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Darby Karchut
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- United States
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Book Two, GRIFFIN'S FIRE, is scheduled for release on April 15, 2012!
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Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Thanks, Sheri, having me at your blog. And a big hug to everyone who visited. I know this is a busy time of year!"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Suzanne, I love your cover. Perfect!"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"CK., I just downloaded your book. I love horse stories! Thank you!"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Okay, see if this one works.
Publishers Weekly"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Why, thank you, Mike and Laura. It was pretty cool to see SHP doing so well!"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Thanks, Bev and Elizabeth! And Sheri, yes indeed! Let me know if the link doesn't work. You can also just go to Publishers Weekly and click on the Children's section. :-)"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Cool! My middle grade book just got mentioned in an article in Publishers Weekly!
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/53846-new-hampshire-s-spencer-hill-press-expands.html
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Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Wait! Summer is over? How did THAT happen???"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Sheri, I can't stop smiling - so happy for you!"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"(Okay, I figured out what I was doing wrong earlier...)
Hi everybody. This was announced this past Thursday:
Today on Publisher's Marketplace: Darby Karchut's GIDEON'S SPEAR, the sequel to FINN FINNEGAN continues the story of a modern…"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Thanks, Elizabeth. Yeah, I don't know why the announcement isn't going through. Probably something I'm doing wrong. Anyway, I'm pretty jazzed. :-)"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Mike, awesome news about your book and your article. You go!"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Thanks, Sheri and Laura, for stopping by. I would love to hear what "archetype" everybodies characters are."
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Hope everyone is having a terrific summer!
BTW: I posted an article on my blog about male archetypes and writing MG/YA for boys. Stop by and give me your thoughts!
http://darbykarchut.blogspot.com/2012/07/ya-literature-exploring-male-archetypes.html"
Darby Karchut commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair"Oops. Let me try that again. Sheri Larsen, I don't know if you got my response to your invitation last week, but yes, I would love to do an author interview. Let me know. I'm getting a lot of emails bouncing back to me. Sheesh!"
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- http://www.darbykarchut.com
- Kind of books I write
- Urban Fantasy
Author's Bio
Darby Karchut's debut novel, the award-winning Griffin Rising, (Twilight Times Books) was published June 2011.
All her life, the archetypal hero and his journey have enthralled Darby Karchut. A native of New Mexico, Darby grew up in a family that venerated books and she spent her childhood devouring one fantasy novel after another. Fascinated by mythologies from around the world, she attended the University of New Mexico, graduating with a degree in anthropology. After moving to Colorado, she then earned a Master’s in education and became a social studies teacher.
Drawing from her extensive knowledge of world cultures, she blends ancient myths with modern urban life to write stories that relate to young teens today.
Darby is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Pikes Peak Writers Guild. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband, where she still teaches at a local junior high school. She enjoys running, biking, and skiing the Rocky Mountains in all types of weather.
Book two, Griffin's Fire (Twilight Times Books) will be released April 15, 2012. She is currently working on book three, Griffin's Storm (Twilight Times Books).
Her debut MG book, Finn Finnegan, (Spencer Hill Press) will be released March 11, 2013.
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Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 5:28am on May 1, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Darby
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 5:13pm on May 1, 2012, Beverly Stowe McClure said…
Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday, Dear Darby. Happy Birthday to You. Hope your day has been fantastic.
- At 3:21am on May 1, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Darby
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 3:14pm on January 4, 2012,
Cindy L. Rodriguez said… Congratulations on your new book deal!!
- At 4:31pm on August 23, 2011,
Bonnie Ferrante said… - Kyle looks like he has a future in film. Great video book promo.
- At 3:26pm on May 1, 2011,
Jennifer Murgia said… - You're welcome and deserve a wonderful day!
Hugs back!
- At 2:56pm on May 1, 2011, Beverly Stowe McClure said…
- Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday, Dear Darby. Happy Birthday to You.
- At 2:24am on May 1, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Darby
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 11:53am on March 18, 2011,
StaffLM Preston said… - You go Darby! I'm so happy for you!
- At 3:23pm on March 6, 2011, Cindy L. Rodriguez said…
- Hi! Thanks for adding me!
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