You've Won My Heart Parts 3, 4, and 5!

I realize my blog entries are getting to be a bit redundant! Sorry about that! I hope to put up some more varied content soon. I started teaching half time which, as all teachers know, takes a whole lot more than 20 hours each week. August makes most of us crazy as we start new school years and adjust to new schedules, so I keep telling myself to relax (ha!) and let a few things go until we're all on solid ground again. We'll get there, right?!

So, I want to congratulate my good friend Mindi Winstanley for being the first to find the numbering error that I missed but that Bethany quickly caught. Originally, I started a new chapter each time I changed character perspectives, but my publisher thought that was way too many chapters. So, she combined several of them into longer chapters. However, somehow we both missed the fact that while we did make Chapters 5, 6, and 7 part of Chapter 4, we forgot to renumber everything else. When Bethany showed me that the book goes from Chapter 4 to Chapter 8, I panicked at first thinking we had omitted three chapters! Nope. Just a numbering thing! This will be fixed in the next printing!

This week's stained glass heart winner is Trish Vagneur! Trish is the secretary at Broadway Elementary, and she definitely keeps the place organized and running smoothly! On top of that, she runs food drives and other charitable events that Broadway kids can participate in to help less fortunate kids in our community. Trish is also the queen of recycling! I am afraid to throw away anything in the building for fear that I'll put it in the wrong trash bin!! Thanks, Trish, for all you do for our kids, our community, and our planet! :)

Now, for next week's winner, to make up for being late this week! Our dear friend Jeanne Robinson is the winner of the 5th heart! I met Jeanne when I met my husband, over 19 years ago. They were neighbors before we met and became good friends. Jeanne and her kids inspire me with their deep faith and their powerful family bonds. Despite many painful experiences, Jeanne keeps smiling, and she spends her life bringing joy to so many other people. Jeanne, we are honored to call you and your kids our friends! Thanks for being such an awesome example of how to keep believing even when it's really, really hard. You've endured so much and yet you never use that as an excuse to give up. I'll put your heart in the mail next week!

I know this was a long entry! Sorry...I'm wordy! :)

Thanks, always, for reading! Have a great weekend!

You've Won My Heart--Part 2

Today's winner of a beautiful stained glass patchwork heart made by Jim Dible is none other than my amazing cousin Kelly Christian! Kelly is one of the most talented, intelligent, and caring people I know! She's a tiny little ball of fire who always makes me laugh! She organizes our family reunions every year, and, with a family as big as ours, that is no small feat! She does have small feet, though, and she fully understands my vertically challenged issues in life, which I love! :)

Thanks, Kelly, for all you do for our family. I am blessed to be your cousin, and I hope this heart reminds you of all of the many people whose lives you touch and improve every day! I am a better person for knowing you, and I am grateful for you and Roger and your incredible kids and grandkids.

Congratulations, Kelly!

I will be ordering a few more books next week as soon as my publisher returns from her vacation. If you would like a signed copy and didn't get one last time, please let me know. I wasn't sure I would order more, but I have decided to. If I sent you to the website, but you have not yet ordered, message me, and I'll order a book for you!

Also, if I still have your book and we have not yet made arrangements for delivery, please email or message me!

Have a Terrific Tuesday, everyone!

You've Won My Heart! Part 1

So, we had our first official drawing for one of the stained glass heart giveaways made by my awesome neighbor, Jim Dible, who also taught me to make stained glass. (A fun hobby if you ever have time for a new one!).

This week's winner is: ALLISON GROVE!!

Allison is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We have been friends since I was six and she was seven, and I won't tell you how long that's been. Not because I'm vain about my age, but because math isn't my thing and it's a pretty big number!

Congratulations, Allison, and thank so much for your book order and for being one of my most faithful readers. Allison is also a writer (although she writes scientific research articles about real and intellectual topics while I just make things up!), and she has been faithful to read my drafts and offer valuable input. She also encourages me to keep writing even when I want to give up. "Butts in seats!" It's our motto--because the only way to be a writer is to sit down and write even when we'd rather be outside!

I want to thank all of you who have ordered my book. I truly am overwhelmed by your kindness and support. I am blessed to have such awesome friends and family members!

The books should arrive soon. I'll keep you posted! Meanwhile, keep checking in to find out who next week's winner will be! Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Order Now! Here's How!

It's official! You can now order my novel in print or PDF or HTML. It will be available for Kindles and Nooks in 4-6 weeks. Keep checking! I'll let you know as soon as the distribution process is complete.

Friends and Family Offer!

 

Do you want a signed copy and a discount on shipping? Email your mailing address to koniatencio@gmail.com by WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, and I'll order copies for you. $15 if I can deliver. $17 if I need to mail it to you. You can pay using PayPal or with a check. Email me for details.

 

Or Click Here to Order!

       http://www.melange-books.com/authors/koniatencio/brokenbydesign.html

 
(This will be available for your Kindles and Nooks on Amazon.com and B&N.com for about $5.99 in 4-6 weeks. Check the Melange Books site and my blog for updates.)

FREE Stuff!

Order from me or email your receipt to koniatencio@gmail.com, and I will enter your name into a drawing for a stained glass Patchwork Heart just like the one Nicole makes in the novel.

I will give away one heart each week, and your name will remain in the drawing until I have nothing left to give! I will email winners and announce them on my blog.

 

Caution: These hearts are made with solder that contains lead. If you wash your hands after you handle it, you should be fine. My neighbor (Jim Dible--the artist who made these hearts) has been working with lead solder for about 30 years. He is almost 90 and in good health, but if you're worried about this, please don't enter the drawing.