So, I have a really quick question that I can't figure out on my own but I it can be done because I've seen it on some of the other fantastic blogs that I visit! I know how to put a link under a word so that you can click back or refer back to a page BUT (and here's my question) how do you put a link under a picture or photo so that you can click back to page other than my own? Say I had a cover of a book up and I wanted to reference it back to either it's page on Goodreads, the Author's Site, or The Publisher's Page? How would I do that?
If you've done this before, or if you simply know how to do it and feel comfortable leaving the answer in the comments, you can do that or just hit the "Contact Me" button up top and I'll get your message directly and forever be in your royal debt! *smile* Thank You SO Much!
I've been up reading some really adorable books lately and have some reviews along with some fantastic contests coming up! Don't forget, it's almost time to give away the Brand New B&N NOOK! I'd like to get to 1,000 GFC Followers before giving it away, but the acutal post may be going up before that point! While you're here don't forget to enter to win you're J*FLOPS! and tonight is the last night to enter your Autographed copy of "The Space Between Trees" by Katie Williams!
Well, here it is! My FIRST Saturday Spotlight since I've been back! I'm going to try to introduce you to as many new blogs and bloggers as I can! I've had a great response to The Saturday Spotlight but a slow response time in getting the questions back to me. I will keep the feature every week that I can because I think it's important to find new blogs to read weekly and new friends to meet! If you're interested in being spotlighted here, don't hesitate to hit the "contact me" button and I'll be sure to get right back to you!
I hope you enjoy this week's Spotlight Blog and Blogger! You certainly won't find this sweet little flower hanging around the garden...
What's Your Name? My name is top-secret classified information, but you can call me Orchid.
Alias? Orchid Forsythia
Your Blog Name? The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia
Why did You Choose that Specific Name? I chose The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia, because I thought it sounded really cool and original, plus it kind of gives my blog an air of mystery.
Can you give us a quick bio about yourself? About me, hmm, I love to read and can practically always be found with my nose in a book. And if I'm not reading I am working on my blog.
Why did you start your blog? I wanted to share my personal thoughts on the books that I read. I’ve also found that it’s a great way to find neww books and authors that I might never have bothered looking into reading.
What is your favorite genre and/or genres? My favorite genres are YA, fantasy, mystery sci-fi, horror, and supernatural. I also have a soft spot for mangas.
Who is your favorite author? My all-time favorite author would have to be Agatha Christie, she
completely rocks. Her mysteries are some of the best I have ever read
What's your favorite book of all time? I guess I would have to say that "Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie is my favorite book, but there’re a ton of books that are tied for second.
Has there ever been a book you've "faked" reading? No. If I didn’t like it enough to finish, I’m going to be truthful and say that I didn’t finish it.
What are you currently reading?Will there be a review/reviews in the works? I am currently reading Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Yes, there will be a review sometime in the future for it. I am also currently
working on a review for Seeker by William Nicholson; hopefully I’ll have it up by the end of the week.
Please Name & Describe Your Blog Features: I participate in quite a few memes, like, Teaser Tuesday, where you post a short teaser from your current read; In My Mailbox, where you post about books and book swag that you have received, bought, or borrowed; Wish List Wednesday where you tell about a book that you are looking forward to buying. I have also begun accepting affiliates, and still have a few open slots. While I really enjoy doing memes, my favorite feature on my blog is reviews. I love reviewing books and introducing other people to new books and authors.
Describe your review system: My review system is probably one of the least complicated ones. 1 pineapple, means it was a complete waste of my time; 2 pineapples, means I just didn’t enjoy it; 3 pineapples, means it was good, but not necessarily something I’d re-read; 4 pineapples means that I really liked it; 5 pineapples means that I loved it and would recommend it to everyone.
How is your blog unique from other blogs? I think what makes my blog unique is that I review more obscure books and tend to read to the beat of my own drum.
How do you market your blog Orchid? By commenting on other blogs, and participating in challenges and guesting at other blogs.
Can you give us 3 tips about content?Tip number one: try not to include spoilers in your reviews, it tends to turn people off from reading a book where they already know the big twist. Tip number two: to keep in mind that authors are real people to, so try to keep the snarkiness to a minimum. Tip number three: Make sure you have the correct info about a book (i.e. author’s name, title, pub date…).
How about tips on Blog promotion? Two good ways to promote our blog would have to be, commenting on and following other blogs. Because you’ve got to get your blog out into the blogosphere if you want to get noticed.
Thank Youfor having me at Park-Avenue Princess. It has been a blast!
You're more than Welcome Orchid! I hope you'll continue to stop back and you know you're always welcome here! By the way, the J*Flops Giveaway and The Space Between Trees (autographed copy) Giveaway are both still open! Plus, I have some more to put up this week along with some great authors stopping by Park-Avenue Princess! Don't forget that it's almost time for me to list the Brand New Nook Giveaway, we're very close to the 1,000 Followers Celebration!
Again, if YOU Would Like to be a Part of The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT just drop me a note or if you're comfortable with putting it in the comments section you can do that and I will get back to you immediately! There's a lot that we can do with the Saturday Spotlight! It's a great way to meet new people, find new blogs to read and help each other bring in new followers! I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!
I do and you can too! How? You just may be ONE of the THREE LUCKY Winners here at Park-Avenue Princess if you enter the fantastic Giveaway I have going on right now from J*FLOPS! It seems there was some confusion with the end date of this Giveaway and I'm happy to report that you have plenty of time to enter! J*FLOPS has adorable flip flops for Special Occasions, Everyday or if you want something that no one else has they'll make a Custom pair just for YOU! This Giveaway isn't ending until Midnight on Tuesday, August 31st (EST)! You have almost an entire month to get your entries in and to spread the word! A direct link to the Giveaway can be found HERE!
Jennifer, Owner and Designer of J*FLOPS, will be making THREE of my LUCKY readers Extremely Happy with their dream pair of J*FLOPS for this Giveaway! Not not only that but, Jennifer has very generously offered a 15% discount on any order placed on the J*FLOPS web site beginning now and running through the last day of August! So, if there is a pair or paris that you MUST have, now would be a great time to do it! All you have to do is enter the code PRINCESS at checkout and your discount will automatically be taken off! Remember, you have until Tuesday, AUGUST 31st, at Midinight EST! Just incase you missed the Giveaway link at the top all you have to do is click right - HERE!
J*Flops! Not "Just Flops" by any means but, "Just Fabulous" comes to my mind every single time I slip mine on! When I found out that I that I would be working with Jennifer, the Owner/Designer of J*Flops, I was SO excited! I read about her company, how she got started and most of all, I glanced over all the choices before me. Jennifer is a seriously talented woman and she makes her flip flops with a ton of love!
I chose the "Kate" flip flops in black, but had Jennifer customize them with a gorgeous square crystal in the middle and of course a raised sole (considering this princess is...well, let's just say petite). They came out completely GORGEOUS and I am totally in LOVE with J*FLOPS! I can dress them up with a sundress or down with a pair of jeans or jean shorts. Every time I slide these on my feet thank me and I get a ton of compliments. Not only that, I get asked "What store did you buy those? They're SO CUTE!" or "Did you just get those? I've really never seen flip flops like that! Where did you get them?" J*Flops are a girls best friend. That's why I'm giving them my official FIVE TIARA REVIEW!
J*Flops is a Sacramento-based flip flop design company started for the pure joy of making girls' feet everywhere happy and stylish! Five years later Jennifer, the Owner/Designer STILL personally designs each pair with that in mind. This is one company that I personally can't get enough of! The flops are amazing and so is the owner of J*Flops! I love the versatility that each pair has and why each person may go looking to J*Flops. In California or for warmer weddings, why would some brides or bridesmaids choose to wear uncomfortable heels all day? Jennifer color matches each flop to the swatch that is sent and knows just how special your big day is! What about prom? Yes, J*Flops are amazing enough for even the most special days of your life. But, from what I can see, my J*Flops can make everyday a special day! I've put them on and I haven't turned back! Not convinced? I invite you to watch their very first commercial!
As you can see, they have flops for Weddings, Special Occasions, Everyday and Even Children's Flops! But I think their biggest draw may be their Custom Flops! That's right, Jennifer will design Flops just the way you want and not just for the big day, how about flops that say "YOU" - any day?
Why? Because there is absolutely something for everyone, even the littlest flip flop lover and if you can't decide, Jennifer will custom make you J*Flops so that they're one-of-a-kind and say YOU all over them! You can't go wrong with J*Flops! These are high quality, well-made flops and do not irritate the sensitive area in between your toes. They're made with the finest materials and with a whole lot of love and care! I will have TWO PAIR to GIVEAWAY to TWO Lucky Winners Here at Park-Avenue Princess from Jennifer. These Two winners will be able to choose whichever pair they'd like or they can make a custom pair of J*flops! As an extra bonus, I also have a Brand-New Pair of the "Kate" Flops In Black with a Clear Crystal in the middle (with the Raised Bottom), just like the J*Flops that I chose, to Giveaway as well from Jennifer at J*Flop! That's a Total of THREE Lucky Winners! Thank you for being SO generous Jennifer!
I have another Fabulous J*Flop Thing to tell you! Are you ready? Jennifer at J*Flops is celebrating her 5 year Anniversary! Congratulations Jennifer! She's So excited about her accomplishment (and I am just as happy for her) that she has offered to give all of my reader's 15% off any order placed with J*Flops from NOW until AUGUST 31st! This is an amazing opportunity to own your favorite pair of J*flops right now! All you have to do is type in the code PRINCESS at checkout and your discount will be automatically taken off! The contest for the Three Lucky J*FLOP Winners will go through the entire month of August and will be ending on Tuesday, AUGUST 31st at Midnight! So, you have plenty of time to enter!
Trust me, if there is a pair you must have now and want to enjoy for the rest of the summer, this is one purchase you will not regret! Take a look at just some of the love left from their customers! This summer has been so warm and the *perfect* summer to wear your favorite pair of flip flops! Or should I say pairs?
J*Flops has found one more happy customer for life! I can't tell you just how in love I am with shoes in general or how hard I am to please when it comes to my shoes! J*Flops has certainly won my heart and I can bet they'll win yours too!
I want you to head on over to the J*Flops Web Site and tell me which pair you'd LOVE to own, your size & why! Also, I need to know If you are interested in the black Kate's and are a size 8/9! You MUST do this step to QUALIFY! You may also choose to tell me about a custom pair if you'd like! Choose wisely! The pair tell me you can't live without, is the pair you will win!
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*This Contest ends 8/31/10*
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And the winner is for this month's $50.00 Gift Certificate for anything at all in Lizzy Bleu's Etsy Shop is ...
LADY _ TINK!
Lady_Tink, you've been emailed and have 48 hours to contact me back! If for some reason you don't claim your prize, I will have to draw another winner. I had to get that out of the way. Enough of that talk...
LADY_TINK, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!
For those of you that didn't win, I will be listing the J*FLOP GIVEAWAYtonight and another Lizzy Bleu Giveaway will be coming up shortly! Stay tuned, you don't want to miss what I have coming from J*FLOPS!
Just a little reminder that tonight at midnight is the close of this month's Lizzy Bleu $50.00 Gift Certificate Giveaway! If you haven't visited her Etsy Shop yet, you can be transported magically by clicking right HERE! But once you do there's no turning back. I know you're going to IN on the $50.00 Giveaway as well. So, what I'm going to do is leave this link HERE for you. That one will bring you to Lizzy's current Giveaway!
These will be happening monthly and there are SO many wonderful things about Lizzy! She will do personalized items, bookish items and she updates her items at least weekly! If you see something you like, my advice, get it! She makes not only gorgeous things but they're quality made items too. Plus I know she packs them with love and her packaging is amazing! I know because I own a ton of her jewelry!
I also have another HUGE giveaway coming up for you and they're not just your average flip flops. They're J*Flops and talk about unlike any flip flop I've ever seen! I'm totally in love! This Review and Giveaway will be posted *Very Soon* (and I mean VERY)! So, start looking at the J*Flops site so you'll be able to tell me which pair you'd LOVE to have or customize a pair to fit your personality! Yes, that means a pair that no one else will have! Believe me, J*Flops can do it! They're unbelievable! I LOVE mine and am having her work on two more pair for me! This upcoming Giveaway will have TWO Winners and because J*Flops wants EVERYONE to feel like a winner and be able to try out their amazing flops, as of RIGHT NOW on the J*Flops Site if you find a pair you MUST have, type in the code PRINCESS at check out and you'll receive 15% off your order from NOW until August 31st! You and your feet will both thank me (and J*Flops!)
Also, I need you to watch your mailboxes because I do have some winners for books and I'll be waiting for your addresses so that I can send them out to the publishers or authors. Below is the chance for you to win Katie Williams debut Autographed book "The Space Between Trees ". An amazing YA Thriller! More books will be coming with a chance for you to win! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to use the "Contact Me" button and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible, or if you want to leave your question in the comments section, you may do that as well. The "Contact Me" button will be answered privately.
Oh....and one more little thing, I've got a brand new B&N Nook that one of my loyal & royal followers will win! Soon the post will be up on how YOU can win! I'd like to reach at least 1,000 GFC Followers! So, all you need to do for me right now is spread the word about Park Avenue Princess - Royal Reviews & Book News! Let them know about the Reviews, Amazing Authors that stop here, and yes the Giveaways! Thank you all for helping Park Avenue Princess grow into what it's become today! I've met so many wonderful, caring friends here in the book blogging community, ones that I wouldn't give up for the world! I review as a "Thank You" to all of the Authors that help me escape and bring me comfort each day. But, I started this site to be my one voice to a community of so many amazing people. My like-minded, book obsessed friends :)
Well, what are you still standing here for! You have TWO amazing sites to go check out! But, please do come back and tell me what you think when you're done. :)
I can't say enough about Claudia Gray's Evernight Series. Just when I think I have it figured out or know what one of the characters are going to do, I'm delightfully surprised as to what comes next! This is one exciting read that you will not be able to put down. I was seriously shocked with "Hourglass" and it seemed to go by all too quickly!
About Hourglass by Claudia Gray-
Hourglass (March 2009) After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas seek refuge with Black Cross, an elite group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend--the vampire Balthazar--all her secrets threaten to come out.
Soon, Bianca and Lucas have orchestrated Balthazar's escape and are on the run, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they run, Bianca can't escape her destiny.
Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything--but can it survive what's to come?
I recently had the chance to ask Claudia some questions and I thought I'd share them here on Park-Avenue Princess with you! At the end of the Interview, ONE very lucky reader will WIN their very own copy of HOURGLASS! Princess: Where did you get the idea for the Evernight Series?
Claudia: I’ve always been interested in vampires, ghosts and anything supernatural, so it was probably inevitable that I’d wind up writing paranormals someday. But when I began trying to write professionally, I thought I’d never write for young adults, because I had a fairly atypical high school experience. But then I asked myself, well, what if I didn’t try to write the “typical” situation? What if, instead, I tried to come up with the most bizarre situation possible? A boarding school for vampires seemed like a good way to do that, and my agent (Diana Fox) was savvy enough to realize that the current YA paranormal boom was coming. So she told me to drop everything else and work on that, and the rest is in bookstores.
Princess: When you wrote the first book did you already map out what was going to happen or did it just develop as your wrote?
Claudia: I outlined EVERNIGHT in advance, just as I outline everything I work on. There’s no right or wrong way to write – some people get a lot out of outlining, and others find it paralyzes them – but for me, planning ahead is the only way to go. In fact, the more books I write, the longer and more detailed my outlines are becoming. There are still surprises in the writing process, things the characters will say or feel that come across differently than I originally imagined them, etc. But I like knowing where I’m going and figuring out the best possible way to get there.
Princess:Do you have a favorite character to write? Why?
Claudia: On any given day, my favorite character is the one who’s giving me the best reactions/dialogue to work with, and that changes all the time! But I can say that three of the characters who do this for me a lot are Balthazar, Ranulf and Mrs. Bethany. And I honestly love pretty much all of my characters, even the nasty ones, because I have so much fun writing and they’re each a part of that. Princess: What's your advice for aspiring writers?
Claudia: The main advice I always give is (A) read everything you can get your paws on, because avid readers are always the best writers; (B) write as regularly as you have to in order to make it a habit and to make meaningful progress on the project you’re working on; and (C) educate yourself about the business while you’re still teaching yourself how to write, so that by the time you have a manuscript you’re actually proud of, you’ll know where to turn and what to do. There are a ton of great resources online for learning more about the industry, such as Backspace, Preditors & Editors, and Absolute Write.
Princess: What was the last book you read that you loved?
Claudia: Oh, I wish you’d caught me right after I finished an awesome YA. But having phrased the question in this way, you get me to admit that the last book I read was LITTLE DORRIT by Charles Dickens. I’ve been on something of a Dickens kick the last couple of years.
Princess: Any juicy hints about the next book in the series?
Claudia: Juicy hints for HOURGLASS? Let’s see – Bianca and Lucas are in real trouble when the story begins, but Balthazar gets into bigger trouble pretty fast. Even though Bianca and Lucas are far away from Evernight Academy during most of the story, a lot of old friends find their way into the drama, including Vic, Ranulf, Charity, and even Mrs. Bethany. And if you thought getting away from haunted Evernight would mean getting away from the wraiths – well, so did Bianca. And she was so, so wrong.
To Visit Claudia's Web Site - Click HERE!
Prologue & First Chapter - Click HERE!
Claudia is on Tour - She may be near you! Stop by and say Hello!
Tuesday, March 9
Anderson's Bookshop
7:00 PM
123 West Jefferson
Naperville, IL 60540
Wednesday, March 10
Barnes & Noble
7:00 PM
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. #3008
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Thursday, March 11
BookPeople
7:00 PM
603 N. Lamar
Austin, TX 78703
Saturday, March 13
Barnes & Noble
2:00 PM
7660 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Thursday, April 1
Borders
7:00 PM
1 N. La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
HOURGLASS GIVEAWAY!!
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Token of Darkness By: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Publisher - Delacorte Books for Young Readers Pages - 208 Level - YA Giveaway - Five Copies
About the Book -
Cooper Blake has everything going for him—until he wakes from a car accident with his football career in ruins and a mysterious, attractive girl by his side. Cooper doesn’t know how Samantha got there or why he can see her; all he knows is that she’s a ghost, and the shadows that surround her seem intent on destroying her.
No one from Cooper’s old life would understand what he can barely grasp himself. . . . But Delilah, the captain of the cheerleading squad, has secrets of her own, like her ability to see beyond the physical world, and her tangled history with Brent, a loner from a neighboring school who can hear strangers’ most intimate thoughts. Delilah and Brent know that Cooper is in more trouble than he realizes, and that Samantha may not be as innocent as she has led Cooper to believe. But the only way to figure out where Samantha came from will put them all in more danger than they ever dreamed possible.
If you're now hooked and HAVE to know what happens, I have FIVE copies of this amazing book to give away! Stay Tuned (I'll fill you in at the bottom) after Amelia's Guest Post that she's written for Park-Avenue Princess! I aslo wanted to make it a point to say that this week Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is over at RANDOM BUZZERS this week! Do stop by if you'd like to ask her any questions! Without futher ado, Please make Amelia Feel Welcome!
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Guest Post
I signed my first publishing contract when I was fourteen; I wrote my first complete novel when I was ten. I graduated high school, undergraduate and graduate school, went to Texas for a semester, have frequently worked full time, and maintain both a social- and love-life, all while continuing to write and publish. So it is not surprising that one of the questions I am most frequently asked is, “How do you do it all?”
I wrote Token of Darkness in November, 2007. At the time, I was a full-time student at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. I wrote the rough draft in 30 days as part of National Novel Writing Month (nanowrimo.org), which is part of the answer: I need pressure in order to get anything done. 50k in 30 days (the goal of NaNo) is possible for me. I couldn’t do it every month, because I need to maintain the other parts of my life, but I can rise to the challenge of a goal and the friendly competition of NaNo.
What I cannot do is ever get anything done when I have too much time. Summer has always been a difficult time for me, because I tend to be under-scheduled once school lets out (and I am not really a fan of heat and humidity unless I am on vacation with a pool or the beach nearby). If I work out a schedule to organize what needs to be done in a logical form that eliminates stress, I will violate the schedule, or add something to it; too much time kills my inspiration, which tends to come up when I am moving quickly, tackling difficult tasks, problem-solving, or moving from point A to point B in the moments between work. I tend to solve plot problems in the car between appointments, not when I actually sit down to focus on them.
It is only recently that I have ever created a schedule or established a specific time for writing. In January, I started a job that I hope to turn into a long-term career. My fiancée and I have also been in the process of buying a house and planning our wedding, and I have finally discovered what might be my limit for how much I can do at one time: full time job, plus writing, plus editing, plus graduate class, plus wedding and house-buying plans. Apparently that combination is difficult (go figure), so I decided I needed to make some kind of plan to ensure I did not lose my writing focus while developing other parts of my life. I have set up 5:30 to 6:30 in the morning as a time for writing projects. This schedule has worked for me since the beginning of January- the trick is to make the coffee and start work before I am awake enough to wonder why I am awake at five in the morning- and I hope I can hold onto it as time moves on, especially as summer months arrive.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Visit Amelia at her website - HERE!
More About Amelia HERE!
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So...SPREAD the Word! It's ONLY A Click & a Follow!
For Luce Price, the heroine of FALLEN, feeling like an outsider is nothing new. It’s been that way for as long as she can remember, and arriving late at the Sword & Cross boarding school near sultry Savannah does nothing to make her feel otherwise. Sword & Cross is a depressing place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are unfriendly (to say the least), and security cameras watch her every move. But there’s one bright spot—the mysterious, aloof, and gorgeous Daniel Grigori, who captures Luce’s attention from the moment they first lock eyes. Unfortunately, Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce and he goes out of his way to make that very clear. But Luce can’t shake the feeling that they’ve met before. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she is determined to find out why Daniel is so desperate to keep his distance from her . . . no matter the cost. Rooted in theology and populated with a cast of memorable characters whose allegiances are unclear, Lauren Kate’s sweeping story will culminate in an epic battle between heaven and hell that will leave readers breathless.
Fallen is the first novel in a darkly romantic four-book series about fallen angels and forbidden love, FALLEN poses the question: what if the person you were meant to be with could never be yours? Stories of paranormal romance have captured the attention of readers in a big way, and in a marketplace saturated by vampire-centric books, FALLEN stands out as part of a new trend beginning to take form. Angels are now in the headlines, as evidenced by the success of the recently published novels Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick and Angel Time by Anne Rice. Young adult readers are primed for something new and FALLEN is the answer.
(Taken from Random House Newsletter)
About Author Lauren Kate -
Lauren Kate grew up in Dallas, went to school in Atlanta, and started writing in New York. She is the author of Fallen and The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove. She lives in Laurel Canyon with her husband and hopes to work in a restaurant kitchen, get a dog, and learn how to surf. She is currently at work on the sequel to Fallen.
Visit Lauren's site HERE!
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After reading FALLEN, I can't praise it enough. Lauren Kate is an amazing author with unbelievable talent! The wonderful news for my followers? I have THREE COPIES of FALLEN to giveaway! If you'd like a chance to win, read on!
FALLEN GIVEAWAY!
Three LUCKY Followers WILL WIN a Copy of FALLEN
by Lauren Kate! (value $17.99) in Hardcover
You MUST have a U.S. address to send this book to
IF you are selected as a winner!
This contest is open to ALL who follow me through Google Friend Connect!
Not sure IF you're following? This Post will explain it
step-by-step! If you have any questions, please feel
free to use the 'contact button' and either The Duchess or I
will be sure to get back to you ASAP
*This Contest ends 02/02/10*
Extra Entries
There are Changes so Make Sure You Read!
+5 If you Subscribe by Mail
+5 If you Subscribe via Google Reader
+5 If you TWEET About This Giveaway (Leave Link)
+10 If you Rate Me On Blogged (see link at bottom of blog)
+10 If you add me to your blog roll (and link it back to my blog)
+10 If you Blog about the Contest in your Sidebar (Link back)
+15 If you blog about this Giveaway in it's own post (Link back)
+20 If you Follow @APrkAvePrincess on Twitter (Leave your Twitter name)
+20 If you Put My Button On Your Blog and Link Back
And Because I'd like to get to my 1,000th Follower
Huge Giveaway as Quickly As Possible
I'll now be offering...
+50 for each and every NEW follower you bring me
(They just have to mention it in their post! You will BOTH Get the Points!)
YES, EVERY PERSON YOU SEND!
So, spread the word about Park-Avenue Princess!
It's only a *Click* to Follow!
We're NOT that far away!!
(All of these will be verified before they count towards your entries!!)
Separate your entries one per post! (either each or just +5 for example)
Or you will only have One Entry Regardless of What You Do!
I'd like to take a moment to thank ALL of you that made
Park-Avenue Princess A FUN & EXCITING Place to be in 2009!
SO, it's getting REALLY close to the end of author Matthew Carter's "Giveaway To Sell Your SOUL For..."
The competition is stiff and there are a people that have purchased books and have really boosted their number of entries and there are people that have been tweeting daily! Which is adding to their points! Not to mention the fact that there have been people that have done everything they possibly could!
Because the winner is not going to be announced by author Matthew Carter until January 1st, I'm going to give you ALL a little more time to get some extra entries in! That means either purchasing a book and/or books, tweeting, following and doing any of the other extras as stated in THIS post!
If you do want to purchase a signed or regular book, you may contact author Matthew Carter at LiquidSoulBook@gmail.com. And please if you purchase any books, send your receipts to me at PrincessPrizes@yahoo.com!
If you'd rather purchase from a store, and Amazon or B&N is out, don't forget that there are other places to look:
All of the above sites DO have the book instock! Last time I checked, both Amazon and B&N were restocked! So, it's up to you! Enjoy your extra time to win this AMAZING Prize! This is THE WINNER'S Choice of the AMAZON KINDLE 2, The B&N NOOK or THE SONY POCKET E-READER! Which would YOU CHOOSE!
You may get extra points in until December 28, 1009 Midnight EST!
Author, Matthew Carter will choose the winner and announce the winner on January 1, 2010! What a way to kick off the New Year!
I've been a little ill so I still have a ton of products and books to list for my ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN! I think after Christmas we're going to keep counting down until the new year and perhaps after! I've got a Cocoa Latte Machine, A Slanket, A Kor Water Vessel and Much Much More! Stay tuned, enter and win!
OK...here's the deal with following! If you can get me to 1000 followers by January 1st, I will give away ANOTHER E-Reader of One Lucky Follower's Choice! Or IF You already have a reader, you can have the Estimated Cost on a Gift Card to Either Amazon or B&N! So ... Spread the word!
