HOW IMPORTANT ARE FOCUS GROUPS IN PREPARING YOUR NOVEL FOR PUBLICATION?

 This is "moi"... thanking heavens for completing this last revision of
THE ADVENTURES OF JEWEL CARDWELL, HYDRA'S NEST

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These past weeks have been tremendous in respect to preparing my book for publication. First, I went through completing the novel... sat on it for almost one year; then got back to it. After reading "my master piece", it seemed like a totally new novel. So I decided to put together a focus team of people who represent my reader base, essentially from 14 up.

Then, the waiting game began. I sat down incredibly anxious to hear their feedback regarding my new  young adult urban fantasy novel.

When the first phone call came in, I almost passed out...hoping to God the message would not be totally dreadful! Needless to say I was very happy to hear that ALL of my focus team members loved the concept of THE ADVENTURES OF JEWEL CARDWELL, HYDRA'S NEST, the Grimmlyn Series. Of course, there are few recommendations provided which I believed would only help me to entertain my readers better.

I am back to the drawing board shortly....looking forward to putting my pen down on this--so I can move on to the next adventure.

I can't wait to share the whole book with you all... GET READY! And see you soon.

Fumi Hancock

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The Adventures of Jewel Cardwell, HYDRA'S NEST by FUMI HANCOCK---RELEASE DATE: JULY 2012

 

                            WHAT IF THIS WAS YOUR LAST DAY ON EARTH? 

When Jewel Cardwell gained an admission to a prestigious preparatory school nestled in the farmlands of Limpopo, South Africa, little did she know it would begin a trail of mysterious events and unfamiliar events, changing her life forever!

At Grayton prep, a battle line is drawn between ‘good and evil’. Rivalry and treachery become the order of the day and Jewel is forced to question everything she thought she knew as she struggles to stay alive in an environment riddled with demonic activity! Armed with a magical secret, she sets a new goal…to beat “evil” and conquer death on her own terms!

Just as she was getting used to the string of misfortune and strange occurrences trailing her, the unexpected happens... She is tossed in the throes of complicated yet alluring love triangle….

Will love conquer all or will she succumb to the dark forces?

Hancock has no rivals for her writing on the mysteries of Africa! A gripping adventure, prepare for the ride of your life through the challenges, both in the physical and spiritual plane, of a teenage girl in deepest, darkest Africa!
------THE NEW AMERICAN TIMES

Riveting… I could not put the book, "Hydra's Nest" down, and wanted more!  The adventure included details not encountered in American and West European novels. Jewel Cardwell and her alter ego, Kayla, the witch girl, stir the imagination!"-------David, A H --Blogger

My Life Story  continues....

Absolutely crazy about these authors: Stephanie Meyer, Amanda Hocking, Samantha Young...and a Self Proclaimed Writer of the Year (Ok, perhaps a stretch but I'm on my way!). Alright so I'm not in my twenties... probably starting my writing career just a tad-bit late... but I'm determined to be a success story too! I heard 40's is the next twenties in this century... If they are right, then I just peeked! Hooray for me. My friends range from ages 14 - You know... let your imagination run wide.... Ha!

 Some call me an Humanitarian and Life Changer for Children in Africa (http://www.adassafoundation.org).... Host of "From Scratch TV," an Online Inspirational TV Programming (http://www.fromscratchtv.com), Mother of  2 Terrific Sons and 2 Daughters,  and an Adventure Seeking Adult with an insatiable love for Young Adult Novels.So some of you have read Harry Potter, some twilight ...or even the latest craze...Amanda Hocking's Tryll Series... while I don't claim to be any of these people.... I promise this... The Adventures of Jewel Cardwell will kick it up another notch for Fantasy & Paranormal Book Lovers! Let the ride begin!

Here is where you come in... you have probably not heard of me before but I have ... YOU... I need your help in pushing my goal forward and I'm not too proud to ask. PLEASE BRING OUT THE DRUMS FOR MY FIRST YOUNG ADULT NOVEL...It's been forth coming... Finally completed it after over twenty years of dropping my pen!

Alas!, it's called The Adventures of JEWEL CARDWELL, Hydra's Nest. RELEASE DATE: JULY 2012. Will like to send FREE E-BOOK COPIES TO 10 PEOPLE! In return, I ask that you share your true heart with me by writing a recommendation.

Need I say more? Thank you for your time. OH PLEASE LIKE ME ON MY FACEBOOK ... Looking for a few brave souls to walk this journey with me. 

FUMI HANCOCK
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A cool scene from my upcoming Novel....The Adventures of Jewel Cardwell, Hydra's Nest. Thanks to Bola Thompson.. for bringing this scene to life... (c) 2012 http://fumihancock.blogspot.com

COMING SOON: The Adventures of JEWEL CARDWELL, Hydra's Nest: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Novel by FUMI HANCOCK

SHORT SYNOPSIS:
“I welcomed death with open arms, closed my eyes and listened as the aircraft made rattling and shaking sounds through the dreary weather. If this was my time to go, I would embrace darkness, as I had nothing else to lose.”
–----JEWELL CARDWELL

When Jewel Cardwell gained an admission to a prestigious preparatory school nestled in Limpopo, South Africa, little did she know it would begin a trail of mysterious and unfamiliar events, changing her life forever!
Just as she was getting used to the string of misfortunes and strange occurrences trailing her, the unexpected happens….

REVIEWS ARE IN:
Hancock has no rivals for her writing on the mysteries of Africa! A gripping adventure, prepare for the ride of your life through the challenges, both in the physical and spiritual plane, of a teenage girl in deepest, darkest Africa! ------THE NEW AMERICAN TIMES

"Riveting… I could not put the book down and wanted more! This great adventure included details not encountered in American and West European novels. Hancock’s portrayal of the daring and sometimes downright scary tale of Jewel Cardwell, who finds herself in a world unfamiliar to her, takes one to the mysterious setting of south Sub-Saharan Africa. Jewel Cardwell and her alter ego, Kayla, the witch girl, stir the imagination!" ------ David . A. H , a Literary Blogger

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RELEASE DATE: JULY-AUGUST, 2012
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With Love,

Fumi Hancock