Category: The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad


Jan
2020

Hello 2020

categories: Adorkable, author takeover, Barnes and Noble, doing what you love, Entangled Publishing, Instagram, Ninja Girl, Romance, Target, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, The Unbelievable Inconceivable Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder, writing, YA

Hi everyone, and hello 2020!!!

I hope you’re having a wonderful year so far!

This post is a bit late (how is it already Jan. 14th???). But I’m taking a look back at 2019 to see how I did on reaching my goals! My Hello 2019 post should make it easier–and I hope it’s not too boring lol. 🙂

Okay, so here we go! Bookish/writing goals achieved last year: I published my 4th book baby, The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad, yay!!!; NINJA GIRL and The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad came out as audiobooks; I started a newsletter and created an Instagram account (still figuring these out, ha!); I tried a few different promo/marketing things like newsletter promo sites, swaps, and ads (ugggh, the confusion LOL); ADORKABLE came out in paperback with new exclusive bonus content from Entangled (Hooray!!!) and because of this I got to see ADORKABLE on shelves at Barnes & Noble, Target and Books-A-Million!!! 😀

Ahhh, OMG, huzzah!!!!!!!

I also got to do my first ever book signing(s), Instagram takeover and FB group takeovers! They were a bit stressful (just bc I’d never done them, didn’t want to mess up etc.) but also a ton of fun :).

Also got to attend a writers conference with my family, learned a lot, was inspired and enjoyed it immensely!

The one thing I didn’t do was finish the book I was working on :/. BUT! I did that last Saturday, so it’s all good, right? 😀

So, I reached most of my goals in 2019…and even had one dream come true that I never thought would: I got to see ADORKABLE on the shelf in actual stores. *Sigh* I’m so so so thankful to Entangled & all the people there for taking a chance on my little book, and I’m over-the-moon grateful to all of you for supporting me and my books throughout this publishing journey! This would’ve never been possible without YOU! So again: Thank you so much!!!

My publishing/writing goals for 2020 are: Publish a book. Learn how to balance everything (blog, newsletter, FB, Instagram etc.), and don’t be afraid to post. Write another book (or several, crossing my fingers on this!). Write more, better & consistently. Learn more about marketing/promo/ads. Attend another conference or book festival.

As always, I have personal goals as well (be a better person; get healthy; do more to help others). My main goal is to be a positive influence. To know that I’ve made life a little easier, happier, better for someone else.

Back to books!

I’ll let you know more about my brand new book soon, yay!!! I’m very excited to share it with you, and I hope you’ll love it! Will also be posting book updates, giveaways, and news about all the ups and downs of 2020.

Hoping for more ups than downs for you and for me, my lovely readers :). Wishing you all the best in 2020!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman


Dec
2019

Merry Christmas, everyone!

categories: Adorkable, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Ninja Girl, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, The Unbelievable Inconceivable Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder, YA

Merry Christmas, everyone!

This was my attempt at a book tree, and I think it turned out pretty…ADORKABLE <3 ;). 

May you have the best times with family & friends, and may ALL the books be under your tree! I truly hope today (and every day) is wonderful for you! <3 <3 <3

Happy reading (and happy holidays),

Cookie O’Gorman


Dec
2019

Good Girls & Giveaways!

categories: 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, Adorkable, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Cookie’s Favorite Book of 2019 Giveaway, doing what you love, giveaway, Happy Holidays, Kindle Countdown Deal, Merry Christmas, Romance, Target, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, YA

Hi bookworms! How is everyone? Are you ready for Christmas in *gasp* four days? Have you been feeling the holiday spirit? Witnessed any awesome acts of kindness?

Please let me know about any or all of those! I’d love to hear from you—and let’s face it; we could all use a little more kindness.

Because it’s Christmas, and in hopes of giving you some holiday cheer, I’m doing a Kindle Countdown Deal! My latest release, The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad, is available now for just $0.99!!!

Yes, you read that right! For a limited time, from now until December 26th, The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad is just $0.99! Here are the links for Amazon and Amazon UK.

I hope you love Sadie & Colton *sigh*!!!!!

Also, there are a couple of giveaways going on now! If you’re subscribed to my newsletter, you already know about them :).

The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is a collaboration between a bunch of wonderful authors and myself! There will be three winners and each will get a $40 Amazon Gift card! Yay!!! Here’s the rafflecopter to enter!

Annnd I’m doing my own personal giveaway for a paperback copy of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (aka my favorite book of 2019)!!! It’s really amazing, you guys! You can enter to win here!

Good luck, everyone! I hope you’re doing well, and I hope your holidays are filled with only the best things!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. ADORKABLE (the paperback version that came out on Dec. 3rd and is available in Target, Barnes & Noble etc.) is a #1 New Release in one of its categories!!!!! Ahhhh, it was so cool to see that!

P.P.S. Book signing #2 is today, gah! If you’re feeling extra kind, cross your fingers for me, you guys!


Oct
2019

The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad Audiobook Giveaway!

categories: audiobook, giveaway, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad Audiobook Giveaway, YA

Hi everyone!

I’m holding a giveaway for 4 copies of The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad audiobook!!! Hooray! Since it’s almost Halloween, just consider this my treat to you ;).

If you’d like to enter, please use the rafflecopter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I love how the narrator Madeleine was able to capture Sadie’s voice and the feel of the book! Hoping to perhaps get over my fear, and do a video so you can hear a bit of the audio as well–and see my dorky reactions lol. But if not, you can check out TGGGTBB audiobook and give it a listen yourself! It’s so good, you guys!

Good luck, everyone, and I hope you’re reading (and listening) to wonderful books!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. I wrote 2,000+ words today, woop!


Sep
2019

The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad Audiobook!

categories: audiobook, cover love, Release Day, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, YA

Today is very special!

The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad audiobook releases today, yay!!! And my best friend/favorite person of all time was born on this day years ago!

When I found out TGGGTBB audiobook would release on September 30th, I was so excited. I didn’t actually get to pick the date; Tantor Media did, and I’m so glad they chose such a great one :).

Here’s the beautiful cover <3.

I love everything about it, of course! <333

And the narration of the audiobook! Wow! Madeleine Dauer, the narrator, was absolutely perfect for Sadie!!! When I first heard her voice, I knew she’d be wonderful, but then I listened to the sample of the audiobook. Oh my gosh, you guys! Her inflection, the emotion she managed to convey with her voice, the timing, it was so right on! I laughed out loud and smiled several times. Just brilliantly done!

If you love audiobooks and YA romance, you should definitely give The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad a listen!

Happy audiobook release day to TGGGTBB!!!

And to my best friend who I miss dearly every day: Happy birthday, Aunt Pat! I love you so much and wish you were here. It’s hard even on the good days being without you. You made every moment brighter and better, and I just miss you. I hope there are books, birthday cake, and all the best things up in Heaven. I love you always. Say hi to Mema & Papa, and kiss the babies for us. Love, Your Cookie.

Happy reading (and listening),

Cookie O’Gorman


Jul
2019

Just $0.99!!!

categories: Amazon, doing what you love, Kindle Countdown Deal, promotion, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, YA

Hi bookworms!

This week, for the first time ever, my YA romance The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad is available for just $0.99!!!!! Yay!!!

The sale is for Amazon and Amazon UK and will last from July 15-19!

If you love enemies-to-lovers, swoony first kisses and LOL moments, you’ll love TGGGTBB! <333

I hope you’ll check out Sadie & Colton’s story (and I hope you love it :))!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman


Jun
2019

TGGGTBB Book Playlist

categories: audiobook, book playlist, giveaway, Ninja Girl, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, writing, YA

I’ve got some awesome tunes for Tuesday, bookworms!

But first, thank you so much to everyone who entered the NINJA GIRL Audiobook Giveaway! 4 copies of the audiobook were up for grabs, and the winners are…

Kerri, Mikhail, Cadey and Alyssa!!!

Congrats, you guys, and thank you again for entering! Your prize is on the way, and I hope you love listening to Snow & Ash’s story :)!

Speaking of listening…I love book playlists. Who doesn’t, right? They are just so fun to make! Some songs I listened to while writing; some I found after. A few are so perfect; it’s crazy lol!

Anyway, if you loved Sadie & Colton’s story…

I hope you enjoy The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad Book Playlist!

1. “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eillish. Okay, so this one was perfect *sigh*. I listened to it a TON while writing TGGGTBB. It’s so Sadie, how she feels about Colton and his “ocean eyes.” The colors in the vid remind me of the cover, and yeah. Like I said: Perfect.

2. “Location” by Khalid. Colton. Period. He’s there for Sadie, has her back–even if she doesn’t know it. Ah, I just love Colton Bishop <333.

3. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers. It was only a kiss… Oh, how Colton wishes that were true after his first kiss with Sadie–especially since she thinks she’s in love with his brother. Also, The Killers rock!

4. “There’s No Way” by Lauv ft. Julia Michaels. Sadie & Colton try to fight it…but there’s absolutely no way they weren’t going to fall totally heart-meltingly in love.

5. “I Did Something Bad” (Cover) by Shoshana Bean and Cynthia Erivo. One of my favorite covers of all time. It was originally a Taylor Swift song–but man, it is so strong, pure fire, passion, intensity. Sadie, Colton, Kyle trio ;).

6. “Let Go” by Frou Frou. Sadie finally letting go, checking things off her Carpe Diem List and allowing herself to fall in love with Colton–and believe that he can (and does) love her back <3.

The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad Book Playlist

1. “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eillish

2. “Soundcheck” by Catfish and the Bottlemen

3. “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn

4. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake

5. “Is This How You Feel?” by The Preatures

6. “Location” by Khalid

7. “Bellyache” by Billie Eillish

8. “There’s No Way” by Lauv ft. Julia Micheals

9. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

10. “I Did Something Bad” (Taylor Swift Cover) by Shoshana Bean and Cynthia Erivo

11. “Delicate” by Taylor Swift

12. “One Dance” by Drake

13. “Good Girls” by 5 Seconds of Summer

14. “I’m With You” by Vance Joy

15. “Feel Real” by Deptford Goth

16. “Time After Time” by Eva Cassidy

17. “Let Go” by Frou Frou

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. This is already long lol, but if you love good music, check out “Is This How You Feel?” by The Preatures. One of my favorite songs! Also, check out The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad if you need a fun, swoony summer read ;). Hope your week is off to a great start!


Jun
2019

Good News & A Giveaway

categories: Adorkable, giveaway, Ninja Girl, Romance, The Cookie Jar Newsletter, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, YA

It’s been a while, but I’m back with good news and a giveaway. Yay!!!

Also, I want to say thank you SO much to everyone who helped me spread the word about the ADORKABLE Kindle Countdown Deal two weeks ago! Despite having no time to get the deal into newsletters on other sites, it was very successful, and I have you to thank for that, so again: Thank you!!!

First time I’ve ever made a creative (apparently ads are called that lol), and I love it :). If you have no idea what I’m talking about, don’t feel bad. I just made a little flyer/ad for the deal, and it turned out pretty…well, adorkable ha :).

Okay, now for the good news! It’s actually freaking amazing news imo, but…

The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad was #1 in three of its categories!!!!!

Holy wow, right?!? I couldn’t believe it either, almost passed out from joy when I first saw–but at least I remembered to get a few pics!

*Sigh* Thank you so much, you guys! <3 Sadie and Colton’s story is one that I love very much, and I’m so glad that readers are reading and enjoying it! Right now, it has 28 awesome reviews, and I’m so thankful.

So of course, it’s time for a giveaway! 🙂

I’m giving away 4 copies of the NINJA GIRL audiobook!!! Ash and Snow’s story, woop! Audiobooks are still new to me, but I really love how this one and ADORKABLE turned out (not that I’m biased or anything ;)).

***Enter to win using the rafflecopter here!***

Good luck, and please look out for The Cookie Jar Newsletter I’ll be sending later this week! There will be 2 other giveaways open only to subscribers this month since I missed last month :).

I have ideas for more posts, and I have so much more to share with you guys. Hope you’re still with me, reading wonderful books and having an awesome week!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. Again: OMG, I still can’t believe The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad was #1 in three of its categories! *__* Thank you, thank you, thank you!


May
2019

Friday Feels

categories: J.K. Rowling, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, YA

Hi everyone!

I know I haven’t posted in a while–which is crazy since I have a new release that I should be promoting the heck out of lol. Speaking of which, have you checked out The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad? I hear it’s a good read if you need to laugh/swoon :).

But back to why I haven’t posted.

It’s all the feels, you guys.

*****Warning: This post is a bit heavy–but there’s brightness at the end. Just skip down to the part after the ******.

There’s been a lot to process. Last week, for the first time, I resigned from one of my jobs. It wasn’t an easy decision. I’m a dance teacher who works with kids, have taught and watched them grow up for several years, and I really do love them. So telling them, making it real, nearly broke my heart.

(And my heart wasn’t whole to begin with, so this was another crack in the foundation.)

People have called me “softhearted,” and though I don’t see it, I do feel things deeply. Always have. I get attached. Loyalty means a lot to me. And in life, I am never the one to leave first.

Anyway, it took a lot to make me want to leave and think that would be the best option. Next week will be my last official class. I’m trying to stay positive, and I’ll still be teaching elsewhere–but man, I will miss the kids.

*****If you’ve been reading for the brightness, here it is.*****

I decided to be like Sadie in TGGGTBB and submitted one of my pieces to a choreography competition that I’ve long wanted to enter! Eep!

Self-doubt and low self-esteem have always held me back. But as I get older, I’ve realized that “winning” doesn’t come from someone else’s opinion.

You don’t need anyone else to validate you.

You can validate yourself.

And you should!

In fact, I wrote a guest post mentioning it on The YA Book Traveler Blog here! 🙂

Seriously, though, it’s taken me so long to understand this. Sadie, my character, got there before I did lol–which I know means it must’ve been inside me all along. But wow, you guys!

You have the power to validate yourself, your dreams and your worth.

Sidenote: There’s basically zero chance my piece will be selected for the final round of competition–but that’s not the point. By entering, by conquering that fear, I feel like I already won.

Hope you are well, and I wish you all the best!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad was #1 on Amazon in one of its categories!!! And it’s next to J.K. Rowling! Woohoo, and thank you so much, bookworms! <3


May
2019

Endless Gratitude

categories: Amazon, Romance, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad Giveaway, YA

First thing’s first, I have a winner to announce! The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad Blog Tour Giveaway ended on Monday, and I want to say thank you so much to everyone who entered!

Without further ado, the winner is…

Stephanie Ann!!!

Congratulations, Stephanie! I’ll be sending you an email and your prize soon, and I hope you enjoy your $10 iTunes card, Carpe Diem journal and book! 🙂

Second, The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad has been out nearly 2 weeks! I can’t believe it’s been that long, but people–actual readers–have been rating and reviewing the book! Hooray!!! I’m so thankful for all the love everyone is showing Sadie & Colton’s story <3. It has truly warmed my heart, and I wanted to share some of the wonderful things people are saying:

“The Good Girls Guide To Being Bad was fun, flirty and absolutely adorable!“ – Jen at Star-Crossed Book Blog
 
“I’m one happy and highly satisfied reader, because this story made me laugh, swoon and fan myself countless times.”- Rê at U.S. – Brazil Book Review

“I think girls everywhere will find a little of themselves in Sadie.”- Lauren at SERIESous Book Reviews

“It’s a sweet, angsty romance with seriously one of the all-time hottest kisses in the history of young adult romance!”- T.H. Hernandez, co-author of Prom-Wrecked

“The book is definitely funny and flirty!”- Kimberly at Bookish Kimberly
 
“All the heart eyes for bad boy Colton. I’m a big fan of enemies to friends to lovers, throw in a dash of sexy with a heart of gold, and it’s all over.” -Kerri, Goodreads.com
 
“Loved it! Stayed up till 2am reading cuz I couldn’t put it down.”- Jill R., Amazon review
 
“The entire story was an absolute joy to read. It’s honest and endearing and will be reread many times by me, for sure!”- Haley Bradshaw, Goodreads.com
 
“I loved this sweet and funny book.”- Cranky at The Book Curmudgeon
 
“I laughed. I smiled and teared up in quite a few parts. It wasn’t overly cheesy or overly angsty. It was just right.”- Lissa at Boundless Book Reviews
 
“This couple was adorable, I loved Sadie and I loved Colton, and they have so much chemistry, I loved every second.”- Silverscarf, Goodreads.com
 
“This book is what I needed after reading lots of fantasy and sci-fi books. It was light, fun and totally entertaining.”- Raven at Dreamy Addictions
 
“It was fast-paced and fun and the twins were such great characters!”- Pascale,Goodreads.com
 
“I can easily give TGGGTBB a five star review because I’m a romance and YA junkie and this is pure heaven for bibliophiles like me!” – Krista, Goodreads.com

“This one was lovely and sooooo fun! If you enjoy sweet romance, definitely give this one a read.” – Lisa Barry, Goodreads.com
 
“As soon as I finished reading “The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad,” I did the girl squeal, clapped my hands three times and thought again, again,AGAIN.” – Karen, Amazon review
 
“This really is such a perfect YA love story.” – Victoria, Goodreads.com

You guys, I’m just…floored. Thank you to everyone who helped give TGGGTBB a wonderful release week. I’m grateful that people are even reading!

Ooh, and there have been quite a few pages read on Kindle Unlimited, definitely grateful for those, too. Book Baby #4 is doing pretty well for itself out there in the big world, and I am filled with endless gratitude.

Thank you so much for reading and supporting my books! It means the world to me.

Sending love, good karma and virtual cookies to you, bookworms! I hope you’re all doing well!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. The Good Girl’s Guide to Being Bad is a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon!!!!! Woohoo, yay, huzzah!