I'm always trying to engage my readers in a little conversation. So lately I've been posting "a teacup a day" on my Lorraine Bartlett author page. (BTW, I also have Facebook pages for Lorna Barrett, L.L. Bartlett, and the Jeff Resnick Mysteries (although that one is under construction right now). I'd LOVE it if you'd come and like them. Thanks!)
Readers seem to like the teacups. LIke this one:
and this one:
My character, Katie Bonner of the Victoria Square Mysteries, always aspired to be an innkeeper, and one who served afternoon tea. Since she isn't yet an inkeeper, she patronizes the teashop on Victoria Square.
All this talk of teacups gave me an idea about author giveaways. I'm not fond of giving books away, but I do like to reward my readers for their loyalty and support. (You guys are great.)
So, I'm going to give away this teacup (BELOW):
In addition to the teacup, I'll send out 5 Goody Bags full of bookmarks, postcards, and buttons to the runners up.
Enter now for a chance to win!
Tell me the name of the tea shop in my first Victoria Square Mystery, A Crafty Killing. Email your answer to me at: LLB @ LLBartlett.com (remember to close up those spaces). Be sure to include your snail mall address so I can mail the prizes. (P.S. Those not already on my mailing list will be added--and you'll receive a postcard when my next book is out.)
BONUS QUESTION: The names of the owners. (The winner will get the cup AND a goody bag!)
DO NOT put your answer in the blog comments.
YOU WILL NOT WIN.
You have until midnight on Thursday, February 28th, to enter the contest. Mr. L will choose the winners from a hat, and they will be announced on Friday, March 1st.Good Luck!
i have read your victoria square, book town and loved them
I also read jeff resnick and did not like them at all I wish I had not read them they were disturbing to me.
but as i said I love the others.
Posted by: ginger smith | February 25, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Ginger, I'm sorry you didn't care for the Jeff Resnick mysteries. I try to let my cozy mystery readers know that they are much darker stories. They're classed as psychological suspense. But I'm glad to hear you like the Victoria Square and Booktown Mysteries.
Posted by: Lorraine | February 25, 2013 at 08:58 AM
The Jeff Resnick Mysteries are the best. If a book doesn't leave you in suspense, it isn't worth reading.
Posted by: Terri Williams | February 25, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Thank you, Terri. They're not for everyone, but I'm so grateful people are FINALLY finding the series and enjoying it.
Posted by: Lorraine | February 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM
discovering your books by chance years ago..
I await each new one with anticipation of
a good read.. buying extra copies to share...
Posted by: Kathe ford | February 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Thank you so much, Kathe, for spreading the word and sharing my books with your friends. Word of mouth by happy readers is the best advertising an author could get. (That and reviews on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads, that is!)
Posted by: Lorraine | February 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM
I love your books. I've read all the Jeff Resnick mysteries and now beginning the Victoria Square mysteries!
Posted by: Lorie Mink | February 25, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Thanks for entering the contest, Lori. (I was called Lori in Jr and Sr high school!) Glad to hear you're enjoying the books.
Posted by: Lorraine | February 25, 2013 at 01:03 PM