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For the Love of: Reader Emails

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I only have a minute to post today, and I know I’ve posted on this topic before, but I wanted to give a shout of thanks out to everyone who has taken the time to write and let a romance author know when you’ve enjoyed one of their stories. Please know, authors really do appreciate the effort.

I’ve received some amazing emails lately, and no matter how often it happens, there is nothing sweeter and more rewarding than knowing when one of my stories was an enjoyable experience for someone. And even better is knowing that story touched the reader in a meaningful way. Your words of appreciation and encouragement mean more than I can say.

Thank you!
Sloan

Just joined the new ARe Cafe

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Have you seen the new ARe cafe at All Romance eBooks? I’m still learning my way around, but it looks pretty neat. You can post a status, connect with friends, join groups with other readers, check out recommended reads, see what’s being reviewed, and integrate it with your Twitter and Facebook. There’s even an m/m group called Mmmm… M/M Romance. Here’s the groups description:

“Here is the place for lovers of m/m romance, from sweet to spicy, to discuss what’s hot now. Talk about your favorite manlove authors and recommend titles for readers new to M/M goodness!”

If anyone is a member of the cafe, I’d love to connect with you. Here’s a link to my profile. Feel free to send me a friend request.

It looks like a neat place for readers to hang out. Hope to see you there!

Sloan

It’s Read an E-Book Week!

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Read an E-Book Week is March 6-12, 2011.

Stop by the Read an E-Book Week website to learn about the history of ebooks, the advantages of ebooks, to enter to win an eReader, and more.

If you’re interested, here are some ideas to help share your love of ebooks (some are mine, some are from the Read an E-book website):

  1. Tweet links to the ebooks you read during Read an E-Book Week using the hashtag #ebookweek.
  2. Show your eReader and all its functionality to a friend or family member who doesn’t yet read ebooks.
  3. Set up an ebook challenge on your blog.
  4. Read only ebooks for the week.
  5. Blog, tweet, or Facebook about why you love your eReader and ebooks.

I hope you enjoy the week reading a great ebook.
Sloan

Sloan Parker’s Happy Holidays eBook Giveaway (CLOSED)

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No Monday video this week. Instead I’m announcing my 1st Happy Holidays eBook Giveaway.

As a thank you to all the readers who keep the m/m romance genre alive, I’m giving away free eBooks. You guys rock!

Here’s how the giveaway works: One random winner for every 50 entries (up to a maximum of 6 winners) will have their choice from the following options:

  • Option 1: Winner’s choice of 1 of my eBooks.
  • Option 2: Winner’s choice of any 1 eBook available at Loose Id’s website.
  • Option 3: A $10 Barnes and Noble gift card.

Rules and instructions for the giveaway are listed below. Contest closes at 12:00 pm EST Monday, December 20, 2010 or 300 entries (whichever comes first).

Instructions / Rules

  • To enter, leave a comment on this blog post indicating that you’d like to enter. Be sure to include a valid email address in the email form field in order to be considered. Your email address is for my use only (in order to contact the winners). It will NOT be published on the blog or used for marketing/promotional purposes.
  • If for any reason you cannot leave a comment, email me and I’ll post your comment for you (that way everyone can see how many entries there are).
  • Winners are randomly drawn from the total list of entries.
  • One entry per person please.
  • Contest closes at 12:00 pm EST Monday, December 20, 2010 or 300 entries (whichever comes first).
  • Winners will be announced on the blog and privately emailed by 11:59 EST on Monday, December 20.
  • If I do not hear back from the winners with their selections within two weeks, I reserve the right to select another winner.

Feel free to share the link to this blog post. There’s also a direct link to the contest on my website. You can use the graphic at the top of this post if you’d like.

Good luck and thank you again to all the readers. Happy reading in 2011!
Sloan

Contest & an Interview: Cocktails and Cock Tales

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In celebration of my second release, I have two links to share:

  1. Today Reviews by Jessewave is hosting a giveaway. One commenter will win a free ebook of BREATHE.  Stop by for a chance to win and be sure to check out the site’s awesome new look.
  2. Also, I’m honored to be the first author interview at writer Deanna Wadsworth’s blog. She’s starting a new series titled “Cocktails and Cock Tales.” Isn’t that a great title? She’s looking for more authors to feature for any of you writers out there who are interested. Deanna recently had her first m/m release, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Congrats, Deanna!! Stop by if you can. I’m talking about my inspiration for Breathe, the easiest part to write, and the hardest, as well as what I’m working on now. Feel free to ask me any questions in the comments section at Deanna’s blog. I’d love to hear from you!

Good luck to all who enter Jessewave’s contest!
Sloan