Livia Blackburne

NY Times Bestselling Author

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    MIDNIGHT THIEF is 99 cents. Spread the word to win prizes!

    September 10, 2015 /

    Daughter of Dusk, the sequel to Midnight Thief, launched on August 4th. A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to read and share Kyra’s story. To wrap up the first month of release, the Midnight Thief ebook is on sale for 99 cents on all ebook retailers from 9/10-9/13! If you haven’t read it yet, grab it from Kindle, Nook,  Kobo,  iBooks, or Google Play. (Edit: In addition, Amazon allows you to buy an audiobook with the ebook for $3.99 more, so you can get both the kindle ebook and audiobook for under $5.)   And if you’ve read MT already, I’d really appreciate help…

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    Calling All Bloggers, Booktubers, Instagrammers, Tumblrs

    August 10, 2015 /

    Update 8/14/15:  And the winners are…. Emily from Bibliobibuli wins the signed and annotated copy of Poison Dance. Frannie from Instagram wins the signed and annotated copy of Midnight thief Erin Arkin from Instagram wins the early draft of Daughter of Dusk     It’s hard to believe, but DAUGHTER OF DUSK launches in just under two months.  I have some fun giveaways planned, but I need your help!  If you have a blog, instagram, tumblr, or youtube account, I’d love to have you as a host for an ARC giveaway!  Here are some more details: When: The giveaways will occur between now and 9/14/15 What: The blog giveaway will…

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    Preorder DAUGHTER OF DUSK for swag and a free POISON DANCE paperback!

    June 15, 2015 /

      Daughter of Dusk, the sequel to my YA fantasy Midnight Thief, launches on August 4, 2015! If you’re familiar with the book industry, then you probably know that preorders are really important to a book’s launch.  These early sales let publishers gauge reader interest and helps them decide how much marketing muscle to put behind a book. Because of this, I’m offering some goodies to people who preorder Daughter of Dusk.  This year I have two different offers prepared, and I’m super excited about them. Option 1: Preorder Daughter of Dusk from your retailer of choice. (Open Internationally) Email proof of purchase to liviablackburne at gmail dot com by…

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    The Quest for Queena Auction

    April 28, 2015 /

    There’s a great charity auction going on right now that I’m happy to be part of. Reposted from NA Alley: Back in 2008, Queena was a vibrant eighteen-year-old with her whole life ahead of her. That changed the night she was brutally raped, beaten, and left for dead after dropping books off at the library. The attack left her blind and unable to walk or talk, requiring around-the-clock care. To get a true feel for her story, please take a moment to watch this video:       This April will mark not only the seventh year since Queena’s attack, but also her twenty-fifth birthday. Now, she can communicate by…

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    Cover reveal for DAUGHTER OF DUSK!

    February 12, 2015 /

    I’m thrilled today to share the cover and jacket copy for DAUGHTER OF DUSK!  Take a peek below, and hop on over to the official cover reveal at YA Books Central for a chance to win a signed ARC!   After learning the truth about her bloodlines, Kyra can’t help but feel like a monster. Though she’s formed a tentative alliance with the Palace, Kyra must keep her identity a secret or risk being hunted like the rest of her Demon Rider kin. Tristam and the imprisoned assassin James are among the few who know about her heritage, but when Tristam reveals a heartbreaking secret of his own, Kyra’s not…

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    Indies First!

    November 28, 2014 /

    Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  This coming Saturday is Small Business Saturday, so please consider supporting your local small businesses!  I’ll be a guest bookseller at Once Upon a Time bookstore from 11am to noon. There will be other authors throughout the day too.  Check out this link for the full lineup.  I’m already making note to get to the store before my shift to meet Leigh Bardugo and pick up Shadow and Bone, which has been on my to-read list forever! Also, if you have an American Express card, you can register your card to get $10 back on up to three purchases at a small business. Hope to see you…

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    Panel at Comikaze This Saturday

    October 29, 2014 /

    This Saturday I’ll be in a panel at Comikaze with some awesome YA speculative fiction authors.  Come on by! Details below: Saturday, November 1st 2014 Room 308AB YA SCI FI: BRAVE NEW WORLDS Whether it’s far flung futures, fantastical magical stories, dystopias or the world that we live in as we engage with those stories, the way YA novels build worlds and tackle science fiction and fantasy (and fandom) is often complex and layered with problems. Join a dynamic group of YA authors as they discuss how they create their worlds, the process involved in creating nuanced characters, and what we learn about our contemporary selves as a result. Participants:…

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    Teen Read Week at Sunland-Tujunga Library

    October 14, 2014 /

    This Thursday, October 16th at 3:30pm, I’ll be on a panel with fellow authors Catherine Linka, Louise Rozett, Sarah Skilton, Iva-Marie Palmer, and Michelle Levy as part of the Los Angeles Public Library Teen Reads week. Here’s more information about my particular event, and here’s information about the entire series.  There will be panels all around LA, with different YA authors. Hope to see you there!

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    My new short story “Lord of Time” free at Inscription Magazine

    October 2, 2014 /

    About two years ago, I had a vivid dream about a land with purple skies, a man in pain, a timid priestess in training, and a god who lived in a ramshackle house.  It became a short story, and you can read it at Inscription Magazine for free. Speaking of Inscription, it’s an awesome new initiative — a free online magazine dedicated to diverse YA speculative fiction.  It’s definitely worth checking out.

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    Albuquerque Appearances

    July 31, 2014 /

    Greetings from the Land of Enchantment! I’ll be at Bubonicon this weekend, and then will do a signing at Bookworks this Tuesday. See my Appearances page for more details!

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