The Countdown is On!

Hello there, reader friends!

The days are creeping by but it won't be long now until June 17th, when Gretchen and the Bear hits the shelves and the shimmies into the Kindles! The Kindle version and hardback are up for preorder on Amazon now, and the paperback will soon follow (for some odd Amazonian reason). Books are also available on Barnes & Noble's site. Hurray!

I am so excited about the hardcover. I want to show you what's under the dust jacket, because it's amazing! I also don't want to show you, because what a fun surprise it would be to discover it yourself!

Okay, I'm going to do it. Shield your eyes if you don't want to see.

That's the front and the spine of the "naked" book. I am giddy looking at it. I hope you like it, too!

Here are a few nice endorsements:

“Gretchen and the Bear transports the reader into a magical realm that is one part    sci-fi, one part fantasy, one part fairy tale. It's a brilliant mash-up, and I was thrilled  to journey with Gretchen as she discovered all the layers of meaning inside this wooded landscape - one of fairies and spells, and most importantly true love. It is a marvelous read.”

~Roberta Gore, author of Relic

“Forget everything you know about Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Carrie Anne Noble has a way of taking a well-worn fairy tale and turning it into a rollicking adventure story, with a strong heroine, and a supportive case of magical creatures (as well as some dangerous faeries), and even if you don't usually read fantasy or YA, you'll be captivated from start to finish by Gretchen and The Bear."

~Joanne Brokaw, author of Suddenly Stardust

More news soon! Stay safe and healthy!

Carrie