Black Friday Blog Hop Back to Blog
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
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I haven’t really had any crazy Black Friday experiences….one time some lady stole a comforter right out of my hands and ran away…THAT was weird lol
Thank you so much for doing this giveaway! A kindle fire would be an excellent christmas present!
hense1kk AT cmich DOT edu
This is so awesome!!! I have been lusting after one of these for ages and the fact that it’s being given away by some of my favorite authors just makes it that much better!!! Good luck to all but I ‘d be lying if I said I didn’t want to win. lol roeflor@gmail.com
i don’t go out on black friday anymore. i walk with a cane and it would just be asking for problems and frustrating for me.
thank you for the chance at such a great giveaway and i hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving.
trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com
I love Black Friday. But now w/little ones I prefer to shop for everything online. Thx for the HOP!
This is so awesome!!! I have been lusting after one of these for ages!!Good luck to all but I ‘d be lying if I said I didn’t want to win. lol roeflor@gmail.com
Thanks for participating in the giveaway!
gigi s
gigis0426(at)gmail(dot)com
This contest sure takes the sting out of Black Friday. Thanks to all the bloggers for hosting this tremendous giveaway!
very cool! please count me in! rhob3123@gmail.com
I agree that shopping online is so easy and
one does not have to stand in the long lines.
Thanks, for your shopping tips, very good advice.
Also, for being one of the hostesses on this great
blog hop. Hope that you and yours are having a happy
Thanksgiving. cheers. dayle.
Just love to read and this is so awesome to add
the many writers to my list of books to read.
dayle b at telus dot net
I agree that staying at home is the better option! Hope you’re having a great holiday! Thanks for the giveaway!
Great survival tips. I’ll have to print them out and remember them the next black Friday.
jessangil at gmail dot com
`I personally hate shopping. One year my mom who hates shopping as well sent each of my daughters gift cards to Walmart… My kids love to shop. I paid my friend to take the kids shopping. hurricanemercedes@yahoo.com
Crowds stress me out too. I have to REALLY want something to go.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
I applaud those who risk going to the stores for black friday and great tips by the way. However, I find it easier to just shop online. Only thing is, I usually have most of my shopping done by the time black friday rolls around so i dont get too excited but everyonce in a while there might be something I just have to have but I try to buy it online.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Happy Holidays
Ronda Tutt
Thanks for the great giveaway! Black Friday scrares me, I try not to venture out.
Areeths at new dot rr dot com
I don’t shop on Black Friday. The other shoppers scare me quite frankly. I’m an online shopper all the way.
joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
My favorite survival tip is fancy coffee. Of, and sit back and watch everyone else shop!
jepebATverizonDOTnet
I really don’t think it’s worth the hassle to go out best to wait for the crazy rush to be over.
frellathon(at)gmail(dot)com
I haven’t ever went shopping on Black Friday and never will. Just too crazy for me. Thanks!
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
Black Friday shopping would be too much for me to handle. Best if I stay out of it & shop online I think.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Happy Black Friday! What a great way to celebrate! Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve been wanting a Kindle since forever since my mum gobbles up books faster than I can supply them, so buying and storing ebooks would be a lot cheaper. Thanks for the chance:) I hope you have a lovely day:)
sarah DOT setar AT gmail DOT com
Go out later on Black Friday, can’t handle the early time, too stressful. Much easier to shop online.
skpetal at hotmail dot com
Thanks for the great giveaway, perfect for Christmas.
The older I get, the more stressed I become over the holidays. Especially in large crowds. If I shop, it is online or very late at night. Strang because crowds never bothered me. I have been known to leave my grocery cart and leave if the isles are too crowded!lol
lldpod AT sbcglobal DOT com
Supporting the bloghop!
stacyms_99 AT yahoo DOT com
I didn’t go shopping this time the 500 people in line at Target at midnight was pretty scary. Thanks for the HOP>
I completely agree with you, Cynthia–I stayed home and read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to my kids instead 🙂 We’re ready to start book four now… 🙂
f dot chen at comcast dot net
Thank you all so much for coming by for the blog hop!! And thanks for sharing your tips!
For those who went out shopping today, I hope you’re taking some much deserved recovery time. 🙂
I went out last night for the first time in years. There was a very long line waiting for the store to open at midnight. I came home.
ainfinger(at)comcast(dot)com
Avoid Black Friday sales as much as possible.
shadow31071 (at) suddenlink (dot) net
I love blog hops!! Thanks!
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
I had a horrible Black Friday shopping day! My daughters and I started out at 11:00 pm last night. Stood inline outside of Best Buy for 2 hrs. in freezing cold. got nothing. Then stood outside of Old Navy for another hour then waited in line hour and a half to check out. Kohl’s would have been 2 hrs. to get checked out. We gave up there. Bath & Body hour and a half check out time. So basically was out all night got home 930 this morning with hardly nothing and so tired and achy and cranky! UGH! Never again for me! I’m done being a Black Friday shopper except online.
fcammer2@comcast.net
Great advice. And when it comes to comfort its not just about the shoes too. Its early and in a lot of places its cold but the stores are hot. Layers and your most comfort pants are necessary. Be prepared.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I hate black friday, I think it’s nuts! more power to those who wish to go out! LOL
thanks for the blog hop!
artsyoil@yahoo.com
I avoid Black Friday.I went once but too many rude people for me.I prefer to just stay home and look for sales another day.Thanks!
lstanziani(at)yahoo(dot)com
I had a horrible Black Friday shopping day! My daughters and I started out at 11:00 pm last night. Stood inline outside of Best Buy for 2 hrs. in freezing cold. got nothing. Then stood outside of Old Navy for another hour then waited in line hour and a half to check out. Kohl’s would have been 2 hrs. to get checked out. We gave up there. Bath & Body hour and a half check out time. So basically was out all night got home 930 this morning with hardly nothing and so tired and achy and cranky! UGH! Never again for me! I’m done being a Black Friday shopper except online.
No Black Friday for me.I will shop online and later.Thanks!
lstanziani(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’d much rather spend my black friday doing this than shopping! Too many years working at the mall.
dragonessd@gmail.com
Keeping my fingers crossed! This would be an awesome Christmas present!
sweetheart8181@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
sweepingtheusa at gmail dot com
I always stay home and shop online and thanks for the fun giveaway!
shilobeedy@gmail.com
Shopping online is definitely my favorite method. This year I read most of the day and it just so happens that part of what I read was “A Bit of Bite” from the Entangled anthology! I loved it!! Ava and Julian are sizzling!!
miranda.grissomATgmailDOTcom
I didn’t shop. I’m not crazy about crowds. I love to shop online. I stayed home and caught up on my TV shows.
Thanks for the chance to win a prize.
Good tips, it’s way to easy to get super stressed during the holiday madness! Thanks for the giveaway!
This is a pretty sweet give away I am so excited to find out who wins! :)roeflor@gmail.com
Excellent tips! :)roeflor@gmail.com
Thank you for the chance to win such great prizes!!
I am so excited about this give away 🙂 roeflor@gmail.com
What a great giveaway and a good present too
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I went shopping on Black Friday once with my mother. Now I just shop online.
Thanks for the great giveaway!