A Blogpost Full of WIN (And a Chance to Win)
You know how life can just get backed up on you, like a drain that slowly clogging over time--and eventually it has to get cleared out or something will explode? Well, I like to occasionally wait to the point of explosion.
BUT FIRST, yes, I know the suspense is killing you (or more likely me,) so let's get to our Writerly Wednesday winner!
Writerly Wednesdays here are dedicated to writers and readers. If you've published anything for Young Adults with a fantastic twist (fantasy in all varieties, paranormal, speculative fiction, horror, sci-fi, dystopian, etc.), shoot me an email (crystal AT crystal-collier DOT com). I'll be shouting about awesome books, sharing new covers, or participating in book releases every week--and I'd love to share yours. Spots are filling up quick, so schedule a date now.
Before the fun, let's announce the winner for last week. Sandra Ulbrich Almazan shared with us Twinned Universes last week and blew my socks off with the premise. She told us two truths and one lie about herself, and those who guessed correctly were entered into a random drawing to win her ebook. The options were:
1. Sandra can make both bread and cheese from scratch. 2. Sandra has a black belt in karate.
3. Sandra occasionally walks around at work and home balancing a book on her head.
And, the lie is:
#2 Sandra is not a black belt, although she got half way to being one. Guess that means I'm going to have to adopt her, because I totally need a cheese maker in my house. (You heard me Sandra--so when that black bag flies over your head and someone shoves you in the back of a van, go peacefully. I promise eternal servitude will be awesome.)
Way to go those of you who guessed right! You are officially human lie detectors. And the winner is:
...DRUM ROLL...
Madeleine Sara
Yay, Madeleine!
And now who wants to WIN?
I've been stock piling blog awards for a couple months, and it's time to purge. First, from the every generous, super supportive and cheese deserving S.A. Larsen--and thank you TONZ for these:
RULES:
These two have pretty much the same guidelines.
1. Display the Award Certificate on your website.
2. Link to whoever presented your award. 3. State 7 things about yourself.4. Present the award to 7 deserving bloggers.5. Notify nominees.6. Post 7 interesting things about yourself.
This third one is a bit different.
1. Thank the Super Sweet Blogger that nominated you.2. Answer 5 super sweet questions.3. Post the award.4. Nominate a bakers dozen (13) bloggers.5. Notify your nominees.
And if that weren't enough, the super suspense writer, Michelle Wallace was kind enough to nominate me for this one. (You rock, Michelle!)
The only rule is to pass it on to 10 to 12 other amazing bloggers.
So here's how this is going down. I'm going to give 7 facts about myself and answer 5 questions. PLEASE tell me something completely random about you in the comments. Anyone who mentions their favorite cheese will be entered to WIN a free ebook of your choice (also known as $5 at Amazon). If you mention your favorite cheese AND guess the magic # I'm thinking of (how many mind-readers are out there?) you win. Period. (I'll give you a hint, it's more than 1 and less than 500.) The winner will be announced next Wednesday.
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE WINNER. WILL IT BE YOU?
FACTZ...1. I'm an accent chameleon. If I hear it, I can speak it. (And probably will. Unintentionally.) 2. Along those lines, I sing anything from first soprano (burst-your-eardrums high) to tenor. 3. My first blind date was with my amazing husband.
4. I still delightedly answer to the nickname of "chicken."5. I despise politicians. All politicians. Everywhere. (Sorry, politicians.)6. One of my favorite places to live was Yellowstone National Park. 7. My debut book will be available for purchase some time in the next six months. (Squee!)
My Super Sweet Questions:
What is your favorite dessert? Creme Brulee Cake or ice cream? Ice Cream. Hands down.When do you like desserts most? Truth? Most the time I can do without dessert. Would you choose cookies or cake? Definitely cookies. Vanilla or chocolate? Vanilla.And now the nominees (And seriously, there were about 50 others I wanted to include!):
Dragon's Loyalty: LizCatherine StineDianne K. SalerniNatalie AguirreIan RenaMedeia SharifShine on: Melanie SchultzGwen GardnerBeverly FoxLynda R YoungKeith WynnPk HrezoJulie DaoSuper Sweet Blogger: Michelle WallaceCarol RiggsEmily R. KingJaiCeleste HollowayMurees DupeC. Lee McKenzieCarol KilgoreElizabeth SeckmanSuzanne FurnessM PaxConnie KellerJyoti MishraSisterhood of World Bloggers: Heather HoldenMary WaibelDenise CoveyPatsy CollinsTheresa MilsteinNicole ZoltackMadeline Mora-SummonteRachel MorganIlima ToddMiranda HardyNutschellLynn ProctorOkay, hit me with your randomness!!!
BUT FIRST, yes, I know the suspense is killing you (or more likely me,) so let's get to our Writerly Wednesday winner!
Writerly Wednesdays here are dedicated to writers and readers. If you've published anything for Young Adults with a fantastic twist (fantasy in all varieties, paranormal, speculative fiction, horror, sci-fi, dystopian, etc.), shoot me an email (crystal AT crystal-collier DOT com). I'll be shouting about awesome books, sharing new covers, or participating in book releases every week--and I'd love to share yours. Spots are filling up quick, so schedule a date now.
Before the fun, let's announce the winner for last week. Sandra Ulbrich Almazan shared with us Twinned Universes last week and blew my socks off with the premise. She told us two truths and one lie about herself, and those who guessed correctly were entered into a random drawing to win her ebook. The options were:
1. Sandra can make both bread and cheese from scratch. 2. Sandra has a black belt in karate.3. Sandra occasionally walks around at work and home balancing a book on her head.
And, the lie is:
#2 Sandra is not a black belt, although she got half way to being one. Guess that means I'm going to have to adopt her, because I totally need a cheese maker in my house. (You heard me Sandra--so when that black bag flies over your head and someone shoves you in the back of a van, go peacefully. I promise eternal servitude will be awesome.)
Way to go those of you who guessed right! You are officially human lie detectors. And the winner is:
...DRUM ROLL...
Madeleine Sara
Yay, Madeleine!
And now who wants to WIN?
I've been stock piling blog awards for a couple months, and it's time to purge. First, from the every generous, super supportive and cheese deserving S.A. Larsen--and thank you TONZ for these:
RULES:
These two have pretty much the same guidelines.
1. Display the Award Certificate on your website.
2. Link to whoever presented your award. 3. State 7 things about yourself.4. Present the award to 7 deserving bloggers.5. Notify nominees.6. Post 7 interesting things about yourself.This third one is a bit different.
1. Thank the Super Sweet Blogger that nominated you.2. Answer 5 super sweet questions.3. Post the award.4. Nominate a bakers dozen (13) bloggers.5. Notify your nominees.
And if that weren't enough, the super suspense writer, Michelle Wallace was kind enough to nominate me for this one. (You rock, Michelle!)
The only rule is to pass it on to 10 to 12 other amazing bloggers.
So here's how this is going down. I'm going to give 7 facts about myself and answer 5 questions. PLEASE tell me something completely random about you in the comments. Anyone who mentions their favorite cheese will be entered to WIN a free ebook of your choice (also known as $5 at Amazon). If you mention your favorite cheese AND guess the magic # I'm thinking of (how many mind-readers are out there?) you win. Period. (I'll give you a hint, it's more than 1 and less than 500.) The winner will be announced next Wednesday.
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE WINNER. WILL IT BE YOU?
FACTZ...1. I'm an accent chameleon. If I hear it, I can speak it. (And probably will. Unintentionally.) 2. Along those lines, I sing anything from first soprano (burst-your-eardrums high) to tenor. 3. My first blind date was with my amazing husband.
4. I still delightedly answer to the nickname of "chicken."5. I despise politicians. All politicians. Everywhere. (Sorry, politicians.)6. One of my favorite places to live was Yellowstone National Park. 7. My debut book will be available for purchase some time in the next six months. (Squee!)My Super Sweet Questions:
What is your favorite dessert? Creme Brulee Cake or ice cream? Ice Cream. Hands down.When do you like desserts most? Truth? Most the time I can do without dessert. Would you choose cookies or cake? Definitely cookies. Vanilla or chocolate? Vanilla.And now the nominees (And seriously, there were about 50 others I wanted to include!):
Dragon's Loyalty: LizCatherine StineDianne K. SalerniNatalie AguirreIan RenaMedeia SharifShine on: Melanie SchultzGwen GardnerBeverly FoxLynda R YoungKeith WynnPk HrezoJulie DaoSuper Sweet Blogger: Michelle WallaceCarol RiggsEmily R. KingJaiCeleste HollowayMurees DupeC. Lee McKenzieCarol KilgoreElizabeth SeckmanSuzanne FurnessM PaxConnie KellerJyoti MishraSisterhood of World Bloggers: Heather HoldenMary WaibelDenise CoveyPatsy CollinsTheresa MilsteinNicole ZoltackMadeline Mora-SummonteRachel MorganIlima ToddMiranda HardyNutschellLynn ProctorOkay, hit me with your randomness!!!
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