Why I Love March

There are many reasons March is becoming my favorite month. Here are some of them:

• March is the beginning of the end of winter, and the beginning of spring, which means soon it will be summer, and who doesn't love summer?
• In March of 1993 one of my four very favorite people in the world was born (for a hint, see this)
• In March(ish) of 2010 I took the online course that introduced me to my current invaluable critique partners
• In March of 2011 I signed my first contract with Cedar Fort for Geek Girl
• Also in March of 2011 I sold more copies of Heart on a Chain than ever before, and felt like a real author for the first time :o)
• This month I have several reasons so far to love the month, and here they are:
• Being placed on Melissa Mosloski's blog "Life's Little Moment's" list for Favorite Books of 2011
• A fantastic review from Jeanette Whitus of "Walking on Bookshelves" for Immortal Mine
• An amazing review from Catie Vargas of "Forbidden Passions" also for Immortal Mine (Have I mentioned how very much I love and appreciate book bloggers? Without you, I would never have sold a single book.)
• So far this month I've received over a dozen emails or messages from readers telling me how much they liked either Immortal Mine, Heart on a Chain, or Geek Girl. (Have I mentioned how much I adore my readers? Withouy you I would be nothing. You are all, seriously, the best ever!) I get the best emails and messages from my readers.
• One of my all-time favorite readers (Courtney) emailed to let me know she'd made me something and to be expecting my late Christmas gift from her (I haven't received it yet, but can hardly wait!)

Is it any wonder that March is quickly moving up my list and will soon be taking the spot of my all-time favorite month? The Irish have nothing on one humble, grateful, lucky YA author!

Melissa Mosloski

~I'm the Feature~

Cedar Fort publishing (Sweetwater Books parent company who published Geek Girl) have chosen me for their feature author this week! Check it out here.

Authorpalooza

Join me and 40+ other authors today for Authorpalooza at Barnes & Noble from 1-4 pm. Details below.

Authorpalooza
Barnes & Noble
10180 S State St, Sandy, Utah

Reading Between the Lines

Rachel over at Reading Between the Lines rocks! Read her review of Geek Girl here.

Here's a little excerpt of what she wrote: "Amazing book! Really. The author sent me a copy which I absolutely adore her for. Wonderful love story, I couldn't put it down. This wasn't just straight romance, it was about love and learning how to love, to be loved, how to get through heartbreak. Also how to see past labels and see someone for who they really are. Cindy is amazing is capturing emotions."

Stop by Rachel's blog and read the whole thing. Thanks, Rachel!

Tooting the Horn Yet Again

Yup, I'm tooting again, but I can't help it! It's incredibly, stupendously, wonderfully amazing to find another of my books, Geek Girl, on a top 10 list of 2011. Woot-woot! Thanks to Ro at Zone Out Mode.

Better Late than Never, I Say

Mommy Wants to Read was one of the blogs scheduled for the Geek Girl Blog Tour. Due to some computer glitches, Melissa wasn't able to get it posted. She has graciously posted it now. So, without further ado, I give you a portion of Melissa's review:

Melissa Says: "This was an interesting take on the cliche Pygmalion story." "The progression of the relationship between Jen and Trevor was great and very believable." "I will definitely keep an eye out for more books by this author and highly recommend this to anyone who wants a good read that does not involve paranormal/fantasy creatures. I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars."

Last Day to Win!

Today is the last day to sign up to win in the Give Books Giveaway Hop!

To enter to win a copy of Geek Girl click here.

To enter to win a copy of Heart on a Chain click here.

To enter to win a copy of Immortal Mine click here.

Good luck to all!

Come to the GEEK GIRL Official Launch Party!

It's finally here, the Launch Party for Geek Girl!

Eborn Books at South Towne Mall 12-3 pm
10450 S State St, Sandy, UT

If you live in the SLC area, please come join us. We will be having lots of fun giveaways - every 10 minutes in fact! You can see some of the swag we'll be giving away in the pic to the left. If your name is drawn, the choice is yours. We'll also have delicious cupcakes FREE from Totally Bodacious Cakes. You don't want to miss out on those! While you're out doing your Christmas shopping, stop by and enter, and have a cupcake on us.

Don't live in the SLC area? Don't count yourself out! I'm going to be having a giveaway here on the blog. Anyone who leaves their name and email in the comments below from now until midnight on Saturday will be entered in a drawing to receive your own swag!

If you can't make it on Saturday, I will be at the SLC Costco on Friday night, December 9, from 5-9 pm. 1818 South 300 West, Salt Lake City. Or you can see what other dates I'll be doing signings here.

It's Official! Geek Girl is Released.

Today is the official release date for Geek Girl! Many of you know it's been available in a few places for a few weeks now, but as of today it's official.  Here's where you can get it online:

Amazon (Paperback)
Amazon (Kindle)
Barnes & Noble (Paperback)
Cedar Fort (Paperback & Ebook)
My Website (Signed Paperback)


You can purchase it at Costco (SL and WVC stores) for the reduced price of $9.99
It's also at several of the Barnes & Noble bookstores

If you can't find it at your local book retailer, just ask! They can order it in for you.

Debra Chapoton, my friend and fellow author, hosts me for an interview on her blog today, Edge of Escape, in celebration of the release of Geek Girl. Thanks to Debbie for that!

Fresh Living

I was interviewed by one of the local TV stations, KUTV Channel 2 on their daily show called Fresh Living hosted by Debbie Worthen and Ron Bird. Click here to watch the interview.

Saturday Signing

Come and see me Saturday at Barnes & Noble for Christmas-palooza

Barnes & Noble
10180 S State St, Sandy, Utah
1-4 pm

with these authors:
Wendy Paul
Laura Powell
Melissa Lemon
Heather Frost

Be sure to save next Saturday, December 10 for the official LAUNCH PARTY!
We'll be having drawings every 10 minutes with lots of Giveaways, and a $25 Grand Prize Eborn Books Gift Certificate.
Must be present for the 10 minute drawings, but no need to be there for the Grand Prize drawing (I'll mail that to you)

Black Friday is Here! However,These Blogs are Anything but Black for Geek Girl!

Today is the final day for what has been an amazing book blog tour for Geek Girl. These are the last 3 blogs on the official tour. The may be last, but they are definitely not least! To see all of the blogs who have participated in the tour, I've put a list with their cute blog buttons to the left side of my blog. Go check these bloggers sites who have been kind enough to share their time and blog space with me on this blog tour.

Ali's Bookshelf: Ali says: "Geek girl is an outstanding piece of fiction... While reading this incredible story, I couldn't get enough of the story and the characters so much so that I was so sad when the story ended. I wanted more!" "I (absolutely) adore the plot of this great book." "I love so much about this great book and I could go on and on about the stuff I loved about it..."

Bibliojunkies: (Review and Interview) Natalie says: "...what do I have to say about Trevor Hoffman? All I can say is move over Peeta Mellark! If you know how much I LOVE Peeta, you will be thoroughly shocked to read this." "Another refreshing message in this story is that being loved by a boy doesn’t solve all of life’s problems...Jen has to learn to love herself and not depend on someone else’s feelings about her to determine her self-worth." "It is a great story that I will be recommending it to my YA loving friends – both young and old."

Book & Movie Dimension: Cassandra says: "This is such a bubbly romantic read... there isn't a moment that wont capture your entire attention." "The romance between a geek and goth type isn't the only thing that will stand out... It will slowly build this warm thump, thump, in your heart." "Jen is such a hilarious girl." "The best part though is that (Trevor's) just really, in fact handsome but chooses his geeky nature. Throughout the story, it becomes really easy to fall in love with Trevor." 

I'm Thankful for All the Blogs who have Participated on My Blog Tour.

Today, These Three Get My Love! (And they all have adorable buttons, too.)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Ttoria: (Review and excerpt) Viktoria says: "My first reaction to this novel as a whole is ‘Awww’. Hardly an astute reaction, but it is fitting." "It was well-written and one which stirred all my emotions at some point or another." "...evolved into the sweetest, most heart-breaking and romantic tale of forgiveness, acceptance and love."

Mommy Wants to Read: Melissa will be giving you her take on Geek Girl on her blog today! You know you want to read it.

Bee's Knees Reviews: See what Samantha has to say about Geek Girl today.

While You're Waiting for the Turkey to Thaw . . . Go Visit the Blogs on Tour Today!

This Great Perhapsless: (Review and Guest Post) Lydia says: "Geek Girl reminded me so much of high school and was really great aside from the predictable bet plot . . . I was so sucked up in the story I didn't care." "Trevor was completely adorkable that of course it was inevitable that Jen fell for him. I highly reccommend this book to everyone if you like a really good feel good book to snuggle up with."

The Magic Attic: Bree reviews Geek Girl, and allows Cindy to write about her first crush - and has a giveaway to boot.

Living, Laughing, Loving, Reading: Stop by to read Mariah's review of Geek Girl!

Let's See What Terrific Blogs are on Tour Today...

Mudrock and Pink Nail Polish: Mandi says: "Beautifully written, Geek Girl is one of those stories you will fall in love with fast." "The author did a wonderful job engaging readers in Jen's story and psyche immediately. Each character is important and adds dimension to the plot." "I recommend Geek Girl for anyone looking for a clean, really fun, and very well-written story. I loved it!" 

All About Me: (Review and Interview) Pamela says:"The most special thing about this book was how it came alive for me. Jen and Trevor were solid characters that felt very true, and because of that, they leaped off the pages." "Geek Girl is a must read for anyone who loves romance, YA, family-orientated fiction or a damn good read. I’m recommending this to anyone who will listen."

Practical Frugality: "What a fantastic YA book. I also think that women of any age, and social status during their high-school years will enjoy this and be able to relate to the story."

Ink Scratchers: Jade says: "Stop smiling Jade. Stop smiling!. . .  Stop enjoying this book!" "I had awww moments and yay moments and I barely made it through this book without looking at the last page to see how it turned out (I would have if it wasn't my kindle that i was reading it on)." "...when we get to the second half, we hear Jen's story, ...the book takes this whole new direction with sweet moments but also a lot of heartbreak."

Where is Geek Girl Stopping Today? On Some Great Blogs, That's Where!

Like Minded Souls: Trish says: "You know when a book holds an average 4.5 star rating after a hundred plus reviews that it is bound to be good..." "While not perfect, it is a wonderful story full of humor, young love and forgiveness." "The characters were genuine and the situations realistic." "I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future."

Young Readers: Kad says: "Geek girl is a little predictable but the protagonist's sarcasm makes up for the not-so-new-story." "I really hope there's a guy like Trevor around in the real world.I really won't mind if he's a geek too!" " ...the positive's .....The special focus on family, the fact that this book is not part of a series(YAY!) and the cute moments between Trevor and Jennifer!"

Letters Inside Out: Amanda says: "Oh, Trevor! He’s so adorable and is just a really good guy." "She (Jen) has such a great voice throughout the book, that I kept wanting to know more of her past." "Bennett has a talent to write about tough issues, but make them into a very sweet love story. If you are in the mood for a contemporary romance, I urge you to check her out!"

Saturday is a Special Day . . . With a Bunch of Bonuses!

Krazy Book Lady: (Review/Giveaway and Interview) Tami says: "Geek Girl is the kind of YA novel that makes the genre so popular." "The plot combined with Cindy C. Bennett's expressive writing style is what makes this one so great." "This novel tugged at my heartstrings and brought tears to my eyes more than once."

Bonus! Krazy Book Lady's 15-year-old daughter added her review to her mom's! She says: "My favorite things about this book are how realistic it was and the word usage. The author really painted a picture of what was happening with her details. I really enjoyed reading this, and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fun but emotional read."

Starcrossed: Jess says: "I really liked this book, you quickly get under the main charachter's skin and start to understand why she makes the decision's she makes. "My life wasn't the easiest so I started to gather toughness around me like a shield, alot like Jen did." "I know how much it can hurt to have someone date you as a joke, or a bet. This book gave me an insider's look at how the other person might have been hurting."

Bonus! Darcus also wrote a review: Darcus says: "I absolutely loved this book." "I applaud Cindy C. Bennett for writing a very realistic book. I found the characters very believeable and Jess and I commented that it felt like we were in high school again." "This book was a great read and I recommend it to anyone that... enjoys contemporary YA."

Incessant Droning of a Bored Writer: (Review and Guest Post) John says: "I don’t like Romances. I just don’t. So why did I agree to review this book? I have no idea. I can tell you, I’m so glad I did." "I was immediately captured by Jen’s character and her off-beat personality." "To me, Jen makes this book great." "I was always happy to crawl into bed and let myself be guided into her dark world of bitterness, regret and fear to love despite her hankering to." "I really did love this book, which certainly surprised me... But this, this was different…" "Geek Girl is a must read!"

Hello, Friday! And Hello To Todays Geek Girl Tour Blogs!

Jagged Edge: (Review and Interview) Kati says: "Geek Girl is an amazingly crafted story." "This is funny and cute from the beginning to the end. I love the sarcasm and the wit. Must read for all." "The force is strong with this one I can feel it. (Sorry this book has brought out my not so inner nerd!) 5+ stars."




 
While you're out and about browsing the internet, stop by all the previous tours who have been kind enough to host Geek Girl during the tour!

Night Owl Reviews
Jolene's Been Writing
Dragonfire
Five Alarm Book Reviews
Reading, Eating & Dreaming I was Blair Waldorf
Coffee, Books, and Me
Inklings Read
The Character Connection
Courtney's Book Nook
Wordpaintings Unlimited
Vampire Wire
The Crazy Dream Blog
Forbidden Passions Reviews
As the Spine Breaks
The Plot Thickens
Thoughts at One in the Morning
Bookworm Lisa
Books to the Sky
Totally Obsessed!
Passion for Novels
Twisting the LensA Casual Readers Blog
Getting Your Read On
Nocturnal Book Reviews
Jeanz Book Read N Review
LDS Women's Book Review
Books Complete Me
Pages of Gold
Book Spark
Nuttier Reads
Zone Out Mode
Taffy's Writings
Wraths Queens Books
Mrs. Papillion "The Book Worm"
Lani WoodlandImaginary Reads
A Book Lover's Review
Princess Reviews
Reader of Fictions
Reading for Sanity
ComaCalm's Corner
Nightly Reading

Take a Tour with Wednesday's Geek Girl Bloggers

Princess Reviews: Tasha says: "This book was so good, I started it and literally did not put it down until I finished it!" "The book itself is written in the present ... Most books tend to use past-tense of most things, not really giving you the same "in the story" feel ... that you get in this book." "This is a book I would definately recommend to my friends."

A Reader of Fictions: (Review and Giveaway) Christina says: "Bennett has done a really good job of making a pretty trite formula into a really great read." "Watching [Jen] grow and overcome her past throughout the novel is exceedingly touching." "If you... want... some geeky references and a troubled girl learning how to have a real, happy future, look no further." Visit  to enter a giveaway for your own copy!

A Book Lovers Review: Trini says: "An absolute must read! It's so heartbreaking, so beautiful, and so much fun. I loved it!" "Her story is so tragic and damaging I can understand why she is the way she is." "This is such an inspiring story about love, trust, and overcoming your fears."

Love for Geek Girl on Todays Blog Tour Stops

Imaginary Reads: (Review, Interview with Trevor, Interview with Cindy) Kris says: "I enjoyed watching Jen unsettle Trevor and unintentionally getting unsettled herself."  "While it starts with a bet, Geek Girl is a sweet story about opening your heart to love and all the hardships that come with it. It is different from the usual contemporary read and filled with laughs, tears, and smiles."

Lani Woodland: Lani says: "This was a really fun read. I, being a Geek myself, enjoyed all the Geeky movie references. :) I really, really liked Jen and Trev." "The book delved deeper than just the romance between the two of them. It explored Jen's feelings with her biological parents and her foster parents. This book made me laugh and cry."

Mrs. Papillion "The Book Worm": Mrs. Papillion says: "I really loved the story to this book. Jen is definitely one character who had me crying in certain parts of the book, especially when she explained what happened to her and why she went into foster care. " "I definitely recommend this book." "I loved this book and that is why I gave it 5 stars."