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Release Day Celebration Giveaway
On April 4, my new adult romance, Chirp, will release. I’m super excited and to celebrate, I’m having a giveaway where one lucky winner will receive signed copies of my novels, along with my Sweet Thangs, Southern Sweets from Two Sassy Sister’s cookbook!
They’ll also get a “Come Fly With Me to Bluebird, Texas tee-shirt just like the one Rance gave Blaze in the book. To sweeten the deal, I’ve included 2 bars of Hanna’s goat milk soap with a wooden holder and Texas Tiffany’s original designer Beer Bling Bracelet. A vinyl tote bag will hold all these goodies for you!
The giveaway runs from 3/21 thru 4/15. So enter today!! Good luck!
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Poultry Day Recipe~~Chicken Casserole
In honor of Poultry Day, here’s a quick and easy recipe to try.
Chicken Casserole
1 boned chicken (boil your own or buy a rotisserie one)
1 onion chopped and sautéed in 2 Tablespoons of butter
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk
Flour tortillas
Grated cheese to taste
Mix chicken, onion and green chilies together.
Heat flour tortillas one at a time in buttered skillet until limp.
Fill with chicken mixture.
Roll and place close together, seam side down in a lightly greased 9×11 pan/baking dish
Heat:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
Pour over tortillas
Sprinkle with grated cheese
Bake uncovered in 350-degree oven until heated and cheese is melted.
Great Book Giveaway
Over 30 authors have joined together to promote their young adult and new adult books. I’m happy to be a part of the effort. Nothing to buy. It’s like #Christmas and your #Birthday all rolled into one! Go here to enter:
https://AuthorsXP.com/giveaway
Kindle Scout Program Nominations
I never thought I’d be willing to sign another publishing contract. However, after researching the Kindle Scout Program, I decided to submit my latest book for consideration.
They are the first publishing company I’ve found that has a marketing plan in place for the novels they publish. And since I spend a LOT of time marketing, that appealed to me.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the program, I’ll give you a broad overview.
Submit directly to them. If chosen, receive a $1500 advance. Editing provided. They market within Amazon and other places. 50/50 royalty split. Must sign a 5-year contract.
You must also commit to 45 days during which time your book is placed in the nomination section for 30 days. Then, the Scouts have two more weeks following the campaign to decide if they want to offer you a contract.
According to authors I contacted, their advance “earned out” during the first few months.
Even if your book gets tons of nominations, there is no guarantee it will be accepted into the program. One author had a successful campaign with 2400 nominations but still didn’t get an offer of publication.
The nominating process is to get the attention of the Scouts, but if your book needs too much editing, or the story isn’t good, or if it’s a subject they don’t find marketable, then regardless of the nominations, you probably won’t get accepted.
That brings me to my pitch. I have fourteen days remaining in my campaign and need your vote. Please go to the URL below and nominate Chirp. It will mean the world to me.
https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/11618UFWST35O
DIY Wreath on the Cheap
DIY WREATH ON THE CHEAP
What you’ll need: Honeysuckle or grapevine. Sticks, (I used crepe myrtle) artificial flowers, ribbon, scissors, wire cutters, twine/jute, hot glue.
Picture 2, arrange your sticks in a rectangle and secure at corners with jute.
Picture 3, attach honeysuckle vine with more jute, leaving the leaves on. They’ll dry in a few days and add to the rustic charm of the wreath.
Picture 4: Hot glue flowers in place and add a ribbon.
Pull some petals loose from an extra flower and glue around a wooden bead to form a bud.
Finished product. Sticks and vines were free from my yard. Ribbon from the dollar store. Flowers purchased at 75% off. Total cost other than time, $6.
Do you have things in your yard…or your neighbors :+) that you can use to make decorations?
TWO opportunities—TOO Good—TO pass up.
TODAY: I want to let you know about
TWO opportunities
TOO good to pass up.
First: If you have a teenager who likes to write, this is a great contest for them to try out their writing chops. NO entry fee, and they just might win a few bucks.
Check it out at http://www.netwo.org
Second:I’m speaking at a great workshop/conference on October 22, 2016
If you live in the area or close enough to attend, this is well worth your $$ and time!
Check it out here:
Author Writing, Publishing, Marketing Workshop, Southlake Texas
Ann Everett, Best Selling Author
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