Tuesday, April 30, 2013

And the winners are . . .

I LOVE Rafflecopter. I love it because you click the button and wait for it to randomly spit out winners' names to you. And you never think you'll actually know the people. I mean, sure, you know some entrants. They're your friends and family members. Some are fans who've personally contacted you. But come on. What are the freaking chances that you spoke via email to the grand prize winner just a few hours ago?? It's true! So happy birthday to you, Miss Isabel! You won it! The whole kit and kaboodle! It's yours!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Isabel G. (5810)
 
 
RUNNERS-UP
(who will receive signed paperback copies of Going Under)
 
Jessica Baker C. (5003)
Carolin V. (4200)
Elise (5204)
 


(Rafflecopter won't display the widget. Click on the link to check if you are, in fact, one of the winners. Winners' names and entry numbers are displayed.) 
 
Congratulations, girls! Now here's what you do: email me at swaldenauthor@hotmail.com with your mailing addresses. I will also shoot you an email unless I hear from you first, but it may take a few days. So if you want your stuff faster, email me immediately. Can't wait to hear from you, and so excited about your win!!
 
Thanks everyone for participating. And don't fret. If you really want to get your hands on this same prize, you always have the option of bidding on it during the month of May. I am participating in author Brenda Novack's annual diabetes research auction. Bidding opens May 1st here
 
 
 
(Rafflecopter hasn't been displaying correctly lately, so I will email you girls tomorrow if the names don't post.)

Monday, April 29, 2013

All Kinds of Good Things

Let me first say that the women I've met so far in the writing and blogging worlds have been AMAZING. Going Under would have gone under had it not been for their tireless promotion and constant support. I'm beyond thankful, and I really want to go all Anne Hathaway on you guys, but then you wouldn't read this post. (And I want you to read the post because it's important.)

1. Don't forget about May 1st. That's the exclusive Video Game scene from Ryan's POV. You don't want to miss it. Check it out at Shh Moms Reading.

2. In other news, Stephanie at Romance Addict Book Blog set up my May tour for me. Now, this deserves a little time because the whole thing is incredible. First off, I thought there was no way anyone could pull off organizing a big tour (this one is running for three weeks) in such a short period of time. Well, the girl did. In fact, she filled it up overnight. Bam! That's all I can say to that. She officially made "rock star" status with her awesomeness. Another awesome bit about this tour? Most stops are review stops! Now for a new author, this is like the gold standard. You want as many reviews as you can get your greedy author fingers on.

Sooo, this is the I *heart* Ryan GOING UNDER Blog Tour. All things Ryan. A big 'ol Ryan giveaway with lots of goodies that are . . . you guessed it . . . related to Ryan. Ryan interviews. Ryan excerpts. Ryan stats. Mmmm, it's delicious and will hopefully placate those fans who wanted more of Ryan in the book. I'll post the tour schedule on my blog closer to May 15 when it starts.

3. I'm participating in author Brenda Novack's annual diabetes auction to raise money for diabetes research. I'm auctioning the GOING UNDER Ultimate Prize Pack that includes lots of fun goodies. Auction opens May 1st and runs the entire month.

4. GOING UNDER Ultimate Prize Pack Giveaway ends in 10 hours! Enter today!