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PLEASE NOTE: The contest portion of this event is now CLOSED. The winner will be drawn an contacted later via email.
Thanks everyone for joining me in my virtual release party for Dangerous Highlander!
I’ve been asked many times why historical and why paranormal? I’ve always been drawn to historical romances whether they’re Regency, Medieval, Victorian or whatever. If it’s historical, I read it.
I feel the same way about paranormal. I love when paranormal is added into stories, so when the Dark Sword series came into being, it was without a doubt going to have paranormal aspects in the stories. I just didn’t realize it would take over the book. 
To give the series more depth, I created my own lore and legend. It all began with the “what if?” game. What if Rome couldn’t invade northern Britain because of the Celts? What if the Druids helped the Celts? What if magic was involved? What if the Druids called up ancient gods? What if the Celts then had the gods trapped inside them?
The more I delved into the series, the more the lore and legend helped to shape the books. With Druids, magic, ancient gods, and immortal Highlanders the ride has been eventful and wonderful.
Do you enjoy books with legends and lore? What do you think is the appeal?
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She is giving away an AMAZING prize! Open to international readers:
The Barnes & Noble nook eReader! Please note that the nook is currently on back order until February. As soon as it is available your prize will ship directly from Barnes & Noble.
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I havent read this book yet to be honest I have a long TBR list but I am adding it to the list. I love the cover however. I will Ask a question though : What inspired you to be an author?
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I voted for BBB.
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I have added this book to my long list of TBR pile.
I added Ms. Grant on Twitter and Facebook, I also did the Sexiest Female Paranormal Character poll.
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Hi, Donna! I love books that have lore and legends in it, I think it’s so interesting!
I’m friend with Donna on twitter (@omgitswendy) and I’m subscribed to her newsletter.
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25+ In a tweet : http://twitter.com/nad_pattz/statuses/7410409666
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well Donna it seems I’m following you all around the web. That kind of makes me sound like a cyber stalker doesn’t it. lol As I have said before this book sounds Hot. can’t wait to read it but payday is still a few days away. My question is what do you do in your free time? oh and I’m a dangerous women.lol Best Wishes. -jenn mathis
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Oh! I joined the daily book chat and voted in the weekly paranormal poll too!
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Hi Donna! Thanks for being her with us today! This book sounds very interesting and has been added to my TBR list. I really do like it when books have legend and lore in it. I think it can really add something more to the story when there is more behind the story. It sort of gives it an extra driving force in my opinion, if it is done right.
Who are your favorite authors?
What are your favorite paranormal creatures?
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I have RSVP’d
Hey Donna! Thanks for spending time with us. I have finished Dangerous Highlander and can not wait Forbidden Highlander.
From this series, which brother do you like best? I love Quinn and can’t wait to hear more of his story.
With writing romance, is there a subgenre you like best?
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And steps 1,2,&3 are done.
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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Wow..a nook! *drools a bit*
I RVSPed
3.did all 3 things
Ok back and focused, liking the cover btw. Oh and Celts, highlanders, magic, all the things I love.
I like these kinds of books, well honestly I have always been into history and mythology. Kind of why I use this name as my online alias.
Any thoughts about diving into some Welsh mythology and history?
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Hello Donna, Thanks for spending time with us today. I enjoy books with legends and lore, it appeals to my storytelling side where the myths come alive twisted and mold to become an unique story told by a different voice.
3. done
4.http://beetsbooks.blogspot.com/
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I have voted for BBB, sent a friend request to Donna (I look forward to following her on fb), and I emailed to the above email my confirmation for Donna’s newsletter. I will do the same with my fb confirmation upon receipt. Thank you for this opporutnity to meet an author that is new to me! I look forward to reading Donna’s books!
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I haven’t read your books yet but the series sounds interesting. I like books with history and mythology.
Voted and joined the daily chat
Sandy G
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I follow Donna on Twitter and I just send her a friend request on facebook (:
Chatting away: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16835#comment-119273
Have been voting faithfully for BBB at Critters
I already voted for the sexiest Paranormal chicky here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747#comment-119223
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Taylor_Banks/status/7411048541
LiveJournaled: http://tator-gator.livejournal.com/17582.html
Facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/#/ttaylor.marie?v=feed&story_fbid=238684844482&ref=nf
Bloggered: http://tator-gator.blogspot.com/2010/01/contest-bbb.html
Woah. Link overload? xD
Too much coffee tonight and it’s 4:38am!
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Okay. Now that that’s out of the way!
Hi Donna! Thanks for coming to BBB and giving away such an amazing prize (:
Your book looks really interesting and I’ll definitely put it on my TBR list!
Thanks again!
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oh and
2.signed up for Donna’s newsletter
sent friend request on facebook
already member of yahoo group
3.joined daily book chat
voted in P&E poll
voted in weekly poll
4. spread the word
http://www.facebook.com/manda513?ref=name
http://not-really-southernvampchick.blogspot.com/
http://www.shelfari.com/groups/29157/discussions/161992/Competitions-put-em-here-
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Hello Donna, Ahh…Men in Kilts good choice.
3. done
4. I RSVPed and post here: http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
Facebooked Betty Street
~RSVPed
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Forgot to say that I RSVP’d
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Hi Donna!!! I love legend and lore. Most of the books I’ve read, or movies or shows I’ve watched usually have a more greek/roman mythlogy to them. I love Clash of the Titans!!!
What made you decide to choose the Druid myths or lore?
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Hi, Jessica C - I’ve always loved to read, and when the stories kept popping up in my head I thought I might give writing a shot. As soon as I did I was hooked. I love everything about it. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else now.
hugs,
D
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Hey, Jenn - lol. Well, there’s worse things than cyber stalking. I think. :X
Free time? What’s that? lol. Seriously, with two young kids and a husband who does cycling events and triathlons, its seems like I’m always driving someone somewhere. I love to garden, but down here in Texas I end up having more weeds than anything. So maybe I should say I’m a weeder.
Dangersous Women Rule!!
haha
hugs,
D
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I R.S.V.P’d…and it seems you have another cyber stalker! But that’s a good sign, right? Cyber fan sounds better! LOL
Yup, I’m the gal who keeps sending requests to the Sony Estore, asking them to stock this awesome, highlander sexy goodness. I am most likely to give up waiting and buy it from All Romance soon (but I have GC’s for sony that are burning holes in my pockets!)
I LOVE the premise, and can’t wait to get stuck in. Hope the sales are going great for you, and congrats on the release.
I think the appeal, for me, for lores and legends, is, as you have already said… what if? What if all those magical legends were based on real stories. What if. Two very strong words in fiction!
I voted for BBB, too.
And voted (for Mercy and Sarah) in the BBB poll.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/joannekenrick/status/7411444325
I facebook Status’d it: http://www.facebook.com/joannekenrick
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Hi, Amanda L - I have so dang many favorite authors. I mean, how could I not when there are so many awesome books out there? Lets see…
Lara Adrian
Shana Abe
Lisa Kleypas
Christina Dodd
JR Ward
Larissa Ione
Lisa Renee Jones
Suzanne Enoch
Kresley Cole
to name just a few. I could go on for days!
Oh, favorite paranormal creature? That’s a good question. I’d have to say something different than the norm. Maybe like immortal Highland warriors with gods trapped inside them? lol.
What is your favorite?
hugs,
D
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Hi, Fallon - oh, thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed Dangerous Highlander.
I’ve had many emails asking about Quinn. Some are quite upset his book isn’t second. But he’s got to be tormented just a bit more.
As for my favorite Warrior? I’d have to say its a toss between Quinn and Phelan and Charon (you’ll get to meet Phelan and Charon in book three). Although, I love all the Warriors. Each time I begin writing their story I think “this one is going to be my favorite.” Then I write then next one and think the same thing.
I love writing historical romances, and I’m even more thrilled that my editor is letting me put so much paranormal in the stories. So, I’d have to say though I love historical and I’m a sucker for contemp/para, if I find a historical paranormal, I’m sold!
hugs,
D
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Hi, Blodeuedd - I get asked a lot about doing other mythology. I think doing something about Welsh mythology would be awesome. You never know, you might see something from me about that in the future.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Heather C - Isn’t Clash of the Titans awesome?! And they’re remaking it. I can’t wait. It has the hunky Sam Worthington in it. Yummy!!
As to why Druids? I think maybe it was the conflicting research I found on them. If you go by what the Romans said (and they were writing history at the time, so makes you wonder what they left out!) the Druids did human sacrifices and all kinds of henious things.
Then you have other accounts where the Druids were spiritual leaders and aided kings and leaders with their wisdom and healing abilities.
Makes you stop and think which account, if either, is what the Druids really where. It allowed me to play the “what if?” game. What if the Druids had magic? What if there were two sects of Druids - good and evil? What if that magic could change history?
I love the “what if” game.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Jo K - another cyber stalker, I mean fan.
Awesome.
I hope sales are going good too. I have no idea. Ah, the worries an author has. And there are many. :S
Hopefully Sony will get the book up for you soon. You’d think it would be there, but then again, I have no idea where it’ll show up.
hugs,
D
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Hi Donna,
I am off to the oral surgeon for the first of 3 visits. I will try to come back later to enter if I am in any shape to do so…:)
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Hey Donna! Great to see you here! I also RSVP’d.
Did you find creating your Lore to be difficult? Or did you use research on Lore out there, and modify to make it more to your liking?
TM Rozich
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I do like books with legends and lore. The appeal is the escape to another world.
I RSVPd
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If you could pick just three author’s to read and not be able to read books by anyone else ever again what three would you pick?
I RSVP’d for this event
2. Be friends with Donna by joining her here:
Newsletter: subscribed my email for this is bluestarc218@yahoo.com (already fwd confirmation on this one)
Twitter: following http://twitter.com/bluestarc218/following
Facebook: request sent from http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.warner
Myspace: request sent from http://www.myspace.com/tinkerbellmn84
3. done daily, done poll, done voted
4. posted in status on:
http://twitter.com/bluestarc218
http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.warner
http://www.myspace.com/tinkerbellmn84
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Hi Donna….. great to see that everyone can finally get a taste of those hunky highlander men.
Do you have a favorite food or drink to get your words flowing at crunch time? Do you have any other authors or beta readers that you use as a sounding board for your work prior to sending it to editors? If you need any in the future feel free to contact me… LOL
I already have the Magic series and the first Highlander book.
Friends already on Twitter, Facebook and receiving the newsletter and joined the yahoo group as well under hockeyvampiress….
Voted in the poll and tweeted the link
Thanks for coming and for bringing to life such an amazing series….
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2. Following Donna on Twitter (JackieUhrmacher)
3. Voted on P&E and paranormal poll
4. Twittered, shared on blogger (avidafemmina.blogspot.com), Ning Group (Jackie Uhrmacher), Facebook (jackie.uhrmacher)
I’ve only recently gotten into historical novels, and none of them have been about highlanders so far. I know, I know, I’m awful! I’m excited to see the legends surrounding these characters. The cover does marvelous things to my imagination. : )
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those hot highlanders!!! he definitely looks dangerous to me. this book definitely cuts first in line of my tbr file. thanks for coming to BBB.
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Voted in the sexiest women poll, friended Donna on Facebook.
Welcome to BBB Donna! I haven’t read your books either but they look awesome! I too like stories with legend and/or myth in them. I think it gives the story (when it’s done right of course) a line that must be followed but also gives the characters some wiggle room. They either must fulfill some part of the legend, try to find a way around it or deal with what it brings.
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Also I forgot to ask, with liking historical paranormal do you read Karen Marie Moning? She is one of my personal favorites
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Hello!! This book is on my list of TBR. I was wondering since you write historical romance are you really into history and if so what is your favorite time period? Thanks!!
RSVP’D
Friend requested Donna on Facebook
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Hi Donna,
Your book sounds great, I can’t wait to read it. Highlanders are definitely HOT!! I think it’s great that you paired it with magic, legend, and adventure. I’m wishing you much success with this series.
I RSVP’d
Shared the word on FB & The Blood Bank
http://www.facebook.com/tawania?ref=profile
http://www.bittenbybooks.ning.com/tawaniaetheridge
Sent friend request on fb
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My sister just got the book and I’m waiting for her to ship it to me. Legends are great especially if there is an artifact that goes with it. I RSVPed.
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I do enjoy legends & lores. I guess for me it’s the mystery surounding the legend or lore that draws me in. And the hot men! LOL.
RSVPed
2. Signed up for newsletter
Following on Twitter~katsrus2003
Facebook~Sue Brandes
3.Daily book chat
Voted For Bitten By Books
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Shoot… I forgot to mention I voted in the Who is the SEXIEST Female Paranormal Character? Poll and I voted for BBB in the other poll.
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The cover alone makes me want to rush out and add this to my TBR pile. *wipes drool*
2. Follow on Twitter
3. Done x3
4. Twitter: MinnChica
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***CORRECTION FOR CONTEST***
I changed my urls for my myspace and facebook pages to make my life easier lol
http://www.myspace.com/bluestarc218
http://www.facebook.com/bluestarc218
that’s for the friend and for posting of my status to promote this chat
thx
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I was not sure I would make this in time but here I am. I am looking at ice and snow for the past two weeks and now just about tired of it. I can not complain after seeing what other areas got. I have been home doing alot of reading and entering chats, contests and whatever else strikes my fancy. It has been a lot of fun. I was glad to see your party and chat today as I am here for most of the day. I have pretzels, chips and maybe some left over birthday cake if anyone cares for some. I had two cakes given to me yesterday for my big 63th year celebration. Donna your books are really haunting me and hope to get them soon. I was informed of cut hours for Jan and Feb so I have to put a hold on things but I will keep my list current and hope to be lucky to find some later. Cutting work hours in winter is rough but I try not to complain and just be thanksful for what I have. Now will go and stop back to see rest of the comments in a little while. susan L.
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Hi! Just want to say the cover is great and any book with highlanders is always put on my list. Can’t wait to read it.
I love being introduced to new worlds with legends and folklore. Two of my favorite movies of all time are Legend (1985) with Tom Cruise and Labyrinth (1986) with David Bowie. I’ve always admired writers who can come up with such vivid and awesome new worlds and creatures.
Thanks for visiting us today!
3. commented on daily chat, voted on the weekly poll and also the P&E poll.
RSVP’d
Also receive Ms. Grants newsletter
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I R.S.V.P.’D
Hey Donna What Are One Or Two Things We Wouldn’t Normally Know About You?
I Joined Donna’s Newsletter.
I Follow Donna On Twitter.
I Am Friends With Donna On Facebook.
I Am Friends With Donna On Myspace.
I Have Joined Donna’s Yahoo Group.
I Voted For Bitten By Books On P&E.
I Voted In The Weekly Paranormal Poll Here.
I Tweeted About This Event.
http://twitter.com/skyla11377/status/7414923422
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I R.S.V.P.’D
Hello Donna I Wanted To Know If You Always Wanted To Be A Writer Or If There Was Something Else You Wanted To Do?
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Hi Marie R - I didn’t research lore in particular. In some of my other books I delved into fantasy romance, and when doing that, it helps to learn to build worlds.
So, when I began the Dark Sword series, I just let my imagination go. Through the years I’d done a ton of research on Druids, Celts, and Medieval Scotland. From there it was easy to build my world.
hugs,
D
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Hey, Shell B - I tend to write pretty fast, so I manage to stay ahead of schedule. No cruch time, exactly, but there’s nothing better than a great Italian meal matched with an awesome bottle of wine.
You know, my editor asked me if I used beta readers. Apparently a lot of authors do, but I never have. Hmm…maybe something I should look into.
hugs,
D
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Hi Donna! I haven’t read any of the Dark Sword series yet, but they sound interesting. ^_^ I’m looking forward to reading the series. I was going through your website, specifically the Beginning, and I was wondering, are all the gods they bound in the warriors bad? Are there good ones? After all, they called them up from hell and had to seal them inside the warriors so it sounds like they are. I’ve always the disliked the absolutely evil/absolutely good division and prefer characters that are gray. Are there specific myths and stories that contributed to your set of gods? I love mythology. I took a latin course back in high school just because they also taught the roman and greek myths. =D Are all your gods made up or are some of them based on gods from actual belief systems?
Sabrina N
RSVP’ed
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Hi, Becky - exactly! Its easy to create a world, but then its up to the author to make sure he/she keeps to those perameters. Or readers let us know.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Cassandra M - oh, yes! I love Karen Marie Moning’s historicals. They are some of the best books! And those covers!! Goodness did the marketing department ever hit the jackpot with those.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Jon-Anne F - I’ve always loved history. Even in school it was my favorite subject - those some time periods more than others. My favorite, is of course, Medieval Scotland.
There is just something about that time and the land that draws me back again and again.
hugs,
D
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Hi MinnChica - lol. That cover is pretty awesome, isn’t it? I’ve had some really great emails about it.
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Hi susan leech - Happy Belated Birthday! Mine is today.
hugs,
D
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Hi Raquel Vega-Grieder - I get this a lot. I love the question, but pretty soon, everyone will know everything about me. lol.
Let’s see…I love to collect swords and daggers. Oh, and my first vehicle was my dad’s full size truck that I had to sit on books to see over the steering wheel. (I’m rather short - or vertically challeneged as my hubby teases me.)
hugs,
D
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Hi Denise V - I grew up dancing (ballet, jazz, tap). My dream was to study ballet and be a professional dancer. Had my parents agreed, I’d have gotten to study at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, but I was only 13 and they said no. Who knows how my life would have turned out had they let me go.
I always had a book with me, so its really no wonder that my dream soon switched from ballet dancer to author.
hugs,
D
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Hi Sabrina N - no, not all the Warriors are evil. Some are, just as some of the Druids are. Lucan, the hero in Dangerous Highlander, has a god inside him, and he’s not bad. And I love shades of gray as well. You’ll find that in my books.
All the gods I used are made up. No specific myths, but each god does give a Warrior a specific power others don’t have. After all, the gods of myth were powerful beings.
hugs,
D
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Hey Donna- Haven’t read the Highlander yet but I love the “what if?” point of view. I fell in love with paranormal romance awhile back and have always loved historical fiction so your series(and I love a series) went straight to my wishlist.
My question-
What book would you give everyone if you had an endless number of copies and why?(it doesn’t have to be one of your books)
#2 DONE following on Twitter
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VOTE in the weekly paranormal poll here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747 good for 25 points for each one you do. DONE
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RSVPed
I friended Donna on Facebook
Follow her on Twitter
Signed up for the newsletter
Friended on myspace
Donna, do you use any tools or charts to keep your ‘worlds and rules’ straight? Any other tools while you write, I always find this interesting.
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I like historic romances also. Who is your favorite author?
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Hi Donna! Happy Birthday! I love books like that. Dangerous Highlander sounds great! Is there a genre you haven’t written in that you would like to? What kind of research did you do for Dangerous Highlander?
I posted at these places.
http://amysmith98.blogspot.com/2010/01/nook-contest.html
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=506558303&ref=nf
http://twitter.com/amysmith98
http://www.myspace.com/amysmith98
I voted in the poll.
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I voted for Bitten by Books on the P&E poll.
I already receive Donna’s newsletter and have been her friend on Facebook for awhile now; so now confirmation e-mail to send.
This event is posted on my Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/cynthia.netherton?ref=profile
Of course, “Dangerous Highlander” is on the TBR list. Paranormal+historical=yummy!
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Hi Donna,
I love highlander stories that mix historical / the paranormal. I’m so glad to find someone who writes these stories. I have not read them but i just ordered them from Amazon thru the link. Where did you get your love for highlanders? have you been to Scotland? I’ve been to Ireland, have family there, but I haven’t made it to Scotland yet. I can’t wait to go.
I also can’t wait to read your books. thanks again.
1.I also bought the book thru the link Amazon, I will send the confirmation
2. befriended Donna, newsletter, facebook, myspace,twitter,yahoo
3. done
4.spread the word-
http://www.facebook,com/heidi330
http://www.myspace.com/heidi330
http://www.twitter.com/heidi330
http://www.heidi330.livejournal.com
http://www.goodreads.com/heidi330
http://www.bloodbank.com/heidi330
RSVPd
Thanks Heidi
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Hi Donna,
I’m an avid fan of historical fiction, one of my favs being the Outlander series. However, I an even bigger fan of the paranormal genre. So to have them both combined in one is like an extra special treat and I’m very much looking forward to jumping into your Highlander series. Thank you for listening to your muse and combining these two fantastic areas of prose 
We share the same name
Blessed Be,
Donna
Here is the list of things I did for entries:
~Friended Donna on Facebook
~Subscribed to Donna’s newsletter
~Followed on Twitter
~Friended on Myspace
~Voted in the Critters Poll
~Voted in the BBB Poll
~Posted on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/donna.dimick?ref=name
~Posted in my Forum
http://tinyurl.com/yhzzxme
~Twittered
http://twitter.com/ValhallaSoapCo
~Posted on Friend Feed
http://friendfeed.com/valhallasoapco
~Posted on Myspace
myspace.com/valhallasoap
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2. Be friends with Donna by joining her here:
Newsletter: joined & sent confirmation to email below
Good for 25 entries per place you friend or follow. Be sure to send your confirmation emails to bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces).
3. Did all three below
Join us at our daily book chat here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16835 and vote for us at the P&E polls here: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/reviewsite.shtml VOTE in the weekly paranormal poll here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747 good for 25 points for each one you do.
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OO sounds good. Will definatly have to read. I voted. I friended on facebook and joined her yahoo group. I shared here.. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?ref=name&id=1463087417
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OO sounds good. Will definatly have to read. I voted. I friended on facebook and joined her yahoo group. I shared here.. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?ref=name&id=1463087417
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How old were you when you decided you wanted to become an author?
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What draws you to highlanders? I love them!…Stacy
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Following on Twitter (@christinerose) & on FB!
Tweeted links.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONNA!
I’d love to do an interview with you over at Book Addict! I’ll tweet you.
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Chose #2 and sent in my email confirmations. Although I haven’t read any of your books, I have to admit I am interested now that I have visited your website(s) and pages.
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Hey Donna, I am looking forward to reading your books.
I rsvp’d
I friended Donna on Facebook, MYspace, and am following her on Twitter.
Posted on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/vamplubber?ref=profile
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/froglett42
Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/vamplubber
I voted for BBB and joined the book chat.
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Hi Donna! I’ve been following your blog tour and it’s been exciting!
-i’m signed up for Donna’s newsletter under the email bookmakeupreview AT gmail DOT com
-i’m following donna on twitter (@chelleyreads)
-i’m part of the yahoo group danger: women writing under the name duchesselle222 and i’m receiving group emails under countesschelle AT aol DOT com
-I voted for Bitten by Books on the P&E poll.
-i don’t know if it counts but i’m also a follower of donna’s blogger blog. my profile url is: http://www.blogger.com/profile/00040069428575572352
my email: bookmakeupreview AT gmail DOT com
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- Requested to be Donna’s friend on facebook
- I voted for BbB on the P&E Poll
- Signed up for Donna’s newsletter
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Forgot, I also participated in the weekly poll.
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I do enjoy books that incorporate legend and lore in their stories. Both were very important in early civilizations and certainly helped shape the actions of leaders and the common folk. You are right, whoever is writing the history gets to put their spin on the facts. “What if?” works as well as anything else in speculating what the truth was.
Good luck with the release of DANGEROUS HIGHLANDER. My TBR pile is impossible, so I’m afraid it is going on my To Buy List unless I happen to be in the bookstore and can’t stop myself (which is why my TBR pile is so big).
I voted in the BBB Paranormal Poll.
I signed up for you newsletter.
Did the P & E poll.
Patricia B.
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Oooh, you’ve just completely intrigued me into a new series. (That’s the danger of Bitten by Books!) Your series sounds right up my alley — myth and history combined? What’s not to like?
3) I voted in this week’s sexy heroine poll. I also voted for BBB in the P&E poll.
I also RSVP’d for the event.
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2 - joined her newsletter
3 - joined the chat, voted, voted
Julie S.
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Hi Donna, I’m definitely adding your books to my tbb list.
For the contest I did the following:
- Signed up for Donna’s Newsletter
- Voted at the P&E Polls at critters.org
- Voted for both Merit by Chloe Neill and Rachel Morgan by Kim Harrison on the Sexiest Female Paranormal Character Poll for the Weekly Paranormal Poll
- Tweeted about this at:
http://twitter.com/crazymidwestgal/status/7420203585
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I RSVPed
Julie S.
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I’m a friend on Facebook
I’m a follower on Twitter
I tweeted this link http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16845
I signed up for your newsletter
I love scotland myself I went to University there and I try to go back as often as I can. I belong to SMWS (single malt whisky society) and if you can try to incorporate the Whisky Trail and some of the old distilleries in your story especially around the peat fires. I found a place that grows it and I love burning it in a fireplace on a cold nite! Just a thought
R Tianna
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Oh and Duh Happy Birthday to Ya ;-P
Happy Birthday to ya
Happy Birthday!
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so busy at work , but I wanted to take a quick minute to stop by for the interview. Hello,hello!! Have a great night everytone!!
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“Do you enjoy books with legends and lore? What do you think is the appeal?”
I love to dance, too. But I bet a lot of people are glad you ended up as a writer. 
Yes, especially Greek myths, history and twists on mysteries like Jack the Ripper (there are many fictional versions of that with paranormal combined). I think a lot of us might be able to look up to heroes of old, maybe to emulate or improve upon ourselves, or maybe it’s just good reading.
Happy birthday, Donna! I am also vertically challenged, but hey, that’s not a problem for writers.
Yay, Labyrinth.
3. done done and done
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Rsvp’d
Added to Facebook: Kate Leger
Added to MySpace: Kate Leger
Voted on the P&E Polls
Link Shared on:
http://www.facebook.com/Kate.and.Norm.Leger?ref=profile
http://www.myspace.com/yzabella_erotica
http://cid-172fefd1981cd7b5.profile.live.com/
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Hi Donna!
I didn’t know about your works, but this book sounds really intriguing! To answer your question yes, I like books about legends and lore. Personally, I’ve always been interested in mithology. I think the appeal of that kind of books may be that people face different sets of beliefs, concepts and stories. In these cases it’s the reader who decides to what degree he/she believes there to be some truth backing up the legends, if ever.
Valentina R.
- I RSVPed.
- I voted in the PE poll.
- I voted in the week’s poll.
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RSVP’d yesterday
#2 am already friends with Donna on Facebook, follow on Twitter (@jacabur1), receive the newsletter on my gmail account already (jacabur2008[AT}gmail[Dot]com) and no longer have verifications for this since old….
#3 Voted for BBB at the P&E polls and comment #46 on Poll vote today
Hey Donna good to see you again today, following you like an Internet stalker on all the sites these days with contests and interviews…
I myself am a true lover of legend and lore in my reading material and movies. My favorite legend and lore is about Merlin and King Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table, have seen all the movies and read quite a few romance and other novels written with this as the main story line….
Love to see people like yourself who mix the old with the new, the tried and true with something fresh and different. It really makes reading a more entertaining hobby/passion/obsession for us bookworms….
Posted on my profile at:http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
Posted link and info on my profile at: http://twitter.com/jacabur1
Posted on profile status at:http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
Posted link and info on blog at:
http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2010/01/httpbittenbybookscomp16845more-16845.html
Posted link and info at:http://bookblogs.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
Good luck to all entrants and let us all show Donna some appreciation by really keeping this going!!!
Jackie B Central Texas
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I love love LOVED this book! I can’t wait until Fallon’s story and … well, you know… QUINN! QUINN! QUINN! (yes, I’m still chanting hoping the will bring it out sooner *G*)
xoxo
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Donna, thanks for stopping by! To answer your question, yes! I love books containing lore, legends, and myth. It’s so much fun to see what happens when an author asks him/herself, “what if it was real/true?” Legend and lore is such a major part of our tapestry throughout the world and it’s only fitting that they continue to play a role in our lives in the 21st century!
Dangerous Highlander sounds amazing - you can never go wrong with a sexy Celt, gods, magic, and kilts!
There are kilts, right?
Now for the contest:
friend request on its way for facebook (facebook.com/elisa.llewellyn.jankowski)
I voted for BBB on the P&E poll today (again) the confirmation email is coming. ***btw, did you guys know there are two listings for BBB? Don’t know how that will affect the results…***
I voted for this week’s paranormal poll (hotest paranormal heroine)
I also posted info on this contest to my blog (elisajankowski.blogspot.com), which autofeeds into my FB account as a note (facebook.com/elisa.llewellyn.jankowski)
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Oh, I just saw it’s your birthday: Happy Birthday!!
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Hi Donna! Your book sounds really great, I will definitely check it out.
-RSVPd
-friends with Donna on twitter @throuthehaze
-Voted on the P&E poll
-Voted in this week’s poll
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I love Highlander stories, and books with legends and lore. I think the appeal is that it’s something out of the ordinary, but just maybe the legend could be true.
I follow Donna and BBB on Twitter, I voted in both polls and I RSVP’d.
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Donna is gem!!! She has an amazing talent for bringing forth the strong, sexy Highland Warrior along with matching them with their perfect heroine!
I’m looking forward to reading more from her!
Haunts and kisses!
Annie
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Hi Donna,
Dangerous Highlander sounds great! I’m looking forward to reading it!
I RSVPd
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I sent my receipt from Amazon for the book to the goddess email.
thanks
HeidiS
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Hey Lisa R - What book would I give away if I had endless copies. Any Lara Adrian book. Or the Smoke Thief by Shana Abe. I’m such a huge fan of both authors. Seriously, if you haven’t read them, get a book. You won’t be disappointed.
hugs,
D
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Hi Kristen C - I don’t use a chart, but I do keep two spiral notebooks near me at all times. One keeps track of my page count for the day while the other is a series notebook. It has the characters, their attributes, the places the book takes place in and other characters and how they fit into the book.
It helps to keep me on track in a series.
hugs,
D
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Hi Kristina S - I’ve got so many favorite authors. I listed a few earlier, but Lara Adrian, Shana Abe, Suzanne Enoch, Lisa Kleypas, and Karen Marie Moning definitely make the list.
hugs,
D
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Hi Amy S - Thank you!
As for research, I didn’t do a whole lot since I’ve written Scottish Medievals for awhile and the information tends to stick with you. However, I’m always looking through my research books. You never know what you might stumble across.
hugs,
D
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Hi Heidi S - I’m not sure where I get my love of Highlanders. I tease my hubby that I married him just for his Scottish name. I’ve not gone to Scotland *yet*. Hubby is a tad worried that once I get there he won’t get me home.
And he’s right.
hugs,
D
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Hi. Haven’t read this yet but it is on my list! It seems like it’s right up my alley. I’m getting my tonsils out on Fri
and since I will have a week or two to recovery I plan to make this book one of my reads 
Thanks for the cool contest!
To enter the contest I:
1. I posted the link to this event on my Twitter acct and Facebook (I sent you an email confirm for this)
feed://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/20044064.rss
2. I have requested to be a friend on Facebook and am also a fan on FB
3 I voted in the critter.org poll and the BBB poll
Thanks for the chance,
Jamie E
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HI Sheila M - I’d always tell my hubby about the stories I was thinking up. It wasn’t until 1999 when I was pregnant that I sat down to write my first book. I never looked back after that.
hugs,
D
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Hi Stacy S - What draws me to Highlanders? I think its their fierce, wild nature and devotion to their clan and family. There’s just something so beautiful about that.
hugs,
D
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Hi Christine Rose - Thank you so much. I’d love to do an interview. You can also email me at donna@donnagrant.com
hugs,
D
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Hi R Tianna - what a great idea! Thank you.
hugs,
D
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Hey, Netti - lol! Girl, you crack me up. Its only a little over four months until FORBIDDEN HIGHLANDER, then only six months after that for WICKED HIGHLANDER and you can have your fix of Quinn.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Elisabeth B - oh, yes. There are kilts.
hugs,
D
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Hi Annie M - ah, thank you, sweetie!
hugs,
D
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Hi, Jamie E - I’m sorry your getting your tonsils out. Good luck with that, but just think. You get to read! lol. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
hugs,
D
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2 - did the newsletter, friended at facebook
3 - voted at that second one, but yesterday so can’t send the confirmation
4 - twitter - @OV_099
FB - http://www.facebook.com/people/Lois-Merritt/100000225278700
LJ - http://ov-099.livejournal.com/
site blog - http://home.comcast.net/~loismerritt1013 and click on Blog/What’s New
and I like legends and lore; sometimes I can be thrown by made up locations or the like, but then most of the time I can get right into it and really like it - and the history and environments that are created, well, in the end, they are all just down right cool.
Lois
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Hi Donna. I haven’t had a chance to read any of your work yet, but I am looking forward to it. I love the cover and would like to know if you have traveled to Scotland to do any of your research. It seems like a really good excuse to me! (I’ll take any excuse to travel!)
For the contest:
RSVP’d
pending friend request at Facebook and MySpace
voted in poll
voted for BBB in review site contest
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Contest stuff:
I did RSVP & participate in the chat (question 19)
2 - Added Donna as a friend: Newsletter, Twitter, Myspace, and facebook
Couldn’t find the yahoo groups link on the website
3 - all are complete
4 - posted article at JAMM - http://justanothermobilemonday.com/Wordpress/2010/01/05/would-you-like-to-win-a-nook/
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hcreely?ref=profile
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/7425031969
myspace - http://www.myspace.com/510955351
goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/66497-book-release-contest-with-donna-grant
JAMM article on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fjustanothermobilemonday.com%2FWordpress%2F2010%2F01%2F05%2Fwould-you-like-to-win-a-nook%2F&t=Would%20You%20Like%20to%20Win%20a%20Nook%3F%3F%3F#/posted.php?id=798764554&success
JAMM article tweeted - http://twitter.com/justamonday/status/7424834999
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I’m late as usual but I was just wondering if you feel like you have lived the lives of the people in your books,when you get to the end?
I also joined your newsletter and I RSVPed as well.
thanks,
Debby Creager
creagers@windstream.net
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Do you enjoy books with legends and lore? What do you think is the appeal?
I enjoy books with legends and lore!! It makes me think “Are they real? No, really, are they?” and makes me want to research their history more. It’s mindboggling, trying to think if the characters in the legends exist and the events really did happen!
Befriended Donna on twitter [im @rubyreads]
tweeted and shared the link for this event: http://twitter.com/rubyreads/status/7425978671
Voted on the polls & joined in the daily book chat too!
voted at the polls
Joined the weekly book chat
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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=763430256
Added Donna Grant as a friend on facebook and following her on Twitter.
Also posted a link to the comp on twitter as well as facebook (see link above).
I also voted in the BBB sexiest female character poll and posted a comment there.
Voted for BBB in the critters poll.
(Maria B.)
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I am a fan of mythology, legend and lore… this definitely sounds like my kind of book!
3. Daily book chat here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16835
Vote for us at the P&E polls here: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/reviewsite.shtml
VOTE in the weekly paranormal poll here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747
Done, done and done!
4. Twitted! http://twitter.com/c_morin/statuses/7425590203
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Hi Donna, I haven’t read any of your works yet, but am eagerly looking forward to starting!
For the contest:
-RSVPed
-friend requested on Facebook
-followed on Twitter, posted the event link there as well.
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Hi, Janice D - no, I haven’t traveled to Scotland. Yet. I’m going to go *very* soon though.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Debby C - yes, I do feel as though I’ve lived those lives. You get so deep into the characters its hard not to. Which is why I love writing so much.
hugs,
D
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Hi Donna,
I am so very excited about this Dark Sword series! Can’t tell you how much time I spent reading “the beginning” about the characters and all of the other extras you have on your website. Congrats!
Here are my entries:
+25 http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747#comment-119632
+25 voted for BBB in the P&E poll
+50 http://seductivemusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/contests-giveaways.html
Thanks!
Carrie D
cldivineATyahooDOTcom
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Hi! What an exciting contest, thank you. Your book sound amazing, I don’t think I have read anything like it. I am excited to read it.
Added on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tiahb
Voted in both polls
Joined yahoo group
Posted link on myspace
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RSVP’d, friended Donna on Myspace and Facebook, am a member of the newsletter dangerous women. Posted on the daily book chat, voted in both polls, posted on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/AngelwolfPhotography?ref=name
and myspace under AngelwolfPhotographyhttp://www.myspace.com/angelwolfphotography , going to go buy the book right now
My question is: When did you know that you wanted to be a writer?
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Wow. Hmm I like legend and lore because it is fun to fantasize about whether it happened or not. You can shape it in any way. That is its appeal for me at least.
I am not usually into highlander novels, I read some, so I think I will give this one a try.
Thank you,
Aori H.
I RSVPed
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Hey Donna,
This looks like an awesome read and since my mom LOVES Highlanders I bought her the book!
My question for you would be what’s your favorite way to plot?
Thanks for the contest. Here’s my beginning entries:
Added Donna on Twitter added 25
Mailing List 25
Added Donna on Facebook 25
Added Donna on Myspace 25
Joined the Yahoo group 25
Amazon Reciept 300
retweeted the contest 50
twittered my post on talechasing about the contest 50
voted in p&e poll 25
Voted in paranormal contest 25
Mentioned here:
http://www.facebook.com/kimidreams
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=10295740&blogId=524839301
http://www.talechasing.com/2010/01/05/highlanders-and-nooks-oh-my/
http://friendfeed.com/kimidreams
http://digg.com/d31EkoT
http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/2KR7TRQZHZD7LM7IKZYYRELHBQ
I think that adds up to 875 if I’m right. I have more I’ll be doing.
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Hi Donna,
Nice to have you here! Who is your favorite paranormal author?
1. RSVP’d
2. Voted
3. Added Donna on facebook, newsletter and yahoo group
4. BBB facebook friend, fan, BBB newsletter, Bloodbank, Goodreads.
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Hi, Tamara - I didn’t know I wanted to be an author until about eleven years ago when I sat down to write my first book.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Lisa G - my favorite paranormal author would have to be either Lara Adrian or Shana Abe. Love them both!
hugs,
D
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OOps! I forgot to put my name and first initial. Don’t penalize me!! It’s Kimi A.
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Thank you everyone for the great comments about my book and the cover. Thank you as well for the bday wishes. Y’all are the greatest!
I’m off to bed. Got to get up early with the kiddos, but I’ll stop back by to see if there is any more questions to answer.
I hope I’ve intrigued you enough to get Dangerous Highlander!
hugs,
D
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Congrats on the release!!
Do you take breaks between books or just dive right into the next?
Favorite place to visit but not live?
I RSVP’d.
Tweeted - http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/status/7429502717
Voted in poll.
Voted for BBB at the P&E poll.
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I missed that it was your birthday? Happy Birthday! Another question I thought of…what do you do to get yourself inspired to write if you aren’t particularly feeling it that day?
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I’m so sorry but I forgot to mention that I RSVP’d (you should remind people about this in the ways to earn entries because I always forget to mention it in the first post)
so sorry for the duplicate…please don’t penalize me
cldivineATyahooDOTcom
Carrie D
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I bought this book last week. And I started reading a little of it today.
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Hi Donna
I Do like Legend and Lore I like to wounder if the thing in the legend is real.
1.I Went by link to B&N To Buy Dangerous Highlander
3.Did the Daily Chat & Did Critter Polls &Sexiest Female Polls
4.I Spread the word on my myspace and facebook and here is the links
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
* I RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com
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Donna…. If I am repeating a question sorry but just wanted to ask how many Highlander books have been ordered by the publisher? Do you have plans for any more past that number? and Do you have any thoughts as to getting the Magic series in print… ? I know I have asked you this last question before privately but thought that you might get some more checking out this series with a question asked in this forum.
As for the Beta reader option… I am available at any time… LOL
And for those who haven’t read the Magic series check out the reviews here on the series…. it is another fantastic series with some amazing women.
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Hi Donna! I can’t wait to read “Dangerous Highlander”! The cover is to die for! (So I can only imagine what the actual inside entails)! *woo hoo*!
I’m currently in the hospital and I have some authors that I MUST have with me! What are some of yours?
Thanks for being here at BBB! It’s SO great to finally ‘meet’ you!
As for my extras, I haven’t decided what books I want to buy yet, but I’ll be sure to send you in my receipts when I do before the 11th! As for the rest:
2. Be friends with Donna by joining her here:
Newsletter: http://www.janusportal.com/lists/?p=subscribe&id=5 — DONE
Here’s my confirmation -
PowerMailings.com | Exceptional, affordable e-newsletter hosting and mailing services
(Sent you a separate mailing with the actual confirmation letter)
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/donna_grant — DONE @APRKAVEPRINCESS
Facebook: http://www.facebooks.com/donnagrantauthor — Done Amy Santos
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/donnagrant — DONE — Park-Avenue Princess (Royal Reviews) Already Friends!
This member is already one of your friends.
Go to User Profile
Yahoo groups: http://www.dangerwomenwriting.com/ — PrincessPrizes@Yahoo.com
Congratulations, you are now a member of the group dangerouswomen!
Good for 25 entries per place you friend or follow. Be sure to send your confirmation emails to bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces).
If you need something different, or I’m doing this wrong, let me know! OK?
3. Join us at our daily book chat here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16835 and DONE!
vote for us at the P&E polls here: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/reviewsite.shtml DONE!
VOTE in the weekly paranormal poll here:http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747 DONE!
good for 25 points for each one you do.
4. Spread the word about this event! Use this direct link to the event: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16845 on twitter, at another blog, website, Myspace, Ning Group, Facebook, Yahoo Group, Goodreads, Shelfari (any group where it is appropriate). You MUST come back here to this interview and post those links in one response here in this thread so we can verify your entries. Good for 50 entries per place you post the event link.
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Comment by Park-Avenue Princess 32 seconds ago BBB is having an awesome contest with author Donna Grant — Details here — http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16845!
Good Luck Everyone!
Deadline is 1/11/10!
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Amy S.
Park-Avenue Princess
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Subscribed to the newsletter and followed on Twitter.
Tweeted about it here: http://twitter.com/Technogasms.
Voted in the weekly poll.
Thanks for the contest.
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I RSVPed
2. subscribed to the newsletter and joined the Yahoo group. I’ll forward the confirmation emails righ after I make this post.
3. chatted and voted on both polls
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PS - I RSVPed too!
Lois
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Hi, Donna S - Sometimes I have to take breaks between books because I have revisions or proofs I have to read over, but I like to dive right back into a book.
Favorite place to visit and not live? Jamaica. I’ve been twice and both times have been spectacular vacations.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Kimi - thank you for the bday wishes. I look at writing like any job (just a job I really love). I have pages that I have to get done each day, and some days are easier than others. I don’t make myself have to write perfect pages on the first draft. That’s what revisions are for, so I take that into consideration. However, on those days that it just isn’t flowing, usually emailing my friends will help get me back on track.
hugs,
D
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I like books with good world building/society background. So legend and lore are good for the book.
I voted in both polls and left a comment at the daily chat.
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Hey, Shell B - ah, thank you for the wonderful words about my Magic series. I’d love to say they’ll be going to print, but I seriously doubt that. Cobblestone Press which published that series doesn’t really do print books, so I think everyone is out of luck there.
As for the Dark Sword series, I’ve been lucky enough to have my wonderful publisher contract me for six books so far. I have 15 books planned for the series.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Amy S - Hope you get out of the hospital soon! What authors would I have to have with me? Lisa Renee Jones, Christina Dodd, and Jennifer Haymore for sure!
hugs,
D
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Hey Donna! Thanks for coming to visit with us today! And I have to agree - I’m a history junkie and can’t get enough of it sometimes. And it doesn’t matter if it’s real history or fictionalized either. I also love it when legends and lore are mixed into a story, espeicially one with paranormal elements.
The boring stuff:
I’ve been a long-time subscriber to Donna’s newsletter and a friend on FB. Just followed her on Twitter as well (asphaltcowgrrl). I voted on the P&E polls as well as the weekly Paranormal Poll. And, as always, BBB is on my permanent blogroll at http://www.readinsomethingcrazy.blogspot.com
Thanks to BBB for the contest and to Ms Grant for coming out to play.
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Hi Donna. I do enjoy reading books that make use of existing legends and lore but put their own spin on them. I think the appeal may stem from readers enjoying the combination of familiarity and a unique approach.
Thanks for joining us here!
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Please enter me in the contest.
I’m following Donna on twitter: FERISHIA
Tweeted about contest: http://twitter.com/FERISHIA/status/7446278415
Felicia SN. -
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Thanks for the interview. I will be adding your books to my TBR list.
I RSVPd. I am following on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook. I shared this on Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook. I voted in the polls and follow BBB on all possible places.
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Donna, who most inspires you and keeps you modivated?
I am new to your series, but it sounds great! I am adding you to my wish list!
facebook post
http://www.facebook.com/#/home.php?filter=lf
tweet post
http://twitter.com/EllzReadz/status/7446810206
followerer on Twitter @EllzReadz
visited chat
voted for BBB
voted in poll plus recommendations
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Hi, Elie N - Readers keep me motivated. The awesome reader emails I get help to get me through anything.
hugs,
D
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I voted in the poll. Good Luck!
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Newsletter: Joined and emailed
Twitter: following (@Seriouslykooky)
Facebook: following (Sarah Keery)
Yahoo groups: subscribed to comments in google reader
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/SeriouslyKooky/statuses/7453160023
Voted for you on Critters.
Voted on poll for Sexiest female paranormal character
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Sorry forgot to put my name in Sarah K.
Also, I love stories based in legends and lore as you can always find more out about them later. Or find other fiction based on them and read around the subject.
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Posted on Blogger
http://joannekenrick.blogspot.com/2010/01/bit-of-nookie-for-you.html
and on Myspace
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=524926664
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Joined our daily book chat
voted for us at the P&E poll
VOTED in the weekly paranormal poll
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Hello.
I would like to ask if you have read other highlander series. If you have, who are the authors?
I joined the newsletter: aorihanazari
facebook: Roksana Gabdul
yahoo groups: yamicoolgirl
Thank you.
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I rsvped and here I am
2. joined her newsletter, friended on facebook, myspace and twitter
3. voted for you at the P/E polls and voted in the weekly paranormal poll.
4. I posted about contest at http://www.bookcrazyscrapbookmama.blogspot.com
looking forward to starting on this series soon. Loved the book of yours I’ve read.
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Hey, Donna! IT is great to have you here- great post!
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hi Donna!
I’ve never read a highlander story before so I’m not exactly sure what it means. But I like the cover and always look forward to trying something new in books,and I love legends and lore!I think the appeal lies in the human need to feel connected to our past, as well as wanting to feel there’s magic out there too. Ive 2 questions:
-Do you or your family have any personal family legends or lore?
-In reference to ur answer to Shell B, what’s a beta-reader exactly?
It sounds fun!lol
RSVP’d
2.Friends with Donna:
-Newsletter subscriber
-Twitter follower @BellaFranco
-Facebook friend (awaiting confirmation)
3. Joined daily book chat, and voted for BBB at the P&E polls,
VOTEd in the weekly paranormal poll
4. tweeted & posted on blog
http://beguilethysorrow.blogspot.com/
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Hi Aori H - oh, I love Karen Marie Moning’s Highlanders. Talk about delicious heroes.
hugs,
D
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Hi, Bella F - My family doesn’t have any legends or lore that I’m aware of. Would be kinda cool if they did.
hugs,
D
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RSVPed
2. joined newsletter
3. joined in daily chat
voted P&E poll
voted poll
Julie S
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I joined her Yahoo group
Julie S.
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I SPREAD THE WORD:
http:/heidi3306.blogspot.com/
thanks
HeidiS
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Hi Donna!
Wow, what a great contest!!!! A Nook…..
I am following on Twitter
I added you as a friend on: MySpace, Facebook and signed up for your newsletter.
I voted in the weekly paranormal poll
I voted for BBB for best website
I signed up for your newsletter
And, I may have done some of the other requirements….but can’t remember them all….. LOL
Thanks for your participation!
Look forward to reading your books.
Sue
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I am following on twitter @annedoggett
voted in the P&E polls
tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/status/7488610647
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I am following Donna on Twitter- @nicholandria
Signed up for her newsletter and forwarded the confirmation
Friended her on FaceBook and myspace- will forward those as soon as I get them
I voted on the Sexiest female poll! And left a comment
I blogged about the contest with link here: http://nicholandria.livejournal.com/4338.html
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I’ve added you to my list of authors and books to check out.
2 & 3 done with the exception of Twitter.
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I have another book to add to my TBR list…which is way too long already.
For the legends and lore question… I like books that have really great characterization and/or worldbuilding…if legends and lore are part of the story that’s fine, but I don’t miss it if the story really has no history element built into it.
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I very much enjoy books with legends and lore, especially that of the Celtic gods, but that’s just a personal thing for me.
Followed Ms. Grant at Twitter,MySpace, and Facebook.
Voted in the P&E poll.
Voted in the weekly paranormal poll.
Joined in the daily book chat.
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Thanks for being at BBB, Donna, and for offering such a great prize. Generally, I don’t care for books with historic settings but I do enjoy reading about the highlanders. If a book focuses on a legend, like King Arthur or the Druids or whatever, then I might pick it up if something else about the book grabs me.
Joined today’s chat (#19).
Voted in the predpoll and for sexist fem para.
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OK…I finally did No. 1 too! I just purchased Donna Grant’s most recent novel “Dangerous Highlander”! I can’t wait to get it. My order No. at B&N which I used the link above is Your Order Number is: 124429300
Your order was placed on January 8, 2010, 7:20 AM EST!
Thanks again!
Amy S. (Park-Avenue Princess)
IAmHiMaintenance@aol.com
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Thank you, Amy S! I hope you enjoy it.
hugs,
D
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I JUST RECEIVED DONNA’S BOOK I ORDERED ON TUESDAY. DANGEROUS HIGHLANDER, OH IS IT GOOOD. I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE. I ALREADY PUT HAVE MY PREORDER READY TO GO.
THANKS DONNA
HEIDI S.
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I voted for BBB.
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voted for BBB
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I’ve seen this book around in the bookstore but I still haven’t gotten the chance to pick it up. There’s definitely something about Highlanders that makes me go just a bit gooey inside. Added that I recently saw Leap Year, I now have a cute accent to add to any of the books I read now
3. complete
4. posted: https://cid-88898f4a49c6f88d.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.SharedFavorites/Release%20Party%5EJ%20NOOK%20Contest%20and%20Chat%20with%20Author%20Donna%20Grant.url
and http://biki209.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!88898F4A49C6F88D!397.entry
5. contemplating…
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Following Donna on twitter-@ggs_closet
voted at BBB
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Hi, Heidi S - oh, wow. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book. You’ve really made my night! Thank you!
hugs,
D
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Whooo yes, Karen Marie Moning is definitely my favorite author!
Do you have favorite characters? I didnt read all of them, but I am intrigued by Adam. Delicious fool.
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I also can’t seem to sign up for the yahoo newsletter.
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I’m very into history, so i think the interest in lore is inbuilt in me! I think it adds a certain depth to a book, whether its pre existing or just made up!
I entered daily chat, voted for BBB on the poll, and voted in paranormal poll!
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OMG I must be desperate - he’s my youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUUN73T7dWM
SarahK
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1. Purchased copy of Donna’s book from Barnes & Noble and sent receipt to prize goddess.
2. Friended Donna on Facebook and am now following on Twitter will send email confirmation as soon as I get it.
3. Joined daily book chat and voted for BBB at the P&E polls here and VOTED in the weekly paranormal poll.
Looking forward to reading this. I just purchased it and will get started right away. I’ve always loved historical fiction and swords so I am interested in reading this.
Beth
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I do enjoy lore and legend in books especially if it’s a paranormal so I’m glad it “took over” as you say
I look forward to reading this one.
- I subscribe to Donna’s newsletter (mishcara at gmail dot com)
- I follow Donna on Twitter (mcarak)
- I Stumbled this event: http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/mishme
- I voted in the P&E Poll
MichelleK
mishcara at gmail dot com
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I really want to win!
ninjafanpire@hotmail.com
Ninja F.
+25 Subscribed to newsletter (forward confirmation E-Mail)
+25 NinjaFanpire is following @donna_grant on Twitter
+25 Added Donna Grant as a Facebook friend (Ninjafanpire Cullen)
+25 Added Donna as a friend on MySpace (Kaelisa Van Dyke)
+50 Twittered: http://twitter.com/NinjaFanpire/status/7619283655
+50 Blogged: http://ninjafanpire.blogspot.com/2010/01/win-nook-hurry-ends-very-soon.html
+50 Posted Journal on DeviantArt: http://kilama.deviantart.com/journal/29586165/
+50 Facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/#/ninjafanpire?v=feed&story_fbid=248739741508&ref=nf
+50 MySpace Journal: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=41338451&blogId=525444869
+50 Mentioned it under a DailyBooth picture: http://dailybooth.com/NinjaFanpire/2525919
+50 Posted a comment on my Goodreads profile: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2103611
(450 provided they all count)
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great contest! cant wait for my shiny nook
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Hi I only just found you, via twitter. I wish I had found you earlier. just joined you on F/B too so I can keep up to date with you x
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follow bitten by books, donna grant on twitter
signed up for donna grant emails
maynekitty at live dot com
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http://twitter.com/maynekitty/status/7644859316 RT
maynekitty at live dot com
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2. I subscribed to Donna Grant newsletter (forwarded confirmation E-Mail)
I’m already a subscriber of Yahoo groups: http://www.dangerwomenwriting.com/ (I don’t know how to confirm this for you-unless I forward the digest I receive as a member)
3. I chatted today and I voted for BBB at P&E polls
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Joined Newsletter
Friends on Facebook
Friends on Myspace
Joined Daily chat
Voted P&E poll
Voted paranormal poll
Julie S
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Hi Donna, I haven’t read this book but I have added it to my TBR list. It sounds really good and I love to read historical books of any kind. I have sent you a friends request through myspace/bkwolf-whitaker, and have signed up for your newsletter.
Belinda
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Hi Donna,
that is one sexy cover there.
rsvpd
voted in both polls
posted on twitter:dlsmilad
posted on FB:DinaStornello
posted on Goodreads:DinaStornello
friended Donna on myspace:dlsmilad
friended Donna on FB:DinaStornello
joined Donnas newsletter
posted bullletin on myspace also:dlsmilad
following Donna on twitter:dlsmilad
thank you,
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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OMG, almost 200 comments! Wow..
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sorry i missed this even tho i rsvped the flue will do that to a person
Donna my question is do u think that sometimes hot men on covers deminishes sales or doenst reach all readers like ud want the story to the whole dont judge a book by its cover asspeckt
Newsletter:done
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bainesgoddess
Facebook: http://www.facebooks.com/Ghostssinner
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/forever14n9
i did rsvp just didnt make it till now
i did vote for u in the pred and ed poll tho
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Donna,
Thanks for the contest! I’ve added you as a friend on facebook (Steven Yagozinski)
I’ve also purchased four of your books from B&N (I figured it would be good karma since I badly want to win the Nook!)
Now excuse me while I get to my new reading material-
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I am following donna on twitter (@buttmuffin)
and I retweeted a link to the contest
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I think one of the main reason I like reading about legends and lore is because my life is pretty normal. Reading it give me a sense of fantasy and what if. I’m fascinated with immortality..although I don’t think I would choose it if it was offer to me.
Subscribe to Newsletter
Twitter follower: (@ThuyTNguyen)
Friend onFacebook: (Thuy Nguyen)
Friend on Myspace: myspace.com/zorphiya
Voted on the P&E poll.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/ThuyTNguyen/status/7655985401
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I’m out a few days sick and come back to over 200 comments. Wow! You guys rock!
Steven Y - thank you for buying some of my books. I appreciate it.
Hope you enjoy them.
Beverly G - Personally, I thoroughly enjoy the sexy men on the covers. To me, that’s a romance. I know there are those who are embarrassed at the covers, but its covers that sometimes grab my attention. A sensual couple will grab my attention every time. Not to mention a hunky guy.
hugs,
D
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I don’t know why my comment says 12:30, I checked the central time and it said 11:30.
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Hola NinjaFanpire!
It is because we forgot to “fall back” when the clocks changed for daylight savings time. We will be fixing that eventually. But we take it into account when we tally the votes. So no need to panic!
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