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Friday, August 16, 2013

Friday Five for August 16, 2013

1. Big week! I announced a change to the release date of the 13th Floor collection. I'm looking for people to help out with the cover reveal on Friday September 13th. I got an awesome response for hosts for my blog tour in October. Every weekday is filled up now. October is going to be a fantastic month!

2. Don't forget on Monday it's the August W4WS event! This is a great way for writers to help other writers. It's easy to do. As fast and simple as a tweet. This month we're featuring Carrie Butler and C. Lee McKenzie.

3. I have a special guest poster tomorrow. T.F. Walsh is going to be here with her CLOAKED IN FUR blog tour. Stop on by and chat about werewolves with us.

4. Sweet, sizzling, fiery, awkward, mind-blowing. We want to read your kissing scenes. Don't forget to join the MORE THAN JUST A KISS Blogfest! We're offering prizes for the best scenes. It's less than a month away now. Tell your friends! Shout it out to the world!

5. On Wednesday, my son had his preschool orientation. He was ready for me to leave so he could play all morning! His official first day will be Monday. He'll be going three mornings a week this year (M, W, F). His new teacher is very nice and is eager to have my smart little guy in her class. Did I mention he's only 3 1/4 and reading several words? Also, in a surprise move by his school's board (at least a surprise to me), they offered me a position. I'll be taking the open chair this year. It's weirding me out a bit. I never saw myself doing something like this even as a parent. Yet I really do love this preschool, and I'm happy to give my time to them. I agreed to help out some friends too. So on Tuesdays, I'll be picking one child up from her school and watching her for a little while, and on Thursdays, I'll be watching another little guy. They're my son's best girl and boy friends. I'm a bit stunned at how my schedule has filled up for this school year. What happened to the wonderfully quiet hermit life I dreamed of?!

Have a great weekend, folks!
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    So fantastic that you have your October tour all planned out. Can't wait until tomorrow's post.

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  2. Annalisa CrawfordAugust 16, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Life gets very hectic once kids start school - your son sounds like he's going to have a great time. Enjoy the extra writing time :-)

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  3. TBMAugust 16, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    I would love to help with the cover reveal. What do I need to do to sign up? my email is tbmarkinson at gmail dot com

    Your son will have a blast.

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  4. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 16, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Congratulations on the position! And glad your tour dates are all filled now.

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  5. The Armchair SquidAugust 16, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Wow, you're busy, Christine! I'm hoping you might find time for my bloggers' book club. Details are here: http://armchairsquid.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-cephalopod-coffeehouse-august-blog.html

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  6. Summer RossAugust 16, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    You always got something going on. LOL I'm checking out that blogfest.
    Happy Friday!

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  7. M.J. FifieldAugust 16, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I'd be happy to help with the cover reveal, if you're still looking for people.

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  8. Hilary Melton-ButcherAugust 16, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Hi Christine .. I'm so pleased for you - the kids will benefit too - and so great your son is obviously ready to move out and learn ..

    Fantastic news - enjoy the weekend .. and it's always good to be busy! Cheers Hilary

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  9. Julie FlandersAugust 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Congratulations on your position, I'm sure you will be great and the kids will love you. So cute that your son was all ready to go when you got to the orientation. :)

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  10. Cherie ReichAugust 16, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Kids fill up schedules quickly. :)

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  11. Catherine StineAugust 16, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I can help with a cover release. Email me at kitsy84557 AT gmail DOT com.

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  12. cleemckenzieAugust 16, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    I've said yes to helping out on your October push. It will be fun!

    Here's to those wonderful school days for your son and you. What an exciting time for both of you.

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  13. Christine RainsAugust 16, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Thank you, everyone! This October is going to be an awesome month. I'm blown away by your support. Have a marvelous weekend!

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  14. Carol KilgoreAugust 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Looking forward to seeing your cover! I'll be on a break then, but I'll watch for it.

    Congrats on all the amazing things going on in your real life :)

    Happy Weekend!

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  15. Rhonda AlbomAugust 16, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Congrats on the school board, that is really an honor :) Sounds like you will be very busy. I would be happy to post your cover revel, just let me know.

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  16. Mark MeansAugust 16, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Congrats on filling up October and the new school board position.

    Hopefully, you'll have a chance to make a difference :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  17. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Congratulations on filling up your October tour dates. I bet you're really excited!

    And life with little ones is never a hermit's life, is it?

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