For Authors For Bloggers Beck Valley Books is an influential book review site and book tour host - Book Reviewer Yellow Pages A dream to work with, professional, helpful beyond measure plus working with her is one of the best things I've done to promote my eBook - author Lisa Consiglio Ryan I love working with you - you're kind, encouraging and effective! Thanks for all you do for all of us authors! - author Kaira Rouda I knew I had met someone who would handle my books like they were her own. Truly a pleasure doing business with you! - author Melissa Foster Your service and perseverance to assure that the tour ran smoothly enabled its success. I cannot express my appreciation enough - author Joyce Strand Amazingly organized, efficient and stays on top of the details. Her professionalism is outstanding, communication skills unparalleled and she's even rather adept at hand-holding when it is necessary - author Barbara Boswell Brunner Thanks so much to you and all of your wonderful reviewers! I've had phenomenal success from this blog tour - author Delia Colvin

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

WINNERS of the Dot Planners Giveaway are............


THE 20 LUCKY WINNERS ARE

Entry #954Gina M.
Entry #3735Linda S.
Entry #8150Jenna T.
Entry #9560Tamara W.
Entry #2886Saundra M.
Entry #3273Rosa M.
Entry #10864Cyndee H.
Entry #10692Melissa M.
Entry #2029Kathleen Q.
Entry #5296Emily D.
Entry #444Rita L.
Entry #8339Catherine A.
Entry #7530Tammy H.
Entry #4486Debra P.
Entry #1449Susana H.
Entry #7077Kathleen P.
Entry #262Leslie G.
Entry #6448Kelly M.
Entry #10938Penny B.
Entry #5154Elizabeth T.

WINNERS of the Chrysalis Giveaway are..........


Chrysalis YA romance

WINNERS OF THE CHRYSALIS GIVEAWAY ARE

SIGNED BOOK - MARLENE B

AMAZON GC - JEN H

$10 B&N GC MARY A W

CONGRATULATIONS !!

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Around the Blogosphere!!

Welcome to Around the Blogosphere, hosted by Karma Media!
Uncreative Mommy in a Sea of Crafty Bloggers

The purpose of this hop is to help promote each others:
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  • Blogger Opps
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His or Hers Power Wheels Jeep Give Away Event

Hosted by: Mom Blog Society

Event Giveaway Dates: July 30 - August 13
Prize: Fisher Price Power Wheels Jeep- His or Hers
Open: Worldwide
If a winner is selected from outside of the US, they will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Certificate

Hers:
Styled after the Jeep Wrangler, this 6V battery-powered single-seat Jeep ride-on features fun Barbie styling. This vehicle features a realistic Jeep design with a rollbar.
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Barbie Jeep Battery-Powered Ride-On:
  • Age Range: 3 years and up
  • Goes up to 2.5 mph in forward and reverse
  • Wheels: plastic
  • Brakes: Power Lock Brake System
  • Battery requires 18 hours to charge
  • Battery charge lasts up to 40 minutes
  • Dimensions: 38"L x 26.375"W x 17.125"H
  • Maximum weight capacity: 50 lbs
  • Adult assembly required
  • Assemble in 20 minutes or less
His:
Styled after the Jeep Wrangler, this 6V single-seat Jeep has the Hot Wheels license. This vehicle features realistic Jeep design with rollbar.
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Hot Wheels Jeep 6-Volt Battery-Powered Ride-on:
  • Age Range: 3 years and up
  • Goes up to 2.5 mph in forward and reverse
  • Wheels: plastic
  • Brakes: Power Lock Brake System
  • Battery requires 18 hours to charge
  • Battery charge lasts up to 40 minutes
  • Dimensions: 38"L x 26.375"W x 17.125"H
  • Maximum weight capacity: 50 lbs
  • Adult assembly required
  • Assemble in 20 minutes or less

One lucky winner will get to pick his or hers Power Wheels Jeep!
Enter on the Easy Rafflecopter below!
Remember, you can't win if you don't enter.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Beck Valley Books is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

The Lust Garden Blog Tour - Win Signed Books plus $50 Amazon GC

The Lust Garden

With her perfectly tousled blonde hair and pink, pouty lips, Gianna Salvani is the girl everyone loves to hate. She has it all - fame, fortuneand unrivaled beauty. But behind the seductive smile is an insecure girl who still grieves for the father she lost years ago.

With a controversial new film in the can, and the release of her debut album looming, Gianna ispoised to take center stage. But when a shocking secret leaves her exposed, her fame will bring her face-to-face with a nightmare she never saw coming. Because lurking in the shadow of her spotlight is an obsessed killer with plans of his own for Gianna.

Ignited by his first conquest, Gianna's greatest admirer begins a brutal hunt to claim her as the ultimate trophy in a string of look-alike murders. Motivated by envy, he forces himself into her seemingly untainted world and threatens to ruin everything she's built by revealing a hidden tie that binds them. And if you knew his secret, you'd want to kill her too.
      




Billy Jolie graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Mass Communications. He lives in the Tampa Bay area.  

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WINNERS of the Diamond Candles are................


THE LUCKY WINNERS WERE

HOLLY M
INEZ C

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Boring Bags and Rucksacks no more with Gutzy Gear plus Give Away

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Gutzy Gear, isn't that just an awesome name for a product, especially children's items.  They make bright, fun, removable designed patches that stick onto the bag/rucksack Gutzy strap.  This turned out to be a brilliantly timed review for me as my son was going abroad for 5 days with his school and it would be a great test on the strength and durability of the shoulder straps but more importantly the patches themselves.
I was lucky enough to receive two sets of the shoulder straps and eight different badges to choose from.  The badges are really eye catching and I couldn't wait for the kids to come home!  By the time they arrived I had already picked out my favorites, which were the dragons. My younger son surprised me by not picking the dragons as his favorite, he loved the cheeky monkey with the shades and the eldest chose the guitar as his favorite.
 
First we folded the soft Gutzy shoulder straps around  my sons rucksack straps, this was extremely easy to do and I was pleasantly surprised at just how strong these were when attached. Then for the fun part, choosing which and how many patches to stick onto the straps.  What fun !!  I found the patches to be really good quality and when placed onto the straps were very strongly attached. Although we did change the order of the patches a few times this was simply done by removing them and re-sticking with the same initial sticking strength.
Now for the big test, 5 days away from home with the Gutzy Gear in place on his rucksack.  Test one - how will mam cope without him for 5 days?  Test two - How many, if any, patches will still be attached on his return?  Well, Test one - mam didn't cope very well at all and sat watching the clock and counting the days most of the time.  Test two - This even surprised me, ALL the patches returned home and still stuck strongly on the straps as well.  So we have a fail for test one and a unbelievable pass for test two.
What makes this even more fun for the kids is that there are absolutely loads of patches to collect and even swap with their friends, so they can change them as many times as they like.
I really like this product, a great unique idea.  These would make a great present for the kids and the quality and durability of the Gutzy products means that your money is well spent.  One word of warning,  not to be out done, when my husband spotted these he thought it would be a really cool idea to put the strap and a couple of patches on his work bag for a bit of fun, so you may have to buy for one extra child!
  
Visit them on the Gutzy GearWebsite or on  Facebook

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I received this product as part of a
Karma Media campaign. All opinions are 100% mine.

Read more Gutzy Gear reviews from the links below

WIN YOUR OWN GUTZY GEAR STARTER KIT (includes 2 back straps and 2 patches) PLUS 12 PATCHES!!
OPEN US
Ending on Saturday 11th August 2012 at 11.59pm EST

Good Luck!!
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WINNER OF THE RED LEATHER GUCCI BAG IS......

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THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE 
RED GUCCI HOBO BAG
IS

CHRISTINE P

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Planet Weidknecht Weekend Hop - Link Up

Link up your blog and hop around the blogworld with us!
Hosted by Planet Weidknecht and Beck Valley Books.
Check out Planet Weidknecht giveaways while you're here too!
(plus mine of course - left hand sidebar)

Book Humour - Book's World


Pinterest Linkup!! I wish I'd thought of that!!

Have you found ideas, recipes, crafts that you have pinned on to your Pinterest boards? 
Maybe you found something that made you say "I wish I had found that!"   
Ever found something that makes you go "AH! Now that is an IDEA that just makes so much sense!" 

We want to know! 
Please share those great pins with us! 

Have Sippy Will Travel,  The Spring Mount 6 Pack,  Hobbies on a Budget,  Beck Valley Books,   and Maureen's Musings  are joining forces to offer you a place to find and share your Pinterest ideas! 

Link up your favorite pins so we can follow you. 
(Don't just link your pinterest account - link your favorite image!) 

Bonus: The entry that gets the most clicks each week will become next week's featured pin of the week. (That translates to more traffic and more exposure for your great idea!)

The Olympic Opening Ceremony - Proud to be British

The Olympics have started after what can only be described as 
the most incredible Opening Ceremony EVER!! 
 What a great job by everyone, you have done Britain proud!!



Friday, July 27, 2012

Olympic Guard of Honour by Proud Mom


So it was a proud mum this morning as I waved my son off with several other lucky children and teachers from his school to be official Guards of Honour at the Olympic opening Ceremony tonight.  An unbelievable experience for any child and I just so wish I could be there with him.

2,000 schoolchildren from schools across the UK will form a Guard of Honour to line the route as athletes make their way through the Olympic Park into the Olympic Stadium, for the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.


The Guard of Honour schools have been selected through the reward and recognition programme of Get Set, the official London 2012 education programme. They have demonstrated a commitment to living the Olympic and Paralympic Values and incorporating them into their school lives and curriculum.


At the start of the Athlete’s Parade, during the athletes’ procession from the Olympic Village to the Olympic Stadium, the Guard of Honour will line the route, holding lanterns and banners they have created to support each of the 204 competing teams.
The 250 schools forming the Guard of Honour will support one of the teams that they have chosen to learn about, my sons team is Holland (although obviously we live in the UK).

As well as having the opportunity to cheer on the world’s best athletes and be part of a global moment, the schoolchildren will also get the exciting chance to tour the Olympic Park and see some of the London 2012 venues before the world turns its attention to Danny Boyle’s Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium later that day.


The Athletes’ Parade will see the participating teams enter the Stadium, nation by nation. Teams enter in alphabetical order, according to the language of the Host Country and IOC protocol order apart from the Greek team which enters first for the Olympic Games, and the team of the Host Nation (Team GB), who enter last.


The television is set for tonight as we watch with pride, hoping to see a slight glimpse of our son in the many thousands of people that will be there.  A unique experience he is hopefully never going to forget.  


Well done son xx



Feature and Follow Friday / TGIF


Gain New Blog Followers

Hosted by Parajunkee & Alison Can Read

This weeks question:-

Q: Summer Reading. What was your favorite book that you were REQUIRED to read when you were in school?

Easy this week, my favourite book and still stays as one of my favourite reads is To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'

A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the thirties. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition.



Hosted by GReads

This weeks question:-
Christmas in July: If Santa were to come down your chimney in the middle of summer, which books would you want him to leave for you under the tree?
How long have we got !!
Well I would like the full collections from my two favourite authors - Mary E Pearce and Margaret Dickinson, good old fashioned stories.   And then onto the cheeky side of thinks would be Fifty Shades series.  And if I was also allowed to pick for my hubbie it would have to be all the Sherlock Holmes books, but I don't think Santa's sack will be big enough!!

MVM Giveaway Linkup - Add some / Enter some !!

Welcome to the best Giveaway Linkup on the web hosted by Moms with Voices Media! This is a great place to list and find giveaways hosted all around the blogosphere by some great bloggers.

  • List your giveaways below.
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Sunday is Quote Day

WINNER OF THE XBOX BUNDLE GIVEAWAY IS .......


THE VERY LUCKY WINNER OF THE
XBOX KINECT BUNDLE GIVEAWAY
IS 

VICTORIA O

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Booky Humor - In my novel !!


WINNER of the Babar DVD Giveaway is..................


THE VERY LUCKY WINNER OF THE
BABAR DVD GIVEAWAY
IS

JENNIFER H

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Free Blogger Opp - Morrigan Cover Reveal


Morrigan cover reveal giveaway! 
Prizes will include a $20 amazon gift certificate, 
Morrigan prize pack, singed copy of Destiny, a rose quartz pendant, three packs of incense, three crystal points, a crystal pendant, and a geode. 
Additional prizes will be sponsored by Celtic Attic and The Sisters Elemental. 

Receive one free entry if you agree to post the giveaway.  
You can receive one additional free entry if you share this opportunity with other bloggers.  
Info will be emailed on or around 8/15 and you will have until 8/20 to post the giveaway. 
Choose any type of entries you like-twitter, face book, pinterest, newsletters, GFC, etc.

Want a Kindle Fire or $200 Amazon GC plus 2 Diamond Candles ??


Bay Area Mommy


Bay Area Mommy is celebrating her 1st blog anniversary with a fantastic
giveaway for a Kindle Fire (or $200 Amazon gift card) and 2 Diamond Candles!!

Kindle Fire is open worldwide
 2 Diamond Candles is restricted to the US as they don't ship outside the US. 

Giveaway ends on August 15, 11:59pm EST. 

Enter to Win!
Good luck!
  a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclaimer: This blog is not responsible for prize shipment.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

It's Our Weekly Book Blog Hop !!

Beck Valley Books Weekly Book Blog Hop
Hosted by Beck Valley Books
Our Book Blog Hop is here to unite all booklovers worldwide, readers, book reviewers, authors, publishers, book bloggers, book sellers, putting you all in touch with each other and keeping real books alive x

We would love it if you could share our hop with all your booky friends 
and display are book hop badge (optional obviously x)

F
irst follow our blog using Google Friend Connect, leave a comment and we will always follow back,
then add your blogs and giveaways below.....
Remember to leave a comment on each blog for a follow back!!
Now included are Library Thing / Book Likes / Shelfari links xx 
(these will be left on each week to save you finding them again lol )


Share on your blog so your readers can join in :-)
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Book Review - Turnabout by April Alisa Marquette

Book Review
Turnabout
by April Alisa Marquette

About the Author
April Alisa Marquette, a native New Yorker was delighted with the Literature and Creative Writing electives offered in college. Once a tutor for middle school and high school students, she shared with them her love for reading as well as writing. She is committed to creating detailed sagas that depict smart, sexy, savvy multi-cultural women.

She also writes non-fiction. She is the co-author of a series of inspirational books with a renowned New York evangelist. Relinquish and Reap is the name of the series. Autobiographical, seven purse-sized books are slated to tell the seventy-something Jessica Janna's story. One for each decade of Jessica's life, you will feel the love, as the authors offer tidbits on how to live peaceably amid life's turbulence.
April also writes a weekly column online, discussing Ethnic Beauty. In her column she offers beauty advice, tips, and tricks. At the Ethnic Beauty site at BellaOnline.com there is also an interactive, visitor-friendly forum where discussions take place. It April's endeavor to empower, as well as offer value to women of varying ethnicities.

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Book Description
Sexy, savvy Abigail takes care of everyone in her circle of friends and family. However, one night something happens. Distressed, she shows up at the home of ruggedly attractive, pop music producer, Joseph Forrester. He would like them to become a couple. Yet it seems they just may be doomed to remain apart, due to conflicting emotions, and other people --namely Abigail's unscrupulous ex. This man has learned something that she's kept secret. He plans to use garnered knowledge to advance himself, even amid the misfortune that suddenly befalls her! Will the seemingly star-crossed lovers be able to rely on those that Abigail has cared for in the past? Amid a terrible tragedy, will love sustain the couple, or will Abigail simply...slip away, for good, this time?

Our Book Review
Who said 'Love' was ever simple?  Certainly not the stories main characters Abigail and Joseph.  Joseph has loved Abigail for many years, watching her through her failing relationships, watched her suffering, being the friendly shoulder to cry on while he longs for her.  Abigail fragile from life, her mother ran down by a drunken driver, she was raped at college, many failed relationships, seems to be unaware of his feelings.  Will they ever get it together?  Not if the ex, Darre, has his way, he seems to do what he can to get in between them, even using his dead mother as a reason to get back together.

Love shines through as they finally allow themselves to cross the friendship line, but for how long?  Can Joseph stop feeling that he is competing against the 'ex'?  Can Abigail finally admit to herself and Joseph that she really does love him?  Even their friends and close-knit family all know, yet it appears that the two of them are blinded from the fact.  Then a twist.......

A story full of emotion, lust and life, the author describes each character in a great way and you become familiar with their personalities, wants and desires.  At times you may feel that you would like to bang both their heads together to make them realise how they really feel !  One very slight negative was at times overcoming the characters native speech although the story itself works well with this.  An enjoyable and exciting read !!

Our Rating
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Win a Designer Quilted Leather Chanel Tote !! Worth $1300 !!

Welcome to Our Grand Finale of
"Win This Bag"
Sponsored by
HipSwap
Hosted by
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It's finally here! The Grand Finale of the Win This Bag series of giveaways is here!! We've combined weeks 5 and 6 into a two-week long giveaway giving you the double the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by completing the daily bonus entries!

You'll have from 7/24/12 through 8/6/12 to claim as many entries as you possibly can! If you can remember to revisit your favorite blog to claim your daily bonus entries, you’ll have a huge advantage (2 weeks worth!) over the rest of the competition!

But before we announce the Grand Finale bag, here are a few words about our sponsor who made this entire 6 weeks worth of giveaways possible!
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HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.
Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!
So, far HipSwap has generously supplied us with a Fendi Spy Bag, a Louis Vuitton bag, a white leather Tod’s hanbag and a Gucci Hobo Bag! Are you ready for the brand that will be featured in our Grand Finale?!
This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Chanel tote worth $1,300!
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This beige quilted leather Chanel tote is a one-of-a-kind find. It features a black leather trim and large "CC" on side to make it easily distinguishable as the one of the world’s most prestige designer brands.
Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 5" with 7" straps. Estimated Value: $1300
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This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.
The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills, New Jersey in 1992. From day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories and has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

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How to gain entries in this giveaway:
There is only one mandatory entry option; and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! As promised, you’ll find additional bonus entries to claim for having entered our previous weekly Win This Bag Giveaways!
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Giveaway begins on 7/24/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 8/6/12 at 11:59pm EST.
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