We’re Having a CSPWDT Read-Along
And off we go…
Yes, I know, I know, your first question, I’m sure, is the same question as everybody else:
Yes, that’s right. What the hell is a read-along?
So, with the help of the boys from Supernatural, I figured I’d tell you.
A read-along is exactly what it sounds like. We are going to hang out (online) and read Book 1 in my Dead Things Series, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things and we are going to read it together, as a giant Facebook/Instagram family.
Well, now I know we aren’t like officially family.
And I totally understand that but, I consider you guys my family. I really do. We are like ride or die. (Yes I’m showing my age with that saying) But we are family…and because I love you like my family, I will refrain from breaking into We Are Family from Sister Sledge despite my desperate yearning to do so. (But I linked it just in case you wanted to get your ’70’s groove on). So, what was I saying? Oh, yes. We will be reading this together.
Before you ask…yes, I do realize that reading it with all of you means you all will have a direct connection to tell me exactly what you thought of my writing, my characters and my plot (one painful chapter at a time). It’s kind of like…
And that’s crazy, right? Anybody with my insanely low self-esteem must be nuts to ask for that kind of criticism. But this is good , right?
It’s all about personal growth? Right? Right? Besides, like Dean says:
Think of it not as a read along but as a book club where you actually get to ask the writer what the hell her problem is? Who wouldn’t want that?
I know, so now you’re thinking…So…we just read the book and talk about it? Um…
It is legit. Sort of. Each day I will make a post on both Instagram and Facebook. Most days it will be a question about what we’ve read. I’ll ask your thoughts, input, ask if you can relate to what the characters are going through. Now, I know this sounds like I’m giving you like an English assignment and that doesn’t sound fun at all…
BUT and it’s a big but (*snickers like a ten year old*)
Yes, that is Jensen Ackles’ booty. You’re welcome.
As I was saying…I will be rewarding your hard work and commitment to my book with stuff. Free stuff. Free bookish stuff. (More on that in a moment.) In addition to questions, I’ll also post some teasers for upcoming chapters, some teasers for book 2 in the series, Dark Dreams and Dead Things and some excerpts, teasers and promotions for cool books from some of my fellow YA/NA authors.
In addition to my posts on Instagram and Facebook, YouTuber Heidi Johnson from The Literary Oasis will be doing weekly posts to discuss everything we’ve learned over the week. (If you don’t know who she is, shame on you. She’s the most adorable person on the planet and her Minnesota accent alone is worth subscribing to her channel.) She’s a tiny precious cinnamon roll:
So, if you want to get your spoilers on for what you read during the week, you can do so on her comments section for that weeks video. In fact, she’s already done a spoiler free review of Book 1 right here:
Now, for the stuff you care about: The Prizes!!!!! What have I got for you lovely people?
Sorry, couldn’t help myself. I told you, I’m a child.
Sooo…I have managed to con several of my lovely young adult and new adult author friends into letting me give away copies of their books to you lovely people, my readers. In addition to that awesomeness, I will also be giving out all kinds of swag from book one (bookmarks, coffee mugs, t-shirts), a couple of signed paperback copies of the illustrated version of the book, a bomb-ass day of the dead inspired tea set with the coolest skull spoon I’ve ever seen, swag from the up and coming Dark Dreams and Dead Things, Book 2 in my Dead Things Series (again, could be anything). Also, for one person (maybe two cause I’m a giant sucker for my readers) a chance to win a signed paperback advanced reader copy of Book 2.
Why do I feel the need to bribe you, my favorite readers?
So that’s it. That’s my pitch…if you’re in…
Meet me on Facebook or Instagram (or both) on April first and let’s do this.
