Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts

Friday, May 11, 2012

Your Mother may approve


Last year around this time, I offered a post on feminine archetypes

In The Year of the Rabbit, a novel about fate, family and forgiveness readers will encounter a few motherly characters:

  • Marie Fletcher was a caring mother figure despite her struggles with mental health issues and a deep, dark secret;
  • Margaret MacDonald experienced deep guilt and regret that she did not prevent the abuse of her daughter;
  • Jenny Young struggled with supporting her pregnant teen and understanding her husband's disappointment;
  • Amy Young became a teenage mother who learned how to be responsible with the help of her own family and friends;
  • Gio's mom was the typical doting mother and eventually an exuberant grandmother.
Mother's Day is coming Sunday, May 13th. I hope you've already thought of a gift for your Mom.  She may enjoy reading The Year of the Rabbit if she doesn't mind a few references to teen sex, infidelity and murder. 

You can feel confident that you have purchased her an environmentally responsible gift by getting the Ebook for only 99 cents.  This offer is good until midnight May 13th.  

If your mother has already left this earthly domain, please accept my condolences.  Perhaps you may relate to young Sera Fletcher as she realizes the impending death of her own mother.   That scene brought tears to my eyes while writing the novel, recalling emotions felt when I lost my own mother many years ago.

Thanks for visiting,

T
 

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Free ebook copy

Your coupon code for a free copy of the novel: MQ29Z

Start here and follow the instructions:  http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/86160

Hop in before April 30, 2012.

We want to hear from you after you have read the novel!


Saturday, December 3, 2011

The gift of Reading

Although unwrapping a new Ereader loaded with hundreds of titles may not bring the same tactile pleasure as unwrapping piles of books, I'm sure many avid readers will be thrilled to find one under the tree this Christmas.   


If you have a loved-one who enjoys reading fiction by little known but promising Canadian authors, do I have a deal for you!  


The Year of the Rabbit(a novel about fate, family and forgiveness) is available in many electronic formats. 

The following are confirmed distributors for the Ebook version of The Year of the Rabbit : 


Of course, if you purchase the Ebook through Smashwords, the author gets a better return ;o) and I can monitor sales numbers in a more timely manner.   You can also enjoy a 50% discount coupon until December 24th.  



While you're considering the offer, check out some deep blonde thoughts on giftmas.  


Thanks for dropping by.  


T

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I made no sales at the book fair


but I made plenty of contacts and stirred up some interest.  


The reason for no immediate sales is that I didn't have a printed copy of The Year of the Rabbit at the fair.  That was my wicked plan.  I was promoting the Ebook version of the novel with a take away sheet, luring puzzle lovers with a word search puzzle and a 50% coupon code for those who just may be interested in making an online purchase.  


I'm not the type of person who can sit for long periods of time so I wasn't keeping roost at the shared table very long either.  It's just a little overwhelming, having to yell over the noise and straining my own voice.  That's not me.  I think I had more interesting conversations with people after they approached the calmer atmosphere of the canteen where I was volunteering, selling hot drinks, warm drinks and cookies.  I say "warm" drinks because the apple juice boxes were sitting out on the counter all day.  


I invite you to explore some early draft excerpts of The Year of the Rabbit or to visit Smashwords where you can download 20% of the novel for FREE.  That's right!


Distributors:


The following are confirmed distributors for the Ebook version of The Year of the Rabbit (a novel about fate, family and forgiveness) 






Of course, if you purchase the Ebook through Smashwords, the author gets a better return ;o) and I can monitor sales numbers in a more timely manner. 


Just in time for the giving season:


Promotional price: $2.00 (50% off!) 
Coupon Code: FV59E 
Expires: December 24, 2011


Just right for book list ideas when preparing the Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle or iPad for your loved one's gift (wink, wink).


Invitation to publishers:


Since there was a great interest in purchasing an autographed, printed version of the novel, I am open to publishers who will take on this project without screwing me out of hundreds of dollars.  Not convinced?  Read comments from recent readers.  


Thanks for dropping by.  Do visit http://www.yearoftherabbit.ca  often.  


T


Sunday, October 23, 2011

Get the Rabbit for your NOOK or Sony eReader

Did you know?  


The following are confirmed distributors for the Ebook version of The Year of the Rabbit (a novel about fate, family and forgiveness) Yay!



Apparently, it's also available on the Apple iBook store but I can't find it.  I likely need one of them new fangled iPhones or iPads to load the app first.  Sigh... next time.  



Of course, if you purchase the novel through Smashwords, the author gets a better return ;o) As a special treat, get $3.00 off until October 31st.  


T



Monday, January 24, 2011

No pet bunnies, please

In line with the gifting advice provided during Christmas about puppies and kittens and at Easter about pet rabbits...  Please use good judgment when wanting to celebrate this promising occasion. 

"Unfortunately, we are living in a consumer-oriented society -- people get tempted easily especially when it's cute and cuddly," she said."

"Rabbits aren't just cute and fluffy, they're high-maintenance animals who require significant resources, equipment, attention and veterinary care."
T

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Vertical Rabbit?

This is rather coincidental yet follows the rabbit and wine themes in my story.

As a complimentary gift at a holiday party this weekend, each attendee received a Metrokane Vertical Rabbit.  A what? you ask...

For the first few minutes, we shared in humorous (and slightly drunken) confusion while we figured out its purpose.  After more examination and reading the instructions at the bottom, we concluded that it was a high-end corkscrew.  It's cute and all with the rabbit-shaped head and handle for ears.  I look forward to using it over the holidays. 

MetroKane Wine Accessories:  http://www.metrokane.com/site_files/wine_tools.aspx

There are no live rabbits featured in my novel yet there is plenty mention of wine :-)