Great International giveaway: win a box of BOOKS

 hello again,

                   New little break from crafting to share another wonderful news with you! After the free book, now it's an international giveaway open for 3 days only with as prize one of 6 boxs of books!

Katrina from Kindred Dreamheart is moving and she sadly can't take all her books with her so she is hosting a giveaways for  6 boxes of books!.... BOX of BOOKS.. do you know how so little giveaways of that quality are open to international?  really this is rare because of the shipping fee but Katrina generously is opening this contest to all so don't hesitate to enter. You only have to download a free mobile application for her eshop ( she is a talented fashion designer believe me!!) so if you have the mobile needed for that hurry it's only open for 3 days as they need to leave before the movers come!

You can see all the books here but which ones are in which books that will stay a surprise ( little Christmas gift in advance).

So a little thank you for Katrina and her generosity and ENTER, nothing to loose, all to gain!

Good Luck to all of you!

Fabulous giveaway extended: enter the GGMMMU ( INT)

hello to all,

            Halloween is behind us but i have a fabulous news, because of low entries ( meaning you have more chance to win) Brenda from Crazy four Books is extending her Halloween event. You can now enter until the 10 November for the main one ( so you can find the answer to the questions;))

If you love paranormal romance and urban fantasy reads this even if for you! You can win print books, ebooks, swag and even some paypal credit.
The main giveaway has some international prizes ( yes even print books) and some restricted to Us only but fear not as much as possible Brenda is doing her giveaways open to all.

So please enter the event and spread the word about it, you won't regret it.

 for the main event of the  the Ghoulishly Good Monster Mash Mix Up or GGMMMU
you can enter for it Here:  main prize: a book of choice as long as it's paranormal or urban fantasy ( thus include one of the monster from teh event;) ) and under the established limit of price. You can also win print book like Shift happens by JC Mckenzie or the Necromancer betrayal by mimi Sebastian. All those are open to international ( YES!!)
US participants can also win Print copy of Shadows by Paula Westin or by Kelly Oram

Other prizes can be added before the giveaway close.

But it's not all.. while the main giveaways can make you salvate there are several smaller ones each focusing on one kind of monsters.. those are really interesting as well ( and.. INT) depending on teh day the prize differ but once again there are prints book, ebooks , swag and even paypal credit. Until the 3rd november  a new one will be posted each day so Hurry and may you be lucky

here is the non exhaustive list of the giveaways so you can pick the monster you are teh most interesting in ( but  i would recommend you to enter all those interesting you^^) 

Day 1 is dedicated to the beings with special abilities ( not witch,wizard  but "unclassified") -hey it starts well as the hunter in the Guild hunter series from Nalini Singh are entering this category ^^;; ( i will try to post a review for each monsters too^^)-

Back to the giveaway; today prize are ebooks: Dark Nebula from  WJ May or Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram . Open internationally you can ente rhere before the 26 October

Day 2: Werewolves with the sponsoring of the author Kim Grosso!

The prize for this werewolves day giveaway is a ebook ( under 2,99) of your choice as long as it's a "wolf" story or an ebook of " Tristan's lyceum Wolves" by Kim Grosso, or an audiobook of Logan's acadian wolves by Kim Grosso or a Dimitri coffe mug... that means 4 winners in total and yes it's open to international so don't hesitate to enter Here before the 7november. Good Luck

Day 3: Djinns, Gargoyles and Dragons

3 differents creatures sharing today events, strange not so much in my opinion as i read a book where the 3 were included very recently^^;; so i can really see them having kind of friends meeting

For the lucky winner of day 3 prize: The choice of a ebook or print copy of Burn Baby Burn by Shannon Donnelly. Open to International!. Enter Here

Day 4: Vampires
Vampires day Prize is a gothic necklace offered by the author Elle Rossi. You can enter until the 3rd November and yes it's open to international. To participate enter Here

Day 5: Magic Users ( Witch, shamans, druids etc)
Win a ebook ( under 3dollars) of your choice. 2 winners, Int Open until: 5nov     enter Here

Day 6:  Shifters
 Interested by a 5dollars gift card from amazon?  Enter today giveaway at  Brenda's blog " Crazy Four Books" before the 10th november   Here  , it's open to international
Prize sponsorised by J C Mckenzie who has also a interview  there for you to enjoy, go have a look.

Day 7: Elementals
Today you get the opportunity to enter 2 different giveaways ( aside from the main one) you can enter to win  " Liquid Lies" ebook from Hanna Martine Here before the 4th november

AND for Time travelers lovers you can win a ebook of  Enemy of mine from author Red L Jameson, it's international and you can enter until the 4th november. Don't hesitate the entries are low so hurry and participate Here

Day 8 Gods, goddesses and such

If you love mythology or any origin this is teh perfect day to visit Brenda's blog and see the suggested titles hindu, Norse, Irish/celtic, egyptian etc there is a little for everyone in the paranormal stories featuring Gods, goddesses and similars

And since Brenda and the authors are generous you have two prizes for today!
You can win either a copy of Prophecy by Julie Ann Lindsey or Enemy of Mine by Red L Jameson ( yes second opportunity to do so^^). International you can enter before 5 th november here

Day 9 Of Air and Sea

I did not think the event could get even better but it is!!! You love Mermaid? Sirens are tempting you or perhaps you prefer harpy? If your wish is a creature/ monster from the air or the sea today is one not to be missed on Brenda.

Aside from fabulous interviews ( really funny one) you have the opportunity to grab one of the several prizes available : for fan of JC McKenzie you can win a print copy  ( i WANT!!) but also a digital one from " The Shucker's Booktique" if you prefer alien you can win Cato in digital book from Celeste Prater ( steamy reads but so good written ( see my review of book 1 )
You don't have to hesitate enter Here before 6th november, international entries accepted


Day 10 Ghosts,Ghouls, golems, Zombies and necromancers

Today is special because you have two prize to get but it will require some imagination on your part for the firstone.
Chrissy Peebles, advocat of the zombies in this event, is offering you the opportunity to win 10dollars paypal  to win you have to finish the big fight scene she started in her interview. To see the rules and participate enter here ( the sooner the better^^)

Jessica Aspen has taken the side of the ghosts and she is offering an ecopy of  "Ghosts of Christmas", you can enter until the 7th November! you only have to comment and enter here


Day 11 Witches and an empath

Today you can win the full set ( in ecopies) of the Beloved Vampire series from Mary Moriarty. You can enter Here until the 8th November. International ( and for our US friends, you can also grab a copy ( print?) in the main giveaway )

Day 12: Angels & Demons

If you love angels stories  or prefers demons ones,  today is your day in the GGMMMU event.

If you enter today's giveaway you can win a ecopy of Ascension by AS Fenichel ( INT)  or some swag from Angelique Armae if you live in the USA or Canada.
You can enter Here until the 10th November

Day 13 Day of the Deads and All Souls day

For today celebration you can win a ecopy of Dream weaver by Su Williams from the same author you can also win ecopy of Rock star and one of Breaking Normal. In the pot you can also find a ecopy of Keeper's Curse by Diana Harrison for oen lucky winner. To be one of the 4 winners of this giveaway you can enter Here before the 10th november. INT

Day 14 : Trolls, gnomes, dwarves, elves and goblins and fairies

Faeries are not forgotten no matter which form they takes so in their honor today you can win a gift card of 5dollars on amazon or a faeries book of teh same or lesser value. You have until 11th November to enter Here

As you can see the smaller giveaways are supposed, for somes,  to close before the main one so hurry (because if not a lot of entry they could be cancelled so let help to make one of us very happy)

Take also a few minutes to thanks the authors for their generosity and participation

Enter as many as you can and may be fate be in your favor ^^

Halloween event: Ghoulishly Good Monster Mash Mix Up has started!

Hello to all!!!


               October and his dark magic is well in place so Halloween is far away.... which mean... Special halloween event around the blogospehre. Really it's not too hard to find several of them  but i want to introduce you to one that hold a special place in my heart: the Ghoulishly Good Monster Mash Mix Up or GGMMMU which is hosted by Brenda from Crazy Four books.

It's the second year she is doing is and it has become even more exciting, this time you get not only reviews, books suggestions,and great contests ( open to international for as many as possible)but also authors interviews as they will come representing one kind of monster.... Yes you heard right one kind because the GGMMMU is open to all creatures without discrimination: witches, werewolves, vampires of course but also, ghosts, zombies, ghouls, trolls, elementals etc... yes the list is too long to be put here.

As they are a lot of creatures who will get someone to take their defense, it can means several posts a day too!! So a lot of fun  for the rest of the month!.


Now the best part: the giveaways!! A lot will be  make their appeareance later  in the daily posts and i will try to update the list here so you don't miss any but today was already a generous program to start.

The main, all long  GGMMMU giveaway: you can enter for it Here:  main prize: a book of choice as long as it's paranormal or urban fantasy ( thus include one of the monster from teh event;) ) and under the established limit of price. You can also win print book like Shift happens by JC Mckenzie or the Necromancer betrayal by mimi Sebastian. All those are open to international ( YES!!)
US participants can also win Print copy of Shadows by Paula Westin or by Kelly Oram

Day 1 is dedicated to the beings with special abilities ( not witch,wizard  but "unclassified") -hey it starts well as the hunter in the Guild hunter series from Nalini Singh are entering this category ^^;; ( i will try to post a review for each monsters too^^)-

Back to the giveaway; today prize are ebooks: Dark Nebula from  WJ May or Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram . Open internationally you can enter here before the 26 October

Day 2: Werewolves with the sponsoring of the author Kim Grosso!

The prize for this werewolves day giveaway is a ebook ( under 2,99) of your choice as long as it's a "wolf" story or an ebook of " Tristan's lyceum Wolves" by Kim Grosso, or an audiobook of Logan's acadian wolves by Kim Grosso or a Dimitri coffe mug... that means 4 winners in total and yes it's open to international so don't hesitate to enter Here before the 28 october. Good Luck

Day 3: Djinns, Gargoyles and Dragons

3 differents creatures sharing today events, strange not so much in my opinion as i read a book where the 3 were included very recently^^;; so i can really see them having kind of friends meeting

For the lucky winner of day 3 prize: The choice of a ebook or print copy of Burn Baby Burn by Shannon Donnelly. Open to International!. Enter Here

Day 4: Vampires
Vampires day Prize is a gothic necklace offered by the author Elle Rossi. You can enter until the 3rd November and yes it's open to international. To participate enter Here

Day 5: Magic Users ( Witch, shamans, druids etc)
Win a ebook ( under 3dollars) of your choice. 2 winners, Int Open until:      enter Here

Day 6:  Shifters
 Interested by a 5dollars gift card from amazon?  Enter today giveaway at  Brenda's blog " Crazy Four Books" before the 3rd november   Here  , it's open to international
Prize sponsorised by J C Mckenzie who has also a interview  there for you to enjoy, go have a look.

Day 7: Elementals
Today you get the opportunity to enter 2 different giveaways ( aside from the main one) you can enter to win  " Liquid Lies" ebook from Hanna Martine Here before the 4th november

AND for Time travelers lovers you can win a ebook of  Enemy of mine from author Red L Jameson, it's international and you can enter until the 4th november. Don't hesitate the entrries are low so hurry and partivcipate Here

Day 8 Gods, goddesses and such

If you love mythology or any origin this is teh perfect day to visit Brenda's blog and see the suggested titles hindu, Norse, Irish/celtic, egyptian etc there is a little for everyone in the paranormal stories featuring Gods, goddesses and similars

And since Brenda and the authors are generous you have two prizes for today!
You can win either a copy of Prophecy by Julie Ann Lindsey or Enemy of Mine by Red L Jameson ( yes second opportunity to do so^^). International you can enter before 5 th november here

Day 9 Of Air and Sea

I did not think the event could get even better but it is!!! You love Mermaid? Sirens are tempting you or perhaps you prefer harpy? If your wish is a creature/ monster from the air or the sea today is one not to be missed on Brenda.

Aside from fabulous interviews ( really funny one) you have the opportunity to grab one of the several prizes available : for fan of JC McKenzie you can win a print copy  ( i WANT!!) but also a digital one from " The Shucker's Booktique" if you prefer alien you can win Cato in digital book from Celeste Prater ( steamy reads but so good written ( see my review of book 1 )
You don't have to hesitate enter Here before 6th november, international entries accepted


Day 10 Ghosts,Ghouls, golems, Zombies and necromancers

Today is special because you have two prize to get but it will require some imagination on your part for the firstone.
Chrissy Peebles, advocat of the zombies in this event, is offering you the opportunity to win 10dollars paypal  to win you have to finish the big fight scene she started in her interview. To see the rules and participate enter here ( the sooner the better^^)

Jessica Aspen has taken the side of the ghosts and she is offering an ecopy of  "Ghosts of Christmas", you can enter until the 7th November! you only have to comment and enter here


Day 11 Witches

Today you can win the full set ( in ecopies) of the Beloved Vampire series from Mary Moriarty. You can enter Here until the 8th November. International ( and for our US friends, you can also grab a copy ( print?) in the main giveaway )

Day 12:angel
day 13


Don't forget though that each comment you make can enter you in her CIG giveaways as well to win any book featured during the month so another to win the paranormal book ( but not only) book of your dream for the CIG it's here:


So tell me what creature(s) is/are your favourite? the one you would like to read more about/ discover or which one are you waiting for during the GGMMMU?

good luck and i wish you a lot of fun!

Blog Tour: Dark Tidings by Ken Magee Review ( Fr&En)+giveaway

Hello to all,

It's with a great pleasure that i'm participating in the blog tour hosted by my friend Kerry-Ann for a new author Ken Magee and his book Dark Tidings. After the review you will find a giveaway too, kindly sponsorised by the author himself.

Happy reading,

                                                                                  Bonjour à tous!,

 c'est avec grand plaisir que je participe aujourd'hui à cet évènement organisé par mon amie Kerry- Ann pour vous faire découvrir un nouvel auteur: Ken Magee et son livre intitulé Dark Tidings, après ma review, bilingue, vous pourrez participer à un concours sponsorisé par l'auteur lui-même.

Bonne Lecture

Publisher: Ragged Cover Publishing

Publication: 2011

ISBN:  0373277210

Genre: fantasy, YA
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 14+

Source: received in exchange for an honest review

Short description from goodreads :

What happens when ancient magic meets the internet? One thing is certain, modern life will never be the same again.
A thousand years ago, a young thief, Tung, and a disgraced wizard, Madrick, are thrust together in an executioner’s dungeon.In the darkness, Madrick reveals an incredible secret about a legendary spell. The great spell helps them escape their prison cell... and eventually their century.
Catapulted into the present day, their lives collide with Michael, a computer hacker who plans to destroy the world’s largest bank. But sinister people are tracking their every move and they will stop at nothing to steal their spell.

Bref Résumé ( traduction personnelle) 

Qu’est-ce qui passe-t-il  quand la magie ancienne rencontre internet? Une chose est sure, la vie moderne ne sera plus jamais la même.

Il y a un millier d’années, un jeune voleur prénommé Tung et un magicien en disgrâce, Madrick, se retrouvent enfermés ensemble dans un des donjons du Bourreau.

Dans les ténébrès, Madrick rélève un incroyable secret au sujet d’un sortilège légendaire, Le grand sortilège facilite leur fuite de leur cellule…et éventuellement de leur siècle.

Catapultés dans notre présent, leur vie croise celle de Michael, un hacker qui planifie la destruction de la plus grande banque mondiale… Mais de sinistres personnages traquent leurs moindres faits et gestes et ne renonceront à rien pour leur subtiliser leur sortilège.

My opinion:

          To be honest at first I wasn’t sure what to think of it. I really liked the summary and the global idea but the beginning of the book wasn’t to my liking. I felt it was a bit rushed and the fact we got a chapter from the past and one from the present was a bit disturbing when I wasn’t sure where the author wanted to go and in the same time it was too predictable. Tung and Madrick are funny however it really started to appreciate them when they got better together; I needed them to trust each other before I could trust them. The book is getting a lot better once they arrive in the present time.

Il y a des livres ainsi où tant que la dernière page n’a pas été tournée on ne sait quoi en penser. Dans ce cas, j’ai beaucoup aimé le résumé et l’idée globale mais pour être honnête je n’aimais pas vraiment le début du livre. J’avais l’impression que c’était un peu précipité et le fait que l’auteur alterne les chapitres dans le passé et dans le présent était un peu perturbant lorsque l’on n’avait pas encore une idée claire d’où il voulait en venir alors que dans le même temps les évènements semblaient bien trop prévisibles. Tung et Madrick sont amusants cependant je n’ai commencé à les appréciés véritablement  que lorsqu’ils ont commencés à s’entendre, j’avais besoin qu’il se fasse confiance avant que je puisse en faire de même vis à vis d’eux.. Le livre s’améliore vraiment lorsqu’ils arrivent à notre époque.

The concept of the story is quite original and well thought but the final result could have been better in my opinion still when I finished the book I could tell I wanted to know what would happen and I enjoyed the lesson. We often forget that balance is important.. “l’enfer est pavé de bonnes intentions” is an adequate saying. The characters are growing, maturing during the story. At first they don’t trust each other and every one has a special egoistical project, like they are using each others then they are learning as we are. The big villains are numerous and powerful, but also too imbued with themselves. I don’t approve of all of the heroes’ actions either but they are human beings so it’s understandable. These heroes have flaws, they are far from perfect and it’s why the reader can laugh as well as be afraid for them.

I loved the sense of justice of Michael and the fact that he could reflect on his own life so well. He is intelligent but not arrogant, manipulative but still attentive…quite a mix.

Le concept de l’histoire est original et bien pensé mais le résultat  final pourrait, selon moi, être meilleur bien que je puisse dire dès j’ai fini le livre que cela me ferait plaisir de lire la suite et que la morale était très bien trouvée. On oublie trop souvent qu’un équilibre est nécessaire, « l’enfer est pavé de bonnes intentions » est une citation très adéquate. Les personnages deviennent plus matures au fil du récit. Au départ ils ne se font pas confiance et ont chacun des motivations très égoïstes aussi essaient-il d’utiliser l’autre jusqu’à ce qu’ils apprennent en même temps que nous. Les méchants sont nombreux et bien représentatifs du genre : puissants mais imbus d’eux-mêmes. Je n’ai pas non plus apprécié toutes les actions des héros, parfois discutable mais cela nous rappelle qu’ils sont aussi humains et donc faillibles. Ces défauts font que le lecteur peut rire avec eux et s’en faire pour eux.

J’ai aimé le sens de la justice de Michael et le fait qu’il soit capable de mettre sa vie en perspective. Il est intelligent mais pas arrogant, manipulateur mais également attentionné, c’est bien étrange mélange…

It could be an interesting book for a younger audience perhaps even starting at 12 but the humour is sometimes subtler and thus an older audience could enjoy it more but I guess it will depend on each person. It’s a big adventure with action and humour and a very, very light touch of romance so it could interest a large public.

Cela pourrait être un livre intéressant pour un public plus jeune, dès 12ans, toutefois l’humour est parfois plus subtil et dès lors une un public plus âgé pourrait y prendre plus de plaisir mais cela dépendra bien évidemment de chaque personne et avec les différents degrés de lecture chacun peut y trouvé son compte. C’est une grande aventure avec de l’action et de l’humour ainsi qu’une très légère touche de romance pour plaire à un large public.

Overall, it was a good read and I liked the book (more at the end), I think the author is quite promising and I wouldn’t mind to continue reading the series to see his writing style improving.

  Au final, c’était une lecture plaisante et j’ai apprécié ce livre (beaucoup plus à la fin c’est vrai), je pense que l’auteur est prometteur et cela ne me déplairait pas de continuer à suivre cette série pour voir les possibles améliorations graduelles de son style d’écriture.

Score:  3,5/5

If you want this book you can buy it on  amazon or on  Bookdepository

You can find more informations on this book and Ken on his Page

Source: a copy in exchange for a honest review, no other compensation was received.

Giveaway

Ken Magee is offering to one of you a ebook copy of Dark Tidings ( kindle of pdf winner's choice). To win, please leave a meaningful comment under this review ( more than just " great review" or thanks for the giveaway"- those won't count) with your email-  in a format like this : dfdg (dot)hvf(at)hotmail(dot)com -

If you don't want to put your email, no problem but you will have to come here to see if you are the winner. 

Extra entries + 1 if you are a blog follower ( linky,GFC, G+ or email), please tell me in your comment how you follow and under which name/email 

+1 if you comment under another review or post ( please tell me which one) 

All the extra entries can be added to your original comment (mandatory entry)here. 

The giveaway closes at midnight on the 5december. Winner will be contacted by email ( if he/she) left it in the comment and announced here on the blog on the 6december. Winner must contact me before 48h or the prize will be forfeited and another winner chosen.

good luck!

I've been interviewed by Laura!

Hello to all,

        I still need to rest a lot but i'm better so i wanted to share with you the good news i told you about a few days ago.  Those of you who know me know that i'm quite shy, one of the reason i don't want to try to get awards, tag etc. But Laura from Colorimetry managed to get an interview out of me ( probably because i was unwell, tired and didn't think about it ^^;;;) oh i'm not regretting it at all but don't expect to get a lot more of them either^^.

For me it's important to express my thanks to the persons who were kind to me, month ago Laura did a giveaway and it was open for international if the shipping was under a certain amount... i wanted one of the book so i asked her if it was ok for the shipping to Belgium.
She is really busy and tried to get the info from the post office but didn't manage since the giveaway was closing she told me i could enter anyway and if i was selected then she would check if i qualify...Rafflecopter did select me but at that time she didn't make the connection until she had my address..she was so happy for me i was really touched so i decided to make her a small gift as soon as i got enough money...fates decided it happened when her blogoversary was near..a few days from mine so ina sort of double blogoversary event she interviewed me and there is a giveaway!!!

So if you want to win a handmade keychain or bookmark check the interview, you will perhaps learn one of two things about me^^;;

So here you go   Colorimetry: Miki's interview + giveaway

Thank you a lot once again Laura, and it was really a pleasure


ps: if you want some example of the gifts i did, you can check the RAK wrap up post, if the receiver gave me a picture, it's there

Giveaway international

Hello to all,

                       a short message now but i wanted to share with you a giveaway that you could enjoy. You can win a copy of Coveted a new release by Shawntelle Madison. To enter, just go on Literal Addiction, a wonderful website full of interviews and giveaway  ( very often they are international so show some love to Michelle and her partner ). Until the 24 April you can enter Here

Ready for a hunt?

hi,

 Merry Christmas, to all of you

Just a short mail to wish you to have a wonderful day.
This week i will participate in the Top10 of 2011 so a post each day if you got some time.

But Better Shorties says is doing a special hunt starting today. Each day you can win  a different prize you just have to hunt the avatar. Enjoy

Christmas events and giveaways in the blogosphere

Hello to all,

              Christmas is fast approaching and this is a big event in the world so many giveaways and blog hop appear. I wanted to share with you some i follow ( open internationally at least for some prizes) because i 'm a followers of thes greats blogs. I won't be complete but i will try to make honor to them so let's begin!

* Carmel at Rabid reads is as kind and generous as ever and organize an event : Holiday foreplay with eath day before Christmas an interview or a guest post and great giveaway. Have a look on the schedule and you will start dreaming ^^

*Hippies, beauty and books. Oh my! is doing a fabulous event called 25days of Christmas Event. Each day, a new giveaway and international- thanks you a lot- you can find the complete list of giveaways here. I would love several of theses books as you would i'm sure.

*Book n Kisses organize the Winter’s Favorites Monthly Giveaway, each day, interview blog post and giveaways unfortunately all the paperback aren't international so check carefully before entering. Seems very very interesting anyway, so enjoy. ( until 31/12)

* 25 Days of jubilation is an event hosted by Cyndi at Dog-Eared & Bookmarked, Jacinda at The Reading Housewives, Yani at The Secret Life of an Avid Reader.  Each day, a new blog makes a giveaway. Not every one is international but we aren't left out so discover new blog along the way. Complete schedule here

I'm sure there are others so if i can i will let you now. Happy holidays





Special giveaway on LC's Adventures in Libraryland

Hi,

        just a short message to announce you that LC's Adventures in Libraryland is celebrating her 1000 followers by a great giveaway. Several packs to choose from, two winners and more important: international!

So go there  before the 1December and good luck