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June 2, 2015
STOP! Teaser Tuesday Fun
In 3 short weeks STOP! will be released. I can’t wait for y’all to meet Hollis, Risher, and Benton.
During the weeks leading up to release I’ll be posting never before scene teasers along with special giveaways.
Head over to my Facebook page for details and to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/AlisonGBaileyAuthor
#TeaserTuesday and #GIVEAWAY
PRIZE: $10 Amazon gift card.
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24847312-stop?ac=1
#Stop! is coming #June25th! #AllAreJudged #HowWillItStop?@AlisonGBailey1
April 10, 2015
THANK YOU!
The cover reveal for STOP! was fantastic!! I love all my covers, but STOP! will always hold a special place in my heart because of the model. My niece Paige Forsberg in her debut as a cover model. I loved sharing this project with her.
Thank you, Abigail Marie for not only the beautiful photos, but for getting me and my babble. Abigail knew the exact feel and mood I wanted for Past Imperfect a…nd STOP! She’s a joy to work with.
Thank you, Murphy Rae for the gorgeous cover design. This was mine and Murphy’s first project together and I know it won’t be our last. Murphy took my ideas and ran with them, adding her own unique style. I couldn’t love this cover more.
Thank you Christine Estevez for organizing another incredible cover reveal and for your friendship. Christine is one of the sweetest, most genuine, and well organized people around. She took great care of me, keeping me on track on those days I was scattered.
Thank you to all the blogs and authors who signed up for my reveal. The generosity and support never cease to amaze me.
Thank you, Danielle at Crafty Turtle, for the beautiful exclusive custom made bracelet in honor of STOP! I had so much fun working with you.
Don’t forget to check out the special #giveaway on my website to celebrate STOP! http://alisongbailey.com/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24847312-stop?ac=1
Release Date: June 25th
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Cover Designer: Murphy Rae, Indie Solutions – https://www.facebook.com/indiesolutionsbymurphyrae?fref=ts
Photography: Abigail Marie, NON`PA*REILPhotography – http://www.nonpareilphotography.com/
Model: Paige Forsberg
The Crafty Turtle
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April 9, 2015
COVER REVEAL: STOP!
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Cover Designer: Murphy Rae, Indie Solutions – https://www.facebook.com/indiesolutionsbymurphyrae?fref=ts
Photography: Abigail Marie, NON`PA*REILPhotography – http://www.nonpareilphotography.com/
Model: Paige Forsberg
Synopsis
Every life has a different path full of sharp turns, smooth curves, and steep drop offs.
Hollis Murphy has a plan—college, career, boyfriend, love, marriage, family. A predictable, normal life. She’s on track until an outside force causes her to crash and burn. They call it an accident, because that’s the only word they know to explain what happens to her. It helps everyone move on with their lives, except for Hollis. She holds on to the belief that she’s been targeted for a reason.
Risher Stevenson is intelligent, caring, sweet, and the hottest boy Hollis has ever laid eyes on. He fits perfectly into her original plan for a normal life. Everyone loves him.
Benton Daniels is intelligent, caring, sweet, and the bravest boy Hollis has ever met. He doesn’t fit into her life but gives it purpose and makes it extraordinary. Everyone hates him.
One is bullied. One is tormented. All are judged. How will it STOP?
Add to your TBR List today!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24847312-stop?ac=1
Excerpt
The air was filled with the energy of the new school year. Hellos, goodbyes, laughter, and questions swirled around me. New friendships were already being formed and old ones reunited. The pair of flip flops in front of me moved forward, so I followed. After fifteen minutes of the shuffle ‘n stop, I reached the check in desk. An older lady with short salt and pepper hair sat slightly hunched over, partially blocked by a large stack of thick manila envelopes. Never looking up, she recited a generic Welcome to Chambers spiel. All the noisy activity made it hard to hear every little thing the woman said. Her gaze and eyebrows lifted as she stared up at me.
Terrific, its starting already.
Not sure what to do, I gave her a weak smile and waited for instructions.
“Name?” she said, impatiently.
I was so flustered that for a second I’d forgotten who I was. “Hollis Murphy.”
She scribbled something on a spreadsheet and handed me a packet with my name and the number two hundred ten typed out on sticker, which I assumed was my room.
In a flat bored voice, she said, “Everything you need to know is in the packet. Should you have any additional questions or needs after reading the information, please ask your RA. Have a productive semester. Next!”
Clutching the envelope to my chest, my gaze shifted back down, and I walked quickly out into the hall.
As I turned the corner, a loud deep “woot!” jerked my attention down the hall. I took one step before crashing full force into something solid and warm. I stumbled back, dropping the envelope. When my balance returned, my gaze shot up to see a gray T-shirt with cut off sleeves, stretched across broad shoulders. Glancing down in search of my envelope, I couldn’t help but spot the narrow hips and round ass covered in black basketball shorts. As I squatted to pick up the envelope, a tanned forearm came into view. My gaze roamed up to find the arm was covered in bulging muscles.
“Oh god, I’m so…sor..ry,” I stammered, my cheeks heating with embarrassment.
“Here ya go,” a deep voice said.
As I reached for the envelope, my gaze inadvertently shot up to the warmest green eyes ever created. His dark brown hair was cut short on the sides, longer on top, and tousled. The perfect amount of scuff peppered his strong jawline with deep dimples framing a sexy lopsided smile. The air was immediately sucked from my lungs. He wasn’t just hot, he was boy band hot.
A deep chuckle drifted down before I realized he had stood up and was extending his hand to me.
Oh boy! I get to touch him.
I slipped my hand into his and felt an immediate jolt of electricity. The muscles in his arm twitched.
He felt it too.
“Thank you,” I said, as he helped me up.
“I’m Risher Stevenson.”
He was actually introducing himself to me.
It had become automatic for me not to look directly at anyone, especially a stranger. Usually, I’d angle my head down and to the right in order to hide the messed up side of my face. But, those green eyes locked me in place.
“Hollis Murphy.”
“Nice to meet you Hollis Murphy.”
“Sorry again about running into you. I need to do a better job at watching where I’m going.
The tip of his tongue slipped between his lips before they formed into a slight smirk. Just as he was about to speak his name came barreling down the hallway.
“Rish! Get your ass down here. We’ve got a ton of boxes to haul in.” A blonde haired guy stood at the end of the hall.
“I gotta go finish helping my friends move in.”
I nodded.
Risher took three steps before turning back toward me. “Don’t do too good of a job.”
My eyebrows squished together in confusion.
“At watching where you’re going. I hate to think I won’t get rump bumped again.”
He tossed me a wink before jogging away.
I Sasquatched those shoulders, those hips, and that ass all the way down the hall.
GIVEAWAY!
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April 6, 2015
Change is a good thing.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Spring so far. I wanted to update you guys on a few things.
The cover reveal for STOP! is this Thursday, 4.9.15. I love all my covers, but this one holds a very special place in my heart. I’ll explain why Thursday.Speaking of STOP! The writing is coming along great. Hollis, Risher, and Benton are talking to me more now than ever before. In fact, they won’t “stop”. Their story is very important and unique. Creativity is such a fluid thing and it’s hard to pin a deadline on it. I want to do the story justice and give you the best quality possibly. For these reasons, I decided to release on June 25. I promise it will be worth the wait. Website Update: In the next few weeks my website will be getting a facelift. So, if you see anything wonky, that’s us trying to figure out buttons, boxes, and bows.
Add to your TBR list
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24847312-stop
Website Update: In the next few weeks my website will be getting a facelift. So, if you see anything wonky, that’s us trying to figure out buttons, boxes, and bows.
Giveaways: In an effort to streamline my time, all giveaway winners will be posted on mywebsite under the GIVEAWAY TAB. That means, any time I do a giveaway, no matter if its a bog takeover, release blitz for myself or other authors, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, ALL WINNERS will be posted on my website. It makes it easier to have everything in one spot.
Events: I chose to do one signing this year. I needed to focus on writing and have more of a balance in my life. I’ll be attending the RARE signing in Montreal, Canada, September 12, 2015. Look at the incredible lineup of authors. I’m very excited. I’ve never been to Canada. any Canadians reading this, drop me a note with places and things that are a must.
For schedule and ticket info visit
Have a great day! ~Alison
March 23, 2015
My Big Fat Birthday Giveaway
Giveaway Runs March 23-March 28
Click Below To Enter!
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/20f584eb17/?
March 20, 2015
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE!!!!
Next week is my birthday. A BIG one, I might add. To celebrate, I decided to put all the love, all the swoon, all the emotions, all the cake, and all the Smurff**kery you can handle in one spot.
THE PERFECT SERIES BOX SET IS LIVE ONE AMAZON AND B&N!!!!!!!!!
So, let’s pretend is already March 23.
Amazon
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Barnes and Noble
http://tinyurl.com/kzwk2vr
March 12, 2015
STOP! MAY 7!
Open your heart,
And expand your understanding.
Add STOP! to your TBR list.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24847312-stop
March 6, 2015
REVEALING SPRINGTIME!
Fun and exciting things happening this spring.
STOP! has a release date-MAY 7!!!!!!
The photo shoot for the cover of STOP! is set to take place next Friday, March 13. (Creeps, it just hit me, that’s Friday the 13th!!) This cover is going to be incredible. I’ll post some behind-the-scenes shots after the shoot.
The cover reveal for STOP! is set for April 9. If interested in signing up, here’s the form. I appreciate you taking the time to help spread the word.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vFvvqEI8MII3AMlnHQaDRDs8XqAz2TucVZ3dRpuCcXc/viewform
And don’t forget to add STOP! to your TBR list.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24847312-stop
In Perfect news, I have a fun surprise about the series that I’ll be letting you in on March 23.
I have some fun secret future projects that are still in the works. I’ll update soon.
Happy Spring!!!!!
February 23, 2015
GIVEAWAY!!!
GIVEAWAY Runs Feb 22-Feb 28
Head over to Goodreads to enter.
February 19, 2015
COVER REVEAL: When Fall Breaks by Julie Solano and Tracy Justice
Synopsis :
Kaitlyn Woodley is a beautiful, determined, high school senior, who embraces her small-town roots and country life. She’s studious, musically gifted, and headed for a successful career in swimming. Aside from a catty group of jealous girls, who taunt her mercilessly, Kaitlyn’s dreams are well within her reach. That is, until she becomes tangled up with the handsome Pistol Black, a rodeo cowboy, who not only turns every girl’s head in the county, but also turns her perfect world upside down.
Kaitlyn’s overprotective twin brother and best friends, begin to see signs that make them question Pistol’s subtle control over her. As secrets are unveiled, they intervene to save her from a possible path of destruction. To their surprise, when best friend Brody steps in to protect her, newly discovered feelings complicate an already volatile situation. Soon, everything begins to change. Old feelings die, new feelings emerge, and the once beautiful path they had traveled over summer, begins to alter with the season.
Will Kaitlyn’s closest friends be able to pull her from the destructive path she’s been led to follow? As the winds of time blast through their lives, the loyalty toward their best friend will remain stronger than ever. They are determined to protect her, even if one of them ends up getting hurt in the hunt for safety. One thing is for certain, none of this close group of friends will be left untouched when fall breaks.
Title : When Fall Breaks : Seasons of Jefferson – Book 1
Authors : Julie Solano & Tracy Justice
Release Day : March 5th 2015
Hosted By : SBB Promotions
GoodReads Link :
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24411306-when-fall-breaks
Pre Order Link :
Amazon : http://amzn.to/1yzJmFp
Julie Solano has lived in far Northern California, nearly her entire life. She graduated from CSU, Chico, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Child Development. She later went on to Simpson University where she obtained her multiple subject teaching credential. Julie enjoys life in the “State of Jefferson” where she lives with her husband and two children. As a family, they spend their time tromping around the Marble Mountains and Russian Wilderness. They also take pleasure in rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, off-roading, campfires, and living it up in the great outdoors. When she’s not with her family, Julie spends her days teaching next door to her co-author, fellow prankster, and partner in crime, Tracy. The most recent of their crazy adventures was to take on the challenge of writing this silly, little novel about life in their neck of the woods. They hope you have fun reading this story which was inspired by their small town, rural upbringing, and the personalities of their four children.
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Born and raised in Northern California, Tracy Justice is a wife, mother, and full-time teacher. She graduated from CSU, Chico with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts. One of her fondest memories growing up was herding cattle in the Marble Mountains with her family. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, riding horses, running, hiking, swimming, and of course reading. After some encouragement from Julie, she decided to add “Co-author” to her ever growing bucket list. She never knew how much fun it would be to write a book with her best friend. She hopes you enjoys reading this story as much as they enjoyed writing it.
Author Links :
Website : http://jtauthors.com
Facebook : http://on.fb.me/1vQENfi
GoodReads Julie Solano : http://bit.ly/1CC62Hn
GoodReads Tracy Justice : http://bit.ly/1AfzOTQ
