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)

The Speakeasy Featured on Waiting on Wednesday

The Speakeasy, Veronika Carnaby's forthcoming novel to be released on June 23rd of this year, was recently featured on Waiting on Wednesday. As per their description, “Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Hosted by Breaking the Spine."

"The book sees Carnaby continuing in the trace of historical fiction, but adds elements different to that of her debut novel, Bohemia."

Read the full feature HERE to learn more on the novel's background, hear the author's take on its genre, and see one of the official cover designs, illustrated by Silvia K. Tacheva-Grigorova.

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.

©Veronika Carnaby, 2013. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

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.

Meditation

A Veronika Carnaby Original

Rows of corn and wheat/flail about at my feet/as I look at the ghost town's street and wonder./My hope grows stronger with every passing automobile/and I grow older with each turn of the steering wheel./A flashing life may only exist in my head/but ain't that good enough than dread?/Let's grab the cord of one o' these cumulus clouds/and float up in an ecstasy shroud.../where we can see/fragments of life, just you and me./The graveyards/only shards/of inexistence will become, the downpour a remnant of the past./The hitchers shall finally find true love on the open road/the pack of white-haired politicians in their D.C. abodes/and us in our utopic state/where we reflect and meditate.

©Veronika Carnaby, 2013. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

New Veronika Carnaby Novel Due Late Spring 2013

For Immediate Release:

VERONIKA CARNABY UPCOMING NOVEL, The Speakeasy, EXPECTED FOR LATE SPRING 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 late spring of 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.

The Reader Magazine To Feature New Veronika Carnaby Short Story, "On Reading Aloud"

The Spring issue of the Liverpool-based, The Reader Magazine, is set to feature a brand new short story by Veronika Carnaby entitled, "On Reading Aloud".

As stated on their official website, the quarterly publication "is the only magazine that offers the whole literary mix: new fiction and poetry, classic and neglected works, interviews with leading figures in the world of the arts, thought-pieces, advice for reading groups, research into reading, news from the world of books."

The Reader Magazine serves as a staple to the Reader Organisation, which fosters a positive attitude toward reading and encourages literacy across the demographics. The magazine circulates throughout the UK and internationally.

Subscribe to The Reader Magazine or purchase an individual copy at their official website to read Veronika's latest piece.

For more information on The Reader Magazine or The Reader Organisation, please visit http://thereader.org.uk/.

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.