TO: [email protected] CC (Assistant): N/A CC (Publicist): N/A BCC: [email protected] SUBJECT: SALES: RUNNING SCARED Information at Fresh Fiction DATE: April 26, 2010 REGARDING:RUNNING SCARED by Shannon K. Butcher
Body: Hi Ms Butcher, This is just a reminder as you have an upcoming release, RUNNING SCARED (Onyx, On Sale: May 4, 2010). Readers enjoy knowing as much as possible about a book before making a purchase so we want to assist you provide helpful sales decision information as easily as possible! =========================== ABOUT FRESH FICTION =========================== FreshFiction.com is a timely resource devoted to providing easily accessible information for fiction readers. We specialize in genre fiction: romance, mystery, horror, science fiction, fantasy, suspense, and action in an active web site updated every day with input from our researchers, reviewers and columnists. As part of FreshFiction.com, we provide, free of charge, a book page with summary, book cover, and excerpt. We would be delighted to update your information if you'll send it to us at [email protected]. =========================== YOUR SHANNON K. 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