Saturday, January 31, 2009

Imperfect news; and don't forget to enter to win a FREE PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF LOVING HER!!!!!!

Well, I must say that Imperfect is coming along much better than I had originally anticipated. This is by no means an easy book to write, and I just wasn't sure if I had the talent, guts or energy to do this.

I'll tell ya, it's flowing very nicely, though. I'm actually really proud of what I have so far. I think this book is going to touch so many people in so many ways. I'm looking forward to it's release later this year!! :)

Don't forget, Imperfect isn't all I've got. My first book, Loving Her is out NOW. It's available in print, in e-book AND Kindle forms! It's a series of intertwined short stories about a group of friends and lovers who face day-to-day obstacles, as well as larger problems like severe prejudice. Each one of this characters is a representation of me, in one way or another. My soul lives in each one of them. It's really a unique book, and it's an easy read. I strongly encourage all of you to go out and get it - you won't be disappointed!

To go along with that, I'm holding my contest for you to win a PERSONALLY autographed copy of Loving Her directly from me! I will randomly select ONE winner from the next 10 people that cast Loving Her on storycasting.com. I have a cast up there, as well as my pics on my myspace profile. Take a look at what I have, and then create your own cast of characters! I'm dying to know who you'd pick, PLUS you could win a FREE PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF LOVING HER !!!!!

So, hurry & get your entries in NOW! Remember, only the first 10 "casting directors" qualify! So, don't miss out!!! The official deadline is NEXT Sunday, February 8th! Hurry! This is a really cool opportunity! You do not want to miss out!!! :)

http://www.storycasting.com/work.aspx?id=1646ec85-a785-4942-ba32-28503b150ba5

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Get to know me, AND enter to win a FREE Personally Autographed Copy of Loving Her!!

So, I'm very excited about a few things that I MUST share with all of you. First off, I am being spotlighted by my AMAZING publisher, Vanilla Heart Publishing. Either or the 2 links below will lead you to an "interesting" interview with yours truly. You'll get to know me better as a person, a model, and a writer!

http://blogs. myspace. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=blog. view&friendID=237638673&;blogID=467111660

http://www. xanga. com/VanillaHeartPublishing/weblog

As well, I have come up with my contest! I will randomly select ONE winner from the next 10 people that cast Loving Her on storycasting. com. I have a cast up there, as well as my pics on this profile. Take a look at what I have, and then create your own cast of characters! I'm dying to know who you'd pick, PLUS you could win a FREE PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF LOVING HER !!!!! So, hurry & get your entries in NOW! Remember, only the first 10 "casting directors" qualify! So, don't miss out!!! :)

http://www. storycasting. com/work. aspx?id=1646ec85-a785-4942-ba32-28503b150ba5

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

When Writing is Personal (and Emotional)

So, I finished a BIG chapter in Imperfect today. Without spoiling it, Imperfect is a very emotional book, and death is a subject that comes up often. This chapter was one of many that addressed death.

Oddly enough, I felt saddened when it was done. One of these characters who has been haunting was put to rest. It was as real for me as it is in the book.

I openly admit that my characters haunt me and become an integral part of my life until their story is told. I guess it shouldn't be all that surprising that I was touched by this particular loss.

I write with emotion, and I pray that my emotion oozes from the words and penetrates the hearts of my readers. I want you all to feel what I have felt today. I want this book to touch you as deeply as it's touching me.

I think I'm writing Imperfect because it's a story that NEEDS to be told. There are topics and emotions that need to be addressed; that you as my reader(s) need to feel. I pray that my writing skills are enough to truly convey the story and the emotions.

I'm going to take today's emotional event as a good sign. Imperfect won't be out for a while, but the characters in Loving Her are just as real, and the emotions are just as potent. I challenge each and every one of you to read these stories; to open yourself up to the people, and the emotions. Let these stories touch your heart. All of my books are here to make you think & feel. It's time that you challenged yourself, and allowed yourself to experience those thoughts & feelings :)

Monday, January 12, 2009

Let the book discussions begin!!!!!!!! :)

Hello, Blogger world!! :)

As some of you might remember, I said that I wanted to do some on-line book discussions and also "Ask the Author" days. Well, I've decided to get that going.

On February 2, I will be posting my book discussion questions. I'd love to see your answers & comments as comments. We're going to do this story by story so 2/2 will be the first story in Loving Her - Katie & Linda's story. Normally, it would be on the first of each month, BUT the first is my grandmother's birthday AND the Super Bowl. I can only handle so much in one day ;) LOL. So, we'll start off 2/2.

In the meanwhile, I will begin taking questions for the "Ask the Author" day, which will be 2/15 (and the 15th of every month thereafter). So, you have up until 2/14 to send in any questions you may have for me as a writer, about Loving Her, about my up-coming book, Imperfect, and so on. I will post all the questions and the answers in a blog & bulletin :)

For those of you who want to get in on this reading extravaganza, please feel free to click on the link below to download your e-book copy TODAY!!! I'm looking forward to hearing all your questions & in-put!! :)

Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i.214882-n.Loving_Her_by_L_E_Harvey_eBooks_Fiction-end-detail.html

Friday, January 9, 2009

Loving Her is Available as an E-book and on Kindle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check it out!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!

Loving Her, my first work of fiction in 15 years, which is a series of intertwined short stories that all compile to make one full story, is AVAILABLE NOW!!!! You can download it as an e-book or get it on Kindle!!! The print version will be available VERY soon!

If you'd rather get it IMMEDIATELY (and it costs less!) then I highly recommend you check out the link below to get your copy now.
It is SUPER cool! ;)



http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/VHP_Bookstore.html

Very Exciting News!!!!

I am THRILLED to announce that leharvey.com is coming soon! The domain has been purchased, and it's time for me to create a website that's as fun and funky as my books and I are ;) LOL

I am VERY excited about this endeavor. There will be book information on there, a photo gallery, a way to contact me directly, and much more!!! If all goes well, leharvey.com will be up and running within the next few days. I'll keep y'all posted ;) Please, spread the word!!!!!!!!!! :)