DAY 14: Birthday Extravaganza [CLOSED]

Thanks to Dee DeTarsio, today’s Birthday Extravaganza giveaway is for 3 Kindle copies (via Amazon Kindle Gifts) of The Scent of Jade by Dee DeTarsio. Dee DeTarsio is also here today to share some poems and words of wisdom with us. Take it away Dee DeTarsio!

 

The Book Vixen
There once was a Vixen of Books,
Who loves getting all the looks.
You have to kiss a frog
To be on her blog,
‘Cause romance is how she cooks!

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may always set the tones. The passion and power of words--those we read and those we write, and even more importantly, those we speak--create a magic potion.

From saying a word over and over until it becomes nonsense, to the wishes behind a favorite name that we bestow upon our child, to words that conjure up our personality (Literally, Rob Lowe on Parks and Recreation!)--it’s up to us to use our powers for good.

For Pete’s Sake!
My friend, Pete, joined us for a dinner party a little while ago. I was complaining about how much my husband loves salmon. Seriously: morning, noon and night. Guess what I served that evening? I do have a great, (according to reports) easy-peasy salmon recipe that does NOT have to be prepared with love! (You don’t even have to touch it.)

"I hate salmon," I said. Pete smiled at me and told me I shouldn't say hate. I laughed, and agreed. He is right--I used to tell my kids that all the time. The conversation turned to weather. "I hate to be cold."

From across the room, I glimpsed Pete as he turned his head, whispering, "We don't say that." We laughed together.

I had no idea how often Negative Nellie was inviting herself to my party--but thanks to Pete's gentle reminder, she is officially off the guest list.

Pete's got a big birthday coming up this month, too: he'll be 4.

Happy Birthday, Pete--and The Book Vixen!

 

OMG I LOVE The Book Vixen poem!! Thank you Ms. DeTarsio!! And happy birthday to Pete too!

From TV writer Dee DeTarsio, a new novel, The Scent of Jade. When an ancient jade relic that holds secrets to global warming ends up in the hands of a not-so-perfect heroine, she is thrust in a fish-out-of-water adventure, lost in the Costa Rican rainforest.

“Romancing The Stone” meets “Survivor” for Julie Fraser, who was minding her own business, living her life as snug as a bug in a rut in San Diego, California. As the least adventurous person she knows, Julie finally whooped it up one day to jet off and surprise her husband, who was on a business trip in Costa Rica. Reeling from the discovery that her husband wasn’t who she thought he was, she accidentally steals an ancient artifact and is chased through the wilds of the rainforest, not knowing where to turn, literally, or whom to trust. She knew she should have stayed home.

Can a monkey, a blond Juan, a foreign scientist, a mysterious ‘love potion’ and the jade stone itself (that may hold secrets to global warming), help Julie on her mission to find and forgive her husband?

The stolen idol catapults her on a quest, as she discovers truths along the way about herself and her place in the universe. The Scent of Jade is creative and unique with surprising twists--in turn suspenseful and heartbreaking, combining humor and romance to reach the payoff ending. Original characters keep the pages turning.

The Scent of Jade spins its story with wit and wisdom, drawing those who love mystery, suspense, romance and adventure. While there are no vampires, readers are invited to enjoy the intrigue...

Places to find Dee DeTarsio online: 
Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

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GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Thanks to Dee DeTarsio, three lucky winners will receive a Kindle copy (via Amazon Kindle Gifts) of The Scent of Jade by Dee DeTarsio!!

• Giveaway open to US residents.
• Comments are appreciated, however, you must fill out the form below in order to enter the giveaway.
• Please read the Contest/Giveaway Policy for complete list of rules.
• You have until midnight (your time) on Thursday, July 7, 2011 to enter.

Good luck to all who enter!