A book giveaway & a lot o’ reviewer love
Yesterday was an incredible day for reviews of my first novel, The Monster’s Daughter.
In one review, a reader wrote:
If The Monster’s Daughter is read as simply a coming of age story for a heroic young woman (and you will have to read the book to see just how heroic she acts for I refuse to spoil it for you), you will love it. If, however, you read it as an allegory for the life of an abused child and young woman, then you will find great satisfaction and perhaps even catharsis as you read this amazing first novel by author Deborah Bryan.
In the book’s first iTunes review, another reader wrote:
This is the coolest vampire book I have read yet! I truly loved it! I never expected this book would tug at my heartstrings like it did.
In the final review of the day, one reader wrote:
If you’re thinking that vampire stories are not for you, that’s okay. This book is much more than that. It is the story of a girl who overcomes many obstacles to find herself stronger and more capable than ever.
Other reviews are available here, but you should only check those out after entering the book giveaway below!
On December 19, 2011, I’ll give away a signed copy of The Monster’s Daughter and a $15 Amazon gift card to the first randomly drawn winner. A signed copy of The Monster’s Daughter will go to the second randomly drawn winner. If you live in the United States and would like a shot at winning one of these three copies, do at least one of the following prior to 12:00 AM Pacific Time December 19, 2011:
1. Send me an email with the subject: “Free books FTW!”
2. Tweet about this giveaway, mentioning @deb_bryan, and send me an email with the subject: “I tweeted it!”
3. Share this link on your blog and send me an email with the subject: “I blogged it!”
4. Share this link on Facebook and send me an email with the subject: “I pimped it on Facebook!” For an additional entry, tag my author page when you share the link.
If you’d like more than one shot at winning, do more than one of the following! You’ll be entered once for each of the above actions you take.
Y’all are winners in my eyes, but book winners will be announced by first name on or shortly after December 19, 2011.
And, reviewers? Mad love to you. For you I am so, so very thankful.
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(c) 2011 Deborah Bryan. All rights reserved.
Duplication in whole or substantial portion is explicitly forbidden.
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Congrats. Best wishes for your first novel. I hope lots more good reviews are going to come in your way.
Thanks, Arindam! Where I could really use some luck is with editing the second book.
Hooray for you, Deb. Hooray for the “Monster’s Daughter.” Can I buy the book on Amazon?
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy! And absolutely re: Amazon; the “print” button on the book’s page will take you there!
You are so amazing, let me say so!
I’m writing a novel too (well I’ve already finished the first one and I’m correcting it and meanwhile I’m writing the second book about the same characthers) and I would like to publish it someday. It could be amazing!
So, I’m just dreaming, but you did it!
So proud of you!
- Your Italian writer _ Mary
Thank you, Mary! You’re doing a rockin’ job of pursuing that dream, which means it’s much more apt to someday become reality. Keep rockin’ that direction!
I promise I’ll try to. Congratulations again!
Congrats! I am so glad to see that the reviewers are wise in their assessments. You’ll get the second book edited, I just know it!
Thanks, Patti! It’s really neat to see reviews starting to crop up. I “blame” it on Julie over at GoGuiltyPleasures; her email, which she allowed me to quote on FB a month or so back, highlighted the fact I’d written a book. Ba.D.’s always telling me how much I fail about getting that out there, but I’m getting better. I’m also improving on the “not telling interested people they should never, ever under any circumstances read my books” front. I had a problem with that for a while. :p
How did I miss this? Must go blurb you immediately since I read it sooo long ago! And I cherish my signed copy! I hope your winner is psyched! Made for great bedtime reading. And I loved knowing it was written by you!
Thank you, lady! I remember you saying you’d read it but not asking because, at that point, I was still terrified to hear peoples’ assessments–regardless of positive feedback received by that point! It’s sweet to see these words now, and know I’d've been OK even if you’d said, “You’re so sweet, I forgive you for that monstrosity” instead. That being said? I much prefer these words!
Congratulations to you, such wonderful reviews!!! It must feel wonderful! I will try my hand at winning the book and if that is a bust then I will just have to go and buy a copy.
Thanks on many counts, Shoes! Ba.D. kept on telling me I should occasionally say, “I’ve written some books, y’all!” I was really reluctant to do so, but it turns out most people won’t actually know you’ve done so unless you say so sometimes. Hee.
Fabulous! You give me HOPE!
Speaking of “fabulous,” these words are a fabulous way to start the day! Rootin’ for you! ♥
I already purchased a copy of your book for the high school library where I work and it lasted only an hour on the “New Book” Display! I’m looking forward to hearing the students’ reviews–I’ll let you know.
Thank you so much for buying it for your school library! That still just tickles me to pieces. I don’t suppose you got a picture of the display before the book was checked out?
♥
Congrats on the book and the reviews
I wish I could enter the giveaway but sadly I’m not in the US :’( Hopefully the book will show up on our local shelfs soon as well so I can get me a copy 
xx
Thank you! I wish I could skip geographic restrictions, but I definitely don’t know the laws of other jurisdictions. This is the safe(r) way.
Congrats on the much-deserved taste of success, Deborah! The sky’s the limit, as they say!
I hope I can duplicate your good fortune with The Book of Terrible!
I have so much faith in you! It’s not senseless faith, either; it’s born of reading your blogs and seeing the way people respond to them. You’ve got a gift, and you’ve got the tenacity to translate that to a gift for many others. I can’t wait to see it happen!
Congratulations my friend. This is one incredible achievement that will inspire a lot of people including me. What a great way to celebrate the Holidays. I wish you the best in everything that you do. Happy Holidays. Wishing you and your family love, peace , great health and happiness.
I’d totally enter if Chris hadn’t just bought a copy of the book! May the winners be worthy!
Woo hoo! SO glad you’re getting the praise you deserve for your wonderful book, Deb! Hopefully one day you’ll get to sign my copy in person!
I would love to read it! I am at work at the moment and have no access to FB or Twitter.
Yeah Deb, you are such an inspiration.
Cheers,
Louise
Best wishes on the giveaway… I’m still enjoying the last gift I won from you. Happy Holidyas!
If you didn’t win a copy of The Monster’s Daughter and would like another chance or two, look here for more!