Goodreads Giveaway: Sequins and Starlight

THE CONTEST HAS CONCLUDED.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 10 WINNERS--THEIR BOOKS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED.

Sequins and Starlight, my second contemporary novel and the follow-up to A Change of Location, will be released on May 6, 2025.

Readers in the USA can enter the Goodreads Giveaway to win 1 of 10 Advance Reader Copies. 

Best of luck to all participants!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Sequins and Starlight

by Margaret Porter

Giveaway ends April 10, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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If you'd like to know more, here's the book trailer:

"Porter writes in a clear and appealing manner that makes the complicated world of dance accessible and attractive . . . The complex relationships are engaging throughout, always keeping the reader hooked. A page-turning romance for those who adore the worlds of theater and dance." Kirkus Reviews

"Porter's juxtapositions of personalities and worlds are nothing short of exquisite . . . A compelling story . . . Immersive descriptions, strong characterization, and challenges." Midwest Book Review

"Another standing ovation for Margaret Porter! Anglophiles, theatre kids, and balletomanes everywhere will devour her delicious and delightful Sequins and Starlight." Leslie Carroll, author of Temporary Insanity

 Available as paperback and ebook. Pre-Order links.

 

Celebrating Women's Fiction Day 2023: Multi-item Giveaway

CONGRATULATIONS, MICHELE A. 

winner of the Women's Ficton Day giveaway!

As a member of the Women Fiction Writers Association, I'm participating in events related to this year's Women's Fiction Day--with a giveaway!

The randomly selected contest winner will receive a trio of autographed women's fiction historical novels: Beautiful Invention: A Novel of Hedy Lamarr, The Limits of Limelight (Hollywood adventures of starlet Phyllis Fraser and her cousin Ginger Rogers), and The Myrtle Wand (a retelling and reimagining of the ballet Giselle set in 17^th century France), the Beautiful Invention ceramic coffee mug, a Giselle ballet t-shirt, a wand carved from myrtle wood, and a live myrtle plant grown.

 There are four methods of entry:

 1. Via my contact form, with "Giveaway" or "Women's Fiction" in the message box.  

 https://form.jotform.com/90075403157149

 2. By subscribing to my newsletter 

 3. Following Author Margaret Porter on Instagram and messaging me "contest" or "contest entry."

 4. Emailing an answer to this question: Have you ever seen the ballet Giselle? Be sure to include your name and email address. You won't be added to the mailing list but will only be contacted if you're the giveaway winner.

Deadline for entry: Saturday, June 10, 2022.

Winner to be announced the following day.

 What Is Women's Fiction Day?

 Women’s Fiction Day celebrates women’s fiction authors, novels, publishers, book sellers, and most importantly, readers who appreciate women’s fiction and the power of a great story. This year for Women’s Fiction Day, members across the country will hold book signings to engage and connect with readers. WFWA is working with its 1,800 members across the country and internationally to hold a day of book events both online and in person on June 8.

More info--and giveaways--available here: Women Fiction Writers Association

 What Is Women's Fiction?

Women's fiction is a writing genre that includes layered stories in which the plot is driven by the main character’s emotional journey. The stories can be contemporary or historical, and may have magical, mystery, thriller, romance, or other elements.