Okay, so I'm not here okay. You haven't seen me, 'cos I'm in The Writing Cave - Writing :-) But I've a treat for you while I'm away . . .
But first my thanks to everyone who has bought The Cold Kiss of Death, I'm really thrilled that you've let me know how much you've enjoyed reading it! Yay! *Big happy smiles*.
In another fab news, The Sweet Scent of Blood - Süßer als Blut - released in German [by my lovely German publishers Goldmann] two days ago [earlier than I thought!] It's so amazing to think my book's been translated into another language. *more big happy smiles* I'm just sad that I know no German *sigh* but here's a big HELLO and welcome to any new German speakers who might be reading.
Now on to the giveaway! Thanks to my lovely UK publishers Gollancz I have two ARCs of Fire : Kristin Cashore due for release on 17th Sept in the UK and 5th Oct in the US to giveaway to two lucky winners.
But first my thanks to everyone who has bought The Cold Kiss of Death, I'm really thrilled that you've let me know how much you've enjoyed reading it! Yay! *Big happy smiles*.
In another fab news, The Sweet Scent of Blood - Süßer als Blut - released in German [by my lovely German publishers Goldmann] two days ago [earlier than I thought!] It's so amazing to think my book's been translated into another language. *more big happy smiles* I'm just sad that I know no German *sigh* but here's a big HELLO and welcome to any new German speakers who might be reading.
Now on to the giveaway! Thanks to my lovely UK publishers Gollancz I have two ARCs of Fire : Kristin Cashore due for release on 17th Sept in the UK and 5th Oct in the US to giveaway to two lucky winners.
!!!LOOK AT THE GORGEOUS UK COVER!!!
Both Fire, and Kristin's first book, Graceling are about characters with POWERS. So to win a copy of Fire by Kristin Cashore, please leave a comment telling me what super power you would want to have. My super power choice, unsurprisingly, would be to streeeetch time so I could have at least twice as much of it, or more to do my loooong to-do list *g*.
Two winners to be drawn by Random.org. Contest open to all, and ends end of day [anywhere] Thursday 2oth August 2009.
ETA: 21.8.09 8.30 am Giveaway Closed!
Wow! Lots of fantastic superpowers,I would be great to have them all LOL!
Thanks to everyone who's commented, I've really enjoyed reading them. And many thanks to everyone who has linked, and tweeted, and blogged, it's very much appreciated.
And a big hello and thank you to any new followers, I hope you'll enjoy reading my blog :-).
For some reason blogger decided to play around with the last few comments and want them to be moderated . . . I have no idea why, so sorry about that. Hopefully it should be okay now.
The giveaway is now closed, and I'll be posting the winners a bit later today. Good luck!
Suzanne xx
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Which means you could end up with more entries into the metaphorical hat, so what are you waiting for? Get posting and linking!! Good Luck!!
So what are you waiting for? Get posting and linking!! Good Luck!!
x/posted to my LJ: leave a comment here or there.
87 comments:
OH LA LA..... this looks amazing!
graceling was SO good!
i would love the power to read minds at will. not constantly, just when i wanted to know something.
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I would love to be able to communicate with animals by hearing their thoughts and them hearing mine. I want to be a vet so it would be perfect.
I retwitter this contest. (http://twitter.com/cait045)
Hi :)
That cover is a piece of art.
All the best,
RKCharron
Wow, that cover is amazing. I bought Graceling, but I haven't read it yet. I've heard so many good things about it, though, that I can't wait to pick it up. I would love to be entered to win this book! Thanks for the contest!
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This cover is gorgeous! Please enter me :)
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I can't wait to read Fire! Great Giveaway!
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My super power would be INVISIBILITY! Yeah! I could eavesdrop and go wherever I want!
+1 I linked on my sidebar!
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That cover looks amazing! I definitely like this one a lot more than the US version.
As for my power, it would be the power to mimic other people's powers. :D I know, it seems like a cheap power, but imagine all the fun you could have doing anything you wanted.
Thanks
~ Popin
Looks like a good book, please enter me into this drawing.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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I wish I could move around time and space with the blink of an eye... that's my superpower!
I would love to win!
Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/08/13/book-giveaways-08-10-08-16/.
Tweet: http://twitter.com/morbidromantic/status/3294484441.
Valorie
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Oh I see that Suzanne has the invisible cloak on!!! LOL!
My superpower would be...
The ability to really be the Super Woman of today. To be able to work full-time, be a Mom full-time, to be a Wife full-time, to be Housewife full-time... to do it all in the twenty four hours we are given and still be able to read my books and have me time of course!!! Whew.. I am wiped out just asking for such a power!
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I hope everyone has a great night and a wonderful tomorrow!!
Wow! The cover is so breathtakingly gorgeous! I can't wait to read this one!
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Oops forgot to add that my superhero power would be teleportation because public transportation just doesn't cut it sometimes especially during rush hour!
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Absolutely gorgeous cover. Please enter me.
I would love to control people's mind's, that’s a superpower right or may be turn back time?
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Oooh. That book looks very pretty indeed. :D
I would love to have numerous super powers, but since that would be greedy I guess I have to choose one. I'd choose to fly. Like superman!
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OH and forgot to tell you ~ lovin up the new banner and look!!!!
I hope all is well with you my friend!!!
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I blogged about it! http://www.bookworminginthe21stcentury.com/2009/08/friday-finds-updates-cool-contests.html
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/bookgoil/status/3308228707
And I absolutely love the UK cover on this one.
bittahsweetharmony@yahoo.com
Amazing cover!
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I love the cover too. But anyways choosing a power has always been difficult for me. When I was little flying seemed so cool, but ever since my dad died I've always wanted a power where I can see him and talk to him. Because I was only 16 I didn't really know him. So thats the power I want.
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please enter me in the giveaway
my superpower-the ability to heal.
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I would want the ability to be able to either heal or read minds.
The UK Cover is simply gorgeous!
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I would love to control time and space. That would just be amazing.
I LOVE the UK cover. I am dying to read this book!
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I've heard a LOT about Fire and Graceling. Can't wait to read them both.
Word verification: shivers. xD
I'd love to be able to teleport... or have some sort of ice-power. Or a fire power. (there are too many good ones!!)
Giveaway mentioned on my Twitter here: http://twitter.com/writeranonymous/status/3311087070
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What a fantastic contest!
If I could have a super power, I'm pretty sure it would be to teleport. Or maybe control the weather, but I'm really leaning towards teleporting. Because I can't drive and it is a pain in the butt to get anywhere. xD
Oo I also posted this on my sidebar: http://tainted-poet.blogspot.com/
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PLease count me in.
I would love to be able to heal illness and injuries.
I must agree the front cover looks fantastic, as for my power, well, I would like to read minds so that I could understand what my two ASD kids are thinking and feeling.
I personally usually prefer U.K. covers, this is another to add to that list.
I would love to have the power to read faster, because there are so many I want to read and so little time.
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This looks SO good. Can't wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
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We'd love to be entered! Fire sounds so good and the UK cover is absolutely stunning. :)
We also linked in our sidebar here.
Alex & Lauren at aflightofminds(at)hotmail(dot)com
WOO HOO! I can’t get enough of strong women who kick butt! Graceling was wonderful and the UK cover of Fire is amazing. I wonder why I always prefer the UK covers to US.. perhaps its just a case of “want what you can’t have” (til my next escape to UK anyways).
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I've heard such great things about Graceling and this one sounds awesome too! Count me in please!
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Beautiful cover!
I would love to have the power of flight. Those birds just look like their having fun ;)
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I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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Yay! There's some great superpowers here, just wish I could have them all LOL! Thanks to everyone who has dropped by so far, and thanks for all the links, they're very much appreciated :-)
Suzanne xx
Like others, I would go for teleporting. One of the superpowers where the temptation to abuse is less. Also love the cover
My super power choice would be invisibility.
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I love the cover too! Bound to attract a lot of readers. I wish you mucho success with the book.
My superpower would be "firestarter". I've always maintained that it would make for a great defense for a woman while walking alone through a parking lot or taking an elevator after work in the evening. If anyone messes with you, with a flick of your wrists they're incinerated! OMG, maybe I should start writing horror or something instead of erotic romance.
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nice of you to take a break from writing to give a little love to your readers. I want in on this.
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I wouldn't mind being able to teleport - I'm just tired of all the time I waste in traffic.
Nice cover!
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Regenration would be super cool
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Graceling was great and I can't wait to read Fire! The cover is gorgeous!!
I would love to have the power of a firestarter or be able to move things with my mind. Or both. I could be watching tv, cleaning my room and heating up my cup of hot chocolate all at once! ;)
I haven't read much fantasy but want to start. This looks like a great one!
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my superpower would be superspeed
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Ooh, sweet! My superpower would either be eidetic memory, or just any other way to read and memorize more rapidly. Imagine all the things I could learn!
My email is rebelprince89@live.com
Thanks for this amazing opportunity!
I would love to be able to become invisable. Think of all the places I could sneak into.
Looks amazing! Please enter me in the contest :)
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thanks!~
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My super power choice is teleporting, so many great places to see!
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Awesome contest, thanks for hosting!
I'd like to have super healing powers :-)
I've posted the contest on the right hand sidebar of my blog The Eclectic Reader
I'd love to have the power to travel through time. Check out the middle ages, and all that. Would be great...of course they would perhaps want to burn me as a witch so I would quickly have to get back. Also should be able to understand them too
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+1 I'd like to be able to transport myself from one place to another (I forgot the term for that). Sort of like Disapparating in Harry Potter. :)
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Awesome cover, and I Loved Graceling!
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+1 Oh I have been dying to read this book. Please count me in.
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That is a gorgeous cover! I am reading Graceling right now and loving it!
hi! i like your blog.. Thanks for the sharing... easy to download
Its the Red Dress that does it !
Red gets your blood pumping.
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Thank you.
Carol
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I arrived at your blog a few days back and was dying to enter your giveaway, but then my Internet connection cranked up and left me high and dry. Looks like I've finally made it. I blogged about it at http://linktoink.blogspot.com/2009/08/sunday-salon-bookish-news.html
And yes, my superpower would be manipulating time too: stopping time, time travel etc all included.
yaay. Great contest. Anyway, if i could have a superpower, it would be the power of teleporting so i could go to so much places in just a SNAP. :)
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Oh, I posted above, and I forgot to say what my magic power would be.....I think I would have to go with Shapeshifting!! It would be way too cool to be whatever whenever!
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I would want to have the power to alter matter/shapeshift, because that would make things like eternal youth or telekinesis possible.
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Oh, a power I would pick... well, I want to say reversal of time. This way I could do 2 things at 1 time and/or correct any mistakes I may have made.
These books do look good. I will have to add them to my list.
Oh, sorry, was I to leave my email? Just in case here it is.
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Amazing contest as always =)
If i had superpowers i think i'd like teleportation, if would be really really amazing to be able to visit friends and family around the world and go on vacations for on day on the other side of the world, just like that.I haven't seen my best friend in 3 years, because she now lives in the US and i'd love to visit her...so teleportation it is for me.
It would also be a gain of time
I twittered a bit about the contest =) @pattepoilue
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Enter me:)
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great contest!
kelseythebookscout@gmail.com
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Would love to enter!
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+1 - My superpower would be to stop time -- that way I could catch up on as much sleep as I need and read for as long as I want :)
+1 - Also, I linked this contest on my sidebar: http://cynthiasbookshelf.blogspot.com
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Wow! That is a gorgeous cover! Please count me in. Thank you!
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Am I too late? Just reading Graceling and it's fantastic.
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Yay for fire! My super power would have to be to beamble to control time.
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Wow! Lots of fantastic superpowers,I would be great to have them all LOL!
Thanks to everyone who's commented, I've really enjoyed reading them. And many thanks to everyone who has linked, and tweeted, and blogged, it's very much appreciated.
And a big hello and thank you to any new followers, I hope you'll enjoy reading my blog :-).
For some reason blogger decided to play around with the last few comments and want them to be moderated . . . I have no idea why, so sorry about that. Hopefully it should be okay now.
The giveaway is now closed, and I'll be posting the winners a bit later today. Good luck!
Suzanne xx
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