NYT bestselling author Robert Dugoni blurbs FREAK!

I don't think it's possible for me to not use exclamation marks!

I can't help it!

FREAK got a blurb from New York Times bestselling thriller author Robert Dugoni!

This book freaked me out – in a good way. In a word, “frightening”. Jennifer Hillier creates a truly scary killer in Abby Maddox, the female version of Hannibal Lecter – smart, cunning and wickedly evil. I was engrossed on page one, couldn’t put the book down and breathless at the ending. Be prepared for late nights reading. Then sleep with the lights on – if you can. This one blew me away.

I'm doing cartwheels right now!

What makes this extra amazing is that I took a query workshop with Mr. Dugoni back at ThrillerFest 2009, long before I got an agent or a publisher. I remember the room was packed – people were standing! – and I took tons of notes. And now, a blurb from the man himself? Just... wow. I'm so happy and grateful. What a journey.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: DREAM BIG.

And!

Are you a Canadian resident? Simon & Schuster Canada is doing a Goodreads giveaway for FREAK! It's running right now until June 4th. ENTER HERE. Good luck!

Oh, and no worries if you're not a Canadian resident. I'll be doing an ARC giveaway next week, which means you might win a copy of FREAK to read right away, even though the book won't be released until August 7th. So stay tuned!


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Posted by Jennifer Hillier on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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62 comments:

  1. Congrats, Jenny! That's truly awesome! Though I'm not surprised at all. Isn't it great when you get someone amazing to review for an author blurb?!!! I'm so happy for you! Man, look at all those exclamation points!!! LOL! Enjoy your high!

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    1. Thanks, my beautiful friend! I hope you're feeling the highs too - so excited for you! Mainly I'm just happy that we get to share all this together. (Yes, I know, sappy, but it's that kind of day today).

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  2. That is so amazing! Congrats, Jennifer!

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    1. Thanks, Kyra! And good luck with your Nano in June!

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  4. !

    How is the view from Cloud nine? Congratulations Jennifer. This is awesome news.

    I'd like to add that I love evil characters that are "smart and cunning." I really cannot wait. :)

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    1. I am so happy it's almost ridiculous! The view from here is pretty good, can't lie. :)

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  5. good for you. I let a girl here at work borrow Creep and she asked me the other day when the second one was coming out. We all can't wait until August!

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    1. Wow, that is a great compliment. Thanks Budd.

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  6. Way to go Jenny! Very exciting news!

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    1. Aw, thanks Kelly! I love it when you stop by.

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  7. Congratulations!!!

    Man, August 7th can't come soon enough. Can't wait to read FREAK!

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    1. Thanks Cherie! And have fun with jury duty! (Not being sarcastic, haha, it actually sounds like fun to me!)

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  8. Awesome, congrats Jenny that's great! I, myself, am hoping to have the great Jennifer Hillier blurb for me... ;)

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    1. Aw, Mark, you're too kind! I'm beyond excited to read your book. Then I can gush in person in October. :)

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  9. SQUEEE! I'm so happy for you, Jen. Couldn't happen to a better person. This book is just continuing on its awesome upward climb of good word of mouth as we get closer to the release date. And I'm chomping at the bit to get my hands on a copy. I'm totally FREAKED!!! :)

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    1. Thank you SO MUCH! You are awesome. :D

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    1. Thanks Jen! :) I owe you an email... incoming...

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  11. That's awesome! Congratulations!

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  12. That is sweet! I can't even imagine what it'll feel like to get a blurb from a great author out there...wow!

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    1. Soon you won't have to imagine it, because I know the same thing will happen to you! Can't wait for your book.

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  13. I'm so flippin' excited for you! (Seriously. I'm bouncing up and down in my seat, grinning like an idiot.) You must be on cloud nine today. :D

    Congratulations!

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    1. Thanks Carrie. Your support has meant everything! I just adore you (but you know that). :D

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  14. YEA!!!!!!!!! That is so cool. Not only the blurb but that you seriously freaked out Robert Dugoni!ha AWESOME.

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    1. Always a good thing, right? Haha! Thanks. :)

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  15. Okay, I loathe this term most of the time, but...OMG!!!!!!! Too FREAKin' (haha) awesome!! This deserves a ton of exclamation points!!! :-) And I can't wait to read it!

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    1. Sometimes it's just an OMG!!!!!! moment! Why resist, right? LOL

      Thanks, Jennie!

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  16. Congratulations on the blurb! That's awesome. :D

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  18. Congratulations on the awesome blurb! Squee! The book sounds wickedly delicious. I can't wait to read it. =o)

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  19. Ahh, I can't wait until August! That's such a great blurb, and FREAK sounds like it's going to be as awesome as CREEP. Congrats!

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    1. I feel like we're racing towards August, and I'm not sure I'm ready, haha! Thanks Meredith!

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  20. Woohoo!!! How exciting and incredibly awesome is that??? I can't wait to read it!

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  21. I'm not surprised. You're an incredible writer. This only makes me salivate more though. Why is August 7th so damn far away?

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    1. Just wait till it's you and I can cheer over your blurbs! :D I'm nervous about August 7th, which is probably why it feels like it's coming up so fast.

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  22. Excellent! "Dream big" -- you inspire us all, mos def. Gizmo and I can't wait to get our copy of Freak.

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  23. What an awesome blurb. Congratulations!!

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    1. Thanks Ghenet! Hopefully I'll be able to see you in July!

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  24. You have to be so stunned yet pleased at this turn of events. I am so very happy for you. Of course, I know that the spirit of Abby Maddox takes full credit for this, Roland

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    1. Very, very happy. Getting good feedback never gets old! :) Thanks, Roland.

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  25. Super awesome! I'm so happy for you!

    Will definitely be back next week...

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    1. Thanks, girl! I hope you enter the giveaway!

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  27. Congratulations, Jennifer, that's such great news! Dream big indeed.

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    1. Thank you, my lovely! And happy 200 posts to you! :)

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  28. Congratulations on another best seller. You are just slaying them!

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  29. ...you're truly an inspiration, Jennifer ;)

    El

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  30. That is so, so cool. It's like you've come full circle!
    Also, love the cover :)

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  31. Brilliant. Looking forward to reading it.

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  32. YAY YOU! WOW! That is an absolutely OUTSTANDING Blurb!!! I am so excited for you, AND I'm so excited to read this book!

    :D

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  33. So so happy for you - congrats! Will the blurb go on the front or inside cover?

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  34. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! That is FANTASTIC, Jenny!!! But I'm not surprised. You are amazing!!! :D

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