Sunday, April 29, 2012

A Symphony of Seasons Blog Tour

 It's my great pleasure to announce the release of my new poetry book, A Symphony of Seasons, published by RPJ and Company. It has themes of music and the seasons, like a symphony with various movements, harmoniously weaving together through the cycle of the seasons.

Each of the seasons has its harmony,
with various melodies raising,
As a natural reaction that is expressed
when lives formed by God are praising.

A two week blog book tour begins on May 1, and the blogs hosting each stop are listed below. There will be drawings at the end of the tour for two prizes.

One prize is a Vivaldi Four Seasons CD and the other is a hummingbird suncatcher windchime.

Enter the drawing for these two prizes by leaving a comment below. Additional entries can be earned for comments left on the blogs listed below during the tour, for following this blog, and for sharing this post or any of the posts during the tour on Facebook or Twitter (be sure to post a comment here when you do that so you'll get your extra entries).

You will receive a free gift with your purchase of a signed copy of A Symphony of Seasons from me during this tour, a beautiful framed season photo with one of my verses on it. A beautiful gift for Mother's Day, graduation or other special occasion! Photos are by photographer Gary Strader.



 Purchase book on my website or email me at conarnold(at)gmail(dot)com if you'd like me to send you an invoice to pay with credit card, debit card or check. Be sure to let me know how to personalize the book and which season you prefer for your free gift.

A Symphony of Seasons is also available from RPJ and Company or Amazon and ebook special offer from Smashwords through May 31 of $3.25 using coupon code QX77N. You can also view several pages of the book on Smashwords and read a few poems.

Tour Schedule:

Tuesday, May 1 - RPJ Blog  Song of Spring

Wednesday, May 2 - Journal of Faith  A Year's Journey

Thursday, May 3 - Heading Home  devotion, Seasons of Life

Friday, May 4 - Random Thoughts  4 seasons photos, summer poem and giveaway

Saturday, May 5 - Melodies and Hymnsongs  video of seasons

Monday, May 7 - Stuff Could Always Be Worse  A Song to be Sung

Tuesday, May 8 - Every Day With Jesus  review
               
 Empowering Christian Women  For the Beauty of the Earth video and seasons scriptures

Wednesday, May 9 - Connie Arnold, Children's Author  Children Enjoying Summer

Thursday, May 10 - The Surrendered Scribe  interview

Friday, May 11 - Blog conclusion, prize drawings

Saturday, May 12 - Inspirational Poetry of Joy and Peace  announcement of prize winners



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59 comments:

Tracy said...

Ahhh, I didn't know, I will definitely do that this afternoon...thanks for the notice!

Gina Gao said...

This sounds like an interesting idea. I really like your blog!

www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

Connie Arnold said...

Thank you so much for coming by and commenting, Tracy and Gina. Hope you have a wonderful week!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Connie!

Create With Joy said...

Dear Connie

Thank you so much for joining us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy and congratulations on the release of your latest volume of poetry! I LOVE the excerpt you shared from your latest book as well as some of your earlier poems (I listened to you read). I am looking forward to getting to know you and am following you through Linky Followers. Have a blessed week - I will try to visit a few of the tour stops!

Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com

Connie Arnold said...

Thank you, Mildred, I appreciate your visit and good wishes!

Connie Arnold said...

I'm looking forward to more visits to Create With Joy and look forward to getting to know you too! Thank you for following and listening to some of my poetry :)

Sharon K. Mayhew said...

Congratulations, Connie! I can't wait to introduce you and your new book on my blog. :)

Connie said...

Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog. Congratulations on your book tour, I hope it goes well for you! :)

Betsy Banks Adams said...

What a wonderful way to promote your book, Connie... Congrats on finishing your new poetry book... Sounds wonderful.

Good Luck..
Hugs,
Betsy

Connie Arnold said...

Thanks, Sharon! I look forward to my visit to your blog on Friday!

Connie Arnold said...

Daisy, I appreciate your visit and your good wishes!

Connie Arnold said...

Thank you, Betsy! I've found book tours to be a great way to meet new people and learn about some great blogs!

Theresa said...

I love poetry & hummingbirds, all things nature. Thanks for your recent visit! Theresa @ DearCreatives.com

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

I love Spring...you described it with talent
Nice prizes too

Connie Arnold said...

Theresa, thank you for your visit. I'm glad you like those things that I enjoy also! Hope you'll come back again soon.

Connie Arnold said...

Kim, spring is such a beautiful season, isn't it? Wish I could give a prize to everyone who visits and enjoys my poetry. Guess I'll just have to give virtual hugs and best wishes to all on winning the prizes.

Casey said...

I am impressed that you write poetry. When, I was a child, I wanted to write and although, I wrote little poetry, I read it a lot.

Good luck on your tour and thanks for stopping by my blog.

Connie Arnold said...

Thank you for stopping by, Casey. I'm glad you enjoy reading poetry. I always have but didn't discover until later in life that I had a gift to write it, and it's such a joy to share with others! Hope you'll come by again to read more poetry later!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your new book! I have no doubt in my mind that this book is as encouraging, uplifting and full of blessings and joy as your others. I have your other two, guess I must get this one too! Love you Connie and thanks for being such a great friend! Your AWESOME!!!

Valerie

Connie Arnold said...

Valerie, it's so good to hear from you! I appreciate your support and love. Blessings to you!

Meryl said...

I am your newest follower and wish you a lot of luck with your book and promotion. I look forward to reading more. Thank you for your follow - I look forward to more visits.

Connie Arnold said...

Meryl, thank you for following, and I look forward to more visits to your blog!

Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook said...

Congratulations on your latest book! Good luck on your tour!

momto8 said...

I would love to read this! congrats on the book!!!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
good luck!!

Connie Arnold said...

Carol, thank you for coming by, and I appreciate your good wishes!

Connie Arnold said...

Annmarie, thank you for following, and I'm following your blog too! I would love for you to read it too. Please email me, if you wouldn't mind.
conarnold(at)gmail(dot)com

lisa nelson said...

Love the blog and your poetry! Have a great week and fun on your blog tour! be blessed!!!

Paula said...

I love that you are a children's author! Writing is something I love, but blogging is the only real writing I do.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your comment :))

Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

Connie Arnold said...

Thank you so much for coming by, Paula, and your comment! I enjoy writing for children and reading my Animal Sound Mix-up to them. It's such a joy, and I'm delighted to have more books coming to share with children!

Lizzie Barbie said...

You have two very lovely blogs. Thank you for your nice comment on my blog so I could find you! I am also following you on Linky followers. I just started writing poems and try to write one every day! I would be very greatful if you followed me back. Thanks and have a blessed weekend.

Pia said...

congratulations! came here from cathy's melodies and hymnsongs. this is very nice!

Connie Arnold said...

Thank you, Pia! I'm so glad you came over. Hope you enjoyed the video Cathy shared!

Chatty Crone said...

Okay I want to thank you for coming over and visiting me and leaving a comment.

Congrats on the release of your book. I have never heard of a blog tour. Sounds interesting.

Good luck,
Come back.
sandie

Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for Grandparents and Caregivers said...

Hi
I popped over from Melodies & Hymnsongs via Spiritual Sunday and enjoyed reading your post. Exciting happenings going on, that's for sure. :) Have a blessed week.

Connie Arnold said...

Chatty, thank you! A blog tour is a great way to meet new people!

Connie Arnold said...

Kaye, I'm so glad you popped over and enjoyed the post! Hope you have a blessed week as well!

Wanda said...

Congratulations Connie!

Cecilia Marie Pulliam said...

Congratulations, Connie! Looks like a beautiful book!

Jean Wise said...

thank you for inviting me over to your lovely blog. and Congrats on the new book. Sounds wonderful. I did subscribed to your blog, and to follow you on twitter. so gladd we connected

Connie Arnold said...

Wanda, thanks so much! I appreciate your coming by!

Cecilia, thank you for your kind words and good wishes!

Jean, thank you! It's great to connect with you too!

Create With Joy said...

Congrats once more on the release of your new book and also, congratulations - you are one of my Featured Inspirations this week at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!

I look forward to reading more of your posts, poems, and inspirations!

Ramona :-)

Linda said...

I am so pleased to find your blog! And I am honored to know that you found pleasure in mine! I am going to spend a little time here today once the morning routine quietens down - now following you! Have a blessed day.

Connie Arnold said...

Ramona, thank you so much! I appreciate the inspiration you share and look forward to visiting for Inspire Me Monday. That's a great idea! Blessings to you!

Connie Arnold said...

Linda, thank you for following. Hope you find some quiet moments to enjoy my blog and be blessed. I look forward to visiting you again soon!

Intangible Hearts said...

What a beautiful blog and your seasons tour matches my pre-summer poem. Thanks again for stopping in.

Connie Arnold said...

I enjoyed my visit to The Desert Rocks and your poem!

Jill said...

Hi Connie! Thank you for visitng me and joining my blog. I am happy to be following you too. Lovely blog!

alexis nicole said...

Connie,
Congrats on your poetry book! I am so happy to read this:). What great news!

Jackie said...

Beautiful blog.....I'm your newest follower!

Blessings!
Jackie

DUTA said...

Congratulations on the release of your poetry book, and Best of Luck
with your book tour!

Connie Arnold said...

Jill, thank you for your visit and for following my blog. I'm glad you like it!

Connie Arnold said...

Alexis, thank you so much! I appreciate your enthusiasm in sharing my joy!

Connie Arnold said...

Jackie, welcome as a new blog follower, and I'm thankful you like my blog!

Connie Arnold said...

Duta, thank you so much for your good wishes!

Connie Arnold said...

Blogger seems to have been having some issues, and I missed a couple of comments earlier.

Lisa Nelson, thank you so much for coming by, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the poetry! Blessings to you!

Belly Dancer, so glad you like my blogs. Thank you for following me, and I'm following yours also. Good for you writing the poems! Keep up the good work!

Lisabella Russo said...

Congratulations Connie! Your poetry is lovely!

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Pickett said...

Love the blog and your poetry! Have a great week and fun on your blog tour! be blessed!!!