Welcome to GIBBIN HOUSE!




When I first started this blog about the misadventures of a nascent author, I had only a small novel under my belt, titled Gibbin House. The building that bears the name is a fictitious postwar era safe-house, as many might have existed, and the London home of my motley crew of exiles. I could not anticipate then the degree to which I would join its ranks of writers and artists, but since publishing my book in 2011, I have had the greatest privilege of opening my own art gallery and of exploring my love of the written word through visual poetry and paper sculptures. Yet much like the girl who first started blogging two years ago, I suspect I don't know what I'm doing half the time. As such, Gibbin House remains a refuge for ramblings...and on occasion a haven for little triumphs.



Showing posts with label book giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book giveaway. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Gibbin House - CTC Virtual Book Tour - February 8 -15, 2014

 
 
Just recently I ran a Google search for "Gibbin House" and stumbled upon the most remarkable thing - the last line of my novel being quoted as a keynote at a National Youth Assembly for the United Reformed Church in the UK (the theme was Lost and Found: People in Exile)...

 
I assume the speaker probably Googled the line (in much the same indiscriminate manner as I had my name), being in search of a quote about exile, and stumbled on it on Goodreads (I assume this because my circle of readers remains, for a lack of a better word, concise).  The path, however, is really quite irrelevant, as what matters is what it signifies - that even in relative obscurity, in this day and age, a self-published work has a life, a resonance of its own in the ether...the Internet is a wonder...



That said, I happily and most enthusiastically announce the upcoming Virtual Tour of "Gibbin House", conducted by Closed The Cover, February 8 -15, 2014.  Below is the schedule, which includes an assortment of book reviews, excerpts, Q & A, guest posts, and fantastic giveaway!  Stay tuned!

Tour Schedule

February 8, 2014
Closed the Cover - Kick-Off Post and Giveaway
Library Educated - Book Review

February 9, 2014
Life of a Female Bibliophile - Book Review

February 10, 2014
Hobby Lady - Book Excerpt

February 11, 2014
All R Media - Book Review

February 12, 2014
A Book Geek - Book Excerpt

February 13, 2014
Not Drinking Coffee - Book Excerpt

February 14, 2014
Book Hostage - Author Q&A

February 15, 2014
Traveling with T - Book Review and Guest Post

 

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Gibbin House Honored to Be Part of Prize in Closed The Cover's "Room to Read" Ebook Fundraiser Giveaway!


 
 
Support Girls Education and Literacy with This Great Fundraiser Giveaway!
 
August 15 - September 15 @ www.ClosedTheCover.com
 
A Small $5 Donation Enters You to Win a Prize Package that includes 
 15 free e-books  
by some of the best indie authors writing today

Follow the link to Closed The Cover' giveaway page to enter:
 

Closed The Cover is a superb book review website, dedicated to celebrating books and the written word.  It not only offers readers insightful and unbiased reviews, but also supports authors with opportunities like guest spots, interviews, and giveaways.  I've had the pleasure to be included on that front, and will always value the wonderful experience.

CTC's philosophy is perhaps most evident, however, in its  ongoing support of and campaigning for the "Room to Read" international child education program. 

This ebook giveaway is part of CTC's efforts to meet its 2013 fundraising goal of $500 for Room to Read, and I'm so honored to have been approached by CTC's founder Ashley LaMar about including Gibbin House as one of the ebooks in the prize package.

 I urge all my readers to support this worthy cause!!!
 

To learn more about ROOM TO READ, follow this link: www.RoomToRead.Org

 

 


To Find Ashley LaMar's review of Gibbin House:

Read my Guest Author Spotlight:








 

Thursday, August 1, 2013

SUMMER GIVEAWAY HOP 2013: Win a Signed Copy of "Gibbin House" at MoonShineArtSpot!

Hi everyone,

Visit MOON SHINE ART SPOT  www.moonshineartspot.blogspot.com for the chance to win an autographed copy of "Gibbin House"!
 
Moon Shine Art Spot has been kind enough to sign us up for the Summer Giveaway Hop 2013, hosted by I Am Reader and Bookhounds, running now through August 7th, 2013.
 
In addition, the book review blog has posted a great candid interview with yours truly, along with lots of info on Gibbin House.  I'll be featuring parts of the interview in later posts, but for now, enjoy the book hop and good luck!



 

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Gibbin House Book Giveaway!

Closed The Cover is conducting a book giveaway of "Gibbin House" until June 2nd! 

 
Follow the link to win one of 3 autographed copies:
 
 
 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Little Triumphs: Bronze Winner of Art Ascent Magazine's 'Emergence' Art Contest!

I'm so excited to be able to add another 'Little Triumph' to the list, as Art Ascent Magazine just announced that I am the Bronze Winner of their July issue's 'Emergence' art contest!!!


The magazine chose the top 20 artists from among a host of international applicants earlier this May, and will feature the three placing winners in July's print as well as digital online issue, with article and photo spread.  I've been lucky to get a preview of the article and I must say it is a wonderful appraisal of my art's thematic direction and aesthetic aims.  To see more, visit the website and sign up for the magazine's newsletter.
http://artascent.com/emergence-winners-july-2013/

Also, if you're inspired to support my work, sign up for the 'Gibbin House' giveaway at Closed The Cover!  The book review website is conducting the contest, and will award three lucky winners autographed copies of my book! 

GIBBIN HOUSE - BOOK GIVEAWAY by www.closedthecover.com!!!