Crossing Oceans' Mother's Day Contest! And the winner is...

AND THE WINNER IS.... Melinda Evaul! Melinda, please email Gina with your address at rnglh1 at yahoo dot com.

CONGRATULATIONS

(I literally gave everyone a separate entry for each thing they listed they did and picked one of the names at random. I appreciate everything all of you did to help get the word out about Crossing Oceans...THANK YOU!!)





Next week is the official virtual launch for my debut CROSSING OCEANS, and we've got a lot planned--including a contest.

At the end of the week we will have one grand prize winner of our Crossing Oceans' Mother's Day Contest--a strand of luxurious 48" hand knotted cultured fresh water pearls (they're BEAUTIFUL!) and two autographed copies of Crossing Oceans, one for you and one for mom. (I'll write a special note for your mom with your editorial guidance.)

Although the kick off starts Monday, you can start entering now. Here's how it works:

MOTHER'S DAY CONTEST RULES

Each day from May 3rd (Monday) to May 7th (Friday) in the comments section, let us know how you're helping to get the word out about Crossing Oceans. Each thing you do is not only very much appreciated, but will earn you one entry in the drawing. Do two things, you're entered twice, etc. There is no limit to the number of entries you can receive and you can enter daily.

WAYS TO ENTER:

1. Ask your library to order a copy of Crossing Oceans.

2. Buy a copy of Crossing Oceans.

3. If you've read it, review it on Amazon, B&N, CBD, BooksAMillion, Facebook, twitter, shoutlife, myspace or anywhere else appropriate. Again, each time you post it, it counts as a separate entry.

3. Post the book trailer on your blog, website, facebook, myspace, shoutlife page. (Each one you do will count for a separate entry.)(Just copy and paste:

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4. Change your profile pic for the day to the jpg cover (simply right click it off Amazon, here or where ever. Save it to your computer and post it to your pics. Very simple if you've never done it.

5. Post one of the endorsements below along with the book cover and/or title to any of your blogs, websites or networking sites AND/OR the following blurb:



“Beautiful and heartfelt.”
Charles Martin, NYT bestselling author of Where the River Ends

“Poignant and unforgettable, CROSSING OCEANS will break your heart — and then put the pieces back together again. This is an uplifting and inspiring tale that reminds us to live every day as if it’s our last.”
Tess Gerritsen, NYT Best-selling author .

“Moving, heart-rending and poignant, a stunning debut. Holmes returns us to what matters in a too-short life—what it really is to come home.”
Tosca Lee, Author of Havah & Demon: A Memoir

“Gina Holmes explores the beauty, tenderness and tenacity of mother-love in Crossing Oceans with marvelous skill and insight. An outstanding debut from a gifted storyteller. Bravo!
Susan Meissner, Author of The Shape of Mercy


This story will wring you out and hang you up to dry. It’s beautifully written and deep as a river.”
Lauraine Snelling, author of A Measure of Mercy

“A stunning debut novel about love, loss, and the circle of life. Gina Holmes knows how to find laughter in tragedy. . . . Her characters will grab you by the heart and have you laughing, crying, and holding your breath.”
Marshall Karp, author of The Rabbit Factory

“I finished Crossing Oceans just moments ago and the tears are still wet on my cheeks. What a touching, delightful story! Poignant and beautifully written, Crossing Oceans is a lyrical testament to the hope we have when we believe.” Deborah Raney,author of
Almost Forever and the Clayburn Novels



6. Simply say on any networking site that Crossing Oceans by Gina Holmes has released and anything else that might perk interest.

7. Spread the word about the contest on other blogs, sites, etc.

8. Any other idea that would help spread the word that I haven't thought of.

**Don't forget to write in the comments section what you did and include your name. The winner will be announced Saturday, May 8th here on Novel Journey.

Thanks everyone for your help and support. It means everything.

Blessings, Gina