Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Guest Reviewer: Adrienne from Dren’s B-spot ~ Bitten to Death by Jennifer Rardin

Summary from back cover:

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Jaz Parks here. My latest mission has taken me to the ancient Greek city of Patras; but instead of soaking
up its splendor, I'm here to infiltrate a Vampere Trust.

Only two vamps have ever escaped the tightly bound communities and lived to tell the tale: Edward "The
Raptor" Samos, the most reviled criminal mastermind in recent memory, and Vayl, the CIA's number one
assassin who also happens to be my boss.

The Raptor is trying to take over Vayl's former Trust. Unfortunately the Trust's new leader has her own
plans.

This job is going to be the death of me.

Bitten to Death is book four in Jennifer Rardin’s Jaz Parks series about CIA assassin Jazmin Parks and her entourage of CIA operatives and sidekicks. Jaz and the gang are sent to Greece to infiltrate Vayl’s old vampire group the Trust. Their mission: Kill Edward Samos aka The Raptor before he can take over the
Trust.

What I enjoyed most about this latest installment, readers aren’t swamped with all of the series characters. I love them all, but sometimes five active characters can be a bit much for a storyline. So I really liked how Rardin built a solid story with Jaz, Vayl and her brother Dave. She even introduces a new side-kick! In BTD, readers are given deeper insight into Vayl and his past and we learn more details surrounding his obsession for his dead sons as well. Dave has turned to alcohol to deal with his issues. He’s still having a hard time accepting that he’d been under the control of a Wizard. The relationship between Vayl and Jaz is also given more face time throughout the book. Jaz has some decisions to make that really have her struggling and asking herself if she can really open herself up to him.

Here’s an excerpt from Bitten to death:

In that split second, when everything slows down before a killing, I saw and heard everything.

The fancy wallpaper, yellowed and peeling.

Dave. His bloodshot eyes bulging with shock, yelling, “What the hell are you doing?”

Vayl reaching out to grab me, bellowing, “Stop!”

Marcon’s eyes widening as he saw the advantages of a dead Disa in his Trust.

Sibley’s screech of dismay as her hands flew to cover her won chest.

The sumos’ desperate efforts to plow through the unmoving vamps in front of them.

Disa’s moment of paralysis, stemming from the conviction that of all people, Vayl’s wimpy little avahr would never attempt such a thing.

I pulled the trigger.

As usual, there is plenty of knock-your-socks-off action throughout the entire book as Rardin never disappoints in that area. If you haven’t started this series, what are you waiting for?

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Get your read on!

Dren

 

Sites for Jennifer Rardin around the web:

Website I Goodreads

 

This is a part of Jennifer Rardin Tribute month:

Monday, November 29, 2010

It’s Cyber Monday & I’ve been Interviewed!

Today is the day to check out all the amazing deals online. It’s the Black Friday for the internet, called Cyber Monday.

NRSVampChick Designs is having free shipping again today on all items. Refund via paypal. So, now’s the time to buy!

Also, author Crystal Connor interviewed me over on her blog and you can go see that today!

The Darkness,Crystal Conner,book cover

Sunday, November 28, 2010

In My Mailbox (28)

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren & inspired by Pop Culture Junkie

Here’s what I’ve got during the past week!

For Review:

In My Mailbox,IMM

From John G. Hartness

    • 2 copies of Hard Day’s Knight by John G. Hartness (Guess who gets the other copy? One of you!)

Won By Me:

In My Mailbox,IMM

From Lisa Desrochers

    • signed Personal Demons by Lisa Derochers
    • Personal Demons bookmark
    • signed Firelight by Sophie Jordan
    • Firelight bookmark
    • Team Luc temporary tattoo
    • Team Gabe temporary tattoo

Bought By Me:

Jewelry supplies from:

 

What did you get?

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Shop on Saturday (33)

Here are a few of my finds around Etsy this week!

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,artreasury,journal

I had the hardest time picking a favorite journal from Artreasury. This Royal Red Leather Journal caught my attention first.

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,blackmirrordesign,shrug

This Victorian Lace Shrug by BlackMirror Design is lovely, and so are the rest of the items in this shop!

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,StJoshua,earrings

Saint Joshua has a shop full of amazing things like these Steampunk Earrings.

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,mclaineo,tunic

McLaine O. caught my attention with this fun Skull Tunic!

 

Part II is now up on NRSVampChick Designs!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Jennifer Rardin Tribute ~ Week 4: Miscellaneous

Jennifer Rardin Tribute month continues!

This week is when we wanted to share all of your experiences!

Both here and at Strange Candy Reviews 2 new contests will go up along w/ some other bloggers sharing their experiences!

Please, we need entries for the fan art contest! You can even win a pre-order of the final Jaz book when it becomes available if you win!

 

To recap on the past week, both here and at Strange Candy Reviews:

There are still ongoing contests, so check them out & enter!!

NRSVampChick Designs Blog up & running!

My NRSVampChick Designs Blog is still a work in progress, but I wanted to get it started what with today being Black Friday and all! Stop by & find out how to get free shipping through midnight tonight on ALL items in my shop!!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Win on Wednesday: Contests Around the Blogosphere (44)

Win on Wednesday

Started by Abigail @ All Things Urban Fantasy

I know I’m missing lots of contests, so let me know if you need one added. I will be updating this tomorrow! If you see anything that needs to be fixed, feel free to let me know. Please check back in the next day or two for updates! If you want your contest added, please add it to the form at the bottom. Thanks!

Feel free to email, tweet (DM) or fill out the form at the bottom whenever you have a contest if you want to make sure it gets added to next week’s list!

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. :)

 

  1. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- 5 winners get their choice from a fabulous list of books that got a 5 bat review. Enter by November 25, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  2. Book Faery- 2 winners The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 25, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  3. Fire and Ice- The Road Show by Braden Bell. Enter by November 25, 2010. (International?)
  4. NEW LA FEMME READERS- 5 copies of Mostly Good Girls by Leila Sales. Enter by November 26, 2010. (US residents)
  5. Library Girl Reads- 5 winners choose from Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese, Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, One Day by David Nicholls, The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood, Persuasion by Jane Austen annotated by David Shapard, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen annotated by David Shapard. Contest ends November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  6. Dark Faerie Tales- Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi. Enter by November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  7. Luxury Reading- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Enter by November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  8. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- ARC of Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, Blood Heat by Maria Lima, ARC of The Greyfriar by Clay and Susan Griffith, ARC of Black Wings by Christina Henry, and an ARC of My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent. Contest ends November 27, 2010. (US only)
  9. Library Girl Reads- Winners choose from: The Good Neighbors Book One Kin by Holly Black, The Language of Secrets by Dianne Dixon, Shoulder Bags and Shootings by Dorothy Howell, Annexed A Novel by Sharon Dogar, Mind Games by Carolyn Crane, The Lumby Lines by Gail Fraser, Lumby on the Air by Gail Fraser, Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker by Emma Hox, The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb, One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, By Accident by Susan Kelly, truly, madly by Heather Webber, Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck. Contest ends November 27, 2010. (US only)
  10. *NEW Reading Between the Wines Book Club- choice of (1) book from The Book Depository, up to $10.00. Enter by November 28, 2010. (International  wherever The Book Depository ships)
  11. NEW A Good Addiction- Crash Into Me by Albert Borris. Contest ends November 28, 2010. (US only)
  12. NEW A Good Addiction- pre-order of Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton. Enter by November 28, 2010. (International)
  13. Ex Libris- 2 winners choose from Kitty’s House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn, Knight in My Bed by Sue Ellen Welfonder, Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase, Photo, Snap, Shop by Joanna Campbell Slan, and The Wish by Sasha Blake and one winner will receive swag. Contest ends November 28, 2010. (International)
  14. All Things Urban Fantasy- 2 winners The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 29, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  15. Dark Faerie Tales- Game Over by Taylor Keating. Enter by November 29, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  16. *NEW The Bookaholics- signed copy of Afterlight by Elle Jasper. Enter by November 30, 2010. (International)
  17. NEW Wag The Fox- "Duel" Novella Series Vol. 1 (Belfire Press): "Orpheus and the Pearl" by Kim Paffenroth & "Nevermore" by David Dunwoody. Enter by November 30, 2010. (International)
  18. NEW From the Shadows- 2 signed copies of Human Blend by Lori Pescatore. Enter by November 30, 2010. (International)
  19. Miss Page-Turner's City of Books- Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles. Enter by November 30, 2010. (International)
  20. Reading with Tequila- choice of up to 4 books from: Pretty Little Things by Jilliane Hoffman, Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers {w/ 2 bookmarks & 2 tattoos}, Wolves at the Gate by Joss Whedon, Time of Your Life by Joss Whedon, Infected by Scott Sigler (signed), The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman, and Dying Light by D. Scott Meek. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (US residents)
  21. The Bibliophilic Book Blog- Forever Thanksgiving Giveaway. Enter by November 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  22. Reading Between the Wines Book Club- signed copy of Jane and the Damned by Janet Mullany. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (US only)
  23. Book Lovers Inc- We Love Your Comments Giveaway w/ prize of book from the Book Depository up to $10 in value. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (International)
  24. Book Faery & LA FEMME READERS- GirlUp Event w/ multiple prize packs being given away. Enter by November 30, 2010. (US-6 winners, International-1 winner)
  25. Fire and Ice- signed copy of Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (International?)
  26.  NEW LA FEMME READERS- Team Jace T-shirt. Enter by December 1, 2010. (US residents)
  27. ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫- To Kill a Warlock by HP Mallory inspired Book Jacket. Enter by December 1, 2010. (International)
  28. Fire and Ice- choose from signed hardback of Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler, a bottle of The Lost Saint aqua nail polish from Bree Despain, signed bookmarks from authors Wendy Toliver and Lisa Mangum, or a signed copy of Freshman for President by Ally Condie. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (International?)
  29. The Bookologist- Prize Pack One: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand & Delirium by Lauren Oliver. Prize Pack Two: Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting, Afterlife by Claudia Gray & Tempestuous by Lesley Livingston. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (US-1 winner, International-1 winner)
  30. Strange Candy Reviews- signed copy of Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International)
  31. Black Lagoon Reviews- Demon From the Dark by Kresley Cole. Enter by December 2, 2010. (US only)
  32. Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick- Jaz Parks series by Jennifer Rardin book of choice. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  33. Strange Candy Reviews- signed copy of Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International)
  34. Fire and Ice- Sunny Bunnies by Margie Blumberg. Contest ends December 2, 2010. (International?)
  35. NEW Fiction Vixen Book Reviews- The Princess In His Bed by Lila DiPasqua. Enter by December 3, 2010. (International)
  36. NEW Book Lovers Inc- ebook of Hunger Aroused by Dee Carney. Enter by December 4, 2010. (International)
  37. NEW Book Lovers Inc- signed copy of Black Wings by Christina Henry. Enter by December 4, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  38. NEW A Good Addiction- signed copy of The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff. Contest ends December 5, 2010. (US only)
  39. Fire and Ice- My Ridiculous Romantic Obsessions by Becca Wilhite. Contest ends December 5, 2010. (US only)
  40. NEW Tales of a Ravenous Reader- signed copies of Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers, and Firelight by Sophie Jordan. Contest ends December 6, 2010. (US only)
  41. ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫- Mercy by Eleri Stone inspired Book Jacket. Contest ends December 6, 2010. (International)
  42. Fire and Ice- an ARC of The Lost Saint by Bree Despain, bookmarks (from Sara Zarr, Wendy Toliver, Nathan Hale, Sydney Salter, Ann Dee Ellis, Lisa Mangum) & a Scott Westerfield PCL Teen book fest bracelet. Contest ends December 6, 2010. (International)
  43. NEW Bloody Bookaholic- Immortals series by Alyson Noel. Contest ends December 7, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  44. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE: Vampire Hunters and Other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil by Jonathan Maberry and Janice Gable Bashman. Enter by December 7, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  45. Fire and Ice- children’s book Pingo by Brandon Mull. Enter by December 8, 2010. (International?)
  46. NEW Bites- an ARC of This Gorgeous Game by Donna Freitas. Enter by December 9, 2010. (US residents)
  47. NEW Bloody Bookaholic- The Ivy by Rina Onur and Lauren Kunze. Enter by December 10, 2010. (US only)
  48. Fire and Ice- an ARC of Secondhand Charm by Julie Berry. Contest ends December 11, 2010. (International?)
  49. My Love Affair With Books- 7 choices: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex, Speak Softly, She Can Hear by Pam Lewis, The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen, Sunshine by Robin McKinley, My sister's keeper-Jodi Picoult, and The Lake of Dead Languages. Enter by December 14, 2010. (International)
  50. NEW From the Shadows- Tyger Tyger necklace. Enter by December 15, 2010. (International)
  51. NEW Hanging With Bells!- 3 sets of To Sin With a Scoundrel, A Touch of Scoundrel, Bound to Please, and A Highlander Never Surrenders. Contest ends December 15, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  52. Reading Between the Wines Book Club- signed copy of Jeaniene Frost's Eternal Kiss of Darkness & Book Mark. Enter by December 15, 2010. (US only)
  53. Bitten By Paranormal Romance- Estee Lauder gift set, Passion Play by Beth Brenobich paperback, Infamous by Susanne Brockmann audio, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, A Small Taste of Home Contest Winning Light Recipes, Avon hand lotion, a tote bag, and She's Gone Country by Jane Porter gift pack (small poster, pen, bookmark, and excerpt from the book, etc). Contest ends December 15, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  54. Fire and Ice- The Invisible Order by Paul Crilley. Contest ends December 16, 2010. (US residents)
  55. NEW Fire and Ice- Growing Up Gracie by Maggie Fechner. Enter by December 24, 2010. (International?)
  56. NEW Fire and Ice- one winner receives a signed hardback copy of The Dark Divine, an ARC of The Lost Saint plus a bottle of TLS nail polish, and another winner receives an ARC of the Lost Saint and one bottle of blue TLS nail polish. Contest ends December 28, 2010. (International)
  57. Avery's Book (and Other Fun Stuff) Nook- $15 gift certificate for amazon. Depending on how many people follow on the blog determines how many prizes will be given. Contest ends December 24, 2010. (US/Canada/UK only)

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.

Are you also posting a weekly contest listing? Email me and I’ll add your link here!

Like I said, 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. :)

Monday, November 22, 2010

In My Mailbox (27)

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren & inspired by Pop Culture Junkie

I haven’t done this in a few weeks, because I really hadn’t been receiving much. This past week though, things picked up, so here’s what I got!

For Review:

In My Mailbox,IMM

From Stefan Petrucha

    • Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha

From Tierney O’Malley

    • Wolf’s Soul by Tierney O’Malley (ebook)

From Cheryl Landmark

    • Wind and Fire by Cheryl Landmark (ebook)

Won By Me:

In My Mailbox,IMM

From All Things Urban Fantasy

    • Demonkeepers by Jessica Andersen
    • Blood Spell by Jessica Andersen

In My Mailbox,IMM

From Steph Su Reads

    • Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
    • Clockwork Angel poster signed by Cassandra Clare
    • Clockwork Angel notebook
    • temporary tattoo

Bought By Me:

Jewelry supplies from:

Given To Me:

In My Mailbox,IMM

From my mom

    • Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

 

What did you get?

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Shop on Saturday (32)

Even though I do this *almost* every week, some people still don’t really know what Shop on Saturday is or they have somehow never seen it. I found that out from my survey lol. Some of you could care less about it and to you I’m sorry, but it’s still overall a favorite, so just ignore this post. LOL!

Shop on Saturday is when I show you all a few of the neat things I’ve found around the web during the week. Usually it will be items from Etsy, since I scour that place almost every day checking it for everything from jewelry to journals to art to clothing. If I find things that I think might interest you all, then you’ll see it here. Usually I have to narrow it down, because there is just so much awesome stuff!

Anyaways, here are some of my finds around Etsy this week!

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,briguysgirls

Fall into autumn with this gorgeous Autumn Glory Lariat Necklace by Otis B. Jewelry.

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I wish I could get this Black and Blue Layered Skirt by Attila Design.

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,AUBIEJEANVINTAGE

Need a secret hiding place? Well if you have as many books as me (and I know some of you have more), it would take a long time to find this Secret Book Safe Hideaway by Aubie Jean Vintage. You can get it custom made just for you!

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,KMKostumes

Guy’s, need something to keep you warm as winter approaches? Check out this Men’s Gothic Coat by KMK Designs.

Shop on Saturday,SoS,Etsy,TheShabbyChicCottage

Now’s the time to look for hot deals on Halloween items like these skull and crossbones taper candles by The Shabby Chic Cottage!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Jennifer Rardin Tribute: Guest Post & Giveaway from Steph @ Paper Cut Reviews

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Her Spirit Will Live On

Hi Everyone! I want to Thank Amanda and Jo-Anne for putting together such a great tribute for the talented Jennifer Rardin. As you all may know she passed away in September and I and alot of her fans were completely surprised and utterly heart broken by this sad news. So I thought it would be nice to share my experience with this remarkable author. I met Jennifer last year for the book signing of Bite Marks *Jazz Parks book 6*. It really does seem like this happened yesterday being so fresh in my memory mostly because it was my first book signing *Squee* and I was going to meet one of my favorite authors!!! Wow I was so happy, excited and extremely nervous *lol* when I realized I was going to meet the master mind behind Jazz Parks! So of course I practiced what I would say Photobucket*ehem* "Hi Ms. Rardin my name is Steph and I'm such a huge fan!" LOL! Yeah I know so not original but I needed something easy to remember, lol! Okay with this in my mind I approached the Walden's books store and didn't see Jennifer yet anywhere so I thought "Sweet" I can go quickly buy Bite Marks and kinda prepare myself to meet her. Shortly when she arrives and I walk up to the signing table with my book in hand and I introduced myself.  We talked for a bit about the series and how amazing I think it is=) Then I asked if she wouldn't mind if I we could take a picture together and she put her arm around me and with a smile said "Of Course"! Let me tell you I was a truly a happy gal that day not only did I get a book I wanted signed but I met the author=) I will never forget my first book signing and I will never forget how sweet and down to earth Jennifer Rardin was and through her Jazz Parks series and experiences like this one she will continue to live on.  Thank you Jennifer for your stories and your kindness I will never forget you=)

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Giveaway Info

Thanks for listening and if you have not read the any of the books in the Jazz Parks series please do give it a chance you will not be disappointed. With saying that I'm giving away one book in the Jazz Parks Series *your choice* and one book of your choice under $10 from the book depository to one lucky winner. So basically one winner will get two books=) All you have to do is leave a comment telling me which two books you would like to have *one book from Jazz Parks Series and one of your choice under $10* with your email address and tell me about your first experience meeting an author or getting a book signed. If you have not done either then tell me how you think this experience would be like and what author would you love to meet and get a book signed from. Giveaway ends November 30th (International wherever The Book Depository ships) =)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Win on Wednesday (on Thursday): Contests Around the Blogosphere (43)

Win on Wednesday

Started by Abigail @ All Things Urban Fantasy

I know I’m missing contests, so let me know if you need one added. I will be updating this all day today and tomorrow! If you see anything that needs to be fixed, feel free to let me know. Please check back in the next day or two for updates! If you want your contest added, please add it to the form at the bottom. Thanks!

Feel free to email, tweet (DM or @-reply) or fill out the form at the bottom whenever you have a contest if you want to make sure it gets added to next week’s list!

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. :)

 

  1. NEW Endymion at Night- signed copy to first person to guess title of next novel by Robert Parry. Ends when someone wins! (International)
  2. From the Shadows- glow in the dark hardcover of The Dead Path by Stephen M. Irwin. Enter by November 18, 2010. (International)
  3. Rayment's Readings, Rants and Ramblings- 3 Copies of The Transformation of Things by Jillian Cantor. Enter by November 18, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  4. NEW The Book Vixen- an eBook copy of Four Thousand Miles by Jesi Lea Ryan. Enter by November 19, 2010. (International)
  5. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- set of The Immortals series by Alyson Noel. Enter by November 19, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  6. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- Defeat the Darkness by Alexis Morgan. Enter by November 19, 2010. (US only)
  7. Fire and Ice- signed copy of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Enter by November 19, 2010. (US residents)
  8. ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫ - The Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton. Enter by November 20, 2010. (International)
  9. The Story Siren- The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff. Contest ends November 20, 2010. (US only)
  10. Luxury Reading- What I Thought I Knew by Alice Eve Cohen. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  11. Luxury Reading- Falling Home by Karen White. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  12. Luxury Reading- 2 copies of Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  13. Luxury Reading- 2 copies of Dewey’s Nine Lives by Vicki Myron. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  14. kjovus - my life with books- Wings by Aprilynne Pike (or choice of three other books if you already have Wings). Enter by November 20, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  15. NEW Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick- Howling At The Moon Giveaway by Miss Bohemia. Contest ends November 21, 2010. (International)
  16. NEW Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick- The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff and The Replacement inspired jewelry. Contest ends November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  17. Dark Faerie Tales- signed copy of Matched by Ally Condie. Enter by November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  18. Dark Faerie Tales- Tyger, Tyger by Kersten Hamilton. Enter by November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  19. Blkosiner Book Blog- 3 copies of Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum (prequel to Hope in Patience). Enter by November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  20. Fire and Ice- Beautiful Darkness bookmark & pin and a handmade necklace. Enter by November 21, 2010. (International)
  21. ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫ - 2 signed copies of Star Raiders by Elysa Hendricks. Contest ends November 22, 2010. (International)
  22. Reading With Tequila- 2 sets of The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 22, 2010. (US only)
  23. Daisy Chain Book Reviews- choice of book from 2011 debut authors. Enter by November 22, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)
  24. NEW The Book Vixen- $45 CSNstores.com GC. Contest ends November 23, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  25. Dark Faerie Tales- 2 sets of The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 23, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  26. NEW Book Faery- 2 winners The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 25, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  27. Fire and Ice- The Road Show by Braden Bell. Enter by November 25, 2010. (International?)
  28. *NEW Library Girl Reads- 5 winners choose from Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese, Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, One Day by David Nicholls, The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood, Persuasion by Jane Austen annotated by David Shapard, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen annotated by David Shapard. Contest ends November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  29. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi. Enter by November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  30. Luxury Reading- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Enter by November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  31. Library Girl Reads- Winners choose from: The Good Neighbors Book One Kin by Holly Black, The Language of Secrets by Dianne Dixon, Shoulder Bags and Shootings by Dorothy Howell, Annexed A Novel by Sharon Dogar, Mind Games by Carolyn Crane, The Lumby Lines by Gail Fraser, Lumby on the Air by Gail Fraser, Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker by Emma Hox, The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb, One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, By Accident by Susan Kelly, truly, madly by Heather Webber, Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck. Contest ends November 27, 2010. (US only)
  32. NEW Ex Libris- 2 winners choose from Kitty’s House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn, Knight in My Bed by Sue Ellen Welfonder, Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase, Photo, Snap, Shop by Joanna Campbell Slan, and The Wish by Sasha Blake and one winner will receive swag. Contest ends November 28, 2010. (International)
  33. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- 2 winners The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 29, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  34. Dark Faerie Tales- Game Over by Taylor Keating. Enter by November 29, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  35. *NEW Miss Page-Turner's City of Books- Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles. Enter by November 30, 2010. (International)
  36. Reading with Tequila- choice of up to 4 books from: Pretty Little Things by Jilliane Hoffman, Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers {w/ 2 bookmarks & 2 tattoos}, Wolves at the Gate by Joss Whedon, Time of Your Life by Joss Whedon, Infected by Scott Sigler (signed), The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman, and Dying Light by D. Scott Meek. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (US residents)
  37. The Bibliophilic Book Blog- Forever Thanksgiving Giveaway. Enter by November 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  38. Reading Between the Wines Book Club- signed copy of Jane and the Damned by Janet Mullany. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (US only)
  39. Book Lovers Inc- We Love Your Comments Giveaway w/ prize of book from the Book Depository up to $10 in value. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (International)
  40. Book Faery & LA FEMME READERS- GirlUp Event w/ multiple prize packs being given away. Enter by November 30, 2010. (US-6 winners, International-1 winner)
  41. Fire and Ice- signed copy of Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (International?)
  42. NEW ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫- To Kill a Warlock by HP Mallory inspired Book Jacket. Enter by December 1, 2010. (International)
  43. Fire and Ice- choose from signed hardback of Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler, a bottle of The Lost Saint aqua nail polish from Bree Despain, signed bookmarks from authors Wendy Toliver and Lisa Mangum, or a signed copy of Freshman for President by Ally Condie. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (International?)
  44. The Bookologist- Prize Pack One: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand & Delirium by Lauren Oliver. Prize Pack Two: Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting, Afterlife by Claudia Gray & Tempestuous by Lesley Livingston. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (US-1 winner, International-1 winner)
  45. NEW Strange Candy Reviews- signed copy of Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International)
  46. Black Lagoon Reviews- Demon From the Dark by Kresley Cole. Enter by December 2, 2010. (US only)
  47. Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick- Jaz Parks series by Jennifer Rardin book of choice. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  48. Strange Candy Reviews- signed copy of Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International)
  49. Fire and Ice- Sunny Bunnies by Margie Blumberg. Contest ends December 2, 2010. (International?)
  50. NEW Fire and Ice- My Ridiculous Romantic Obsessions by Becca Wilhite. Contest ends December 5, 2010. (US only)
  51. NEW ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫- Mercy by Eleri Stone inspired Book Jacket. Contest ends December 6, 2010. (International)
  52. NEW Fire and Ice- an ARC of The Lost Saint by Bree Despain, bookmarks (from Sara Zarr, Wendy Toliver, Nathan Hale, Sydney Salter, Ann Dee Ellis, Lisa Mangum) & a Scott Westerfield PCL Teen book fest bracelet. Contest ends December 6, 2010. (International)
  53. NEW Fire and Ice- children’s book Pingo by Brandon Mull. Enter by December 8, 2010. (International?)
  54. NEW Fire and Ice- an ARC of Secondhand Charm by Julie Berry. Contest ends December 11, 2010. (International?)
  55. My Love Affair With Books- 7 choices: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex, Speak Softly, She Can Hear by Pam Lewis, The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen, Sunshine by Robin McKinley, My sister's keeper-Jodi Picoult, and The Lake of Dead Languages. Enter by December 14, 2010. (International)
  56. NEW Reading Between the Wines Book Club- signed copy of Jeaniene Frost's Eternal Kiss of Darkness & Book Mark. Enter by December 15, 2010. (US only)
  57. Bitten By Paranormal Romance- Estee Lauder gift set, Passion Play by Beth Brenobich paperback, Infamous by Susanne Brockmann audio, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, A Small Taste of Home Contest Winning Light Recipes, Avon hand lotion, a tote bag, and She's Gone Country by Jane Porter gift pack (small poster, pen, bookmark, and excerpt from the book, etc). Contest ends December 15, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  58. NEW Fire and Ice- The Invisible Order by Paul Crilley. Contest ends December 16, 2010. (US residents)
  59. Avery's Book (and Other Fun Stuff) Nook- $15 gift certificate for amazon. Depending on how many people follow on the blog determines how many prizes will be given. Contest ends December 24, 2010. (US/Canada/UK only)

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.

Are you also posting a weekly contest listing? Email me and I’ll add your link here!

Like I said, 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. :)

Fall Into Fantasy Event: Lisa Desrochers Interview

This is part of the Fall Into Fantasy Event put together by The Bookish Type!

I want to thank Lisa Desrochers for joining us today!

PhotobucketAmanda: Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Lisa: I write books. I wrote Personal Demons. I also wrote Original Sin. I’m writing Hellbent. The rest it pretty boring. =)

Amanda: When did you start writing?

Lisa: I started writing two years ago. If you’d asked me before that if I thought I’d ever write a book, I’d have laughed in your face. HA! ßLike that. But my oldest daughter devours books, so one day I got the crazy notion to write her a book for her birthday. And I did! I caught the bug and couldn’t stop myself. I wrote Personal Demons in February of 2009.

Amanda: Who are your biggest influences (literary, personal or other)?

Lisa: Melissa Marr recently said that Luc reminds her of Irial (from Ink Exchange). I was flattered she’d think that, and it makes sense because she’s been my biggest literary influence. Others are Kristin Cashore, John Green, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and the Bronte sisters.

In life, my biggest influences are my family. My kids inspire me to be a better person.

Amanda: Do you have a favorite literary character or one that you identify with more than others?

Lisa: I can think of at least ten that I would love to be, but none that I really identify with. I’d love to be Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter—all that magic at my fingertips. And, Luna sees all the possibilities. I also wouldn’t mind being Aislinn from Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely. Very cool powers with two hunky guys to choose from? I’m in. Course, Frannie’s spot isn’t so bad either ;p

Amanda: Where did the idea for Personal Demons come from?Personal Demons,Lisa Desrochers,book covers,books

Lisa: I was listening to Saving Abel (one of my favorite bands) and reading a bio where they said they got their name from a biblical quote: “there was no saving Abel.” That got me thinking about the story of Cain and Abel, and I was mulling over ideas for a book when a name popped into my head. I thought to myself, Lucifer Cain, what a fun name for a demon. That was the beginning of Luc and Personal Demons.

Amanda: Can you tell us about Personal Demons?

Lisa: It’s the story of Frannie Cavanaugh, a good Catholic girl with a wicked streak and a unique skill set that has the king of Hell tingling with anticipation. She finds herself caught between Lucifer Cain, who works in Acquisitions for Hell, and Gabriel, the angel sent to protect her, and it isn’t long before Luc and Gabe find themselves fighting for more than just her soul.

Amanda: Was there a scene that was particularly difficult for you to write?

Lisa: Honestly, in Personal Demons, no. Some of the scenes where Frannie reflects on her loses are a little emotional, but everything flowed pretty easily and I felt really good about where it was going. Original Sin is another story. It also flowed, and went where it needed to go, but not where I would have taken it. There were some emotionally tough scenes to write it that book.

Amanda: What are you working on now?

Lisa: Two things. One is the final book in the Personal Demons trilogy and the other is a new and super fun project that I’m not talking about yet.

Amanda: Are you going to be making any appearances in the near future?

Lisa: I’ve got several in the next few weeks. I’ll be signing at the Barnes & Noble in Huntington Beach, CA Nov. 20th from 7-9pm, at Copperfields Books in Napa, CA on Nov. 26 from 1-3, and at Borders in Pleasant Hill, CA on Dec. 4 from 4-6. Then I head to Texas. Check my blog or website for updates.

Amanda: Since this is the Fall Into Fantasy Event, what is your favorite thing about fall?

Lisa: My girls’ birthdays are both in the fall. Other than that, I’m a total summer girl =)

 

Find Lisa around the web:

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Jennifer Rardin Tribute ~ Week 3: Jennifer Rardin

Week 3 has begin and Jo-Anne has been busy over at Strange Candy Reviews! Here’s what’s been happening there so far so you don’t miss anything!

Stay tuned here for a chance to win two books from Steph from Paper Cut Reviews tomorrow!

Do you want to share any of your own favorite Jan or Jennifer moments? Drop me a message.

Oh, and do you have any Jaz Parks fan art? Send it to me to be entered into our contest! You can win any Jaz Parks book! I’ll even pre-order the final book in the series for you when it becomes available!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Miss Bohemia ~ Howling At The Moon/Wolf Giveaway [CLOSED]

Miss Bohemia,Wolf Moon Themed Giveaway,banner,giveaway

Howling At The Moon/Wolf Giveaway

As Amanda has kindly agreed to host this giveaway and because I am also a huge fan of paranormal/urban fantasy books, I thought it would be great to celebrate the launch of my new website ‘Miss Bohemia’ and my Facebook target of 300 fans, with a paranormal themed giveaway!

Miss Bohemia,I Heart Wolves Bag Charm,bag charm

As an increasing amount of my time is taken up making jewellery and accessories, I don't get to read as much as I would like, but I do often check out Amanda's blog posts (and others) to check out the latest reviews and recommendations, and my book obsessed sister usually provides me with the newest paranormal romance/urban fantasy titles!

Howling At The Moon Ring,ring,Miss Bohemia

I have always loved reading supernatural books, especially ones about vampires, but today’s giveaway is all about those hot blooded shifters! While werewolves were often characterized as being one dimensional i.e. hot tempered, dim witted and totally out of control at times (especially during the change and the full moon), I have enjoyed the introduction of more complex, intelligent and sexy shifters like Alcide (Sookie Stackhouse Novels) and Jacob (Twilight), and also the strong female lead characters such as Elena (The Otherworld Series)! I also enjoy watching ‘True Blood’ (as a separate entity to the books) and the UK series ‘Being Human’!

Miss Bohemia,Black Gothic Rose Filigree Ring,ring

As someone who is often described as being ‘darkly romantic’, my shop is a mix of gothic fantasy, fairytales and pieces inspired by the Victorian era etc. My wolf inspired pieces include an ‘I Heart Wolves’ Bag charm, a ‘Howling at the Moon’ Ring and my gothic favourites are my ‘Black Rose Filigree Ring’ and my ‘Decadently Dark Neo Victorian Rose Necklace’.

Miss Bohemia,Decadently Dark Neo Victorian Rose Necklace,necklace

For this giveaway, I have created a Fire and Ice Bag charm to represent the ‘hot blood wolves’ and their nemeses (the cold as ice vampires) and a wolf/moon ‘sweet dreams’ Dream Catcher! I have also included one of my Moonlight’ rings in this paranormal themed prize pack! In conjunction with this fabulous giveaway, I invite you all to visit my shop as I am also offering ‘free worldwide shipping’ from today, until the 28th November 2010, at my new online boutique ‘Miss Bohemia’!

Miss Bohemia,banner,shop,website

“Good luck with the giveaway”

~Miss Bohemia

 

Miss Bohemia links:

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~Giveaway~

*~This giveaway is now closed~*

To enter:

Leave a comment answering one of these:

  • Who is your favorite shifter from a paranormal romance/urban fantasy book?
  • Who would win in a fight, a shifter or a vampire?

Include your email address in the comment.

Giveaway is worldwide and ends November 21st.

Extra entries:

+1 Be a follower of Miss Bohemia’s blog & let me know.

+1 Tweet or post on Facebook about this giveaway (leave link)

+1 Visit Miss Bohemia’s shop, then comment here w/ your favorite item.

*~This giveaway is now closed~*

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Review: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin

Once Bitten Twice Shy,Jennifer Rardin,Jaz Parks,book cover,booksOnce Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
Jaz Parks series 
Publisher: Orbit  
Published: October 8th 2007 

Genre: urban fantasy 
paperback-320 pages

Summary:

I’m Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that’s ancient history. For the moment Vayl works for the C.I.A. doing what he does best–assassination. And I help. You could say I’m an Assistant Assassin. But then I’d have to kick your ass.

Our current assignment seemed easy. Get close to a Miami plastic surgeon named Assan, a charmer with ties to terrorism that run deeper than a buried body. Find out what he’s meeting with that can help him and his comrades bring America to her knees. And then close his beady little eyes forever. Why is it that nothing’s ever as easy as it seems?

My Review:

Once Bitten, Twice Shy is the first novel in the Jaz Parks series by Jennifer Rardin. This was a re-read of the book for me, but my first time writing a review for it. Jaz Parks is an assassin for the CIA and the book starts out with her being assigned as an assistant to 300 year-old vampire, assassin Vayl.

The two go to Miami for a pretty routine job involving Assan, a plastic surgeon. They are supposed to get information on a certain terrorist group, and his involvement with them, then do what they do best. Assassination. Or so they think. Turns out this plot has more bad guys than they imagined, and they aren’t sure who they can trust.

Thankfully, there are some interesting characters they meet along the way that can help them. Bergman, Cole, and Cassandra, all are fascinating and bring in their own dash of flavor to the mix. Vayl and Jaz can’t seem to figure out where they stand, ever, but that’s ok as long as Vayl’s around. *le sigh*

This book grabbed me from the first page and wouldn’t let me go (both times I read it)! The whole cast of characters, even the ones barely mentioned, have such strong and unique voices. And Jaz… Well, there just isn’t anyone quite like Jaz. She might be a bit crazy (shh don’t tell her I said that), silly, violent, and moody, but she’s an awesome heroine to read about and I look forward to the rest of the series!

 

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*This book was won by me. It’s signed and I’ll always treasure it. RIP Jennifer*

 

Sites for Jennifer Rardin around the web:

Website I Goodreads

 

Don’t forget all month long is our Jennifer Rardin Tribute on Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick & Strange Candy Reviews! Read posts, guest posts, reviews, and more! There are also chances to win your choice of book here and a signed copy of Bitten In Two.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Jennifer Rardin Week 2: Jaz Parks!

Ok, so technically Jaz Parks Week started 2 days ago. I’m running behind, but over at Strange Candy Reviews things are running on schedule! Lol!

This week we will be focusing on the main character of the Jaz Parks series. JAZ!! She’s 5’5”, with curly red hair, looks fragile, but is far from it, because she kicks ass!

 

A Few Favorite Quotes:

"I'm just being practical. I knew someday I might have to bare my throat to you. Pete and I discussed that very possibility. As for the danger and risk taking, that's what Pete pays me to do. And you and I both know he intends to get his money's worth."
"Jasmine, I cannot-"
"Why not!"
"Because you are not food!"
I stared at him for a minute; the I started to grin. I couldn't help it.
"Vayl"-I tried to keep my face straight- "I'm not asking you to eat me." 

-Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Sometimes things would be so much simpler if you could just pull out your gun and shoot the bad guy. Reason number seventeen why Indiana Jones is my hero.

-Once Bitten, Twice Shy

I cleared my throat. What do you say when you find out your blood is really filling? It’s not a Manwich: it’s a meal!

-Once Bitten, Twice Shy

 

What do we have in store for you? Well, one of my favorite things from the series is Granny May’s advice filled poker games and such that Jaz has. They crack me up, especially the random people that tend to tag along. So, I’m going to be posting who I would invite to mine… or maybe who might just show up anyway, lol. Jo-Anne already has hers up & it’s AWESOME! Go check it out HERE. Dakota Cassidy will also be stopping in at Strange Candy Reviews so you won’t want to miss that.

Oh! There’s also going to be a fan art contest, which we’ll tell you more about it soon!! If you have Jennifer Rardin or Jaz Parks fan art or know someone who does, your welcome to start sending it in to me or Jo-Anne if you would like.

Book reviews also start this week, so look for those as well. :)

Win on Wednesday: Contests Around the Blogosphere (42)

Win on Wednesday

Started by Abigail @ All Things Urban Fantasy

I know I’m missing contests, so let me know if you need one added. If you see anything that needs to be fixed, feel free to let me know. Please check back in the next day or two for updates! If you want your contest added, please add it to the form at the bottom. Thanks!

Feel free to email, tweet (DM or @-reply) or fill out the form at the bottom whenever you have a contest if you want to make sure it gets added to next week’s list!

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. :)

 

  1. Paranormal Haven- Twilight of the Gods by Denise Verrico. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  2. vvb32 reads- Deadly Daggers by Joyce & Jim Lavene. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  3. vvb32 reads- Deception by Lee Nichols. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (US only)
  4. vvb32 reads- 2 ebooks of The Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  5. vvb32 reads- The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  6. vvb32 reads- In Sickness by L.L. Soares and Laura Cooney. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  7. vvb32 reads- Silver Kiss by Naomi Clark. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  8. vvb32 reads- Strange Men In Pinstripe Suits and other curious things by Cate Gardner. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  9. vvb32 reads- 2 copies of Study Train by Kurt Frenier. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (International)
  10. vvb32 reads- The Wedding Gift by Kathleen McKenna. Contest ends November 10, 2010. (US only)
  11. Wag the Fox- The Gentling Box by Lisa Mannetti via Shadowfall Publications. Enter by November 10, 2010. (International)
  12. Luxury Reading- 5 2011 Book Lovers Calendars. Enter by November 10, 2010. (US residents)
  13. Luxury Reading- Clinton St. Baking Company Cook Book. Enter by November 10, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  14. Luxury Reading- National Adapt-a-Dog Month book package from Hachette. Enter by November 10, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  15. YA Book Shelf- 3 winners will each receive a copy of both Ghost Ride by Marina Cohen and Lure by Deborah Kerbel. Enter by November 10, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  16. Rayment's Readings Rants and Ramblings- paperback of Heat Wave by Richard Castle and hardcover of Naked Heat by Richard Castle. Enter by November 11, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  17. NEW Blkosiner's Book Blog- $35 certificate to CSNstores.com. Enter by November 12, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  18. NEW The Story Siren- signed copy of You Are Not Here by Samantha Schutz. Contest ends November 12, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  19. The Book Vixen- 2 winners, one eBook each: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble and To Kill a Warlock by H.P. Mallory. Enter by November 12, 2010. (International)
  20. One Book Away From Heaven- A signed copy of Awakened By a Kiss or The Princess In His Bed by Lila Di Pasqua. Enter by November 12, 2010. (International)
  21. Rex Robot Reviews- 2 copies of Montana Glory by R.C. Ryan. Contest ends November 12, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  22. A Great Book Is The Cheapest Vacation- ebook of Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by HP Mallory. Enter by November 12, 2010. (International)
  23. Fire and Ice- signed copy of The Scorch Trials by James Dashner. Enter by November 12, 2010. (US residents)
  24. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- Trance by Linda Gerber. Enter by November 13, 2010. (International)
  25.  Book Lovers Inc- Masques or Wolfsbane by Patricia Briggs. Enter by November 13, 2010. (International where The Book Depository ships)
  26. Scarrlet Reader- A signed hardcover copy of Picture The Dead by Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown + Picture The Dead T-shirt (medium). Book is very beautiful and has wonderful images drawn by Lisa through out it. Enter by November 14, 2010. (International)
  27. Books and Things- signed Tyger Tyger book and/or necklace. Enter by November 14, 2010. (US only)
  28. A Good Addiction- Split by Swati Avashti & an iPod Nano. Enter by November 14, 2010. (US/Canada-book, US-iPod)
  29. A Good Addiction- Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton. Enter by November 14, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  30. A Good Addiction- Book of Addiction by Abra Ebner. Enter by November 14, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  31. Fire and Ice- handmade Hush Hush/Crescendo inspired item. Enter by November 14, 2010. (International)
  32. Fire and Ice- signed copy of Blink of an Eye by Gregg Luke. Enter by November 14, 2010. (US residents)
  33. Books Turn Brains- signed copy of Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Contest ends November 14, 2010. (US only)
  34. story on a page- two $5 Amazon.com/.ca GC, 1 book up to USD$9 from book depository, & custom layout by ninefly. Enter by November 14, 2010. (International)
  35. NEW LA FEMME READERS- Where the Truth Lies by Jessica Warman. Contest ends November 15, 2010. (US only)
  36. The Bookish Type- Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, Firelight by Sophie Jordan, signed Firelight swag. Contest ends November 15, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  37. Daisy Chain Book Reviews- UK copy of The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. Enter by November 15, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  38. LA FEMME READERS- Where the Truth Lies by Jessica Warman. Enter by November 15, 2010. (US residents)
  39. Friends & Family- $20 GC to RedBracelet on Etsy. Contest ends November 15, 2010. (International)
  40. Luxury Reading- Stories: All-New Tales edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio. Enter by November 15, 2010. (US residents)
  41. Luxury Reading- Virgin and the Crab by Robert Parry. Enter by November 15, 2010. (US/Canada/European Union residents)
  42. Luxury Reading- The Lost Dogs by Jim Gorant. Enter by November 15, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  43. NEW Blkosiner Book Blog- signed copy of Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison. Enter by November 16, 2010. (US only, International if willing to pay shipping)
  44. NEW ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫ - Firewalker (by Allyson James) Inspired Book Jacket Giveaway. Enter by November 16, 2010. (International)
  45. From the Shadows- 6 Imprinted Souls by Daniele Lanzarotta bookmarks. Enter by November 16, 2010. (US/Canada/UK addresses)
  46. *NEW Sara's Urban Fantasy Blog- 2 signed copies of Rebel by Zoe Archer. Enter by November 17, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  47. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- 3 copies of The Greyfriar by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith. Enter by November 17, 2010. (International)
  48. From the Shadows- glow in the dark hardcover of The Dead Path by Stephen M. Irwin. Enter by November 18, 2010. (International)
  49. Rayment's Readings, Rants and Ramblings- 3 Copies of The Transformation of Things by Jillian Cantor. Enter by November 18, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  50. Fire and Ice- signed copy of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Enter by November 19, 2010. (US residents)
  51. NEW ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫ - The Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton. Enter by November 20, 2010. (International)
  52. NEW The Story Siren- The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff. Contest ends November 20, 2010. (US only)
  53. NEW Luxury Reading- What I Thought I Knew by Alice Eve Cohen. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  54. NEW Luxury Reading- Falling Home by Karen White. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  55. NEW Luxury Reading- 2 copies of Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  56. NEW Luxury Reading- 2 copies of Dewey’s Nine Lives by Vicki Myron. Enter by November 20, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  57. kjovus - my life with books- Wings by Aprilynne Pike (or choice of three other books if you already have Wings). Enter by November 20, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  58. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- signed copy of Matched by Ally Condie. Enter by November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  59. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- Tyger, Tyger by Kersten Hamilton. Enter by November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  60. NEW Blkosiner Book Blog- 3 copies of Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum (prequel to Hope in Patience). Enter by November 21, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  61. Fire and Ice- Beautiful Darkness bookmark & pin and a handmade necklace. Enter by November 21, 2010. (International)
  62. NEW ♫♥LovLivLife Reviews♥♫ - 2 signed copies of Star Raiders by Elysa Hendricks. Contest ends November 22, 2010. (International)
  63. NEW Reading With Tequila- 2 sets of The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 22, 2010. (US only)
  64. Daisy Chain Book Reviews- choice of book from 2011 debut authors. Enter by November 22, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)
  65. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- 2 sets of The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey. Enter by November 23, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  66. Fire and Ice- The Road Show by Braden Bell. Enter by November 25, 2010. (International?)
  67. NEW Luxury Reading- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Enter by November 26, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  68. Library Girl Reads- Winners choose from: The Good Neighbors Book One Kin by Holly Black, The Language of Secrets by Dianne Dixon, Shoulder Bags and Shootings by Dorothy Howell, Annexed A Novel by Sharon Dogar, Mind Games by Carolyn Crane, The Lumby Lines by Gail Fraser, Lumby on the Air by Gail Fraser, Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker by Emma Hox, The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb, One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, By Accident by Susan Kelly, truly, madly by Heather Webber, Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck. Contest ends November 27, 2010. (US only)
  69. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- Game Over by Taylor Keating. Enter by November 29, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  70. NEW Reading with Tequila- choice of up to 4 books from: Pretty Little Things by Jilliane Hoffman, Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers {w/ 2 bookmarks & 2 tattoos}, Wolves at the Gate by Joss Whedon, Time of Your Life by Joss Whedon, Infected by Scott Sigler (signed), The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman, and Dying Light by D. Scott Meek. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (US residents)
  71. NEW The Bibliophilic Book Blog- Forever Thanksgiving Giveaway. Enter by November 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  72. Reading Between the Wines Book Club- signed copy of Jane and the Damned by Janet Mullany. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (US only)
  73. Book Lovers Inc- We Love Your Comments Giveaway w/ prize of book from the Book Depository up to $10 in value. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (International)
  74. Book Faery & LA FEMME READERS- GirlUp Event w/ multiple prize packs being given away. Enter by November 30, 2010. (US-6 winners, International-1 winner)
  75. Fire and Ice- signed copy of Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell. Contest ends November 30, 2010. (International?)
  76. Fire and Ice- choose from signed hardback of Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler, a bottle of The Lost Saint aqua nail polish from Bree Despain, signed bookmarks from authors Wendy Toliver and Lisa Mangum, or a signed copy of Freshman for President by Ally Condie. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (International?)
  77. The Bookologist- Prize Pack One: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand & Delirium by Lauren Oliver. Prize Pack Two: Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting, Afterlife by Claudia Gray & Tempestuous by Lesley Livingston. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (US-1 winner, International-1 winner)
  78. *NEW Black Lagoon Reviews- Demon From the Dark by Kresley Cole. Enter by December 2, 2010. (US only)
  79. Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick- Jaz Parks series by Jennifer Rardin book of choice. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International wherever The Book Depository ships)
  80. Strange Candy Reviews- signed copy of Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by December 2, 2010. (International)
  81. Fire and Ice- Sunny Bunnies by Margie Blumberg. Contest ends December 2, 2010. (International?)
  82. My Love Affair With Books- 7 choices: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex, Speak Softly, She Can Hear by Pam Lewis, The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen, Sunshine by Robin McKinley, My sister's keeper-Jodi Picoult, and The Lake of Dead Languages. Enter by December 14, 2010. (International)
  83. NEW Bitten By Paranormal Romance- Estee Lauder gift set, Passion Play by Beth Brenobich paperback, Infamous by Susanne Brockmann audio, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, A Small Taste of Home Contest Winning Light Recipes, Avon hand lotion, a tote bag, and She's Gone Country by Jane Porter gift pack (small poster, pen, bookmark, and excerpt from the book, etc). Contest ends December 15, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  84. Avery's Book (and Other Fun Stuff) Nook- $15 gift certificate for amazon. Depending on how many people follow on the blog determines how many prizes will be given. Contest ends December 24, 2010. (US/Canada/UK only)

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.

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Like I said, 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. :)