Ever since I was a little girl, it has been my dream to publish a novel. And now, after years of writing and rejection and more writing, after three other novel manuscripts that live in my computer hard-drive… that dream is coming true!
Books have always been a solace for me during tough times. When I feel stressed, overwhelmed, scared, anxious… I can escape into the world of a story and let my mind relax for a little while. I hope that my book can be such a gift for others during this global pandemic.
THE BEST WEEK THAT NEVER HAPPENED is now available for pre-order! It is being released in paperback, as an ebook and as an audiobook.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951710118
Why is pre-ordering important for authors? (Especially debut novelists like me, especially during times like these?) Well, the number of pre-orders tells the publisher, booksellers, and industry as a whole how much desire and interest there is in your book. The first few weeks can make or break a book, and the first novel can make or break an author’s publishing chances in the future.
I would be incredibly grateful if you take the time to pre-order my book!
Read an excerpt of the beginning here on The Nerd Daily & another excerpt here on Hypable!
ABOUT THE BOOK
After her parents’ bitter divorce, family vacations to the Big Island in Hawaii ceased. But across the miles, eighteen-year-old Tegan Rossi remains connected to local Kai Kapule, her best friend from childhood. Now, Tegan finds herself alone and confused about how she got to the Big Island. With no wallet, no cell phone, purse, or plane ticket, Tegan struggles to piece together what happened. She must have come to surprise-visit Kai. Right?
As the teens grow even closer, Tegan pushes aside her worries and gets swept away in the vacation of her dreams. But each morning, Tegan startles awake from nightmares that become more difficult to ignore. Something is eerily amiss. Why is there a strange gap in her memory? Why can’t she reach her parents or friends from home? And what’s with the mysterious hourglass tattoo over her heart?
Kai promises to help Tegan figure out what is going on. But the answers they find only lead to more questions. As the week unfolds, Tegan will experience the magic of first love, the hope of second chances, and the bittersweet joy and grief of being human.
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| My friend, the amazing young artist Nicole Ham, created two gorgeous custom paintings for the book’s pre-order campaign! Everyone who pre-orders the book will receive a digital print of each of these paintings! |
PRE-ORDER PRIZES
To receive your bonus goodies + be entered to win the grand prize, all you need to do is forward your proof of purchase and your mailing address to bestweekbookorder@gmail.com.
PRE-ORDER ONE COPY of THE BEST WEEK THAT NEVER HAPPENED and RECEIVE…
- a free ebook of my newly released 15th anniversary edition of 3 a.m.: a collection of short stories, including three new stories
- a signed, personalized bookplate
- a matching bookmark
- two temporary tattoos: an hourglass and a gecko (you’ll understand their significance after reading the book!)
- two downloadable digital prints of custom artwork created by Nicole Ham specifically for The Best Week That Never Happened
PRE-ORDER TWO COPIES of THE BEST WEEK THAT NEVER HAPPENED and RECEIVE…
- all of the above
- a gecko charm bracelet (also related to the plot of the book!)
PRE-ORDER THREE OR MORE COPIES of THE BEST WEEK THAT NEVER HAPPENED and RECEIVE…
- all of the above
- a print copy of my newly released 15th anniversary edition of 3 a.m.: a collection of short stories, including three new stories!
Also, for every copy you pre-order, you’ll be entered to win…
THE GRAND PRIZE:
- a 30-minute call with me to discuss your writing, talk about how to get published, answer your questions about the book, or whatever your heart desires!
- a prize package I’ve created just for you from Hawaii: chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, Ohana Bros addictive kettle chips, the best Kona coffee, and a beautiful mug
To receive your bonus goodies + be entered to win the grand prize, all you need to do is forward your proof of purchase and your mailing address to bestweekbookorder@gmail.com.
PRAISE
“This debut novel is captivating and moving. . . A dazzling, emotional story of love, loss, and living in the moment.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A poignant and gripping heart-tug of a page-turner filled with heart and hope. I couldn’t put it down. Magic.” —Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe
“Dallas Woodburn weaves a bittersweet love story between star-crossed lovers—thwarted not only by distance but also by insurmountable tragedy. This captivating, poignant story is perfect for teens on the brink of discovering who they are and what really matters.” —Natalie Lund, author of We Speak in Storms
I hope you are staying safe and healthy, my friends! Thank you for taking the time to visit my little corner of the blogosphere today, and thank you for always being so supportive of my writing dreams. ❤
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