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September 17, 2020

Invite to the Virtual Signing for A Bend In The River

Hope you’ll join me. Don’t forget to register!







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Virtual Signing: Authors Libby Hellmann & Kent Krueger in Conversation








Author Libby Hellmann is interviewed by NY Times Bestselling Author Kent Krueger about her new historical novel set during the Vietnam War.











Where: Crowdcast Online


When: Oct. 6, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT


Sponsor: The Book Stall, Winnetka, IL


Books Will Be Available to Purchase!


This is a free event but Crowdcast requires a reservation. To save your spot, click here: www.crowdcast.io/e/libby-fischer-hellmann/register and you will be taken to The Book Stall’s page where you can make your reservation.


Hope to see you there!


Book Description: In 1968 two young Vietnamese sisters flee to Saigon after their village on the Mekong River is attacked by American forces and burned to the ground. The sole survivors of the brutal massacre that killed their family, the sisters struggle to survive but become estranged, separated by sharply different choices and ideologies. Mai ekes out a living as a GI bar girl, but Tam’s anger festers, and she heads into jungle terrain to fight with the Viet Cong. For nearly ten years, neither sister knows if the other is alive. Do they both survive the war? And if they do, can they mend their fractured relationship? Or are the wounds from their journeys too deep to heal? In a stunning departure from her crime thrillers, Libby Fischer Hellmann delves into a universal story about survival, family, and the consequences of war.















































 


 


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Published on September 17, 2020 10:06

September 9, 2020

Celebrate the Launch of BEND and Win!

A Bend in the RiverHi, everyone. I know there’s a lot going on with the launch of A BEND IN THE RIVER, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to bring it all together. This video gives you an overview of the main launch activities, and you are invited to join in all of them, if you want. I’ll explain in more detail below the video.



There are three main events to the launch:


Bogo Preorder: You may already know about this. Preorder BEND at $2.99 right now, and get a second historical novel from me absolutely free! All you need to know is right here. I have four other novels to choose from, and you’ll need to send proof of purchase of BEND, but that’s about it.


Crowdcast Launch and Signing: Thanks to The Book Stall in Winnetka, I’ll be doing a VIRTUAL signing Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 PM Central. Kent Krueger will interview me. Signed print books will be available to purchase. To register, click here. Should be a fun event.


Facebook Parties With Prizes: Pam and I chatted about this in the video. On Wednesday, October 7, we’ll be holding TWO parties on my FB author page. One is at 2 PM Eastern; the other at 7 PM Eastern. Each will last one hour. You can buy print books and I will sign and send them to you. And there will be prizes. We just announced the RAFFLE which you can find here. Be sure to ENTER before October 7. A signed collection of all my historicals is the Grand Prize, along with an Amazon Gift Card, as well as a tote bag, ball cap, and mug. There will be 4 runner ups, too! And we might, just might, give away a book or two! So enter away, and let’s PARTY!!


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Published on September 09, 2020 06:08

September 5, 2020

A Bend In The River: Video #3

Hi again, folks. In Video #3 with Authors on the Air Executive Director Pam Stack, I talk about the two protagonists of the novel, Tam and Mai. They are quite different and there is plenty of conflict between them, so much so that they grow estranged during the Vietnam War. Both go through experiences that shape their growth and maturity in unexpected ways. I hope you’ll take a peek.


Btw, there will be a VIRTUAL SIGNING, Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM Central Time, sponsored by The Book Stall in Winnetka IL. Kent Krueger will interview me, and you are invited! Please come, buy the book, and share what will be a (nerve-wracking for me) but—I promise—a thought-provoking hour for you. To register, click here.


Now, here’s the video. Enjoy!



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Published on September 05, 2020 06:05

August 26, 2020

The BEND BOGO Preorder is Live!

Hi, all. The BEND BOGO Preorder is LIVE, and I wanted you to know about it. Here’s the scoop:


If you preorder A Bend In the River at your favorite retailer for $2.99, you’ll have the chance to get a SECOND Historical Novel by me FREE!


All you have to do is fill out the form here and send proof-of-purchase to the email on the form, and a second historical thriller will be sent to you! I have four novels from which to choose:



Btw, the price of BEND will go up to $6.99 after it’s released, so this is really a great deal! I sure hope you take advantage of it. Again, click here to enter.


Enjoy!


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Published on August 26, 2020 04:20

August 24, 2020

A Bend In The River: Video #2

Hi again. In the second video about A Bend In The River, I chat to Pam about the idea for the book and how it came to me. Surprisingly, this was not a difficult book to write. Yes, my research was extensive, but when it came to the characters, their arcs seemed to write themselves. I call it a moment of “grace.” The only other book that wrote itself was the third Ellie Foreman thriller, An Image Of Death. Not sure where this gift comes from, and it is rare, but when it happens, I am a grateful writer.


Enjoy!



 


Btw, today marks the beginning of the Preorder Giveaway for A Bend In The River. If you preorder the novel at $2.99 and provide proof of purchase, you’ll get a SECOND historical novel absolutely FREE! Find out more right here.


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Published on August 24, 2020 03:49

A Bend In The River Video: #2

Hi again. In the second video about A Bend In The River, I chat to Pam about the idea for the book and how it came to me. Surprisingly, this was not a difficult book to write. Yes, my research was extensive, but when it came to the characters, their arcs seemed to write themselves. I call it a moment of “grace.” The only other book that wrote itself was the third Ellie Foreman thriller, An Image Of Death. Not sure where this gift comes from, and it is rare, but when it happens, I am a grateful writer.


Enjoy!



 


Btw, today marks the beginning of the Preorder Giveaway for A Bend In The River. If you preorder the novel at $2.99 and provide proof of purchase, you’ll get a SECOND historical novel absolutely FREE! Find out more right here.


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Published on August 24, 2020 03:49

August 16, 2020

A Bend In The River: Video #1

For the next few weeks, I invite you to take a look at several very short videos on different aspects of A Bend In The River. Pam Stack of Authors On the Air interviewed me — this one focused on my trip to Vietnam and some of the highlights.


 



 

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Thanks for watching.


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Published on August 16, 2020 04:08

August 11, 2020

A Fresh Look!

I’ve been talking a lot about A Bend In The River recently, and I’ll continue to do so, but I’ve also freshened up the look of both my Ellie Foreman series and the Georgia Davis series. I thought you might like to take a look. I can’t believe how much I love these covers! Miguel Ortuno, my graphic designed (well, he doesn’t belong to me, but you know what I mean), designed them, with a little help. Let me know what you think!


Here are the Ellie Foreman books:I love the silhouettes and the fact you can look through them to see something important!


And here are the Georgia Davis books.



Happy camper here. Your thoughts?


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Published on August 11, 2020 05:04

July 24, 2020

More BEND IN THE RIVER News

Hi, all. Two pieces of news today.


— If you are a librarian or a book reviewer, or a Book Club member looking for a new story for your club, you’ll be happy to know that A Bend In The River is now on NETGALLEY. You can request it right here, and I hope you do.


http://netgal.ly/SF2jEF


— The ebook of Bend is also on pre-order at all retailers. (Ingram and Amazon will be carrying the paperbacks). The pre-order is discounted to $3.99, which will go up to $6.99 when the novel is released in October. So a nice discount for you to order now!


— And, of course (okay.. make that three pieces of news) BEND is also entered for a Goodreads Giveaway until August 21st! Enter away!


 






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Goodreads Book Giveaway
A Bend In the River by Libby Fischer Hellmann

A Bend In the River
by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Giveaway ends August 21, 2020.


See the giveaway details

at Goodreads.





Enter Giveaway





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Published on July 24, 2020 06:44

July 22, 2020

My Goodreads Giveaway Is Live!

Just a reminder that the Goodreads Giveaway for A Bend In THe River is now live! Hope you’ll enter for the chance to get an advance reader copy! Here’s what you need to know:


 






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Goodreads Book Giveaway
A Bend In the River by Libby Fischer Hellmann

A Bend In the River
by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Giveaway ends August 21, 2020.


See the giveaway details

at Goodreads.





Enter Giveaway




See you on Goodreads? Thanks!


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Published on July 22, 2020 04:37