Winners of The Postcard Killers

CONGRATULATIONS

to the Winners of

The Postcard Killers

by James Patterson and Liza Marklund

Thank you to everyone who entered.
I will send the Hachette form to Denny, Harvee and Robyn to complete within 72 hours.

It's Monday! What are you Reading October 18, 2010?

This meme starts at One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!

What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

As usual, I had another good reading week, finishing three print books.

I posted three reviews,  two with Giveaways, one Comment Giveaway and a Halloween Giveaway.

It looks like I will not get to review the books I read from my TBRs so I will be giving a rating and a short summary comment on those in these Monday posts.


I visited several  "It's Monday" posts later in the week as I was busy with a legal memorandum early last week. I did visit a few blogs with the Enquiring meme and reading reviews that were not with It's Monday links.Also I participated in the Muse Online Writers Conference which was good experience and informative.
I am still limited by work commitments that take priority over commenting and reviewing. :)

These were last week's posts plus several Winner posts not listed.

• It's Monday What are You Reading? October 11, 2010

•  Review of The Portrait
  by Hazel Statham

• Blog Tour Q&A with Jennifer Haymore
  

•  Review  and  Giveaway
  A Season of Seduction by Jennifer Haymore 

• Review of Just One Taste (Recipe for Love) by Louisa Edwards 
• Giveaway of Recipe for Love Trilogy by Louisa Edwards

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway October 15, 2010

• Pick My Next Review Read October Giveaway #2

• Enquiring Minds want to know Meme

•  Halloween Treat Giveaway

• Sunday Words of Encouragement October 17, 2010.

Finished Reading:    

PB:  A Season of Seduction by Jennifer Haymore. 

The Review, Author Q&A and Giveaway were posted last Wednesday.

 

PB:  Just One Taste (Recipe for Love) by Louisa Edwards.
The Review was posted last Thursday with a Giveaway for the Recipe for Love trilogy.

 

PB: Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury. 

This was wonderful. 

I will post a review with book Giveaway this week.

Line Edits: Drinna has been uploaded as a new YA Fantasy release! Great fantasy story.  Working on the next two this week.

Currently reading:  
PB:  Making of a Gentleman by Shana Galen.  I am really liking this  - a tortured hero and dark mystery.  I will post the review and ARC Giveaway this week.

Stripped of his humanity...
Armand, Comte de Valère, has spent twelve long years forgotten in a French prison. Now he's barely a man, until his beautiful tutor vows to help him come alive again...
Prey to a terrible fate...
Felicity Bennett finds safety only in Armand's embrace, but the evil man pursuing her has joined forces with Armand's enemies...
They cling to each other as a lifeline, until a long-buried secret emerges, threatening to annihilate their growing passion...

PB:  Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters And Life Stories by Jeffrey W. Turner.  This is like reading a private journal with much pathos - joy and sorrow - very touching. I will post the review and Giveaway later this week.

Product Description
Young adults are not the only ones that fall in love and get married. People in their middle age do that too. This book is the story of one such couple as told by the "notes" written by the husband to his wife. These notes are not just love notes but also tell the tale of how life tests people and how its events sometimes feel overwhelming. They also show how couples do get through difficult times and proceed on through their lives, not knowing to what destination many times. If you sometimes wonder if you are the only one over 40 with a difficult adult child, a conflict at work, or something else trying your patience, you are not alone. You will also know that life is also good, and sometimes filled with hope and love. Even for a brief time. These tales of life's events and stories that we all share are contained in these pages, these "notes to Stephanie".

Audio: Katie Up and Down the Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family by Glenn Plaskin.  I am enjoying listening to the antics of sweet Katie.

A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIE is a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms....read more.

Line Edits: I hope to finish formatting two more books this week for release.

Upcoming books:   I am letting my followers pick the next read again at this post.  
PB:  I have three Sourcebooks still to read for this month.  I am also starting The Forever Queen: Sometimes, a desperate kingdom is in need of one great woman by Helen Hollick. The review is not due until mid November but the book is 621 pages and I have seven books set before it in the first two weeks of November so I am getting a jump by starting this one.
Kindle:  I will probably start one of the Sourcebook prints on the Kindle to keep the books moving. I also am expect a couple other author books this week in preparation of reviews/interviews with giveaways. They will be posted with the November books.  
Audio: Next up is Don't Blink by James Patterson and Howard Roughan.

I have a seven good Soursebook paperback books lined up for November and December with book giveaways. Plus three Hachette books for November tours; three blog tours for Pump up Your Book Promotion and several author review/giveaways too. More busy times ahead. :)

Winner From My Backyard Turkey Comment Giveaway

Thank you everyone who shared about the wild animals in your yards. That was fun and interesting.
Thank you to lilk13 who sent a picture of her sweet Milo

"Here's a picture of our very special three-legged cat Milo.  About four years ago he had cancer on his front leg so we chose to keep him around because we loved him so much.  He also has thumbs, he had them on both front legs...". 

lilk13 was the only one to send a picture so I am awarding her with a book choice from the Friday Pick books.

Congratulations to the drawing winner who also gets to chose a book from the Friday Pick lists:

I will email lilk13 and Stacy for their book choices and mailing info.

Sunday Words of Encouragement October 17, 2010

This morning was Minister Appreciation day so we thanked all of pastoral leaders. We had a visit from a missionary who has been serving in a Communist country.  His message was rather pointed at the wealth we Americans take for granted. His sermon was to remind us that we are responsible for those outside our gates.  Gives you great pause when you think on it.

This seems like an appropriate song to go with the message today.

If We Are the Body by Casting Crowns

A Verse for Today:

Luke 16:25

But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.

This morning we prayed for all ministers that they would be willing servants and that God might use them for His own glory.

Halloween Giveaway: Treats No Tricks!

Once again another week has slipped by.  I wanted to get this Contest post up so I could mail the prizes earlier but now it will have to be the last week of October.

This is my October/Halloween Giveaway - some fun items and some books to read!
Packages #1 and #2 are limited to US for shipping. Sorry.

Package #1:

Contents from lower right going clockwise:

Halloween cookie cutters (metal)

Window Cling Stickers for Fall

Two piece pot holder/mit set - rooster design

Happy Haunting Sign

Homemade Frankenstein Soap

Some candy - of course and

a large tote bag from author Georgia Evans

Plus eBook (see info below)

Package #2:

Contents from lower right going clockwise:

Halloween cookie cutters (plastic)

Two piece pot holder/mit set -apple design

Candy Corn little photo album

Homemade Frankenstein Soap

Happy Halloween Sign

Some candy - of course and

a large tote bag from author S.J. Day/Shayla Black

Plus eBook (see info below)

Here is a close up of the cute soaps which are handmade by one of my Assistants.  She said to mention they are natural but contain Orange Dye  #2.)

 
When I went looking for a good book for Halloween I came across two Anthologies by some author friends. When I contacted the publisher she very kindly donated two print books and two eBooks - Thank you Rebecca!

So each of the packages above will include an Anthology ebook.  #1 will get the Sweet Anthology eBook and #2 will get the Stimulating Anthology eBook.
To learn more about Victory Press visit their link.
Also you can learn a bit about the authors by visiting Rebecca J. Vickery, Author and Publisher.  Scroll down to the October 1st post for more descriptions of the stories and check the comments there for author links.

Packages #3 and #4 are open to US and Canada Residents.
Package #3

Print Book:
A Halloween Collection Anthology: Sweet
from Victory Press

Package #4

Print Book:

A Halloween Collection Anthology: Stimulating

from Victory Press

I will mail out the books so I will include a few small surprise goodies with Packages #3 and #4.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY:

This is only for my international friends since US and Canada get other chances:
One International Winner gets $15.00 Choice: Book Depository or Gift Card or PayPal

This time I am using a Form for Entry. Twitter or Post the Giveaway for Extra Entries to be completed in the Form.
For more Extra Entries:
Comment on this post telling me (Q1) if you celebrate Halloween and (Q2) what is your favorite costume?

This Giveaway closes 10PM Central October 26, 2010.