Love in Bloom Book Giveaway Hop

It's Spring for most of us by now. I know many of my friends up north had to deal with a lingering Winter, but let us hope there is none of that any longer. Whew! Anyway, with Spring comes a promise of all things in bloom including flowers, love and you guessed it...books! To celebrate Spring, I'm participating in the Love in Bloom Book Giveaway Hop hosted by Mary from Bookhounds.

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For this blog hop, there are over thirty blogs participating so sign up and join in on the fun this month. I'm giving away one (1) FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card. See the details below on how to enter.

Enter To Win!

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The giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on May 15th - May 30th, midnight. The contest is open to International participants.

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2016 Spooktacular Giveaway Book Hop

Hello my friends!  It's time for the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop 2016 hosted by Mary from Bookhounds!  As everyone knows, Halloween is one of my favorite times of year.  What a better way to celebrate then to participate in a giveaway that's all about books, the scarier the better!

There are over 100 blogs participating in this blog hop with such frightfully wonderful giveaways which I'm sure you'll be dying to enter!  Books and more books are what's at stack here but I'l like to keep things simple with these hops and with my giveaway. 

I'm giving away one (1) FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card.  See the details below on how to enter:

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…
+2 Subscribe to my blog
+2 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Follow me on Google Plus
+1 Tweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Entry-Form

The giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Oct. 22nd - October 31st, midnight. Contest is open to

 International participants. 

Check out all the blogs participating by visiting Bookhounds!

Mina Burrows

Romance Is in the Air Blog Hop

Romance is in the air this February and I'm celebrating by participating in the The Romance is in the Air Giveaway Blog Hop, hosted by BOOKHOUNDS, and just in time for Valentine's Day. There are over 100 blogs participating in this blog hop, so join in the fun and let's share some love!

When you think of Romance novels, you must have a favorite author, right? You know it! And what's better than getting a free book by the author you love the most? Well, hold on to your rosebuds! Today to celebrate romance and all the gushing you do when you read a great love story, I'm giving away a simple prize where you can choose your own prize.

I'm giving away one (1) FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card to (1) winner, so that they may pick to their heart's content. See the details below on how to enter:

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…

+2 Subscribe to my blog
+2 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Follow me on Google Plus
+1 Tweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Entry-Form

The giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on February 4th - February 14th, midnight. Contest is open to International participants.

Want to see who else is participating? Visit BOOKHOUNDS and check out all the links and hop on by.

Mina Burrows

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

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Boo!  The Spooktacular Giveaway Hop is here, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, and just in time for Halloween too!  I've already checked out some other blogs and the giveaways are scary good.  

To me, creepy books are a perfect giveaway for this hop.  But still, the horror genre might not satiate your book thirst.  Not to worry though.  I like to keep things simple with these hops and with my giveaway, you can be as choosy as you want.

I'm giving away one (1) FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card so the winner may pick their poison.  See the details below on how to enter:

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…
+2 Subscribe to my blog
+2 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Follow me on Google Plus
+1 Tweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Entry-Form

The giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Oct. 15th - October 31st, midnight. Contest is open to

 International participants. 

Want to see who else is participating?  Visit I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and check out all the links and hop on by.

Mina Burrows

5th Annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

Hey, Halloween fans!  The Spooktacular Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, is back.  Wahoo!  I haven't participated in many hops this year, but of course I couldn't miss this one.  It's one of my favs!  

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It's scary how fast Halloween is approaching.  Hold on to your broomstick witches, because before you know it, Halloween will be over and your teeth will be aching from all the candy you devoured.  But before it's over and Death does his little dance, let's have some fun!  

For this year's hop, there are almost 300 blogs participating in this year spooky giveaway, giving away lots of books.  Booya! 

Win a $10 Amazon Gift Card

Since this giveaway must be book related, I'm giving away one (1) FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card so the winner may pick their poison.  Hear that, Death or are you too busy dancing?  Eh, see the details below on how to enter:

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…
+2 Subscribe to my blog
+1 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Follow me on Google Plus
+1 Retweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)


a Rafflecopter giveaway The giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Oct. 15th - October 31st, midnight. Contest is open to International participants. 

Want to see who else is participating?  Visit I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and check out all the links and hop on by.

Mina Burrows

4th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, minions!  Any plans to celebrate this lucky day?  How Irish are you?  Do you like your beer green?  I'm not a big fan of green beer any more.  Didn't we all go through that phase?  Now I like my beer with a green lime wedge dumped in my corona.  

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Okay...in the spirit of Saint Patrick's Day and all things Buffy, I had to post this awesome gif.  Remember when Buffy went through her beer phase?  #GoodTimes


Anyway, to celebrate the luck of the Irish, I decided to participate in this month's giveaway, 4th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop Co-hosted I Am A Reader and by Books Complete Me from March 17th to 24th. 

Since this giveaway must be book related, I'm giving away one (1) FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky winner.  How's that sound?  Feeling lucky yet?


To enter:  
You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…

+2 Follow me on Google Plus

+2 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows

+1 Tweet this via Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

The Lucky Leprechan giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on March 17th - March 24th, midnight. Contest is open to International participants.

Want to see who else is participating? Visit I Am A Reader, and check out all the links and hop on by.

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Have a happy and safe holiday!
Mina B.

2013 Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop

The Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer is here! This is another favorite blog hop because its so important in life to show gratitude. 

                                                        

Every year I make a list of what I'm thankful for.  Here's my list for this year:

* Family

*  Writing

* Friends
*  Writer Buddies

* Minions
* Blogger Buddies

     Thank you for being so awesome!

Anyway, I'm giving away one (1) $10 Amazon GC to the winner. The Giveaway hop starts on November 15th and runs until November 30th, eod.   International participants welcome!

To enter…
You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF) 

That's it!  Wahoo!..

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Feel free to comment and thanks again for everything.  Want to see who else is participating?
Mina B.

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

The Spooktacular Giveaway Hop is here hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer.  With Halloween just around the corner this has become one of the biggest book blog hops of the year.  Are you ready for Halloween yet?  Have you read any good books that awaken your spirit this season? No?  Well don't fret.  There are over 375 blogs participating this year giving away lots of wicked books.  How cool is that?  

Since this giveaway must be book related, I'm giving away one (1) FREE Amazon Gift Card so the winner may pick their own poison.  How's that for keeping things simple?

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…
+1 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+2 Follow me on Google Plus
+1 Retweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Oct. 15th - October 31st, midnight. Contest is open to International participants. 

Want to see who else is participating?  Visit I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and check out all the links and hop on by.

Update: Congrats to Tiffany D. for winning the Spooktacular Book Hop. The winner was chosen by the reputable Random.org and has been notified via email. They have 72 hours to respond.

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Mina B.

3rd Annual Banned Books Week Hop

September 22-28th, 2013 is Banned Book Week!  And to celebrate, this is my 3rd year participating in the Annual Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop hosted by  I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Mary from BookHounds.  Supporting banned books is a passion of mine.    Once again, I'm posting the list  new and classic books that make up the ALA's "Top Ten Challenged Books Lists by Year: 2001-2012."

Here is an example of last year's challenged books:

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- Captain Underpants (series), by Dav Pilkey.
Reasons: Offensive language, unsuited for age group
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie.
Reasons: Offensive language, racism, sexually explicit, unsuited for age group
- Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher.
Reasons: Drugs/alcohol/smoking, sexually explicit, suicide, unsuited for age group
- Fifty Shades of Grey, by E. L. James.
Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit
- And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson.
Reasons: Homosexuality, unsuited for age group
- The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.
Reasons: Homosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit
- Looking for Alaska, by John Green.
Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited for age group
- Scary Stories (series), by Alvin Schwartz
Reasons: Unsuited for age group, violence
- The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls
Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit
- Beloved, by Toni Morrison
Reasons: Sexually explicit, religious viewpoint, violence

To make thing easier, I'm giving a free $10 Amazon Gift Card for one (1) lucky winner.  Our winner can choose their preferred banned or challenged book.  Cool, huh?
Let me clarify: One (1) lucky winner can win a $10 Gift Card from Amazon! Check out the details on how to enter.  See below and tell your friends!

To enter

You MUST be a GFC follower of my blog & MUST fill the form.

Extra entries
+1 Subscribe via email to my blog
+1 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Retweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway starts at 12:01 AM EST on Sunday, September 22th and runs September 28th midnight. Contest is open to International participants.

Want to see who else is participating? Click here and hop on by.

Update: Congrats to June M. for winning the Banned Book Hop. The winner was chosen by the reputable Random.org and has been notified via email. They have 72 hours to respond.

My rafflecopter giveaway link:   http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/efa52530

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Updates & Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop

Well I'm embarrassed that I've neglected to post and have ignored my friends this past month.  It couldn't be helped though.  Between work and family, life hit me in full force.  That said, I'll do my best to get back into the swing again this month.

Updates
JulNoWriMo:  First off, anyone participating in July Novel Writing Month?  I'm going to try but I fear I may be off to a bad start.  For those interested, that's a whopping 1600+ words per day.  Are my writer buddies up for the task?  Let me know if your in.

ISWG:  Insecure Writers Support Groups is scheduled for Wednesday so I'm looking forward to that.  I could use some support lately.  Keep your fingers crossed that my book releases this month.  I've had a heck of a time crossing all the items off on my self-pub To Do list so please bare with me.

Guest posts & author interviews:  If you're looking to promote your book and need some help, please drop me an email.  I'll be happy to work with you on a post.  My schedule won't allow me to review books though, but I can still promote authors.  :)

Giveaways:  Since I've been remiss with my blogging duties, I haven't given away any free sh** in some time, so without further delay, it's time for the...

Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop

Mary at Book Hounds and Kathy at I am a Reader Not a Writer  are hosting this year's Freedom hop.  *waves to the blogger babes*  Hi, girls.  Thanks for hosting one of my fav hops.

Summer is here and nothing's better than enjoying the summer months with a good book.  My free sh** fairy is on vaca so you'll have to be satisfied with a Amazon GC.  What can I say?  My fairy has turned into a lazy a** fairy. I'm giving away to one (1) lucky winner a free $10 Amazon gift card.  

To enter my Freedom to Read Hop...

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form.

Extra entries:
+2 Like me on Facebook/AuthorMinaBurrows

+2 Adding me in  your circle on GooglePlus/MinaBurrows

+1 if you Retweet this on Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway starts at 12:01 AM EST on Tues. July 2nd and runs through July 9th midnight. Contest is open to International participants.

Check out who else is participating. Visit Book Hounds and Kathy at I am a Reader Not a Writer and hop on by.

Update:  Congrats to Jessica B. for winning the FRGH.  The winner was chosen by the reputable Random.org and has been notified via email.  They have 72 hours to respond.    

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Thanks for participating!  Happy 4th!

Mina B.

Spring Fling Giveaway Hop

May 1st already? Yup.  I'll make this brief since I'm sort of blogged out right now.   Spring is in the air and it's time for the Spring Fling Giveaway Hop.  Wahoo.  Say it with me, Free Sh** Fairy..."Who doesn't love free sh**?"

A friend of mine gave me her collection of Sookie Stackhouse novels and I almost gave those away, but I think I'm waiting for another giveaway down the road.  So stay tuned.  

Anyway, the hop is from May 1st – 7th.  And the lucky winner will win a  $10 Amazon Gift Card to purchase the book they fancy the most.  See the details below to enter:

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

Extra entries…

+1 For Becoming my Fan/Like on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Subscribing via email to my blog
+1 if you Retweet this on Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on  - May 1st - May 7th, midnight. Contest is open to International participants. 

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Want to see who else is participating?  Click here.

Happy Spring!

Mina B.

Happy New Year 2013 Giveaway Hop

Happy New Year, minions!  Like my Free Sh** Fairy...I love giving free sh** away.  And so to celebrate the new year, I'm doing just that.  As per usual, I'll keep it simple.  I'm giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card so you freaks can ring in the new year reading what you love best.

To enter…

You MUST be a follower of my blog and MUST fill out this entry form. (And yes, I do check GCF)

                                                         

Extra entries…
+1 For Becoming my Fan/Like on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Subscribing via email to my blog
+1 Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/MinaBurrows
+1 if you Retweet this on Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Jan 1st - Jan. 7th, midnight. Contest is open to International participants. 

UPDATE:  Congrats to BeckeyW.  The winner was selected by the reputable Rafflecopter.  They will be notified via email and have 72 hours to respond.  Thanks for participating!

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Want to see who else is participating?  Click here.

Happy New Year!

Mina B.

2nd Annual Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop hosted by  I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and co-hosted by Jen @ I Read Banned Books.  Oh and Happy Banned Book week too, minions.  This is one of my favorite hops because it's hard to believe some of the new and classic books that make the list year after year.  Have you check out the list recently?  You should.  In fact, here are the ALA's "Frequently challenged books of the 21st century."

#113

I did so much research to determine a giveaway, but then decided to let the winner choose.  My Free Sh** Fairy hooked me up with a free $10 Amazon Gift Card for one (1) lucky winner.  Thanks, Free Sh** Fairy!  And with that loot, our winner can choose their preferred banned or challenged book.  Cool, huh?

Let me clarify: One (1) lucky winner can win a $10 Gift Card from Amazon! Check out the details on how to enter.  See below and tell your friends!

To enter

You MUST be a GFC follower of my blog & MUST fill the form.

Extra entries
+1 Subscribe via email to my blog
+1 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Retweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway starts at 12:01 AM EST on Friday, September 28th and runs October 6th midnight. Contest is open to International participants.

Want to see who else is participating? Click here and hop on by.


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Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop & Fred

With July 4th around the corner, I'm super excited to be participating in the Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop! There are over 200 blogs participating so that makes for some fun blog hopping! This hop is hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and co-hosted by Katie from Mundie Moms. It runs from June 29th to July 5th. Woot! Bring on the FREE Sh** Fairy!

This giveaway hop is perfect for the summer, huh? And to keep things simple, my Free Sh** Fairy and I decided to offer one lucky winner a free $10 Amazon Gift Card. By doing it this way, the winner can pick their own prize. Cool, huh?

Let me clarify: One (1) lucky winner can win a $10 Gift Card from Amazon! How's that for a star spangled banner prize? Want to know how to enter? See below and tell your friends!  (Pssst...I'm #112)

To enter

You MUST be a GFC follower of my blog & MUST fill the form.

Extra entries
+1 Subscribe via email to my blog
+1 Like me on Facebook/MinaBurrows
+1 Retweet this Twitter (limit 1 retweet)

Again, the giveaway starts at 12:01 AM EST on Friday June 29th and runs through July 5th midnight. Contest is open to International participants.


Want to see who else is participating? Click here and hop on by.

UPDATE!

Congrats to Maneesha S. -- the winner of the Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop! Note: The winner will be notified via email and will have no more than 72 hours to respond before another winner is drawn. The contest winner was selected by the reputable Random.org.

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Fridays with Fred 


July 4th is Fred's birthday!  Yipee!  Go Fred,  He'll be 13 then and I'll have to think of something to do for him.  He still looks great, huh? And he's still a firecracker too!

Happy Birthday, Fred!

Remember to stop by and visit Schatze over at Mary’s BookHounds too.

Have a great weekend.

Mina B.