://bridget3420.blogspot.com
Posted YouTube video on my myspace blog:
http://www.myspace.com/bridgetlaprairie
It’s on my vox page (http://sunflowergurl.vox.com). So excited for you!!!
Hi Cindy! =)
Here’s my blog page
http://luizhe.blogspot.com/
I posted about the book, the cover and the video of the trailer =D
Henrique
I blogged about the giveaway with the cover and trailer for Silver Phoenix :
http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/05/608-silver-phoenix-giveaway/
Congratulations on your book — it sounds terrific :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
I posted on my blog. I’m really excited to read your book, and those example brush paintings are gorgeous!
What a great PR idea!
I was wondering (perhaps stupid question) if this competition is open to non US bloggers?
Oh wow great contest! I will post here once I do those things on the list.
Hi Cindy, just put up a new post with book cover and trailer :)
i posted the cover and trailer here:
http://nodizzies.livejournal.com/13447.html
I love these contests! When are you coming to LA? I haven’t purchased Silver Phoenix yet bc I want to buy at the place that hosts your signing. Hurry!!
And I posted about the contest on my site. :o) Painting please!
one raffle!!!
Hi Cindy,
I’ve featured you in our regular Potpourri Quiz at Color Online. I linked to your contest and encouraged readers to buy your book.
Congratulations! Wish you continued success.
Thanks for hosting the contest.
I’ve linked the Potpourri Quiz at my other blog, Black-Eyed Susan’s as well.
Cindy Pon the cover of your book, Silver Phoenix is beautiful. I feel very happy to have it displayed on my blog. Thank you for considering me in the raffle. Good success to you.
Congrats on the release! I posted the cover/contest details/trailer on my blog here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2009/05/may-contests-not-mine.html
-Lauren
Sign me up with 3 raffle tickets! :)
I’ve blogged, linked and posted up the trailer.
http://bunnymoney9.blogspot.com/2009/05/awesome-silver-phoenix-contest.html
Thank you!
I’m so excited to read this! I blogged about this at http://ajourneyofbooks.blogspot.com/2009/05/huge-contest.html including the cover and the trailer!
I did the following:
-Post the cover & synopsis, talked about contest
-Post book trailer!
That’s 3 raffles. =) I did them on my blog: http://readthisbook.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/silver-phoenix/
Ooooh, I’m so in.
I posted the cover and the movie trailer on my blog. You can find that here (link to the contest is included): http://wisb.blogspot.com/2009/05/sff-links-more-early-may-stuff.html
Thanks!
Congrats on the release of your book! I blogged about a couple things here:
http://sammyjones57.blogspot.com/2009/05/silver-phoenix-contest.html
+1 raffle for posting a picture of the book plus info on the contest
+2 raffle for posting the video and info on the contest
Can’t wait to read it!! I love the book trailer too by the way!
Posted a review on Goodreads and my blog:
http://inthewritemind.wordpress.com
It’s actually the same review, but I linked to the Goodreads one in my blog.
Not sure how many raffles that counts for; either three or six. I still have to post one on Amazon too at some point.
I’m definitely gonna be waiting anxiously for a sequel :)
I’m late to the party but I posted, Cindy!! Gimme some brush art! Lol – kidding. ;)
http://jillmyles.com/?p=257
I posted a review the other day, I forgot to post a comment on here about it. My blog link below. :)
http://kestrelrising.blogspot.com/
I have posted the trailer and cover of the book on my blog! =D http://orientaldesires.blogspot.com/2009/05/trailer-tuesday-silver-phoenix-by-cindy.html
Posted you up at http://senalovescandy.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-love-candy.html
2 more raffles as I posted the trailer up too at http://senalovescandy.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-love-candy.html
I am posting a link on my blog (and adding it to my contest sidebar!). I’ve pre-ordered my copy and am picking it up on Saturday from my bookstore! I’ll add more if I can post a review in time.
PS: I posted this on my blog: bethrevis.blogspot.com
Hi Cindy! My review is up on my blog and I’m adding it to Amazon right now!
This sounds fantastic would love love to win thank you for the chance will add a link in my side bar
Nikki C
I actually liked the trailer for this book. I blogged about the contest at my site:
http://mixturesbooks.blogspot.com/2009/05/author-of-silver-phoenix-is-holding.html
Thanks for such a cool giveaway! :D
I blogged about ur contest on my site.
I added the book trailer and the picture!!
http://theelectricalbookcafe.blogspot.com/2009/05/cindy-pon-is-having-contest.html
Wdebo :)
electricalbookcafe@yahoo.com
This looks amazing – please enter me in the contest! I read about it on bethrevis.blogspot.com
thanks!
mrolapus AT yahoo DOT com
I just watched the trailer – it’s really cool!!
+1 I’ve posted the cover and described the contest on my blog
+ 2 I posted the link to the trailer, too
Congratulations, this looks like an amazing book!
mrolapus AT yahoo DOT com
http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/
OK, I can finally enter the contest! My review of Silver Phoenix on my blog:
http://angie-frazier.livejournal.com/44946.html
And my posting of your book trailer:
http://angie-frazier.livejournal.com/42425.html
Congrats on such a gorgeous work of fiction, Cindy! I absolutely loved Silver Phoenix!
I posted about this contest on my blog. (Posting the book cover, giving a link, mentioning prizes, and sharing the book trailer.)
Becky
laney_poATyahooDOTcom
I posted it on my blog. GREAT CONTEST!!!
Congratulations on the release of your book! I posted about this contest on my blog, and also shared the book trailer:
http://www.melissas-bookshelf.com/2009/05/cindy-pons-incredible-contest.html
Thank you for the generous contest!!
I posted this contest on my blog. Here is the link: http://booksobsession.blogspot.com/2009/05/friday-features-1.html
Thanks for entering me! booksobsesion(at)gmail(dot)com
super stuff, cindy :)
can’t make linkbacks, but will give you another shoutout ;)
ok cindy, check out my shoutout for you ;)
Okay, this is SOOOO COOOOOL!!
I’ve posted the cover, prizes, link, and trailer on my blog– Confessions of a Book Habitue
And as soon as I get my hands on it, I’ll be reading and reviewing!
I’ve posted my entry! You can find it here: The Silver Phoenix Contest. :) Thanks for this great contest!
Fantastic Contest
thanks’ I’m off to post a link and picture on my site thanks for the chance at something soo Wonderful
Nikki
i’ve posted about this on my blog and thoughts on the sf event you were at last night! thanks for being there!
love your brush art!
http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2009/05/author-reading-cindy-pon.html
This is an amazing contest Cindy! I’m trying not to gush over your paintings, especially the cute little panda :)
Anyways, posted the cover and trailer here:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=18902716&blogId=488323846
so 3 raffles if I’m correct :)
Congrats on your release!!
Good job on finishing your novel and getting published.
Here’s a link to my blog post
http://bmrthnavrg.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-book-giveaway.html
Thanks for the great contest Cindy and congrats on the publication of your first book! Can’t wait to read it. Check out my post of both your cover and book trailer below…hope to follow with a review soon. Good luck!
http://stilettostorytime.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/silver-phoenix-book-contest/
I reviewed your book on my own LJ (linked) and also on the LJ devoted to authors of color, 50books-poc.
http://rachelmanija.livejournal.com/733445.html
Hiya I wanted to say congrats on a wonderful book.
I posted, the cover, the trailer and a review on my blog and on good reads..yup I got it alll covered.
I would be most happy to win and original piece of Cindy Pon artwork…I already adore you book markers :)
Posted May 12, 2009 at 9:57 pm | Permalink
Hiya I wanted to say congrats on a wonderful book.
I posted, the cover, the trailer and a review on my blog and on good reads..yup I got it alll covered.
http://lushbudgetproduction.blogspot.com/2009/05/waiting-on-wednesday-eternal-kiss-13.html
I would be most happy to win and original piece of Cindy Pon artwork…I already adore you book markers
I’ve just posted your book cover and trailer on my blog (http://alanajoli.livejournal.com), which syndicates to a number of places, including my home page (linked above). Congratulations — and I’m very much looking forward to reading your book!
I’d love to review it but haven’t bought my copy yet.
By the way, I read on a related blog how some publishers thought an Asian set Fantasy would not sell well. I guess they aren’t into pulp fantasy from the 30’s like I am…. Of course the characters back then were sometimes very stereotypical in a bad way, but the Shadow of Fu Manchu by Sax Rohmer was immensely popular at the time, so at least there was ample interest in “mysterious China”. More recently, E. Hoffman Price wrote a book on my shelf titled “The Jade Enchantress”, which is set in a fictional Fantasy China with Chinese characters. And what about the huge popularity of Japanese Anime and Manga? When I was learning Japanese in the late 80’s in Hawaii it was tough to hunt down that stuff, and now it is in every Best Buy, with dedicated aisles! And the stories are often very Japanese/Asian in backdrop.
I think the popularity of your book on the charts shall prove them wrong!
Hi, Cindy,
Here’s the link to my blog review:
http://rebeccaknightbooks.blogspot.com/2009/05/book-review-silver-phoenix-by-cindy-pon.html.
I also posted a review on Amazon, which should show up tomorrow.
Thanks, and best of luck to you! :)
-Becca
I posted the cover and the book trailer on my blog.
This is wonderfully generous of you. And, I have to admit, I feel sort of guilty entering this contest. Your book was a reward in and of itself. I loved it!
My review can be found here.
Just finished the book and I absolutely loved the showdown. The review is going up on my site tomorrow morning (5/18) and I’ve already submitted it to Amazon.
To continued success for Silver Phoenix. Thanks for the great read!
http://jeannielin.com/blog/2009/05/18/review-silver-phoenix/
I reviewed. (::waves::) http://jonquil.livejournal.com/837591.html
Yay, my Amazon review is finally up :). Enjoy!
I posted a review on my blogs at:
http://authorwithin.livejournal.com/41008.html
http://authorwithin.blogspot.com/2009/05/novel-novel-review.html
And on Amazon.com (should be up within 48 hours) under justJoan “Certified Bookworm”
-post the cover of SILVER PHOENIX on your blog (check)
-post my awesome trailer by madison on your blog (check)
-read SILVER PHOENIX and post a review on your blog. (check)
-read SILVER PHOENIX and post a review on amazon,(check {under S. Melder})
-read SILVER PHOENIX and post a review on goodreads (check {under Shesten Melder})
I’m planning on posting the interview we just did next month to spread things out a little. My Inspection is up over at I Heart Monster, so check it out :o)
http://www.iheartmonster.com/2009/05/book-inspection-silver-phoenix-by-cindy.html
Hey there, Lady Pon. My name is Ashe, and I’m 16 years old from Hortonville, WI. I found your book sitting on my school’s library counter during Anime club, and thought it looked and sounded interesting, so I picked it up.
I’ve had the book for 2 days and have already finished…And I’m gonna go all dumb teenager on you, so OMG!!!!
I studied some Japanese and Chinese history for my manga, and I think that I may actually draw some scenes from this book!! I’ve never felt so inspired to draw before, so thank you soo much for that, and thank you so much for writing something so enthralling and descriptive!!!!
Good luck with your future works, and may the Goddesses and Gods be with you and your family for the whole ride!!!
Sincerly,
Ashe Shaw ^^
PS~Will Silver Phoenix be a series??
Hey, dude. I already reviewed your book on Goodreads, so that’s done. And I already have a copy of your book. Actually I loaned it to the teen librarian where I work, so she’s about to read it–I’ve already warned her about the hungriness situation so no worries there. :)
Mostly I’m just here to add a certain wit and panache to this thread. And now that’s done, too. :D
I am posting your cover on my blog (for the second time!). I tried to download your video, but there is some new law here in Korea so I can’t. Bummer! But I’ll see if I can Ninja cloak it or something.
Great contest!
Awesome giveaway, Cindy!
I have blogged about your contest, including the book cover, blurb, contest prizes and trailer, and linking to your contest.
http://jo-scrawls.blogspot.com/2009/05/cindy-pons-huge-silver-phoenix-giveaway.html
I know you didn’t ask for it, but I’ve also included a link to your giveaway in my contest section on my right sidebar, and tweeted about it.
Email: joannestapley[at]googlemail[dot]com
Hi Cindy,
What a wonderful giveaway! Your art is just gorgeous!
Posted about your contest on my blog:
http://fantasydreamersramblings.blogspot.com/2009/05/links-of-interest-giveaways-52409.html
Congratulations on your new release!! I can’t wait to read it. :)
And by the way, I posted about your book on my blog’s sidebar. It looks great because it matches with the blog’s pink theme! *grins*
HI Cindy,
I loved your book! Here are the links to my reviews on Goodreads, B&N and Amazon:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53179566
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/review.aspx?reviewid=1141048
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A8KW7LYI8CZ2N/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp
-Nikki
Posted the pic cover of Silver Phoenix on my site. More entries to follow in the coming days!
Posted the contest on my site. Good luck with the contest!
I posted a review and the cover on my site!
http://msforster.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-100th-book_27.html#comments
And I pasted my review into my goodreads account! :-)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5577995.Silver_Phoenix_Beyond_the_Kingdom_of_Xia
I’m so slow, but I’m finally adding my two cents! Posted my review, etc, on my blog:)
http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2009/05/book-commentary-silver-phoenix.html
Okay, review is up on Amazon!
(This promotion this in kinda fun…)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A28IELA2EIFO61/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp
I put the trailer, book cover, and contest link on my blog here: http://adamheine.blogspot.com/2009/05/halfway-done-and-silver-phoenix.html
Good luck with your debut! This looks like a great story.
Great contest! Silver Phoenix looks like an amazing book. I posted the trailer and a contest link here:
http://melanies–musings.blogspot.com/2009/05/ive-heard-about-silver-phoenix-by-cindy.html
This is an awesome contest! Your artwork is amazing and will make this hard with what I would choose if I were to win this contest!!
I have posted a picture of your book as well as the video on my blog!!
thanks for this great contest!!
Amber
Mustandlustforbooks.blogspot.com
Mustandlustforbooks@yahoo.com
I didn’t realize that the link I gave above – to the video, book cover and post on my blog wasn’t sufficiently specific.
Here’s the correct link:
http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/2009/05/cindy-pon-celebrates-her-debut-novel.html
http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/2009/05/quick-update-on-cindy-pons-silver.html
I’ll post a review early next week. Thanks again!
Gaby
I posted a picture of your book and a contest link here:
http://melanies–musings.blogspot.com/2009/05/things-to-know-before-i-go.html
I have posted a link to your wonderful video trailer and this contest on my blog, and the link to that is posted below.
http://book-mac13.blogspot.com/2009/05/silver-phoenix-contest.html
Thank you!
Hi, Cindy! I posted a review on my blog, posted a link to the contest, posted a link to the book trailer, and mentioned the prizes. Also posted a review on Goodreads. Not sure how many tickets that adds up to. :) Do you need any more information from me?
Loved the book. Can’t wait for the sequel.
Please enter me. I posted about the contest on my blog and showed the cover, as well as alink to the book trailer, and mentioned all the prizes! I think that ads up to 3 tickets? contest link is here http://rebeccasbookblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/awesome-silver-phoenix-contest-hosted.html
I blogged about Silver Phoenix with a link to the contest and a mention of the fabulous prizes.
http://missdanaidae.livejournal.com/3658.html
I’ve made a gif for the contest!! =3
http://www.gaiaonline.com/profiles/8256269
Your book looks so good.
http://scarlet-writting.blogspot.com/
cant wait to read it!
So happy for you and all your success. I can’t wait to read SP!
Hey Cindy!
I’ve posted the cover and video on my blog, and told everyone to join! :D
Here it is: http://liveandbreathesmexily.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix-contest.html
Hey, Cindy! Got “Silver Phoenix” on my Kindle. I remember you on Absolute Write, so I am so excited to see the book out!
I love your art and I so want to win one!
Here’s a link to my blog post about “Silver Phoenix”:
http://realmlovejoy.blogspot.com/2009/06/cindy-pons-silver-phoenix.html
Hey Cindy!
I’ve got your amazing trailer up at my site now. :-D
I posted about it and left the trailer! YAY
http://reveriemedia.blogspot.com/
CONGRATS!!! =D
and thanks for hosting such a generous contest! please count me in!
I’ve posted about the contest, the book cover, and the video here: http://the-book-vault.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix.html
thanks! :)
Dominique
Congratulations on the book release (even if it’s a little over a month late). I posted the picture and trailer on my blog (the trailer is amazing, one of the best ones I’ve seen).
http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix-contest.html
did someone say raffle?!?! seriously, i loved the book, here’s my review on borders…
http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=0061730211
Hi Cindy!
Please enter me in your awesome contest! I really want to win one of your beautiful paintins! *crosses fingers*
So far .. I have posted the cover of SILVER PHOENIX on my blog + linked back to the contest (and mentioned the wonderful prizes) and, unfortunately, I couldn’t post the trailer on Blogger but I did link to it!
xoxo,
Christine
Enter me please!
Sorry, forgot to link to the actual post
http://florencekincaid.livejournal.com/4318.html
1) Post the cover on your blog and link back to this contest.
Done in the following article. The cover is also on the front page of the web site.
http://www.ageeklikeme.com/ArticleDetail.asp?ArticleId=154&CatId=2
2) Post your awesome trailer.
Also posted in the above article. Once it is lower on the news list, I will also list a news item and embedd the video on the front page.
3) Read and Review.
Well I read in a matter of a couple of days, and just posted the review on my site.
http://www.ageeklikeme.com/ArticleDetail.asp?ArticleId=156&CatId=2
I also posted a review on Amazon…
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Phoenix-Beyond-Kingdom-Xia/dp/0061730211/ref=pd_ys_iyr1
(Although it is in the “approval” process. They tell me up to 48 hours to appear. I do have it in my “I ranked” section now though.)
Also I put one through on Barnes and Noble.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Silver-Phoenix/Cindy-Pon/e/9780061730214/?itm=1
Also seems to be waiting for “approval”. My guess is some form of moderation to avoid unwanted language and the like.
Eventually I will complete my review and ranking on Goodreads as well. It does seem that the site is a bit bunked right now. Once I can get on there I will update it. I need to move another couple books up on the “currently reading” list as well. ;)
Added the Goodreads Review…
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5577995.Silver_Phoenix_Beyond_the_Kingdom_of_Xia
Posted both the cover and the trailer on my blog. =)
Hope I win!
Crossposted @ LJ & DW
http://aznanimefan.livejournal.com/626381.html
http://remula.dreamwidth.org/622819.html
~Remula
Ahh I can’t believe that after all this time it’s been out, I STILL haven’t read it! Darn! School has been too hectic and has prevented me from going out into a store to read it :(
Anyways, I posted..
A link to this contest.
The cover of your book,
and the trailer for the book
All right here on my blog!:
http://flyingsolooooo.blogspot.com/2009/06/cindy-pons-silver-phoenix-set-free.html
I LOVE the trailer a lot!
A bit late and rushed, but I got it done!
I posted the trailer on my website at http://yafantasy.com/silver-phoenix-trailer/ so I would love to be entered. Thanks!
~Cassie
I’ve got a blog posted and the link to the trailer posted on my blog…
http://jylenn.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix.html
Cindy, I’ve posted a review, cover image, and link to your video “trailer” here: http://hadanus.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix.html
I know this is too late for the contest but I did want to share my glowing reviews of Silver Phoenix!
on my blog:
http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/2009/06/book-review-silver-phoenix-by-cindy-pon_12.html
on barnes & noble:
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/review.aspx?reviewid=1151784
on goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5577995.Silver_Phoenix_Beyond_the_Kingdom_of_Xia
on librarything:
http://www.librarything.com/work/7719709/reviews
i’ve posted my amazon review but it isn’t up yet. I can forward the link in a day or so.
thanks for such a fun read! i’m looking forward to learning what happens next
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com/mrolapus AT yahoo DOT com
i just saw that the contest was extended! cool!!! thanks so much – i’ll post the link to the amazon review once it goes through. thanks again
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
I just saw that the contest was extended! Thanks!!
I’ll post the link to my amazon review and my borders review in a few days after they’ve cleared.
Here’s the link to my review at Powell’s Books:
http://www.powells.com/biblio?show=HARDCOVER:NEW:9780061730214:17.99&page=customercomments#page
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
here’s the link to my borders review (as Starting Fresh)
http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=0061730211
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
oh…i just found out about this. i hope i’m not too late. *^^* the review may take some time. :) but for now i’ve happily put up the trailer and cover. our best to you!
Hi Cindy, I posted a review and a picture of the cover on each of my blogs. Here are the links: http://anniekingwrites.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix-book-review.html,
http://greatreadsforyou.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix-book-review.html
I hope I’m in time to enter, but that’s not why I posted a review. I’ve been publicizing your book since Creative A’s interview at Headdesk. I appreciate not only your wonderful book, but the fact you generously share your writing process. Thank you for that! And I’m happy for your well-deserved success. ~ Annie
I posted your cover and link to the contest on my blog. literaturelyspeaking.blogspot.com
bbrickeAT yahoo DOT com
I also posted a link for the trailer there as well.
This book sounds awesome, exciting and
mysterious, thank you for a great
giveaway
here’s the link to my review on alibris.com
http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=11156457&matches=13&wquery=silver+phoenix&cm_sp=works*listing*title
still waiting for my amazon review to post. will comment with details once that’s up.
thanks!
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
Review and interview done and dusted over at http://absolutevanilla.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenix-by-cindy-pon-review-and.html – includes the book trailer :-)
Hey Cindy! I’m so late to this party I’m so glad you extended it!
I posted a review for the review group I am part of here:http://www.romancereaderatheart.com/pubsandpromos/2009/may09/SP_CP.html
Library Thing:
http://www.librarything.com/review/46484770
I posted at GoodReads, my name is ‘Lexie’ there, but I didn’t know how to direct link to my review.
I also posted to Amazon, but I have to wait for that to be posted.
1. I updated my blog (posted in comment 166) to include my review and the book cover in addition to the book trailer.
2. My review is up at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2192H83IUWZPT/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
3. My review is up at Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/59661020.
That covers everything. ^_^
My Amazon review didn’t post right away – I reposted it (M.Lapus)
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Phoenix-Beyond-Kingdom-Xia/product-reviews/0061730211/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
thanks!
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
Here’s the link to my review on Alibris.com
http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=11156457&matches=13&wquery=silver+phoenix&cm_sp=works*listing*title
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
I’m so sorry – please ignore post no. 202. I’d already mentioned this Alibris review. I was a bit too excited and got confused. With the Amazon review that I’d previously mentioned and sent the link as 201, I’m done.
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
Exams prevented me from doing this sooner, but I hope I got in on time, meep XD
I reviewed Silver Phoenix on Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5577995
I really enjoyed the book! Congrats on having such a successful debut.
I did my review over at my blog:
http://floatinglush.blogspot.com/2009/06/silver-phoenx-beyond-kingdom-of-xia.html
I really enjoyed the book, and will be sure to recommend it!
Hey Cindy!
My review is now up on Bookwyrm Chrysalis (http://yafantasy.com/silver-phoenix/) and I’ve likewise posted it on amazon, goodreads, and powells.com.
okay missity, how do i enter this contest? i have done three of those things! your cover is on my blog, my review of your book is on my blog, and my goodreads review is on my goodreads account!
http://bookstastegood.blogspot.com/search/label/Cindy%20Pon
oh wait. i didn’t link back to your contest on my cover of your book since that was pre-contest. fine. i only did two of those things. ha!
xoxox
Cindy,
Thanks for reminding me about your contest. It’s such a wonderful raffle :-). I had first posted a review on Goodreads in late May. Here’s the link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5577995.Silver_Phoenix_Beyond_the_Kingdom_of_Xia
Cheers,
Edna
Thanks for reminding me about this! I just posted a review of Silver Phoenix today, not realizing your contest deadline was extended, so yay!
http://amybai.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/great-books-my-very-first-blog-reviews/
I posted on http://luna-chyck.blogspot.com/ a photo of your beautiful book and link to your trailer.
I’m so happy for you, Cindy. See you in NY!
I hope I’m not too late! I posted a link back to this contest and the trailer on my blog.
you’re not too late! i promise to have
this contest closed before erm end of the year. haha! yikes!