#LiteraryConsent Project

 

To my reader and writer friends:

Recent current/political events have been weighing on me. The shaming, the victim blaming, the unacceptable treatment, I just can’t express how it blows my mind.

I work with teenagers who are entering this world of being in relationships and having to make choices and decisions, and I often fear for them. In talking with close friends about our own experiences, I realized how important it is for people to know what consent looks like- not just saying “yes” or “no” but actual conversations, key words, phrases, social cues, body language, all of it. It is just as important to know what consent IS NOT. Assault doesn’t always look like the Lifetime movies or after school specials.

I would like you all to join me in this project on Instagram. I’m going to do a series of photos, excerpts, scenes that show what consent IS and IS NOT through literature. Mine will be from my own writing, but yours could be from any book that fits the bill. Please use the #literaryconsent hashtag, and let’s create a collection of conversations and narratives to illustrate the “yes” and the “no” in all its forms. I will choose several to feature & will send those instagrammers something fun (still thinking what it might be!)

The above excerpt will be part of my re-release of Gem City, titled What Comes of Breaking Promises and Guitar Strings. Ethan Fisher may make a lot of mistakes, but he gets #consent right, every time. .

I feel really strongly about this cause and trying to create conversations that will lead us to a better and safer world. I hope you’ll consider joining in and getting on my soap box with me.

#WriterProblems

As I have come to the end of drafting The Tower, I have such an intense writing hangover.  I feel like I will never love other characters as much as I love these characters, and I just want to stay with them a bit longer to make sure they’re OK.  I know that I feel like this at the end of every book, and it will last until I am a good portion of the way through my next draft, but it doesn’t make it any less true.  Happily, though, I have two projects in outline form- another book in the Tarot collection, and a fourth book for Gem City (Luke Miller….need I say more?).

Anyhow, keep your eyes open for announcements concerning The Tower, and for new teasers as I dive in to my fifth novel (this is completely crazy to me, and yet, here I am).  As always, feel free to chat with me on IG (@nicolecampbellbooks) or shoot me an email!

 

Doughnut Soap? Yes, Please

I am so so so happy to announce that I’ve opened a small Etsy shop to sell all types of things Gem City related- which means… doughnut things :).  The item I’m most excited about is this soap.  You guys… it smells like a legitimate doughnut, and it is beautiful and sprinkle-y and amazing.   These are super limited right now, so if you want one, make sure to check out my shop here.  The whole collection can be found there and on the “Shop Bookish Pretties” tab here on my website.  Yay for doughnuts!!

 

Chapters 15-24 Discussion of Doughnuts

It’s that time again 😊. I’m so sad we only have one more of these!! Anyhow, I hope you all are enjoying the story, these were some of my favorite chapters, honestly. Today we discuss (other than for the love of reading, obv 😉) for an e-copy of the newly released#themidnightsociety by@rhondasermonyaauthor!! Each answer, response, or question posed will equal one entry. Good luck! I will draw a winner at some point on Thursday. All who have read the book are welcome, so jump on in. Here we go: …
Discussion Questions Chapters 15-24:

1. How is distance different for a teenager vs an adult relationship, or is it not? Does proximity matter more for a high school couple?
2. Homecoming. This was sort of an end-goal for most of Courtney and Ethan’s time apart. Does this help or hurt? Meaning, would it have been better for them to focus on the end of the school year rather than just making it to the dance? How will this affect how it feels for them once homecoming is over?
3. Has their sort of token summer romance changed with the seasons? Have their feelings for each other held up under the stress of being apart, or have they changed into something else, whether stronger or weaker?
4. We get more of a picture of Courtney and her mom here. What do you think of their relationship? Is their dynamic different from maybe a traditional parent/child or does it seem par-for-the-course?

 

Chapters 7-14 Discussion of Doughnuts

Discussion Part Two of the ‪#‎doughnutsreadalong‬ is open for business 🍩with an ebook ‪#‎giveaway‬ of ‪#‎ChildrenShouldntPlayWithDeadThings‬ on the line (from an author who likes long titles almost as much as me 😉) by @authormartinamcatee!! Plus I totally wanna buddy read this with someone!! It is sitting on my Kindle waiting for me!

Again, most discussion will take place on Instagram @author_doughnuts, but feel free to comment here or on my website!!

The rules are the same, each answered question earns you one entry into the giveaway, plus more entries if you respond to someone else’s comment and/or you pose your own question! I’d love to answer character questions. I am falling in love with these two all over again in re-reading with you all 💖. I SO enjoyed our discussion last time, y’all are amazing. Here we go 😊. Everything will stay up all day Wednesday and then I’ll draw a winner!!

Questions for Chapters 7-14:

1. There are a lot of nostalgia-inducing, butterfly evoking “firsts” in these chapters. Was there anything that stood out to you as far as pulling at your heartstrings?

2. We get the idea that Vanessa isn’t sold on “the college experience,” but her mom desperately wants her to be. Do you think this is a common issue in today’s world of “everyone should go to college?”

3. Has Courtney’s transformed yet as a character? To clarify- do you think she has changed or is she only different with Ethan?

4. What message is the reader supposed to get (or what message did you get) from Ethan and Courtney’s first time, if any at all? In your opinion, what is there to learn from their choices, whether it be positive or negative?

Just in case you’re curious about what is going through Ethan’s head at this point, definitely check out the sequel to‪#‎whatcomesofeatingdoughnutswithaboywhoplaysguitar‬,‪#‎HowOneAttemptsToChaseGravity‬, a book from Ethan’s perspective.

Chapters 1-6 Discussion of Doughnuts

 

It’s Wednesday somewhere 💜. Most discussion will be taking place on Instagram, but I will absolutely respond here and count your entries on Facebook or NicoleCampbellBooks.com!! If you’re wanting more comments though, head on over to my IG @author_doughnuts

I’m so excited for Discussion Session One! Thanks to everyone who is reading along- I am loving the DMs from you guys already. You can answer one question or answer them all, each answer counts towards an entry in the giveaway. I’ll also count entries if you respond to someone else’s comment AND/OR if you pose your own questions. I want discussion people 😉. I know you all are from all over the world, so questions will be left up for 24 hours to make sure everyone has a chance to contribute before I draw a winner for the e-copy of ‪#‎enchanted‬ by the lovely KK Allen. I’ll be commenting, answering any questions, and just smiling in general throughout the day.

Questions for ch 1-6:

1. Do you think it’s odd that Courtney struggles with social situations but still became a cheerleader? Do you think it’s realistic for someone with anxiety to push their boundaries?

2. What are your thoughts about Ethan from these chapters? Do he and Courtney seem well-matched or no? Feel free to add in your feelings about Vanessa and/or Luke here as well!

3. Insta-love vs Young Love: there’s a difference. Discuss 😉 (I might regret this question. Live and learn, right?)

4. What reasons are there for Ethan to lie initially during truth or dare? Any interesting theories?

Not a question, just a teaser: Zack Roads- there’s a story there. It’s called When the Time Comes to Light a Fire, and it’s the third book in this series 😉. Read it.

💜💜💜 to everyone who is reading. Feel free to jump in even if you read the book previously, all thoughts are welcome 😘.

Read-Along Schedule & Giveaways

Sign up to participate on Instagram, Facebook, or fill out the Form in my previous post :).  Happy Reading!

 

ISO: Readers, Authors & Bloggers for Read-Along & One Year Anniversary Celebration!

Hello Readers!!  I am so excited because What Comes of Eating Doughnuts With a Boy Who Plays Guitar is turning ONE on June 20th.  That also marks one year since I became a published author.  In honor of this occasion, I would like to host a read-along for Doughnuts that will include a variety of giveaways (gift card, signed books, e-books from other great YA authors, swag, etc).  SO FAR I will be offering up an e-copy of Enchanted by the lovely KK Allen, an e-copy of Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things by the super-talented Martina McAffee, and FIVE e-copies of Rhonda Sermon’s newly re-vamped Timesurfers novel- the covers are incredible, seriously. Don’t miss out!

I will be offering Doughnuts up for free on Kindle in the days leading up to the read-along, so anyone can participate!  If you’ve already read the book but would like to do a brief re-read and participate to earn prizes, feel free :).  I will be working out the schedule and posting more details as things come together, but if you think you’d like to pariticipate, please fill out the form below!  (No obligation, of course!  Just an easy way for me to keep track of everyone).

Bloggers:  I will be announcing the title for my upcoming Gem City Novella & releasing teaser chapters for The Tower during the month of June as well.  If you’d like access to these for your blog, or if you’d be willing to do an author or character q&a during June, please just note that on the form.

Thanks so much!

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