Showing posts with label Contest Craze 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contest Craze 2009. Show all posts

Saturday, April 9

Win When The Stars Go Blue- CLOSED



Summary A dancer driven to succeed.
A musical prodigy attempting to escape his past.
The summer they share.
And the moment it all goes wrong.
Dance is Soledad Reyes’s life. About to graduate from Miami’s Biscayne High School for the Performing Arts, she plans on spending her last summer at home teaching in a dance studio, saving money, and eventually auditioning for dance companies. That is, until fate intervenes in the form of fellow student Jonathan Crandall who has what sounds like an outrageous proposition: Forget teaching. Why not spend the summer performing in the intense environment of the competitive drum and bugle corps? The corps is going to be performing Carmen, and the opportunity to portray the character of the sultry gypsy proves too tempting for Soledad to pass up, as well as the opportunity to spend more time with Jonathan, who intrigues her in a way no boy ever has before.        
But in an uncanny echo of the story they perform every evening, an unexpected competitor for Soledad's affections appears: Taz, a member of an all-star Spanish soccer team. One explosive encounter later Soledad finds not only her relationship with Jonathan threatened, but her entire future as a professional dancer.

Donated By Caridad Farrer 
Signed Paperback
Open Internationally

Sunday, October 25

Winners

ALL BOOKS WERE CLAIMED

This just helps me stay organized.


Prizes: ( I Love You Random Org)

ALL ARE DRAWN RANDOM, SO IF YOU WIN 2 or more, randomorg likes you apparently.

If the link is RED: Than I have gotten your email and have emailed the donator your address already! If you do not get your book within 3 weeks, let me know and I'll contact them to check in.

Please Be Patient, as I have to contact each one directly, LOL.
Updating as the email came in, so if your not red yet, I haven't gotten to it yet. (theres still some email in my mailbox so please be patient.) If you haven't emailed me your address yet (and some of you have not) please do it asap. Thanks!

48 hours to respond or I will have to draw another winner!

Hold Still by Nina L: http://whatbrireads.blogspot.com/
Hush Hush-Once Witch ARC: Nikki Haunt of ancient peace
Prophecy Of The Sisters By Michelle Zink: http://alas3lads.blogspot.com/
Identical,Wake, Monostru: http://stephsureads.blogspot.com/
Tear Collector (1): Sara choose Winner: http://yabookqueen.blogspot.com/
Snap by Carol Snow: http://chickloveslit.blogspot.com/
Switch by Carol Snow: http://sarahbear9789.blogspot.com/
Possessions by Nancy Holder: http://melissa-coffeebooksandlaundry.blogspot.com/
Local Girls By Jenny O'Connell: Denise@RoquesandRomance
Rich Boys by Jenny O'Connell: http://mandycanread.blogspot.com/
Certain Slant Light by Laura Whitcomb: Cfisher1504
Geek Charming by Robin Palmer: 3 Winners: Raspberry, http://seemichelleread.blogspot.com/And http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/
City Of Ashes-Girl Stays In Picture: http://thebookcellarx.blogspot.com/
Language Of Flowers: http://anaddictedbookreader.blogspot.com/
Vamped by Lucienne Diver:http://readingwatchingliving.blogspot.com/
Take Me There by Susane Colasanti : http://lostininkreviews.blogspot.com/
What Would Emma Do By Eileen Cook: Jenny N (Canada)
Secret Society by Tom Dolby(1st copy): Donated by Chica Reader, Email Me The Winner Christina of Flip the Page! Book Reviews
The Debs by Susan McBride: Liz@BookLover
Love Lies And Texas Dips by Susan McBride: http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/
Beguiled by G Gist and JMB: http://someofmyfavoritebooks.blogspot.com/
Simple Irresistible by Jennifer Banash:http://insidethemindjm.blogspot.com/
Slept Away by Julie Kraut: http://readingwithtequila.blogspot.com/
Taken by Storm By Angela Morrison:Jess (first winner didn't claim, twitter giveaway)
Secret Society by Tom Dolby(2ndcopy): http://themindfulmusingsbookblog.blogspot.com/
HushHush + Leviathan: http://hookedonyabooks.blogspot.com/
Naughty List ARC 1 from Suzanne: Cindy@Iheartbookgossip
BeWitching Season by Marissa Doyle: http://inwhichagirl.blogspot.com/
Time of The Witches by Anna Myers: 2 Winners: http://ziarias.blogspot.com/, http://luluettesfineprint.blogspot.com/
Top10 Uses For Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro:redcoatsfan
ContestOfMonth:October:TroyHigh: http://sophistikatied.blogspot.com/
ContestPart 1: Pick A Number, Email It TO ME: Kelsey@TheBookScout
UndeadMuchKickOffGiveaway: http://www.blogger.com/profile/06471726129521041050
Captivate by Carrie Jones (arc 1): Khy@Frenetic Reader
Captivate by Carrie Jones (arc 2): Senfaye
4 ARC Bundle: donated picked winner (blogger) candycanegrl92
Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler: http://justblindedbookreviews.blogspot.com/(first winner didnot respond,twit giveaway)
Give Up The Ghost by Megan Crewe- http://www.blogger.com/profile/17903093193311109863
Food Girls Other Things I Can't Have by Allen Zadoff: http://www.blogger.com/profile/18119179764394966859
Just One Wish by Janette Rallison: BookWhisperer
Shrinking Violet by Danielle Joseph: Girl On A Mission
Donut Days by Lara Zielin: Elnice
Little Black Lies by Tish Cohen 3 copies: elaing8, Shalonda@shalondasblog, Jen@booksatmidnight CLAIMED (no clue why links arent there, will add them in later)
Hate List by Jennifer Brown: GirlOnAMission ( second win)
Tear Collector by Patrick Jones(2ndcopy) The Book Vixen
Dragonfly by Julia Golding:http://www.booksbytheircover.blogspot.com/
Win Some Swag From Me: http://anaddictedbookreader.blogspot.com/ ( second win)
Match Made In High School by Kristin Walker: http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/(second win)
Isabelle's Boyfriend by Caroline Hickey: Melissa@BooksCoffeeLaundry (first winnernotrespond, twit giveaway)
In A Heartbeat by Loretta Ellsworth: http://www.blogger.com/profile/04400389423946629532 (2nd win)
Reality Check by Jen Calonita: http://www.blogger.com/profile/09229589302974209381
Sea Change by Aimee Friedman :http://www.blogger.com/profile/05214639015536417380
The Cupcake Queen by Heather Hepler: http://www.blogger.com/profile/06471726129521041050(2nd WIN)
Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri: http://laurenscrammedbookshelf.blogspot.com/
Love Undercover by Jessica Brody: lirpa@mchsi.com
Viola In Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani: Mishel
Girls Guide To Getting Kidnapped: The Bookologist
Undead Much by Stacey Jay:Khy@Frenetic Reader (2nd Win)
3 ARC Bundle: (donater picks): sarahbearn01@gmail.com
Storm Glass by Maria Snyder: Kat O Keefe
Naughty List by Suzanne Young: Lili

The last few contests, of mine, the big challenge, etc. Will be announced in a few days.


Books I Am Sending: Note To Self:
Troy High To Kate
Mystery Book To Kelsey
Swag To Adrienne
(upcomining contests-keep record)

You Must Email Me at princessbookie84 at gmail dot com, Please Include Title You Won in subject line. Please Use the email you signed up with (thats how I can confirm its you)

I will be double checking everything, but its easier for me if you follow directions.

Winners Please Fill This Out when emailing me!

Name:
Address:
Email Address:
Blog Address: (if you have one)

BE ACTIVE, GO TELL THE WINNERS CONGRATS!!!!!


Saturday, October 24

CLOSED

CONTEST CLOSED


These Are ARCS. They are donated by a very very very very very very very nice author. (wish I was her daughter, lol) (above books)


OPEN TO EVERYONE
(Big box, only US, the arcs I'm giving, EVERYONE)


Option 1:
Recreate One Of The Book Images in a post on your blog or include the link to your post. Be Creative. Have fun. Take A Picture, Make A Picture. Include yourself, include others, be creative.

Option 2: Make Your Own Cover Based On The Title Of The Book. Be creative.

Option 3: Recreate Something Like Fate. Be Creative! I love love love this cover.

This contest is based solely on creativity and what the hosts, myself and the author think are the most creative.

There will be voting rounds. So Please come back and vote!

Bonus Pictures: YOU WILL NOT WIN THESE BOOKS
these are my top wishlist books, so I'm adding them in to use for the recreations:



Winner 1 Will Recieve the ARCS in the picture above (the 9 arcs). From the donator, not me. (I do not own these books, I've had people emailing me asking to borrow them!)

Winner 2
Will Recieve a mystery 2010 ARC (its a surprise) will be based off your votes.


Be Sure to leave Link in mr linky AND under comments make a comment so we know whose is whose link.

Contest Ends in a few days, I'll let ya know. a few people asked for an extension.

(You can create up to two each, 1 of different ones) (not 2 creations of the same one) (Basically if you do option 3, you can have up to 3 creations)



Suprise Contest (take 2)

CONTEST CLOSED
WINNER COMING SOON!

For Bloggers:
We would have own little mini challenge for the last contest for anyone who wants to participate!


These books need to take a mini vacation to my house!!!

Post The Mini Challenge On Your Blog and link it back to me so everyone can participate:

Name 8 Of Your Favorite Things (not all books either LOL)

My List:
1. My Boyfriend of course
2. Books
3. Chad Michael Murray
4. Twilight
5. Chicken Lips (with ranch)
6. One Tree Hill
7. Hello Kitty
8. DVDS

You can do 5 or 8, its your choice, I had trouble narrowing it down! LOL

(mix it up, be creative)

1 Winner




REMEMBER SINCE IT IS A MINI CHALLENGE SO YOU MUST BLOG IT AND LEAVE YOUR LINK.

Will Run Until I feel like closing so get your entries in now!



Surpise Contest (yay)


Yes, I know I am probably surprising you all. But that is the point!

Winner Will Receive One Surprise Advanced Reader Copy from ME.

All you have to do to enter is tell me your #1 book you are looking forward to in 2010 and what you would do to get it! Think about it! The one you must have!! The book is of course your choice, BUT I will choose the best answer on what you would do for it so be creative.

Example: awhile back my answer was Something Like Fate and I would eat my boogers for it (ewwwww) LOL


To Enter:
Just answer the question

International

Read-A-Thon Mini Challenge-song

New Challenge

I Love the songs! Hmmm, one that I have listened to alot today in between reading breaks to keep me tuned is Tyler Hilton: When It Comes

Take A Trip With Me Meeting Tyler HERE

Lyrics: "When It Comes"

I study up my hollow
Piece of wood to follow
A day that doesn't come
To the lucky

And I realize there's tomorrow
But I would rather wallow
In the rain then moods that seem
So pot-lucky

Well I'm cruising El Paseo
In my off-white coup back '65
Or I'm cruisin down my own street
And my hooptie says to me
You better hang on to your bench seat
I'm gonna take you for a ride

And I'll let you know
When it comes, when it comes
I'll let you know

But don't stay up for me
Don't wait up for me
If I'm not home

So I wait for fate to find me
A ball of string unwind me
Uncomfortable as a centerfold

And I realize your behind me
To help and humankind me
To see my songs can be retold

Well I'll be gone tomorrow
Yes I'm on the road tomorrow
So next time that I see you in school
It won't be for too long

And I'll let you know
When it comes, when it comes
I'll let you know

But don't stay up for me
Don't wait up for me
If I'm not home

And I want a leather jacket
But only if I have the time
Well, I'll comb my hair like Elvis
And grab an old Gretch 59

And you'd hardly recognize me if you
Saw me from behind

And I'll let you know
When it comes, when it comes
I'll let you know

And I'll let you know
When it comes
Just when it comes
I'll let you know

But don't stay up for me
Don't wait up for me
If I'm not home

And I'll let you know
I'll let you know
Well I'll let you know

Theres an official video for this song, but I love One Tree Hill so it only makes sense to post the fan made one!



Did you know Tyler Hilton is in Taylor Swift's Video?

UPDATE

Mid-Event Survey:
1. What are you reading right now? Vamped

2. How many books have you read so far? 3

3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? Eating some snacks and doing more reading!

4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day? Not really but I did have to monitor my contests too. haha

5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? Not too bad, just checking on blogs, posting, etc.

6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? I actually really really like doing it! This was my first time!

7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year? Hmmm. I think its great!!!

8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year? Most likely nothing. It all was pretty simple.

9. Are you getting tired yet? A little bit but I was up late last night!

10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?

Eat Eat Eat, I feel like I'm starving, so I'm going to get some snacks!

Fun Contest-Followup-Voting

Ok, got the 40 questions done: This Post Here.... Will let her pick out 20 questions and we'll start voting.

Her 20 Questions She Picked
Please Vote On The Sidebar With The Letter You Want figured in my 10 question interview
  • You are not allowed to choose your own question, I can't stop you, but please be respectful here.
A:Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies or Fairies? And Why?
B: If you could be written as a character in a book, what book would it be and why?
C:Who was your first literary crush and how old were you?
D:What type of book do you think that you would be?
E:If you could hang out with one character for a day from your favorite book who would it be and why?
F:What is your favorite project that Chad Michael Murray has done?
G:If there was a zombie invasion and you could pick one person and one weapon to stick with you who/what would it be and why?
H:If you could spend a day with an author, who would it be and what would you do?
I:If you could pick one book or series you read (or had read to you) when you were growing up that inspired the "bookworm" in you, which one would it be and why?
J:If your house caught on fire and all your collection of books burned, what would you do? start over or quit reading?
K:If you could do anything in the world or have any job (and the talent to do said thing) what would it be and why?
L:If you're life was going to get made into a movie who would you want to play you and why?
M:What are you majoring in college? And where is your favorite reading spot?
N:Similar to the 'if you were left on an island' is the: If you could only KEEP three books, which would they be, and why?
O:You can witness any event in the past, present, or hopefully future. What would it be and why?
P:If you could experience something any character experiences in any novel, what would it be?
Q: What is one thing you wish you had known about blogging when you first started? And if you could go back in time with that information, would you change the way you did things then?
R:What is your best memory of being proud to be a bookworm- the kind of thing where your heart swelled and your eyes danced for it?
S:What's your big dream?? what do you want more than anything else?
T:If a fairy godmother told you your life could be exactly like your favorite book for 24 hours, which book would you pick and why?

Followup Questions?

First Off, I had planned on closing tonight at midnight, but I am expanding that a little bit. I will start calculating and will continue on tomorrow and when the contest says closed, in big black print, that means I am tallying that one or have already did it, so please do not try to enter it at that point. LOL.

Here are some questions I got today that need to be answered.

1. How will I be figuring out winners?
I use randomorg for everything. I have a few friends helping me tomorrow putting all the entries into excel and we will be determining winners. It is all random. I can not say if you will win or you won't win, I have no clue. And, whoever wins, wins square and fair, I will not be changing winners, I do not do that.

2. Am I fair?
Yes, very fair. But it is not up to me to determine winners, in all reality its the luck of the draw and if randomorg likes you. (I like all of you)

3. When will the contests end?
The plan is tonight at midnight, but I plan on doing a few before bed tonight and will update the winner list. Tomorrow I will be doing this all day and it will get updated throughout the day.

4. How will I know if I won?
You will have to come check the winner list. I can not contact you all directly, that is ALOT of people. You need to check, you will have 24 hours from the time your list is put up. (I'm dividing them up into lists so its easier for you to read, etc.) If you don't claim your prize, I will have to choose another winner. (just the way it is, sorry.)

5. When will all the winners be announced?
I am hoping by tomorrow night but if not, by Monday. (Be patient please.)

6. The main question everyone has been asking:
Can I win more than once?
With this many people entering, I don't think it will be a problem. I have decided on yes. If I have to choose winners ALOT of times, it will be time consuming.(Please be respectful of my decision)

7. Is there a way to get more entries?
Under the Rules Post, there is one way. Please follow those directions carefully though. AND, it must be done by 10:30 tonight, no exceptions on that, sorry.

8. What If I don't want to give you my address?
I have to have it to pass on to the donaters. It will be kept confidential, it will go from me to them (most are publishers and authors and I don't give random people your address)

9. What Happens Now?
First off, until the contests close, keep entering. Second, be sure when I put the winners up, you follow the directions carefully and fill out the directions.

Thanking You

OK folks, I bet your tired! First off, I want to cover a few things. I want to say thanks to everyone who entered and who donated books. Lets give them props here!!! Say thanks to Everyone. Leave Your Comments Here. When, I email the donators your addresses, I will be including this link in their email, so please say thanks and leave your responses here!!! Anything you'd like to say to them in regards to them making them happen???

This was a lot of work. You guys probably are tired from entering, I'm tired from scheduling all the posts. LOL. I think I have all these books memorized now, the summaries. hehe. BUT, it was worth it and it was great.

Lets also say thanks to the people helping me tallying it up tomorrow. LOL. Check out the next post, here in a few minutes to get some of your followup questions answerered, etc. I've had a few people email me and ask me some.

Leave Your Thanks!

ENDING LINE

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BUT YOU MAY STILL ENTER THE CONTESTS ALREADY POSTED

Win The Naughty List By Suzanne Young- CLOSED


The Naughty List by Suzanne Young (ARC) (2nd copy)

(1 Advanced Reader Copy)


Summary: Tessa Crimson: Cheerleader by Day, Spy by Night
As leader of the SOS (Society of Smitten Kittens), Tessa’s mission is twofold: pep preservation and relationship salvation. That’s right, Tessa is a head cheerleader whose night job is catching cheating boyfriends in the act! Thank goodness her own relationship with Aiden is strawberry-smoothie purrfect—except for the fact that she’s been concealing her nocturnal habits for, oh, two years. Aiden suspects something’s up, and his patience is wearing thin. But in the meantime, Tessa’s far too busy to deal with her own romantic roadblocks. The Naughty List is at maximum capacity; because so far, every single suspect on it is 100% guilty. But Tessa’s in for an even bigger shock when Aiden’s name shows up on The Naughty List, and she’s finally forced to confront the unthinkable: is her own boyfriend just as naughty as all the rest?

Donated By: Gillian


How To Enter:
+1 Follow

+1 Entry


OPEN To United States Only

Win Storm Glass by Maria Snyder- CLOSED


Storm Glass by Maria Snyder (Signed)

Summary: Untrained. Untested. Unleashed. With her unique magical abilities, Opal has always felt unsure of her place at Sitia's magic academy. But when the Stormdancer clan needs help, Opal's knowledge makes her the perfect choice - until the mission goes awry. Pulling her powers in unfamiliar directions, Opal finds herself tapping into a new kind of magic as stunningly potent as it is frightening. Now Opal must deal with plotters out to destroy the Stormdancer clan, as well as a traitor in their midst. With danger and deception rising around her, will Opal's untested abilities destroy her - or save them all?


Donated By: Maria Snyder

How To Enter:
+1 Follower

+1 Entry

Open To United States Only

Win 3 ARC Bundle- CLOSED





One Winner Gets these 3 ARCS

Donated By: Author but she wants to remain anonymous until she gets the winners address

(can I enter my own contest?) LOL jk

How To Enter:
+1 Entry
+1 Follow

Open To US only

Win Undead Much by Stacye Jay (ARC)- CLOSED


Undead Much by Stacye Jay (ARC)

Summary: Even Zombie Settlers with Super Hot Boyfriends get the Blues...
A few months ago I was a normal girl with a normal life. But that was before my power to Settle the Undead returned and someone tried to kill me with zombies. Now I work magic and practice kicking butt while trying to find time for pom squad and my boyfriend, Ethan, and trying NOT to think about how freaky my life has become. It can be tough. Still…things could be worse…

Donated By: Gillian


How To Enter:

+1 Follower

+1 Entry

OPEN TO UNITED STATES ONLY!

Win Girls Guide To Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray- CLOSED

Girls Guide To Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray (ARC) (1 Copy)

Summary: The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped is about a Los Angeles girl named Michelle Pena, who's a westside foster child, and a straight A student, as well as a record-smashing track star -- who also happens to come from gang royalty, as her mother, Reina, is a powerful gang leader in Montebello, and her brother, Samson, also ruled his own club. Moreover, Michelle was the girlfriend of the most talented warrior in the city, Silver Mendoza, who promised to always be there for her, and always protect her.

Donated By: Gillian

How To Enter:

+1 Follower

+1 Entry


OPEN TO UNITED STATES ONLY!!!

Win Viola In Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani- CLOSED

Win Viola In Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani (hardcover-autographed)

Summary: Shipped off to boarding school in South Bend, Indiana, city girl and aspiring filmmaker Viola Chesterton feels out of place with her three new roommates. Missing her life back home, Viola is tempted to hide behind her video camera all year. But first impressions are often wrong, and soon Viola realizes she’s in for the most incredible year of her life—if only she can put the camera down and let the world in.

Donated By: Adriana Trigiani AND her assistant Kelly

How To Enter:
+1 Follower
+1 Entry

OPEN TO UNITED STATES ONLY

Love Undercover by Jessica Brody- CLOSED

Love Undercover by Jessica Brody (I believe this is an arc, but don't quote me)

Summary: Jennifer Hunter never saw herself as the relationship type. After all, she’d spent the last two years of her life as an undercover fidelity inspector, hired to test men’s faithfulness—not exactly the kind of job that lends itself to intimacy. But when Jamie Richards walked into her life, everything changed, and Jennifer vowed to trade in her undercover lifestyle for something more normal.
That’s why she formed the Hawthorne Agency: Five full-time fidelity inspectors, hired to carry out Jennifer’s mission while she manages the process from a safe (relationship-saving) distance. But a surprise proposal from Jamie leaves her wondering if the “normal” life is really meant for her. Can a former fidelity inspector who’s seen nothing but failed marriages ever come to terms with tying the knot herself? And when she receives a frantic phone call from one of her employees in trouble, she’s faced with a choice: fulfill her obligation to the client who needs her or honor her promise to the man she loves.

Donated By: Jessica


How To Enter:
+1 Follower
+1 Entry


Open To United States ONLY

Another Mini Challenge

This Is the Challenge Hosted HERE

HERES MY OBSESSIONS


Collection Obsession

Most obsessive readers are also collectors. Besides books, what do YOU collect? Here is your task:

I collect Twilight stuff. I know, I'm one of "those" Smiles.

This is about half of the stuff I Own. The other half its hard to take pictures of. I have about 15 posters, 10 more keychains, a few more totes, 4 more hoodies, 3 more calandars, a blanket, pillowcase, and some of the new New Moon stuff (the new stuff at Hot Topic)

I also collect DVDS (the whole bottom shelf is full too, but can't really see them that well)

As you can tell they are mostly chick flicks. LOL



Win Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri- CLOSED


Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri (hardcover) (1 winner)

Summary:
One night, in cities all across Europe, five children vanish — only to appear, years later, at an exclusive New York party with a strange and elegant governess. Rumor and mystery follow the Faust teenagers to the city’s most prestigious high school, where they soar to suspicious heights with the help of their benefactor’s extraordinary "gifts." But as the students claw their way up — reading minds, erasing scenes, stopping time, stealing power, seducing with artificial beauty — they start to suffer the side-effects of their own addictions. And as they make further deals with the devil, they uncover secrets more shocking than their most unforgivable sins. At once chilling and wickedly satirical, this contemporary reimagining of the Faustian bargain is a compelling tale of ambition, consequences, and ultimate redemption.

Donated By Tracy

How To Enter:
+1 Follower
+1 Entry

Open To UNITED STATES
 

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