A Book a Day -- January BOOK GIVEAWAYS -- Beat the Winter Blahs and Win FREE Books

ANNOUNCING . . . One a day BOOK GIVEAWAYS for January 2010

EVERY DAY Jan. 2nd - Jan 30th, some lucky winner will receive a FREE book.  That's 28 chances to WIN!  My book, "Women of Virtue", is being featured on January 25th. 

How do I enter the contest?
Go to the following author's blog:  http://www.camicheckettsbooks.blogspot.com/
and check out which books are being offered and on which days. 
Just do what Cami says and you might be so lucky to win!

Pass this info along to your friends and family. 

Here is a listing of the books that will be given away and the days that they will be featured:

BOOK GIVEAWAYS
January 2nd - 101 Gourmet Cupcakes by Wendy Paul



January 4th - Where the Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe


January 6th - Guided By Him…to a Thinner, Not So Stressed-Out You by Julie Morris


January 8th - Chickens in the Headlights by Matthew Buckley


January 9th - Loyalty's Web by Joyce DiPastena


January 11th - Altered Plans by Rebecca Talley


January 13th - My Son, John by Kathi Macias


January 15th - Discipline Me Right by Mary Simmons


January 16th - The Sister Pact by Cami Checketts


January 18th - Counting the Cost by Liz Adair


January 20th - Methods of Madness by Stephanie Black


January 22nd - Altered State by Gregg Luke


January 23rd - A Tapestry of Spells by Lynn Kurland


January 25th - Women of Virtue by Jodi Robinson


January 27th - Torn Apart by Diony George


January 29th - All the Stars in Heaven by Michele Holmes


January 30th - Love Your Body by Brooke Parker
 
Have fun and let me know if you WIN!
Book Giveaways by Cami Checketts
 
Happy New Year!

"Women of Virtue", An Emergency Room, and A Coffee Table

"Thank you for giving my book, 'Women of Virtue', wings.

Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of being in an emergency room with my father.  He had fallen off a tall ladder and was seriously injured.  After x-rays and doctors examinations, we were lucky to hear the news that his back was only sprained, not broken.  Whooh!  After a while, when things had settled down a bit,  my father and I began talking about an upcoming book signing I was scheduled to do.  A nurse overhead us talking and asked me, "What book are you talking about?"

"Oh, I wrote a book called 'Women of Virtue,'" I said.  It was her response that surprised me.

"Oh, my neighbor has your book sitting on her coffee table.  It's got a purple cover, right?"

I was a bit awestruck.  I probably looked a little pale.  My book? Sitting on someone's coffee table?   I had never thought about that before.  My dad, lying there in his hospital bed, beamed with pride.  That was the only part of him being in an emergency room that was remotely memorable.  Wow!  My book in someone's living room.  I guess that's how it works.  You write a book.  People you don't even know buy it and read it.  And it ends up on their coffee table. 

That was an "ah-ha" moment for me. 

So, today, I, first, want to express grattitude for my father's good health.  He recovered from that fall as if her were thirty years younger.  A true blessing.  And secondly, I want to thank all of you, those I know and those whom I've never met, who have helped give my book, "Women of Virtue", wings. 

To those of you who have my purple-cover, "Women of Virtue", sitting on your coffee table, or in your bookshelf, or in your purse.  Thank you.  It's a message that all girls and women need to hear.  I needed to hear it, and I am so thrilled when I'm introduced to complete strangers who have read it or at least know about it. 

It's a big world for unknown authors and small books to get noticed.  It comes down to word of mouth.  Friends telling friends.  Neighbhors telling neighbors.  And so I thank you.  Thank you for believing in the message and for sharing the message with others.   

My book is being featured on a Book Review Blog:  so check this out. 
FREE BOOK OFFERED ON Sheila Staley's Book Review Blog
If you haven't, yet, read "Women of Virtue" and would like to WIN a copy, enter her contest.  Follow the link below and it will take you to her blog to enter. 

Let's keep talking about the beauty of virtue.  And how true beauty is felt more than it is seen.  For that is the only way to truly be happy.  Have a wonderful week.  CLICK ON "what are people saying about women of virtue" and you will be directed to the http://www.whybecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/.

What are people saying about "Women of Virtue"?

Authors of "Agent in Old Lace" and "A Modest Proposal" Highlight "Women of Virtue"--ENTER CONTEST TO WIN FREE BOOK and TILE!

CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR Michele Ashman Bell AND ENTER A CONTEST TO WIN A COPY OF MY BOOK AND A REE DECORATIVE TILE. See info at http://micheleabell.blogspot.com/

When you're a new author, you need people to show you the ropes. It helps to have people who have "been thee, done that." People who know how to navigate through unchartered territory. Well, I've been lucky to have been introduced to several wonderful people who have willingly said, "Let me help you out." Tristi Pinkston, author of "Agent in Old Lace," newly released in May 2009 posted a review on her blog about my new book, "Women of Virtue." http://tristisbooktours.blogspot.com/2009/05/women-of-virtue-jodi-marie-robinson.html

I was also interviewed by talented writer and author, Michele Ashman Bell, author of A Modest Proposal," which highlights the career of a clothing designer dedicated to high fashion with a modest flare. Check out the interview at http://www.micheleabell.blogspot.com/. AND enter to WIN a copy of my book and a decorative tile. Michele has some GREAT contests all the time. Enter by Tuesday, May 12, 2009.

Thanks for all your support!