Bohemia Receives Rave Review in Tossing It Out

In an entry entitled, "The Kind of Surprise That I Like to Get", Arlee Bird of Tossing It Out deemed Veronika Carnaby's Bohemia "one of the best of 2012--or at least my favorite of the year and one of my favorites of all time". In the glowing, 5-star review, he went on to state that "Carnaby does a tremendous job of capturing the spirit of 1960 and creating characters that seem real and likable." Read an excerpt of Mr. Bird's review below:

" So often I am less than gratified by books that I read.  Yours has left me satisfied and has lingered in my mind.   Readers, if you like books like what I've described here, I encourage you to support Carnaby and hasten to obtain Bohemia."

Full review available here: http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-kind-of-surprise-that-i-like-to-get.html

News -- Veronika Carnaby Interview with Just One More Chapter

In Veronika Carnaby's latest interview, the author discusses Bohemia and more about her writing process.

Jack Kerouac’s On the Road was the first that truly peeled me eyes to the craft of storytelling. That’s not to say that others I’d read weren’t just as great, but after reading Kerouac’s best, it helped me see all the other works in a different light.

Visit Just One More Chapter to read the entire interview transcript.

News -- Limited Edition Bohemia Flyers Appear in Australian Record Store, Jelly Sounds

Limited edition flyers advertising Bohemia are popping up all over the world, including Australia's finest record store, Jelly Sounds. Dubbed as having "the world's largest selection of vinyl records", the shop boasts a dedicated fan base to their online stock.

Extending throughout Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, Canada, and more, Jelly Sounds followers recently got a taste of Veronika Carnaby's debut novel through an announcement on the store's official Facebook page. This proves to be one among many more appearances to come.

If you've spotted the flyer in your neck of the woods firsthand, send us a message and we'll post the photo to Veronika Carnaby's Facebook and Twitter, as well as the front page of her official website.

For more information about Jelly Sounds, visit http://www.jellysounds.com.au. 

News -- Veronika Carnaby Interviewed on Shah Warton's WordsinSync & the Bibliophilic Book Blog

Check out Veronika's latest interviews with Shah Warton's WordsinSync and the Bibliophilic Book Blog, where she provides insights on her latest work!

"Discipline is something that all writers need to possess. Imagine sitting in an empty hotel room at noon on a Wednesday. You could do anything you wanted, free as a bird, but you need that discipline to anchor you down and write."

Read the entire interview on Shah Warton's WordsinSync and the Bibliographic Book Blog, respectively.

News -- Read in a Single Setting Talks to Veronika Carnaby

Don't miss Veronika Carnaby's latest interview with Read in a Single Setting, where the author sheds light on her writing process and shares her opinion on the literary market of the past, present, and future.

“Whenever a writer introduces the public to a new concept or technique, the audience immediately defaults to a negative reaction. They only come to accept it with the passing of time,” says Veronika Carnaby, author of Bohemia, a novel that chronicles the lives of a group of mid-century twenty-somethings seeking creative fulfilment.

Read the entire interview here: http://www.readinasinglesitting.com/2012/10/20/veronik-carnaby-audiences-are-wary-of-new-concepts-and-techniques-in-fiction/

News -- Veronika Carnaby Interview and Favorable Review of Bohemia Featured on Read, Rate & Review

Jaime Neally of Read, Rate, & Review recently conducted an interview with Veronika Carnaby, where they discussed her new book, Bohemia. Accompanying the interview is a favorable review of the novel, in which Neally recaps "the adventures of a twenty-something and all the experiences she goes through at this young age".

Read both the REVIEW [SPOILER ALERT] and the INTERVIEW, now running live on the magazine's website.

News - Read Bohemia Excerpt on Book Reviews by Dee

Read a brief excerpt from Bohemia published in Book Reviews by Dee, along with some background information on the novel and author Veronika Carnaby.

"I took to the heart of the town by foot, passing by the shingled buildings, wooden cross bridges, and soggy, leaf-adorned porches of New England. I just loved experiencing the newness, tasting a wacky flavor, bursting with the spirit of suburbia, indulging in the evening sunsets, blooming pine trees, and piles of dried-up grass, something which just wasn’t readily disposable in the city. I made my way down Main Street, the area of Nashua that pulsated with small town energy more than anywhere else."

Visit Book Reviews by Dee to read the entire excerpt.

News -- Bohemia Finds Mention on Ed Sullivan Show, Jenn's Review Blog

In the last month, readers have tracked down Bohemia mentions in at least two sources: the Ed Sullivan Show official Twitter account and Jenn's Review Blog.

Have you spotted a Bohemia mention anywhere? If so, send us a message HERE or post on Veronika Carnaby's Facebook wall to bring it to our attention and have it posted on the front page!

News -- Little Library Muse Talks to Veronika Carnaby

Extra! Extra! Read all about Veronika Carnaby's novel and interests in a new interview published on Little Library Muse.

 "My fuel is my passion. If I didn't truly respect and value writing, I wouldn't have stuck with it and persevered the way I have for so many years."

Read the rest of the interview here: http://littlelibrarymuse.blogspot.com/search/label/Bohemia

News -- Bohemia Contest Open: Enter to Win Feature, Personal Call, Vinyl, and more!

Calling all readers! Veronika Carnaby challenges you to the Bohemia contest, where you can play for prizes galore. Read on for more information on how to enter, how to win, and what's up for grabs....

Each individual who posts a review on Bohemia's Amazon or Goodreads page, regardless of the rating, will have their review listed on Veronika Carnaby's front page, readily available for thousands to see.

Those who share Bohemia's Amazon link with a brief message on Facebook or Twitter and have at least one person re-post it, will have a guaranteed Fan Feature on Veronika's Facebook & Twitter pages. Fan features will spotlight fans and allow them the opportunity to share their own message with the public. Be sure to tag @VeronikaCarnaby in your posts.


Whoever reviews the book, shares the link, and yields at least 5 re-tweets/shares will be eligible for the Grand Prize Package: a personal telephone call from Veronika Carnaby, a copy of one handwritten manuscript page, and a choice between an autographed copy of Bohemia, a signed photo, or a mystery vinyl (45 rpm).

Those interested in entering for the Grand Prize Package must submit the following: a link to their tweet/Facebook post(s) that clearly indicates the number of people who have re-tweeted/shared it, a link to their review, and the name of their favorite singer or band.

SUBMIT ALL ENTRIES HERE:  http://veronikacarnaby.blogspot.com/p/contact.html

Contestants have until January 1, 2013 to enter. Good luck!

RULES AND GUIDELINES:

• Eligible participants must be 13 and up. Open to international participants.
• Deadline: January 1, 2013
• Prizes: Review listing on front page of Veronika Carnaby's official website, Fan Feature on Veronika Carnaby's social networks, and/or grand prize package including: personal telephone call, a copy of one handwritten manuscript page, and choice between signed Bohemia, signed photo, or mystery vinyl (45 rpm).
• Only entries received through Veronika Carnaby's official site will be valid for the Grand Prize Package.
• Grand Prize Package winner will be determined at random.
• Reviews from book blogging websites not eligible.
• Link posts not tagged with @VeronikaCarnaby will not be eligible.

News -- For Books' Sake Talks To Veronika Carnaby

In For Books' Sake latest feature, the online magazine "dedicated to promoting and celebrating writing by women" discusses the Carnaby's influences, literary style, and decision to go independent.

“A lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that they have to meticulously plan each scene to create an effective story, but sometimes, it’s ok to stray from the norm and go with the flow.” - Veronika Carnaby about taking risk in writing

 Read the entire article here: http://forbookssake.net/2012/09/25/for-books-sake-talks-to-veronika-carnaby/

News -- Bohemia Giveaway: Enter to Win Free, Signed Copy

If you're a resident of the US and have yet to purchase your copy of Bohemia or are interested in getting your hands on another one, you're in luck! Sign up for Just Another New Blog's raffle to win a free, autographed paperback of Veronika Carnaby's debut novel, featuring words from legendary jazz musician, Archie Shepp! One lucky winner will be chosen at random after two weeks. Open to US residents only. Raffle ends on October 25th.

Don't miss your chance to own the novel that has earned support from critics and readers alike!

Sign up and read more about the giveaway here: http://www.justanothernewblog.com/2012/10/book-give-away-bohemia-by-veronika.html

News -- New Veronika Carnaby Interview on Ed & Em's Review's

Don't miss Veronika's latest Q&A session with Edwin and Emily of Ed & Em's Reviews! In this segment, she discusses her current career endeavors and future aspirations at length, as well as some fun 'Quickies'!

"With this story, I wanted to portray the fact that stepping outside of the boundaries can be ok and that it shouldn’t always be frowned upon, as it was and very much still is. That’s not only mirrored in the character’s actions and attitudes, but also in the freeflowing technique that the book was written in. " -- Veronika Carnaby on Ed & Em's Reviews.

 Read the entire interview here: http://edandemreviews.blogspot.ca/2012/10/interview-with-veronika-carnaby.html

News -- Veronika Carnaby Interview Featured on Nicki J Markus

Veronika Carnaby's latest interview with Nicki J Markus is out! Read the full interview where she discusses her career and her recent efforts with Bohemia. Also, browse through some links of interest relating to Carnaby and her book, including her Amazon Author Page: http://www.nickijmarkus.com/2012/10/veronika-carnaby-author-interview.html

News -- Bohemia Featured on Sixties City

Bohemia was recently featured on Sixties City, the official source for 1960s-related publications and "the home of the music, memories, and magic of the most exciting decade in history!" To find out more about Bohemia and where to get it, visit http://www.sixtiescity.com/NewBooks.htm. To browse everything sixties including music, fashion, and news, visit http://www.sixtiescity.com/.

News -- Join Veronika Carnaby's Official Facebook Page

Join Veronika Carnaby's official Facebook page and keep up to speed with news, announcements, releases, appearances, & more! Also stay up to date with Veronika on her official Twitter account, Amazon Author Page, and Eventful Tour Page! Click the respective logos to visit each page.

News -- Bohemia Now Available Worldwide!

Veronika Carnaby is proud to announce the official release of her debut novel,  Bohemia, available for purchase on Amazon, Kindle, and CreateSpace e-store. To order your copy of Bohemia today, please follow the respective links.

Don't miss out on Carnaby's thrilling new read for the modern beatnik, in which she provides a wild, unrestrained account of '60s counterculture youth bursting out of their creative shells. Influenced by the works of Beat writers and poets, the story takes place during 1960 and chronicles a group of bohemian twenty-somethings who defy the "ideals" of a mid-twentieth century society to seek creative fulfillment. More than anything, the author's spontaneous narrative and equally as impulsive characters brilliantly reflect the rebellious nature of art.

"What's different about this book is its stylistic approach,"  the author expressed in a recent statement. "I like to consider it offbeat, avant garde. The plot wasn't written in a traditional manner, but rather in a spontaneous burst over a short period. If you take a liking to the authors of the Beat movement, you'll enjoy Bohemia."

The book includes a cover quote from notable jazz musician and composer, Archie Shepp.


About the author: Veronika Carnaby's vintage charm carries into her written works. Over the years, her Beat-style prose pieces have gained international recognition after appearing in such publications and functions as The Ed Sullivan Show, SESAC Magazine, SXSW, and the SESAC New York Music Awards, among others. Carnaby infuses her writing with a poignancy and passion for 20th century culture. Find out more and stay updated at her official website and official Twitter account, @VeronikaCarnaby.


Purchase your copy of Bohemia through the following retailers:

• Amazon.com (US & worldwide)
• Kindle (US & worldwide)
• Amazon.co.uk (UK)
• Amazon.co.uk Kindle (UK)
• Amazon.de (Germany)
• Amazon.de Kindle (Germany)
• Amazon.at (Austria)
• Amazon.co.jp (Japan
• Amazon.at Kindle (Austria)
• Amazon.fr Kindle (France)
• Amazon.it Kindle (Italy)
• Amazon.es Kindle (Spain)
• CreateSpace e-store 

News -- September 13 Release Date Set for Upcoming Carnaby Novel

Update: Mark your calendars. Veronika Carnaby's recently announced debut novel, Bohemia, is slated for release on September 13, 2012. Read below for more information.

 

For Immediate Release:

VERONIKA CARNABY DEBUT NOVEL, Bohemia, EXPECTED FOR MID-SEPTEMBER RELEASE.

Acclaimed American writer and poet Veronika Carnaby recently announced release plans for her debut book, Bohemia, slated to hit US store shelves and Amazon.com on September 13, 2012. Influenced by the works of Beat writers and poets, the story takes place during 1960 and chronicles a group of bohemian twenty-somethings who defy the "ideals" of a mid-twentieth century society to seek creative fulfillment.

"What's different about this book is its stylistic approach,"  the author expressed in a recent statement. "I like to consider it offbeat, avant garde. The plot wasn't written in a traditional manner, but rather in a spontaneous burst over a short period. If you take a liking to the authors of the Beat movement, you'll enjoy Bohemia."

Bohemia will be available for purchase worldwide on Amazon.com and in American bookstores. 

About the author: Veronika Carnaby's vintage charm carries into her written works. Over the years, her Beat-style prose pieces have gained international recognition after appearing in such publications and functions as The Ed Sullivan Show, SESAC Magazine, SXSW, and the SESAC New York Music Awards, among others. Carnaby infuses her writing with a poignancy and passion for 20th century culture, music and literature. Find out more and stay updated at her official website and official Twitter account, @VeronikaCarnaby.

News -- Veronika Carnaby Announces Debut Novel

For Immediate Release:

VERONIKA CARNABY DEBUT NOVEL, Bohemia, EXPECTED FOR AUTUMN RELEASE.

Acclaimed American writer and poet Veronika Carnaby recently announced release plans for her debut book, Bohemia, slated to hit US store shelves and Amazon.com in the fall of 2012. Influenced by the works of Beat writers and poets, the story takes place during 1960 and chronicles a group of bohemian twenty-somethings who defy the "ideals" of a mid-twentieth century society to seek creative fulfillment.

"What's different about this book is its stylistic approach,"  the author expressed in a recent statement. "I like to consider it offbeat, avant garde. The plot wasn't written in a traditional manner, but rather in a spontaneous burst over a 3 month period. If you take a liking to the authors of the Beat movement, you'll enjoy Bohemia." Though an official date has yet to be set, the book is anticipated for a September release.

Bohemia will be available for purchase worldwide on Amazon.com and in American bookstores. 

About the author: Veronika Carnaby's vintage charm carries into her written works. Over the years, her Beat-style prose pieces have gained international recognition after appearing in such publications and functions as The Ed Sullivan Show, SESAC Magazine, SXSW, and the SESAC New York Music Awards, among others. Carnaby infuses her writing with a poignancy and passion for 20th century culture, music and literature. Find out more and stay updated at her official website and official Twitter account, @VeronikaCarnaby.