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.

Freedom Giveaway Hop: Winner

Congrats to Kimberly F.; the lucky winner of the Freedom Giveaway Hop!   Kim not only wins a copy of  Lara Adrian’s Deeper Than Midnight (The Midnight Breed, Book 9), but also a set of the series bookmarkers and a signed book plate!   The Winner will be notified by email and will have no more than 72 hours to respond before another winner is drawn.  Winners are selected by the reputable Random.org.

I want to give special thanks to Lara Adrian & Heather!   Remember, they gave me extra bookmarkers and signed book plates to give away.   How awesome is that?   And so, the following ten people were chosen randomly and will each receive a set of the series bookmarkers plus a book plate signed by Lara herself.

1. Krystal L.
2. SpadesHighReads
3. Ellen T.
4. Joanna W.
5. Kelsey O.
6. Maryann N.
7. Jolene A.
8. Judi @pikasarelove
9. Theresa @ FadeIntoFantasy
10. Jennifer K J.

This giveaway was such a treat for me.   I adore Lara Adrian and love the Midnight Breed series. It’s no surprise that Deeper Than Midnight has already reached the Publishers Weekly Best-Sellers list.   Congratulations, Lara!   You rock and we love you for it!  

Oh and before I forget, a GINORMOUS thanks to my Free Sh** Fairy.   That fairy is so amazing and is probably already buzzing around, searching for the next big giveaway.   I love that damn fairy!
Until next time…
Mina B.