I had a few whacky ideas for this year’s Blog Reader Appreciation week. None of them really went beyond a crazed notion in my head that elicited a few snicker snorts from me as I worked yesterday. However, I do want you to know that I appreciate you despite the fact that I don’t post as much as I used to. This has been a rough year for me, trying to do the author thing while still juggling all the other things that I do. At one time or another, all my favorite things have gotten shuffled to the side for my writing. I’ve just come to accept that sometimes that is just going to be the case no matter how much I may rail against a lack of hours in the day.
Since I do most sincerely appreciate you all, and since somehow, as odd as it seems to me, my readership has apparently grown in the past year, I have many prizes to give away! I’m not going to make this difficult at all. Well, for you lurkers in your feed readers, it might be a tad tough. Here’s the thing… all you gotta do is leave a comment. On this post. You have until I put up my next Marcus Monday post to get in your comment.
What should you say? Anything you want about me, my crazy ass life, my dwindling blog life, my lack of Twitter at the office now, how much you wanna win a prize, how much you like Marcus Monday or… just say HI! Any and all comments are welcome and appreciates! Even better, each is an entry into the contest.
Now, what the heck am I giving away? For a woman who needs to buy a shirt that says, “I Speak Citrix” I have to say that none of these prizes are techie. If you want a cool techie prize, hop on over to Snackie’s World where you can win a very cool web cam from Snackiepoo. Hilly always gives great prizes. Motley has a web cam attached to this desktop but if I ever manage to build her a new desktop, she’ll take it and then I won’t have the cam to snap awesome I-just-woke-up photos like this one.
So I could prolly stand to win Hilly’s prize. Not that I will. Lately, my luck sucketh.
Anyway, here’s what YOU can win from me! Books! Yes, I’ll be giving away my books. If you already have all my books, well, guess what? I added two new books to this list. Runaways and Fire Season will be out in July so while you may have to wait for your prize, if you choose one of these two books, you will also receive the book before it is officially for sale!
I also have a little goodie bag of stuffs that includes awesome Blogography playing cards made by Dave2 himself and authory things like bookmarks and post cards.
Just so you know, as a sort of disclaimer here, Motley doesn’t come with the cards, and it’s one pack not two. Just sayin.
Next, I have a Queen of Snark “snarkcoaster” inspired by the Queen of Snark herself, Hilly of Snackie’s World.
And finally, a Sex Toy mug like the one Bluepaintred drinks her coffee from.
Last year, I believe my big winner was Marty of Banal Leakage who got a Socially Dead hat. This year, I like the idea of giving out lots of stuff so more people can be winners!
So leave a comment anytime from now until the next Marcus Monday is posted (approximately 6:30 am Pacific time, Monday, June 29) and you will be entered to win one of these awesome (or not, depending upon what you think is cool) prizes! I loves you all for reading and coming by and I promise you that even while I might not show it that often, I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Blog Reader Appreciation Week!
UPDATE! Release date for The Pixie Prince is July 3… so it goes into the pot as a prize too!
June 24th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Wooohoooooo!!! Did I win yet???? You know what I want if I do, don’t cha!!!!!
Come on…you know you want to give it to me*wink*
June 24th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Hey lady I just had to tell everyone you are one great writer hopefully one day in the near future I can catch up. Thanks again for everything you do for everyone! You’re an awesome friend and I do call you a friend! Hope everything is going okay at home.
Trinity
June 24th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Hey Lex,
Just dropping by to say hey and I love the coffee mug…hint hint!
June 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Hey Miss Thang!
I don’t need to win a prize but I did just want to say that I miss you.
Hilly´s last blog ..Let’s Try This Blog Appreciation Thing Again…
June 24th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Howdy hon
Thanks for pointing me over this way. Like Hilly – I don’t need to win a prize. Just stopping by to give ya a holler.
Bo
June 24th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hi there! I always sit back in the loops and watch the crazy conversations you have with readers and other authors! You are a riot. Cool prizes you have there, I couldn’t pick one so if I win, surprise me. Keep smiling and making those wise ass comments, they always have me rolling.
June 24th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I’m not posting to enter either. I didn’t have internet connection yesterday and went through withdrawals. Though I haven’t been a faithful reader long, and do a lot of lurking, I pop over every time you post an update.
On that note, I have to go try to catch up with the 742 emails waiting for me.
Take care and have fun.
June 24th, 2009 at 9:05 am
OH I look like you do when I wake up. Hair, eyes and reading glasses.
Nifty gifts too
smooch
June 24th, 2009 at 10:15 am
I just want to put this out there :
Sex in a coffee mug is awesome!
wait.
I meant to say COFFEE in a sex mug is awesome.
But…. I suppose if you had a big enough cup….
AHNYway. You should enter! it’s an awesome cup!
bluepaintred´s last blog ..Blah
June 24th, 2009 at 11:33 am
This contest is so awesome. I love all the prizes and I love your books as well.
Debby Creager
cleo@hbeark.com
June 24th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
But I already HAVE some Blogography cards! So if Motley isn’t included, I guess I’ll just have to make do with a prize of throbbing vampire cock novels!
Dave2´s last blog ..Aquaman
June 24th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Woohoo swag…
(I don’t need any of that (though I would love a book, but I can go out and buy it.))
I appreciate that you blog…
and Marcus. I like Marcus too.
Nat´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: School’s Out for Summer
June 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Hey doll! Just stopping in to say…WUZZUPP? You’re allowed to have a crazed notion or two every now and then. I think what really counts is how many we follow through with. LOL
I appreciate the candor and total honesty you have to offer. I’m glad to have met you!
June 24th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Woo Hoo!!! prizes galore!! I love me to win prizes….drool
I’d love to read some more of your books. I appreciate all the hard work that you do to bring joy into all your readers lives. Thank you!
June 24th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Oh yea, I’m entering! I’d try to be subtle but nah, I want a book. Since I got myself Mating for my birthday, hmmm, well you pick:)
I love all your stuff and blogs! Haven’t seen an update on the babies, maybe I haven’t looked in the right spot but I hope they’re well…
Have a peaceful day!
June 24th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Happy Wednesday! ~Rach
June 24th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I love your picture. The only book of your that I have read is Mating which I enjoyed.
June 24th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I’mmmmm Back!!!
LOL!
Maurya
June 24th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Hello sounds fun I like the pic we need more mad libs
June 25th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Wow. That’s so amazingly awesome of you.
Tiffany K.´s last blog ..Harry Potter and Twilight Countdowns!!
June 25th, 2009 at 12:23 am
Enjoyed Wise Guy and have Mating on my Reader to get through and I have read everything else. Always know I will get a great read when I have your books open. Even if I do not win any books they are all on my list to buy. Will check back and I always use your site to get to Gooster, so its 2 for 1.
June 25th, 2009 at 3:53 am
Hi, this is my first visit to your blog nad I love your humor. Great contest!!
June 25th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Maurya – I swear the moment Fire Season is ready for sale, a big sign will flash at Pink Petal Books, “NOW MAURYA!” Mary loves ya, so it could happen.
Trinity – Things are… MEH. Which doesn’t bode well, but I’m trying not to dwell for the moment. Sending you *big hugs* girl!
Rie – The mug is quite popular! It’s the coolest graphic!
Hilly – I need to call ya. I’m just afraid I’ll start sobbing… So glad ya got Adam and Britt there for you.
Bo – Thank you for coming by!
Val – I’m so glad you enjoy me! (That sounds like something Dave2 or Jester would say.) LOL I’ll be around yukking it up a lot in July with 3 releases coming.
Heather – Bloggers are used to lurkers! You’re most welcome to lurk here anytime!
Saroya – Smooches back!
BPR – I think you need the coaster for your mug now…
Debby – Thank you so much! I love hearing that people enjoy my work!
Dave2 – For you, Motley could be persuaded to be part of the prize.
Nat – You are ever faithful with Marcus. I love that about you!
Kensi – You are about to break big, girl! Just keep on at it and thanks for coming by my blog!
Kimberley C – Thank you for being a fan!
Christina – You will want Mating’s companion story about Roul’s twin brother Ranulf. July 14 or 21 is the release date.
Update on the babies coming soon to Flirty Author Bitches.
Rachie – Thank you so much! I learned a lot about blogging from a great group of people so I’d like to think that I bring a slightly different tone to my blog than most authors do.
Loretta – Thank you for getting Mating! I think it’s a great story! Wishing you luck in the drawing – you could get one of the longer stories!
Maurya – Open, open, open doesn’t work on a blog. I think. Must consult with Motley on that…
Bunny – I think I’ll start turning my excerpts into Mad Libs at Z every time I have a release… and I have THREE releases this month!
Lindsey – I love how all the female authors are in love with Gooster’s blog now because of Hot Water and his hotties.
Debby – Thanks for coming by! Hope you come back soon!
Thanks for coming by everyone! Pass the word about the contest!
Winter´s last blog ..For You!
June 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Not a lurker just a stalker…..shit did I say that??? There goes my hobbie. I’ll just have Mac and Josh keep an eye on you. Ok there goes that plan too. Just dont look out your window.
Ok now I am starting to freak myself out. Muah!!
June 25th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Dang, since being drunk on the bar magic, really need to start reading more! Truly hope you’re okay today. Every cloud has their silver lining!
June 25th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Hi Motley! Did I win yet???? Where is my book???? Hehehehehehehe!
June 25th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Hi Motley…did I win yet??? Where’s mt book??? Hehehehehehehehe!
June 25th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Should I post another comment? So far I posted the same one twice…hmmmmmm!
June 26th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Miss ya…congrats on SO MANY books now. So frikkin proud!
June 26th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Hellooooooooo! Did you miss me?
Have I won yet?
I see you, Motley! Tell your mom to give me the book*wink*
June 26th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Good luck with the next year. Hope that the craziness calms down. My life has been crazy this year too so I can understand what you mean. What’s the saying, “Living La Vida Loca”???
June 27th, 2009 at 10:31 am
My prize is knowing that your writings are out there for the rest of the world to enjoy.
martymankins´s last blog ..Random Leakage #11
June 27th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
WOW!!! What cool prizes. I can’t wait to read your books.Love the book covers.
June 27th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I enjoyed the blog post, Lex! It’s hard to find time to do everything we need to do. Please enter me in the contest. I’d be thrilled to win
June 27th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Hi Lex, I thought I’d stop by. Great site, lots of neat stuff.
Hugs,
Desiree
June 28th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Must win book!!!!! Pick me, pick me!!!
June 28th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Got an email that says your book is releasing from Pink Petal Books next month. That is not too long to wait.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
You have the neatest blog. And, I would love any of your books. Enjoyed reading the crazy comments, your fans are so cool.
love
debbie (dat)