Book Proof/Party Update

Hello World:

It's me, Tanjlisa Marie. I received my proof this week for CODENAME FAIRY GODMOTHER: REASSIGNED and I have to report . . . no other feeling compared to opening the package and seeing my book. It was beautiful! See for yourself . . .

I've already went through the book once to look at formatting issues. I found a lot of mistakes and corrected them already. Now, my editor and I are going through the book one more time (hopefully) for grammar and whatnot. My deadline is next Friday. I have to make corrections and resubmit to the website so they can approve my newest draft. Hopefully, the website will not find any mistakes and approve my manuscript before October 1st. That is when I will have to order 100 copies for my book launching party in time for a no-later-than October 30th delivery date. WHEW!

As for the book launching party itself. Here is an update on my To Do list.

• Budget - so far so good. Have not overspent; still in range.
• Venue - We reserved the Chopsticks International Events Center in Jacksonville, Arkansas for a reasonable price. The place is perfect because it is already stylishly decorated so that means I can move money from the decorating budget to something else.
• Guest List/Invitations - So far I have 17 confirmed guest from my Facebook efforts. I'm really trying to install in my friends a sense of urgency because I have to have my guest count by Monday so my promoters can offer the remaining seats to the general public.
• Decorations - we only have to decorate the tables.
• Press Kits - I emailed over 60 Arkansas media personnel. Hopefully, I will get a response from some. I only have 25 slots reserved for media/blogger types so it will be first come, first serve.
• I put out two Craigslist ads looking for Arkansas bloggers, no hits yet.
• Program/Events at the Party - My promoter and I had a meeting Friday. The program looks exciting and filling. I don't want to give anything away, but rest assure there will be plenty of photos and video footage to share later on.
• Party Favors - So far we are giving away pens, magnets, and book markers.

New Bookcover

Hello world,

I am excited!  Kennbaker.com just finished my bookcover and I love it!  I also finished my website tanjisamarie.com.

 

 

Busy, busy, busy.

I'm working on the book formatting for Createspace.com.  They have a template so that makes it a little easier.  Wow!  No one said realizing your dream was easy but the thought of seeing my book in print keeps me going!

Synopsis

I've blogged about everything except what my book is about.  Duh.  So here it is...

Codename Fairy Godmother: Reassigned

Agent Thunder, a 17-year-old kick-butt Huntress for the Fairy Godmother Organization (FGO) is forced to become a Wish Granter after encountering a Terminator-leprechaun, the arch nemesis to fairy godmothers she never knew existed. While in the fairy godmother protection program, the leprechaun tracks her down and reveals they're soul mates.  Although skeptical of his revelation, Agent Thunder is still under the impression he's not as menacing as she's been led to believe. As they spend more time together and feelings evolve she soon discovers the life-altering truth.  Not only about the villainy leprechaun, but about conspiracies surrounding the FGO, and everything she's ever held as gospel.  Will she choose happily-ever-after and cause the annihilation of the entire fairy godmother race?  Or will Agent Thunder conjure enough strength to destroy the one person who taught her how to love and rescue her fairy-napped sisters?

Contest

Hello Everyone.

Eventually, I will need book reviewers to critque Codename Fairy Godmother:  Reassigned.  So I am holding a contest.  The first 50 subscribers to my blog (I already have one) will receive a free review copy of the book.  All you have to do is be one of the first 50 subscribers and you win!!  Also, "Like" my page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TanjlisaMarie

Good luck!!