A PRESENT FOR YOU
It has always been my dream to give a present to EVERYONE who reads this blog (or Twitter, or my mind). So I went to my publisher to see what I could do. Now, normally, I am not permitted in the building because of a minor misunderstanding we simply refer to as the “big fire incident,” but I managed to get in through the fire escape (which they had foolishly left open and functional, perhaps in the light of the “big fire incident”) and I said, “Hey, guys, some people are running short of cash this season. Can’t we do something to help out? Why don’t we give everyone a free book? That would promote Cheer. Free book, I say! Free book!”
Everyone in the men’s room was in total agreement. So was security!
I went to The Man with my idea, and The Man liked what he heard.
After I signed a little agreement to never sneak on to the premises again, they set to work on a program to give EVERYONE a FREE COPY OF SUITE SCARLETT!
It begins today. It begins NOW. This holiday season, I am pleased to present COMPLETELY FREE COPIES OF SUITE SCARLETT to YOU!
SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What’s the catch?
There is no catch. You just get the electronic book for free. Happy Holidays!
Wait, what?
You get the book for free. Right now. It’s yours. Take it. *gives*
How?
You click here, which takes you to the bulletin page of my site. Once there, you will see all kinds of buttons with little pictures. Hit the picture of the device you want to read it on, and BAM, book.
Is it the whole book or some weird short version?
It’s the whole book AND a bit of the SEQUEL. It’s, like, MORE than the book.
What devices can I choose from?
You can get versions of the book for iPhone, Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, or just an online copy you can read on any computer. (Note: Kindle downloads begin at 12 midnight Pacific time, so just over an hour from the time of this posting. DON’T hit preorder. It may take a few hours for the BN and Amazon systems to catch up, but they should be up and running by tomorrow morning. If it’s telling you to buy it right now, wait a few hours.)
How many copies can I have? Like, if wanted to send my friends this link can THEY also have copies?
They’re electronic so there are an ENDLESS NUMBER OF COPIES. ANYONE can have a copy. It’s available from now until January 15th.
Some of my friends are kind of slow on the uptake. Can I tell them I BOUGHT THEM THE BOOK FOR THE HOLIDAYS and give them the link?
If you are so inclined.
I want to give this book to a lot of people! How can I do this?
You can SHARE the love by hitting the SHARE button and posting the box to your Facebook profile so that everyone can have some FREE BOOK. Or you can just pass the link via Twitter or ANY OTHER FORM OF COMMUNICATION YOU USE. In fact, I would love it if you did so. The more, truly, the merrier.
So you can write a short blog today because you are giving out a whole BOOK?
That’s right! Happy reading! Ho ho ho!
Posted: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 @ 6:29 am
Categories: Suite Scarlett, cheer, free things, presents, things that are awesome.
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December 23rd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This is great! THANK YOU!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
OMGomgomgomg THANK YOU thankyouthankyou! This is the BEST Christmas gift EVER!
*huddles into hiding place, reads*
Oooooh, this is so good!
*shoots arrow at encroaching family, continues reading*
Unless they got me ALL your books for christmas, I'm busy hoarding my cheer until I've finished. Then I'll SHARE.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Thank you Maureen!!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Yay! This is marvelous. Although I already own a hard copy of this book, I'm going to be sending this CHEERful book to my friends
Aren't you losing money from this?
You're awesome.
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Thank you so much! You are a wonderful writer and I'm so excited to read this. Merry Christmas to me. Best. Mystery Gift. Ever.
Merry Christmas to you too
xoxo,
Angie
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Oh my goodness gracious Miss MJ. You are truly awesome. Thanks so much for working so hard to spread CHEER! Happy Holidays
~Rio
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
This is amazing! Thank you so much!
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Maureen:
That's FABULOUS! Thank you!! I just downloaded (squee) and shared the link on twitter!
Happy Holidays!
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Thanks! You Rock!
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
That is seriously cool.
Having read part of your book online I may well decide to buy the paperback so I can read it in bed.
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Thanks for the free book – I picked up the Kindle version this morning. However, when I looked at the B&N site, it appears the book is still $7.19; I was afraid to click on the Buy Now button, as I don't want that charge on my account. Does it magically discount it when you click, or do we need to wait until B&N fixes the price?
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Thanks, MJ! My sister is getting a Sony Reader for Christmas & she'll be psyched.
I, on the other hand, will have to read Suite Scarlett in Firefox.
Merry Christmas!
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
WORDS cannot EXPRESS the awesomeness that is you. So I will write it in spamwowese instead: dftba woigniao'n woo hoo! first
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Awesome
Thank-you~!
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Maureen, you are lovely. Thank you!
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Absolutely wonderful of you to offer this! Thank you!
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Very cool! I just opened my Kindle and I'm so excited to read your book on it!
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
gah, maureen, i want to be you. thank you for doing this!
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Thank you so much!!!! You are amazing
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December 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful Holiday!
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful holiday!
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful holiday!
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
maureen you're the best!!!!! *cheer*
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Just downloaded to my Kindle, and your Top Ten ranking was right behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Now THAT'S elementary, Watson!
Many thanks! Happy Holidays to you!
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Awww, this is the nicest present ever! Thanks so much! The awesomeness of your blog is only surpassed by the awesomeness that is you.
Happy holidays!
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Woot, nice way to spread CHEER.
Thanks
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Its really very impressive and attractive. I like it. I think others will like it and find it useful for them. Good luck.Bathmate
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 pm
I'm one of those people who must watch a movie all the way through, I don't like pausing or interruptions because they take me out of the story, and i like being immersed in the story.
When i read a book it's the same thing, except the movie is in my imagination, and lasts for many more hours. I tend to pause only when my body wants food, or when my eyes won't stay open.
so, point being, i was good to my word(in blog comment last night,) and ended up reading your entire book before falling asleep around 11am ish.
I blame you for making my sleep schedule even more odd. And also for a enjoyable night spent in the story.
And i also enjoyed getting a lovely glimpse of your imagination.
{side note: i'm always forgetting to capitalize the beginning of sentences, if i ever write a book my editor is going to have to sit there for hours just fixing my capitalization errors. and of course that editor will be probably be me, of course.}
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Thank you so much. You made a mother of three very happy this holiday season. I now can escape from reality for a few hours thanks to your kind present. Although I don't know how my husband is going to feel about me taking my computer to bed so I can read. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You are awesome!!!
December 24th, 2009 at 12:18 am
This is FANTASTIC, thank you so much!
December 24th, 2009 at 2:32 am
This is so great! Thanks!!!!
December 24th, 2009 at 4:16 am
thankyou so much!
December 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am
This is awesome
December 28th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Shvanks! THanks loads!
March 19th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I fell in love with your writing when I got Suite Scarlett out from the library.
If I missed your present, is there still any chance of getting it?