August Winners!

Before we get to the winners for all of the August contests, have you check out this weeks contests yet?

• I’m giving away a copy of Ilona Andrew’s Bayou Moon. Contest ends Sept. 16th.
• I’m giving away a copy of Afterlife by Merrie Destefano, Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands, Haunted Honeymoon by Marta Acosta and Twelve by Jasper Kent as two separate prizes.  Contest ends Sept. 16th at noon.
• Kendra Leigh Castle is giving away a signed copy of Renegade Angel. Contest ends September 21st.

Syrie James

I had the talented Syrie James on Literary Escapism during August talking about vampires as literary heroes. While she was here, we gave away a copy of her new release, Dracula, My Love, to one lucky reader. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: Who is your favorite literary monster and why? Or you can simply ask Syrie a question. Now, without further ado, the winner is:

TERESA who said: You’ve written about Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë and Dracula, is there any other literary figure (real or fictional) which has captured your interest as well?

Congratulations Teresa!

A Wild Light by Marjorie Liu

I managed to get my hands on a copy of Marjorie Liu’s newest release, A Wild Light, the third novel in her Hunters Kiss series. While I would love to be able to keep all the novels I receive, my husband would blow a gasket. So I’m giving it away. This also ensures someone else gets to read it and will continue to help spread the word about it. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: Who is your favorite literary monster and why? Now, without further ado, the winner is:

PAM S who said: What a great giveaway – love Marjorie Liu’s work.

Dracula is my favorite classic monster, I love the mystery that surrounds him.

Congratulations Pam!

Tracey O’Hara

I had the talented Tracey O’Hara on Literary Escapism during August talking about shapeshifters, vampires and werewolves. While she was here, we gave away a copy of her new release, Night’s Cold Kiss, to one lucky reader. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: Which worlds do you love exploring? Or simply ask Tracey a question. Now, without further ado, the winner is:

Mysteriousrose who said: I have heard a lot of great things about this book I would love a chance to read it.

Do you have a favourite author?

Congratulations Mysteriousrose!

Jocelynn Drake

I had the talented Jocelynn Drake on Literary Escapism during August sharing her exclusive short story, The Ring. While she was here, we gave away signed copies of Pray for Dawn and Wait for Dusk, to two lucky readers. In order to enter, all anyone had to do was simply ask Jocelynn a question Now, without further ado, the winners are:

Pray for Dawn: METTE J who said: I love your books:-)

I want to know where is your favorite spot to read?

Wait for Dusk: Larissa who said: Thanks for sharing Jocelynn!! I LOVE your books!!

How many books do you have planned for the series??

Congratulations Mette J and Larissa!

Rowena Cory Daniells

I had the talented Rowena Cory Daniells on Literary Escapism during August talking about what does one look for in a good read? While she was here, we gave away a copy of her release, The King’s Bastard, to one lucky reader. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: What do you look for in a good read? Or simply ask Rowena a question. Now, without further ado, the winner is:

MELISSA (from My World…in words and pages) who said: Thank you for the post here. :) I have been thinking on getting this book. And this post has helped sway me. I have to have great characters to draw me in and help articulate the world they are in. And a newly created world that is easily visualized is a great addition too. I enjoy exploring new worlds and everything that goes with it. I have to agree with Rowena, characters are top and the world along with the plot are next. Thank you!

Congratulations Melissa!

Pamela Palmer

I had the talented Pamela Palmer on Literary Escapism during August talking about Mixing It Up in the Genre Scape. While she was here, we gave away three copies of the first Feral Warriors novel, Desire Untamed. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: What book have you read and enjoyed recently that‘s outside your usual genre preference? Or simply ask Pamela a question. Now, without further ado, the winners are:

SCORPIO M who said: I read 2 books recently that expanded my reading boundary. First, was Lorelie James’s, “Shoulda Been A Cowboy,” which included a m/m/f scene. First one I’d ever read. I have been a mainstream romance reader for years so it was a bit unusual to read about a third party. Same thing with Megan Hart’s, “Pleasure and Purpose” – it too had atypical lovescenes. I love both these authors writing though, so something different won’t stop me from reading more.

THROUTHEHAZE who said: I just read Pamela’s story in Bitten by Cupid and now I am really interested in starting this series so I would LOVE to win the first book!
I think it has been awhile since I have read outside my comfort zone…one of the last ones I remember was See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson, which is a contemporary romance. Normally I don’t like contemporary romance but this book was great.

MARIA who said: I was given one of Pamela’s book as a gift and the funny thing was i din’t think I was going to like it so I kept putting off reading it than once i picked it up i enjoyed it so much I went and got some of the other books. I am so looking forward to this new one which i tend to pick up this week end when i get paid. I so loved bitten by cupid. Will you be writing more books like this?

Congratulations Scorpio, Throuthehaze and Maria!

Kelly Gay

I had the wonderful Kelly Gay on Literary Escapism during August talking about the journey. While she was here, we gave away a signed copy of either The Better Part of Darkness or The Darkest Edge of Dawn – winner’s choice. In order to enter, all anyone had to do was simply ask Kelly a question Now, without further ado, the winner is:

VAN P who said: I loved BPOD, and i can’t wait till DEOD :)

The entire group of characters are awesome, but I’d like to know will we be seeing more of Hank and Rex?

Would love to enter for DEOD.

As for your questions: I definitely read for the journey and for the characters. What you wrote before, that you feel like you’re on the journey with your characters. That’s what i love about books, it let’s you submerse yourself into the story, where you feel like you really know the characters that you read about and the world. You have one of the best world-building and characters, that I have read in a long time. And I’m so glad that I’ll be able to step back into the world again when DEOD comes out.

Congratulations Van P!

Kat Richardson

I had the talented Kat Richardson on Literary Escapism during August talking about things in the dark. While she was here, we gave away a set of signed copies of Vanished and Labyrinth with a limited edition puzzle, to one lucky reader. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: What are some of your favorite Dark Fantasy stories? Or simply ask Kat a question. Now, without further ado, the winner is:

JEN M who said: I don’t like “high” fantasy at all, but I love dark fantasy. The Kate Daniels series is currently my favorite, but I also love all Lilith Saint Crow’s Jill Kismet series and I’m in the middle of her Dante Valentine series. I’ve also been reading Caitlin Kittredge’s Black London series, which is pretty dark, and the Fever series by Karen Moning. I read Greywalker, but haven’t gone any farther, so I’d love to win Vanished – that would encourage me to pick up books 2 and 3.

Congratulations Jen!

Cheryl Brooks

I had the talented Cheryl Brooks on Literary Escapism during August talking about vampires as literary heroes. While she was here, we gave away two copies of Hero to two lucky individuals. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: Now, without further ado, the winners are:

MINNCHICA (from Books, According to Nicole) who said: Good Morning Cheryl! I’ve only had the chance to read SLAVE so far, but I LOVED IT! Which of your heroes and heroines was your favorite to write?

MEREDITH M who said: Cheryl, if you could have any critter of the feline nature, big or small, what would it be?

Congratulations Minnchica and Meredith!

Carolyn Crane

I had the talented Carolyn Crane on Literary Escapism during August with a fabulous test to detect paranormal abilities in infants. While she was here, we gave away a signed copy of either Mind Games or Double Cross – winner’s choice. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: Now, without further ado, the winner is:

MICHELLE M (from See Michelle Read)) who said: Carolyn always comes up with the most hilarious guest posts! Love this. And yes – I don’t know how to admit it, but my little boy is… a… demon! Whew, I guess that explains some things.

Not really, he’s my angel ;)

Congratulations Michelle!

Vicki Pettersson

I had the talented Vicki Pettersson back on Literary Escapism during August to finish our chat from RT. While she was here, we gave away a copy of Cheat the Grave and City of Souls – to two lucky winners. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: Now, without further ado, the winners are:

City of Souls: DAWN who said: As I was reading the interview, I found myself nodding my head to Vicki’s response of thinking of Las Vegas as a character. I like that the city is malleable and can adapt with the characters but still has its strong singular identity. Other cities that jumped into my head are New Orleans for its unique identity, Boston for its history and San Francisco for its duality. Internationally, London just for the hanuted history aspects alone, Paris, need I explain and Berlin for its modern city juxtaposed with its ghosts.

Cheat the Grave: NAT (from Wicked Little Pixie) who said: For sure NOLA, but it’s been done so much. I’d love to see more of my city, Toronto or even Detroit cause it’s so rich in history and there’s so many dark areas over there it’d be a UF wonderland!

And could Vicki be any more beautiful?!

Congratulations Dawn and Nat!

Anya Bast

I had the talented Cheryl Brooks on Literary Escapism during August talking about vampires as literary heroes. While she was here, we gave away a copy of either Wicked Enchantment or Cruel Enchantment – winner’s choice. In order to enter, everyone had to answer the question: What is your take on book trailers? Or simply ask Anya a question. Now, without further ado, the winner is:

JUDI (from Sidhe Vicious) who said: I enjoy trailers when I do watch them once in awhile, but it doesn’t affect whether I buy a book or not. For me, covers are a great attention grabber and if the blurb sounds good, I’m interested. Then when I’m in the store I’ll usually read the first paragraph or two and if I like the authors “voice”, I’m hooked. Of course, once I find an author I like, then I have to get all their books! (Hence the near toppling TBR stacks I have, lol).

Your trailers were awesome Anya! I just usually don’t have the time to hunt down or watch book trailers. I can appreciate the hard work behind putting one together though. The majority of my time is spent reading, reviewing, studying, blog hopping, watching tv, spoiling my pets and wrapping my head in cold packs and black towels on my migraine days, lol.

Congratulations Judi!

Winners!

You have one week to send me an email at jackie AT literaryescapism DOT com, with the contest you won in the subject line, otherwise I’ll draw a new name when I post the current contest winners next weekend.

As always, I determined the winners by inputting all the entries into the List Randomizer, scrambling it up a couple of times, and then had the Research Randomizer pick a number.