by Roseanna White | Jan 2, 2018 | Announcements, Book News, Giveaways and Contests
J a n u a r y 2 – J a n u a r y 1 6
It’s release day for A Song Unheard! And we all know what that means around here. Time for a giveaway!
I had fun pondering what gifts to offer with this one, and I hope you guys enjoy what I found! So without further ado, allow me to present Willa’s Song Giveaway, including:
- A signed copy of A Song Unheard, for obvious reasons 😉
- A paperback copy of Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, featuring her detective who is a Belgian refugee–one of the only lasting reminders that England had once been filled with them.
- Magnetic book marks with music notes and clefs, for marking your pages in those books
- A violin puzzle box, with a small opening for your treasures (be they a cypher key or, you know, something more ordinary like…
- A sterling silver treble clef necklace, for you or another music lover in your life
- A music-themed journal so can write down all your symphonic thoughts (pages have a faint treble clef as well as standard lines)
- A music-themed ceramic travel mug
One grand prize winner with a U.S. address will receive all those prizes! But wait (ahem), there’s more! 😉
For one Second Place winner (open to international residents as well!), I’m also giving away a $25 gift card to iTunes or Amazon, so you can stock up on the music of your choice! (Okay, so there’s no way to designate them for music, but you know. For the purposes of this giveaway, that’s what I’m going to say you should spend it on. Though if you’d rather buy books, who am I to complain? LOL)
Have you seen the book trailer yet?
You can watch this beautiful (1 minute long) glimpse into the story, narrated by my English friend Elizabeth and featuring the original composition “Willa’s Song” written by Jessica Brand and performed on the violin by Taylor Bennett right here! (It’ll get you an extra entry into the giveaway too!)
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by Roseanna White | Nov 28, 2017 | Giveaways and Contests
Writing can be a solitary endeavor–and books arguably have one central character. But whether in life or in story, friends are SO important!
My best friend is also a writer, so when she came to me with the idea for a best-friend-themed giveaway, I met the suggestion with enthusiasm! Especially given the books we’re promoting. Her fantabulous The Lost Girl of Astor Street is all about best friends–and what what one will do when the other goes missing. And my Shadows Over England Series is also about best friends–friends so dependent on each other they call themselves sisters.
As two writer BFFs, we know all about supporting each other through highs and lows–cheering each other on through frustrations and disappointments, rejoicing at contracts and good reviews. Though we live a thousand miles apart, rarely does a day ever go by without our Hangouts chiming a message. It’s been just over 10 years ago that Stephanie and I met, and I can’t imagine going through life or writing without her!
This
holiday season, we want to see you and YOUR best friend. Send us a picture or
share one on social media tagging both of us, and you’ll get entered to
win signed, personalized copies of The Lost Girl of Astor Street and A Name Unknown for you AND your best friend. Here are the details:
- Snap
a picture of you and your best friend or get one of your old favorites.
(For the purposes of this contest, your best friend must be human.)
- Between now and December 11th, share the picture in one or all of the following ways:
- Post it on Facebook and tag us. Here’s our author pages: Stephanie Morrill, Roseanna M. White
- Post it on Twitter and tag us. @StephMorrill @RoseannaMWhite
- Post it on Instagram and tag us at Stephanie Morrill and Roseanna M. White
- No social? No problem. Email the photo to us (not as an attachment, but in the email, please) Stephanie@StephanieMorrillBooks.com and Roseanna@RoseannaWhite.com
- Do all four to get entered to win FOUR times!
- Link to the giveaway in your social post to get entered an additional time PER post.
- Please make sure to tag us! If you don’t tag us, we don’t know you’re doing it!
- On December 12th,
we will email winners to get names and mailing addresses for you and
your best friend. Gift wrap is available upon request, and we will even
jot a note to your BFF to let them know how much you love them! (Due to
the harsh reality of international shipping prices, this giveaway is
only available to U.S. residents.)
- Have fun!
Learn more about the books!
(Click on the covers to see descriptions)
by Roseanna White | Nov 16, 2017 | Announcements, Giveaways and Contests, Holidays, Uncategorized
I intended to have a thoughtful post today, but with two deadlines within five days, let’s just say time for other things has gotten away from me, LOL. But I did want to pop on here long enough to invite you to come chat with me today at a Facebook party!
I’m part of the Thanksgiving Books and Blessings event, which can be found here on Facebook from 10-4 Central Time. My slot is 12-12:30 Eastern/11-11:30 Central.
There will be games, giveaways, and lots of fun ~ a way for us authors to thank you, the reader, for all your support and enthusiasm throughout the year. Hope you can make it!
by Roseanna White | Oct 19, 2017 | Giveaways and Contests, Scavenger Hunt
First, I’d like to say that this is my 1500th blog post!
How cool that such a landmark falls on such a fun event!
And now, on with the show…
Welcome to
the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be
sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 25 stops, in order,
so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes!
- The hunt BEGINS with Stop #1 at LisaBergren’s site.
- Hunt through our loop using Chrome or
Firefox as your browser (not Explorer).
- There is NO RUSH to complete the
hunt—you have all weekend (until Sunday, 10/22 at midnight MST)! So take your
time, reading the unique posts along the way; our hope is that you discover new
authors/new books.
- Submit your entry for the grand prizes
by collecting the clue on each author’s scavenger hunt post and submitting your
answer in the Rafflecopter form at Stop #25. Many authors are offering
additional prizes along the way!
~*~
It’s my
pleasure to introduce you today to Cara Putman! Cara was one of the first
authors I met and spoke to when I joined the Christian writing scene—and she’s
always been gracious, sweet, and energetic. Here’s a bit about her new release, Beyond Justice.
Hayden McCarthy knows
firsthand the pain when justice is not served. It’s why she became an
attorney and why she’s so driven in her career. When she’s handed a
wrongful death case against the government, she isn’t sure if it’s the
lucky break she needs to secure a partnership—or an attempt to make sure
she never gets there. She keeps the case alive through sheer
determination and more than a little creativity, but then she’s fired by
a partner with a vendetta.
And now here’s Cara!
Why Relationships Matter in Our Novels
This summer I had the opportunity to serve on a panel at a
readers conference. Let’s just say the topic was way outside my comfort zone,
and as my fellow panelists talked about positions, I talked about
relationships. That experience reinforced to me the importance of having real
relationships in our novels. As an avid reader, I know it’s often the
characters that stay with me long after I close the book, not the intricate
plots we spend so much time crafting.
That’s one reason I’ve spent so much time in my new series
Hidden Justice, creating a web of characters that overlay each of the stories. Take
a group of young women who became close in law school. Put them each in a
different area of the law confronting different issues. Require them to lean on
each other for friendship, help, and faith. Mix in some heroes and you have the
ingredients for these books.
Typing the list, you’d think it didn’t take me long to
develop the idea. The reality is it took months of thinking. First I needed the
group of women. I wanted them each to be unique and different. Then I needed
jobs that weren’t cookie cutter. Fortunately, the law is a field that allows
you to take on many different roles, so that will keep me and readers from
getting bored. What I found interesting was how hard the heroes were to craft.
Yes, the heroes.
When I started writing Imperfect
Justice, the book that releases in December, I realized I’d poured my
effort in Beyond Justice into
developing the relationship between the women. Readers love that, but it left
Emilie woefully lacking of a potential hero. Shouldn’t be a problem to craft
the perfect guy for her, right?
Wrong.
Emilie demanded a hero who strong, but I didn’t want a law
enforcement hero, at least not yet. I’d asked my readers and they were looking
for what I wanted to write: a hero who looked a lot like their husbands: an
average guy living a big life. In many ways, I’d had years to develop Hayden’s
hero Andrew Wesley, because I’d fleshed them out for an earlier proposal. But
Emilie’s? Not a clue.
This conundrum reinforced the importance of having the right
people in place for relationships. So whether it’s a group of girlfriends or
it’s developing the perfect hero and heroine, I’ve learned the relationships
are the heart of the story.
~*~
Cara
Putman is the author of over 25 books in WWII and romantic suspense genres. She
lives in Indiana with her family, but spends most of her free time thinking
about her characters and dreaming up trouble for them. For more info, see CaraPutman.com.
Be sure to pop by Cara’s post where
she is giving away a set of the Hidden Justice series!
Here’s the Stop #3 Skinny:
Clue to Write Down: that
Before you go, I’m offering a giveaway! If you’ve already read about the library at Kensey Manor on Robin Lee Hatcher’s site, then you’ll know that libraries are a big theme in A Name Unknown. And they’re the theme in this giveaway too!
I’ll be offering one lucky winner with a US mailing address a signed copy of my novel PLUS a Library card tote bag!
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by Roseanna White | Sep 20, 2017 | Announcements, Giveaways and Contests
I announced a while ago that WhiteFire Publishing is launching a line for the under 18 crowd. Well, we’re considering having an imprint name for these books–picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult.
So the challenge, if you choose to accept it:
Come up with a name for the imprint!
Things to keep in mind:
- It would be great if it appealed to some part of the WhiteFire name, but it’s not required
- It should call to mind an image that we can use as a logo
- If we can find one that would work for the entire line, that would be best; though if we end up deciding on a different one for the YA line, that’s okay too
FAQ:
Can I submit more than one?
Yes! Submit as many as you like!
When does the contest end?
It will run for 2 weeks, from 9/20/17 – 10/4/17
Who’s the contest open to?
Everyone! All ages and countries welcome, though physical prizes will only be mailed to the US or Canada. Digital prizes are available for all, though!
Will you definitely choose one of the submitted names for your imprint?
No, this contest is not guaranteed. The ultimate decision will be made by the WhiteFire staff.
What happens if the same name is submitted by multiple people and is the one chosen?
See the prize section below.
If you choose mine (or a name directly derived from my submission) what do I win?
Well, fabulous question. Let’s talk about that.
If a name you recommend (or a direct derivation) is chosen for the imprint, you’ll receive
$100 worth of WhiteFire Titles
You can choose which titles you’d like and the format; US or Canadian winners are eligible for either paperback or digital books, or any combination thereof. Non US or Canadian addresses are eligible for digital books.
If by some coincidence multiple people submit the same name and it’s the one chosen, then each winner will receive $75 worth in prizes.
Where to Enter:
You can either enter on the Google form page or right here.
by Roseanna White | Sep 19, 2017 | Books, Giveaways and Contests
Quick post today to tell you all to check out an amazing giveaway hosted on Suzanne Woods Fisher’s blog, celebrating historical fiction. She has 10 authors on for 10 days! I’ll be up on Friday. In the meantime, be sure to check out these other awesome authors!
Hop on over!
Also, Relz Reviews has a giveaway of A Name Unknown going on right now, along with a fun character spotlight of both Rosemary and Peter (by popular demand, LOL).
Visit Relz Reviews
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.