Guest Post: Women Wielding Blades @ vvb32 reads

Inspired by recent book covers sporting images of women with swords, daggers, knives, etc. I decided to create an event featuring some of these books.
Join me this week and meet some female characters who kick-butt with blades (giveaways included).
AND, feel free to share some titles that you enjoyed reading.
Here are a few snippets...

The particular inspiration for Butterfly Swords was the martial art of Wing Chun which was believed to be developed in secret in resistance to the Manchu rulers of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911 AD).
- Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin
- read more about the Jeannie's inspiration here

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I am Deuce. Tears spilled down my cheeks as the nerve endings died, but the scars appeared one by one, proclaiming my strength and my ability to weather whatever I found out in the tunnels. I had been training for this day my whole life; I could wield a knife or a club with equal proficiency.
- Enclave by Ann Aguirre
- read more of an excerpt here

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a dagger is used with a short ivory hilt encrusted with red jewels, the butt of it covered in gold
- Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon
- read an excerpt here

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* Thanks to Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick for this guest spot ;-D
* image source: blades silhouette
* part of Women Wielding Blades event, April 8-14, 2011 at vvb32 reads

I want to thank vvb for stopping by today and telling us about her awesome event that’s going on now. Check it out now for wonderful posts & lots of giveaways. You can see my other contribution to this event w/ my Shop on Saturday Women Wield Blades event.

Shop on Saturday (39) Women Wielding Blades Edition + Contest

Shop on Saturday is a weekly feature where I show off some of my finds (usually from Etsy) over the past week. It’s been a month since my last Shop on Saturday, but this week it returns w/ a special edition.

vvb32 reads is having a fun event called Women Wielding Blades & I am happy to take part. Make sure you read to the bottom where a contest has been included this week!

 

Now added to the list of my favorite shops, because of this and several other beautiful and unique pieces, here’s Blind Bite by Harem Royal.

I love art pendants! This Dagger Angel Glass Tile Pendant by Under Cover of Lightness is gorgeous!

Why not just wear clothing with daggers on it? Get this Backless Gothic Vampire Black Dagger & Lace Halter Dress by Sin & Saint Clothing.

I’m in love with this Fall On You Sword double ring from Raven Eve Jewelry!

Now this wouldn’t have been complete if I didn’t have some type of blade on here. Check out this awesome Fantasy Dagger by Rockett's Forge!

 

*~GIVEAWAY~*

Open to all.

Vampire Hunter Earrings by NRSVampChick Designs.

Contest ends May 15th, 11:59 pm CST.

Please leave a comment with your email address.

Check out the rest of the Women Wielding Blades event at vvb32 reads going on now!

Win on Wednesday: Contests Around the Blogosphere (59)

started by Abigail @ All Things Urban Fantasy

 

Just fill out the form if you have a contest going on & you want to spread the word! I’ll still be updating this over the next day, so add something if you want it on here. 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!

You’re welcome to leave links in the comments to your contests too, especially if they’ll end before next week’s list goes up. ;)

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 Parajunkee’s View- 2 copies of The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter. Enter by ?
2. NEW Parajunkee’s View- $20 B&N GC. Enter by ?
3. NEW Paranjunkee’s View- choose from 1 of 3 prize packs. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
4. Parajunkee’s View- Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
5. Parajunkee’s View- The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
6. Parajunkee’s View- 2 winners get signed copies of Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon and 2 winners receive swag packs. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
7. Parajunkee’s View- 2 copies of Rogue Oracle by Alayna Williams. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
8. Parajunkee’s View- 2 copies of The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
9. Parajunkee’s View- Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
10. Parajunkee’s View- 2 copies of Surrender the Dark by L.A. Banks. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
11. Parajunkee’s View- 12.21.12 by Killian McRae. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
12. Parajunkee’s View- 2 copies of Master and Apprentice by Sonya Bateman. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
13. Parajunkee’s View- Alien Tango by Gini Koch and a $5 iTunes GC.  Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
14. Parajunkee’s View- Yours, Mine and Howls: Werewolves In Love by Kinsey Holley. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
15. Parajunkee’s View- Pleasures Untold by Lisa Sanchez. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
16. Parajunkee’s View- signed copy of Darkness Dawns by Lee Nichols. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
17. Parajunkee’s View- signed copy of Unseen by Rachel Caine. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
18. Parajunkee’s View- signed copy of Betrayal by Lee Nichols. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
19. Parajunkee’s View- signed copy of Ghost Town by Rachel Caine. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
20. Parajunkee’s View- Spirit Storm by E.J Stevens prize pack w/ book & lots of swag! Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
21. Parajunkee’s View- 2 signed copies of Those Who Fight Monsters anthology. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
22. Parajunkee’s View- Haunted by Joy Preble. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
23. Parajunkee’s View- signed This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
24. Parajunkee’s View- 2 signed copies of Etched In Bone by Adrian Phoenix. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
25. Parajunkee’s View- signed Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton and swag. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
26. Parajunkee’s View- 2 copies of Etched In Bone by Adrian Phoenix. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
27. Parajunkee’s View- 2 ARC copies of Wither by Lauren DeStefano. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
28. Parajunkee’s View- 1 winner receives swag & a copy of Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting & 1 winner receives swag. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
29. Parajunkee’s View- Shady Lady by Ann Aguire. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
30. Parajunkee’s View- 2 signed copies of Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
31. Parajunkee’s View- 2 signed copies of Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
32. Parajunkee’s View- signed ARC of Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada only)
33. Tynga’s Reviews- 2 copies of Clarity by Kim Harrington. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
34. Tynga’s Reviews- Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter & swag pack. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
35. Tynga’s Reviews- Rage by Jackie Morse Kessler. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
36. Tynga’s Reviews- Affair Without End by Candace Camp, The Burn Magnet by K.L. Brady, Highlander’s Curse by Melissa Mayhue & The Pastors Wife by ReShonda Tate Billingsley. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
37. Tynga’s Reviews- Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada only)
38. Tynga’s Reviews- 1 book of choice from the Spellcrackers series by Suzanne McCloud. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
39. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copies of Strange Angels, Betrayals & Jealousy by Lili St. Crow. Contest ends April 6th. (US-signed, International-unsigned)
40. Tynga’s Reviews- 2 winners receive book of choice from Casey Daniels. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
41. Tynga’s Reviews- Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
42. Tynga’s Reviews- ARC of Teeth. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
43. Tynga’s Reviews- Memories of Murder by Lara Nance & a necklace. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
44. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copies of Knightfall by Berinn Rae & Demon Soul by Christine Ashworth. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
45. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copies of Entangled by Traci Bell & Passion of the Soul: Piper’s Fury by Rachel Firasek. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
46. Tynga’s Reviews- Soul Reborn by Jean Murray & Kiss of Blarney by Penelope Marzec. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
47. Tynga’s Reviews- 2 winners receive Master and Apprentice by Sonya Bateman, Surrender the Dark by L.A. Banks, How to Flirt With a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper & Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
48. Tynga’s Reviews- The Screaming Season & Crusade by Nancy Holder & signed bookplates. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
49. Tynga’s Reviews- 3 winners choose from Vanished, Eternally, Bedeviled or Beguiled by Regan Hastings. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
50. Tynga’s Reviews- Hounded by Kevin Hearne. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada only)
51. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copy of Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins & a Demonglass and a Hex Hall tote bag. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada only)
52. Tynga’s Reviews- Aftertime & Banished by Sophie Littlefield. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
53. Tynga’s Reviews- $25 B&N GC. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
54. Tynga’s Reviews- Entwined by Heather Dixon. Contest ends April 6th. (Canada only)
55. Tynga’s Reviews- Bloodshot by Cherie Priest. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
56. Tynga’s Reviews- Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne & swag. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
57. Tynga’s Reviews- 1 winner gets Once Dead, Twice Shy, Early to Death, Early to Rise & Something Deadly This Way Comes by Kim Harrison. 1 winner gets Once Dead, Twice Shy & Early to Death, Early to Rise. Contest ends April 6th. (Canada-3 bks, International-2 bks)
58. Tynga’s Reviews- Falling Under by Gwen Hayes. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada only)
59. Tynga’s Reviews- Pleasure of a Dark Prince & Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
60. Tynga’s Reviews- signed hardcover copy of First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
61. Tynga’s Reviews- 2 copies(signed & unsigned) of The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada-unsigned, International-signed)
62. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copy of Angel’s Blood by Nalini Singh. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
63. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copy of A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
64. Tynga’s Reviews- Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
65. Tynga’s Reviews- The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge. Contest ends April 6th. (International)
66. Tynga’s Reviews- signed copy of The Demon Trapper’s Daughter by Jana Oliver & swag. Contest ends April 6th. (US/Canada only)
67. Tynga’s Reviews- Numbers and The Chaos by Rachel Ward. Contest ends April 6th. (US only)
68. Sweet Vernal Zephyr- Dust to Dust by Heather Graham (US) or random PNR Ebook (Int). Enter by April 7th. (US/International)
69. Urban Girl Reader- The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis. Enter by April 7thLover Mine by J.R. Ward (mass market)
70. NEW Book Flame- Never A Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer. Enter by April 8th. (US only)
71. Fire and Ice- bottle of oil from Baba Yaga. Enter by April 8th. (International)
72. NEW Sara's Urban Fantasy Blog- Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (mass market). Enter by April 9th. (US/Canada only)
73. NEW Nicki J Markus- Ebook copy of "Secret" by S. L. Pierce. Enter by April 9th. (International)
74. Awesomesauce Book Club- 1 of 3 HP Mallory Books: Fire Burn Cauldron Bubble, Toil and Trouble & How to Kill a Warlock. Enter by April 9th. (US only, International if willing to pay for shipping)
75. NEW Secrets of a Book Lover- Any Jeaniene Frost Night Huntress novel of your choice + swag. Enter by April 10th. (International)
76. NEW MoriahJovan.com- Celebrating the release of Magdalene by Moriah Jovan. Also includes The Proviso and Stay. All 3 are signed and includes other Items as well. Enter by April 10th. (International)
77. Fire and Ice- Little Red Riding Hood fine art print by Clear Jade Studio. Enter by April 11th. (International?)
78. NEW Book Lover and Procrastinator- up to $20 from The Book Depository. Enter by April 12th. (International)
79. Reading Between the Wines Book Club- signed copy of How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks. Enter by April 13th. (International)
80. NEW Reading Between the Wines Book Club- Surrender the Dark by L.A. Banks. Enter by April 15th. (US only)
81. NEW Paranormal Romance Addict- Destiny Divided by Leia Shaw. Enter by April 15th. (International)
82. Book Flame- Falling Under by Gwen Hayes. Enter by April 15th. (International)
83. Wag The Fox- Max Brooks' "World War Z", Tonia Brown's "Lucky Stiff", Brian Keene's "The Rising" and "City of the Dead" ... and a BONUS if the winning entrant follows the blog (a sixth zombie book of their choice from Book Depository). Enter by April 15th. (International)
84. NEW The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia- Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale by Ramona Wray. Enter by April 16th. (US only)
85. Reading Between the Wines Book Club- 500 Follower Giveaway - Winner's choice of a Black Dagger Brotherhood prize! Contest ends April 26th. (International)
86. NEW Paranormal Romance Addict- Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole. Enter by April 30th. (US 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.

~Suzanne McLeod is having weekly contests through May celebrating her two releases.

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. :)

April Updates

As I’m sure you’ve noticed I’ve been slacking lately. This weekend all of the regularly scheduled posts will be back.

Meet a Blogger Monday will be returning next Monday so be looking forward to getting to know another wonderful blogger!

Shop on Saturday will be back with a special addition for vvb32 reads Women Wielding Blades Week! Velvet herself will be here on the 12th for a guest post. There just might be a way to win an NRSVampChick Designs item for the event as well, so make sure you stay tuned to find out and check out the event for lots of other great prizes & fun! ;)

Currently you can win your own custom pair of earrings by NRSVampChick Designs on twitter. I’m celebrating passing 1000 followers (so excited!) and all you have to do is tweet #NRSAprilgiveaway to enter by April 10th.

Oh yes, I will soon be announcing my new reviewer! SOOOO happy to have her help. :D

In My Mailbox (36)

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

Here’s what I got during the past  week!

Bought by Me:

At Borders

• This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Finally got it!!! BONES!!)
• Romancing the Vampire: From Past to Present by David J. Skal (I bought 2 copies b/c this was on sale & so awesome I had to share! Contest coming in May.)

At Celestial Esscents

• Celtic Myth & Magick by Edain McCoy

 

What did you get?

Liquid Fear Fool’s Gold Rush w/ Scott Nicholson Blog Hop + Contest!

What’s Your Liquid Fear? (Anita Molkesky)

By Scott Nicholson

(Win a $10 gift certificate! One point for tweeting this post, one point for Facebooking, and one point for commenting below. Drawing on April 8. If Liquid Fear—available for 99 cents at Amazon, BN.com, and Smashwords--hits the Top 100, a $100 winner will also be selected from participating blogs. Hop all the blogs and increase your odds!)

What’s your biggest fear?

For Anita Molkesky, a former model and then an addicted porn actress called “Anita Mann,” the fear is noted by researcher Sebastian Briggs—desperate for attention, she uses her body because it’s the one thing that’s never been rejected.

Anita is the only one of the original research subjects in Liquid Fear that undergoes therapy, and she is the first to receive the booster dose that triggers the chemicals planted in her system 10 years before. Then her therapist dies (done in by Briggs’s goon), and she’s left wondering about these mysterious pills she’s been prescribed.

But, like the others in the original drug trial, she learns that she’d better take the pills…or else her carnal cravings will destroy her.

Can Anita Molkesky fend off the primal instincts or will forgetting bring her peace?

Dive into Liquid Fear and decide for yourself just how much fear is enough.

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Scott Nicholson is author of 20 books, including Disintegration, The Skull Ring, Speed Dating with the Dead, and The Red Church. He’s also written the children’s books If I Were Your Monster and Duncan the Punkin. Visit him at Haunted Computer.

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LIQUID FEAR: A Mystery Thriller

By Scott Nicholson

When Roland Doyle wakes up with a dead woman in his motel room, the only clue is a mysterious vial of pills bearing the label “Take one every 4 hrs or else.”

Ten years before, six people were involved in a secret pharmaceutical trial that left one of them murdered and five unable to remember what happened. Now the experiment is continuing, as Dr. Sebastian Briggs wants to finish his research into fear response and post-traumatic stress disorder. He’s backed by a major drug company and an ambitious U.S. Senator, but he also has a personal stake in the outcome.

Only by taking the mysterious pills can the survivors stave off the creeping phobias, carnal impulses, and madness that threaten to consume them. But the pills have an unexpected side effect—the survivors start remembering the terrible acts they perpetrated a decade ago. They are lured back to the Monkey House, the remote facility where the original trials took place, and Briggs has prepared it for their arrival.

Now they are trapped, they each have only one pill left, and cracks are forming in their civilized veneer.

After the pills are gone, there’s only one option. “Or else.”

Read about it at Haunted Computer or view it at Amazon US, Amazon UK, BN.com, or Smashwords.

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Don’t forget to go check out the other blogs in the Liquid Fear Fool’s Gold Rush Blog Hop!