Blog tour signups for the long-talked-about, much-loved (at least by me), long-awaited Freedom are HERE!
Even better than that? I'm joining my friend Kaitlyn in the release of her debut novel, Beloved. Utilizing the time, talents, and platform the Lord has given us, we're using this opportunity to speak out against suicide for the 13 days the tour will run.
Why 13 days? Netflix released a series in 2017 known as 13 Reasons Why. There has been much debate over the series—some find it triggering and have even gone through with their own suicide, while others argue that it promotes awareness of mental health. A girl on the show recorded tapes of the 13 reasons why she was committing suicide, and left them for family and friends to listen to following her death. But we believe that anything glorifying the taking of God-given life is in err.
So I present to you: the 13 Reasons Why Blog Tour. 13 days of choosing LIFE. 13 days filled with reasons to stay. Spotlighting two new releases that delve deep into the rough truths and murky darkness that shrouds this life-taking epidemic.
And since the tour will be open to participants for eleven of those thirteen days... now's your chance to join in!
This sounds like a great blog tour! I would like to join, but I'm trying to figure out if I'll really have the time to do it or not. How long is each book?
ReplyDeleteAlso, what exactly are ARCs? (I've never actually done a blog tour before, so I'm kinda new at this. xD)
Beloved will be around 250 pages, and Freedom is around 300-320. If you don't think you'll have time to read and review in time for the tour, you're welcome to still sign up for ARC reviews and then review at a later date. :)
DeleteSo, as Laura explained below, ARC stands for Advanced Reader Copy. it's an early version of a book (not the final edited and published version) sent out to individuals and organizations, making it possible for there to be reviews of the book available at the time of publication. Some ARCs from traditional publishing houses may be paperbacks, but in this case (as with most indie authors), it's ebook versions.
This is incredibly exciting!
ReplyDelete@Faith G, don't worry! I'm still new to this blog tour thing too! ARCs are basically a copy of a book, (ebook or otherwise), freely given to a willing reviewer. We help support an author and their work when we leave good reviews for other people to read.
Oh...Forgot to mention. ARCs are a copy of an unpublished manuscript. Our reviews will coincide with the publication of the books.
DeleteThank you, Laura! And thanks for the explanation. :D
DeleteI'm looking forward to both of the books coming out this fall and about participating in the blog tour!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear! I'm so pumped. :D
DeleteWoot woot! Just signed up for an ARC! CAN'T WAIT!!! =D
ReplyDeleteAHHH YAYYY <33
DeleteYay!!! So excited!! :D
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DeleteSo, I signed up for an Arc, but how do I know it wen through? I didnt receive a confirmation email or anythin ... I cannot wait to read these though, they look so AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy! Yep, it went through, I saw your name on the form. :) You'll receive the ARCs on Saturday (the 10th)!
DeleteOhhh! Yay! I seriously am so excited. I ready Dandelion Dust and WOW!!! seriously, amazing, amazing story. And so well written!
DeleteI signed up for the tour! Can't wait to buy a copy of these two new releases!!! So exciting! xx
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EEPPPSSS. <33 Thanks, dearie!
DeleteAre the ARCs still currently going to be sent out today?
ReplyDeleteHello FAith. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and about you being saved by the grace of God. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, stengthened and praying for one another. I have been ib the Pastoral ministry for last 40 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richset of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come with your friends to work with us by becoming hands and feel of Jesus to bring healing to the brokenhearted. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you. May the Lord richly bless you. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede
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