Virtual Book Tour with Shana Mahaffey (Guest Post & Book Giveaway)

Posted on January 12, 2011 · 7 Comments
New Year’s Resolutions
By Shana Mahaffey

Every year I make resolutions I usually don’t keep. Nothing lofty or difficult like “quit smoking” but still a list that’s akin to an upward climb for me. I’d like to share this year’s list with you. Note the use of qualifiers—something new I am trying this year to see if this helps me succeed. Also, since seven is my favorite number, I went with it as an added gesture of goodwill toward whatever God, universe, or perseverance out there reviewing lists and issuing resolve to those worthy of receiving it. Maybe this year is my year…Wish me luck.
New Year’s resolutions for Shana Mahaffey:
1. Write a minimum of two hours every morning before I do anything else.
Well, after I feed the kitties but before anything else. Well, after I feed the kitties, and get dressed, but before anything else. Well, after I feed the kitties, get dressed, brush my teeth, but before anything else. Oh, wait, after I feed the kitties, get dressed, brush my teeth, and ride my bike over to my writing office, but before anything else. Oops – all that and a cup of coffee…
See, even the simplest resolution has its complications.
2. Finish the first draft of Ruckus (working title of my second novel) by February 15, 2011.
Must keep resolution #1 and perhaps extend the mandatory time, or maybe reduce the must dos… moving on.
3. Lose 10 pounds.
This is really a cost saving resolution since I am currently unable to wear my favorite clothes outside the home. I can put them on, yes, but there is no telling what disaster will occur if I sit down: P  So, my options are: buy new clothes, which means stores that sell vanity sizing; or, God forbid, advancing the numbers; or only wearing my nice clothes while standing up inside my home. And what is the point of wearing nice clothes if only the cats can see me in them?
4. Stop anthropomorphizing my cats.
Behind me both cats roll their eyes and look conspiratorially at each other while conversing telepathically:
“Shall we allow the ‘Can Opener’ her deluded state of superiority for a few moments?”
“Yes, then we shall punish her with indifference and strategically place regurgitated hairballs until we get pleas for forgiveness and an acknowledgement of her erroneous thinking accompanied by additional servings of tuna.”
5. Win the lottery.
Can I resolve to do this? If so, a lot of people are going to be at the corner store buying tickets.
6. World peace.
Even if I can’t technically resolve to do this, I have to get something altruistic in here.
7. Now for one I know I can keep—make my bed every morning.


About the Author:

Shana Mahaffey lives in San Francisco in an Edwardian compound that she shares with an informal cooperative of family, friends and five cats. She’s a survivor of Catechism and cat scratch fever, and is a member of the Sanchez Grotto Annex, a writers’ community. Her work has been published in SoMa Literary Review and Sunset Magazine.  She welcomes all visitors to her website www.shanamahaffey.com, and is happy to meet with book groups in-person or in cyberspace (phone/webcam/the works).
Her latest book is Sounds Like Crazy.

About the Book:

Sounds Like Crazy

Sounds Like Crazy
Publication Date:  October 6, 2009
Publisher:  NAL Trade

Learn why Holly Miller has five people living inside her head in this “remarkable debut novel.”(Kemble Scott, author of SoMa)

Though she doesn’t remember the trauma that caused it, Holly Miller has Dissociative Identity Disorder. Her personality has fractured into five different identities, together known as The Committee. And as much as they make Holly’s life h
ell, she can’t live without them.

Then one of those identities, the flirtatious, southern Betty Jane, lands Holly a voiceover job. Betty Jane wants nothing more than to be in the spotlight. The rest of The Committee wants Betty Jane to shut up. Holly’s therapist wants to get to the bottom of her broken psyche. And Holly? She’s just along for the ride…

Book Giveaway:

Rules

1. Giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada only!

2. Please complete the form below (do not leave information in the comments – it will not count!)

3. Giveaway ends January 26, 2011 at 11:59pm EST; 1 winner will be selected and contacted thereafter.

4. Once the winner is contacted, he/she will have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen (make sure to check your spam filters!).

5. No PO Box Addresses!

6. Book will be shipped directly from the author.

Til next time, stay crazy….for books, that is!
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Comments

  1. Ruthi aka abitosunsh says:
    January 12, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Sounds like a great read! The author sounds like she has a sense of humor, too.

    Reply
  2. Ruthi aka abitosunshine says:
    January 12, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Sounds like a great read! The author sounds like she has a sense of humor, too.

    Reply
  3. R.K. Charron says:
    January 12, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Hi :) Thank you for introducing me to Shana & her novel.Thanks to Shana for sharing here. I like her sense of humor!All the best,RKCharron

    Reply
  4. Angie Dubisher says:
    January 12, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  5. Shahwharton says:
    January 13, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Found you looking for a blog hop for tomorrow – and I'm your newest follower – 1900 I beleive. Thats some number! ;) I'm here from wordsinsync.blospot.com Shah. X

    Reply
  6. Jennifer (Crazy-for- says:
    January 15, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Wow – thank you! :)

    Reply
  7. Jennifer (Crazy-for-Books) says:
    January 15, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Wow – thank you! :)

    Reply

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