Hey Y’all!

Lowcountry Boondoggle (A Liz Talbot Mystery #9) releases on June 30! Preorders are live for all formats except audio. Trade paperback and hardcover preorders are available through Fiction Addiction only for the time being. Other retailers will follow soon and I will keep you posted. I don’t have an audio release date yet, but it’s coming!

Because of the continued need for social distancing, the launch party for Lowcountry Boondoggle will necessarily be a virtual one. The best part about this is that everyone can come—now matter how far away you live, you can be there for the pre-launch event.

Your ticket will include a live online party / book talk with me, the ability to view a 48-hour replay in case you miss the live event, AND a signed (personalized if you like) copy of Lowcountry Boondoggle. If you’re not familiar with these virtual events, never fear—no technical know-how is required, and there’s no software to install.

We’re doing a pre-launch celebration on June 16 to allow time for Fiction Addiction to get their shipment in with enough books for everyone before the launch date. This also gives me time to sign them all before they’re shipped to readers. Just click the HERE  to get your ticket, which includes the book.

If you’d rather simply order the book from Fiction Addiction, you can preorder your copy to be signed (and personalized if you like) and shipped by launch day.  Just call Fiction Addiction at (864) 675 – 0540 or click the Fiction Addiction preorder link HERE or below to reserve your copy.

Let’s start celebrating early with a giveaway, why don’t we? On the morning of June 30, I’ll draw a random winner from everyone who pre-ordered Lowcountry Boondoggle and/or followed the instructions below to enter. The prize? A $100 gift card to the book retailer of your choice, PLUS a Stella Maris T-shirt. I’ll also draw for three runner-up prizes—additional Stella Maris T-shirts.

Entering is easy, but please read carefully.

• If you’ve already preordered, (including if you’ve purchased a pre-launch event ticket, which includes the book) thank you so much! Skip the rest of these bullet points and go directly to the Rafflecopter below!
• If you haven’t pre-ordered your copy yet, there are links to several retailers HERE.
• There are multiple contest entry options, including one for folks who are waiting on the audio version and one for folks who read from their local library. Please sign in to the Rafflecopter giveaway below using either your email address OR Facebook account and click on the first question to see all the entry options.

I hope to see you soon!

Warmly,

Susan

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Legalese & Whatnot –this is no fun, but I gotta do it:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Promotion Description: The ‘Lowcountry Boondoggle Preorder Celebration Giveaway’ (“Sweepstakes”) begins on 05/08/2020 at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) and ends on 06/29/2020 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) (the “Promotion Period”). By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Susan M. Boyer (“Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the giveaway. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Sweepstakes.

2. Eligibility: Open to legal residents of USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand who are 18 or older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Sponsor and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and members of their immediate families and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize.

3. Winner Selection: The winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible Entries received throughout the Promotion Period. The random drawing will be conducted by 48 hours of contest close by Sponsor or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible Entries received. Winner will be notified by email at the email address provided in the Entry Information on or about 48 hours of contest close after the random drawing. Potential winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Sponsor within 48 hours of notification. Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. The potential prize winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability, and a Publicity Release (collectively “the Prize Claim Documents”). No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Sponsor.

4. Prizes: – 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) [$100 Gift Card] [to the book retailer of your choice] [_PLUS_ a Stella Maris T-Shirt]] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $125) – 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) [Stella Maris T-Shirt]] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $25) – 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) [Stella Maris T-Shirt]] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $25) – 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) [Stella Maris T-Shirt]] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $25) Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded. Gift cards and gift certificates are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. The ARV of the prize represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. Prize will only be awarded and/or delivered to addresses within USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.

5. Online Entry: Enter the Sweepstakes during the Promotion Period online by signing into the entry form and perform the tasks provided. The entry form can be found on the following website at https://susanmboyer.com/2020/05/07/lowcountry-boond…bration-giveaway/ . Automated or robotic Entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Internet entry must be made by the entrant. Any attempt by an entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods, including, but not limited to, commercial contest/sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering services, will void that entrant’s Entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Final eligibility for the award of any prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. All Entries must be posted by the end of the Promotion Period in order to participate. Sponsor’s database clock will be the official time keeper for this Sweepstakes.

6. Privacy: All entrants acknowledge that if they are chosen as a winner, certain of their personally identifying information may be disclosed to third parties at least as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winner’s list. All personal information submitted as part of the Sweepstakes may be shared by and between the Promotion Entities, and each of the Promotion Entities will use such information in accordance with their respective independent online privacy policies. The privacy policy of Susan M. Boyer can be found at https://susanmboyer.com/privacy-policy/

7. Limitation of Liability: Sponsor is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of submissions in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any misdirected or lost mail, or any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Entries. Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating downloading materials in the Sweepstakes. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In such event, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, perform the random drawing from among all eligible Entries received prior to or after such cancellation, suspension, or modification. In the event of a dispute concerning who registered online to participate in the Sweepstakes, the registration will be declared to have been made by the authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. A potential winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the email address. If a dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the entry will be deemed ineligible.

8. Winner’s List: To obtain a copy of any legally required winners list or a copy of the Official Rules, send the applicable request and a self-addresses, stamped, #10 envelope to Susan M. Boyer cc: Lowcountry Boondoggle Preorder Celebration Giveaway at 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273 Greenville, SC | 29609 US. Request must be received no later than 48 hours of contest close + 6 MONTHS for the name of the winner and, by the end of the promotion, for a copy of the rules.

9. Sponsor: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Susan M. Boyer, 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273 Greenville, SC | 29609 US, susanmboyer@gmail.com

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