Ask me anything and I will answer it here on the blog on this Friday. Promise…you can leave your name or leave one anonymously…I’m not scared (smile). I look forward to your questions.
I need your help. Today is the official release day for Paper Thin, the third book, in the Lip Gloss Chronicles series. Please get a copy for a teen in your life.
Many on the threads complain about teens reading adult books, well there are options and The Lip Gloss Chronicles has enough drama to capture teens attention, yet they are clean reads with lessons in between the pages.
Teens Read Too has highlighted me on their book club website to help celebrate Paper Thin’s release day. Check out the interview when you get a chance at: http://trtbookclub.blogspot.com/2010/01/visit-with-shelia-m-goss.html
Review of Paper Thin:
Ms. Goss does a wonderful job with this book of showing young women as they really are. She allows them to be selfish and loving, impatient and supportive and mostly, realistic. The reader is allowed to see how young people act when their lives change and how they deal with the economic struggles that hit their families. One of the more poignant messages deals with weight and self-esteem issues. We also get to see the young ladies deal with the timely and disturbing problem of violence among girlfriends and boyfriends. Paper Thin is an entertaining and enlightening book geared towards young people, but I recommend it to all readers. It made this reader, who has lived a long time, think, feel and relate. ~Angelia Vernon Menchan, APOOO BookClub To read the entire review go to: http://www.apooobooks.com/paper-thin-shelia-goss/
I know like me, you’ve probably seen the commercials asking for your donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. My heart would tug every time I saw the commercial. I didn’t have any idea that in December 2009 and January 2010 that someone close to me would have to utilize their services.
Because of the many prayers and St Jude in Memphis, TN, my 11 yr old cousin has a chance to live a long and ful-filling life. When you can put a real face to a situation–it brings it home. Now I see why they have the commercials. The above picture was taken last summer of my little cousin (she’s on the left) or as we call each other–my little BFF-best friend forever. She will be in treatment there until February (God willing) and hopefully will be able to come back home.
Please give to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, even if it’s only a few dollars. I know for a fact that the money used is going for a good cause. To donate, go directly to their site by clicking here.
Speaking of giving, if you’ve watched the news, you can’t help but be haunted by the horrific scenes of the earthquake aftermath over in Haiti. Our sisters and brothers are in crisis and need our help. Unfortunately there are predators out there so beware of donating to unknown companies. The American Red Cross is a legitimate organization. You can specify which cause you’re donating for. To donate to the American Red Cross, click here.
The Lip Gloss Chronicles made one of the top 25 YA Power Reads of the Decade.
Thank you EDC Creations and Black Pearls Magazine.
25 Young Reader Power Reads of the Decade: 2000-2009
Ella Curry and EDC Creations is proud to announce the Children and Young Reader Best Books of the Decade 2000-2009. Each book created an impact for readers and the Sankofa Literary Society network. Our literary hallmarks indicate excellence in writing. These are the books we want to showcase to the world.
01. Love, Ocean by Celia Anderson
02. A Song for Harlem by Patricia C. McKissack
03. Divine Confidential by Jacquelin Thomas
04. The First Part Last by Angela Johnson
05. Aaliyah by Victoria Christopher Murray
06. The Secret to Teen Power by Paul Harrington
07. Catwalk by Deborah Gregory
08. Cheetah Girls by Deborah Gregory
09. The Lip Gloss Chronicles by Shelia Goss
10. Believing in Hope by Stephanie Perry Moore
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I’m chatting in two places today, so please join me all day today on both sites. The links are below for each chat.
RAWSISTAZ is celebrating literacy this holiday season. Join me in the all day discussion at http://www.rawsistaz.com/blog/black-book-talks/his-invisible-wife-by-shelia-goss-black-book-chat.
Four romance authors: Celeste O Norfleet, Gwyneth Bolton, Michelle Monkou & Shelia Goss invite you to participate in an all day chat to celebrate
Live, Love, Laugh and Books Anniversary.
When: TODAY, December 17, 2009
Where: http://sheliagoss.com/chat/livelovelaughandbooks/
Time: All day today!
About Live, Love, Laugh & Books: Four romance fiction authors: Gwyneth Bolton, Shelia Goss, Michelle Monkou, and Celeste O. Norfleet have combined resources and positive energy to form a readers/fans group. Lively discussion is encouraged about the latest romance book, to current events, to anecdotal messages. Authors will also share book release news, contest information, and their point of view of a variety of topics. Jump on board. To join Live, Love, Laugh & Books, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiveLoveLaughandBooks/
Congrats to the ten winners of a customized e-greeting card:
acvermen
chocolatetwin2
ginahamm
flyhoney20
dmscott428
rachelcorkle
sofasapillow
missyt26
thestormis
mcgreen04
You have 24 hours to respond to the email I sent out (check your spam folder just in case).
Thank you all for reading my books and blog.
Next contest–sponsored by Simply Said Reading Accessories. More info coming shortly.
I’m taking a break this week from blogging so just in case I don’t chat with you beforehand, Happy Thanksgiving.
The last contest went over well, so I’m doing it again. This time, I will be personalizing TEN Holiday e-Greeting cards for ten members of my mailing list.
If you’re already signed up to my mailing list, do nothing now. Just be sure to look at your email on November 30th to see if you’re one of the ten winners. You will have 24 hours to return my email to let me know you got it. If I don’t hear from you within 24 hours, the next person’s name will be pulled.
You must be a member before 11/29/09 in order to win.
Example of the e-cards:
