Bonus Blog: Valentine Giveaway

Valentine’s Day is almost here. It’s a day to celebrate love of all kinds, and if there is one thing we need more of these days, it’s love. I wish I could buy a present for every single person who reads this blog. However, that’s too many presents! Instead, I’m giving away two gift boxes to two people who comment on today’s blog.

Each gift box includes books and goodies for writers, along with a bar of artisan soap made by me! My soap is loaded with skin-loving ingredients and scented with amazing fragrances. (Because the world needs more love, but it also needs more hand washing!)

This year, I’m once again highlighting a how-to book from my favorite writing teacher of all time. A WRITER PREPARES by Lawrence Block is a memoir of his earliest days as a writer. It’s filled with wit and wisdom, and feels like reminiscing with a friend. You’re going to love this book! The box also includes a paperback copy of THE BIG-PICTURE REVISION CHECKLIST, along with a notebook, a keychain, and a bar of handmade artisan soap.

The second box is all Alex Kourvo books. It includes a hardcover copy of THE BIG-PICTURE REVISION CHECKLIST and a paperback of NO HERO WANTS TO SAVE THE WORLD. The box also includes a notebook, a keychain, and a bar of handmade artisan soap.

Want to win a gift box? It’s easy to enter! Just leave a comment below telling me two things: which how-to book is your favorite, and a place I can contact you (Email, website, or Twitter).

I’ll draw two random names from the comments to this blog post on February 14, 2022 at 21:00 EST so be sure to comment before then!

You don’t have to subscribe to my blog or follow me on social media to enter, but I’d be pleased if you did. (I’m @ AlexKourvo on insta and twitter)

This giveaway is open to everyone but I can only mail boxes to US addresses. If you live outside the US and I draw your name, I’ll send you a $20 Amazon ecard instead.

Leave me a comment with a book recommendation, and I’ll announce the winners on Valentine’s Day.

xxoo,
Alex K.

Update: The winner of the gift boxes are Greta Picklesimer and Michael Burstein.

Bonus Blog: Valentine Giveaway

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Who says couples get to have all the fun? Valentine’s day is about love in its many forms, and I love writers! I wish I could buy a gift for everyone who reads my blog. Since that’s not possible, I’ve done the next best thing. I’ve put together two gift boxes for two lovely readers.

Each gift box includes a how-to book along with other writerly goodies. This year, each box will also include a bar of artisan soap handmade by me! My soap is loaded with skin-loving ingredients and scented with amazing fragrances. (I also make unscented soap if that’s your jam.)

Michael W. Lucas has generously donated a copy of CASH FLOW FOR CREATORS, which is one of the most practical, useful books for writers I’ve ever read. This gift box also includes:

• A blank journal
• A magnet
• A bar of artisan soap of your choice

The second box features the perfect book for our times. THE WRITER’S GUIDE TO PERSISTENCE by Jordan Rosenfeld is a book that every writer needs. This gift box also includes:

• A blank notebook
• A door hanger
• A bar of artisan soap of your choice

Want to win a gift box? It’s easy to enter! Just leave a comment below telling me two things: which was your favorite how-to book this year, and a place I can contact you (Email, website, or Twitter).

I’ll draw two random names from the comments to this blog post on February 14, 2021 at 22:00 EST so be sure to comment before then!

You don’t have to subscribe to my blog or follow me on social media to enter, but I’d be pleased if you did. (I’m @ AlexKourvo on insta and twitter)

This giveaway is open to everyone but I can only mail stuff to US addresses. If you live outside the US and I draw your name, I’ll send you a $10 Amazon ecard instead.

Leave me a comment with a book recommendation, and I’ll announce the winners on Valentine’s Day.

xxoo,

Alex K.

Update: The winners of the giveaway are StephanieReads and Tess Grant! Congratulations to them and thank you to everyone who entered.

Valentine Giveaway!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Time to celebrate people we love, people we like, and people we feel warm affection for.

You know who my favorite person is? YOU. I like everyone who reads this blog and I wish I could buy each of you a present. I can’t buy everyone a present, but I did put together two gift boxes that I will be mailing to two blog readers.

This year, I’m once again highlighting a how-to book from my favorite writing teacher of all time. THE LIAR’S COMPANION by Lawrence Block is one of his more personal how-to books, detailing his own struggles and triumphs in the era before he was a household name. You’re going to love this book!

This gift box also includes…
•  A blank notebook
•  “You are a badass” sticky notes
•  A coaster
•  And a stand-up pencil holder

But wait! There’s more! It’s Valentine’s Day, when things come in pairs, so of course there are two gift boxes.

The second gift box features CREATING CHARACTER ARCS by K.M. Weiland. More than any other recent book, this one helped me get super clear on the way that plot and character go hand-in-hand. This book will supercharge your writing craft!

I’m also including the most fun blank notebook I’ve seen lately. That gemstone on the cover has LED lights in it and when you push a button on the cover, the gem lights up. I wish I could explain to you how cool it is, but you will have to see it for yourself.

This gift box also includes…
•  A set of cute erasers
•  A fridge magnet
•  And a list pad to track goals

Want to win one of these gift boxes? Just leave a comment below telling me two things: what is the most recent how-to book you’ve read, and a place I can contact you. (Email, website, or Twitter.)

I’ll draw two random names from the comments to this blog post on February 14, 2020 at 22:00 EST so be sure to comment before then!

And of course I have not one, but two notes.

First note: You don’t have to subscribe to my blog or follow me on social media to enter, but I’d be pleased if you did. (I’m @ AlexKourvo on insta and the twitterz)

Second note: This giveaway is open to everyone but I can only mail stuff to US addresses. If you live outside the US and I draw your name, I’ll send you a $10 Amazon ecard so you can buy Lawrence Block’s book or K.M. Weiland’s book yourself.

Leave me a comment with a book recommendation, and I’ll announce the winners on Valentine’s Day.

xxoo,
Alex K.
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Update: the winner of the Lawrence Block book is Bridget McKenna and the winner of the KM Weiland book is Catherine Stein. Congratulations to the winners!