CLOSED HEARTS Release Day and Give Away...

Last November, I was lucky enough to score an ARC of OPEN MINDS.  You can read my review of Susan's first book in the Mindjack Trilogy here.  I've been patiently (taps foot) waiting for CLOSED HEARTS ever since I put book one down.  I'm so excited to be able share the good news with you of the second book in the Mindjack series is now available.  

I will be giving away a signed copy of CLOSED HEARTS to one random winner on my June 1st post.

Announcing the release of Closed Hearts, the sequel to Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn.

Book Two of the Mindjack Trilogy

When you control minds, only your heart can be used against you.

Eight months ago, Kira Moore revealed to the mindreading world that mindjackers like herself were hidden in their midst. Now she wonders if telling the truth was the right choice after all. As wild rumors spread, a powerful anti-jacker politician capitalizes on mindreaders’ fears and strips jackers of their rights. While some jackers flee to Jackertown—a slum rife with jackworkers who trade mind control favors for cash—Kira and her family hide from the readers who fear her and jackers who hate her. But when a jacker Clan member makes Kira’s boyfriend Raf collapse in her arms, Kira is forced to save the people she loves by facing the thing she fears most: FBI agent Kestrel and his experimental torture chamber for jackers.

Now available!

$2.99 Ebook at Amazon (and Amazon UK) and Barnes and Noble

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Paper copies available at Amazon or get signed copies from the author

Susan Kaye Quinn is the author of the bestselling YA novel Open Minds,  Book One of the Mindjack Trilogy, available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iTunes. Susan's business card says "Author and Rocket Scientist," but she mostly plays on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

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RAOK Blitz Random Prize Winners

(Lenny chose the crossword puzzle book.)

(Jemi chose the leather journal.)

(Becca chose this journal.)

There are the random prizes for my Random Act of Kindness Blitz giveaway to help celebrate Angela and Becca's book The Emotional Thesaurus.  If you missed my post about Donna McDine, you can check it out here.

Drum roll, please......

The Winners (chosen by Random.org) are: Miriam Forster, Becca Puglisi, Lenny Lee, and Jemi Fraser


The prizes will be given out in a first come first served style.  If you were a winner email me at sharon k mayhew (at) gmail (dot) com and tell me which prize you'd like.  If it is still available you'll get it.  :)

Speaking of Random Acts Of Kindness....

Have you been treating yourself kindly?  (If not, this is your reminder...)

Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!

A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community. 

Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.

So many people take the time to make us feel special, don't they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.

Kindness ROCKS!

To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ.  And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I'm participating too!

Choosing one person to celebrate today was hard.  So many people in blogland have done kind things for me.  I have more than two hands full of people who critique for me or come to the rescue when I have a question.  So I dug deep and thought about something more than what they did for me...  Do you remember a few months ago I did a post about my talented niece, Bethany? Well the person I am celebrating today, has done something wonderful for my niece.  She has given her a shot to illustrate a story for her magazine.  More than that she has helped my niece see what a gift she has given her confidence and a direction for the future.  With that being said I'd like to introduce you to Donna McDine.

Donna has been published in over 100 print and on line publications.  She has one award winning early reader book called THE GOLDEN PATHWAY and three more books under contract.  She is the Editor-in-Chief for Guardian Angels Kids Magazine.  Donna is an exceptional person and I hope you will hop over and check her out.  I sent Donna a little surprise in the mail and she should get it on Today.

Do you know someone special that you'd like to randomly acknowledge?

Don't be shy--come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way. Kindness makes the world go round. :)

Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.

Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness?  Let me know in the comments!

If you leave a comment you'll be entered in a contest for some random things....journals, puzzle books, and office supplies.  I'll announce the winners on Thursday.  :)

HUGS TO EVERYONE!

The Winner is...

The winner of Connie's signed poetry book is...Carolyn V.

Congratulations, Carolyn!  Thanks to everyone for stopping in and meeting Connie.  Don't forget to stop by Connie's poetry blog tomorrow to see if you were a winner on her blog tour give away.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

A Symphony of Seasons...book release and giveaway

Winter

Spring

Summer

And 

Autumn

These are a Symphony of Seasons...

Every season has it's own moment to shine.  Bloggy friend, Connie Arnold, just released her newest poetry book.   Everyone who buys A Symphony of Seasons directly from Connie gets one of these lovely framed photos (below) free with purchase.

Connie gave me permission to share one of her summer poems (because summer is my favorite season).

Shelter of the Trees

A warm summer wind

blows through the trees,

A soft and gentle caressing breeze,

Causing the branches to

wave and sway,

Enhancing the beauty of the day.

Children are playing in the shade

That these magnificent trees have made,

Running around and having fun,

Protected from the hot summer sun.

Green leaves shine in the bright sunlight

While children are laughing with delight

On this perfect day that’s sure to please

Beneath the shelter of the trees.

To read an excerpt (in a variety of formats) follow this link. 

You can purchase Connie newest book and other books and a calendar at Barnes & Noble or Amazon. 


You can even purchase it directly from her publisher RPJ.

Connie has two blog... Connie Arnold Children's Writer and Inspirational Poetry.  

Connie is giving away a couple lovely prizes during her blog tour, so if you leave comment here or on one of the other sites you will be entered in that contest.  

Because I adore Connie, I'm going to giveaway a signed copy of her book and all you have to do is be a follower and answer my question in the comments... (I'll announce the winner of Connie's signed book on May 11th)

What is your favorite season?

Tuesday Tips on Literary Rambles & a Giveaway

I'm so excited to share with you that my writing tip and giveaway is being hosted by Casey and Natalie over at Literary Rambles.  If you haven't visited their blog before, you need to!  It is packed full of agent interviews and spotlights, plus book reviews & giveaways and (of course) writing tips.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!