The ballots for the 9 Official Entrants in the ‘Who Should Be a Character in TalysMana?’ Contest have been counted. The results follow:
Alexa – 13
Christian Ferguson – 14
Hanna Tetens – 12
Ivye – 11 James Joseph Emerald – 17 Lena Champlin – 5
Ke-Yana Drake – 12
Liz Danzier – 9
Patricia Bujard – 9
So CONGRATULATIONS to James Joseph Emerald. Looks like you’re going to be our newest character in TalysMana! I hope you’re prepared to enter one of my mother’s worlds! *gulp*
To everyone that entered the contest: Thank you all so very much for your entries. I know my mother and I truly enjoyed going through the entries and seeing what contestants came up with. Everyone that entered – whether you were in the final 9 or not – showed bravery and uniqueness. More people should have that passion and the strength to take a chance!
It takes courage, creativity and self-esteem to know that you’re ‘fictional character’ worthy Every single one of you is.
I just wanted to thank everyone that purchased the Limited Edition (Signed and Numbered) TalysMana Viewer ! I was also really delighted with your emails, giving wonderful feedback regarding the piece. If you purchased a Viewer, have a moment and would like to help out please click on the link above and leave me feedback on my Etsy page. If you have any customer pictures (you or a friend wearing the viewer) they would be highly appreciated as well. As always any and all questions can be forwarded directly to me at becky@talysmana.com.
There are only 29 of these Limited Editions left, signed by both Holly and myself, so if you want a lower number you want to hurry.
The unlimited version of the TalysMana Viewer is on its way. You should receive another email shortly with the URL to pre-order this new, smaller Viewer. This is a PRE-ORDER as the Viewers are not currently ready for shipment. The next email will have the information on shipping.
Even though this piece is not “limited” it is still handmade. That means I spend time hand carving the models, sanding, painting and working with each and every individual pendant. Colors, sizes, shapes, even the designs will vary so each piece is as unique as a fingerprint.
Lastly, I am currently working on ‘The Fendle Warrior’s Heart’. If you haven’t received Holly’s latest chapter (#10) let me know and I’ll email it to you.
The first piece of Official TalysMana Jewelry is now available – The Taylsmana Viewer. This is the original piece that Kettan receives in the mysterious package at the very beginning of the novel. This is what sets Kettan’s story in motion.
I had 30 that I could get shipped and in the mail for Christmas. The first one has sold, leaving 29 left. I will keep a running tally on the Etsy page for those interested in purchase. Since this is an open – or in other words ‘unlimited’ – piece it will be available again after the holidays.
Once I am out of the 30 ready-to-ship I will create a place to pre-order pieces. When purchasing a pre-order please remember it will take about 5 days to create and ship your TalysMana Viewer.
Holly Lisle is e-mailing the first draft of her new novel TalysMana to readers. For free. One scene at a time, as she writes it.
And she's collaborating with her daughter Rebecca Galardo, who's creating both limited-edition and open TalysMana jewelry and artifacts that exist in the story.
We respect your privacy, and appreciate your trust, and will not rent, sell or give away your personal information.
Every single one of you is.
