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Today’s question is “What have you done for your favorite author today?”
I’ve received several fan letters this week from readers that have recently read–and thankfully liked–my book “Your Ranch or Mine?” that was out in July. I can’t tell you how good it feels to get these letters. Or to go to amazon.com and see that someone has posted a nice review on a book of mine.
For the past year when I read a book I like I either send the author an email from his/her website and tell them I enjoyed the book. Or, I go to Amazon and give the book a good review. It’s my way of spreading joy.
I have a challenge for you this week. Are you up to it? I want you to either send an email to an author and compliment them on a book they’ve written or post a review for a book you enjoyed on amazon.
Then I’d like you to come back here and post a comment telling me how many of these you’ve done. For each review/email you do you’ll get one entry into a drawing for THREE books of your choice out of the group I recently obtained at the RWA national conference. So if you do eight emails, your name will be put into the hat eight times. What a deal! Then I’ll draw one winner from all the entries.
Not only will you have a chance to win some new books, but you’ll bring a smile to someone’s lips!
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Aug 8th
2009
6:32 am
kristan higgins Said:
That’s a great idea, Cindy…before I became a writer, I would occasionally write to tell an author how much I liked a book, but now that I’m an author myself, I ALWAYS write the author to tell him or her. With only one or two exceptions, he or she has always written back, too.
And yes, it sure does bring a smile to a writer’s heart to get an email or letter, so thanks, Readers!
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Aug 8th
2009
8:55 am
Shana Said:
Good idea! I have to say that my readers are so wonderful about doing this already. I’m reading Robyn’s SEDUCE ME right now. I’ll have to let her know what I think when I’m done. So far it’s fabulous!
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Aug 8th
2009
9:41 am
Margo Maguire Said:
Such a great idea, Cindy! I’m going to send notes to a couple of authors whose books I’ve read and enjoyed recently!
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Aug 8th
2009
12:48 pm
Jane Said:
How fun. I actually emailed an author last week to tell them how much I liked her book. I’ll have to do some more reading this week.
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Aug 8th
2009
1:01 pm
Cindy Kirk Said:
Just to clarify…for all of you saying I haven’t just finished reading a book this week…you can do it on a book you read last month or even last year!
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Aug 8th
2009
2:43 pm
Quilt Lady Said:
This is a great idea! I e-mailed an author just a few weeks back and told her how much I enjoyed her books. I had just read her newest book. She has four books out and I have read all of them and e-mailed her each time. She has always replied to my e-mails.
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Aug 8th
2009
5:58 pm
EllenToo Said:
I don’t do this as often as I should but I have written a short email to authors whose books I really enjoyed but I also tell them on a blog if I run across one of them posting.
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Aug 8th
2009
11:53 pm
kh Said:
wow that sounds good
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Aug 9th
2009
12:17 pm
Caroline Said:
Wow great contest! Since I got the internet/blogging bug I’ve been unstopable in sending out messages via websites/blogs/eamils in praise of (most) of the books I’ve read recently. It’s a great tool for keeping in contact. Recent blogs/emails include authors such as Michelle Styles, Kate Walker, Anne McAllister, Heidi Rice, Liz Fielding, Jennie Lucas amongst others. What’s lovely is when they email back! Take care. Caroline x
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Aug 9th
2009
1:28 pm
Rainy Said:
Excellent idea!
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Aug 9th
2009
3:19 pm
eap Said:
I’ve emailed Patroca Thayer after reading The Cowboy’s Baby HR 7/09–great book and Sarah Mayberry after reading A Natural Father (HSR 3/09) Great books!!
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Aug 9th
2009
4:35 pm
Cindy Kirk Said:
eap,
I’m sure both were thrilled to get your emails!
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Aug 9th
2009
8:03 pm
Mari Said:
The books that I read recently that inspired me to thank the author is The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie and Susan Crosby for the Rancher’s Surprise Wife. Both books I adored.
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Aug 9th
2009
8:30 pm
Cindy Kirk Said:
Mari,
I love the titles of both those books! I’m sure the authors appreciated hearing from you!
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Aug 10th
2009
8:01 am
EmilyMcKay Said:
I need to be better about writing authors to tell them I love their books. I just read this great middle grade book call Wolf Brother. Totally wonderful and so unique. I think I’ll write her today.
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Aug 10th
2009
8:03 am
Cindy Kirk Said:
And the winner is….Mari!
Please email me what you like to read–historical, romantic suspense, paranormal, contemporary, women’s fiction and I’ll let you know what books I have to choose from!!
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Aug 10th
2009
8:05 am
Cindy Kirk Said:
Emily,
I love middle grade and YA books. I’ll have to look for this one.
I’m sure the author will be thrilled to hear from you!
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