"The notion that such persons are gay of heart and carefree is curiously untrue. They lead, as a matter of fact, an existence of jumpiness and apprehension. They sit on the edge of the chair of Literature. In the house of Life they have the feeling that they have never taken off their overcoats."
- James Thurber, My Life and Hard Times
Showing posts with label giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label giveaway. Show all posts

Monday, July 14, 2014

Book contest and more!

I really didn't plan on doing a Goodreads Giveaway Contest. I've done them for all of my other books, in the hopes of garnering reviews from strangers. Let's just say it feels like I've garnered A review from A stranger. Maybe two.

Can't say I love Goodreads. I hate the fact that you can give a book stars without a review. I've gotten some two and three stars on some of my books, with no explanation. I take serious critiques of my books very seriously. How do I know what they didn't like? I also hate seeing those "To-Read" numbers, because they never change. Two hundred seventy-two people plan to read Snoopy's book.

What's stopping you? Tick-tock, people!

Still, I'm doing another giveaway, for Murder on the Hoof. You've got two weeks to enter. Good luck!



Goodreads Book Giveaway

Murder on the Hoof by Gayle Carline

Murder on the Hoof

by Gayle Carline

Giveaway ends July 28, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Enter to win


In the meantime, here's the book video. Marcus did the music. He's so cool.


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

A Twofer!

First, the good news - FREEZER BURN is a Kindle Countdown Deal, which means it is yours for the low-low price of 99 cents until May 25th. Don't put it off until the last minute! Here's the link to go buy it NOW - http://www.amazon.com/Freezer-Burn-Peri-Minneopa-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B007ZHVDN4/



Now, for the best news - CLEAN SWEEP is Free! Yes, today through May 22, you can get this fun short story for ZERO cents. Yes, that's 0. Nada. No-risk reading, right? Here's that link - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U37614




Tomorrow's the big day... what haven't I told you? Tune in and find out!

Monday, May 19, 2014

What if I offered...

This week I'm offering some of my books free and some of them at a greatly reduced price, all because I'm so excited about the release of MURDER ON THE HOOF. I'm doing this to entice readers to sample my writing, whet their appetite for more, and be willing to spend $3.99 (less than the price of a latte) on my newest work.



Check back on my blog every day this week for one more book on sale or offered free. (Hint: FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH is still available for 99 cents! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0HDYRQ)




And on Wednesday, be prepared to start the party! There will be a contest, with prizes, on my site as well as others. I will be giving signed copies, personalized e-copies, gift cards, and more.



There will also be a very special contest for people willing to go that extra mile. But waiting at the end will be that extra prize - a Kindle Paperwhite.




Let the games begin!

Friday, May 16, 2014

Prizes for all!

Releasing a book is an exciting event. You want to celebrate, and you want the world to celebrate with you. Bring on the champagne!



The caviar!

The giveaways and promotions!

Having other books already published means that everyone can join in the celebration. MURDER ON THE HOOF is my seventh, so in honor of a new release, I'm giving you a chance at getting my other six either for free or for a greatly reduced price.

First on the list: It's a Real Steal!



FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH: ONE LUCKY MEMOIR is on sale today through Wednesday, the 21st. For only 99 cents, you can download this ebook and be reading it within mere moments. It's regularly $3.99, so this is a significant savings.

Go here to get your copy - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0HDYRQ

Already have it? Perhaps you have a horse (or animal) loving friend who would enjoy it. Are you aware that you can gift Kindle books to other people's Kindles? What a great (and inexpensive) way to say thank you, I love you, or any other message you want to send!

There are more on the horizon, so stay tuned, Peeps!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Giving it away: Friendship edition

Funny thing happened at the Placentia Heritage Day Festival on Saturday. I made up a nice sign to direct people to drop their business cards in a bowl for a chance at winning one of my fabulous prizes. I have several of those plastic holders to set on a table and hold signs, so I packed one for the sign with the prices on it and one with the "Don't Just Stand There, Win Something" sign.

When I unpacked at the park... one of the plastic holders was broken. Annihilated. Unfixable.

So I didn't put out the Win Something sign and I didn't give anything away.

Damn.

But their loss is possibly your gain. I'm giving away Hit or Missus items today. I have one tote bag and two mugs, all of which have the cover art and the slogan, "A friend will help you move. A good friend will help you move a body."



All you have to do is share with me. You can do it in the comments below, or on Facebook or Twitter or Google Plus. Give me one story of how far you've gone to help a friend.



I'll choose three winners, based on either the sweetness or outlandishness of the deed.

Ready, set, go!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

It's crazy! It's unprecedented! It's "hot"!

Are you ready?

Beginning at midnight PST, The Hot Mess will be FREE on Kindle, for three days. Yes, free. No, I've never offered this book on Kindle for free before.

It's a freakin' hot August miracle, people!



Here's the blurb:

It’s a hot time in P-Town!

No one in the small town of Placentia, California is surprised when Benny Needles’s house catches fire. The outside hasn’t seen a paint brush in years. The inside is stuffed with Dean Martin memorabilia. It would be a simple case of homeowner negligence, except for the body found inside.

Under suspicion of both murder and arson, Benny turns to the one person who has always helped him, private investigator Peri Minneopa. Fire investigation isn’t on her menu of services, but Peri’s weak spot for Benny overrules her reluctance, and she agrees to look into things. Her investigation takes a dangerous turn as she uncovers family secrets, going back several decades.

There are skeletons in everyone’s closet, and even Benny’s bones are rattling.

Here's the book video:



What are you waiting for? Set your alarm. Mark your calendar. Three days. Have a great weekend!

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