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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

New Author Blog Hop


This is a really exciting hop for me because I actually get to put myself out there as an AUTHOR.  Somebody pinch me!  I can't thank Saba at Of Thoughts and Words and Michelle at Oh! For the Love of Books enough for putting this hop together so that we newbie authors can get to meet each other and share our books with other book lovers.

So, for those who have come to get to know me and/or Destined better, here's the scoop:
* I majored in classical studies but somehow ended up as a lawyer
* I'm blessed with an amazing husband and two beautiful little girls
* Destined is my debut novel and is a YA retelling of the ancient myth of Cupid & Psyche

The back of the book description:

When Psyche receives a prophecy gone horribly wrong, she learns that even the most beautiful girl in Greece can have a hideous future. Her fate? Fall in love with the one creature even the gods fear. 

As she feels herself slipping closer into the arms of the prophecy, Psyche must choose between the terrifyingly tender touch she feels almost powerless to resist and the one constant she's come to expect out of life: you cannot escape what is destined. 

Destined is a fresh and heartachingly romantic retelling of the Cupid & Psyche myth from debut novelist, Jessie Harrell.



You can find it at any of these places:
Amazon (paperback) or (Kindle)
Book Depository
Barnes & Noble (Nook)
Goodreads
Smashwords

And there you have it -- that's me and my novel in a nutshell.  I can't wait to hop around and meet all the rest of you.

BONUS: If you leave me a comment (through the close of the hop on Nov. 30th), you'll be entered to win an e-copy of Destined.  Just be sure to leave me your e-mail address too so I know how to contact you!  Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping!

27 comments:

Unknown said...

I love the story of Cupid and Psche, I'd love to be entered. Thanks for the chance.
coreenamcburnie at gmail dot com

Donna said...

I've followed your blog hop, now I'm following you here. Can you tell I really want to read your book?
Donna
ljldml@gmail.com
Thanks for the chance to win.

Marilyn Yarbrough said...

You book sounds fantastic. I want to win.

anme said...

I love the idea of destined because I've been a sucker for Greek myths since I was little.

Thank you for the giveaway!

melorabrock {at} gmail {dot} com

K.C. Neal said...

Wow, gorgeous cover!! And I love the myth the story is based on, really sounds like a great read.

kcneal.author@gmail.com

Lindsey R. Loucks said...

I'm entering most of your blog hop contests in the hopes that I'll win!

loucks(dot)lindsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

Heather said...

Wow, I didn't know you majored in classical studies. That's awesome! As Destined is already on my list of books to buy I will bow out of the contest so someone else has the chance to read it!

Judy said...

Destined looks like a very good read. I love the cover also.

GFC-judy
magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

Stacey Brucale said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

xxsquigglesxx(At)Gmail(dot)com

Michelle Flick said...

Thanks for the shout out and for participating in out hop! I would love to win a copy of your book!
mf060784 at gmail

Louise said...

Hi, Jessie! I'd love to read your book :)Great cover art. Best to you.
lcaiola522@aol.com

Claire Hennessy said...

Hi from a fellow blog hopper :) Congrats on the book, which sounds great. Wow, so many new authors and books to read. My email: claire.hennessy11@gmail.com
I have giveaways on my blog for this too.

Komal Kant said...

Hey Jessie, I'm also participating in the hop and stopped by your blog to say hi!

I'd love to win an e-copy of Destined. My email is komal_kant15(at)hotmail(dot)com

Susan Kaye Quinn said...

I already have my copy and can't wait to read it! :)

Natalie @ Book Lovers Life said...

Thanks so much for the chance. GFC follower. Ive heard some great things about the book.
natcleary(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

An interesting blurb and I just love the front cover. I love the opportunity to read your book.
Carolyn Brown
c.m.brown.books@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This has got to be one of the prettiest covers I've seen in ages. :) I can't wait to read this! Huge congrats.

ether(at)kelley-york.com

Tami Brothers said...

This book sounds amazing! I can't wait to read it.

Tami

tamibrothers at yahoo dot com

Patricia JL said...

That sounds like a great story. Lemme just quick go add it to my wishlist to buy with Christmas money. =)
patricialynne07(@)gmail(.)com

jacque said...

What a wonderful blurb..love the cover too! thx for the chance
twinmomx5 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I had not heard of the story of Cupid & Psyche before & had to check it out on wikipedia. Looking forward to reading your take on it.

drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.com

jessica said...

Sounds like an awesome book and love the cover. I haven't read the original telling of Cupid and Psyche but your retelling makes me want to read up about it.
jessangil at gmail dot com
-Jessica B

geschumann said...

Sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for the giveaway! Gloria

geschumann at live dot com

Diana said...

Thanks for this great giveaway! Your book looks awesome!
ladyofnarnia(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

Sounds like a great book! I bet it would be great to read something from Psyhce's point of view! Thanks so much! amazing_alex.0818[at]yahoo[dot]com

K. M. Walton said...

Finally stopping by from the New Author Blog Hop. Congratulations on your book.

Jessie Harrell said...

Congrats to Tammy - who won the e-copy of Destined. I thank ALL of you who entered. And FYI - e-copies of Destined will be on sale in December only for just $.99
Merry Christmas from me!

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