Here We Go! Fun & Games for Launch Day with #giveaway

Launch Day!!!

Do you remember the feeling you get when you're on a roller coaster and the cars reach the top of the incline just about ready to let go and launch into the ride?

That's how I feel right now.


A mix of excitement, why-did-I-get-myself-into-this, and that feeling in your stomach like you ate a troll for lunch. 

That's right, it's book launch day. And in a lot of ways, it feels like a roller coaster ride. Even though this is technically my 6th 'official' book to be published, I still get the same feeling I did with the first one.

One of my adoring fans reading
Solve by Christmas

Of course, this book launch is magnified a little bit because I'm stepping into a little bit of a new genre. My very first mystery. So even though reviews up to this point have been encouraging, it's nerve wracking to know that people other than my adoring family and friends are going to read it.

Now is the real test.

Did you readers know authors get so nervous? Because I know I'm not the only one. LOL.

Anyway, a FUN FRIDAY post is exactly what I need to get my mind off of being so nervously happy. So let's play a couple of games. First, let's craft a mystery of our very own. I'll start with the first sentence, then you can comment with the next sentence or two of the story and we'll build from there.

Ready?

Eli was terrified of the dark. But what he saw when the lightning flashed made him wish for cave darkness.

Help me continue the story in the comments below! Your comments will get your name in the drawing for a fun, Solve by Christmas list pad.

Win this super cool list pad!

Also, just for ya'll, we have extended the Solve by Christmas pre-order bonus through today! If you order today, September 1st, LAUNCH DAY and forward your purcahse receipt to vwpreorder@gmail.com you will get the fantastic pre-order bonuses which include a printable file of postcards, gift tags, etc. as well as more than 15 minutes of exclusive behind the scenes discussion of the book. Check it out on Amazon.

Since I'm going to be on the road most of the day today, I'll probably add some more games in the comments. So be sure to check back and be part of the fun!