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Dark Stars, Bright Realms SF & Fantasy Giveaway January 22 – February 12

1/23/2019

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January is turning into a month of giveaways, but considering Dickensen Academy could be called either fantasy or science fiction, I had to join this one.

​You could win: 
​Kindle Fire • Ebook Prize Packs • Amazon Gift Cards • Geek Chic
 
Giveaway Website
SciFi and fantasy lovers, we have just the thing to brighten up any dreary, earthbound winter’s day. Enter for your chance to win a Kindle Fire, gift cards, or ebook prize packs where winners get to choose the books THEY want to win from Amazon’s vast universe.
 
Plus, don’t miss our book fair with its own giveaway and binge-worthy, SciFi, SciFi romance, fantasy, fantasy romance, and urban fantasy, all priced 2.99 or less, some FREE!

Bookfair Website
 
(This giveaway is sponsored by the authors listed below)
 
Alasdair Shaw • Amanda Uhl • Carol Van Natta • Christine Grabowski • Clarissa Lake • Crystal Dawn • D. Lieber • E.B. Black • E.L. Roux • Eli Lang • Elizabeth Rose • India • R. Adams • Isaiyan Morrison • J.L. Hendricks • JC Andrijeski • Jim Stein • Judith Starkston • Katherine Gilbert • Kristine Smith • L.E. Harrison • LM Preston • Marsha A. Moore • Mary Morgan • Mike Coville • Neil Port • T.J. Quinn • Theresa Beachman • V.S. Holmes • Wesley Britton • Yumoyori Wilson
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Break out the Bubbly - January 1-21, 2019

1/3/2019

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​I'm participating in another giveaway, and Dickensen Academy is featured in the book fair. The focus this month is on all genres of romance. Dickensen, by the way, is classified as a young adult, sweet romance within the fantasy genre.

Enter to win the following prizes:

Kindle Fire 7 • Ebook Prize Packs • Amazon Gift Cards • Jane Austen Tote 

​It’s a new year, romance lovers! We’re breaking out the virtual champagne to celebrate the 365 reading days ahead with a giveaway. Enter now for your chance to win.

To enter, click here: bookwrapt.com/bubbly-romance-giveaway/
 
Plus, do you have a New Year’s resolution to read more books?To get you started, we have more than 50 awesome romance ebooks all priced at 2.99 or less, plus a bonus giveaway. Check it out at:
 
Bubbly Book Fair
 
This giveaway is sponsored by the authors listed below:
 
Anne McClane • Ashlee Price • Aubrey Wynne • Blake Andrews • Brenda Whiteside • Brooklyn Knight • Candace Sams • Chloe Flowers • Christine Grabowski • CJ Zahner • Clarissa Lake • Claudia Burgoa • Crystal Dawn • D. Lieber • Donna Fasano • Elena Gray • Eliza Watson • Elizabeth Rose • Honey Phillips • Jacqueline Diamond • Jacquie Biggar • Jan O'Hara • Jennifer Wilck • Joan Reeves • Joanne Dannon • Jordyn White • Josie Riviera • JS Bright • Lucy Lakestone • Karen Michelle Nutt • Kat Drennan • Katherine Gilbert • Kelli McCracken • Kerry Blaisdell • Liza Street • M.C. Cerny • Meg Ripley • Maria Geraci • Mona Sedrak • Natalie Ann • Nicole Casey • Nina Crespo • Rachel Everly • Rose Pearson • Sarah Williams • Skyler Andra • Soraya Naomi • Stacy Gold • Stephanie Queen • Sydney Aaliyah Michelle • Theresa Paolo • Victoria Grant
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Holiday FAcebook Scavenger Hunt

12/7/2018

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I am participating in my first scavenger hunt. Supposedly it will be a way to increase traffic to my Facebook Page where hopefully some people will stumble upon my book and think, this is an author I need to follow, and I definitely need to check out Dickensen Academy. (Fingers crossed.)

All this book marketing is new to me. I'm finding some things work, and some things don't. Although whether this event works as valuable promotional tool for me is TBD, it is a great way for you to possibly win a huge See's Candies gift pack or two Amazon gift cards. Good luck if you choose to participate.

CLICK Here to Join the Fun!

​Does the Christmas season already have you in a rush? Ditch your lengthy “To Do” list for now and play this fun and easy hunt! You could be the winner of our $90 See’s Candies Holiday Gift Pack or win an Amazon gift card! 
 
With 36 authors participating—many hosting individual giveaways of their own—our holiday tree is surrounded with prizes for some lucky booklovers to unwrap! 
 
​Authors Participating in the Hunt
 
Alex Gordon • Amanda Uhl • Ani Gonzalez • Anna Durand • Anne McClane • Anne Stone • Aubrey Wynne • Cailin Briste • Carrie Pulkinen • Christine Grabowski • CJ Warrant • Debbie White • Donna R. Mercer • Greta Boris • Heather Karn • Holly Cortelyou • Jacqueline Diamond • Jacquie Biggar • Jim Stein • Joanne Fisher • Karen Michelle Nutt • Kerry Adrienne • Kerry Blaisdell • Kristine Smith • Leigh LaValle • Maria Geraci • Monique McDonell • PE Kavanagh • Peggy Jaeger • PG Forte • S.L. Sterling • Soraya Naomi • Stella Marie Alden • Stephanie Queen • Taylor Marsh • Aileen Harkwood
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Inside Story - Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018

11/17/2018

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Title: Inside Story
Date: Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Location: Central Library
​1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Join me and 23 other authors at Inside Story on Sunday, December 2, presented by SCBWI, Seattle Public Library, and Secret Garden Books. Twenty-four local authors and illustrators will fascinate you with 2-minute, lightning-fast stories behind their new books, which span from board books to young adult.

There will be trivia questions, prizes, the chance to meet local authors and illustrators, and an opportunity to cross some book lovers off your holiday shopping list!
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Secret Garden Bookshop will provide books for sale by this amazing lineup:
Bonny Becker 
Martha Brockenbrough 
Barbara Davis-Pyles 
Kevin Emerson 
Christine Grabowski 
Ben Guterson
K.D. Halbrook 
Amy Hevron 
Kelly Jones 
Suzanne Kaufman 
Mark Maciejewski 
Jennifer K Mann 
Rae McDonald 
Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan 
Lisa L. Owens 
Dan Richards 
Karen S. Robbins 
Erica Sage 
Dennis Schatz 
Paul Schmid 
Will Taylor 
Laurie Ann Thompson 
Trudi Trueit 
Suzanne Williams                      


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THIRD PLACE BOOKS EVENT - Nov. 11, 2018

11/17/2018

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Title: Author Night
Date: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Third Place Books
​17171 Both Way NE, #A101
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
On Veterans Day, 26 people came out to learn about Dickensen Academy and my road to publication. According to the bookstore, that was a huge number of attendees for a Sunday night, especially in the middle of a three-day weekend.

The book will be on sale near the register in the "Recent Events" section until early December.
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Indie Author Night - Oct. 25, 2018

10/24/2018

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Title: Indie Author Night
Date: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Brick & Mortar Books
7430 164th Ave NE Suite B105
​Redmond, WA 98052

Join me and 17 other local author for Indie Author Night at Brick and Mortar Books in Redmond. It promises to be a lot of fun with author/illustrator Dana Sullivan as the host. Come ready to answer author trivia and win free books.
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Dickensen Academy LAUNCH CELEBRATION - SEPT. 30, 2018

8/24/2018

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Title: Dickensen Academy Launch Celebration 
Date: Sunday, Sept. 30
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: Redmond Library
15990 NE 85th Street
​Redmond, WA
 
 

Join me to celebrate the release of my debut novel. I will give a short presentation about the book and my road to publication. Bring your questions for a Q&A session. There will be light snacks, prizes, and giveaways.

For more details or to register for the event, click here: REGISTER
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my first signing event - Sept. 14, 2018

8/12/2018

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Title: PNWA Autograph Party
Date: Friday, Sept. 14
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 pm
Location: Doubletree by Hilton - Seattle Airport
18740 International Blvd. 
SeaTac, WA 98188

​My book release coincides perfectly with this year's Pacific Northwest Writers Conference. On Friday night, I will be signing my books along with dozens of other northwest authors. Scary, but exciting.

The signing event is open to the public, and it's free. I'd love it if you stopped by to support me. Plus, you will have a chance to meet many other authors. 

Let me know if you plan to attend, so I can look for you. 
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Preparing for book release

4/26/2018

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Now that Dickensen Academy has finished with the big edits, I have shifted much of my time to creating and implementing a marketing plan.

It's a whole new world as I learn about the hundreds of ways I can promote my book. Some free and some with a huge price tag. Of course, I can't do everything, so I'm trying to prioritize as well as spend some time each week editing my work in process and re-reading Dickensen Academy now in a PDF version to make make sure it looks good they way it is laid out on the pages. Until this point it has been in Word.

Back to updating my website. And then time to take Ruby for a walk. 
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Blogging Status

3/31/2018

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​I am in the process of revamping this website. As of now, I’m keeping this Blog Page up but am not actively blogging for a couple reasons.
 
1  –  I need to decide the best focus of this blog.
 
2 - My writing time is being stretched between working with The Wild Rose Press to get Dickensen Academy ready for print, editing my work in progress, critiquing other’s works, and preparing to market my book when it comes out later this year. 
 
I am continuing to read as much as I can. I am currently reading Social Media Just for Writers by Frances Cabello. Learning lots! I anticipate it will be a five-star rating. J
 
I regularly post my reviews on Goodreads but currently am not finding the time for the more detailed reviews on this blog. Check out my ratings at Christine at Goodreads. If you like them, please send me a friend request.    
 
Thank you for reading this post.  
 
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