Dear
Friends--
Because
I'm new to Sweet Romance Reads (January 2017), I introduced myself just three months ago on my fiftieth birthday and gave
away 5 winners' choices of kindle-edition books. Remember that fun? Thank you
again for the incredibly warm welcome and the ongoing support. I haven't a good
excuse this time, so I'll make one up.
I hereby declare April 25th Reader Appreciation
Day, as I want very much to say THANK YOU...with a drawing of TEN winners and
TEN books! (impress me with the quantity of entries, like last January, and
I'll double this number to TWENTY!)
Why? (thinly disguised as More About Kristin)
1. I genuinely enjoy
showing my
appreciation and giving back to readers.
2. I can't think of a better
way to SAY THANK YOU.
3. I subscribed to Stamps.com for the convenience of shipping paperback books without
ever leaving my home office. I LOVE avoiding the Post Office! Might as well use this convenient service I pay money
for.
4. Although my name is also e-free, like the
other correctly spelled Kristin on the Sweet Romance
Reads team, I write Sweet Western Historical Romance (Kristin Wallace writes Sweet Contemporary)...and enjoy introducing my
work.
5. **I have no trouble giving away the farm.**
6. I've discovered many readers enjoy collecting autographed
paperback books--even if they prefer to read the kindle edition...or
usually purchase/borrow the eBook.
7. I have oodles
of my paperbacks (I may or may not have the "if one is good, fifty is
better" attitude).
8. Connecting with readers is heartening,
rejuvenating, and reminds me that it is for YOU that I write.
9. I write frequent blog posts about everything "Old West"--tidbits of accurate history I
found and fell in love with while researching for my books.
10. Today, my sixteen titles are all historical...but this year I'm breaking that mold
and my first contemporary will be published this autumn!
11. I have a new page on my website For Writers. If you're
writing, or want to start, come see.
12. I'm a severe chronic pain sufferer.
APRIL 25: READER APPRECIATION
DAY
1. Let's
GO BIG or GO HOME. TEN (to TWENTY) names will be drawn at
random from all entries, and each winner will receive their choice of any one
title I've written, either in kindle OR in autographed paperback (as available).
2. Winners must be willing
to provide me EITHER their standard email
address or mailing address,
privately, by Facebook's IM [instant messaging] / PM [private messaging] for
use only in delivering their
choice of book titles and formats. I promise winners will not suddenly
find their email on my newsletter list or sold to some strange company. The
drawing will close at midnight tonight (4-25-17), and winners will be
drawn and announced tomorrow morning (4-26-17) in two places: an update
to this blog post AND on Sweet Romance Reads Cafe (on FB).
3. TO ENTER, do three things: 1) Comment
on this blog post, right here on SweetRomanceReads.com
with an answer to this question: What is
your preferred way to learn about your favorite authors' new releases? (answers might
include, but are not limited to: Author Newsletter, BookBub notices, Amazon "Follow"
emails, Facebook posts, blog posts, etc.) 2) Please FOLLOW me on BookBub (I'm new there), 3) then Comment
on the pinned post on Sweet Romance Reads Cafe (this link on
Facebook), about this blog article-- something simple like A)
repeat your answer to the new release announcement method of preference, or B) a "Followed on BookBub!", or C) "Hoping to win _(title)_" (insert the
title of mine you plan to claim if your
name is drawn).
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| Click on the image to visit BookBub |
Note: If
you're not on BookBub, you're missing out! You might
want to take a minute to register. If not, you're not out of the running--consider
an alternative (your favorite method of hearing about new releases: sign up for my newsletter, friend me on Facebook,
follow/like my Author Page, or Follow me on Amazon,
and let your reply to this post in comments section reflect the substitution).
4. To Sweeten The Deal: For a SECOND ENTRY (yes! your name in the Stetson, on two different slips of paper), share
the pinned post about this blog article on your own timeline, making sure you
TAG ME (Author Kristin Holt) so I know--and if in doubt, send me a PM on FB (with the link
if possible).
Kristin Holt,
USA Today Bestselling
Author, writes Sweet Victorian Romance set in the
American West. She writes frequently about Old West history and contributes monthly to Sweet Romance Reads, Sweet Americana Sweethearts, and Romancing the Genres.
Website | Email | Newsletter | Twitter | Pinterest | g+| Facebook Profile | Facebook Fan Page | Goodreads | BookBub | Amazon
Copyright
© 2017 Kristin Holt LC
Wow nice job and yes as a reader we really appreciate authors that share their "gift" with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Teresa! Your ongoing support means the world to me!
Deletelove your books, books are my only vise. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky! How well I identify with "books as my vise" comment...my only one, too! I think I could hide in fiction all day, given the chance.
Deletei learn about authors by the newletters and facebook also bookbub i read your books
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patricia! I'm so glad you entered the drawing.
DeleteMy preferred way to learn about new releases is through author newsletter,then I get to learn more about the book. 😊
ReplyDeleteHi Julie! Thanks so much for your response and for entering the drawing. Cheers!
DeleteBest wishes, Kristin! Love this post!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Josie. =)
DeleteI like hearing from authors through their blogs or newsletters and I often see new books mentioned on FB & Twitter. I am also a member of BookBub.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your giveaway. You are very generous!!
Thank you, Connie! For entering, for your reply, and for your sweet compliments.
DeleteI love to read, it is ny escape from reality. 😊 Kristen, your books are so refreshing and keep my interest from begin to end; often times I have a difficult time putting them down. Thank you for sharing your talent for all of us "book lovers" to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Val! I'm tickled pink to hear from you. Thanks for entering!
DeleteHi Kristin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this awesome chance. I love hearing about new authors through Facebook, Amazon, Bookbub and other Authors.
Thank you, Stephanie!
DeleteI like finding out on facebook and from following on amazon and bookbud. I would like to read The Menance takes a bride in paperback.
ReplyDeleteThanks for answering, following, and entering the drawing, Judy. =)
DeleteOh, sounds fun!!!! I have discovered social media is a great way to learn about new authors and new books from all authors. I love being able to see about the authors/books on social media and following links to blogs for all the details. Thanx for the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Jennifer.
DeleteI like to hear by Facebook or Amazon. Your books look wonderful! Love to read!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy!
DeleteI really don't have a preferred method. I like all that you mentioned. I'm following you on FB, Amazon, Bookbub, newsletter, and any blogs you are on. Enjoying your writing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becky! Your recent reviews, shared with me on FB, made my whole day. =)
DeleteI learn about books many ways. Would love to win, review and share. jrs0350 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anonymous friend! Much appreciated.
DeleteI learn about new books in newsletters and bookbub and amazon. I guess I look for books everywhere.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Anita!
DeleteI like learning about new releases on Facebook. I especially love Facebook launch parties! It's so fun to connect with authors that way.
ReplyDeleteFollowing on Bookbub!
I don't have a big preference on how to find out. Facebook, email... Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI follow author Facebook pages or personal websites. I also love goodreads.com.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Goodreads is an excellent resource. Thank you, Suzanne!
DeleteAuthor Newsletter, BookBub notices, Amazon "Follow" emails, Facebook posts.
ReplyDeleteI like READER APPRECIATION DAY
Hi Annette! Excellent resources. I'm so pleased you like Reader Appreciation Day! My heart is overflowing with gratitude to readers--after all, without you, my writing would still happen...but would have far less enjoyment for me. THANK YOU for reading!
DeleteI like author newsletters, as they usually give more notice about new releases coming out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel! I do believe you're right. I know my newsletter subscribers tend to be the first I share release news with. =)
DeleteHi again. For some reason Facebook won't let me comment on that pinned post. I can like and share it (and I did both), but I can't add a comment there. I am now following you on bookbub and Amazon.
ReplyDeleteRachel--that's :so: odd...thanks for letting me know. You're certainly entered. Thank you for following!
DeleteI usually find out about new releases through newsletters or Facebook or browsing Amazon.
ReplyDeleteI like finding new stuff on Facebook and emails. ..not much time for other stuff but my book buddies keep me up to date with new stuff too
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dawn!
DeleteOh wow! Thanks for doing this! And yay for Western Historical Romance!! Now, you've already mentioned quite a few of the ways to know about an author's new release, but I'd say my favorites are the author's newsletter and a Facebook post ;) keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Priscila!
DeleteI see facebook posts the most frequently. From that I will click on links to blogs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and entering, Arletta.
DeleteThis drawing will close tonight at midnight. I'll ensure all entries (including the extra "doubles") are in the Stetson early tomorrow morning. I'll post the winners' names HERE and on the Facebook group (Sweet Romance Reads Cafe). Thank you to all who entered! Please hurry back and check in tomorrow morning (4-26-17) to see if you won--and help celebrate the winners' good fortune (and help me find all the winners). Much appreciated!
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ReplyDelete(I realized I'd not properly alphabetized the winners' names...and every winner needs to find themselves easily! See new post, containing all winners' names and instructions for collecting prizes.)
Delete:::::::::ANNOUNCING the *twenty-one* WINNERS OF KRISTIN HOLT'S READER APPRECIATION DAY:::::::::
ReplyDeleteI promised 10 (to 20) winners--each choose the title and format of their choice (kindle ed. or autographed paperback, as available)!
[Note: If winners are outside the United States, my offer is for ebook only]
WINNERS (alphabetical by first name)
1. Anita Rohn
2. Ann Fiola
3. Annette van Vilet
4. Arletta Bartel Boulton
5. Becky Bell Bowen
6. Becky Gilford Smith
7. Connie Porter Saunders
8. Heidi Madsen Robbins
9. Jennifer DeVon Hibdon
10. Judy Tucker
11. Julie Evans Finlinson
12. Katie Krebs Watkins
13. Linda Wesson
14. Morse Dawn
15. Patricia Rose
16. Priscila Perales Borda
17. Rachel Lybbert
18. Ron N Nancy Gilkerson
19. Steph K-c (Stephanie Coutts)
20. Teresa Fordice
21. Valeria Young Spade
Winners: Please PM Author Kristin Holt or contact directly via www.KristinHolt.com/contact-kristin (Kristin is e-free!) with the necessary information:
1) Title you want
2) format (kindle edition OR autographed paperback)
3) Appropriate address! email for kindle, mailing address for paperback. (I safeguard all private information; your address will be used ONLY for this singular purpose)