Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Random Blog Post (Welcome to Night Vale)

Anyone out there listening to "Welcome to Night Vale?" Just thought I'd ask since it caught my attention. Beneath the glowing cloud...

By the way, freebie tomorrow on Amazon. One day sort of thing. So, if you checked in and you don't have Jump yet, coolio.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Pirates!

I came across a posting tonight on a website where someone was looking for a pirated copy of Jump When Ready. Mixed feelings on this one. My first reaction was, "Really? You can get an ebook copy for $2.99 on Amazon!" At the same time, it's kind of a compliment (I guess whoever it was really wants to read the book).

And it also got me to thinking that, while the print version is available, I haven't yet made an e-book version available for those not using a Kindle as their e-reader. So, I should explain that, for now, the ebook version is exclusive to Amazon since Jump When Ready is enrolled in KDP Select (I'll spare you the details but that also means those using Nook, Kobo, or other e-readers can't download the less expensive version of the novel). That really doesn't seem quite fair. So, in the months ahead, I will format accordingly and make the e-book copy available through Smashwords. It will be a while, but I will definitely let you know.


Monday, July 22, 2013

Bound By Words blog anniversary and giveaway!

To celebrate the first anniversary of her book blog, Bound by Words, Reeka is hosting a giveaway and  I was honored that she asked for Jump When Ready to be included. I'm more than happy to provide a signed, print copy to the winner. Happy "Blogoversary" to Reeka and Bound by Words!

Click to visit Bound by Words to enter or to just check out a really cool book blog!

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Before moving on...(thanks, again)...


Before moving on, here is a wrap-up from the blog tour of (much appreciated) reviews. Then I really should start editing that novel I just finished (wish me luck on that):


“The combination of  coming-of-age, philosophical and thriller story comes together to make a fascinating and engaging book.”
- Heather at The Real Bookshelves of Room 918

“I loved this book and am looking forward to seeing what the author will come up with next!”
- Kristy at A Little Shelf of Heaven 

“It impacted my thoughts in a serious way, and I will most likely spend the next few days going over it, and over it, in my head.”
- Reeka at Bound by Words

“There are few books out there that have characters that make you wish you had friends like them.”
- Jean Vallesteros, Book Nerds

“This was a great story. I personally have never read anything like it.”
-  Michelle Parsons, Reading is Better than Real Life 

"An engaging, poignant book that stayed with me long after I read the last word." 
- Tracy E. Banghart, author of By Blood.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Blog Tour Give-Away

I forgot to mention last night that the give-away still runs for 5 more days. So, it's not too late to enter to win a signed print copy for Jump When Ready, a book cover poster signed by author and artist (as pictured below), and an i-Tunes gift card. Here's the link to Book Nerds Tours for those who'd like to enter.



Sunday, July 7, 2013

Blog Tour Wrap-Up


The blog tour ends as of this weekend and over 6,000 people have entered to win prizes! That was a great tour and it was nice to see the novel receive so many new favorable reviews. Thanks, also, to those who visited this blog and liked Jump When Ready on Facebook. Very much appreciated!

Also, thanks to Jean Vallesteros at Book Nerd Tours for booking the tour and for managing it throughout. Thanks for all of your hard work, Jean!!


Saturday, July 6, 2013

Fang Showings


An impressive showing of fangs from two paranormal book blogs during the tour this weekend. Korrie at Paranormal Book Club gave Jump When Ready 4 fangs, as did Sabrina at Sabrina’s Paranormal Palace. Thanks, Korrie and Sabrina! And since each 4 fang rating technically shows as 8 fangs, I’m thinking of this as sixteen fangs overall. Okay, maybe that’s pushing it...

Friday, July 5, 2013

Fantastic Review from Bound by Words

Reeka at Bound by Words gave Jump When Ready a really nice review yesterday!

"I've been spoiled with trilogies, sequels, and companion novels, and as much as I want the chance to spend more time with the characters I met in Jump When Ready, I loved (and hope), that this book was/is a standalone. It impacted my thoughts in a serious way, and I will most likely spend the next few days going over it, and over it, in my head."


Check out the rest of Reeka's review here at here Bound by Words blog.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Nice Review from The Real Bookshelves of Room 918!

Really nice review today from Heather at The Real Bookshelves of Room 918. Thanks, Heather!


“The combination of  coming-of-age, philosophical and thriller story comes together to make a fascinating and engaging book.”
- Heather at The Real Bookshelves of Room 918