Brenda Pandos's Blog, page 22

Spring Blog Carnival Hop

I'm participating in another wonderful hop! (I love these). The Spring Blog Carnival Hop is brought to you by Candace's Book Blog http://www.candacesbookblog/, Reading Angel http://www.readingangel.com/, Pure Imagination http://www.pureimaginationblog.com/, and The Book Swarm http://www.bookswarm.blogspot.com/ (thank you ladies for hosting)

I'm donating a signed copy of The Sapphire Talisman, Book 2 of the Talisman Series, with matching bookmark.
It's the sequel to The Emerald Talisman (Book 1) and if you haven't read it yet, it's only $0.99 on Kindle/Nook right now!
Readers who enjoy Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Blade and Twilight will enjoy this series.
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Winner of the hop

Congrats Teresa Bohannon for winning the Eggstravaganza Hop!

Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop

I'm participating in another blog hop, the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop April 20th - 25th (midnight PST) hosted by I'm a reader, not a writer and Once upon a Twilight.

It's a HUGE hop with over 250 blogs participating, giving away all kinds of cool book related stuff!

My giveaway (US & CAN) is a signed copy of The Sapphire Talisman, the second novel in my Talisman series.


The first book, The Emerald Talisman is a steal on Amazon Kindle/Nook for only $0.99 !

Please fill out the form below. I just ask you follow my blog (GFC).
*Winners entries will be doubled checked and disqualified if not fulfilled*


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Continue on the hop HERE:LINKY LIST HERE

Winner

I just realized I hadn't posted the winner for the autism hop. The winner is LINDA HENDERSON!

Congrats and thanks for entering everyone! New hop will be posted tomorrow!

Hugs, Brenda

Autism Awareness Give-away Hop

 Hi Followers. I'm hosting another blog hop for Autism Awareness. April is Autism Awareness month.
May of 2008, we found out our 2 year old son had an Autism Spectrum disorder called PDD-NOS. My world crumbled. The A word is up there with the C word and the last thing a parent ever wants to hear. But, we got help early and never quit advocating for him.

I'm happy to say, three years later, our little buddy is going to be entering Kindergarten in the fall with typical kids. It's been a rough road with 40 hour week in-home therapy, a special diet and just the fact he works so much harder than most kids his age to train his brain to learn. I'm so very proud of him and his accomplishments.
Here's some warning signs you can NOT ignore:No or little speech by two years of age.Little to no eye contact.Doesn't respond by looking when people say their name.Doesn't play with toys appropriately (lines things up, collects odd items).Doesn't share enjoyment (points, brings the item to you, gets excited and wants to show you what's so exciting)Odd stimulatory behavior (tip-toe walking, flapping, strange obsessions with things like watching doors close, water pouring, fans blowing, etc.)
Getting treatment early is key (before age 3). Don't wait! Most school districts can point you in the direction of early intervention services and there's federal funding for in-home therapy called ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis.
Here's some great sites for information:http://www.tacanow.org/http://www.generationrescue.org/And if you have questions about the safety of vaccines and alternatives:http://drtenpenny.com/
My giveaway is puzzle piece earrings: My favorite aunt surprised me with a pair and I bawled like a baby. They'd make a great gift to anyone who loves someone with Autism. One good thing about autism coming into our lives is that I had to find another avenue to be creative and I turned to writing. It became the lemon aid out of the lemons and it makes my heart sing when my son says "That's your book Mommy?" cause he didn't say "Mommy" until he was 3-1/2.Please tell me how autism has changed your life (or someone you know) and leave your email in my comments to enter the drawing (US only please). I just ask you follow my blog.
Hugs, BrendaLinky List

We have a Winna - Vivian!

Our lucky winner of The Emerald Talisman goes to....

Vivian!

Thanks everyone for entering.

Fools for Books Hop!

Hey Followers!

I'm participating in another hop! The Fool for Books Giveaway Hop is April 1-2. Over 200 participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway and we are all linked up together so you can easily hop from one giveaway to another.

Hosted by Books Complete Me & The Bookish Snob

MY GIVEAWAY ITEM: 
1 copy of my book, The Emerald Talisman with a bookmark. 


To enter, fill out FORM here

Back to the Hop List

*Winners entries will be doubled checked and disqualified if not fulfilled*


Good luck!
Hugs, Brenda

Indie Author Relief Fund

Today I want to spotlight the Indie Authors Relief Fund, where indie- and self-published authors have joined forces to raise money for those in need. Started by Kristie Cook, and Ang'dora Productions, we started the fund after the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. Our first project is to raise money for the victims of this crisis. All proceeds will be donated to Red Cross International.

We've been hosting auctions with goods and services donated by indie authors. You can get some really awesome bookish items while helping the people of Japan. It's a win for everyone and don't we all need a little goodness in our lives right now?

I'm pleased to announce that my books & character name for book #3 (Onyx Talisman) and blog redesign went for a nice chuck of change! Thanks Rachel and Calum!

There's a few more things available until Thursday at midnight! Check it out! http://indieauthorsrelieffund.blogspo...

Thank you for visiting! Please help us spread the word.

We have a winnaaaaa

With 272 entries in the Leprechaun hop, I've chosen a winner with Random.org:

# 207 was
Lolawid

Congratulations and thanks everyone for entering!

I'll be having another starting April 1st!

Hugs, Brenda

Lucky Leprechaun Hop giveaway

Hey Followers!

I'm participating in the Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop March 17- 20. Over 250 participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway and we are all linked up together so you can easily hop from one giveaway to another.

Hosted by Books Complete Me & I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 
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Hugs, Brenda