On February 19, Cynthea Liu, one of the most givingest authors in the children’s writing community, releases her debut novel in the S.A.S.S. series, The Great Call of China.
Just look at that cover! Gorgeous! Here’s a taste of the adventure in store for the main character, Cece:
Chinese-born Cece was adopted when she was two years old by her American parents. Living in Texas, she’s bored of her ho-hum high school and dull job. So when she learns about the S.A.S.S. program to Xi’an, China, she jumps at the chance. She’ll be able to learn about her passion—anthropology—and it will give her the opportunity to explore her roots. But when she arrives, she receives quite a culture shock. And the closer she comes to finding out about her birth parents, the more apprehensive she gets. Enter Will, the cute guy she first meets on the plane. He and Cece really connect during the program. But can he help her get accustomed to a culture she should already know about, or will she leave China without the answers she’s been looking for?
Join me on February 19th as we welcome The Great Call of China to the world! Yeah, it’s like a virtual baby shower!
Do you have a question for Cynthea?
She’s the author of the upcoming Paris Pan Takes the Dare and the must-have writing guide Writing for Children and Teens. She’s the brains behind AuthorsNOW, and mom to an adorable toddler and one critique-lovin’ bunny named Snoop.
Email me at tarawrites at yahoo dot com and Cynthea will answer your questions on release day.
And, if you can, please devote your blog to The Great Call of China on February 19th. Let’s give back to this writer who has done so much for aspiring authors. If you’re in, please leave a comment so I can link to you!
That cover is awesome! I’ll try to remember to post something about the release.
Christy
My goodness, Tara. You are like Snoop’s head PR person. Thanks so much for doing this!
Snoop promised me a wagonload of baby carrots. And the chewy remains of manuscripts, but I passed on that offer.
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