Fall Into Reading Giveaway

Thursday, September 22, 2022

With an unbearably hot summer behind us, we're excited at WOW! to see the signs of fall leaves and cooler weather just around the corner. This time of year is perfect for cozying up with a good book and listening to the rain patter against the window.
 
Since it's the first day of fall today, we're excited to reward our readers with our newest giveaway: Fall Into Reading! (#FallintoReading) This is our third big giveaway, and we can't wait to tell you about the authors and their books joining us today. 

A few details:

Much like our last giveaways, we will have three winners. One grand prize winner will receive the grand prize of our $150 Amazon gift card, free entry into one of WOW's writing contests (each contest has over $1200 in cash prizes!), and a large collection of books that will supply their reading habits for the entire fall season and beyond. Two winners will receive the same collection of books as well and free entry into one of WOW's contests too!

This giveaway is only open to US readers, and we'll be sending out physical book copies to all winners. 

To enter this giveaway, scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter the Rafflecopter form. The giveaway ends October 6th at 11:59 PM Central. We'll announce the winners the next day!


Our First Place Winner Will Receive:

$150 Amazon Gift Card
One free entry into either one of WOW! Women on Writing's writing contests
Faking My Fall Crush by Michelle Cornish
Hiding Out on Halloween by AJ Kormon
The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
A Child Lost by Michelle Cox
Hawthorn Woods by Patrick Canning
From Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider's Guide to the Publication Process by Melanie Faith  
The Eternity Knot (Celtic Magic series) by H R Conklin
Take a Chance on Me by Megan Byrd
The Kiminee Dream by Laura McHale Holland
The Colonel and the Bee by Patrick Canning
The Right Address by Patricia Gable
& the sequel The Right Choice by Patricia Gable
Obsessed By A Promise by Sandra Warren
The Silence in the Sound by Dianne C. Braley
Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking and Finding by Linda Jämsén

Our Second & Third Place Winner Will Receive:
One free entry into either one of WOW! Women on Writing's writing contests
Faking My Fall Crush by Michelle Cornish
Hiding Out on Halloween by AJ Kormon
The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
A Child Lost by Michelle Cox
Hawthorn Woods by Patrick Canning
From Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider's Guide to the Publication Process by Melanie Faith  
The Eternity Knot (Celtic Magic series) by H R Conklin
Take a Chance on Me by Megan Byrd
The Kiminee Dream by Laura McHale Holland
The Colonel and the Bee by Patrick Canning
The Right Address by Patricia Gable
Obsessed By A Promise by Sandra Warren
The Silence in the Sound by Dianne C. Braley
Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking and Finding by Linda Jämsén

Let's talk about some of the books you will receive in this amazing giveaway:

Faking My Fall Crush by Michelle Cornish

Felicia Ellway has always had a flair for the dramatic. So when her friend Kit dares Felicia to tell her family she’s engaged, she doesn’t flinch. But when her family books the next flight to see her, she’s scrambling for a plan. Felicia convinces her best friend Marshall to act as her fiancé for the weekend, but when Marshall sees Felicia’s walls start to crumble, he enlists the help of Felicia’s little brother to win her heart for real.

Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

You can also find out more about the author and her other books by visiting her website.


Hiding Out on Halloween
by AJ Kormon

Avery is the first person to borrow the latest Minecraft hacks book from the school library, much to the dismay of the school bully Becky. When Avery accidentally splashes Becky with an invisibility potion he learned from the book, she not only disappears from Minecraft, but from the real world too. 

Trying to ease his guilt about Becky’s disappearance, with the help of his friend Jordan and a black cat who appears to be stalking him, Avery sets out to find Becky. 

What he discovers is worse than he ever imagined. 

Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

You can find out more about the author and her other books by visiting her website.


The House on Linden Way
by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo 

While passing through her hometown a decade after she left, Amber Blake impulsively revisits her old house on Linden Way. She only means to stay a moment, to show her three-year-old daughter Bee the place where she grew up. But when the kindly new owners invite them inside, Amber cannot resist.

Soon Bee is missing, the owners have disappeared, and Amber finds herself in a houseful of ghosts. Time takes on new meaning as she loses herself in living memories and a past that does not wish to be forgotten.

As Amber fights the powerful lure of a childhood she’d long left behind, her tenuous hold on the real world slips further from her grasp. Is it merely nostalgia she’s battling, or something far more menacing? Who haunts the house on Linden Way, and where are they hiding her child?

Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

You can find out more about the author and her other books by visiting her website.


A Child Lost
by Michelle Cox

A spiritualist, an insane asylum, a lost little girl . . .

As a favor to Henrietta's younger sister, Clive and Henrietta agree to attempt to find a missing German immigrant woman.  Their search leads them to Dunning, a notorious Chicago insane asylum, where Henrietta begins to suspect dark deeds may be happening.  When Clive doesn’t believe her, she decides to take matters into her own hands . . . with horrifying results.

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

You can find out more about the author and her other books by visiting her website.


Hawthorn Woods
by Patrick Canning

Summer, 1989. Sick and tired of a divorce she can't seem to get over, Francine leaves San Francisco to visit her sister in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois: an idyllic slice of Midwest suburbia that looks like the perfect place to relax and recover. But it doesn't take long before strange occurrences in the neighborhood enliven Francine's natural passion for playing detective. The dark mysteries hidden in Hawthorn Woods might just give Francine a path back to being herself, assuming they don't kill her first... 

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

You can find out more about the author by visiting his website.


From Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider's Guide to the Publication Process
by Melanie Faith

You've been writing and honing your craft for months or years and are curious about seeking publication for your latest project. Perhaps you wonder about the next steps in the process. Look no further!

This book has a little something for every writer interested in expanding their audience and sharing their writing with readers, from pre-writing and writing your drafts to choosing your market and the writing life before, during, and after publication.

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author by visiting her website.


The Eternity Knot
by H.R. Conklin

The Celtic Magic series is a unique tale connecting modern-day California to the Scotland of centuries ago. Join Mairi during a life-changing year in this eco-heroine's journey, following the Celtic wheel of pagan holidays through the seasons. In The Eternity Knot, humans and faeries are working together like never before to dispel deadly faerie magic. Now Mairi must put all the pieces together before time runs out for human life on Earth, and for once she's starting to feel worthy of the task. Join Mairi and friends in this exciting epic adventure!

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.


Take a Chance on Me
by Megan Byrd

Rachel Price has nearly given up on her dream of becoming a published author. Tom Haynes knows all about the thrill of living out your dream, along with the devastation of having it yanked away from you. Both Tom and Rachel must choose to overcome past hurts in order to step forward into a new chapter of their lives, and possibly find love.

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.

 
The Kiminee Dream
by Laura McHale Holland

In Kiminee, Illinois, lilacs bloom in winter, and the river sings as it wends through town. But this is normal for the tight-knit community, so when Carly Mae Foley reads fluently at age two and masters multiplication at age three, the locals take it in stride and embrace her with pride. But all is not well in Carly Mae’s family, and when a twister roars though, it decimates far more than their home. Several citizens come to Carly's aid, but not everyone is rooting for her, and when an appalling crime occurs, long-held animosities boil over. Will the good folks of Kiminee pull together—or be torn apart?

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.


The Colonel and the Bee
by Patrick Canning

The Amazing Beatrix, with no home or family, suffers an abusive ringleader as an acrobat in a 19th-century circus. After a harrowing escape from her tormentor, Beatrix encounters the daring adventurer Colonel James Bacchus, and the unlikely pair team up. Flying to safety aboard the Colonel’s miraculous four-story hot air balloon, they begin a grand quest to find the most precious gem in the world, The Blue Star Sphinx. Perils await them, however, as they must outmaneuver deadly treasure hunters, escaped convicts, and endless double-crosses. If they succeed, they might discover the great treasure, or better yet, a true sense of belonging.

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on his website.


The Right Address
by Patricia Gable

When Annie hears that her foster parents are going to send her little brother to another home, she convinces him to run away with her to another town. Adventure awaits as they hide in a dark alley to avoid the police. Is there anyone who can help them? Who can they trust? Will they ever find a forever home?

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.


Obsessed by a Promise by Sandra Warren

The lives of two homeless depression-era brothers are changed forever when the oldest, after promising his dying father he'd keep his little brother safe, loses him to the Orphan Train movement. From then on the compulsion to find his lost brother and rectify what he perceived as his personal negligence, permeates his existence to the detriment of his marriage and his relationship with his future son. Fifty-years would pass before the oldest brother would find resolution allowing him to finally let go of his obsession.  

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.


The Silence in the Sound
by Dianne C. Braley

On the picturesque island of Martha’s Vineyard, an ailing celebrity novelist's famous book about a choice helps his young nurse make a heartrending one of her own. 

Fiery city girl, Georgette's memory of a childhood trip to Martha's Vineyard Island with her father is one of the few good times. Her father was an alcoholic, and her enabler mother chose to stay with him; his addiction was the center of their world. Georgette fled home as soon as she could; years later, as a nurse, she's going back to the island to start her life over. There, she becomes the private nurse for the ailing prize-winning novelist, Mr. S., whose famous book about a choice helps her make a difficult one of her own as she loses herself in a relationship with the mysterious Dock, who leads her down a road of denial and impossible choices she never thought she'd have to face.

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.



Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking and Finding
by Linda Jämsén

When Linda doesn't receive the marriage proposal from her partner Hank on her 41st birthday, she reluctantly visits a psychic, Angelica, who predicts she will soon leave him for a romantic and classical music-filled Odyssey in Europe. There, a "Russian icon" will lead to Linda's future husband, a "tall man with glasses." Eager to reignite her passion for music and find The One, Linda leaves for Budapest, where she sings in a chorus and teaches English. Soon, sparks are flying in and out of the classroom with several attractive men who meet Angelica's description. Is one of them her intended? And, where is the Russian icon to guide her?

Purchase a copy on Amazon or add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Find out more about the author on her website.



***** FALL INTO READING GIVEAWAY *****

Enter the Fall into Reading Giveaway! (#FallIntoReading) For your chance to win a $150 Amazon Gift Card, and all the wonderful books above, please enter using Rafflecopter below. Giveaway ends on October 6th at 11:59 PM Central. We will pick three winners randomly via Rafflecopter, and follow up via email the next day. Good luck!

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90 comments:

Kristen Schroeder said...

Such a generous giveaway. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Love the contests!

Kim Bella said...

The Fall raffle is a wonderful idea and ingenious way of helping writers discover other areas they normally might not.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the opportunity!

Lee D said...

I don't always enter the writing contests, but love reading the winning and recognized stories. Thanks for this EZ contest :)

Theresa Boedeker said...


Look at all those new books to read.

Lee D said...

I don't always enter the writing contests, but always enjoy reading the winning and recognized stories. Thanks for THIS easy to enter contest :)

Beverley Baird said...

What a fantastic giveaway!

Linda Kay Hardie said...

I always enjoy your newsletters.

Unknown said...

What fun! Added to informative and encouraging, that's amazing!

G-J Heins said...

I will definitely be checking out some of these books even if I don't win! Thank you for introducing me to them!

Unknown said...

Awesome Contests and wonderful people.

Jo Grey said...

A great offer!
Very glad also for contest submission opportunities offered by WOW.

Enjoyed a recent post about NC author Ruth Moose, someone I've been pleased to meet.

Nancy P said...

Fantastic covers! Thanks for the chance.

Unknown said...

So exciting!! I love WOW <3

Nicki said...

What a great giveaway. Thank you!

Anscrming said...

Thank you for another great giveaway and introducing new authors. I read something on one of their pages that touched me deeply, so I've sort of already won. <3

Jackie Pick said...

This is so exciting! Thank you!

Joanne Ordinario said...

I can't wait - I never win anything but am hopeful this will be the time I do!

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the giveaways!

Lory said...

My favorite kinds of books? Immersive fiction that really sweeps me away, and nonfiction that also tells a compelling story while teaching me something. I'm sure something on this list will qualify - thanks for the generous giveaway!

Gina said...

I love exploring new authors by reading books - but being on a tight budget often limits me to what I can find "left" at the library. What a great way to add books of all genres to your personal book stash!!

Ann Kelly said...

Such a fantastic giveaway! Here's to a wonderful fall, full of great reading!

Anonymous said...

My favorite kind of books are historical fiction. I am eating up all of Marie Bennett's books, my favorite being Personal Librarian. I so appreciate the critique's from WOW and believe they have helped me get published. Thank you for the contest because, as I always say, "everyone loves extra!"

Marie Higgins, LMT
Cardinal Touch

Jacqueline Seewald said...

Count me in for your giveaways!

Laurie said...

Thank you for offering this generous giveaway. I'm excited to discover new authors and genres I haven't read before. Also, thanks to WOW I discovered the incredible Melanie Faith several years ago, and through her books and classes she has completely enriched and changed my life. She's simply the best!!

Genalea Barker said...

Would love to win a free entry into the contest! The WOW contests are my favorite!

Ekta Garg said...

Just shared this on Twitter! Thanks for the opportunity and everything you do to help writers!

Teresa Eccles said...

Maybe this giveaway will bring with it some cooler temperatures!!

Alzala Singleton said...

I love what WOW stands for and works towards, I have been a follower for years. Incredibly grateful for the support you offer to your authors and followers, please keep on with all the amazing work and effort!

Unknown said...

Love this idea! Such a generous giveaway.

Unknown said...

Such a fun giveaway! Love WOW and look forward to each newsletter. Women helping women. Doesn't get any better than that.

ABrushWithHumor said...

What a fun giveaway!

Kate said...

What an amazing collection of books to read and talented authors! Thanks so much for sharing them with us!

Kate said...

Thanks for all you do to support the #writingcommunity
Awesome selection of books and authors!

Barbara V. Evers said...

I love fall and curling up in a cozy blanket to read a book!

Stephanie Bearce said...

Great opportunity! Thank you.

Tee said...

This autumn giveaway is extremely generous and really sets the tone for the season!

Mari said...

Great giveaway!

Unknown said...

I love writing contests! My favorite kind of books are thrillers.

Sheri said...

Thank you! This sounds pretty cool.

Unknown said...

I just discovered this website and all the contests. Fabulous!

A Byrd in His Hands said...

This is so exciting!

Unknown said...

Fall is my favorite time of year and this is a great way to kick it off!

Katie C said...

Now THAT'S a giveaway! I think I found my new favorite :)

Dani said...

Amazing giveaway thank you!

Jenny said...

What a great list of books! Thanks for the opportunity!

Heather said...

This is such an amazing giveaway!! I love a good romcom!

Meghan Costa said...

Thanks for the opportunity!

Dani said...

Great! I'd love to have more to read!

Unknown said...

Such a great opportunity! Thank you.

Marcie said...

Such a nicely varies bunch of books for this giveaway. Can't wait to hear if I won!

Kay Castaneda said...

I'm in for this amazing giveaway! These are just my kind of stories. Definitely adding these to my tbr list. I hope I win!

Jocelyn Rish said...

Just added a bunch of these books to my TBR pile!

sfzphd said...

I don't know that I have a favorite type. I go through phases. recently have been reading a bunch of historical fiction.

molli said...

i dont read as much as i want to but i love a good mystery or a raunchy romance!

emily said...

I love horror and thrillers! My favorite kind of books are definitely ones that will keep me on the edge of my seat.

Anonymous said...

I love romance novels.

Brett said...

Seems like some great authors!

Fizzgig said...

This is amazing! Thanks for the chance! My favorite books are memoirs and historical fiction.

joyce wilson said...

Great giveaway!

Kathy Eyre said...

Thanks for the giveaway ladies!! I'm a murder mystery and thriller reader.

dlhaley said...

Great prize! Thanks for the opportunity to win!.

TRIPPER2365 said...

What a great selection of books .

bn100 said...

lots of books

Anthony S said...

I love historical novels.

Suburban prep said...

I have many reading genre. I like self-care and then I like history and also romantic.

marisela zuniga said...

I love reading pretty much any romance book!

kywave said...

I enjoy mysteries and thrillers and a good romance historical or not.

Devon said...

Looking forward to it!

Katrina Dehart said...

Thank you for offering this giveaway! I enjoy books of all genre.

Betsy K said...

I would love to win.

lemonlaurie said...

I read whatever catches my interests. I do love a variety of things.

Terri. said...

I have always been a big reader. These look like a great bundle of books!!

Dana Matthews said...

Happy Fall Y'all! I love reading historical romance. It's so easy for me to get caught up in a storyline and appreciate what comes thru.

J Renee W said...

I like a good mystery. Thanks for the giveaway!

Amy M.J. said...

This is so AWESOME! I just found this site and am already loving it!

Alisha L said...

I like mystery books.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful way to meet new authors! My fingers are crossed that I'll win their books.

Sharon Hart Addy said...

A great prize!

Nancy J. Hammer said...

Thank you for these great offers.

Fiona McGier said...

I never win anything I enter, but someone has to win and hope springs eternal! Lots of cool books to read/review, along with a gift card? And free entry into a writing contest? I'm in!

Nicole B said...

Right now I'm enjoying reading mysteries, cozy mysteries, and some romance! Enjoyed checking out your blog! Thanks for the giveaway!

Cassandra said...

Thank you for sharing these books! They all sound amazing.

sheila ressel said...

I love to read thrillers.

Brittany Gilley said...

I love historical fiction

wen budro said...

I love novels with great characters in any genre.

Unknown said...

There's something about fall that just makes you want to curl up with a book!

Buddy Garrett said...

I love mysteries.

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