I’m impressed with P.J. Hoover, author of Solstice. Scroll down to see how you can win a copy!
Not because she works hard as a writer/author (because we all do). Not because she pioneered self publishing her YA with the help of her agent. Not because I loved Solstice (which I did). Not because the prose was refined, polished, and tight (which it was). Not because her story brought mythology and dystopia together in a clever way. Not because the main character, Piper, made bad choices and then had to deal with the consequences. Not because of the incredibly well conceived world building.
But because, even though she was a published author with books out, even though she pals around with published authors – she embraced the indie community. She has promoted other self published authors on her blog. She didn’t try to make herself out as being above other indie writers.
My respect for P.J. shot through the roof. #iknowcliche
And that’s what my short series on self promotion was all about. In order to promote your own books on your blog, without guilting your readers, you need to promote others.
So, I’m here to give a shout out to P.J. Hoover and her book, Solstice.
Book description:
Where Mythology and Dystopia meet…
Piper’s world is dying. Global warming kills every living thing on Earth, and each day brings hotter temperatures and heat bubbles which threaten to destroy humanity. Amid this Global Heating Crisis, Piper lives with her mother who suffocates her more than the chaotic climate. When her mother is called away to meet the father Piper has been running from her entire life, Piper seizes an opportunity for freedom.
But when Piper discovers a world of mythology she never knew existed, she realizes her world is not the only one in crisis. While Gods battle for control of the Underworld, Piper’s life spirals into turmoil, and she struggles to find answers to secrets kept from her since birth. And though she’s drawn to her classmate Shayne, he may be more than he claims. Piper has to choose whom she can trust and how she can save the people she loves even if it means the end of everything she’s ever known.
website: http://www.pjhoover.com
The SOLSTICE book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkWezTGdTkg&feature=player_embedded
The SOLSTICE page: http://www.pjhoover.com/books_teens.php
The SOLSTICE facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Solstice-by-P-J-Hoover/157463554314172
The SOLSTICE goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11298100-solstice
Blog Post with tour details: http://pjhoover.blogspot.com/2011/06/solstice-goes-on-tour.html
Free sample: http://sony-ebook-downloads.com/sample/57682/solstice
SOLSTICE is available as a $2.99 ebook (paperbacks should be available in the next week or two) from:
Barnes & Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Solstice/PJ-Hoover/e/2940012467874
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/57682
What are you waiting for? Hit the retweet button or @laurapauling and leave a comment on this post! A winner will be chosen at random and P.J Hoover will send you an e-copy of Solstice! Please leave your email address. Contest will end on Monday, August 8th!
Read any good indie books lately?
Wow. This really is inspiring. I don’t know P.J. but I have to say that I’m really proud of her for embracing the indie community. It must be easy to think “you’re better than others” if you have an agent. So wonderful to hear about authors like this. Thanks, Laura. I’m not into YA, but I’m intrigued. I’ll tweet this too. Email: jessica.carmen.bell@gmail.com. Thanks, ladies!
wow, thanks for introducing us to PJ Hoover and Solstice! Sounds like a really great read and there’s so much awesome info up there! Count me tweeted.
I love how you showcased her. This was beautiful!!!! When I first started out blogging I would ask big time authors to stop by for a visit along with regular blog authors. I just really enjoy embracing the community. Learning how everyone got their start. I find it fascinating and they find it helpful to showcase their book. I find it honorable to share about such amazing people. Like I’m the lucky one!
Brilliant post! P.J. is fabulous and this made her even more fabulous!
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about Solstice but hadn’t yet read what the book was about. So, thanks for posting this, Laura. It sounds great!
Unfortunately, this summer of intense heat makes me feel like we’re already living PJ’s vision. 🙁
PJ is awesome. I’ve known her for a while, but still haven’t gotten around to reading Solstice (I know).
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Wonderful post. Off to tweet!
I have many books I want to read my authors I love and bloggers I know. sometimes, it just takes time to get there! But here’s your chance to have Solstice in queue to read!
I love this short series, Laura. 😀
I’ve started to include guest posts by authors on my blog. I have two scheduled for next week. (Yay, I don’t have to write any posts this weekend!). I like the idea of helping spread the word about their book(s), and at the same time, the author gives back to the writing community with some writerly tips of their own. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. 😀
I read the first two chapters on line and loved it. I would love to read the rest! I also loved the way she embraced self publishing.
Sure, I’ll go for it. 🙂 I downloaded the sample on my phone and would love to win the rest!
marcia at marciahoehne dot com
Laura, thank you so much for this wonderful post. I love it! You’ve been so supportive, and that really means the world to me! 🙂
Sounds like a great book! I will RT!
I really enjoyed this book, too. And I totally agree — helping promote others is WAY classier than hyping yourself all the time.
I will hold out for the paperback copy because I’m kind of like that ^+^
See you soon!
wonderful post, retweeted 🙂
I loved PJ Hoover’s trilogy, and I know I’ll enjoy this YA. Congrats to her on embracing traditional publishing and e-pubbing.
GREAT post!
Sounds like a book to put on the must read list. So awesome to see people being human and helping others. No one is bigger than the next. Walking along side is better than walking in front.
Thanks for the introduction.
Wow! I’m really proud of PJ for embracing self publishing. Her book sounds fantastic, and I’ll pray for it’s success.
This is a great premise. And if you liked the book, then I know it’s good.
This is what I’m talking about. Word of mouth. And promotion that is more of a “sharing a good book” experience.
I’m going to have to put this on my TBR list. It looks great, with matching hi-quality writing.
So cool! Sounds like a neat book.
Thank you, everyone, for all the awesome thoughts! I really appreciate them 🙂
I can’t get enough of books that touch on mythology. Thanks for celebrating Solstice.
At 2.99, I’m sure to buy it anyway… very intriguing mix: dystopia and mythology! Definitely a good hook there.
I wonder if that’s why to a certain extent Bransford’s self-promotion turned some people off. He’s promoted his former clients, but never anyone else.
PJ is a class act. So excited for her newest book and for her!
fun stuff! And Hoover sounds like a cool person to know. You’re absolutely right that if self-publishing is going to work, it’s got to be tight and polished, AND we’ve got to help each other get the word out~
Good luck to both of you! <3
We’ve got to help each other out regardless of how it’s published! 🙂 And P.J. definitely hit the market right with the combo of dystopian and mythology. Very wise decision on her part. May we all make the right choices.
This book sounds great. I love the dystopian mythology mix. And I totally agree that the best way to promote ourselves is to promote others.
My reading has slowed a bit; have been buried in projects and family stuff. But things are settling down a bit, so hoping to take some time to read this weekend, actually.
Happy weekend! 🙂
Solstice sounds awesome! Count me in. 🙂
Awesome! And I just finished a good indie book that I’m going to be recommending in a couple weeks (and I’m hosting another indie author tomorrow on my blog). Now I need to add Solstice to my list!