Update: Thanks so much for participating in the Blog Hop! Cassandra Carr picked our big winner and that lucky person is geminicalli@yahoo.com. Congrats!!! And if you didn’t win…please, come back here on 11/29/11. I’ll be hosting an all-day release party for ANGEL OF DARKNESS then, and there will be tons of goodies up for grabs. Thank you!

Thanks for coming by for some Black Friday Blog Hopping fun!  Here are the details for the hop (provided by Cassandra Carr):

One random commenter (can be on any of the blogs) will win a Kindle Fire, along with all the prizes below! That’s the easiest kind of shopping I can think of…

Prizes:

– Cassandra Carr: copy of either of my two current releases, Talk to Me or Head Games
– Kristabel Reed: back list copy of one of her stories and then on her own blog a $10 GC plus a copy of her newest release, Risque, a Regency Menage Tale
– Lucy Felthouse: back list copy of any of her single-title books
– Cari Quinn: back list copy of one of her books
– Leigh Elwood: two back list copies of her books
– Natasha Blackthorne: copies of her two Regency era novellas: Grey’s Lady and Waltz of Seduction
– Amber Kallyn: e-copy of Dragos 1
– Camryn Rhys: Kindle copies of The Barn Dance and Off the Record – Foodie Erotic Romances
– Lissa Matthews: two of her back list books
– Misa Buckley: an e-copy of Ironhaven and To Reach the Dawn
– Lacey Wolfe: a copy of Ambers Muse
– Courtney Sheets: a $25 GC to Ravenous Romance and a copy of Kona Warrior – PDF
– Sara Brookes: an e-copy of one of my back list books
– Cynthia Arsuaga: a copy of an e-book, and on her own blog five book charm book tethers
– Louisa Bacio: .pdf copy of my first book in The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf series, and on her own blog a $10 certificate to Ravenous Romance, and each commenter will also be entered to win a Goody Bag of new Orleans treats
– Malia Mallory: one copy each of The ABC’s of Erotica and Santa’s Back Door Baby
– Cynthia Eden: a copy of Angel of Darkness (either print or digital)
– Carrie Ann Ryan: an e-copy of The Alpha’s Path
– Jacquie Rogers: a Smashwords coupon for Faery Merry Christmas, plus on her own blog, a free copy of Much Ado About Marshals

So what are the rules? Simple: visit as many of the blogs as you can and leave a comment for the blog owner. For every comment, you’ll get one entry into the grand-prize drawing. Be sure to leave your e-mail address with every comment so we can find you if you win! And don’t forget that several blog owners are giving away prizes specific to their blog, too!

One winner will be chosen on Saturday morning using random.org. I will contact that person about the Kindle Fire and then each blog owner with a prize will contact the winner themselves to arrange delivery of said prize. Questions? Contact me at AuthorCassandraCarr AT gmail DOT com.

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Sweet! Now…on to my post for Black Friday…

I’M A COWARD

There. I’ve confessed. When it comes to Black Friday crowds, I get stresses. Too many people. Too few presents. Too much drama that you see aired later on your local news broadcast.

So how do I handle Black Friday?  Here are some of my survival tips:

1. Whenever possible, shop online. So many places are offering free shipping. Get those goodies online. Save yourself the drama of endlessly searching the parking lot.  Sit in your comfy chair at home, and click quickly for your order.

2. If you have to head out on Black Friday, never shop alone! Take a buddy–a friend can be the perfect aid you need when it comes to finding those perfect bargains.

3. The shoes. Oh, the shoes, baby! Don’t go for fashionable when it comes to Black Friday. Go for comfort. Pull out those comfy sneakers because you are about to walk like a mad woman. (Unless, of course, you follow my first survival tip–and shop from home!)

4. Hide your prizes.  When you get to your car to dump out your goods, don’t leave them in plain sight. Sadly, there will also be folks out looking to steal on Black Friday. The chaos is the perfect cover for them. So please don’t leave your new purchases out where folks can see them. Hide them in your trunk.  Deposit them at your house and then go shopping again.  Just be careful and be alert.

5. Don’t let the stress get to you. Long lines make you frustrated? Screaming toddler have you seeing red? (And I’m not talking about Santa’s suit!) Then just take a deep breath. Hum a Christmas tune, and remember…you’re going through this drama because you want presents for the people that you care about–this is for them.

Happy shopping!!

Cynthia Eden

I am so thankful to all of the fantastic readers who have picked up my books and given my angels, my demons, my vampires, my shifters, my FBI agents (and even my serial killers!) a read. Thank you all so much for the awesome support.  Thank you!!!  Thank you for the emails and the reviews and for spreading such great word of mouth about my stories.  I appreciate you all more than words can say.

So this Thanksgiving, please just know how very thankful I am for each and every one of you.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of those celebrating!!!

(And…psst…to continue my thankfulness–I’m giving away ANGEL OF DARKNESS at the Brava blog. There, I’m listing all the great things I appreciate–readers are at the top of my list!–and asking what you are thankful to have this year. If you get a chance–between traveling, shopping, and holiday craziness–please come by and share.)

Hi, everyone! The giveaway fun continues! This time, the giveaway is over at my Facebook Fan Page.  Five winners will receive signed ANGEL OF DARKNESS copies. The contest is only open today (ending at midnight), so hurry and enter!  Good luck!

(And thanks to Open Road Media–they always are amazing to help get these giveaways going!)

Hi, everyone!  If you’re in the U.S., I hope you’re gearing up for a great Thanksgiving. I’m already so eager for that turkey! Thursday can’t come fast enough. 🙂

I wanted to mention two giveaways that are currently running for ANGEL OF DARKNESS…

Over at EBook Obsessed, I’m taking about vampires and angels (oh, such unlikely lovers) and giving away ANGEL OF DARKNESS.

Then, over at Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind, I’m offering a deeper look at angels–and, yes–another ANGEL OF DARKNESS copy is up for grabs! Two chances to win. (And more chances will be coming.)

And speaking of giveaways…

On Friday (Black Friday–November 25th), I’ll be participating in a very fun blog hop event.

Here are the details (taken from the very organized Cassandra Carr who got this blog hopping fun all organized!):

The theme of our hop?   Holiday shopping tips & deals! (Can’t we all use those?)

AND we’ve got a deal for you! One random commenter (can be on any of the blogs participating in the hop) will win a Kindle Fire, along with the prizes below! That’s the easiest kind of shopping I can think of…

Prizes:

– Cassandra Carr: copy of either of my two current releases, Talk to Me or Head Games
– Kristabel Reed: back list copy of one of her stories and then on her own blog a $10 GC plus a copy of her newest release, Risque, a Regency Menage Tale
– Lucy Felthouse: back list copy of any of her single-title books
– Cari Quinn: back list copy of one of her books
– Leigh Elwood: two back list copies of her books
– Natasha Blackthorne: copies of her two Regency era novellas: Grey’s Lady and Waltz of Seduction
– Amber Kallyn: e-copy of Dragos 1
– Camryn Rhys: Kindle copies of The Barn Dance and Off the Record – Foodie Erotic Romances
– Lissa Matthews: two of her back list books
– Misa Buckley: an e-copy of Ironhaven and To Reach the Dawn
– Lacey Wolfe: a copy of Ambers Muse
– Courtney Sheets: a $25 GC to Ravenous Romance and a copy of Kona Warrior – PDF
– Sara Brookes: an e-copy of one of my back list books
– Cynthia Arsuaga: a copy of an e-book, and on her own blog five book charm book tethers
– Louisa Bacio: .pdf copy of my first book in The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf series, and on her own blog a $10 certificate to Ravenous Romance, and each commenter will also be entered to win a Goody Bag of new Orleans treats
– Malia Mallory: one copy each of The ABC’s of Erotica and Santa’s Back Door Baby
– Cynthia Eden: a copy of Angel of Darkness (either print or digital)

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So I hope you get a chance to check out the blog hopping fun–when you aren’t out enjoying that Black Friday madness!

It’s less than two weeks until the ANGEL OF DARKNESS release–Yay!!  ANGEL OF DARKNESS will be out in the bookstore and digital wild on 11/29/11.

So, of course, the release means…PARTY TIME!! Yes, I am planning for one of my day-long release parties. Right here on the old blog, you can come and get your party groove on.

Here are the details…

When:  Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from 7 am until 10 PM (Okay, let me clarify–a new guest author and giveaway will be announced each hour, but the contests will all actually stay open until noon on Wednesday, November 30th–that way, folks in different time zones will all have a chance to win

What:  Party!! A big party with lots of great guest authors, fabulous posts, and some fun prizes. (Including some surprise prizes that I am working on right now.)

Why:  Well…to celebrate, of course! The holidays are coming. It’s a stressful time. So why not de-stress a bit with prizes and fun?  Mark your calendar and plan to come by!

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And in case you missed it before…the prologue for ANGEL OF DARKNESS is posted on my Facebook page! Hope you enjoy it!