Writing
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Goodbye Chicago…
I’m still in Chicago but packing it up to head back to the sunny AZ desert. Man it’s been a blast here.
I’ve met some amazing people from aspiring authors, readers, to best-selling authors. Got to ride the elevator with Charlaine Harris. Sit next to the beautiful Jaime Rush. And spend most smoke breaks chatting up stories with the great Kendall Grey.
No, I didn’t pick up smoking….LOL.
One thing in common?
Goodbye to my crazy writer friends.......:) We all love books.
Just like the tittle of the convention reads: “Booklovers Convention!”
Today I have to say goodbye to my friends and head to the airport and back to the “real” world. Not that I don’t LOVE my real world…but hanging out with a bunch of crazy writers who have characters whispering in their minds twenty-four-seven like me…was totally amazing. It reminded me that I’m not alone in this.
And to the readers. THANK YOU for buying our books. It was such a pleasure getting to meet you all. It’s nice to put a face to all the people who read our stories and are impacted by the worlds we create.
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Author Appearance
Okay, who’s heading to Chicago for the RT Booklovers Convention in April?
I’ll be there at the book signing on Thursday April 12th from 4-6pm so be sure to come on by and say hello!
The convention will be hosted at
The Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois, 60018.So….Chicago in April, what ever shall I bring to wear? Remember, I’m a desert rat!
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Small Press Treasures Blog Hop Giveaway
Thank you to Sam, E and R’s Awesomness! blog for putting this blog hop together!
It’s fun to celebrate some of my favorite authors.
Here are just a few:
Inhale, by Kendall Grey (Releases May 2012)
The Curse of Gremdon, by Ciara Knight
Soul Reborn, by Jean Murray
Piper’s Fury, by Rachel Firasek
Perigee Moon, by Tara A Fuller
There are quite a few more I could list, but the post would be entirely too long. LOL.
ONTO THE GIVEAWAY
Now, I already have a giveaway going on over at my Facebook Page (CLICK HERE to enter that as well) but each of the Blog Hop participants are doing a giveaway, so that makes you double lucky today, huh?
Up for grabs today is a little Wasteland Gift Pack:
Autographed copy of Wasteland
A pair of feather earrings
Autographed cover flat
Autographed post cards for both Wasteland & Awaited
To enter all you have to do is: Leave a comment here on this blog.
Easy Peasy, right?
The giveaway is open for entries March 17th through the 24th. I’ll post the winner of this giveaway Sunday March 25th, 2012, so you might want to subscribe to the blog to get notified of the winner announcement. Giveaway is open to US/Canada residents only. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize. Only one entry per person (meaning one blog comment per person). If for some reason you are unable to leave a comment you may email me your entry (lynnrush (at) lynnrush (dot) com) and I’ll add you to the drawing.
Don’t forget to visit the rest of the blogs on this blogfest:
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Meeting the readers. . .
I spent Saturday down in Tucson at the Festival of Books. I’d never been to that event, but now I’m totally hooked.
You know what I loved most?Meeting the readers.
I mean, I write for them, so that make sense. But this was my first reader focused event as an author. And once again I’m totally hooked.
It’s just great talking about books, writing, and characters with those who read my book.
You guys rock.
If you follow my Facebook, you’ve seen some of these pictures, but I wanted to share some here, too. To see more, head over to my Facebook Page and you’ll see more from the exciting day!
The weather was beautiful–sometimes on the chilly side (since I’m a thin-skinned desert rat) but sunny and not too windy for the most part!
I’m already looking forward to next year!
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Gremdon Goodies and other fun things….
Have you read The Curse of Gremdon yet??
If not, you mustput it on your to-read list, because it rocks. And I’m not just saying that ‘cuz she’s my critique partner, either. This is a really creative, exciting, and surprising story!!
And, to top things off, Ciara Knight has a killer giveaway going on right now.
You should check it out.
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Speaking of fun things…
Have you ever been over to the Parajunkee site?
I mean, the tagline, TALK LESS READ MORE—that tells you how fun that site is going to be!!
So, any fun sites or contests you want to share? Post them in the comments section and we’ll check them out!
Happy Friday, my friends!!!!! Have a SUPER DAY.
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Catch Fire Blog Party
I love hanging out at Alex J. Cavanaugh’s blog, so when I found out his latest release was coming out today I jumped on the chance to be a part of it! So, run out and give this superstar some support.
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Today is the Catch Fire Blog Party, celebrating the release of CassaFire by Alex J. Cavanaugh! The goal is to help CassaFire “catch fire” on the best seller charts and achieve the success of the first book, CassaStar. There’s also a special package of prizes being given away at the author’s blog (copies of CassaFire, CassaStar, tote bag, mug, and bookmarks) as well as book giveaways during his two-week blog tour. See Alex’s site for details.
CassaFire
by Alex J. Cavanaugh
CassaStar was just the beginning…
The Vindicarn War is a distant memory and Byron’s days of piloting Cosbolt fighters are over. He has kept the promise he made to his fallen mentor and friend – to probe space on an exploration vessel. Shuttle work is dull, but it’s a free and solitary existence. The senior officer is content with his life aboard the Rennather.
The detection of alien ruins sends the exploration ship to the distant planet of Tgren. If their scientists can decipher the language, they can unlock the secrets of this device. Is it a key to the Tgren’s civilization or a weapon of unimaginable power? Tensions mount as their new allies are suspicious of the Cassan’s technology and strange mental abilities.
To complicate matters, the Tgrens are showing signs of mental powers themselves; the strongest of which belongs to a pilot named Athee, a woman whose skills rival Byron’s unique abilities. Forced to train her mind and further develop her flying aptitude, he finds his patience strained. Add a reluctant friendship with a young scientist, and he feels invaded on every level. All Byron wanted was his privacy…
Available today!
Science fiction – space opera/adventure
Print ISBN 978-0-9827139-4-5, $15.95, 6×9 Trade paperback, 240 pages
EBook ISBN 978-0-9827139-6-9, $4.99, available in all formats
CassaFireis the sequel to Cavanaugh’s first book,CassaStar,an Amazon Top Ten Best Seller:
“…calls to mind the youthful focus of Robert Heinlein’s early military sf, as well as the excitement of space opera epitomized by the manyStar Warsnovels. Fast-paced military action and a youthful protagonist make this a good choice for both young adult and adult fans of space wars.” – Library Journal
Check out this trailer:
You can visit the author’s site HEREFind Alex’s books here:Barnes and Noble,Amazon,Amazon Kindle
