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August 6, 2011
Vampire Writing Contest
There's a fun writing contest going on over at http://www.awordwithyoupress.com/
2011/08/06/literati-of-the-night-our-new-contest/!
You have until August 28 to write 217 words about a "different" kind of vampire.
A Word With You Press was kind enough to create this contest to promote Bloodlands, so 3 finalists will get signed copies of Bloodlands. If you leave comments on the blog, I believe you'll be entered to win a $20 Barnes and Noble gift card. Not bad!
2011/08/06/literati-of-the-night-our-new-contest/!
You have until August 28 to write 217 words about a "different" kind of vampire.
A Word With You Press was kind enough to create this contest to promote Bloodlands, so 3 finalists will get signed copies of Bloodlands. If you leave comments on the blog, I believe you'll be entered to win a $20 Barnes and Noble gift card. Not bad!
August 5, 2011
Bloodlands Series Hints: Blood Rules #1
Every week throughout this month and the next, I'll be dropping hints about what you can expect in Blood Rules (Bloodlands, book 2) and In Blood We Trust (Bloodlands, book 3). These will be merely mild spoilers, so if you haven't read Bloodlands yet, I won't be ruining any twists or turns….
Hint #1 for Blood Rules: the Bloodlands world is really going to open up…. You're going to be seeing the infamous "urban hubs" in action!
Hint #1 for Blood Rules: the Bloodlands world is really going to open up…. You're going to be seeing the infamous "urban hubs" in action!
August 4, 2011
Another Review for Bloodlands
Hi, all!
I just want to thank all those who've already bought their copies of Bloodlands! Without you, I wouldn't be able to keep writing and selling. :)
Here's another very nice review for the first book!
http://www.booklistonline.com/Bloodlands-Christine-Cody/pid=4949462
The first book in a new series by the author of the Vampire Babylon novels takes place in the New Badlands, a desolate, water-starved area in the west that emerged after the U.S. collapsed. It is now home not only to outlaws and a few paranoid survivors but also to monsters on both four and two legs. Then the vampire arrived. Gabriel, while searching for his lover's murderer, turns up wounded at the door of Mariah, one of the survivors. She reluctantly helps him out. Then a self-styled monster-slayer comes after Gabriel. Cody has drawn a fascinating and believable world, and her characterization is top-notch. The plot, based on classic westerns, is something different in vampire novels. There is action—a great deal of it—but not in your face, and the beginning of an intensely realized romance. Bloodlands should appeal to just about all paranormal adventure fans.
— Frieda Murray
I just want to thank all those who've already bought their copies of Bloodlands! Without you, I wouldn't be able to keep writing and selling. :)
Here's another very nice review for the first book!
http://www.booklistonline.com/Bloodlands-Christine-Cody/pid=4949462
The first book in a new series by the author of the Vampire Babylon novels takes place in the New Badlands, a desolate, water-starved area in the west that emerged after the U.S. collapsed. It is now home not only to outlaws and a few paranoid survivors but also to monsters on both four and two legs. Then the vampire arrived. Gabriel, while searching for his lover's murderer, turns up wounded at the door of Mariah, one of the survivors. She reluctantly helps him out. Then a self-styled monster-slayer comes after Gabriel. Cody has drawn a fascinating and believable world, and her characterization is top-notch. The plot, based on classic westerns, is something different in vampire novels. There is action—a great deal of it—but not in your face, and the beginning of an intensely realized romance. Bloodlands should appeal to just about all paranormal adventure fans.
— Frieda Murray
August 2, 2011
Booksigning!
There's a Bloodlands booksigning tonight at Barnes & Noble, Oceanside, CA! 6pm
store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3107436
store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3107436
August 1, 2011
Next Bloodlands Blog Stop: Dark Faerie Tales
More giveaways on my Bloodlands blog stop! Today, I'm over at Dark Faerie Tales, where you could win copies of Bloodlands or all six signed copies of my Chris Marie Green Vampire Babylon series. I also wrote a tricky scene of what Bloodlands might've been like as a fairy tale....
http://darkfaerietales.com/
http://darkfaerietales.com/
July 28, 2011
Final July Blog Stops for Bloodlands
Two more stops today!
First, there's a mini-interview about Bloodlands at The Book Pushers. http://thebookpushers.com/2011/07/28/new-series-spotlight-bloodlands/
Second--and this is one of my favorite posts--you can see how I would cast a movie of the Bloodlands at My Book, the Movie!
Remember, you still have until tomorrow to try and win 1) the Amazon gift cards at Bitten by Books and 2) all six signed mass market copies of my Vampire Babylon series at the Vampire Book Club!
First, there's a mini-interview about Bloodlands at The Book Pushers. http://thebookpushers.com/2011/07/28/new-series-spotlight-bloodlands/
Second--and this is one of my favorite posts--you can see how I would cast a movie of the Bloodlands at My Book, the Movie!
Remember, you still have until tomorrow to try and win 1) the Amazon gift cards at Bitten by Books and 2) all six signed mass market copies of my Vampire Babylon series at the Vampire Book Club!
July 27, 2011
More Giveaways! Today's Bloodlands Blog Stop: Vampire Book Club
Yet another stop on the Bloodlands blog tour, with a 6-book signed mass market Vampire Babylon giveaway! I also blogged about my favorite books and how they relate to Bloodlands....
Vampire Book Club
You still have lots of time to enter the Amazon gift card contest at Bitten by Books, as well....
Vampire Book Club
You still have lots of time to enter the Amazon gift card contest at Bitten by Books, as well....
July 26, 2011
The Amazon Gift Card Giveaway for Bloodlands is underway!
Even if you didn't RSVP at Bitten by Books, you can still enter to win the $100 or one of two $25 Amazon gift cards at http://t.co/G9HFlci ! I'll be popping in and out all day to chat, so I really hope to see you there (That is, unless you're busy buying Bloodlands, which comes out today, LOL.)!
Also, I posted a blog at Tote Bags 'n' Blogs today, and I'm giving away a signed mass market copy of NIGHT RISING. http://authorsoundrelations.blogspot.com/
Thanks, and happy hunting!
Also, I posted a blog at Tote Bags 'n' Blogs today, and I'm giving away a signed mass market copy of NIGHT RISING. http://authorsoundrelations.blogspot.com/
Thanks, and happy hunting!
July 25, 2011
RSVP for a Bitten by Books Giveaway!
Hi, all,
I'm still gearing up for the release of Bloodlands (tomorrow!), and the biggest blog stop on my tour is finally here! If you're familiar with the excellent site Bitten by Books, you know that they have amazing giveaways. I'll be taking part in one--a giveaway that includes
1st prize: $100 Amazon gift card
two second prizes: $25 Amazon gift cards
To increase your chances of winning these prizes, BBB asks participants to RSVP a day in advance, so later today, you can earn extra win points by checking in at:
http://www.bittenbybooks.com/?p=44808
Tomorrow they'll post the big contest as well as a character interview I did with Gabriel, the hero of Bloodlands!
I'm also at Literal Exposure today, writing about two of the most frequent questions I get asked as a writer:
http://literalexposure.com/2011/07/24/guest-post-with-author-christine-cody/
I hope you all take advantage of the Amazon giveaway!
I'm still gearing up for the release of Bloodlands (tomorrow!), and the biggest blog stop on my tour is finally here! If you're familiar with the excellent site Bitten by Books, you know that they have amazing giveaways. I'll be taking part in one--a giveaway that includes
1st prize: $100 Amazon gift card
two second prizes: $25 Amazon gift cards
To increase your chances of winning these prizes, BBB asks participants to RSVP a day in advance, so later today, you can earn extra win points by checking in at:
http://www.bittenbybooks.com/?p=44808
Tomorrow they'll post the big contest as well as a character interview I did with Gabriel, the hero of Bloodlands!
I'm also at Literal Exposure today, writing about two of the most frequent questions I get asked as a writer:
http://literalexposure.com/2011/07/24/guest-post-with-author-christine-cody/
I hope you all take advantage of the Amazon giveaway!
July 21, 2011
Bloodlands is a Comic-Con exclusive!
By this afternoon, there should be signed copies of Bloodlands (1 week early!!!) at the Mysterious Galaxy booth, 1119, at Comic-Con! If you're going, I hope you drop by to buy a copy. I'll be tweeting whenever I'm hanging around the booth, but today is a Ballroom 20 day. I've said before, I'd better get into the GAME OF THRONES panel or my heart will be a broken one. : ) or : (
