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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments You guys know how much I love Diana Gabaldon's books. I just had to share this. My publisher put Awaken the Highland Warrior and five other Scottish romances on sale for .99 for a week for their Men in Kilts promotion. Before that, I had been hovering at #49 on Amazon's Best Seller LIst for Time Travels. I went to #3, with Diana at #2 and #4. I called my critique partner and screamed, "Look who I'm surrounded by!" NOW, Awaken is #2. OMG! What an honor to even be in the same arena as Diana. It's totally humbling to move ahead of her. EVEN IF IT'S JUST ONE CATEGORY :) Of course, this is just a number, but what an honor. I figured you guys would understand my excitment since you share my love of Diana's books.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...


 Northern Light (norrthernlight) | 219 comments I totally get why that would excite you, what an honour to be there.


message 3: by Leea, Escape Artist (new)

Leea | 1239 comments Congrats Anita! That's so great!


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Morag wrote: "I totally get why that would excite you, what an honour to be there."

It really is such an honor. I adore Diana Gabaldon's writing.


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Leea wrote: "Congrats Anita! That's so great!"

Thank you Leea!


message 6: by Christina (new)

Christina | 9 comments That's great news Anita! I have had your book on my TBR list for awhile and I saw it for .99 as a Kindle download last night and was ecstatic...(I would have paid full price for it, but at that price I downloaded it right away!!!). Can't wait to read it! I think they have some sort of .99 sale going on right now for a bunch of books, it may be time to stock up on some 'Goodreads' LOL!


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Ladyhawk | 957 comments Anita Clenney wrote: "You guys know how much I love Diana Gabaldon's books. I just had to share this. My publisher put Awaken the Highland Warrior and five other Scottish romances on sale for .99 for a week for their Me..."

Yes! Completely understand your excitement! Congrats and thanks for sharing. I'm off to find your book!


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Christina wrote: "That's great news Anita! I have had your book on my TBR list for awhile and I saw it for .99 as a Kindle download last night and was ecstatic...(I would have paid full price for it, but at that pr..."

Christina, I'm thrilled that I was on your TBR list and even more thrilled that you got the book, and for a great price. You can't beat .99! Well, free would be better. :) I think the promo only lasts a short while longer, so if you know anyone who likes Scottish romances, mystery, and paranormal, spread the word.


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Ladyhawk wrote: "Anita Clenney wrote: "You guys know how much I love Diana Gabaldon's books. I just had to share this. My publisher put Awaken the Highland Warrior and five other Scottish romances on sale for .99 f..."

Thanks so much Ladyhawk. It is exciting. You might also check out the other Scottish romances from Sourcebooks. I think there were five of them being offered in this promotion. I wish I had a Kindle. I think I'll get one for Christmas.


message 10: by Patty (new)

Patty | 190 comments Congratulation Anita I have your book from the library but just have not had time to read but when you said it was .99 I figured a great time to download the kindle app trying to buy and download books to my new iPad and it was so easy! I'm on my 2nd book I was able to download from my library"s digital collection. Thanks for letting us know about the sale.


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Patty wrote: "Congratulation Anita I have your book from the library but just have not had time to read but when you said it was .99 I figured a great time to download the kindle app trying to buy and downloa..."

You're welcome, Patty. I'm so glad you're going to get to read it. Please let me know what you think after you do. I love hearing from readers.


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments I'm so blown away by this. Now I've moved up on Amazon's best seller lists to #1 in Time Travel Romance, #1 on Fantasy and Futuristic Romance, #24 in ALL Romance, #14 in ALL Science Fiction and Fantasy. I can't believe the last one.


message 13: by Gwennie, biblioholic (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) | 3151 comments Wow Anita! That is such an incredible honor! You must be so proud.


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Wendy F wrote: "Wow Anita! That is such an incredible honor! You must be so proud."

Thanks Wendy! It's not like the NYT best seller list, but it's still exciting. :)


message 15: by Gwennie, biblioholic (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) | 3151 comments It's still very exciting.


message 16: by Leea, Escape Artist (new)

Leea | 1239 comments Congratulations Anita! Well, I better get your book and read it...


message 17: by Jen (at last!) (new)

Jen (at last!) (jenkeith) | 1052 comments Anita Clenney wrote: "You guys know how much I love Diana Gabaldon's books. I just had to share this. My publisher put Awaken the Highland Warrior and five other Scottish romances on sale for .99 for a week for their Me..."

Gonna buy it! :)


message 18: by Gwennie, biblioholic (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) | 3151 comments I bought it!


message 19: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Jen wrote: "Anita Clenney wrote: "You guys know how much I love Diana Gabaldon's books. I just had to share this. My publisher put Awaken the Highland Warrior and five other Scottish romances on sale for .99 f..."

Bless your heart! :)


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Julie (jhelligrath) | 7 comments I just bought this too! It sounds great!


message 21: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Julie wrote: "I just bought this too! It sounds great!"

That's great, Julie! Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.


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Teresita A | 531 comments Anita Clenney wrote: "You guys know how much I love Diana Gabaldon's books. I just had to share this. My publisher put Awaken the Highland Warrior and five other Scottish romances on sale for .99 for a week for their Me..." I bought that book too "Awaken the Highland Warrior' but haven't read it yet.


message 23: by Laura (new)

Laura P | 114 comments Congratulations Anita!
I bought your book when it was on sale and just finished it a few days ago. I loved it!
I have been obsessed with historical novels set in Scotland since reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series earlier this year. Your book caught my eye along with those other scottish romances in the sale. Once I started reading Awaken the Highland Warrior, I couldn't put it down. I read til the wee hours of the morning finishing it in one night and only got an hour of sleep before I had to get up for work.... LOL.
Can't wait to read your sequels!


message 24: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Laura wrote: "Congratulations Anita!
I bought your book when it was on sale and just finished it a few days ago. I loved it!
I have been obsessed with historical novels set in Scotland since reading Diana Gaba..."


Oh my gosh, Laura. I'm thrilled that you loved the book, but I hate that you only got one hour of sleep. :) The second one will be out in November. http://tinyurl.com/3rhnbh3
Embrace the Highland Warrior (Connor Clan, #2) by Anita Clenney


message 25: by Fawn (new)

Fawn | 404 comments That is Awesome Opossum Anita! Looking forward to the second one! I wouldn't mind spending a little extra to order a signed copy, any chance at that?


message 26: by Jessica (new)

Jessica I've just bought Awaken the Highland Warrior on my Kindle, I'll let you know what I think :)


message 27: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Fawn wrote: "That is Awesome Opossum Anita! Looking forward to the second one! I wouldn't mind spending a little extra to order a signed copy, any chance at that?"

Hi Fawn. Sorry for the delay. I was on vacation and couldn't get email or cell service. For the full story, check out www.mysteriesandmargaritasblogspot.com.

Yes, I would love to autograph the second book. Just send me the money. I'll buy and sign it, then mail to you. It's about $9.50. It's around $2.50 for shipping.


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Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Jessica wrote: "I've just bought Awaken the Highland Warrior on my Kindle, I'll let you know what I think :)"

Yay! I can't wait to hear what you think.


message 29: by Fawn (new)

Fawn | 404 comments Anita Clenney wrote: "Fawn wrote: "That is Awesome Opossum Anita! Looking forward to the second one! I wouldn't mind spending a little extra to order a signed copy, any chance at that?"

Hi Fawn. Sorry for the delay. ..."


Sounds like a deal Anita! Do I send you an E-mail with my info and get an address from you or go through sourcebooks? What ever you need me to do. BTW your wedding/vacation story is great : ) I left you a message there.


message 30: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Fawn wrote: "Anita Clenney wrote: "Fawn wrote: "That is Awesome Opossum Anita! Looking forward to the second one! I wouldn't mind spending a little extra to order a signed copy, any chance at that?"

Hi Fawn. S..."


Just send me an email with your address. I buy extra books so I can autograph them for family and friends, so I'll have a surplus on hand. When the book comes out,shoot me an email with your address, and then you can send the money and I'll mail it right out to you. This is what I do for family members who don't live nearby.


message 31: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments OMG! Awaken the Highland Warrior just hit the USA Today Best Seller list. I got the call from my editor this morning. I'm stunned, thrilled, elated...you get the idea :)


message 32: by Laura (new)

Laura P | 114 comments Anita Clenney wrote: "OMG! Awaken the Highland Warrior just hit the USA Today Best Seller list. I got the call from my editor this morning. I'm stunned, thrilled, elated...you get the idea :)"

Congratulations Anita!!!! I'm looking forward to reading the sequels.


message 33: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Laura wrote: "Anita Clenney wrote: "OMG! Awaken the Highland Warrior just hit the USA Today Best Seller list. I got the call from my editor this morning. I'm stunned, thrilled, elated...you get the idea :)"

Con..."


Thanks Laura. I'm so excited. The book has only been out a little over three months.


message 34: by Mary G. (new)

Mary G. (nonometoo) | 319 comments Read your book over the weekend and agree with everyone else. Loved it! Congratulations with the success!
Have they approached you about an audiobook yet or is that in the works?
Congrats, again!


message 35: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Mary G. wrote: "Read your book over the weekend and agree with everyone else. Loved it! Congratulations with the success!
Have they approached you about an audiobook yet or is that in the works?
Congrats, again!"


Mary, thank you!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. I think my agent is working on audio.


message 36: by Mary G. (new)

Mary G. (nonometoo) | 319 comments Great! It's all so exciting!


message 37: by Teresita (last edited Aug 22, 2011 03:02AM) (new)

Teresita A | 531 comments Anita wrote: "OMG! Awaken the Highland Warrior just hit the USA Today Best Seller list. I got the call from my editor this morning. I'm stunned, thrilled, elated...you get the idea :)" Congrats Anita! Looking forward to reading the book also...Have heard so many good things about it.


message 38: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Teresita wrote: "Anita wrote: "OMG! Awaken the Highland Warrior just hit the USA Today Best Seller list. I got the call from my editor this morning. I'm stunned, thrilled, elated...you get the idea :)" Congrats Ani..."

Thanks Teresita! I so appreciate that.


message 39: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Mary G. wrote: "Great! It's all so exciting!"

This has been such an exciting journey for me. Just amazing!


message 40: by Carren (new)

Carren Kay | 953 comments I can't wait until the next installment.


message 41: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Carren wrote: "I can't wait until the next installment."

Thanks so much, Carren! I really appreciate it. Only two more months.


message 42: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments If anyone is interested, I'm giving away an ARC of Embrace the Highland Warrior, second book in the Connor clan series.
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Embrace the Highland Warrior (Connor Clan, #2) by Anita Clenney
http://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Highlan...


message 43: by Laura (new)

Laura P | 114 comments Can't wait to read Embrace the Highland Warrior! I clicked on the link for the giveaway, but it says this giveaway is hidden.


message 44: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Laura wrote: "Can't wait to read Embrace the Highland Warrior! I clicked on the link for the giveaway, but it says this giveaway is hidden."

Thanks Laura. Check back with the giveaway tomorrow or the next day. It takes one to two days for Goodreads to approve. I just put it up last night. I shouldn't have posted this here until they did.


message 45: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Heroes and Heartbreakers has four chapters of Embrace the Highland Warrior up for free read, which I just heard from yet another reader is even better than AWAKEN. Also, they're giving away two bundles containing BOTH books in the paranormal Connor Clan Highland Warrior series. Awaken the Highland Warrior was a USA Today best seller.

http://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com...

Embrace the Highland Warrior (Connor Clan, #2) by Anita Clenney
http://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Highlan...


message 46: by Fawn (new)

Fawn | 404 comments I went to Heroes and Heartbreakers and read the 4 chapters! The anticipation is now killing me! I have questions many many questions! I can't wait to get my hands on it! When I do it is going to be a don't bother mom/wife until she is done time!
It looks really good Anita!


message 47: by Anita (new)

Anita Clenney (anitaclenney) | 192 comments Fawn wrote: "I went to Heroes and Heartbreakers and read the 4 chapters! The anticipation is now killing me! I have questions many many questions! I can't wait to get my hands on it! When I do it is going to be..."

LOL. I hope the rest of the book lives up to your expectations!


message 48: by Mary G. (last edited Oct 28, 2011 07:18AM) (new)

Mary G. (nonometoo) | 319 comments I was thinking of you just today. I was going to ask if anyone had heard from you and here you are! Going to Heroes and Heartbreakers now to read! Good to have you back on the radar.


message 49: by Mary G. (last edited Oct 28, 2011 07:34PM) (new)

Mary G. (nonometoo) | 319 comments Just finished reading the excerpt. My interest is really peaked now. Can't wait to read the rest!


message 50: by Carren (new)

Carren Kay | 953 comments I preordered it on Amazon.


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