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March 30, 2011
Two More Winners
Congratulations to the latest winners of autographed copies of Whirlwind:
LibraryThing users evilu in Texas and Evie-bookish in Canada
Your winning books are going into the mail today!
More giveaways, contests, and goodies are coming, so stay tuned!
March 28, 2011
Crazy Days
It's been a wild and crazy month – not just here, but all around the world. And as much as I'd like to complain about all the goings-on here that take up my time, it's nothing compared to what others have to deal with. Consider this latest video of the Japanese tsunami:
[image error]Kind of shrinks my gripes down to nothing. So rather than complain, I'd rather say thank you. Thank you for laughing, crying, listening, and yes, even ignoring me. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and have a...
March 17, 2011
The BEST Potato Leek Soup
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here in the US, St. Paddy's day is pretty popular. Corned beef and cabbage and green beer will be on many people's menus tonight. Here in the DeJarnett household, our favorite Irish-inspired dish is Potato Leek Soup. We're not Irish 8( but some of my characters are (Jason McAlister and his family), so I thought I'd share the recipe in case you'd like to try it.
NOTE: I label this recipe as the BEST because it's gone over so well with everyone I know –...
March 15, 2011
Another Chance to Win
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The giveaway is now up on LibraryThing! Click HERE to enter to win one of 2 autographed copies of Whirlwind!
You must be a member of LibraryThing to enter, but registration is free.
Good Luck!
March 14, 2011
Congratulations to the Winners!
The winners of the Goodreads giveaway have been chosen, and their autographed copies of Whirlwind are going into the mail tomorrow! Congratulations to:
Milena in New York
and
Nicole in Great Britain
If you're not Milena or Nicole, don't fret, a new contest starts tomorrow on Library Thing. The link to the giveaway will go up tomorrow. Good Luck!
Meet an Author MondayWhether your a reader or a writer, there's a lot of great information and fun on the Hop. Check it out!
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March 7, 2011
Read an Ebook Week
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Whether you have an ereader filled to the brim or are a staunch ink and paper fan, Read an Ebook Week is a milestone not to be missed.
According to readanebookweek.com, ebooks have been around for 40 years! From simple text files read on a green screen to fancy new multimedia books including video and sound, ebooks have come a long way.
I've often said that I believe paper and ink books will be around a very, very long time, but that doesn't mean that ebooks don't deserve a...
February 28, 2011
March Madness
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Can you believe it's March already? Okay, not till tomorrow, but wow, has the year been flying by! I keep waiting for things to calm down around me, but they never seem to. Which brings me to today's title.
March Madness for me has nothing to do with basketball, but everything to do with writing. The last year was devoted to publishing and marketing, and writing took a back seat. NO MORE! My madness revolves around my goal of getting the first draft of my next book...
February 21, 2011
Happy Presidents' Day!
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It's Presidents' Day here in the US, and for many, it's a holiday that includes snow, skiing, and driving. There are a few US flags flying though, so I thought I'd dig up a few fun facts about the Presidents we honor today.
While Presidents' Day honors all Presidents, it was selected because it falls near both George Washington's (our first President) and Abraham Lincoln's (our sixteenth President) birthdays. These two men are more than historical figures, they are part o...
February 14, 2011
Public or Private Displays of Affection?
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Happy Valentine's Day!
The day of love and romance means different things to different people. To some it's all flourish with big bouquets and huge heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. To others, it's a special note or hidden lingerie waiting to be revealed in private. Which leads me to today's question:
What's more romantic, public or private displays of affection?
Nothing is more public than the surprise proposal during a big game or on a game show…or in the middle of a...
February 12, 2011
Time's Running Out
GUYS: VALENTINE'S DAY IS MONDAY. Shop now or you'll be stuck in line at the market on Monday with a tired clump of $50 roses and a lame card. (Okay,you too, Girls!)
GIRLS: VALENTINE'S DAY IS MONDAY…the last day of the Lookin' for Love Web Hunt! (Yes, guys can enter too! 
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Whether you're planning a romantic dinner or a quiet night at home, who wouldn't like to win a whole library of sexy ebooks? Click on the banner to go to the entry form and the list of authors who have conversations...
