NEED A VACATION? I'M GIVING ONE AWAY...

Dewees Island, South Carolina

WANT TO GETAWAY?
When is the last time you had a great vacation?  If you're in need of a break from the busyness and noise of daily demands, I have the perfect destination for you.  And I'm giving away one vacation package to one lucky reader this week. (details below)

Dewees Island, South Carolina is a unique, private barrier island, 11 miles north of Charleston and just across the inlet from the Isle of Palms.  The nature preserve is only accessible by ferry boat and offers picturesque views of pristine forest, marshland and private beaches. Here's proof:

These photos were taken just the other day by Judy Fairchild, a master naturalist, island resident and realtor.  Breathtaking!

On Dewees, everyone gets around by foot, bicycle or golf cart, along crushed shell roads. Nature abounds here with gators, sea turtles, dolphins, shorebirds, and abundant fish. It's a Lowcountry paradise that deserves to be on anyone's vacation bucket list.

WIN A VACATION HERE!
I'm thrilled to share this Lowcountry gem with you through THE SUMMER'S END sweepstakes happening on my Facebook author page. One lucky person will win a three-night getaway to this three-bedroom waterfront cottage.  

Imagine how great a cup of coffee or glass of wine will taste with that porch view!

The winner will also receive a private nature tour of the island, a sunset dolphin cruise with Barrier Island Eco Tours, and tickets to the May 18th official launch party of THE SUMMER'S END at the South Carolina Aquarium.  

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

It's easy to enter. Pre-order a copy of my new novel THE SUMMER'S END and post your confirmation number in the comment box of the contest post on my Facebook author page.  You can 'SHARE' the contest post to increase your odds of winning.  I'll announce the winner 9 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, April 28th.  

A big thank you to my friends at Dewees Real Estate, Barrier Island Eco Tours, and the South Carolina Aquarium for their contributions to this sweepstakes grand prize.

I'm giving out prizes every Tuesday until the May 19th book release day of THE SUMMER'S END. I'm excited to share the final installment of the Lowcountry Summer Trilogy with all of you next month.

Need a Getaway? Here's Your Chance!

Summer is coming and we have big things planned for the May 19th release of the long-awaited final book in the Lowcountry Summer Trilogy-- The Summer's End.

First up... The Summer's End Sweepstakes.
This is our biggest sweepstakes to date happening now on my Facebook page.
Weekly giveaways, and one lucky winner will enjoy a Lowcountry island getaway here in Charleston, SC.  This grand prize package includes:

• Three-night stay at a three-bedroom, marsh view cottage on Dewees Island
  (Check-in date: Sunday, May 17, 2015; Check-out date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015*)
• Courtesy ferry boat rides to/from Dewees Island
• Personal nature tour on this pristine private island by master naturalist Judy Fairchild
• Private cocktail event hosted by Dewees Real Estate
• Sunset dolphin cruise for two courtesy of Barrier Island Eco Tours
• Two tickets to the official book launch party for The Summer's End at the South Carolina Aquarium

TO WIN: Pre-order my new novel The Summer's End.  Then, enter your name and receipt number in the comment box of the sweepstakes post on my Facebook page.  That's it!

Every week new prizes will be awarded-- you can enter every week with that same receipt number.  All entries are eligible for the grand prize Lowcountry Island Getaway.  If you've already pre-ordered, don't worry-- your purchase qualifies too.  Just enter your receipt number in the comments box of the sweepstakes post on my Facebook page.  

Details are posted on my website www.maryalicemonroe.com and my Facebook page. Summer is just beginning with the May 19th release of The Summer's End!

Click here to pre-order your copy of The Summer's End today  

*Grand prize winner will be announced April 28th on Facebook and www.maryalicemonroe.com.  Winner must claim prize in 48 hours after the announcement.  If grand prize winner cannot redeem weekend prize during the May 17-20, 2015 dates aforementioned, Dewees Real Estate will make every effort possible to accommodate the winner with an alternative getaway date but the selected cottage on the island cannot be guaranteed.
*Grand prize winner is responsible for transportation to and from Charleston, SC.
*Winner must legal resident of the United States of America.  Winner must be 18 years or older.