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February 20, 2015
Dear Winter, Go Away – Beach Wanted
I live near the beach.
I write about the beach.
I often vacation to beach areas.
I love the beach.
Cold and beach DO NOT go together so, winter, I am begging you….. PLEASE LEAVE!
As I sit wishing that I could go enjoy the beautiful beach before me while being warmed by a gorgeous summer sun, two things occur to me:
1) Would my readers be interested in hoodie sweatshirts being sold in my online store?
2) Maybe I should sell beach towels or beach bags in my store too.
The next T-shirt to roll out will be a shirt for Mase. Who wants to buy a sweatshirt or maybe even a long sleeve tee?
My team is also working on another new graphic for the Rosemary Beach series that will roll out in the not-too-distant future. It would look great on a beach towel or a beach bag.
So, tell me what you think.
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February 17, 2015
Mase T-shirt Winners and More
Here are the winners of the Mase T-shirt:
NICOLA KATE from Jarrow, M7, UK
Darlene Moore Wetzel from Corning, New York, USA
Stella Maria Gomes from Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Chanpreet Singh from Marietta, Georgia, USA
Carla Gavillucci from Ottawa, ON, Canada
Winners, please email your t-shirt size and shipping address to info@abbiglines.com with MASE T-SHIRT in the subject line. (The t-shirts will not be available for shipping for about 2 weeks)
In case you’ve missed it, here are a few recent posts to keep you in the loop:
NEW YA SERIES – THE FIELD PARTY
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February 13, 2015
Happy Valentine’s Day Giveaway
In honor of Valentine’s Day tomorrow and our love for Mase Colt-Manning, let’s have a giveaway!
In case you haven’t been introduced to Mase, here is an EXCERPT from the book. Then CLICK HERE to pre-order!
If you receive my newsletter, you know that we have a T-shirt for Mase ready to be revealed very soon! Well, here is a sneak peek of what is to come…..
I want to give you a chance to win the t-shirt before it even hits my store! The following are the details of what to do to enter and win. Winners will be announced here next week. Good luck and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Win a Mase Colt-Manning T-shirt
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February 10, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions….
I get a lot of questions each day through emails and social media. In order to save you some time we have created a FAQ page on my website.
Some of the questions I get asked often are:
– When will the next episode from Effy Vaughn by posted?
– Will Thad, Jeremy, and Green get a story?
– Will Nan get a story?
– Are you going to continue the story of the last two words of UNTIL THE END?
For the answers to these questions and more, visit the FAQ page on my website at: http://www.abbiglines.com/faq/
As we see the need to add more questions and answers, we will update the page. So, check back often to see if your question is there. If not, ask away – it may be one of the questions we need to add.
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February 5, 2015
Dine in Dallas with Cage York….
In case you don’t already know….. While It Lasts is going to be a MOVIE! Click here for more info.
The Romantic Times Convention will be in Dallas, Texas this year. I’m excited to say that I will be there… but I’m not coming alone. I decided it was time for Cage York… ah I mean Addam Bramich to meet the Cage Groupies and see what this world is all about.
We will choose 20 people – who will get to spend some time with Addam over a meal and ask him questions.
– 10 will win a breakfast with Addam.
– 10 will win a dinner with Addam.
I’ll be there too 
The dinner with Addam will be the evening of May 14 and the breakfast will be the morning of May 15.
RULES
– You must be in Dallas (or live near Dallas and be able to get yourself there or be at the RT convention to enter. Your travel is not covered by this contest – only the one meal and you are responsible for getting yourself to the restaurant.)
– To enter you can do several things. Click below to enter*:
Dining in Dallas with Addam Bramich
*You must enter through the Gleam Competition Software for your entry to be submitted so please make sure you are clicking the link above.
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January 31, 2015
When I’m Gone EXCERPT – Mase
Two days after I took Reese home from Harlow’s, I was still wondering about her. Worrying about her damn hand and her walking everywhere. I was trying like hell to shake it. She wasn’t my responsibility.
Harlow handed me Lila Kate after she rescued her from her car seat. I held the little miracle baby close in my arms, because she was still so stinking tiny. And the way Grant hovered over her like she might break made me think she just might. I was careful.
“You carry her. I’ll get the diaper bag,” Harlow said, reaching for the large bag full of Lila Kate’s traveling supplies. The bag was bigger than the baby.
“We’re just going to meet the Finlays for lunch. She really needs all that stuff for the whole two hours we’re gone?” I asked, wondering how it was possible that Lila Kate required a bag that big.
Harlow just grinned and put the strap over her arm, then locked up the expensive SUV our father had given them when Lila Kate was born. “Let’s go.”
I followed Harlow toward the entrance. “Why didn’t we just use the valet?” I asked, thinking it would have been easier.
“Because it takes a while to get Lila Kate and all her stuff loaded. I hate holding up the line.”
I glanced at the valet, and there was no one there. I didn’t comment, though.
“Good afternoon, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Manning,” the guy at the door said, as he opened it wide for us to enter.
I wasn’t a member of the Kerrington Club, but Harlow, Rush, my father, Rush’s father, and, of course, Nan were all members. I think people assumed I was, too.
“Mrs. Carter, Mr. Finlay and his wife are already seated in the back room. You’ve been given privacy,” the hostess said, before we even reached her. We followed her through the dining room into a room with three glass walls overlooking the gulf and tennis courts.
Blaire stood up immediately and made her way to me. She wasn’t coming for me, though. That much I knew.
“Give her to me.” Blaire all but squealed, holding out her arms for Lila Kate.
“Hey, Mase!” Nate Finlay said, as he stood up on his chair and waved at me. The kid looked more and more like his father every time I saw him.
“Hey, little man.” I walked over to give him a fist bump.
“B’whoa it up. Like dis,” Nate said. Then he made a sound with his mouth like something was, in fact, blowing up and opened his fist.
“That’s an Uncle Grant thing,” Blaire said, laughing.
I made sure to blow it up and took the seat across from Nate and Rush.
Rush was grinning like Nate was the most entertaining thing in the world. “Sit in the seat. No standing. Remember,” he corrected him. Nate plopped down, and Rush ruffled his hair, then looked at me. “Enjoying your visit?” he asked.
“Yeah. It’s good to see Harlow doing so well. And happy.”
Rush nodded in agreement. “Grant, too. He’s always smiling these days.”
“Glad I don’t live here. You guys look happy and all, but you’re falling like dominoes. You, Woods, Grant, and now Tripp.” I leaned back and grinned. “It’s in the water here, so I can’t stick around too long. Not ready for that yet.”
Rush chuckled and looked over at Blaire, who was cooing at Lila Kate. Blaire was a beauty. No doubt about it. When Rush had decided to settle down, he picked a winner. But still, that wasn’t something I wanted. Not yet, at least. I was only twenty-five. Family life couldn’t be all fucking roses, the way this bunch made it appear.
“You just haven’t met her yet,” Rush said, as he looked at Blaire. “When you do, it doesn’t matter what you think now. She’ll be all you want in life.”
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January 27, 2015
#WhileItLastsMovie – Things are Moving Along
Click here to order the bookSo…….. it’s true. We do know the actress who will play our Eva Brooks in the #WhileItLastsMovie!
But I’m sworn to secrecy.
I can’t say a word yet due to legal stuff. AS SOON as I have the “go ahead” I will announce it. Until then I will just say that I couldn’t be happier.
To keep up with the latest movie buzz for the #WhileItLastsMovie you can follow:
Abbi Glines
Twitter: @AbbiGlines
Instagram: @AbbiGlines
Facebook: AbbiGlinesAuthor
Addam Bramich – the actor playing Cage York
Twitter: @Addam_Bramich
Instagram: @addam_bramich1
Gary O’Toole – the producer of the movie
Twitter: @garyotoole66
Red Rock Pictures – the production company making the movie
Twitter: @RedRockPics
While It Lasts Movie
While It Lasts Facebook Page
You can also help spread the word about the movie by creating posts using the following hashtags:
#WhileItLastsMovie #BookstoMovies
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January 23, 2015
Football, Small Towns, First Loves, and More – My New YA Series – #TheFieldParty
I can’t say that I’ve ever been this excited over a book that I’ve written. Getting lost in the world of Friday night football games, small towns, heartbreak and first loves is just something that I enjoy writing. There are feels that come with teenage drama that you just can’t get in any other story.
The first book releases early Fall 2015 but I’ve finished writing it. And I seriously love it. I love the characters, the town and those field parties. I can’t wait to share it with readers.
If you’ve read my New Adult stuff then this has the same angsty, country boys and romance that you’ve come to expect from me… just teen friendly.
Over the next nine months I will be releasing teaser videos like the two already posted, excerpts, and facts about the series. I want readers to feel like they know these characters and can’t wait to hear their stories before they open that first book.
The cover reveal and summary for the first book will be coming soon. Be sure to keep your eyes open for it.
One last thing, you can help me spread the word with the hashtags #TheFieldParty and #YAbooks.
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January 20, 2015
Be The First In Line – Excerpts, Contests, and More – Join Abbi’s Army
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you know that I have ARC’s of WHEN I’M GONE here in my office burning a hole in my pocket…… well…. my bookshelf.
Join Abbi’s Army to receive my semi-monthly newsletter and be the first to see new excerpts, new information, new products, sales, contests, and more! I just sent out the first excerpt from WHEN I’M GONE and it won’t be posted online for another week or so. The next newsletter will have information on a contest to win one of those ARC’s I mentioned earlier.
So, don’t wait! Click the link below to join Abbi’s Army and don’t forget to respond to the confirmation email to confirm your subscription.
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January 17, 2015
When are you coming to…..
Throughout the year I am asked the question, “When are you coming to…..?” – insert the place where the person is from. While I would love to be able to see each Country, State, City or Town, you can see how that would be an impossible feat.
To help answer this question and keep you guys informed, there is an “Events” tab on my website to help you find me wherever my feet are planted or have landed. Occasionally the schedule will change – whether for additional events being added or something being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, this is a pretty accurate picture of where I will be this year. So share this with your friends and check back often for possible revisions.
Here is the link: http://www.abbiglines.com/events/
I hope to see you soon at an event near you…… or not near you and you take an epic road trip adventure. 
When I’m Gone – coming April 7 and When I’m Back – coming June 30.
Click the book covers below to pre-order
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