Susan M. Boyer

USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Agatha Award Winner

Susan M. Boyer

USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Agatha Award Winner

Who Could Use a Kate Spade Tote?

in Giveaways, I Am Therefore I Write

So, that’s an unfair question, I know. Most of us could probably use a new Kate Spade tote, even if it’s just to tote around books we want to read while waiting at the airport, doctor’s office, or car repair shop. But this Kate Spade tote, which currently resides in my office, will have a new owner come Monday. Interested?

Are you on Facebook? Because this bag and its secret contents will be given away to one person who comments on the live interview I’ll be doing Monday night in the My Book Tribe Facebook group. What is this group I speak of, you ask? Well, there are eleven authors–I’m one of them–who got together and started this cool online book club called (you guessed it) My Book Tribe. It’s a quiet corner of the internet for folks who enjoy our books to chat about, well…books.

Perhaps you’re already a member. If so, visit the group and scroll to Denise Grover Swank’s post from this morning (Thursday, September 26, 2019). Actually, I just marked it as an “Announcement,” so you don’t have far to scroll. It’s right at the top. Click on the button in the bottom right with a star that says “Get Reminder.” This will remind you to join the conversation Monday, September 30 at 8 PM EDT. We’ll be talking about Lowcountry Boil (Liz Talbot Mystery #1) and anything else y’all want to discuss. Comment on Denise’s post from today if you have a question for me. We’ll get to ask many of them as we can on Monday.

If you aren’t a member of My Book Tribe, join now so you’re ready on Monday.

Then, come Monday, September 30, join Denise Grover Swank and me at 8PM EDT for a live chat. The bag will be given away to one random commenter on that interview post. Because not everyone will be available at that exact time, you have 24 hours to comment on that post. That’s the only way to enter. Comments on posts from earlier in the month announcing the contest do not count as entries.

I hope to chat with you on Monday–come see me!

 

Warmly,

Susan

*** Complete Contest Rules ***

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 ‘Kate Spade Tote Giveaway’ (“Sweepstakes”) begins on 09/30/2019 at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) and ends on 10/01/2019 at 9:00 PM (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 the USA,  Canada, UK, 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 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 Facebook Comment and Facebook Message on or about 48 hours 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) Kate Spade Sydney large double-zip black satchel (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $200) with surprise contents, ARV $100
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 the USA,  Canada, UK, 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 commenting on the live interview Facebook Post in the My Book Tribe Facebook group on September 30 at 8 PM and for 24 hours after. The entry “form” (post) can be found on the following website at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyBookTribe/.
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: Kate Spade Tote Giveaway at 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273 Greenville, SC | 29609 US. Request must be received no later than 48 hours + 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
10. Facebook Disclaimer: Entrants should understand that they are providing their information to the Sponsor and not to Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.
11. This promotion may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

Lowcountry Boomerang Preorder Celebration Giveaway

in Giveaways, I Am Therefore I Write, Lowcountry Boomerang, The Liz Talbot Mystery Series

Hey Y’all—Giveaway Alert! Lowcountry Boomerang (A Liz Talbot Mystery #8) releases on September 3! Preorders for all formats except the Audible download are live. The audio release date is September 30.

Let’s start celebrating early with a giveaway, why don’t we? On the morning of September 3, I’ll draw a random winner from everyone who pre-ordered Lowcountry Boomerang and/or followed the instructions below to enter. The prize? A $100 gift card to the book retailer of your choice, PLUS one of the handmade Stella Maris mugs, PLUS a Stella Maris T-shirt, PLUS a charter named after you in the next Liz Talbot Mystery. I’ll also draw for five runner-up prizes—two additional Stella Maris mugs and three T-shirts. Entering is easy, but please read carefully.

  • If you’ve already preordered, thank you so much! Skip the rest of these bullet points and go directly to the Rafflecopter below!
  • If you haven’t preordered your copy, links to several retailers are HERE.
  • Greenville area friends–I sure hope you’re coming to the launch party at Fiction Addiction on September 3! Just in case you can’t make it to the party, to get your signed, personalized copy (either shipped or for pickup) please preorder from Fiction Addiction. If you are coming, please get your free ticket from Fiction Addiction and then enter the giveaway.)
  • Charleston area friends–the Charleston launch party will be at Buxton Books, September 5, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. I so hope you can be there! We’ll have drinks to toast with along with a lovely cheese and charcuterie board from Goat Sheep Cow. The ticket price includes your copy of the book. Get your tickets HERE.
  • Pawleys Island / Litchfield / Grand Strand area friends–I’ll be at Oceans One on Tuesday, September 17, at 11:00 for a Moveable Feast Literary Luncheon. I so hope to see you there! Tickets are available HERE. This time, the tickets include the book, so if you’ve bought your ticket, be sure to check that box on the Rafflecopter entry form below.
  • 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!

My best,

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 Boomerang Preorder Giveaway’ (“Sweepstakes”) begins on 07/26/2019 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) and ends on 09/02/2019 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 the USA and Canada 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 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 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] [_PLUS_ a Stella Maris Mug] [_PLUS_ a Character] [named after you] [in the next Liz Talbot Mystery]] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $150)
– 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) [Stella Maris Mug]] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $25)
– 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) [Stella Maris Mug]] (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)
– 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 the USA and Canada. 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/2019/07/19/lowcountry-boomerang-celebration-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 Boomerang Preorder Giveaway at 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273 Greenville, SC | 29609 US. Request must be received no later than 48 hours + 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
10. Rafflecopter Disclaimer: This promotion is powered by Rafflecopter. Metric Feat LLC (“Rafflecopter”) does not sponsor, administer or endorse this promotion. By entering this promotion, Participants agree to Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy (http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/privacy/). For technical information about the Rafflecopter widget, please visit http://blog.rafflecopter.com/2012/08/anatomy-rafflecopter-giveaway/.
11. Facebook Disclaimer: Entrants should understand that they are providing their information to the Sponsor and not to Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.
12. This promotion may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

Lowcountry Bookshop Preorder Celebration Giveaway

in Giveaways, I Am Therefore I Write, Lowcountry Bookshop

Hey Y’all—Giveaway Alert! Lowcountry Bookshop (A Liz Talbot Mystery #7) releases on May 29! Let’s start celebrating early with a giveaway, why don’t we? On the morning of May 29, I’ll draw a random winner from everyone who pre-ordered Lowcountry Bookshop and/or followed the instructions below to enter.

The prize? A $100 gift card to the book retailer of your choice PLUS one of the handmade Stella Maris mugs. I’ll also draw for three runner-up prizes—additional Stella Maris mugs.

Entering is easy, but please read carefully.

  • If you’ve already preordered, thank you so much!
  • If you haven’t preordered your copy, links to several retailers are HERE.
  • Greenville area folks–I sure hope you’re coming to the launch party at Fiction Addiction on May 29! Just in case you can’t make it to the party, to get your signed, personalized copy (either shipped or for pickup) please preorder from Fiction Addiction. If you are coming, you can still preorder from Fiction Addiction and then enter the giveaway.)
  • Details are coming soon about an exciting pre-launch celebration on May 19 in Charleston, in conjunction with Buxton Books. A preorder option is included with the VIP ticket.
  • 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.

Please Note: I anticipate paperback and hardcover versions will be available for preorder on Amazon and B&N around the end of April–they are definitely coming!

I’m hopeful the audio version will be available by release day.

For now, preorders of trade paperbacks and hardcovers are available exclusively through Fiction Addiction or by purchasing a VIP ticket to the pre-launch celebration in Charleston in conjunction with Buxton Books.

 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Legalese & Whatnot –this is no fun, but I gotta do it:
By entering, Entrants agree to be bound by all the following Terms and Conditions.
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 Bookshop Preorder’ (“Sweepstakes”) begins on 03/20/2018 at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) and ends on 05/28/2018 at 11:59 PM (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 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 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 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 an Exclusive Stella Maris Handmade Mug] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $125)
– 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) Exclusive Stella Maris Handmade Mug] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $25)
– 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) Exclusive Stella Maris Handmade Mug] (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $25)
– 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) Exclusive Stella Maris Handmade Mug] (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. 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 .
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 Boyer can be found at
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 Bookshop Preorder at 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273, Greenville, SC 29609. Request must be received no later than 48 hours + 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, susan@susanmboyer.com
10. Rafflecopter Disclaimer: This promotion is powered by Rafflecopter. Metric Feat LLC (“Rafflecopter”) does not sponsor, administer or endorse this promotion. By entering this promotion, Participants agree to Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy (http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/privacy/). For technical information about the Rafflecopter widget, please visit http://blog.rafflecopter.com/2012/08/anatomy-rafflecopter-giveaway/.
11. Facebook Disclaimer: Entrants should understand that they are providing their information to the Sponsor and not to Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.
12. This promotion may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

Spring Giveaway!

in Giveaways

Spring is almost here! Let’s celebrate with a giveaway, why don’t we? Monday morning I’ll draw a random winner from everyone on my newsletter list. The prize? A $50 gift card to the book retailer of your choice. dscn2287

Entering is easy, but please read carefully.

1. IF you haven’t already liked my Facebook page, please like it so you’ll get updates. (If you’re not on Facebook, of course it’s fine to skip this step. I’m also on Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest–let’s stay in touch!)

2. IF you haven’t already signed up for the newsletter, make sure to sign up by Sunday night. Just go to my Home Page, scroll down, and fill in the  “Newsletter Signup” information on the right. You’ll get a confirmation email–please confirm.

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We Have a Winner!

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Congratulations, Karey Howard! You’ve won Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend! Please contact me via email as soon as possible so we can make arrangements to get your package to you. (susan at susanmboyerbooks dot com)

We had a wonderful time at the launch party at Fiction Addiction in Greenville, SC, but we have a picture of the winning entry!

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Everyone, if you weren’t able to make it to Fiction Addiction, I hope to see you soon at an upcoming event! I hit the road first thing in the morning!

Have a great week!

Susan

 

Final Week – Building Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway

in Charleston, Giveaways, Lowcountry Boneyard

Rowe Carenen Copeland, the Book Concierge, here filling in for Susan while she’s in Florida at a book signing.

I’m super excited to tell you about the final three additions to the Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway (and, frankly, these alone are enough to make me wish I were eligible to enter).

First is a gift certificate for two adult admissions for a group tour with Classic Carriage Works, LLC. You have your choice of any of the group tour options like the Slavery to Freedom, No Young Children, or Civil War tours. Be sure to make your reservations as soon as you know when you’ll be heading to Charleston as spots fill up quickly.

Classic Carriage

Next is a tour for two of Charleston’s largest private residence, the Calhoun Mansion. My favorite part? It has a bathroom with a 45-foot ceiling.

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Finally, another set of two tickets for a carriage tour from Old South Carriage Co.. They’ve got romantic horse drawn tours and historic tours of Old Charleston. Reserve your spot as soon as you can.

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If you haven’t heard about Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway, read all the details here. We’re building a prize package by adding one item each week. One winner of the weekend getaway to beautiful Charleston, SC, will be drawn at the Lowcountry Boneyard launch party on April 21, 2015, at Fiction Addiction in Greenville, SC. Most of the items in the package will be visits to places Liz visits in Lowcountry Boneyard.

Recap of Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend:

These are the final items added to the prize package! Be sure to enter by midnight on April 20, 2015.

Enter for your chance to win by pre-ordering Lowcountry Boneyardand filling out the contest entry form. Full contest rules and details can be found here. Links for pre-ordering from any of the stores I’ll be visiting in the upcoming weeks are on the entry form. If you have already pre-ordered Lowcountry Boneyard, simply fill out the entry form.

 

Y’all have a great weekend!

 

Rowe

Week 7 – Building Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway

 I’ve been so excited about this week’s planned addition to Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend because it’s a visit to someplace I personally love, and of course that means Liz does as well. I’ve been planning all along for the next-to-last prize in the package to be dinner at FIG, which is one of the remaining restaurants mentioned in Lowcountry Boneyard. DSC_0011

The meal that Liz and Nate have in the book–Jim and I have sat at that exact table and relished that dinner. And it is divine.

But…that’s not to take anything away from the long list of other fabulous restaurants in Charleston. There are so many to choose from.

Whoever wins this package and his/her spouse, significant other, friend, mother, sister, or whoever, their choice might not be my choice. And my choice varies depending on my mood. It’s virtually impossible to pick a bad restaurant in Charleston. The winner might be in the mood for Magnolias, Husk, High Cotton, Charleston Grill–or any one of dozens of possibilities. Maybe they would like to go over to Mt. Pleasant and eat at one of the Shem Creek restaurants. 

Shem Creek

 

Or maybe they want to enjoy the sunset at Bowens Island and have some oysters….

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 Last night as I was drifting off to sleep, I decided to make this week’s prize addition a Visa gift card for $250. The winner & guest can use it to go to Fig and have the meal that’s in Lowcountry Boneyard (or any other delicious thing on the menu) or choose any other restaurant they like. If the winner is in the mood for a more low-key dinner, she/he can use the remaining money on the gift card however she/he chooses.

*NOTE: Dear Winner, whoever you may be, as SOON as your know your travel dates, make your restaurant reservations or you may not get your first choice. Unless you’re going to Bowens Island. They don’t take reservations as far as I know.

 If you haven’t heard about Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway, read all the details here. We’re building a prize package by adding one item each week. One winner of the weekend getaway to beautiful Charleston, SC, will be drawn at the Lowcountry Boneyard launch party on April 21, 2015, at Fiction Addiction in Greenville, SC. Most of the items in the package will be visits to places Liz visits in Lowcountry Boneyard.

 Recap of Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend so far:

New items will be added to the prize package each Friday through April 17–one more week to go!

Enter for your chance to win by pre-ordering Lowcountry Boneyard and filling out the contest entry form. Full contest rules and details can be found here. Links for pre-ordering from any of the stores I’ll be visiting in the upcoming weeks are on the entry form. If you have already pre-ordered Lowcountry Boneyard, simply fill out the entry form.

 

Y’all have a great weekend!

 

Susan

 

Week 6 – Building Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway

in Charleston, Giveaways, Lowcountry Boneyard, Uncategorized

romantic dinnerThis week’s addition to Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway is a gift certificate to Bin 152 on King Street in Charleston. You can sample some of the wines, have an appetizer or snack, or even make dinner off of their fabulous selection of cheeses, charcuterie, and freshly baked bread–I’ve been known to do just that. 

 If you haven’t heard about Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway, read all the details here. We’re building a prize package by adding one item each week. One winner of the weekend getaway to beautiful Charleston, SC, will be drawn at the Lowcountry Boneyard launch party on April 21, 2015, at Fiction Addiction in Greenville, SC. Most of the items in the package will be visits to places Liz visits in Lowcountry Boneyard.

 Recap of Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend so far:

New items will be added to the prize package each Friday through April 17.

Enter for your chance to win by pre-ordering Lowcountry Boneyard and filling out the contest entry form. Full contest rules and details can be found here. Links for pre-ordering from any of the stores I’ll be visiting in the upcoming weeks are on the entry form. If you have already pre-ordered Lowcountry Boneyard, simply fill out the entry form.

 

Y’all have a great weekend!

 

Susan

Week 5 – Building Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway

in Charleston, Giveaways, Lowcountry Boneyard

You asked for it, and you got it! The most requested item in last Wednesday’s informal Facebook poll was a ghost tour. We also had suggestions for other types of tours, so here’s the best of both worlds: This week’s addition to Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend is two tickets for the ghost or history tour of your choice from Bulldog Tours (voted Charleston’s “Best Tour Company” 5 years in a row!).

I know which one I’d pick. What about you? 

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If you haven’t heard about Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway, read all the details here. We’re building a prize package by adding one item each week. One winner of the weekend getaway to beautiful Charleston, SC, will be drawn at the Lowcountry Boneyard launch party on April 21, 2015, at Fiction Addiction in Greenville, SC. Most of the items in the package will be visits to places Liz visits in Lowcountry Boneyard.

 

Recap of Liz Talbot’s Charleston Getaway Weekend so far:

New items will be added to the prize package each Friday through April 17.

Enter for your chance to win by pre-ordering Lowcountry Boneyard and filling out the contest entry form. Full contest rules and details can be found here. Links for pre-ordering from any of the stores I’ll be visiting in the upcoming weeks are on the entry form. If you have already pre-ordered Lowcountry Boneyard, simply fill out the entry form.

 

Y’all have a great weekend!

 

Susan

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