Welcome to C.J's Website!
I'm excited to share with you my debut MatureYA Romance 'The Boys of Summer'.
I love creating character driven stories reminiscent of growing up and living in Australia.
Take a look around and get connected for all up coming news and releases.
Thanks for stopping by.
C.J x
Lets talk about boys!
Or more to the point 'The Boys of Summer' or the impending release of the highly anticipated 'An Endless Summer'
You can now join in the discussion on Facebook! Chat with C.J herself or hang out with fellow fan's of the Summer Series. Share music, pics, and basically have fun!
With the countdown on for Book Two's release, now has never been a better time to join. We hope to see you there!
JOIN NOW!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/c.jduggansummerseries/
You can now join in the discussion on Facebook! Chat with C.J herself or hang out with fellow fan's of the Summer Series. Share music, pics, and basically have fun!
With the countdown on for Book Two's release, now has never been a better time to join. We hope to see you there!
JOIN NOW!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/c.jduggansummerseries/
COMING SOON!
Sean looked out over the lake, squinting against the sunlight. He turned to me, his expression sobering as his eyes flicked over my face in a silent study.
“Come on Amy, I saved you once, I’ll save you again.”
I met his stare unflinchingly. “I don’t need saving.”
A wicked grin formed slowly. “Don’t you?”
After a rebellious summer night that almost claimed her life, Amy Henderson – the Onslow publican’s only daughter – is sent away to suffer a fate far worse than any other punishment:
Boarding School.
Three years on, a now nineteen-year-old Amy returns to Onslow for the summer. What once was a cauldron of activity with live bands, hot meals and cold beers, the Onslow Hotel now lies dark, deserted and depressing. All fond childhood memories of loitering on the hotel stairs and eavesdropping on customers’ colourful conversations are in the distant past.
How had her dad let it come to this?
With the new threat of putting the Onslow up for sale, Amy reluctantly turns to a local tradesman for help: Sean Murphy, the very same Onslow boy who saved her life all those years ago. With his help and that of some old friends, the task is clear: spend the summer building the hotel back up to its former glory or lose it for good.
In an endless summer, Amy soon realises that sometimes in order to save your future, you have to face your past, even if it’s in the form of a smug, gorgeous Onslow boy.
“Come on Amy, I saved you once, I’ll save you again.”
I met his stare unflinchingly. “I don’t need saving.”
A wicked grin formed slowly. “Don’t you?”
After a rebellious summer night that almost claimed her life, Amy Henderson – the Onslow publican’s only daughter – is sent away to suffer a fate far worse than any other punishment:
Boarding School.
Three years on, a now nineteen-year-old Amy returns to Onslow for the summer. What once was a cauldron of activity with live bands, hot meals and cold beers, the Onslow Hotel now lies dark, deserted and depressing. All fond childhood memories of loitering on the hotel stairs and eavesdropping on customers’ colourful conversations are in the distant past.
How had her dad let it come to this?
With the new threat of putting the Onslow up for sale, Amy reluctantly turns to a local tradesman for help: Sean Murphy, the very same Onslow boy who saved her life all those years ago. With his help and that of some old friends, the task is clear: spend the summer building the hotel back up to its former glory or lose it for good.
In an endless summer, Amy soon realises that sometimes in order to save your future, you have to face your past, even if it’s in the form of a smug, gorgeous Onslow boy.
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The Boys of Summer APRIL Book Blast!
The countdown is ON! For The Boys of Summer April Book Blast hosted by IMR Blog Tours!
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The Boys of Summer Blog Tour
It's finally here! Courtesy of YA Bound Blog Tours from
March 18th to March 23rd follow reviews, guest posts and take part in awesome giveaways.
Check out the stops and discover some new,
fabulous blogs!
http://realmsofanopenmind.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/blog-tour-stop-review-boys-of-summer-by.html
March 18th to March 23rd follow reviews, guest posts and take part in awesome giveaways.
Check out the stops and discover some new,
fabulous blogs!
http://realmsofanopenmind.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/blog-tour-stop-review-boys-of-summer-by.html
COVER REVEAL 'An Endless Summer.' Book Two (Summer Series)
Sean looked out over the lake, squinting against the sunlight. He turned to me,
his expression sobering as his eyes flicked over my face in a silent study.
“Come on Amy, I saved you once, I’ll save you again.”
I met his stare unflinchingly. “I don’t need saving.”
A wicked grin formed slowly. “Don’t you?”
After a rebellious summer night that almost claimed her life, Amy Henderson – the Onslow publican’s only daughter – is sent away to suffer a fate far worse than any other punishment:
Boarding School.
Three years on, a now nineteen-year-old Amy returns to Onslow for the summer. What once was a cauldron of activity with live bands, hot meals and cold beers, the Onslow Hotel now lies dark, deserted and depressing. All fond childhood memories of loitering on the hotel stairs and eavesdropping on customers’ colourful conversations are in the distant past.
How had her dad let it come to this?
With the new threat of putting the Onslow up for sale, Amy reluctantly turns to a local tradesman for help: Sean Murphy, the very same Onslow boy who saved her life all those years ago. With his help and that of some old friends, the task is clear: spend the summer building the hotel back up to its former glory or lose it for good.
In an endless summer, Amy soon realises that sometimes in order to save your future, you have to face your past, even if it’s in the form of a smug, gorgeous Onslow boy.
RELEASE DATE: July 17th, 2013
ADD TO GOODREADS: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16301141-an-endless-summer
PURCHASE: Book One: The Boys of Summer: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00AOA4VMO/thebookbrun-20
his expression sobering as his eyes flicked over my face in a silent study.
“Come on Amy, I saved you once, I’ll save you again.”
I met his stare unflinchingly. “I don’t need saving.”
A wicked grin formed slowly. “Don’t you?”
After a rebellious summer night that almost claimed her life, Amy Henderson – the Onslow publican’s only daughter – is sent away to suffer a fate far worse than any other punishment:
Boarding School.
Three years on, a now nineteen-year-old Amy returns to Onslow for the summer. What once was a cauldron of activity with live bands, hot meals and cold beers, the Onslow Hotel now lies dark, deserted and depressing. All fond childhood memories of loitering on the hotel stairs and eavesdropping on customers’ colourful conversations are in the distant past.
How had her dad let it come to this?
With the new threat of putting the Onslow up for sale, Amy reluctantly turns to a local tradesman for help: Sean Murphy, the very same Onslow boy who saved her life all those years ago. With his help and that of some old friends, the task is clear: spend the summer building the hotel back up to its former glory or lose it for good.
In an endless summer, Amy soon realises that sometimes in order to save your future, you have to face your past, even if it’s in the form of a smug, gorgeous Onslow boy.
RELEASE DATE: July 17th, 2013
ADD TO GOODREADS: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16301141-an-endless-summer
PURCHASE: Book One: The Boys of Summer: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00AOA4VMO/thebookbrun-20
Finally! The Boys of Summer is Available on Barnes and Noble.
Available NOW for only $3.99!
Click below and be the first to grab a copy!
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-boys-of-summer-cj-duggan/1114044270?ean=2940045139755
Click below and be the first to grab a copy!
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-boys-of-summer-cj-duggan/1114044270?ean=2940045139755
The Boys of Summer hits Number One!
I am typing now because in this business things can change in a heartbeat!
But...in this very moment, RIGHT now I am over joyed to tell you that 'The Boys of Summer' has reached NUMBER ONE! In the Aussie iBook charts.
It could all change by tomorrow, heck even in the next 5 minutes, but there will never be any taking away of that feeling of seeing this for the first time. Call me patriotic but it feels extra special as an Australian author, writing about Australian places and people and having your work ranked as Number One on an Aussie site.
Thanks to everyone who took a chance and clicked that button.
For now I will continue to enjoy the moment. x
But...in this very moment, RIGHT now I am over joyed to tell you that 'The Boys of Summer' has reached NUMBER ONE! In the Aussie iBook charts.
It could all change by tomorrow, heck even in the next 5 minutes, but there will never be any taking away of that feeling of seeing this for the first time. Call me patriotic but it feels extra special as an Australian author, writing about Australian places and people and having your work ranked as Number One on an Aussie site.
Thanks to everyone who took a chance and clicked that button.
For now I will continue to enjoy the moment. x
What people are saying about 'THE BOYS OF SUMMER.'
I am overjoyed with how 'The Boys of Summer' is being received by an international audience, being able to bring a little piece of Australiana to the world through the eyes of my characters has been an incredible experience.
I am truly honored by the feedback each of you bring in the various forms of communication, emails, posts, comments, reviews, smoke signals. Let it be known how much your words mean to me. I first and foremost write because I love to, but I also write for you amazing passionate readers. I gloriously live through your enthusiasm each and every day and I look forward in bringing you Book Two
'An Endless Summer' in 2013.
Updates will be filtering through in the New Year, you can even flag Book Two on Goodreads TBR lists.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16301141-an-endless-summer
Until then you can download 'The Boys of Summer' for only $3.99 on Amazon (U.S) Amazon (U.K) and Apple iTunes.
*See purchase links below
The Boys of Summer now available on iTunes.
Just in time for the Holidays.
The Boys of Summer is now available from iTunes.
Currently ranked in the Best Sellers selection, buying from iTunes is only one click away at $3.99.
BUY NOW https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/the-boys-of-summer/id586702213?mt=11
The Boys of Summer is now available from iTunes.
Currently ranked in the Best Sellers selection, buying from iTunes is only one click away at $3.99.
BUY NOW https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/the-boys-of-summer/id586702213?mt=11
Number 33 on Amazons Best Seller List.
The Boys of Summer has not only made Amazon's top100 but it's cracked the top 50 of the 'Coming of Age' genre of Best Sellers.
Thank's to all you AMAZING, passionate readers!!
Thank's to all you AMAZING, passionate readers!!
Paperbacks Now Available on Amazon.
Paperbacks are HERE! Paperbacks are HERE!
And all in time for Christmas if you act fast.
Rock it old school style and buy the 'real' thing, I promise they're beautiful.
Click on the link and grab a copy for the holidays.
http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Summer-C-J-Duggan/dp/148120646X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1355925656&sr=1-3&keywords=c.j+duggan
Also available in for instant download.
Amazon U.S
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Amazon U.K
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Boys-Summer-Series-ebook/dp/B00AOA4VMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355665690&sr=8-1
Smashwords
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/263468
And all in time for Christmas if you act fast.
Rock it old school style and buy the 'real' thing, I promise they're beautiful.
Click on the link and grab a copy for the holidays.
http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Summer-C-J-Duggan/dp/148120646X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1355925656&sr=1-3&keywords=c.j+duggan
Also available in for instant download.
Amazon U.S
http://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Summer-Series-ebook/dp/B00AOA4VMO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1355665344&sr=8-5&keywords=c.j+duggan
Amazon U.K
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Boys-Summer-Series-ebook/dp/B00AOA4VMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355665690&sr=8-1
Smashwords
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/263468
The Boys of Summer is FINALLY here. Buy it now!
The Boys of Summer is finally available and for only $3.99!
I am so excited for you all to meet 'The Onslow Boys'
Buy it now!
Amazon U.S
http://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Summer-Series-ebook/dp/B00AOA4VMO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1355665344&sr=8-5&keywords=c.j+duggan
Amazon U.K
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Boys-Summer-Series-ebook/dp/B00AOA4VMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355665690&sr=8-1
Smashwords
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/263468
* Available soon in paperback and other leading online stores.
ONE. MORE. SLEEP.
I am so excited to be on the verge of releasing
'The Boys of Summer.'
It has been an amazing experience and I have been truly blessed by working with an incredibly talented team to get me there, and by there I mean DECEMBER 17th...TOMORROW!!
The Boys of Summer will be available for instant digital download from Amazon, Smashwords, and other leading stores very soon.
It will also be available in paperback in the New Year.
I can't wait for you to meet the 'Onslow Boys'
Happy Reading!
C.J x
'The Boys of Summer.'
It has been an amazing experience and I have been truly blessed by working with an incredibly talented team to get me there, and by there I mean DECEMBER 17th...TOMORROW!!
The Boys of Summer will be available for instant digital download from Amazon, Smashwords, and other leading stores very soon.
It will also be available in paperback in the New Year.
I can't wait for you to meet the 'Onslow Boys'
Happy Reading!
C.J x
The Boys of Summer Release Date!!
Yep! I am calling it people.
Here ye! Here ye! Gather round I have an announcement to make...
Dim the lights and cue the dramatic music, it's finally time to lock in the deal and announce the official release date for 'The Boys of Summer.'
For those not in the know, this December marks the release of my debut Mature Young Adult Romance. If I were to sum up what I had intended The Boys of Summer to represent, it would be encompassing the classic insecurities teenagers face, about finding your way and making your own fun when growing up in a small country town. In this
instance my characters live in a small mythical Australian town in the 90's. It's a classic coming of age story with enough twist and turns to keep you guessing and yes, there will be swoony boys!...Like HELLO!
I write Mature Young Adult Romantic Novels, that's how I roll. The essence of my writing is based and heavily driven by the characters, I am a essentially a character writer. I am also an Australian author writing about Australian
characters in Australian settings. It's such a euphoric experience to magically transport readers from all corners of the world and bring them to my own.
I hope you enjoy The Boys of Summer. I can't wait for you to meet Tess and the 'Onslow Boys'. For the lead up of the release you can add it to your GOODREADS TBR piles HERE!
Okay drum roll please...(Even though I know you totally looked anyway)
The Boys of Summer Release Date:
DECEMBER 17th 2012
The countdown is on!
The countdown is on! The Boys of Summer coming DECEMBER 2012
It seemed only natural to nickname them the “Onslow Boys". Every time they swaggered in the front door of the Onslow Hotel after a hard week's work; their laughter loud and genuine as they settled onto their bar stools. I peeked through the restaurant partition; a flimsy divider between my world and theirs. I couldn't help but smile whenever I saw them, saw him…. Toby Morrison.
Quiet, 17-year-old Tess doesn’t relish the thought of a Summer time job.
She wants nothing more than to forget the past haunts of high school and have fun with her best friends before dreaded Year 12 begins.
To Tess, summer is when everything happens: riding bikes down to the lake, watching the fire works at the Onslow show, and water bomb fights at the sweltering Sunday markets.
How did she let her friends talk her into working?
After first shift disasters, rude wealthy tourists, and a taunting ex boyfriend, Tess is convinced nothing good can come from working her summer away. However, Tess finds unlikely allies in a group of locals dubbed ‘The Onslow Boys’, who are old enough to drive cars, drink beer, and not worry about curfews. Tess’s summer of working expands her world with a series of first times with new friends, forbidden love, and heartbreaking chaos.
All with the one boy she has never been able to forget.
It will be a summer she will always remember.
Warning: sexual references and occasional course language
Add to GOODREADS: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5779034.C_J_Duggan
WIN SIGNED 'The Boys of Summer' BOOKMARKS!
This week Tracy at YA Book Addict shines the Author spotlight on
C.J Duggan.
In celebration of 'The Boys of Summer' YA Book Addict is hosting a GIVEAWAY!
5 x signed! full color gloss bookmarks. Entering is easy!
Head on over to the:
http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/author-spotlight-cj-duggan.html
GOOD LUCK!
Celebrating Indie Revolution Week!
A big thanks to Claire Frith of 'Claire Reads' Blog fame for involving and supporting Indie Authors in this weeks Indie Revolution feature.
You can check out C.J's Interview on Claire Reads. Find out her take on being an Indie Author, her inspiration behind The Boys of Summer and future projects to look out for.
Check it out here: http://clairelouisereads.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/indie-revolution-day-six-cj-duggan.html?showComment=1341664883822
You can check out C.J's Interview on Claire Reads. Find out her take on being an Indie Author, her inspiration behind The Boys of Summer and future projects to look out for.
Check it out here: http://clairelouisereads.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/indie-revolution-day-six-cj-duggan.html?showComment=1341664883822
Blog spring cleaning complete!
Excited much? C.J Duggan's blog has been updated with new features and streamlined to match this very website! SO to check out it's new look and new features mosey on over to: http://can-duu.blogspot.com.au/
Feel free to leave comments and enjoy the new look.
COMING SOON!
Win a Summer Pack!
What does this mean?
A chance to win some seriously cool 'The Boys of Summer' swag.
* Beach Bag
* Lip Balm
* Autographed 7 x 5 Print
* 2 x Autographed Bookmarks.
Details on terms and conditions to come shortly...WATCH THIS SPACE!
What does this mean?
A chance to win some seriously cool 'The Boys of Summer' swag.
* Beach Bag
* Lip Balm
* Autographed 7 x 5 Print
* 2 x Autographed Bookmarks.
Details on terms and conditions to come shortly...WATCH THIS SPACE!
The Boys of Summer bookmarks have arrived!
What better way to announce it then by a mock surprised 'pointy' picture.
I will be running "Summer Pack" competitions.
A big CONGRATS to Claire Frith and Barbara Kerr WINNERS of 'A Taste Test' Blog Tour. Thanks so much for entering and supporting the tour. Very cool swag headed your way.
A big thanks to all who participated, it was a lot of fun! So much fun I wanted to pose for more 'pointy' pictures, but some times less is more. :)
What better way to announce it then by a mock surprised 'pointy' picture.
I will be running "Summer Pack" competitions.
A big CONGRATS to Claire Frith and Barbara Kerr WINNERS of 'A Taste Test' Blog Tour. Thanks so much for entering and supporting the tour. Very cool swag headed your way.
A big thanks to all who participated, it was a lot of fun! So much fun I wanted to pose for more 'pointy' pictures, but some times less is more. :)
MEET THE AUTHORS
DOWNLOAD 'A Taste Test' FREE today!
Here is the schedule and giveaway information for the Taste Test Blog Tour. Don't miss your chance to get to know some fantastic new authors and win some very cool stuff.
Happy touring everyone!
PARTICIPATING BLOGS:
http://can-duu.blogspot.com - CJ Duggan's Blog
http://www.michelleahansen.com - Michelle A. Hansen's Blog
http://heather.bishoffs.com - Nolia McCarty's Blog
http://yalicious.blogspot.com - Brenda Howson's Blog
http://lmpreston.blogspot.com - LM Preston's Blog
http://melissapearl.blogspot.com - Melissa Pearl's Blog
Each author will be featured on all six blogs on a particular day with different guest posts and interviews - all of them are short, sweet and a ton of fun to read.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Monday 21st - CJ Duggan
Tuesday 22nd - Michelle A. Hansen
Wednesday 23rd - Nolia McCarty (aka Heather Marie Adkins)
Thursday 24th - Brenda Howson
Monday 28th - LM Preston
Tuesday 29th - Melissa Pearl
PRIZE PACKS:
CJ Duggan
Summer Pack - Beach bag, lip balm, bookmark, autographed The Boys of Summer print
Michelle A. Hansen
A printed copy of Painted Blind, a signed Painted Blind 8x12 cover enlargement, a Painted Blind promo pack containing bookmark, postcard, hand made soap and lip balm
Nolia McCarty
Digital copies of Heaven Below and Eternal Youth
Brenda Howson
The same type of necklace worn by Mica and Lexy in Forbidden Territory, a bookmark and a digital ARC of Forbidden Territory
LM Preston
A keychain, a magnet and an ARC paperback copy of The Pack - Retribution
Melissa Pearl
The same type of necklace worn by Mica and Lexy in Forbidden Territory, a bookmark and a digital ARC of Forbidden Territory
A Taste Test Prize Pack
Digital copies of:
The Kiss Off by Sarah Billington
My Enchanted Life by Laura Eno
Painted Blind by Michelle A. Hansen
Eternal Youth by Julia Crane and Nolia McCarty
ARC of Forbidden Territory
ARC of The Pack: Retribution
Golden Blood by Melissa Pearl
Paperback copy of:
From Fame to Shame by Veronica Blade
Bookmark and lip balm from CJ Duggan
This book is a taste test of all things YA Romance. Within these pages you'll find excerpts from a range of contemporary and paranormal YA stories that have either just been released or are coming out later in the year. There is also a full short story for you to enjoy. Nine fantastic authors are featured and we are all very excited about sharing our work with you.
This sampler book is completely free of charge.
Grab a copy, try out some exciting new voices in Young Adult literature and get excited about new releases in YA for 2012!
This sampler book is completely free of charge.
Grab a copy, try out some exciting new voices in Young Adult literature and get excited about new releases in YA for 2012!
AVAILABLE NOW!
Very excited to announce the release of a YA sampler that will feature 'The Boys of Summer'
'A Taste Test' features samples of some of the most new and exciting Authors of 2012.
AVAILABLE NOW for FREE to download.
Read and connect with up coming Paranormal and Contemporary releases, Author Bio's and social links.
Be the first to exclusively sample 'The Boys of Summer'
HERE...
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/151405
NEWS:
LET'S GET CONNECTED!
* C.J has a Goodreads Author page! Add The Boys of Summer to your list today!
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5779034.C_J_Duggan
* "LIKE" The Boys of Summer on Facebook
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LET'S GET CONNECTED!
* C.J has a Goodreads Author page! Add The Boys of Summer to your list today!
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5779034.C_J_Duggan
* "LIKE" The Boys of Summer on Facebook
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Summer 2012
