ODD & TRUE Release Day!!!

IT'S HERE!!!!! Today is the official publication day of Odd & True, my brand-new tale of sisters, monsters, and the power of storytelling.

☙ORDER ONLINE:❧

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I'm celebrating Odd & True's release at a launch party this Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm, at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton, Oregon. I'm bringing along bookmarks, cupcakes, Odd & True tea, and props for guests to use to recreate the book's cover.

I'm also celebrating the release of the book with the Odd & True Blog Tour, hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Head over to the main post, and you'll find links to reviews, guest posts, interviews, and a giveaway.

☙Praise for Odd & True❧

★ “Thought-provoking, atmospheric, and utterly bewitching.”

—Booklist, starred review

★ “The story is adventurous and fast paced, and Winters' atmospheric writing and exploration of themes such as storytelling, family, disability, and trauma will entice many teens . . . An excellent purchase for creepy historical fiction shelves.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

“[A] captivating, poignant tale of childhood magic and the bond between sisters.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Storytelling and the blur between truth and fiction are at the heart of this metafictive narrative . . . Winters has woven an intricate and innovative pattern of structure, genre, and history that cannot fail to capture readers’ imaginations.”

—Kirkus

“Winters is a master at weaving historical events into dramatic narratives touched by the supernatural . . . There are monsters here, paranormal and human, but they're no match for two girls skilled in wit and weaponry.”
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Cat Winters is a masterful storyteller . . . a dark historical fiction/fantasy novel that will keep readers up late in the night.”

—ALAN Picks

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YESTERNIGHT Release Day!

My second novel for adults, Yesternight, releases today, and I'll be celebrating with a reading and signing this evening at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton, Oregon.  The event starts at 7:00 pm. Cupcakes, of course, will be included.

I'm so excited that this book is finally heading out into the world. My team at HarperCollins, including my editor, Lucia Macro, has done such a wonderful job with the novel, and their enthusiasm for it makes me incredibly happy.

Here's more info, reviews, and ordering options for Yesternight:

Adult Fiction

Available today, October 4, 2016!
William Morrow/HarperCollins
Paperback, ISBN 9780062440860

In 1925, Alice Lind steps off a train in the rain-soaked coastal hamlet of Gordon Bay, Oregon. There, she expects to do nothing more difficult than administer IQ tests to a group of rural schoolchildren. A trained psychologist, Alice believes mysteries of the mind can be unlocked scientifically, but now her views are about to be challenged by one curious child.

Seven-year-old Janie O’Daire is a mathematical genius, which is surprising. But what is disturbing are the stories she tells: that her name was once Violet, she grew up in Kansas decades earlier, and she drowned at age nineteen. Alice delves into these stories, at first believing they’re no more than the product of the girl’s vast imagination. But, slowly, Alice comes to the realization that Janie might indeed be telling a strange truth.

Alice knows the investigation may endanger her already shaky professional reputation, and as a woman in a field dominated by men she has no room for mistakes. But she is unprepared for the ways it will illuminate terrifying mysteries within her own past, and in the process, irrevocably change her life.

Praise for YESTERNIGHT:

“Winters follows The Uninvited (2015) with another gripping historical novel, this one an exploration of the effects of suppressed trauma and desire . . . Winters unveils the unspoken complexities of humankind in this well-written tale that is suspenseful in all the right places, and will keep readers guessing at every page.”

—Booklist

“Atmospheric and spooky with real gothic flair, the latest from Winters (The Uninvited) introduces a realistically flawed heroine stifled by the conventions of her time.”

—Library Journal

“Readers be warned; this is not a simple mystery with a paranormal twist. Winters, a YA author, moves into adult fiction with ease, crafting a chilling tale that takes a few unusual, disturbing turns that suck readers into her web of suspense. Here is a story of possible reincarnation and madness that grips readers from the opening dreary, cold moment to the bitter end and leaves one feeling unsettled, yet satisfied . . .”

—RT Book Reviews (4-star review)

“Cat Winters's tale of doubt, belief, and mystery drew me in from the first page. As the heroine journeys through 1920s America, unraveling layers of secrets and deceptions, including her own, this book weaves a chilling spell. Full of twists and dark surprises, Yesternight is a haunting, unforgettable read.”

—Simone St. James, award-winning author of
The Haunting of Maddy Clare and Lost Among the Living

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Also available in ebook and audiobook editions.

Signed Copies of THE STEEP AND THORNY WAY

You can now preorder signed copies of The Steep and Thorny Way online at Powell's Books. I'll be signing the books on Thursday, March 10, at 7 pm, at the Cedar Hills Crossing location of Powell's in Beaverton, Oregon. All pre-ordered copies will be shipped after that evening.

PREORDER HERE

We're now just a little over three weeks away from publication, which means I'm busy making behind-the-scenes preparations (in addition to revising another book and writing the first draft of a completely new novel!).

I'll soon be posting more info about the blog tour, giveaways, and a fabulous online launch party celebrating four historical novels that are all releasing on March 8. I have a feeling that I'll also be revealing the cover of my next adult novel, Yesternight, in the middle of the festivities, so please keep an eye out for all of my news, both here and on my social media sites.

News about an Oct. 30 Signing, Plus Launch Party Photos

If you missed my launch party at Powell's Books this past Saturday and you live in the Portland area, I will be making one more local appearance this week. Catch me at Jacobsen's Books in Hillsboro, OR, this Thursday, October 30, at 6:30 pm. The store is located at 211 E. Main St. in downtown Hillsboro.

I had an absolutely wonderful time at my launch party. Thank you to everyone who attended! I encouraged people to dress in costumes, and those who didn't had the option of wearing masquerade ball masks. Here are some photos from the event.

Me and my books.

My husband, Adam, dressed as Willy Wonka.

Me with costumed guests, including novelist April Henry (far left).

Guests in masks.

Me at the podium.

Thanks so much to Powell's Books for hosting me! If you live near the Cedar Hills location, you can head over to the store to pick up a signed copy of The Cure for Dreaming.

My Oct. 25 Launch Party at Powell's Books . . . and How You Can Order a Signed Copy

The Cure for Dreaming debuted Tuesday, October 14, but I'm holding off on any major celebrations due to my son's upcoming 10th birthday (getting upstaged by Mom's new book is no way for a child to usher in the era of double digits).

On Saturday, October 25, however, I will be celebrating the novel in grand style at Powell's Books in Beaverton, Oregon. If you live in the Portland region, here are the full details for the event:

LAUNCH PARTY FOR THE CURE FOR DREAMING!!!!
Saturday, October 25, 2014
4:00 pm
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon
Come dressed in a Halloween costume—or dressed as your true hidden self—to enter to win giveaways.

If you can't make it to the event but would still like to buy a signed copy, Powell's has a nice and easy ordering option:

* Signed Edition from Powell's Books *

Other links for the event:

Directions to Powell's

Launch Party Facebook Page

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it!

Pre-order Signed Copies of THE CURE FOR DREAMING

Powell's Books is now offering customers a chance to pre-order signed copies of The Cure for Dreaming online! I'll sign the books at my October 25 launch party, and Powell's will ship the books to readers after the event.

* PRE-ORDER SIGNED EDITION HERE *

If you're in the Portland, Oregon, region and can attend my party, you do not need to pre-order a signed edition. Simply buy the book at the event, and I'll sign copies after my talk and reading.

Here's the full scoop about the launch party:

LAUNCH PARTY FOR THE CURE FOR DREAMING!!!!
Saturday, October 25, 2014
4:00 pm
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon
Come dressed in a Halloween costume—or dressed as your true hidden self—to enter to win giveaways.
I'll be bringing tricks and treats to celebrate the release of both my newest novel and the paperback edition of In the Shadow of Blackbirds.

Other pre-ordering options:

Amazon • Barnes & Noble • IndieBound • Powell's • Abrams •

Book Depository • BAM • Amazon UK • Indigo