Birthday Contest!

 

So despite the fact that today is Monday, it's a good day for me. First, it's my thirty-first birthday (although, I'm considering counting backwards now and moving back to my twenties).

 

And second, my revisions for Agent Sara have been given a thumbs up, so I'm going on submission to publishers!  *throws confetti*  *bites nails*  *takes shot of tequila*  Okay, not really on that last one.  Tequila in the morning is not advisable.  *swigs orange juice*

Therefore, I figured a celebration is in order. And what better way to celebrate a birthday then to give presents!

So, here's what's up for grabs:

A brand spanking new copy of Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran

 

Wicked Becomes You

Here's the blurb (from Amazon): 
She’s been burned not once but twice by London’s so-call ed gentlemen . . .Gwen Maudsley is pretty enough to be popular, and plenty wealthy, too. But what she’s best known and loved for is being so very, very nice. When a cad jilts her at the altar—again—the scandal has her outraged friends calling for blood. Only Gwen has a different plan. If nice no longer works for her, then it’s time to learn to be naughty. Happily, she knows the perfect tutor—Alexander Ramsey, her late brother’s best friend and a notorious rogue.So why won’t a confirmed scoundrel let her be as bad as she wants to be?Unbeknownst to Gwen, Alex’s aloof demeanor veils his deepest unspoken desire. He has no wish to see her change, nor to tempt himself with her presence when his own secrets make any future between them impossible. But on a wild romp from Paris to the Riviera, their friendship gives way to something hotter, darker, and altogether more dangerous. With Alex’s past and Gwen’s newly unleashed wildness on a collision course, Gwen must convince Alex that his wickedest intentions are exactly what she needs.


Now, even if you're not one to read historical romances, how can you resist that blurb?

 

And the other prize available is:

A 5 pg. or query critique from little ol' me.

Two winners will be selected. First place will get their choice of the two prizes. Second place will get the remaining prize.

So what do you need to do to enter?

Just leave a comment with your email address below.  ONLY those who leave email addresses will be eligible for the prizes.  Entries will be accepted through this Sunday and winners will be announced next Monday.

*Book prize only available to those living in US and Canada.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

**Today's Theme Song**
"Song 2" - Blur (the woo-hoo song)
(player in sidebar, take a listen)


 

The Big Thirty

 


Yesterday I hit one of those decade milestones, I said goodbye to my twenties and hello to my thirties. I have to admit I did have a brief freak out moment--like wait, when did this happen? But then I decided I need to be thankful for what the twenties gave me to and excited about what the thirties might hold.

In my twenties I...
  • Completed a Masters degree

  • Met and married the love of my life


  • Experienced the joy of motherhood
  • Lost someone close to me and learned that I need to appreciate every day I have with the people I love
  • Lived in four different cities, bought four houses, sold three, and moved six times (whew!)
  • Worked in two different careers
  • Saw my beloved LSU Tigers win two national football championships
  • Rediscovered my passion for writing and completed two novels.
So looking back, although there were some sad moments, the twenties were very good to me. I hope that the thirties are just as good if not better. Maybe as the next decade clicks over to 40, I'll be able to look back and see the launch of my writing and publishing career. Let's hope so.
Alright so in honor of my birthday, I'm giving you guys a few gifts. Well, not really. They're free, but it's the thought that counts, right? Here are some freebies I found on the web.
17, yes 17!, free ebooks from Harlequin---no strings attached. (You can get PDF if you don't have an Ereader) There's everything from straight up romance to suspense to paranormal. Plus, an extra from their new Harlequin Teen line.
Writing classes online by author Candace Havens. She offers great information and it's all completely free. (Of course, you are nice writers so make sure if you sign up you also buy one of her books in appreciation--she writes paranormal romance.)
Now, if you're now feeling guilt that you didn't get me anything for my big day, you have the opportunity to give me the best gift of all--a comment or a follow. And if you're someone who reads this but never says hi, now is a great time to de-lurk--a happy birthday is the easiest comment of all. :)
Alright, now for my daily questions: What are your goals for your next decade? What decade has been your favorite so far? Or, what have you accomplished in the last ten years that you never thought you would do?
**Today's Theme Song**
"100 Years" - Five For Fighting
(player in sidebar--go ahead, take a listen, this song always gets to me)