Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop Giveaway

Welcome to Read My Mind's stop on the Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop! Thanks to author PJ Schnyder for hosting. There's a great grand prize being offered by the 14 authors that have sponsored the hop, so check out the link to check out the goods!

I've got an easy contest here. As usual, enter via the rafflecopter. The first is a US Only entry. The second is for everyone, INTERNATIONAL included.

Rules:
One entry per person
Must be 13+
US ONLY
Ends 12.21, 11:59pm

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Rules:
One entry per person
Must be 13+
INTERNATIONAL
Ends 12.12, 11:59pm

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Don't forget! The authors are sponsoring a KINDLE FIRE giveaway at THIS PAGE and the full list of blog hop participants can be found HERE

Spring Blog Carnival: Ferris Wheel

Welcome, welcome. Are you ready to experience the Spring Blog Carnival? See what's in store using the CARNIVAL MAP. Make your way around all of the booths and try your luck!

Step right up to the Ferris Wheel. Round and round you go. This ride is For Adults Only (18+). 2 winners will have a chance at a First In A Series Book Prize from the romance selection below.

Print (US/International. 2 Winners):

• When Blood Calls and When Pleasure Rules by J.K. Beck
• How To Flirt With A Naked Werewolf and The Art of Seducing A Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
• Mind Games and Double Cross by Carolyn Crane

Challenge:

Give me the challenge. In 3 sentences or less, re-write the blurb from one of your favorite books that is first in a series (at least 3 books currently published) as a blind item. One winner will be chosen by me from my favorite of the entries. One winner will be randomly chosen via rafflecopter.

Need a helping hand on the Ferris Wheel?

Ex: Mysterious woman spotted with powerful leader and sinfully decadent bachelor. Rumors abound that she has him breathing fire with desire while more dangerous events shimmer on the horizon for both.
(The book would be DRAGON BOUND by Thea Harrison)

Rules:

• Must be 18+
• Enter via rafflecopter and leave comment on this post
• Ends May 13th, 11:59pm

Thanks to Reading Angel, Candice's Book Blog, and Pure Imagination for hosting the Carnival!


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Autism Awareness Blog Hop 2012

Welcome to Read My Mind's stop on the Autism Awareness Blog Hop. Autism is a disorder close to my heart, since I've spent the last 8.5 years being caretaker, tutor, friend, and companion to a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome (a disorder on the higher functioning end of the autistic spectrum).

To find out more about Autism and autistic-spectrum disorders, or to find a resource if someone close to you has Autism, start with Autism Speaks. There are also many organizations on and off-line that can help and provide support.


Autism In Fiction:
I've decided to contribute to this hop by giving away a book that features a character with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Pick Your Poison:
One winner will be able to choose 1 (one) book from the following group

Enter Via Rafflecopter:
Follow the directions from rafflecopter to make your entry count

Rules:
U.S. address required to claim prize
Must comment to enter
Must be 13+ to claim a YA title, and 18+ to claim an adult title
Must enter before 11:59pm, April 17th
1 (one) winner will be chosen via rafflecopter within a week of the giveaway ending

Good Luck To All!


Thanks to the Autism Awareness Blog Hop hosts:
I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
Page Turners Blog
Fire And Ice
Just Another Book Addict


See all of the participating blogs HERE


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Valentine's Day Books With Love Blog Hop

Read My Mind is participating in the Books With Love Valentine's blog hop, hosted by Good Choice Reading starting today, February 14th through February 19th. This is a U.S. only contest; I apologize to my international followers, but there have been many other (and will be in the future) contests where I ship internationally. I just can't do it this time.

Here's what's up for grabs:

A: Maggie Stiefvater ARC (YA Choice #1)

B: Lauren Kate Prize Pack (YA Choice #2)

C: Michelle Rowen Prize Pack (Adult)

The rules are pretty simple:

1. Must have U.S. shipping address
2. Must be 13+ for YA giveaway
3. Must be 18+ for adult giveaway
4. One entry per person via rafflecopter
5. Leave a comment with preferred prize pack (A, B, or C. You can choose more than one, if you like)
6. Two (2) winners will get choice of prize pack. First come, first serve after notification
7. Ends February 19th, 11:59PM (EST)



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Happy Valentine's Day!

Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop

After realizing that I was unlikely to pull together my own Christmas giveaway (and what is Christmas without giving?), I decided to join the Mitsletoe Madness Blog Hop. I'm going to make it pretty simple.

Here's the U.S./International Prize: 1 (One) $10 Gift card to the book retailer of winner's choice. That includes Barnes and Noble, All Romance E-Books, Book Depository, Samhain Publishing and Amazon.

U.S. Only Prize: 2 (two) E-books of their choice from one of the authors that is sponsoring the Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop. This would be from an e-book store that allows gifting, like All Romance E-Books or Amazon. (Up to $10 total value. epub, pdf, and mobi formats are available from these sources.)

Here are the rules:  

International

1. Must be 13+ to enter 
2. 1 (one) entry via rafflecopter per person 
3. May tweet contest once per day for extra entries 
4. 1 (one) winner will be chosen via rafflecopter 
5. Ends December 23rd, 11:59pm PST (2:59am EST)    a Rafflecopter giveaway    But that's not all!  

Click Here for the full list of 50+ blogs who are participating in the blog hop. Enter each contest, if you like!

Also, be sure to check out the link for the Grand Prize: A Nook Color pre-loaded with e-books from the sponsoring authors


Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

Halloween Booktacular! Great Halloween Reads

My Great Halloween Reads from 2011:

5.
Frost by Marianna Baer
Seemingly perfect house, but with unexplainable and odd happenings. Leena's descent into isolation and her roommate's life in danger made this book suspenseful and intriguing.

4.
The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
Yovanoff knows how to write a book with spooky elements, suspense and monsters wit human faces.

3.
Lips Touch by Laini Taylor
This was one of the creepiest books that I have read in a long time. Taylor has a way with descriptive passages, and her collection of stories is perfect to read by flashlight

2.
Graveminder by Melissa Marr
Marr has a solid adult debut here. Though different from what I've come to expect from the author of the stunning WICKED LOVELY series, it's definitely a winner.

1.
Cryer's Cross by Lisa McMann
Definitely a spooky read, and one that can be read in just a few sittings, if not less.

WINNER
The House of Dead Maids by Clare B. Dunkle
This was an audiobook read for me, and it was fantastic and creepy and just perfect for a fall night.


And now... for a giveaway:

FURY by Elizabeth Miles

If you have a U.S. mailing address, you can enter to win a signed copy of FURY! I'm not leaving out my international followers, though. If you live outside of the U.S., you have the chance to win your choice of FURY by Elizabeth Miles or DEARLY, DEPARTED by Lia Habel from the Book Depository.

Please comment answering this question to enter: What is the spookiest book you've read this year? (doesn't have to have been published in 2011)


Rules:
-- One U.S. winner will receive signed FURY by Elizabeth Miles OR one International winner will have winner's choice between FURY or DEARLY, DEPARTED from the Book Depository

-- Must be 13+ to enter

-- Comment answering above question, and include U.S. or International, and a way to contact you

Check out my other Halloween Booktacular posts here:

Halloween Booktacular! Blog Celebration Post #1: Giveaway of DEARLY, DEPARTED ARC by Lia Habel (U.S. only)


Each blog will have their own giveaways during the Halloween Booktacular, October 24th-30th. Make sure you visit all of them to take advantage of the great giveaways and author guest posts! Remember, for your entry to count you must answer the question in bold color above and leave a way to contact you, or just be sure to check back on November 1st.


Participating Blogs:

Dark Readers
Good Choice Reading
An Avid Reader's Musings
Books With Bite
Once Upon A Twilight
Skyla11377


Happy Halloween!

Halloween Booktacular! Blog Celebration Post #1

Welcome to the Halloween Booktacular Blog Celebration! As you can see in the lovely banner that Casey from Dark Readers designed, there are several of us participating. My post is a day late, but look! I'm giving away a book, so who can't wait for that?!

I'm starting things off with a giveaway of my DEARLY, DEPARTED by Lia Habel ARC. Did you see my rave review of the book? Check it out here, then comment answering the question in bold color below to enter. This is a perfect Halloween read!

What's your favorite zombie book or movie?

Must be 13+ to enter
Must have U.S. mailing address

Each blog will have their own giveaways during the Halloween Booktacular, October 24th-30th. Make sure you visit all of them to take advantage of the great giveaways and author guest posts! Remember, for your entry to count you must answer the question in bold color above and leave a way to contact you, or just be sure to check back on November 1st.


Participating Blogs:

Dark Readers
Good Choice Reading
An Avid Reader's Musings
Books With Bite
Once Upon A Twilight
Skyla11377


Happy Halloween!