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March 22, 2011
Holy WOW!
Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who entered my Lucky Leprachaun giveaway hop!
:: waves to all my new bloggy friends::
Due to the high number of entries, it'll take me a day or two to throw everything into a spreadsheet, verify the entries, and pick the winner via random.org.
I plan on announcing it first thing Wednesday morning, so be sure to check back in!
:: waves to all my new bloggy friends::
Due to the high number of entries, it'll take me a day or two to throw everything into a spreadsheet, verify the entries, and pick the winner via random.org.
I plan on announcing it first thing Wednesday morning, so be sure to check back in!
March 16, 2011
Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop!
Hosted by: Books Complete Me&
I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
So, what's up for grabs?
An autographed ARC of Across the Universe, signed by none other than author Beth Revis!
A love out of time. A spaceship built of secrets and murder.
Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a new planet, three hundred years in the future. Never could she have known that her frozen slumber would come to an end fifty years too soon and that she would be thrust into the brave new world of a spaceship that lives by its own rules.
Amy quickly realizes that her awakening was no mere computer malfunction. Someone-one of the few thousand inhabitants of the spaceship-tried to kill her. And if Amy doesn't do something soon, her parents will be next.
Now Amy must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets. But out of her list of murder suspects, there's only one who matters: Elder, the future leader of the ship and the love she could never have seen coming.
Thanks to Cinnamon for sending this awesome ARC on a tour, from blog to blog, and to Kristin Rae for passing it on to me!
Just so you all know, this was one of my FAVORITE reads of 2011!!!
To make it even cooler (as if that's really possible), I was able to get it autographed on one of the Breathless Reads Tour stops and meet Beth in person (love her!).
Now for the important details...how do you get your hands on this sweet copy?
Easy, Peasy.
Just be a GFC follower and leave a comment. (+1)That's it.
Want extra points?Follow me on Twitter @kristikay13 (+1)Follow my Group Blog (http://www.bookrushed.com/) (+1)Blog about this giveaway (+1)Tweet about this giveaway (+1)
Just leave me a comment with your total points and any linkage, and you're entered to win!
Good luck everyone!
And HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Check out this link for other participating blogs and great giveaways!!! 
March 15, 2011
Best News EVER!!!
Seriously, is there anything better than having a bloggy friend succeed?
I think not.
If you haven't already heard the super-awesome-terrific-totally-best-ever news yet, then I'm here to tell you all about it.
Our very own Carolina Valdez Miller has an agent.
*smiles**cheers**throws confetti**squeezes everyone around*
But, for now, please head over to her blog, wish her congratulations, and witness the HUGE giveaway contest celebration she's offering.
Trust me--it is filled with Ooohs and Ahhhs.
I think not.
If you haven't already heard the super-awesome-terrific-totally-best-ever news yet, then I'm here to tell you all about it.
Our very own Carolina Valdez Miller has an agent.
*smiles**cheers**throws confetti**squeezes everyone around*
Seriously, Carol, we're all SO HAPPY for you!!!I know I can't wait to hear her "agent story"...I love those!
But, for now, please head over to her blog, wish her congratulations, and witness the HUGE giveaway contest celebration she's offering.
Trust me--it is filled with Ooohs and Ahhhs.
March 6, 2011
Spring Fever!
We're sooooo close.
It's around the corner.
Almost here, but not quite.
I don't know about you, but I'm ready.
Photo credit here
February 28, 2011
Wow, a night full of awesomeness!!! The Breathless Reads Tour Update!
Wow.
You know those occasionally unexpected times in your life where everything just snaps into place? You have a great time, you make fun new friends (*waves to Charity*), you enjoy every little thing about it? Every moment isn't something super special or anything extraordinary, but it all works and you find yourself smiling and drinking it all in?
That was Friday night for me.
The. Best. Ever.
I offer you hubs as proof. (Who by the way, after the event, should definitely win Husband of the Year.) I knew I was going to buy a ton of books, because, well, I have bloggy friends that live farther away, right? *waves to bloggy friends* So I basically talked (um, bribed) him into coming with me and helping me lug them through the signing line and keep everything straight. (We both got a night out and he got dinner). He never expected to enjoy it. Never.
But enjoy it he did. We honestly talked about it for days. The interview portion was interesting and all the authors were genuine and hilarious.
But the best part for me? He totally "got" it. Something clicked. He was able to get a glimpse of why I love to write and why I feel this need to do so. And that is beyond cool.
I haven't been to too many signings (just a handful), so I wasn't sure what to expect either, but I have to give it to the authors, they totally captivated me!
For those of you not able to make it, I thought I'd share a few of my personal impressions and favorite things each of them discussed (from memory, not word for word).
Ally Condie:
My impression: Ally seems like one genuine, down to earth, athletic, caring lady. The stories she shared about her boys were sweet and I felt like we could be best friends. (And as a mom, I of course, loved them!)
Favorite Tidbit: She shared with us that when she doesn't feel like writing, she thinks about having to fold and match all those white socks (she has three boys) and she finds her motivation. It just seemed so real, so funny, and so true, that it struck a chord with me.
Andrea Cremer:
My impression: Andrea seems like the type of girl that never met a stranger. Her energy is HUGE and contagious, her smile always THERE, and her whole personlity is bubbly. Not to mention, the girl has the BEST red hair I've ever seen. *jealous*
Favorite Tidbit: She's a historical professor! I think I was so shocked by it that it just stuck out. To still teach AND write as many books as she does, just wow. The girl is a machine. It must be the energy. I hope to be published one day just so I can convince her to hang out with me. LOL. And maybe take me shopping...her outfit was so put together and cute!
Kirsten Miller:
My impression: Ballsy, kick butt (like her characters) girl from New York who has a hilarious self-depracating sense of humor. Her stories were honestly funny and she had the crowd rolling numerous times!
Favorite Tidbit: Which one? She had so many great stories. The one that made me laugh the most was about her thoughts when she encountered a female tax driver in New York, which is rare. (Kirsten said she's lived in NY 20 years and only had 3 female cab drivers if that gives you an idea.) She said the woman had a strange name (the ones listed in the back of the cab) and honestly, I can't remember what it was, but it was something dramatic like Brezalda or something, and Kirsten said her first thoughts were that this lady was a spy, she did something hilarious I can't remember, and raised Chinchillas. (I'm not doing the story justice, but I laughed SO HARD, because honestly, I could see it too. Those of us that write, understand.)
Beth Revis:
My impression: Like Andrea, Beth is very bubbly and her excitement is contagious. It's hard not to smile while listening to her talk and she is one funny girl. I really enjoyed hearing about how different her writing was from the rest of the panel. (And because we're both alike in that we start at the beginning and write in order...)
Favorite Tidbit: She names some characters after her former students (Beth was a teacher before writing) and she's killed quite a few off (intentionally I think). It was hilarious. She totally admits to telling said students she killed them off. That has to be revenge in the sweetest form. On a sidenote, some of her students came out to the signing and they were sooooo awesome. A few were in line in front of me and seeing how excited they were was just really moving.
Brenna Yovanoff:
My impression: Brenna was definitely the most quiet and soft spoken. She seems kind, honest, and like a free spirit, very creative, and listening to her talk, leaves you intrigued.
Favorite Tidbit: This tidbit actually stood out the MOST to me because I found it so interesting. I was so moved by it that I bought her book on this one statement alone. When discussing how all the authors wrote (in order or more spastic, one chapter, scene at a time to fit together later), Brenna responded that she writes line by line, usually out of order, but if she can't find just the right word, she'll leave an open space in a sentence and come back later to finish it. The word has to have just the right number of syllables and work. I was sold. I thought her answer showed how, while the story captivates many of us, the words captivate her. And I just HAD to give it a try.
Ally, Me, Andrea
Beth, Me, Brenna
My loot!
And, no, they aren't ALL for me. I picked up a few for Kristin, a few for Heather , and one for a lucky booKrushed giveaway winner! (Giveaway to be announced at a later date, but don't worry, I'll keep you posted.)
All in all, good times and GREAT authors. I can't wait to read all of their books! I think I'll appreciate each page more having met them in person. What a fun group of ladies!
What about you? Do anything exciting this weekend?
You know those occasionally unexpected times in your life where everything just snaps into place? You have a great time, you make fun new friends (*waves to Charity*), you enjoy every little thing about it? Every moment isn't something super special or anything extraordinary, but it all works and you find yourself smiling and drinking it all in?
That was Friday night for me.
The. Best. Ever.
I offer you hubs as proof. (Who by the way, after the event, should definitely win Husband of the Year.) I knew I was going to buy a ton of books, because, well, I have bloggy friends that live farther away, right? *waves to bloggy friends* So I basically talked (um, bribed) him into coming with me and helping me lug them through the signing line and keep everything straight. (We both got a night out and he got dinner). He never expected to enjoy it. Never.
But enjoy it he did. We honestly talked about it for days. The interview portion was interesting and all the authors were genuine and hilarious.
But the best part for me? He totally "got" it. Something clicked. He was able to get a glimpse of why I love to write and why I feel this need to do so. And that is beyond cool.
I haven't been to too many signings (just a handful), so I wasn't sure what to expect either, but I have to give it to the authors, they totally captivated me!For those of you not able to make it, I thought I'd share a few of my personal impressions and favorite things each of them discussed (from memory, not word for word).
Ally Condie:
My impression: Ally seems like one genuine, down to earth, athletic, caring lady. The stories she shared about her boys were sweet and I felt like we could be best friends. (And as a mom, I of course, loved them!)
Favorite Tidbit: She shared with us that when she doesn't feel like writing, she thinks about having to fold and match all those white socks (she has three boys) and she finds her motivation. It just seemed so real, so funny, and so true, that it struck a chord with me.
Andrea Cremer:
My impression: Andrea seems like the type of girl that never met a stranger. Her energy is HUGE and contagious, her smile always THERE, and her whole personlity is bubbly. Not to mention, the girl has the BEST red hair I've ever seen. *jealous*
Favorite Tidbit: She's a historical professor! I think I was so shocked by it that it just stuck out. To still teach AND write as many books as she does, just wow. The girl is a machine. It must be the energy. I hope to be published one day just so I can convince her to hang out with me. LOL. And maybe take me shopping...her outfit was so put together and cute!
Kirsten Miller:
My impression: Ballsy, kick butt (like her characters) girl from New York who has a hilarious self-depracating sense of humor. Her stories were honestly funny and she had the crowd rolling numerous times!
Favorite Tidbit: Which one? She had so many great stories. The one that made me laugh the most was about her thoughts when she encountered a female tax driver in New York, which is rare. (Kirsten said she's lived in NY 20 years and only had 3 female cab drivers if that gives you an idea.) She said the woman had a strange name (the ones listed in the back of the cab) and honestly, I can't remember what it was, but it was something dramatic like Brezalda or something, and Kirsten said her first thoughts were that this lady was a spy, she did something hilarious I can't remember, and raised Chinchillas. (I'm not doing the story justice, but I laughed SO HARD, because honestly, I could see it too. Those of us that write, understand.)
Beth Revis:
My impression: Like Andrea, Beth is very bubbly and her excitement is contagious. It's hard not to smile while listening to her talk and she is one funny girl. I really enjoyed hearing about how different her writing was from the rest of the panel. (And because we're both alike in that we start at the beginning and write in order...)
Favorite Tidbit: She names some characters after her former students (Beth was a teacher before writing) and she's killed quite a few off (intentionally I think). It was hilarious. She totally admits to telling said students she killed them off. That has to be revenge in the sweetest form. On a sidenote, some of her students came out to the signing and they were sooooo awesome. A few were in line in front of me and seeing how excited they were was just really moving.
Brenna Yovanoff:
My impression: Brenna was definitely the most quiet and soft spoken. She seems kind, honest, and like a free spirit, very creative, and listening to her talk, leaves you intrigued.
Favorite Tidbit: This tidbit actually stood out the MOST to me because I found it so interesting. I was so moved by it that I bought her book on this one statement alone. When discussing how all the authors wrote (in order or more spastic, one chapter, scene at a time to fit together later), Brenna responded that she writes line by line, usually out of order, but if she can't find just the right word, she'll leave an open space in a sentence and come back later to finish it. The word has to have just the right number of syllables and work. I was sold. I thought her answer showed how, while the story captivates many of us, the words captivate her. And I just HAD to give it a try.
Ally, Me, Andrea
Beth, Me, Brenna
My loot!And, no, they aren't ALL for me. I picked up a few for Kristin, a few for Heather , and one for a lucky booKrushed giveaway winner! (Giveaway to be announced at a later date, but don't worry, I'll keep you posted.)
All in all, good times and GREAT authors. I can't wait to read all of their books! I think I'll appreciate each page more having met them in person. What a fun group of ladies!
What about you? Do anything exciting this weekend?
February 24, 2011
Behold the shoes!!!!
Guess what I bought on clearance yesterday?
SHOES! (One of my favorite things to purchase btw)
How CUTE are these???? Seriously.
I'm in love.
Ed Hardy has a new fan in me. ;)
SHOES! (One of my favorite things to purchase btw)
How CUTE are these???? Seriously.
I'm in love.
Ed Hardy has a new fan in me. ;)
February 23, 2011
February 22, 2011
Goodbye sweet Borders...
Many of you have probably heard about the 200 Borders stores that are closing due to the latest bankruptcy filing, but have you looked at the list?
I was SHOCKED.
Every single store that I know of in my area is closing.
EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.
Including the one I frequented several times for my critique group meetings. It's sad.
BUT, on the bright side, because let's be honest, what's life without one?I went to the INSANE liquidation sale on Sunday and bravedthe masses to get a few new books.
Were the deals worth it? Um, not really.Only 20% off and we waited in line for over an hour.But, you know what?
This hassle was for you, Borders. You'll be missed.
Here's my goodies:
Same books, but I'm addicted to my iPhone, so a pretty one in B&W
Now to get through the ones I already have waiting, so I can get to this beauties! ;)
Can you say book ADDICT?
In more somber news: Please keep the people of New Zealand in your thoughts and prayers today. There are no adequate words for such a disaster.
I was SHOCKED.
Every single store that I know of in my area is closing.
EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.
Including the one I frequented several times for my critique group meetings. It's sad.
BUT, on the bright side, because let's be honest, what's life without one?I went to the INSANE liquidation sale on Sunday and bravedthe masses to get a few new books.
Were the deals worth it? Um, not really.Only 20% off and we waited in line for over an hour.But, you know what?
This hassle was for you, Borders. You'll be missed.
Here's my goodies:
Same books, but I'm addicted to my iPhone, so a pretty one in B&W
Now to get through the ones I already have waiting, so I can get to this beauties! ;)
Can you say book ADDICT?
In more somber news: Please keep the people of New Zealand in your thoughts and prayers today. There are no adequate words for such a disaster.
February 20, 2011
The Breathless Reads Tour!
Yep, that's right...it's coming to NC!And yours truly will be there this Friday, Feb 25th.
If you haven't had a chance yet, go over to booKrushed and vote on which autographed book YOU would like to have.(The poll is up on our sidebar and the winningautographed book will be given away in an upcoming contest.) AND head over here to let us know if you plan on coming...there's a group of bloggersattending and we'd love to meet you in person!
Hope everyone's weekend is going well. The weather here in NCis gorgeous and after all the cold wintry stuff, it's a nice change.
Speaking of, I'm off to hike. ;)
February 14, 2011
A very special announcement...
Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. Maybe. It feels kind of special...
Really, I just wanted to pop by and say Hi
::waves at computer screen::
How are you this week?
I've been thinking about you.
Hope everything in your part of the world is double rainbows and puppy dog kisses.
And if not, well,hugs all around.
The thing about going on a hiatus and unplugging is that, while you may get more done, italso feels a bit lonely.
It's true, I've missed you guys.
If you have a chance, pop on over to booKrushed today, we're announcing our pre-launch winner!And I can be found there this Wednesday if you want to stop by and say hi.
For now, off to the Monday grind.
Stay happy.
Really, I just wanted to pop by and say Hi
::waves at computer screen::
How are you this week?
I've been thinking about you.
Hope everything in your part of the world is double rainbows and puppy dog kisses.
And if not, well,hugs all around.
The thing about going on a hiatus and unplugging is that, while you may get more done, italso feels a bit lonely.
It's true, I've missed you guys.
If you have a chance, pop on over to booKrushed today, we're announcing our pre-launch winner!And I can be found there this Wednesday if you want to stop by and say hi.
For now, off to the Monday grind.
Stay happy.
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