This week marks the release of my YA novel, LIFTED, and I am so honored and excited to celebrate it with you all. When people ask me what this book is about, I usually say it's about a teenage girl named Poppy who becomes addicted to shoplifting. But really, it's about so much more. This book took me about two years to write because I did so much research and the story itself went through so many versions. I wanted to write Poppy's story because it was so different from the books I'd already written and I welcomed the challenge. And now that it's (almost) officially into the hands of readers, I'm beyond excited.
To get a more official idea about what this book is about, as well as watch its trailer and see what some awesome authors and reviewers have said about it, click here.
And now I'm going to tell you all about The Contest that will be running this week right here at the fabulous Books, Boys, Buzz blog.
And now I'm going to tell you all about The Contest that will be running this week right here at the fabulous Books, Boys, Buzz blog.
The prize is a signed copy of LIFTED!!!
Because one of the themes of LIFTED is friendship, the Buzz Girls will be blogging about friendship. For every day you leave a comment, you will earn one entry into my hat (so you can get up to 7 entries). Then my youngest son will draw 2 winners and we will announce the winners early next week.
I'll go first: A true friend loves me when I'm a mess just as much as when I'm at my very best.
A true friend is forever,
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A true friend holds you tight,even when you have had the worst fight!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your release, Wendy! And I have already pre-ordered your book because I'm just THAT excited!
ReplyDeleteA true friend accepts your flaws, even when they are at their most annoying.
ReplyDeletea true friend is there at 2 in the morning;
ReplyDeletea true friend doesn't need any warning
Congratulations!!!!! Yea!!!! I pre-ordered an ebook (still waiting to download!!!), but would never turn down an autographed copy of a real book!!! ;)
Many people will walk in and out of you life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats!! I have been seeing this book around the web and am looking forward to reading it...
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Ooo! Some great comments about friendship already. And for those of you who've already pre-ordered Lifted, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTrue friends are in your heart,
ReplyDeleteEven when they're miles apart.
A true friend is a person that always listens to when you need someone..whether its to gossip or a should to cry on.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Congrats on the release! Okay, let me see....
ReplyDeleteA true friend can look at you just once and know you're lieing when you say you are fine when you really feel like your world is falling apart.
Congrats!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI truly dont believe I can have a best friend.
I thought I had one but she stabbed me in the back so Im not sure if Ill ever find one I can truly trust.
Thats why I have my family!
Congratulations! I am so excited for the release of lifted!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteA true friend is someone who wouldn't hesitate to jump on a plane to be by your side when you need her even if you haven't spoken to each other in years.
Congrats Wendy! You don't know how badly I want to win this giveaway!! *begs*
ReplyDeleteA true friend is like a figure 8, always coming back around no matter the twists and turns of life
ReplyDeleteYou can pick back up with a true friend - no matter how long it's been since you've seen her. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on book release week! I can't wait to read LIFTED!!
A true friend knows all about you- all your faults and failings and still loves you.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely going on my reading list. It looks so interesting! Congrats on the release.
ReplyDeleteA true friend accepts my faults.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new book. I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeletewaters may dry..
ReplyDeleteflowers may die..
but true friends will never say goodbye...
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To me a friend is someone that you can always count on and trust your deep dark secrets with.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS ON RELEASE WEEK!
Cassie C
Happy release week! A true friend tells the truth, even if it might hurt!
ReplyDeleteFriends are like pee. Everyone can see it but your the only one that can feel it!
ReplyDeletehaha, there is a funny one! =)
A true friend not only loves you even at your worst, but also knows what you are thinking sometimes even if you're not sure!
ReplyDeleteA true friend is there for the bad weather days too, not just the fair weather ones.
ReplyDeleteA true friend is someone who reads and critiques your work. LOL! Which is exactly what Wendy and I do for each other and I'm soooooo proud of this releaes for her. She really worked HARD on this book to get it just right and I think you're all going to really enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHugs, my sweetie!!!
The most beautiful discovery best friends can make is that they can grow separately without growing apart
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A best friend will always find a way to love you even when you have done something that u cannot fix
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Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.
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Congratulations, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI'll be getting right on reviewing the lovely PDF you sent me. (:
The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
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A friend will come bail you out of jail at 3 a.m. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying "what did we dooooooo!"
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