Date: February 24th, 2012

The wait is over: Black Cow is now officially available! You can get it at Amazon, BeWrite's website, Book Depository (with free shipping!), other online retailers, and local bookstores on request - hip hip hooray! I hope this book entertains, moves, and stimulates you.

Want a sneak peek? Here's a free excerpt!

We're shooting for the bestseller list this week, so if you have it in your heart and wallet to buy, now's the time! See below for all the ways you can help.

Today's the day when I hit the virtual road for my international book blog tour. The tour kicks off at Kathy Stemke's place where I'll be talking about characterisation in picture books. Please drop by and share your comments, questions, etc. Throughout late Feb and all of March, I'll be visiting a wide range of radio shows, blogs, websites, and even doing a little video at some of the most exciting virtual venues in town, with heaps of prizes to be won, followed up by an in-person Australian launch at the Hunter Writers Centre.

Official Black Cow Book Trailer

If you'd like to help make Black Cow hit the bestseller list, here are ways you can show the love this week. Big hugs and deep bows in advance!

1) Buy it while it’s hot! Please purchase between Feb 24 and 31 March. It's available at Amazon, and other online retailers. If you've bought it already, grab another copy for your family and friends!

2) Tweet! Tweet! and Retweet! Chirp about Black Cow (use #blackcow) and cut and paste this link to buy: http://tinyurl.com/BlackCowNovel

3) Update your Facebook status with Black Cow news and provide the link http://tinyurl.com/BlackCowNovel

4) Write a Black Cow review in your blog or newsletter. Share your reflections, generate discussions, and post the link.

5) Contact me for media and book club requests. Drop me a line and I'll be happy to come and talk to your book club (via Skype anywhere in the world or in person if you live nearby), write an article for your blog or magazine, or do an interview on your show. For review requests, please contact me directly, or my publisher Neil Marr: ntmarr[at]bewrite.net.

Check out the Website for lots more info about the book.

Thank you very much for your support!

Magdalena

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