Friday, April 22, 2011

Sourcebooks Royal Giveaways and a Georgette Heyer Giveaway

If you haven’t already checked out the Sourcebooks British Babes Book Brigade Facebook Page (where you can participate in giveaways and interact with authors like Elizabeth Chadwick, Jill Mansell, Helen Hollick, Sarah Bower and Phillipa Ashley and more…) then you should before next week because the page is about to go royally mad!!

 With the Royal Wedding just a week away, Sourcebooks is having their very own Royal giveaway, all next Week.  

Starting on Monday, they will be a giveaway every day until the big celebration on Friday. But these are no ordinary giveaways – these are royal wedding prize packs!


3 winners will be randomly picked each day: 
  
  • The 1st place winner will get a William & Kate wedding memento (it is top secret for now (just like Kate’s dress J) but check the page out on Monday to find out – oh and they are all different so there will be a different memento each day).  Along with that they also get their choice of three books from any of our British Book Babes. 
  • The 2nd  place winner will have their choice of any two books from any of our British Book Babes.
  •  The 3rd  place winner will have their choice of one book from any of our British Book Babes. 
 Be sure to go to Sourcebooks British Babes Book Brigade Facebook Page starting on Monday for your chance to win!

 Just for posting this, Sourcebooks has also offered me two Georgette Heyer titles for giveaway to you, my readers.  Once I find out the details of the Georgette Giveaway, I will be posting, so stay tuned.  If you want to get an extra entry in advance, into the Georgette Giveaway, please post a comment on the following post (it must be a comment relevant to the post): An Evening With Elizabeth Hay and Miriam Toews, May 5th Vancouver



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Giveaway: Guardian Angelino by Roxanne St. Claire

Thanks to Brianne Beers of  Hachette Book Group, I am giving away up to 3 sets of both books to 3 winners.

Book Description- Shiver of Fear:

The legacy that haunts her . . . The mystery she must solve . . . A man who threatens to reveal her secrets . . . and break her heart. Burned by a failed marriage, former FBI agent Marc Rossi wants back in the investigation game with no emotional strings attached. Taking an assignment for his enterprising Angelino cousins, he heads to Northern Ireland to pry a key piece of evidence from a missing socialite-any way he can. But when the ice queen turns out to be warm, beautiful, and on a secret mission of her own, the job becomes a passionate reminder of what happens when duty and desire mix.

Book Description- Face of Danger:
  
Private investigator Vivi Angelino loves living life on the edge, but stepping into the shoes of a movie starlet to bait a serial killer isn't just a thrill . . . it's a ticket to the big time for her fledgling security firm. That is, as long as a certain risk-averse FBI agent stays out of her way-and out of her fantasies.
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang isn't above using his well-worn rulebook to stop Vivi's latest walk on the wild side. But when they learn her client is involved in something far more insidious than bad acting, Vivi and Colt must work together despite the electrifying attraction arcing between them. For each new clue is bringing them closer to a high-profile crime with a dark and deadly truth at its core . . . and a cold, calculating murderer with nothing left to lose. 
 
Check out: BlogTalkRadio - Romantic Suspense Interview w/ Roxanne
Roxanne's Website
 
The number of entrants to this giveaway will determine how many copies of this book I will giveaway:
1-10 entrants= 1
11-20 entrants = 2
21-or more entrants = 3

To Enter:
Leave a comment with your email address, so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries:  (please leave a separate comment for each, for instance you you are a follower, leave 3 comments that you are a follower).

+3 Old or new follower of this blog.
+3 Old or new follower on Twitter ().
+2 Tweet about this Giveaway (Up to 1 time per day) 
+3 Be my friend on Facebook (Teddy Rose).
+3 "Like" the post about this giveaway on Facebook
+3 Be my friend on Goodreads (Teddy).
+3 for Joining my Books Won Reading Challenge (be sure to follow the rules and then let me know you joined here.)
+ 3 for following my Premier Virtual Author Book Tours
+4 for filling out the  Tour Host Interest Form (please do this if you have a book blog and you are serious about wanting to be a tour host)
+2 for each comment on a book review I have done. (Be sure to tell me which ones).
+1 for clicking to give free food at The Animal Rescue Site (tell me you did it).( Up to 1 time per day)
+1 for clicking to give free books at The Literacy Site (tell me you did it). ( Up to 1 time per day)

That's 31 or more possible entries! Sorry, this giveaway is only open to U.S. and Canada.
The winner's mailing address: No P.O. Boxes
Only one entry per household/IP address


Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the book.

This giveaway will end on Saturday May 7th, 11:59 P.M. E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email. Winners must respond within TWO days or will be disqualified.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

An Evening With Elizabeth Hay and Miriam Toews, May 5th Vancouver

Two of Canada's most esteemed and beloved authors, Miriam Toews (A Complicated Kindness and The Flying Troutmans) and Elizabeth Hay (Late Nights On Air), will be discussing their new books, Irma Voth and Alone in the Classroom.

I saw Miriam Toews back in March 2008 and had a wonderful time (see my post about it, here).  Seeing Miram Toews alone, is worth the price of admission!  I am looking forward to seeing her talk about her new book.


I've never have seen Elizabeth Hay live before but I am so excited that she is coming!  I read her book, Late Nights on Air (click for my 5 star review) back in May, 2008 and LOVED it!  It has stayed with me, even 3 years later.  I can hardly wait to hear her talk about Alone in the Class Room!

You can purchase tickets to this highly anticipated event at Vancouver Tix, online or by phone at (604) 629-8849.  Thanks so much to the Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival for making this event happen!





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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Teaser Tuesday

 
The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha

Scenario: "The moment at a restaurant after you see your food coming from the kitchen but before it lands on your table"

 "Somebody shushes, conversation hushes, and all eyes flicker with delight as you watch your sizzling, glistening meals cruise out of the kitchen and slowly descend in front of you.  Awesome!"

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Mailbox Monday



Mailbox Monday now has it's very own blog, Mailbox Monday.  It is also on tour and is being hosted by Passages to the Past in April.

I received three books in my inbox:

 I won Sultina by Lisa J. Yarde from a giveaway at History and Women. Lisa sent On Falcon's Wings along with it.  Thanks You!











Sourcebooks is having another sale and for $4.99 I couldn't resist.  I have been staying away from Ciji Ware because a lot of her books sound like they have a bit too much emphasis on romance rather than the historical.  However, I am very interested in the historical aspect of this novel so thought I would give it and Ciji Ware a try.

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Mannequin: A short story by Susan Helene Gottfried

You may recognize the name Susan Helene Gottfried as a book blogger from West of Mars, fame.  She has several blogs there but she is also an author.  April 12th was her birthday and for her birthday she asked people to buy her short story for $.99.  When I read the description, I knew I wanted to read it.

Lynne liked to go with her father to Elite Threads, his favorite clothing store.  It was nice to have the one on one time.  She felt special because he would hold her hand.  Her favorite part about going with her father was the mannequin that was there in the men's department.
"He looked like Mom's Ken doll, the one who was never allowed out of his display case to play with any of Lynne's Barbies. This mannequin's hair wasn't brown plastic waves like Ken's. It looked real."
While her father tried on clothes, Lynne would sit at the Mannequins feet and daydream about what it would be like if he was her father.
"Ken would pay attention to her. Well, more attention than visits to Elite Threads, where she sat under Ken's feet and daydreamed about someone who wasn't even real. It wasn't like Lynne's dad talked much to her while they were in the shop. Just on the way there and back home again, and even then, he mostly talked about clothes while she stared out the window and pretended to listen."
While at the store another man came in and tried on a shirt.  He looked more like Ken too. 

I found it amazing how Susan wove this story together.  All the different layers of powerful prose that added up to a little girl who had to dream about having a father in who life because her real one was just too busy for her.  This story took my breath away!  You can buy it Smashwords or Amazon for $.99.  This gem is worth every penny, actually more.

If you read it, please be sure to come back and tell me what you think of it.

If you would like to participate in Short Story Mondays, go to John of The Book Mine Set. He has a short story review every Monday and a place for you to link your short story review. Come join in the fun and add to my short story TBR!

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Winners: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis

Thanks to Brianne Beers of Hachette Book Group for making this giveaway possible. 


The Winners are:
PoCoKat (no response)
Maria
Sarah (no response)
Winne (already won)
Shannon (already won)
Anita (already won)
brn2shop9
 
Congratulations!  Please respond to the email I sent you within 2 days to claim your book.

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Blueberry Key Lime Crumb Cake

Besides book blogs, I also follow some vegan blogs.  Hey books and food go well together, right?

One of the vegan blogs I follow is called Strawberry Pepper by Eva.  Back in March she came up with a recipe for Blueberry Key Lime Crumb Cake(Click for the recipe).  I printed out the recipe and finally got around to making it yesterday.

The recipe called for vegan sour cream.  There is a vegan sour cream product on the market but I prefer to make my own.  I think it tastes more like sour cream and is much lower in fat.  Here's how to make it:

1 12 oz. package of Mori Lite Firm Silken Tofu
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
3/4 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Brown Rice Vinegar

Blend well, scrap down the sides blend a bit more and then put in a container to chill.

For the cake, I didn't bother chilling the 1/2 cup I needed, I just threw it in, as is.  I didn't have a Key Lime, I've honestly never seen them here, so I used a regular lime.  The recipes calls for 1-2 Tablespoons and I used two.  You can't really taste the lime in the cake, perhaps a key lime would have made a difference but I think you could substitute water if you only have a regular lime available.

I made it in a spring-form pan and the cake turned out perfect.  I cut it up and put half in the freezer, since it was for just two of us.  Bill and I ate two good size peaces with tea and I saved two more for a later date, probably tomorrow.  It was delicious!  I made the crumb topping with the pecans and the topping really makes the cake.  Try it sometime, you'll like it too.  Be sure to let me know how it turns out.


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Friday, April 15, 2011

Giveaway: Instant Influence-How to Get Anyone to Do Anything--Fast by Michael Pantalon

Thanks to Anna Balasi of  Hachette Book Group, I am giving away up to 2 copies of this book.

Book Description:

Need to convince someone to quit smoking? Or maybe you have an employee whom you love but seriously needs to get his act together? A young adult that you hope can be reasoned with?  Maybe you just need to get yourself to make better health choices.  Whoever needs convincing, this book explains how to ask six simple questions that can make a lasting impression. 

If you want to motivate your employees to be more productive, convince your customers to use more of your products and services, encourage a loved one to engage in healthier habits, or inspire any change in yourself, renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Pantalon can show you how to achieve Instant Influence in six simple steps. Drawing on three decades of research, Dr. Pantalon's easy-to-learn method can create changes both great and small in 7 minutes or less. This scientifically tested method succeeds in every area of work and life by helping people tap into their deeply personal reasons for wanting to change and finding a spark of "yes" within an answer that sounds like "no."

The number of entrants to this giveaway will determine how many copies of this book I will giveaway:

1-10 entrants= 1
11-or more entrants = 2


To Enter:
Leave a comment with your email address, so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries:  (please leave a separate comment for each, for instance you you are a follower, leave 3 comments that you are a follower).

+3 Old or new follower of this blog.
+3 Old or new follower on Twitter ().
+2 Tweet about this Giveaway (Up to 1 time per day) 
+3 Be my friend on Facebook (Teddy Rose).
+3 "Like" the post about this giveaway on Facebook
+3 Be my friend on Goodreads (Teddy).
+3 for Joining my Books Won Reading Challenge (be sure to follow the rules and then let me know you joined here.)
+ 3 for following my Premier Virtual Author Book Tours
+4 for filling out the  Tour Host Interest Form (please do this if you have a book blog and you are serious about wanting to be a tour host)
+2 for each comment on a book review I have done. (Be sure to tell me which ones).
+1 for clicking to give free food at The Animal Rescue Site (tell me you did it).( Up to 1 time per day)
+1 for clicking to give free books at The Literacy Site (tell me you did it). ( Up to 1 time per day)

That's 31 or more possible entries! Sorry, this giveaway is only open to U.S. and Canada.
The winner's mailing address: No P.O. Boxes
Only one entry per household/IP address

Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the book.

This giveaway will end on Saturday April 29th , 11:59 P.M. E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email. Winners must respond within TWO days or will be disqualified.

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Giveaway: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer


Thanks to Brianne Beers of  Hachette Book Group, I am giving away up to 3 copies of this book.

Book Description:

HE HIDES HIS TRUE COLORS . . .
Miss Grace Fairchild is under no illusions about her charms. Painfully plain, she is a soldier's daughter who has spent her life being useful, not learning the treacherous ways of the ton. She may have been caught in a scandal with society's favorite rogue, but how can she marry him when it means losing herself?

WHILE SHE HIDES HER TRUE SELF . . .

Diccan Hilliard doesn't know which of his enemies drugged him and dumped him in Grace's bed, but he does know the outcome. He and Grace must marry. To his surprise, a wild, heady passion flares between them. Yet Diccan is trapped in a deadly game of intrigue Grace knows nothing about. Will his lies destroy Grace just as he realizes how desperately he needs her? And how can he hope for a future with her, when an old enemy has set his murderous sights on them both?

The number of entrants to this giveaway will determine how many copies of this book I will giveaway:

1-10 entrants= 1
11-20 entrants = 2
21-or more entrants = 3

To Enter:
Leave a comment with your email address, so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries:  (please leave a separate comment for each, for instance you you are a follower, leave 3 comments that you are a follower).

+3 Old or new follower of this blog.
+3 Old or new follower on Twitter ().
+2 Tweet about this Giveaway (Up to 1 time per day) 
+3 Be my friend on Facebook (Teddy Rose).
+3 "Like" the post about this giveaway on Facebook
+3 Be my friend on Goodreads (Teddy).
+3 for Joining my Books Won Reading Challenge (be sure to follow the rules and then let me know you joined here.)
+ 3 for following my Premier Virtual Author Book Tours
+4 for filling out the  Tour Host Interest Form (please do this if you have a book blog and you are serious about wanting to be a tour host)
+2 for each comment on a book review I have done. (Be sure to tell me which ones).
+1 for clicking to give free food at The Animal Rescue Site (tell me you did it).( Up to 1 time per day)
+1 for clicking to give free books at The Literacy Site (tell me you did it). ( Up to 1 time per day)

That's 31 or more possible entries! Sorry, this giveaway is only open to U.S. and Canada.
The winner's mailing address: No P.O. Boxes
Only one entry per household/IP address



Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the book.

This giveaway will end on Saturday April 29th , 11:59 P.M. E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email. Winners must respond within TWO days or will be disqualified.

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