I'm Kind of a Big Deal...

I'm kind of a big deal... Ok, not really, but I have some fantastic news I'd like to share.

I'm being interviewed on Fox 13 Good Day Utah on Saturday, August 24 at 7:45AM (that's tomorrow, folks). I will be chatting up a storm about my novel, Félicité Found, and about being an independent author.

I feel incredibly blessed to have this opportunity. Talk about amazing publicity and marketing. Eep!

Ok, I think I'm going to throw up now. And I need to exhaustively scour my closet. What the devil am I going to wear. Ack!

Ok, now you can click on over to the below mentioned sites to purchase miss Félicité Found (she'd love you forever and ever for adding her to you book collection). And I've made an executive decision: the e-book version of my novel will be on sale today only for 99 cents. Let's celebrate with an awesome deal!!!
Spread the word about the sale, too! It's too good to be true. haha

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Createspace

What the hay, here's a peak into it's pages:

“A rush of sweet warmth flooded Félicité for having remembered something about her past. The heaviness in her mind and heart seeped free from her as though it pushed itself from all of her pores. She knew that eventually everything—her memories and knowledge—would come back.

She ached for Pierre and Hélène to know her name. As fast as her legs could carry her, she sped into the living room. Pierre was sound asleep, chest rising and falling in a rhythm that followed his thunderous snores. He was so loud she found it difficult to remember why she had come to see him. However, she couldn’t bear to wake him.

She observed that the light shining through the gap of the curtains came from only the moon. It must be the middle of the night. It was difficult for her to believe that she had slept all day and into the night.

Gazing at Pierre, she noted how handsome he was even in his thunderous slumber. She wanted to touch his skin and the rough stubble of hair growth on his face. His hand that fell from the couch beckoned her to him. She resisted the urge to take it into hers, feel it, relish its rough texture, and press it to her face. Again, she felt as if she had known him for a long time.

Should she wake him to hear his welcoming, deep and vibrating voice?

No, she thought as her euphoria faded. All that was left was a lump in her throat.

Her happy news would have to wait until morning. With one last look at the most kind- natured and loving person in the world, she shuffled her feet back to bed. However, before she fell asleep, she distinctly heard her father’s voice in the room telling her, “Félicité, my daughter, I love you. I love you so much.”

She bounded out of bed like an animal pouncing on its prey and flipped the light switch. Scanning the room, she saw no one in there. She was alone.”

So, are you going to watch me on the news tomorrow (I'm pretty sure you can stream it live from the website)? Any advice to calm down my nervous jitters? And how are you doing this fine Friday?

Hugs

Writing Jewels

A Room Full of Dreams

A girl that's going to be moving into my apartment soon made this sweet comment about my bedroom:

"It looks like a room full of dreams."

Her words have stayed with me and caused me to look around the space I call home. As my eyes drifted from one item to the next, I couldn't help but think my room IS a room full of dreams I HAVE made come true. Here's a wee list:

• My framed photos of the Eiffel Tower and various other wall hangings, art, and souvenirs from all over the world = I have fulfilled my dream to travel, but there's only more trips to come. 
• A bookshelf full of delicious stories = I am a book connoisseur.
• A couple photos of Jesus = I am active in my religion (far from perfect, though).
• A laptop = I'm a writer, blogger, and occasional Netflix'er.
• Some stuffed animals = I'm still a kid at heart.
• A wallet = I am able to support myself.
• A Precious Moments graduation girl figurine = I have a college degree.
• A pretty book lying on the nightstand with my name, the author, glittering its cover = I've published a book, my little Félicité Found.

With this said, I encourage you all to take stock of the dreams you've already made come true. Know that because you accomplished them, if you will, bucket list items, you can do anything you put your mind to.

So, my mind is set on writing and publishing and all sorts of other delectable goals. But the most important goal right now is to share my words through Félicité Found.

Send out the word to all the world about her. I'd love for you and the cats zoo (as Pat Hatt would say) to enjoy it.

Here's where you can buy Félicité Found and the Goodreads link:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Createspace

Goodreads

Oh, I have a Facebook page that you are more than welcome to "like". I hope to build up another social network platform there.

So, what dreams have you already made come true? What are dreams you are working toward? And if you haven't purchased my book yet, why the heck not? haha

Hugs

Writing Jewels

My Baby is a Week Old: Félicité Found Updates

Since I don't have a child of my own, I consider the birth of my little Félicité Found as my baby. So she is a week old now. She is flourishing and growing little by little. I hope that over the coming weeks and months, she will spread her wings to be seen and read by countless people. It was difficult to let her go--out of my protective care--but it was time.

I can only say that I have learned a great deal over the past week. I may or may not have been stressed and wanted to crash and burn (a couple naps were called for--don't tell anyone).

Here is a photo from my book launch party:

Well, it's sort of blurry but you get the idea. This was the point in the party after I had read the first chapter and I was blabbing out answers to questions. Bless all the attendees' hearts. I think I talked their ears off. Oops!

 

I'd like to thank everyone that bought my book. There was a greater response than I thought there would be. Hugs! In addition, I'd like to thank the following bloggers for hosting my blog tour:

Sara Bowers, Elise Fallson, Jolene Perry, Nick Wilford, and Rebekah Callor Grow. Hugs! And Morgan Shamy for the cover reveal.

Also thanks to YA Bound for the Book Blitz. Well over 70 book bloggers promoted my precious. Super hugs! And to others that made mention about my book release on their blogs or Facebook or Tweets.

And now for my own promoting. Here's where you can buy my book:

Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Add it to your Goodreads and write up a review after you've read my little cupcake.

Tell all your friends and family. I would appreciate you help! Have you bought my book yet? And how was last week for you? Any good news on your end?

Hugs to all!

Writing Jewels

PS: I will announce the winner of my book giveaway on Wednesday here on my blog. 249 entries were counted. Wow!!! And I have over 400 followers now. Super Wow!!! Until then... Happy Buying My Book! *shameless plug*

Pull out the Pocketbooks, Folks. It's Félicité Found Release Day!

Today's the day folks! My novel, Félicité Found, is available for purchase and its blog tour is under way. Check out these amazing blogs for fun content all about the book and a chance to win a paperback or e-book copy: 

Monday, August 12: Sara Bowers

Tuesday, August 13: Elise Fallson

Wednesday, August 14: Jolene Perry

Thursday, August 15: Nick Wilford

Friday, August 16: Rebekah Callor Grow

You can purchase my little precious at the following links:

Amazon: e-book

Amazon: paperback

Barnesandnoble.com: e-book

Createspace.com: paperback

 

Here's the blurb about my sweet book:

Seventeen-year-old Pierre Rousseaux witnesses a young girl take a near fatal plunge off Pont Neuf Bridge into the freezing water of the River Seine in Paris, France. After diving into the racing river himself, he is able to rescue her from a watery death, but only after her head is bashed into the river

wall. Upon reviving her from unconsciousness, Pierre realizes she doesn’t remember her past at all.

The girl struggles to recall anything from before she may have tried to commit suicide, not only once but possibly twice. The few glimpses into her life are discovered through dreams that can only suggest her past was horrific and jaded by intense anger.

Her memories may force her to lose everything she has grown to adore, especially the boy she loves more than anything in the world: Pierre.

The girl, Félicité Moreau, must decide if the life she desires is enough to make things from her past right. Pierre struggles to resolve if Félicité means enough to him that he will fight for her, regardless of her past and despite his own personal demons.

With a paranormal twist, Félicité Found is Julia King’s debut Young Adult novel—a horrific love story.

Most definitely add Félicité Found to your Goodreads to-read shelf, too!

 

And scream from the rooftops to all your family and friends about my little cupcake.

 

And could it get any better? Yes! There's a giveaway, to boot! Enter to win a paperback or e-book copy of Félicité Found!
 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks with a thousand hugs!

 

Writing Jewels

Squealing...

So, there's been one time in my life that I have been beyond eager to get the mail: when I received my LDS mission call to Taiwan. Now, I can add another epic I-can't-wait-to-get-the-mail moment: to open a box that holds a few paperback copies of my book, Félicité Found.

 

Here are some photos to document the long awaited and blessed moment:

 

Yes, I kissed the box!

 

Yippee! Squeal! Giggle!

 

So happy!

 

There you have it, folks. Sigh

 

 

So, don't forget that this splendid book will be available on Monday, August 12, 2013. Amazon.com (paperback and e-book), Barnesandnoble.com (e-book), and Createspace.com (paperback). I'm hosting a blog tour as well. Here's the peeps that are co-hosts and schedule:

Monday, August 12: Sara Bowers

Tuesday, August 13: Elise Fallson

Wednesday, August 14: Jolene Perry

Thursday, August 15: Nick Wilford

Friday, August 16: Rebekah Callor Grow

And what the heck, here's the blurb about my sweet book that you can find on Goodreads:

Seventeen-year-old Pierre Rousseaux witnesses a young girl take a near fatal plunge off Pont Neuf Bridge into the freezing water of the River Seine in Paris, France. After diving into the racing river himself, he is able to rescue her from a watery death, but only after her head is bashed into the river

wall. Upon reviving her from unconsciousness, Pierre realizes she doesn’t remember her past at all.

The girl struggles to recall anything from before she may have tried to commit suicide, not only once but possibly twice. The few glimpses into her life are discovered through dreams that can only suggest her past was horrific and jaded by intense anger.

Her memories may force her to lose everything she has grown to adore, especially the boy she loves more than anything in the world: Pierre.

The girl, Félicité Moreau, must decide if the life she desires is enough to make things from her past right. Pierre struggles to resolve if Félicité means enough to him that he will fight for her, regardless of her past and despite his own personal demons.

With a paranormal twist, Félicité Found is Julia King’s debut Young Adult novel—a horrific love story.

This is really happening and I'm thrilled in a I-want-to-throw-up kind of way. :/

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels

IWSG: Taking that Terrifying Leap

Hi there, fellow IWSGers, friends, and followers alike. Alex J. Cavanaugh hosts Insecure Writers' Support Group. It is a fantastic place to find support from other writers; they may just have the same insecurities as you. It is a great venue to vent or to share writerly wisdom.

 

Today, I'd like to discuss my insecurity that the general public will reject my words. See, I am going to be releasing my book Félicité Found as a self-published work. I don't have a publisher backing me up. I just have me and me alone. It is freaky to take this step with hopes that all my hard work will shine through as a quality product. However, I know if I don't follow my heart and have confidence in my story, then I will regret it. So, as a friend of mine recently taught me: "Live life with no regrets." I guess here's taking that terrfying leap into the unknown. It's my story and I love it. And that's all that matters!

 

Come Monday, August 12, 2013, you'll be able to purchase my first baby, Félicité Found. And there will be a blog tour going on, to boot. Here's the tour schedule:

 

Monday, August 12: Sara Bowers

Tuesday, August 13: Elise Fallson

Wednesday, August 14: Jolene Perry

Thursday, August 15: Nick Wilford

Friday, August 16: Rebekah Callor Grow

 

A thousand thanks for their willingness to participate. There will be some fun content each day and a chance to win a paperback copy of the book!

 

See you then and hugs.

Also, do you have similar insecurities about your writing?

 

Writing Jewels