I have given in and gotten a twitter account to stay better connected with my favorite authors and the books they write. I am extremely glad I did this. Today, I found a post about a giveaway by author Lindsay Cummings, whose book The Murder Complex comes out next year. She is giving out a bookshelf full of amazing prizes including a critique of one lucky person's writing by her own agent!!! As amazing as all the ARCs would be, I am sure this is the prize everyone is hoping for, me included. I'd finally let someone read my book for the FIRST TIME EVER! Not even my muse (aunt/second mom/inspirational coach) has read my work. Oh please, oh please, oh please let me win this!! Lindsay, if you are reading this, I will forever be in your debt if it's me! :)
It is truly amazing that any authors do things like this for their fans. Some people may say it's only a way to advertise their own work, but they can definitely do that in other ways. Giveaways are what make the reading world go round (among other things) and I thank you Lindsay, for being so generous. I would also like to thank your agent for lending out his/her time to help an aspiring writer (whoever that winner may be).
And one last thing, I am beyond excited that this author is, wait for it, 21 years old! Can you believe it? For an author that young to be successful gives hope of being published to others. It makes me realize that maybe the literary world isn't all about big names, getting five doctorates, and teaching university classes for several years before someone can actually write about what they enjoy. Lindsay, I congratulate you and hope you are immensely successful. I cannot wait to read your new book!
If you want to enter in the contest, here is the link!
Lindsay Cummings 2013 Giveaway
Good luck to you!
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