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Want to win the recipe for the bloody-looking drink in the photo?
That drink is Choke-berry Shalamiz which is the non-alcoholic beverage used by Tienan (the hero) in Chapter 10 to 'baptize' Janay (the heroine) 'in the blood of ages.'
Only one person will get this unique drink recipe. All you have to do is post a comment (even if only to say congratulations on the book seeing print) or if you ask a question today, you'll have a chance to win the recipe.
Now when I drafted the novel, I made up the name Choke-berry Shalamiz. It never existed until October 1, 2012, when I consulted a chef. We developed not only the book's thick "blood of ages" drink (which is also very tasty on ice cream, cheesecake, vanilla pudding, and pears) but also a fruity beverage with a bloody fizz that would be the hit of any Halloween party. Why, even a vampire like Granger (the vampire in Karma and Mayhem), would drool over it.
So, what are you waiting for? Post a comment–or two (doubling your chances).
--Catherine - BUY THE BOOK - READ AND EXCERPT
Ummm ... yeah I want to have this recipe! Congratulations on Karma and Mayhem in print. Can't wait to read it. And may the best Grimm win. Mwahaha. (That's my evil laugh ... yeah, I'm working on it)
ReplyDeleteYep, a laugh in print doesn't have the same effect as a voice. :))
DeleteCatherine, that drink looks amazingly real! Congrats on your release. I know you must be thrilled. I love paranormal and fantasy; toss in vamps or weres and I'm a happy gal. :) Looking forward to reading Karma and Mayhem!
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The drink in the bottle and glass are real. I finished off the glass after taking the photo. And, today, I had the original, thick version over pears for lunch. As I was sitting there, munching my sandwich and looking at the dish of fleshy-colored pears with the read shalamiz on top, it occurred to me that the shalamiz was the consistency of congealed blood. Cool stuff this recipe!
DeleteThis is a great looking blog site! Well done. I'm so happy for your success after all this hard work--it's about time! May this be the first of many!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Babs. You've brightened my afternoon (it's raining here).
DeleteThat's so cool that you actually made the drink you invented for your book! I'd love to win it. Congratulations on the book! Amy
ReplyDeleteChoke-berry Shalamiz looks so realistic. Congratulations on your release.
ReplyDeleteOf course, first I'll say CONGRATS! I'm so excited to see this book release. Can't wait to read it..
ReplyDeleteSecond, I'll say thank you...I still benefit from all your writing advice and I think of you whenever I sit down to write.
Third, that stuff looks *awesome*. If I don't get the recipe, I'm just going to follow you around at the next conference and bug you until you make some for me.
:)
Cheers, Ash
You've brightened my morning! Thank you. When I get the details worked out, I'll be announcing a Thanksgiving and a Christmas giveaway for the recipe. That will give you two more opportunities to win a copy of the recipe.
DeleteLate for the party but congratulations on your book. I wish you great success. I do have a question, though. What is Mayhem?
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the TV insurance commercial where "Mayhem" causes all sorts of accidents? That's a prime example. Mayhem is violent disturbance, disorder, riotous confusion, havoc. In Karma and Mayhem, Janay can really create havoc for Tienan. :)
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