A Note:

6/2/13

I once told myself: IF I am accepted into grad school, this blog would no longer be updated. As it turns out, in April, I received news of my acceptance for the Fall 2013 semester, where I will attain a Master's degree of Science in Nutrition.

Running a blog, as many of you may already know, is a demanding side job once the excitement wears off. And once I fell out of the blogging community's loop (have you SEEN how many blogs there are now? Wow!), it was like the kiss of death. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't get into a blogging routine once this happened due to the disconnect I felt from the community.

So I took a break. I struggled with the loss and with missing my blog. And then I realized I didn't have to run Book Faery to still be a book reviewer; I could read my books and post reviews online. I'm still a book review blogger, just not in the traditional sense.

I'll still be online. You can chat with me on Twitter, where I'll be posting links to my reviews and talking books. I'll also be posting links to nutrition articles. And if you'd like to connect with me where I guarantee I will post reviews, just add me as a friend on Goodreads.

So that's all, folks! It's been a fun and amazing journey, and I thank you all for listening to my thoughts about books. I hope we all can keep in touch elsewhere :)

Tori

Sunday, May 2, 2010

In My Mailbox (10)

In My Mailbox


Do you have a contest/giveaway?
Come participate in my newest blog feature:
The Faerie's Contest Finds
Now's your chance to post your links and discover other contests fellow bloggers are hosting.  Let's spread the word to help bloggers (both new & old) and authors!
Don't forget to pick up the button! :)

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If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, be sure to!
Come join the fun and celebrate with me by winning books!  Lots of prizes (including TWO signed books), lots of extra entries, lots of ways to win.  The more people you refer, the more entries YOU get, plus more winners and books will be added!

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Got one book I bought a while back, but it was missing the dust jacket (bought it used).  So after commenting on the lack of a dust jacket, since I love me some covers, I got a full refund and can keep the book :)  I'll probably either donate it to my local library, or I'll include it in a giveaway once I finish it.


Bought:
*Wings by Aprilynne Pike*
Won:
*Meet Me on the Paisley Roof by Murray Tillman*
Courtesy of The Little Reader

Won:
*The Crescent by Jordan Deen & 3 bookmarks*
Courtesy of Jordan Deen and Princess Bookie's Contest Craze


Have you guys read any of these books?
What did you all get this week?
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Saturday, May 1, 2010

The Faerie's Contest Finds (2)

Are you tired of trying to find all the contests and giveaways that blogs are offering, but to no avail?  Wouldn’t it be nice to have a link to a bunch of contests, all in one place?  Or, maybe you’re sick of coordinating contests you constantly advertise for that don’t get the attention they deserve?  If you’ve been forced to cope with any of these situations, then you’ve come to the right place!

The Faerie’s Contest Finds is a new weekly feature where readers, bloggers, and even authors can gather together to not only advertise for their book/swag contests, but to also enter other giveaways. The best part: you can post links to ALL of your current contests (please be sure to not double post).  These contests are NOT restricted to paranormal themes. 

The beauty of a weekly update is simple: YOU have the control.  This list will not grow stagnant, because it is being redone every Saturday. 

To make it even better, if you want to share the word, there's an option on the link list to copy the code and post this list to your own blog.  Just be sure to include the Faerie Contest Finds button!



Please help support this new feature by adding The Faerie's Contest Finds button to your sidebar!  The more we spread the word about this weekly post, the more popular it will become.  That means more visitors and participants for YOUR contests!

Thank you Parajunkee for designing the button for this contest list.









Please use the format below:
[Contest End Date] Blog Name // Contest Name


Wow!  I didn't expect to have that many links up on the first week.  Thank you everyone who participated and started to spread the word about this new feature.  You guys are great :) 

I just have one important note: a lot of people weren't including their blog name or a contest end date to their links.  This is important for a number of different reasons, so please include both for readers.  Thanks!


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Blogmania Winners

Welcome everyone who is now following my blog!  I hope that you all enjoy everything that I have here, and that you all come participate in my upcoming events.

So I'd just like to start by first saying how shocked I am.  I wish I remembered how many followers I had before I started this giveaway, but as of right now, I have over 500.

Say what...?

I thought I went blind for a day, because I totally was not expecting that.  It also means that I will be adding a few more winners to my 140 follower giveaway, plus a bunch of extra books for the prize pile.  Something else I did not see coming, but I'm so glad that there are plenty of opportunities for more people to win!

Without further ado, because you guys probably don't care about anything I just said, here are the winners for my Blogmania contest!

Number of entries: 312

Blogmania Winner:
  • Amelia D
I have sent you an email, Amelia.  Please respond by Monday morning with your mailing address and I will ship your box of books and goodies pronto :)


25 Extra Entries Winners:
  1. Jamie_Birdwell
  2. Tiah
  3. YA Vampire Books
  4. Mari
  5. Barbara Cox
If any of you on the list did not enter my other giveaway and do not plan to, please let me know so that I can award another person with the extra entries.  Thanks.

Congrats to all the winners!  If you didn't win, then don't worry, there are PLENTY of opportunities to win books in my 140 follower giveaway.  Plus, the whole month of May = lots of author events and giveaways. 


Thanks again, and stay tuned for The Faerie's Contest Finds later today.  You don't want to miss out on posting your giveaways!
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