Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: June 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Win on Wednesday: Contests Around the Blogosphere (23)

Well, if you haven’t heard, Abigail isn’t going to be doing her Win on Wednesday post anymore. *sobs* So I have a feeling some new people are going to be stuck with me. *waves* Mine is a bit different. I don’t just list urban fantasy contests, but any contests that I’ve run across.

Feel free to email or tweet me your links if you want to make sure I add it on here! You can even fill out the nifty new form at the bottom of this post! At the bottom of the page I’ve also linked another site where you can add your own contests & see others.

Be aware that what’s listed here is not necessarily accurate or as detailed as the page will be, it’s just a guide so read the rules before you enter the contests. :)

New Contests:

~Book of Secrets is giving away Soul Deep by Lora Leigh. Enter by June 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository delivers)

~Hanging with Bells! is giving away Crimson Moon by J.A. Saare. Enter by June 30, 2010. (US residents only)

~Quackers & Tease is giving away an ebooks of Serenity’s Dream by Brita Addams. Contest ends July 1, 2010. (International)

~The TRILLIONTH Page is giving away Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler. Contest ends July 2, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~The Qwillery is giving away Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield. Contest ends July 2, 2010. (International)

~Tales of Whimsy… is celebrating her bloggy birthday and giving away a $20 Amazon GC and $20 worth of books from Book Depository. Enter by July 2, 2010. (US-Amazon GC, International-Book Depository)

~The Story Siren is giving away an ARC of White Cat by Holly Black, gloves, and swag. Contest ends July 2, 2010. (International)

~Fiction Vixen Book Reviews is giving away a signed copy of Crimson Moon by J.A. Saare. Enter by July 3, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~All I Want And More… is giving away an ebook of Goldie and the Three Behrs by Harris Channing. Contest ends July 3, 2010. (International)

~Welcome to My World! is having a Mad Tea Party! You can win to beautiful Alice inspired necklaces. Enter by July 3, 2010. (International)

~Seductive Musings is giving away a $15 GC to Amazon. Enter by July 3, 2010. (International if you can purchase from Amazon.com)

~Seductive Musings is giving away 1 print book and 2 ebooks from Lorelei James. Enter by July 3, 2010. (US/Canada-print book, International-ebooks)

~Book Chick City is having 10 Fun Days of Young Adult Fiction! Contests end July 3, 2010.

set of the Midnighters series by Scott Westerfield (UK residents)
5 copies of iBoy by Kevin Brooks (UK-4, International-1)
5 copies of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (UK-4, International-1)
3 copies of Keys to the Repository by Melissa de la Cruz (UK residents only)
1 copy of Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link (US/UK/Canada only)
5 copies of Fallen by Lauren Kate (UK-4, International-1)

~Over the Edge Book Reviews is giving away Pray For Dawn by Jocelynn Drake. Enter by July 4, 2010. (International)

~Over the Edge Book Reviews is giving away 3 copies of Wolf Tales 10, Hellfire, or Demonfire by Kate Douglas. Enter by July 4, 2010. (International)

~Smexy Books is giving away Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill and a swag pack. Contest ends July 4, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~All Things Urban Fantasy and Tynga’s Reviews are having . Contests end July 4, 2010.

3 copies of Sacrifice by Dakota Bank (International-2, Canada-1)
3 copies of Pray For Dawn by Jocelynn Drake (International), Pray For Dawn & Wait For Dusk (Canada only)
a signed copy of Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill and swag (US only)
5 copies of Amost To Die For by Tate Hallaway (International)
a signed copy of Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding and bookmark and buttons (US only)
an ARC of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer and a wolfish surprise (International)
hardcover copies of Undead & Unpopular and Undead & Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson (International)
2 copies of Other by Karen Kincy (US/Mexico/Canada)
2 copies of Other by Karen Kincy (US/Mexico/Canada)
a signed copy of Sleepless by Cyn Balog (US only)
1 copy of Unchained by Sharon Ashwood (International)
signed Clockwork teaser chapter and rune jewelry from the Mortal Instruments store (International) and 2 boxed sets of the Mortal Instruments series and posters (US only)
3 boxed sets of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and 3 posters (US only)
2 copies of Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost (US-1, Canada-1)

~Love to Read For Fun is giving away Eve of Samhain Lisa Sanchez. Enter by July 5, 2010. (US only)

~Welcome to Larissa’s Life is giving away Chloe Neill swag. Enter by July 5, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Daisy Chain Book Reviews is giving away Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce. Contest ends July 5, 2010. (International)

~The Story Siren is giving away That Summer by Sarah Dessen. Enter by July 5, 2010. (US residents only)

~Book Junkie is giving away a signed copy of Destiny by Victoria Gray. Contest ends July 5, 2010. (International)

~Book Pushers Anonymous is giving away 3 copies of Demon Mistress by Yasmine Galenorn. Enter by July 5, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Book Rat is having Jane in June. Contests end July 5, 2010.

Murder at Mansfield Park by Lynn Shepherd (International)
Bridget Jones Prize Pack (US/Canada residents)
signed copy of According to Jane by Marilyn Brant (US residents)
Lizzie Fashions Set bookmarks by Antique Fashionista (International)
The Other Mr. Darcy and The Darcy Cousins by Monica Fairview (US/Canada residents)

~The Neverending Shelf is having a Birthday Bash Giveaway. (US residents)

5 novels by Joanne Rock. Enter by July 5, 2010.
ARC of Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Enter by July 5, 2010.
5 books from Regina’s Goodreads Bookswap. Enter by July 5, 2010.
ARC of Folly by Marthe Jocelyn. Enter by July 5, 2010.
Custom bookmark from The Shady Glade. Enter by July 6, 2010.
Jo Lynne Valerie swag packs. Enter by July 6, 2010.
Forget-Her-Nots by Amy Brecount White. Enter by July 7, 2010.
ARC of Fallen by Lauren Kate & hardcover of Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran. Enter by July 7, 2010.
Need by Carrie Jones, White is for Witchling by Helen Oyeyemi, and bookmarks. Enter by July 7, 2010.
The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller. Enter by July 7, 2010.
Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel. Enter by July 7, 2010.

~Ms. B’s Book Swarm is a new blog that focuses on YA/MG. As an incentive for new followers there’s a giveaway with prizes of Insatiable by Meg Cabot, Burned by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast, and The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan. Contest ends July 6, 2010. (Continental US only)

~Fiction Kingdom is giving away Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh. Enter by July 6, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Book Lovers Inc. is giving away Insatiable by Lauren Dane. Enter by July 6, 2010. (International?)

~That’s Queen Bitch To You is giving away 250 custom designed business cards by Robin Ludwig Design Inc. Enter by July 7, 2010. (US residents)

~The Story Siren is giving away Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta. Enter by July 7, 2010. (International)

~The Eclectic Book Lover needs your help, and you can get books in the process! Contribute $2 to be entered into a raffle for 3 prize packs (The Young Love Bundle, The Grown & Sexy Bundle, and Mixed Bag & RomCon swag) Enter by July 7, 2010. (International)

~Bite Club is giving away a signed book and swag from Chloe Neill. Contest ends July 8, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Pop Culture Junkie is giving away an Aimee Friedman Prize Pack. Books include Sea Change, French Kiss, Hollywood Hills, South Beach, and The Year My Sister Got Lucky. Contest ends July 8, 2010. (US only)

~Enchanted by Books is giving away Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker by Marla Martenson. Enter by July 8, 2010. (US residents)

~The Eclectic Reader is giving away a signed UK copy of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by C.W. Gortner. Contest ends July 9, 2010. (International)

~The First Novels Club is giving away a signed copy of A Blue So Dark by Holly Schindler. Enter by July 9, 2010. (US residents)

~Shooting Stars Mag is giving away your choice of mix from Coffee Cup Creations. Enter by July 9, 2010. (US addresses only)

~What Book Is That? is giving away a Chloe Neill swag pack with bookmarks, a pen, and a wristband! Enter by July 9, 2010. (US/Canada residents only)

~What Book Is That? is giving away a L.O.S.T. mug from Karin Harlow. Enter by July 10, 2010. (International)

~Book Lovers Inc. is giving away a signed copy of I’ll Be Slaying You by Cynthia Eden. Contest ends July 10, 2010. (International)

~From the Shadows is having a 400 Follower Giveaway! Choice of Crazy School by Cornelia Read or Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. Contest ends July 10, 2010. (US mailing addresses)

~Luxury Reading is giving away 3 copies of The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Enter by July 10, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~blkosiner is having a 50 followers Contest! Win a signed copy of Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles or $5 Amazon e-GC. Contest ends July 11, 2010. (US only, unless willing to pay for shipping or where GC is usable)

~Parajunkee’s View is giving away signed copies of Shiver and Linger by Maggie Stiefvater. Contest ends July 12, 2010. (US/Canada, international if willing to pay for shipping)

~Luxury Reading is giving away Sand in My Eyes by Christine Lemmon. Enter by July 12, 2010. (US residents)

~Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog is having a 200 Follower Giveaway and is giving away a $25 Amazon or B&N GC. Contest ends July 13, 2010. (International wherever either of those can be used)

~The Eclectic Book Lover is having a RITA Nominees Givaway! Prizes include One Scream Away by Kate Brady, For the Love of Pete by Julia Harper, To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt, Knight of Pleasure by Margaret Mallory, My Forbidden Desire by Carolyn Jewel, annd Kill for Me by Celia Johnson. Enter by July 13, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Lovin’ & Livin’ Life in the 808 is giving away Stupid on the Road by Leland Gregory. Enter by July 13, 2010. (US only)

~Teens Read and Write is giving away 3 signed copies of Bella Should Have Dumped Edward by Michelle Pam. Enter by July 14, 2010.

~Luxury Reading is giving away 2 copies of Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase. Contest ends July 14, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~The Book Muncher is giving away South Beach, French Kiss, and Hollywood Hills by Aimee Friedman. Contest ends July 15, 2010. (US mailing addresses)

~Strange Candy Reviews is giving away Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton. Contest ends July 15, 2010. (International)

~About Happy Books is having a Birthday Giveaway! 3 people will win a book of choice (up to 12 Euros) from the Book Depository. Contest ends July 15, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)

~The Undercover Book Lover is giving away ARCs of Nightshade, Paranormalcy, Halo, Pegasus, and The Eternal Ones and 5 packs of 5 Gum. Contest ends July 15, 2010. (International)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving away a signed copy of Shadow Bound by Erin Kellison. Enter by July 15, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~The Introverted Reader is having a 250 Follower/Birthday Bash Giveaway! Enter to win a Gail Carriger prize pack or a Historical Fiction Favorites prize pack.Contest ends July 15, 2010. (International where the Book Depository delivers)

~The Cajun Book Lady is giving away Whiter Than Snow by Sandra Dallas. Enter by July 15, 2010. (US addresses)

~The Cajun Book Lady is giving away a make your own Glee Gum Kit. Enter by July 15, 2010. (US residents)

~The Cajun Book Lady is giving away 3 signed copies of Cyber Writers and the Zebra of Life by Karen Kostlivey, 2 signed posters, and swag. Enter by July 15, 2010. (US residents)

~The Story Siren is giving away 2 BEA Prize Packs full of swag and books. Contest ends July 16, 2010. (International)

~Steph Su Reads is giving away Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. Enter by July 16, 2010. (International)

~Steph Su Reads is giving away Ballads of Suburbia by Stephanie Kuehnert. Enter by July 16, 2010. (US only, International if willing to pay for shipping)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving away Nightwalker, Dayhunter, and Dawnbreaker by Jocelynn Drake. Contest ends July 19, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~A Lush Budget Production is giving away a signed set of either the Wolves of Mercy Falls or Faeries by Maggie Stiefvater. Enter by July 20, 2010. (US residents only)

~Meghan’s Book Blog is giving away City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. Contest ends July 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Fire and Ice is giving away a pendant made out of a vintage flower pin by VeyCourtCottage. Enter by July 24, 2010. (International)

~Rex Robot Reviews is giving away 4 copies of Dangerous Desire by Dee Davis. Contest ends July 25, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Fire and Ice is giving away the Movements of Water photography print by Nicole Gelinas. Enter by July 28, 2010. (International)

~Fire and Ice is offering 2 fairy matte prints and bookmarks by Samantha Nowak. Enter by July 29, 2010. (International)

~Extreme Reader Book Review is giving away a signed ARC of The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong and 4 pins, Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins, and Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials by Rosalind Wiseman. Contest ends July 30, 2010. (International)

~Alaine-Queen of Happy Endings is having her July Contest. Choose from The Dark Rose by Cynthia Harrod Eagles, Linger by Maggie Stiefvater, and Time’s Legacy by Barbara Erskin. Enter by July 31, 2010. (International)

~vvb32 reads is having a Mansfield Mansfield Park Murder Mystery virtual dinner party with giveaways going on until July 31, 2010.

Mansfield Park and Mummies by Jane Austen and Vera Nazarian and a mummy doll
Edmund Betram’s Diary by Amanda Grange
2 copies of The Crimes of Dr. Watson by John H.
Sherlock Holmes, comic book #4 by Leah Moore and John Reppion
Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (International)
Who Killed Mr. Boddy? by A.E. Parker (International)
The Jane Austen Handbook by Margaret C. Sullivan (International)
3 copies of The Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Ransom Riggs

Contests From Last Weeks Post:

~Rex Robot Reviews is giving away a $60 GC to CSNstores.com. Enter by July 1, 2010. (US/Canada residents only)

~Wayfaring Writer is giving away Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Enter by July 1, 2010.

~Only Sexy Books Allowed is giving away an ARC of Matched by Ally Condie. Contest ends July 1, 2010. (International)

~A Great Book is the Cheapest Vacation is giving away Spider’s Bite and Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep. Contest ends July 1, 2010. (International)

~I Heart Monster is giving away 3 Eclipse movie posters. Enter by July 1, 2010. (International)

~LA FEMME READERS is giving away And Then Everything Unraveled and And Then I Found Out the Truth by Jennifer Sturman. Enter by July 1, 2010. (US/Canada addresses)

~Pop Culture Junkie is giving away And Then Everything Unraveled and And Then I Found Out the Truth by Jennifer Sturman and a magic 8 ball keychain. Contest ends July 1, 2010. (US/Canada addresses)

~Regal Literary is giving away 10 copies of Fangland by John Marks in honor of the film adaption in progress. Enter by July 2, 2010.

~Steph Su Reads is giving away The Family Fortune by Laurie Horowitz. Enter by July 2, 2010. (US residents, International if you can pay for shipping)

~Steph Su Reads is giving away Matched by Ally Condie. Enter by July 2, 2010. (International)

~Reading Angel is having a Percy Jackson Goodies Giveaway! Contest ends July 2, 2010. (US only)

~Luxury Reading is giving away 3 copies of Admissions by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Contest ends July 3, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Bites is giving away We Hear the Dead by Dianne K. Salerni. Enter by July 3, 2010. (US residents)

~Book Chick City is giving away 4 copies of Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce. Enter by July 3, 2010. (UK-3 copies, International-1 copy)

~Book Chick City is giving away 5 signed copies of The Other Countess by Eve Edwards. Enter by July 3, 2010. (UK-4 copies, International-1 copy)

~Book Lovers Inc. is giving away 2 signed copies of Pray for Dawn by Jocelynn Drake. Enter by July 3, 2010. (International)

~Bites is giving away an ARC Picture of the Dead by Adele Griffin. Enter by July 4, 2010. (US residents)

~All Things Urban Fantasy and Tynga’s Reviews are having a Paranormal Summerfest! All contests end July 4, 2010.

a signed copy of Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn and a CD playlist made by Carrie (International)
1 copy of Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews or another book listed in post (International-where Book Depository ships)
5 copies of Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton (Canada only)
1 copy of Stripped by Marcia Colette (US-print, International- ebook)
a signed copy of Hunted by the Others by Jess Haines (International)
2 copies of Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams (US only)
1 copy of Wayfarer by R.J. Anderson (US only)
2 copies of Fatal Circle by Linda Robertson (US only)
complete Blue Bloods series by Melissa de la Cruz (US/Canada only)
3 copies of Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn (US only)
3 copies of Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn (US only)
2 copies of Shadow Chase by Seressia Glass (US only)
1 copy of any of Sharon Ashwood’s books (International)
My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent and random Harlequin T-shirt (US/Canada only)
Majix: Notes from a Serious Teen Witch by Douglas Rees (US only)
Judith Graves swag (International)
5 copies of Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane (US only)
Feather and Knight Angels: Book of Love by Abra Ebner (US/Canada)
Spider’s Bite and Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep (US/Canada)
5 copies of Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (Canada addresses only)
signed copy of Spells by Aprilynne Pike (US only)
2 signed copies of 13 to Life by Shannon Delany (US/Canada)
Stormwalker and a book from the backlist of Allyson James (Stormwalker-US only, backlist book-international)
signed copy of The Demon in Me by Michelle Rowen (US/Canada)
complete set of the Heart series & an ARC of Heart Journey by Robin D. Owens (US only)
signed copy of Dark Flame by Alyson Noel (US only)
5 copies of Deception by Lee Nichols (US only)
2copies of The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Breenan (US only)
2 copies of The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan (US only)
Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison (Canada only)
a signed copy of Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes (US/Canada)
1 copy of Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (US only)
Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler (US only)
5 copies of Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey (US only)
3 copies of Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie (International)
2 copies of Bring on the Night by Jeri Smith-Ready (US only)
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs (Canada only)
2 signed copies of Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs (US/Can-1 copy, International-1 copy)
2 sets of the first 2 Strange Angels books by Lili St. Crow (US only)
5 copies of Demon Princess: Reign Check by Michelle Rowen (US only)
a signed copy of The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade (US/Canada only)
3 signed copies of Black Dust Mambo, a bottle of hoodoo attraction oil & a handmade hoodoo mojo bag, and a complete signed set of The Maker’s Song books by Adrian Phoenix (International)
2 copies of Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson (US only)
2 copies of Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson (US only)
a signed copy of Promise by Kristie Cook and 5 bookmarks (US only)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving 4 signed swag packs and 1 copy of 13 to Life by Shannon Delaney. Enter by July 4, 2010. (International)

~Fire and Ice is giving away a 6 pack of dreamy mermaid postcards. Enter by July 4, 2010. (International)

~Leilani Loves Books is giving away a signed copy of Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey. Contest ends July 4, 2010. (International)

~Tynga’s Reviews is giving away several ARCs and extra finished copies. Enter by July 4, 2010. (International, but ALL WINNERS MUST PAY FOR SHIPPING)

~Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers is giving away a signed copy of Possessions and a copy of Possessions 2: The Evil Within by Nancy Holder. Enter by July 4, 2010. (International)

~Bloody Bookaholic is giving away an Amiee Friedman Beach Reads Prize Pack! Enter by July 5, 2010. (US only)

~The Introverted Reader is giving away a laptop messenger bag from CSNstores.com. Enter by July 5, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Fiction Vixen Book Reviews is giving away Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Contest ends July 5, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Darkly Reading is having a Favorite Firsts Birthday Giveaway! Pick your which book you’d like to win from an awesome list & help Heather choose her books for her birthday! The more people that follow, the more winners will be chosen. Contest ends July 5, 2010. (International)

~Luxury Reading is giving away Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Enter by July 5, 2010. (US residents only)

~Fire and Ice is giving away Spicy Siren Perfume. Enter by July 5, 2010. (International)

~Candace’s Book Blog is giving away My Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking. Contest ends July 5, 2010. (US addresses)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving away 3 copies of Deception by Lee Nichols. Enter by July 6, 2010. (International)

~Luxury Reading is giving away Georgia’s Kitchen by Jenny Nelson. Enter by July 6, 2010. (US residents only)

~Luxury Reading is giving away a pair of glasses from Just Eyewear up to $50 in value. Enter by July 6, 2010. (US residents)

~A Good Addiction is giving away 13 to Life by Shannon Delaney. Contest ends July 6, 2010. (International where Book Depository ships)

~Candace’s Book Blog is giving away a signed copy of Naamah’s Kiss by Jacqueline Carey. Enter by July 7, 2010. (US Mailing address)

~Candace’s Book Blog is giving away a purse from Blue Calla. Enter by July 7, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Fire and Ice is giving away River Secrets by Shannon Hale. Enter by July 7, 2010. (International)

~LA FEMME READERS is giving away ARC of Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler. Enter by July 7, 2010. (International)

~I Heart Monster is giving away Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard. Contest ends July 8, 2010. (International)

~The Bibliophile’s Lounge is giving away $15 to spend at the Book Depository! Enter by July 8, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)

~Mundie Moms is giving away 3 bookmarks by Hebel Designs. Enter by July 9, 2010. (International?)

~Fire and Ice is giving away a Yellow Vespa photo print. Enter by July 9, 2010. (International)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving away Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams. Contest ends July 9, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Steph Su Reads is giving away Prada & Prejudice and an ARC of You Wish by Mandy Hubbard. Enter by July 9, 2010. (US only, international-if willing to pay for shipping)

~Steph Su Reads is giving away and ARC of Sapphique by Catherine Fisher. Enter by July 9, 2010. (US only, international-if willing to pay for shipping)

~The Smarty Owl is having a 50 Followers/Blogovesary/Birthday Bonanza Giveaway! Contest ends July 9, 2010. (US only,International- w/ limited prizes if the Book Depository ships to you)

~LA FEMME READERS is giving away 3 copies of Lost For Words by Alice Kuipers. Enter by July 10, 2010. (US residents)

~Luxury Reading is giving away Guest House by Barbara K. Richardson. Enter by July 10, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Fire and Ice is giving away your choice of Sea inspired items. Enter by July 10, 2010. (International)

~A Good Addiction is giving away And Then Everything Unraveled and And Then I Found Out the Truth by Jennifer Sturman. Enter by July 10, 2010. (US/Canada addresses)

~I Heart Monster is giving away a signed copy of Firespell by Chloe Neill. Contest ends July 11, 2010. (International)

~Tales of Whimsy… is giving away an ARC and a copy of Deception by Lee Nichols. Enter by July 11, 2010. (US/Canada)

~Fire and Ice is giving away a set of laminated bookmarks by The Forks Forest. Enter by July 11, 2010. (International)

~A Journey of Books is giving away 5 copies of To Surrender to a Rogue by Cara Elliott. Enter by July 12, 2010. (US/Canada mailing addresses)

~A Journey of Books is giving away 5 copies of Desire Me by Robyn DeHart. Contest ends July 12, 2010. (US/Canada mailing addresses)

~Bites is giving away Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare to a book blogger for review. Enter by July 12, 2010. (International)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving away Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin. Contest ends July 13, 2010. (International)

~Rex Robot Reviews is giving away 3 copies of Desire Me by Robyn DeHart. Enter by July 13, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Reading with Tequila is having a 750 Follower Giveaway! Several winners get to choose books from Paranormal Fantasies, Cozy Mysteries,and Apocalyptic & Dystopians. Contest ends July 13, 2010. (International)

~Fire and Ice is giving away an ARC of Manifest by Artist Arthur. Contest ends July 14, 2010. (International)

~Book Faery is having a Fav Trio Giveaway! 3 Prize Packs including books by Anne Bishop, Kresley Cole, and Patricia Briggs. Contest ends July 14, 2010. (International)

~Dark Faerie Tales is giving away The Turning: What Curiosity Kills by Helen Ellis. Contest ends July 14, 2010. (International)

~Rex Robot Reviews is giving away 4 copies of To Surrender to a Rogue by Cara Elliott. Enter by July 15, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Mundie Moms is giving away some signed author swag including a poster, postcard, and bookmarks! Enter by July 15, 2010. (International)

~The Bibliophilic Book Blog is giving away an eReader or $100 Amazon.com GC! Contest ends July 15, 2010. (International)

~The Bookish Type is giving away Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Enter by July 15, 2010. (US- 2 books, international-1 book)

~A Journey of Books is giving away Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon. Enter by July 17, 2010. (US mailing addresses)

~Fire and Ice is giving away a silver spool necklace from JustJaynes. Contest ends July 17, 2010. (International)

~LA FEMME READERS and A Good Addiction are having a Summer Bash Giveaway! Winners get a choice of a pre-order from Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick, Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, Nightshade by Andrea Cremer, and Paranormalcy by Kiersten White. Contest ends July 18, 2010. (International where the Book Depository Delivers)

~The Bibliophilic Book Blog is giving away Knight of Passion by Margaret Mallory. Enter by August 1, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~LA FEMME READERS is giving away The DUFF by Kody Keplinger. Contest ends August 1, 2010. (International)

~Leilani Loves Books is going to have a 100 Follower Birthday Bash! Contests and prizes will be added through August 13, 2010.

Weekly Contests:

~Fang-tastic Books has giveaways weekly, with winners announced on Wednesdays.

~Bitten by Books has new contests daily, ranging from interviews to daily book chats.

Heads Up:

Check out Book Faery’s Contest Finds- A place to enter in your contests to help spread the word about them.

Feel free to email me anytime at notreallysouthernvampchick(at)gmail(dot)com with any contests you want me to put in my next Win on Wednesday post, or fill out my pretty new form below! Also, if I missed a contest of yours, leave a link in the comments if you want to get the word out about it. Or if I got something wrong in the list, please let me know. :)

Since there are going to be so many new people reading this, now is a good time to ask if you all want a format change. Do you like this the way it is w/ the new contests listed separate from the old or do you wish it was set up more like Abigail’s was at All Things Urban Fantasy?

Book Tour: The Missing by Shiloh Walker

The Missing by Shiloh Walker
Re-released: July 6, 2010
Genre: paranormal romance
paperback-313 pages

Summary:

LOVE LOST

As a teenager, Taige Branch was able to do things with her psychic gift that others couldn’t understand—except for Cullen Morgan, the boy who stole her heart. He did his best to accept her abilities, until his mother was brutally murdered—and he couldn’t forgive Taige for not preventing her death.

PASSION FOUND

Now a widowed father, Cullen Morgan has never forgotten Taige. But what brings her back into his life is another tragic event. His beloved little girl has been kidnapped, and Taige is his only hope of finding her.

A LOVE THAT NEVER DIED

Working together against the clock, Cullen and Taige can’t help but wonder whether—if they find his daughter in time—it isn’t too late for the overpowering love that still burns between them… (Summary from author’s website)

My thoughts:

The Missing is a re-release from Shiloh Walker. It’s about a psychic named Taige Branch and the boy that fell for her, Cullen Morgan. Cullen is on a family vacation for the summer when he meets a 15-year-old Taige and is quickly infatuated with her. It soon becomes apparent that there is more to her than just her gorgeous looks, and Cullen handles Taige’s abilities very well. The two continue to become closer to each other over the next four years, until Cullen’s mother is killed and Taige doesn’t see it until it’s too late. This tears the two apart.

Twelve years later, Taige has spent her life trying to help people, and Cullen has never forgotten about her. So, when his daughter is kidnapped, he knows that Taige is the best person for him to turn to for help. Can they overcome their past to find his daughter?

Taige is a wonderful main character that I felt for from the beginning, and I got completely caught up in her story. She has had some horrible things to deal with in her past, from the death of her parents to living with her awful Bible-spouting uncle who thinks she’s evil. Still, she strives to help others above all else and puts others before herself.

Cullen is a very likable character as well. He’s a nice guy as a teenager that grows into a great man. Though he has his faults, and once or twice I wanted to smack him, overall he’s caring, observant, and will do anything to find his daughter.

This is the first book I’ve read by Shiloh Walker, and I was so looking forward to it because I’ve heard such great things about her work. I wasn’t disappointed. The chemistry between Cullen and Taige radiates from the page and always left me wanting more. Also, I loved the way the book was set up, split off along years so we got to follow along. You can bet I’ll be reading plenty more of Shiloh Walker’s books from here on out!

*received copy for review from The Book Vixen as part of The Missing Book Tour*

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Make sure you visit the other stops on The Missing tour:

6/28 - The Book Vixen http://thebookvixen.com
6/29 - The Fiction Enthusiast http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/
6/30 - Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick http://not-really-southernvampchick.blogspot.com/
7/1 - The Bibliophilic Book Blog http://www.bibliophilicbookblog.com/
7/2 - Sit and Read http://www.sithereandread.com/

Excerpt Three-The Missing

Shaking her head, she flung up a hand and rasped, “Stay back. Oh, God . . .” It was a harsh, tormented moan. Slowly, she sank to her knees and doubled over, her arms wrapped around her middle like she’d been punched right in the gut.

Frustrated, helpless, Cullen stood by watching until she fell over in the sand, and then he couldn’t hold still anymore. A weak whimper escaped her throat as he scooped her into his arms and sat there, holding her in his lap. Stroking a hand up and down her back, he murmured to her and brooded. Prayed. He kissed her temple and rocked her back and forth, and all the while, she curled into him. She didn’t speak. Occasionally, there was a soft little mewling sound, but that was it.

Cullen didn’t know how much time passed. He lost count of the waves that crashed into the sand. The tide moved out, and water that had been lapping just inches away from his feet was a good five or six feet away. The clear, flawless blue sky slowly started to deepen and darken, the moon making its ascent while the sun still burned, sinking closer and closer to the horizon.

The setting sun had started to paint the sky with a palette of orange, gold, and pink when Taige finally moved. Deep in her throat, she made a harsh, guttural moan, and her spine bowed, her neck arching back. For the first time, he saw her face.

An icy chill ran through him when he saw her eyes. They were black. The pupil was so huge, it had all but eclipsed the iris, and he couldn’t see the soft gray at all. In a matter of heartbeats, her icy skin started to warm, and by the time the sun had completely set, she was burning hot in his arms. Her skin was dry, although he had broken out into a sweat from the heat she was throwing off.

Terrified no longer described what he felt. There was only one time in his life he’d felt like this, and that had been in the hours after he’d learned that Jillian had been abducted. His fingers trembled minutely as he went to push her hair back. Fisting his hand in her soft thick curls, he said, “Taige. Come on, baby. Talk to me.”

“It’s him.” Her lashes drooped low over her eyes. Her voice was dreamy and oddly disconnected. “He’s there. Burning . . .”

Make sure you stop by The Bibliophilic Book Blog tomorrow for another review and excerpt as the next stop on The Missing Book Tour!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

We Have Another Winner!

Well, another contest has come to a close! I want to thank Roxanne Rhoads for the awesome guest post! It was a lot of fun finding out what everyone thought about vampires and their dead/undead status.

So now what you’ve been waiting for:

The winner of Dark Tales Digest and Like That Spark is… michelle watkins!

Thanks everyone for participating and I’ll be emailing Michelle momentarily. She has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

As always thank you all for reading my blog and go check out my Win on Wednesday post for all kinds of contests to enter at other blogs!

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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Shop on Saturday (16)

Today’s Shop on Saturday is going to feature several shops, including 2 of my often featured favorites, and give you links of where you can try to win from a few of them!

Welcome to My World! the blog by Faerie Moon Creations is having 2 giveaways from 2 talented artists until June 30th! See what’s being given away below!

If you’ve followed my blog long, you’ve seen work from Miss Bohemia’s Vampire Kisses shop before. I love this Phantom of the Opera inspired Rose Chandelier Candelabra necklace! Want to win it? Go here!

Here is a new shop that has been brought to my attention, and boy am I glad it has! Zen and Coffee is a shop from Wren and she is giving away either Black Velvet fingerless gloves or Jack Skellington arm warmers! I’m so in love with her work! To have a chance of winning one of these go here!

Faerie Moon Creations has some beautiful pieces and does wonderful quality work itself, and yes I know from experience because I own several pieces. From now until June 30th you can enter to win this one-of-a-kind piece of theirs called Shakespeare’s Muse from Etsy It Up!

Then here are a just few things I’ve seen in my usual wanderings around Etsy.

I love this gothic illustration by Deanna Devoli!

This wedding cake topper by Funkyflip just makes me smile!

Then for once I found an artist that is equal opportunity in her half-naked(or a bit more than half sometimes…) paintings! Rebel Wings Fantasy art print is just one of many things I loved by Delphine Lévesque Demers!

What do you think of the choices this week?

If you’d like to be featured in a Shop on Saturday, please feel free to contact me. You do not necessarily have to be an Etsy shop, that’s just a place I frequent. :)

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Win on Wednesday: Contests Around the Blogosphere (22)

From Abigail @ All Things Urban Fantasy

Feel free to email or tweet me your links if you want to make sure I add it on here! You can even fill out the nifty new form at the bottom of this post! At the bottom of the page I’ve linked two other sites w/ great contest listings.

Be aware that what’s listed here is not necessarily accurate or as detailed as the page will be, it’s just a guide so read the rules before you enter the contests. :)

My Contest:

ENTER HERE for a chance to win Dark Tales Digest and Like That Spark by Roxanne Rhoads. Contest ends June 25th. (International)

New Contests:

~Smexy Books is giving away 3 copies of Starlet by Mary McNamara. Enter by June 24, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Ellz Readz is giving away 2 ARCs of Deception by Lee Nichols. Enter by June 25, 2010. (US only, International- if willing to pay shipping)

~Maybe Tomorrow? is giving away They Call Me Death by Missy Jane. Contest ends June 25, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)

~From the Shadows is giving away Spirit by Andrew Feder. Contest ends June 26, 2010. (US mailing addresses)

~Maybe Tomorrow? is giving away a $30 GC to CSNstores.com. Enter by June 26, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Ex Libris is giving away Mind Walker by Roy McConnell. Contest ends June 27, 2010. (International)

~Book Lovers Inc. is giving away Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh. Enter by June 27, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Ex Libris is giving away Silent Scream by Lynda La Plante. Contest ends June 27, 2010. (International)

~Parajunkee’s View is givinga way a $40 GC to CSNstores.com. Contest ends June 28, 2010. (US/Canada residents)

~Paranormal Haven is giving away 2 signed copies of Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix, a $10 GC to amazon or BN, a mojo bag, and a bottle of attraction oil. Enter by June 28, 2010. (International)

~Book Junkie is giving away 5 copies of Desire Me by Robyn DeHart. Enter by June 29, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~The Book Vixen is having a Birthday Bash. Giveaways end June 30, 2010.

True Vision by Joyce Lamb, Still the One by Robin Wells, Taste of Temptation by Cheryl Holt, and The Demon in Me by Michelle Rowen (US residents only)
personalized copy of Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between and Crimson Moon by J.A. Saare (US residents only)
3 Change of Heart swag packs (International)
signed copy of The Wish List by Gabi Stevens and bookmarks (US residents only)
pdf copy of Always a Bridesmaid by Elaine Hopper (International)
Wild West Boys by Lorelei James (US/Canada residents)
ebook of Full Disclosure by Cari Quinn (International)

~Love to Read for Fun is giving away a $40 GC to CSNstores.com. Enter by June 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Welcome to My World! (Faerie Moon Creation’s blog) is giving away a necklace from Miss Bohemia/Jen and fingerless gloves from Zen and Coffee/Wren!! Contest ends June 30, 2010. (International)

~Book of Secrets is giving away A Tall Dark Cowboy by MacKenzie McKade. Enter by June 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)

~Book of Secrets is giving away Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole. Enter by June 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)

~Book of Secrets is giving away Blood of the Damned by Anya Bast. Enter by June 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)

~Book Junkie is giving away One Dance with a Duke, Twice Tempted By a Rogue, and Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare. Enter by June 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)

~Book Rat is having Jane in June. Contest ends June 30, 2010.

a Bad Girls of Austen Set of bookmarks by The Antique Fashionista (International)
a custom Austen necklace (International)
Catherine Reading notecard/bookmark from The Antique Fashionista (International)
Austen Card Set (International)
3 copies of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
a signed copies of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict and Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler (International)
Darcy Takes a Wife by Linda Berdoll (US/Canada only)

~Book of Secrets is giving away Masked by Moonlight or Chased by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon. Enter by June 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)