This is for all of you readers out there who are looking for something new to read. Enjoy! VLE-B
Dear Lynne,
Did you know that more than half of all books sold in America are Romantic Fiction novels? (This genre literally keeps the publishing industry afloat). With this in mind, you may be interested in our author awareness campaign for NY Times Bestselling author Carly Phillips. If by chance you are interested, I’d like to work with you to create/post some wonderful content for your readers on Read All About It!. (If you're not, thanks anyway for your consideration!)
Why I’m contacting you…
You may be familiar with Carly, who’s one of today’s top romance writers (author of 25 novels); having earned a reputation for not only producing sexy, entertaining stories, but also managing to examine the deep, complex emotions that surround and penetrate contemporary relationships.
In advance of Carly’s upcoming novel, Serendipity—first of a new series publishing September, 2011—the publisher has re-released Carly’s first three books in E-book format: Solitary Man, The Right Choice, and Perfect Partner. And during this time, we'd like everyone--whether familiar with her or not--to get to know Carly on a more personal level.
I’m approaching you to see if you’d be interested in (1) reviewing any or all of Carly’s three e-book titles on your site; (2) posting a Q&A, guest blog post, or other interaction with Carly; or (3) writing a brief profile of Carly Phillips herself. Her back-story is quite compelling for women of all walks of life, having left a powerful career in law to become a stay-at-home mom and then struggling to become a successful published author--perhaps your readers would gain some inspiration! (PLEASE SEE RELEASE BELOW). In return, we could eventually send you an advance galley of Serendipity, (for posting an advance review to coincide with other major newspapers).
Carly’s fist novels—beginning with Solitary Man—were written under Phillips’ real name (Karen Drogin) and they are, in her words, much deeper emotionally than her later writings. These books are special to us, and form the foundations of Karen’s/Carly’s wonderful career. Would you like to review a title?
If you’re interested in reviewing, or posting any kind of content with Carly Phillips, just let me know and I’ll be happy to coordinate. Upon request, I can you send you the e-book versions of any of her three titles. (Please specify whether you’d need the e-pub version, (compatible with Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader or iBooks), or the regular doc file, (which can be read on any PC or tablet).
And please do visit Carly’s website for more info on her (http://www.carlyphillips.com/) and/or the three titles I’m offering for review. (http://www.carlyphillips.com/bookshelf/ebooks/)
I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
Lauren
Lauren Marceau
Publicist | Blue Dot Literary | 3744 N. Racine Ave. Suite 01 | Chicago, IL 60613 | (312) 788 – 9854
Lauren@BlueDotLiterary.com | www.BlueDotLiterary.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carly Phillips: Where it All Began
NY Times Bestselling Author’s Foundational Work Now Out in E-Book
Years ago, New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips tossed away her legal briefs and a career as an attorney to become a stay-at-home mom. Within the year, she turned her love of reading into an obsession with writing. Over 25 published novels later, Phillips’ sexy contemporary romances are widely praised, displaying her top-shelf writing skill, as well as an empathy that allows her to consistently strike the perfect balance between entertainment and deep emotional understanding.
Now, her original works are being released exclusively in e-Book format as both an outreach to a new generation of Carly fans, and a special treat for existing ones: Phillips’ first three books—written under her real name, Karen Drogin—are, in the author’s words, much deeper in emotional exploration than her recent works. And so readers, both familiar and new, can have an insightful look into the unique magic that goes into a Carly Phillips story. With newly designed covers, and a special (limited-time) re-release discount price of just $2.99, the e-versions of the Phillips / Drogin breakout titles—available in Kindle, Nook and Sony—are sure to expand Phillips’ growing readership and fan base.
SOLITARY MAN by Karen Drogin
When tough Boston cop Kevin Manning promised to care for his fatally wounded partner’s family, a one night stand with the man’s grieving sister wasn’t part of the plan. No matter how intense the night had been, a woman like Nikki Welles deserves much more than a broken man like Kevin can give, and he leaves the next day. When he returns months later, everything has changed. Nikki can’t forgive Kevin for abandoning her nor can she regret the baby she’s now carrying. And she can’t stop wanting Kevin. But can this solitary man come to believe he’s worthy of love?
THE RIGHT CHOICE by Karen Drogin
The story of a woman who makes her living as an advice columnist—never realizing she needs a reality check of her own. Convinced that happiness lies along the route she’s carefully mapped out for herself, she’s been missing the big picture. Now, the “wrong” man is about to teach her that the best-laid plans of a practical mind can be derailed by a wayward heart…and that the right choice may be waiting right around the corner—if she’s willing to meet him halfway…
PERFECT PARTNERS by Karen Drogin
No sooner had Chelsie Russell and Griffin Stuart lost their siblings in a car crash than they find themselves fighting for custody of their two year old niece. Griff wins only to discover Chelsie is the only one who can soothe the child’s night terrors and fears. Chelsie and Griff bond over the little girl and their growing sexual desire is mutual. But is it enough? Chelsie’s been hurt before and Griff isn’t sure he can trust the woman who once tried to take his niece away. What will it take for them to realize they are … perfect partners?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carly Phillips is a New York Times bestseller, USA Today Bestseller and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller. The triple play earned her a spot on Romance Writers of America’s coveted Honor Roll. In 2002, Carly’s novel, The Bachelor, became Kelly Ripa’s “Reading with Ripa” pick on Live with Regis and Kelly, making it the first romance ever chosen on a nationally televised bookclub.
Carly received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and is a graduate of Boston University School of Law (J.D.). To date, Carly has over twenty-five novels to her credit, all available wherever books are sold.
When not writing or playing online, Carly loves to read, to knit, and to spend time with her family. She lives in Purchase, New York with her husband, two daughters and two soft-coated wheaten terriers who act like their third and fourth children
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Wichita County Fair Pictures
Ellis and Janice Rewerts of Leoti have done it again! They circulated all of the fair's events taking pictures. Those have been posted now in their website at the following address:
www.wichitacountyfair.com
Thank you, Ellis and Janice!!!
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www.wichitacountyfair.com
Thank you, Ellis and Janice!!!
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Jackie Ann Mumma--Scott City
(August 22, 1932 - July 26, 2011)
Jackie Ann Mumma, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas where she had been a resident since August 18, 2008. She was born on August 22, 1932 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles B. & Goldie Smith Strobel. In 1949 she graduated from Healy High School.
Her memberships include St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Scott City and was a 30 year member of AA. She was a homemaker and especially enjoyed baking cookies for other people. She loved living at Park Lane and enjoyed all the staff and activities until she was no longer able to participate.
On December 20, 1948 she married Roland Mumma in Healy, Kansas. He passed away on December 3, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas.
Survivors include her One Son - Bob Mumma of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Two Daughters - Travis Jones of Scott City, Kansas, Tracey Obeso of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandsons - Robert Jones of Lakewood, Colorado, Max Jones of Manhattan, Kansas, Richard McCollum of St. Louis, Missouri, One Granddaughter - Jamie Mumma of Mt. Pleasant, Texas and Seven Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and One Sister – Jeanne Marsteller.
Funeral Services will be held at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Scott City, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 with Fr. Don Martin presiding.
Interment will be in the Healy Cemetery in Healy, Kansas.
Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Scott County Library % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
Obituary courtesy of Price and Sons Funeral Homes of Garden City, Scott City, Leoti and Tribune.
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Jackie Ann Mumma, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas where she had been a resident since August 18, 2008. She was born on August 22, 1932 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles B. & Goldie Smith Strobel. In 1949 she graduated from Healy High School.
Her memberships include St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Scott City and was a 30 year member of AA. She was a homemaker and especially enjoyed baking cookies for other people. She loved living at Park Lane and enjoyed all the staff and activities until she was no longer able to participate.
On December 20, 1948 she married Roland Mumma in Healy, Kansas. He passed away on December 3, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas.
Survivors include her One Son - Bob Mumma of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Two Daughters - Travis Jones of Scott City, Kansas, Tracey Obeso of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandsons - Robert Jones of Lakewood, Colorado, Max Jones of Manhattan, Kansas, Richard McCollum of St. Louis, Missouri, One Granddaughter - Jamie Mumma of Mt. Pleasant, Texas and Seven Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and One Sister – Jeanne Marsteller.
Funeral Services will be held at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Scott City, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 with Fr. Don Martin presiding.
Interment will be in the Healy Cemetery in Healy, Kansas.
Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Scott County Library % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
Obituary courtesy of Price and Sons Funeral Homes of Garden City, Scott City, Leoti and Tribune.
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Franklin Delano Hill--Garden City
Franklin Delano Hill, age 70, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on November 29, 1940 in Boley, Oklahoma the son of Wallace and Gussie M. Walker Hill. A resident of Garden City since 1984 he had worked for Western Uniform & Towel. Franklin was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ of Garden City, Kansas.
On February 8, 1991 he married Mary M. Enlow in Garden City, Kansas. She died on December 31, 2003 in Garden City, Kansas.
Survivors Include: One Son, Franklin T. Hill of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Two Daughters, Toni A. Young of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Gwendlyn S. Hill of Midwest City, Oklahoma; One Step-Son, Bob Villanueva Jr. of Jefferson, Iowa; Three Step-Daughters, Glenda Szymanski of Prairie Village, Kansas, Debbi Stillwell of Scottsville, Kansas and Leah Morris of Garden City, Kansas; Three Sisters, Rosana J. McCarrell of Spencer, Oklahoma, Vera M. Scales of Spencer, Oklahoma, Zora J. Flynn of Spencer, Oklahoma, and Four Grandchildren and Eleven Step-Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents one sister and three brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at the Price & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.
Friends may call from 10:00am-8:00pm Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.
Interment will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas.
The family requests memorials go to the Franklin Hill Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.
Obituary courtesy of Price and Sons Funeral Homes of Garden City, Scott City, Leoti and Tribune.
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He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ of Garden City, Kansas.
On February 8, 1991 he married Mary M. Enlow in Garden City, Kansas. She died on December 31, 2003 in Garden City, Kansas.
Survivors Include: One Son, Franklin T. Hill of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Two Daughters, Toni A. Young of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Gwendlyn S. Hill of Midwest City, Oklahoma; One Step-Son, Bob Villanueva Jr. of Jefferson, Iowa; Three Step-Daughters, Glenda Szymanski of Prairie Village, Kansas, Debbi Stillwell of Scottsville, Kansas and Leah Morris of Garden City, Kansas; Three Sisters, Rosana J. McCarrell of Spencer, Oklahoma, Vera M. Scales of Spencer, Oklahoma, Zora J. Flynn of Spencer, Oklahoma, and Four Grandchildren and Eleven Step-Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents one sister and three brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at the Price & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.
Friends may call from 10:00am-8:00pm Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.
Interment will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas.
The family requests memorials go to the Franklin Hill Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.
Obituary courtesy of Price and Sons Funeral Homes of Garden City, Scott City, Leoti and Tribune.
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School Enrollment
is this week in Leoti. For more information, please call the Wichita County School Board Office at 620.375.4677. Parents of all Wichita County students need to go to the high school gymnasium to do this. That way, parents do not need to go from school to school to enroll all of their children.
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A Wonderful Few Days
Chris Campbell-Knowles arrived at our home on Wednesday afternoon. She stayed with us until very early this morning. We had a grand ol' time! Much conversation and laughter was shared. She absolutely spoiled us!!! While she was here, we were very fortunate to have shared here with Grandma, Mama, my sisters and all of the kids. Everyone just loved it!!! I am afraid that we were not able to provide her with the luxury that she is accustumed to but she didn't appear to mind. All of us are hoping that she will return much sooner than later.
Her many travels continue again tomorrow. She will arrive back to her home in California tonight. Tomorrow morning, her family will board their jet and fly to Australia for 3 weeks. We wish them the best! They deserve it. All year long, they give so very much to the people whom they love and many organizations throughout the world. They really make a difference in the quality of life for so very many people.
Love you, Chris!!!
Her many travels continue again tomorrow. She will arrive back to her home in California tonight. Tomorrow morning, her family will board their jet and fly to Australia for 3 weeks. We wish them the best! They deserve it. All year long, they give so very much to the people whom they love and many organizations throughout the world. They really make a difference in the quality of life for so very many people.
Love you, Chris!!!
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