The Speakeasy Now Available Worldwide

Veronika Carnaby is proud to announce the official release of her novel,  The Speakeasy, available for purchase on Amazon, and Kindle. To order your copy of The Speakeasy today, please follow the respective links.

Don't miss out on Carnaby's highly anticipated action-packed novel, in which she returns to the era drowned in the shadow of the Great Depression and dominated by outlaws wreaking havoc against a dry society. The story introduces long-lost pals, Norman Delaney and Henry Berrings, who attempt to rekindle their friendship and repair their broken lives by unveiling a saloon in the heart of 1930s New York City. Met with sin, crime, desperation, and betrayal, their efforts test the limits of morality and piece together a story of endurance in the face of struggle.

The book sees Carnaby continuing in the trace of historical fiction, but adds elements different to that of her debut novel, Bohemia.  "The forthcoming book will offer readers quite a different story and style from that of my last book," the author expressed in a recent statement. "While history remains a prevalent component, it also falls under the action/adventure and crime genres, making for what I hope to be a powerful and exhilarating story for readers."

The Speakeasy will be available for purchase worldwide on Amazon and in select bookstores. 

About the author: American author and poet, Veronika Carnaby, possesses a vintage charm that transcends well into her written works. Recognized for her Beat-style prose, her pieces have garnered international recognition after appearing in such publications and functions as The Ed Sullivan Show blog, SESAC Magazine, SXSW, Dan’s Papers Literary Journal, and the SESAC New York Music Awards, among others. Her debut novel, Bohemia, was published in 2012 to positive reception worldwide. Whether penning poems, short stories, or novels, Carnaby infuses her writing with a poignancy and passion for the written word.


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.at Kindle (Austria)
• Amazon.co.jp (Japan)
• Amazon.fr (France)
• Amazon.it Kindle (Italy)
• Amazon.it (Italy)
• Amazon.es (Spain)
• Amazon.es Kindle (Spain)
• Junglee.com (India)

Exclusive Excerpt From The Speakeasy Released

Read an exclusive excerpt from The Speakeasy below.

      

     "The following afternoon, he set off to return to the meat market in search of Henry. Just as he suspected, he found the environment identical to that of the previous day. The newsstand vendor resumed his position on the corner of Gansevoort, the gamins returned to pilfering whatever they could from the pockets of the unsuspecting, and the sun once more toasted them from above. Henry leaned on the street sign and peeled a grape with a pocket knife as he watched the congregation of mice clash over the sliver of cheese placed atop the trap. He had temporarily halted his sidewalk paving duties to watch the scene unfold with attention so undivided, he failed to notice Norman beside him.

     With the intentions of startling him, Norman leaned close to Henry’s ear from behind.

     “Scaling out your next victim?”

     Henry nearly paralyzed in shock.

     “You bedeviling man,” he exclaimed and shook his hand once regaining composure. “Don’t you see I’m operating a knife here?”

     “Pipe down, princess,” Norman walked over to lean on the other side of the sign. He crisscrossed his legs like his pal.

     “As a matter of fact, I was looking for you,” Henry continued. “I must say, I’m relieved to see you still breathing after yesterday’s fiasco. You better take your spot quick before you’re squeezed out again. Do you see those fellas we ran into yesterday?”

     “No, I don’t.”

     “That’s probably because they’re in the money spot, pal. Your money spot.”

     “Hey, what’s it to you? It’s my rear end on the line, not yours. Besides, I came here to discuss other, more important matters.”

     “I’m listening,” he popped the skinned white grape in his mouth.

     “How’d you sleep last night?”

     “Mmm, let’s just say that this grape was today’s breakfast and last night’s lunch and dinner.”

     His exhausted face revealed a puzzled expression while Norman pulled him to a secluded part of the street.

     “Listen closely. I think there’s a fine reason for us running into each other again after so many years. And I finally realized what it is.” He carried on with a hush. “You lost your place at the tracks just yesterday and already your belt’s lookin’ tighter and tighter. How would you feel if I told you that a different way of life was possible? That you don’t have to watch these grown men act like toddlers morning after morning? What if---you had enough grapes to stuff your belly and enough cash to stuff your pockets? A warm place? How about that?”

     “What did you have in mind?”

     “Henry?” he looked him square in the eye. “What’s say we open up a speakeasy? Both of us. Together.” Henry shook his head, threw both arms in the air, and stepped back in immediate disagreement. “The most lucrative business of all! Forget your tracks, this’ll reap us thrice that fortune. Cause I’m tellin’ you, this chunk of change won’t last us but three days. What do you say? Huh? With your construction skills and my business hand, we can’t go wrong.”'

The Speakeasy is released on June 23, 2013 and will be available for purchase worldwide via Amazon.com, Kindle, and in select bookstores. Click HERE to read more about the novel.

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June 23rd Release Date Set for Upcoming Carnaby Novel

Update: Mark your calendars. Veronika Carnaby's new novel, The Speakeasy, is slated for release on June 23, 2013. Read below for more information. 

 

For Immediate Release:

VERONIKA CARNABY UPCOMING NOVEL, The Speakeasy, SLATED FOR JUNE 23rd RELEASE

Acclaimed American writer and poet Veronika Carnaby recently announced release plans for her upcoming book, The Speakeasy, slated to hit store shelves and Amazon.com in on June 23, 2013!

80 years following the repeal of Prohibition, Veronika Carnaby's highly anticipated novel returns to the era drowned in the shadow of the Great Depression and dominated by outlaws wreaking havoc against a dry society. The story introduces long-lost pals, Norman Delaney and Henry Berrings, who attempt to rekindle their friendship and repair their broken lives by unveiling a saloon in the heart of 1930s New York City. Met with sin, crime, desperation, and betrayal, their efforts test the limits of morality and piece together a story of endurance in the face of struggle.

The book sees Carnaby continuing in the trace of historical fiction, but adds elements different to that of her debut novel, Bohemia.  "The forthcoming book will offer readers quite a different story and style from that of my last book," the author expressed in a recent statement. "While history remains a prevalent component, it also falls under the action/adventure and crime genres, making for what I hope to be a powerful and exhilarating story for readers."

The Speakeasy will be available for purchase worldwide on Amazon and in select bookstores. 

About the author: American author and poet, Veronika Carnaby, possesses a vintage charm that transcends well into her written works. Recognized for her Beat-style prose, her pieces have garnered international recognition after appearing in such publications and functions as The Ed Sullivan Show blog, SESAC Magazine, SXSW, Dan’s Papers Literary Journal, and the SESAC New York Music Awards, among others. Her debut novel, Bohemia, was published in 2012 to positive reception worldwide. Whether penning poems, short stories, or novels, Carnaby infuses her writing with a poignancy and passion for the written word.

Bohemia Review To Appear in Unique Bride Magazine

A review of Veronika Carnaby's debut novel, Bohemia, is slated to appear in the upcoming Issue 27 of Unique Bride magazine, on sale in late January worldwide. 'Brought to you by the publishers of the popular Vintage Life Magazine', Unique Bride magazine published by Dragoon and focuses on the best of bridal and vintage culture.

Grab your copy at all WH Smith retail locations throughout the UK or digitally worldwide via the the Unique Bride application.

For more on Unique Bride magazine, please visit their official website or Dragoon Publishing.

News -- Limited Edition Bohemia Flyers To Appear in Joe's Albums, Purple Dog Records

Limited edition flyers advertising Bohemia are popping up all over the world, including Worcester, Massachusetts' finest record store, Joe's Albums. For a limited time, customers of the retailer can expect a copy of the flyer with each purchase they make. Also, look out for a signed copy hung on the walls of the store!
 
Extending throughout Illinois and beyond to an online fan base, Purple Dog Records followers also recently got a taste of Veronika Carnaby's 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 neighborhood, 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 Joe's Albums, visit http://www.joesalbums.com.
For more information about Purple Dog Records, visit http://www.purpledogrecords.com/.

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 Announces New Book In the Works

Four months following the release of her debut novel, Bohemia, Veronika Carnaby announced a follow-up in the works. The author remains mum on its subject matter, title, and release date, but maintains that her next novel will take on an entirely different flavor.

In a recent statement, she noted, "Though I can't disclose too much just yet, I can confirm that I've been hard at work on an upcoming novel. It'll fall under the genres of action/adventure, historical, and maybe even crime." Further details imminent.

Track Veronika's progress with her Friday installment, "Veronika's Pick of the Week", in which she will feature an artistic work that, for the current week, has provided influence and inspiration during the writing process. The installment will be featured on the author's official Facebook and Twitter accounts.

News -- Bohemia Holiday Spread Available

This winter season, shower yourself and your loved ones in holiday bliss with Bohemia. Order Veronika Carnaby's hit debut novel as a gift through Amazon today to have it specially wrapped in high quality "coordinating papers, boxes, bags and ribbon" and ready to place underneath the Christmas tree, inside a stocking, or in a good friend's grasp. In addition, customers have the option to attach a free personal gift note.

Order at your local Amazon site and treat yourself to the ultimate holiday gift that has garnered rave reviews and international attention from readers and critics alike. Click HERE for more information on Amazon's gift-wrapping services.

Available worldwide on Amazon

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.

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 -- 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 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 Gains Support From Archie Shepp

© Monette Berthomier, Image from archieshepp.net

Legendary jazz musician, composer, poet, and playwright, Archie Shepp, recently expressed his support for Bohemia in a statement featured on the book's back cover. Over the course of Shepp's illustrious 52 year-long career, he has collaborated with notables John Coltrane and Cecil Taylor, performed at the Newport Jazz Festival, and established himself as a civil rights advocate.

Find out more about Archie Shepp at his official website, http://www.archieshepp.net/, and secure your copy of Bohemia today to read his inspiring quote.