Happy September 2023, everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful summer. By now, the kids are back in school and we all are preparing for the fall and winter months to come. After our recent heatwave, I’m ready for those cooler temperatures.
I’m Planning Something Fun For You at Books by Rose
The busy days seem to never stop around here, but I love it. I have something very special planned for you and that’s what we’ll talk about here today.
If you follow Books by Rose, then you know my most recent book release was in April 2023. “Big E’s Trick to Fishing.” What a wonderful response we had this summer and it remains to be on the popular list on Amazon for young readers. Adults are enjoying this book, as well. If you remember my book launch in ► April, we had a blast on my “Books by Rose” Facebook page. I ran it for thirteen days because it was my thirteenth title. Phew, these launches are getting bigger and bigger. 🤣
Exciting News Coming in October 2023
I have not only one book to add to my list, but TWO! Yay!
I’m soooo excited to tell you about these!
What to Watch For in October
Starting Monday, October 02, 2023, I’ll be announcing what these two books are about. Then, I’ll have fun posts for a chance to win prizes. I’m doing things a bit different this time so please keep reading.
Here’s The Poster on How It Will Work.
Basically, you’ll want to tune into my ► Facebook “Books by Rose” page Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from October 02, 2023 to October 20, 2023, weekdays only from 9 am (CST) to 5 pm.
On those days, I’ll be sharing information about these two books, or, giving you clues with what they are about with fun posts.
How Do You Win? (Please read carefully.)
Blue Days – Comment with an emoji, or a written comment and your name will be entered once on each BLUE Day. Yes, I keep track of all of them.
Pink Days – “Catch Up” days. Since many of you are in different time zones in the USA and on Facebook at different times of the day, it’s a great way for me to keep track. So, “Catch Up days, are for me to keep track of all the entries from the Blue Days, regular posts days. You are welcomed to pop in with a hello on “Catch Up days if you wish, but I will not be entering names on those days.
Hold Tight! There’s More Ways to Enter.
Share my book launch news or “Blue Day” posts and I will add your name 3 times each time you do. (You must tell me you did or show me somehow since Facebook will not allow me to see some shares if accounts are set on private for me to confirm. Tagging me, Rosie Russell or Books by Rose, may help too.
Here’s another one. I will post links to both books on every post. If you end up purchasing one of my new books, post a picture of your confirmed purchase, I will enter your name 3 times. (You do not have to add your face.) Just a picture of you holding the book.
Kindle – If you decide you’d rather purchase a Kindle, tell me the date you bought it and I can check my Amazon account to verify your purchase. Those usually show up right away. Again, your name will be entered 3 times.
Here’s a closer look for you on what’s on the poster.
Here’s Why I’m Announcing Everything So Early
Amazon can take a while on some purchases, so if you are interested in the above entries, here’s a chance to buy one or more now, if you wish.
Storytime with Stella and Friends (Paperback)*
Storytime with Stella and Friends (Kindle)
Writing and Activity Book with Stella and Friends – (No Kindle)*
*The prices for the above paperback copies will be available for September and October 2023 only.* (Amazon could always change those prices in the future, but we never know when or if that will happen. They surprise us from time to time with nice sale prices.)
Why Am I Doing Things Different This Time Around?
Two things.
In the past when I offered items in my book launches, Amazon gift cards were highly appreciated. That way, you can buy what you want and I’m able to cut down on the cost of items and shipping costs. This also gives me a chance to give more to you!
“Catch Up” days occurred to me on my past book launches. Phew, it was getting too hard to keep track of everyone’s names, especially if they had not seen the previous day’s post, which is fine.* No one can’t always be on their Facebook pages. I know I can’t be or I’d never get anything done. 🤣
(*Yes, I know there are generators which pick the names for me, but I like learning your names if you are new to my page. Writing them down helps me do that.) 😊
Also, if I don’t respond to you in the evenings after 5 pm, don’t worry, I’ll see everything the next morning.
Three People Will Get A Chance To Win These Prizes!!!
Before you enter, you may want to consider the following:
A valid email so I can write you a note from my Books by Rose account. That way, I can send you an Ecard from Amazon.
You must live in the USA. (Sorry international friends, but I’m sure you understand.) Here’s what I found out about that:
“Amazon gift cards can only be used within the country of purchase. If you purchase an Amazon gift card in the United States, it can only be redeemed by someone with a US-based Amazon account.”
So, of course, you must have a USA Amazon account I will be notified when your card has been sent and I will clarify that with you, if needed.
***If I don’t hear back from you to verify your winnings through an email message from me after 72 hours, the next name will be picked.*** (Don’t forget to check your spam folder, just in case.)
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Other News
Books and Goodreads News
Goodness, I’m so behind in my reading this past month. I’ve read 29 out of 50 so far in 2023. I’ll catch up when things calm down.
I did read the following book and completely enjoyed it.
Tell Me About You!
What do you have in the works these days? Are you working on any writing or art projects you’d like to share?
Thanks for stopping by and being a part of my Books by Rose page. I appreciate you! ❤️
As always,
Happy Reading!
Rosie