I’m thrilled to be unveiling my new website and updated blog
in conjunction with my Thursday’s Children post. I’ll tell you, building this website was more
inspiring than I’d assumed it would be.
Choosing colors and images made me think long and hard about what
connects each my stories to the others, what elements lay at the heart of all
my writing, what emotions I want people to feel, what sparks my creativity and
much more. I even ended up tweaking my
WIP after finding one of the images. I
almost don’t dare say it because the idea’s a little overwhelming, but
designing this website helped me get a clearer idea of my brand.
Okay, I’m not going to ramble on. But I’d love to have you check out my new website
and let it speak for itself. Here it is!
To celebrate, I’m having a giveaway.
As some of you know, Anie, the main character in my story
MOONHILL, grew up dealing antiques with her father. She loves nothing more than
getting a good deal on a cool vintage treasure, especially retro clothes and
shoes. In Anie’s honor, I’m giving away
a $25.00 gift card to EBay.
Also, I’m giving away a second prize. Since Xuni.com who designed my website also designed Laura Anderson’s new site, I’m giving
away a copy of Laura’s book THE BOLEYN KING. Some of you lost out on my last giveaway for this book, this
is your second and last chance to win a copy.
Here’s how it works.
This giveaway is open to everyone: writing friends, new
friends, critique partners, relatives, and anyone who likes to read. I will choose the two winners on July 10th.
To enter, simply join the mailing list on my website and leave a comment here. Promise, I’ll only be
sending out a couple newsletters a year, so your email won’t be barraged with
junk. Best of all, there will more
giveaways and special news available only to newsletter subscribers. All followers of this blog will automatically be giving a second chance to win.
One last note, Xuni Design is amazing and wonderful to work with,
not just their skills, but also their passion for website design and the genuine
concern they have for their clients. If you’re thinking of upgrading or
building a new site, check them out here
If you'd like to join the amazing Thursday's Children Blog Hop simply write a blog post about what inspires you and add join the list below.
I hope CP's can enter!
ReplyDeleteAnyone can--except my husband and me !
ReplyDeleteYou're all going to go in a stewpot, then the names will be drawn.
Your website is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm thrilled!
DeleteThe new site is awesome, I love it! And I'll happily go into your stewpot. =)
ReplyDeleteIn the pot you go, then!
DeleteCongrats on your new site! It's gorgeous! I joined by adding it to my email. I hope that was the right link.
ReplyDeleteThe link for the newsletter is under "contacts" on the website.
ReplyDeleteThank you for checking it out!
So pretty! Congratulations, Pat!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The designer did an awesome job of walking me through everything. It certainly doesn't resemble the yucky websites I put together by myself.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! I remember feeling those same things when I first designed my website. It really does force you to define your focus and refine your image. I had a blast.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your website is GORGEOUS!
I was prepared to look for images with the right tone, but didn't realize how much the emotional core of the stories needed to be reflected. It was a huge learning experience and a blast!
ReplyDeleteLovely and so much fun! Honored that your reveal is part of TC :D
ReplyDeleteGo it alone or do it with the support of the TC community? That was an easy decision. Thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming group!
DeleteI think I already told you how I love the new site (awesome!) but thanks for the giveaway and for the great Thursday's Children inspiration of the new design!
ReplyDeleteA weird thing is that I was going to do my official photo first, but then I got thinking that doing it second gives me something to show the photographer. So this inspiration hopefully will inspire someone else, too.
DeleteIt's a lovely looking site, no wonder you're pleased. :-)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have done it without all the web designer's questions. They really helped me get to the heart of what I wanted and rule out about a million stray ideas.
DeleteI love your website, especially the header with those beautiful pictures. Congratulations! And I'm joining your mailing list...because I want to win something. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Hey, and I'm all about winning free goodies!
DeleteLove the new website!!! I think we're attracted to similar color pallets ;)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I joined your mailing list... I like me some vintage anything!
DeleteI thought I'd be attracted to jewel tones like a stained-glass window, but every image I chose was from this pallet. And I love it :)
ReplyDeleteVintage anything is pretty much my taste too.
Looks fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Have to look spiffy for lv#13, right? :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad you stopped by, Candilynn. And thanks for checking my website. It's fun to show it off.
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