Guest Post and Giveaway: Working It by Christine d’Abo

Today we’re so pleased to welcome author Christine d’Abo to TNA, on the tour for her new novel, Working It, from Riptide Publishing. She’s got some helpful tips to share, and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below.

Welcome, Christine!

Anxiety

Hello my name is Christine d’Abo and I’m an erotic romance author of both het and LGBTQ stories. Thank you so much for having me here today, and giving me an opportunity to talk about my upcoming M/M romance novel, WORKING IT.

In WORKING IT, Nolan Carmichael is dealing with trauma from a car accident he’d been involved in years ago. As the mother of two daughters who deal with anxiety on a daily basis, Nolan’s struggle is quite personal. I wanted to not only be true to the challenges that anxiety suffers face, but wanted to add some tips that have helped my own family. There is nothing more upsetting and frustrating for family and friends of someone who is in the middle of an anxiety attack, and you don’t know how to help them.

Most of the tips that I’m sharing below can be found online. If you or someone you know are living with anxiety, I encourage you to seek help. You don’t have to do this alone.  If you are suffering from an anxiety attack, you can do the following to help:

1. Take a deep breath.
2. Accept that you’re anxious.
3. Realize that your brain is playing tricks on you.
4. Question your thoughts.
5. Use a calming visualization.
6. Be an observer — without judgment.
7. Use positive self-talk.
8. Focus on right now.
9. Focus on meaningful activities.

For more information on dealing with anxiety, and for more in-depth information on the steps above, please visit this link.

About Working It

Nolan Carmichael is getting a fresh start—new career, new company, new life. The only problem is, he liked his old life just fine . . . until an accident robbed him of his health, his job, his self-confidence, and his ability to go out in public without having anxiety attacks.

Zack Anderson has scared away his last four executive assistants. So when he hires Nolan on a whim, he’s not too worried, since Nolan will be gone within the week anyway. Two weeks later, Nolan has made himself indispensable, completely reforming Zack’s schedule, life . . . and libido.

But in a company already torn by internal politics, one wrong step could ruin both their careers. And not only are they working to reopen Ringside Gym, Zack’s retreat when he was a troubled teen, but they also can’t help themselves falling for each other. If only the rest of their lives could go as smoothly as things do when they’re alone together.

Now available from Riptide Publishing

About the Author

A romance novelist and short story writer, Christine has over thirty publications to her name. She loves to exercise and stops writing just long enough to keep her body in motion too. When she’s not pretending to be a ninja in her basement, she’s most likely spending time with her family and two dogs.

Connect with Christine: Website || Blog || Facebook || Twitter @Christine_dAbo || Tumblr || Pinterest || Goodreads

The Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Working It, one lucky winner will receive a $25 Riptide Publishing credit! Leave a comment with your contact info to enter the contest. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on February 11, 2017. Contest is NOT restricted to U.S. entries. Thanks for following the tour, and don’t forget to leave your contact info!