Win a book bundle for your local public library!

In honor of National Librarian's Day on April 16, I thought I'd put together a giveaway.

Show your local library some love!

 

I'm going to give away a book bundle to one lucky library... and it's up to YOU to win it for them!

This bundle will have a copy of each of my paperbacks...



 

BLEEDING HEARTS (Demimonde #1)

BLOOD RUSH (Demimonde #2)

WOLF'S BANE (Demimonde #3)

(urban fantasy series)

 

WORDS THAT BIND

(paranormal romance)

 

THE HEARTBEAT THIEF

(Victorian fantasy)

 

BOXED AND BROKEN

(short story and poetry collection)

 

THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS: a collection of dark verses

(poetry collection)

 



And there is no obligation, no purchase necessary to win! You don't have to work at a library to enter this...Just enter the name and location of your local library.

 

Don't forget to enter your email address, too--because the person who enters the winning library will also get their pick of a book, as well. Libraries aren't the only ones who need love, you know. *wink*

 

 

 

This raffle is open for any public library in the US.

 

Sharing is ENCOURAGED! Please Tweet, Instagram, and FB this post to share this with your friends on social media.

Tell your favorite librarian, too.

It'll show them how much you really care. *hearts*

 

 

 

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My First Local Author Event!

In only a week I'll be participating in a book talk event at my local library. The staff of the Mahanoy City Public Library has graciously invited me to meet with local high school students to talk about my writing on Wednesday May 8, 2013. (You can view the event at Facebook and Goodreads--and please spread the word if you are in the area!)

I've been going over several ideas of what to present at the book talk. Although I've been seeing my work published for nearly five years (I had to count it on my fingers twice because I can't believe it started that long ago) I still feel like a noob sometimes. I use it to my advantage, though, because as long as I feel like I'm new to this thing, I'll be eager to learn, to explore, and to improve my craft.

I suppose that is the message I want to convey at my book talk. As an indie writer who has published both with small presses and on my own, I want to share my enthusiasm for getting my work out of my notebooks and into the hands of editors. I want kids to know that writing and publishing isn't a far-off dream, or an unattainable goal.

Publishing and all its satisfaction is absolutely attainable for the writer who perseveres. It's a message I often share in my articles at the Query Tracker Blog. Persevere.

I hope to share my experiences with teens who may be considering following the path to publication someday--and I'll let them know that "someday" may very well be "now". All they need is encouragement, informative resources, and dedication to working on getting better with each new piece they write.

Plus, I get to show off my new author banner. :) I might even have new books to bring along, if I'm lucky.

Does anyone else remember their first author appearance--either as an author or a guest? I'd love to hear your thoughts on what works...and what doesn't. (As for me, I'm bringing a lot of gum to hand out to people to actively participate. Bribery with candy always works.)