And the Winner(s) are…

Savannah and Tina. I know I said I’d only pick one, but I feel like giving stuff away today! I’ll email over all three books to you both soon!

Thanks so much for entering! HAVE A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL DAY!

Another Great Review for The Fairy Godmother Files and a GIVEAWAY!

First of all I wanted to share another lovely review I got on The Fairy Godmother Files: Cinderella Complex (my readers are seriously awesome and lovely and perfect).  So if you get a chance stop over and check it out at Scribblesonthebackofjanuary.

Secondly, it’s FRIDAY and I’m totally bored (LOL). So, I’m going to have a little giveaway. The prize? All 3 of my books (in ebook format/PDF) for The Fairy Godmother Files: Cinderella Complex, Staking Shadows, and My Dad’s a Paranormal Investigator: Seeking Shapeshifters plus 2 signed bookmarks and a  trading card.

All you have to do is leave a comment (make sure to include your email address so I can let you know if you’ve won). Simple as that. I’ll pick the winner at 5:00 pm EST today, May 25, 2012 (see you don’t even have a long wait). That’ll give you something to read over the weekend.

And if you do win and read the book feel free to leave a review on any of your favorite book sites (good or bad–smiles).

Really, I’m Still Alive–I Promise! And My Author Pic

Hi my lovelies! I hope everyone is doing great. The new job (day job) has been INSANE and has been keeping me CRAZY BUSY. Hoping things get back to normal soon, although, I’m not sure I know what normal is anymore (LOL).

Soccer season is nearing its end. Only 3 more weeks. However, we have tournament the weekened of the 8,9, and 10th. It’ll be fun but massively tiring.

I’ve been turning in paperwork etc on The Winter People (yay). So excited for this book. It’ll be out some time in late 2013. In the next few months I’ll have more details to share on that.

On the writing front, I’ve been slacking a bit (I know, I know–hangs head). But, I am in the midst of planning bks 2-3 for TWP so I have a good reason. This does mean I’ll have to set My Dad’s a Paranormal Investigator 2 on the back burner for now. But I swear, I will finish it. I love the characters too much not to come back to it.

And all my shows are ending for the season WAHHHH!!! I already miss the Vampire Diaries (stares longingly at picture of Damon Salvatore). Ugh! And they cancelled The Secret Circle (WTH). I really liked that show…I swear, sometimes I hate starting new shows because it seems like every time I like one, they get rid of it (GRRR).

My summer shows will start soon though (True Blood/Destination Truth–woot-woot).

Well, just wanted to check in and let everyone know I’m alive and kicking. Oh and for those of you who are always bugging to know what I look like, I finally got my author pic ready (LOL). And here it is…

And the winner is….

HEATHER!!! You’ve won a copy of Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. I’m giving you this prize on behalf of my crit group and the RAOK Blitz!!

Hope you enjoy.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and commented. ((HUGS)) My crit group (YAFF) is made up of a bunch of fabulous ladies who I can’t say enough great things about and I’m so glad that I was able to honor them.

 

Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!!

A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community. 

Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.

So many people take the time to make us feel special, don’t they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.

Kindness ROCKS!

To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I’m participating too!

I am randomly picking my critique group YA Fiction Fanatics (YAFF), who are absolutely FABULOUS. These ladies are not only supportive, but have helped to shape my writing and stories. I would not be 1/2 the writer I am without them. YAFF members, for my RAOK gift, I’m giving away a copy of Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler on your behalf to 1 lucky commenter.

I really appreciate my fellow YAFF members

• Jennifer Fischetto
• Joey Nichols
• Kelbian Noel
• Kit Forbes
• Min
• Penny Randall
• Rachel Marie Pratt
• Stephanie
• Traci Kenworth
• Vanessa Barger

 So if you have a minute stop by and tell them how awesome they are!

Do you know someone special that you’d like to randomly acknowledge? Don’t be shy–come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way. Kindness makes the world go round.

Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.

Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness?  Let me know in the comments!

Contest winner to be announced on Friday May 18, 2012.

SQUEEE! 3 BOOK DEAL

OMG! So VERY excited and happy. My AWESOME agents Jennifer Mishler and Frances Black of Literary Counsel said I could announce that my book The Winter People sold in a 3 book deal to Liz Pelletier at Entangled Publishing!

I’m seriously overjoyed and happy and FREAKING OUT! The only things I know right now are that the 1st book The Winter People is slated for late 2013 (likely Fall), the 2nd (untitled) will likely be spring 2014, and not sure about the 3rd one.

I’ll post more details as I get them. So happy to share this with my agents, my friends, and my FABULOUS crit group YA Fiction Fanatics, who without, this SO wouldn’t have been possible.

Coffee Time Romance gave me 5 cups (that’s like 5 stars)

Squeeee…you guys, how AWESOME is this? Coffee Time Romance gave The Fairy Godmother Files: Cinderella Complex 5 cups! OMG, that’s so flipping great.

If you get the chance, drop by and check out the review!

I’m writing chapter 6 of MD2 (My Dad’s a Paranormal Investigator bk 2). Hoping to pick up the pace on this a bit so I can get it done before July/August. Maybe sooner if I can crack down. Hoping to juggle another book at the same time, but we’ll see how that works out.

Hope everyone has an awesome day! Happy May!