What do Beef, Scars, and Haiku Have In Common?

They all came up in my interview, or course. I'm over at iLive, iLaugh, iLove books with Lucia today. We're discussing such vital things as chicken or beef (or tofu), I write some really bad haiku (thanks for trying to make my feel better by saying it was good, Lucia), and Lucia teases me (quite cleverly, I might add). ;)

Also, come find out where on my body I have a six inch scar (well, besides the c-section scars).

And thanks Lucia! I loved all your fun responses. 

Random:

• Witch Song is now available at Book Depository for the super low price of $10.49 + free shipping.
• I'm sick. Again.

Blogger Shout Out

In keeping with my post last month about authors who have helped me succeed, I wanted to give a shout out to all the bloggers who've featured Witch Song on their blogs. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and for loving books! Check them out!

Fragments of Life

The Bookish Type

Tales of a Ravenous Reader

Amaterasu Reads

Books Are Wonderful

Girl About Books

My Precious

Stalking the Bookshelf

The Reader Bee

Utah Writing

The Book Faery

Book Flame

iLive iLaugh iLove Books

Splash of Our Worlds

Alise On Life

Book Lovin' Bitches

Simona

Dallen Rose

Benjamin Rose

Book Purring

Luke Piper

Krystal

The Teen Book Scene

Michael Offutt

Jemima Valentina

Fade into Fantasy

Book Fantatic

If I've missed you, send me your link and I'll add it!
Also, don't forget to enter both the contests I have going this month.

• Win Matched by Ally Condie
• Win The Third by Abel Keogh
• Sign up to review an ARC of WITCH SONG on the tabs at the top of my blog.

Calling All Book Bloggers (And a Contest)



Bookmarks



Witch Song ARCs are going to print! Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! I'm so excited!

My publisher is starting to go through the list of those who have signed up for an ARC. So if you're a blogger and you want to get your hands on a copy, make sure to fill out this form. It's not your last chance to get an ARC, but it's probably your best one.

Also, they've indicated their willingness to send out lots and lots of eBooks, so I've included an option for "prefer a hardcopy but will accept an eBook."

I've decided on the method of my ARC tour. One book will circulate through ten bloggers--all of which will receive two bookmarks (one to giveaway, one to keep). The last blogger will be one who's willing to host a giveaway.

If you indicated that you'd like to do an interview, please shot me an email with your questions (I'll be going through the list and sending out email reminders as we get closer).

I'd love you forever if you spotlight Witch Song on your blog, whether by a "Waiting on Wednesday" or type of meme or simply announcing your interest in the book. Let me know and I'll come comment. I'll also post links to your blog on my own.

Big Announcement:



Back of Bookmark



Any blogger who reviews Witch Song will receive two signed bookmarks (if you want them that is). One you may do with what you like, the other I ask that you give away in a contest on your blog. The top picture is the front of my bookmark, the bottom is the back. Aren't they pretty??? My friend, Michelle Argyle, designed them for me. Her prices are super reasonable too. Thanks Michelle!

Also: to anyone who shares this post or the form via Facebook, Twitter, Blog, etc, you'll be entered to win a prize pack including Alyson Noel's Dark Flame in hardcover and Radiance in softcover and three bookmarks--Cinders by Michelle Davidson Argyle, a signed bookmark of Elana Johnson's Possession and a signed bookmark of Lisa Mangum's The Hourglass Door (see pic below).

ps Don't forget to leave me your links!

pps This is going to be so much fun!

ppps You don't need to refill out the form. The contest is for FBing, Tweeting, or Blogging about the contest or the form. :)

Goodreads Giveaway of Witch Song

My publisher is giving away 5 copies of WITCH SONG on Goodreads. Have you all signed up yet? I hope so! If anyone wins those books, it should be my blog followers. But don't just sign up for my book. My publisher is offering 30 free books in all. Make sure to add each to you "to read" list. :)

Witch Song by Amber Argyle
As the last echoes of witch song fade, Espen grows stronger as winter and summer come within the space of a day. Now she’s coming for the one she missed—a shy, untrained girl of fifteen named Brusenna.

Blood of Adoria by JS Chancellor 
A rescue is underway. A war is brewing. Hope and despair rest in equal measure on the horizon. Who will prove stronger: those who embody light or those who enlist the darkness?

“Beyond Birkie Fever” by Walter Rhein is the story of how America's magnificent cross-country ski marathon can expand your horizons and be the gateway to experiences beyond anything you'd ever hoped to imagine!

Monarch by Michelle Davidson Argyle
Nick must track down Matheus Ferreira, a drug lord and terrorist the U.S. has tried to bring down for years. If he succeeds, he’ll have the chance to start his life over again.

King's Envoy by Cas Peace
In Albia, the fourth realm, the precious Artesan gift is dying. Although born to the craft, Taran is struggling to achieve his potential. Against his friends’ advice, he embarks on a foolhardy plan to acquire the teaching he craves. Alone, he crosses into Andaryon, the fifth realm, but instead of finding a mentor, he stumbles upon a treacherous plot.

Legends Reborn by Doug Brown 
Since the dawn of time, the Light of Epertase has determined when the throne was to be passed from elder to heir. For more than a thousand years, the Light’s decision had never been challenged…Until now.

And while your entering all these contests, don't forget to enter to win a signed, hardcover of The Lost Saint by Bree Despain.

Thanks to all those who've entered so far. Witch Song is ranked among the top five of six different lists. Which is absolutely AMAZING. I cannot tell you how important this is to a books success. The visibility increases peoples chances of actually hearing about my book. Thank you SO much.

Okay, I'm off to shovel a foot of snow off my driveway. Tell me what you have going on with your blog this week. I'll come visit! :)

Hear ye, hear ye!

After much research, I've decided on the new format for my blog.
I'm going to try to do a post once a week (does anyone have an opinion on what's the best day to post?).

Each week will have a theme. The themes are:

Week 1: Random Thoughts (because at the beginning of the month, my thoughts are random . . . okay, they're always random, but at the first of the month, it's worse).

Week 2: Book Review (because reading books is better for your health than drinking).

Week 3: Short Story/Excerpt (*takes a dramatic pose* because it's not just what I do, it's who I am ).

Week 4: Contest with FREE STUFF*insert confetti here* (because it's my way of bribing you. Shameless, I know. But who are you to complain? You'll have a chance to win free stuff too).

So there you have it. And for those of you who'd like to add that there are ofttimes more than four weeks in a month--once again, did I mention free stuff? *insert more confetti here . . . and while we're at it, some of those rolly blowy thingies*