Mundie Moms

Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Orphan Queen Launch Party & Giveaway


Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton were in town this past week! It was so great having them back in TX. They were in town for The Orphan Queen launch party, at a local indie book store, The Book Spot. We love having them. We've decided to give them the honorary Texan status, as each year they come back and visit.


Jodi Meadows came prepared with her own clock, to match her cover. We loved the cloak. I told Brodi if she was sitting by Jodi, she needed a cloak to. We used the cloak pictured above on Jodi's books, as Brodi's cloak. 


They're rocking these cloaks! 


The signing was a lot of fun. It was nonstop laughs. We also talked a lot about their books, writing, and what they're working on now. Some of the things we learned are:
  • Jodi's favorite scene happens on page 297. It involves kissing
  • There will be novellas with this series, and if fans buy the novellas, we could see a print version of the collection of novellas. We're really hoping for this!
  • While the cover of the book is beautiful, her character doesn't actually wear a cloak. 
  • YES there is a sequel coming!!
  • Jodi, Brodi and Cynthia Hand are all writing a book together called My Lady Jane. Yes, this is a historical mixed in with plenty of humor, as we know from history, Lady Jane meets a not so great death. This book will be out in 2016!
  • Novellas are harder to write than an actual book.
  • They both love coming to Texas.


I feel like the odd one out since I didn't have a cloak. haha


There is a story behind this picture, and it took us about five minutes to stop laughing in order to get this picture. Brodi was dared to do this look, and Jodi and I couldn't stop laughing. I seriously love these two. If you ever get to see them together at a signing, I highly recommend it!


It has become tradition, that when they're in town, we meet up for dinner after wards at Chuys. It was so much fun. I'm between Brodi Ashton, and local author, the lovely Sherry Thomas, who's books you'll see pictured below. 


I supported a few friends, as a well as an indie book store, and purchase these pretties. The top book is an arc, which I didn't purchase. I took it to get signed for the giveaway. Both Jodi and Sherry's books I got signed, and I also had to pick up The Winner's Crime. 


Jodi gave away some of her hand written note cards. I'm totally framing mine and putting it on my book case. I've also got one to giveaway! 

Thank you to Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton for a fabulous signing, and memorable night. My stomach hurt from laughing so much! Thank you to The Book Spot for hosting another fabulous signing. You can purchase signed books by both Jodi and Brodi here. 

This coming Friday, don't miss my The Orphan Queen blog tour stop!

THE GIVEAWAY!


One lucky person will win a one of kind SIGNED arc of The Orphan Queen. I asked both Jodi and Brodi to sign it. Normally that's not something I'd do, but these good friends didn't mind. Along with the arc, the winner will receive a hand written The Orphan Queen notecard, and some swag. This is open Internationally! Good luck! Enter to win below. 

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32 comments:

  1. Oh, the precious! Thank you so much for giving this away Katie. <3 You are the most amazing. Crossing all my fingers :D I adore Jodi. <3 And Sherry :D Eeek. You are so lucky. So happy for you that you got to go to this signing sweetie :) Sounds and looks like you had an amazing time. <3 My favorite book by Jodi is The Orphan Queen :D Loved it so much!

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  2. I have unfortunately yet to read a Jodie Meadow book, but plan on picking up Orphan Queen soon, hopefully.

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  3. THE ORPHAN QUEEN IS MY FAVORITE book of Jodi's for sure! Although, I really did love Incarnate (Sam!). Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

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  4. I can't pick just one! I'm in love with the entire Incarnate series, and am just dying to read The Orphan Queen!

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  5. I can't pick just one! I'm in love with the entire Incarnate series, and am just dying to read The Orphan Queen!

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  6. The launch party looked so much fun! I wish I was there! I have not read a book by Jodi Meadow but I plan to fix that with The Orphan Queen. Thanks for this awesome giveaway.

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  7. That sounds like so much fun! Brodi Ashton is hilarious.

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  8. I am really liking The Orphan Queen so far.

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  9. Many friends have recommended Jodi Meadows, but I have yet to pick up any of her work!

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  10. I have only read the Orphan Queen so far but it's brilliant!

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  11. I actually haven't read any of her books yet! I know, I know. It's bad. But I'm SO EXCITED about The Orphan Queen! It sounds amazing. :)

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  12. To be honest, i have yet to read a Jodi Meadows book, and i believe the perfect oportunity would be The Orphan Queen! I am excited to read this book ever since it was announced

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  13. The only thing I have read of Jodi Meadows is the preview of The Orphan Queen, which I really liked. I just was upset the whole eARC wasn't featured ..I didn't realize that until I finished :( lol. I NEED to read more of her books! Looks like you had an amazing time at the signing. I love bookish events.

    -Diamond @ Dee's Reads

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  14. I must admit that I haven't read any of her books (but plan to) just because I've been waiting for TOQ to come out to actually get into her (even though I already love her because she's way too cool and has a kitty and ferrets!).

    Anyways...ahh, why do I live so far away? That signing looked like a lot of fun! *cries* And oh, thank you so much for this amazing giveaway! I'm also glad I got the chance to find your blog randomly on twitter! *follows because it's amazing and books!*

    Thank you~♥

    ~L.

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  15. Never read any of her books before *shy*
    But I plan to. I think I'll start with The Orphan Queen ;)

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  16. I love all her books! But my top favorite is "Ana Incarnate" :)
    If I could I would have all her books on hardback. <3

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  17. I've not read any! I'd actually not heard of her until I read this post of yours. But... they sound to be right up my alley! How have i missed them?

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  18. I haven't read any by this author yet :( But her book sounds fantastic! Thansk for sharing such a fun event!

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  19. I have Incarnate and I still need to read it! This looked like an amazing event!!

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  20. Incarnate, so far! But I'm really excited to read this one!

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    Incarnate! It was so unique!!

    thank you so very much :)

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  22. Still haven't read any of her books yet, so I haven't found my favorite. Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

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  23. I've never read one of her books. I'd love to start with this one! Thank you!

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  24. The Orphan Queen is the only one I've read of hers, and I LOVED it.

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  25. I haven't read a book by Jodi yet but I really want too.

    Megan @ reading away The Days

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  26. Its seems that I am going to have to move to Texas! Thanks for having an international giveaway, my favourite would be infinite so far because I haven't got to read the orphan queen yet.

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  27. I have yet to read The Orphan Queen, but my favorite so far would have to be Infinite.
    Thanks for the giveaway and for making it international! :)

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  28. I haven't read anything of Jodi Meadow's yet, but I'm looking forward to. Especially The Orphan Queen! Thank you for this amazing chance! :)

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  29. I've never read a Jodi Meadows book, but I think I would like them.

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  30. I am new to her books! Shameful, I know!

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