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FREE: Hidden Currents by Christy Barritt

Join Christy’s email list to get this story free! A notorious gang puts a bounty on Detective Cady Matthews’s head after she takes down their leader, leaving her no choice but to hide until she can testify at trial. But her temporary home across the country on a remote North Carolina island isn’t as peaceful as she initially thinks. Living under the new identity of Cassidy Livingston, she struggles to keep her investigative skills tucked away, especially after a body washes ashore. When local police bungle the murder investigation, she can’t resist stepping in. But Cassidy is supposed to be keeping a low profile. One wrong move could lead to both her discovery and her demise. Can she bring justice to the island . . . or will the hidden currents surrounding her pull her under for good? Hidden Currents is the first book in the six-book Lantern Beach Mystery series. Each book contains a standalone mystery, but there are overarching mysteries within the entire series. Get it now for
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I’M ON AMAZON!!!

Captain’s Log, Supplemental

Blog book giveaway:
To enter, go to the blog links below and post a comment there.
She’s Out of Control by Kristin Billerbeck
Two books in the Black Or White series by John Aubrey Anderson

Available for pre-order!

Deborah found out I’m on Amazon.com! This whole being-an-author thing is finally seeming more real to me now.

I’m such a dork, I’m thinking about printing out the webpage and framing it. LOL



Also today...

I'm on Kaye Dacus's blog, talking to writers about voice.
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Haunted TUNA said…
hehe cool! i would frame it too ;)
Thu Mar 01, 11:15:00 PM 2007
PatriciaW said…
I think this makes three dorks. I'm with you and "Tuna". Go for it!
Fri Mar 02, 08:41:00 AM 2007
T. Forkner said…
That is so awesome Camy! Frame it. That way when I do the same thing to mine, I won't feel so weird.
Fri Mar 02, 09:41:00 AM 2007
Tamara Leigh said…
Camy~
Fabulous cover! Who wouldn't pick up the book?! Congratulations.
Fri Mar 02, 10:38:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
Do it, Camy! Celebrate every little thing.
Fri Mar 02, 11:06:00 AM 2007
Monkey Giggles said…
Awesome cover.
Nice to meet you. I just discovered your blog for the first time today. I learn about you through THE ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY.

I will be back.
Fri Mar 02, 12:52:00 PM 2007
Geekwif said…
How exciting! I'm with the rest of them...print it and frame it!
Fri Mar 02, 03:27:00 PM 2007
Deborah said…
lol, you're on christianbook.com too. for $3.00 cheaper!

"Number of Pages: 352" yay thick book!
Fri Mar 02, 05:02:00 PM 2007
Demian Farnworth said…
Congrats on the book, Camy! And I can't wait to hear about your Sat. meal. I loved the article on voice. To me, voice was such an ethereal unknown until I one day discovered what my voice really was--and wasn't. Unfortunately, it wasn't much in the book I just "completed" in Dec. But thankfully it was in a WIP I had started when I needed a break last Oct. Good to hear I am not the only one setting aside books I've written. :)
Sat Mar 03, 06:24:00 AM 2007
Ronie Kendig said…
Omigosh!!! How kewl is that? Yes, yes, frame the page! :-D Wow, and to think I knew you when...
Sat Mar 03, 08:04:00 AM 2007
Shelley L. MacKenzie said…
How awesome Cammy! I'd frame the page too (guess I'm a dork too, LOL)!
Sat Mar 03, 12:42:00 PM 2007
Jill said…
I am in full agreement - Frame It! You did it! How exciting! :)

Jill
CWAHM.com
Sat Mar 03, 10:27:00 PM 2007
Anonymous said…
Wow....you're on Amazon!

Now we have to work on getting your sales ranking a little higher :-)
Sun Mar 04, 01:00:00 AM 2007
Malia Spencer said…
I vote you get a custom frame with the book cover, amazon page, chopsticks and bookmark. That would be cool.

And the chopsticks are awesome people, I got mine tonight. :)
Sun Mar 04, 01:30:00 AM 2007
L. Diane Wolfe said…
Yes, frame that shot! I remember seeing my first book on Amazon and it's a real thrill.
Keep a scrapbook of everything you do, too. You will cherish it years from now ...
Sun Mar 04, 04:11:00 PM 2007
Ruth said…
Camy this is SO COOL! I've been checking periodically and I am SO EXCITED to see the page is finally up! Congrats!!
Mon Mar 05, 04:49:00 AM 2007
Being Mrs Miles said…
WOW love it Camy!

Just popping in to say hello - it's been a while! Congratulations!

I think you should upload it to www.blockposters.com - print it in pdf real real big and put it on your wall!
Mon Mar 05, 09:29:00 AM 2007
Anonymous said…
Frame it, sister!

When my book, Attack of the Queen, was features on Fictionwise.com's front page, I printed that out. Especially after my husband pointed out I was listed higher up the page than NORA ROBERTS!!!
Mon Mar 05, 11:04:00 AM 2007
Dineen A. Miller said…
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Yeah! So freakin' cool, girl! I can't even imagine what that feels like. I so can't wait to get my copy! Hee hee!!!
Mon Mar 05, 02:06:00 PM 2007
Anonymous said…
You are not a dork! I'd probably do the same thing lol. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Tue Mar 06, 08:56:00 AM 2007
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