Julie James

Thanks to all who turned out for the 5000 “likes” giveaway!  I’ve included everyone who left a comment either here or at my Goodreads blog.  Without further ado, the winners are:

Malin (comment #258)

Jamie W. (comment #335)

AM (comment #135)

Stacia Stojanoff (comment #152)

Mila (comment #75)

Congratulations!  Winners, I will email you momentarily about redeeming your prizes.

Happy reading!

Note: the giveaway is closed. Winners will be announced shortly.

Well, look at that. I hit 5000 “likes” on my Facebook page. Very cool!  Because it’s Friday, and because I like that y’all “like” me–ha, see what I did there?–let’s celebrate with a giveaway. How about five free books?

Let’s make this super-easy. Five randomly-selected people who leave a comment below will win their choice of any of my books. Winners can choose between a signed paperback or a Kindle/Nook/Kobo ebook. The giveaway is open internationally and will run until this Monday, May 20, at 9pm CST.

For those who are interested, you can “like” my Facebook page by following this link.

I can also be found on: Twitter and Goodreads.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

So y’all know how bad I am at remembering to take photos at these things. Luckily, other folks are much better at that, so I’ve  stolen–er, grabbed–a few pics from them.

I’m having a blast hanging out with readers and authors at the RT BookLovers Convention. But can I just say, 35 degrees and snow in Kansas City? Someone needs to tell Mother Nature that it’s May.

With Kelly Jamieson, signing books at the Giant Book Fair

At the Giant Book Fair. I can’t decide if I look pensive or sneaky here. (Great to see so many of you there!)

With Jaci Burton at the Carina Press party

With Beth Kery (photo courtesy of USA Today contributor Mary G)

With Sara from the Harlequin Junkie blog

With Gina Maxwell & Ruthie Knox (and Flat Kindle Gal)

With Victoria Dahl

A (mostly) Chicago gals crew: Lea from USA Today, me, Beth Kery, Shannyn Schroeder, Tonya Kuper, Kate Meader, Julie Ann Walker, Monique Headley

And I’ll update with more photos as they come in!

I’m leaving on Tuesday for the RT Convention in Kansas City (yay!), and I wanted to give those of you attending a heads-up to where I’ll be.

On Thursday, I’ll be part of a panel of authors discussing contemporary romance:

GENRE: CONTEMPORARY: THE MANY FLAVORS OF CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
From the grown-up boy next door to the small-town girl trying to make it in the big city, contemporary romance has it all. Authors discuss their distinct approaches to the genre, along with the differences and similarities between romantic comedy, small-town romance, urban romance and women’s fiction.

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 11:15am – 12:15pm
Captain: Louisa Edwards
Panelist(s): Julie James, Ruthie Knox, Brenda Novak, Jill Shalvis, Roxanne St. Claire
Location: Mezzanine Level
Room: Empire B

Then on Saturday, I’ll be signing books at the Giant Book Fair. Here’s the info on that:

“Meet more than 400 authors who will autograph books, posters and bookmarks. Bring your “keepers” and have them signed!

The Saturday Giant Book Fair ticket is included in the full general convention registration fee.

This event is also open to the public and can be purchased as an individual ticket for just the Giant Book Fair. You can purchase a ticket at the door the day of the event. Pre-ordered tickets will be picked up at the hotel on the day of the Giant Book Fair.

You may bring in your books from home to get them autographed, however, they must be checked in and stamped (invisible ink so no damage to your books) before you enter the book fair. Also only two books from home per author are allowed.

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 – 11:00am – 2:00pm
Host(s): RT Book Reviews
Location: Mezzanine Level
Room: Exhibit Hall A”

Here’s a link to the list of authors attending. Hope to see many of you this week!

Just got the fantastic news from my editor that Love Irresistibly hit the USA Today bestseller list!!  Whoo-hoo!! Thanks to all the awesome readers who came out and supported the book in its release week. You guys rock!!