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Orkney is on the brink of war now that the witches have destroyed Odin's Stone-the powerful talisman that kept the balance. With the evil he-witch Vertulious returned to his full form (thanks to Abigail's help), nothing will stop the witches from taking over Orkney-unless Abigail and Hugo can find a way to balance the power. Can Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, do the trick?
About the author
Alane Adams is an author, professor, and literacy advocate. She is the author of the Legends of Orkney fantasy mythology series for tweens and
The Coal Thief and
The Egg Thief, picture books for early-grade readers. She lives in Southern California.
Summary
Orkney is on the brink of war now that the witches have destroyed Odin’s Stone—the powerful talisman that kept the balance. With the evil he-witch Vertulious returned to his full form (thanks to Abigail’s help), nothing will stop the witches from taking over Orkney—unless Abigail and Hugo can find a way to balance the power. Can Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, do the trick?
Foreword
· Hired BookSparks/Crystal Patriarche for publicity: $10,000/110 hour campaign
• Author will continue to visit schools nationwide to promote the book series, giving talks on Reading Is A Superpower at schools all over the country. • Author will continue to tour extensively with this book, as she did with the first series, exposing fans to the series and the interactive game that accompanies the game, Battlekasters. • Targeting guest posts on mom blogs, fantasy-related blogs. • Promotion via social media—Facebook (24k+ followers), Twitter, and Instagram • All Press materials developed and all galleys sent out to media, reviewers and personal connections · Online media pitching to various media outlets from consumer media to women’s media, publishing trade media and book reviews as well as essays, interviews placed · Pitching to author’s select local media outlets (short lead media in local area/print, online – in all local markets where the author lived) · National traditional media, including major newspapers, major magazines (print and online) as well as radio, TV, and more (All media formats, coverage includes reviews, interviews, essays placed and major media for several months) · A bigger content strategy to help place the author as an expert and get articles, excerpts and more published around themes of the book and relevant news · Strategic pitching to even broader national broadcast media (radio and TV) · Additional Marketing (eNewsletter strategy, list building) · Platform launching and building · Guidance/consult for author's social media and platform building with monthly metrics and goals (social ads/boosting is extra) • Author will continue to visit schools nationwide to promote the book series, giving talks (“Reading is a Superpower”) at schools all over the country. In 208-19 author visited 108 schools in ten states and saw 35K children.
· National advertising campaign targeting teachers and librarians including Learning Magazine, School Library Journal, and ALA.
· Targeting guest posts on mom blogs, bookstagrammers, and fantasy-related blogs.
· Promotion via social media—Facebook (24k+ followers), Twitter (10K followers), and Instagram (2,800 followers)
· Promotion via author website.
Additional text
Featured in Frolic, “10 MG and YA Books for Back to School”
Praise for The Blue Witch:
“An enchanting new book full of magical mischief and adventure, Alane Adams’s The Blue Witch is guaranteed to please.”
―Foreword Clarion Reviews
“Bright, brave characters star in this exhilarating tale of magic and mystical creatures.”
―Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Rubicus Prophecy:
“Adams’ concise prose delivers a quick read that’s packed with colorful characters and subplots . . . Returning illustrator Stroh’s bold black-and-white artwork, as in the previous book, perfectly captures the author’s stunningly detailed world.”
—Kirkus Reviews
