Mailbox Monday
I received one book:
TweetMonday, November 26, 2012
I received one book:
TweetFriday, November 23, 2012
Giveaway: The Good Woman by Jane Porter
Book Description:
In The Good Woman, Meg Roberts is the eldest of the Brennan sisters and she is used to being in control and presenting an image of perfection to those around her. When Meg's 43rd birthday approaches and she reflects on her 17 years of marriage, she realizes she wants something more--bringing her to embark on an affair that shatters her world. Her story is a revelation that shows real life is messy and while every woman's choice to find happiness and self-acceptance may take a different path, many experiences and feelings are universal. This is the first book in Jane's new Brennan Sisters Trilogy.
About Jane Porter:
Jane Porter, the bestselling author of 30 novels, including six for Grand Central Publishing, She has been a finalist for the prestigious RITA award from Romance Writers of America in 2002, 2003, 2008, and 2010. Jane’s July ’06 release, Flirting With Forty, picked by Redbook as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a December ’08 Lifetime movie starring Heather Locklear.
A busy mother of three sons, Jane holds an MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco and makes her home in Bellevue, Washington where she’s working on her next novel.
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on December 7, 2012.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Giveaway: The Booby Trap by Anne Browning Walker
Book Description:
Welcome to the Booby Trap, a seedy bar in Everett, Mass. where waitresses' skirts are high, necklines are low, and customers show up for the eye candy.
This is the setting for Anne Browning Walker’s provocative novel, The Booby Trap (Pixel Entertainment, September 2012) in which Harvard Ph.D. candidate Bambi Benson finds the waitresses prime research for her degree in women's studies, and embarks on a mission to go undercover and completely immerse herself in their world.
All goes well until handsome local celebrity Trip Whitley enters the scene.
Hoping to ruffle the feathers of his well-connected family by dating someone 'beneath' him, Trip suggests that Bambi take on the role of his girlfriend, and receive compensation for her efforts. This fits in perfectly with the vision Bambi has for her dissertation: Trip will realize the error of his ways after she reveals her true identity, and teach him not to judge base on appearances.
Sounds like a great plan, but it's about to be foiled: Bambi might actually be falling for Trip.
A fun, absorbing read, The Booby Trap was written with a particular audience in mind: Walker's closest friends.
"I wanted my heroine to reflect the many smart, savvy, thoughtful, and driven women in my life," Walker says. “Bambi is a modern-day heroine who values ambition and success in her own career, and also makes time for love.”
About Anne Browning Walker:
Important message to women with big Boobies from Teddy:
Before I get to the giveaway, I have a kind of funny story to tell you. Babs contacted me the day before my surgery was scheduled. When I saw her email, I couldn't stop laughing and I knew I had to take part in this tour!
Some may think this is too much information but I want to share this with other women out there who are contemplating having the surgery I had. I had breast reduction. I thought that such a funny coincidence that this book of all books popped up in an email just the day before the surgery! LOL!
Anyway, to other big breasted women out there, it has been one month since the surgery and I am pretty much recovered now. I started developing breasts in fourth grade and they just never stopped growing. You can imagine how much the other kids made fun of me. I finally settled into a G cup in my early 20's.
It was so hard to find a bra that fit. Most companies make large cup bras for very overweight women. I'm a 34 around and had to go to specialty shops to get fitted properly. Bra's for me were around $150 each.
That's not why I had the surgery, but it certainly was in the back of my mind.
I contemplated having the surgery for well over 20 years and finally did it. I have been having neck, shoulder, and upper back problems since my early 20's. The was the deciding factor. So far, I am really happy with the results although I would have liked to be even smaller but the surgeon wouldn't do it. Yes, there are scar but they will fade some over time and my bra covers them.
I certainly won't tell you what to do but I suggest if you have been contemplating it, go see a surgeon just for a consultation. Also, try to find other women who have done it. My mother did it when I was young and I wouldn't do it because of how hers turned out. The techniques are totally different now and I had a friend who did it before me. She was so happy with the results, that I used the same surgeon. Also, if it is deemed a medical necessity, like in my case, your insurance will likely cover it.
Now for the giveaway! This giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada and ends on December 5, 2012. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
TweetMonday, November 19, 2012
Mailbox Monday
Charlie Brown's face says it all, I didn't receive any books last week. At least it isn't snowing here.
I turn down a lot more offer to review books these days but somehow there is usually at least one the arrives. Oh well.
This is what I finished this weekend:
Watch for my review and giveaway.
This is what I started last night:
I'm really enjoying it so far.
Next to read:
TweetSunday, November 18, 2012
Giveaway Winners Galore
Thanks to everyone who entered the following giveaways! Winners, please reply to the email I sent you today within 48 hours to claim your books. After 2 days you will be disqualified and a new winner will be picked. Rafflecopter picks all winners using Random.org.
The winner is:
Lara F.
Thanks again to Emily LaBeaume of Wunderkind PR for making this giveaway possible.
The winner is:
Anita Y.
Thanks again to Jihan Antoine of Forever Romance for making this giveaway possible.
The winners are:
Donna
Joanne
Thanks again to Amy Bruno of Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for making this giveaway possible.
The Winner is:
Carol M.
Thanks again to Jessica Butler, Publicity at Berkley/NAL, Penguin Group USA for making this giveaway possible.
The winner is:
Julia H.
Thanks again to the author, Glenn Snyder for making this giveaway possible.
The winner is:
Margorie T.
Thanks again to Babs Chandrasoma of PR By the Book for making this giveaway possible.
The winner is:
Carol
TweetFriday, November 16, 2012
Giveaway: The Sandoval Sisters’ Secret of Old Blood by Sandra Ramos O'Briant
Thanks to the author, Sandra Ramos O'Briant, I am giving away one copy of The Sandoval Sisters’ Secret of Old Blood.
Book Description:
When Alma flees with her young lover to Texas to escape an arranged marriage with a much older man, she sets in motion a drama that will put the sisters and their legacy at risk.
Pilar, a 14-year-old tomboy, is offered as a replacement bride, and what follows is a sensuous courtship and marriage clouded by the curses of her husband’s former lover, Consuelo. She will stop at nothing, even the use of black magic, in her effort to destroy the Sandoval family.
The Mexican-American war begins and the Americans invade Santa Fe. The sisters survive the hostilities from two important fronts-New Mexico and Texas. Their money and ancient knowledge offer some protection, but their lives are changed forever.
"An outstanding family saga." Historical Novel Review and History and Women
Pilar, a 14-year-old tomboy, is offered as a replacement bride, and what follows is a sensuous courtship and marriage clouded by the curses of her husband’s former lover, Consuelo. She will stop at nothing, even the use of black magic, in her effort to destroy the Sandoval family.
The Mexican-American war begins and the Americans invade Santa Fe. The sisters survive the hostilities from two important fronts-New Mexico and Texas. Their money and ancient knowledge offer some protection, but their lives are changed forever.
"An outstanding family saga." Historical Novel Review and History and Women
About Sandra Ramos O'Briant:
Sandra Ramos O’Briant grew up in Santa Fe and spent summers in Texas. Her short stories and creative nonfiction have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies.
Learn more about Sandra Ramos O'Briant at her website: http://www.sramosobriant.com/
This giveaway is open to the Canada and the U.S. and ends on November 30, 2012. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
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Guest Post: Angelas Shelton, Author of The Adventure of Tilda Pinkerton.
I reviewed The Adventures of Tilda Pinkerton and posted a giveaway on October 30th, here. I adored it. Today I have the pleasure of having the author, Angela Shelton as my guest. She is going to share with us what she does when she's not writing.
Welcome Angela!
Doesn't every writer just want to write?
Don't you crawl away into your writer's cave - or that area you've carved out for yourself at the family table - and just write away all day?
Not.
I'm sure there are some writers out there who have the privilege of just writing. I read Stephen King's book On Writing and was so impressed with his writing schedule. He gets up, he writes until a set hour, then he has lunch and spends the rest of the day making calls, running errands and being with his family at night. Then he rises early and gets back to writing.
He obviously does not have a puppy. Or small children.
You Need Experience to Write
I envy Stephen King's wonderful schedule and I try, oh how I try to emulate it. But the truth is that I don't write all the time because in order to be inspired to write about fantastical stories like The Adventures of Tilda Pinkerton, I have to go out and experience the world.
I hike in the woods and am fascinated by the myriad of mushroom populations. They make me think of little villages and my mind wanders to the small creatures who must have to walk past them in the forest. AND BOOM - there's a chapter of a book or a moment of dialog between a bug and a horse.
Yes, animals can converse and walking in the woods to "hear" them is extremely helpful.
I let my mind wander - and yes, I totally space out. My husband calls me out on it all the time. "You're writing, aren't you?" He asks as I'm staring off into a field of ferns. "What? Oh, yes... I just figured out how Tilda gets out of that predicament. Were you saying something?" He just smiles at me as we continue hiking and says, "No, H Bear, go back to writing."
Exploring the Writer's Cave
Going into the writer's cave for me is literally, looking for caves. We've spotted bears in our woods, which leads us to believe there must be a bear cave nearby and yes - that makes all kinds of stories pop into my head.
I talk to people desiring to write all the time who bang their heads against the wall, searching for something to write about or wrestling with an idea and I suggest they go look for a writer's cave - literally.
Go look for caves. Go explore a mushroom patch (not those kinds of mushrooms!).
It's amazing what you are inspired to write when you stop thinking about writing.
Bring a Notepad
A writer will always write, right? Yes, usually, but always writing doesn't necessarily mean sitting at the laptop (I love my Mac) and punching out the great American novel every hour of the day. It doesn't mean that you've got the best blog post idea - every single day!
Always writing for me is always allowing my mind to breathe, the expand and to open to new ideas.
And don't forget your notepad. Seriously.
I don't always have the cute little one that fits in my back pocket, but I do have my Iphone - where I have a Notepad app.
When you have your face in your phone, typing away, you may be accused of being a text addict or a twitter junky (follow me!) when in reality you could be writing the best blog post ever, a great chapter in a future book, or outlining the journey of your next hero for your next book.
So...
What am I doing when I'm not writing?
I guess, I'm always writing...
Angela Shelton
author of The Adventures of Tilda Pinkerton
author of The Adventures of Tilda Pinkerton
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Be sure to enter the giveaway for The Adventures of Tilda Pinkerton, here!
TweetWednesday, November 14, 2012
November Reviews For the 2012 ARC Reading Challenge
In October, we collectively read and reviewed 33 ARC's for a total of 428 ARC's, so far in 2012!
Here are the standings so far:Level Bronze (up to 12 Arcs):
Amodini 12
Beth 8
Tiffany 4
Working on Silver:
Heather 23Jo-Jo 13
Teddy 19
Silver (24 ARCS):
Book Loving Mommy 24
Working on Gold:
Kristi 27
Gold ( 30 ARCS):
Working on Platinum:
Platinum (35 ARCS):
Amber 68
Andrea 64
Nicola 146
If you don't see yourself in the standings above, it is because you didn't leave a comment telling me how many books you read so far. You need to do this at the end of each month.
Please post the books you read in November for the challenge in Mr. Linky, below:
If you forgot to post book in any previous months, please post them in Mr. Link below as well.
Please enter your name and the name of the book in this format: Name: (Your Name, Book Title and Author's Name) for example: (Teddy, Obsessive Reading by Helen Reader).
TweetNovember Reviews for the 2012 Books Won Reading Challenge
The standings so far:
Honorable Mentions: Read 1-3 books won:
Darlene 3
Teddy 2
Tiffany 1
Silver: Read 7-9 Books you won:
Gold: Read 10 or more books you won:
Freda 10- Challenge Completed! Congratulations!
Reminder: If you don't see yourself in the standings above, it is because you didn't leave a comment telling me how many books you read so far in 2012. You need to do this at the end of each month in the comments.
Please post the books you read in November for the challenge in Mr. Linky, below:
If you forgot to post book in any previous months, please post them in Mr. Link below as well.
Please enter your name and the name of the book in this format: Name: (Your Name, Book Title and Author's Name) for example: (Teddy, Obsessive Reading by Helen Reader).
TweetGiveaway: The Warrior by Margaret Mallory
Thanks to Jennifer Reese of Grand Central Publishing, I am giving away 2 copies of The Warrior.
Book Description:
Four fearless warriors return to the Highlands to claim their lands and legacies. But all their trials on the battlefield can't prepare them for their greatest challenge yet: winning the hearts of four willful Scottish beauties.
Star-Crossed
From the Isle of Skye to the battlefields of France, Duncan MacDonald has never escaped the memory of the true love he left behind. Deemed unworthy of a chieftain's daughter, Duncan abandoned the lovely Moira to prove his worth in battle. Now, when called upon to rescue her from a rival clan, one thing is certain: Moira's pull on his heart is stronger than ever.
Bartered away in marriage to a violent man, Moira will do anything to ensure she and her son survive. When a rugged warrior arrives to save her, the desperate beauty thinks her prayers have been answered—until she realizes it's Duncan. The man who once broke her heart is now her only hope. Moira vows never again to give herself—or reveal her secrets—to the fierce warrior, but as they race across the sea, danger and desire draw them ever closer.
Star-Crossed
From the Isle of Skye to the battlefields of France, Duncan MacDonald has never escaped the memory of the true love he left behind. Deemed unworthy of a chieftain's daughter, Duncan abandoned the lovely Moira to prove his worth in battle. Now, when called upon to rescue her from a rival clan, one thing is certain: Moira's pull on his heart is stronger than ever.
Bartered away in marriage to a violent man, Moira will do anything to ensure she and her son survive. When a rugged warrior arrives to save her, the desperate beauty thinks her prayers have been answered—until she realizes it's Duncan. The man who once broke her heart is now her only hope. Moira vows never again to give herself—or reveal her secrets—to the fierce warrior, but as they race across the sea, danger and desire draw them ever closer.
About Margaret Mallory:
MARGARET MALLORY surprised her friends & family by abandoning her legal career to write tales of romance & adventure. At long last, she can satisfy her passion for justice by punishing the bad & rewarding the worthy--in the pages of her novels.
Margaret lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, goofy dog & crabby cat. With her two children off to college, Margaret spends most of her time working on her next Scottish historical romance. Visit her website for Book Group Discussion Questions, photos of Scotland, excerpts, & other info. Margaret loves to hear from readers!
Margaret lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, goofy dog & crabby cat. With her two children off to college, Margaret spends most of her time working on her next Scottish historical romance. Visit her website for Book Group Discussion Questions, photos of Scotland, excerpts, & other info. Margaret loves to hear from readers!
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on November 29, 2012. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
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