Bake a cupcake and win five paperbacks

CONTEST CLOSED! Winner: CORI from NEW YORK, USA. Lucky #4

I still have a few of those misprinted paperbacks hanging around in a box in my office. It’s a handy box, because it raises my laptop up when I’m working from the treadmill desk, but it isn’t very pretty. I should replace it with something in the nearish future, so the books need to go! Plus it feels like a long time since I’ve hosted a giveaway.

This is the final full set of misprints. The books are slightly streaked with pink lines. The files/printings have all been corrected, so once these are gone there won’t be any more. I’d be happy to sign them, personalized or not.

Do you want to win all FIVE of these paperbacks?

Yes?

Then, to enter:

1. Bake some cupcakes inspired by one of the cupcake creations in the Dowser books. You can use one of my recipes or your own – from scratch or a mix, your choice.

2. Take a picture of your cupcake(s) and post that picture in the comments as a .jpg (if possible).

Unfortunately, there isn’t mechanism that allows you to post a picture directly in the comments, but you can link a .jpg. The comment thread should embed it automatically — direct links to the .jpg are best for this. If this isn’t possible for you then you can link to a post on Instagram/Flickr/Facebook/Twitter/etc. This will just show up as the link, not the picture though.

3. Tell me about your cupcake. Which Dowser cupcake inspired yours – Lust in a Cup, Sunshine in a Cup, Buzz in a Cup, etc?

This is not a baking or beauty contest. Even with how much I bake I cannot manage bake/frost a ‘pretty’ cupcake.

FUN! FUN!

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Each cupcake/picture will be assigned an entry number. The winning entry will then be selected via random number generator. One entry per person. Please make sure to fill out a valid email address in the comment form. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than notifying the contest winner.

If you haven’t commented on the blog before, or you comment from a different IP address, the comments are moderated. So don’t worry if you don’t see your entry right away. I will approve it, then assign it an entry number.

Contest closes SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 at 8 p.m. PDT.

NEW TO THE DOWSER SERIES BUT YOU STILL WANT TO PLAY ALONG? Dowser 1 is currently perma-free on all retailers.

Misprint giveaway #5 – last but not least!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. WINNER AMANDA FROM OKLAHOMA, LUCKY #7

To recap a fourth time. I had fifteen misprinted paperbacks. The covers of the paperbacks were all oddly tinted to various degrees with pink and red. And, in a few, the top and bottom margins shift down or up around the halfway point. Since I’m a fan of decluttering, I thought I should give these ‘rarities’ away.

I given away fourteen so far.

I’ll autograph and label the book as a misprint. I’ll even throw in an I See Me postcard and some butterfly tattoos.

Would you like a chance to own this misprinted, but still pretty, Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic (Dowser 3) paperback?

Treasures (Dowser 3) with Leo — Leo kept insisting he wanted to be in the photos, so I finally let him.

You would?

Then #1. Comment on this blog post with your favourite quote from Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic (Dowser 3).

And #2. Tell me why it’s your favourite quote.

Remembering #3. To include your email address in the comment form so I can contact you.

OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Giveaway closes 9 a.m. PDT Saturday, April 25, 2015. Each entry will be assigned a number, and the winner will be selected by random number generator.

May the random number generator be in your favour!

Misprint giveaway #4

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. WINNERS: Cori from Texas, Deb from the UK, and Janine from Pennsylvania! Congrats!

To recap a third time. I had fifteen misprinted paperbacks. The covers of the paperbacks were all oddly tinted to various degrees with pink and red. And, in a few, the top and bottom margins shift down or up around the halfway point. Since I’m a fan of decluttering, I thought I should give these ‘rarities’ away.

I given away eleven so far.

I’ll autograph and label the books as misprints. I’ll even throw in an I See Me postcard and some butterfly tattoos.

Would you like one of THREE chances to own one of these misprinted, but still pretty, Oracle 1 paperbacks?

You would?

Then #1. Comment on this blog post with your favourite quote from I See Me (Oracle 1).

And #2. Tell me why it’s your favourite quote.

Remembering #3. To include your email address in the comment form so I can contact you.

OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Giveaway closes 9 a.m. PDT Saturday, April 18, 2015. Each entry will be assigned a number, and THREE winners will be selected by random number generator.

May the random number generator be in your favour!

Dowser 4 – the paperback

This seriously pretty proof for Shadows, Maps, and Other Ancient Magic (Dowser 4) showed up last Thursday, but I thought I would wait until it was available for purchase before mentioning it.

As with all the Dowser paperbacks, the cover and the page break knife image were designed by the lovely and talented Elizabeth Mackey.

While Mark at 52 Novels made sure that the text, formatting, and chapter headings were all pretty, pretty.

A big thank you to both Elizabeth and Mark for helping to bring this beauty to print. I prefer to read in ebook format these days, but there is just something about holding your own paperback that is absolutely thrilling.

Want to grab one yourself? You can order copies through Createspace and Amazon. Coming soon to B&N.

Have a great week!

Dowser 4 – giveaway #5 – three Dowser paperbacks and an eARC

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. WINNER TBA.

Welcome to the final day of giveaways leading up to the release of Shadows, Maps, and Other Ancient Magic (Dowser 4).

Giveaway #5 – three autographed Dowser paperbacks and an eARC of Dowser 4

I’d be happy to personalize the inscriptions 🙂

ENTRY QUESTION: What is Jade’s favourite cupcake?

Comment on this blog post to be entered to win. Contest closes on Feb 26, 2015 7 a.m. PST

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General Notes: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Each giveaway will be open for 24 hours. The winner will be selected by skill-testing question and random number generator. I will announce the correct answer and the winner after 8 a.m. PST.

To enter: comment on the giveaway post with the answer to the question. IMPORTANT: make sure to put your email address in the email section of the comment form.

Each comment will be assigned a number according to time of entry and the correct answer to the question. Hints will be provided if necessary. Each giveaway consists of a prize and an eARC of Dowser 4. The prize will be mailed to the winners, and a coupon code will be provided for the eARC. One entry per person. One prize per person.

Dowser 4 – giveaway #4 – I See Me paperback and an eARC

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. And the winner is Susan from CA, USA!

Welcome to the fourth of five days of giveaways leading up to the release of Shadows, Maps, and Other Ancient Magic (Dowser 4).

Giveaway #4 – an autographed copy of I See Me and an eARC of Dowser 4

I would be happy to personalize the inscription 🙂

ENTRY QUESTION: What does Jade think Rochelle’s magic tastes like?

Comment on this blog post to be entered to win. Contest closed Feb 25, 2015 7 a.m PST

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To enter: comment on the giveaway post with the answer to the question. IMPORTANT: make sure to put your email address in the email section of the comment form.

Dowser Series – three paperback proofs

Guess what arrived in today’s mail? The paperback proofs for Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1), Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Bloody Magic (Dowser 2), and Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic (Dowser 3).

I absolutely adore these three grouped together! As I did for I See Me (Oracle 1), I chose a matte finish for the covers and I think it’s perfect.

The covers – front and back – were designed by Elizabeth Mackey.

The inside is also perfectly pretty. Mark over at 52novels designed the interior layout and Elizabeth Mackey designed the knife image for the page breaks.

You know what all of this REALLY means? The Dowser 4 giveaways are on the way!!

I See Me – paperback proof

Guess what arrived in today’s mail a week and a half earlier than expected? The paperback proof for I See Me (Oracle 1).

It’s so gorgeous I can barely contain myself!! I chose a matte finish for the cover and I love, love, love it.

The artwork is by Irene Langholm. The cover design is by Elizabeth Mackey.

And – for the first time ever – the inside is also a thing of beauty. Mark over at 52novels designed the interior layout. I absolutely adore the butterfly tattoo page breaks.

Reading actual paper is expensive, but if you’re so inclined, you can get your hands on this beauty over on Createspace right now. From where – FYI – I, and all other indie authors, receive the largest royalty. Or it will be available on Amazon and B&N in a couple of days.

I have a feeling I’ll be ordering a few myself … for giveaways, of course. Not to just stare at and pet. 😀

Flash Giveaway – 3 paperbacks in 24 hours

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

CONGRATS to MOLLY SNOW, HEATHER L. & CATHERINE T. – the paperbacks are on their way!! Thanks for playing.

Ok! I’m feeling like doing something exciting today! So here it is – yes, I’m a wild one – LOL.

FLASH GIVEAWAY!!

Win a signed paperback of Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic in the next 24 hours by doing one (or all) of the following (see below). I will assign numbers to each entry as they come in and pick three winners via a random number generator tomorrow at 9:05 am PDT.

Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY from Thursday, April 3rd, 9 am PDT to Friday, April 4th, 9 am PDT.

Already have Cupcakes (Etc) in paperback? You can still enter, and if the generator picks you to win request any of my ebooks instead.

ENTER BY:

1. commenting on this blog post. Bonus entry for signing up to my mailing list (or reminding me you are already on it because you rock!)

2. Following me on twitter and tweeting this (or something like it): flash giveaway – win a signed paperback of Cupcakes (Etc) the 1st book in the urban fantasy Dowser Series by @mcdoidge http://wp.me/pP9tA-G3

2. Liking me on Facebook and sharing the giveaway (if you are so inclined). Or even easier, like me on Facebook and comment on the giveaway post I’m about to put up there.

I’ll give away one paperback via the blog, one via twitter, and one via Facebook.

FUN! FUN!

Finally paperbacks & a double giveaway

I dragged myself away from my sicky couch to the post office on Friday and retrieved these:

YAY! FINALLY!!

The first giveaway – for BOTH paperbacks, signed – is over on A Book Vacation right now. Click that link and scroll to the bottom of the page to enter as she has a few giveaways going on already. The giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY as always.

GOOD LUCK!