UPDATE on THE MARK giveaway: I’m going to run the contest through Sunday evening, Aug. 5, 8:00 p.m.ish, CDT. AND I’ll be giving away TWO copies. Er, I’ll be giving away one, and Jason will be giving away one that is autographed! What a guy, eh?! So, if you’re in the mood for a fab thriller, post a comment and your name might be drawn!
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I thought all of you sweaty challengers might like to see what went out in Jo Leigh’s Sunday gift box. Larissa gave away another great gift package the next week, as did HelenKay the week following. I think Stephanie has this upcoming’s Sunday’s motivational prize, and then mine follows.
Gotta get on that . . .
Speaking of prizes for writing, how about publication? The Brava Novella Contest is officially open for submissions! And then there’s Gather’s First Chapters Romance Writing Competition.
How ’bout I give away a book to a reader who doesn’t care so much about all the writing posts that have been going on lately?
Right as I’m about to die, I realize all the myths are fake. There’s no white light at the end of a tunnel. My life isn’t flashing before my eyes.
All I can think about is how much I want to live.
I moved to New York City a month ago to become the best journalist the world had ever seen.
To find the greatest stories never told. And now here I am—Henry Parker, twenty-four years old and weary beyond rational thought, a bullet one trigger pull from ending my life.
I can’t run. Running is all Amanda and I have done for the past seventy-two hours. And I’m tired. Tired of knowing the truth and not being able to tell it.
Five minutes ago I thought I had the story all figured out.
I knew that both of these men—one an FBI agent, the other an assassin—wanted me dead, but for very different reasons.
If I die tonight—more people will die tomorrow.
Somehow I ended up with two copies of THE MARK (you’re welcome, Jason) and I read one of them last month leaving me with the second to give to one of you! If I wasn’t so tired, I’d offer you a mini-review. (I’m just back from the dog park with Snickers and daughter #1, and it’s August in Houston, need I say more.)
I will say that I sucked down this book in just a couple of days. Jason did a fantastic job putting the reader in the city and into Henry Parker’s head. AND, the best part, the suspense pay-off is awesome. I read a lot of suspense and can’t tell you how many denouements have totally let me down recently. Not this one. I sent up a cheer when I was finished reading. Sticking through to the end was worth every word.
So, if you’d like to read THE MARK, just post a comment here and tell me so! I’ll pick a name around noon, CDT, Friday, 8/3.
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Wow…the mark sounds great! I’d love to read it.
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AND, the best part, the suspense pay-off is awesome
The magic words!!
Yes please – I would love to be considered for a copy. Thanks Alison! :D
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I read the beginning of this in the bookstore and it looked _so_ good, really well-written. Didn’t pick it up yet, so you can put my name in for it.
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Count me in! Sounds like a book both DH and I would like.
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Would love to receive a copy of the book! I’m always looking for new authors to read.
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Add me to the list. This book sounds very intriguing!
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Count me in..I’m always game for a new author-especially one that sounds so interesting!
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I’d love to win it!
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(A total aside to Hornblower – I wanted to be Horatio, too!)
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I would love a copy of THE MARK. I lvoe reading all types of books except horror.
I am an avid reader and have been all my life. God Bless.
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That sounds really interesting! I’d love to read it.
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I, too, would love to be entered and (to win, lol).
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Sure Alison, count me in. Am reading my first Harlan Coben book – Just One Look – a lot going on it. Can’t wait to see how it plays out. My girlfriend recommended it.
How is that grandbaby doing?
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The excerpt sounds wonderful, and I’m tense already! I’d love to have a copy to read and review, so I’d be so grateful if you’d put me in the hat to win a copy; I’ve been so busy writing lately I haven’t taken near enough time off for exploring other people’s worlds.
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Just got home from vacation, The Mark sounds great, if it’s not too late, add my name to the hat.
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The Mark sounds great!
I would love to receive a copy of the book!
Thanks!
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I’ll be reading Jason Pinter’s books just because his live-blogging from RT was hilarious! Well, that and I’ve heard he’s brilliant.
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This sounds like a book I just finished reading in one day! Coben’s Just One Look! If I win, I’ll pass along to my friends! If I don’t win, it will definitely be on my “get from the library” list!
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Looks good!
Please put me in the drawing, too.:)
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Sound good to me. Please put me in the drawing.
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The Mark does sound wonderful. Please toss my name in for a chance at winning it.
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I would love to have my own copy of Jason’s book, The Mark. Please put my name in the hat.
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Sounds great – please count me in!
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Me too! Me too! And when [not if, we are optimists] I am famous, I will have contests and giveaways! ^_^ Now back to the w.i.p….
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I think this sounds like a fantastic book. I am crossing my fingers and toes to win this one.
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Please count me in.
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I’ve read The MARK already, but would love an autographed copy so I can pimp out my other one!!
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Sounds like a great read I wouldn’t have otherwise ever have known about, thanks Alison for sharing.
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I would love one – and I would review it too as a thank you..
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I’d love a copy.
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My name is in “the hat”…thanks for the offer.
J.
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Me, oh, oh pick me!
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Hello Alison,
Ooo count me in. I love to read a book by a new to me author whose book sounds good. Love the sound of this book. Count me in. Goodluck everyone. Have a wonderful & safe weekend.
Hugssss
LindaH
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Alison, Please count me in the drawing.
Thank-you,
Tammy G.