Cassandra Dean's Blog: Blog of Bloggy Blogness, page 35
March 4, 2012
WINNER! The Strange Tale of Bus Tours of Scotland and TEACH ME! [CONTEST via Decadent Publishing]
And we have a winner for the contest offered via Decadent Publishing's blog! Congratulations…
Barbara Elsborg!
Barbara has won an ebook copy of TEACH ME, a signed TEACH ME postcard, a TEACH ME magnet and a TEACH ME keyring.
I hope Barbara enjoys Elizabeth and Malvern's story immensely!
Congratulations again to Barbara and thank you to all who entered.
xx
March 1, 2012
WINNER! OMFG, TEACH ME IS FINALLY HERE!!! [CONTEST]
February 29, 2012
The Romance Reviews Anniversary Party Begins! [CONTEST]
Hey peeps,
It begins! Check out all the amazing stuff up for grabs over at The Romance Reviews.
The Romance Reviews Anniversary Party#
Also, I'll be featured in a Romance Reviews Author Chat on Saturday 3 March – come on over to go in the running to win an ebook copy of ENSLAVED!
Cassandra Dean Author Chat
Hope to see you all there!
xx
#In order to participate in The Romance Reviews Anniversary Party, you will need to register.
Decadent Publishing Author Chat!
Hi peeps,
I'll be over chatting along with my fellow Decadent Publishing authors at Love Romances Cafe today – come check us out!
xx
February 28, 2012
Gossip Girl, I think I might have to break up with you
I persevered through Blair's "I want to be my own woman who stands on her own without a man, but I'll immediately turn around and marry this prince, thereby defining myself in terms of a man" hypocrisy.
I only rolled my eyes at Dan's sudden ascension to literary darling, and subsequent overwhelming demand for his second novel, even though his first sounded like a complete dud.
I let it go when the writers broke up Chuck and Blair because of a PACT WITH GOD (and yes, it was just as ridiculous as it sounds).
However, I cannot let this go. Dan Humphrey and Blair Waldorf should not be lovers. SHOULD NOT. They are wonderful as friends. Lovers, no.
How, HOW, can you build a show around the romantic love between Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf and then CONSTANTLY DESTROY IT FOR NO GOOD REASON? I could understand if the show showed us them growing apart. I wouldn't love it, but I'd understand. However, I can't abide this stupid Dan/Blair romance* at the expense of the Chuck/Blair one.
Gossip Girl, this is a straw. It might be the last one.
*FYI, Blair has now slept with every male character on the show (bar Rufus – God, please, don't let that happen)
February 20, 2012
OMFG, TEACH ME IS FINALLY HERE!!! [CONTEST]
OH MY GOD, LIKE SUPER AWESOME WOW, IT'S RELEASE DAY FOR TOBY!!!
TEACH ME (real name) is available RIGHT NOW from Decadent Publishing. So fricking amazing! I'm so stoked Toby is finally available for all you peeps to enjoy.
And, because I am the awesome person I am, a contest#!
Comment below to win an ebook copy of my previous release, ENSLAVED, as well as a signed TEACH ME postcard and TEACH ME magnet. Your comment can be whatever you like, whether it's an examination of the Hapsburg Empire and the factors responsible for its fall, or a dissertation on exactly how fricking hot Michael Fassbender is 
Ohhh, I am so massively excited I can't contain myself! Toby, I totally knew you could do it!
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# The small print: Comment before midnight on 27/02/2012 (Australian Central Daylight Saving Time) to be entered to win one (1) ebook copy of ENSLAVED, one (1) signed TEACH ME postcard, and one (1) TEACH ME magnet. Winner will be selected via random.org, with winner's name posted on this blog by 01/03/2012. Cassandra will also contact the winner by e-mail; the winner will be required to reply with their postal address so Cassandra can send the prize to them. Only one entry per ISP address. International entries are welcome. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
February 17, 2012
WINNER! Teach Me, Valentine's Day and a blog hop! [CONTEST]
And we have a winner! Congratulations…
June M!
June M has won an ebook copy of ENSLAVED, a signed TEACH ME postcard, a TEACH ME magnet and a TEACH ME keyring.
I hope June M enjoys Lucia and Marcus's story immensely, and that you all come back on 21 February when TEACH ME is released!
Congratulations again to June M and thank you to all who entered.
xx
February 15, 2012
Enslaved for cheap!
Hey peeps,
Just a quick one! Came across ENSLAVED for cheap at Coffee Time Romance. Half-price! Can't argue with that*
Get thee there now!
Enslaved @ Coffee Time Romance
I was to teach a slave.
Marcus, a gladiator in my father's ludus, was compelled to my presence to learn of Rome's gods, her legends. When first he came, fear consumed me – fear of this silent, resentful slave who burned with his anger.
Time, though, changes much. Marcus softened and I grew unafraid. As we became closer, I grew more than merely unafraid – I grew to love him. Never did I think we would be separated.
I was wrong.
I forced myself to forget. Forget Marcus, forget the almost-smile he gave to me alone, forget everything but my life as it was now. Then, one day, I wandered into a market and spied Marcus, and the truth I had always hidden, thought to forget, was thrust upon me.
I had never ceased to love my slave.
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* Well, you could argue, but that would probably harm both myself and koala bears. WHY MUST YOU HARM THE KOALA BEARS???
February 10, 2012
Teach Me, Valentine's Day and a blog hop! [CONTEST]
Ah, Valentine's day! Don't you love it when romance is in the air? And, of course, we all love a blog hop.! Thanks to Drea for hosting the With Love Valentine's Day Blog Hop (click the link to see the other participants).
So what special treat do I have for you? Well, there's a contest at the end, but first, I thought we'd check in with Elizabeth and Malvern from my soon! to be! released! book! TEACH ME!!! and see what they're up to. Shenanigans, probably. Sexy shenanigans! Well, kinda sexy.
Click the link below to be taken to a short story featuring Elizabeth and Malvern and their kinda sexy shenanigans. PG rated, for those playing at home.
***spoilers for TEACH ME, peeps (of the 'gee I wonder if the hero and heroine in a romance will end up together' variety 
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So you've all clicked and enjoyed and now you're back? Awesome. Sure seems like fun and adventure is Elizabeth and Malvern's, hey? Nice one, guys.
Anyhoo, on with the CONTEST#!
Comment below on your favourite valentine tale. It can be your own romantic saga, or a favourite moment from a tale. Or, if you like, you could even make one up! Entirely up to you
One lucky commenter will win a copy of any ebook in Decadent Publishing's backlist, as well as a signed TEACH ME postcard, TEACH ME magnet and TEACH ME keyring!
Want to win some more stuff? Go to the With Love Valentine's Day Blog Hop page and have a gander at the other participating authors. Treat yourself, it's Valentines!
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# The small print: Comment before midnight on 17/02/2012 (Australian Central Daylight Saving Time) to be entered to win one (1) ebook copy from Decadent Publishing's backlist (http://www.decadentpublishing.com), one (1) signed TEACH ME postcard, one (1) TEACH ME magnet and one (1) TEACH ME keyring. Winner will be selected via random.org, with winner's name posted on this blog by 20/02/2012. Cassandra will also contact the winner by e-mail; the winner will be required to reply with their postal address so Cassandra can send the prize to them. Only one entry per ISP address. International entries are welcome. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
February 6, 2012
AMENDMENT: Release date for TEACH ME
Hey peeps,
Due to unforseen circumstances, the release date for TEACH ME has changed. The date is now…drumroll please…
21st FEBRUARY 2012!
The good news, you lovely peeps all have a few more days to save your pennies to purchase your very own copy:D
Also, I'm thinking we might need to have some sort of blog party fun on the big day. Yes, this could be a very good idea…Stay tuned…
