Showing posts with label The Christmas Stone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Christmas Stone. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Christmas Stone Audio Book
I received some fun news today from my publisher. The Christmas Stone audio book is now available for download online through Audible.com.
The book should also now be available and on shelves throughout the country in Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores. Feel free to continue sending in pictures and store names of where you see The Christmas Stone on book shelves--I've received several and will post them in a future blog entry (be sure to let me know whether you want photo credits). I'll do a related contest down the road, giving winners a free copy of some pretty awesome books and music memorabilia (including a SIGNED Lady Gaga CD Cover and a SIGNED Richard Paul Evans book).
Also, check out my signing/appearances page to see The Christmas Stone tour dates. I'll be traveling coast to coast and in-between meeting readers and doing book signings. I'm looking forward to the tour and the chance to meet with you!
The book should also now be available and on shelves throughout the country in Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores. Feel free to continue sending in pictures and store names of where you see The Christmas Stone on book shelves--I've received several and will post them in a future blog entry (be sure to let me know whether you want photo credits). I'll do a related contest down the road, giving winners a free copy of some pretty awesome books and music memorabilia (including a SIGNED Lady Gaga CD Cover and a SIGNED Richard Paul Evans book).
Also, check out my signing/appearances page to see The Christmas Stone tour dates. I'll be traveling coast to coast and in-between meeting readers and doing book signings. I'm looking forward to the tour and the chance to meet with you!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A Great Review!
I was thrilled to come across this recent reader review the other day. Feel free to check it out here:
Reader Review
For anyone else that has read "The Christmas Stone" feel free to post it on Amazon, Borders, BN, or Deseret Book product websites. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Reader Review
For anyone else that has read "The Christmas Stone" feel free to post it on Amazon, Borders, BN, or Deseret Book product websites. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Bestsellers List???
So it isn't the New York Times, and I know that the numbers will change next week, but my publisher posted their bestseller list today and "The Christmas Stone" was at the top. You can check it out here.
You should start seeing the book in stores come the middle of October. If you can't wait until then, feel free to pick up a copy online today from any of these fine retailers (in alphabetical order):
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Borders
Costco
Deseret Book
Mardels
You should start seeing the book in stores come the middle of October. If you can't wait until then, feel free to pick up a copy online today from any of these fine retailers (in alphabetical order):
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Borders
Costco
Deseret Book
Mardels
Saturday, August 21, 2010
It's Here!
One of the most exciting parts of being an author is getting to see your book in print. I spent several months writing "The Christmas Stone" and several weeks working through the editing process with Cedar Fort (my publisher). At times, it felt like the book would never be a book, so its all the more satisfying to be holding one of these hot little puppies in my hand, fresh off the printing press. And without further ado, here it is:
I'm so pleased to note that come the holiday shopping season, the book will be available nationally at Borders, Barnes & Noble and regionally in Utah Costco and Walmart stores. I'm excited for you to read the book and I look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to post your reviews on any of the product pages (Amazon.com, Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com) or add me as a friend on Facebook.
On an unrelated note, it's been a very fun and interesting summer. I've been able to travel to a lot of different places for work and to see friends around the country. Here are two of the highlights. My sister is going to animation school near Berkeley, California and she has several friends that work at Pixar. One was kind enough to arrange a tour, so this is us posing with the gang from Monster's Inc in the lobby.
The second highlight came just a few days ago as my cousin won a VIP contest to meet Lady Gaga in Las Vegas. Since we were on our way to LA to see the live finale of So You Think You Can Dance, I got to go with him to the Lady Gaga meet and greet. Just so you know, this was not my typical show--I like her songs, but I'm really not a big fan of everything else she does. Still, it was cool meeting one of the big names in music today.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Booksellers Convention
We just wrapped up a week's worth of book marketing events. My publisher sponsored a dinner Tuesday night (catered by California Pizza Kitchen) where authors were invited to give a short presentation on their book in front of 61 bookstores (potential buyers). The following afternoon, I participated in an "author speed-dating" event which meant I traveled with another author (Tucker Davis, "The Fourth Gift"---a fabulous holiday book) to 15 different tables to give a three minute pitch to prospective buyers. My pitch went something like:
The essential message of "The Christmas Stone" is neighbors helping neighbors. You see this theme represented throughout the book as the characters meet opportunities to serve, lift and to build one another. The stone in the book holds different meaning for each of the characters as they are reminded about love, sacrifice, burdens and inconveniences as well as family.
As far as neighbors helping neighbors, I looked for a way to reach out in my community and decided to donate the entire author royalty to The Primary Children's Medical Center--a value added for customers who not only walk away with a gift for a neighbor, friend or family member, but also made a small donation to a place that helps children and families get healthy again. I hope "The Christmas Stone" starts new family traditions and encourages people to seek out ways to assist and build within their sphere of influence.
Having offered the pitch so often within a short period of time, it is emblazoned in my mind, however the exercise was helpful with narrowing down the book's hook. It was awesome meeting so many different booksellers to give them a better feel of who I am and what the book is about. There's only about one month left until you'll get a chance to read "The Christmas Stone." I'm excited to hear your feedback and for you to recommend the book to a friend.
The essential message of "The Christmas Stone" is neighbors helping neighbors. You see this theme represented throughout the book as the characters meet opportunities to serve, lift and to build one another. The stone in the book holds different meaning for each of the characters as they are reminded about love, sacrifice, burdens and inconveniences as well as family.
As far as neighbors helping neighbors, I looked for a way to reach out in my community and decided to donate the entire author royalty to The Primary Children's Medical Center--a value added for customers who not only walk away with a gift for a neighbor, friend or family member, but also made a small donation to a place that helps children and families get healthy again. I hope "The Christmas Stone" starts new family traditions and encourages people to seek out ways to assist and build within their sphere of influence.
Having offered the pitch so often within a short period of time, it is emblazoned in my mind, however the exercise was helpful with narrowing down the book's hook. It was awesome meeting so many different booksellers to give them a better feel of who I am and what the book is about. There's only about one month left until you'll get a chance to read "The Christmas Stone." I'm excited to hear your feedback and for you to recommend the book to a friend.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Christmas Stone Synopsis
This blurb came from my publisher a few days ago. It'll give you a better sense of what "The Christmas Stone" is about. I've also added the cover for your viewing pleasure (designer Tanya Quinlan did a great job!!). I'm excited to hear what you think!
When hard times come, almost everyone has a stone to throw. Some stones turn into second chances…
Two days before Christmas, Claire receives an early morning phone call about her ailing father 1,100 miles away. She puts her lucrative career on hold to catch the next flight home to Milwaukee. Seated beside her on the plane, Daniel strikes up an unusual conversation—one filled with regret, confession and hope. As the plane nears the airport, a disturbing announcement buzzes over the intercom: “We’re going down, brace for impact.” In their subsequent fight for survival, both Daniel and Claire the power of letting go and forgiveness.
The essential message of The Christmas Stone is one of neighbors helping neighbors. All of the author royalty will be donated to The Primary Children’s Medical Center to assist in the life-saving efforts provided to kids and families everyday. It is a place where no one is turned away.
Two days before Christmas, Claire receives an early morning phone call about her ailing father 1,100 miles away. She puts her lucrative career on hold to catch the next flight home to Milwaukee. Seated beside her on the plane, Daniel strikes up an unusual conversation—one filled with regret, confession and hope. As the plane nears the airport, a disturbing announcement buzzes over the intercom: “We’re going down, brace for impact.” In their subsequent fight for survival, both Daniel and Claire the power of letting go and forgiveness.
The essential message of The Christmas Stone is one of neighbors helping neighbors. All of the author royalty will be donated to The Primary Children’s Medical Center to assist in the life-saving efforts provided to kids and families everyday. It is a place where no one is turned away.
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