Reader and Writer Opportunities

The Seekers: (L to R) Debby Giusti, Sandra Lee Smith, Julie
Lessman, Mary Connealy, Cara Lynn James, Myra Johnson,
Ruth Logan Herne, Audra Harders and Janet Dean

This week is packed with fun opportunities for writers and readers alike.  Writers--and those folks who want to hang out with writers or learn more about how to craft a story--are challenging themselves to write a book in a month-long event called SpeedBo, AKA Speed Book, hosted by www.seekerville.blogspot.com.  

Haven't been to Seekerville? The 13 Christian authors who host the blog provide great information about writing and publishing.  Since I'm one of the authors, I may be biased, but we do have a lot of fun, serve cyber-food that's always delicious and calorie free, talk about the latest trends and tips and techniques in publishing and support one another as we all try to perfect our craft and turn out better stories.  Plus, during March, we're pushing forward to write page after page after page until we eventually end up with a full-length manuscript.  

Another reason to visit Seekerville?  We always have prizes.  During SpeedBo, the giveaways will be writing related, but at other times, we give at least one book away a day.  

A fun event for readers this week is Barbara Vey's 5th Annual Birthday Bash, which celebrates the success of her Publishers Weekly romance blog, www.BeyondHerBook.com. Barbara's goal in life is to connect readers and writers, and her blog helps do just that.  Stop by to wish Barbara continued success, and you'll be entered in drawings for hundreds of books she's giving away this week.  

On Wednesday, the Seekerville authors are hosting the party on Barbara's blog, donating numerous books and giving away a KINDLE FIRE. Thursday is inspirational genre day so you'll find many of your favorite authors celebrating with Barbara.  No matter when you leave a comment, you'll have a chance to win.

FYI: Barbara is hosting a Readers' Appreciation Luncheon on April 10, at the Oak Creek Community Center, in Oak Creek, WI, and you're invited. Check out the information at: http://www.barbaraveyreaders.com

Happy Birthday, Barbara!  Good luck to all the SpeedBo writers!

Wishing you abundant blessings,

Debby Giusti

www.DebbyGiusti.com

www.seekerville.blogspot.com

www.craftieladiesofromance.blogspot.com

Laughing Out Loud!!!

A little laughter always makes the day more fun! I just checked out the Seekerville weekend edition posted by our web guru Tina Radcliff. She outdid herself this time by including pics of a few of the Seekers in Super Hero attire.

She connected me with the military femme fatale pictured left and named me, THE GENERAL.

Thanks, Tina! I'm laughing out loud!

If you want more laughter, log onto Seekerville this Wednesday, July 21st, when I'll be blogging about writers, Jeff Foxworthy-style. Bring your creativity and leave your email addy to be included in a drawing for one of my books--title of your choosing--and a $10 gift card to Starbucks!

Good news...I talked to the dear woman who ended up having four surgeries on her spine less than a month ago. She sounds wonderful and is feeling stronger each day, but still needs our prayers!

I also talked to my son in Iraq today. In fact, I called him. Not sure what type of new phone system he was able to get through his computer, but when he's logged on, his cell phone activates. Thank goodness for technology. He sounded great, but tired. There's a seven-hour time difference, and I caught him at the end of long, long workday. Here's a shout-out to all our military heroes and heroines and prayers for their protection and safe return home at the end of their deployments.

Wishing you all a joyous Sunday!

Love and prayers,
Debby