Happy Blessed birthday to meeeeee (my 3rd annual #JLBbirthdaybash)

You guys! I turn another year young this month, and am celebrating with my 3rd annual birthday bash!

After searching here and there for the *perfect* things (and a bit of collaboration with some peeps), I've finally come up with what I want to share: a bunch of lovely things I know you will love to have (or even pass along to others)! I'll probably add more items over the next few weeks, so check back often!

The deets:

 * Giveaway is US only (sorry guys, but shipping).

 * Ends Sunday, October 25th at 11:59 p.m. PST

There are MANY ways to enter. Because it IS my birthday and, therefore, about me and how much I love connecting with others, I added more entry options than usual. Feel free to enter all or only one or two, if you like.

And now, a quick breakdown of the winnings:

* Living Wonders Color Art coloring book (this thing has birds, owls, lots of other animals. It totally rocks).

* The Spectacular Now DVD

* a paperback of Elsker by ST Bende

* Live Wondrously pocket journal by Hafsah / IceyDesigns

* Three lovely books/coffee/tea custom-made bookmarks by Katie / Punk Projects (notice she made the mugs as a bird, fox, and owl... I love them so much)

* A Woodland Pals sticker book

* adorable hot air balloon PostIt notes

*various swag

All of which comes to a value of over $55 dollars!!!

Are you excited? I sure am! Go ahead and enter below!

  a Rafflecopter giveaway

This week's writerly news + #giveaway update

Friday + the beginning of a three day weekend + the last day of If I Speak True's blog tour + I'm expecting a book in the mail = this face!!! Excitement overload!!!

Here's a quick rundown to keep everyone in the "know":

1) I was blessed to be interviewed by Kristen Jett (@KristenJett) for a feature on Pub Hub (formerly YA Stands), and had the pleasure of discussing many things, including the similarities and differences between Pity Isn't An Option and If I Speak True; which YA book has affected me most; and (probably most importantly), a popular fandom question: Gale, or Peeta? (You know you want to know! *winks*) (LINK)


2) If you have taken the time to review Pity Isn't An Option or If I Speak True on a purchase site like Amazon or Barnes and Noble (or plan to in the future), I would love to send you some bookmarks as a thank you! Just email me at coffeelvnmom (at) gmail (dot) com with a link to your review, and I will pop some in the mail! :) Reviews help readers choose what to read next, which, in turn, helps authors, as it gets our books into readers' hands! (Yay!) 

3) Though the blog tour ends today, the giveaway goes on until Monday the 10th, so if you're looking to get in a few more entries before the winner is drawn, here ya go! :) 

US giveaways:

a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway

International giveaway:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Well, I think that's it... have a blessed weekend, everyone, and READ/WRITE ALL THE THINGS!!! :D

~Jessica

#JLBBirthdayBash update

Happy Friday! I am so excited about my upcoming #JLBBirthdayBash! Like I said, more items are being added to both giveaways all the time (the good folks at Rafflecopter have offered to throw in a few things, too!). Here's the latest update (and remember, there's more to come!!!):

Here's a breakdown:

US Giveaway:

* Hardcover of Elizabeth Wein's ROSE UNDER FIRE (link)
* Paperback of my debut, PITY ISN'T AN OPTION + bookmarks (link)
* UNBREATHABLE bookmarks & buttons (by Hafsah Lazaif -- link)
* The Dusk Gate Chronicles bookmarks (by Breeana Puttroff -- link) 
* ask me about my favorite books t-shirt
* Rafflecopter t-shirt
* and more!!!
**just added: Go Away I'm Reading button

International Giveaway:

* One free business month from Rafflecopter 
* UNBREATHABLE ebook + bookmarks & button
* PITY ISN'T AN OPTION ebook OR audiobook + bookmarks
* reader's choice ebook from The Dusk Gate Chronicles by Breeana Puttroff + bookmarks
*Book Nerd bumper sticker 
* and more!!!
** just added: Go Away I'm Reading button

So keep checking back because I asked Hafsah to make some special things and I can't wait to show you what they are!!! (Plus... more STUFF!)

Also: The PITY ISN'T AN OPTION audiobook giveaway on my Facebook page is almost over... I'm giving three audiobooks away and there's only a few entries so your chances of winning one are pretty high! :) (I believe it's required to like the Facebook page to enter, but you can always like it and then unlike it later!) Click HERE to enter.

Have a blessed weekend! 

Pity Isn't An Option tour & other news

Happy Monday! A few quick things...

1) Today is officially the first day of Pity Isn't An Option's blog tour! Wahoo! The first blog stop is at Jenna's place--Coffee, Books, & Me. Head on over there to enter to win a free book and super-secret book swag! (link) I'll probably do a quick post every day for those of you who would otherwise miss the opportunity to enter the giveaways.

2) I'm over at Indie Ignites today talking about Igniting the passion for indie writers... feel free to check it out and show your support! (link)

3) Something fun for you:

After seeing Jody Hedlund add her Pinterest boards to her author blog, I just had to follow suit! Check out the For My Readers tab at the top of this page to go to Pity Isn't An Option's board and you can scroll through pictures/quotes that made me think of Jonas or Hattie (or Wanless in general).

Here's one that'll probably stump you unless you've read the book (it has to do with the nickname Hattie and her little sister, Lucy, have for Jonas):

(courtesy of canningbasics.com)

Be blessed,

Jessica