Devyn Dawson's Blog, page 15
July 18, 2012
What to expect from me
Howdy my lovely lovies. This is a post without a giveaway or promoting any books. I want you to know what you can expect from me the writer. My target audience for my Light Tamer series is 12 - 15. As a mother, I would read my kids books first, before I allowed them to read it. Moms are busy and don't always have the chance to monitor everything. Now that we have a world of smart phones, e-readers and internet, it is hard for parents to make sure that things are as they appear. I want to assure the moms and dads out there, I will always keep my content proper for that age group.
To the authors and bloggers that have adult content, I can't retweet your work or promote on my Facebook page. It has nothing to do with you, because I respect your craft, it has to do with my fans and family. I've turned away a couple of people recently because of the adult nature. It's my responsibility to be responsible. Thank you for considering me though.
Thank you to everyone that has fallen in love with Caleb and Jessie! I'm so glad so many people have become Team Caleb!
July 1, 2012
Bee Savy iPad Giveaway - July 1 - July 15
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June 23, 2012
Enlightened Cover Reveal!
Enlightened Cover Revealby Devyn Dawson
Recently our founder Emma Michaels announced that she is doing book covers. I've been struggling over what my second book in The Light Tamer Series would be...until I saw Emma's work. (I'm going Southern speak....so tune your ears to Southern). Girl, let me tell you, that Emma girl...she got mad skills! Have you seen her work? Child, you must check her covers out. They are so good you can butter my butt and call me a biscuit! (taking a sip of some sweet tea) Holy cow! Squeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Do you get the picture? Her work is very professional, and her prices are very affordable. We collaborated together and decided that The Light Tamer needed a face-lift. It makes it easier for readers to recognize they are from the same series. I agreed. I loved the old book cover and I love the new one. What do I like about Emma's covers? First, her eye for colors and subject matter are great. Since she is a writer, she understands the need to draw the reader from the cover alone. Not only are her covers beautiful but her banners are very attractive. When you're considering your own cover, you need to ask yourself a couple of questions.
1. Will it appeal to readers?
2. Will it look good in print?
3. Does it tell a story?
4. Does it 'speak' to you?
Now for my cover reveal for Enlightened. Let me know what you think! If you want to see more of Emma's covers.... http://emmamichaels.blogspot.com/
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June 12, 2012
Indie Author Giveaway Hop
First I must say thank you to I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & The Krazy Book Lady for hosting this fun hop. There are over 200 entrants and each will have their own rules - but the one thing we all have in common??? We are each giving away a fabulous INDIE AUTHOR book to YOU for FREE! Can I get a Woot! Woot! My giveaway is open to USA only - sorry. OKIE DOKIE - So, take a look at the list to the right side of my blog & try to hit us all up. This giveaway is from June 13 - June 20....
Up for grabs is my new book The Light Tamer
Jessie's moved from New York to North Carolina one week after school lets out for summer break. Being a teen in a retirement area, is one more thing to add to her 'this sucks' list. It's bad enough to have to move, but even worse her alcoholic father left them as he went on a quest to be an artist in Greece.
Things begin to look up when she is reintroduced to Caleb, the dorky boy that saved her life one summer at the beach. Caleb is no longer scrawny and nerdy, he is now tall, dark and handsome. Caleb is a Light Tamer. Now, Jessie and Caleb must learn how to control the light...before they lose each other forever.
Jessie and Amber become fast friends. Amber is a no frills girl, her snarky comments and sassy attitude will raise a few eyebrows and have you laughing out loud. Amber is rough around the edges, a light tamer with only two years left to find the one she is bound to. Her father's surfing accident left her dad paralyzed and her brother dead.
This paranormal romance will keep you on the edge of your seat with humor, romance, and determination. Fall head over heels for Caleb and Jessie
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June 2, 2012
Win an ARC of Richelle Mead's book!
I've run out of room for all of my books. I love them all but I must part with them. I have up for grabs your choice
(book has been released but people collect ARCs of famous authors) ARC of Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
Or you can chose get the Exclusive Cast Interviews The Twilight Saga Eclipse - The official illustrated movie companion.
And some swag from me!
As well as an E-Copy of The Light Tamer
My loss - your gain - good luckkeep up with www.devyndawson.comfor blog tour info and to enter to win a $50.00 gc to Amazon (from me!)
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(book has been released but people collect ARCs of famous authors) ARC of Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
Or you can chose get the Exclusive Cast Interviews The Twilight Saga Eclipse - The official illustrated movie companion.
And some swag from me!
As well as an E-Copy of The Light Tamer
My loss - your gain - good luckkeep up with www.devyndawson.comfor blog tour info and to enter to win a $50.00 gc to Amazon (from me!)
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May 10, 2012
YallFest 2012
Hey everyone, I want you to know about YALL FEST 2012. If you are interested in writing or are a writer, this is the event to attend. The authors range from Heather Brewer to David Levithan. Keep an eye on my blog for upcoming giveaways that will be directly involved in this event.
I'm planning on being there - I hope to see you there too! Click on the button over there --->
to learn more about the festival.
XOXO Devyn
May 8, 2012
Don't you love it when....
These are real things that have happened to me - slightly embellished, but I am a writer and that's what I do.
Don't you love it when....
1. You question your adult daughter if you're too old to wear something....and she says yes. Ouch - bye bye Justin Bieber concert shirt.
2. Someone asks you if you cut your hair (that was down your back and now above your ears) and then says.... you really should let it grow long again.
3. Someone says, "Yeah, you write about them there vampires... not my cup of tea." (okay... thanks)
4. When someone says... "Wow, you look tired." I just woke up after a 12 hour nap, thanks.
5. You email another author and call them the wrong name...twice. Yup, I did that.
6. You forget the names of the characters in your own book. I have a name encyclopedia for my series now.
7. You have nothing to blog about so you make a dumb list.
8. Someone returns one of your electronic books that was only $0.99 cents - true!
9. No one leaves a comment and you practically have to beg people to love you.
10. You run into people when you're letting your eyebrows grow out. It is hard to hide - seriously.
Leave me a comment and tell me your "Don't you love it when..." There just might be a random drawing for something fabulous (you can't have my Justin Bieber shirt).
April 23, 2012
TLT Blog Hop - Opening Day BLITZ
Thank you for stopping by! My new book The Light Tamer is one of my favorite books I've written. If you enjoy first romances with all of the first love feelings, you'll enjoy TLT. This book is very special to me, and I hope you fall in love with Caleb and Jessie too. TEAM CALEB!
Jessie moved from New York to North Carolina one week after school let out for summer break. Her newly single mother and Jessie move in with grandma Gayle. Being a teen in a retirement area, is one more thing to add to her 'this sucks' list. It's bad enough to have to move, but even worse her alcoholic father left them as he went on a quest to be an artist in Greece. Things begin to look up when she is reintroduced to Caleb, the dorky boy that saved her life one summer at the beach. Caleb is no longer scrawny and nerdy, he is now tall, dark and handsome. Caleb is a Light Tamer. Jessie and Amber become fast friends. Amber is a no frills girl, her snarky comments and sassy attitude will raise a few eyebrows and have you laughing out loud. Amber is rough around the edges, a light tamer with only two years left to find the one she is bound to. Her father's surfing accident left her dad paralyzed and her brother dead. This paranormal romance will keep you on the edge of your seat with humor, romance, and determination. Fall head over heels for Caleb and Jessie.
Prize 1 - TLT Book Bag - Team Caleb (size L) T-shirt - 1 autographed paperback of The Light Tamer
Prize 2 - The Lucky One (small) Poster - E-copy of The Light Tamer
Prize 3 - 1 E-copy of The Light Tamer
Prize 1
Prize 2 with E-Copy of The Light Tamer
Tour Dateshttp://readingandwritingurbanfantasy.blogspot.com/http://www.coffeebooksandme.blogspot.com/http://melissaseclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/http://www.autumnreview.com/http://fictionaldistraction.blogspot.com/http://countingpaperstars.blogspot.com/http://www.angelsdemonsandvampires.com/http://paigebradish1996.blogspot.com/http://themagicatticreads.com/http://splashofourworlds.blogspot.com/http://understandingshaestory.blogspot.com/http://melissamaygrove.blogspot.com/http://www.tsktskwhattoread2.blogspot.com/http://www.bittersweet-enchantment.com/http://oodlesofbooks.blogspot.com/http://thebooklovie.blogspot.jp/
http://devyn-dawson.blogspot.jp/
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Jessie moved from New York to North Carolina one week after school let out for summer break. Her newly single mother and Jessie move in with grandma Gayle. Being a teen in a retirement area, is one more thing to add to her 'this sucks' list. It's bad enough to have to move, but even worse her alcoholic father left them as he went on a quest to be an artist in Greece. Things begin to look up when she is reintroduced to Caleb, the dorky boy that saved her life one summer at the beach. Caleb is no longer scrawny and nerdy, he is now tall, dark and handsome. Caleb is a Light Tamer. Jessie and Amber become fast friends. Amber is a no frills girl, her snarky comments and sassy attitude will raise a few eyebrows and have you laughing out loud. Amber is rough around the edges, a light tamer with only two years left to find the one she is bound to. Her father's surfing accident left her dad paralyzed and her brother dead. This paranormal romance will keep you on the edge of your seat with humor, romance, and determination. Fall head over heels for Caleb and Jessie.
Prize 1 - TLT Book Bag - Team Caleb (size L) T-shirt - 1 autographed paperback of The Light Tamer
Prize 2 - The Lucky One (small) Poster - E-copy of The Light Tamer
Prize 3 - 1 E-copy of The Light Tamer
Prize 1
Prize 2 with E-Copy of The Light Tamer
Tour Dateshttp://readingandwritingurbanfantasy.blogspot.com/http://www.coffeebooksandme.blogspot.com/http://melissaseclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/http://www.autumnreview.com/http://fictionaldistraction.blogspot.com/http://countingpaperstars.blogspot.com/http://www.angelsdemonsandvampires.com/http://paigebradish1996.blogspot.com/http://themagicatticreads.com/http://splashofourworlds.blogspot.com/http://understandingshaestory.blogspot.com/http://melissamaygrove.blogspot.com/http://www.tsktskwhattoread2.blogspot.com/http://www.bittersweet-enchantment.com/http://oodlesofbooks.blogspot.com/http://thebooklovie.blogspot.jp/
http://devyn-dawson.blogspot.jp/
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April 17, 2012
Autographed copy The Light Tamer & Book Thong
Hi Lovies!!!! I've been incredibly busy with the final preps of The Light Tamer. You've put up with me long enough, and now I'm giving back. Here is your chance to win and autographed copy of the book AND a hand made (by me) book thong. You can use it as a Nook Charm too.
Thank you so much for your loyalty. Much love ~ Devyn
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March 31, 2012
WIN AN ARC OF The Light Tamer
The Light Tamer is coming along very well! It will be released on 4/24/12 - You can read the first two chapters on my website www.devyndawson.com/the-light-tamper.php - I'm putting a Rafflecopter for everyone to sign up to win a free ARC of the book. Thank you for your support of the book! I hope to hear from everyone :)
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