My Winning Day!

This morning, I turned on my computer, checked my Inbox for new messages and saw one with the subject 'Wahoo!'  Needless to say, it caught my attention pretty fast. Especially since it came from Jessica Dotta, my friend who is doing the 31 Day Giveaway to launch her first novel, Born of Persuasion.

The email directed me to check the facebook page, and when I went there, I learned that I was the winner of Day 8. Now how cool is it to begin your day with that kind of news? I won two things, a set of gaily decorated magnetic clothespins and a copy of Downton Abbey cookbook.

There are still plenty of days left in the giveaway, so check every day on Jessica's author page and enter. Today's giveaway is a pattern for an apron that might have been worn by our grandmothers. If that doesn't interest you, check back tomorrow and the next day. Enter for the items that appeal to you. And of course, enter for the lovely painting of stacked teacups which will be given at the end of the promotion.

Check on Day 10 as one of the giveaways is a book with one of my stories in it that deals with tea parties. The winner gets an autographed copy.

You can pre-order Jessica's book at Amazon here at a reduced price. The book will be released next month, so you won't have to wait long to read it. Help me spread the word. It will make Jessica keep smiling just as she is in this picture.

Jessica Dotta, author of Born of Persuasion

Tea Party Giveaway--Day 1

If you want to enter on Day 1 to win this painting of stacked teacups, got to Jessica's blog to sign up. You can enter with either your email address or facebook sign-in. Bookmark the page and check every day this month to find the next giveaway.

Take a look at Wanda Wright's site to see more of her paintings.

After you enter, try a writing exercise with a picture prompt with a tea theme. You can use either the picture of the stacked teacups above or the one below that I found at Pinterest that seems to go perfectly with Born of Persuasion, the novel written by Jessica Dotta.

Join Me At A Literary Tea Party

Tomorrow, August 1st, is the first of a 31 day tea party. And you are invited! The invitation above gives you the URL that lets you in the door. It's a longer tea party than most but it's also one filled with fun, excitement, and giveaways. That's right! You can win all kind of things related to tea parties and the lauching of a brand new novel.

Jessica Dotta is a friend and wonderful writer all rolled into one. I spent a week with Jessica at our online writing group's conference last April. The entire group is very excited about her debut novel, Born Of Persuasion. The story is set in Victorian era England and has been compared to Jane Austen's works. But it was Jessica who wrote this intriguing story--one that will keep you turning pages late into the night. You can read an early review here. The really good news about this novel is that it is the first of a trilogy, so when you finish the first one, another will soon be ready.

New books need to attract attention. Jessica's Tea Party is one way to let readers know about her book. I told this fine author that I'd love to help her launch this first novel. What better way than to bring my own readers to the party with me. You'll notice that I'm all set to go with my hat, gorgeous necklace and teacup.I'm also going to change my profile picture on my facebook page to my Tea Party outfit. I hope you'll join me for some fun and a chance to win a neat prize. I'm donating one of the prizes myself. Check every day to see what is being given away.

If you like historical fiction and also have been hooked on the PBS Downton Abbey series, and if you enjoy gathering with friends for tea and conversation, please drop in at least once each day. Pass the invitation on to your reading friends. Jessica is happy to welcome all who want to attend her party. 

The novel 

You can preorder the novel at Amazon or Barnes and Noble for a great read.