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Interview and yet another chance to win an e-book

For those of you still desperate to win the e-book version of THE PROTECTOR, visit my friend Sarah on her blog Rain on the Roof here. She had some very good questions for me and I really like how our interview came out. Have a look for yourself and enter to win the e-book.

What my depression feels like ...

I'm a beautiful, sleek driving machine, a supercar made for the road(not the racetrack). I'm exquisite. I'm a McLaren F1. I'm meant to flydown the German Autobahn (which, by the way, has speed limits and Ihave the tickets to prove it). I'm automotive perfection. I'm also out of gas. I'm slowly bumping down the shoulder, my engine in neutral, my tankempty. I'm running on fumes. Yeah sure, I'll

Win THE PROTECTOR on Twitter

Kassa, who just posted a very, very nice review of THE PROTECTOR here, is giving away a copy of THE PROTECTOR on Twitter. For a chance to enter, RT on twitter the following message: RT @kassa_11 to enter for a chance to win a free e-copy of @nlgassert great book "The Protector". Winner chosen Monday Night!That's Monday, August 17, 2009. Good luck everyone.

And the latest winner is ...

... Angelia Sparrow ...Congratulations, Angelia. You've become the lastest owner of an e-copy of THE PROTECTOR.Many thanks also to Val over at Obsidian Bookshelf for offering her blog to host this give-away.

Second chance to win THE PROTECTOR e-book

Didn't win the first time around? No worries. You'll have a 2nd chance. My friend Val Kovalin will host the second PROTECTOR e-book give-away at her blog Obsidian Bookshelf on Monday, August 10. Same rules: all you have to do is visit her blog, leave a witty comment and, voila, you're in the running.Good luck.

And the winner is

... Lilli ...Congratulations, Lilli. You're my first randomly drawn winner of the e-book version of THE PROTECTOR. Herzliche Glueckwuensche und viel Spass beim Lesen. Many thanks also to Wave for offering her blog Reviews by jessewave to host the give-away. ... this is the temporary e-book cover, which we'll exchange with the much prettier original cover as soon as certain copyright issues are

Win THE PROTECTOR e-book

I promised you the chance to win free e-books, didn't I?This week, visit my friend Wave's wonderfully re-designed blog Reviews by jessewave on Thursday, August 6, leave a witty comment and, voila, you're entered in the random drawing for a free e-copy of THE PROTECTOR.Good luck.

More than you ever needed to know, but fun ...

1. Do you like blue cheese? NO.2. Have you ever smoked? YES. I was a stupid pre-teen. It didn't last long.3. Do you own a gun? It's illegal for me to own a gun.4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? Ugh. If I had to drink it, I'd drink the red kind. What flavor is that?6. What do you think of hot dogs? Hot dogs make great fishing bait. And they also go over well with kids.7. Favorite

THE PROTECTOR e-book has arrived!

I wasn't going to say anything until after my move, because my computer is about to be boxed up, which means I won't be available online, but I know there are quite a few people who've been waiting and waiting … the e-book is available for download on the Seventh Window website.The palm tree cover is new and temporary. The wonderful cover Aman Chaudhary did for me will be back shortly. If you'd

Moving made easier

I'm by no means an expert on moving, but I've sure done it a few times. Cross-Atlantic once. Cross-Pacific three times. Within the continental US, too. Here's my no. 1 tip: ORGANIZE.Look through everyone's closet. Get rid of everything you haven't worn within the last 12 months. Think of how you get dressed in the morning and then toss that shirt that you never pick, because it doesn't go with