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Cross Your Fingers...

8/21/2012

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So yesterday I put a copy of my novel, Head Above Water, into an envelope, along with my bio, contact info, etc..., into an envelope and sent it off to the main guy at the Arkansas Literary Festival. If they like it, and I need you to cross your fingers that they do, they will select me to be a featured author at the festival in April of next year.

So, keep me and my book in your thoughts in the hopes that I make it onto the panel and be that featured author that I know I am. :-)

More later....
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*updated* I Loved You First Cover Reveal + Giveaway!!

8/2/2012

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Hello everyone and welcome back. Today is special for me as I get to talk about one of my favorite books, I Loved You First by my good friend Reena Jacobs. Now, for those that don't remember how I feel about this book, click HERE to read my review where I gave it a 10 out of 10. So, moving forward, it's coming up on the 1 year anniversary since the release of I Loved You First and Ms. Jacobs has decided to hit everyone with a new cover and it goes a little something like this....
Pretty sweet, huh? I know!! So, on to the real reason you're here - the giveaway!! All you have to do is leave a comment and answer this question: what is your favorite romance book and why? Be sure to list your email address as well or else we won't be able to contact you if you win. What are the prizes?? Glad you asked.

So every day we’re going to do a giveaway. Each giveaway will run from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm. At the end of each giveaway, I'll randomly select a commentator from the posts featured that day. Readers can find a list of the daily winners on my blog.

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So, be sure to enter to win one the great prizes. In closing I will give you an excerpt from I Loved You First, more information on Reena and where you can purchase her great book.

Motorcycle magazine in hand, I flopped on Seth’s bed.

My position gave me a direct line of sight to my friend in his bathroom. Every student received their own personal suite with a private bath, small living room, and miniature kitchen which included a microwave and fridge. No stove. Administration didn’t trust young college students not to burn down the dorm. Campus living—one of the many perks of attending Van Buren University.

I set the magazine aside and shook my head at Seth’s primping. “I don’t know why you do this to yourself.”

“Like I have a choice.” He raked a comb through his hair, giving the reflection in the mirror his full concentration. He always avoided gels, leaving his hair baby soft. On rare occasions, I ruffled my fingers through the silky strands. I’d always pretended like it was in play, but really I just loved the texture.

“I don’t have time for this.” He slammed the comb down and tousled his hair, substituting the neat and tidy look for unkempt bad boy and turned to me. “How’s this?”

I pinched my chin, going for serious. Black loafers—nice. Tight black jeans—oh, double nice! Blue shirt which contrasted perfectly with his eyes. The effect had me saying nom nom nom inside. I shrugged. “It’s okay, I guess.”

I LOVED YOU FIRST is a new adult love story told through the eyes of Alex, an African-American/Caucasian student, who takes a journey of self-discovery while watching her best friend come to terms with his sexuality.

Available at Barnes & Nobles || Smashwords || The Book Depository || Amazon || CreateSpace

Reena Jacobs is just a writer who loves to see her words in print. As an avid reader, she’s known to hoard books and begs her husband regularly for “just one more purchase.” Her home life is filled with days chasing her preschooler and nights harassing her husband. Between it all, she squeezes in time for writing and growling at the dog.

Connect with Reena online:

Email: reenajacobs@reenajacobs.com

Website: http://www.reenajacobs.com

Blog: http://www.reenajacobs.com/blog

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4392112.Reena_Jacobs

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reena-Jacobs/460417660477

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ReenaJacobs

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