CONTEST CRAZINESS!!!

1. Patricia's Vampire Notes: Thanks to the good folks at Pocket Books two commenters will win a copy of Bleak History by John Shirley. ............This book is also being Given away at Journey of Books! ................. ScifFiGuy’s giving away two copies Leave a comment by midnight, August 24, for your chance to win.


2. Guest Author & Giveaway: Julia London featuring Summer of Two Wishes, there are several places for this blog tour, check them out: My Book Views, Book Soulmates, A Journey of Books, Just Jennifer Reading, All About {n}, My Guilty Pleasures, Bookin’ with Bingo, Starting Fresh, Booksie’s Blog, Readaholic, Cheryl’s Book Nook, Bella’s Novella, Frugal Plus, Eclectic Book Lover, One Person’s Journey Through A World Of Books, Foreign Circus Library, My Own Little Corner of the World, Alpha Heroes, Pudgy Penguin Perusals, Seductive Musings, Bibliophiles ‘R Us, Park Avenue Princess, Power in the Blog, Books and Needlepoint


3. "Dirty Love", by Lacey Savage - Review and Giveaway over at CLOSETWRITER! Contest runs until Friday, August 21, 2009


4. Karen Mahoney is having a 3-2-1 Giveaway! Karen is giving away 3 prizes! 1st Prize: UK editions of books from the Study Series by Maria V. Snyder. 2nd Prize: First 2 Evernight Books by Claudia Gray. 3rd Prize: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is end of day anywhere on Friday, August 21st.


5. Graeme's Fantasy Book Review has three copies of 'Strange Brew' to give away to people from the US and Canada (US and Canadian entries only I'm afraid...) If you're a fan of authors like Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs and Jim Butcher then this collection of short stories is the one for you!


6. Stumbling Over Chaos: Book Giveaway: Dark Hunger by Rita Herron Chris is 5 copies of Dark Hunger by Rita Herron, courtesy of the Hatchette Book Group. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is 7 PM CDT on Monday, August 24th.


7. BellaAndEdward.com: BAE Exclusive UK Book Contest: Win Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick!BAE is giving away 3 signed proof copies of the upcoming book Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, release day October 13th. Open to the UK only. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, August 25th.


8. Over at SMEXY BOOKS therei s a Guest Post - Stephanie Julian and Giveaway!
   Magical Seduction series, beginning with SEDUCED BY MAGIC and continuing with SEDUCED BY TWO from Ellora's Cave. Stephanie Julian is offering a copy of SHADOW MAGIC, in paperback, which includes the first two stories in the Magical Seduction series - Seduced by Magic and Seduced in Shadow.


9. CAFFEY's READS is having a weekly contest, all you have to do is Answer the 3 R's Reading Now, Recently Read and Reading Next! You have til Sunday at Midnight to post.


10. LOST IN A BOOK is having a Super End of the Summer + Birthday Contest! It's a BIG one! Here's what you can win:1. ARC of Shiver 2. ARC of How to Say Good-bye in Robot 3. ARC of As You Wish 4. ARC of Give Up the Ghost 5. ARC of Lipstick Apology 6. ARC of Devoured 7. ARC of The Sweetheart of Prosper County 8. Hardcover copy of Eyes Like Stars 9. Hardcover copy of Hannah (Daughters of the Sea)And if THAT isn't enough if I get 150 followers one other winner will win a YA book pre-order of their choice via amazon.com!


11. WHIMSICAL WINGS Contest!! over at Lee A Verday's Blog as well as UPDATED PROPHECY OF THE POSTCARD Contest


12. Review & Giveaway: "Italian for Beginners" by Kristin Harmel 5 copies of Italian for Beginners to give away, courtesy of Hachette Book Group


13. Over at Romance Book Worm there is a G.A. Aiken Interview and Giveaway! In celebration of G.A. Aiken's newest release in her Dragon Kin series, she's offered to giveaway a signed copy of What a Dragon Should Know to one lucky commenter! So get those fingers typing. Ask a question about her books or leave a comment, she'll be around today hangin out, ready to answer whatever you might ask! Winner announced Monday, August 24th!


14. Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles - Choice Giveaway at Fantasy Dreamers Ramblings, One commenter will win Retribution, release date August 25th.One commenter will win their pick from the first 4 books in this series. Giveaway ends on Tuesday, August 25th at 10PM CST


15. COWBOY COUNTDOWN CONTEST: Join in to win some great Cowboy themed prizes including an ARC. Make a comment on the daily post below and you're entered. It's that simple. Contest begins Friday, August 21st.


16. Dear Author is doing a fantastic giveaway. They are showcasing Bantam/Ballantine's Fall Releases and they are offering up several amazing books including Karen Marie Moning, Linda Howard, Stephanie Tyler, Bella Andre......plus many more. You just leave a comment telling which 2 books you would like and if you are picked you get both books!!


17. CATAROMANCE is having a Stacey Kayne Giveaway: Leave a comment below telling is which period in history you’re glad you don’t live in. Would you want to be married to a caveman? Or perhaps the idea of a corset makes you faint. Don’t forget to tell us why you’re glad you don’t live in that time period! And give us more than a one sentence answer please. Contest ends Monday August 24 at noon EST.


18. Over at Yankee Romance Reviewers Dawn Halliday is visiting and asking some readers a question: What are some of your favorite things about Highlanders? Leave Dawn an answer to her question and your email addy to have a chance to win a copy of Highland Obsession. One Winner will be chosen the end of the week.