Saturday's book signing at the Tallahasee Books-A-Million exceeded my expectations! Not only did people turn out to buy copies of Rancher's Son, but I met lots of truly fantastic readers!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Time for Contests!
Contests, contests, contests.
When she visited STAR, my local RWA chapter , Random House editor-at-large Sue Grimshaw reminded everyone that writing contests serve a vital place. Quite often, she said, she looks over the author's bio before selecting an item to read from the slush pile. The submissions that include one or more contest finals or wins are the ones that will snag her attention.
For unpublished writers, the contest "season" runs year round. Pick a month. Any month. Look in the back of the Romance Writers Report. You'll find one or two, sometimes more, contest deadlines.
For published authors, the contest season is much shorter. Most of those contests open in November and close in December or January because they use the copyright date as an entrance criteria. For instance, the 2013 contest season is underway for books published in 2012.
I had two books hit store shelves in 2012, Rodeo Daughter and Rancher's Son. Which meant I had twice as many contest entries to prepare this year. For the last few days I've been busy filling out entry forms, autographing books and packing envelopes to mail.
Here's the result, all ready to take to the Post Office.
Don't they all look like winners?
When she visited STAR, my local RWA chapter , Random House editor-at-large Sue Grimshaw reminded everyone that writing contests serve a vital place. Quite often, she said, she looks over the author's bio before selecting an item to read from the slush pile. The submissions that include one or more contest finals or wins are the ones that will snag her attention.
For unpublished writers, the contest "season" runs year round. Pick a month. Any month. Look in the back of the Romance Writers Report. You'll find one or two, sometimes more, contest deadlines.
For published authors, the contest season is much shorter. Most of those contests open in November and close in December or January because they use the copyright date as an entrance criteria. For instance, the 2013 contest season is underway for books published in 2012.
I had two books hit store shelves in 2012, Rodeo Daughter and Rancher's Son. Which meant I had twice as many contest entries to prepare this year. For the last few days I've been busy filling out entry forms, autographing books and packing envelopes to mail.
Here's the result, all ready to take to the Post Office.
Don't they all look like winners?
Monday, November 26, 2012
Release Day Tidbits
Tomorrow is the long-awaited release day for Rancher's Son!
In honor of the occasion, I Googled the title this morning. It always amazes me what little tidbits you can find on-line. For instance...
Rancher's Son is on sale in the UK! See http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ranchers-American-Romance-Fatherhood-ebook/dp/B009USMQIC
Genre Go Round Reviews gave Rancher's Son a very positive review saying, " Character driven, fans will enjoy this engaging Yuletide romance as a late twist accentuates that love is the foundation for a functioning family."
If you haven't had the opportunity, I hope you'll "like" my page at www.facebook.com/LeighDuncanBooks for a chance to win a prize package that includes an autographed copy of Rancher's Son.
And last, but puzzlingly not least, a copy of Rancher's Son sold on Ebay in October, nearly two months before the release date. I'm scratching my head over that one. If you can shed some light on how that happened, I'd love to hear from you.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Counting Down To Release With A Contest!
One week from today, on November 27th, Rancher's Son arrives in book stores and e-readers. Kicking off the week leading up to release day, I'm holding a contest!
On 11/27/12, I'll pick two names at random from all my followers to receive bookmarks, autographed copies of Rodeo Daughter and Rancher's Son...and more!
One additional name will be selected, again, at random, to receive the same prize package from new "likes" between today, November 20th, and release day, November 27th!
Want to win an autographed copy of Rancher's Son and more????
It's easy!
Simply
"Like" my author page at:
One additional name will be selected, again, at random, to receive the same prize package from new "likes" between today, November 20th, and release day, November 27th!
(Prize packages can be mailed to only US and Canada addresses.)
Monday, November 19, 2012
Rancher's Son Rave Reviews
The reviews of Rancher's Son are in...and it's a hit!
Coffee Time Romance and More
5 Coffee Cups!
"A wonderful story of second chances and new beginnings--Western style...an enjoyable read with charismatic and likeable characters."
Night Owl Reviews
"A heartwarming story...the kind of story that Harlequin does best...I loved it!"
Harlequin Junkie
"A sweet American romance that will steal your heart...The story is profound and has some secrets that might just surprise you."
Romance Reviews Today
"May leave readers with a tear in the eye...An enjoyable tale with a sweet romance."
Pre-order your copy of Rancher's Son today or pick up a copy on release day--November 27th--from:
Coffee Time Romance and More
5 Coffee Cups!
"A wonderful story of second chances and new beginnings--Western style...an enjoyable read with charismatic and likeable characters."
Night Owl Reviews
"A heartwarming story...the kind of story that Harlequin does best...I loved it!"
Harlequin Junkie
"A sweet American romance that will steal your heart...The story is profound and has some secrets that might just surprise you."
Romance Reviews Today
"May leave readers with a tear in the eye...An enjoyable tale with a sweet romance."
Pre-order your copy of Rancher's Son today or pick up a copy on release day--November 27th--from:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
It's an end-of-the-year blow-out at The Romance Reviews!
A copy of my December release, Rancher's Son, is one of the many prizes to be given away during this month-long event.
Join the fun at The Romance Reviews for a chance to win books, swag and tons of prizes, including the Grand Prize--a one-hundred dollar gift card.
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