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New Story Sale!

Stephanie Burgis — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:07:56 -0700

Hooray! My short story "The Unladylike Education of Agatha Tremain" will be published in the fabulous YA anthology Wilful Impropriety, edited by Ekaterina Sedia.

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New Kat Short Story Now Free Online

Stephanie Burgis — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:02:00 -0700

My second Kat short story (set just a few days after the end of Kat Book 1) is called "A Desperate Case for Magick", and it was originally published in the UK magazine Puffin Post, in the November 2011 issue. Now you can read it on my blog, too - I posted it there as a holiday gift for Kat readers!

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Renegade Magic for Terri Windling

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:34:06 -0700

I'm offering a signed, personalized Advance Reader Copy of Renegade Magic (Kat Book 2, which won't be published in North America until April 2012) in the Magick for Terri auction to benefit writer, artist and editor Terri Windling.

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New Kat Short Story Published

Stephanie Burgis — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:12:10 -0700

My new Kat short story, "A Desperate Case for Magick", has been published in the November, 2011 issue of Puffin Post magazine - and if you read the story in the magazine, you can enter a giveaway for both of the first two Kat books!

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A Tangle of Magicks E-book

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:28:59 -0600

Woot! The e-book edition of A Tangle of Magicks (Kat Book 2, in its UK identity) is now available!

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For Teachers and Reading Groups...

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:35:39 -0600

Simon & Schuster has put up a teacher's guide and reading group questions for Kat, Incorrigible (a.k.a., A Most Improper Magick).

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Kat Signing in Bath

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:13:20 -0600

I'll be signing copies of Kat Book 2, A Tangle of Magicks, along with A Most Improper Magick, at the Waterstones in Bath, England, on Saturday 6th August from 1-3 pm.

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UK Launch Party for A Tangle of Magicks

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:10:19 -0600

My UK launch party for Kat Book 2, A Tangle of Magicks, will take place at 6pm on Friday, 12th August, and you are all cordially invited...

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Kat Wins the Waverton Good Read Children's Award

Stephanie Burgis — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:21:31 -0600

Woooot! The first Kat book - under its UK title, A Most Improper Magick - has won the Waverton Good Read Children's Award!

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Kat Book 2 First Chapter Revealed

Stephanie Burgis — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:27:18 -0600

You can now read the first full chapter of A Tangle of Magicks (the UK edition of Kat Book 2) here on this website. Please note: this chapter does contain spoilers for Book 1!

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London Event

Stephanie Burgis — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:47:48 -0600

I'll be in London on 23rd June 2011, appearing as part of a multi-author panel at the Free Word Centre to talk about how different MG and YA authors create authentic teen voices for their books. Admission is free, but attendees are being asked to RSVP. More details behind the cut!

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Enchanted Inkpot Interview

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:13:22 -0600

R.L. LaFevers (author of the fabulous Theodosia books) interviewed me at The Enchanted Inkpot about the real history behind Kat, and more.

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Kat Book 2 Covers Revealed

Stephanie Burgis — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:14:58 -0600

Hooray! I have just gotten the official go-ahead to reveal the covers for both of the different editions of Kat Book 2!

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Kat Long-Listed for a British Fantasy Award

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:13:08 -0600

Woot! A Most Improper Magick (a.k.a. Kat, Incorrigible) has been long-listed for the 2011 British Fantasy Award (Best Novel category). This is Kat's third award nomination so far...

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Kat Signing in Abergavenny, Wales

Stephanie Burgis — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:25:37 -0600

I'll be signing copies of A Most Improper Magick at the Abergavenny Waterstones on Saturday, 9th April, from 11am - 1pm. Come for chocolate, baked goods, and book signing!

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Kat Chosen for Summer Reading Challenge!

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:30:30 -0600

A Most Improper Magick (a.k.a. Kat, Incorrigible) has been chosen by the Reading Agency as one of their selections for the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge - the largest national reading initiative in the UK.

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New Interview and Giveaway Posted at Steph Su Reads

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:31:41 -0600

Steph Su just posted an interview (and ARC giveaway!) with me at Steph Su Reads, about highwaymen, the Regency era, and Kat in the 21st century.

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Authors for Japan

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:28:31 -0600

I'm taking part in an online auction, Authors for Japan, to raise money for the British Red Cross's Japan Tsunami Appeal. From March 15 to March 20th, you can bid on tons of great author-offered items, including a signed US hardcover of Kat, Incorrigible and a signed UK advance reading copy (ARC) of Kat Book 2...

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Kat on the Indie Next List!

Stephanie Burgis — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:36:45 -0700

Kat, Incorrigible is on the Spring 2011 Indie Next List.

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Kat Short-Listed for the Waverton Award

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:22:41 -0700

A Most Improper Magick (aka, Kat, Incorrigible) has been short-listed for the Waverton Good Read Children's Award for "best British debut children's novel of the year".

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Kat Long-Listed for the Branford Boase Award!

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:31:06 -0700

A Most Improper Magick (a.k.a., Kat, Incorrigible) has been long-listed for the Branford Boase Award.

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The School Librarian reviews Kat

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:39:10 -0700

The School Librarian reviewed A Most Improper Magick (a.k.a. Kat, Incorrigible) and called it "amusing and exciting".

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School Library Journal reviews Kat

Stephanie Burgis — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:38:49 -0700

The School Library Journal reviewed Kat, Incorrigible and said: "Regency romance and fantasy adventure all in one, this is a satisfying read and a promising beginning to a trilogy that is sure to be popular with middle school girls."

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Announcing the December Lights Project

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:06:28 -0700

Every winter, as the dark and cold wrap around us, my husband and I find ourselves craving fiction that makes us feel good despite the weather. This year, we decided to do something about it...

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Kirkus reviews Kat

Stephanie Burgis — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:40:43 -0700

Whew! Kirkus liked Kat, Incorrigible, calling it "enjoyable mayhem" - just right! :) You can read the full review below the cut.

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New interview and giveaway posted at Bart's Bookshelf

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:32:39 -0600

Darren at Bart's Bookshelf just posted an interview (and giveaway!) with me, "being an interview featuring chocolate, magic, and a sparkly tiara!"

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New title and cover for Kat announced in the US and Canada

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:23:38 -0600

Hooray! I can finally unveil the new North American cover and title for my first Kat book...

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"Locked Doors" republished

Stephanie Burgis — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:34:05 -0600

My short story "Locked Doors" has been republished in the anthology Running With the Pack.

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New interview posted at Mundie Moms

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:30:05 -0600

The Mundie Moms just posted a new interview with me about Kat, historical fantasy, and the challenges of writing as a mom (plus my best advice for beginning writers).

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Kat sells to the UK!

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:54:05 -0700

I'm thrilled to announce that The Unladylike Adventures of Kat Stephenson will be published in the UK by Templar Publishing.

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A rather delicious ARC giveaway

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:21:06 -0700

I'm giving away a second ARC of A Most Improper Magick - but this time, you'll have to attend a most unusual tea party to find it...

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New interview posted

Stephanie Burgis — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:28:54 -0700

Ivana at Willing to See Less just posted an interview with me about inspiration, writing rituals, writing/mommying, and more.

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My first ARC giveaway

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:54:46 -0700

I'm giving away an Advance Reader's Copy (ARC) of the first book in my trilogy, A Most Improper Magick...

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Thanksgiving Giveaway

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:33 -0700

This month, I'll be giving away a Thanksgiving package that includes...

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New interview posted at Advance Booking

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:01 -0700

Hazra at Advance Booking just posted an interview with me about Kat, historical fantasy, the challenges of being a debut author, and really fabulous dinner parties.

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"True Names" published

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:47:10 -0700

Yay! My short story "True Names" has been published in Strange Horizons.

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Book trailer and competition!

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:29:41 -0600

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Cover revealed!

Stephanie Burgis — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:22:52 -0600

I just got the final cover for A Most Improper Magick, and now I can share it with you guys!

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Blogfest!

Stephanie Burgis — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:58:31 -0600

I'm taking part in Simon & Schuster's BLOGFEST from September 21st through October 4th...

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Short Story Publication

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:57:32 -0600

Woot! My short story "Offerings" has been published online in Fantasy Magazine.

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Short Story Sale

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:58:46 -0600

My historical fantasy short story, True Names, is going to be published by Strange Horizons.

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Publication Date

Stephanie Burgis — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:41:11 -0600

A Most Improper Magick will now be published on April 20, 2010 in the US and Canada.

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My First Ever Kat Interview

Stephanie Burgis — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:48:33 -0600

YA Author Christy Raedeke interviewed me about A Most Improper Magick, agent-hunting, inspiration and romance.

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Title of Book One!

Stephanie Burgis — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:46:28 -0600

I can finally announce the official series title of my trilogy and the title of my first book! The Unladylike Adventures of Kat Stephenson, Book One: A Most Improper Magick will be published in early 2010.

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