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Book Giveaway: Tales From High Hallack – The Collected Short Stories of Andre Norton, Volume: 1 Posted at 12:34 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

PremierDigitalPublishingIt’s time again to kick off another free book contest!  What’s that I hear?  We’re giving away too many books?  Well, if you think so, I guess we could stop…  What?  Oh, you DO want more free books!  I thought so.

The kind folks at Premier Digital Publishing have recently launched a new 3 part collection of works by the legendary Andre Norton and they wanted us to help them give out five paperback copies of Tales From High Hallack – The Collected Short Stories of Andre Norton, Volume: 1.  And, because we love you so, we of course said:  “Oh, Hell yes!”

From their press release:

For the first time, a collection of short stories by Andre Norton are available for her loyal fans.  Still as fresh and relevant today as they were over a half-century ago, Norton’s stories have been curated in Tales From High Hallack, Volumes 1 (January 14, 2014), 2 (May 20, 2014), and 3 (Fall 2014). This collection of previously published short stories includes many themed anthologies from periodicals that are no longer in print.

Paying homage to Norton’s legacy, the collection of stories is entitled High Hallack, named after the location featured prominently in many of her works of fiction, as well as the genre writer’s library Norton opened in Tennessee. In this collection of short stories, the gates of High Hallack are now open for the world to enjoy these amazing science fiction and fantasy stories.

For your chance at one of these copies all you have to do is re-tweet this tweet:


…or comment here in the blog to enter the contest. Do both and double your chances!  We’ll have a random drawing from our re-tweeter pool and announce the winners next Thursday so tweet away and don’t forget to tell your friends.  Note:  If you leave a comment without a way for us to reach you we’re going to draw another name so please give us a twitter link or something.

Tales from High Hallack Vol. 1Tales From High Hallack – The Collected Short Stories of Andre Norton, Volume: 1
by Andre Norton

For the first time, the Grand Dame of science fiction – Andre Norton – has her short stories gathered for her fans’ reading pleasure. Tales reach back to the 1930s, as fresh and relevant today as they were when she wrote them… such was Andre’s skill. High fantasy, fables, science fiction, coming of age stories, and more fill three volumes. This impressive, must-have collection includes stories of Witch World. There are cats sprinkled here and there, as Andre treasured them so. And there is magic in the writing, unequaled prose to delight readers of all ages.

High Hallack was a place in Andre’s fiction, and was also the name of her genre writer’s library she opened in Tennessee. It is a wondrous keep that she called home, and now High Hallack opens its gates and allows these amazing stories to tumble out.

Lose yourself in her enchanted words, and read them again and again.

About the Author:

Andre NortonAndre Norton’s career began in the Cleveland Library System in the 1930s, then with a position as a special librarian in the cataloging department of the Library of Congress. Her first published science fiction work was short novella, The People of the Crater, which appeared under the name Andrew North. With series such as The Time Traders, Solar Queen, Forerunner, Beast Master, Crosstime, and Janus, as well as many stand-alone novels, her tales of adventure have drawn countless readers to the science fiction genre.

Although her work has encompassed many genres, Andre Norton is probably most famous for her fantasy, in particular the Witch World series, begun in 1963 with the Hugo-nominated book of the same name. Her unprecedented success in publishing has inspired generations of writers and paved the way for other women looking to break into the male dominated genre.

Norton’s career began in the Cleveland Library System in the 1930s, then with a position as a special librarian in the cataloging department of the Library of Congress. Her first published science fiction work was short novella, The People of the Crater, which appeared under the name Andrew North. With series such as Time Traders, Solar Queen, Forerunner, Beast Master, Crosstime, and Janus, as well as many stand-alone novels, her tales of adventure have drawn countless readers to the science fiction genre.  Although her work has encompassed many genres, Andre Norton is probably most famous for her fantasy, in particular the Witch World series, begun in 1963 with the Hugo-nominated book of the same name. Her unprecedented success in publishing has inspired generations of writers and paved the way for other women looking to break into the male dominated genre.

 

On February 20, 2005, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, which had earlier honored her with its Grand Master Award in 1983, announced the creation of the Andre Norton Award, to be given each year for an outstanding work of fantasy or science fiction for the young adult literature market, beginning with 2005 publications.

This look like a great collection to have for any library.  Click through to the novel page to have a look at the table of contents.  Best of luck to you all. Be sure to come back next Thursday to see if you’ve won!

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