Monday's Muse~Special Tour

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Last week I was deeply inspired by the amount of friends who wanted to be part of my mini-tour for the release of the special edition of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll. Thank you so much to all of you, I'm touched. The tour will be from December 1st through the 17th. This tour is dear to me as it is the launch of the novel that will help save endangered species. Between it's publication date and 12-12-12, a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of each Compass Press edition of this novel (all formats) will go toward my favorite charity that specializes in saving endangered species. My goal is to raise at least $10,000. It's a lofty goal, I know. But I figured why not reach for the stars?

Of course there will be prizes on this tour! Entrants must be followers of this blog. Winners will be drawn December 18th and announced December 19th. An extra point/entry will be given to those who follow the blogs that are stops along the tour (one extra entry/point for each that you follow) so let me know who else you follow that is on the tour. To see a list click on the News/Events tab above. There are a few dates still available if you'd like to be part of the tour!

1st place: *A symbolic adoption of an endangered species ($50 donation by me). You get to choose the species here. 
*A signed hardback of the Compass Press special edition of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll: A Channeler Novel
2nd place: A signed paperback of the Compass Press special edition of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll: A Channeler Novel

Prizes will be mailed on December 19th (as long as the winners get their addresses to me quickly) so hopefully they'll arrive in time for the holiday! So mark your calendars, and come back in two weeks for the big celebration! What inspired you last week?

Comments

  1. Roland D. YeomansNovember 14, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Life has been so hectic for me that work pushed your tour to the shadows. Sorry. Pick a date you would like to be interviewed at Meilori's except for Dec 2nd, and I will be glad to do an interview. Just send me the questions you wished others would ask you and the answers, and I will shape them into a hopefully fun interview, Roland

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  2. Angela BrownNovember 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    It's so wonderful that you're using your talent toward a special casue. This is so beautiful.

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  3. Linda GrayNovember 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Fantastic, Heather. What a wonderful thing to do!

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  4. CHRISTIENovember 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Heather, I’d love to take part in your tour in December. Any day but the 1st or 6th works. I have my Secret of Spruce Knoll review scheduled for this Wednesday & had planned to giveaway a copy of your special edition to one of my readers as well. I’d love to host a guest post or interview or whatever in December. Just shoot me an email and let me know. TheFictionEnthusiast @live.com

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  5. Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5)November 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Someone has to stand up for these wonderful creatures. I'm so glad you are one of them, Heather! Will be sending you an email soon :)

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  6. Karen StrongNovember 14, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Love that you are giving towards your charity. :)

    Last week, I was really inspired by our veterans. We have a couple here at the day job and they are just awesome!

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  7. Karlene PetittNovember 14, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Heather, This is great. You're such an inspiration finding your passion and sharing it with another love. Giving is the best way to receive the truest gift.
    You've inspired us all!

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  8. Christine FonsecaNovember 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Such a great think you are doing! Thanks for being a constant source of inspiration in my life. I am truly blessed to know you!

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  9. HeatherNovember 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Roland, that is so sweet of you! I'd love to add you in. I'll email you shortly.

    Angela, aw, thank you. :)

    Linda, thank you so much!

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  10. HeatherNovember 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Christie, that is so sweet, thank you. I'll email you shortly.

    Saba, indeed! I'm glad I can help in any way.

    Karen, that's a wonderful inspiration!

    Karlene, I couldn't agree more about giving being the best way to receive the truest gift. Beautifully said!

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  11. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    As I already told you, I think that what you're doing is so awesome!! <333
    Love the symbolic adoption there :)

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  12. erica and christyNovember 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Heather, you are so sweet. I'd love to be a part of your tour if you still need to fill dates. Email me and let me know! nc_hintz(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Christy

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  13. HeatherNovember 14, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Monica, that's so sweet of you. Thank you!

    Christy, as are you my dear! I'd love to stop by your place. Emailing you now...

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  14. Talli RolandNovember 15, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Yay for Spruce Knoll and for raising money for great causes. It's a fantastic and generous idea.

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  15. Lisa Gail GreenNovember 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    You go, girl! I truly think what you're doing is awesome. I hope you're very successful. :D

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  16. HeatherNovember 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Talli, thank you, that means a lot. :)

    Lisa, that is so kind of you, thank you. :)

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  17. Theresa MilsteinNovember 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I'm happy to be a part of your tour. I hope you reach your goal!

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