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November Reader Appreciation Giveaway
Since I began publishing in 2014, one of my goals has been to make a bestseller list. Well, thanks to every reader who purchased the Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge box set, I am now a USA Today Bestselling Author! Cue the champagne and caviar!
I could not have achieved this goal without your support and encouragement, not to mention your purchases, reviews, and the time you spend reading the stories I write.
This is the best holiday gift I could have received. It comes with a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of you! To celebrate, I’m giving away a $25 Amazon gift card. Enter my November Reader Appreciation Giveaway for a chance to win!
Mission: Impossible to Wed is part of the 10-author holiday anthology Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge. Enjoy these holiday stories today!
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The Health Benefits of a Gratitude Attitude…and 5 Tips to become more Grateful
Everyone knows that managing stress is important for your physical and mental wellness. Many people follow advice such as working out, getting enough sleep, practicing relaxation techniques, and spending time with family and friends. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is another way to manage stress.
There are seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude, according to researchers, including improved physical and psychological health, better sleep patterns and increased mental strength. Other sources report grateful people eat healthier, have more energy and have stronger immune systems.
It’s not always easy to be grateful. Here are five strategies to develop a “gratitude attitude.”
- Keep a gratitude journal. Be specific when you write down what you’re grateful for. Reading back through your journal is a good way to remember your blessings when you’re going through tough times.
- Be appreciative of others. Make a practice of saying thank you and expressing appreciation towards others. This makes you and the other person feel good.
- Be mindful. When you’re tempted to complain or fret, take a moment to look for the positive aspects of the situation. For example, if you’re involved in a minor car accident, be grateful no one was injured instead of focusing on the damage and inconvenience.
- Help others. Volunteering creates a sense of gratitude through giving to those who are less fortunate or in need, and reminds us of the things we take for granted.
- Express yourself. Look for opportunities to express your gratitude for what matters in life. Tell friends and family what you love about them. Acknowledge positives such as the ability to get out and enjoy a walk through the neighborhood on a pleasant day or a healthy, flavorful meal your spouse prepared.
One thing I’m grateful for is my readers. I had an opportunity to meet new and familiar faces at the recent Passport to Romance Reader Appreciation Event. I’m also grateful for hot cover models who turn out to be just as nice in person as they are to look at.
What are you grateful for? Share your thoughts and let me know.
Happy Thanksgiving!
January Reader Appreciation Giveaway
New in 2017! Each month I’ll be sponsoring a reader appreciation giveaway. This month, one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift card. It’s just my way of saying thanks for all you do!
There are lots of ways to enter for a chance to win:
Like, share and/or comment on one of my Facebook posts.
Share one of my tweets
Tell friends about one of my books on your Facebook page (be sure to tag me in the post so I see it)
Write a review for one of my books and send a link (or screenshot) to your review to Jacki@JackiDelecki.com
Newsletters subscribers will automatically be entered so join my mailing list if you aren’t already a subscriber.
Good luck and thanks for being a Jacki Delecki reader!
*Reader can select choice of $25 gift card from Amazon, Starbucks or Gyft.com.
Meet me in Seattle
This weekend, Greater Seattle RWA is hosting the Emerald City Writers’ Conference. Held every fall, this is the largest romance writing conference on the west coast. Three hundred attendees are expected, including leading industry editors and agents, phenomenal speakers. I’ll be presenting two workshops at the conference. Maria Connor of My Author Concierge is my co-presenter for “I’ll Take Care of That For You: Working with Author Assistants” and narrator Pearl Hewitt is my co-presenter for “How to Find and Audition a Narrator for Your Audiobook.”
One of the conference highlights is the the reader appreciation event, Passport to Romance.
Where: Bellevue Westin Hotel
When: Saturday October 15th 6pm-8pm
Free and open to the public, this two-hour event provides an opportunity for fans of the romance genre to meet their favorite authors and discover new-to-them authors. All subgenres are represented, including historical, contemporary, women’s fiction, sci-fi romance and paranormal. Many authors will be giving away swag and free books as a way of saying THANK YOU to dedicated romance fans.
More than 50 authors–including me–will be participating in this event. If you live in the Seattle area, make plans to join us. You can pose with a sexy male cover model, mix and mingle with fans and authors alike, and celebrate romance! I hope to see you there!
