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Win an Advance Copy of Sucks to Be Me!

NOTE: This Giveaway has Ended! Please check the most recent blog posts for any current giveaways and special promotions!

I’ve got a few ARCs (advance reader copies) of Sucks to Be Me (courtesy my editor – thanks Nina!) and I’d like to give one some (my publisher sent me more!) away now (more giveaways of the final hardcover are planned later on, mostly around the release date….so stay tuned on that) to generate just a little wee bit of early buzz (hey, I’m honest…as a book reviewer, I know how important buzz can be).

(And yes, I do realize that the paragraph above had way too many parenthetical inserts in it…I just couldn’t help myself.)

So I’m going to ask that the winner submit at least two reviews of my book after reading it (and hopefully loving it!): one to Amazon and one to YA Books Central. A book just looks lonely up there on the big ‘ol Internet without any reviews. And, of course, you can always post your review at other places. ;-)

To enter, email me at kim@kimberlypauley.com and include the following:

  • Your name
  • Age (if under 13, I’ll need a parent’s permission to award you the prize)
  • Why you’d like to read Sucks to Be Me

This giveaway will end on April 15, 2008, with the winner to be announced soon thereafter (barring any baby-craziness going on in my life). Good luck! And thanks for your interest and support. :-)

UPDATE: Looks like I’ll be giving away about 8 copies! So be sure to get your entry in and spread the word!

Wanna help me write my next book?

I’m currently working on the sequel to Sucks to Be Me and I’d love (love, love, love it) your help.

First off…

What do you think of when you think about myths about people who live in the South? Or about the South in general? The next book is set in Louisiana. What are myths (or truths) funny or otherwise that you associate with people who live in the South?

I’m thinking of things like “People in the South always say ya’ll” or “Everyone in the South owns a gun.” Really, anything that you associate with the South could work and I appreciate any input you have (it doesn’t matter whether it’s a true association or not…in fact, it’s actually pretty helpful if you don’t know anything about the South…the character will be moving there from California).

And Next…

What are the major events and milestones during high school during senior year?

Specifically, I’m looking for all the big stuff. Like what kind of dances and events occur? Approximately when (month is fine) do these things happen? What about big tests? Yearbook stuff? Anything you can think of will help. It’s been a while since I was in high school. :-) Yeesh, I don’t want to think about how long ago it was…

You can either leave a comment on this post (see below) or drop me a note at kim@kimberlypauley.com

Welcome to my new site!

I’d say “welcome to my site!” but technically, I’ve got a number of other websites, so…welcome to the latest and greatest! This is my official author site (as opposed to a personal blog or my YA lit site, Young Adult Books Central) and it is where you’ll find the latest news about me and my book (Sucks to Be Me, coming out in August 2008).

I’m also happy to answer questions (just check out the Q&A section) or just listen to what you have to say. This is my first novel, so, honestly, I’m incredibly anxious to hear all of your comments! I’ve been a book reviewer for nearly 10 years, but this is my first time on the “other side,” so I’m very excited, but nervous. Be kind (well, you don’t have to be…but it’d be nice if you were).

I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you. :-)