SHP's Third Annual Holiday Cheer Giveaway!

Sometimes it's just as fun to receive as it is to give. You've been good all year (at least that's the story, and we're sticking to it), and you deserve bookish gifts, so you're lucky that it's once again time for the Spencer Hill Holiday Giveaway! The giveaway runs from Dec. 5th to Dec. 19th, 2014, so hurry up and enter!

GRAND PRIZE STOCKING:

Spencer Hill Family-$30 Amazon Gift Card, Candy, and Neat Things

Darby Karchut - THE STAG LORD (signed copy)

Errick Nunnally- BLOOD FOR THE SUN (copy)

Elizabeth Langston- WHISPER FALLS (signed copy)

Heather McCollum-SIREN’S SONG (signed copy) and Swag

J.K. Rock -CAMP BOYFRIEND (signed copy) and Swag

J.L. Spelbring-PERFECTION (signed copy) and Swag and FLAWED (signed copy) and Swag

Suzanne Rigdon-INTO THE NIGHT (signed copy)

Kelly Hashway- THE MONSTER WITHIN (signed copy) and CURSE OF DEATH Swag

DK Mok-THE OTHER TREE Magnet and HUNT FOR VALAMON Swag

Jennifer Murgia-FOREST OF WHISPERS Swag

Laura Diamond- ZODIAC COLLECTOR, LORE, and TSAVO PRIDE Swag

Wendy Brotherlin-FREAKS OF NATURE Swag and $20 Staples Gift Card

Brenda St John Brown-SWIMMING TO TOKYO (e-book)

Rich Storrs- Synopsis Critique and Query Letter Critique

Sarah Guillory-RECLAIMED Swag

Jennifer Carson-HAPENNY MAGICK (signed copy) and Swag

Michelle L. Johnson-DIVINITY (signed copy)

Dahlia Adler-BEHIND THE SCENES Swag and UNDER THE LIGHTS Magnet

Megan Whitmer-BETWEEN (e-book)

Tracy Bilen-WHAT SHE LEFT BEHIND (copy) and WATCH YOUR BACK Swag

Cheryl Ann Smith-LEADING HER WITNESS Swag and Author Tote Bag

Kelley Lynn-ROAD TO SOMEWHERE (ebook)

Colette Ballard-RUNNING ON EMPTY(signed copy)and Swag, and TEMPORARY HIGH Swag

Trisha Wooldridge-McAUTHOR CHRONICLES Set: THE KELPIE and THE EARL’S CHILDE and Swag

Lisa Amowitz-VISION (signed copy) and Swag

Brianna Shrum-1st Three Chapter Critique 

SECOND PRIZE STOCKING:

Spencer Hill Family-$10 Amazon Gift Card, Candy, and Neat Stuff

DK Mok-THE OTHER TREE Swag and Magnet

Errick Nunnally-BLOOD FOR THE SUN Shot Glass

Jennifer Murgia-FOREST OF WHISPERS Swag and Query Critique

Heather McCollum-SIREN’S SONG Swag and Musical Notes Fingernail Tattoos

J.L. Spelbring-PERFECTION (signed copy) and Swag and FLAWED (signed copy)and Swag

JK Rock-CAMP BOYFRIEND  (signed copy)and Swag

Suzanne Rigdon-INTO THE NIGHT (signed copy) and Swag, and 1 Chapter Critique

Laura Diamond- ZODIAC COLLECTOR, LORE, and TSAVO PRIDE Swag

Wendy Brotherlin-FREAKS OF NATURE Notepad and $15 Starbucks Gift Card

Sarah Guillory-RECLAIMED Swag

Angelica Jackson-CROW’S REST Swag

Jennifer Carson-HAPENNY MAGICK Swag and First Chapter Critique

Michelle L. Johnson- DIVINITY  (signed copy)

Dahlia Adler-BEHIND THE SCENES (signed copy) and Swag

Megan Whitmer-BETWEEN (ebook)

Tracy Bilen-WATCH YOUR BACK Swag, and a Query and 10 Page Critique

Cheryl Ann Smith-$10 Amazon Gift Card, LEADING HER WITNESS Swag and Author Tote

Kelley Lynn-ONE WISH AWAY (ebook)

Colette Ballard-RUNNING ON EMPTY(signed copy)and Swag, and TEMPORARY HIGH Swag

Kristy Shen-Query Critique

Trisha Wooldridge-DOORWAYS TO EXTRA TIME (copy) and Swag

Lisa Amowitz- VISION (signed copy) and Swag

THIRD PRIZE STOCKING:

Spencer Hill Family- $5 Amazon Gift Card, Candy, and Neat Stuff

DK Mok-THE OTHER TREE Swag and HUNT FOR VALAMON Swag

Elizabeth Langston-I WISH (signed copy)

Jennifer Murgia-FOREST OF WHISPERS Swag

Heather McCollum-SIREN’S SONG Swag and $10 Amazon Gift Card

J.L. Spelbring – PERFECTION Swag and FLAWED(signed copy) and Swag

JK Rock-CAMP BOYFRIEND (signed copy)and Swag

Suzanne Rigdon-1 Chapter Critique

Laura Diamond-ZODIAC COLLECTOR (ebook) and ZODIAC COLLECTOR, LORE, and TSAVO PRIDE Swag

Wendy Brotherlin-FREAKS OF NATURE Swag

Brenda St John Brown-SWIMMING TO TOKYO (ebook)

Angelica Jackson-CROW’S REST Swag

Jennifer Carson-HAPENNY MAGICK Swag

Michelle L. Johnson-DIVINITY(signed copy)

Dahlia Adler-BEHIND THE SCENES Swag

Megan Whitmer-BETWEEN (ebook)

Tracy Bilen-WATCH YOUR BACK Swag

Cheryl Ann Smith-LEADING HER WITNESS Swag and Author Tote

Kelley Lynn- Query Critique and One Chapter Critique

Colette Ballard-RUNNING ON EMPTY(signed copy) and Swag, and TEMPORARY HIGH Swag

Trisha Wooldridge-SILENT STARSONG(copy) and Swag

Lisa Amowitz- VISION Swag

Brianna Shrum-Query and 1st Five Page Critique 

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BETWEEN Birthday and Giveaway!

Anyone who follows me on Twitter knows how excited I am to read Megan Whitmer’s Between. AND IT COMES OUT TODAY AND NOW NO ONE NEED WAIT ANY LONGER!

When a supernatural freak of nature forces her family to separate, seventeen-year-old Charlie Page must turn to her frustrating (yet gorgeous) neighbor, Seth, to help reunite them. Seth whisks Charlie to Ellauria—a magical world filled with the creatures of myths and legends—and tells her of the Fellowship, the group charged with protecting mystical beings from human discovery. (All except Bigfoot: that attention whore is a total lost cause.) But when Charlie learns that she's under the Fellowship's protection herself, well, "stressed" is an understatement.

Ellauria should be the safest place for Charlie while the Fellowship works to find her family, but things in the mystical realm aren’t what they seem.

Magic is failing, creatures are dying, and the Fellowship insists Charlie holds the key to saving everyone. With her family still missing and the danger in Ellauria growing, Charlie doesn't know who she can trust. She's dealing with a power she never asked for, falling for a guy she can't have, and being forced to choose between her destiny and her heart. And if she chooses wrong, she could destroy magic forever.

Charlie may be in over her head.

Sounds awesome, right? I feel like I’ve been waiting to read this book forever. I did manage to get a sneak peek, and I have to tell you guys, the first few chapters I read are amazing. And now I finally get to devour the whole thing! I was lucky enough to meet Megan at BEA last year, and y’all, she is the funniest, sweetest person ever. And she has amazing hair. She and I are publisher sisters, so in honor of her debut, I’m giving away two e-copies of her book. If you want to win a copy (and seriously, who doesn’t), just follow the directions.

1. Leave a comment below, telling me why you’re excited about this book. Please leave me a twitter handle and email address so I can get in touch with you.

2. Tweet about the book. And I’ll even make it easy on you by giving you the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Between-Megan-Whitmer/dp/1939392152/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406597201&sr=1-1&keywords=between+megan+whitmer. Just copy, paste, and tweet.

And if you don’t follow Megan on Twitter already, I’m sorry. You should rectify that immediately. @meganwhitmer

I'll pick two random winners on Friday, August 1st. Good luck!

RECLAIMED is six months old!

I can’t believe it’s already been six months since Reclaimed released! It’s been an incredible six months, full of awesome events, lovely reviews, and even lovelier support from readers and fellow authors. Thank you for reading, reviewing, and recommending Reclaimed. Thank you for the emails, the flails, and for your all-around awesomeness. To celebrate, I’m giving away an annotated copy of Reclaimed. The giveaway opens at midnight tonight and ends at midnight on April 14th. I will choose the winner on April 15th, the six-month annivesary of my release. Use the rafflecopter below, and thanks for spreading the word!

 

 

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SHP Holiday Giveaway!

It's that time of year again. Time to eat too many sweets, watch cheesy Christmas movies, and begin to hope for a white Christmas. (Though in Louisiana, it's always green.) And it's time for the Spencer Hill Press Holiday Giveaway! The giveaway runs from December 8th-21st, and the prizes are amazing this year, so you're going to want to enter as many times as you can. (Visit J.L. Spelbring's blog for the full list of rules.) I've listed the goodies below, and the rafflecopter is at the very bottom. Good luck, and Happy Holidays!

 

Prizes:

Grand Prize:

Keshia Swaim: BLOOD BOUND
JK Rock:  CAMP BOYFRIEND and Swag
JL Spelbring: PERFECTION and Swag
Kelly Hashway: STALKED BY DEATH and Swag
DK Mok: THE OTHER TREE Swag
Trisha Woolridge: THE KELPIE
Darby Karchut: FINN FINNEGAN
Jennifer Allis Provost: COPPER GIRL
Sarah Guillory: RECLAIMED
Rhys A Jones: THE OBSIDIAN PEBBLE
Megan Whitmer: Writer Care Package
SHP Family: $25.00 Gift Card
Rich “Platinum” Storrs-SHP Editor: Query and 1st ten pages critique
Stocking full of candy

2nd Place:

Aubrie Dionne:  Paper Machete Box
JK Rock:  CAMP BOYFRIEND and Swag
JL Spelbring: PERFECTION and Swag
DK Mok: THE OTHER TREE Swag
Trisha Woolridge: DOORWAYS TO EXTRA TIME
Darby Karchut: FINN FINNEGAN
Brenda St John Brown: 2 Chapter Critique
Rhys A Jones: $5.00 Amazon Gift Card
SHP Family: $10.00 Gift Card

Stocking full of candy 

3rd Place:

JK Rock:  CAMP BOYFRIEND and Swag
JL Spelbring: PERFECTION and Swag
DK Mok: THE OTHER TREE Swag
Trisha Woolridge: bracelet
Darby Karchut: FINN FINNEGAN
Brenda St John Brown: $10.00 Amazon Gift Card
Kimberly Miller: Query Critique
Stocking full of candy


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Teen Read Week and Giveaway

Picture courtesy of ALA.

I became a teacher because I love books. I love the feel of them in my hands, the way they smell, and the fact that I get to live a thousand different lives within their pages. I love that they make me think, make me cry, make me laugh so hard my stomach hurts. I love the truths they reveal and the lies they tell. I became a teacher because I want to encourage others to love them too.

It’s always surprising to me to discover students who live in literature-free homes. I grew up surrounded by books – I read my parents’ books, borrowed from friends, and collected my own. I remember one Christmas I was most excited about receiving The Hounds of the Morrigan. I remember another Christmas where I spent the entire break reading Gone with the Wind. But I have students who don’t have a single book in their house, who’ve never seen a parent read, who can’t understand the draw of books.

When a student tells me they don’t like to read, I tell them they just haven’t met the right book yet.

And that’s my goal in life – to introduce my students to the right books, to help them find their literature soul-mates.

In order to do that, student must have access to books. Often the idea of going to a bookstore to buy a book is a completely foreign concept to them. It’s why classroom libraries, school libraries, and public libraries are so important.

I keep books in my classroom library and help the school librarian choose high-interest reads. The public librarian in charge of YA now comes to our school a few times a month so students can check books out. It’s so important to have books readily available for kids. Everything else is at their fingertips these days – books should be too.

So in honor of Teen Read Week, I’m donating several copies of RECLAIMED to school libraries. I would love for you to do the same – donate to school or public libraries, give to a teacher to keep in her classroom, leave it at a coffee shop with a note. Let’s put books in the hands of teens.

I’m giving away a $100 gift card to the bookstore of your choice. When you buy RECLAIMED this week, enter the rafflecopter and email your receipt to shcpreorder@gmail.com. If you choose to donate one, please let me know that. (I’ll be doing a post on how many books were donated during Teen Read Week.) In addition to the gift card, I will be giving away a thirty minute Skype chat with me. If you win, you are welcome to chat with me about the book, about writing, about knitting, whatever. Or, in honor of Teen Read Week, you can donate the chat to the school or library of your choice.

The giveaway runs through Sunday. I would love it if you would spread the word. The more books we can get in the hands of teens, the better.

When you give a book, you give so much more.

CONGRATS TO THE GIVEAWAY WINNERS! NICHOLE WON THE $100 GIFT CARD, AND TIFFANY WON THE SKYPE CHAT.  Thanks to everyone who participated!

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RECLAIMED Pre-Order Giveaway!

 

Reclaimed releases in just over a month, and while that thought often induces flailing and random hand flapping, more often than not, it just makes me really excited.

I know many of you have already pre-ordered the book. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It means a lot that people are excited and ready for Reclaimed to be released. If you haven’t yet pre-ordered, it’s not too late. Reclaimed is available in both paperback and e-book. The buy links will be at the bottom of this post.

We have some amazing prizes for those of you who pre-order the book. Just send an email confirmation of your pre-order to shcpreorder@gmail.com. This can simply be a screen shot of your receipt (minus your credit card info).

The first prize we're giving away is a signed poster of Reclaimed! We will choose 25 random winners from the email confirmations. And as more pre-orders come in, we’ll be giving away even more amazing prizes. (While I can’t divulge the secrets yet, trust me, you’re going to want to get in on this giveaway.) 

Once new levels of prizes are unlocked, you remain eligible as winners will be picked using a random generator.

Update:

Thanks to everyone who has already sent in their preorder confirmation. Signed swag will be sent your way soon! (Say that three times really fast.) It’s time to announce the other prizes up for grabs. Unfortunately, this contest is open to US residents only, as two of the prizes are heavy and I can’t afford to take out a loan for shipping. If, however, you live outside the US and you preorder the book, please send in your email confirmation and I will send you signed swag!

The first prize we are giving away is a gift basket filled with reclaimed items, including a painting of the lake from RECLAIMED on a piece of reclaimed cypress, a journal with recycled newspaper cover, and a candle holder made from a wooden yarn spool, as well as signed swag. (The winner is Paige! Your prize has been sent!)

The second prize we’re giving away is a handmade box. It is also made from reclaimed cypress (crafted by my amazing husband) and is a replica of the one mentioned in the book. (Just wait until you read the book. Trust me, you want this box.) It will also have a surprise in it! (The winner is Diane! Congrats! I'll be emailing you shortly.)

The final prize we are giving away is a $100 gift card to a bookstore of your choice. Enough said.

The contest ends October 21st. Use the rafflecopter to tweet about and post links to the contest, and don’t forget to send in your release-week order confirmation (which is worth 10 entries)!

Good luck!

Amazon         Barnes and Noble        IndieBound

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*If you already sent in your pre-order confirmation, you are still entered to win the last remaining giveaway - the giftcard. Continue to tweet about the giveaway for entries. For extra entries, buy RECLAIMED during release week. (Oct. 15-20) Thanks!

Giveaway winners!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway as well as those who helped spread the word. The winners are:

Vivien and Becky!

They've already been contacted, and the books will be headed their way shortly. If you didn't win, know that Send me a Sign by Tiffany Schmidt and both Freefall and Live Through This by Mindi Scott are available now. You should probably go get them right now. I'll wait.

Also, though Reclaimed doesn't release until October 15th, you can pre-order from BARNES AND NOBLE, AMAZON, and INDIEBOUND.

Holiday Cheer

When I sold RECLAIMED to Spencer Hill Press back in September, I felt like Santa had come early. Working with my editor Danielle Ellison and the entire family at Spencer Hill Press has continued to feel like a dream, and I'm so thrilled to be able to celebrate the holiday season by participating in a giveaway. The Spencer Hill family put together a little something to help get everyone in the Christmas spirit. So visit the participating blogs and enter to win!

GRAND PRIZE Holiday Cheer Away Holiday Giveaway Bag

 

Books:

TOUCH OF DEATH
One Spencer Hill Press book (winner's choice--can include soon to be release selections)

 Jewelery:

Bracelet
TOUCH OF DEATH Handcrafted Pendant- www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com
Handcrafted Necklace and Earrings
So Many Books, So Little Time Necklace

Giftcards:
$20 Amazon or Barnes and Nobel (Winner's Choice)
$15 Starbucks
Two $10 Amazon

Critiques:
First Chapter Critique-Mary Gray
First Chapter Critique-Rhys A Jones
Query Letter Critique-Trisha Wolfe

Cool Stuff:
GUARDIAN T-shirt
BETRAYED Fridge Magnet
Flashlight
Ornaments
Holiday Towel and Potholder
Candy- nom nom nom

Swag:

BREAKING GLASS Handcrafted Bookmark
FINN FINNEGAN Handcrafted Charmed Bookmark- www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com
PERFECTION
TOUCH OF DEATH
FINN FINNEGAN
BETRAYED
ANGELINA'S SECRET
COPPER GIRL
OTHER TREE
PODs

 

SECOND Prize Holiday Cheer Away Holiday Giveaway Bag

Books:

ANGELINA'S SECRET - 1st edition signed copy

Jewelery:

Bracelet
TOUCH OF DEATH Handcrafted Pendant- www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com
Earrings
 

Giftcards:

$10 Amazon or Barnes and Nobel (Winner's Choice)
$15 Starbucks
$10 Amazon

Critiques:

First Chapter Critique-Trisha Wolfe
First Chapter Critique (2500 Words Max)-Elizabeth Langston
Query Letter Critique-Kimberly Ann Miller

Cool Stuff:

BETRAYED Fridge Magnet
Flashlight
Ornaments
Holiday Towel and Potholder
Candy- NOM NOM NOM

Swag:

FINN FINNEGAN Handcrafted Charmed Bookmark- www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com
PERFECTION
TOUCH OF DEATH
FINN FINNEGAN
BETRAYED
ANGELINA'S SECRET
COPPER GIRL
OTHER TREE
PODs

 

 

THIRD PRIZE Holiday Cheer Away Holiday Giveaway

Critiques:

First five pages--Sarah Guillory
First 250 word-DK Mok
Either query or first 250 word critique (your choice)--Michelle Pickett

Contest is opened to entries from Dec. 3rd to Dec. 16th

Contest is open to all ages from 13 to any adult age.
Contest is opened to US and Canada residents only. Sorry :(

Click the link below and enter! 

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