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It’s Christmastime again in Silver Bell Falls and the whole town is getting in the spirit to help ballet teacher Abby Foster achieve her dream of opening her own dance studio!

Dancing has been Abby’s dream for her entire life – but more than anything, she wanted that dream in her beloved hometown of Silver Bell Falls. Teaching ballet to children at the community center is fine, but she’ hoping for so much more – her own studio, her own business…not to mention maybe meeting Mr. Right and having a family of her own. For almost a year, she’s been picturing Dean Hayes in that role and if he wasn’t such a darn recluse, maybe she’d have a chance.

Solitude and Dean Hayes have always gone hand-in-hand. It wasn’t by choice, but because of circumstances beyond his control. And once again, things are out of his control when he finds himself being named permanent guardian for his five year old niece just in time for the holidays. Dean had always imagined that he’d have a family of his own someday, just not quite like this. With the support of his hometown friends, he knows he’s going to be okay. But it’s Abby’s help with his niece that’s making the biggest difference.

This isn’t the Christmas either of them has planned, but maybe it’s the chance for the most perfect one yet!

GIVEAWAY!!!

To celebrate the release of Christmas in Silver Bell Falls, I've got a giveaway going on!  Don't miss out!!  Click HERE to enter!

Swag, swag, swaggity, swag...

I think I'm starting to lose my mind a little.  I actually feel that way quite often but right now it feels the most real.  Did that even make sense?

So I LOVE designing swag to give away to readers.  It's become like a hobby and I have to admit, I make some fun stuff.  There are mugs and tumblers, pens, magnets, bookmarks, pins, tote bags, Christmas ornaments, Christmas stockings, pocket journals, Kindle covers, thank you cards, chapstick, gum, key chains, candles...I mean...I've made a LOT.

With the upcoming Shaughnessy series, I really want to specialize the swag to go along with each book.  For example, in "Made for Us", Aidan is in construction.  So I would like to do swag that has a bit of a construction theme - tape measures, key chain flashlights, sticky note pads - that sort of thing. 

Then I started wondering if it was all too much.  Would anyone want construction-themed swag?  I mean, I know I enjoy a good sticky pad and I'm always searching for a tape measure that I can keep handy rather than taking my husband's, but...I don't know.  I know you can never go wrong with pens.  People LOVE a free pen.  I was up in NY visiting family and I had an uncle nearly tackle me to the ground to get a pen!


 I try to stick to a budget - because although I give it away, it's not free to make and ship.  Once in a while I'll splurge - like on the Kindle covers - but most of the time I really try to keep it to a minimum because by the time it's shipped to me and then I pack it up and ship it out to readers, it can get pricey.

 But they're so fun to design!!  When I'm bored or have writer's block - I design swag. 

So readers, do tell.  What do you like to get from authors other than books?  What would you like to have delivered to your door that would make you smile?  Are we trying too hard?  Is some of it ridiculous or a waste of time?  I would love to know!  Really, really, really would love to know!

Now if you'll excuse me, I think I have an idea for some shrinky-dink book charm jewelry that I'd like to investigate and see if I can make it myself.

Happy Reading!!

RT Booklovers Convention Roundup - Part Five

It's the day of the book fair!
It's the day of the book fair!!
It's the day of the book fair!!!

Not going to lie to you, this was probably the most intimidating thing to me.  I don't know why really.  I've done a bunch of signings before but I guess because of the sheer size of this one and the fact that famous authors were going to be in the room too, I was just overwhelmed.

I got down to the banquet hall and they had shorted me on my books.  I was a little bit peeved but there was nothing I could do.  So I set up my table with all my wonderful, colorful swag and goodies and made friends with the people around me and put a big smile on my face and went with it.  I hate to brag, BUT...I think I had the most colorful and cheery table there.  I mean look at that picture!  Doesn't that table just scream fun and cheery??  And didn't I look fun and cheery??  It's okay, you can say it.  I'm adorable. 

And humble too, right??

I met some AMAZING people.  Honestly, I have some of the greatest readers and fans and it's so humbling to know that they came to see me and that they were excited to see me!  YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!  They came with gifts and food (Thank you, Lori!) and really cool crafty things for me to sign...it was just so wonderful!  I almost wish the darn signing lasted longer but three hours kind of flew by and then it was time to clean up.

It was like a madhouse trying to get out of the room and back up to my room.  Luckily I was blessed with some superfans who knew all the back ways to get around the crowds (Thank you, Jenny!).  I ate a small snack in my room and pretty much chilled out for a little while.

Sourcebooks hosted a Librarians and Book Sellers party a little later on and I went to that and got to mingle with some ladies who love books!  Always an awesome crowd to be with.  All of the authors got a fun sash saying "Miss Sourcebooks Casa 2015".  I was just sorry I didn't have my tiara with me to complete the outfit!  I told everyone that there'd be no living with me after this.  I was going to go home and expect my husband to treat me like a celebrity and make a big deal out of me while I walked around in my tiara and sash!  Can you imagine the look on his face??  HA!!  I have to admit, I didn't try it, but it was definitely humorous to think about.  Anyway, the party was wonderful.  We ate, we talked books, we took pictures...it was a lot of fun.  Plus, all of these lucky librarians and book sellers got advance copies of my upcoming book - "Made for Us" - which is book one in the new Shaughnessy series!!  I loved seeing it out on display!!

After spending so much time talking and socializing, I was ready for a little peace and quiet.  So I completely wussed out and grabbed some room service and vegged out in my room for the rest of the night.  It was still productive though.  I had to pack and figure out how I was shipping all my free books and swag plus all the swag I didn't get to put out back home!  Believe me when I say it took a long, long time.


 One more day...

Are you a street teamer?

Are you a member of a street team?  No, not a gang.  But an author's street team?  Back before I started seriously writing, I was a part of one for a New York Times bestselling author and it was a blast!  But it took me a while after I started writing to even think of having one of my own.

But now I do!

I am always looking to add people to the team so if you are interested, please let me know!  My girls get a ton of swag and are privy to a lot of info before I share it with the masses!  Here are just some pics of some of the goodies I've shared:

 Mugs.  Love these things.  Every once in a while I change up the picture - sometimes to go with a new book release or a current contest or promotion, I've given these out to several lucky street teamers.  I use them a lot in contests, too.  And really, there's no such thing as having too many mugs.  I recently found this out over Thanksgiving when we had overnight guests who drank a lot of hot beverages.

Tumblers!  I love these so much!  I have them on my shelves in my office and just love to look at them because they're so cute!  I've given these out in contests as part of giveaways and to a few lucky girls on the team.  If you're a motivated individual who doesn't mind spending some time on social media sharing links and writing reviews, one of these could be yours!

 Books, books and more books!!  Starting in March all of my books will begin to come out in paperback!  Yeah!!  As of now, only a select few are available in that format.  And those that are, I give away signed.  Do you like to collect autographed books?  Would you like one of your very own?  Come and join us and you'll get a backlist copy of your choice!  With a ton of new books coming out in 2015, there will be even more for you to choose from!  Don't miss out!!  Even if you still read on an ereader, they make for a cool conversation piece.

  Candles and more tumblers!  Seriously, the candles are the BEST!!!  I call them crack in a candle because they smell so darn good.  It's a clean cotton scent in a 16 ounce candle and they are a big fan favorite.  I give away the tealites at book signings, but my girls on the team have had the opportunity to get one of these big versions of their very own and they have loved them!  And the tumblers are a little more basic than the ones I pictured above, but they're just as cute!  I have them in blue and clear and they are going fast!  Do you have a swag collection that you'd like to add to?  These will fit nicely!

And then there's all this - swag, swag and more swag!!  Postcards, books, photos, gum (yes, gum!) book marks, key chains...ladies, I've got a ton of it and I'd love to share it with motivated fans and readers like you! 

If you are interested, you can contact me through my Facebook page via private message HERE.  I'd love to hear from you and I can't wait to add you to the team!

Authors in the City - Myrtle Beach 2015

I can't believe that in about ten weeks, I'll be in Myrtle Beach for the Authors in the City event!  Last year it was in New York City and it was so amazing and I met so many incredible people that I'm positively giddy about this event!

If you have never gone to a book signing event, this is a great one to go to!  There are going to be something like 80 authors on hand to sign books, give out swag and just hang out with!  I know that I am going to have a BOATLOAD of swag to give out!

Tickets are on sale now!  You can get tickets strictly to the signing or for the event and the after party!  Tickets for the after party are only available until January 31st so grab them while you can!  You can purchase them HERE. 

Seriously, this is a fun event that should not be missed! 

The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Over on my Facebook page I have an amazing giveaway going on now through December 24th.  If you haven't had a chance to stop by and check it out, head over there now!  Click HERE to access the entry form!