Coliloquy Launch and Kindle Contest
Coliloquy comes out of the Kindle Developer Beta Program for Active Content and will be available on all e-ink Kindle devices. By delivering titles as active content applications, rather than static publishing files, Coliloquy enables new kinds of engagement that simply aren’t possible in a traditional book format. Multiple “what if” story lines let authors and readers explore different permutations of character relationships. TV-like episodes can grow and change, based on reader choices, voting, and feedback. Fans can reread a key scene from a different character’s point-of-view or unlock new content. -Press Release
I am so happy to be able to share with you all the launch of this fabulous new innovative publishing company. I have read two titles (Witch’s Brew by Heidi R. Kling and Arcania by Liz Maverick) and I was delightfully surprised at how much I enjoyed this choose your own path format. From the two books I read, I read through them twice. I had to see what happens with all the choices.
Here are the four books that you can get for your Kindle e-ink device today:
Heidi R. Kling, Witch’s Brew (The Spellspinners of Melas County): a contemporary young adult series about a modern day witch who must betray everything she knows to save her magic and her forbidden love.
Kira Snyder, Dead Letter Office (Parish Mail): a contemporary southern gothic mystery series about a teenager who discovers a cache of centuries-old letters containing clues to crimes happening in the present day.
Liz Maverick, Arcania, Trial by Fire #1 (Arcania): a young adult fantasy series about an underachieving teen thrust into an MMO-like world of magical combat, where she must master her own genetic gifts while investigating her twin sister’s suspicious death.
Tawna Fenske, Getting Dumped: a serialized romantic caper about a woman who loses her job but finds love, intrigue, mayhem, and a new career buried in the unlikeliest of places.
Contest:
Coliloquy has given me a shiny new Kindle preloaded with their titles to give to you! Just use the Rafflecopter form to enter. You do not have to use your last name, or even your real first name. Just make sure that you use your correct email so that I can contact you if you win! The only mandatory entry is for you to leave a comment telling me what you think about serialized books with choices in ebook form. Make sure you click ‘I did this” on the Rafflecopter or it won’t count!
By: Kate
I think these books sound really fun to read, I’m excited to get a chance to win! :)
By: Alex Bennett (@ABennettBooks)
I would love to go out and buy these–at least the YA ones–but I unfortunately don’t own a Kindle! Thanks for the giveaway, though… maybe I have a chance at reading these in the future now!
By: DarcyO (@darcy1956)
These look great! Wonderful idea. Thanks for the chance to win.
By: Tricia-wa
These look cool! I’m trying out sound that name out… Col-il-o-quee. Like soliloquy but not? Cool :P
By: Faye (@https://twitter.com/#!/RTeenBookworm)
Witch’s Brew and Arcania sound amazing! I wish they were for my nook!
By: Emilie (@emdelorme)
I’m curious to see how this works. I think it’s a great idea!
By: Tari (@ohwrite)
This sounds like fun…I like the idea of getting to see different ways the story could end…too bad we can’t do that in real life before we make choices!!
By: Gina ~ Hott Books (@hottbooks)
Oh, my!!! I LOVED the chose your own adventure books!! I can’t wait to try these out!
By: Kimberley S. (@_sunnykimmy_)
This sounds really interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!
By: Chris BetweenTheCovers (@HeroFanKidd)
Amazing Contest, I think eBook only serial titles are a great addition to a growing publishing market!
By: Vivien (@deadtossedwaves)
What a fabulous idea! Thanks so much for hosting.
By: Janelle Martin
I love this concept and can’t wait to read the next installment of ” getting dumped”!
By: Travis (@Travis_Pearson)
I’ve been wanting to read Witches Brew and Arcania since I heard about them. Thanks for the contest!
By: Natasha (@bradysmom)
I loved the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books when I was younger, and I think this modern twist to the idea sounds awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
By: .Ambur. (@AmburHostyn)
Wowza! This is some giveaway….in fact, it’s fantabulous! Thanks for the chance to win a Kindle loaded with these amazing books! I really want to read Witch’s Brew, it sounds like an awesome story! :D
By: EmilyD. (@eheinlen)
Such a great contest!
By: Parajunkee (@parajunkee)
This sounds great – I’m excited at the possibilities.
By: danielle k. (@MyMercurialMuse)
What a great giveaway. Love this idea, I’ll have to check out Coliloquoy, I’m surprised this is the first someone is doing this :) Also, the titles sound awesome.
By: Michelle Reynoso (@MichelleReynoso)
This is a really cool idea!
By: Julie@my5monkeys (@aprilmom00)
what a great idea and so excited to read these authors
By: AmyC (@memoryofagldfsh)
Awesome!
By: Ron C. Nieto (@RonCNieto)
I used to love this kind of stories! It’s so good to get them back. I think digital format is perfect for it, too – you jump around without peeking in by inadvertently going to te wrong page!
If I got a Kindle, I’d definitely get these books! Thanks for the giveaway :)
By: fishgirl182 (@fishgirl182)
thanks for the giveaway. i haven’t heard of any of these books but they look intriguing. i’ll definitely have to check them out sometime soon. thank you!
By: Antoinette
The titles looks great and once i get a chance i would love to read!! i am currently writing a book about witches myself!
By: Heidi @ yabibliophile (@ hmz1505)
I love this idea! How fun! Too bad it doesn’t work with the kindle app on my computer :)
By: Kelley Johnsen (@kelleynutrition)
That is so cool for you to giveaway! And to have it loaded with books! This is a very very generous giveaway! I also love the selection you added!
Thanks again!
By: Alycia
I think it’s really interesting. I’m curious as to how they do all the editing and structuring of the novel. It’s probably a lot more complicated than normal.
By: Jena F (@Jenababy13)
I tried to buy Witch’s Brew for my kindle app, but realized you could only buy it for an actual kindle =/. I would love love love to win this!! Thank you so much for the giveaway :)
By: Alycia (@Weechagirl)
This all so very exciting. I think this will def change how publishers look at books and how they can be innovative.
By: Amanda (@agal2tch)
What an awesome idea!!
By: Chandra @ Unabridged Bookshelf (@unabridgedshelf)
That young adult ones look great! I think I may have to pick them up! Thanks for sharing and for the contest!!
By: Hald (@haldreviews)
Thanks for this awesome chance, and for letting me know about these books. I will check them out! :D
By: Alexa @ Alexa Loves Books (@alexalovesbooks)
I’m pretty excited about this new publishing company! All four titles up there look amazing and I can’t wait to get them :)
By: Minas
Thanks for the giveaway!
By: Vivian (@vi3ti3abe)
Thanks for the giveaway!
By: Anya Sandoval (@AnyaGrl)
These books look awesome and definitely looking forward to reading them all and hopefully sooner rather than later.
By: Katy (@afewmorepages)
These titles look fun!
By: Peggy @ Pawing Through Books (@Pawing Through Books)
Love the idea behind this and the fact that you can choose paths! :) Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
By: Rick (@rklipman)
I was a little hesitant at first, but honestly if Tawna’s involved then I’m excited and curious to see how these projects hold up. I’ll definitely be checking them out one way or another.
By: ephrielle (@HLHappyEndings)
I love the cover for Witches Brew. So eye catching.
By: Michelle @ Hooked to Books (@michelleball)
I need a Kindle just so I can get these books! These look awesome. :)
By: David Weisz
There is so much potential to do more than just republish books in digital format. I’ll be excited to hear how Coliloquy develops.
By: Avery (@AverysBookNook)
I am shocked (shocked in the best possible way) by the idea of serialized books in Ebook format! I am always amazed by technology/ technological advancements we have seen in the last few years.
By: Tiffany Johnson
I think it’s a great idea! Kinda like a book version of Survivor, only there are actually people you don’t want voted off.
By: Lucy (@readingdate)
Very intriguing idea – I hope to try it out sometime and see how it works. Arcania and Witch’s Brew look pretty good!
By: Jacinda @ The Reading Housewives (@ReadingWifeJac)
Witch’s Brew! I’ve been waiting for this announcement!
By: Jaime (@arnoldjaime13)
Awesome giveaway Pam! I hope I win my kindle just died ;)
By: Kristi (@Kristi_Cook)
Interesting concept–I’m intrigued!
By: Aleyda A (@Nalazul)
I really like the idea of choosing the path of the story. Great giveaway!
By: Patricia (@1of2chicksonbks)
What an intriguing idea. I used to read something similar as a child where you “choose you own adventure” I’d love to try it for Kindle.
By: Tabathia B
Thanks for a great giveaway
By: Lauren (@lauren817)
This is such an awesome idea! I love that you can choose your own adventure as well as the fact that all of the books sound incredible, especially Witches Brew!
By: Pam Vickers (@pam_vickers)
Please… please… please…
By: Marieru (@literata2301)
I’m not so sure about having choices. I mean most of the time we could think that we can write a better ending but that is why the author exists, they allows us a glance into their minds.
But hey, it can be fun!
Thanks for the chance ;)
By: Leiann
This sounds like a cool idea. I can’t wait to check it out
By: Ashley @ Book Labyrinth (@BookLabyrinth)
Thanks for the giveaway! I really like the sound of these, especially because I grew up with ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’… I think everyone likes having an actual say in the story, as well as all the extra content.. I think that makes sense with all the technology that exists now.
By: Na S.
I like series as it gives me a chance to see characters grow and for me to build a closer connection with them. Sometimes they become like old friends. I like them to be available in both print and ebooks format -with ebook I can get instant access :)
By: Jayjay Atanacio
Thanks for the awesome chance! can’t wait for Witch’s Brew by Heidi R. Kling ;)
By: Susan Light (@books4susie)
I would love to own a Kindle since I don’t have one. Thanks for the giveaway!
By: Ashley Chattaway
Definitely an interesting concept! Interested to see how it pans out!
By: Jessica @ I Read to Relax (@jessyabookobssd)
I find it really interesting how so many publishers are turning towards the “interactive” reading experience. It will be fun to see where that leads in the future…
By: Kim @Inconceivable Book Reviews (@chimneywriter)
Thank you for the awesome giveaway! I love choose-your-own-adventure books. :)
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By: Cassidy (@Cassidy_Finn)
Man, a cover still does it for me, and I love the cover of Witches Brew. Looking forward to choosing the direction the story goes. I like this idea.
Thanks for the contest.
Cass
By: bn100
Thanks for the giveaway. All these books sound great!
By: Leslie (@workformandroid)
These sounds really cool and I look forward to seeing how their work with the Kindle. Thanks for spreading the word about them and offering the contest!
Leslie
By: Margo Rowder
Wow. This sort of development is so exciting – it feels inevitable, yet there’s no telling where it will lead! I’m looking forward to finding out. And my lil’ brain is already considering the possibilities this will open up in my writing…
By: ChrisS
Wow! An interactive reading experience.This is so exciting. I’d love to experience it myself. Ah.. you gotta to love technology…
By: Erin Thompson (@izzyabbysmom)
This is such a neat concept. Technology amazes me these days. Thsnks for the contest and the chance.
By: Cheri Williams (@CheriWilliams) (@cheriwilliams)
Great concept–I’d love to see it in action!!
By: Crystal Martinez (@MadiganHeart)
Thanks for the great giveaway!
By: Crystal Martinez (@MadiganHeart)
Oh yeah, I think that getting a choice for e-book format is great…the more options the better :-D
By: melannie
oh yay thank you for the chance! I really want to read Witch’s Brew! :D
By: Tina G (@https://twitter.com/#!/mybella76)
I would love to read these amazing stories! Great giveaway!!
Tina G~
By: Michaelle
I think it’s a wonderful concept!!
By: Amanda (@apandaforamanda)
I’m excited to check out Arcadia!
By: Rhiannon (@bookwormsdiary)
I love serials, such a classic way to read! Also way less torturous to wait for the next part!
By: Annie Bellet
I think serializing novels is a great idea (I’m doing it myself). The give-away seems like a cool thing, too. Best of luck!
By: CCochrN
This is a fantastic offer and I would love to read ebooks on the Kindle, like all my Allergy patients do, when they are waiting after their allergy shots have been. :)
I would like to read “Witches Brew” on MY new Kindle.. That would be awesome.
Thank you Pam for this opportunity/entry.
By: Nishita (@nishmvk)
I think serial e-books are a great idea. You get to enjoy a complete series without cluttering up your bookshelf.
I am also retweeting this contest.
By: Naomi (@https://twitter.com/#!/Naomicanale)
This is such an awesome contest and blog!! :)
By: Bri
I am kinda intrigued with this format, particularly for the Dead Letter Office title. That’s awesome!
By: Nicole
This concept is incredible. And, what better platform than an e-reader, particularly the Kindle. As a grad student, I’d love a Kindle for pleasure reading and accessing affordable books for school. Thanks for the giveaway!
By: Charlene (@CharleneBurke)
Oh my, I don’t know what it would be like to have control of the story like this. But I sure would like to find out! The concept is something I’m familiar with from when video games first introduced it in the ’90s, then perfected it in the 2000′s. But to read a book like this? I’m anticipating loads of enjoyment. I re-read regularly and yet this sounds like the 2nd or 3rd time I read the book it is a different story. Definitely interested in seeing this in action!
By: Marianne
This is such an interesting idea! I alwas windered “what if” with some of the books i havee read.
By: Shelly
I think these books are a fantastic idea. They give the reader the chance to make the book their own, drawing the reader in more by allowing them to dictate more of the outcome. The first book I read with this format was “Can You Survive The Zombie Apocalypse. Very entertaining and kept me hooked from the first “decision” point. Great format!
By: Tanja Haack (@tgchaack)
That sounds like a fun idea. Just as long as I don’t get too many choices.
By: Dina (@dlscapy)
this is a great opp to win from a fun blog :)
By: Teri C
Those sound like some great titles I cannot wait to find out more.
By: Margaret S
I am always looking for new sites for finding books. This sure looks like one of them.
By: Kisara
I like the idea of this, and hope it’ll work on an e-reader platform like the Kindle and not become confusing. I loved the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books as a kid, so if this is even remotely similar, I’m in. :)
By: Pam Roberts (@slappylilly)
The titles read awesomely. Liz when did you find the time?
By: Judy
Always looking for new romance! Thank you.
By: Tina B
Theses books sound very interesting! I think this will be a nice option for readers. I like to try new things, especially with new books and authors! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
By: SoftFuzzySweater (@SoftFuzzySweatr)
All these books look amazing
By: Rose Glitschka
Just like the old Choose Your Own Adventure books these sound wonderful. Recently I’ve given my youngest son, 9, a series of choose your own adventure and he’s havng the same fun with them as I did and will have now with this type of format.
By: Jokramer (@Jothebooky)
I love “choose your own adventure” type books. It’s like several books in one!
By: Heidi Grange
What a fun idea. These books sound intriguing.
By: Jasmine Rose (@ARoomWithBooks)
I’m not sure about being able to choose what happens next, but I’m definitely willing to give it a try :]
By: Tara T. (@taralin)
I love that publishers are embracing all the different types of media we can immerse ourselves in. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
By: Tiffani
I think choose your path books are great. I know there are times where I have told the main character what to do, but they never listen! This way you can find out if the advice you try to give is good advice!
By: Kristal
These books look great! What an awesome idea!
By: Lori (@lorisbookblog)
Thanks for the great giveaway. Awesome idea.
By: Krista
This concept sounds very interesting! Leaving the ending in the hands of the reader, I want to read one of those!
By: Erin Gulyas (@erinhayes5399)
Those covers are pretty awesome.
By: Mint
Thanks for the giveaway! I think e-books are awesome since you can bring so much more with you when you go traveling or if you’re on the road and can’t bring a lot of weight with you.
By: Jessica @ Books: A true story (@booksatruestory)
I love this idea of interactive reading!
By: Jacquelynne (@Book_Harlequin)
I absolutely love the antiquity of your blog! it is so classy :) Anywho I am a new follower to your blog but I have followed you on twitter for sometime! – This is a great giveaway, thank you so much for hosting it!
By: SoftFuzzySweater (@SoftFuzzySweatr)
I want to win this kindle with all my heart and read those wonderful books but I know I’m not entering properly. I have 26 chances and I don’t know WHAT the FIG I’m doing!!!
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By: Tara (@therani)
I love the idea of interactive titles. When I was a kid, the Choose Your Own Adventures were some of my favorite books to read, especially because I could return to them for more than one experience of the story. I really hope to see more of this type of storytelling as ereader ownership increases.
By: Julie Anderson (@dagnyfan)
I love checking out new YA books for my students – I used to love the choose your own adventure books.
By: Sierra
I didn’t know if that comment javascript thing worked so I’ll write here.
I definitely want to try out a Kindle. Sounds fun (:
By: Julianne
I am a big fan of print books. Although I seem to be getting more and more books and less and less room to keep them. By having the opportunity to have the same books in ebook format, I can have an unlimited amount more of books without the storage problem. Serialized books in ebook format is also a great thing.
By: Julianne
How do I get the four books mentioned???
By: Limecello (@Limecello)
Very excited about this new project – congratulations, you guys! :D