Posts Tagged: hourglass

Myra McEntire Author Appreciation Blog Tour

04 Apr, 2012 by in myra mcentire, timepiece 9 comments

Anyone who has stuck around Fire and Ice since the beginning knows that I am a huge Myra McEntire fan. I first met her on twitter. Then she invited me to her fort and we shared a few laughs about Bin Bons. When her book Hourglass hit my hot little hands I fell in love. Myra is a masterful storyteller, a hilarious personality and one of the most down to earth people you will ever encounter.  She snarky, sassy and real. She tackles real life issues like depression and spirituality with grace and intelligence. I simply love everything about her!
I am DYING to read Timepiece and get me some more Emerson and Kaleb.
Read all of our Myra love through the years by clicking McEntire in our search bar on the right hand side. She, her books and our Time Slip jewelry inspired by her writing have been featured 18 times at Fire and Ice. More than any other author out there!  Be sure to check in on all the blogs in this tour spreading the Myra Love…
Myra McEntire
Industry: Publishing

Occupation: YA Author
Location: Nashville : Tennessee

Interests
writing, reading, laughing, dancing, music, sneakers

Favorite Movies
The Philadelphia Story, Christmas Vacation, Harry Potters, Twilight (specifically the commentary) and old school John Hughes

Favorite Music
MilesBillie, Muse, Blue October, John Legend, Corrine Bailey, Rae, anything I can dance to…dance breaks are important

Favorite Books
Bible, Harry Potter series, Stephanie Plum series, Twilight Series, anything by Jane Austen, Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, anything by a Romantic poet (especially Byron Shelley or Keats)

Learn more about Myra on her website/ Goodreads/ Facebook/ Youtube/ Tumblr

 Buy and Pre-Order her books NOW!!

Hourglass Trailer

11 Jun, 2011 by in book trailer Leave a comment

Hourglass release day is almost here and today the trailer was released by Myra McEntire and Egmont books. Our ARC is out there on tour as we speak. Fingers crossed it makes it around the world and back to us! Fire and Ice gave Hourglass five stars and we think you’ll love it as much as we do. We’re giving away a handmade hope on a chain necklace to celebrate the release and inspired by Kaleb’s coin in the book.

Myra McEntire also has a huge prize pack giveaway on her site including:

Prize #1: A signed, finished copy of HOURGLASS and an iPod Shuffle loaded with the HOURGLASS playlist! (Or a $50 Visa Giftcard!)

Prize #2: A signed, finished copy of HOURGLASS and a character named after you in book two!

Prize #3: A signed HOURGLASS poster and sweet varied author swag, including signed bookplates from Tessa Gratton, Julie Kagawa, Brenna Yovanoff, Beth Revis and more!

To enter to win head on over to her site and follow the directions. Only 2 days 15 hours 25 minutes until Hourglass hits the shelves 🙂

Hourglass Hope on a Chain Necklace Giveaway

04 Jun, 2011 by in myra mcentire 30 comments

It’s been quite a while since we’ve done an Etsy giveaway, and I promised to do another one for Myra McEntire’s book Hourglass which is due to be released June 14th by Egmont. So here comes another giveaway of a necklace made from Kaleb’s hope coin…”He reached into his pocket before placing something in my hand and carefully curling my fingers around it. When he left, I opened my palm. It was a silver circle engraved with the word hope.” -p.333, Hourglass by Myra McEntire

This handmade piece was donated to Fire and Ice by Hope On A Rope Jewelry…”My name is Kim and I live with my wonderful husband on a farm in good ole’ New Jersey with our monster cat. I love anything crafty and I would love to continue to learn new crafts. Handmade Jewelry Inspired by Hope. A portion of each sale is donated to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Breast Cancer Fund.”

This Hope on a Chain necklace is made of a 3/8 inch Sterling Silver disc stamped with “hope”. Sterling disc is attached to a 16 inch Sterling Silver chain with a Sterling Silver jump ring

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+1 for visiting our two etsy shops and commenting on your favorite item
+5 for a blog post of this contest
+1 for following @MyraMcEntire on twitter

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Giveaway is international and ends on Hourglass release day June 14, 2011

Hourglass ARC Tour

14 Apr, 2011 by in ARC tour, myra mcentire 3 comments

Hourglass
by Myra McEntire
Hardcover, 397 pages
Expected publication:
June 14, 2011
by EgmontUSA
ISBN 1606841440

One hour to rewrite the past . . . For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back. So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past. Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened? Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

Thanks to Egmont USA we have a copy to send on tour! To read an advanced reading copy of Hourglass as part of Fire and Ice ARC tours, fill out this form.

Hourglass Lightbulb Necklace Giveaway

19 Mar, 2011 by in etsy, myra mcentire 40 comments

Our third and final Hourglass inspired giveaway until the book release day in May is a light bulb necklace…

“I moved to the slight cleft in his chin, wondering if the tiny prickles I felt came from his stubble or the ever present electricity between us. I got my answer when the light bulb blew in his desk lamp.” –p.295 Hourglass by Myra McEntire

Donated by etsy shop owner Lovely Musings, it’s a vintage dollhouse light bulb which hangs from a delicate gunmetal chain. This vintage incandescent light bulb is absolutely adorable, and aside from its metal being slightly tarnished, it is in wonderful vintage condition. This whimsical necklace is the perfect accessory for any vintage lover.

The vintage light bulb measures 1” tall.

The necklace measures 21” in length.

Please let me know if you’d prefer a different necklace length, I’m happy to make alterations.

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Thank you for looking! All items are lovingly handmade and packaged prior to shipping.

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+1 for each follow here, on twitter, Facebook or Tumblr
+1 for visiting one of our two etsy shops and commenting below on your favorite item
+5 for a blog or Facebook post of this contest
+1 for following @MyraMcEntire on twitter

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Giveaway ends April 19, 2011

Book Review- Hourglass

18 Mar, 2011 by in myra mcentire 22 comments

Hourglassby Myra McEntire
Hardcover, 397 pages
Expected publication: June 14, 2011
by EgmontUSA
ISBN 1606841440
5 stars
One hour to rewrite the past . . .

For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back.

So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past.
Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened?

Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

I have been anticipating this book since I very first heard author Myra McEntire announce it on twitter, and can I just say what is there not to love about Hourglass? It is a-ma-zing. From the cover to the first page which contains my favorite quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, to the end which left me reeling with a mind full of impossible possibilities.

Snarky, sarcastic Emerson has just moved from a boarding school in Arizona to the deep south town of Ivy Springs. She’s sent there to her brother/guardian Thomas, who is a well known architect in the area and his wife Dru. Thomas’ historic renovation sites are layered in history and as a result begin to trigger visions that only Emerson can see of people from the past.

Enter in Michael Weaver, a secretive and angtsy consultant hired by her Thomas from a foundation called Hourglass. Michael’s hired under the agreement that things are to stay strictly business and must not get personal, But not getting personal could prove dangerous for these two. And things get even more complicated when Emerson has to pick between the three men who suddenly take an interest in her: Michael who is fully understanding, Kaleb who is sexy-bad but offers more than meets eye, or Jack- the man who Emerson’s not even sure is real.

Oh my Myra. I was messed up (in a good way) after reading Hourglass. She masterfully explores the issues of grief and depression with skill I have never before seen in young adult fiction. McEntire takes a heroine from a broken fragile past and gives her some black belt hard core sass. Then she adds in Southern charm, and supernatural sci-fi elements. This is a book that will surely soar to the tops of the bestseller list as the best in time slip YA romance. Hourglass struck me deeply and had me in tears which very few books have ever had power to do. It’s gutsy, intelligent and inspiring with a voice you will never forget. I can’t wait for you all to read it!

To learn more about the book Hourglass visit Myra McEntire’s site.

Infinity Band Hourglass Giveaway

18 Mar, 2011 by in myra mcentire, renaissance jewelry, titanium ring 115 comments

Our first Hourglass inspired giveaway is an infinity ring similar to Michael, Grace and Emerson’s. “I opened my hand to a shiny duronium ring with a row of interlocking connected hand carved infinity symbols encircling the band. –p. 396 Hourglass


Renaissance Jewelry has donated one ring sized for the winner to our site! “We are new to Etsy, but we have been around for years. We manufacture titanium jewelry by hand at discounted prices to help you save! Our quality is unmatched!! You are sure to love any product you get from my company!

This is a USA made comfort fit band that is custom made by hand with Aerospace Grade Titanium! This 8mm wide ring features a Milled Infinity Design. This band is perfect to show your loved one that your Love has No Ending! This rings quality is unmatched! We have a satisfaction guarantee so be sure to get the details from one of our friendly customer service representatives. Sizes Available: Free Sizing 4-17 in whole, half and quarter size increments!

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+1 for each follow here, on twitter, Facebook or Tumblr
+1 for visiting our two etsy shops and commenting on your favorite item

+5 for a blog post of this contest
+1 for following @MyraMcEntire on twitter

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Giveaway ends April 18, 2011

Kaleb’s Hope Coin Necklace Giveaway

18 Mar, 2011 by in etsy, myra mcentire 81 comments

Our second Hourglass inspired giveaway is a necklace made of Kaleb’s hope coin…”He reached into his pocket before placing something in my hand and carefully curling my fingers around it. When he left, I opened my palm. It was a silver circle engraved with the word hope.” -p.333, Hourglass by Myra McEntire

This handmade piece was donated to Fire and Ice by Lisa Michele Products who “offers handmade silver jewelry and personalized gift ideas meant to inspire joy through conscious and intentional living. My intent is to create personalized silver jewelry and other products that speak to one’s soul, which help nurture and remind people of what matters in life by identifying and living by their values.

Whether it’s a hand stamped piece of jewelry with an inspirational word or quote, a Harmony Bowl or other creations, my products are meant to evoke joy and harmony in one’s life.

I individually design each piece of jewelry. I have been designing and selling jewelry locally for five years. I have sold my work to local retail stores, a gallery and at community events. I continually work on developing my skills by attending classes at bead shops and an area metal design studio. Insisting on attention to detail and craftsmanship, customers can feel confident knowing they are purchasing a quality product that will last for years to come.

The Harmony Bowl is my newest concept and product design. The bowls are a product of Nambe, a company based in New Mexico. There are three styles to select from; crystal, copper, and a polished alloy. The pewter stones are designed from three river rocks I found. The stones are hand stamped with meaningful words and manufactured here in Washington. I will also hand stamp your customized stones. I believe in providing gifts with personal and inspiring meaning, quality products and exceptional customer service! Customize a piece of jewelry or personalize a Harmony Bowl for yourself or someone special. “

Description: Hope is hand-stamped onto my custom designed sterling silver pendant. This is an inspirational piece intended to comfort and remind the person wearing it that with hope in your heart, anything is possible. This is the perfect gift for someone who needs a little lift or as a inspirational reminder of tomorrows possibilities. Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. – Albert Einstein

Necklace Length: 18” Sterling Silver 1.5mm rolo chain. Pendant: 17 x 14 x 2 mm


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Giveaway ends April 18, 2011

Trailer Thursday- Hourglass Cover Reveal

27 Jan, 2011 by in myra mcentire 1 comment

One of our very favorite authors Myra McEntire and publisher EgmontUSA revealed the HOURGLASS cover today over at Twilight Lexicon. Click here to see the original post plus a chance to win an authoir signed advanced reading copy and hourglass. Myra has posted a large still photograph of the new cover and the back cover blurb on her website at http://myramcentire.blogspot.com/
What an amazing trailer! LOVE it and can not wait for the book…

Waiting on Wednesday- Hourglass

15 Sep, 2010 by in myra mcentire 6 comments

Our Waiting on Wednesday is Hourglass by Myra McEntire, twitter peep extraordinaire!

She is one of those people who will make you smile, so we can’t wait to read her debut novel. Head on over and follow her blog here.

Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: EgmontUSA
To be released May 24, 2011
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1606841440

Description from the Publisher’s Marketplace listing: “Myra McEntire’s debut HOURGLASS, a timeslip romance in which a girl who sees ghosts meets a boy who knows the truth about what her visions really are, and he alone can unlock the secrets of her past, to Regina Griffin at Egmont, in a two-book deal, by Holly Root at Waxman Literary Agency (NA).”It will also be published in Germany by Random House and in Brazil by Record.

WriteOn Con is offering a chance to win an ARC! Go now… http://writeoncon.com/2010/09/pre-order-of-hourglass-by-myra-mcentire/