#Book Contests and Giveaways for Readers

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Not For the Faint of Heart by Rene Vecka

What would you do to free the love of your life from prison? Title: Not For the Faint of Heart Series: Madcap Adventures Book 1 Author: Rene Vecka Genre: Epic Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Adventure Magic and mayhem meet mystery and humor in a four-way rumble. Romance gets a few licks in as well. Set in a post-Ragnarok world with dual protagonists. If you loved the Dresden Files, you’ll love Madcap…

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ABOUT THE SERVER..

With an emphasis on establishing closely-knit, high quality support systems, our 17+, lovingly-crafted community is an easy home for all those who have an interest in creative writing, including screenwriters, artists, beta readers, and editors. All are welcome!

We has an invaluable amount of resource channels and forums accessible to members, updated near-daily. Exchange advice from aspiring, published, and debuting authors, join informal sprint contests, seek or sell commissions, and gossip about your favorite reads! You get what you put in.

At the end of the day, your safety, and comfort is our priority! We have an 18+ channel for mature literature and writing discussions, vent channels, and a variety of roles and aesthetic emotes for you to express yourself with. We host periodic events, including author collabs and ( yes!! ) book giveaways.

WHAT IF I’M IN AN CREATIVE BLOCK?

In * rune & ruin • social ଓ, there is no quota to produce. Take it slow. Just being involved is more than enough! We want to nurture you, not overwhelm you.

BIG SERVERS CAN BE INTIMIDATING. WHAT DO YOU DO TO REMEDY THAT?

Well, despite us being nearly 350+ members, most of us are split between several time zones. We prioritize healthy interactions, so it isn't like a sudden onslaught of self-promos between writers — no posting and dipping.

Most of our community members have known each other for several years now, and we really do care about building genuine friendships. If you interact with the prompts, chat revives, or even in casual conversation, it is very easy to bond with people here. That being said, staff is always here to help you with acclimating.

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🎮📚 Welcome to Gamer's Haven! 📚🎮

Are you passionate about gaming and reading? Look no further! Gamer's Haven is the perfect blend of virtual adventures and literary escapes. Whether you're a Sims 4 architect, a Roblox explorer, a Fortnite champion, or a bookworm, you'll find your tribe here!

What We Offer: 🌟 Gaming Zones:

The Sims 4: Share your creations, get building tips, and join fun challenges!

Roblox: Discover new games, share your favorite experiences, and collaborate on builds!

Fortnite: Team up for epic battles, share strategies, and join our tournaments!

📖 Reading Nook:

Book Recommendations: Find your next great read and share your favorites!

Book Club: Join our monthly book club, participate in discussions, and connect with fellow readers!

Writing Corner: Share your stories, get feedback, and inspire others with your creativity!

💬 Community Fun:

Chill Chats: Hang out in our general chat, make friends, and discuss anything under the sun!

Events & Giveaways: Participate in special events, contests, and exciting giveaways!

Support & Tips: Get help with games, find reading recommendations, and share your expertise with the community!

Join us today and be part of a vibrant community where gaming and reading unite! Let’s create, explore, and discover together!

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📚Win 3 Free Cozy Mystery eBooks!

By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2025.

🎉 Win 3 FREE eBooks! Enter to Win the Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery Series Box Set (Books 1–3)! 🧁📚

Are you a fan of sweet treats, yummeries, and puzzling mysteries? You're in for a delightful experience! I'm giving away 3 FREE ebooks — Books 1–3 of the Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery Series — to one lucky winner!

📖 What's in the Box Set? Get ready to indulge in:

Book 1: The Great Brownie Taste-off ~ When a cat shelter employee's dream of owning a bakery leads her to uncover a shady scheme, Yolanda must bake up a plan to save the shelter and win the Great Brownie Taste-off.

Book 2: The Missing Sea Captain ~ Love, friendship, and justice are tested as Yolanda races against time to find the missing captain, clear her name, and protect her yummery. Will she be able to help unravel the truth?

Book 3: A Pie to Die For ~ Yolanda navigates a web of intrigue while whipping up batches of delicious pies. A Pie to Die For is a delectable cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Follow Yolanda Carter and read some “Deliciously crafted mysteries that will leave you hungry for more!”

 👉 Check out the book series here!

BONUS: You also get four dessert recipes in this box set!

📝 How to Enter:

Leave a comment below telling me:

Your favorite baked good OR

Why you love cozy mysteries!

Make sure to include a valid email address [only visible to me] so I can contact the winner.

🗓️ Contest ends: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 🎁 Winner announced: Friday, June 6, 2025 right here in the comments and via email. A PDF copy will be emailed the winner.

✅ Bonus Entry (Optional): Share this blog post on social media and mention in your comment where you shared it!

📚 Good luck, mystery lovers! Grab your favorite cup of tea, a snack, and dive into this scrumptious cozy mystery world!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Squarespace or any social media platform. Open to international readers. Must be 18 or older to enter. One winner will be randomly selected and contacted by email.

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On Flashback Fridays I will share with you the books I was not able to review when they were first released which have been screaming at me from my To-Be-Read bookshelf. I backed off my reading goal a bit for this year to relieve some stress and get a little more sleep. Most nights, I am up between 1 and 2 to complete a book, but some nights my eyes are just slamming. I have reading commitments I must meet so it is my #FlashbackFriday reads that suffer. So today, I am sharing a book that I recently and reluctantly moved to my giveaway shelf. Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold (A Salem B&B Mystery) Paranormal Cozy Mystery 6th in Series Setting - Massachusetts Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington (August 23, 2022) Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496733053 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496733054 Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MYMSPHC Audiobook ASIN B0CX727KYG Audio CD ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZ7KWGWS Salem, Massachusetts, B&B owner Charlene Morris will need the luck of the Irish—and the help of a ghost—to unveil a hooded killer . . . Charlene has hired a van to ferry her B&B guests to an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner hosted by Salem’s Irish community at the Ancient Order of Hibernians club—but she should have booked a hearse. It’s never a good sign when the family black sheep drunkenly crashes a party by punching the guy dressed as a leprechaun. But things go from troublesome to fatal when Charlene stumbles upon a second brawl in an upper room—and this fight Connor Gallagher loses, his anonymous assailant rushing past Charlene, hidden by a hoodie. Now Detective Sam Holden has another homicide on his hands, with Charlene as the only eyewitness. Even if she can’t give the police sketch artist much to go on, Charlene is determined to ID the murderer, with the help of Dr. Jack Strathmore, the charming ghost who haunts her B&B. The answer lies in the motive, and to uncover that sleuth and spook will need to shine a light on Connor’s shady past—before the killer pulls another Irish goodbye . . . About the Author From cozy mysteries to seaside romance, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over sixty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite tale for everyone. Mystery lovers, check out her Scottish Shire series, set in the seaside town of Nairn, or the Salem B&B Mystery series, as Traci Wilton. Her latest project is an Irish Castle cozy as Ellie Brannigan. Whether it’s her ever-popular By the Sea romances, an Appletree Cove sweet romance, or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, living right near the ocean. Author Links Website Facebook Facebook Facebook  Twitter / X  Amazon    Instagram    Kensington Thanks to the publisher I have 1 Advance Review Paperback Copy to give away! The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. Add this book to your WANT TO READ shelf on GoodReads for 3 Bonus Entries. Follow Kensington Books on Threads for 2 Bonus Entries! Follow Kensington Publishing on Facebook for 2 Bonus Entries! Pin this giveaway to Pinterest for 3 Bonus Entries. If you share the giveaway on Threads, Facebook, or anywhere you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on February 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner��will be notified by email and posted here in the sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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A Goodreads Primer by Jim Tritten

http://www.goodreads.com/

Goodreads, often referred to as the Facebook or Internet Movie Data Base (IMDb) for readers and authors, is more than just a platform. It's a vibrant community boasting an impressive user base. With over 150 million members, 200,000 registered authors, and a staggering 3.5 billion books on file, it's clear that Goodreads is the go-to platform for readers and book recommendations. Let’s delve into why you should consider joining this thriving community.

Goodreads offers a unique opportunity for authors to connect with their readers on a deeper level. Imagine your book, like the 2024’s most popular book, The Women, being reviewed by a whopping 361,609 readers, who have collectively posted 44,801 reviews, giving it an impressive overall score of 4.66 out of 5.0. These reviews are not just numbers; they are your readers' voices, shaping your work's perception.[i]

This should signal to us that a large audience of users of this database routinely access book listings and express their opinions. Participation is also a straightforward way to keep track of what you have read in the past, much like you can do with movies on IMDb. The more books you enter that you want to, are, or have read, the better the software can recommend books for you to read based on your preferences. Amazon.com does the same thing based on your purchases and browsing history.

As an author, you can post an author profile with links to any work for sale on Amazon.com and attract fans and followers for you and your books. Goodreads will automatically import any book from Amazon.com that lists you as a contributor. A posting of your books affords you the prospect of adding an enticing description that might convince someone to purchase your work (helpful links to sites are included). It also allows you to introduce searchable metadata on your book by readers looking for various subjects and keywords. When readers have read one of your books, they click on a link to your author page and follow you. You can see what friends are reading and how they rank any book. Private messaging and group discussions are allowed between members of groups and friends.

As a publisher, and anyone that is an indie or self-publisher this means you, you will undoubtedly want to take advantage of a highly robust and free author page available to anyone Goodreads qualifies as a Goodreads Author. Generally, this is anyone with a published book who is listed as a contributor – thus including chapter authors for anthologies. As a Goodreads Author, you can post your photo, a bio, answers to questions the site or you provide, a video of perhaps you reading a portion of your work, a list with links to your books, a blog, lists of books you are reading, quotes by you, quotes by others that you like, results of polls, and authors that you like. This is in addition to groups you can join, friends you can collect, and announcements of events sent automatically to your friends, like on Facebook. There is a separate page for giveaways. You can enter some data initially, go back, and fill in the rest later. The author’s page alone should be sufficient reason to get involved.

Goodreads, like Amazon.com, now require separate author pages for each name under which you are published.[ii] Amazon.com owns Goodreads, and books listed on Amazon should routinely appear in it. A librarian group helps fix metadata problems. A Goodreads app is available on most smartphones, permitting access from your mobile device.

MWSA has an active Goodreads profile, where we post reviews of books submitted by members for our annual writing contest.[iii] Each awards season, we add books to a “shelf” for that season’s year. For example, here’s a link to our 2024 season page.[iv] As of now, we have posted over 800 of our MWSA authors’ books. We have forty-nine friends and sixty-two followers. In other words, creating your own author page and having MWSA post your book on our awards season page will help generate sales for your book.

Join your fellow members and take advantage of the opportunities afforded by this excellent and free program designed to support writers like you. Visit our page today… and don’t forget to become a friend and follower of MWSA’s Goodreads page!

 [i] https://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_date/2024 and https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305853-the-women

[ii] For example, https://www.goodreads.com/jimtritten contains my more recent publications where I used the pen name Jim Tritten while https://www.goodreads.com/jamestritten generally contains my older and academic publications. There is overlap just as there are on both of my Amazon.com author pages.

[iii] https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/69843339-military-writers-society-of-america-mwsa

[iv] https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/69843339?shelf=2024

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How can I promote my books?

Promoting your books effectively requires a multi-faceted approach that leverages various marketing strategies and platforms. Here are some detailed steps to help you promote your books:

1. Build an Author Platform

Create a Website: Develop a professional website that includes a blog, information about your books, a bio, and a contact page.

Social Media Presence: Maintain active profiles on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to engage with readers and share updates.

2. Utilize Social Media Marketing

Content Sharing: Share excerpts, book covers, and behind-the-scenes content related to your writing process.

Engage with Followers: Respond to comments, participate in discussions, and join relevant groups or communities.

3. Leverage Email Marketing

Build an Email List: Offer a free chapter or a short story in exchange for email subscriptions.

Regular Newsletters: Send regular newsletters with updates, book launch announcements, and exclusive content.

4. Book Reviews and Testimonials

Reach Out to Book Bloggers: Contact book bloggers and influencers for reviews and endorsements.

Amazon and Goodreads Reviews: Encourage your readers to leave reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads.

5. Host Events and Book Signings

Local Bookstores: Arrange book signings and readings at local bookstores.

Virtual Events: Host virtual book launches, webinars, and Q&A sessions on platforms like Zoom or Facebook Live.

6. Content Marketing

Blogging: Write blog posts related to your book’s themes, character insights, and writing tips.

Guest Posts: Contribute guest posts to popular blogs and websites in your genre or industry.

7. Paid Advertising

Amazon Ads: Utilize Amazon’s advertising platform to target readers based on their purchasing behavior.

Social Media Ads: Run targeted ads on social media platforms to reach potential readers.

8. Collaborate with Other Authors

Cross-Promotions: Partner with other authors to promote each other’s books.

Anthologies and Collections: Contribute to anthologies or collaborative book projects.

9. Utilize Book Promotion Services

Book Promotion Sites: Use services like BookBub, BookGorilla, and Freebooksy to reach a larger audience.

Discounts and Giveaways: Run limited-time discounts and giveaways to attract new readers.

10. Engage with Your Audience

Reader Interaction: Engage with your readers through comments, messages, and discussion forums.

Reader Contests: Organize contests and giveaways to keep your audience engaged.

11. Optimize Your Book’s Metadata

SEO for Books: Ensure your book titles, descriptions, and keywords are optimized for search engines.

Compelling Descriptions: Write captivating book descriptions that highlight the main plot points and appeal to readers.

12. Network within Your Genre

Join Associations: Become a member of writing and publishing associations related to your genre.

Attend Conferences: Participate in writing and book industry conferences to network and learn from other authors and industry professionals.

By combining these strategies, you can effectively promote your books, reach a wider audience, and build a loyal reader base.

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How to Make $3000 Per Month Secret The Ultimate Email Strategy for Success

In the fast-paced digital world, email marketing remains a timeless gem, offering businesses an unparalleled means to connect with their audience. But here’s the catch: it’s not just about sending emails; it’s about sending the right ones. Get ready to unlock the secrets to success as we delve deep into the world of email marketing. Imagine making a steady $3,000 per month with a strategy that’s often hidden in plain sight. It’s not magic; it’s the art of email marketing. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll reveal the ultimate strategy, dissecting each vital element to pave your path to success. Join us as we journey through the intricate web of email marketing, one key at a time.

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What is Email Marketing?

Email marketing is the digital world’s Swiss army knife, a versatile tool that allows businesses and individuals to engage with their audience directly. It involves sending targeted emails to subscribers who have willingly joined your list. These emails can include promotions, valuable content, and more, making it a potent channel for building connections and boosting sales.

Understanding the Basics of Email Campaigns

Email campaigns are the heart of email marketing. They involve sending a series of coordinated emails to your subscribers. These campaigns can serve various purposes, from welcoming new subscribers to promoting products or nurturing leads. By mastering the basics of crafting effective email campaigns, you can engage your audience and drive desired actions, ultimately leading to digital success..

The Roadmap to $3000 Per Month

Earning $3000 per month through email marketing is an achievable goal, but it requires a well-planned roadmap. This journey begins with understanding the fundamentals of list building, crafting captivating content, optimizing send times, and monetization strategies. By following this roadmap, you can navigate the email marketing landscape and reach your destination of financial success.

1. Building Your Email List

The Importance of a Quality Subscriber List

Your email list is the lifeblood of your email marketing strategy. It’s not about quantity; it’s about quality. A list of engaged, interested subscribers is worth more than a massive list of disinterested contacts.

Strategies to Attract Subscribers

Lead Magnets: Offer valuable incentives like e-books, discounts, or free trials to entice people to subscribe.

Contests and Giveaways: Engage your audience by running contests or offering exclusive giveaways.

Webinars and Events: Hosting webinars and online events can attract like-minded individuals.

Leverage Social Media: Promote your email sign-up across social platforms to reach a broader audience.

Segmenting Your Email List

Not all subscribers are the same. Segmenting your email list allows you to send personalized content to different groups. For instance, you might send different emails to new subscribers, loyal customers, or those who’ve shown interest in specific products or topics.

Real-Life Examples of Successful List Building

Dropbox’s Refer-a-Friend: Dropbox offered additional storage to users who referred friends, which led to massive list growth.

HubSpot’s Marketing Grader: A free tool that assessed the marketing effectiveness of a website, generating a ton of subscribers.

Neil Patel’s Content Upgrades: Neil provided bonus content tailored to his blog posts, significantly increasing his subscriber count.

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2. Crafting Compelling Email Content

Writing Engaging Subject Lines

Your subject line is the first thing your subscribers see. It’s like the headline of an article; it needs to be catchy and compelling. Use action words, questions, and curiosity to entice your readers to open the email.

Creating Valuable and Relevant Content

Remember, your email content should be like a treasure chest. Subscribers should eagerly anticipate opening your emails because they expect valuable information, promotions, or solutions to their problems.

Incorporating Visual Elements

Don’t underestimate the power of visuals. Include images, videos, and infographics to break up text and make your emails more engaging. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words, especially in the digital age.

Personalization and Automation for Efficiency

Automation tools can help you personalize your emails and schedule them for optimal times. Address your subscribers by their name, recommend products based on their past purchases, and send birthday wishes. These personal touches go a long way.

3. Optimizing Send Times and Frequency

Timing Matters: The Best Days and Hours to Send Emails

Sending your emails at the right time can significantly impact open rates. Generally, Tuesday and Thursday mornings tend to perform well, but the ideal time can vary based on your audience. A/B testing is your best friend here.

Finding the Sweet Spot for Email Frequency

How often should you send emails? It’s a common conundrum. It’s best to maintain a consistent schedule, whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Test different frequencies and monitor engagement to find your sweet spot.

Avoiding the Dreaded Spam Folder

Steer clear of spam triggers like excessive capital letters, too many exclamation marks, and misleading subject lines. Always provide an easy way for subscribers to opt-out and adhere to anti-spam regulations.

4. Measuring and Analyzing Results

Key Email Metrics to Track

To gauge your email marketing success, keep an eye on key metrics like open rate, click-through rate, conversion rate, and unsubscribe rate. These metrics provide insights into the effectiveness of your campaigns.

Tools for Email Analytics

Leverage email marketing platforms like MailChimp, Constant Contact, or HubSpot. These tools provide in-depth analytics, allowing you to track and optimize your email marketing performance.

Adjusting Your Strategy Based on Data

Data-driven decision-making is crucial in email marketing. Use the insights from your analytics to make informed changes to your strategy. If a specific type of email isn’t performing well, tweak it and see the results.

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5. Monetizing Your Email List

Affiliate Marketing via Email

Affiliate marketing involves promoting other companies’ products or services and earning a commission for each sale generated through your affiliate links. Use your email list to recommend products or services you genuinely believe in.

Selling Your Own Products or Services

If you have your products or services to offer, your email list is a direct channel to potential customers. Craft compelling sales emails and exclusive offers to turn subscribers into paying customers.

Case Studies of Email Monetization Success

Amazon Associates Program: Amazon’s affiliate program allows website owners and email marketers to promote Amazon products and earn commissions.

Udemy: The online learning platform utilizes email marketing to promote courses, increasing their customer base.

Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income: Pat used email marketing to sell his online courses and grow his passive income stream.

The Path to Earning $3000 Per Month

Starting on this path is your ticket to financial independence. With dedication and a sprinkle of creativity, you can harness the power of email marketing and watch as your efforts transform into a consistent $3000 per month income stream. Remember, it’s a journey, not a sprint, but every step brings you closer to your financial goals.

Conclusion

As our journey through the realm of email marketing comes to a close, it’s essential to reflect on the treasure trove of knowledge you’ve acquired. The path to earning $3000 per month through email marketing may not be instantaneous, but it’s filled with opportunities for growth, connection, and financial success. Remember, it’s not just about the destination; it’s about mastering the art of email marketing, building valuable relationships, and creating a sustainable income stream. So, as you embark on your email marketing adventure, carry these lessons with you, and let your success story unfold.

FAQs

1. Can I use a free email marketing platform to implement this strategy?

Yes, you can start with free platforms, but as you grow, consider investing in premium services for more features and better deliverability.

2. How many subscribers do I need to make $3000 per month?

The number of subscribers required can vary, but it’s not just about quantity. Focus on engagement and conversion rates to maximize your earnings.

3. What’s the best way to avoid being marked as spam by my subscribers?

Provide valuable content, use engaging subject lines, and let subscribers easily opt-out. Also, follow anti-spam regulations.

4. Can I use humor in my email content to engage subscribers?

Absolutely! Humor can be a great way to connect with your audience, but make sure it aligns with your brand and audience’s sensibilities.

5. Are there any legal considerations I should be aware of when monetizing my email list?

Yes, be aware of laws like the CAN-SPAM Act in the United States and the GDPR in Europe. Always obtain proper consent and provide clear opt-out options.

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Thistle in the Mistletoe by Margaret Izard

A kiss under the Mistletoe brings good fortune, but can a Christmas wedding stop a deadly feud? Title: Thistle in the Mistletoe Series: A Stones of Iona Holiday Novel Author: Margaret Izard Genre: Holiday Historical Paranormal Romance The soft beauty beside him at the altar would make the perfect bride. Roderick MacDougall would do anything to stop the feud without more bloodshed. Too bad the…

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Spotlight & Giveaway: Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison | Harlequin Junkie | Blogging about Books

Today it is my pleasure to Welcome author B.K. Borison to HJ! Hi B.K. Borison and welcome to HJ! We’re so excited to chat with you about your new release, Lovelight Farms!   Please summarize the book for the readers here: LOVELIGHT FARMS is a story about a down-on-her-luck tree farm owner who enters a social media contest to rescue her tree farm. The only problem? On her application she said she…

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Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – Blogoversary Giveaway – Day 4 Celebrating with 2 Giveaways today! The first giveaway is 6 Advance Reader Copies! A Colorful Scheme (Pen & Ink) by Krista Davis Doggone It (A Dreamwalker Mystery) by Maggie Toussaint Bear Witness to Murder (A Teddy Bear Mystery) by Meg Macy A Catered Quilting Bee (A Mystery With Recipes) by Isis Crawford A Twisted Skein (Seaside Knitters Society) by Sally Goldenbaum Halloween Cupcake Murder by Carlene O'Connor, Liz Ireland, and Carol J. Perry Please remember ARCs (Advance Review Copies) can be shared but never sold. The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. If you share the giveaway on Threads, Facebook, or anywhere you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on January 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner will be notified by email and posted here in the sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form _____ The second giveaway is 5 Hardcover Books! Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man: A Girl Friday Mystery by Emily J. Edwards Seams Deadly (A Measure Twice Sewing Mystery) by Maggie Bailey A Nutcracker Nightmare (A Killer Chocolate Mystery) by Christina Romeril A Bean to Die For (A Coffee Lover's Mystery) by Tara Lush Careless Whiskers (Cat in the Stacks Mystery) by Miranda James (Author) The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. If you share the giveaway on Threads, Facebook, or anywhere you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on January 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner will be notified by email and posted here in the sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form GOOD LUCK! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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Scrooge’s Folly – Saving Jacob Marley by David Weinberg #RomCom #PNR

Scrooge’s Folly – Saving Jacob Marley

David Weinberg

Genre: Romantic Comedy/Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Old Fezziwig Press

Date of Publication: May 23rd, 2023

ISBN: 9798218104054

ASIN: BOBRZ457N4

Number of pages: 285

Word Count: 80,000

Cover Artist: Nicole Collis

Tagline: Love and redemption are always possible…even for the dead.

Book Description: 

Award-winning, but down-on-her-luck playwright, Andrea Smilow, is commissioned by The Playhouse in Connecticut to save it from bankruptcy with a new work.  

When she arrives, she discovers that The Playhouse is inhabited by the spirit of the real Jacob Marley, and he wants her play to be about him…to set the story straight about how Dickens ruined his life with A Christmas Carol. 

Andrea believes he needs to be reunited with the spirit of Ebenezer Scrooge, who lives in the caretaker house.  It is all Scrooge’s idea.  He has been working with Andrea’s roommate, the most powerful witch in North America, to win a second life for Marley from God…and to get Marley and Andrea to fall in love.

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Excerpt:      Andrea walked to the coffee table and picked up the letter. She held it up and jabbed at it with her right index finger. “Eleven regional theatre companies have performed Rememberings this year, and I get a royalty check for $750. How could that be right? They’re screwing me and I have no idea what I’m supposed to do.”      “Call Roger and see what he has to say.”      Andrea laughed. “Roger? He texted me yesterday. Not a word about money. He texts me once a year and never once has mentioned royalties…let us not forget that Roger is my last remaining tie to Brian. I met Roger through Brian. Fifty agents wanted to sign me, and Brian insisted I go with Roger and WMA. He’s a pleasant enough guy, unlike Brian, but he’s never done a damn thing for me. Is it Brian’s fault for recommending him, or my fault for listening to him?”      Thoughts of Brian hit Andrea like a face against a windshield. She hadn’t thought about him consciously in a long time, yet he was never far from her thoughts. Some guys are like that; they just get into your blood. Often it is the horrible ones that stay there. As the hot water from the shower touched her skin, it elicited an almost imperceptible sigh. She and Brian had spent many a shower together. She remembered how he loved to soap her breasts, and make her nipples hard…until they begged for his lips. She tossed her wet hair out of her eyes and slapped the wall, chastising herself for even thinking about him. He was just one of many evil spirits she had encountered in her life, and he was her past. Perhaps Ivoryton would point the way to her future. She shook her head as she dried her hair with a towel. She had no idea that she was not quite done with Brian yet.

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I actually finished the trilogy just a few days after writing this post. I distinctly remember that I wanted to sit with my thoughts for a little bit before posting my final reaction, but obviously that didn't happen. Oh well... better late than never.

I absolutely loved LAOK. It is probably my favorite book in the trilogy. What a full circle ending. But I can see why some people don't like it. Everything changed, but also nothing changed at all. Basically the bad guy won and if this were another fantasy-series, then the very group that Bayaz brought together would have taken him down (and who knows, maybe some of them actually will in the end... I am not caught up with the rest of the books)... so the ending was probably frustrating for many readers in a what-was-it-all-for?-kinda way, but I found it fitting.

And I felt very vindicated that so many of my predictions were actually pretty spot-on, which just goes to show that the set-up was all there. I will definitely reread the books someday (possibly via audiobook which I heard great things about) and I am excited to see what bits of foreshadowing I might have missed. Like I didn't connect Quai to Tolomei, so a reread of those scenes would be pretty interesting and there are probably more things I missed.

It's almost been a year now since I finished the trilogy, so forgive me, if I get some details wrong, but here are some additional thoughts in no particular order:

Obviously I loved the Ferro-chapter where the Bayaz reveal happens. The house of the maker is still a fantastic setting and the whole Magi and Juvens/Kanedias backstory is still one of the most interesting storylines for me. Like I still have no idea how the magic works, but I find everything connected to it very intriguing (and it is a soft magic system, so I probably will never know)

Was very sad to loose Yulwei though. I think Yulweis connection to Bayaz was also one of the things that made me doubt Bayaz as the bad guy, but it turns out he also didn't know.

The fact that the whole Tolomei-storyline was dealt with in the same chapter that the reveal happened also seems like possible set-up for the second trilogy. Who knows maybe Yulwei isn't even dead

Also I actually love Bayaz as a character. Like I hope he goes down eventually, but man do I love reading about him.

All that death and destruction because of what basically boils down to a pissing contest between two old men. I do hope that we will actually meet Khalul in the other books though

For some reason I also quite like Sulfur (Jezal drove me insane though, when Sulfur was disguised as the judge from the closed council later in the book. He once again noticed the heterochromatic eyes and again didn't connect that to Sulfur)... I do wonder though why the eyes don't change...that seems like a really big giveaway.

I guess it comes as no surprise that I do feel bad for Jezal. That scene in the throne room with Bayaz is brutal and seems like rock bottom for him, but I guess it gets probably lower, with West (and supposedly Logen) dying right after, Ardee marrying Glokta and all his other old friends thinking he lucked out by becoming king. That seems like a truly lonely existence. Like yes, he is a better person, but it also doesn't matter, because he has no power at all. Ironically enough he would probably have a better time as king, if he still was a strictly arrogant prick. I can't even say that I find him exceptionally cowardly, given that the alternative is basically excruciating pain and possible death

I really loved the West chapter, where he is in the sickbed after the battle and Ardee and Jezal come to visit. That even West, who knows what Jezal was like, sees him as this truly kingly figure now. Just goes to show how well Bayaz scheme worked and it really really utilizes the multi-pov-structure

West wasting away from the seed-poisoning and dying a slow death after everything was still hard to read. I don't know how other readers see this, but I am glad that he and Ardee could at least somewhat make up

I am a little surprised that the few moments Jezal and Ardee had after he becomes king still got me. Not that I think they would have lived happily ever after, but it still seems unfair that they couldn't even try

Loved the moment when Glokta realizes that Frost betrayed him, because the reader realizes at the same time as him and that is a real oh-shit-moment. But Ardee to the rescue. I did feel kinda bad for him though that both his practicals betrayed him

Logen kept getting worse and worse and worse. Like even if the Bloody Nine is an involuntary thing, dude soughed out fight after fight. Coming back to the North at all was a shit idea then.

Did like the fact that his duel with the Feared still was kind of a group effort, what with West interfering and the rest of Logens crew killing the witch

I don't think he's dead though. I think he will turn back up again in one of the other books. My best guess is, he followed his own advice and uses the fact that everyone thinks him dead this time and leaves the North for good. Keeping out of fights. Living his life somewhere. I think he and Shivers will meet again. And I will continue believing he's alive until I get confirmation of a nine-fingered corpse in one of the other books

"You're the best man I know" absolutely killed me

Grim :(

It is so funny to me that Glokta basically got the happiest ending out of all the pov-characters, even though he is still just a pawn for an even bigger bad and is set to raise another dude's kid

I do like him and Ardee as a duo, though I don't necessarily ship them romantically (yet?). I am however quite interested how they will be as parents. I'm almost sure that kid is gonna be a pov-character in the second trilogy. Also Jezal has to know that he's the biological father, right? In that regard... I can already see the half-sibling incest coming

I do feel for Terez, the Jezal scene after Glokta had that talk with her was obviously horrible (again great use of the multi-pov), but I still can't say that I like her. I hope that she will care about her kids though

Also the identity reveal of one of Wests companions being Gloktas first torture victim was definitely something that I could have guessed, if I thought a little bit about it, but I sure didn't. Both his names escape me though. Also fits very nicely with the full circle ending

I'm definitely committed to the series. After finishing the trilogy I just waited until foreign language books were on sale again and then bought all the other books at once. I actually read Best Served Cold in the beginning of the year (which I also loved) and just started The Heroes a few days ago. I do hope to be finished completely by the end of the year and can't wait until I can finally look up other peoples opinions without fear of spoilers.

I'm around 180 pages into Last Argument Of Kings now and this time around I have to jot some thoughts down in the middle of reading (I swear to god these books are killing me....like I have trouble concentrating at work now that I'm nearing the ending. I just want to read)

First things first: I was right about Jezal! He is king now (just finished the chapter where he makes West the new Lord Marshal). I never should have doubted myself. By the time he actually gets appointed though, I think it was pretty obvious. Bayaz kept hyping him up since basically his first chapter. So it wasn't surprising, but it's always nice to be proven right^^

Also Ferro laughing her ass off, when Jezal gets presented as the next possible king and then again when Bayaz lists all his "accomplishments" was hilarious

Jezal himself also really flip flops between his old ways and being more humble and it's gonna be interesting (and worrying) how that progresses now that he's king. I do really love the little moments, when he thinks about how Logen would react to things.

soooo... if Bayaz planned to make Jezal king since the beginning, then the logical conclusion is that he had Prince Raynault killed. And since Glokta gets threatend by Valint and Balk not to investigate the murder further, he might also be behind them.

Sulfur is back. I think he's the one that actually killed the prince (and that he's the guard that disappeared).

The description of the body indicates that he also might be an Eater and that could be the reason why he wasn't part of the quest in BTAH. Right now it's my understanding that Eaters have to keep eating human flesh. Jezal also didn't recognize him as the Tanner, even though he found Sulfur pretty irritating in TBI and you would think he would remember someone with heterochromatic eyes. So maybe altering his appearance could be part of his Eater-abilities? Then again Jezal is not the brightest candle on the cake and it makes no sense why Sulfur wouldn't alter his eyes, too. And I guess it's also possible that he staged the death to look like it was an Eater to blame Khalul/Gurkhul?

But we do know there was/is an Eater in Adua since TBI and I guess Sulfur is my best guess. Bayaz already wants to mess with the first law, so I can easily see him having no moral problems with breaking the second law, too... it seems useful to have an Eater on your side

Quai also now straight up says that Bayaz can't be trusted and I am inclined to believe him. Not sure on his vengeance motive, though. Vengeance for what? The state of the Old Empire? Is he gonna betray Bayaz?

Gloktas dreams are something I didn't pay too much attention to (mainly because I thought I couldn't understand them yet), but the last one got me thinking. So it's a woman's voice. The voice demands the seed. The death of Kanedias is referenced...I think it's Tolomei. Like she would have the right blood to be able to handle the seed. Which means she's alive (or at least not entirely dead) and that Bayaz lied about the story. It was only Bayaz up on the roof with Kanedias and Tolomei, so I think that's the part of the story where we are missing key information.

So I'm guessing Tolomei is responsible for Gloktas dreams and for the nightly visit Logen, Bayaz and Quai got in TBI, when the room turned cold and Bayaz torched the place. Also I don't think she's an Eater and everything she's able to do is rather connected to her bloodline and the other side

Everything regarding the seed confuses me. Like it's mentioned that the Magi searched for the seed in the house of the maker after Kanedias was dead and couldn't find it... but then it was Juvens, Kanedias and the other brother who supposedly brought it to the island for safekeeping (obviously before they all murdered each other)... so why were they even searching in Adua? Maybe I'm misremembering things. I do think it's probably in Adua, possibly even in the house of the maker (how else is Glokta supposed to find it?). Also the house of the maker seems like a perfect setting for some kind of showdown.

Everyone keeps ignoring the warnings that the Gurkish are coming, so with every new chapter in Adua I kind of expect war.

Also I'm starting to get suspicious that we never even met Khalul. That seems strange to me. With Bethod we get at least a little glimpse of him and the closest people around him.

Apparently Khaluls apprentice now knows all about the quest for the seed, but I have no idea what that is supposed to tell me. Also if it wasn't obvious already, I'm back on my Bayaz-is-the-true-villain-bullshit (with a little sprinkle of Tolomei-is-somehow-involved), so I'm a little worried that I only have a little more than 400 pages left

I don't have much to say about the North. Except that I'm very worried that Logen either dies or that he kills his own friends while having one of his Bloody-Nine-episodes.

[jolenes-book-journey]

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Failsafe by Jeff Sylvester

The world runs on code, and not all code is safe. This is why Anna Flynn has a job. Title: Failsafe Author: Jeff Sylvester Genre: Science Fiction Action Thriller Matter Manipulation Devices alter the physical world, turning dreams into reality. But some dreams are treacherous, and the streets are filled with mods that manipulate matter in illegal and dangerous ways. As a seasoned MMD agent,…

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