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Monday NewsMay 11, 2009
I've got to tell you that yesterday was one of my best Mother's Days ever! Andrew picked me up and took me to this new theater where you can buy your tickets online and actually pick out your seats ahead of time. And we saw Star Trek which was freaking awesome!!! 4 big fat thumbs up!!! I want to go again. Then you get free popcorn, a full bar that served Mimosas to Moms and then free bowling for Moms and free bowling with the movie ticket. A one-stop fun center. They also served food, but we chose not to partake. I was too busy beating Andrew's butt at bowling even though I hadn't bowled in over 1l years. Oh, and I got a rose from the bartender who could have been on the cover of one of the books I read. Now over Memorial Weekend I'll get to celebrate all over gain when I go to St. Louis to visit my other son and his family. Then to top it off, I got a call from my unofficial #3 son, Dan. Yes, it was a very good day. Now, here's the news I heard this week: From author Elizabeth Hoyt: I'm writing a free novella for my readers in 2009. Every month I'll be posting a new chapter to read through December.  From Karen Tintori, Novelists, Inc.: NOVELISTS INC SLASHES CONFERENCE FEE BY HALF FOR FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS. Recognizing the impact these tough economic times have on writers, the board of Novelists Inc. (Ninc), has announced its own version of an economic recovery stimulus package. Ninc Goes Platinum; Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence, has halved the registration fee for members. Once one hundred spots are filled, Ninc will continue accepting registrations at a reduced rate. From Anna Klassmann De Souza, Netflix: The economy has everyone down, but don't let it affect your summer reading material. This Summer '09 BookSwim, the Netflix for books (online book rental), is offering one month free for summer reading. "Swimmers" can enter the code "SUMMER09" at checkout for one month free as part of a three month summer subscription to BookSwim. Yana Walton: While the publishing industry grapples with enormous challenges, Open Book, a new national television and multimedia program premiering May 11th on Link TV, aims to cast new light on books and writers globally. Created and hosted by Ina Howard-Parker, an experienced book publicist and editor, and directed by Diane Paragas, an award-winning documentary and commercial filmmaker, Open Book is a new half-hour weekly television program about books and writers focusing on the contemporary and historical literary production in a different spot on the planet each week. (I did talk to Yana and she assured me that romance would be represented. Since I don't get cable, someone let me know that they follow through on this.) The pilot airs next week (May 11 and 13), focusing on Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and here is a link's to the release where you can see clips of the pilot. From Me: On Twitter, I asked "If @perfumesMKE is now following me, does that mean they may consider naming a perfume after me?" Their response: "@barbaravey I am sure we can name a perfume after you too as long as it sells :)" I heart Twitter. Monday Giveaways:  Due to popular demand, I'll now post on Mondays any contests that authors are having on their website. Here's your chance to win big. Visit these authors/publishers: Author Anne Carrole: Enter the contest this month at Love Western Romances and you'll be eligible to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Leah Hultenschmidt, editor Dorchester: I'm running a Mother's Day Matchup. Readers have to match author photos with baby pics, and the winner gives seven books by participating authors. Author Vanessa Kelly: Name the heroine in Vanessa Kelly's Regency-set historical romance, MASTERING THE MARQUESS, and win a $20 Amazon gift card. Author Nicola Marsh: Author Nicola Marsh will give away a signed copy of her current release this week. Author Linda Thomas-Sundstrom: Linda Thomas-Sundstrom will give away a signed copy of Barbie and the Beast to one lucky person by May 15th. Author Susan Blexrud: On May 11, I have a great contest on Bitten by Books. You can win a $50.00 Barnes & Noble gift certificate. Also giving away some amazing prizes, including FIFTEEN copies of my book! Love Fang. Author Michelle Marco: Win an ARC of Michelle Marcos's Wickedly Ever After. To see more details and RSVP, follow the link. Author E. Jamie: I'm giving away a copy of a Harlequin Romance: Meant To Be Mother by Ally Blake on the Contest page on my website. Elizabeth Hoyt is giving away a signed Princes Trilogy set in her May/June website contest. Anyone interested in being included in this Monday Feature may email me at barbaravey@gmail.com. Include one sentence to describe your giveaway and your website address. Subject of email: Monday Giveaway Bottom Line: "I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversations." ~ George Bernard Shaw Posted by Barbara Vey on May 11, 2009 | Comments (13)
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Amanda commented: Awww...that's a wonderful picture of you and your son. And thanks for putting these contests all in one place. Lots easier for me to try to win something. I love FREE!
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Edie Ramer commented: Great picture, Barbara! I saw Star Trek with my son and husband on Saturday and we all thought it was freaking awesome, too! I want to see it again.
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Holly Jacobs commented: Barbara, I'm glad you had a lovely day...and that you got to see Star Trek!! I saw it last week at night. I'm rarely stay up until midnight, but this was a movie that was worth it!
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News sinoo7 aka Kathy Crouch commented:
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Monica Burns commented:
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News mary s commented: Hello Barb--I love that Shaw quote--I'll have to remember that one! Hope all is well--sure glad to hear about your Mother's Day--bowling too!
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News azteclady commented: What a great way to spend Mother's Day! Your son is definitely a keeper :grin:
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Marilyn commented: Thanks for posting the freebies and what a great mom/son photo!
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Dianna Love commented: Love the pic of you and Andrew. Glad you had a terrific Mother's Day. Probably not hard to do when you have a terrific son. :)
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Shari Anton commented: Need to see Star Trek. Need to see Star Trek. Need to .... okay, off to check show times!
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News WW Heidi E commented: I had the BEST Mother's Day ever!! My daughter even massaged my feet and hands!! WOO HOO!! It was perfect and I am happy. All is right with the world!
May 11, 2009
In response to: Monday News Debbie Kaufman commented: Thanks for posting the contests. I too love Star Trek, but when my son-in-law suggested naming his still-in-the-womb son Spock, I drew the line!
May 13, 2009
In response to: Monday News Sparkle commented:
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