Shelley Shepard Gray's Blog, page 4
December 22, 2014
Merry Christmas!
Wishing all of you the happiest of holidays! Merry Christmas!
November 21, 2014
Join Me in Pinecraft!
Please join me the weekend of February 6-8 in Sarasota, Florida for a Girlfriend Getaway!
I’ll be celebrating the launch of my 2015 series, the Amish Brides of Pinecraft, with a series of events!
We’ll be having lunch at the Der Dutchman, getting a private tour of Yoders, and exploring the area, too.
Please click on the link below to see the beautiful brochure that tells all about the very fun weekend!
October 29, 2014
Join me in Pinecraft, Florida!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join me for a Girlfriend Getaway and Book Launch Party
in Pinecraft, Florida
February 6-8, 2015
Friday night meet and greet, Saturday brunch and booksigning,
Private tour of Pinecraft sites.
Contact me either here or privately on FB if you think you might be interested!
October 26, 2014
Looking for New Members to Join the Buggy Bunch
This time last year, I decided to start a Street Team called the Buggy Bunch. It’s been a fantastic year! I’m excited to announce that we’re inviting all interested readers to consider applying to be a member of this group.
Not sure what a ‘Street Team’ is? That’s okay, a couple of years ago, I wasn’t sure either. 
Here’s some more information:
1) Street Team members are people who really like my books and like to talk about them, too! Right now, we’re hoping to have about 20 street team members. It will be about a year commitment.
2) Members will receive advanced copies of books. After they read the books, street team members will need to post reviews on goodreads, amazon.com, cbd.com, or on their own blogs, if they blog.
3) They’ll help me spread the word on Facebook and/or Twitter about upcoming releases, tour dates, and any special, out of the ordinary news. (such as one of the books making a bestseller list or receives a really good review).
4) If they’re inclined, Street Team members might visit their local libraries and ask them to carry my books. Or give out bookmarks to bookstores and libraries.
Some of you already do some of these things! THANK YOU! I’ve seen your reviews on various sites. I’ve heard that you’ve visited your library and asked them to carry my books. I’ve met cousins, neighbors, moms, and daughters who only gave my books a try because someone let them borrow a book.
If you are an avid reader, would like some free books, and are interested in telling other people about my books, I hope you’ll consider joining our Buggy Bunch!
If you’d like to learn even more information, please contact my assistant Laurie. She’s going to be organizing the group. Please email Laurie at: laurie4ssg@gmail.com.
If this isn’t the kind of thing that interests you, I completely understand. I’m just glad you’ve given my books a try.
Wishing you many blessings this week!
Shelley
October 13, 2014
See You in Pennsylvania!
Next week, I’ll be celebrating the release of SNOWFALL, a Christmas novella for The Days of Redemption series. I will also be heading to Pennsylvania for book signings and a Holiday Tea. If you are in the area, I would love to meet you. Here are the details:
Thursday, October 23, 2014
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Signing & Reading
LANCASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
125 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Friday, October 24, 2014
3:00 PM
Upper Leacock War Memorial Association Building
54 West Main Street
Leola, PA 17540
Saturday, October 25, 2014
12:00 PM
Holiday Tea and Signing
GUARDIAN ANGEL BOOKSTORE
312 Main ST
Richfield, PA 17086
For more information, visit www.guardianangelbookstore.com
A Reader Appreciation Tea
I am hosting a Reader Appreciation Tea on Saturday, November 15th, in Cincinnati, Ohio. I would love for you to join me! If you would like me to mail you an invitation, please send your name and postal address to Lynne at lynne4ssg@gmail.com.
September 30, 2014
Joyful Winners!
I’m pleased to announce the winners from my recent JOYFUL giveaway and blog tour. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Congratulations to the winners:
Joylene Ruth Guerrero
Jessica Baker
Bobbi Howard Peppin
Mippy Foofalina
Lisa Gallup
My publicists from LitFuse Publicity Group will be in touch via email with the details on how to claim your prize. Congratulations!
September 24, 2014
Meet Me in St. Louis!
I’m heading out tonight to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers annual conference. I love this conference! I make sure I always sign up for the ‘Early Bird Session’~this year the speaker is Christopher Vogler. I rarely get the opportunity to spend hours simply thinking about the craft of writing. I’m thankful for the opportunity to hear Mr. Vogler speak!
Of course, I won’t just be taking notes this week! I am rooming with one of my best friends and longtime critique partners, author Cathy Liggett. I’ll also be catching up with other writing friends I’ve gotten to know over the years.
I’ll also be speaking and visiting the Spencer Road Branch of the St. Charles County Library on Thursday night! This large, very beautiful library is located just outside of St. Louis in St. Peters! If you live in the area, I hope you’ll come out and say hello. As always, I’m bringing some items to give away and I’ll also be talking about JOYFUL and answering questions. And signing books!
Here’s all the information:
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00 pm
ST. CHARLES COUNTY LIBRARY
427 Spencer Road
St. Peters, MO
Left Bank Books will also be there! If you can’t be there, but would like to order a book for me to sign, their phone number is 314-367-6731
Blessings to you!
Shelley
September 5, 2014
See You in Berlin, OH
I’m heading up to Amish Country today! Tonight, I’ll be visiting my Amish friend. She’s promised us some buggies rides! We’ll also be going out to dinner. Yay! Coconut Cream Pie will be for dessert, for sure.
Tomorrow, I’ll be at the GOSPEL BOOK STORE signing between 1:00-2:00. It’s going to be a big day in Berlin~it’s the annual Harvest Festival and Rib Cook-off! The festival ends with a parade, and the Gospel Book Store has asked me to be on their float! I’m sure it will be a great time.
If you’re in the area, come out and see the festivities! And if you have time to visit the Gospel Book Store, the address and contact information is below. Remember, if you can’t stop by the signing on Saturday, you can always call the store, order a book, and I’ll sign your copy. Then you can pick it up at your convenience.
The Gospel Book Store
4900 Oak Street
Berlin, OH 44610
330-893-2523
I hope you have a greet weekend!
Blessings,
Shelley
September 1, 2014
JOYFUL!
Tuesday, September 2 is JOYFUL’s Book Birthday. I’m so happy to share with you Elizabeth’s and Randall’s story. JOYFUL is the third and final book in the Return to Sugarcreek series. I’m so glad I was able to return to the original setting of my Seasons of Sugarcreek books and introduce everyone to the Beiler family.
There is still time to preorder JOYFUL! If you preorder the book at your favorite retail outlet, you can fill out the form on my FB page and I’ll send you a signed bookplate! Here’s the link for the form:
Also, there’s a nice excerpt from JOYFUL available on my page as well. Here’s the link for that:
https://www.facebook.com/ShelleyShepardGray/app_208195102528120
Thank you to everyone who has given my books at try!
Shelley
