on my desk monday

This is my breakfast in Taiwan. Isn't it cute? I almost didn't eat the bunny bun...but hunger (and curiosity eventually won).

And see who came along for the trip? A Starry River of the Sky Pocket Pacy!* She's very excited to be making the trip. Stay tuned to see where else she goes!


*this pocket pacy is actually one that was returned to me by the postal service as one of the winners' addresses was not correct. Unfortunately, during the move, things got so discombobulated that I lost track of which winner it was....so if you were one of the Starry River of the Sky pocket pacy winners and never received your pocket pacy (and wouldn't mind receiving one that has already traveled) send me an e-mail at gracelin.manager@gmail.com

Pocket Pacy's Pals

One of the winners of my special edition Pocket Pacys decided that she needed some friends and made some of her own:

Aren't they cute? Can't wait to see where they all go!

Starry River of the Sky Giveaway Winners

It's November 3rd which means it's the day to announce the first winners of my giveaway! These five lovely readers will receive a special edition Pocket Pacy: The Cox Family Andrea Louise Dawson Webster Laura Jensen Martha Sledge Donna Kostuk If you see your name (or face!) above please e-mail me your mailing address at gracelin.manager@gmail.com and I will send you out your own Special Edition Pocket Pacy right away! And if you weren't a winner this time, don't worry! There's still four more pocket pacys to give away as well as the grand prize-- your portrait painted by me! Those winners will be announced on December 1st, so if you haven't entered yet, you can do so now! All you have to do is: 1) TAKE a photo of yourself with my book. It can be at the bookstore, at a library, anywhere! Just a photo of Starry River of the Sky and YOU in it. 2) POST or SHARE that photo to my facebook page (on the wall).(if you are not a facebook fan, you can e-mail me your photo at gracelin.manager@gmail.com & I can post for you! 3)Then, you are automatically entered into a drawing to win!

on my desk monday

Special Edition Starry River of the Sky Pocket Pacys all packaged up and ready for their new homes! Will it be with you? Don't forget to enter your photo!

Enter the drawing and win your portrait!

If you do this:

take a photo of yourself with my book

you could win this:

special edition pocket pacy!

And maybe even this:

it would be a portrait of you, not the baby!

Yes, it's the giveaway I've been talking about! For those readers who live to far away to come to my bookstore parties, here's your chance get the goodies!

All you have to do is:

1) TAKE a photo of yourself with my book. It can be at the bookstore, at a library, anywhere! Just a photo of the book with YOU in it.

2) POST or SHARE that photo to my facebook page (on the wall).(if you are not a facebook fan, you can e-mail me your photo at gracelin.manager@gmail.com & I can post for you!

3)Then, you are automatically entered into a drawing to win...

a special edition Pocket Pacy! Each one is handpainted by yours truly, with pearly purple and  little starry diamonds--in the honor of Starry River of the Sky. 

On Nov 3rd and on Dec.1st  Dec. 5th, I will draw the names out of a hat. There are nine Pocket Pacys so you post your phot before Nov. 3rd you have nine chances to win (you do not have to submit again if you don't win in the Nov. 3rd drawing). 

But there's more! On Dec 1st Dec. 5th, I will do a drawing from all the participants for the Grand Prize...

YOUR PORTRAIT!

I'll paint you from a photograph and you can keep the painting forever an ever!

That's right, so in for the next two months you have a chance to win a special edition pocket pacy and then a chance to for a portrait painting. All you have to do is post a photo of yourself with Starry RIver of the Sky!

So post (or send) those photos in now!  Can't wait to see you!

It's a book birthday party! Yes, Starry River of the Sky is now available (it's gotten 5 starred reviews!) and all day long I'm posting fun activities, behind-the-scene tidbits and a great giveaway (don't miss your chance to get your portrait painted)! If you want to celebrate with me in person,  check my tour schedule to see if I'll be having a booksigning near you--I'd be happy to see you!