Oct 24 2011
THE BITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS scavenger hunt
Updated: We had 334 entries and Random.org says that the winner is 225 who is Morgan Baby. The winner’s email address is provided to Avon and they should be in touch with you shortly.
Today Avon and Dear Author are giving a holiday gift to the readers of Dear Author in celebration of the publication of “A Bite Before Christmas“, a two story anthology from Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost. (I almost called the two of them “vampire mavens” but as I was typing it out I realized it was horrible and deleted it. Then I thought I would share with you the horrors of my undeleted thought process!) NOTE: This Giveaway is for ONE HOUR ONLY. This contest is now closed.
THE GIFT by Sands is an original novella featuring yet another Argeneau. This time Katricia Argeneau finds herself stranded in an isolated cabin with police officer Teddy Brunswick. There’s only one problem: Teddy has worked with the undead before, and while he’s got no qualms about fraternizing with vampires, getting intimate with one was never on his personal wish list.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS from Jeaniene Frost is a novella featuring Cat and Bones. Christmas may never be truly normal for Cat and Bones…but their Yuletide plans are shattered when a not-so-jolly stranger comes to call. He comes not bearing gifts, but with tidings of long-buried family secrets. The holidays can be killer.
Avon is giving away a $200 AMEX giftcard to a random person who can answer the following question. Enter the answer in the form. (We are trying to be a little clever here by preventing the commenters from copying each other even though, lord knows, the answer is right here. Obvious. Apparent.)
Your clue:
This puppy shares a name with the hero in Lynsay Sands “The Gift” in A BITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
- Bones
- Harper
- Kat
- Teddy
Again, Your prize: $200 Amex gift cert, PLUS a signed copy of THE BITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Your next stop should be SmartBitchesTrashyBooks whose prize is a Coach bag and a $50 GC. That contest will run beginning at 3 PM CST/4 PM EST.
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Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:05:27
The name the hero in Ms Sands story and the puppy share is [redacted so that others can have the fun of guessing - edited by Jane].
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:06:07
@Jessica Spinks: Please fill out the form in the blog post.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:09:17
Thank you :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:12:23
[redacted by Jane]
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:13:03
@Diane Please fill out the form in the blog post.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:13:31
Answer: [redacted by Jane]
Thank you :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:13:39
Thanks! Having fun with this hunt today.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:14:04
I filled out the form for the name of the puppy. I love scavenger hunts.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:14:19
@Debbie Negri Please fill out the form in the blog post.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:14:42
What an awesome giveaway and adorable puppy.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:14:45
@Michelle Bledsoe Thanks for filling out the form!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:14:49
it says we have to comment here too to enter… so I did the blog post entery form and just commenting here so i can be entered in…. I hope I got it all right lol
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:15:48
awesome contest! Thanks!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:15:50
thanks
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:30
@Tina Brunelle There is no need to comment. I referenced random commenter, but I was referring to those that filled out the form.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:33
Gotta love a great giveaway :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:34
Loving the scavenger hunt!! :) Thanks for the fun!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:50
*Coughs* I filled out the form nice and proper. In spirit of puppy love, do I get a nice pat on the head? ;-)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:51
I entered my answer of the name of the puppy on the form.
Thank you !!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:52
didn’t know if you had to comment and do the submit so the answer is [Redacted by Jane]. the puppy even resembles the name. he’s so cute.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:16:57
Such a fun contest. My oldest sister used to have a poodle with the same name as the hero in “The Gift.” Gosh, I look forward to reading “A Bite Before Christmas.” :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:17:00
great contest . This is fun
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:17:05
Thanks for the contest!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:17:06
[Redacted by Jane] (I also entered on the entry form above and all it did was send me an email with my info and answer).
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:17:11
I did the form above. Thank you, I’m enjoying this!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:17:13
Hoping!!!!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:17:23
[Redacted by Jane]
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:18:08
Entered answer on form but confused about YOU MUST COMMENT ON THE POST TO ENTER. :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:18:11
Now if I read this book I will picture the hero as an adorable furry puppy.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:18:11
the dog’s name is [Redacted by Jane]…….
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:18:14
Awesome giveaway! Good luck!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:18:41
Thanks for hosting this awesome contest! :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:19:04
Oops, I should have said [Redacted by Jane] instead.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:19:10
Great contest! Thanks!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:19:35
Thank you for the awesome giveaway!!! I want that book lol….when will the winner be announced?
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:19:38
I posted! Good Luck to all!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:19:59
thanks! having fun :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:21:44
That is a cute puppy! This has been a fun morning!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:22:29
What a cute puppy! His name and the name of the hero in the book is [Redacted by Jane]!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:23:18
I filled out the form.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:24:16
Sweet puppy! Sweet scavenger hunt! Loving it!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:24:44
@Dana Dillon Please fill out the form.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:25:02
@Lora Patten Please fill out the form.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:25:05
@Jane:
opps sorry about that. done, thanks.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:25:23
The puppy was a cute scavenger hunt idea. Thanks for the posting and giveaway opportunity.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:25:25
@louise meddaugh Please fill out the form.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:25:59
What a great giveaway! Thanks..
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:26:10
this is a fun guess ;)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:26:52
@Jessica Where does it say that you must comment to win? I keep looking for that but I don’t see it.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:27:14
@Lora Patten The email is a confirmation email.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:27:34
@Jessica Meyers You just need to enter on the form.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:29:30
I’m having a lot of fun with this contest – Hopefully I win something – if not good luck to everyone
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:30:08
Nice give away…hope I win it.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:30:38
Awe cute puppy!
Thanks for the scavenger hunt.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:31:09
What an adorable puppy!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:31:50
I’ve filled in the form – CUTE!!!! – not clear if we needed to comment, too. Having a blast finding all these new websites.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:31:53
thanks for hosting… this has been a fun distraction during work :) and what a cute pup! cannot wait for my copy of the book to get here tomorrow
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:32:27
Thanks for the contest!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:34:09
How adorable ;) Can’t wait to read these stories, too!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:34:51
The name of the puppy is Redacted By Jane!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:36:28
@Sarah That is a very odd name for a hero.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:36:56
Hmmm I tried to send my answer but the page wont’ confirm :(
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:43:19
These contests are so exciting. :D
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:45:34
That didn’t seem to stop my dumb ass from going to Goodreads to look it up.
Today’s theme is: “poor reading comprehension skills.”
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:48:03
@Ridley *Cries*
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:53:35
So I did not know if I had to comment also? I did not see a form!!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:53:43
Can’t wait to read them!!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:56:34
on avons page it says you have to comment. and thanks for letting know i needed to do the form, unfortunately i have vista and that does not allow windows mail so not this time :)
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:56:37
@Janie: The form is in the post. Just enter your email address, select the name and hit submit.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 14:58:04
@Jessica Meyers: Email me your answer and I’ll input it manually.
Oct 24, 2011 @ 15:06:36
We had 334 entries and Random.org says that the winner is 225 who is Morgan Baby. The winner’s email address is provided to Avon and they should be in touch with you shortly. Go to SmartBitchesTrashyBooks.com for another great prize.