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THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW: Sam + Laura + moments

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Indie Author Day: Find Your Writing Community

NaNoWriMo is proud to be a partner of the second annual Indie Author Day! On this one day, libraries around the world welcome their local indie authors in for a day of education, networking, mingling, writing, open mics, panels and much more! Today, Laura Chapman, Municipal Liaison of the USA :: Nebraska :: Lincoln region, writes about finding and creating a supportive writing community:

Confession: I was too scared to attend a Write-In my first two years of NaNoWriMo. Like a proper writer, I dreamed up (lame) excuses.

What if I get distracted?

What if there aren’t enough outlets and my computer dies halfway through a spectacular burst of creativity?

What if the other writers think I’m a hack?

The first two are legit concerns. (Pro tip: Take headphones and a power strip to your Write-Ins and enforce the Pomodoro Technique, where everyone writes for no-interruption blocks with breaks in between.) But the third—the scariest—fear is the least likely to happen.

When I finally worked up the courage to attend a Write-In, I was hooked. Sure, I sometimes get distracted. It’s hard not to be chatty when you find people who get you. I’ve had my computer die, making me improvise and use a notebook. But in the party room of a 24-hour diner, I found an eclectic group of people from all kinds of backgrounds and interests. We might have been strangers, but we connected in one crucial way: We were all writers dedicated (or crazy) enough to set a goal of writing 50,000 words in one month to pursue our craft.

There are plenty of perks to Write-Ins. You get in-person pep talks when you’re down. There’s someone to supply the perfect plot twist when you’re stuck. If you’re into behind-the-scenes details, it’s fun to discover what and how other people are creating. Plus, it’s hard to give up on your goal when your buddies keep hitting word-count milestones mere feet away.

In Lincoln, Nebraska, our support network extends to our Come Write-In locations.

Indigo Bridge Books, an independent bookstore in the historic Haymarket, promotes literacy and activism in our community. The store shows its support by hosting signings and devoting shelves to local authors.

“As a store, our entire mission is wrapped up in community: building, resources, and support,” Manager Aja Martin said when I asked her why Indigo opens its doors to us. “It’s especially grand that NaNoWriMo connects to the literacy side of our work so well. Best of all worlds!”

The Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library houses a representative collection of the state’s authors. It’s inspiring to write in a room brimming with books by legends like Willa Cather, Ted Kooser, and Rainbow Rowell.

“The purpose of the Heritage Room—to celebrate and promote the work of Nebraska Authors—compliments the NaNoWriMo mission of helping people find their voices and achieve creative goals through writing,” said Curator Erin Willis. “The Heritage Room is an environment inspired by Nebraska’s literary history, and it is an honor to have a part in the living literary tradition as a Come Write-In location.”

This year, on November 3, we will hold our third annual Write-In at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. The day of writing at the museum has grown each year with attendees coming from outside of Lincoln. It offers a unique writing experience in a beautiful venue. (If you find yourself in the area that day, please join us.)

With Write-Ins, you aren’t alone. You can find people and places to support you through every word. You can build your own community.

Laura Chapman is the author of sweet and sexy romantic comedies, including Playing House, The Marrying Type, the Queen of the League series, and other novellas and short stories. A native Nebraskan, Laura holds a journalism degree and minors in English and history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Romance Authors of the Heartland, and serves as the National Novel Writing Month municipal liaison for her community. When she isn’t penning her next novel, Laura enjoys watching football, traveling, binge-watching Netflix, and hanging out with her cats, Jane and Bingley. She enjoys connecting with readers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out her blog or visit her online at www.laurachapmanbooks.com.

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Let It Be Me (Amarillo Sour: Book 2) by Laura Chapman

Let It Be Me (Amarillo Sour: Book 2) by Laura Chapman

This is my stop during the book blitz for Let It Be Me by Laura Chapman. This book blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 21 till 27 October. See the tour schedule here: http://www.lolasblogtours.net/book-blitz-let-it-be-me-by-laura-chapman 

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Let It Be Me (Amarillo Sour #2)

By Laura Chapman

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Age category: Adult

Release Date:

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Book Blitz: Let It Be Me (Amarillo Sour: Book 2) by Laura Chapman

Book Blitz: Let It Be Me (Amarillo Sour: Book 2) by Laura Chapman

This is my stop during the book blitz for Let It Be Me by Laura Chapman. This book blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 21 till 27 October. See the tour schedule here: http://www.lolasblogtours.net/book-blitz-let-it-be-me-by-laura-chapman

Let It Be Me (Amarillo Sour #2)

By Laura Chapman

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Age category: Adult

Release Date:…

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#Giveaway + Excerpt ~ Counting On You by Laura Chapman... #RomanticComedy #books

This is my stop during the book blitz for Counting on You by Laura Chapman. Read on for more information about of this book and there's an US only giveaway. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 27 August till 2 September. See the tour schedule here. Counting on You (Amarillo Sour #1) By Laura Chapman Genre: Romantic Comedy Age category: Adult Release Date: 28 August 2018

Blurb: Is love worth the risk? Math teacher Haleigh Parde has no desire to change her single status until she receives an invitation to her high school reunion. With her ex spreading rumors she needs a date and fast. Desperate times call for desperate measures and Haleigh finds herself meeting a blind date at a neighborhood bar called Amarillo Sour . . . After watching Haleigh crash and burn, app developer Ian Henning makes her a proposition. If she'll provide honest feedback on his new dating app, he'll guarantee her a date to knock the socks off her former classmates. Even better, he—and the other Amarillo Sour regulars—will help her navigate the rocky road of dating. Through setups ranging from awkward to absurd, Haleigh discovers her matchmaker might just be better than the matches. And Ian wonders if she's the answer to everything he's worked for professionally. Or is she something much, much more . . .

You can find Counting on You on Goodreads You can buy Counting on You here: - Amazon - Barnes & Noble - Kobo - Google Play - iTunes EXCERPT: In an effort to mask her embarrassment, she raised the glass to her lips. “Wait.” He held out his glass to hers. “Here’s to taking chances.” She could drink to that. She toasted his glass and sipped, appreciating the way the wine both chilled her throat and warmed her chest on the way down. He drank his beer and set it down. “So, you know I couldn’t help overhearing your date with Patrick.” “Yeah, we covered that.” “And I know we only officially met a few minutes ago, but I feel like—what with the eavesdropping and all—we’ve gotten to know each other a little.” “Or you’ve learned my most embarrassing secret. I only know you develop software and—based on how well you know the lay of the land—you apparently spend a lot of your time hanging out at a bar.” “Which is pretty much all there is to know about me. Except that I like watching both sports and nerdy TV shows, and that I wish I could have a dog, but my apartment won’t let me.” “You’re right,” she said. “We’re practically married. Should we spend Christmas with your family or mine?” He snorted. “Now that we’re friends, and I know that you need a date to your reunion and you’re on a deadline, I wanted to run something by you.” Her heart fluttered. Was this guy she just met going to help her get a date? No, that was crazy. But maybe he had some advice. She’d been sarcastic when she’d asked for it earlier, but it really couldn’t hurt. In fact, it might be better coming from a stranger than any of her work friends. It would certainly keep Nina from spreading the details through the rumor mill. “I’m listening. Not that I know if you have the credentials to give lectures on—” “It’s not a lecture. And I’m not a dating expert. Well, not exactly. I’m not an expert,” he repeated and cleared his throat. “But I have done a lot of research on dating. Or at least my company has, and I’ve used it for my job.” “I thought you build apps.” “We do. Our new app—one that’s coming out next month—is a dating app.” “Like Tinder?” “Kind of, but not really.” He launched into an explanation about how the app was part game, part matchmaker. That it helped connect people who’d really get along without making the process cumbersome. So far, it sounded good. But how did she fit into this? “We’re actually trying to find one more person to try it out.” Oh. He needed a guinea pig. “Why?” “We’re close to the launch date. While our feedback has been good, it hasn’t been personal. We haven’t been able to see it from the inside.” “Why doesn’t one of your employees try it?” He shook his head. “That’s not objective enough. We need someone who can give us an inside look, while not influencing the outcome. Someone local. Someone who can find a good match that we can brag about to our investors. Someone with a good story.” Someone desperate enough to give it a try with an audience. Someone like her. About the Author: Laura Chapman is the author of sweet and sexy romantic comedies. A born and raised Nebraska girl, she loves watching football, traveling, crafting, and baking. When she isn’t writing her next story, she is probably working at a museum by day and binge-watching Netflix with her cats Jane and Bingley at night. So, basically, she’s living large. You can find and contact Laura Chapman here: - Website - Facebook - Twitter - Goodreads - Amazon - Instagram - Newsletter Giveaway There is a tour wide giveaway for the book blitz of Counting on You. One winner will win a Amarillo Sour Starter Kit, that includes two shot glasses, two coasters, a bottle opener and pens with the bar’s logo on them plus a $10 Amazon card. US Only. For a chance to win, enter the rafflecopter below: a Rafflecopter giveaway