Happy Holidays December Cash + Books Giveaway

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Announcing my Happy Holidays December Giveaway!

I always feel gratitude for the readers who spend some of their valuable time with my stories. But this time of year always make me especially grateful that I get to do what I love: write and share stories.

Without further ado, I announce my December giveaway. This one is special because the first prize is some cool cash to help with holiday expenses. The second prize is pretty cool too: a copy of my latest audiobook, H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS, narrated by the talented actor Dylan White.

So enter early and enter often! :-) Good luck and winners will be chosen on 12/19 so stay tuned.

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H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS Audiobook is Here!

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The H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS audiobook is finally available!! Woot, woot!

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS by Natalie Wright

Wow, this one took a while, but I hope you all are pleased with the great narration by the fabulous Dylan White. His performance is stellar (I particularly love the chapters with the alien U’Vol).

Without further ado, here are the links:

Click this link to purchase the book on Audible. 

Click this link to purchase the book on Amazon.

Click this link to purchase on iTunes.

Thank you to all of you who have been asking about the audiobook version, and I apologize that it took a while. I hope you enjoy the exciting conclusion to the H.A.L.F. series! 

November Book Giveaway

Just a quick note to let everyone know about an opportunity to win an autographed hardcover copy of my most recent release, H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS! The giveaway is happening over on Goodreads. Just click this link to go to Goodreads to enter*. The winners will also receive an exclusive bag-o-swag with stuff you can’t buy in stores.

Thanks so much for your support of my work and best wishes in the Giveaway!

Watch for a new giveaway in December that will perhaps include something to help fund your holidays ;-)

*NOTE: The Goodreads giveaway is open to residents of U.S. and Canada only.

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS Audiobook Sample AND Status of Audiobook

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS ©2017 Natalie Wright
Audiobook Narration by Dylan White

The audiobook version of H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS (H.A.L.F. 3) is on the way. I promise!!

We’ve had some delays in production due to my broken foot, but the narrator has finished recording. The audiobook is now in editing and final production. Yay!!

I know some of you have been waiting for the final audiobook in the series and I sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm for H.A.L.F. I apologize for the delay, but there were unforeseen circumstances that delayed production. I’m thrilled that you look forward to this final book and I can't wait for you to hear it!

As I listen to Dylan’s narration, I’m on the edge of my seat at times —and I wrote it!!

To tide you over (and give those new to the series a preview), I’ve uploaded the first chapter of ORIGINS to Dropbox. You can click the link to have a listen while you wait for the final audiobook to hit stores this month.

Thank you to all who have inquired about the audiobook. It truly will be here soon!

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS — Chapter 1 Audio 

(narrated by Dylan White) (©Natalie Wright, 2017)

Later this week, check back to the blog for my review of Blade Runner 2049 and announcements about upcoming appearance dates.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED in H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS Mega Giveaway

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS by Natalie Wright

Wow! The release giveaway for H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS got over 9,000 entries! Thank you to all who participated and shared to spread the word. It was a huge success. :-)

And, without further ado, the winners are:

1st Prize:

Audrey Stewart

2nd. Prize:

Brandi Swendt


Watch your email ladies for details on how to claim your prizes.

Poll Results:

One of the ways to enter was to answer a question, and the results are in. 

The question was:

“What would you like my next book to be?”

With over 500 unique votes, 35% of respondents said: 

“I don’t care whether it’s Sci-Fi or Fantasy, so long as it has romance.”

But coming in a close second with 31% of the vote, respondents said:

“One word: Dragons!”

With 22% of the vote, in third place was:

“An epic Sci-Fi saga with spaceships, futuristic tech, and other worlds.”

Pulling in at last place with only 12% of the vote was:

“I don’t care whether it’s Sci-Fi or Fantasy, just NO romance!”

Interesting results. What do you think?

Happy Birthday H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS!

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H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS by Natalie Wright

Woo-hoo!! It’a H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS birthday! Woot, woot!

To celebrate, I’m kicking off a month of gift giving because every birthday party needs presents.  

And cake, of course. *licks cake frosting from lips*

I’ll announce other opportunities to get in on free stuff, but I’m not saving best for last. I’m starting with the ORIGINS Mega Giveaway. This one is super simple. Rafflecopter will do most of the work for both of us. All you have to do is enter below.

I’m super excited for you all to read ORIGINS. Not only is it my best book yet, but I’m dying to have people to talk to about the book! The twists, turns and “didn’t see that coming” ending.

See. I can hardly keep my mouth shut.

If you haven’t viewed the book’s webpage, you can do that here. On that page you can read the description, check out the trailer, and hear what book critics have to say. The page also contains all purchase links currently available.

Now what are you waiting for, enter the Mega Giveaway!

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Teaser Tuesday:

When writing a series, the story generally changes significantly from beginning to end. I began writing the H.A.L.F. series in 2010! That's seven year's worth of life, experiences and changes in my thinking!

One of the beautiful surprises was the strength of the friendship between Erika and Ian. Their friendship was sorely tested in book two, The Makers. Book 3, ORIGINS, is no walk in the park for them either.

Will their friendship survive the trials of an alien invasion?

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS (H.A.L.F. 3) arrives in stores August 24, 2017. If you haven’t yet read book 1 (The Deep Beneath), you can get a FREE copy by subscribing to my newsletter. You can purchase books one and two (The Makers) in the Kindle store. And you can Pre-Order ORIGINS here.

Take the Pic and Win Some Dough: Where in the World is H.A.L.F.?

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS by Natalie Wright
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What’s better than the release of a book you’ve been waiting for?

Winning money!

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS is nearly here! I’m kicking off a month-long celebration of the final installment in the H.A.L.F. series with a new contest.

Grab your copy of any book in the H.A.L.F. series and show us “Where in the World is H.A.L.F.?”

This contest is super simple. All you have to do is snap a photo of any of the H.A.L.F. books anywhere. Maybe you’re eating breakfast with H.A.L.F. at a cafe. Or reading by the sea. Perhaps H.A.L.F. is tucked into your backpack to sneak some reading during a break in the school day.

Does H.A.L.F. ride horses?! Or in cars, trucks, golf carts or semi trucks?

Get creative and show us your world. Read the rules then scroll to the bottom of the post to see what you can win and official contest rules.

HOW THE CONTEST WORKS:

H.A.L.F.: The Makers by Natalie Wright

1. Take a photo of one or more copies of the H.A.L.F. series in any location. It doesn’t have to be a paperback or hardcover. The audiobook and e-Book versions of H.A.L.F. travel the world as well. Simply pull up the cover of your copy on your device and snap a pic.

2. Once you’ve got the perfect shot, it’s time to share it with the world. Simply post the photo on one of these three sites and make sure you mention me:

• Instagram     (@NatalieWrightAuthor)
• Facebook     (@NatalieWright, Author)
• Twitter          (@NatalieWright_)

IMPORTANT: Make sure you #hashtag it and mention me. 

OFFICIAL CONTEST HASHTAGS:

#HALFCONTEST

#ORIGINS

#WHEREISHALF

DEADLINE:

Deadline to enter is September 1, 2017. Winners will be announced on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook on September 7, 2017.

That’s all there is to it. The Grand Prize winner will be chosen at random from among all entries. We may award up to three (3) Honorable Mentions for entries that are super creative, out-of-the-box and/or in a particularly cool locale.

 WHAT’S THE PRIZE?

GRAND PRIZE (1): One person will win a $50 Amazon gift card + a Kindle copy of any single book I’ve published.

HONORABLE MENTIONS (up to 3): I’ll award up to three (3) Honorable Mentions. Honorable Mention winners will receive a Kindle gift copy of a book I’ve published (winner’s choice).

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS by Natalie Wright
Releases August 24, 2017

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. Must be 13 or older to enter.

2. Photos must be posted no later than September 1, 2017.

3. Photos must be posted on either Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (better yet all three!).

4. Photos must contain the cover (either digital book, audiobook, paperback or hardcover) of one (or more) of the books in the H.A.L.F. series by Natalie Wright.

5. The post MUST contain one of the official hashtags (either #HALFCONTEST, #ORIGINS or #WHEREISHALF). The post MUST mention Natalie Wright by her handle (refer to above for handles to use by Social Media Account).

6. Winners will be announced on Social Media (Twitter, Natalie Wright, Author Facebook page, and Instagram) on September 7, 2017. Winner MUST email Natalie Wright at the address provided to claim the prize. Prizes not claimed by September 10 are forfeit.

7. No purchase necessary.

GO TAKE THOSE PHOTOS!!

   

Teaser Tuesday: Are Girls Clueless about Guys?

It’s just a little more than three weeks until H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS launches! *squee*

I’m so excited for you all to read this one. Fifteen months in the works. Many pages written that didn't make the cut. Countless cups of coffee. And two romance sub-plots to play with!

Though I never considered a writer of romance, I found in this book that the most enjoyable part was developing the relationships.

My favorite part? Writing in Jack’s point of view. It was fun to channel my inner eighteen-year-old guy! ;-)

Here’s quote from Jack Wilson. You may be surprised when you read to the book to see where and in what context he says this. It may not be what you think!

Do you agree with Jack? Or is he just being clueless?!

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS by Natalie Wright ©2017

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS (H.A.L.F. 3) releases August 24, 2017. You can pre-order here. 

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS Pre-Order is LIVE!

The End is Near …

Of the H.A.L.F. series anyway.

H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS

The official launch date has been set: August 24, 2017!

*woot, woot*

I’ve got lots of fun stuff planned to celebrate the end of this epic sci-fi adventure so stay tuned.

But in the meantime, would you like a teaser? A little taste of what's to come?

Head over to the dedicated webpage for ORIGINS and learn more about the book.

AND, if you’d like to be one of the first to order your Kindle edition copy, there is a convenient Pre-Order button that will take you to Amazon.

Are you curious about why I’m showing you a picture of the large radio telescope array in New Mexico? ;-)

All your questions will be answered … on August 24!

ORIGINS Webpage: http://bit.ly/HALF_ORIGINS_PAGE

ORIGINS Pre-Order (Amazon US): http://bit.ly/HALF_ORIGINS

ORIGINS Pre-Order (Amazon UK): http://bit.ly/ORIGINS_UK

ORIGINS Pre-Order (Amazon DE): http://bit.ly/ORIGINS_DE

The "VLA" (Very Large Array) in New Mexico, USA

Phoenix Comic Con 2017

Phoenix Comic Con, May 25-28, 2017

BOOTH HH 307

Natalie Wright at Phoenix Comic Con 2017, Booth HH 307

While I’ve been busy revising (aka rewriting!) the next installment of H.A.L.F., I’ve also been getting ready for my first appearance at Phoenix Comic Con. I’ve heard so many great things about this con and have wanted to exhibit at it for years. I finally got off of the wait list and into the exhibit hall!

I’ll be debuting some new products including Mystery Boxes in two sizes. They’re filled with fun goodies. Can’t wait to see people's faces when they open them ;-)

My last con, El Paso Comic Con in April, feels like it was years ago! Writing H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS has been a long, exhausting experience with multiple threads to weave together into a coherent story. And the daily news makes my head spin.

I’m sooooo looking forward to a geekfest weekend with fellow nerds and geeks. Bring on the cosplay!

See you there!

YOU CHOOSE THE COVER - H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS

We all know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But we also know that we totally do.

So judge away!

My cover designer gave me two great designs that are exactly the same except for the color of the band at the top. I like them both and can't decide which will work the best.

But the question is: Which do you like the best? Which cover draws your eye more? Which would you like to see gracing the cover of my next book?

There’s a poll at the bottom of the post. Please vote and share so I can hear from as many people as possible.

Thank you for helping me choose!

Cover #1

Cover #2

Which cover do you like best? Cover #1 or Cover #2?

Cover #1

Cover #2

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