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Last Call! "Like" Wendy Wax and get a chance to win a Kindle!

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There’s just one more day left!  Wendy Wax, author of MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAYS and the new novel TEN BEACH ROAD , out in May, is getting ready to give away an Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi.  It comes loaded with one of her most popular books, THE ACCIDENTAL BESTSELLER . Just “like” Wendy by going to http://www.authorwendywax.com and clicking on the Kindle or go directly to Wendy’s Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/4p7nu4v The promotion ends on Thursday, 3/31/11.

Freebies!

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Dear Readers, I know that there hasn't been much updates except for some movie reviews. I have an article coming up soon within this week. However, as appetizer I am giving out some wallpapers that I got from some site that I came across recently. *Please take note that they are not my artwork! I am just sharing it* So enjoy these few wallpapers guys!  Last but not least, its me! Finally after such a long time, a proper new pic of me! Like it? Wanna test your camera skills? Contact me! I'd do it for u provided I have the time! or if you need a photographer, let me know as well!! =D In whole, I would like to thank you guys for continuous support for this blog. I hope that all of you guys would gear up to read my up and coming article soon! Till then ciaoz people!! 

Help earthquake-striken Christchurch and get a chance to win up to $80 in books!

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Beth over at Do Good is trying to help out those who have suffered damage and loss in the after effects of the February 22, 2011 earthquake that struck that region. She is asking people to make a donation-- big or small -- to your choice of four charities in that area. Then email her the receipt showing you did so, and she will in return enter your name in a drawing to win up to $80 in books from Better World Books ! The more people to enter, the bigger the prize! The winning amount will be at least $20, and may go as high as $80 if she gets more than 50 entries! Winner will be drawn April 1st! Click here to enter!

WINNER: Summer Road by Kelly Moran

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The winner of the free ebook copy of Summer Road by Kelly Moran is... Eileen Schuh of Magic of the Muses Eileen is an author herself, and her book Schrödinger’s Cat is due to be published August 2011! Congratulations Eileen, both on winning and getting published! You should hear from Kelly soon! Don't forget to enter to win either The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman or Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard. The contest ends 4/10!

Mailbox Monday (3/28/11 edition)

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Image licensed from bigstockphoto.com Copyright stands Mailbox Monday is brought to us by The Printed Page .   Here is what I received over the last week or two: The Terror of Living by Urban Waite Won from CMash Loves to Read Phil Hunt is in deep trouble. Hunt is on the run from two men: Drake, the deputy sheriff who intends to catch him, and Grady, the vicious hitman who means to kill him. For twenty years Hunt has lived in Washington State, raising horses with his wife on his small farm. He's tried to stay out of trouble, wanting only to make a living and taking the occasional illicit job in order to do so. Then his last delivery goes horribly wrong, and the chase is on from the mountains down into the Puget lowlands. To have any chance of rescuing his quiet life, Hunt will have to deal with deputy sheriff Bobby Drake, a good man determined to make up for his father's tainted legacy and Grady Fisher, a very bad man intent on making a name for himself in the most ...

Book Giveaways in Blogworld (3-26-11 edition)

NOTE : A reminder that you are free to email me about any giveaways that you are having, if you want me to blog them, and I'll be happy to try to post them even if I am not entering them. Just include a link to the giveaway, what you are giving away, how many copies are being given away, and the deadline in order to assure being included. Email me at nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com. Here is a list of some giveaways going on in Blogworld*. Please note that new giveaways that were added this week are indented in Blockquotes: My Book Reviews is giving away 2 copies of The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady. Deadline is March 26. US only. Y(A)? Cuz We Write! is having a 200 followers giveaway for readers and writers alike. Deadline is March 26.  My Bookish Ways is giving away Enclave. Deadline is March 27. US/Canada only. Mystifyi...

GIVEAWAY: The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman or Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

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I mentioned the other day that I attended a local reading festival and had picked up a few autographed books while I was there. What I didn't mention was that I picked up a couple of extras for you guys! Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars Series #1) by Sara Shepard Everyone has something to hide—especially high school juniors spencer, aria, emily, and hanna. Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished. How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were, the naughty girls they are, and all the dirty secrets they've kept. And guess what? I'm telling. The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman Alice Hoffman’s previous novel, The Third Angel , was hailed as "an unforgettable portrait of the depth of true love" ( USA Today ),...

My first reading festival

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This weekend I attended my first reading festival. I've never been to anything like this before. It was a pretty good size, lasted all day, and had something like 24 authors speaking and signing books. Books-a-Million was selling the author's books inside, with 20% of the proceeds going towards the festival. I wound up spending way more than I should have, and I know next time to bring my own books I bought elsewhere! (I knew that would happen!) My first stop was the book sale, where I picked up a few books. I promptly took them out and had them autographed by Alice Hoffman! While I was at the book booth, I picked up some Envirosax at the great price of $3 each. Winning! *enter audio clip of Charlie Sheen here!* I also listened to authors Larry Baker and Susanna Daniel speak. Larry Baker was very entertaining. Here is a video of him talking about one of his books (from the Tulsa City-County Library)... Susanna Daniel talked of her love for Florida and the stilt homes of Bisca...

GUEST POST: Author Kelly Moran

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I'm thrilled today to welcome author Kelly Moran, who has a new book Summer's Road due out on March 25th. Let's all please give her a warm welcome! Kelly, take it away! First, I'd like to sincerely thank Heather for letting me guest today. She's got a great group of followers and I'm honored. Don't forget to leave a comment or feel free to ask me any questions you may have. One commenter will win a FREE eBook copy of my upcoming release, Summer's Road , due out March 25th wherever books are sold. If interested, you can find trailers, reviews, my books, and more on my Web site at www.authorkellymoran.com , or my Blog at www.authorkellymoran.blogspot.com . I'm also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorkellymoran , Myspace at www.myspace.com/authorkellymoran , Goodreads at www.goodreads.com/authorkellymoran , and Twitter at www.twitter.com/authorkmoran . SUMMER'S ROAD is a book very dear to me. Most people don't know this, but the first draft ...

WINNERS: Zan-Gah and $35 to CSN Stores

I forgot to announce the winners last week for my last two contests. The winner of  the two Zan-Gah series books is... Melanie L And the winner of the $35 CSN Stores gift code is... Diane of  Bibliophile by the Sea Both winners have been confirmed. Congratulations and thanks for participating! Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up!

Book Giveaways in Blogworld (3-19-11 edition)

NOTE : A reminder that you are free to email me about any giveaways that you are having, if you want me to blog them, and I'll be happy to try to post them even if I am not entering them. Just include a link to the giveaway, what you are giving away, how many copies are being given away, and the deadline in order to assure being included. Email me at nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com. Here is a list of some giveaways going on in Blogworld*. Please note that new giveaways that were added this week are indented in Blockquotes: Eleusinian Mysteries is giving away a copy of The Goddess Test. Deadline is March 19. International! Peeking Between the Pages is giving away a copy of The House of Six Doors. Deadline is March 19. US only. Amethyst Daydreams is giving away a preorder of City of Fallen Angels. Deadline is March 20. International! ...

Howie Day - Collide

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The other day while I was rushing for a job interview, So You Think You Can Dance Season 7 was going on. And just as I was about to switch it off, I saw the most inspiring, and touching performance by Lauren and Kent. I know both the song and that performance is not a new thing but yet still I was certainly left feeling bad for not knowing it till recently! Well I did my research about this song and the singer. Below are his details: "Collide" is the second single from singer/songwriter Howie Day's second full-length album, Stop All the World Now , released in July 2004. The song, written by Howie Day and Kevin Griffin, follows in the vein of works from other pop balladeers like Dave Matthews, John Mayer and Duncan Sheik. The London Session Orchestra provided backing instrumentation on the initial album version of the song. "Collide" has since been used in promotion of various television series, including What About Brian , Friday Night Lights and General Ho...

Mailbox Monday (03-14-11 edition)

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Image licensed from bigstockphoto.com Copyright stands Mailbox Monday is brought to us by The Printed Page .   Here is what I received over the last week or two: The Headhunter's Daughter by Tamar Myers Won from My Guilty Pleasures From Tamar Myers, author of The Witch Doctor's Wife, comes a spellbinding tale of equatorial Africa and a child torn dangerously between two worlds. In 1945, an infant left inadvertently to die in the jungles of the Belgian Congo is discovered by a young Bashilele tribesman on a mission to claim the head of an enemy. Recognized as human—despite her pale white skin and strange blue eyes—the baby is brought into the tribe and raised as its own. Thirteen years later, the girl—now called "Ugly Eyes"—will find herself at the center of a controversy that will rock two separate societies.  Young missionary Amanda Brown hears the incredible stories of a white girl living among the Bashilele headhunters. In the company of the local poli...

The Tourist

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Well this movie has been out for quite some time but eventually I managed to finish watching the movie. Though I did hear way a lot of reviews from so many people that the movie sucked real big time, I just wanted to see for myself as I was just too curious. It certainly did not disappoint me as my hopes for the movie was to suck and it did! LOL totally a big time waste and no story line as how I would like to put. Well I am not sure if most of you people have watched this movie yet or not. Yet still I will add in the plot. The Plot. A woman named Elise (Jolie) is being trailed in Paris by French police working with Scotland Yard. At a cafe, she receives a letter from Alexander Pearce, a former lover, with explicit directions to board a train to Venice, Italy, pick out a man who resembles him and make the police believe that this man is Alexander Pearce. A mysterious stranger, not involved with the police, also seems to be watching Elise. Elise burns the letter and boards a t...

Book Giveaways in Blogworld (3-12-11 edition)

NOTE : A reminder that you are free to email me about any giveaways that you are having, if you want me to blog them, and I'll be happy to try to post them even if I am not entering them. Just include a link to the giveaway, what you are giving away, how many copies are being given away, and the deadline in order to assure being included. Email me at nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com. Here is a list of some giveaways going on in Blogworld*. Please note that new giveaways that were added this week are indented in Blockquotes: Book Flame is giving away a copy of Angelfire. Deadline is March 15. US only. Amused by Books is giving away a copy of The Bird House. Deadline is March 15. US only. The Book Chick is giving away a copy of One Bird's Choice. Deadline is March 18. US/Canada only. Eleusinian Mysteries is giving away a copy of The Goddes...