Things Are Getting Exciting!

I've got some more big news to share with you guys! I know, it's getting crazy around here!!!

For the past two years, I have spent a vast amount of my time and energy tapping away at my keyboard and pouring over plots. I've sacrificed meals, a large amount of sleep, and a clean house (okay, maybe that last one wasn't so much of a sacrifice.) But, it's all about to pay off!

My first full length novel, DISSIDENCE, has just been contracted for publication!!!!!

When I first got the email, I read it about five times to make sure I understood it correctly. Then, I looked around for someone to tell... I was alone. Even the dog was asleep. Sooooo, I celebrated myself with a little happy dance that looked something like this:

In case you missed some of my older posts... here's a quickie update on what I've already shared about DISSIDENCE:

The title, obviously, and a definition form Old Mr. Webster to help give a little insight into it:

dis·si·dence 

Function: noun
Definition: DISSENT, DISAGREEMENT 

And, the genre, which is YA (of course) DYSTOPIAN.
For a more in depth explanation of the genre and a recipe to Dissidence, check out my post here.

Don't worry, I've got lots more to share, including a cover reveal, official blurb, and maybe even a teaser or two all headed your way soon!


And, now I get to celebrate with all of you! YAY! Thank you so much for being a part of this with me from the beginning, and I look forward to sharing DISSIDENCE and this entire experience with you all!!!

Winners, Winners, Everywhere!!!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Healer's Destiny Media Blast!


We had 10 winners, out of over 900 entries. Here are the winners and the great prizes they won:

Natasha May winner of the $50 Amazon Gift card and an eCopy of Healer's Destiny, compliments of author Julee Page

Amber Nicole winner of an eCopy of Temptation compliments of author Jamie Canosa

Kristin Erker-Campbell winner of an eCopy of Healer's Destiny, compliments of author Julee Page

Brandy Rocha winner of an eCopy of Healer's Destiny, compliments of author Julee Page

Giedre Sliumba winner of an eCopy of Soul's in Peril compliments of author Sherry Gammon

Trisha Custer winner of an eCopy of Snow White compliments of author Cindy C Bennett

Sheena-kay Graham winner of an eCopy of The Elephant in the Tree House compliments of author Maren Dille

Jennifer GW winner of a mystery prize compliments of author Felicia Rogers

Claire Taylor winner of an eCopy of Adrift compliments of author Elizabeth A Reeves

Lea Martin winner of 3 bookmarks compliments of Nikki at Vamps and Stuff

If you see your name here you should be receiving an email from the sponsor of your particular prize. If you haven't received an email, please let us know at prosebydesign@gmail.com.

Again, congrats to all the winners, and thanks to the participants as well as much gratitude to everyone who so graciously donated a prize, and to author Julee F Page for her donation of the gift card and for hosting the giveaway to bring awareness of her book Healer's Destiny.

Amber Nicole! Congrats!!! 
I will be getting that copy of TEMPTATION out to you ASAP :)

100 'Likes' Giveaway Winner Announcement!

And, the WINNER is:

Diane Feryo Bojda!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!

The winner has been notified via email, and has 48 hours to get back to me with her choice of prize and address, or I will choose another winner. Thank you all again for participating! Don't worry, if you didn't win. There will be plenty more giveaways coming up!

In fact, there's one running right now with your chance to win a copy of TEMPTATION. Why not pop on over to Books and Beauty and enter? Good luck! And, keep your eyes peeled for more exciting giveaways to come!

New News!

My latest story, How We Came To Be, is now available for purchase!


Fair Warning to those of you who have read my previous work. This story is a higher maturity level than anything I've written previously. It would more likely qualify as New Adult, rather than Young Adult, and may not be suitable for the same aged audience.


How We Came To Be is a contemporary romance, which explores issues of abuse.

There are things we don't talk about, and just such a secret brought 17-year-old Sara to the love of her life. Can he save her from her secrets, or will they drag him down with her?

You can grab your e-copy at:
Amazon
Smashwords
Boroughs Publishing Group

My Brilliant Theory on Halloween Costumes and One Very SCARY Picture!

Happy Halloween!!!

What is everyone dressing up as this year?

You want to know my theory on Halloween costumes? Probably not, but I'm going to share it with you anyway since this is my blog, and I can pretty much post whatever the heck I feel like. Muahaha. (Was that over the top?)

Well, here it is: My grand theory of Halloween costumes... are you ready for this?

Whatever it is you're wearing, it should not require shaving to do so. There it is. I mean, it's October, people. Things like legs and armpits should seriously be covered by now, unless, of course, you have a palm tree in your front yard. In which case, I am officially jealous of you for the next 8 months.

That being said, I went to a Halloween party the other night and had to shave before donning my costume. Hypocrite, I know! Oh, well. I let the hubs pick out my costume this year, so Pirate Maiden it is. Remind me not to do that again LOL.

When I choose my own costumes, I like to get a little more creative... and warmer! Check out this costume I put together last year. Can you guess who I'm supposed to be???

(Awful picture, but it's the only one I could find. I must love you guys a lot to share that thing with you)

Yikes!

Seriously, though, I love costumes. All costumes. Big, small, elaborate, not-so-much, it doesn't really matter. It's fun to get dressed up, and pretend to be something other than what we are. I spend much of my time in a world of make believe as a writer, and it's a blast to see lots of other people joining me there, even if only for one day a year. So, share with me. Post a comment, and let me know what it is you're pretending to be today!!! Oh yeah, and keep warm. I don't want you all to wake up sick tomorrow! :)

Healer's Destiny Media Blast and Massive Giveaway!!!

Welcome one and all to the Healer’s Destiny Media Blast! A blog tour and fantastic giveaway to celebrate this amazing new novel by the talented Julee F. Page. 

Below you can enter to win not only a $50 Amazon gift card just in time for the holidays, but also a copy of Healer’s Destiny, as well as lots of other great prizes from authors and bloggers (including a copy of Temptation). In total, there are 8 prizes to give away. That means 8 WINNERS!!!!



But first, I would like to introduce you to Julee F. Page!
Here's a little Q & A to get to know her better:

Q: Favorite color?  

A: Purple (surprise! haha).

That's my favorite color too! Unless we're talking clothes... then it's brown :)

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: A black lab/chow (chab chab) named Sam and a black house cat named Zee.They have actually grown to really care about each other and it is so sweet! My oldest son also has a frog that we raised from a tadpole (named Frog) and a gold fish to keep him company (named Fish). Isn't my little guy so original! My husband and I also had rats when we were first married (Prince and Scruffy), they are really smart and fun. Unfortunately they only lived about 2 years. We had to take down our cool tropical fish tank when we first moved into our current home because the excessive amount of sunlight it received kept the algae thriving too well and nothing we did helped for very long. 

Wow! And, I thought we had a lot of pets haha. I LOVE the names Frog and Fish!!!

Q: Favorite hobbies?

A: Besides the obvious reading and writing I also love to sing and cook. I might not be the best at singing or cooking, but they sure make me smile! 

That's great! I like to sing too ... quietly, alone, where NO ONE can hear me. Cooking ... not so much.

Q: Where is your favorite vacation spot?

A: I haven't been very many places, but a place I have always loved since I was a little girl is the west coast. Especially the beautiful scenery between Longbeach, WA and Tillamook, OR. There are a thousand places to camp or rent along there and I recommend anywhere closest to the water!

I haven't been many places either, but I've always wanted to see the west coast!

Q: What is your greatest ambition?

A: If I could ever become a full time writer I would feel so blessed! However, I am currently an RN and I absolutely love my work. I am blessed with a great career in a great company and may decide to some day further my education and get my Master's. Who knows, I may even decide to keep going and become a Nurse Practitioner! 

Good for you, busy lady! :)

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: The first response that comes to mind is, "I could no sooner choose a favorite star in the heavens!" -Drew Barrymore as Danielle in Ever After

That's is so true! It's impossible to choose just one.

Q: What inspired you to write Healer's Destiny?

A: I have been writing silly things ever since I was little and I love to let my imagination run away to where ever it pleases. Healer's Destiny started taking form right after the birth of my first son. As explained in "Sweet Baby Boy" I am in the habit of rocking my children to sleep. This habit probably formed because my first son was such a horrible and stubborn sleeper (or stay awaker). While I spent those long hours rocking him in the chair, trying to keep from getting frustrated, I would think about my fantasy worlds. Healer's Destiny was born! Every character was formed and every landscape took shape in that wonderful (and I swear ancient) rocking chair.   

Good thing he was such a stubborn sleeper then, otherwise we might never have gotten to read this wonderful book. :)

Congratulations on the book! And, thanks so much for taking the time to spend with us today!

More about Healer's Destiny:

A war is waged on humanity when the kingdom of Kavorin
realizes only male heirs are being born. The curse can only be broken by a young girl brought up in secret. Her heritage protects her from human magic, but in order to break the curse she must leave everything she holds dear and face the most powerful man in the kingdom.

The daughter of a gifted blacksmith and student to the great

magician Gethin, Eliana finds her world turned upside down as she leaves her home to fulfill her destiny. Trolls, heartless bandits, and dragons are only a few of the dangers Eliana will face on her journey. What she doesn’t expect to find is an angry god behind the chaos her world has been suffering from for so
many years. 


                                    

More about Julee F. Page:

Julee Page is an RN from SLC, UT. She lives with her husband and two beautiful sons. Reading has always been a passion of hers and writing
followed easily behind. While she loves all types of literature, Fantasy and Science Fiction are her favorites. She hopes her works will be enjoyed by many in the years to come.

  

Now on to what you've all been waiting for . . . the GIVEAWAY!

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Now hop on over to these other blogs for even more chances to enter:

Healer's Destiny
Prose by Design
Sherry Gammon
Cindy C Bennett
Felicia Rogers
Maren Dille
The Last Selkie
Queendsheena
Forbidden Reviews
My Devotional Thoughts
Lucky Books
Not Me Did It
Reader Girls
Vamps and Stuff
 

What I do when I'm SUPPOSED to be editing . . .

Check Facebook
Paint my nails
Tweet
Bake brownies
Fold the laundry
UPDATE MY BLOG with random crap
Dust
Stare at the wall
Check Facebook again
Play Sudoku
Do the dishes
Stare at my computer screen
Vacuum
Make a to-do list of things I probably SHOULD be doing
Randomly browse Wikipedia
Check Facebook one more time
Wash the windows
Set fire to my hair

Hell, I'd even study a random Calculus textbook. ANYTHING is better than edits!!!

Can you guess what I've been doing ALLLLLLLL day???

At least the house is clean :)