WEEKLY GIVEAWAY/CONTEST

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Here is this weeks giveaway contest.
  At times, there will be more than one book, but most of the time I will be featuring a weekly giveaway of one book. For these giveaways, I will NOT contact you if you win.  I will announce the winner and you will have 48 hours to respond.  If I don’t hear from you.  the book will be passed to the next winner in line. 
Now here is the book(s) for this week and the rules will follow after the description:
( Slightly Used Copies)
Descriptions: Click on each cover image
GIVEAWAY RULES:
You must be 18+ to enter this week. I am trusting all entries!
1. You must be a follower to enter.
2. Contest is only available to the USA.  
Sorry, but limited funds at this moment in time. 
This could change later.
3.  Leave a comment on this post.

OPTIONAL: 

4. Mention the contest on your blog for +1 extra entry.
(Please post the link in a separate comment to qualify.)
5.  Tweet about this contest for +1 extra entry. 
(Please post the link in a separate comment to qualify.)
6. Follow me on Twitter for +1 extra entry.
(Please post the link in a separate comment to qualify.)
This contest is open until 3/29/2010 with the winner being announced on 3/30/2010.
Good luck!

WINNER of the Weekly Giveaway

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Last week I offered Vampire Kisses: The Beginning for the weekly giveaway. I used Random.org to pick a winner. The lucky entry is:
 
Congrats! Please email me at djsfoxylady@gmail.com with your mailing info!
Please include in the subject line: WEEKLY GIVEAWAY WINNER
Thank you to everyone who entered, and I will be posting this weeks giveaway shortly. Be sure to check out my other contest as well that ends tonight. There is still time to enter that one.

Thoughts for Bloggers

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I had just picked up another book off my shelf to sit down and read after finishing my third book of the day. It was a book I have been dying to read for awhile now and I finally made it to it! (Yeah Me!)  Anyway, I don’t know about everyone else, but I always find myself reading the first couple pages in a book–the pages with the snippets from other reviewers–just to see if it is a blogger I know of.  Imagine my surprise when I opened up Breakfast in Bed by Robin Kaye and saw a few bloggers mentioned! I saw a snippet from Erotic Horizon, The Book Binge, Romance Junkies, and a few others. First of all Congrats! That is so awesome! I also saw on her website reviews from All about N and Smexy Books!
I think when reviewers get part of their review mentioned in a book, it is the ultimate recognition for us.  We read, we spend time writing reviews, and we try to share our thoughts on books so others can get a feel for the book.  It makes me wonder, has my hard work ever been recognized?  I have found snippets and sometimes full posts of my reviews on numerous blogs by authors, but I have yet to find a print book with my blog listed. Now, I am not complaining! Don’t get me wrong!  I am just curious. So now, I am fumbling through all of my books, trying to see if I happen to see my name in those glorious pages of recognition! To me, that would be the highest honor. 
The main reason for this post is not only to congratulate all of those who have had their reviews mentioned, but to also make the bloggers aware that we are heard and we are recognized.  Next time you pick up that new release, and you know you have reviewed for that author in the past, be sure to check and see if your blog was featured in those pages!
If you have had any part of your review posted in a book, leave me a comment or drop me an email! I would love to take a look at it. I will give you praise! 

(and if you see my name, shout it out to me! LOL ;P)