Spring Cleaning = Book Sale!

Well it’s that time of year… cleaning must be done.

Since I’m in the process of moving in with my fiance (oh yeah, I’m engaged now), it’s about time I quit hoarding so many books. Sad, but it was going to happen eventually.

I used to take all my books to a local used bookstore here in town, but they’ve finally been forced to close. Very sad times for me.

So instead, I’m seeing if eBay will agree with me for once.

I thought you all might like to know some of the books and such I’m selling. There are other things for sale to, like movies and stuff.

Most of the books are mine, but a few romance books are my mom’s and crime/thriller books are my dad’s. So if you want to know how all of them are…. I can’t really tell you lol.

So here’s the list:

• Blood Promise (Vampire Academy book 4) by Richelle Mead (hardcover)
• House of Night books 1-4 (Marked, Betrayed, Chosen & Untamed) by PC Cast & Kristin Cast (paperback)
• Hunted (HoN book 5) by PC Cast & Kristin Cast (hardcover)
• Tempted (HoN book 6) by PC Cast & Kristin Cast (hardcover)
• Dark Visions omnibus by L.J. Smith (paperback)
• Firelight by Sophie Jordan (hardcover)
• The Iron Fey series books 1-3 by Julie Kagawa (paperback)
• Eyes Like Stars: Theatre Illuminata, Act 1 by Lisa Mantchev (paperback)
• The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (hardcover)
• The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven (hardcover)
• The Society of S by Susan Hubbard (hardcover)
• A Wanderer’s Tale (book 1) by David Bilsborough (paperback)
• A Fire in the North (book 2) by David Bilsborough (hardcover)
• The Phoenix Unchained (book 1) by James Mallory & Mercedes Lackey (hardcover)
• Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta (trade paperback)
• Urban Shaman: The Walker Papers by C.E. Murphy (trade paperback)
• Devil May Cry (book 13) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (hardcover)
• Bad Moon Rising (book 18) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (hardcover)
• Lover Avenged (book 7) by J.R. Ward (hardcover)
• Tempting Danger (book 1) by Eileen Wilks (paperback)
• Mortal Danger (book 2) by Eileen Wilks (paperback)
• This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (paperback)
• Crimson City by Liz Maverick (paperback)
• The Luxe by Anna Godbersen (hardcover)
• Rumors by Anna Godbersen (hardcover)
• Envy by Anna Godbersen (hardcover)
• Sara Crewe by Frances Hodgson Burnett (paperback)
• Star: A Novel by Pamela Anderson (hardcover)
• The Mulberry Tree by Jude Deveraux (hardcover)
• Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier (paperback)
• A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks (hardcover)
• Moon Shell Beach by Nancy Thayer (hardcover)
• I Do (but I Don’t) by Cara Lockwood (paperback)
• Harvest Moon (Virgin River #15) by Robyn Carr (paperback)
• Dangerous by Diana Palmer (paperback)
• Double Cross (book 13) by James Patterson (hardcover)
• Alex Cross’s Trial (book 15) by James Patterson (hardcover)
• Third Degree by Greg Iles (paperback)
• The Sixth Man by David Baldacci (paperback)
• The Teeth and the Tiger by Tom Clancy (hardcover)
• Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy (hardcover)
• Lifeguard by James Patterson and Andrew Gross (hardcover)

Misc.

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5 DVD
• The Beach DVD
• Friday the 13th DVD
• 101 Dalmations VHS
• The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective VHS
• Dennis the Menace VHS

I think that’s everything….. for now…..

Look for more posts coming from me soon…. the fiance is encouraging this…. it’s his own fault…..

Autumn Updates

Long time no see everyone! I swear I'm going to start getting better w/ this.

Lots has been going on for me over the past few months. So I'll try to hit the high points.

First,

My Etsy shop is finally staying a bit more active, though I could still use a little more love there! So please visit the NRSVampChick Designs Etsy shop!

Second, I have several shows this fall.

Had one yesterday for

Emily's Power For A Cure. All proceeds went to the foundation. It was a small show, but great people to be involved with!

I’m really excited about my show in 2 weeks (October 22nd)! I’ll be in Lexington, KY for A Day of Mystical Bloodlust! Workshops, authors, vendors & a Halloween Ball! How can that be bad! I hope to see some of you there! Find out more at http://adayofmysticalbloodlust.webs.com/

November 2nd I’ll be at Middle Tennessee State University for a small craft fair put together by some Middle Tennessee Etsy friends!

November 12th will find me at the 8th Annual Grace Lutheran Craft Fair! Last year’s show was my very first craft fair, so I’m looking forward to doing this one again! It’s here in Clarksville, TN.

Third, I’m extremely excited about this. It’s taken a lot of work!

Myself, along w/ 6 other Clarksville-area crafters, have put together a craft show of our own!

The Christmas Craft Bazaar on November 5th!

We will have crafters, retailers, food, door prizes & raffle drawings!

The door prizes you have to be present to win, and they will be given out all day.

For the raffle prizes you don’t have to be there to win! So if you want a chance to win a Miche Bag or a baby quilt, please send $1.00 per ticket via paypal to nrsvampchickdesigns@gmail.com  and leave a comment (or email me) w/ your name & email address so I can contact you if you win! All proceeds benefit Clarksville Crime Stoppers!

I think that catches you up a bit on what’s going on with me! I’ll hopefully having my website up and running this week! I’ll let you know when that happens!

I’ll be having some new book reviews up soon too!!

I MISSED YOU!!!

Hello! I am alive & ok. I’ve been a busy little bee. Sorry I didn’t leave you all with any info before I disappeared.

Reading has taken a bit of a backseat for me right now. I’ll still be reading & posting reviews on here when I have the time, but I won’t be accepting any more review requests & I won’t be having any more big events or maybe anything. It’ll just depend on how much time I have.

Finally having a working computer might make things a bit easier on me, so we’ll see how things go.

I’m moving most of my focus to my jewelry & other crafting though, so don’t be surprised if you see lots of jewelry stuff. I do have a jewelry blog. It hasn’t been updated for a while either. >_< But hopefully I can get that going again soon too. Please check out my NRSVampChick Designs blog sometime if you wouldn’t mind. It has links to my shop too, as does this page. I’m finally getting some of my newer items in there. I have tons around here for craft fairs, I just need to get some online.

So, as for the future of this blog. I’ll be around here and there, but not as active as I was I’m sorry. I’ll be working on reviewing everything I planned on reviewing in the past. You can find me on twitter and facebook still. Much love! <3

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

~*~

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

~*~

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

~*~

* 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