One of the most exciting things about being an author is connecting with readers. It’s incredible to me to realize there are people out there waiting for my next book. And it’s especially dear to know some of you come here regularly to listen in on the things I have to say.
As you probably know, the best way to launch a book into the world is to send it out with lots of love. What’s the best sort of love a reader can offer? Word of mouth, hands down. Word of mouth comes in the form of casual conversations, recommendations, blog posts, and reviews on sites like Amazon or Goodreads. It’s simply one reader talking to another.
Want to have a hand in a word of mouth campaign? I have ten advance reader copies of BLUE BIRDS to give away. I’d love if you’d consider writing a blog post to run the second week of January about one of the following things:
- Friendship: how your friend(s) have influenced you, the role childhood friendships have played in your life, or any other friendship-related idea
- Pivotal Moments: An instance when you experienced a world completely different from anything you’d ever known before, a time you stepped outside your own culture, or any other life-changing idea
- Review: an honest look at what you think of BLUE BIRDS (Just because you read here doesn’t mean you have to like it! Every opinion is a valid one.)
To participate, leave a comment below. While I’ll only have ARCs for the first ten commenters, if you’d still like to participate, I have a lovely little thank you I’ll send along to all who choose to blog.
Thanks, friends! I’ll be in touch with more specific details soon.
I would love to talk about friendship and BLUE BIRDS in the second week of January!
I love your books and would love to help in any way I can!
I loved May B. and have been looking forward to another book from you. It will be an honor to review Blue Birds on my blog.
Hi Caroline! I just heard your interview on Brilliant Business Moms and drew such encouragement and inspiration from your story. I would be honored to receive an ARC of Bluebirds! Thank you so much for the open call! What a treat.
I would love to do this for you, Caroline! I have a main blog (http://ssmast.blogspot.ca/) and a children’s book review site, also (http://wellreadsleepyhead.blogspot.ca/) and I’d be most happy to read Bluebirds, write up a post, and give a review.
You can email me with more details at sslamast (at) gmail (dot) com. I look forward to it!
Sarah M
I’d love to do a review! I really enjoyed May B. (my review of it is here: http://www.kidbooklist.com/may-b/). Thanks for creating this opportunity!
I would love to blog about a pivotal moment as it relates to Bluebirds in January. I so loved May B. I have been anxiously awaiting this book.
Can I help? I don’t think I can justify asking for an ARC when I know I’ll be buying the book right away, and my blog gets less traffic these days–it should probably go to someone who has more followers. But I’d love to be part of the launch!
Sure, I read May B. and thought it was a very interesting approach and combines the historical, emotional, and adventure parts of the story very smoothly. I’d be glad to review your next book.
Yes, I’d love to help out. Most of my reviews have been going through the library’s FB page, email list or state list serve, (as recommendations or collection highlights) but someone recently asked me to shake off the blog. We’re finding a lot of the younger folks communicating with us through their Pinterest, Tumblr or Twitter, so frankly I thought librarians were moving away from blogs. Good luck with this, Carolyn!
I am so looking forward to this! I hope to do more blogging about particular books as I’ll be teaching a course on verse novels in spring (May B is on the syllabus)!
Just recounted and have eleven copies. Those of you who have responded will get one. I’ll be in touch soon. Thanks for your interest!
Well, shucks, I’m too late! Those East Coasters beat me to the punch! But you know I’m going to read and talk about your book no matter what!!! Can’t wait!
Kimberly, If you send me your snail mail to me at jeannine atkins at gmail dot com, how about I send it along when I’m finished? The more sharing, the better!
You are so sweet Jeannine! Thank you for the offer, that’s very generous. I’ll send an email. Thank you!! 🙂
Hi Caroline!!!!
I am really late but no worries!!!
I will be honored to purchase and read your newest, well-written verse novel when it hits the shelves.
I am rarely at a loss for words. 🙂
Lee VB
Caroline, I already have my ARC copy. I’d be happy to participate. Just email me a reminder when the time draws closer. I’d like to include my student’s review as well.