Win a Newly Released Novel, DARE

I’m excited to offer you the chance to win a free copy of the new novel DARE, a psychological thriller from Mimi Wahlfeldt, in either paperback or ebook format. I met Mimi through our publisher, and have read and loved both her books.

Who is Mimi Wahlfeldt and What Does She Write?

You know how cool it is to discover a little-known band that eventually makes it big? The same can be true with authors, and that’s how I feel about Mimi. Her writing is excellent, from the prose to the plots. I know big things await her in the future.

Like me, she writes contemporary fiction, delivering stories that make you think about life as well as laugh and cry. Her novels are very highly rated on Amazon, Goodreads, etc.

About DARE

Here’s a description of the novel:

Jewel Diamond wakes in the ER with no memory of the trauma that brought her there. Bearing a hideous facial scar that affects her speech, Jewel’s instinct is to isolate and withdraw. But as memories of the incident that caused her concussion and disfigurement begin to return, Jewel is drawn into a quest to discover who hurt her and why.

DARE is an emotional fiction that follows Jewel as she heals from her physical and psychological wounds. However, her path is not straight or simple. When the legal system fails her, Jewel confronts the nature of justice, actions and consequences, wondering if sometimes what’s wrong is also right.

I actually was an early reviewer for DARE. Here’s what I said about it:

“DARE is a gripping psychological thriller that pulled me in from page one, and I stayed up far too late a few nights reading it. It’s not easy to transform a relatively mild-mannered person into a revenge-obsessed character who takes things into her own hands. But the author handles it masterfully through constant, little shifts in Jewel’s mindset that lead up to a logical and dramatic conclusion. It’s harsh but realistic. And both Jewel and her friend Teddy are wonderfully written characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers or stories of healing, overcoming hardship, and redemption.”

(Read more reviews here and order it here.)

Don’t Forget Forks & Knives

I also want to mention Mimi’s previous novel, Forks & Knives: A Marriage at the Crossroads of Addiction and Codependency, which is a great read for anyone but will resonate especially with those who have dealt with addiction in some way. Here’s part of my review of Forks & Knives:

“This is a searingly honest and acutely insightful deep dive into alcoholism, recovery and codependency. The Prologue alone had me hooked with its strong voice, summary of very, very human concerns and emotions, and even a touch of humor woven into the dark theme. And the story’s structure – exploring the different paths a marriage troubled by addiction might have/could have/should have taken — is very effective. It’s a wonderful mechanism for revealing how easily we can head down the wrong road despite best intentions, because it’s impossible to predict the future and to know what the right choice will prove to be.”

(Read my full review and other reviews here, and order on Amazon here.)

How to Enter to Win DARE

I promised you special offers as a subscriber, so I’m keeping this super simple — no need to follow my social media or tell me which character you loved the most. To enter, just send me a message using my Contact form, saying “Please enter me in the DARE contest.” The form also requires your name and email, and that’s all I need!

Entry deadline is midnight on Tuesday, September 30. A winner will be chosen randomly on Wednesday, October 1, and notified via email. You can then specify if you want the ebook or a paperback.

I won’t be issuing any reminders on this, so mark the deadline or, better yet, enter now as it takes less than a minute!

Increase Your Chances of Winning DARE

If you have friends who love to read fiction, and who you think might enjoy my newsletter, then here’s an easy way for you to get additional entries into the DARE contest:

Have your friend go to my Contact page here and then:

1. Enter their name and email address.
2. In the Comment box, tell me they want to enter the contest, and they were referred by you. Make sure they include your name and, most important, email address. (I only require an email when people subscribe, so I don’t always know names!)
3. I will enter both of you in the contest, and add your friend as a new subscriber. Zingo bingo, done.

Here’s a draft message if you want to copy and paste it.

Hi. Please add me to your newsletter list. And please enter me and my friend [add your name] in your DARE contest. [His/her/their] email address is [add email].

There’s no limit to how many friends you can refer and how many entries you can get.

And don’t forget, as a subscriber, your friend will also get a free ebook of my award-winning novella The Wallace House of Pain.

Good luck and, as always, Happy Reading.