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Happy Birthday Evernight Teen and Win An iPad Mini

January 12, 2015 By C. Lee McKenzie 77 Comments

EVERNIGHT TEEN
Happy Birthday to EVERNIGHT TEEN!
EVERNIGHT TEEN turns two this month and we’re having a huge party to celebrate! It may be EVERNIGHT TEEN’s birthday, but you get the presents. So, grab a piece of cake, hop from blog-to-blog and discover EVERNIGHT TEEN!
Be sure to visit every stop on the hop and answer each question. The more you blogs you hop, the more chances to win the GRAND PRIZE of an iPad Mini sponsored by EVERNIGHT TEEN (one entry per blog). Plus, hop each blog for a host of other fabulous prizes. 
Have your TBR list handy because we have lots of new titles for you to add, including my featured book…
SUDDEN SECRETS
Enter for a chance to win EVERNIGHT TEEN’s GRAND PRIZE of an iPad Mini and my blog PRIZE, an eBook copy of Sudden Secrets, by answering this question (be sure to include your email address to be eligible to win):
What’s one piece of advice you’d give a first-time published author? Something that maybe you didn’t know, but learned by trial and error.
The birthday blog hop continues here:


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My Quote for the Day:
There are two great days in a person’s life – the day we are born and the day we discover why.
William Barclay

Did you sing Happy Birthday on key? Did you enter to win the iPad Mini and an eBook? 

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Comments

  1. Shannon Lawrence says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:43 am

    Congrats to Evernight Teen! And to you! My advice? Start working on the next one.

    Reply
  2. Carrie Butler says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:04 am

    Happy Birthday, Evernight!

    Advice: Savor the moment… and then move on to the next book! Those things don't write themselves, you know. 😉

    soyoureawriter(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  3. Tina B says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:35 am

    Hmm…I'm not sure. I am not an author and don't aspire to be one, but I do love to read! 😉
    I would say, that no matter what, don't quit. Just keep writing.
    Thank you for participating in the hop.
    trb0917 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  4. Shadow says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Hi! I dont have an advice. Im not an author. Just an avid reader! 😀 But from one reader to an author, never get discourage and dont take bad reviews to heart. And keep in touch with readers on social media. I love talking with authors, getting the scoop on character and future writing, etc. 🙂 Thank you!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  5. SA Larsenッ says

    January 18, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Advice: Don't compare your writing progress to someone else's. This is your journey to publication and beyond.

    Happy Birthday, Evernight Teen!

    Reply
  6. Joylene Nowell Butler says

    January 17, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Happy Birthday, Evernight Teen! Hope sales soar to the moon and back!

    Reply
  7. Sherry says

    January 17, 2015 at 3:26 am

    I'm not a writer but I would say find someone you trust and have the read your work and give you feedback.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

    Reply
  8. amanda smith says

    January 16, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Since I'm not a writer I'm going to suggest maybe talking/chatting with authors and maybe ask them for help. The book sounds amazing!
    asmith98574@yahoo.com

    Reply
  9. dolorah says

    January 16, 2015 at 5:07 am

    Happy birthday Everteen 🙂

    Reply
  10. Medeia Sharif says

    January 16, 2015 at 4:55 am

    I would tell them to shop around for a great critique group, join, and stick to the group.

    Reply
  11. dusty katt says

    January 15, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    I'm not a writer but I would say to keep writing. Don't ever stop.
    dustykattc@hotmail.com

    Reply
  12. Marcia says

    January 15, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Happy birthday to Evernight Teen. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Anne says

    January 15, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    Not being a writer, I'm not sure I can answer this. From a reader stand point I'd say include interesting secondary characters who play an active role in the book (be more than cardboard background).

    acm05atjuno.com

    Reply
  14. Peaches Ledwidge says

    January 15, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Keep rolling out the books.
    Happy birthhday to Evernight Teen!
    Impressive gift.

    Reply
  15. M Pax says

    January 14, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Happy Birthday to Evernight Teen!

    Even a small audience is a victory in this business.

    Reply
  16. angieia says

    January 14, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Keep writing and never give up.
    angiek@cfu.net

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 15, 2015 at 12:49 am

      Ah, yes. One of the most difficult pieces of advice to follow. Thanks.

      Reply
  17. David P. King says

    January 14, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Happy birthday Evernight Teen!

    Advice? Don't sweat the small stuff. Write because you love it first. Then keep writing while you submit your work for publication. 🙂

    Reply
  18. SD Wasley says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:40 am

    My advice would be: understand that your own favourite story might not be the same one the publishers like!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 14, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  19. Empty Nest Insider says

    January 14, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Happy Birthday Evernight Teen! I would tell them to learn to say, "Yes, thank you," whenever anyone offers to buy or promote your book. There's no room for bashfulness in book sales!

    Great promotion, Lee! I look forward to catching up with your bloghop! Sorry I didn't see this sooner.

    Julie

    Reply
  20. DMS says

    January 14, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Happy Birthday Evernight Teen! What an exciting celebration!

    I am still new at this publishing thing, as my book is coming out this year. So, I am enjoying the advice! I would say to make sure to start working on your online presence and getting to know other writers, bloggers, and people all over the world. So many people to learn from and great people to get to know. 🙂

    Thanks!
    ~Jess

    Reply
  21. Carol Kilgore says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Love the quote!

    Reply
  22. Sara montgomery says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:03 am

    Don't stress out and think that no one wants to hear what you have written. For there is someone, somewhere who needs to hear your words and for them it might change their life. So what if 100 people hate it? Changing one life is worth it! saraannn912@gmail.com

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 14, 2015 at 12:55 am

      Interesting. Glad you passed this on. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  23. Catherine Stine says

    January 13, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Hi, I would tell them not to worry about who publishes them as much as making each novel as unique and spellbinding as they can. And, hey, great quote of the day, Lee!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 14, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Well, there are certainly a lot of choices out there for authors to look at. Publishing has changed almost overnight, hasn't it?

      Reply
  24. Jordan James says

    January 13, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    My advice would be to take risks and be confident! 🙂
    superstarsportscards(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 14, 2015 at 12:56 am

      Okay! It's good to take risks in this risky business.

      Reply
  25. Sherry Ellis says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    That is a terrific giveaway! I'd tell the new author that writing a book is only part of the job. Be prepared to market!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      I'm seeing marketing as the biggest issue in all of your comments!

      Reply
  26. Elizabeth Seckman says

    January 13, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    What an awesome give away! Advice? Your work isn't over, actually it's just gotten more complicated.

    Reply
  27. Tyrean Martinson says

    January 13, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Happy Birthday, Evernight Teen!
    And, advice? Keep writing. Keep submitting your work. Keep reading. Keep swimming. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Shah Wharton says

    January 13, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Never heard of Evernight Teen? Must check it out. Happy birthday to it anyway. 🙂 X

    shahwharton.com

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      Glad you heard about it here!

      Reply
  29. Theresa Milstein says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Happy birthday, Evernight Teen! What a fabulous prize.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      I thought so. How great that they've offered this as a part of the celebration.

      Reply
  30. Elana Johnson says

    January 13, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I always tell writers to write what they love. Not to a trend or anything else. Just what speaks to them.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Absolutely. That writing to trend is a huge temptation to be avoided. Thanks, Elana.

      Reply
  31. Tammy Theriault says

    January 13, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Would it be creepy if I did a Marilyn Monroe happy birthday rendition??

    Reply
  32. Natasha D says

    January 13, 2015 at 6:19 am

    I'm not a writer so I wouldn't be sure on the advice.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  33. Melissa says

    January 13, 2015 at 5:26 am

    I'm not sure I'm qualified to give the answer to the question posed here, but congratulations to Evernight Teen for making it to your second year anniversary!

    melissa {at} yabookshelf {dot} com

    Reply
  34. Nicola says

    January 13, 2015 at 4:45 am

    Happy birthday Evernight Teen and many congratulations for Sudden Secrets. Wishing you continued success throughout the year.

    Reply
  35. Birgit says

    January 13, 2015 at 4:10 am

    Happy 2nd birthday and I think you give great advice to new authors

    Reply
  36. Meradeth Houston says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:51 am

    Loving this hop! As for what I'd tell a new author? Marketing is your friend! Try to have fun with it 🙂

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Oh, yes. I had to learn that by trial and error. Good advice.

      Reply
  37. klahanie says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:20 am

    Hey Lee,

    Yay and gosh to the birthday of Evernight Teen.

    Here we go, yet again. Anagram alert! "TBR"? "Too Bad Rudolph"? No? WTF, eh…

    "You are next… Click here to enter
    This list will close in 4 hrs, 46 min (1/12/2015 11:59 PM North America – Pacific Standard Time)

    What is a blog hop?
    Get the code here…
    Linky Tools | Linky Blog 2013" Um argggghhhh and NO!!!!!

    Okay, all the beast, um, best with "Sudden Secrets."

    Your forever starstruckest fan,

    Gary 🙂

    Reply
  38. Robin says

    January 13, 2015 at 12:46 am

    I would love to win an e-copy of your book. I just read about it over at Dianne K. Salerni's site a few days ago (soooo behind here). Anyway, I don't have any answers to your question considering that I have yet to publish ANYTHING and am feeling rather spastic about it. I just wrote a blog that features plenty of spasms. We could conversate about how spastic and spasms really aren't related, but it isn't relevant. The point is "I got nothing but anxiety" and zero answers.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 1:42 am

      Oh, you fit right in here, my dear. Come back again and again. We'll conversate some more.

      Reply
  39. Christine Rains says

    January 13, 2015 at 12:29 am

    Happy birthday to Evernight Teen! My advice would be to remember every reader is important. Connect with them and treat them well.

    Reply
  40. Lynda R Young says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Did someone say cake?
    Happy birthday to Evernight Teen!

    Reply
  41. Jemi Fraser says

    January 12, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Lots of great goodies!
    Love that quote – knowing Why is awesome!

    Reply
  42. Stephen Tremp says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I just signed up for the Blog Hop. i'll post the badge on my side bar now.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 1:41 am

      Applauding, Stephen.

      Reply
  43. Shooting Stars Mag says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Thanks for sharing- congrats to Evernight Teen.

    I really like the quote. 🙂

    Reply
  44. Lexa Cain says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Congrats to Evernight Teen on 2 years and a lot of great books!

    Reply
  45. Jay Noel says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Congrats to Evernight Teen!

    I would tell a new published author to be prepared for all the ups and downs. One moment, you sell a bunch of books, the other…a horrible review. Don't get too crazy-excited about the good, and don't get too down int he dumps about the bad. Even keel!

    Reply
  46. Mark Noce says

    January 12, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Ooo, that would be a good question to have answered. And what great quotes! 🙂

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 12, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Hola, Mark. What's up in your part of the world? Thanks for stopping in to say hi.

      Reply
  47. Karen Lange says

    January 12, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a wonderful milestone. Great giveaway too. Will check it out.

    Reply
  48. Cathrina Constantine says

    January 12, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    My advice to a first time published author is–breathe deep and relax! Happy Birthday to Evernight!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 12, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      Yep. The breathing helps during this process. Thanks.

      Reply
  49. DEZMOND says

    January 12, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    you can buy the birthday cake at Dezzy's Cake Shop 🙂

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 13, 2015 at 1:40 am

      🙂

      Reply
  50. Beverly Stowe McClure says

    January 12, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Happy Birthday, Evernight Teen. I'd tell a new author "Now your book is published. Tell the world about it." Looks like a fun hop. 🙂

    Reply
  51. Southpaw HR Sinclair says

    January 12, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Happy Birthday ET (snicker) What a great giveaway!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 12, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      You just couldn't resist that, could you? 🙂

      Reply
  52. Patricia Lynne says

    January 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Happy Birthday Evernight Teen. May you have many more with many authors and awesome books.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      January 12, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      They're having a great celebration.

      Reply
  53. teena3940 says

    January 12, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I'm not a writer but I would say write what you believe and don't stop because of what others say. Happy Birthday!! grandmatinaof2(at)gmail.com

    Reply
  54. Susan Gourley/Kelley says

    January 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Happy Birthday to your publisher. I would tell a first time author not to get discouraged if they're not instantly successful. Write the next book and the next. It might take many before your name gets out there in bestseller land.

    Reply
  55. L. Diane Wolfe says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Happy birthday to your publisher. They have really turned into a powerhouse.

    Reply
  56. Bish Denham says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    A wonderful give-away. What advise would I give? Get started sooner, rather than later.

    Reply
  57. Hilary Melton-Butcher says

    January 12, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Hi Lee – Happy Birthday Evernight Teen – a good time of year. Lucky winner – an ipad mini … good luck to one and all – cheers Hilary

    Reply
  58. Dianne K. Salerni says

    January 12, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Happy Birthday to Evernight Teen! Good luck to everyone entering the contest!

    Reply
  59. Natalie Aguirre says

    January 12, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I agree with Alex. That's a great giveaway. And awesome Evernight Teen is celebrating its 2nd year.

    Reply
  60. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    January 12, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I read about that at Medeia's – that's a great giveaway!

    Reply

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