Welcome to the Twelve Days of Christmas special event to celebrate the release of my second novel, FEATHERS ON THE FLOOR, on December 12, 2008! The downloadable version of FEATHERS will be released from Awe-Struck E-Books; the print version is being released from Rogue Phoenix Press on the same day.
In this story, Mitch Garrison and Julia Cabot find their own happily ever after. Mitch and Julia were introduced in SONGS OF THE HEART, which was released in April 2008. FEATHERS explodes into action when Julia's husband turns violent. Terrified for her life and the safety of her children, Julia runs. She finds a haven with former bodyguard, Mitch Garrison, whom her children think is the angel they wished for after they find FEATHERS ON THE FLOOR near him. Mitch is trained to protect, but something went fatally wrong five years ago when his wife was shot while helping an abused woman. The jagged purple bruise marring Julia's face brings Mitch's nightmare to life. Their uneasy truce becomes a partnership when Julia's ex-husband kidnaps her children. A journey through the worst winter storm Oregon has seen in decades brings Mitch and Julia face to face with their deepest fears and their most passionate desires. Will Christmas morning bring a miracle or disaster...or maybe both?
The release of FEATHERS this holiday season brings me great joy for several reasons. I get to share another story with readers, and that gives me a reason to give away "stuff." I really like putting together prize baskets and have received some touching e-mails from the winners.
You will also meet some wonderful authors during this Twelve Days event. Each of these authors has offered encouragement and helped other writers on the sometimes challenging journey of getting words on paper. I am pleased to share their latest releases and a glimpse or two into their lives. I hope you will visit their Web sites and blogs to find out more about these generous, talented people.
This book release also provides the opportunity to help shelter dogs. Yep, a stray dog is featured in FEATHERS, and he plays a key role in rescuing Julia's children. I also have the honor of sharing my life with several shelter alumni. However, I know not every animal who comes to a shelter finds a happily ever after. I know there are more dogs and cats than families looking to adopt pets. That's why I'm donating one dollar from the sale of each "special buy" book and book bag on my Web site <www.genenevalleau.com> to help fund the spay/neuter clinic at Willamette Humane Society in Salem, Oregon. A gift for yourself or someone special means a gift for the animals.
And, now, on with the celebration!
