Zoey Zigmody and Something Spotty!
Get it while it's hot! You have till October 13!
You have one week to read the entire story of Zoey Zigmody and Something Spotty for free! That's right the free read PDF will be reduced to half or less, on October 13!

So read it now! While its still hot in Phoenix... wait, it's always hot in Phoenix! Nonetheless, this free reading of this fantastic story wasn't meant to last. You have one week left to read it for free! If you've read it already, and you like it, what are you waiting for, buy a hard copy for only $7.99!

But wait, because we're friends, I am going to give you this one week only special promotional code, to get the book for only $5.99! That's right, SAVE $2! For one week only you can by your copy of Zoey Zigmody and Something Spotty, for $2 OFF of $7.99, here: CreateSpace.com E-Store.

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I present you Zoey Zigmody and Something Spotty! Free read! Enjoy!
Jodi J. Horne illustrated the cover!
Hello world! I have released "Zoey Zigmody and Something Spotty".

It is a short story about a girl named Zoey Zigmody. She is a spunky nine-year old from Mesa, Arizona, who has a nack for getting into trouble and an over active imagination. In this first adventure, Zoey and her best friend, Scottie Gomez, discover something spotty during Spring Break that leads them to the legendary old man known as Mr. Manicotti. Rumor has it he is a wizard and he turns trespassers into porcelain figurines. Are Zoey and Scottie next in line for his collection? Or is it all just a tall tale? You be the judge! Visit ZoeyZigmody.com for more details, gear and upcoming adventures of Zoey Zigmody!READ IT NOW FOR FREE! Buy a book, and $1 of your purchase will be donated by me to the Humane Society! See the site for details!Thank you for your support!-Mary

Alas, for those of you how have gotten my novel this year, you're in luck... because it will likely become a collector's edition. Here's why:

Since I haven't gotten a Literary Agent yet or a book deal (but I am still shopping), looks like I am going to have to edit The First Sign myself. I have been kind of holding off for some time hoping and praying that I wouldn't have too, because I would have obtained a literary agent and a professional editor by now. Granted I have been busy with book 2, life and stuff to hit the laborious chore of writing more agents and so not much has happened.

So what does this mean? It means that I am going to go over the book again for the 100th time and comb out the flaws that made it to print last year. When I am done, I am going to upload the 2nd edition in LULU, pay for the ISBN again so the changes can be applied and return to working on Book 2. So in a week, Book 2 goes on hiatus--that or I will be working on them at the same time. The content and story will not change, but some of the wording might in places. In the end I hope that the second edition will be close to perfect. I hope to have it to you all before I am 30. I will let everyone know the definitive Second Edition uploading date, when I am closer to it. That way from now until then you all can get the last copies of the first editions while they exist--flawed and filled with potential.

Thanks all. And please, don't tell me where the errors are or what they are... nothing is more annoying then that--I prefer to find them on my own. I prefer personal flogging then stones being thrown... which is what it feels like when people tell me about the errors. Honesty is the best policy, sorry if that is so frank. Okay, so thank you to all who have helped me and told me about the errors, this is not an attack, but a thank you for your input... now I must go face the literature and fix it on my own.
-Mary

The 1st Annual Celestial Celebrations Contest Has Begun!
From now until December 15th, submit a postcard or greeting card to:
Mary E. Gober,
Celestial Celebrations Contest
P.O. Box 51378
Mesa, AZ 85204

See Contest Rules for details and prize information!
Sponsors & Contributors include: MeredithDillman.com & FlutterbyDesign.org

Pocket Paperback Edition, only $13.99!
It is Print-On-Demand, and it is the cheapest of the 4 editions. Plus, it is pocket size. But if you don't want to wait and wish to read it now, you can download the whole book for only $1.99!

Now you can own the first book of my series and carry the artwork of Meredith Dillman!

Countdown To The Novel Launch

The Book will officially launch at 12 Midnight tonight, Eastern Standard Time. You will be able to order the book online here: Lulu.com.

In 6 weeks it will be on Amazon.com.

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Pre-Ordering

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» Pre-Ordering, April 20-May 12
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Please let me know if this doesn't work. I did my best to make it work...
God, I hope this works... Google Checkout makes no sense to me, it is not easy to use when it comes to making it work into a pre-ordering system... but it is free, so, I did my best to make it make work.

It may be the lamest thing ever, but I was playing with a few fun features on my computer just to see. What am I babbling about? Mercury's first commercial. I have another I am working on, but that will be shared once all the kinks are ironed out.

News and details on the book... as of today the pre-order date is still on schedule. I am looking at hopefully April 20th to start collecting pre-orders for the book. I will keep you posted. Thanks everyone for your endless support.

I am very pleased, honored, privileged, and humbled to announce that Meredith Dillman is the artist commissioned to illustrate the cover of my first book, "Mercury Brightman: The First Sign." This is sort of a "well you already knew about it," annoucement. As soon as we are able to, we will show it to you when pre-orders will be able ready to be taken... in about a month. Read the Full Announcement Here