Ruth Logan Herne's Sack-O'-Stuff Talk Like a Cowboy Weekend Edition Winners are Josee Telfer for the Writers' Sack and Jana Vanderslice for the Reader's Sack!
Monday: Janet Dean's winner of a $10 Amazon gift card is Kav.
Tuesday: Melissa Jagears threw down the gauntlet with her post,"5 Ways to Maximize Your Writing Time." Tracey Hagwood is the winner of a print copy of A Love So True!
Wednesday: Sandra Leesmith talked about her ride-along with the Yavapai County Sheriff. Winner of the surprise package of Seekerville books is Kathryn Barker.
Thursday: Laurie Tomlinson was our special guest with her post, “A Primer on Branding for Authors." Winners of With No Reservations- a print copy goes to Cynthia Herron, and two winner's choice ebook or print recipients are Josee Telfer and JenBCo.
Monday: Susanne Dietze is back in Seekerville. On the heels of a very busy year, she brings us "Whipping Writer's Whiplash." Stop by to chat. Leave a comment for your chance to win My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho: Rebecca's Plight.
Tuesday: Debby Giusti's blog post features "Cheap Gadgets for your Writing Toolbox!" Stop by and leave a comment about your own writing tools, especially those under $50! Two winners will be chosen to receive surprise gifts, including one of Debby's favorite items from her toolbox and a copy of Amish Refuge.
Wednesday: Got a dream publisher? Got goals? Dreams? Aspirations? Come by today for Ruthy Logan Herne's "7 Ways To Target Your Dream Publisher."She's got a sack o' stuff for one lucky commenter, and a treasure trove of free advice!
Thursday: Melanie Dickerson is our special guest with her post, "How to Take Your Career from Whine to Shine." Stop by and you could win a copy of The Noble Servant!
Friday: Today we bring you The Best of the Archives. Comments are closed to allow us all to catch up on our reading and writing.
2017 Holt Medallion Finalists.
Drop Tina Radcliffe a line if you want to participate. We'll share submission tips and questions.
Debby Giusti signs her latest Love Inspired Suspense and the first book in her Amish Protectors series, AMISH REFUGE, at Books-A-Million, The Avenues, Peachtree City, GA 30269, from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 30. Proceeds benefit Pregnancy Aid Clinic.
Social Media Only Works If You are Providing Value (BookEnds Literary)
Amazon Charts, Amazon’s new bestseller list, ranks titles by ‘most read’ and more (TechCrunch)
Harlequin Closing Five Lines (PW)
Amazon's New Policy Change, From Play It Again Sports to Read It Again Books (The Write Conversation)
The Five Stages of Dealing with Your TBR Pile (Bethany House)
5 Ways to Survive Rejection as a Writer (Janice Hardy)
Knowing When to Walk Away From a Publishing Deal (WITS)
A Cheat's Guide to Writing A Synopsis (Writers Helping Writers)
Thanks for the link love!
Leave a comment today if you have not read these Holt Medallion finaling books and let us know you want one. We'll be giving away ecopies! Winners announced in the next Weekend Edition!
Looks like some good posts next week. I hope you all have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm the second one to comment?? (I'd normally be in bed now, but...it's been sock-it-to-me time today in the Ozarks with all the storms so I'm still awake.)
ReplyDeleteOTOH, YAY! SO excited to win a copy of Laurie's With No Reservations! I love HH and the premise for her story sounded so creative. THANK YOU, LAURIE! THANK YOU, SEEKERVILLE!
Congrats to all winners!
Congrats, TINA and JANET. Holt Medallion Finalists! *throws confetti* That's wonderful! Congrats to RUTHY on huge success with more great book news! (LOVE that pic!) And DEBBY... Congratulations on another book signing! Your Amish Refuge cover is great! How much input did you have for the cover? It really packs a lot of punch and jars the emotions.
I haven't read the Holt Medallion books yet, but I know both are great! :-)
To all authors affected by the recent line closures, I'm praying God will redirect your paths as you move forward to your next stage of success!
Happy Saturday to all!
Amen to that prayer, Cynthia. And thanks re the Holt Medallion!
DeleteOh, WOW, Cynthia, I slept through it, but then I wear ear plugs because Keith sometimes snores ... ;) But hope you were able to sleep in ... OR are still sleeping in as I write this! :)
DeleteAnd congrats on winning Laurie's book!!
Hugs,
Julie
JULIE, yes, I did sleep. Now, I'm up and at 'em again! AND I've reminded my husband for the hundredth time I want him to retire me on the water. (For some reason, he laughs maniacally when I say this.) Seriously, though-- our plan is to be beach-bound within five years, Lord willing.
DeleteOh, and BTW... Guess what fun we get to have over the summer???? New roof, new garage doors, AND...wait for it. AC fins combed and accounted for. Yaaaay!!!!!! $$$$$$$ *wipes eyes* *sniffle*
YES. I. Need. Coffee. Hugs. And...a book deal would be lovely, too. :-)
Cynthia, thanks for the congrats on The Holt! I'm still smiling at the news.
DeleteAnd thanks for your prayers for us authors affected by the closing of the HQ lines. It's hard to see LIH end. I loved the ride!
Sorry about all the remodeling, maintenance expense on your house. We've put on a new roof. Hoping the furnace/AC aren't next.
Janet
First, huge congrats to Tina and Janet on the Holt Medallion news! That's absolutely awesome!!!! And I'm reading Debby's book right now, and loving it to the moon and back...
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats to all of this week's winners! SWEET!!! I love winning things, it's like such a fun, happy thing to get your name/number drawn!
I've gone to several links... some interesting stuff out there, and my advice is always to dig deeper than what bloggers might say... because they don't know everything!
Thank you, Ruthy, for the shout out! So glad you're enjoying AMISH REFUGE. HUGS!
DeleteCOFFEE HAS ARRIVED!!!!
ReplyDeletePTL... COFFEEEEEE!!!! Thanks, RUTHY! (AND you made my day this week. Oh...and I LOVE your bookmarks. Who designs them? Did I see on FB your daughter does these? Super-nice! THANK YOU ever so much!)
DeleteCynthia, yes! Beth Jamison designed them and my new business cards and cards for the farm and her editing service... I'm glad you loved them, me too!!!
DeleteHey, shout out to Jan Drexler for her Holt Medallion news, too!!! Congratulations, Jan!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, JAN, on your Holt Medallion final!
DeleteWe need food.... I've got a big pot of red sauce and meatballs and grilled Italian sausage but it's much too early for that.
ReplyDeleteEggs and bacon, anyone? #mustlovebacon
Congratulations to all of the winners!
ReplyDeleteAlso, congrats to Janet, Tina and Ruthy...YAY!
DEBBY, my father has been reading all of your military series and he's loving them.
Thanks for the links, Tina.
Jill, thanks for letting me know your dad reads my books. Give him a big hug for me and tell him that I'm touched and grateful!
DeleteJill, thank you for your congrats!
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Happy weekend everybody! Congrats to the winners this week.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats to Tina and Janet on winning the Hold Medallion!
Ruthy, congratulations! And did you notice your books kinda surround Tom Clancy? Above and to the right? I'm so excited for you!
Tina, thanks for the great links!
ISN'T THAT SO COOL????
DeleteI've been rubbing shoulders with The Nora, Danielle Steele, Tom, John Grisham, Christine Feehan and so many others.... and in the middle are Ruthy Cowboys! And sometimes they're tucked next to me and Glynna and Debby on the Love Inspired end! It's random, but I'm so glad that people are buying them and loving them. Total blessing!
Ruthy, there's no bad place to put Ruthy books as long as they're on the shelves!
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Good Saturday morning! Congratulations to all of the winners and a big applause and ovation for the successes that you Seekers are experiencing. Hard work and loss of sleep need to be recognized and I am happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the Holt Medallion nominees and I appreciate this chance so please enter my name.
Blessings!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
You're in, Connie!
DeleteJan, congrats to you too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners! Great week ahead! Stay cool everyone...wait, it's snowing in Colorado! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteSnowing in Colorado??? Seriously??? WOW. And I thought 67 degrees was chilly for late May ... ;)
DeleteHugs,
Julie
I woke up to snow (about a inch) 2 mornings this past week in northern Arizona! Still down in the 20's most nights. But I sure was thankful we didn't get those 1-3 footers that they had in Colorado!
DeleteThe Colorado snow is a reminder of why we don't get too complacent in May. June, yes. May?
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No.
OH MY GOSH -- SEEKERVILLE IS S-M-O-K-I-N' this morning with Janet and Tina's Holt final, Ruthy's 2nd week on the ECPA Bestseller list, and Debby with another book signing -- you go, girlfriends!!! And, of course, SUPER CONGRATS to Jan Drexler for her Holt nod as well and to all of our winners this week -- you guys ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteI am two scenes (could be three, not sure, although this is me, so probably four) away from finishing book 3 in my Isle of Hope series, so I'm EXCITED and can't wait to get it out there.
Ruthy, eggs and bacon (although I haven't had much coffee yet this morning, so it came out in my mind as begs and achin'!) sound wonderful, but I've a bowl of oatmeal with my name on it since my cholesterol is inching up. Sigh.
Happy weekend, all, and hope the sun is shining where you are because it ain't here!! :(
HUGS,
Julie
There is a reason I avoid doctors, darling. Because I really don't want to know what's creeping up... or falling down, LOL! So I'm throwing on the bacon (yes, guilty pleasure!!!) and it's cholesterol free bacon. I have no idea if there even is such a thing.... because I am absolutely clueless about it. But I've got chopped nuts to go with your oatmeal!!
DeleteJulie, thank you for your congrats! Congrats to you on nearing The End, always a huge achievement!
DeleteThe sun is trying to come out here. Hope you get the same soon.
Janet
Congratulations to Ruthy on rocking the ECPA bestseller list! Woohoo! How exciting!!! And congratulations to you, Tina, Janet, and Jan for finaling in the Holt! You Seekers rock!!! I'm excited to be with you on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteHey NYT BESTSELLER WOMAN!!!! :) I am so stinkin' proud of you, Mel!
DeleteAnd thank you, I'll take it because it's such a nice milestone! Especially to have two of the books there. I am happy dancing!
It is a major milestone, for sure. So happy for you. ;-) Couldn't happen to a nicer, more deserving person.
DeleteMelanie, thank you for the congrats on The Holt!
DeleteCongrats to you on being a NYT Bestseller! Looking forward to your Whine to Shine post!
Janet
CONGRATULATIONS Ruthy on the ECPA Bestseller list, Janet and Tina's Holt final!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to this week's winners!
HAPPY SATURDAY!
Thank you, sweet Caryl!
DeleteThanks, Caryl!
DeleteJanet
Great WE as always, Miss T!! CONGRATS to all the winners!! And a huge CONGRATS to the Holt Medallion Finalists, and the ladies with books released in May!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy TBR stack is growing but I am NOT complaining, LOL.
Next week looks wonderful in Seekerville! :) Also, a certain Seeker has a BIRTHDAY coming up next week! ;) Hint: She writes amazing suspense and lives in Georgia.
Please enjoy the goodies I'm setting out today: Peach muffins, Pecan waffles, and a fruit salad with blueberries, strawberries, and watermelon! :)
Happy Weekend! Hugs, Patti Jo
Pecan waffles... I need some of those. Tomorrow. I will make some tomorrow. I love them!!! With real maple syrup and whipped cream!
DeletePatti Jo, thanks sweet lady for your lovely congrats and delicious peach goodies!
DeleteJanet
P.S. RUTHY!! Meant to add CONGRATS on being on that BESTSELLER LIST!! YAY!! :) You are amazing!!
ReplyDeletePatti Jo, thank you! I am delighted of course, and the cowboys are RIDIN' HIGH!!!!! :)
DeleteLove all this wonderful news. Seekerville remains a haven of encouragement.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all!
Happy weekend everyone
Patty Jo! Yummy fruit, and sharing my croissants with everyone.
ReplyDeleteEeeppp -- awesomesauce!! Thanks for the Amazon gift card win! That's uber exciting!!!! Love catching up with all the crazy happenings in Seekerville. Thank you all for providing so many hours of reading pleasure (both through your books and your blog). Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Kavalicious!!!!
DeleteKav, you knew you were a winner all along, right? Happy for you!
DeleteJanet
Congrats to Tina, Ruthy, Janet and Jan!
ReplyDeleteAnd all the book winners too!
I'm tickled pink to win A Love So True!
Thanks Melissa!!
Love Seekerville, happy reading and writing!
Tracey, you've got the best heart ever. Thank you... and you're welcome. And you're loved.
DeleteCongratulations to Jan, Janet and Tina on the fabulous Holt news! And to Ruthy on the ECPA!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Glynna!!!
DeleteFirst thing I noticed (because I have a weird mind sometimes) "Ruth Logan Herne's Sack-O'-Stuff Talk Like a Cowboy Weekend Edition Winners are TBD."
ReplyDeleteNow I'm trying to figure out what TBD means? To Be Dead? To Be Dazzled? To Be Dastardly?
If it said TBA, now that I know what it means (To Be Announced). HAHA!!
Happy WE everyone! Congrats to this weeks winners, lots 'o good loot :-)
Also for the HOLT for Tina & Janet, a nod to Jan Drexler, ECPA Bestseller list for Ruthy & Debby for another book signing!! Congrats ladies :-)
I have both books on my shelf, so no need to add my name to the pot. Looking forward to another action-packed week here on Seekerville!!
Trixi, I just put the names in, I TOTALLY MISSED IT WHEN I WAS PUTTING THINGS IN THE WE THIS WEEK!
DeleteSo funny! Anyway, the winner of the sack of Writer Books (these would fit the criteria set by Amazon as NEVER USED!!!!) is Josee Telfer and the Reader's Sack is Jana Vanderslice! So congrats ladies, and if you would send your info to the Seekerville.net e-mail, that would be awesome!
For some reason I can't reply to each of you today, but thanks all for the congrats on The Holt final. I'm adding my huge congrats to Tina and Jan.
ReplyDeleteRuthy, you're rocking it with two Westerns ECPA bestsellers!!
Debby, have a terrific signing! I know you'll have a wonderful time connecting with your faithful fans!
Janet
Thanks, Janet!
DeleteHappy Weekend everyone, and congratulations to all the winners.
ReplyDeleteMy mom just bought Rocky Mountain Reunion at a library sale, but I would love for a chance to win The Bounty Hunter's Redemption.
Congratulations to all the winners! And congrats also to Tina, Janet and Jan on their HOLT finals, and to Ruthy for the ECPA!! Thanks for such a great WE! Off to read the links. Happy writing and reading this week everyone!
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