I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I have a great excuse: I've been working on the final book to The Minstrel's Tale Trilogy and it's done!
Release date is August 11, 2012. To preorder, you can call Dog-Eared Pages bookstore at 602-283-5423.
I can't believe it's finally done!
Anna Questerly
Bookseller and bibliophile turned author, Anna Questerly writes medieval fiction and fairy tales for smart kids and young hearts. For adults, she creates Utopian fantasy as A.J. Questerly.
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Sweetest Blog
Each nominee is supposed to post seven things you don't know about us. Here are my seven things:
1. I served in the Air National Guard for seven years.
2.My five favorite authors are J.R. R. Tolkein, J. K. Rowling, Mark Twain, Stephen King, and Dr. Seuss.
3. I grew up riding horses and miss it.
4. Don't have cable or a satelite dish at my house.
5. My cell phone only makes phone calls. (no texts, pictures, or internet)
6. I enjoy cooking.
7. I miss the fresh seafood from the East Coast. (crabs to be exact!)
1. I served in the Air National Guard for seven years.
2.My five favorite authors are J.R. R. Tolkein, J. K. Rowling, Mark Twain, Stephen King, and Dr. Seuss.
3. I grew up riding horses and miss it.
4. Don't have cable or a satelite dish at my house.
5. My cell phone only makes phone calls. (no texts, pictures, or internet)
6. I enjoy cooking.
7. I miss the fresh seafood from the East Coast. (crabs to be exact!)
Many thanks to the Arizona Author's Association for their nomination of the sweetest blogs!
Here is a list all of the nominations:
The
blogs nominated are:
L.S. Wagen's blog: http://lwagen.blogspot.com/
Oscar Case's blog: http://oscar-curlyblog.blogspot.com/
Lori Hines' blog: http://lhauthor.wordpress.com/
Anna Questerly's blog: http://www.fairytales-forever.blogspot.com/
Susan Wingate's sort of http://www.susanwingate.com/
Sometimes Weekly blog: http://www.susanwingate.com/
Toby Heathcotte's blog: http://www.outofthepsychiccloset.blogspot.com/
Marilyn Frazer's blog: http://marilynfrazer.com/
Donis Casey's blog: http://www.doniscasey.com/
Elizabeth Blake's blog: http://easyscienceactivities.blogspot.com/
Bonny Gilbert Ashe's
blog: http://bonny-spiritspace.blogspot.com/
Congratulation to all!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
5 Fun & Free Websites for Readers!
Looking for something to read next? These five FREE sites are for you!
1. www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/ This site lists all of your favorite authors and the books they wrote in order. Perfect for finding the next book in the series or to learn what their newest book is and when it's due to be released.
2. http://www.goodreads.com/ This is a fun site for readers to connect. Find out what everyone's reading! Read reviews, join discussions, add your own reviews and more. Tired of the same old stuff? This is a great site to find a new author. You can't buy books here, but they'll connect you to online sales channels.
3. http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/ This is an extremely helpful site for mystery lovers. Allows you to search by author, type of detective, location, historical period, and many other ways. If you've just finished a series and still crave more, this site will help you find something similar. It's an easy way to find a new mystery series.
4. http://www.arbookfind.com/ Looking for the points on the Accelerated Reader list? Here's where you'll find the info. Type in your title or author and this site gives you the grade level and the AR points for that book. Great for students, parents, and teachers.
5. http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/ This is a great mom & pop bookstore in Phoenix, AZ with an incredibly helpful online presence. Search for your book in their huge inventory, if they don't have it, they'll find it for you and email you the cost and shipping time. They make it easy to buy online. Don't want to give your credit card info on the web? No problem, send a check, call the store, or stop in if you're in the area. Once you try it, they'll quickly become your one stop shop for used, new, and rare books.
1. www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/ This site lists all of your favorite authors and the books they wrote in order. Perfect for finding the next book in the series or to learn what their newest book is and when it's due to be released.
2. http://www.goodreads.com/ This is a fun site for readers to connect. Find out what everyone's reading! Read reviews, join discussions, add your own reviews and more. Tired of the same old stuff? This is a great site to find a new author. You can't buy books here, but they'll connect you to online sales channels.
3. http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/ This is an extremely helpful site for mystery lovers. Allows you to search by author, type of detective, location, historical period, and many other ways. If you've just finished a series and still crave more, this site will help you find something similar. It's an easy way to find a new mystery series.
4. http://www.arbookfind.com/ Looking for the points on the Accelerated Reader list? Here's where you'll find the info. Type in your title or author and this site gives you the grade level and the AR points for that book. Great for students, parents, and teachers.
5. http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/ This is a great mom & pop bookstore in Phoenix, AZ with an incredibly helpful online presence. Search for your book in their huge inventory, if they don't have it, they'll find it for you and email you the cost and shipping time. They make it easy to buy online. Don't want to give your credit card info on the web? No problem, send a check, call the store, or stop in if you're in the area. Once you try it, they'll quickly become your one stop shop for used, new, and rare books.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Book Club Discussion Questions
I am surprised and honored that several adult book clubs have decided to make The Minstrel's Tale their selection. After I met with the first book club, they suggested I post discussion questions specifically for book clubs. So here they are. If you think of any questions that should be added, feel free to comment and add them here.
1. When did you realize who Richard really was?
2. What do you think wizard's weed is?
3. What do you think the Illuminated Manuscript contains?
4. In The Minstrel's Tale is a secret message. The clues are listed in this blog. Can you solve it?
5. What did you find to be the most interesting aspect of 1376 Europe?
6. Which fairy tale was your favorite?
7. The larger theme of the story is revealed in the next two books, but there are clues within Book One. Do you have any ideas of what it might be?
8. If you were transported to the fourteenth century, what would you miss the most?
9. Anna's discovery of the journals was initially only a device, when do you think she became a "real" character to me?
10. Do you think Amos and Lissette will meet again?
1. When did you realize who Richard really was?
2. What do you think wizard's weed is?
3. What do you think the Illuminated Manuscript contains?
4. In The Minstrel's Tale is a secret message. The clues are listed in this blog. Can you solve it?
5. What did you find to be the most interesting aspect of 1376 Europe?
6. Which fairy tale was your favorite?
7. The larger theme of the story is revealed in the next two books, but there are clues within Book One. Do you have any ideas of what it might be?
8. If you were transported to the fourteenth century, what would you miss the most?
9. Anna's discovery of the journals was initially only a device, when do you think she became a "real" character to me?
10. Do you think Amos and Lissette will meet again?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
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