Minions, you have been so infinitely patient. You’ve waited through a title change (BLOODBOUND to SOULBOUND), and have waited sooooo long for Auntie Heather to finish this book, this epic fantasy that’s so different than my Vlad Tod or Slayer stuff. You’ve begged, pleaded for a taste. Just a taste! And today, I can give you just that. I’m going to give you two pressies. And when I’m done, I want to know what you think. I’m thrilled, ecstatic, so, so happy to give you both the cover of SOULBOUND, and the first five paragraphs! Are you ready? Because here…we…GO!!!
CHAPTER ONE
The sharp edge of the paper sliced into my thumb and I sat up with a jerk. “Fak!”
Blood blossomed from the cut and I tossed my book to the ground, shoving my thumb in my mouth and sucking on it to make the bleeding stop. I should have known that I’d give myself a paper cut. I’d just picked up the book from the book binder this morning, so its pages were still crisp, not well worn like those in the books that lined the shelves of my bedroom.
“What would your mother say if she heard you cursing like that, Kaya?” As he ducked under the moss that was draping from the tree branches above and made his way along the water’s edge, my father smiled at me. In his left hand was a net full of freshly caught fish. He held it up proudly. “Dinner. I hope I didn’t scare you.”
Shaking my head at his subtle attempt at humor—he’d always been able to sneak up on me without much effort, ever since I could remember—I brushed the grass from my leggings and stood, clutching the book in my hand. “Scare me? I actually heard you coming. First time for everything, I suppose.”
“I made certain you did. Walk back with me? I want to talk with you about tonight.” He didn’t wait for an answer. I knew he wouldn’t. My father was a take-charge kind of person. Not cruel or demanding, but a natural leader. When he said something, people were meant to listen, and they did, for the most part. Maybe it was because he was a Barron, and people—even the Unskilled people of Kessler who had no idea what Barrons even were—just sensed that they were supposed to follow his lead. My mother was a Barron as well. Sometimes I wished that I was like them, but then I’d push that wish away. After all, there was no sense in wishing for what one could never possibly have. My parents had been born Barrons, and I . . . well . . . I had not.
Tags: awesomeness, cover, SOULBOUND
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Excellent! !!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!
Auntie Heather, that cover is absolutely gorgeous. And after reading that excerpt I can not wait for hte book. When is the release date?
oh mi god i can not wait for this book to come out i love your books
Chrona!
I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for cheering up my mood a bit I really needed it. It seems very interesting and beckons me to open the pages and see whats inside….hmmm.
this book sounds awesome!!! I can’t for it to come out!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE!! Tell MORE TELL MORE AUNTIE!!!!!! *Waiting*
That’s it?
Can’t wait ’til it’s out!!!!!
……..GIVE ME THAT BOOK. NOW.
I wanna read more!!! why don’t you put the whole first chapter
just saying 
hahaha
Ps: I love the cover
Omg~!!
That is for one, one of the coolest book covers I have ever freakin seen! I can’t wait to get my hands on this book, it looks and sounds amazing just from one paragraph.
OMG That was EPIC
Oh my dorritos this is amazing. I’m curious about that barron thing and the book in general. and I think I may know a reason for chain mail covering the face for those who are curios. It would probably be to hide their identity but allow them to see and it is also more lightweight than a helmet
GGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY WANT MORE SO PLEASE MAY I HAVE MORE THAT WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!!
Wow that seems pretty cool! Hey guys i missed you all!
Oh, auntie Heather, lord of awesomeness, you inspired me to write my own series,(wait for it) The Raven Cronicles (IN COOL,MYSTERIOUS VOICE). The series will have three books,tears of the midnight raven, rise of the dark angels, and the battle of darkness. I want to Emali you wat I wrote so far please take the time to read it and tell me what you think of it.(P.S you are totally my role model and I would die all over again if I met you in person). your faithful minion, (|=\|)
(jello,ya.)
As for the cover… I’m a little weirded out by the chainmail veil, but if it’s something that’s actually from the book, then I’m curious to see what it’s about. However, the asinine way she’s holding that sword is totally putting me off, and when I look at the pic, I see a model doing a photoshoot with a prop she’s never touched before, which I doubt is the reaction it’s meant to provoke. It’s a cool image otherwise, and I like the title off to the side and the text at the top. Will it have some sort of numbering system on the cover? One of my biggest pet peeves in recent books is how it’s hard to tell which comes first because there’s no numbering system to tell you what order to read them in.
As for the paragraphs… Still a bit too little to get a feel for, but it looks promising, and I immediately like her dad for some reason.
who-oa! awshus, MEWANTMEWANTMEWANT!!
i neeeeeeeeeeeeeed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my Vlad that is crazy i love the cover.And the sword man i want that book can’t wait.
Oh my Vlad i love it
Wow, that’s good writing, I can’t wait for the rest.
Looks fantastic, Lil’ Sis! I cannot WAIT to read it!
When will this be piblished?!?
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i LOVE IT. i’m gunna by in stores.
Auntie, you are the best writer!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly I think the book sounds great, I love the cover and I want to read more because you have already drawn me in with the title and just the first five paragraphs. Can’t wait to read it
hoping maybe you will come to Maine on a book tour and go to the Nonesuch Bookstore in Biddeford, Maine 
Anyway can’t wait till the book is released
OMV!!! that was AMAZING!!! when is the release date! I AM DYING TO READ THAT BOOK!!! dont keep us waiting too long Auntie Heather!
Looks AWESOME!!
wondering if anything about a boy with black hair and eyes that flash florescent purple will make an appearance…. Even if Kaya glances at a newspaper and it says something about that or a vampire I will freak out!!!!
I see that the comments are fixed. I can’t wait for Soulbound. Auntie Heather, you’re the most cool author.
P.S. Anyone know how many words are needed for a book for 13 years old and up? Otherwise my book is unfinished.
P.S. Congrasts to the winners of the Xbox 360.
i seriusly cant wait it sounds like and overly action exciteing suspence book!!!
*fangirl squeel*
I’M SO EXCITIED!!!!
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK
DEEEEELIGHTFUL! Can’t wait to buy it and then see you on tour AGAIN to sign it
Go Heather! Love the cover, nice, dark, and intriguing. 
Holy shnizit, this is so cool thank you.
it is great already i cant wait
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333
i swear when i saw the cover i literally sighed out a “wowwww”…is tht an inscription on the sword or just a reflection?
i am relly curious and cant wait for the WHOLE thing to come out…Mommy heather knew we were all already thirsty for more…
Forever and Eternity,
Ally289 >:[
Sorry to say this, but so far this book is not sounding to good
. Not your best work.. and the cover? Its not a very good cover
omg. i cant wait to read the rest of it.
4 words..I WANT THAT BOOK
man thats a good idea… use your mark… mind if i steal it?
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amaZING it is a realy good book and I can’t wait to read it! Auntie Heather for the win!!!!!!!!
Omfg I love it when is it coming out?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! <33333
pretty cool!
got it….read it……love it!!!!
OMG auntie this sounds absolutely AMAZING i cant wait to read this!!!!!! xxx