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October 23, 2013

And Now a Break from Wordless Wednesday for Big News

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Today we take a break from my normal Wordless Wednesday post to share the good news that one of my new favorite authors–T. B. Markinson has a new book coming out!  If you remember she is one of the authors that I highlighted in my blog post here when her first novel, A Woman Lost, debuted. I am thrilled to help promote this newest book and the official cover reveal today!!!!  Stay tuned for more info in December about this up and coming author that I proudly call friend!

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Title: Marionette

Author: T. B. Markinson

Cover Designer: Derek Murphy

Publication Date: December 2013

Synopsis:

Paige Alexander is seventeen and has her whole life in front of her. One day her girlfriend comes home to discover that Paige has slit her wrists. Paige isn’t insane, but she acts like she is. Why?

After the incident, Paige agrees to go to therapy to appease her girlfriend, Jess. However, Paige doesn’t believe that therapy will help her. She believes she’s beyond help. Paige doesn’t want to find herself and she doesn’t want to relive her painful past in order to come to terms with it. What Paige wants is control over her life, which she hasn’t had since her birth.

During her childhood, Paige is blamed for a family tragedy, when in fact, her twin sister, Abbie was responsible. Abbie doesn’t come forward and Paige becomes the pariah of the family.

To add to Paige’s woes while attending a college in a small town in Colorado, the residents are in the midst of debating whether or not gays and lesbians should have equal rights. Tension is high and there’s a threat of violence. She isn’t out of the closet and pretends to be straight at school since she fears what will happen if her parents find out she’s a lesbian. Will she end up dead like her best friend, Alex?

About the Author:T B Markinson

T. B. Markinson is a 39-year old American writer, living in England, who pledged she would publish before she was 35. Better late than never. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling around the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in England, or taking the dog for a walk. Not necessarily in that order. Marionette is her second novel.  A Woman Lost was her debut novel.

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33 Comments

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  1. TBM
    October 23, 2013 at 06:47 am

    Thanks so much for the help and for the kind words. It’s a pleasure having you as a friend.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 08:04 am

      You are so welcome. I am so excited and feel so honored to be a part of your cover reveal and release! Congrats!!!

      Reply
  2. Hilary - Dangled Carat
    October 23, 2013 at 07:07 am

    Beth Ann – doesn’t this book look great!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 08:03 am

      Yep—got my advance copy and it is on the agenda for this week!!! Can’t wait!

      Reply
  3. Kathryn McCullough
    October 23, 2013 at 07:08 am

    Now that sounds like a book I’d enjoy–well worth the break from wordlessness, don’t you think? Thanks for sharing this. Love the cover.

    Hugs from Ecuador,
    Kathy

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 08:03 am

      I bet you would enjoy it! I loved her first book and am so thrilled to be a part of the cover release and promo!

      Reply
      1. TBM
        October 23, 2013 at 09:39 am

        I’m proud to have your help and support.

        Reply
  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 23, 2013 at 08:59 am

    Congratulations to T.B. Always wonderful to see a writer’s dreams fulfilled.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 09:01 am

      She is such a sweet person, too, which makes it easy to be so happy for her! Wishing her great success!

      Reply
    2. TBM
      October 23, 2013 at 09:39 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. bocafrau
    October 23, 2013 at 09:11 am

    The cover gets me every time! Can’t wait to read it that’s for sure. 🙂

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    1. TBM
      October 23, 2013 at 09:39 am

      Glad to hear it!

      Reply
  6. janieemaus
    October 23, 2013 at 10:18 am

    I love the cover!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 10:22 am

      It kind of pulls you in, doesn’t it???? Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment!

      Reply
    2. TBM
      October 23, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Dina
    October 23, 2013 at 11:22 am

    It looks gorgeous! All the best!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 11:40 am

      Thanks for stopping by!!!! The cover is pulling me in!

      Reply
      1. Dina
        October 23, 2013 at 04:34 pm

        Me too! It’s really great. Good night, my dear.
        Love, DIna

        Reply
        1. Beth Ann
          October 23, 2013 at 04:43 pm

          Thanks,again!

          Reply
  8. benzeknees
    October 23, 2013 at 11:37 am

    And you can say you knew her when!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 11:40 am

      🙂

      Reply
  9. Helen Brown
    October 23, 2013 at 11:38 am

    The book sounds great, so is the cover. I am sure it will be a good one to read.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 11:40 am

      I am reading it right now and it is really great!!!!

      Reply
    2. TBM
      October 24, 2013 at 02:57 am

      Thanks Helen!

      Reply
  10. Rorybore
    October 23, 2013 at 11:55 am

    sounds very interesting! I’m intrigued. and the cover art is great.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 23, 2013 at 01:10 pm

      The cover art is amazing, isn’t it??? Makes you want to read it for sure!

      Reply
    2. TBM
      October 24, 2013 at 02:56 am

      Thanks! Derek is a wonderful designer and totally gets what I want from my rambling description of what I envision.

      Reply
  11. pattisj
    October 24, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I was wondering what it took to keep you from being silent on Wordless Wednesday. 😉 Yay for T.B.’s new book!

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    1. TBM
      October 24, 2013 at 02:55 am

      Thanks Patti. Next time I’ll plan my cover reveal on a day so Beth Ann doesn’t have to break any traditions. ooops.

      Reply
      1. Beth Ann
        October 24, 2013 at 07:55 am

        Haha! That is so funny and obviously not a big deal!

        Reply
    2. Beth Ann
      October 24, 2013 at 07:55 am

      As if I am ever silent!

      Reply
  12. My Odd Family
    October 24, 2013 at 07:12 pm

    Cover art is very cool. I’ll look forward to reading the story!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 25, 2013 at 08:10 am

      I am halfway through and it is really good!!!!

      Reply

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