Jillian Cantor: Contest Winner

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Contest Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared your beautiful moments with me. I loved reading all of them! I used random.org to pick the winner of the $25 Sephora giftcard and the signed ARC of THE LIFE OF GLASS. And the winner is: Jessica Kennedy! Jessica, I've sent you an e-mail so write back with your address, and I'll get the prize out to you.

1 comment:

Jess (The Cozy Reader) said...: Thanks so much! :) I'm replying to your email in just a minute! :); November 19, 2009 at 8:52 PM

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Praise for THE TRANSFORMATION OF THINGS

". . .convincing, likable characters. . ." --Publishers Weekly

". . .sure to keep the attention of any reader." --Romantic Times

"Cantor puts a unique spin on this tale of a woman in transition" –Booklist

"The Transformation of Things is an elegant and involving page-turner about perception, truth and what's really true about each of our lives. Part mystery, part love story, part coming of age, it is a wonderful book. I could not stop reading!"-- Barbara O'Neal, THE SECRET OF EVERYTHING

"Jillian Cantor's The Transformation of Things is a moving and delicate look beneath the surface of a life. . ."-- Morgana Gallaway, author of The Nightingale

"A provocative novel that raises fascinating questions about marriage and how to find our way back when love falters. Thoroughly original, highly engaging, and wonderfully tender. I couldn't wait to see how it ended!"-- Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses

"Remarkable and magical, THE TRANSFORMATION OF THINGS is a surprising and honest look at the assumptions we make about ourselves and those around us,"--- Maureen Lipinski, author of A Bump in the Road and Not Ready for Mom Jeans

“Cantor shows a good ear for dialogue. . . accompanied by an intriguing plot twist that is worthy of an M. Night Shyamalan movie.” -- The Romance Reader (4 hearts)

“Highly recommended and deeply satisfying in her first foray into women's fiction, Cantor has become one of my authors to watch.” -- Fresh Fiction

“It is a page turner that keeps the reader involved. I didn't want to put it down. I highly recommend this story to anyone who finds themselves interested in what ifs.” -- Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick!)

“Ms. Cantor gives us an extremely interesting plot with a surprising twist at the end. A very enjoyable novel!” -- Romance Readers Connection

“This novel is very engaging overall and it takes the reader on a journey that will make them think about the way they view their own life. It's a story that grabs and doesn't let go after it is finished.” -- Chick Lit Central

"Cantor is a promising new voice in women's fiction. . ." -- S. Krishna's Books

Praise for THE LIFE OF GLASS

"Themes of memory, beauty, and secrets come together in this thoughtful, uplifting book . . . a gentle portrait of a girl growing through her grief." --Booklist

". . .expressive, eloquently rendered . . . heartfelt story of love and resilience. Cantor’s pitch-perfect narration and spot-on depiction of emotional turmoil will remind readers of the exquisite fragility of adolescence. " --BookPage

"Melissa's first-person narrative and pithy remarks are realistic and relatable. . . " --Publishers Weekly

"Characters are well-realized . . . Melissa’s first-person narrative rings true . . . pleasantly satisfying."--Kirkus

“In THE LIFE OF GLASS, the supremely engaging Melissa McAllister has reached her crucible moment. She’s sweet. She’s confused. She’s believable. She’s the right kind of soul for our times." --Beth Kephart, author of Undercover

"The Life of Glass is a beautifully rendered novel. . . A must read." --Cecilia Galante, author of The Patron Saint of Butterflies