Hehehe. Happy Monday!
At Dragoncon, Jeaniene Frost and we gave away tote bags with a vampire on one side and a dushegub on the other. They turned out much cuter than expected. We printed 250 and they were gone – whooosh. For anyone looking into their own merch, we used 4imprint, and had a great experience. They are usually reliable and hit a nice balance between a good product and a reasonable price.
Anyway, both Jeaniene and I meant to keep a bag for ourselves, and I was sure I did. Then we got home, unpacked, and no bag. Bummer.
Luckily I still have access to the merch store, so I made my own personal merchandise.
I posted this on Instagram and so many people like it and wanted one that I decided to give one away.
This is your chance to win your own personal tote bag. It is 18 x18 inches, so large enough to hold many skeins. The word yarn can be replaced by a word of your choice, as in “Finish this project or no more fabric!” or “Finish this novel or no more books!”
To enter, comment on this post with your favorite Innkeeper quote or moment. Please comment on the blog only. Entries on Facebook/Instagram/Threads will not count, because it’s too hard to keep track. If you are seeing this on a social network or in your email inbox, click here to enter.
If you don’t read Innkeeper, put the favorite quote from our series of your choice. The giveaway is open to US and International readers. Winner will be chosen on Monday 23, 2024.
Please be aware that the bag will be printed to order, so it will take a couple of weeks to make its way to you. Just in time for Halloween if you are in US.
I am frozen. Pick ONE?? That´s imposible.
I like when Curran is near Kate´s ear and whisper “psycho”.
And “rippercushions”. And the fart gun, and and and….
Wait, what about magic clams?????
Ripper-cushions!
I never have only one favorite, but this scene is a favorite, and I haven’t seen it mentioned yet. It’s from Sweep of the Heart, chapter 4, when Maud, Arland, and Helen arrive at the castle of House Krahr, and Arland is instantly accosted by Knight Ruin.
“Arland’s face took on the stony expression of a man who was either about to charge the enemy line for the fifth time in a single day, or do his taxes.”
I feel that scene on a visceral level.
That tote is marvelous just the way it is.
Then the scary old knight came and told me that if I challenged the boy, there would be ripper cushions.”
Is probably one of my favorites like many people. Also in sweep of the heart, as for a scene, when they realize that Officer Maris’s wife is the costco lady.
I can’t think of any other direct quotes atm.
“I’ve survived countless attempts at manipulation before. I appear to be too dense for it.”
Love that bag!
Currently doing a re-read of Kate Daniels and just got to Kate and Lorelei meeting in Magic Rises:
Curren to Kate: “We just got here. baby. It’s too early for you to start killing people.”
So perfect!
“It’s not the suit, buttercup.”
All of the above.
But the most beautiful moment is when Magnolia Green survives and becomes a colossal Magnolia on Daesyn.
Innkeeper is my comfort read.
Not exact words. When Dina is describing the Vampires- they were on a secret mission but they still forcefully whispered their house credentials.
Ripper cushions!!!!!
Classic.
Any scene Caldenia is in, she’s my favourite!
“Finish this project or no more books” is def something I need.
One bit that has me “snortling “ every time:
Six vampires came scuttling over the roof, in assorted colors of sunblock, like someone spilled a bag of Skittles. Taste the undead rainbow.
The scene in “Sweep of the Blade” where the House Kozor is trying to provoke Maud and she keeps turning it back on them. “Are members of House Kozor in the habit of copopulating with their pet birds?” “Birds, children… ” I love the way Maud turned their insults back on them. I wish I could think that fast
“Monday 23, 2024” I don’t really think I could take having a new month, all days being “Monday”, added to the calendar. Can we just nix that idea? 🙃
The bride’s wassail — Sweep of the Blade — 1) Are members of House Kozor in the habit of copulating with their pet birds? No idea you had such exotic tastes. 2) And the BEST — “Clearly”, Maud said [sticky coffee sliding down her neck, dripping from her hair, “some people just can’t handle their coffee.” The entire scene is awesome.
Nevada: “Eat dirt and die”. I’m pretty sure Kate has said this as well. Short, sweet, and to the point.
There are so many great Innkeeper moments: Arland and coffee, the Hiru reveal, Helen making a distraction for bacon, Orro and his delicious food, Mrs. Marais getting clued in, exhausted George, Dina and her knowing the best room to provide guests, anything Caldenia, etc. I think my favorite, though, is Maud’s reveal on the battle station and the Ancestor Vampiric verbal smackdown.
My favourite moment of Innkeeper (in this moment) is when Diana allows her cat to be named the Devourer of Souls. It is funny, touching and what family does: it is a perfect moment.
“Brace yourself”.. “I think we’re about to get attacked with some goodness and light. ” from Sanctuary.
I have a chronic and as of yet untreatable illness. This does not stop people from smothering me in good advice about nutrition, oxygen therapy, mindfulness, and that one weird trick that cured their aunts’neighbours’friends’niece.
I snickered when I read this line, picturing a bunch of do-gooders coming to convert Roman to the benefits of yoga.
(I like Yoga! I did it 3 times a week before I got ill. If I try it now, it will make me sicker)
Always the anecdotal “advice” that would have never crossed our minds lol! Hang in there!
“Then the scary old knight came and told me that if I challenged the boy, there would be ripper cushions.”
My current favorite is Congratulations you’re evil enough.im working on getting there.
Picking a favourite quote or moment is impossible, it’s all my favourite. This has inspired a re-read of the series which is always fun.
My quote for entry is Caldenia:
“Oddly, I find myself mildly fascinated by Genghis Khan. A shrewd and savage warrior, possessing a certain magnetism. I left him with a single city, and I periodically make ridiculous demands that I know he can’t meet so I can watch him squirm.”
Thank you for offering such a lovely contest and prize. Back to my re-read.
Go with the goddess my lord, you won’t be forgotten
Honestly anything Arland and Maud. They are so wonderful together!
Love “there will be ripper cushions” from Sweep of the Blade.
“We’re besieged by murderous poultry”
love the series!
I replay the fartgun scenes from Graphic Audio for my 6yo constantly. They’re our favorite to listen to together
I find myself at times wishing to trade in my day job for my own little inter-galactic inn. Love your stories, keep ’em coming forever!! Many quotes from Kate’s Auntie are some of my favorites. She is so dramatic in a scary fun way.
Favorite Innkeeper Quote: “Is it a habit of House Krahr to waste time with empty threats?”
That tote is so cute!
My favorite Inkeeper moment is the end of Sweep of the Heart, when they are grafting the cutting of Magnolia Green to Gertrude Hunt. It’s just the best. Like, so much could go wrong, but it’s turning out to be the best thing ever. Loved it!
My all-time favorite is Helen and her “ripper cushions.” Also, Kate saying, “Here kitty kitty.”
I love that bag and the quotes even more haha
For me, it would change yarn to “fabric” since my wife is a quilter, haha
“The Sovereign asked his sister for help for the very last time. And she came.”
“Of course, I came. He was my baby brother,” Caldenia said quietly. “In the end, family is all we have.”
These few lines will never not being me to blubbering tears.
Arland saying All if our security measures have been deeated by a five year old when Helen snuck onto the battle station.Helen saying There will be Ripper Cushions. I just really love Helen and how she was written.
My favorite quote from “Sweep of the Heart” is, “No matter what the future will bring, this will be the one thing I will never regret. Will you marry me?” That was Kosandion talking to Lady Wexyn. It’s so romantic!
I love them all, I love Sweep with Me (Oro Is GREAT!) AND maude is amazing in Sweep of the Blade.
can’t wait to see #7!!
lol, mentioned the book but not the quote
I’d love to get the bag…
“pleeeeeeaaaaaasssseeee, small human…”
Love the bag! I need someone to say that to me and often
“A new adventure begins. But first, cake.”
from Sweep of the Heart
I love Orro’s “I have spoken”! I might have used it a few times when speaking to my poor husband. Haha!
Helen with the smashing distraction to facilitate bacon thievery!
“Here,kitty,kitty,kitty.”
Thank you for giving me the impetus to binge reread the Innkeeper series. I’m a sucker for a good alien, and the inns have them in rich supply.
That said, I have to quote my favorite alien: “If Dina dies, I will eat you, dear.” —Caldenia, Clean Sweep, p 161.
I have so many favourite moments! But I’ll stick with when Maud was seated at the Tachi table and instantly realized the significance of the crystal bracelet and that she was in the presence of royalty. To save relations between the vampires and the tachi, she used the knowledge taught to her as the daughter of an Innkeeper and made an edible mandala for Dil’ki.
I absolutely love this moment bc then one of the tachi guards saves Helen when she was poisoned and it led to trade station agreements being drawn up and an alliance to fight when the battle station was under siege! Such a single great moment that led to more amazing moments!
Just re-read the entire Innkeeper series (it was a lovely week, thank you) and I still have to stick with Kate and Curran…
Curran: “Are you going to help ke or make fun of me?”
Kate:”Can’t I do both?”
I have a lot of favorite moments, but this one from Sweep in Peace struck a chord recently:
“The universe is vast and we’re it’s greatest mystery.”
The sparing match between Maud and her future mother-in-law at the Ladies Communal. Love. It.
When Orro gives Dina mango ice cream (after the baby inn seed dies) and says “Will you please eat small human. Please. Please eat. ” It always gives me a lump in my throat.
Helen’s “ripper cushions” scene never fails to make me laugh .. reminds me of some of the kids I work with too, for better or worse!
The quote that I keep coming back to is, “He said he’d met a girl with stardust on her robe, and when he looked into her eyes, he saw the universe looking back.”- Sweep in Peace
It sticks with me. Orro may be my favorite character. And I love any scene where raises his claws to the heavens, but no individual quote sticks with me more than the universe looking out of Dina’s eyes.
It is very hard to pick. I think anything Orro related is just the best. But a really funny moment is when Officer Marais’ wife shows up and Droplet comes out asks “Chef wants to know if this is your captain and if your badge is on the line.”
Barsa barsa,barsa