Thursday, May 2, 2013

Bronze Gods Blog Tour: Guest Post + Giveaway


Today I'm hugely excited and honored to be the third stop of the promotional tour for A.A. Aguirre's new steampunk noir novel, Bronze Gods, hosted by Maja at The Nocturnal Library. Well-written and complex characters are what I always crave when reading, and Ann Aguirre has never once let me down with her many and varied protagonists, so I can't wait to dive into this book and meet inspectors Mikani and Ritsuko!

The tour for this book is quite unique in format, with each blog posting snippets from some of Mikani and Ritsuko's cases that, when read in order, tell a story. Maja has written a perfect introduction to how the tour is going to work, so I'm just going to let her explain in full:

The Criminal Investigation Division of the great city of Dorstaad doesn't normally allow just anyone access to their case files, but after several days of aggressive negotiations (bribery may or may not have been involved), a group of curious bloggers, myself included, has been allowed to rummage through some of the more peculiar cases that their top inspectors, Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko, have worked on. While we were there, mostly unsupervised, we poked around more than was strictly permissible and found some of their personal correspondence as well. It goes without saying that neither of them was present at the time.
 

The first set of notes can be found at The Nocturnal Library (followed by Rainy Day Ramblings) and the story continues through all the remaining stops, so make sure to check them all out. You can find the links at the bottom of this post.

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BRONZE GODS


Danger stalks the city of steam and shadows.

Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko work all hours in the Criminal Investigation Division, keeping citizens safe. He’s a charming rogue with an uncanny sixth sense; she’s all logic—and the first female inspector. Between his instincts and her brains, they collar more criminals than any other partnership in the CID.

Then they’re assigned a potentially volatile case where one misstep could end their careers. At first, the search for a missing heiress seems straightforward, but when the girl is found murdered—her body charred to cinders—Mikani and Ritsuko’s modus operandi will be challenged as never before. Before long, it’s clear the bogeyman has stepped out of nightmares to stalk gaslit streets, and it’s up to them to hunt him down. There’s a madman on the loose, weaving blood and magic in an intricate, lethal ritual that could mean the end of everything…

More on A.A. Aguirre and Bronze Gods can be found here:


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BLOG TOUR

Be sure and check out all the stops on this tour, starting with The Nocturnal Library, to follow the case notes/personal correspondence and the story they tell in its entirety!

April 30th The Nocturnal Library 

May 1st Heidi @ Rainy Day Ramblings

May 2nd Jenny @ Supernatural Snark

May 3rd Mary @ Book Swarm


May 6th Melissa @ Books and Things

May 7th Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer


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GIVEAWAY

Thanks to Ann and Andres Aguirre I have one signed copy of Bronze Gods to give away on the blog today! To enter, just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway is international, good luck everyone!

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63 comments:

  1. Oh yay, it makes me EVEN MORE excited that you loved this one, Jenny! And this unique promo idea is so cool for a blog tour. I think I'll read them through when they've all been released.

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    1. I haven't quite read this one yet, BUT, I've loved everything I've read of Ann's, so it's almost a guarantee that I'll love Bronze Gods:)

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  2. Oh, I want to meet Mikani! Of course I want a romance between these two, but I'm sure that comes as no surprise to anyone who knows me, lol! I need to read an Ann Aguirre! I know Maja would never steer me wrong. Thanks for the intriguing post and giveaway, Jenny! :)

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    1. OH yes, I of course want a romance between them as well. Maja's review leads me to believe there's all sorts of romantic tension here, so I can't wait.

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  3. Ah!!! I saw this Tour stopping yesterday at Rainy Day Ramblings! Love the idea! I still need to find my way into Steampunk but I must say epecially this first letter totally makes me want to pick it up! Can't wait to hear what you think about this book!

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    1. So excited for this one Danny! I love the dynamic between the two of them already, I can't wait for more:)

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  4. I hope you read this one soon. The romance is just fun...subtle and Mulder and Scully like. The first note made me laugh, Mikani is a bit of a rake you see. This is such a fun tour. I am glad I got to be on it with you!

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    1. Hahahaha I gathered that by the records girl's continued presence at his desk ;-) Love it!

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  5. Wait, what??! Is this Ann Aguirre? I didn't know she wrote steampunk or had a new book coming out. I too am looking forward to reading your review and about Mikani and Ritsuko :). Nice change in tour format!

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    1. It is! She and her husband both wrote this one, so it's under A.A. Aguirre:) So excited to read it!

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  6. I can't wait to read this! I just know I will love their bantering.

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  7. I can see from these documents that this is going to be interesting. I'm scared to read them just because they might spoil some part of the story for me. Thanks for the giveaway Jenny :)

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    1. I'm almost positive there are no spoilers, the notes are just to give you a feel for the two of them and the type of work they do:)

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  8. I'm really enjoying this blog tour! I love the documents and criminal theme which just makes me want to read it more. I can't wait to dig into this with its steampunk elements. :)

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    1. Isn't it fun? It's been a while since I've read a steampunk story, so I'm really excited for this one:)

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  9. This was a highly enjoyable book and I'm loving the little snippets we see through the notes and case files! Such a creative way to do a blog tour. Of course, it totally suits the book!

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    1. I love the way this tour is set up, so clever. I really need to get my hands on a copy. I think it's going to go on the Kindle this weekend:)

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  10. Maja loved this book so much, so I have no doubt that I'll like it too. Also, what an interesting blog tour. I love it when a blog tour provides original and creative content!
    Thanks for sharing, Jenny! :)

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    1. Me too Nick! I've been reading the posts each day, but I'm looking forward to reading them all together when the last blog posts:)

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  11. I have been following this blog tour and this just looks like such a fun read, I am really glad I grabbed it on Tuesday! I can't wait to dive into it. :D

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    1. Yay! Can't wait to see what you think of it!

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  12. What a fun idea to post documents!!

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    1. I agree, love Ann, Andres and Maja for getting this tour organized:)

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  13. The stops on this tour are so cool! I love them, I saw the one on Maja's blog yesterday and I am happy to see it continuing here. I am not a huge fan of steampunk but everyone seems to be loving this one so much that I may have to just bite the bullet and give it a read. Great post!

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    1. Steampunk is hit or miss with me, but I have complete faith in Ann (and Andres), I've loved everything I've read of hers.

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  14. Hahah, Mikani just keeps digging himself deeper into that black hole of female wrath. I love him! He is incorrigible.
    Thank you so much for being on the tour, Jenny, and for all your patience and support. I really appreciate it.

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  15. Oh yes, his hole is quite deep now, and I love that he just doesn't seem to care:) And thank YOU for having me on this tour, I can't wait to read Bronze Gods:)

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  16. G'morning,
    Glad to see that everyone's enjoying the tour so far. Have to give kudos to Ann for coming up with the idea; glad she sold me on it. Hope you all enjoy the book as much as we had fun writing it.
    Cheers,
    Andres.

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  17. Yes, thanks so much for having us. I'm glad you guys are enjoying the notes / case files. And no, there are no spoilers for the book in them.

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  18. I just wanted to comment that this is a super cool blog tour idea. Blog tours are a dime a dozen nowadays and this one stands out. Definitely makes me more intrigued by the book.

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  19. The book sounds really good and exciting. I love the idea of the blog tour with those documents.

    Thank you Ann and Andres for the international giveaway :)

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  20. I'm enjoying the blog tour and reading the little notes between Mikani and Ritsuko. I'm about three chapters away from finishing the book and I don't want it to end. I'm already counting down to the next book. Uh, there WILL be one...right?

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  21. I am anxious to read this one to Jen! The clues are documents are such fun!

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  22. I have never heard of this author O_O For that I'm glad that you brought this tour stop to us. I find the post incredibly fresh though. It's a steampunk novel, right? I've actually came to love and adore those. This one is so different. At least it seems really different to me. Thanks so much for sharing, Jenny!!

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  23. JM sounds like a Romeo. And CR sounds like a hoot. Looking forward to reading about this duo in Bronze Gods!

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  24. I had fun with this book! Oh and I love the promo posts! I think I love the personal correspondence the best. LOL So happy I'm a part of it all!!

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  25. I guess I wonder why steampunk? :)

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  26. Steampunk! I haven't read a good steampunk novel in a while. Cool! Thanks for this :)

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  27. I'm new to this duo but not Aguirre by herself. Love it!! I'm really eager to read this series.

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  28. I'm loving these reports—so much chemsistry between these two! Thanks for sharing :-)

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  29. Anne, I've been a big fan for a very long time. I can't wait to read this new book.

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  30. I've been dying to read this book since I first heard about it. I've adored Ann's other books and now I'm excited to see what she and Andres have come up with. I know I'm going to love it.

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  31. I'm reading this right now! Well, I may have got distracted, but I read a good half of it last night and hope to get back to it tomorrow :)
    I love the creativeness of this tour, it's great!

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  32. I really like the sound of this book and I can't wait to read it. I haven't read much Steampunk and I will look forward to reading this one.

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  33. hallo guys (Ann, Andres, Mikani and Ritsuko-chan)...
    thx u for thre giveaway..
    i like reading steampunk novels :)

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  34. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY! SHELLEY S. calicolady60@hotmail.com

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  35. Thank you to all of you guys for the giveaway!!!!

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  36. This book looks freaking SPAZZTASTIC - I simply must have it! I haven't read a bunch of steam punk but enough to know I like it but am choosey about the ones to read. I will definitely be checking it out if I don't win!

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  37. Thanks for the stolen snippets!

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  38. I can't wait to read Bronze gods!!!!! Since I read grimspace, Ann Aguirre is on my auto-buy list!!! Everything she write is AMAZING.

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  39. BRONZE GODS does look incredible. Looking forward to this.

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  40. OMG I want this book! I mean a smart girl and a rake . NEED IT!! :)

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  41. I saw this on Heidi's blog yesterday!

    I am looking forward to reading this one! I don't do heavy Steampunk but this sounds like it's going to be great!! Can't wait!

    Heather

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  42. Following along on the mini tour and loving it. The notes and memos are such a fun way to give a sneak peak of the characters and setting for the Apparatus Infernum series. I love the Sirantha Jax series and I'm a big UF and steampunk fan. I'm really looking forward to diving into the Apparatus Infernum world. Thanks for the sharing with us and for the great giveaway!

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  43. Oh, I really like that we get bits from Mikani and Ritsuko's cases. It's definitely a cool and fun way of promoting the book.

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  44. I am all about getting this book. lol. I love Ann's books and style. And I know the style can change with Andres, but I really want to get to read it. Love the combination of all elements I absolutely love here too. :) Thank you!

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  45. Ha, Ritsuko's note is hilarious! I take that Mikani is ladies man, yes? I can't wait to read this, always love bantering between the h/H

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