OMG!!! It’s 66 days until the book launch of TOUCHING THE SURFACE and I feel like I have a fluttering flock of origami cranes in my belly. I can barely contain myself. I doubt anything is going to stop the feeling of sweet anticipation–not that I really want too–but I thought I could at least try to share a little bit of my excitement with you by giving away swag packets to almost anyone who wants them. I say “almost” because I’ll absolutely try to accommodate everyone who is interested, but if I start to get too many requests (a fabulous problem, no?) I’ll have to cap it off to make it manageable. *fingers crossed*
Unfortunately, this event is only going to be open to mailing addresses in the US. Additionally, if you’re a teacher or a librarian and you’d like a class set/book club set of swag, please include how many people you will be sharing with. Here’s how it’s going to work…
I would really like to get the word out about TOUCHING THE SURFACE, so in the comments, please tell me where you reposted or shared the link to this blog. You don’t have to attach your link or anything–I’ll believe you. Besides, if you’re willing to lie to get my swag–that also makes me feel kind of good. But I do encourage you to be a moral and upstanding human being. *grin* And just so you know, your dedication to spreading the word doesn’t even have to be on line, you can also let me know that you’ve shared it with your teenage niece on your Uncle Ted’s side of the family–you know the one with the extra toe. *grin* I’m just appreciative of you giving me a shout-out.
MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR COMMENT!!!! I’LL THEN EMAIL YOU TO GET YOUR MAILING INFORMATION.
Oh, and I have a magic number in mind–I can do that–I write fiction. If that magic number gets hit, one participant will earn a very cool bonus prize!!!! It will be a good one–I promise. *squee*
Thanks so much for participating. Now it’s time for me to shut up so you can start. On your mark, get set…GO!
Maria DiPierro says:
Please send me some swag! Planning to read the book with my book group in November!! SO excited for you!!
On August 24, 2012 at 10:18 am
Kim says:
Maria, do you have an email where I can reach you? <3
On August 24, 2012 at 10:28 am
Tammy Sparks says:
I love swag so much, and I can’t wait to read your book:)I’m going to share Touching the Surface on my blog next Wednesday for my “Waiting on Wednesday.” You can check it out for yourself!
Thanks so much! tamsparks(at)att(dot)net
On August 24, 2012 at 10:25 am
Kim says:
Thank you so much!!!! I’ll inbox you. :o)
On August 24, 2012 at 10:28 am
Karin Enders says:
Kim! I’m so excited to get my copy! I pre-ordered months ago!!! I work out twice a week with a great group of moms-many have teenage daughters and I plug your book all the time! Can not wait to start reading!
On August 24, 2012 at 10:29 am
Kim says:
Karin, you are so sweet. Are you guys still at Hedges? I can send you stuff for your all your moms. <3
On August 24, 2012 at 10:34 am
Jodi Moore says:
You gotta know that I feel almost like an auntie to Surface! 😉 Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t WAIT!!! SOOO excited for – and proud of – YOU!!! <3
On August 24, 2012 at 10:31 am
Kim says:
You’ve got to know I couldn’t have done it without you! <3
On August 24, 2012 at 10:35 am
Marcie Colleen says:
So excited! I would LOVE swag! And please consider doing an interview on my blog! I would be honored!!!!!
On August 24, 2012 at 10:33 am
Kim says:
Absolutely Marcie. Send me your email and we can make arrangements.
On August 24, 2012 at 10:51 am
Linda G. says:
Exciting times!!! I tweeted you, of course. But I would have done that anyway. 🙂
On August 24, 2012 at 11:05 am
Kim says:
That is because you’re made of awesome! <3
On August 24, 2012 at 11:13 am
G. Donald Cribbs says:
Dear Kim,
You’ve known for a long time how much I’ve been anticipating your book. From the gorgeous cover to the scintillating cover copy I’m literally salivating to read and review TOUCHING THE SURFACE. I’d love to receive swag.I will continue to share about your book.
On August 24, 2012 at 11:06 am
Kim says:
Donald–you’ve been such a huge supporter. I can’t thank you enough. Can I get your email?
On August 24, 2012 at 11:12 am
G. Donald Cribbs says:
gdcribbs (at) aol (dot) com 😀 Thank you!
On August 24, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Jennifer Whistler says:
I really am excited for you, and I reposted on my FB page. I’m also hosting our book group in November, so I’m thinking about suggesting Touching the Surface. Even though I am in Switzerland, I can have you send to my mother-in-law, who is visiting next month.
On August 24, 2012 at 11:23 am
Kim says:
You are made of fabulous!!! What’s your email?
On August 24, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Hayden says:
You should see my Twitter mention any second. 😉
My e-mail is haydenmcasey [at] hotmail [dot] com. 🙂
On August 24, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Kim says:
Got it!
On August 24, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Emily says:
I would loooove some swag. I’m a swag hoarder. 😉
My email is: edandemsreviews(at)gmail(dot)com
Can’t wait to read TOUCHING THE SURFACE! It’s gonna be good.
On August 24, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Kim says:
I am so excited for you to read it!!!!
On August 24, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Marie O. says:
I would love to have some swag! I can’t wait for this book to come out!
maroliva (AT) comcast (DOT) net
On August 24, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Kim says:
Woo hoo!!!!
On August 27, 2012 at 10:53 am
Amy says:
I would love some Touching the Surface swag!
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/StatesOfDecay/status/239174678353178624 (I’ll tweet again on the release date) Touching the Surface has also been on one of my Pinterest boards for months. I’ll make some Touching the Surface stickers on Moo.com to give away to my book buddies on a message board 🙂
My e-mail: amethystfaerieATmsnDOTcom
On August 24, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Kim says:
Amy…you are made of awesome!!!!!
On August 24, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Joanne Fritz says:
Kim, you know I’d love some swag, so I can give it away along with a pre-order of the book when I post your fabulous interview on my blog sometime in October (I’ll let you know when I schedule it).
JoanneRFritz@gmail.com
On August 24, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Kim says:
Joanne–you are too good to me. I will absolutely send you out some. <3
On August 24, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Mere Joyce says:
Well I am up here in Canada, so I can’t get SWAG =(
I do already have a link to here from my blog, though, just cause you’re so awesome.
On August 26, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Kim says:
(((hugs)))
On August 27, 2012 at 10:54 am
Lauren Lauver says:
I can’t WAIT!!
On August 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Kim says:
*Love*
On August 27, 2012 at 10:54 am
Erica says:
Oh my golly – only 66 days? IT IS CREEPING UP SO FAST! I cannot wait for Touching the Surface to be out 🙂
On August 27, 2012 at 3:20 am
Kim says:
It’s sneaking up on me!!!!! *grin*
On August 27, 2012 at 10:54 am
PamM says:
I would love some swag and I am fixing to share the link on my FB page Paranormal Reads.
On August 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm
PamM says:
Oh my email is kydirtgirl68 AT gmail DOT com. sorry I forgot to add it.
On August 27, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Kim says:
Fabulous!!!!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:21 pm
elizabeth keckler says:
I would LOVE some swag, I am always looking for new things to read.. It seems I am reading constantly according to my husband lol thank you very much!! elizabethkeckler@yahoo.com
On August 27, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Kim says:
My husband would say the same thing LOL!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Ali says:
I am super excited! I would love to have some swag!!! My email is alisbookshelf@yahoo(dot)com
Thanks so much!!!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Kim says:
No problem! Thank you!!!!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Ruthi Kight says:
I would love some swag. I have shared on my FB review page. It’s called R&M Fab Book Reviews 🙂 My e-mail address is ruthanne.kight@my.columbiasc.edu. And congrats on the release getting so much closer! That’s so exciting!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Kim says:
Thank you so much–I sent you an email. :o)
On August 27, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Ruthi Kight says:
Kim, I got the swag yesterday! 🙂 Can’t wait to share the love with our followers on our page! Btw, I dropped off the cards with the library 🙂 My aunt works there so she will be passing them to her boss to contact you about getting books for the library. Thanks again! 🙂
On September 7, 2012 at 8:13 am
Kim says:
You are made of awesome! Thank you sooooo much!!!!
On September 7, 2012 at 8:24 am
nikki archer says:
i would love free swag I always love new stuff reading new.stuff
On August 27, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Kim says:
Yay!!!! Do you have an email Nikki?
On August 27, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Nikki archer says:
Nikkiarcher5@gmail.com niik archer:)
On August 27, 2012 at 3:47 pm
joanne hale says:
this is exciting! i first want to congratulate you on your publication, and how awesome is that! omg. and to give away swag too! secondly, i want to say thank you for the swag! totally awesome! and thirdly, i was wondering if i could bother you on some swag Qs. like how and where did you get them made? i too would like to help someone promote their book but know not where to turn!
thank you thank you thank you! much
On August 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Kim says:
Thank you so much Joanne. I’m pretty giddy. I have swag coming at me from quite a few places LOL! Business cards and stickers from Moo.com. Bookmarks and Postcards were made by Jeff Fielder http://jallenfielder.com/design.html and we used Gotprint.com. If you have any real specific questions–leave me your email and we can chat when I grab your address for the swag. :o)
On August 27, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Sabrina Ford says:
Thank you so much for the swag. Congrats on your release day coming. I love the cover and can’t wait to read it. My email is casper131979@hotmail.com
Thank you!!!!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Kim says:
You guys are made of awesome!
On August 27, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Debbie says:
I would love some Touching the Surface swag. I will pass the word on anyway I can. My email is debbiehickmon@yahoo.com
On August 27, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Kim says:
Thank you! (((hugs)))
On August 27, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Nikki archer says:
Nikkiarcher5@gmail.com
On August 27, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Lauren Alumbaugh says:
Will be tweeting about your book! Can’t wait to read it!! Im guessing my favorite number 7!
On August 27, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Kim says:
Seven was always one of my faves too! Thank so much. Now I just need your email. :o)
On August 27, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Brandy M. says:
Shared on Twitter and Facebook and am sharing at work 🙂 I already hyped the book at work and have a couple of Moms of teens getting the book on pre-order 🙂 Really hope for a successful launch for you.
On August 27, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Kim says:
*Tackles you with a giant bear hug* Thank you sooooo much!!!!! Do you have an email?
On August 27, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Brandy M. says:
Yes indeed darklee25 at yahoo dot com 🙂
On August 27, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Brandy M says:
? Don’t know if the swag offer is still on but I gave my email before and never got a response 🙁 Sorry to bug you I know you are very busy I’m just a sucker for swag. I think I look forward to it as much as the books 🙂
On September 8, 2012 at 1:17 am
Samantha Truesdale says:
Awesome that you are doing this! I would love some swag! I have shared this on my FB!
My email is strue21@gmail.com
On August 27, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Kim says:
You are made of awesome sauce!!!!! Thank you. Email coming. :o)
On August 27, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Cassie Chavez says:
I’d love to get some swag for my contest on my reviews page!:)
email:cassie_chvz@yahoo.com
On August 27, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Kim says:
:o)
On August 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Cassie Chavez says:
Thanks again, I can’t begin to ponder the gratitude I have for you, I will drop off the post cards to nearby schools for you!!
On September 7, 2012 at 12:43 am
Katie L. Carroll says:
Finally got a chance to share the love on my blog and FB! Can’t wait for Touching the Surface!
ktlc1113 at aol dot com
On August 30, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Kim says:
Thanks Katie!!!! I know how busy you are!!!
On August 31, 2012 at 10:16 am
Keith says:
You know I want some swag…I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time!!!
On August 31, 2012 at 10:37 am
Kim says:
What’s your email Keith?
On August 31, 2012 at 11:00 am
Cindy Rodriguez says:
Hi Kim,
I’m so looking forward to reading your book!! I’m going to share this post online and share the book with my high school students and school library. Can’t wait.
Cindy
cindyrodriguez71@gmail.com
On September 1, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Kim says:
((((hugs)))) Love you honey!
On September 7, 2012 at 7:46 am
Sarah says:
I added Touching the Surface to my Goodreads “Want to Read” shelf, and my friends and I might read it as our book club pick next month! (I hope so!)
Sarah
Escapingthroughbooks at gmail dot com
On October 21, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Kim says:
Thank you, Sarah!!!! <3
On October 21, 2012 at 9:12 pm