March's Monthly Contest

Welcome to March,
I know everyone has been having some pretty wicked Winter Weather... I Can't wait for Spring... As I live in the South getting snow twice this year was crazy... I don't live back home in WI for a reason... I hate snow and cold... Its not good for me.

So what's up for grabs this month... A signed Copy of Wulfe Untamed by Pamela Palmer and tons of author swag...  I got to meet her end of January and bought a copy of her book and got it signed just for one lucky person.

So you know the deal... Fill out the Rafflecopter for your chance to win.

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Wildfire by Mina Khan Cover Reveal & Book Release

Wildfire: A Paranormal Mystery with Cowboys and Dragons

Thanks Jeannie for hosting me and for creating the awesome book thongs! I’m thrilled to share my new novel, Wildfire: A Paranormal Mystery with Cowboys and Dragons, with you and your readers. Check out my cover:

Blurb:

Lynn Hana Alexander is a 25-year-old Japanese American shape-shifter haunted by guilt. She’s been questioning herself and her dragon abilities ever since she failed to save her grandmother.

When her best friend is threatened by mysterious fires burning up acres of West Texas, Lynn rushes to the rescue determined not to fail again. However, with a tempting firefighter, a flirty city developer and dragon pheromones distracting her, how is she going to find the arsonist?

And worse: is her primary suspect a malicious rogue dragon or the love of her life?

Want a taste? Here’s an excerpt:

Closing her eyes, Lynn Hana Alexander inhaled the dank smell of the bayou and summoned the change.

Heat crackled across her skin, filled her mind, as blue-green scales rippled over her body giving her tan a bronze sheen. Lynn’s core dissolved to molten lava, reformed and hardened. Muscles stretched and grew stronger, bones pushed and molded flesh. Nubs emerged from her back, elongated and flared into wings. A deep burn spread from her gut, igniting cell after cell, until she shook like a live wire juiced on raw power.

Her leathery wings flailed behind her as she stumbled around a bit before settling into the new weight. One would think a five foot one and half-inch Asian American woman would transform into a delicate, miniature-poodle type of dragon. Not so. In dragon-form, Lynn was seven feet of sharp scales, sinuous muscle and steely strength.

She raised her face to the moon and launched from the roof. Below her, Buffalo Bayou wound through downtown Houston glittering like a net of diamonds under the silver moonlight. The tremendous beat of her wings drowned out her worries for a moment.

Buy Links: Smashwords  Amazon  B&N  ARe  Kobo

Giveaway: Dragon and Heart Book thong 

If you’d like a signed paperback copy of Wildfire, check out my Goodreads giveaway!

Also, if you answer my question in the comments below, you might be picked to win a signed paperback of Wildfire and an awesome book thong designed by Jeannie…isn’t that the perfect giveaway for Just Jeannie’s Books & Bling? Jeannie gets to pick the winner!

Here’s the question: What’s your favorite dragon book? Why do love it?

Author Bio:

Mina Khan is a Texas-based writer and food enthusiast. She writes about djinns (genies), dragons, hunks and whatever else sparks her fancy. She also writes a weekly food column for the San Angelo Standard-Times as Rashda Khan. Originally from Bangladesh, she is now a proud West Texan.

Her first published work, The Djinn's Dilemma, won the novella category of the 2012 Romance Through The Ages (published) contest. A Tale of Two Djinns won the 2013 Readers’ Crown for best paranormal romance.

For more information check out her:

Amazon Author Page

Blog: Stories by Mina Khan

Facebook Author Page

Twitter: @SpiceBites

To sign up for Mina’s quarterly newsletter with release updates and inside information on the stories, please check out: 

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August's Monthly Giveaway and Happy Birthday to Me

Hello All,

Sorry this is going up late.

So due to the fact that I am turning 30 on the 15th of this month... Yep and I am not hating it either.

This months there will be 3 winners of the monthly contest... Isn't that Awesome...

Whoever wins will be getting some awesome swag and goodies (30 items) each. There is signed swag, trading cards, book marks, book thong, Bath and Body works hand sanitizer, some of my favorite tea's and who knows i might throw extra goodies in there. There are some pretty awesome authors represented this month all whom I love. Carrie Ann Ryan, Kallypso Masters, J.M Madden, Avery Flynn, Elisabeth Staab, Lisa Renee Jones, Krystal Shannan and so many more.

Here is picture of the 3 prizes (all are same except for Carrie Ann Ryan swag, hand sanitizer & book thong)

So how do you enter???? Easy Fill out the Rafflecopter Below 

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Monthly Contest for July

Hey All So Are you Ready for July's Monthly Contest?

This Month I am giving away some pretty sweet swag that I got at the Fredrick Book Festival along with some other author swag

What you can win is Signed Swag from Elisabeth Staab,bookmarks and key chain, Signed Bookmarks from N Kuhn, Book mark from Victoria Danann, and JM Madden Swag. And some surprise Goodies

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Book Blast, Interview & Giveaway Catherine's Cross by Millie West

Catherine’s Cross

by Millie West

BLURB:

When Jenks Ellington experiences a sudden, alarming sense of panic about her identical twin sister Gigi, she has to wait until nearly midnight before learning the reason for her unease: Gigi has drowned while diving for artifacts in a Low Country river near Beaufort, South Carolina. Although Beaufort County detective Seth Mason is suspicious of Gigi’s diving partner, there is no evidence of foul play. But, when Gigi’s Port Royal home is broken into and ransacked, Jenks discovers two clues—one of which leads her to the home of a local Gullah medium.

In a painstaking search for answers, Jenks delves more deeply into her twin’s life. Along the way, her bond with Detective Mason reaches unexpected depths. And what secrets could medium Meta Jane be holding? Was Gigi’s death really an accident?

EXCERPTS:

A sneak peek of the first chapter is available here:

http://bqbpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Catherines-Cross_sneak.pdf

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Millie West has a background in aviation, as well as in real estate, and has owned and been the broker of her own company. A licensed pilot, Millie was one of the first pilots hired by United Parcel Service when they started their flight crew department. 

Interview

So I asked Millie some questions and here are her answers

1. The Low Country of SC and GA is full of History and Gullah Traditions & Beliefs, what interesting things did you learn or research for Catherine's Cross?

I’d like to start by saying that I have been visiting the Sea Islands near Beaufort, SC, for the last twenty years. During that time, I have met and spoken with the descendants of Gullah people. I have listened to the pronunciations of their words and attempted to duplicate the language patterns through characters, Ida Mae, Meta Jane, and Mose Lafitte.

While I was writing Catherine’s Cross, I read a novel, Daughter’s of the Dust by Julie Dash. Her novel follows her heroine’s introduction to the Sea Islands near Beaufort. Her mother having been raised on the Sea Islands, has moved north to New York City, but her daughter wants to know her relatives and the land of her ancestors. I thoroughly enjoyed Dash’s depiction of the islands and the Gullah people. In addition, I read The Gullahs of South Carolina by Pearce W. Hammond. He discusses the Gullah culture, their language, and superstitions. For instance, I learned that the cry of a screech owl is a sure sign of death. I reference this superstition in both The Cast Net and Catherine’s Cross.  

Lastly, I purchased and scanned the Gullah New Testament, De Nyew Testament. I found the writings difficult to understand. For the characters in Catherine’s Cross who speak a version of Gullah, I decided that their pronunciations would be a mix of Gullah and Standard English so they could be understood. Each of the Gullah descendants in Catherine’s Cross are pure and honest individuals. 

2. How do you like your Tea? 

I make my iced tea with a mixture of Luzianne and Earl Grey. I add just a little bit of sugar. I don’t like my tea overly sweet. If I’m making hot tea then I’m a big fan of straight Earl Grey with a little sugar.

3. What does your writing space look like?
My writing space is in a small den/library. I have a desk with a personal computer on it and beside the computer screen is my printer. The room has a number of books shelves that are overflowing with books. On the rear wall of the room is a fireplace and one of my favorite paintings done by Steven Jordan hangs above it. The painting is of the interior of a Charleston historical home and is a study of light

And Lastly

4. What would you like readers to know about Catherine's Cross?

I would like readers to know that while there is one major plot taking place that involves the investigation into Gigi’s death, there are also important subplots. I write about issues that concern me. The theme that arises from the main plot deals with greed and the sad results that can arise from this human failure.

Great Answers Millie it was my honor to have your stop by and tell readers about Catherine's Cross. You can find my Review of Catherine's cross on the Post below this one :)

Millie will be awarding autographed copies of Catherine’s Cross to three randomly drawn commenters (US only) and a $20 credit to buy any book through BQB Publishing’s online store to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

Please Follow the tour and comment; More you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: 

http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/05/virtual-book-tour-catherines-cross-by.html

Updates, Giveaways and Book blasts

Hello All,

So sorry haven't been posting the evil accounting classes are taking up a lot of my time only 15 more credits but i will be posting reviews later this week. I also tore/ripped tendon in my forearm so i am slinging it up for a couple weeks till it feels better or till i can't deal with the stupid sling anymore and go back to the doctor... Mom duties + Sling + Pain meds do not work so i have been toughing it out as much as possible.

Ok so big news coming... I will be starting a Monthly contest in May(swag, promotional items from some great authors, a book or two, jewelry made by me every month will be different but the winner will love whatever the prizes are.)... Gonna be pretty sweet.. So make sure you watch out for it.

Also I am going to hosting book blasts and such through Goddess Fish Promotions and a couple other places will be promoting a lot of great authors new books. (Authors I love and support). May 1st  Game Set Match by Jennifer Lacopelli (New Adult), May 14th Midnight Special by Tawny Weber (Contemporary Romance),  May 28th Beauty Touched the Beast and Beneath the Beauty by Skye Warren (Erotic).

Thank you all for supporting me

Much Love
Jeannie

Lucky In Love Blog Hop

Welcome to Just Jeannie's Books & Bling Blog Stop #238 in the Lucky In Love Blog Hop hosted by the wonderful Carrie Anne Ryan.

So this hop is all about being lucky in love and St. Patty's Day. I am very lucky in love I married my high school sweetheart and my best friend who also happens to be a Veteran of the U.S Marine Corps ...I know lucky girl right... We are going on 10 years married this year wooo hoo and 14 years together with two boys Davey 9 and JonJon 3.  

I am not Irish, I am a mix of English, German and Polish... However In a past life I must of been a leprechaun because I love the color green, I am short, have a thing for rainbows, sparkly pretties and my ears are kinda pointed. OK so maybe I am Tinkerbell.  I have gone to Saint Patty's Day in Savannah, Georgia... That is one crazy party... One of my favorite places is Savannah and I was lucky to live in Beaufort, SC for a couple years when hubby was in the Corps. We loved going there for the party, the history and the beauty of Savannah. 

In honor of chasing rainbows, a bit of green, and hoping for that pot of gold...Here is a couple pictures of a double rainbow i took at my mom's in Northern Wisconsin last summer. Just to get you looking for that pot of gold.

What can you win from stopping at Just Jeannie's Books & Bling?????

Well there are two prizes up for grabs... That means two winners.

1st Prize is a Pair of Earrings made by me, Bath &Body Works Lotion &hand santizer, swag

2nd Prize is a Beautiful Bracelet made by me, Bath & Body Works lotion & Hand Santizer, swag.

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Lucky in Love? Well, are you? It's a time of luck and wealth...or not. With each romance we find ourselves in a new world of love and memories. Are these just by chance? Is it luck? Welcome to your second annual Lucky in Love Blog Hop where we want to hear about your love, your romance, and how much you love St. Patrick's Day!!! Are you wearing green? Ready to get pinched...or wait...do you like that?

Almost 300 bloggers have giveaways and posts about those men we love! 

But that's not all....

We have TWO grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

2nd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!

You must comment with your email to be entered to win the grand prize.