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Hope For The Hunger Games?

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I admit to being a bit dismayed by the look of the Hunger Games trailer. It just doesn't have the feel (for me) that the books did. It's been a long time since I've been this invested in a series and I so want the movie to be perfect. But I'll withhold judgement until I actually see the thing. One thing, however, gives me hope, and that's the new Hunger Games song by Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars. I'm an even more rabid fan for the stylings of Joy Williams and John Paul...especially the soul they gave this song. And if such a song exists with regard to Hunger Games, then there's all kinds of hope the movie will meet expectations. May the odds be ever in my favor :)

Blog Guest Cynthia Woolf!

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Please welcome author Cynthia Woolf as she swings by for a visit where random writerly questions and novel sci-fi talk abound! Cynthia was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in the mountains west of Golden.  She spent her early years running wild around the mountain side with her friends. Their closest neighbor was one quarter of a mile away, so her little brother was her playmate and her best friend.  That fierce friendship lasted until his death in 2006. Cynthia was and is an avid reader.  Her mother was a librarian and brought new books home each week.  This is where young Cynthia first got the storytelling bug.  She wrote her first story at the age of ten.  A romance about a little boy she liked at the time. She worked her way through college and went to work full time straight after graduation and there was little time to write.  Then in 1990 she and two friends started a round robin writing a story about pirates.  She found that she missed the writing and kept on with oth

Winners All Around!

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Thanks to all who participated in my two contests: Follower Love Giveaway Hop and Valentine's Day Just Got Juicy . It's time to announce the winners! Winner of a set of Apocalypse Babes books (and a set of T shirts) is Lauryn W . of Las Vegas. The secondary T shirt winner is Emily S. of South Dakota. And winner of the Juicy Couture charms is Catherine C . of California. Congrats, ladies! I've asked the winners to share pics with their booty to share to with everyone. Thanks again to all who entered. Stay tuned for future contests! Bella

Valentine's Day Just Got Juicy

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Of course love reigns supreme on Valentine's day, but a little sparkle only makes it sweeter, right? So in honor of Seffy's romance, and by default, her sparkling Juicy Couture pendant, I'm having a contest. The winner gets a S and T letter charm necklace by Juicy OR can pick two charms of their choice from this page . (The above heart charm is not part of this contest. It's just perty.) To enter, leave a comment here with your email address. That part is mandatory. You can gain extra points by completing the other suggestions below in the Rafflecopter form. One entry (with total points) per person. No purchase necessary. Contest ends 2/14/12 at midnight EST. Winners chosen by Random.org on 2/15/12. The winner will have to send me their snail address to receive the gift. If I don't hear from you with 3 days from the end of the contest, I'll choose another winner. Disclaimer: This necklace may not have time-traveling properties. Hope you win! a Rafflec

Follower Love Hop

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Sighs are feathering, hearts are bursting, and books are abounding in the latest giveaway-- Follower Love Giveaway Hop --sponsored by I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Rachel Renee Anderson .    Leave a comment below to be entered to win a set of my books: Apocalypse Babes: The Complete Series . 6 complete novels all in one set! Because what's more romantic than the apocalypse? Obvs! Plus, the color pink prevails in the series and that's valentine-ish. Find out about the series here . The randomly selected winner will choose either 6 print copies or a Kindle set of 6 books.The contest is open to US residents.  And as a BONUS, one second random winner will get a groovy Tshirt. 100% cotton and available in S, M, L, XL. Show Seffy some love! Shirt 1 Front: My other outfit is a pink, time-traveling tracksuit. Shirt 1 Back: best website EVER Shirt 2 Front: S and T rhinestone charms Shirt 2 Back: TREFFY forever. And ever. After leaving a comment, hop to