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Traveling & Touring Jane

September 1, 2010 – 12:17 pm

I’m writing a lot this week, working on my new book, and it’s exciting and challenging, and compelling and frustrating, but isn’t that how a new book always is?

But even with all the writing, the She’s Gone Country book tour rolls on. This Friday I’m at the Borders at Sea-Tac airport at 9 am, and then Thursday Sept 9th is my big Bellevue launch party with the Barnes & Noble discussion and signing at 7 and the party over at Ooba’s at 8 pm. Lisa Johnson, owner of Ooba’s, stopped by my house this morning to discuss the drinks and menu (their signature margaritas plus yummy Tex-Mex food). If you’ve attended the Bellevue party before you know it’s always a lot of fun and I’ve got great reader giveaways so come!

For those who want a more literary feel on the other side of the bridge, we’ve got an event for you, too at Third Place Books Saturday, September 11th. Join me for a reading and a great discussion. I’d love to answer all your questions from why Texas to what’s happening in Hollywood with my books now.

Sunday, September 12th is a book event at Borders in Visalia, California. Visalia is my hometown. I was born at Kaweah Delta Hospital and graduated from Redwood High. I’m hoping to have a great event there, too, and want you to grab a couple friends to come with you.

And then… (breathless pant here….) we’ve got that big ole’ Texas book tour coming up kicking off October 10th with a tea with the DFW Tea group, and then a fun girls night out party at Love and War in Texas. I’ve got 8 days of events in Texas and I want to see everyone that I can. So book clubs, grab your girls and come see me, or clubs and groups, email me and see if I can join you for something. I haven’t done a big Texas tour in 5 years so let’s make this one HUGE and awesome!

Now it’s back to the story and love and hugs and gratitude to all of you!

PS  Want to buy a new book to read? Craving something sweet to go with that new novel?  Tell me what you’re doing this weekend and you’re entered to win a $15 B&N gift card and a $10 Starbucks gift card plus lots of JP goodies. Contest runs through Saturday night and I’ll announce the winner Sunday! Good luck and happy early Labor Day weekend!

By Jane | Posted in Book Talk, Events, Promo & Contests, Publicity, Travel Girl | Comments (39)

Back Home

August 30, 2010 – 2:46 pm

Back home after my week in California! It’s been a very successful tour so far. Readers are loving She’s Gone Country and I really want to thank everyone who’s posted a review at Amazon and the other sites! Several of you have emailed to tell me it’s your all-time favorite book that I’ve written. I’m grateful and touched for the terrific feedback. Thank you so much!

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I’ve got two big Washington events coming up. My big Bellevue launch with that always fun Ooba’s party and a book signing at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll come join me!

We’ve got three cute entries so far for the Cover Girl Contest and I want to see yours!!! Do send it in. Entering the contest is easy:

1) Grab a copy of She’s Gone Country

2) Stand next to or sit on a car (any type of car!!)

3) Use your camera or a camera phone and snap a photo

4) Email it to redtruck@janeporter.com with a comment about the book and you’re done!

Everyone who enters the contest gets a gift from me! So hurry up and send in those entries. I can’t wait to see them! I’ve loved all the comments on the contest page and look forward to more. Just remember votes don’t count until October 1st when voting begins officially so do come back then to vote and bring your friends and family too!

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Cover Girl Questions

August 26, 2010 – 4:44 pm

I’m checking in from the road again, this time from Pasadena, CA! I just received the first entry for my She’s Gone Country Cover Girl Contest—check it out here—plus a lot of questions from readers about the contest rules.

Many of you have asked how true to the cover your photos need to be. Answer: as long as the photo features you, a truck, and a copy of She’s Gone Country, you’re all set. Get as creative as you want. No need to find an identically red, beat-up truck, and certainly no need to look just like the Cover Girl (wouldn’t it be nice!). I just want you to have fun and get in the spirit of the book. Cowboy boots are totally optional.

Also, many of you have asked me for a bit of an extension. You are waiting for good weather, still looking for a good truck, or awaiting your book’s arrival from an online bookstore—understood, and I’m excited about the levels of commitment you are showing to the contest! I’m listening and have extended the entry deadline to September 30th, which will hopefully give you plenty of time to GO COUNTRY!

By Jane | Posted in Promo & Contests, Travel Girl | Comments (3)

Leapin’ Lizard!

August 25, 2010 – 11:28 am

While I gasp at the 109 temperatures predicted for today’s high in Fresno, Mac’s in Hawaii with his dad…wearing baby lizards on his head!  When I say we’re raising a wild child, I mean it!  Mac is so funny and silly, and built so much like our English bulldogs I think he is one!

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I had to leave Sacramento around 4:30 am this morning to make my Great Day interview at the Fox station in Fresno this morning, but the interview’s done (it went really well!  yay!) and I’m heading to my hotel room to nap for a couple hours before I get ready for tonights Margarita party at Chevy’s at 4:30 and then the booksigning at Barnes & Noble at 7 pm.

I know its swletering out there in the Central Valley—109!!!!–but I guarantee that if you make it to Chevy’s at Happy Hour, the margaritas will be icy cold.   So do come if you can!

PS  And for all of those who aren’t in Central California–I’m going to do a contest just for you!  Tell me your favorite way to stay cool on a blistering day and two of you will win wonderfully refreshing prizes AND a signed book of your choice from my backlist.  So share your stay cool tips and you could win!  Contest runs through Friday night PST and I’ll announce the winners Saturday morning.

By Jane | Posted in Book Talk, Events, Mom World, Publicity | Comments (64)

Book Events All Week Long!

August 22, 2010 – 9:30 pm

The pic  below was taken in July when I joined a wonderful Seattle book group for their discussion of Odd Mom Out and tomorrow I begin a whole new round of book talks, readings, signings and discussions….about SHE’S GONE COUNTRY!  I am really excited to be on the road, meeting up with readers, and saying hello to booksellers.

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Are you in California?  Can you join me at one of my book events this week?  It’s Palo Alto Monday night, Sacramento Tuesday night, Fresno Wednesday night, Pasadena Thursday night, and then to Nevada Friday noon!  I know it takes effort to get out of the house, make arrangements for kids, sometimes travel a great distance, but please know I so appreciate it when you are there and I never take your attendance for granted!

Looking forward to a wonderful week in California and then my noon event with Robin Carr’s group in Henderson, Nevada.  Need details for my events?  They’re all here on my website’s event page.  Check out the schedule and see when I’ll be somewhere near you!

By Jane | Posted in Book Clubs, Book Talk, Events, Promo & Contests, Publicity, Travel Girl | Comments (14)

Gone Country Sightings

August 21, 2010 – 9:31 am

I’m in Auckland at the wonderful Romance Writers of New Zealand’s conference  and having an amazing time. These women, and this conference, is so unbelievably cool.

Have been getting texts and emails and blog posts about She’s Gone Country sightings and thought I’d share this one from my pal Janelle who spotted the book on a Virginia Barnes & Noble shelf. Very cool, Janelle. Thank you!

If your local bookstore doesn’t have She’s Gone Country in the store on Monday, don’t be afraid to ask if they’re getting copies, and if they aren’t, or if–as in the case of the Temecula Barnes & Noble–they’ve already sold  out, ask them to order more. The first couple weeks of a book’s release are  so important so let your local store know this is a book you want to read!

Now back to the conference and these lovely Kiwis!

By Jane | Posted in Book Talk, Travel Girl | Comments (11)