Mailbox Monday, Meme, Monday Memes, Musing Mondays

Monday Memes

CMash July 23, 2012 9 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s question:
Do you read magazines? If so, which ones? If not, why not?

My response:
If I happen to be sitting in a doctor’s waiting room and a cover catches my eye about an article, I may pick it up. Sometimes my husband gets points from frequent flyer miles, where he can choose a magazine for a free year’s subscription. Depending on what he decides on, I may pick it up. But overall I would say I’m not a reader of magazines. I would rather put the time into reading a book.

July is being hosted by Mrs. Q Book Addict

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”

Author (PICT) Author (PICT)

Gina from Hott Books

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And the winner is………

CMash July 23, 2012 1 Comment

…. of Section 132 by Helga Zeiner

26 Susan Varney Easy entry for fans of this blog post

An email has been sent to the winner and she has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Thank you to all that entered.

007/25 Addendum:

Due to a nonresponse from the winner, and according to the rules and regulations, another winner has been chosen. The winner is:

50 Nicole Gingery Follow @CherylMash on Twitter

The winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Giveaway, Winners

And the winner is………

CMash July 21, 2012 2 Comments

……of Theft By Chocolate by Luba Lesychyn

7 Regina Hott Follow @CherylMash on Twitter

An email has been sent to the winner and she has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Thank you to all those that entered.

Giveaway, The Hachette Book Group

GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “THE VIOLINIST’S THUMB” by Sam Kean ENDED

CMash July 21, 2012 50 Comments

JULY 21st to AUGUST 4th, 2012

THE VIOLINIST’S THUMB

by SAM KEAN

SYNOPSIS:

There’s enough DNA in a single cell to stretch six feet tall, and enough DNA in our bodies to stretch almost to the moon. And within this DNA are stories that have been buried for millions of years–stories that can be used to solve historical mysteries about humans, and tell of our peculiar rise on earth.
In THE VIOLINIST’S THUMB, Sam Kean uses the forensic traces in our DNA to illuminate how humans evolved from primordial muck to the most dominant species on the planet, how studying language, art, and history can reveal the scientific workings of DNA–and vice-versa, and how the human line almost went extinct, twice, causing us to be more closely related than any other species.
There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, a love of reckless activities, and a talent for the violin; genes that could allow someone to survive in the arctic. THE VIOLINIST’S THUMB uses genes to reveal so much about our past, and leaves us wondering if and how scientists will manipulate DNA to alter our species’ future.

THANKS TO ANNA, AND THE VERY GENEROUS

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE THREE ( 3 ) COPIES OF THIS
BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO WIN.

*USE THE RAFFLECOPTER FORM BELOW
IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY*
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MIND WHEN YOU SEE AND/OR HEAR “DNA”?*

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*NO P.O. BOXES*

**PER PUBLISHER**
ONE WINNING BOOK PER HOUSEHOLD
PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF YOU HAVE
WON THIS BOOK FROM ANOTHER
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AND READ THIS BOOK.
THANK YOU.

*GIVEAWAY AUGUST 4th DATE AT 6PM EST*

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY RAFFLECOPTER AND NOTIFIED
VIA EMAIL AND WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND
OR ANOTHER NAME WILL BE CHOSEN

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,
the giveaway on behalf of the
above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in
exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are
ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries
if rules of giveaway are not followed

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Giveaway, Winners

And the winners are….

CMash July 20, 2012 1 Comment

……of Murder In Silence by Gary Kassay

30 James Coyne Tweet About the Giveaway

31 Trisha Ridinger McKee Leave a Blog Post Comment

An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Thank you to all that entered.

Guest Author, Showcase

Guest Author Mysti Parker

CMash July 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

Today I have the pleasure to introduce you to 2 people. Kate, one of our book blogging peers from Read 2 Review, is starting a new venture with Page Turner Book Tours. I met Kate through Partners In Crime Tours. She has been a great asset as one of our tour hosts so when she asked if I would host one of her clients, author Mysti Parker, it was an automatic yes!! I now present to you, Kate and author, Mysti Parker!

MYSTI PARKER (pseudonym)

Mysti Parker (pseudonym) is a full time wife, mother of three, and a writer. Her first novel, A Ranger’s Tale was published in January, 2011 by Melange Books, and the second in the fantasy romance series, Serenya’s Song, was published in April 2012. She reviews speculative fiction for SQ Magazine and is the proud writer of Unwritten, a blog recently voted #3 for eCollegeFinder’s Top Writing Blogs award. She resides in Buckner, KY with her husband and three children.
You can find Mysti at the following places: Blog, Facebook Fan Page, Twitter and by Email.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Serenya’s Song (Tallenmere, #2)

In the fantasy world of Tallenmere, no one ever said love was easy…

Serenya Crowe may be a half-elf commoner, but she’s no ordinary woman. With the ability to interpret dreams, and a birth defect that forces her to wear gloves, she’s endured small-town gossip and the cruelty of her husband, Sebastian, The Earl of Summerwind. All she’s ever wanted is to live a quiet life and raise a family. When she meets the new stranger in town, her world and her heart, are turned upside down.

Wood-elf Jayden Ravenwing is an ex-secret agent who wants nothing more than to forget matters of the heart. He left the bustle of Leogard and his failed marriage to make a fresh start in Summerwind. He never planned to fall in love again, especially with the enchanting Serenya Crowe.

When a strange portal opens on the Crowe property at the edge of town, Jayden is thrown into an investigation, knowing that if he fails, Serenya and everyone in Summerwind may die.

Together, he and Serenya must overcome an ancient evil, and their own inner demons, to save Summerwind and find the love they’ve always dreamed of.

Book Details:
Available now at Melange Books and Amazon
Goodreads Rating: 4.88 ~ 7 reviews
Paperback: 286 pages
ISBN13: 9781612353807
Published April 2012 by Melange Books

THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF AUTHOR, MYSTI PARKER, I
HAVE FIVE (5) EBOOK EDITIONS TO GIVE AWAY. OPEN TO ALL.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO
THE GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE.

Page Turner Book Tours are hosting an exclusive competition where you can win one of two stunning handmade bracelets that have been created with aspects of Serenya’s Song in mind. To find out more about the competition and to enter please click HERE

DISCLAIMER
No items that I receive
are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.
ADDENDUM
I do not have any affiliation with Amazon.com or
Barnes & Noble. I am an IndieBound affliate.
I am providing link(s) solely for visitors
that may be interested in purchasing this Book/EBook.

Book Giveaway, Giveaway

EBOOK GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “SERENYA’S SONG (Tallenmere, #2)” by Mysti Parker ENDED

CMash July 20, 2012 11 Comments

JULY 20th to AUGUST 3rd, 2012

SERENYA’S SONG
by MYSTI PARKER

SYNOPSIS:

Serenya Crowe may be a half-elf commoner, but she’s no ordinary woman. With the ability to interpret dreams, and a birth defect that forces her to wear gloves, she’s endured small-town gossip and the cruelty of her husband, Sebastian, The Earl of Summerwind. All she’s ever wanted is to live a quiet life and raise a family. When she meets the new stranger in town, her world and her heart, are turned upside down.
Wood-elf Jayden Ravenwing is an ex-secret agent who wants nothing more than to forget matters of the heart. He left the bustle of Leogard and his failed marriage to make a fresh start in Summerwind. He never planned to fall in love again, especially with the enchanting Serenya Crowe.
When a strange portal opens on the Crowe property at the edge of town, Jayden is thrown into an investigation, knowing that if he fails, Serenya and everyone in Summerwind may die.
Together, he and Serenya must overcome an ancient evil, and their own inner demons, to save Summerwind and find the love they’ve always dreamed of.

THANKS TO AUTHOR, MYSTI PARKER,

I HAVE FIVE ( 5 ) EBOOK EDITIONS OF THIS
BOOK TO GIVE AWAY. FORMAT OF YOUR CHOOSING.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO WIN.

*USE THE RAFFLECOPTER FORM BELOW
IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY*
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL

ADDRESS IN THE RAFFLECOPTER FORM
SO THAT I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN
*LEAVE COMMENT: FROM READING THE SYNOPSIS,
HAVE YOU EVER RESEARCHED AND/OR READ

ABOUT YOUR DREAMS’ INTERPRETATIONS?*

*OPEN TO ALL–EBOOK EDITIONS*

**HONOR SYSTEM**
ONE WINNING BOOK PER HOUSEHOLD
PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF YOU HAVE
WON THIS BOOK FROM ANOTHER
SITE, SO THAT SOMEONE ELSE MAY
HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN
AND READ THIS BOOK.
THANK YOU.

*GIVEAWAY ENDS AUGUST 3rd AT 6PM EST*

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY RAFFLECOPTER AND NOTIFIED
VIA EMAIL AND WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND
OR ANOTHER NAME WILL BE CHOSEN

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,
the giveaway on behalf of the
above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in
exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are
ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries
if rules of giveaway are not followed

YOUR JAVA SCRIPT MAY NEED TO BE UPDATED
IF YOU AR EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY
USING THE RAFFLECOPTER ENTRY FORM

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Aloha Friday, Friday Memes, Meme

Friday Memes

CMash July 20, 2012 13 Comments

Hosted by An Island Life

From An Island Life:
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

This past weekend, I announced that my youngest son got engaged. They live out of state (5hours away) and they are driving in tonight leaving on Sunday. Since family and friends want to see them, my DH and I are having a pool party on Saturday so that people can stop by, whenever they can, to see them.

So my question is:

When you are having a large gathering, how many days in advance do you start preparing for it?