First, I want to thank all of you. I’d be nothing without y’all. So here’s a big cheer for the readers who keep me excited about writing the next book. Why so much outbound love on release day? Well, you’ve shown me an outstanding welcome for a debut author. I got some news that left me dizzy, giddy, and other things ending in Y. 
For the week ending 2/24/08, GRIMSPACE is #8 on B&N’s science fiction & fantasy mass market bestseller list and #36 on Borders Group SF&F mass market bestseller list
The book just came out today, and y’all have made sure it’s doing well. I bless you and thank you for this opportunity. But I’m getting all verklempt, so I’m gonna move on.
Winners!
* Grand Prize: $100 gift card from Barnes and Noble
Jambrea! (#93)
* First runner up: $50 gift certificate from Amazon
Stephanie H. (#106)
* Second runner up: a handcrafted Mexican necklace
Marianne McA. (#8)
* Third runner up: $25 gift card from Bath & Body Works
A Bookworm (#12)
* Fourth runner up: Signed copy of Grimspace
Wendy (#77)
Thanks to everyone who made the viral marketing a success. Congratulations, winners! Email me, and I’ll hook up your loot.
PS — Jeri Smith-Ready was kind enough to interview me. If you ever wondered about the bizarre workings of my brain, you might want to check this out. Yes, there’s a prize.
Congrats Ladies!
Woohoo! It’s out!
Happy Release Day Ann!
Hugs, Danette
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you!!!
And congrats to all the other winners!!!
Congratulations on the release — and the already incredible placement!
Thanks, Danette and Meljean. I’m really excited. It’s going to be hard for me to focus enough to get any work done today.
Ok, Jambrea is set, and I’ve heard from Wendy. I just have three more winners to hook up.
Happy Release Day!
Thank you, Ann and congrats to the others as well!
Thanks, Angela!
*checks Bookworm off her list* Anyone else find it mildly amusing / ironic that someone who goes by the handle “Bookworm” won the bath certificate?
I do *grin*
Congratulations, ladies, well played!!!
And Ann… *deep breath* YOU EFFIN’ ROCK, WOMAN!!
But then I have said that before *grin*
Happy official release day! I’d be having a party if I were you, even if it were just a family thing. :)
Oh, I have a seriously glamorous day lined up, Lorelie.
I have four sweaty men painting my living room as we speak. Meanwhile, I’m supposed to get my 3K done while they bang around.
Then I get to do the marketing.
Tonight, hoo boy, it’s a doozy. I’m making tuna casserole for dinner, and then I’m watching TV with my husband, including Big Bang Theory, Bones and Supernatural. What a life I lead! The wildness of it would shock Britney Spears.
Congratulations to the winners – you lucky people you!
Happy Release Day – and Congrats to you Ann on the terrific sales for Grimspace!
You can’t fool me. A night with Big Bang Theory? Sounds like an Ann-party to me.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ann, I am so happy for you–you best-selling author!
Happy release day, Ms. Bestseller! Celebrate any way you want because at the end of the day – you’ve got yourself an amazing release. So happy for you!
Happy Release Day!
Congratulations on the fantastic placement on the B&N and Borders seller lists! How exciting!
Congrats to the winners of the contest, too!
A huge congrats on making hte top ten list!! Wow! What a great way to break out from the pack.