ODD & TRUE Release Week Festivities and Photos

It's been a marvelous (and MarViLUs) week of celebrations for the publication of Odd & True! Here's a gallery of photos from the September 14 launch party at Powell's Books in Beaverton, Oregon, plus a pic from a special steampunk tea party.

Me, armed and ready to speak at Powell's.

Odd & True cupcakes!

The Odd & True discussion and reading.

Me (left) and my sister recreating the Odd & True cover.

Jenn Reese and Jennifer Wolfe.

A dedicated Powell's staff member who jumped in and took a cover photo.

Stephanie Feldstein and Laini Taylor.

Heidi Schulz and Lisa Schroeder.

Me and my sister, capping off publication week celebrations with a steampunk tea at Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium.

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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.

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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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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!

How to Pre-order Signed Copies Online

If you can't make it to my In the Shadow of Blackbirds launch party at Powell's Books on April 6, but you still want a signed copy, I have a shiny-new option for you:

Pre-order a signed copy at Powells.com!

I'll be signing the pre-ordered copies at the event, and then Powell's will ship the books to customers.

If you can attend the launch party, there's no need for you to pre-order a copy. I will sign your book in person directly after the reading. Here are the details for the event:

In the Shadow of Blackbirds Launch Party

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing

Beaverton, Oregon

Saturday, April 6, 2013

4:00 PM

Reading, signing, giveaways, 

ghostly historical photos, & cupcakes!