I'm a YA author. My debut novel, Sebastian Falls, is headed for the editing block and prints sometime this year. In case you missed my cover reveal, here it is again.
Okay, moving along to the top secret stuff. I may or may not have superpowers! Stop rolling your eyes! It's true, swear. How do I know this? Well, because the other day, no lie, cross my heart...I flicked the switch on my daughter's vortex lamp, and it came on for a second then shut off. This ticked me off because gifts from Santa are supposed to last longer than a month, right? Anywho, after jiggling the switch, I moved to the cord. Guess what I found? Holy Superwoman! It wasn't plugged in! Yes, I know, you're all shocked and amazed. Me too! I'm still coming to terms with my powers and deciding if I need to wear a cape. But, before I go to the sewing machine, let me finish my story. Okay, so I plugged the lamp in, and the swirly glitter lit up with no trouble, which proves the lamp wasn't broke. It just needed some juice. Maybe I only had enough to start it, but not enough to keep it going. Or, maybe when I took my hand off the switch, I took my power with me. Whatever the case, I had laundry to do, so I didn't mess with it anymore.
Now, before any of you turn me over to a lab of scientists, I should see if I can get my powers to work again. I'd hate for everyone to be disappointed.
Perhaps the flicker of light was my imagination, and I'm just as ordinary as the next person. I'll let you guys decide. :P And please, don't be jealous. You may have superpowers too!
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ReplyDeleteHello, Juliet!
DeleteThanks for stopping by! I'll definitely stop by your blog today! Nice to meet you. :)
You might just be a super hero! or super Herione. ANd stay away from mad scientists who might want to drain you of your powers.
ReplyDeleteHa! Yeah, I like the sound of that, 'Super Herione'. Yes, I'll definitely avoid all people in lab coats, for a little while. :)
DeleteWow! I'm impressed, but seriously? If I had super powers I would use them for laundry, not light switches!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cover design! And so nice to meet you!
Hey, Cathy!
DeleteThanks for stopping by! And next time, I'll see if I can do a little "Fantasia" number, maybe get the clothes to put themselves away! It's great to meet you, too! Now, I'll pop over to your page and see what interesting things I can learn about you. :)
You totally need a cape. A pink one with zebra stripes! We have a really old house with some wiring that had been disconnected. There were times we'd lie awake at night and hear voices, presumably from the wires picking up radio signals or something. It was creepy, especially since we live in what was once a funeral home. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, definitely pink, Jessie! And that's super creepy! I didn't know your house was a funeral home! I bet it's really pretty, so who cares if you hear voices, lol.
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ReplyDeleteRemember the movie "The Incredibles"? No capes!!! :) Don't worry, your secret is safe with me and very nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHa! Yeah, I better skip the cape! It's nice to know I can trust you with my secret. Great meeting you, too, Mark! Thanks for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Celeste,
ReplyDeleteNice cover indeed. I have a character in one of my books with your name. I think super powers passed me by. :)
Hey, J.L.!!!
DeleteThanks for stopping by! Sorry about you not having superpowers. Maybe I can share, lol. And it's nice to know somebody appreciates my name. Lord knows I got plenty of flack for it while growing up. :)
Your cover looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteOf course you have superpowers. Pfft. Who ever said you didn't? Skip the cape though. It's supposed to be a secret, right? The cape is a sure tip-off.
Hey, Laura!
DeleteThanks! I love my cover, too! I'm so happy you stopped by, and I appreciate the advice on the whole cape thing. You're probably right. I don't want to give myself away just yet. I hope you'll come back and look forward to reading more of your posts. :)
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ReplyDeleteWow, your cover is amazing and congratulations! That's awesome. If I were a super hero I'd want to keep the cape. I'd use it to hide the unitard... (;
ReplyDeleteHey, Elise!
DeleteThanks for stopping by and the congrats! I totally forgot about the untitard...yeah, I'm gonna want a cape! :)
That is a super cool cover. I'm afraid I don't have any super powers like yours. It would be neat though. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzi! I'm glad you stopped by! Too bad you don't have super powers because I'm needing someone to complete my superhero duo. :)
DeleteDefinitely super lamp lighting powers. A century or so ago, that power could have gotten you a good job.
ReplyDeleteGreat cover and great to meet you.
Ha! Yeah, if only I had a time machine then I'd never run out of work. Thanks for stopping by! It's awesome to meet you, Susan. :)
DeleteNICE! My superpower is misattributing. It gets me into trouble, mostly, but I still like it. And I can FIND STUFF. This is a very rare gift in my house. I am the only one who has it.
ReplyDeleteHa! Gosh, that's some power. Maybe you can come to my house and find some junk I'm missing! Thanks for stopping by! It's great to meet you! :)
DeleteHi Celeste!I wish I had superpowers!! Thanks so much for the nice message and for stopping by my blog! New Follower!
ReplyDeleteHey, Morgan!
DeleteI wish you had powers too! Maybe you do and just don't know it yet. I look forward to more of your posts! Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
Congratulations on your debut. My son's name is Sebastian, so it definitely calls to me.
ReplyDeleteExcellent superpower, by the way. I have a similar one - I create my own static charge. I swear. At least, in the winter. ;)
Hey, Carrie!
ReplyDeleteI have to commend you on your name picking abilities and your static electricity! Thanks for the congrats! I'm glad you stopped by, and I look forward to seeing more of you on the blogosphere. :)
I have seen evidence of my own superpowers in the past too - like one time I managed to switch on a light with just my hair! (my hair gets tangled and some of it caught on one of those old-fashioned light switches and turned it on :P).
ReplyDeleteHAAAAHAAAA! That's priceless, I was all on the edge of my seat, face pressed to computer screen then came the ending of your account, lol. It made me think of when I was a kid, and this old lady told me her house was alive, so when my hair got tangled around her screen door, I thought it was going to hold me hostage! Thanks for stopping by, Trisha! I'll be looking for more of you on the web. :)
ReplyDeleteJust make sure you harness those superpowers for good.
ReplyDeleteYeah, S.P., I've got to work it all out. I'm so happy you stopped by! It's exciting to see new people on my page. :)
DeleteAs far as superpowers go...I guess you could do worse. :)
ReplyDeleteSo nice to re-meet you!!
Hey, DL!
DeleteIt's great meeting you, too! I'm glad you stopped by. And you're right, any superpower is better than none. :)
Hi, Celeste. Nice to meetcha. Impressive super power, but no more impressive than mine. I can make chocolate disappear. Really. Amazing, huh? Count me in as your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteHey, Susan!
ReplyDeleteWith a superpower like yours, I couldn't possibly turn down your friendship. This could be the beginning of something beautiful! Next time, bring marshmallows,chocolate, and graham crackers, and I'll see if I can use my powers to make us smores. :)
Excellent post! Nice to meet you. Congrats on the book and the great cover.
ReplyDeleteAs for your superpower, think of the saving on the electric bill... wish I could keep my laptop on charge for hours through the power of typing!
Hey, Nick!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and for the congrats! Maybe I can teach you how to charge your laptop, lol. It's really great meeting you. I look forward to reading more of your blog posts. :)
That's a very nice and intriguing book cover. Good luck on your upcoming book release!
ReplyDeleteYay for your maybe superpowers! Use them for good! =)
Hey, Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like my book cover, and I'm super happy you stopped by. Yep, I'll definitely use my superpowers for good! Please come back again. :)
Hi Celeste. First things first... your cover is fabulous... I love it!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you and good luck with the super power! Be sure to put it to good use.
Hey, Michelle!
DeleteThank you for stopping by. I'm glad you love my cover. I love it too! Yep, gotta use my superpowers for good stuff. I hope we meet up again! :)
Hello, nice to meet you. Your book cover is gorgeous and I like the title. I'm a little jealous of your superpowers, though :)
ReplyDeleteHey, Shell Flower!
DeleteI'm so happy you popped in! Maybe you have superpowers too! Maybe they're just dormant and waiting for the perfect opportunity to show up. I'm glad you like my book cover and title because I almost changed the title. Now I'm glad I didn't. It's great to meet you! I hope you come back soon. :)
HI, Celeste,
ReplyDeleteI am GLAD we bumped into me online too! Super powers? Hmmm. I like the thought of that. I believe we ALL have a bit of magic in us. How could we not? We are a very creative tribe ... and thankfully we found each other.
What a fantastic cover! You must be so excited about publication. I am waiting patiently for that day to arrive. Still in the works. But, I am a firm believer in TIMING.
Looking forward to reading you novel and getting to know you better!
Hey, Michael!
DeleteYessss, I'm thinking you're an awesome friend to have, so I'm thankful to have you around in my cyber world.
I am super excited about publication, and I know it won't be long until your book/books are pubbed, too! And I totally agree w/you about timing. It's a good thing we're not running the show, otherwise, we'd get the timing all wrong.
Keep up those inspiring posts! I enjoy reading them. :)
Hi Celeste! It's so great to meet you, and congratulations on Sebastian Falls!! Love the cover and will definitely be keeping an eye out for the book. Thanks for coming by my blog, I'm glad to have found yours through this fest! It's not every day you meet a blogger with superpowers. :D
ReplyDeleteHello, Julie!
DeleteThanks for the congrats! Congrats to you too! I imagine I'll be stopping by your blog a lot. It's neat to see your blogger family rallying around your book and getting it out there. I look forward to reading it! I hope you visit again soon. :)
Hi there! Nice to meet you! I've always loved the name Celeste. : ]
ReplyDeleteHey, Kas!
ReplyDeleteIt's great meeting you, too! Thanks for the compliment! Now, I think I'll check out your blog to see what I can learn about you. :)
I'm super jealous of your super powers ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your novel! The cover is pretty.
Nice meeting you!
Sam
Writing Through College
Hey, Samantha!
ReplyDeleteNah, you don't have to be jealous because having superpowers comes w/massive responsibilities, lol. Thanks for the congrats and for stopping by. It's great to meet you! :)
i'm in love with the cover of your book! yes, yes i am... great re-meeting you pretty girl!
ReplyDeleteWell, if you like my cover then I know I'm on to something great! You rock for stopping by! As long as you keep showering me with compliments, you can pop in anytime! :D
DeleteHi Celeste! Nice to meet you! I love your cover. Beee-utiful!
ReplyDeleteHey, PK!
DeleteIt's nice meeting you too! I'm glad you like the cover because I wasn't sure what people would think of it, but so far, I'm getting good feedback. Thanks so much for dropping by. I hope you return. :)
"I had laundry to do, so I didn't mess with it anymore" - haha! If I found out I had superpowers, I would try to figure out how to use them to get rid of the laundry (by cleaning it, not burning it up).
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you!
Yeah, that's brilliant thinking, Azara! Next time, I'll do that! Thanks for dropping by my blog. It's great to meet you! :)
DeleteWhat a great little tidbit to use in a future book, "She picked up the lamp and . . . . Glad to meet you, although I have not written a major book, just a little book for my grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteHello, loverofwords!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! It's great to meet you. And writing is writing, no matter how lengthy or for who because really, we're all writing for the same reason...we love it. I hope you'll visit again. :)
Love the story, oh, super one. And I'd appreciate it if you could swing by my house and power up my broken dryer. I'm not asking for miracles. Just enough juice for one dry cycle would be lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Celeste, and good luck with the book.
Ha! Sure, I'll come by and power up your dryer, but only if you'll serve refreshments, lol. It's great meeting you, too! Pop in anytime. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book and so very nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHey, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's nice to meet you too! I hope you come back soon. :)
Wow, the possibilities there are all wild! You either had just enough BTUs to turn the light on before it said to itself, "Hey, I'm not plugged in!" or the theory of the mind seeing only what it wants to see became some awesomely real moment, but...Wow! lol
ReplyDeleteCool cover, too! :D
Exactly, Debra! I'd like to know which one it is. And thanks, I like the cover too. :)
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