Author Newsletters

Up until this year I really hadn't given much consideration to newsletters for fans, but having signed up for several myself and enjoying them immensely I decided to start my own. My first newsletter will go out tomorrow 12/15 and I'm excited. I stay in touch with fans on twitter and facebook and with my blog, but this is something totally different. In the newsletter I can share personal tidbits about my writing, my characters, my favorite authors and best of all--I get to give things away. Those who know me know how much I love giving things away and I'll be giving away $100.00 each month in 2014, as well as one month (not sure when yet) hosting a $500.00 giveaway. Yes, you heard it right--$500.00 to one lucky winner. Why? Well, newsletters are a form of advertising. You hope to reach fans who love your books and your characters and want more. I easily pay over $500.00 for a BookBub ad, which results in sales, but I'm not sure that everyone who buys these discounted books actually reads them, and I'd rather give my money and my time to the fans of Jacody Ives and Catherine Mans and hopefully to fans of that shh..... don't tell anyone--new series hero coming out in 2014.

I also love sharing my meditation/self-hypnosis/aromatherapy recipes and healing techniques that have worked for me and others. Through the newsletter I can offer these to people who are looking for something along those lines.

And last, but not least, it gives me an opportunity to share some other independent mystery authors and their books, introducing new material to my fans that I'm pretty sure they'll enjoy because I loved it. I would never recommend a book to my fans that I didn't enjoy myself.

If you're a mystery lover, Catherine Mans Fan, or Jacody Ives fan and love newsletters as I do, you can sign up for my newsletter on my blog here; my website at: http://lindasprather.com or the Catherine Mans Fan Page - email signup.

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Let's have an amazing 2014 together.


Linda

Enter To Win A Kindle and Other Prizes--It's a Birthday Party! Day 1

IT'S A BIRTHDAY BASH--ALL WEEK LONG
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And you could win a Kindle or $125.00 Gift Certificate from Amazon!

SOME PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS COMMENTING - IF YOU DO YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT: admin@prather-author.com OR SIGN UP ON THE FACEBOOK AMAZON KINDLE PAGE

May the 30th is my birthday, and some wonderful authors and I have joined together for a week long birthday party, and you get the gifts. On 6/01 I will be drawing one name from all the entrants and that entrant will win the above Kindle.

So what do you need to do?

1) Leave a comment below with your name and some type of special identifying number that you will recognize. For example - Linda S. Prather 897124

The odds are there are several people with the same last name somewhere, and to avoid any confusion the identifying numbers will let you know you're the winner.

2) You can only enter once a day. However--you can enter Every Day!

3) Each day a number of winners will be chosen to receive the prizes listed in each blog post. All prizes are in ebook format unless otherwise specified. Winners will be listed the following day with information on how to claim your prize.

4) Winning a prize on the daily blogs does not disqualify you for entry in the Kindle contest. The names of all entrants will be placed in the final drawing for the Kindle. If you enter every day then you will have 8 entries in the Kindle drawing.

5) Have fun and tell your friends and family to stop by. Please take a moment to visit the participating authors and say hi. If you win a prize please contact the author and let them know, and if you're so inclined please write a review after reading their book.

6) Don't forget to check out the freebies at the bottom of the page. I'll be adding to these daily.


Today we will have 10 lucky winners of the following books.

Prize #1



Winner can take their choice of an Amazon Kindle Copy or Smashwords Copy.

Reviewers say: What a great story! I bought/read it over the weekend, (wept) and thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Maarten's writing.

Visit Valerie and Learn More!

Prize #2



Winner will receive a Smashwords Coupon for Free Download

Reviewers say: Sarah Barnard's novel does something very well...it makes you believe that a different realm could actually exist. The characters are so well written, one is easily convinced that these characters really lived through this experience...

Visit Sarah and Learn More!

Prize #3



Author will gift depending on winners choice.

Reviewers say: Riveting and suspenseful, In Memory of Greed is an action-packed thrill ride that keeps you turning the pages in anticipation. Colorful characters and stunning locations keep the imagination running wild.

Visit Al and Learn More!

Prize #4



Winner will receive an Amazon Kindle or PC copy

Reviewers say: This is a book that catches you by surprise again, and again. At it's base, it's a plot about murder and some pretty vicious characters used to getting their way. But there are subtle romantic threads woven in and out of the story.

Visit Barbara and Learn More!

Prize #5



Winner will receive a Smashwords Code for Free Book

Reviewers say: Henrietta the dragon slayer is a charming book set in a fantasy world. Henrietta has slayed many dragons in her short life and has resigned not to take any more jobs, but when a pushy knight named Franc implores her to follow him to his lands and slay Mimoto the dragon she hesitates, until she learns her mentor, Master Chen is sick and only the Dragonitas from Mimoto can save him does she embark on her quest.

Visit Beth and Learn More!

Prize #6



Winner will receive an Amazon Kindle or PC copy

Reviewers say: I initially decided to read "What Luck" on the recommendation of a friend, as vampires are not my subject matter of choice. I'm glad I listened---Alex Knight's writing style is delightful and truly imaginative. Her ability to intricately weave characters into a tale is top notch, allowing the reader to believe the unbelievable. I really enjoyed the suspenseful twists and masterful use of language...it made this novel fun, with a writerly quality. Well done!

Visit Alex to Learn More!

Prize #7



Winner will receive a Smashwords Coupon

Grog the Orc is a coward, and has been banished from the Bloodwolf Clan for failing the passage to adulthood. So begins his prophesied quest to find the last human on Garagol, who it is rumoured knows witchery, and can give him back his courage.

Visit Tim and Learn More!

Prize #8



Winner will receive a Smashwords Coupon

Reviewers say: Loved this book plain and simply, the characters and plot drew me in and kept my attention throughout this book. I can't wait for the next installment!

Visit Valerie and Learn More!

Prize #9



Winner will receive either a Smashwords Coupon or Amazon Gift

Reviewers say: Mark Adair's 'The Father's Child' is a roller coaster, bungee jump, and treasure hunt all rolled into one! The story quickly develops a team of main characters, each of them uniquely talented with very intriguing personalities. You quickly get inside their heads; understand their motivations, desires, quirks and their synergistic dependencies...and BAM! There's an unexpected event that propels the college companions on a thrilling journey filled with suspense, mystery and high-tech adrenaline.

Visit Mark and Learn More!

Prize #10



Winner will receive a Smashwords Coupon

Reviewers say: "Doubleback," the latest from Libby Fischer Hellmann,is my first exposure to her work. Hellmann is the author of a series of suspense novels featuring video producer Ellie Foreman, and "Doubleback" is her second novel to feature Private Investigator Georgia Davis. Fans of the Ellie Foreman series will be pleased to learn that Ellie appears in "Doubleback" and helps PI Georgia Davis run down the bad guys. The relationship between these two very independent women is, in fact, so much fun to watch that I will be looking for Hellmann's earlier books.

Visit Libby and Learn More!

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And I have some freebies for everyone. Check them out!



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C. J. will give a free copy to everyone that emails him at: authors@22wb.com

Tomorrow I'll list some more freebies along with more prizes!

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Love a good mystery? Take a moment and download a sample of The Jacody Ives Mysteries. You'll love them!




Day One Comments will be closed as of midnight on 5/22/2010.