Weekly Roundup 7/24/2011

I'm not gonna lie; this has been a tough week. Between the official announcement of the Borders closing, the tragedy in Norway, the untimely death of Amy Winehouse, and the other bed news, it's one of those weeks when I've had to make a point to look around and see good things.

They are, of course, there. And you are all among the very best of them. You have no idea how much your emails and companionship online brighten my days.

Here's the roundup for this week plus updates on contests and giveaways;

The Song of the Week was Losing Your Memory by Ryan Star.

Wednesday I said a very sad goodbye to my favorite Borders store.

I gave you an ice cold prompt for Thursday Night Write to try and counteract the ridiculously hot weather we've all been having in the Northeast.

The Friday Poll linked to an interesting article about managing Millennials (people aged 18-30) and asked what you think is most important in a career.

And yesterday, on the heels of news about Norway and Amy Winehouse, I asked if we all might love each other better and accept each other more. I guess only time will tell, but I do hope the answer is, "Yes."

I also want to draw your attention to two contests open right now. The first is through Goodreads for finished copies of Circle of Fire. There will be five winners, so head on over and enter if you haven't already!

The Ipod Touch giveaway to celebrate the release of Circle of Fire is still open with tons of chances to win not only the Ipod Touch, but free books, Bath and Body Works body spray, nail polish, a summer tote bag, etc. But hurry! The contest ends soon!

On another note, I'm getting TONS of requests for ARCs of A TEMPTATION OF ANGELS after a very early round of bound galley's went out last week. I'm not sure yet how the requests for ARCs will be handled, but I'm looking into it and will get back to you. Either I'll ask you to let me know if you'd like one for review on your blog or I'll get permission for you to email my publicist directly.

Stay tuned!