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March 21, 2017
Limited Edition Like A Memory T-shirt Launch!
We have been working hard on the Like A Memory t-shirt and are completely excited to announce that it will finally be available Wednesday, March 22 at midnight! Here are the important details you need to know:
Only available March 22 – April 4
Once the sale ends, they are gone
You have to order through this link:
https://www.teeblaster.com/likeamemorytee
Don’t miss out on this limited edition tee!
Next Level Unisex Tee
See sizes and size chart below.
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March 7, 2017
COVER REVEAL – Boys South of the Mason Dixon
It was an idea I had in 2013. Brothers, in the south, with a widow mother (who is inspired by my own “Mama Potts”- my father’s mother), and all that comes with them. Love, fights, girls, and heartache. I wrote two novellas originally under a pen name. They were going to be a series of free stories. But the novels I had signed with publishers to write, my travel, and life in general got in the way.
Daily I have been asked for four years when the next one is coming out. This past fall I decided that although I had no time to write free mini novellas to post to my blog I could make this a new series. Write full length novels and publish them.
BOYS SOUTH OF THE MASON DIXON will be book one in the series SOUTH OF THE MASON DIXON. It is centered around the oldest brother, Asher Sutton. Those that read his novella know what happened to him and that he didn’t get closure. His book will go back to the beginning. Take you through the past and then bring you to present day and give you the rest of his story.
It will be approximately 75,000 words. Which is longer than my average novels.
I am so excited about this. I love writing about the Sutton boys. I hope you enjoy reading about them just as much.
Abbi
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March 1, 2017
Abbi’s Pot Of Gold March Giveaway
Abbi’s Pot Of Gold March Giveaway is going to be a bit more interesting than simply a celebration of St Patrick’s Day. While we love leprechauns, four leaf clovers, green alcohol, and kissing; we found another holiday in March that we would like to introduce and celebrate.
National Make Your Own Holiday Day
That’s right! March 26 is National Make Your Own Holiday day and we want to see what you would make up. So here is how to enter:
Make up your own holiday and give it a name
Take pictures of yourself and/or others celebrating your new holiday
post your pics to social media with the #abbispotofgold
One winner will be announced on Friday, March 31 and will win Abbi’s Pot Of Gold!
What is in the pot of gold, you ask?
A limited edition “Like A Memory” t-shirt (coming soon)
A signed copy of “Like A Memory”
The graphic for the t-shirt is in the works and will be updated soon.
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February 13, 2017
Release Day Contest & “Like A Memory” Excerpt
Release Day is here! Sea Breeze finally meets Rosemary Beach and to celebrate the anticipated release of “Like A Memory” we are going to have a contest.
Win a signed copy of “Like A Memory” and
a $50 Amazon gift card!
All you have to do is share this blog post on all your social media outlets with the hashtag #LikeAMemoryRelease.
The more you share this release day blog post, the more chances to win!
One winner will be chosen on Friday, February 17.
Your friends are going to love this excerpt. Happy sharing!
Nate Finlay
I was here like I promised. I just hadn’t got out of my truck yet. I was giving myself a pep talk. Which was ridiculous considering our history. She was nothing but a childhood fling. One that I was pretending I didn’t remember, which explained me sitting in my vehicle.
“This is a higher level of coward,” I said to myself out loud.
Shaking my head with disgust I got out and headed for the door. The backdoor. Not the front. Bliss had a question about a shipment. I would answer then be on my way. The list that I had of “to do’s” at the place was a half mile long or better, but I couldn’t stay in there with Bliss. Alone, where I could see her and smell her.
Octavia wasn’t going to be happy if she got back and her shit wasn’t finished. I should stay today and get things done. Stop being a dick and hiding. She hadn’t said anything about that summer. Maybe she’d forgotten me too? Lies. I’m lying to myself. Like me, Bliss remembered. I’d seen it on her face the moment we locked eyes. It was as if we were still there. Younger, happier and knowing. Knowing we’d never forget this.
Opening the backdoor I walked inside and stopped short when I saw Bliss’s ass. Stuck up into the air being asslike. It was a nice one. No, scratch that. It was a stellar one and I thoroughly enjoyed the view. The shorts she was wearing rode up high and perfectly cupped her stellar ass. Damn.
She then began to shake that ass, as she remained bent at the waist. She must have heard me come in. Was that why she’d asked me to meet her here? To shake her ass at me? That wasn’t a horrible plan. Currently it was working for her.
“Shake it off, shake it off!” she sang rather loudly, and on key I might add. She then straightened and shook it some more. This time her hips joined in and she did this thing with her hands. It was cute. Blended well with her hips. Bliss York was dancing and I was almost positive she had no idea there was an audience.
She began singing another line, interpreting moves as she unpacked the box. The polite thing to do would be to let her know I was here “not” enjoying myself. Which would be another fucking lie. My guess was she had in ear buds, and couldn’t hear a thing but the music. I wasn’t polite. I let the door close behind me with a thud. That didn’t make her jump so I leaned against the wall crossing my arms to watch. Eventually she’d spin around and here I would be. Bliss would become embarrassed. A nice guy would feel bad about that. As for myself I owed her one. She’d crushed my young heart seven years ago. I might as well make her blush and cringe. Besides, she was giving me a very fond memory, one I would never forget.
The “shake it off” song must’ve ended. Suddenly she belted out “baby, this is what you came for!” I recognized that song. I was impressed with her Rihanna rendition.
Though she didn’t get very far into the song. It was then she threw up her hands, turning in a circle that became a squeal when she saw me standing there. I didn’t move. I just grinned. Then slowly clapped my hands.
She jerked the white cord of her ear buds. As expected her face turned bright red and I felt a little guilty for that. But damn, this was fun to watch. I could get over being a dick. I liked seeing Bliss this way.
For a moment, she was the girl I remembered. The one that made that summer. Now the woman, the Bliss of now, the thing she’d grown into, stammered for something to say.
“I was hoping you’d get to the good part. I think you’d do it better than her. Definitely give her a run for her money.”
I was trying to tease so she’d laugh. It worked, she pressed her lips together, and released a loud giggle. “How long were you standing there?”
“Long enough to see your repertoire of ass wiggling, hip jerking and impressive shimmies I had no idea existed.”
Again, she laughed and covered her face with both hands hiding her embarrassment. “Oh God!”
“I was entertained as hell.”
She shook her head. I waited until she finally dropped her hands and smiled Bliss York’s huge grin. It was like a punch in the gut. As if time hadn’t happened and she was still fifteen, the smile the same, genuine, full of life. Back then that’s what I loved the most, Bliss enjoying everything. She found the good in everyone without any jealousy or any of the negative shit I was accustomed to hearing from girls my age. She didn’t do that, had no interest in anger or spite.
I once thought her smile the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen because she meant it. Nothing fake in its delivery or meaning. Seeing it again I knew it was the same, no matter what happened after that summer, she was still Bliss York. Now she was just older, more mature and more beautiful.
“I didn’t expect you until later.” She appeared to be explaining herself.
“Clearly,” I agreed.
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February 12, 2017
Get “Like A Memory” Signed and Personalized
Get your book signed and personalized! Tomorrow is release day for “Like A Memory” and we are opening up the mailbox to sign and personalize your print copy. Here is how it works:
Buy a print copy of “Like A Memory”
Buy an envelope to mail and a return envelope (we recommend a padded envelope)
Purchase return postage for us to mail your book back by clicking HERE
Mail your book and return envelope to: Abbi Glines 10 N Sections Street #147 Fairhope, AL 36532
The last day to mail in your books is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28.
Mailings must be postmarked by this date to be signed and personalized.
Stay tuned for another blog post tomorrow with an excerpt from “Like A Memory” for you to share with your friends. Someone will WIN a signed copy of the book!
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January 9, 2017
Like A Memory
LIKE A MEMORY has been so much fun to write. When I decided to throw the twist at the end of UNTIL THE END with the famous last words being “Nate Finlay” I thought I was setting myself up for something I may do one day.
I didn’t realize readers would beg daily for a book with the kids of Sea Breeze and Rosemary Beach. After all it’s only in Soap Operas that the kids can go from preschool to high school over the summer. I guess in fiction it can happen too…
SO that being said, two years after the end of the Sea Breeze series, I am now doing it.
I’ll be posting things all month about the book and giving you little sneak peeks here and there. This week we are starting with the playlist I listened to while writing for inspiration. As many of you know, I always write to music and with LIKE A MEMORY it was no different.
LIKE A MEMORY playlist:
Let Me Love You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMs0GnYze34
Closer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zGcUoRlhmw
This is What you Came For https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOkQ4T5WO9E
Summer Girls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHuGG_FsC20
You & Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUYjxf9rHCY
Leave Out All the Rest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZIummTz9mM
Whatever It Takes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_0aaokYCfc
Hard To Say I’m Sorry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqq3tW3iACw
Let’s Just Fall In Love Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzoiTk6oSKw
COMING FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Just as I was about to finish chapter two a shadow fell over me. I figured it was Larissa. Looking up I grinned, about to ask if she had herself a hot date. My eyes locked on a familiar face. One that was older, a face I remembered, from two long summers ago. A face a girl would never ever forget. His silver eyes were stunningly breathtaking.
He was sixteen now but his muscular bare chest looked at least eighteen. I really hoped Larissa didn’t see him. Her tiny bikini and D cup boobs would draw his attention real fast.
“Bliss,” he said, remembering my name.
“Nate,” I replied as I sat up. I’d day dreamed about him often since that meeting on the beach when I was thirteen years old.
He smirked like he was impressed. Like he expected me to remember him but wasn’t positive I would.
“I was beginning to wonder if you still lived around here.” He spoke then moved to take a seat beside me. He made it look sexy and cool, just like I remembered from that summer. He wasn’t awkward, didn’t weirdly squat, like most people do in the sand.
“You’ve looked for me?” I asked. My heart doing a happy flutter in my chest. He had actually wanted to find me.
“Of course I did. You’re my favorite memory about this place. Sure as hell ain’t my grandpop’s bar.”
He cursed. Eli never cursed. My brother’s did when my parents weren’t listening, but they didn’t do it in public. When they were out having to work on the farm they would curse for the sake of cursing. The way Nate did it seemed much older. Like he was sure of himself.
Add it to your Goodreads!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33392554-like-a-memory?from_search=true
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December 5, 2016
Abbi’s Merry Surprise
Our giveaway graphic shows four wrapped gifts with ribbons of Blue, Purple, Red, and Silver. We have picked a gift for each colored ribbon and when you win, you choose a color and get that surprise!
The surprises, in no particular order are a Kindle, $100 Amazon Gift Card, Signed Copies of all Abbi Glines’ books, and $100 iTunes Gift Card.
Here is how to enter: Share the giveaway graphic or create and share graphics to promote Once She Dreamed Part One and Part Two using the hashtags #AbbisMerrySurprise #Holiday #Giveaway #Contest In your post tell me your favorite holiday memory and which ribbon color gift you would choose if you are selected as the winner.
Each week a new giveaway graphic will be posted to social media showing which colors have already been chosen and which prizes were given away. Be sure to include those hashtags and one winner will be announced each Friday morning December 9, December 16, December 23, and December 30. If you do not choose a ribbon color in your post, one will be selected for you.
Happy Holidays and thank you for being awesome
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November 7, 2016
Once She Dreamed 2 – New Release Day
Thank you for your understanding!
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October 3, 2016
Once She Dreamed – Cover Reveal
Everyone in the small country town, Sammy Jo Knox had been born and raised,
never left. They made their life there. Got married, had kids, lived in the same
houses that were always there along the streets that never changed. The whole
white picket fence and tree swing might look good on greeting cards but in real life
it was boring, at least to Sammy Jo.
When Sammy Jo was a little girl she began dreaming of something bigger. Brighter.
Something that wasn’t her town. She wanted to see the world and experience it all.
Just how she was going to do that she had no idea. Because if her momma had her
way she’d marry one of the boys in town and be spitting out babies and going to
church on Sunday with them all lined up in a row.
The day Hale Christopher Jude III walked into the bakery she worked at, she knew
he was it. That part of life she was missing. He smelled of foreign places and exciting
things. He represented all the bright lights she dreamed of and simply put she hoped
he was her way out of this place.
What Sammy Jo didn’t realize was things that appear perfect… aren’t. And chasing
her dreams could lead to something very different.
The idea behind Once She Dreamed came to me this summer. It will be two (maybe
three) novella’s long. Each novella will be 35,000 words. I won’t leave you with a
cliffhanger after each one, I promise. I intend to close each novella at the end of a
part of her life. Sammy Jo faces many sharp turns in her story. Chasing a dream is
never easy.
And one more thing. At the very end… you’ll recognize a character you know. You
just won’t have realized who it was until then.
Once She Dreamed Part One will release October 10. Once She Dreamed Part Two
will release November 14. And after I see how those two do and get reader feed
back there may be a Once She Dreamed Part Three. If so, it will release January 9.
As for now, welcome to the journey of Sammy Jo Knox.
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September 27, 2016
End Of the Year Clearance Sale!
Starts this Saturday!
Everything is ON SALE!!
We’re marking down our ENTIRE online store!
Products for the Rosemary Beach Series, Sea Breeze Series, and Existence Series will no be reordered and are available while supplies last.
Clearance Sale Schedule
30% OFF Sale
Saturday, October 1st through Monday, October 31st
use discount code: clearance30
40% OFF Sale
Tuesday, November 1st – Thanksgiving Day
use discount code: clearance40
50% OFF Sale
Black Friday through the end of the year
use discount code: clearance50
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