Your Word of Mouth Has Value
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 7:45PM 
Most of you know my novel Second Hand Heart has just been released here in the U.S., in both ebook and paperback. And I'd like to make an offer to my U.S. readers, particularly those who have e-readers (such as the Nook or Kindle). I'd like to give you an electronic copy of the book in return for your word of mouth. If, and only if, you enjoy the book, I hope you'll return the favor by spreading the word. Tell a few of your friends who read, review it on your blog, mention it to your book group...or...you tell me.
Just leave a comment, telling me how you'll spread the word if you enjoy the book. Make sure you enter your email address as you fill out the comment form. It won't show publicly. And I'll send you a code for a 100% free download.
If you don't have an e-reader, you can still download it from Smashwords as a file. But this will be more convenient, I think, for those who have electronic readers.
I'll keep this offer open until I go on vacation in the middle of September. Because I really do appreciate the value of your word of mouth. As I always say, without you, I'd be out of a job.
Reader Comments (41)
I've heard wonderful things about this book! I'll write a review for it on my blog & I'll Tweet about it, share it on Goodreads, etc.
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Thank you,
Cyndi
I will post a comment about your book on my facebook page.
i would hope that you could post a comment about my only book, too. Walking on a Rolling Deck: Life on the Ark. It has its own page.
Thanks!
Kathy
Well, as I have done in the past with your books, I will mention Second Hand Heart to many patrons of the public library where I work. I can't count how many times a day I am asked for recommendations. I will also use the library's Twitter feed (which I manage) to provide readers with a link for more info on your book. :) :)
Patty Ann
I'd live to read your book. It sounds amazing. I'd spread the word with my social networking accounts as well as by word of mouth to my friends and classmates (college English lit classes). I'll also review on goodreads and book seller websites as I do with all the books I love.
I would love to read/review this for you. I will post on my Book blog, twitter, good reads, Amazon, and Library Thing :)
Thanks,
Heather
I'd love to read it! I've read several of your other books and loved them all. I run a blog as well as spreading the word about books by mouth.
Thanks for the chance!
I would be very happy to post my comments on my Facebook page for my friends all over the world. Thank you so much.
Pat
Hi Catherine,
I would love to read your book and spread the word. After I've read your book, I'll post it on the My Reading List page of my website (http://emilythorne.com/category/reading-list/) with a link back to your site and I'll tell my friends what a great book it is.
This is a wonderful and generous offer. Thank you!
Emily
I will definitely post a review on my website, Facebook and Twitter. I did this with another of your books and had lively, lovely discussions on FB. ☆Ṱℏαᾔк УỚυ☆
Look forward to reading your new book, and expect to love it.
all the best,
Marla
Thank you for this generous offer. I will read your book and share with all my friends - especially those that love to read! I've been spreading the word on Jump Start the World every since I went to your book reading in SLO. You make us think about the world around us ... not just read the story ... but get a glimpse of a view that might be new and different but just as special. If it's anything like what I've read already I know I'll love it.
I love this idea! I teach high school and have started a "teaser" read-aloud program in my technology classes. I would enjoy introducing the kids to your book!Thank you for the opportunity to participate!
I'll spread the word on social networking sites. Thanks!
I am not sure if I am eligible as I am not in the USA....? However I would love to share more of your wonderful writing with my friends and fans. Am in the process of creating a new website/blog so in the meantime I would post a review on Facebook. With nearly 3000 friends I am sure word will get out!
With love,
Del LaGrace
I'd love to read the book and will happily blog about it.
I would love to read your writing, as I've loved the work you've done before (so much so that it inspired a song, but you know about that already).
I am Constantly recommending Pay it Forward, I'm sure I will
Ove this one too and give it the same treatment. :)
Lol, Love* :)
Would love to spread the word. As a fellow autor, it would give me great joy!
I cannot wait to read the book. I am sure I will like it, because all of your books are wonderful! I will be more than happy to post my thoughts on the book when I am done on all of my social networks.
Dear Catherine; As a fledgling writer of novels I have learned so much from our brief freindship. I would love to learn more of how you craft your novels if you will consider sending me an E copy of Second Hand Heart...I promise I won't plagerize, just learn...Kindest regards...John W. Strobel III
Hi Catherine! I would be happy to review your book, and I will share my thoughts on it with my FB reading group, as well as with my writer friends that would enjoy it.
Thank you so much for the offer of the free e-book! I can't wait to read it!
Sending a hug,
Joanna
Count me in. I'll blog about it on uh Amazon, uh EAmazon?...thnx
Love to read the book! Will blog about it and talk about it on Twitter.
Marianne
Will write on blog, and Twitter to the world. Sorry forgot email before.
I shall tell everyone how wonderful the book is in person and on twitter !!
I do not have my own blog, but follow many book reviewing blogs and post on them regularly. I also post reviews regularly online on goodreads.com and amazon.com. I also very frequently recommend books to friends by word of mouth. I read the rave reviews the ladies over at chicklitreviews.com did and thought I'd take you up on your offer. Thanks!
I will tweet it, FB and tell my friends (person to person).
Love to read it!
AmyC
Would love to read Second Hand Hearts. I can mention on Facebook, my blog, or to the young adult readers I know, or all three, depending on which audience seems best after I've read it. Fun opportunity! Thank you.
I'm interested in reading this book. I'll write a review on Goodreads and tell my family and friends.
Thanks.
Hi CRH, I'll happily read and then comment on FB. Lorin
I have heard good things about this book from Chicklit Club online. I'd love the opportunity to read it and spread the word!
I'd promote the book with Twitter, Facebook, and a featured Blog post on my website! I'd spread the word here in Albuquerque in our free local paper The Alibi and even write a review to be published in both traditional and online media outlets!
I'd be happy to post a recommendation on my FB page
I would be honored to read the book and write a review on Amazon, share it with my FB and Twitter followers, mention it to some friends who are in reading groups -- and I have tons of other personal connections, as well as an opportunity to write a blog post that's pushed to several thousand people. I'm looking forward to it!
I would review it on Facebook and tell my Cal Poly and Cuesta students about it. Thanks for the opportunity!
I will happily rave about it on Facebook and Goodreads, and when I start blogging in the near(ish) future, I will rave about it there, too!
Dear Miss Catherine,
I would be honored to read and review your book.
Wish I have already read this one but I haven't. However, with your offer, I could cruise through it much quicker.
I'd post reviews in Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter...any other place that you have out there...(-:
I'm a voracious reader and love all of your novels that I've read so far!
Please send a copy of your novel or link to download to pianolady (underscore) 62 (at) yahoo (dot) com.
I have an android and an iPad but will probably read via my laptop...any of those formats can be downloaded and opened.
Thank you again for this 'special' offer and I promise to share and spread the word...you are truly an amazing author and your stories are transformative!
Blessings,
Rhonda Rae Baker (-:
I antied up and bought the version from the UK, and have since passed it along. Great read like all of CRH's stories and definitely worth the price of the ride. And getting it as an e-book as well? Coolness...
Hi there! I am always up for a new reading experience. I will post the review on my blog, Amazon, Goodreads, FB, and Twitter. Any additional ones you would like as well if you let me know. :)
I would love to read Second Hand Heart on my Kindle! It comes highly recommended by my friend Julie Kibler from the What Women Write group blog, so now I'm quite eager to read it. I'm in the midst of a book launch, so I'm very active on Facebook, Twitter, and a variety of blogs, and I'm a staunch and very vocal advocate of the books I really enjoy.
Best of luck to you, and thanks for running this campaign!