Dear Reader,
You've probably heard me mention a time or ten that my debut novel, The Opposite of Me, will be published by Washington Square Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, next week. But before it hits bookstores, we're holding "Sarah Spike Day," with a big raffle and an extraordinary giveaway for everyone who pre-orders my book this Wednesday, March 3!
First, a little background on how all of this got started: I'm fascinated by the behind-the-scenes workings of the publishing industry, and one thing I've learned is that sites like Amazon.com take notice of good pre-pub sales and recommend that book more frequently to shoppers. Early on-line orders also spike interest from other booksellers - which all combine to give a debut author a much-needed boost.
I know there are a lot of books competing for your attention. So, what's in it for you if you order The Opposite of Me on 3/3? Excellent question; you're clearly a savvy consumer. Here are my raffle prizes:
* A small, sleek HD camcorder from DXG USA's Pro Gear line for 2010, which retails for $300.
* A gift bag containing five hot new Simon & Schuster releases.
* Five high-end, cotton t-shirts from Heart Threads Clothing. You pick the size, color and secret message printed on the inside of your shirt and worn close to your heart. Five winners!
* A 30-minute phone consultation in which I'll explain, step-by-step, how I got signed by a literary agent and publisher. This will include an editorial critique of your manuscript of up to 40 pages. If you're not interested in writing a novel, you can gift this prize to anyone you choose.
* This last prize is one a character in my book, Lindsey, would especially like: A $35 gift certificate to MAC cosmetics (Lindsey is a fan of their eyeshadow) and a gorgeous red bustier from Affinitas Intimates. It would probably look best on a woman, but we won't pass judgment if the guys want to win it.
But that's not all. Now for the even bigger news... I'm proud and honored to announce that #1 New York Times bestseller Jennifer Weiner, author of seven blockbusters including Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, which was made into a major motion picture staring Cameron Diaz, is supporting The Opposite of Me by holding an incredible giveaway of her own! Please visit Jen's website at www.jenniferweiner.blogspot.com for the details of how she is giving a free, autographed copy of one of her books to every single person who orders The Opposite of Me on March 3 only, until she runs out of books - which she says won't be for a while (yes, you read that right - you get a Jen Weiner book! And you! And you! And you over there in the corner!) Jen is my favorite author, and I'm blown away by her generosity - or Jenerosity, as we're calling it. She's a huge success, and now she wants to reach out and help a debut author because she remembers the feeling of waiting for your first book to come out - and I'm the lucky one.
So, to recap:
1. Buy The Opposite of Me on-line on Wednesday, March 3 from places including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Borders.com
2. Email your receipt to me at sarah@sarahpekkanen.com and put CONTEST in the subject line.
3. Then mosey over to Jen's website at www.jenniferweiner.blogspot.com and read about where to email the same receipt to get a free, signed book by Jen Weiner.
I'll notify you on Friday if you're a raffle winner. If you'd like to read the first chapter of The Opposite of Me, a Redbook magazine book club pick, there's a link on the main page of my website, www.sarahpekkanen.com. Thank you so much for considering this and for supporting the launch of The Opposite of Me!
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