Kitsap area readers--signed copies at BN

I was so disappointed to have my book signing cancelled because of snow last week, but I was able to go sign stock for my readers yesterday. So, if you want a signed copy of Dreaming Awake and will be near the Kitsap Mall this weekend, drop by the Barnes&Noble and get your Under on. 

Snowpocalypse cancels tomorrow's signing at Kitsap Mall B&N

As soon as I can get a reschedule, I'll post here...but tomorrow's event is cancelled. My drive is treacherous enough, but I don't want my readers endangering themselves for a signature. Stay off the roads, peeps!

Signing at B&N at Kitsap Mall

I'm watching the sky for all the snowfall we're expecting and hoping it doesn't interfere with my author event at the Kitsap Mall Barnes&Noble  next week. 

The event takes place at 6:30 on January 18th. I'm told there will be refreshments :) and I actually will be *gulp* speaking. Yes, you read that correctly. It might be worth the price of admission (free) just to see if I manage to do this without fainting. 

For more details, visit the B&N page here. 

Winner of Sarah Ockler book!

You guys forgot to remind me to draw a name.

Thank you for all the book recs. My Kindle overfloweth.

Using random.org # generator, the winner is Piggy87 from Goodreads! Congratulations...please email me your contact info at gwen at gwenhayes dot com. 

Recap: Win free books and a party

I want to remind anyone in the area that my book signing at Odyssey Books is tomorrow from 3-7...and I have a special guest YA author, Lisa Mantchev, attending too! And brownies! And stuff!

Also...if you are looking for contests to win a copy of Dreaming Awake:
Romance at Random
Dark Faerie Tales

Sarah Ockler Giveaway to celebrate my new release!

One of my favorite things about being a writer is Release Day...my second full length novel, Dreaming Awake, releases today. It's the sequel to Falling Under and I know some of you have been waiting for this one...I hope you enjoy it.

Another favorite thing about being a writer is being a reader. I love the reading community a lot and it always makes me happy when I can recommend a new book or author to someone and they love it as much as I do. One author who always delivers for me is Sarah Ockler. I devoured her first two books, Twenty Boy Summer and Fixing Delilah. When I found out she also has a new release today, I thought I'd celebrate by doing a giveaway of one her newest, Bittersweet.

To be chosen as the winner, you need only to reply to this blog post (my blog is fed to Goodreads, Blogger, and Facebook, so I will count all responses as valid on those platforms) with a reading recommendation for me. Who knocked your socks off recently? It doesn't have to be YA...I'm open to trying new genres too. I'll count all responses received by noon on Friday. (Pacific Time)

Dreaming Awake Launch w/Special Guest Lisa Mantchev

So...what are you guys doing on January 7th from 3-7pm Pacific? 
You should totally come to my party!
There will be food, of course. But best yet, there will be a special guest! 


A few months ago, I was totally stoked to find another local YA author in my hometown of Port Angeles, WA. Lisa Mantchev is the author of the YA fantasy series, the Theatre Illuminata: EYES LIKE STARS, PERCHANCE TO DREAM and SO SILVER BRIGHT.


We went to breakfast and she became an instant friend. We've got some things cooked up for the spring...but for now we want to eat brownies and sign your books! Come hang out with us.


We'll be signing at Odyssey Bookshop,114 West Front Street,  Port Angeles, WA 98362 from 3-7pm.