Author To Author’s Newsletter
October 2, 2013
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
- Anne of Green Gables
Happy October, everyone! There are many exciting things happening this month for Author to Author members, take a look!
Writing & Publishing Tips
Did you always want to be a writer?
I was doing a radio interview about a year ago and the host asked if I’d always wanted to be a writer. The simple answer to that is a resounding no. Becoming a writer was never a consideration for me growing up.
Why? First of all, I suck at English. Some of you are probably laughing right about now, but it’s true. Even today, when my editor tries to explain grammar rules to me, my eyes glaze over. English is not one of my strengths.
As a child, I had stories in my head. I just never wrote any of them down. As an adult, I gravitated toward customer service jobs---ones where good communication was essential. I think these two things, combined with my love of reading romances, have helped to make me a better writer. I understand how to break things down and explain them to someone who may not normally understand the situation. That’s a great skill to have as an author, and one I’m forever grateful to have.
Although I may never understand all the technical aspects of writing, I try to concentrate on my strengths. We all have them. We all have weakness too. It’s part of life and what makes us unique.
Exciting News for Author to Author Group Members
Lissa Bryan Hosts Ghost Story Contest
To celebrate the one year Book Birthday of Lissa Bryan's, Ghost Writer, she is hosting a ghost story contest! Visit Lissa's blog for information on how to enter, rules, and bust out your notebook and pen! There are some fantastic prizes at stake! The winner will be chosen on Halloween! http://www.lissabryan.com/2013/09/ghost-story-contest.html
You can also join the TWCS Book Club on Facebook to discus Ghostwriter with Lissa the entire month of October! https://www.facebook.com/events/601835033192271/
Book Birthday & Release Blitz Giveaway
Author Andrea Goodson is celebrating the one year book birthday of the first novel in The Riverbend Trilogy on Saturday October 5th! The party will kickoff with a Rafflecopter giveaway on her blog and continue with a Pre-release Extravaganza on Facebook, all leading up to the new release of Riverbend: The Collection on October 8th! Join Andrea in her celebration and enter to win some great prizes! https://www.facebook.com/andreagoodsonbooks
Fall Into Reading Giveaway Winner Announced
The Fall Into Reading Giveaway was a great success with over 8,000 entries! Congratulations to Sandy Shairer on winning the $25.00 Amazon gift card. Thank you to all who participated!
Allie Jean and T.M. Franklin Host Vine Challenge
Are you an Instagram junkie? Don't feel bad, most of use are! Take a look at Allie Jean and T.M. Franklin's websites to enter the Vine Challenge and win a prize pack of books! The contest runs September 12th to October 17th! http://alliejean.net/ and http://www.tmfranklin.com/
New Release for Allie Jean- Dreams of the Cursed
The long awaited sequel to Legacy of a Dreamer will be released tomorrow, Thursday October 3rd! You can preorder today through the TWCS website, http://ph.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/books/detail/101 and learn all about Dreams of the Cursed on Allie's website- www.alliejean.net
Signed Paperbacks Available from Sydney Logan
Want a little bit of personalization in your book collection? Take advantage of this limited opportunity to order a signed paperback from Author Sydney Logan! Visit Sydney's website to find out more. http://www.sydneylogan.com/2013/09/signed-paperbacks-available.html
Happy Anniversary, MORE
Author T.M. Franklin is celebrating the one year book birthday of MORE by making Window, a novella, FREE from 10/7-11/2013! Be sure to get your download! http://www.amazon.com/Window-ebook/dp/B00BU7TYBS
She is also running a giveaway starting 10/4/2013, visit T.M.'s website to enter! http://www.tmfranklin.com/
Book Signing with Sherri Hayes
Visit Author Sherri Hayes on October 10th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Eldechrist Winery in Plain City, Ohio for a book signing! Learn more here, http://www.eldchrist.com/
Wednesday's Weird Word
Carwichet
Definition: a pun, a hoaxing question or a conundrum.
Origin: French
Savvy Savings
We seem to be running low on coupons this week, but take a look at the ultra low-priced reads hand picked by A2A members on Kindle! *covers are never posted without permission from the author*As She Left It by Catriona McPherson
4.5 STARS $1.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CS73IAW
Emma's Secret by Steena Holmes
4 STARS $1.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BAZ4YBK/
Finding Bliss by Dina Silver
4 STARS $1.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFICI6K
