Thursday, April 17, 2014

Today is your lucky day!

You're not going to believe what I did.

Allow me to explain....

I've been working hard (as I'm sure you can imagine) to get everything ready for my book's release. A thrilling--albeit overwhelming--experience. My learning curve is straight up and although I'm striving to make it as "smooth sailing" as possible, it's not without mishaps.

Here's where we get to the--eh, hem--embarrassing part.

As I was uploading my book onto the Kindle site and preparing everything to be "just right", I kept waiting for them to ask something like "What day do you want this book to be available on Amazon," or "Enter the date you would like your book to go live". But I never saw anything like that, so I continued filling in blanks and reviewing, etc.

Until finally, they said, (I'm paraphrasing...), "Everything looks great. Wanna publish it?"

So, I thought, "Well, sure I do--and I bet they'll ask me about the date soon--they have to."

Click.

Annnnnnnnnd not too long later I got an emailing saying something like, "Congratulations, your book is now available on Amazon.com".

WHAT?

Yep.

Call it inexperience, call it the-act-of-a-frazzled-mother-trying-to-do-her-best-with-children-screaming-at-the-door, call is fate, call it crazy. But whatever you call it--it won't change the fact that the book that was going to be available May 12 is available NOW for your Kindle.

That's right, my book is FOR SALE!!! CRAZY!!!

The paperbacks are still coming soon and MIGHT even be available a bit sooner than planned, but that remains to be seen.

So, there's the embarrassing story of how one fledgling indie writer unexpectedly released her book a month early. It's ok if you laugh. It won't hurt my feelings. I promise. *wink*

But as one fabulous friend and fellow author said, "Amber, if you think that was an accident you're crazy. God wanted you to put this book out there now--because someone needs to read it." Those words have meant a lot to me and I can't help but wonder if she isn't completely right. (But if I tell her as much, it might give her a big head and we certainly don't want that..... *teehee*)

While we're on the subject of said friend and author, let me take a moment to tell you about her and share her generous review of SO FAIR A LADY.

I was honored to have Jennifer Major, author and Queen of the infamous blog, Tales from the Redhead, read my story and encourage me through these past weeks. Her review really lifted my nervous and apprehensive spirits, and she's been kind enough to allow me to share it with you.

Take it away, Jennifer:

"Eliza and Kitty Campbell are in royal trouble.
Their father is dead, their future is unsure, and they are knee deep in the midst of political turmoil that might tear them apart. But never fear, Samuel Martin is here. And there. And everywhere.
Thomas Watson is in royal trouble too, but the kind that gets you dead. The kind that Samuel Martin seems to have far too much skill at, and far too frightening for a young man alone.
Thomas Watson’s friend and mentor, Robert Campbell, was a spy for the Sons of Liberty, and his secrets have thrown his two daughters into a realm of intrigue, danger and certain death. Thomas must save them, and many others, and yet who can he trust? Where can he hide two women? And how far must he go before his actions are unforgivable?

Amber Perry sent me a copy of So Fair A Lady…and robbed me of sleep!!!
I was stressed, nervous, and had to take frequent chocolate breaks just to cope with Thomas and Eliza’s perils and problems! The story starts at a hard place and just plunges the reader down the waterfall, then out through the rapids, swirls through the white water than BAM, you’re down another chute!
I am a huge fan of Laura Frantz, Lori Benton and Tamara Leigh, and now? Amber Perry! I would HIGHLY recommend So Fair A Lady if you want to squirm, swoon and pray for the characters!
An excellent read, and seriously, you can sleep tomorrow night, right?"

Jennifer, God bless you for such a great review and thank you for your unending support!!!!!

Because of this unexpected release, I have decided to do a GIVEAWAY!!! One lucky winner will receive a copy of SO FAIR A LADY!!! Please leave your email addy in a comment below and I'll be picking said winner on May 2. (Shipping in America and Canada only, sorry. :( ) Please enter and share with your friends!!!!

So, now that my book is available on Kindle AND paperback, let me just say....

Happy Reading--and......
BUY IT!!!



49 comments:

  1. I could so see myself doing this. :) Happy Unexpected Release Day!

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    1. Thanks, Melissa!!! It has been a fun, wild ride! :)

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  2. What's that scripture?
    "The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps."
    Happy Unexpected Release Day!

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    1. Beth!!! Thank you for sharing that scripture, I love that! Wonderful to have you stop by, that means a lot, thank you!

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  3. Amber, you are SOOOO welcome!! And it's a GREAT read!!!
    But I think I don't need help on my taxes, thanks anyway. ;)

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    1. Are you suuuuuure you don't need my help?! ;) LOVE YOU!

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  4. Congratulations on your unexpected release day! Enjoy the thrill--even though it's come sooner than you planned.

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    1. Keli!!!
      You have been so supportive from the beginning! Thank you for being such a great friend!!! God bless!

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  5. Amber, SO happy for you! Your cover is one of my favorites ever - and we won't even begin on your hero and heroine and the story between those pages :) I am happily uploading to Pinterest!
    Laura (in case those cookies won't cooperate and I must be anon.)!

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    1. Laura!!! I am SO blessed by you, thank you for being such a great friend and wonderful support. I am so honored to have you as an endorser!!!!! A dream come true!

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  6. Congratulations Amber! Yes, God works in mysterious ways - - but as His Word says in Isaiah - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." And I whole-heartedly agree with Jennifer that Tamara Leigh is a FABULOUS author - - "The Age of Faith" Series is amazing!! Start with "The Unveiling" and read on - - you will be in for a most satisfying historical romance read!!! Happy Easter - - He is Risen and He Lives!!

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    1. Pam!!! Beautiful, thank you for sharing that. I cannot wait to read Tamara Leigh I hear wonderful things!!! Hope you had a blessed Easter as well! :)

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  7. Hi Amber, What a fun story. I am working on loading my first paperback book at Createspace…so I am on that learning curve too. I love your cover. It sounds like a wonderful story. Blessings on your release! Carrie

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    1. Carrie!!! Thank you for stopping by! Congratulations on YOUR book!!! I'm so excited for you as well!!! It's a steep curve isn't it? LOL Bless you for your kindness!!! HUGS!

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  8. Funny! And happy release day. I wish both you and your book well. Now I should probably go read it so I can leave a review, huh? :-)

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    1. Naomi! Thanks for being willing to read and review-- I do hope you enjoy it!!!!

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  9. I always wondered how all of that worked, so your story already helping others (at least me) in giving me a sneak preview as to how the self-pubbing process works! The cover is lovely. Looking forward to the read! huguleyriggins@hotmail.com.

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    1. Piper!!!! I think I have seen a lovely cover of your book floating around the internet, have I not? So excited for you and wishing you much success and many blessings on your writing journey!!! Thank you for stopping by and I hope to get to know you better! HUGS!!

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  10. Amber, that is a precious story! You are making memories, sweet girl. And you know God is smiling over you, maybe a little tickled. Congratulations, sweet girl.

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    1. Shelli!! Your note really made me smile, thank you so much!! Wonderful to see you here and I hope you stop by again! Blessings to you!!! Amber

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    1. Lynnette, YOU are a HUGE blessing to me! I seriously don't know what I would have done without you! Thank you for everything!!!!

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  12. WOO HOO!! Another book to read! Can't wait!
    Congratulations on a wonderful milestone!
    :)

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    1. Thank you, Cathy!!! It's pretty surreal, I can't believe its actually happened. Thank you for your encouragement! HUGS!!!!

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  13. Laura Grants and Lori Benton are two of my favorite historical fiction authors! Sounds like this will be right up my alley.

    Pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Of course I meant Laura Frantz!

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    2. Hi Patty!! Oh, I know exactly who you meant! They are two of my favorites as well--you have good taste. ;) Thank you for your encouragement and for stopping by to enter the giveaway! Hugs and blessings!!!!!!

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  14. Happy Release Day!! Hope I win! Thanks for the chance!!

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    1. Brenda! Thank you, it's been a great time for me--even if it was a bit of a surprise!! :) Hugs!

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  15. Uh oh! Well, your publisher could have put it out there early too and since you are your own publisher it all works out okay! Hearing happy murmurs from the OWG blog gang and we're looking forward to your party on CQ blog!

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    1. Carrie! Thank you for your support and help through these many months. I look forward to the Tea Party--its going to be great!!!

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  16. Congrats on "So Fair a Lady", Amber!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Bonnie!!! So glad to see you here! Thanks for entering my giveaway! HUGS!!

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  17. Oh how exciting!!!... I too agree... MEANT TO BE! I'm so excited for you. I would love to win a book, specially a signed copy by the fabulous Amber Perry! Love ya girl and I'm so excited for you. I think I need to plan when I will read this exciting book and get no sleep!!
    ;)

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    1. What a fun surprised to see you here, Hillarie! And I just realized you spell your name with an "ie". LOL Thanks for your support, that means a lot!!! :)

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  18. WHOO-HOO ... God's timing is definitely not always our timing, but He's never late ... although He's seldom "early" unless there's a really good reason, so I agree with Jenn! :)

    Hugs and HAPPY RELEASE DAY, my friend! May you sell a million and a half.

    Julie

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    1. God's timing is always the best, isn't it, Julie! You are so right!!! You are such a blessing in my life, I have learned so much from you--thank you for such a beautiful endorsement and I couldn't be more humbled to have you as my dear friend. HUGS!!!!!

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  19. Great post, sounds like a great book, and you have Jennifer in your corner to boot. I'm sure your book will be a success!

    Lori

    lmyost@roadrunner.com

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    1. Lori!!! I am SO grateful to have Jennifer in my corner, isn't she great?! :) Thank you for entering and for offering such encouragement, that means so much! Blessings!!

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  20. These things happen but I thought, only on me! Would love to read this story!

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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    1. Melody! Isn't it great to know these things happen to other people as well!? LOL Thank you for coming by and for entering! Blessings!

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  21. Congratulations on your book release. I'm glad to hear it's now available in paperback as well as ebook. It looks like it is a great book. I'd love to read it.

    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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    1. Pam!!! Thank you for your kindness and support! I do hope that you enjoy it--I'd love to hear what you think when you've finished it. :) Got you in the drawing! Best wishes!!!

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  22. This sounds like my kind of book! I love all of the authors mentioned! I swill definitely be looking into getting this book. The giveaway is on my birthday so maybe I'll be blessed and win it!

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    1. Regina! How fun that the giveaway is on your birthday--I'll keep my fingers crossed for you then. :) Thank you for commenting, its wonderful to have you stop by! HUGS!!!!

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  23. Congratulations!!! I love the cover. It's beautiful.I would love to read your book. Hopped over from your FB page to check out your blog and contest.

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    1. Anne! Thank you for coming to my blog! I'm so thrilled that you like the cover, I really love it too!! :) I've got you in the giveaway--thank you for entering!! HUGS!!!

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  24. Wow I love how God uses our WHAT moments for His glory! Congrats on the release! :) Also thank you for the giveaway!
    sylvesternator (at) yahoo (dot) com

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