Blog Anniversary, Cover Reveal and Amanda in Arabia Free!
Posted on: June 17, 2016
- In: Books | Writing
- 68 Comments
I have a lot to celebrate. Can you believe I have been blogging for six years! It has been an amazing journey where I have met so many great people and learned so much. So many of my dreams have come true in these six years. Bring out the champagne!!
I am excited to share the cover and blurb for the next Amanda adventure, available October 1, 2016. I think it is fabulous! Hope you like it too. I had fun revisiting the sites along the Danube as I wrote this book.
Twelve-year-old Amanda Ross finds herself on an elegant riverboat with her bestie, Leah, cruising down the beautiful Danube, passing medieval castles, luscious green valleys and charming villages. When she is entrusted with a valuable violin by a young, homeless musician during a stop in Germany, a mean boy immediately attempts to take it from her. Back on their cruise, Amanda struggles to keep the precious violin safe for the poor prodigy. Along the way, she encounters a mysterious monk, a Santa Claus look-alike, and the same nasty boy. Follow Amanda down the Danube, through Germany, Austria and Hungary, as she enjoys the enchanting sounds of music everywhere she goes. She remains on the lookout, wondering just who she can trust.
Wait, there’s more!! It has also been six years since my first book was published. To celebrate, Amanda in Arabia – The Perfume Flask, ebook version, will be available free from June 17 to 30th on most sites. Here is a chance to meet Amanda, if you haven’t yet. Please tell your friends! And if you feel inclined to write a short review, that would be most appreciated. Thank you so much for those who already have.
Thanks so much for all the support you have given me and Amanda over the past 6 years. I could not have done it without you. Mucho Besos
68 Responses to "Blog Anniversary, Cover Reveal and Amanda in Arabia Free!"
June 17, 2016 at 5:41 am
Congratulations! Amanda on the Danube is no doubt amazing – as are all your other books – as is the author!
June 17, 2016 at 6:07 am
Thanks so much Irene. How sweet of you. So glad I met you through my writing.
June 17, 2016 at 5:49 am
Congratulations on six years of blogging and your upcoming book release. Very exciting.
June 17, 2016 at 6:08 am
How did six years go by so fast? It has been great, especially meeting folks like you Ruth.
June 17, 2016 at 6:55 am
Congratulations Darlene! You are the essence of believing in your dreams and making them happen. I love the new cover!
June 17, 2016 at 7:09 am
Congratulations, Darlene, on six years of blogging and the upcoming release of your next book.
June 17, 2016 at 7:18 am
Happy Anniversary times TWO. Fabulous cover and c.o.n.g.r.a.t.u.l.a.t.i.o.n.s. ❤ 🙂
June 17, 2016 at 7:36 am
Pleased you like the cover as much as I do. Thanks for the best wishes!
June 17, 2016 at 7:43 am
Happy Blogaversary! Cover complements others in the series. Yes, you have a lot to celebrate, Darlene!
June 17, 2016 at 7:48 am
Thanks for taking the time to comment in the midst of your move! I am blessed for sure.
June 17, 2016 at 1:46 pm
I love the new cover. It really draws you to the story. So much to celebrate with the first Amanda book and your blogaversary! Congratulations!
June 17, 2016 at 2:54 pm
Wow 6 years! Congratulations 🙂 Happy celebrations. Cin cin!
June 17, 2016 at 4:05 pm
Congratulations you clever bunny . Pity we couldn’t bottle some of your happiness so you could give a spoonful to those who need it . Thank you for the freebie book look forward to reading it …keep on writing my sweet ❤️
Cherryx
June 17, 2016 at 8:22 pm
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
June 17, 2016 at 9:13 pm
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Time for a celebration for Darlene Foster, the cover reveal for her latest book due out in October, Blogging for six years and Amanda In Arabia is free until June 30th.. head over and celebrate with her.
June 17, 2016 at 10:15 pm
Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog.
June 17, 2016 at 11:04 pm
Congratulations, Darlene! Well done and best of luck with Amanda on the Danube. 💝
June 18, 2016 at 12:36 am
Thanks! I hope everyone enjoys reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
June 18, 2016 at 1:10 am
Many congratulations, Darlene, that’s a splendid effort, and a book for every year of your blog – amazing! The new one looks great and I hope it does really well. I’ve bought a copy of Amanda in Alberta for my niece’s birthday later this year. I’m sorely tempted to read it first but I’m being good and keeping it pristine for her.
June 18, 2016 at 2:47 am
Thanks so much! Your support has meant a lot to me. I hope your niece enjoys the Alberta adventure. Perhaps you can read it together. I would love to hear what she has to say about it.
June 18, 2016 at 4:10 am
Happy blogversary! Wow, six years! I can’t even imagine!
June 18, 2016 at 4:37 am
It is hard for me to believe too. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!
June 18, 2016 at 4:43 am
I offer blogging tips on my site. If you would like to guest post about what you have learned about blogging in six years, you would be welcome.
Janice
June 18, 2016 at 6:47 am
Happy Blogversary! I am sure your new book will be a success, I will definitely get a copy😄
June 18, 2016 at 7:09 am
Thank you for the good wishes. I hope you enjoy Amanda’s newest adventure.
June 18, 2016 at 2:07 pm
Anniversary congratulations, Darlene!
I sent this link to our local summer reading program at the halfway house, so teens there can enjoy your Amanda books. This is generous of you, and now you’ll have new followers in Colorado.
June 18, 2016 at 6:31 pm
Thank you so much. I really appreciate you support and hope the followers in Colorado enjoy Amanda! Have a wonderful weekend.
June 18, 2016 at 8:44 pm
Hi Darlene, I like all the Amanda covers but I think this is the best one yet. Congratulations on everything!
June 19, 2016 at 12:53 am
A beautiful new cover–always so exciting to see for the first time. Congratulations on your upcoming publication, Darlene! It couldn’t happen to a nicer person!
June 19, 2016 at 1:08 am
Thanks Laura, so sweet of you to say. You have one coming out soon too. We just need to keep on writing!!
June 19, 2016 at 2:52 am
That is really awesome! 😀 Will you need reviewers? *hint hint nudge nudge* 😉
June 19, 2016 at 7:09 am
I just may! Let me see, who could I ask? Do you know of anyone?
June 20, 2016 at 10:52 pm
Well, I’ve heard tales of this one young book reviewer who lives in a cave typing on his computer and reading books, but I think it’s a myth. 😉
June 19, 2016 at 7:59 am
Hi Darlene, congratulations on your blog anniversary. Time flies when we are having fun.Your Amanda books look amazing and I will get the new one as soon as it comes out. I love that part of Europe; the food and that violin music is so beautiful, from the Vienna waltz to the gipsy music.
June 19, 2016 at 7:21 pm
Thanks so much for visiting my blog Gerlinde. I hope you enjoy Amanda’s adventure as she cruises down the Danube. I love that part of Europe too.
June 19, 2016 at 7:38 pm
Happy Anniversary, Darlene! Danube sounds romantic. I saw your Amanda ebook from BookBub and have downloaded it. Looking forward to reading it soon.
June 19, 2016 at 8:14 pm
Thanks, Claudine! The Danube is very romantic. I hope you enjoy Amanda’s adventure in Arabia!!
June 19, 2016 at 9:05 pm
I love your new cover and congratulations on 6 years of blogging–wow!
June 19, 2016 at 9:33 pm
Pleased you like the cover. I am so happy with it. Where have six years gone?
June 21, 2016 at 11:07 am
Congratulations, wonderful Darlene! I love the cover–and now I have some Rodgers and Hammerstein in my head, so that’s all to the good. 🙂
Paige
June 22, 2016 at 1:59 am
I am so happy with the response to the new cover. It means a lot that you like it Paige. Keep the music in your head!!
June 23, 2016 at 10:01 pm
Six years of blogging, that is a wonderful milestone as is your book anniversary. I’m sure your new publication will be well received by young girls everywhere…they will be wishing they could take an exciting river cruise.
June 23, 2016 at 10:04 pm
Thanks, Karen. I do hope my books encourage young people to travel one day.
June 25, 2016 at 11:35 am
My hat’s off to you, Darlene. Six years! Wow! And a successful children’s book series. Wow Wow! CONGRATS. ❤
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June 17, 2016 at 5:29 am
Hey, Darlene, I love the cover of your new book! Looking forward to reading it, too! What a journey you’ve had. Congratulations!
June 17, 2016 at 6:06 am
Thanks, glad you like the cover. It has been quite a journey and I often have to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming! Thanks for all of your support and encouragement. ❤