Best Christmas Present Ever!!

Hey all! I couldn't resist posting about the best Christmas present I have ever received, my book! My sister and soon to be brother-in-law figured out how to transform my ebook into a hardcover! My jaw literally dropped to the floor when I opened the gift, and they gave me a pen to sign it. Self-publishing has been amazing, and the support I've witnessed thus far has been unbelievable, but to take that next step of actually signing a hardcover was a moment  I'll never forget! They also printed out a bunch of other copies for me to hand out to my friends and family, and I have one saved for a giveaway that'll be occurring in about a month - more to come on that later!

I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas or happy Hanukkah or awesome whatever other holiday you were celebrating!

Here's a photo of me with the book! Can't wait to read it on actual pages, and it's helping me stay focused on 'Simmer' - I'm three chapters in and writing as fast as I can.

If you're reading this and liked my book, I would love if you could spread the word and recommend it to your friends - it would make my holiday complete! Thank you so much for the support and for reading my book!

One last note: I also got 'Clockwork Prince' by Cassandra Clare, 'Mastiff' by Tamora Pierce and a gift certificate for Nook books on Barnes & Noble. Can't wait to find some time to read again - what should I read first? I need help - I'm too excited to decide!

My Christmas List!

Christmas is probably my absolute favorite time of the year! What could be better than time with your family, sparkling lights, positive attitudes, and...presents!? A typical bookworm, my Christmas list usually consists of about 20 books and 1-2 electronics. With all my new ventures in self-publishing, I've had basically no time to read, so I can't wait to curl up with hot chocolate and some new books. Here's my list this year! I'd love to hear what you think - do you love or hate them? Any other titles you think I should add? I live in Manhattan, so Barnes & Noble purchases are never more than 24 hours away (amazing, right!), and I'm becoming more and more addicted to my Nook.

1. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare (so excited for this book!)

2. Mastiff by Tamora Pierce (another sequel I've been eagerly awaiting!)

3. Fire by Kristin Cashore 

4. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

5. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

6. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

7. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia

8. Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen

9. Pride, Prejudice and Zombies by Steve Hockensmith

10. Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck

11. The Iron King by Julie Kawaga

12. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

13. The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

14. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

15. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

And for some self-published love...

1. Hollowland by Amanda Hocking (and the sequel when it gets to B&N)

2. Smokeless Fire by Samantha Young

3. Moon Spell by Samantha Young