Sunday, December 20, 2009

six shady days of christmas

...and we all know that Christmas means summer, right? Not snowdrifts or holly or yule logs, whatever they are. I'm talking the beach, barbecues, prawn cocktails, sunburn and the cricket on TV the next morning.

Time to give away some hawt books for free. Just because that's the kind of generous soul I am. So welcome one and all to:



Each day up until Christmas (starting today, that's Sunday for all you weekend blogreaders), I'm giving away a signed copy of SHADOWFAE to one lucky person who drops by.

And (yes! but wait, there's more) on the last day, the winner will also receive my very first SHADOWGLASS ARC! Be the first person in the WORLD to read my smokin' hot March 2010 release... well, except for my agent. And my editor. And my cat (he loved it, of course). And possibly a pile of reviewers... But you can be the first REAL person to read it. You know what I mean.


Look at them. They're gorgeous. You know you want them. Even just to look at the pretty covers.

And you know the drill. One of more of the following, folks:

1) Tweet the contest (or RT my tweet) and leave a comment here to let me know
2) Mention the contest on your blog -- take the palm tree pic if you like -- and leave the link in a comment here
3) Read my free short story, Hellcursed, on my website. Like it? Blog or tweet about it, and leave a note here.
4) Friend me on LJ (right here!)
5) Follow me on Twitter (I'm @ericahayes)
6) Subscribe to my (mercifully infrequent) newsletter here
7) Any other cool social networking thingy you can come up with and tell me about.

The more you do, the more entries you get. Each day I'll pick a random winner, and remove their name from the draw. The rest will stay in, ie. your entries don't expire. So don't be afraid to repeat yourself :) and the sooner you get the word out, the more chances your Internetz Friendz will get to win :)

Contest open worldwide (yeah, that includes the US. Especially the US. Wouldn't want to neglect all y'all).

Non-LJ-ers: please leave your name in your comment, and a Blogger address, email or Twitter where I can ping you if you win.
Posted by Erica Hayes at 11:44 PM
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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 12:56:00 PM

    I retweeted your post and am a follower on twitter (@sara_UFblog)
    Sara M
    sara_UFblog [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  2. faerymagick08Dec 20, 2009, 1:05:00 PM

    I retweeted and am a follower on twitter. I linked to the contest on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/dianne.barskey?ref=profile)
    I am hooked on 'Hellcursed' and I have only read the first page.

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  3. elniceDec 20, 2009, 1:08:00 PM

    GREAT GIVEAWAY
    I would love to chosen, especially last! Shadowglass would make a great review on my blog!
    1. I retweeted your blog (@EllzReadz)
    2. Added to my contest sidebar http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/
    3. I am a friend on LJ
    4. Follower on Twitter
    5. Subscribing to newsletter
    Thank you for the chance to win this!

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  4. jacabur2008Dec 20, 2009, 1:41:00 PM

    On my Gotta Have List because Gotta Have these books!!!!!
    1) I re-tweeted your contest @jacabur1 from your original tweet
    2) Mention the contest on your blog -- take the palm tree pic if you like -- and leave the link in a comment here
    3) Read your short story Hellcursed and tweeted about it @jacabur1 and posted short on blog site at : http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/free-short-story-to-read
    4) I Friended you on LJ (jacabur2008)
    5) Follow me on Twitter (I'm @ericahayes)
    6) Subscribe to newsletter as (jacabur1)
    7) Posted Contest on my Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
    Posted Link on my Blog at:http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/
    Jackie B Central Texas
    jacabur2008ATgmailDOTcom

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  5. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 1:46:00 PM

    NETWORKING IS GOOD!
    You are being put into Larissa Ione & Steph Tyler's Forum so ppl can see this great comp. I have to admit an ARC is a to die for prize. Considering SHADOWFAE and what it gave us well SHADOWGLASS has to be exceptional.
    Oh yeah you also appear on LIST slideshow with your deets so anyone passing thru can check you out. Love the summer bit! hehe
    Hugs
    Lo

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  6. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 1:46:00 PM

    Thanks for the contest!
    1) I RT'd (I hope I did it right, bit of a twidiot here. I don't have a clue what I'm doing there)
    3) Tweeted the short story (again, twidiot...)
    5) Following you on twitter (I figured that part out okay!)
    6) Already a follower since that is how I found out about the contest :)
    7) I don't have a blog so I "stumbled" you at http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/mishme/
    I also posted it on Goodreads at http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/65328-six-shady-days-of-christmas
    Thanks for the contest. I really look forward to trying this book
    MichelleK
    mishcara at gmail dot com

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  7. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 1:53:00 PM

    Re: NETWORKING IS GOOD!
    My apologies I left out I tweeted. Hope I did that right.
    Also I am already subscribed to your newsletter
    Here is the link for LIST
    http://list.forumotion.com/cinful-thoughts-chat-news-from-your-fave-authors-f4/erica-hayesyowzareview-now-available-t205-135.htm#17949
    Here you are you on the slideshow
    http://list.forumotion.com/forum.htm
    Same Lo person again...lol
    LO

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  8. angel28140Dec 20, 2009, 2:08:00 PM

    I can not wait to read Shadowglass.
    I friended you on LJ and twitter (@LisaMBasso) and signed up for your newsletter on yahoo groups.

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  9. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 2:32:00 PM

    great giveaway
    tweeted the giveaway http://twitter.com/elaing8/status/6848959546
    tweeted about Hellcursed http://twitter.com/elaing8/status/6849029029
    follow you on twitter @elaing8
    subscribe to newsletter
    Elaine G
    elaing8(at)aim(dot)com

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  10. mamma_dDec 20, 2009, 2:40:00 PM

    I liked your short story and I am looking forward to reading Shadowfae.
    I am a friend here on live journal, and on twitter. I twitted about the contest and short story. @mamma_d77
    jaguarflower(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Thanks
    Deana

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  11. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 3:05:00 PM

    It is snowing here and freezes up till -10, yesterday night I walked the dogs and hubby and i came back with frozen ears and noses. Ah the bliss of winter *grin*
    Ever since I read the short story Hellcursed I want more of this world so I'm raising my hand for the giveaway :D

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  12. tezmillertmDec 20, 2009, 3:51:00 PM

    Your cat loved it? Did the book smell like tuna? ;-)

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  13. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 6:28:00 PM

    Woot want muchly!
    Would it be wrong to start blogging just to enter competitions???
    ;)
    But am re-tweeting on twipper
    Edie

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  14. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 9:25:00 PM

    Hey Erica! I tweeted and blogged about your fab contest!!
    Christina

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  15. AnonymousDec 20, 2009, 10:54:00 PM

    I was lucky to already win Shadowfae - loved it!!! Already blogged about it (obviously don't need another book lol!)

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  16. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 2:46:00 AM

    Hey Ericia,
    I will be blogging about your comp. I'm just dying to read some of your work. lol..
    Suz :)
    http://suzanne-brandyn.blogspot.com

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  17. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 3:17:00 AM

    Following you on twitter @bookgoil
    Subscribing to the newsletter
    Thanks!
    Kristen
    dragonzgoil at gmail dot com

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  18. alebodden11Dec 21, 2009, 5:41:00 AM

    AWESOME!
    I would love to chosen, especially last! So Excited :-P
    1. I retweeted your blog (@alebodden11)
    2. Mentioned the contest on my blog (http://alebodden11.livejournal.com/29228.html)
    3. I read the story! Blogged about it, and tweeted the link ( http://alebodden11.livejournal.com/29228.html and @alebodden11 on twitter)
    4. Friend on LJ
    5. Subscribing to newsletter

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  19. alebodden11Dec 21, 2009, 5:44:00 AM

    Re: AWESOME!
    Oh-
    Name: Alejandra
    email: ale_bodden11 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  20. brigidsblestDec 21, 2009, 5:58:00 AM

    -Friended on LJ.
    -Following on Twitter.
    -Signed up for newsletter.

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  21. rkcharronDec 21, 2009, 8:23:00 AM

    Hi Erica :)
    What a glorious contest!
    I'd love to win.
    I'll be back when I've done the other 6 things...
    Merry Christmas!
    Rob

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  22. beleth22Dec 21, 2009, 8:30:00 AM

    I would love to read this :D!
    I follow you on twitter (@beleth22) and re-tweeted your entry
    I friended you on LJ
    I suscribed to the newsletter (battyaboutbats at gmail.com)
    Added it to the rightsidebar of my blog http://beldevoradoradelibros.blogspot.com/
    Thanks ^^!

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  23. heidi330Dec 21, 2009, 10:05:00 AM

    Contest
    I loved your Hellcursed. Wonderful story I can't wait to finish it.
    Leaving comment
    I'm going to link this to my facebook,www.facebook.com/heidi330
    blog on LJ
    will come back and give you the link.
    friend U on LJ
    scribe to newsletter, but i think I do get it thats how I found out about this contest
    Thanks
    Happy Holidays!!!! I could sure use that beach right now!!!

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  24. heidi330Dec 21, 2009, 10:14:00 AM

    contest
    here my link to LJ
    www.heidi330.livejournal.com
    Thanks
    Heidi

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  25. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 11:12:00 AM

    1) I re-tweeted your contest @sparima from your original tweet.
    3) Read your short story and tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/Sparima/status/6875716813
    5) Follow you on twitter (@sparima)
    Spav : spav05@gmail.com

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  26. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 4:14:00 PM

    6 shady days of Christmas contest
    1)RT'ed the contest
    5) Follow u on Twitter (I'm @BellaFranco)
    6) Subscribe to newsletter
    bells.franco@gmail.com

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  27. rkcharronDec 21, 2009, 4:38:00 PM

    Hi Erica :)
    I posted about your giveaway on my blog.
    http://rkcharron.blogspot.com
    Merry Christmas!

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  28. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 7:20:00 PM

    1.) Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Jullysay/statuses/6887811865
    5.) Twitter follower (@Jullysay)
    Jenny
    jen4777[at]hotmail.com

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  29. blodeuedd83Dec 21, 2009, 7:27:00 PM

    Ok let's see.
    Friended you on twitter as blodeuedd83
    Tweeted about this
    Friended you here :)
    blodeuedd1 at gmail dot com

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  30. envyiousDec 21, 2009, 8:37:00 PM

    1) RT'ed here: http://twitter.com/Envyious/status/6888844682
    2) Blogged here: http://envyious.livejournal.com/82126.html
    3) Tweeted about Hellcursed here: http://twitter.com/Envyious/status/6889033290
    4) Friended you ;)
    5) already a follower! Same username: Envyious

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  31. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 9:33:00 PM

    I've retweeted from RWAus & chickollage, I've added a link to the giveaways page on the RWAus blog http://romanceaustralia.wordpress.com/giveaways/
    and I've subbed to your newsletter.
    Diane (chickollage)

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  32. AnonymousDec 21, 2009, 11:52:00 PM

    shadowfae contest
    Please count me in!
    Re-posted your contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-shadowfae-books-at-faerylite.html

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  33. throuthehazeDec 22, 2009, 3:11:00 AM

    Count me in please!
    Following on twitter @throuthehaze
    Friended on LJ
    posted in my contest sidebar:
    http://throuthehaze-reads.blogspot.com/
    Raelena
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  34. AnonymousDec 22, 2009, 12:36:00 PM

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/MandyCanRead/statuses/6912834898
    Friened on Twitter:
    @MandyCanRead
    Blogged:
    http://mandycanread.blogspot.com/2009/12/contests-dec-18-24.html
    Short Stort Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/MandyCanRead/statuses/6912909080
    Subscribed
    bratdownstairs@yahoo.com

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  35. AnonymousDec 22, 2009, 1:53:00 PM

    I'm subscribing to your newsletter.
    Llehn
    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. AnonymousDec 22, 2009, 2:54:00 PM

    I tweeted about the contest http://twitter.com/thebookcellarx/status/6917157400
    And I follow you on twitter @thebookcellarx
    :) Erica
    thebookcellar(at)wi.rr.com

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  37. lilixtremeDec 22, 2009, 4:07:00 PM

    RT'd you tweet: http://twitter.com/Lilixtreme/statuses/6919086776
    Friended on LJ: Lilixtreme
    Follower on Twitter: @Lilixtreme
    http://lilibethramos.blogspot.com/
    chicareader@gmail.com

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  38. AnonymousDec 22, 2009, 5:30:00 PM

    Great Giveaway!
    I loved the short story and would like to read more! Please enter me.
    No blog but I'm a subscriber
    eva.silkka at gmail.com

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  39. AnonymousDec 22, 2009, 8:41:00 PM

    Shadowfae givaway
    Would really like those pretty books.. honestly the cover gods must really like you, they are beautiful. Going to keep my fingers crossed since I'm a reader not a writer.. I don't blog.. So..
    1] tweet/retweeting contest repeatedly..link to one of them http://twitter.com/iokijo/status/6854246807
    2] no blog..
    3] tweeted as soon as downloaded it. Will continue tweeting.. it's very good, very hot.. http://twitter.com/iokijo/status/6854418479
    4] no live journal
    5] have been following on twitter for awhile.. @iokijo
    6] subscribed to newsletter
    Thanks for the chance at one of your books. Wish we could win some of your weather as well..lol
    ioki_jo [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  40. AnonymousDec 23, 2009, 1:43:00 AM

    Great giveaway
    subscribed to you via Yahoo
    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  41. heidi330Dec 23, 2009, 8:00:00 AM

    contest
    tweet again
    Read short story
    friend on LJ
    added to LJ page
    scribe to newsletter
    myspace.com/heidi330
    facebook.com/heidi330
    heidi330.livejournal.com
    thanks
    I really want these books....i loaned mine to friend then she lost them in a fire
    thanks
    Happy Holidays!!
    HeidiS
    heidijohnjeff@verizon.net

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  42. AnonymousDec 23, 2009, 2:11:00 PM

    retweeted your post & following you on twitter [im @rubyreads]

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  43. AnonymousDec 23, 2009, 3:25:00 PM

    This is a fantastic giveaway. Thanks!
    whatinabox (at) gmail (dot) com
    Tweet: http://twitter.com/whatinabox/status/6953509015
    Blog: http://budgetinabox.blogspot.com/2009/12/book-giveaways-week-of-1221.html
    Hellcursed: http://twitter.com/whatinabox/status/6953663838
    Twitter follower: @whatinabox

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  44. AnonymousDec 24, 2009, 1:04:00 AM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/elaing8/status/6964953715
    Elaine G
    elaing8(at)aim(dot)com

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  45. AnonymousDec 24, 2009, 1:25:00 AM

    Please enter me into you contest!
    I RT your contest.
    Following you on Twitter
    Mentioned contest on my blog (http://hangingwithbells.blogspot.com/)
    bellie7@msn.com

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  46. cait045Dec 24, 2009, 2:10:00 AM

    Can't wait to read this series!!!
    I am following on twitter @cait045
    Subscribed to newsletter

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  47. AnonymousDec 24, 2009, 3:53:00 AM

    Your Awsome Giveaway
    I read Hellcursed and wow...Can't wait to read more like this.
    I am friend
    I follow
    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  48. AnonymousDec 24, 2009, 12:10:00 PM

    I'd love to win ^_^
    I've read the exerpt and it sounds great!
    I've RTed your tweet.
    @individualchic
    www.individualchic.com

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  49. v_pham88Dec 24, 2009, 12:50:00 PM

    -Added you as a friend on LJ here :)
    -Subscribed to your newsletter

    ReplyDelete
  50. AnonymousDec 24, 2009, 3:47:00 PM

    Contest entry
    Following u & Tweeted u here. http://twitter.com/SweepsSpot/status/6989059589

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  51. bl0226Dec 25, 2009, 10:47:00 AM

    I follow on Twitter (as bl0226)
    I've subscribed to the newsletter
    I've friend you on LJ (as bl0226)
    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    booklover0226 AT gmail DOT com

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