Hey! Guess What? It's December...

Happy Thursday Everyone,

It's December! It's December! Guess what that means? It means that it's the month for my giveaway days.

Friday is the kick-off day! That means on Friday, I'll be hosting a giveaway of an author's in-print book that will be signed by the author for that day and mailed to the winner.

Other than that, been busy prepping for Christmas and taking care of some things on my end.

Hope all is well and don't forget to come back on Friday...it's the first of the December Days Write By Bethany Blog Giveaway

Also, BIG NEWS and Congratulations to my fellow writer and friend, Susan C. Muller. She just had her novel published through Soul Mate Publishing! I've had the pleasure of reading and critiquing part of this novel--a Romantic Suspense with paranormal elements and, I'd say a bit of mystery, too. The Secrets On Forest Bend is now available through the publisher.

Have A Thrilling Thursday!

Comments

Roni said…

That is one of the reasons I go to a few blog sites, to discover new books and writers. Susan's book sounds good.

Thursday, 01 December, 2011

Bethany said…

Roni,

I've been a little behind on my new release reporting, but there are a lot of new books coming out that look really good.

Thank you for dropping by!

Be sure to stop in tomorrow for the kick-off of the December Days Write By Bethany Blog Giveaway :-)

Thursday, 01 December, 2011

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