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Three Books in One + a Paperback!

Chautona — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:47 +0000

Ashley set up a nice promo for The Rockland Chronicles: Collection One. Only .99!! This compilation of the first three books of the Rockland Chronicles includes Noble Pursuits, Discovering Hope, and Argosy Junction. Meet Grace, Hope, and Lane. Hmmm… Should have named Lane, “Love,” it seems.

You know, thinking about it, these women couldn’t be more different. Grace is older than the others, a homemaker, steady, overweight, and not considered by most to be much of a “catch.” Hope is a petite, blonde college student with a bubbly personality. Unlike the other two, Lane is tall, dark-haired and olive-skinned, and where their faith is vibrant, hers has been ripped from her heart by the abuses of a cult her father practically founded.

Because I know many of you have already received these books, I wanted to add another giveaway to the “pot.” I’ll send one paperback copy to a winner in ADDITION to the usual two 5.00 gift certificates. Three chances to win this time. All you have to do is spread the word in the usual fashion by helping us give away The Rockland Chronicles: Collection One FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: If you don’t have it and would like to get it at this great price, DOWNLOAD the book and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer(s) (Pin one or Pin all and get a separate entry for each, just leave a note in the comments section with how many were pinned): Noble Pursuits, Discovering Hope, Argosy Junction.

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER.
The Rockland Chronicles
5/23/2013 – 5/25/2013

Episode 15 It Is!

Chautona — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:33:26 +0000

I’m so excited about this. We’re starting Volume 4 again! In another 12-14 weeks we’ll be done with the episodes for Past Forward. I’d better get writing on HearthLand, no? WHEW! In the interim, I am considering releasing one of my other completed books as a serial novel. What do you think? Anyone interested in seeing Rockland WAY in the future?

We also have a HUGE launch planned for Speak Now. We’re talking cool stuff. Keep watch in the next few weeks to see how to win a pretty little blue box with a white bow. Yep. THAT little blue box and white bow. No joke!

For those using eReaders other than Kindle, watch the website for links to Nook, Kobo, and other eReader platforms. Within the next few weeks, we’ll have ALL of my books available for ALL platforms. WOOHOO! Just click on “The Bookshelf” and then on the cover of any book and you’ll find links to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, AND Smashwords. Coming soon: iBooks! That’s right. We’re heading to iBooks next!
In the meantime, it’s time to give away Episode 15 FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER.

Past Forward: Episode 15
5/22/2013 – 5/23/2013

Winners du Jour!

Chautona — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:09:45 +0000

Discovering Hope Promo

Kandi
Joy
Laurel (Newsletter)

Past Forward Episode 10

Jan
Kendra
Joann (Newsletter)

Past Forward Episode 11

Anna
Julie
Elisabeth (Newsletter)

Past Forward Episode 12

Peggy
LL (fourseasons)
Joann (Newsletter)

Past Forward Episode 24

DonnaLynn
Peggy

Past Forward Episode 13

Emma
Phylliese
Joan (Newsletter)

Past Forward Episode 14

Phylliese
Charlotte

Discovering Hope

PhyllieseSylvia

Discovering Hope ~ .99 for a limited time!

Chautona — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:50 +0000

Discovering Hope has a special place in my heart. I do not exaggerate when I say that it took every ounce of gumption I have to write the overt romance in that book. I put in every drop everywhere I could fit it. Yes, I removed half of it before taking it to press, but it was a good exercise in becoming a little more comfortable with overt romance. Still, Hope and Jay are two of my favorite characters.

In Discovering Hope, you’ll find Grace and Nolan from Noble Pursuits. Nolan’s best friend, Mike, is Jay’s boss. Additionally, Hope appears in Argosy Junction as Matt’s friend and the woman who sends Lane’s little sister trinkets from India.

So, as a treat, you’ll find: Discovering Hope .99 on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: If you don’t have it and would like to get it at this great price, DOWNLOAD the book and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER.
Discovering Hope
5/15/2013 – 5/17/2013

Double Willow Wednesday ~ Episode 14 and a Bonus!

Chautona — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:06 +0000

How about a “double wedding?” Well, here you go! When I first wrote Past Forward for friends, I played a joke on them and wrote an alternate wedding scene. I posted it first. Oh, how the ladies protested! So, I thought it would be fun to set An Alternate Wedding free at the same time as Episode 14. I recommend reading it before Chapter 102 in Episode 14. It’ll make chapters 102 and 103 much sweeter. Hee hee!

It’s time to give away Past Forward Episode 14 and The Alternate Wedding FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER

Please forgive the early posting of this… apparently I couldn’t resist posting the 14th episode on the 14th of May. It really is Tuesday today… and Past Forward really will be free on Wednesday, as usual.
Signed – Christy, the embarrassed blog scheduler
Past Forward: Episode 14
5/15/2013 – 5/16/2013

Past Forward Episode 13 ~ Free for a Limited Time

Chautona — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:59 +0000

In this episode: Chad and Willow are at odds with each other. She being a little cavalier about her life and safety for Chad’s taste and he being a little too wrapped up in his own ways for Willow. Just as things seem to settle, they are upset again. Will the roller coaster ride ever end? They don’t call it “unlucky 13″ for no reason…

It’s time to give away Episode 13 FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER
Past Forward: Episode 13
5/8/2013 – 5/10/2013

Episode 24 Free for a Limited Time

Chautona — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:09:31 +0000

It’s time to give away Episode 24 FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER

Past Forward Episode 24

Willow Wednesday~ Episode 12 Free Thursday and Friday!

Chautona — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Note: EEEK! My days got mixed up! (That’s what happens when your husband stays home on a Tuesday to take your daughter to an early dentist appointment!

So, PF episode 12 will be free tomorrow. So sorry for the inconvenience!

Back to your regularly scheduled Wednesday post:

Well, as I type, April 30 is almost over. That means my month with Camp NaNoWriMo is also over. For the first time in fourteen events, I am not going to finish with my word count goal. In fact, I made it less than half-way to where I needed to be. Life (mostly the bathroom renovation) really got in the way and without that initial boost that usually keeps me going, I just fell further and further behind.

So, when it became obvious that I would not finish and “win,” Ashley requested I switch to Volume 6 of Past Forward. It worked too. Episode 25 is going to Jillow TONIGHT! Woot. I’m down to the last 1500 words or so (Just an estimate. I have no idea what it’ll end up being, but it’ll be around there). The end of this episode begins the plot I’ve been aching to write for months! So… watch left sidebar over there. It’ll be .99 for the first 24 hours or so and then back to its usual price of 2.99. I hope you’re as excited as I am.

It’s time to give away Past Forward Episode 12 FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER .
Past Forward: Episode 9
5/1/2013 – 5/2/2013

Willow Wednesday ~ Episode 11 Free For a Limited Time!

Chautona — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:29 +0000

In this episode: Bridal gowns, wedding plans, weddings, children in the house, what is going on around the farm now? Can Willow deal with all the rapid changes?

Warning: Here We Come spoilers in this episode.

For those who have read Noble Pursuits, Discovering Hope and/or Argosy Junction, Ashley is requesting reviews. So, I’m still doing a gift certificate giveaway for anyone who emails me with a link to their Amazon review of The Rockland Chronicles Collection.

For those who haven’t read them, I’m giving away five copies to blog readers. That’s three books in one. All I ask is for a review when you are finished.

It’s time to give away Past Forward Episode 11 FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER
Past Forward: Episode 11
4/24/2013 – 4/26/2013

Willow Wednesday! Ten Is In!

Chautona — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:31 +0000

In this episode, the hijinks around Willow’s house escalate into a surprising climax. Cheri introduces Willow to the all-American female sport of Shop-till-you-drop, and a late-night call sends Willow out into the freezing cold… on foot.

Warning: Here We Come spoilers in this episode.

It’s time to give away Past Forward Episode 10 FREE on Kindle for a limited time.
As always, I am looking for people to help spread the word:

Amazon: Please DOWNLOAD the book (even if you delete later. You’re also welcome to delete your current one and re-download for another entry.) and hit the “like” thumb.

Facebook: Please link to the Amazon page

Twitter: Please Tweet the Amazon page

Pinterest: Please pin:
The Cover
The Trailer

Blog: Feel free to SHARE on your blog. I can give away a copy to a few people who request one as a giveaway as well.

Additionally: Encourage anyone you know who likes my books to please sign up for the NEWSLETTER