Author Profile: Anne Kemp
November 20, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under Chick Lit Authors, Updates
Author Name: Anne Kemp
Website: http://www.annekemp.com/
Bio: Anne Kemp is the author behind the Abby George Series, which includes her debut novella, All Fruits Ripe, and first novel, Rum Punch Regrets, which is available in print and as an eBook. She is also the columnist behind “Anne In Progress,” which appears monthly in the Frederick News-Post, a newspaper in the DC-Metro area. As a blogger, she was nominated for a 2012 Bloggers Choice Award for Best Humor Blog, and is known for penning “The Ultimate Late Bloomer.”
Follow her on Twitter, @MissAnneKemp, or join her fans on Facebook for fun contests and giveaways. You can always find her at her website: www.annekemp.com.
A portion of Anne’s proceeds are donated to Lupus LA.
See my 4 star review for Rum Punch Regrets!
Bio retrieved from CLP Blog Tours
CLP Blog Tour Giveaways!
August 18, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Some fab giveaways are happening now at CLP Blog Tours! Enter for your chance to win!
$10 Amazon gift card – Viewer Discretion Advised by Cindy Roesel
$10 Amazon gift card – The Way by Kristen Wolf
$25 Amazon gift card – Fatty Patty by Kathleen Irene Paterka
5 pieces of custom jewelry and a $10 Amazon gift card – This Tangled Thing Called Love by Marie Astor
$10 Amazon gift card – Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp
Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp
August 17, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under Chick Lit Review
I was very excited when Anne Kemp requested to go on tour with CLP Blog Tours. I was crushing on her Abby George series, and couldn’t wait to dive into Rum Punch Regrets. As a travel lover, I was ecstatic to find out the novel was based in the Caribbean. The MC is thirty year old Abby George, who has been having some pretty rough weeks. Her mother passed away, she lost her job, and she was dumped by her fiancé. Whew! Her luck seems to be turning around when her sister offers to send her to the Caribbean to help clear up some mysterious baggage that she seemed to leave behind. Abby jumps at the chance to clear her head – but everything gets foggy upon arrival. Seems her sister forgot to mention she owned and was in the process of selling a bed and breakfast….and a few other major family secrets. What a fun read! I loved the setting especially, and the details and pictures painted in my mind were amazing – and really makes me want to plan a vacation! (What’s that – a honeymoon calling my name?!) There was a lot of drama, some hilarious characters, and the mystery was my favorite part. Abby stumbles upon a huge secret while at the B&B, one that is life-changing for her and others. The third book in the series is a must-read, because not everything is tied up neatly at the end. Be sure to also check out the first book, which is a novella titled All Fruits Ripe. I will be anxiously awaiting that release!
[Rating: 4]
**Everyone who leaves a comment on Anne’s tour page will be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Rum Punch Regrets before September 3 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**
On Tour: Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp
August 12, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Anne will be on tour August 13-September 3 with her novel Rum Punch Regrets
In just a few short weeks, thirty something Abby George has endured the death of her mother, was dumped by her fiancé, and got laid off from her job.
Stunned and seeking a shoulder to cry on, she turns to her perfect older sister, Leigh. But instead of comfort, Abby receives a surprise: Leigh needs her in the Caribbean to help with some mysterious personal business.
While assisting in the sale and repair of a bed-and-breakfast, Abby uncovers a few huge family secrets as she juggles an unexpected roommate, quirky locals, and nasty centipedes.
Abby’s world is further complicated when two potential suitors enter her life. Can Abby get beyond her own psycho drama long enough to open her heart to someone new? Or will she neurotically make her romantic life worse?
Packing nothing but her suitcases and a sense of humor, Abby George travels down an unfamiliar road, but it’s all she can do to hang on for the ride…
Or will she wake up with “Rum Punch Regrets?”
Please visit CLP Blog Tours for all the tour stops! **Everyone who leaves a comment below will be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Rum Punch Regrets before September 3 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**
Author Bio:
Anne Kemp is the author behind the Abby George Series, which includes her debut novella, All Fruits Ripe, and first novel, Rum Punch Regrets, which is available in print and as an eBook. She is also the columnist behind “Anne In Progress,” which appears monthly in the Frederick News-Post, a newspaper in the DC-Metro area. As a blogger, she was nominated for a 2012 Bloggers Choice Award for Best Humor Blog, and is known for penning “The Ultimate Late Bloomer.”
Future Tour: Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp
July 10, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Anne will be on tour August 13- September 3 with her chick lit novel Rum Punch Regrets
In just a few short weeks, thirty something Abby George has endured the death of her mother, was dumped by her fiancé, and got laid off from her job. Stunned and seeking a shoulder to cry on, she turns to her perfect older sister, Leigh. But instead of comfort, Abby receives a surprise: Leigh needs her in the Caribbean to help with some mysterious personal business. While assisting in the sale and repair of a bed-and-breakfast, Abby uncovers a few huge family secrets as she juggles an unexpected roommate, quirky locals, and nasty centipedes. Abby’s world is further complicated when two potential suitors enter her life. Can Abby get beyond her own psycho drama long enough to open her heart to someone new? Or will she neurotically make her romantic life worse? Packing nothing but her suitcases and a sense of humor, Abby George travels down an unfamiliar road, but it’s all she can do to hang on for the ride… Or will she wake up with “Rum Punch Regrets?”
Please visit CLP Blog Tours for the full tour schedule! **Anyone who purchases their copy of Rum Punch Regrets before September 3 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five entries in a drawing to win a $10 Amazon gift card!!**
Novel Spotlight: Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp
June 2, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under Author News, Chick Lit Authors, Updates
Debut Romance Novel Rum Punch Regrets by Women’s
Fiction Author, Columnist and Blogger Anne Kemp Launches
From Premier Digital Publishing
Available for Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, Apple
iBooks, Kobo, Google Play, and Print on Demand
(Los Angeles, CA) May 24, 2012 - Premier Digital Publishing announced today the
eBook and print on demand launch of the debut romance novel Rum Punch Regrets by
women’s fiction author, columnist, and blogger Anne Kemp. Rum Punch Regrets is the
second installment of the Abby George Series and sequel to the short story novella, All
Fruits Ripe, also launched by Premier Digital Publishing.
Rum Punch Regrets tells the story of Abby George, the down on her luck heroine who
finds herself suddenly laid-off from her job and newly dumped by her fiancé. Abby is
offered the chance of a lifetime – leave the big city and spend some time in the
Caribbean. What begins as a favor to her big sister becomes so much more. It’s about
discovering family secrets while discovering oneself, coming to terms with your siblings
and relationships with them and of course, it’s about falling in love.
“It’s such an honor to be working with the talented group at Premier Digital Publishing as
we release my first full-length novel, Rum Punch Regrets,” Kemp said. “My agent,
Cynthia Manson, and I have been delighted with their expertise and support as we have
prepared for the launch of the second book in the Abby George Series.”
“We are very excited to bring the Abby George Series and debut novel Rum Punch
Regrets by Anne Kemp to eBooks and print,” said Thomas Ellsworth, President of
Premier Digital Publishing. “As readers will soon realize, Anne is a talented writer and
gifted storyteller who gets to the emotional core of her delightfully complex characters
and takes us all along for an emotionally satisfying journey.”
Ms. Kemp will be donating a portion of the proceeds from her books to Lupus LA. In
addition, Ms. Kemp has designed a jewelry line inspired by Rum Punch Regrets with VII
A.D. Jewelry that will be available in mid-June. VII A.D. will be donating a charm
bracelet to one lucky reader to commemorate the launch of the novel. For more
information, visit http://www.annekemp.com.
“Lupus LA is tremendously honored to be the beneficiary of some of the proceeds from
this terrific book and exciting author,” said Adam Selkowitz, Chairman of Lupus LA.
“Anne has been a longtime supporter of Lupus LA and we thank her for helping to bring
much needed awareness to those living with lupus.”
“We are honored to be commissioned by a successful and brilliant writer with the launch
of a jewelry line tailored around the Abby George series,” said Sevan Avakian the
gemologist, designer and craftsman at VII A.D. “The collaboration was definitely one of
the most pleasurable experiences as Anne was very meticulous with providing a luxe line
that is affordable while appealing to her readers. We look forward to collaborating more
in the future.”
The eBook is available now at:
http://www.premierdigitalpublishing.com/ebooks/author/anne-kemp
About the Author:
Anne Kemp is the author behind the Abby George Series, which includes her debut
novella, All Fruits Ripe, and first novel, Rum Punch Regrets, with Premier Digital
Publishing. She is also the columnist behind “Anne In Progress,” which appears monthly
in the Frederick News-Post, a newspaper in the DC-Metro area. As a blogger, she is
known for penning Life My Way and The Ultimate Late Bloomer . Ms. Kemp also writes
for several websites and other independent media outlets.
Follow her on Twitter @MissAnneKemp or join her fans on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/anneinprogress for fun contests and giveaways as her books
release. You can always find her www.AnneKemp.com.
About Premier Digital Publishing:
Premier Digital Publishing, Inc. is a leading digital eBook and interactive content
publisher. The Company’s expertise and breadth of offering spans from standard eBooks
to enhanced eBooks, to interactive entertainment content. Premier Digital Publishing is
revolutionizing publishing by empowering established authors, independent publishers,
media companies and studios to thrive and profit in the quickly evolving industry. For
more information, please visit us at:
Web: www.premierdigitalpublishing.com
Like: www.facebook.com/premier.digital.publishing
Follow: www.twitter.com/PDigitalPub
About Lupus LA:
Committed to the hope and demonstrated promise of innovative science, Lupus LA
partners with the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) to fund novel lupus research that will
prevent, treat and cure the complex disease. With the power of Hollywood and the
strength of its volunteer leadership, Lupus LA raises lupus awareness throughout the
United States. Its fundraising events harness the might of the media and entertainment
industries to spread the word about lupus and its symptoms and dangers, and the need for
safe and effective new treatments and a cure. LUPUS LA is the west coast division of
the SLE Lupus Foundation. For further information on Lupus LA, go to www.lupusla.org
or call (310) 657-5667. You can also follow @LupusLA on Twitter.
About VII A.D.:
VII A.D.’s mission is to bring high quality, unique silver pieces into an overcrowded
market of mass-produced, homogenized jewelry lines. VII A.D. was born for the
sophisticated, cutting-edge individual with a bite. For more information, please visit
Blog Tour Sign Up: Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp
May 15, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Anne will be on tour in August with her chick lit novel Rum Punch Regrets. Please use the sign up form below if you would like to be included. A PDF copy can be supplied, or a mobi or ePub can be received on Net Galley. Anne will also be available for a guest post or interview, and book excerpts can be provided. I will contact everyone chosen to participate. Thank you!
In just a few short weeks, thirty something Abby George has endured the death of her mother, was dumped by her fiancé, and got laid off from her job.
Stunned and seeking a shoulder to cry on, she turns to her perfect older sister, Leigh. But instead of comfort, Abby receives a surprise: Leigh needs her in the Caribbean to help with some mysterious personal business.
While assisting in the sale and repair of a bed-and-breakfast, Abby uncovers a few huge family secrets as she juggles an unexpected roommate, quirky locals, and nasty centipedes.
Abby’s world is further complicated when two potential suitors enter her life. Can Abby get beyond her own psychodrama long enough to open her heart to someone new? Or will she neurotically make her romantic life worse?
Packing nothing but her suitcases and a sense of humor, Abby George travels down an unfamiliar road, but it’s all she can do to hang on for the ride…
Or will she wake up with “Rum Punch Regrets?”
**Anne’s tour is now full. Thank you to everyone who signed up!**
