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Water to Water - Book Tour and Giveaway

9/26/2018

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Water to Water
by Karen A. Wyle
Genre: Science Fiction

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Two young Vushla questioned what everyone knew about death. What should they do with the answer?

When the time comes for Vushla to die, they go into the ocean and are dissolved away. Or so Terrill has always believed, and still believes after taking part in his father's final journey. But when he meets a young Vushlu who lives by the sea, Terrill must confront information that calls this fundamental belief into question. Will the two of them discover the truth? And what should they do with what they find?


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​The last taste of dinner was fading from Honnu’s mouth. Even food was different when the peddler came. This very night, around this same fire, they had roasted and eaten plump sausages spitting with juice, made from some crawling creature that pushed through underbrush and rooted in the earth of far-off forests.

Honnu stretched his arms and upper body to soak in the warmth of the fire, welcome as the end of hot season brought cooler night breezes. Which of the peddler’s tales might actually be true? Honnu had never traveled farther than the nearest market town — far enough away from the shore that the sea could not be seen, but not too far for its smell to carry, competing with the smell of the fish he sold and the pastries and spices and flowers in the stalls all around him. Were there really trees so tall that a Vushlu would have to rear back on its hind legs and lean against something sturdy in order to see the tops? Did mountains soar even higher? Did rivers of water pour out of those mountains? Did the mountains rise above the air itself, so that the air strained and grew thin, and one could look down and see the thicker air below? Did fountains of fire leap up from hidden places to consume travelers? Did birds, glowing as bright as any fire, swarm over the fields in springtime, keeping farmers from sowing seed until the birds had flown away? Did a species of giants, giants who never came near the ocean, giants with two legs and two arms like the Weesah but each limb twice as thick as a Weesah’s trunk, raise beasts for farmers, never leaving their ranches, requiring farmers to come to them? Were there places where the sky was always red, and others where the sky was always black?

Honnu’s family must know the answers to those questions, or to some of them, but his aunt never wanted to talk about it, and his grandfather changed his story from one time to the next, and his mother said none of it was true. Honnu refused to believe that.


Unless he found a way to go see for himself, he would never know.


​Now he heard sounds of movement and conversation, and tires pushing through sand. The procession must be leaving, with one of its members gone forever into the sea. They would probably not go very far in the dark. There was an inn serving such travelers in the market town. But by morning, they would be on their way back to wherever they came from. To one of the many, many places Honnu had never seen.


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Karen A. Wyle was born a Connecticut Yankee, but eventually settled in Bloomington, Indiana, home of Indiana University. She now considers herself a Hoosier. Wyle's childhood ambition was to be the youngest ever published novelist. While writing her first novel at age 10, she was mortified to learn that some British upstart had beaten her to the goal at age 9.
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Character Interview with Kititit the Weesah Peddler

Q. How did you become a peddler?
A. Well, now. That’s a ways to think back . . . . When I was a young sprout, we had a neighbor who was a peddler, wagon and all. I thought her wagon was about the prettiest thing I’d ever seen, all painted up as it was. And she used to let me help load the goods in the back – leastways, helping is what she called it. Getting in the way is what I’d call it, remembering. And when she’d been away and came home again, she always had stories to tell about the places she’d been. I’d never been anywhere, and I got to hankering after a life like she had.

Q. Your wagon – did it used to be your neighbor’s?
A. Right you are! Though by the time she figured she was ready to stay home and play with her grandchildren and take it easy, the wagon was what you might call used up – the canopy, anyway. My folks gave me a new one, and I picked what to paint on it.

Q. You have a mate and children, I hear. How have you managed to strike a balance between traveling and family life?
A. Well, I don’t have just any mate. I made sure to find a lady as liked to hear stories. I promised to always bring back plenty of stories. And she’s an independent sort – doesn’t need someone at her elbow all the time, telling her how to do things. A mate as hung around every day might get annoying for such as her. So we suit each other. And the longer I’m away, the longer I stay home and do my bit with the young ‘uns and the beasts and the garden and all. And now that some of our young ‘uns are grown, she has plenty of help when she needs it.

Q. You’re acquainted with Terrill and Honnu, I believe. How did that come about?
A. I’ve known Honnu a good piece of his life, I’d say. I visit a few different fisher villages, and he lives – or lived, I’m not sure which is right just now – in one of ‘em. I was the first Weesah he ever saw, I reckon, and how he would stare! Anyhow, he’s a curious fellow and always likes to hear my traveler’s tales.

Q. That brings up an interesting point. Aren’t you somewhat given to exaggeration in those tales of yours? Should Honnu believe everything you say?
A. (laughs) No, I can’t say as he should. But I reckon he knows that. Now, I wouldn’t say he knows just what to believe and what not to. But if he ever asked me, serious-like, I’d tell him.

Q. And Terrill? How did you meet him?
A. That was luck, if luck is something that happens, as to which I’ve no firm opinion. His da took ill, and Terrill was one of the funeral party as took him to the sea. I left Honnu’s village about the time they left to head home again, and we got to talking on the road. A nice young fellow. On the serious side, and tending to worry more than is comfortable for a youngster his age. I did my bit to cheer him up, when I could.

Q. And how did Terrill and Honnu meet each other?
A. (chuckles) Well, I’ll maybe let you ask one of them about that. I’d best be packing up and heading on, pretty soon. Any last questions? Or might you be wanting something from the wagon before I go? I’ve got some good knives I picked up a few towns back. Or if you’ve little ones at home, I have toys -- balls for juggling, and these dolls. See the bits of shell that make up the armor? And of course, I have fish. Always plenty of fish.

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41 Comments
James Robert
9/26/2018 03:07:23 am

My family and I all appreciate you bringing to our attention the book description of another great book to read. Thanks so much!

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shelly peterson
9/26/2018 03:18:56 am

Sounds like a great read.

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Kelly D
9/26/2018 07:19:05 am

I like the cover. It is eye catching.

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Kelly Nicholson
9/26/2018 11:00:59 am

about the cover? Centaur have always scared me

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Calvin
9/26/2018 11:29:02 am

Quite artsy. Sounds like a one of a kind sci fi

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Rita Wray
9/26/2018 01:10:55 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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jan
9/26/2018 01:40:21 pm

I like the vibrant colour of the cover

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Debbie P
9/26/2018 04:06:24 pm

That's a great cover.

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wendy hutton
9/26/2018 04:47:58 pm

colorful cover very unique, the book sounds great too thanks

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Mood Reader
9/26/2018 08:23:49 pm

Cool cover! Sounds like a great read!! :)

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Victoria
9/26/2018 09:06:59 pm

Beautiful cover, thanks for sharing :)

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Dale Wilken
9/26/2018 09:13:38 pm

They sound really great.

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Karen A. Wyle
9/27/2018 10:37:26 am

Thank you everybody for your wonderful comments! Damonza designed the cover, which captured my ideas better than I could have imagined.

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lynn clayton
9/28/2018 10:12:41 pm

great cover

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Janet W.
9/29/2018 07:10:44 am

I really like this unique cover! Sounds like an interesting read!

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Elizabeth Sullivan
9/29/2018 08:16:32 am

Cool cover, sounds interesting.

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Gwendolyn Jordan
9/29/2018 05:42:51 pm

I like the cover

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Julie Waldron
10/2/2018 02:35:30 pm

I like the colors in the cover. Thanks for the chance!

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/2/2018 02:54:02 pm

You're most welcome!

Those are some of my favorite colors too -- a fact Damonza kept in mind when fine-tuning the cover.

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Serge B
10/6/2018 03:33:14 pm

Not sure what he is, but the cover is certainly interesting

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/6/2018 03:48:03 pm

Serge, the figure on the cover is a Vushlu -- no particular individual, but any of the Vushla who meet death by going into the ocean to dissolve away. (As to whether that's the complete picture, well, thereby hangs the tale. :-) )

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Ann Fantom
10/7/2018 07:18:59 am

I like the cover. Very cool!

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Denise Higgins
10/7/2018 10:42:11 pm

Love the cover

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/8/2018 07:27:59 am

I've gotten this comment repeatedly, and am delighted to give credit to Damonza for the cover design.

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Corey Hutton
10/8/2018 02:59:18 pm

Good luck with the book and Thanks for the giveaway.

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/8/2018 03:01:44 pm

Thank you and you're welcome! :-)

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Amy F
10/11/2018 05:41:03 am

Interesting cover!

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heather
10/13/2018 03:39:41 pm

Love the cover makes me want to read it even more

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/13/2018 04:03:13 pm

Just what a cover should do! I'm so glad. (The preorder links are up near the top: Amazon for (naturally) Amazon and Books2Read for several other retailers including Apple, the Nook Store, and Kobo.)

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Heather D
10/18/2018 03:33:58 pm

The cover is interesting. It reminds me of something that I can’t place.

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/18/2018 03:41:13 pm

If you figure out what it reminds you of, I'd love to hear!

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Sarah L
10/21/2018 06:26:38 pm

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/21/2018 06:33:04 pm

You're most welcome! If you pick up the book, I hope you enjoy it!

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Daniel M
10/25/2018 07:19:53 pm

like the cover

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/25/2018 08:02:36 pm

Thanks -- so do I! :-) Damonza designed it.

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Kim BookJunkie
10/25/2018 10:49:09 pm

I loved the character interview - too cool!!!!!

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/26/2018 07:20:15 am

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Character interviews are great fun to write. I have three more for this book, included in various book tour stops and also on my blog, Looking Around, at http://looking-around.blogspot.com/.

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Jerry Marquardt
10/26/2018 11:57:39 pm

This cover art is immaculate and enjoyable!

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/27/2018 07:22:07 am

All hail Damonza, wonderful cover designers!

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Jerry Marquardt
10/27/2018 12:47:56 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Water to Water and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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Karen A. Wyle link
10/27/2018 01:02:47 pm

Thanks so much! It's almost November, so I'm about to start another rough draft as part of National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo or NaNo).

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