The Weekend Edition

  





Last weekend we celebrated Janette Foreman's first sale. Winner of a a Love Inspired Historical Book of Choice, (your choice print or ebook as available on Amazon) is Megan Brummer.

If you are not familiar with our giveaway rules, take a minute to read them here. It keeps us all happy! All winners should send their name, address, and phone number to claim prizes. Send to Seekers@Seekerville.net

Monday: Mary Connealy showed up talking about research and getting lost in the Rocky Mountains. Crystal is the winner of a signed copy of Long Time Gone.

Tuesday: Karen Witemeyer returned to Seekerville with a fun post, "Online Dating in the 19th Century???" Jackie Smith is the winner of an autographed copy of Heart on the Line.

Wednesday: Guest Connie Mann inspired us with "Navigating the Unpredictable Sea of Publishing." The winner of a copy of Hidden Threat is Kathy Bailey.

Thursday: Ruthy Logan Herne was in the house with "8 Clues to Writing a Cozy Mystery." The winner of "A Light in the Darkness", the first book in the "Mysteries of Martha's Vineyard" series is Darlene Bucholz!

Monday: Missy Tippens brings us "Are You A Couch (Desk) Potato? Let’s Get Moving!" Missy is issuing a writer and reader fitness challenge! Do you dare come check out the challenge??? She'll will make it worth your while with a prize!

Tuesday: "Yes, You Can Be a Story Genius!" Myra Johnson shares tips gleaned from Lisa Cron's book Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) One lucky writer could win a copy of Cron's book, and Myra is also giving away a copy of her award-nominated Castles in the Clouds. 

Wednesday: "Me, Write a Novella? What a Novel Idea!" Join author Debbie Lynne Costello as she talks about her experiences and benefits in writing a novella. Book giveaway included as well as Rafflecopter contest for the choice of Kindle Fire or $50 gift card and more!

Thursday: Seekerville is delighted to welcome back award-winning author, Kate Breslin with her post “Seeking Inspiration – Find The Spark That Ignites Your Story Into Lift Off!” One lucky commenter will receive a copy of her recently released book from Bethany House Publishing, High as the Heavens.

Friday: Today we bring you The Best of the Archives, with one of our finest vintage posts. Comments are closed so we all can catch up on our reading and writing.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Summer doldrums hold you back from success? Do you languish your months away and then regret lost time? Join us for the SUMMER 2017 VIRTUAL WRITERS' RETREAT. Yes, once again Ruth Logan Herne and a faculty of published authors will give you the imaginary week of your writing lives! We'll take that week to relax in the heart of Central Idaho at the Rocky Ridge Ranch, riding horseback into the hills, gathering around the campfires and learning the basics of sheep, cows, donkeys, and horses. All for one low price: FREE.  Don't let the dog days of summer hold you back from your dreams. Retreat Dates: August 13-19. More information to come and all virtual meds should be registered with retreat organizer in advance. ;) Early Bird Sign-up: loganherne@gmail.com 

Congratulations again to our own Ruth Logan Herne! Peace in the Valley, the third book of her delightful cowboy/western "Double S Ranch" series is #6 on the Christian Fiction Bestseller List, and Home on the Range is hanging in there at #15! You can find these books nationwide, at any store stocking mass market paperbacks (Walmart, Albertson's, Kroger's, etc.) or on Amazon.com! (photo courtesy of Tina Radcliffe and Albertson's grocery!)

Available for Preorder Now! Ruthy promised she'd tell you when the link popped up and here it is: Book One of "Mysteries of Martha's Vineyard" Ruthy Logan Herne's "A Light in the Darkness" is coming soon and can be preordered from Guideposts now!

Hearts Entwined  
 with Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, Regina Jennings & Melissa Jagears.

Stories of love and romance with a twist of humor. In Karen Witemeyer's "The Love Knot," Claire Nevin gets the surprise of her life awaiting her sister's arrival by train. Mary Connealy's "The Tangled Ties That Bind" offers the story of two former best friends who are reunited while escaping a stampede. Regina Jennings offers "Bound and Determined," where a most unusual trip across barren Oklahoma plains is filled with adventure, romance, and . . . camels? And Melissa Jagears' "Tied and True" entertains with a tale of two hearts from different social classes who become entwined at a cotton thread factory.
Each tale is a fun blend of history and romance that will delight readers. 

Myra Johnson's historical romance Castles in the Clouds (Flowers of Eden book 2) has been named a finalist in the inspirational category of First Coast Romance Writers National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards!

Thanks for the link love!

Before Anything, You Must Believe (Bookends Literary Agency)

How to Personalize a Query (Nathan Bransford)

10 Surprising Takeaways from Book Expo 2017 (Project Manager Writer)

BookCon 2017: Consumers Flock to Javits to Meet Authors—and Publishers (PW)

The ACFW Silent Auction is now OPEN! 

The 2017 NJ Romance Writers Put Your Heart in a Book Contest is now open!

How to Research a Literary Agent (Nathan Bransford)

Brand New Vellum Picks a Fight for Prettier (e)Books (TechCrunch)

 Mary Keeley has departed Books & Such Literary Management, where she was an agent since 2010. She plans to pursue opportunities outside of the publishing industry. (Publishers Lunch)

How To Manage Your Time and Automate Your Author Marketing With Nick Stephenson (The Creative Penn)

Enhancing Your Story Through Macro & Micro Setting Descriptions (Writers in the Storm)

How to Create and Market your Author Platform FREE (Bad Redhead Media)

Rachel Brooks, formerly of L. Perkins Agency, has moved to BookEnds Literary Agency. She is actively looking for high-concept romance, commercial young adult, cozies with a strong series hook, and select commercial women’s fiction. 

Check out the Harlequin Blog Ebook Deals and sign up for the newsletters. (Harlequin)


That's it! Have a great reading and writing weekend and a big welcome to all our new visitors this week!