Winner and my weekend!

First off, I meant to post the winner to my Matched by Ally Condie giveaway on Saturday, but I wasn't around all day. So, I'm doing it today. :) The winner is .......................

Shelly Brown!!!

Here is her entry to my "What would you do for a book deal?"

For a book deal I could
write my story in wood
with only my tongue as a pen

I’d sell all my hair
for a chain you could wear
on your lovely gold watch, and then

I’d swallow my pride
and get my skin dyed
any color that you could wish

I’d write a lame poem
and not clean my home
not even the slimy soap dish

I’d dress like a lobster
and act like a mobster
then do the splits at the pep rally!

Though a book deal is nice
I think the right price
is a nice shiny book by Miss Ally

Wasn't that SO fun! Ha ha! So creative. Check out her blog as well. She is hilarious and just a sweet person.

This past Saturday, I was able to go to Kiersten White's book signing at The Kings English. Let me just tell you, if you live in Utah, you MUST go see that bookstore. It is so fun. I could spend hours there just browsing all the books they have. I can't wait to go again. I didn't know what I was missing.

Anyway, my friend Megan and I had so much fun. Neither of us had ever been to a book signing, so we had no idea what to expect. When we got there, we were ushered back to the patio where we sat in a little audience. Kiersten came out and talked about her books, read a part of Supernaturally and took questions. She was hilarious, of course. Those of you who read her blog, she is just as funny in person. And she didn't even have to stand on a stool to talk to us. ;)

After her little presentation we were able to get our books signed. It was so much fun to talk to her in person. If I hear about any other of my favorite authors coming to Utah, I'm definitely going to go. And you guys should go too! People in the audience asked her quite a few questions about writing and she had some excellent advice.

How was your weekend?

Interviews, Camping and a Contest.

Hopefully this posted on time. I was interviewed by Kadie Kinney over at Three Point Perspective. Check it out, even though I'm a huge dork. Her blog is fabulous, by the way. ;)


I hope everyone has a great weekend. As you read this, I'm off camping with my hubby's family. In cabins. Yes. I'm spoiled. You know how I feel about real camping. NOT a fan. So, I'll see you all back here on Monday. And before I go, you know that silly saying -

"What would you do for a Klondike bar?"

Well, I wanted to ask you all, 

"What would you do for a book deal?"

Make me laugh, folks. That is all you have to do to enter this lovely silly contest. After the week and a half I've had, I need a little funny in my life. And there may or may not be a copy of Matched by Ally Condie up for grabs if I pick your entry.

*Contest open to US residents only. So sorry for those who aren't in the US! I'm poor. :( You CAN still leave a comment though. And I do love you! I promise I do!! ;)

I will pick a winner on Friday! :D

That is all. ;) 

Birthday Giveaway!!

It's June! Can you believe it? Do you know what that means? It means my birthday is coming up! Mixed feelings about that, but I'm still excited. :)

Anyway, in celebration of my birthday, I'm having a giveaway! Woot!

Can you guess what I'm giving away?

No, not a cupcake with a million candles on it.

Wait for it.... Wait for it...

I'm giving away a book! :) Who knew, right?

Since I'm a Young Adult writer, I would like to give away a copy of any young adult novel to one of you lovely followers. Or manly followers. ;)

So, all you have to do is leave a comment telling me what YA book you are dying to add to your collection. It can be a new release, an old release, or a pre-order. Whichever you want.

If you tweet or blog about this contest, or follow my blog, let me know and I'll give you an extra entry.

The contest will end on the 15th at midnight, and I'll announce the winner on my birthday, June 16th! Woot!

Good luck guys! :D

**Don't forget to check out my friend's contest for a Barnes and Noble gift card as well!**

Entwined by Heather Dixon, and a contest!!

There are some awesome debut's coming out this year, and I wanted to spotlight this one.


Azalea is trapped. Just when she should feel that everything is before her . . . beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing . . . it's taken away. All of it.
The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. And so he extends an invitation.
Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest.
But there is a cost.
The Keeper likes to keep things.
Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late.

Isn't that cover absolutely gorgeous? I love. Love. Love.
Anyway, I'll stop drooling over the amazing cover and tell you a little secret. This book comes out TODAY. It was written by a girl who went to high school with me, and I loved it!
I love supporting debut authors, and I also love contests. And guess what? I ALMOST have 200 followers. Now, what if I actually HAD 200 followers? Man, that would be awesome. And since I love awesomeness, I'm going to give something away.

If I get 200 followers by next Monday, I'll give one of you a brand spanking new copy of Entwined! You like? Great! Here are the details...

Become a follower if you aren't already. If you are, just keep reading. :)
(Also, let me know if you tweet this or blog about it and I'll give you an extra entry.}

AND...

Comment on this blog post with an answer to this question: If you could be any fairy tale character/creature, who would you be and why?

I'm looking for originality, and just plain fun. Be creative! :D

Contest closes at midnight on April 4th!

*If I get more than 200 followers, then I may or may not give something else away... ;)

Update: Yay for 200 followers! Happy Dance! Keep entering guys! Let's celebrate!!