[Note: I haven't forgotten about the cookie recipe I said I'd post. Look for it tomorrow, I swear. The post is already written. ;-)]
Okay, blog readers the world over, listen up. The details have fallen into place for a December giveaway, and with any luck, the winner will receive his or her prizes just in time for Christmas. And wait until you see what’s up for grabs!
The marketing department at Orbit has graciously offered to send the winner the first two books in Jennifer Rardin’s Jaz Parks series. Here they are:
I’m Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that’s ancient history. For the moment Vayl works for the C.I.A. doing what he does best—assassination. And I help. You could say I’m an Assistant Assassin. But then I’d have to kick your ass.Our current assignment seemed easy. Get close to a Miami plastic surgeon named Assan, a charmer with ties to terrorism that run deeper than a buried body. Find out what he’s meeting with that can help him and his comrades bring America to her knees. And then close his beady little eyes forever. Why is it that nothing’s ever as easy as it seems?
And…
Jaz Parks has enough trouble in her personal life. What she doesn't need is more trouble with her vampire boss and another mission. This time she has to retrieve a vital piece of biotechnology by killing the maniac who stole it: an ancient Chinese vamp. Their cover in this mission: professional entertainers at the Corpus Christi's Winter Festival. The crew's all here: a psychic, a techno-wizard, a singing vampire, a juggling PI, and Jaz. Holy crap in a bottomless well, Jaz is going to bellydance. It's definitely, probably, quite possibly going to be the end of the world as we know it.
[A note here, Another One Bites the Dust doesn’t officially come out until December 12, so the winner may very well get his or copy in advance of the shelf date!]
And I have more good news! Godiva has restocked its chocolate snowmen, and assuming they don’t run out again, I’m giving one away with the books!
The perfect stocking stuffer and just the right size to defrost the heart of someone you'd like to treat this season, our classic snowman is 7 3/10" of delicious Godiva semi-solid milk chocolate detailed with red trim. Arrives in a clear bag. 1 pc. (8 oz.)
The details:
- You qualify to win both books and the chocolate snowman if you are not related to me or to Jennifer, and you live in the continental US.
- You qualify to win the books only if you live outside the continental US. Sorry, folks, but Godiva has not changed its shipping policy, and there’s nothing I can do about that. ;-(
- If Godiva runs out of chocolate snowmen (which has happened once before), I will substitute another chocolate gift in its place.
- To enter, leave a comment in this post by 11:59 pm central time on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007. If you do not have a blogger account, you must sign your post, so I know who to announce as the winner.
- The winner will be announced on Monday, December 3rd, and I will order the chocolate that day. Orbit will be mailing out the books to the winner.
Thanks so much to Jennifer Rardin and to Alex Lencicki at Orbit, for making this happen.
Okay, I think that’s it. Leave me a comment to enter!
124 comments:
Mememe! :) These contests are much fun.
Sounds great! :)
I like snowmen.
Even if I don't win these books I'll definitely check them out next time I go to Borders. They sound really interesting. Plus I love the covers. Very sexy.
It only seems fitting that since I am now one of the "writer people," I should enter a writers contest.
I have seen these contests around before, but never felt worthy enough to enter because most of the people who read these "Blogger" blogs are, well, writers. Well I am now a writer, so... YIPPY! CONTESTS! FREE STUFF! YAY YAY YAY!!
-E Brown
Oh yeah... chocolate and vamps... what more could a girl ask for? Sign me up! ;)
Count me in! The Jaz Parks series sounds awesome. :)
I would love both of the books. *drool* And the chocolate is a awesome bonus. Please please put me in for this contest.
Oh yes, enter me! Three times, if that's legal! ;)
I'm so in!!! Chocolate,....books...you have the best giveaways!:)
Oh!
I wanna play!
I LOOOOOOOVE chocolate and books and your blog and you!
I actually read the first of these two books last week and I'll be looking for the second in ebook format when it releases next month. So anyone who doesn't win should definitely check them out. Jennifer has a great narrative voice that's easy to read, and she's built an entertaining world. And no, I don't know her, we're not friends, and I'm sure she has no idea who I am as we've never exchanged two words, lol. I just like to see a good book/new author do well.
(you can keep me out of the draw, Rachel, no matter how yummy that snowman looks ;) )
Awesome contest :D
- Brooke lj: __bac__
I would love it. Am always looking for new authors to add to my list. AND I am out of reading material!
Jennifer S.
halfpint1023@yahoo.com
I want some books and chocolate. Yummy!!!!
Amanda
sounds like a great contest. My little one would fight me for the snowman lol
thank you for supporting chocolate lovers everywhere...
Krystn
Mememememememe! I wants it!
Wow! The books sound terrific and chocolate too!!!! What a fantastic holiday treat.
Awesome giveaway count me in!
Ohhh I've had my eye on these books...I keep meaning to add them to the old TBR pile.
Count me in!! =)
Books and chocolate what could be better! Add vamps and a good read...perfect=) Gracie
These are definitely on my TBR list! If I didn't limit my purchases to 3 books every time I walk into Barnes & Noble, I'd already own them :-)
Those descriptions are irresistable!
Ohh another give away. I would even be happy to miss out on the chocolate as I live outside the US. The books sound great! Still waiting for that Cookie recipe Rachel lol! And finally PICK ME PLEASE!!
OH I want to win! I lOVE Godiva chocolate AND I've had those books on my wish list at Amazon for a while. :-)
Australian-based me here wanting to win books. (You can keep the chockies ;-) )
Thanks to all for donating and posting, and letting us internationals be included.
Have a lovely day! :-)
I want in on this sweet deal. I am Tom G in Big D, so count me in.
mmm... yummy!!! Oh- and the chocolate looks tempting too...
Thanks for the contests and letting us play :). Its fun to be involved. Yahoo!
Kristy Jo (from My Space)
=) I like books, vampires, AND chocolate!!!
*crosses fingers*
--SarBrook
The books and the chocolate look like the perfect Christmas gift, so count me in! The books definitely look cool, so even if I don't win you can bet I'll be hunting them down in a few weeks. Thanks so much for doing this :)
Chocolate and TWO books this time! Pick me please! :)
Heather Hannah
*raises hand* Me! I love chocolate and vampires, having them both at the same time would be...undescribable! :)
This sounds like a great contest! Two books AND chocolate! WOW!
You have the BEST giveaways! Even if I don't win that's another author I can add to my ever growing collection. I read way too much and run out of books fast!
Amy C
Hampton Roads, VA
I'm interested and I like snowmen too.
Oh, these books sound SO good.
Please enter me in your contest. ;)
Thanks so much!
What he heck. Count me in. :-)
--Christopher
Sounds like another great contest...count me in! :)
Thanks!
Hmm- chocolate, vampires, CIA...I'm game :)
Amanda
Books glorious books!
I'm an Aussie, so unfortunately I can only get the books. (The books look great, but I like my chocolate a lot, too :-D)
Helen.
Mmmm Chocolate. Double Mmmmm Books.
Teri
We have a Godiva store at the mall. I'm going to have to get some of those for Christmas gifts. Too cute!
My daughter would love those books, and frankly, so would I. =o)
Of course, if I win, she may get the book, but the chocolate is all mine.
OH my, those books sound good. I have not heard of her before. I may have to go and see what I can find LOL
Amy, from myspace
These books sound interesting. I love when authors place a strong "I don't take crap from anyone" type female character in the lead.
Very cool contest. ^_^
I hope you feel better. Get lots of rest!!
I would love to win these books and chocolate. Count me in. :)
Books and chocolate are a perfect combination for anytime especially Christmas. I love these contests they are so fun.
M Phillips
mchll_phllps@yahoo.com
Please enter me into the contest.
Thanks,
Andi
ooh, i love contests!
hrimcealde!
Yummy chocolate AND yummy-looking books! Count me in on the contest!
~Kathleen (anastasia1901 on lj)
I'm a sucker for a giveaway.
Sign me up.
(spotted this on LJ so I wandered over to take a shot.)
Great contest! Too bad I'm not american - no chocolate snowmen for me.
Hooray for contests! Sign me up!
Sign me up!!! I'm definately in for chocolate and I've read the first book in the series by Jennifer and would love to get my hands on the second.
You always have the best contests. Like the one where you gave out a signed advance copy of Rogue....Oh, wait that was just that daydream I was having the other day *grins*
Alicia S.
(from myspace)
I love free books.
Yay for contests!! Too bad no Godiva chocolate for me :( (Sometimes I hate being in Canada)
I have been waiting to buy book one until book two is out so that I can read them together. And wow here is a contest. I would love a chance to win both books. We need to find a chocolate site that ships everywhere LOL
Wow!! 60 entries already. Please add mine.
Pick Me! Pick ME!
I just love these contests!
I hope I win because it would be a perfect early birthday present!
If I dont win I will definetly go check out these books, they look awesome!
Thanks bunches!
If only all authors gave away great books and chocolate on their blogs. :) Throw my name in please.
Oh I want these!! I have had these on my wishlist for a while and they are always a little out of my price range!
I am outside of the US but you can keep the chocolate for yourself ;)
Maybe one day I will win something...
It sounds great and love reading so much. I get my styles of writing from just reading peoples books like how to put a good storyline together. Well I hope you have a great holiday.
Yes Please. Sign me up. Vamp books, christmas break, summer and the deck while the kids play outside, heaven.
Penny Williamson
nickandpen@e3.net.nz
Books and chocolate, count me in!
Chocolate books go so well together! Double yum!
Shaweet! What person could ask for more? I mean vamps, books, and chocolate all rolled into one.
Even if I don't win I have something to add to my reading list!
YAY! Free stuff, again!! =)
Alyssa Collins
lisybug2006@yahoo.com
I'd really like to check out this series, be great if I could win them!
Jenna D.
Oooh I have both those books on my wishlist at Chapters!
Can't have the chocolate (which is very fine with me) but would really enjoy the books!
YAY! Another contest! *party party party* I'm so in!
-Candace
yay more contests! enter me for just the books please as i'm a UKer! i've heard great things about these books.
Ayla
PS I lent your book to my mum and she loves it too ;) she says she's going ot buy the next one regardless of if i get it or not.
I love your contests! They are so awesome!! Please enter me, yay!
(darkangelaryannrhod on myspace)
Amanda
OMG! Books AND Chocolate! Two of my favorite things.
Oooh I'm putting those books on my to waiting lists on Amazon and Paperback swap too. But I wouldn't mind getting them for free...
~Jamie
macdonald_jl@hotmail.com
Another cool contest.
Please enter me just for the books since I'm a Canadian!
Yummy vamps and chocolate what more can a girl ask for?
Thanks,
Terri W.
Pretty Please Can I enter. Thus far ever book you have mentioned I have either already read and loved, or am thinging of reading and getting excited. You have good taste....
Books and chocolate! What more does a person need!
Thanks for the great contest Rachel
Chocolate and new books are heaven... :D
Nicole M.
Ooh, ooh, pick me please! These books sound so cool. Of course, I also want Wendy Roberts' new book, and another by some chick named Rachel something... ;D
Wendy
Awesome combination! I've never entered a giveaway before, but I'd like to sign up for this one! Consider me in!
-Jil
Ohmigod, a chance to win "Another One Bites the Dust" and chocolate!?!? yay! I've read and really enjoyed the first one, can't wait to read the second (and third and fourth . . )!!!
Read "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" a month ago after SmartBitch Sarah posted a wonderful review -- it was a most excellent read.
Hope I win to get the 2nd book early.
Diane
YAY Another contest, count me in!
Miraphora
Please wish me luck in the contest. I love reading new books and new writters.
Kristin
P.S. I loved my bookflat. Thanks so much.
The chocolate's a spectacular and *sweet* little bonus, but I'm in it for the books! I've heard so much about them and since then they're sitting on top of my wish-list. I can't wait to read them!
*doing my best Arnold Horshack impersonation* Ooh ooh..me me! (Man did I just date myself or what???!)
I really enjoyed Once Bitten, Twice Shy and can hardly wait to get my grubby little hands on book 2!
pick me! pick me! pick me! :-)
I just adore these contests. Please sign me up.
Childlight from livejournal
annalet at aol dot com
Sound like really good books plus chocolate. Count me in. Carol
Mememe! Perfect quiet evening....books, choclate...and I'll add the nice glass of wine!
Fwee! Come on random number generator, pick me!!! :P
Kate (Livejournal:astres)
Chocolate and books...I love your giveaways!
Marrisa (from your yahoo group)
Jumping in again with both feet, two books and chocolate :) You're spoiling us!
Kathy S.
How exciting! Count me in, please.
flowergoddesscate@yahoo.com
I hope I win...I have the books on my wish list already!
-heather r in charlotte
love it =)
Count me in!
Jill
I love chocolate almost as much as I love books! The books sound quite fascinating and I would love to read them while I nibble on my little snowman.
i hope i win this time.
I would love a chocolate bunny.
Jennifer Hill
Looks like i will have to either take a visit to the U.S.A. or move to find out what all the fuss about Godiva chocolates is about....and me a self confessed chocoholic.
Oh well at least we still have timtams here
Please sign me up for the contest. I would love to munch on chocolate while curling up with a great book.
Yumm...Yumm. Count me in.
Hey, I picked up her J.Rardin's first book on a whim, I was in between books of my favorite writers. I'm almost through and so far it's a pretty good book. Some interesting twists in the plot. I'm definitly hoping to win her second (pleasepleasepleaseplease)
Haha.
no. really.
Anyway even if I don't win, I will be buying her second. I think a third book is coming out also, am I right?
Mardel, who is waiting for Rogue to come out.
Oh, I read a terrific review of the first book. Count me in!
I was just thinking that I needed to rec Stray to more people...and then I find an email about this.
It must be a sign or something (of what I'm not quite sure, but it must be one of something)
Would love to win these prizes...but can make do with rereading Stray if I don't! :)
Sounds interesting.
I had to make an account just for this :)
I'm game for chocolate and books!!!
signing up for books and chocolate!!
Those books sound great!
Teri
Hi rachel, I'd like to enter,and thanks for doing these contests,there great, kai, mailkaicharles@yahoo.com
Would love to be in the running for the books please :o)
This contest is really cool and how neat that so many people are going to your blog!
Yummy, chocolate and vampires, what more does a girl need? *Sighs*, waiting not so patiently for the next book from Rachel.
Your book was amazing when I picked it up randomly from the store and those two sound just as good.
I'm always up for books and chocolate!!
Happy Holidays :)
~ Wendy Hinse
sounds great!
Heck yes I'm in! Actually, I just finished reading Jennifer's first book. It was a great ride. So, if I win I can use it to introduce someone else to her.
Sorry to hear your still feeling down. Might I recommend eucalyptus steam? A doctor who got tired of taking my money (I guess) recommended it for clearing out my head and I haven't been back for drugs since.
Thanks for the contest, and for your books. (Also a fun ride, by the way.)
This series sounds great, can't wait to read them.
Lily
I'm in!
I'm in! ;p
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