Category Archives: contest

Back to the Future Giveaway Hop

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Val

Back to the Future is my absolute favorite movie. In high school, I had a shrine in my room dedicated to anything BTTF I could find. A great inspiration for me as an author was the character of George McFly, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: Expert–A Hard Act to Follow by Henry Bushkin (+ Giveaway)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Val

“A Hard Act to Follow,” is a non-fiction literary account of Henry Bushkin’s tenure as Johnny Carson’s lawyer, business partner, and friend.  The book gives genuine insight into the ‘Carson behind Johnny’ with candid personal vignettes about the two, during … Continue reading →

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End-of-the-World Giveaway

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Val

We’re all hoping the Mayans are wrong… but what if they aren’t? If a severe disaster did affect us all, what book would you want to have with you? Here’s my top 5: 1. The Grapes of Wrath by John … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: Eternal Hope Scavenger Hunt!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Val

Today I’m part of a scavenger hunt for Frankie Rose’s Eternal Hope, which is book 2 of The Hope Series. It’s a young adult paranormal romance published on October 10, 2012. Synopsis: He loves me, he loves me not, he … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Summer?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Val

Welcome to my page on the Dreaming of Summer blog hop. Are you dreaming of summer? Here’s your chance to win a beach read–a copy of my book For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal, which includes the novella and two … Continue reading →

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Persistent Illusions by Joseph Devon (Nurture Book Tour)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Val

Today, I’m hosting Joseph Devon as part of his Persistent Illusions book tour. Joseph has agreed to share his answers to questions about himself and his work. Check out the end of the blog entry for an opportunity to win … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Val

  I’m writing this post on the hottest day of the year. Literally. I’ve been visiting out West for the past three summers, and there is some truth to the “dry heat.” Here on the East Coast, the humidity is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Independence Blog Hop!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Val

Welcome to my stop on the Celebrating Independence Blog Hop (http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/) I’m so thankful to live in a land of freedom. But when I think of the ultimate freedom, I realize that there’s something we’re all bound to: Time. In … Continue reading →

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Character Interview: Tommy Wellesley

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Val

Interview with a character: Today I had the chance to talk to Tommy Wellesley, graduate student in experimental physics and co-star of the romance novella For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal. Dr. Wellesley, tell us about your interest in physics. … Continue reading →

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Book Baby

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Second Annual Splash into Summer Blog Hop! I’m glad to be part of the tour. Check out my blog post below, and enter to win. I’m offering a choice of prizes: winner can choose from the following: … Continue reading →

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