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An Unforeseen Author

11 Thursday Dec 2014

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I didn’t grow up reading like many authors. I grew up on films. I loved movies and not just current films. I watched films from the black and white era, mysteries, musicals, and more. I made my parents rent the film The Labyrinth every time we went to the video store. (Some of you have never rented from one of those. They’ve become extinct.) Instead of reading stories, I was watching them. I learned about plot and character from film.

Even though I didn’t read much, I liked the idea of books. The first book I read, other than children’s books, was a Nancy Drew mystery. I sat in my room on a Saturday and read the whole book. After that, I didn’t read for a long while. But eventually C.S. Lewis and Frank Pertetti caught my attention with their stories. My lack of reading had to do with my endurance. I would lose my place on the page and daydream if I got bored.

To this day, I have difficulty finishing books if they don’t draw me in.

So how does a non-reader become an author?


There is no doubt I loved stories. I even earned a BA in video production, and became photographer as well. I’ve lived behind the camera for years.
But about 7 years ago, I stared reading young adult novels and I never quit. Over those years, I didn’t keep count of how many books I read. However, I read so much that it inspired me. And over two years ago, I started writing once again.(See my blog post: Why I stopped writing.)

Now, the girl who couldn’t focus long enough to read one book will release her first book The Last Order on Feb 3rd, 2015.

My biggest hope is not that people will love my book, although a few fangirls would be nice. Instead, I hope someone like me, who lost their passion for something they enjoyed, will find their way back and create something that surprises them.

 

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Tess in Boots by Courtney Rice Gager: Follow the Blog Tour

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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Anaiah Press
Tess in Boots
by Courtney Rice Gager

Courtney Rice Gager

Release Date:
December 2, 2014

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Book reviews, interviews, guest posts and giveaway!

Follow the Tess in Boots Book Tour:

11/18 Katie’s Clean Book Collection http://www.katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com
11/18 Babs Book Bistro http://www.babsbookbistro.net/
11/19 Maiden Ink https://angelamcaldwell.wordpress.com/
11/19 Biblio Belles http://www.bibliobelles.com
11/20 Reviews and Opinions http://reviewsbymarybeth.blogspot.com/
11/21 Living the dream http://mhsusannematthews.wordpress.com/
11/21 A booklover’s retreat http://www.abookloversretreat.com
11/22 Paula Rose Books http://paularosebooks.com/
11/23 Flirting With Romance http://flirtingwithromance.blogspot.com
11/23 CBY Book Club http://cbybookclub.blogspot.co.uk

11/24 My Book Addiction and More http://www.mybookaddictionandmore.com
11/25 Literary Wonders! The Author’s Hideaway http://theauthorshideaway.com
11/25 Wonderous Reviews http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com
11/26 The Phantom Paragrapaher http://www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com
11/27 Wishful Endings http://www.wishfulendings.com/
11/28 Shelf full of books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogspot.com
11/29 Iola’s Christian Reads http://christianreads.blogspot.com/
11/29 Curling up with a good book http://curling-up-with-a-good-book.blogspot.com
11/30 Beachbound Books http://www.beachboundbooks.com

12/1 Cheekypee reads and reviews http://cheekypeereadsandreviews.blogspot.co.uk/
12/1 Krysten Lindsay Hager, author http://www.krystenlindsay.com/blog

12/2 Release Day Blitz
Kit ‘N Kabookle http://kitnkabookle.blogspot.com
Electively Paige http://electivelypaige.blogspot.com/
Ting’s Mom Books http://www.tingsmombooks.com
Cheekypee reads and reviews http://cheekypeereadsandreviews.blogspot.co.uk/
Bookworm Lisa http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
Musings From An Addicted Reader http://musingsfromanaddictedreader.wordpress.com
A booklover’s retreat http://www.abookloversretreat.com
Maiden Ink https://angelamcaldwell.wordpress.com/
Shelf full of books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogspot.ca/
CBY Book Club http://cbybookclub.blogspot.co.uk
This is me… http://joshsmama05.blogspot.com
Wonderous Reviews http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com
Angela Schroeder, Author http://angelaschroederauthor.blogspot.com/
Krysten Lindsay Hager, author http://www.krystenlindsay.com/blog
Curling Up With A Good Book http://curling-up-with-a-good-book.blogspot.com
Breathless Ink http://breathlessink.com
Babs Book Bistro http://www.babsbookbistro.net/

12/3 Just Contemporary Romance http://www.justcontemporaryromance.com/
12/4 The Book Junkie http://www.thebooknerd2013.blogspot.com/
12/5 Bookish http://evie-bookish.blogspot.com
12/5 Melinda Dozier Contemporary Romance Author http://melindadozier.blogspot.com
12/6 I Am A Reader http://www.iamareader.com
12/7 Musings From An Addicted Reader http://musingsfromanaddictedreader.wordpress.com
12/7 This is me… http://joshsmama05.blogspot.com

12/8 Swooning Over Books http://swooningoverbooks.blogspot.com
12/9 Red Cheeks Reads http://redcheeksreads.com/
12/10 True Story Book Blog http://www.truestorybookblog.com/
12/10 Angela Schroeder, Author http://angelaschroederauthor.blogspot.com/
12/11 Bookworm Lisa http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
12/12 Kit ‘N Kabookle http://kitnkabookle.blogspot.com
12/12 Perusing Bookshelves http://www.perusingbookshelves.weebly.com/
12/13 Book Briefs http://bookbriefs.net
12/14 Fiction Zeal http://www.fictionzeal.com

12/15 Library Mistress http://librarymistress.com/
12/16 Susana’s Morning Room http://susanaauthor.wordpress.com/
12/16 Breathless Ink http://breathlessink.com

Thank you for following the Tess in Boots Tour!

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22 Monday Sep 2014

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©AngelaCaldwell

©AngelaCaldwell

I’m going to become my own publisher. #indebooksbeseen After months of querying very few people, and waiting on decisions from full requests, I’ve decided to publish my debut YA fantasy novel on my terms. Well kind of, here comes the crazy, insane, ridiculous part.

I’m offering you, my followers and fans, some control over things. You’ll make use of your powers for good and vote on the release date, cover, and more. You now think I’m officially crazy. Welcome to the club.

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I struggle making final decisions. I can’t choose favorites. But, you guys are very good at those things. And with your help, my book will be judged by the cover you choose! The fun will start next week with your very first choice-the release date.

I will choose 3 dates and give you reasons why I chose each date, and you will pick my release date by voting. Please follow this blog, my Twitter (I follow back awesomeness) , Goodreads or Facebook account to make sure you don’t miss out on voting.

And yes, I am officially hyperventilating. And want to thank you all, my writer friends, and avid readers who have already signed up to read a book that isn’t available. You guys remind me to be fearless everyday.

 

 

 

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Tess in Boots by Courtney Rice Gager :Trailer reveal

11 Thursday Sep 2014

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Tess in Boots

by Courtney Rice Gager

 

 

Anaiah Press is proud to present the book trailer reveal of Courtney Rice Gager’s contemporary romantic novel

 

Tess in Boots

 

Release date: December 2, 2014

 

About the book:
Tess Dougherty plans every aspect of her life right down to the last detail. But she doesn’t plan on running her boyfriend off by bringing up the topic of marriage before he’s ready. And she doesn’t plan to lose her job on the day she’s set to receive a huge promotion. So when her perfect world unravels, Tess makes a new plan: disappear.
Tess packs her bags and leaves her city apartment for a remote vineyard in North Carolina. At first, she’s put off by the slow pace of small-town life in the South. She’s especially irritated by Thatcher, the vineyard’s smart-mouth, dimple-faced farmhand. But she soon begins to appreciate the area’s charm, and Thatcher’s charm, too. She even swaps her trademark heels for a pair of cowboy boots. As Tess spends more time getting to know Thatcher, she finds herself loosening her grip on her old life little by little. Unfortunately, things on the vineyard aren’t as simple as they seem. There’s a secret here, and when the truth comes to light, Tess is forced to reconsider every plan she’s ever made.
And now, for the books trailer…
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About the Author:
Courtney Rice Gager

 

Courtney Rice Gager graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in creative writing. Courtney is also the author of The Buggy List. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.
Connect with Courtney:
Website     Twitter      Goodreads     Facebook

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