| The Really Big (like way big) Accidentally Dead Giveaway Contest! |
[Jul. 1st, 2008|01:13 pm] |
Originally published at The Official Website of Michele Bardsley. Please leave any comments there. Today, July 1, 2008 marks the release in the second installment of the Accidental series, ACCIDENTALLY DEAD, by the totally fabulous, utterly amazing, stupendously brilliant, always in her color wheel Dakota Cassidy (She made us say that–all of it. We fought back. Don’t laugh. We did. It got ugly. She threatened us with heinous acts of yellow. She won.). </p>
ACCIDENTALLY DEAD picks up with über potty mouth Nina Blackman and her newly acquired vampire woes (not to mention his undead hawtness, Greg). Here is a link to Amazon (We are subtle, aren’t we?): http://tinyurl.com/4pntvc
In celebration of Nina’s release, and because Dakota’s such a bitc–er, so charming, we’re having a scavenger hunt where you can win big! (Don’t whine. Didn’t we say killer prizes were involved?)
So here’s what ya gotta do—Visit the blogs of Michele Bardsley, Mark Henry, and Toni McGee Causy (in that order, people) then hit Dakota’s blog and get yer quiz on. That’s it! All entrants who post correct answers in the comments section of Dakota’s blog will be thrown into a random drawing. The prizes:
* Dakota’s giving away a signed copy of THE ACCIDENTAL WEREWOLF, a $15 Amazon Gift Certificate, and an RT tote bag from RT 2008 filled with some goodies!
* Mark’s upchucking an autographed copy of HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAMNED (and maybe another surprise or two … it’s a purge, darling, you never know what’ll show up).
* Toni’s offering an autographed copy of BOBBIE FAYE’S VERY (very, very, very) BAD DAY and other Bobbie goodness. We promise she won’t blow up another bridge (at least not near you).
* Michele’s spewing (again … gah! Can she get control of that spittle issue already?) an autographed ARC of WAIT TILL YOUR VAMPIRE GETS HOME and some Broken Heart swag.
Those damned contest rules: Entries must be posted to Dakota’s blog by midnight (CST) Wednesday July 2, 2008. All correct answers from participants will be placed in a random drawing. ONE winner will be announced on Dakota’s blog on July 3, 2008. The winner must contact Dakota to collect the prizes.
Start with the interview below and then move on to Mark Henry’s blog.
For Dakota:
Yellow. The color of atrocity. What do you say to those unfortunate enough to wear an homage to bananas, sunlight, and Liberace?
Take action now before it’s too late and it isn’t only me mocking and laughing at you behind your back. And dude, no way–Liberace wore yellow? Heinous…
What is your favorite scene in ACCIDENTALLY DEAD? Tell us why. In excruciating detail, of course.
Uh–when Nina goes into Anaphylactic shock (my genius BFF Renee George’s idea), and Wanda has to save her. Even though Nina’s already dead…
John Cusack comes to your house and asks you to autograph ACCIDENTALLY DEAD. What happens after you awake from your swoon?
I send up a prayer that I replenished my supply of duct-tape and granola bars 
For Nina:
What ever possessed you to sell Bobbie Sue cosmetics? Wasn’t being broke and nearly homeless bad enough?
Tell me the fuck about it. Cannot believe I hooked up with those makeup slinging Hare Krishna’s, but I was desperate. My cable was about to be shut off. Jesus, do you have any idea how frickin’ hard it is to live without the SPEED channel?
Describe Greg in one word. (Fucktard doesn’t count.)
HawtMortalityStealer.
What’s the best advice your friends Marty or Wanda ever gave you?
Advice means I’d have actually had to listen to those two nutjobs…
Please continue on to Mark Henry’s blog:
http://mdhenry.livejournal.com/
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| Bobbie Faye’s (kinda, sorta, not exactly) Family Jewels Contest! |
[Jun. 1st, 2008|11:18 am] |
Originally published at The Official Website of Michele Bardsley. Please leave any comments there. In an effort to make up for trashing half of Louisiana, Bobbie Faye’s been offered a chance to right her wrongs by writing an advice column for her local paper. Michele Bardsley and Dakota Cassidy decided who could use advice more than their heroines, Nina from Accidentally Dead , and Patsy from Because Your Vampire Said So?
We’re all giving away prizes! Just leave comments at each blog. Each author will choose a winner. And here’s what you could win if you come play with us!
Dakota’s giving away a signed ARC of Accidentally Dead and an Amazon gift certificate for 15 smackers
Michele’s offered up an ARC of her November release Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home and some Broken Heart goodies.
Toni’s giving away a $15 Barnes & Noble gift certificate and the most AWESOME T-shirt to ever hit RT: http://www.cafepress.com/bobbiefaye.245732603
And now those damned contest rules–
Contest begins Sunday June 1, 2008 and ends Monday June 2, 2008 at midnight CST. All winners are chosen at random and must check back at each blog on Tuesday June 3, 2008 to see if they’ve won in order to claim their prize.
Read Bobbie Faye’s answers to our poor heroine’s dilemmas, and get to know one of the freshest, funniest voices in humor today! And if you haven’t already, check out Bobbie Faye’s (kinda, sorta, not exactly) Family Jewels. And don’t forget to pick up Bobbie Faye’s first adventure, Bobbie Faye’s Very (very, very, very) Bad Day!
And now, let’s start the fun!
Dear Bobbie Faye,
I’m dating a new guy, and I’m just not sure if it’s gonna work. He sleeps all day, never springs for a real dinner, won’t take me to meet his mother (he says she’s just too much of a zombie to have visitors), and he has a real fascination with my neck. I don’t mind how he nibbles on me, it feels kinda nice, and oo-wee, he’s a real good kisser. Ever since we started going out, I feel weak–in the knees and everywhere else. The man’s gotta be doing something illegal. He got wads of money, but no job. He lives in a big ol’ mansion on the edge of town and boy, does he need a housekeeper. And I think he might be sick on account of he’s so pale. I keep telling him to get some sun, and he says he’s allergic. Who the hell is allergic to sunlight?
But for all his faults, I really dig him. He fills out a pair of jeans like nobody’s business and his smile could melt the polar ice caps. He keeps promising me that we can be together forever, but I just don’t know. Is he the one, or am I falling for another bloodsucker?
Batty in Love
Dear Batty:
Honey. Okay. Listen. First? I need you to step away from the tight jeans. I know. I know. Yes, all the way away. Seriously. Yes, if counts if it’s just one hand.
Are ya on the other side of the room yet? Now, ask yourself this, does he flinch whenever you flash a toothpick? (What do you mean, you don’t have a toothpick? Are you American?) Fine, does he get all frowny and squirmy when he sees your silver cross jewelry? Does he look really longingly at dark, cramped sleeping quarters? Is he all over that dental hygiene? You MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM.
But here’s the thing. Just tell him to keep his nibbles to himself, and otherwise, you can have some fun. God, er, maybe not in this case, maybe somewhere a little south of God, but someone KNOWS that really fine filled-out jeans usually mean ABS and OTHER STUFF and I am all about the ABS and OTHER STUFF. I’m not entirely sure if I’d be able to say no to…. oh, who the hell am I kidding? I’d so be there, stitching those curtains closed.
But the upside is, he pisses you off? You simply WHIP OPEN THE CURTAINS, gooooooooooooood morning little Bluebirds of Singlehood, because your problems will be SOLVED. That would be the easiest breakup on record. Women all over the world will be impressed. Divorce attorneys will cry. It could be an entire reality TV show.
Just make sure that dustbuster is charged. Trust me on this one.
–Bobbie Faye
Read Nina’s cry from the lovelorn here: http://www.dakotacassidy.net/
Hit Toni McGee Causey’s blog: http://www.tonimcgeecausey.com/blog.html |
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| Charlaine Harris rules… |
[May. 7th, 2008|10:33 pm] |
Originally published at Michele's Mutterings and Musings. Please leave any comments there.   Not to brag or anything, but me and BFF Renee George took Charlaine Harris to dinner this evening. Earlier, we went to Barnes & Noble and picked up copies of FROM DEAD TO WORSE. (I will not read, I will not read, I will not read … I will write, I will write, I will write.) We fed Charlaine before we actually sprang our books on her and forced her to take pictures with us. Muhahahahaha… if only she’d known the true price of that chicken pecan salad. No, really. Charlaine is very nice and we had a lovely time. She showed us pictures from the set of “True Blood,” which begins airing on HBO on September 7th.
Charlaine came to Tulsa on the second day of her book tour for FROM DEAD TO WORSE. She talked a little about her books,answered questions, and then got to signing. Barnes & Noble was PACKED, even though it was raining and under threat of tornado. Just goes to show that Tulsans love them some Charlaine! |
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| Release day, contest, and four fab authors! |
[May. 6th, 2008|09:58 am] |
Originally published at Michele's Mutterings and Musings. Please leave any comments there. Because Your Vampire Said So officially hit bookstores today! Woo-hoo! Joining me in release-dom are the fabulous authors Anya Bast, Erin McCarthy, and Tate Hallaway. We’ve all answered some very important questions (snerk) and what’s better, we’re all giving away killer prizes.
But before we get to the interview, let’s talk about me … er, I mean my book. Romantic Times BOOKReviews gave Because Your Vampire Said So 4.5 Stars and said, “The combination of humor, sarcastic wit, and parental trauma is unmistakably Bardsley.” Obviously, you should totally buy it. Duh.
To read an excerpt of Because Your Vampire Said So, click here. To order the book from Amazon.com, click here. Are you done reading and ordering? Then let’s get on with the interviews…
You’re a vampire. Who would you Turn and why?
 Michele Bardsley, author of Because Your Vampire Said So: Keanu Reeves. Because he so hawt. And then, after I Turned him, I would smear him with chocolate and lick it off. Then I would satisfy my unholy thirst for his … er, blood. Oh. Maybe the blood thing is before the chocolate thing. Whatever. Suffice it to say lots of licking and sucking would be going on here. And he would be mine for all eternity. Muhahahahaha….
 Anya Bast, author of Witch Blood: Ooooh, I would want to turn Christian Bale. Yum! Then I could gaze at his deliciously adorable crooked front teeth forevermore!
 Erin McCarthy, author of Fallen: I’m going with Christian Bale too, just so I could bite him. 
 Tate Hallaway, author of Romancing the Dead: I’m afraid I have to go for the sentimental answer: my partner. I can’t imagine living forever without Shawn. Yeah, okay, cue the sappy music and a chorus of: awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Post a comment on my blog May 6 and May 7, and you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com! Winners will be announced on May 8th.Click on any of the authors below to continue…
Anya Bast
Erin McCarthy
Tate Hallaway |
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