An Author’s Dream Come True

Author Bonnie J. Doerr’s made no secret of the fact that she’s a Carl Hiaasen fan. So how cool is it to walk into a bookstore and see her book face out, next to the likes of Hoot, Flush, and Scat. Talk about a thrill!

Even better, Bonnie isn’t just writing books about saving the environment, she’s doing something about it, too. Today she helped the wildlife center release pelicans. She’s on tour in Key West right now, so if you’re in the area, stop by to pick up a copy of her book, Island Sting. Visit the Key West Wildlife Center on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 1-4 pm. You can not only meet Bonnie and get an autographed book, but proceeds from the books will be donated to the center.

Here’s Bonnie’s schedule if you’re lucky enough to get away to the Keys or if you live in the area:

February 4: US 1 Radio 104.1 FM Morning Magazine with Bill Becker 7:50 am
February 4: KONK AM 1680 AM “ECOcentricView” with Erika Biddle 2-3 pm
February 5: Walk on Winn Dixie, Big Pine Key 7 – 9 pm, National Key Deer Visitor Center
February 7: Family Fun Day Fund Raiser, Key West Wildlife Center 1-4 pm
February 9: Florida Keys Community College Library 5:30 pm, “Manuscript Makeover/What Not to Dare”
February 11: Café con Libros, Key West Public Library 9:30 –11:00 am, “Evolution of a Novel/Survival of the Determined”
March 2: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL 7 pm

Oh, and if you want to find out more about that Pelican Release, check out the Leap Books blog.

Once in a Blue Moon…

Once in a Blue Moon

Once in blue moon, a publisher comes along who does things in an innovative way. Leap Books opened their doors on the night of the blue moon, expecting something magical to happen. And it did.

Watch for some great new releases this month at Leap Books. And take advantage of their BLUE MOON special to get a 10% discount off any purchase.

Share the Love…

For those of you interested in collecting badges, here’s # 6 of the Leap Book collection. They’re spreading around the Internet at a rapid rate. Teen bloggers from around the world are collecting them. And now that Leap Books authors have been posted on the 2010 Debut Author Challenge and gone public with the Class of 2k10, they’re being asked for more ARCs (advance reader’s copy). Leap Books had so many requests for ARCs that they’re holding a contest to award ARCs. That’s what this badge is all about. So if you’re interested in trying for an ARC, snag the badges, post them on your blog or social media sites, then let Leap Books know by emailing them at  . Find out more about the contest here. And see the rest of the badges.

And two of the authors–Bonnie J. Doerr and Kitty Keswick–have started on their blog tours… so watch for them on the teen blogs. Author Judith Graves will soon follow. as will Jacqueline Horsfall. Get ready to Leap!

http://leapbks.blogspot.com/2009/11/leap-badge-no6.html

Dark Divas

Summer Lovin’ is featured on Dark Divas today. Leave a comment to win a free copy.

Love to Read?

Then check out the 2010 Debut Authors Challenge. Blogger Story Siren has a great post with 30+ covers of books coming out next year by first-time authors.  And these covers look great. They make you want to dive right in. Why, oh why, do we have to wait until next year to sample these treats?

One consolation: January is only 1 month away!!

 

Big Date

The Susquehanna Writers, of which I’m an honorary member, have been reaching out to support area Indie bookstores.  We gave out gift baskets to two Indie bookstores this fall, and now we’re banding together for a group booksigning at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, PA, on December 19, 2009. A large group of authors will have books for sale and will autograph them for you. From romance to history, from mystery to self-help, from thrillers to YA; you’ll find something to please everyone on your holiday gift list. And if these books aren’t enough to entice you (though they certainly should be), the Midtown Scholar offers the largest array of rare and used books between New York and Chicago. They have more than ONE MILLION secondhand and out-of-print books in all fields.

Need a gift for that hard-to-please person? Consider a book. It’s a gift they’ll treasure for a lifetime.

If you want to know where and when to show up, here are the additional details:

3-5 pm, December 19, 2009

1302 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 236-2665

And I’ll be there to sign copies of Rihanna and Summer Lovin‘. Feel free to drop by and get your copy signed if you already have one, or pick up some as gifts for the teens in your life.

Ready to Leap?

Leap Books has posted badge #5. Snag it and let them know. You’ll be in the running for some great swag come January 1. Keep an eye out for each of the new ones.

And if you’re wondering what you can win, check out the prizes they’re offering by clicking here.

If you’re a reader, you’ll be looking forward to the January releases. Here are links to the booktrailers, if you haven’t seen them yet.

 

Freaksville by Kitty Keswick

Island Sting by Bonnie J. Doerr

 

Last Chance to Win…

Author Tracey Cramer Kelly, helicopter pilot and motorcycle chick, is offering a copy of her book, to one lucky commenter on her blog tour this month.

Like action? danger? suspense?

Last Chance Rescue is all of these and more.

So don’t miss out on the free copy. Comment at one of her blog stops this month and you’ll have the opportunity to be a winner.

Tracey’s appearing now at the Susquehanna Writers blog. Stop by and tell about  your transportation woes or triumphs and you’ll have a chance to snag Tracy’s book.

Gruesome Halloween Treats

Need a last minute Halloween recipe? How ’bout Dead Witches Fingers? They’re suitably ghoulish. See the Wolfy Chicks blog. Author Judith Graves shows you how to make these delightfully gruesome treats.

Pair them with Blood-flavored Ice Cream–a recipe by author Kitty Keswick.

Two treats sure to make your guests howl.

Trick or Treat?

Author Kimberlee Mendoza is giving away a free copy of her YA book, Trick to Treat. Find out more at the Climbing Rose website.

Sarah Bradley has wanted to hang with the popular kids since her freshman year, and now she has the chance. All she has to do is survive a Halloween scavenger hunt with the “in” crowd. When the girls lock her in a haunted mansion, she feels the trick is on her. Then she meets Matt and begins to believe that maybe she got a treat after all. But what if “love” is part of the game?

http://twrpclimbingrose.blogspot.com/