My family.
The love and support this year--and in the years leading to this one--are amazing. I LOVE YOU ALL MORE THAN YOU KNOW.
My friends.
*see above* *sends all the hugs* :)
The entire YA community.
I'm so grateful to all the authors, bloggers, and readers who welcomed and supported me this year as my debut novel, NIL, launched back in March.
You all deserve a little RDJ:
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The opportunity to write books.
I'm so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I love. That I get to write stories and share them with the world…and get paid for it. And yet? The money is nothing compared to the satisfaction of making one reader get a full case of the feels…and be able to escape into a new world just for a few hours. I write for you, and am so grateful to my agent and my editor and all the folks at Macmillan for believing in me and allowing me to put my books in your hands.:)
READERS.
*feels teary* To all the readers who took a chance on NIL--THANK YOU. I am so, so grateful for you.:) *sniffs*
Which brings me to the #NILtribe.
I ADORE THE #NILtribe. All the readers who supported NIL and the characters in the Nil world… all the readers who have tweeted about NIL or shared a pic on Instagram or taken the time to write a review of NIL or who have told a friend about NIL or played #WinNIL this year… THANK YOU. I love you and appreciate you sharing your love of books and your love of NIL!
Which brings me to a special contest I dreamed up for you. Next spring I'll be sharing plenty of opportunities to win advance copies of NIL UNLOCKED as well as finished hardcopies of NIL UNLOCKED as we play #WinNU.
But for now…I have a special gift for you. A unique #WinNIL: the chance to win a special annotated copy of NIL, with heaps of personal notes and hints linking NIL to NIL UNLOCKED. You'll find out some NIL UNLOCKED secrets early, and I'll share some passages/quotes from NIL UNLOCKED in the margins of NIL at key points and share research I didn't include in the final copy. Also, I've jotted down character secrets and backstory that impacts both NIL and NIL UNLOCKED. I've been working on this special annotated NIL copy for a while, and it's turning out pretty cool. AND YOU CAN WIN IT.
If you're a member of the #NILtribe, leave a comment below telling me why you're excited about NIL UNLOCKED and boom--you're entered to win!
This contest will run until December 31, 2014, and is open to all current members of this #NILtribe. Most of y'all I know by name and/or your Twitter/Instagram avatar…and I hope you win!:) *Winner will be picked at random from the comments below using the Random.org random number generator.
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!! Good luck!
Lynne- Thank you for this lovely opportunity! I'm most excited about NIL Unlocked because like you, though Charley and Thad's story was over, NIL wouldn't let me go. I love knowing I'm going to get to know more of the island's secrets! Plus we get more of your writing! !
ReplyDeleteAmber, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! *hugs* I can't wait for you to read NIL UNLOCKED!!!! Good luck, and thanks for the comment!:)
DeleteMorgan ~ drewblythe2004@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved NIL, it was so original!!! I didn't feel that the island was done with me yet so I am so glad that I get a chance to revisit it with NIL UNLOCKED!!! So can't wait!!! #NILtribe
Thanks sweet Morgan! *HUGS* <333 So glad I got to meet you IRL!:)
DeleteI am so excited for NIL UNLOCKED! I loved the world of NIL, and I can't wait to dive back into it. Everything you told me about it when I met you sounded wonderful. What a cool giveaway, thank you! Love the #NILtribe!
ReplyDelete(P.S. you may know me better as @emilydances5678 on Twitter :))
Hi sweet Emily! I think you'll love it! I can't wait for you to read it!!!:) And I loved meeting you too! You have excellent fashion choices.:) #twinsies *hugs*
DeleteI am excited for NIL Unlocked because NIL was so good! It made me want to be like Thad so I decided to try snowboarding, not such a good idea with no lessons, about an hour of screaming down the bunny hill and ending the day with a bruised tail bone, and not being able to sit down right for three weeks.
ReplyDeleteYou may know me from Goodreads (www.goodreads.com/DerpyReviews) or from when I interviewed you on my blog (http://derpyreviews.blogspot.com/p/lynne-matson-interview.html)
Hi Jack! Of course I recognized Derpy! And I LOVE that you tried snowboarding. It's totally harder than it looks…but super fun.:)Kinda like surfing.:)
DeleteCan't wait for you to read NIL UNLOCKED!!!!! *hugs*
I'm excited for NIL Unlocked because I loved NIL (both the book and the island itself as a setting), and I can't wait for it to be explored in more depth. Plus, one of my favorite aspects of NIL was the secondary characters, so getting a Rives (and new character, Skye) POV is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this giveaway, Lynne. I love being a part of #NILTribe! <3
-Jessica @ Fly to Fiction
JESSICA!!!! You're so sweet! I can't wait for t=you to read NIL UNLOCKED! RIVES. *happy sigh* :)
DeleteI loved Nil, and then I turned around and made my friend read my ARC! And she went nuts! I can't wait for more Nil. :D And I love being on the #NILtribe! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete- Jana
@SweetestJana
YAY!!!!! I LOVE THIS, JANA! THANK YOU!!! The #NILtribe rocks! xoxo
DeleteI loved Nil, and I am so excited for Nil Unlocked and more to the story. I felt like there were some unanswered questions and I am so excited to learn more about my favorite character in Nil, the island itself! She's a great villain. I love the dichotomy between the beautiful and the terrifying.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the giveaway, Lynne! It's a pleasure being part of #NILtribe
Cassi
@MyThoughtsLit
Hi Cassi! *waves* Did you know you were the very first #WinNIL winner? Thanks for all of your NIL love!:) So glad you're in the #NILtribe too! xoxo
DeleteNIL is a really cool read, but left me wondering about some things. So I hope NIL Unlocked will satisfy my curiosity, next to bringing me more cool events and action.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll be happy!:) Thanks for being such a huge part of the #NILtribe!!!
DeleteI'm excited about Nil Locked because Nil was so grabbing and entertaining. I remember when I was reading, I couldn't wait to sneak away to get in some pages. And I hope that's the same with #2. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca! I'm SOOO glad you enjoyed NIL! Thanks for the excitement about NIL UNLOCKED!!!
DeleteI cannot believe I almost missed the opportunity to enter this contest.. Almost!
ReplyDeleteWhy am I excited about Nil Unlocked?! OMGGGGG!!! How is that even a question?! Because Nil was one of my favorite (if not favorite!) read in 2014. 'Cause I loved all the characters in it. But most of all, I want to know why, how and why Nil exists. Want all the answers and I want them yesterday! LOL!! (I'm a "bit" excited!)
Thanks for the chance Lynne, it's pleasure to be a part of the #NILtribe! :)
BTW, we chat more on Twitter - Sandra ( @_Sandra_R_ )
Hi Sandra!!! *waves* Thanks of all the NIL love and for being a part of the #NILtribe!!! I think you're going to LOVE NU!!!!
DeleteI cannot believe I almost missed the opportunity to enter this contest.. Almost!
ReplyDeleteWhy am I excited about Nil Unlocked?! OMGGGGG!!! How is that even a question?! Because Nil was one of my favorite (if not favorite!) read in 2014. 'Cause I loved all the characters in it. But most of all, I want to know why, how and why Nil exists. Want all the answers and I want them yesterday! LOL!! (I'm a "bit" excited!)
Thanks for the chance Lynne, it's pleasure to be a part of the #NILtribe! :)
BTW, we chat more on Twitter - Sandra ( @_Sandra_R_ )
Thank you for this amazing opportunity! I’m excited for this next book of Nil Unlocked because I loved the last book and I would totally love to know more about the secrets of Nil in more depth. Also it’ll be interesting to see how Rives is doing and how he overcomes his obstacles in this next book. I can’t wait when this book comes out, I’m so excited!
ReplyDeleteYay Jennifer!!!! I'm a RIVES fan too and so glad he gets his own book.:) I can't wait for you to see how he meets Skye!!! Thanks for the heaps of NIL love!!!!
DeleteI'm very excited for NIL Unlocked because well NIL is a tricky b**** and you really can't escape her reach even after closing the cover.
ReplyDeletePs as completely awesome as an annotated copy would be this isn't an official entry since I won a giveaway recently :)
Ooh, I'm just sneaking in under the wire here! ;) I'm excited for Nil Unlocked for all the obvious reasons including returning to the island, which is both exciting and slightly terrifying, and catching up with Rives because I adore him and I'm looking forward to seeing how he's coping with his leadership role and with Thad being gone. Also, considering I can't refer to him without going "RIIIIIVES" in my head, I think reading his story is going to be a fun time. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnywho, HAPPY NEW YEAR LYNNE! I hope 2015 is wonderful to you! <3
Okay y'all! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!!!!! *hugs to all*
ReplyDeleteI went to random.org to put in the number of comments (excluding mine) and number 11 won!!!!!) That's you, Jennifer!!!! Email me your address and I'll send you the annotated copy of NIL!!! With all sorts of hints and secrets about NIL UNLOCKED!!!!:)
Hi! I just wanted to make sure you got my email with my address. Thank you so much!
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