Thursday, September 10, 2015

Blurb Blitz & #Giveaway for Diary of A Single Wedding Planner by Violet Howe


Welcome to my stop on the Blurb Blitz, presented by Goddess Fish Promotions, for Diary of a Single Wedding Planner by Violet Howe.  Please leave a comment or question for Violet to let her know you stopped by.  You can enter her tour wide giveaway, for a $25 Amazon/BN GC, by filling out the Rafflecopter form below.  You can follow all of the stops on the tour by clicking on the tour banner above.  The more stops you visit, the better your chances of winning.  


Diary of a Single Wedding Planner
By Violet Howe
Tales Behind the Veils, Book 1

Publisher:  Charbar Productions Llc.
Release Date:  June 19, 2015
Genre:  Romantic Comedy
Length:  259 Pages
ISBN:  9780996496803
ASIN: B00ZZP1Y2I


Buy Links:  Amazon PrintKindle | B&N  



About the book: 

Wedding planner Tyler Warren left heartbreak behind when she ran away from her small Southern hometown and started a new life in a big city. Years later, she wants to believe in the fairy-tale endings her job promotes, but the clients she meets day after day seem to be more “Crazily Ever After” than “Happily Ever After.”

Meanwhile, her own attempts at romance play out as bizarre comedies rather than love stories, and she’s starting to think Prince Charming either fell off his horse or got eaten by a dragon. When unresolved issues from Tyler’s past complicate things even further, she discovers she may yet have some things to figure out before she can find her own happy ending.


This delightful first book in the Tales Behind the Veils series chronicles Tyler’s wacky misadventures, both personal and professional. Whether she’s getting insane requests from brides or outlandish requests on dates, you’re sure to be charmed and entertained by the Diary of a Single Wedding Planner.

EXCERPT

I laughed at Mel and cringed at the memory she referred to. I was probably sixteen at the time, and my mother’s best friend had insisted I go out with her nephew. Doris described Sammy as a “long, tall, good-lookin’ drink of water.” She would drawl out long and tall into pretty much two-syllable words and then rush through good-lookin’ drink of water like she was running out of oxygen.

He was tall alright, but evidently Doris and I have vastly differing opinions on what constitutes good-lookin’. Of course, it didn’t help that he showed up barefoot to take me out to dinner. I opened the door in my brand-new dress to greet a scrawny giant of a boy wearing a rebel-flag tank top, a pair of cut-off denim shorts, and no shoes.

He smiled down at me, revealing a large gap of two to three teeth missing on the bottom and a couple of top teeth ready to jump ship at any moment.

I decided right then and there I’d need to see someone up close and in person before I ever let anyone set me up on a date.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Violet Howe enjoys writing romance with humor. She lives in Florida with her husband, who is her knight in shining armor, and their two handsome sons. They share their home with three adorable but spoiled dogs. When she’s not writing, Violet is usually watching movies, reading, or planning her next travel adventure. You can follow Violet’s ramblings on her blog, The Goddess Howe.

Author Website:  www.violethowe.com
Twitter:  @Violet_Howe

Twitter:  @TheGoddessHowe


  
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24 comments:

  1. I loved the excerpt from the book! It was funny. I am looking forward to reading Diary of a Single Wedding Planner. Thank you for the giveaway.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Jen! I am glad you enjoyed the excerpt, and I hope you will enjoy reading the book. Good luck in the giveaway!

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  2. Do you let the book stew – leave it for a month and then come back to it to edit?

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    1. Hi Mai! Thanks for stopping by another tour stop! And thanks for the great questions. When I finish the initial draft, I have an initial beta reader who takes if off my hands and reads it. I don't touch it and try not to think about it while she has it. Then once I get her feedback, I start going back through the draft with a critical eye to decide what kind of changes to make. I definitely think stepping away from it for a few days or even a couple of weeks helps me to see the material more objectively.

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  3. Thanks for hosting! I really like the Queen in your banner!

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  5. I really tried to not laugh at the excerpt, but I couldn't help it. Poor Tyler. I so remember the horrible dates.

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    1. I wonder if there's anyone who doesn't have a dating horror story in their background! Thanks for stopping by, Kim!

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  6. I really loved the fun excerpt. This sounds like such a great story to read especially if you want to smile a lot.

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    1. Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you will check out the rest of the book. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Thanks for sharing the excerpt! I'm looking forward to reading the book :)

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  8. I really enjoyed learning more about you and your book, thank you!

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    1. Thanks, Betty! I appreciate you following the blog tour!

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  9. Really enjoyed reading the excerpt, thank you!

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  10. Such a fun book. I love anything that has to do with weddings.

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  11. Excellent post! I really enjoyed reading the excerpt and learning more about this book. Can't wait to read this book!

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  12. Thank you for the post and the giveaway!

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