Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings

Free Reads:

On the Suvudu blog they are featuring an original short story by Kelly Meding in celebration of her new urban fantasy Three Days to Dead.

The Hoarder by Kelly Meding

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4
• Part 5

Janicu’s Book Blog has a list of free reads available from Amazon.com for the Kindle/iPhone/iTouch.

Giveaways Around the Virtual World:

As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.

• Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings: Interview & Giveaway: Author Nancy Holder
  Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings has interviewed Nancy Holder and she has generously offered to giveaway to one lucky commenter five of her books and a tin of Wicked mints. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 8PM CST on Friday, November 27th.
   
• Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings: Giveaway: Servant of a Dark God by John Brown
  Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings is giving away two copies of John Brown's debut fantasy Servant to a Dark God, courtesy of Tor Books. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at 8PM CST on Sunday, November 29th.
   
• The Swivet [Colleen Lindsay]: Happy Release Day to Alan DeNiro & Kelly Gay! (And win a set of both books!)
  Colleen Lindsay is giving away a copy of The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay and Total Oblivion, More or Less by Alan DeNiro to one lucky commenter. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is BEFORE Friday, November 27th when a winner will be picked.
   
• ChicaReader: Giveaway: Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide by L.J. Smith
  Lili is giving away 5 copies of Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide by L.J. Smith, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. Open to the US, UK and Canada. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on Friday, November 27th.
   
• Jocelynn Drake: Contest Round 20: Jocelynn Drake
  This is the last week of Jocelynn's Contest Extravaganza celebrating the release of her latest Dark Days novel Dawnbreaker. Jocelynn is giving away signed: Nightwalker, Dayhunter, Dawnbreaker and Unbound anthology along with a pair of Nightwalker and Dayhunter mugs, and a set of Dark Days magnets. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on Saturday, November 28th.
   
• All Things Urban Fantasy: Giveaway: 100 Followers Mega Giveaway!
  Abigail is celebrating 100 followers on her blog by giving the following 6 books: Dead Over Heels by MaryJanice Davidson, Dead and Loving It by MaryJanice Davidson, Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre, Once Bitten by Kalayna Price, Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr and Strange Brew Edited by P. N. Elrod. There will be 3 winners who get to pick 2 books each. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at Midnight MST on Saturday, November 28th.
   
• Number One Novels: Kelly Meding: Three Days to Dead
  Number One Novels has interviewed Kelly Meding and they are giving away a signed copy of Kelly's debut urban fantasy novel Three Days to Dead. Open to the continental US. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on Sunday, November 29th.
   
• Amberkatze's Book Blog: Author Interview & Contest with Jennifer Rardin!
  Jennifer Rardin has been interviewed by Amberkatze and Jennifer is giving away 5 books! Two autographed copies of Bite Marks for hardcore Jazfans. One autographed copy each of Once Bitten, Twice Shy (book #1), Another One Bites the Dust (book #2) and Biting the Bullet (book #3) for newcomers to the series. Deadline to enter is at 4pm CET on Sunday, November 29th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Kathryn Smith (Dark Side of Dawn)
  Doug has interviewed Kathryn Smith and he is giving away Before I Wake and Dark Side of Dawn from Kathryn's Nightmare Chronicles series to one lucky commenter. Open to anyone anywhere in the world The Book Depository ships to. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on Monday, November 30th.
   
• Nicole Peeler: Kelly Meding on What it’s like to be a Debut Author
  Nicole Peeler has inteviewed Kelly Meding and she is giving away a signed copy of Kelly's debut urban fantasy novel Three Days to Dead. Deadline to enter is BEFORE Monday, November 30th when a winner will be picked.
   
• My Blog 2.0: Review & Giveaway: Immortal: Love Stories With Bite Anthology
  Dottie has reviewed Immortal: Love Stories With Bite Anthology edited by P.C. Cast and thanks to Ben Bella Books she has a copy to give away to one lucky commenter. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at Midnight Anywhere on Monday, November 30th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Claire Delacroix/Deborah Cooke (Dragonfire Giveaway)
  Deborah Cooke aka Claire Delacroix has been interviewed by SciFiGuy.ca and she is giving away a complete set of her Dragonfire series: Kiss of Fire, Kiss of Fury, Kiss of Fate and Winter Kiss. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on Monday, November 30th.
   
• The Story Siren: Contest: Night World
  The Story Siren, courtesy of Simon & Schuster, is giving away five copies of Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder by L.J. Smith and five copies of Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide by L.J. Smith. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 1st.
   
• The Book Lush: GIVEAWAY: Fallen by Lauren Kate
  Wendy is giving away an ARC of Fallen by Lauren Kate. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 1st.
   
• Pop Culture Junkie: GIVEAWAY: Fallen
  Pop Culture Junkie is giving away an ARC of Fallen by Lauren Kate. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at 6:59 PM CT on Thursday, December 3rd.
   
• Book Junkie: Giveaway & Review: Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore
  Book Junkie is giving away a copy of Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is before 11 PM EST on Thursday, December 3rd, when the winner will be chosen.
   
• Suburban Vampire: Contest: Sophie Collins's HOW TO DATE A VAMPIRE
  Suburban Vampire is giving away a copy of How to Date a Vampire by Sophie Collins, courtesy of Octopus Books USA. Open to the US and Canada. The winner will be chosen on Friday December 4th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Book Giveaway: Soul of the Wildcat by Devyn Quinn
  Thanks to Devyn Quinn, Chris has four signed copies of her new shapeshifter romance Soul of the Wildcat to giveaway. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 7 PM CST on Friday December 4th.
   
• Book Junkie: Giveaway & Review: Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
  Book Junkie is giving away 5 copies of Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro, courtesy of Hatchette. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before 11 PM EST on Friday, December 4th, when the winner will be chosen.
   
• Ellz Readz: GIVEAWAY: Fallen By Lauren Kate
  Ellz Readz is giving away 5 copies of Fallen by Lauren Kate, courtesy of Random House. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Friday, December 4th.
   
• Book Love Affair: Giveaway: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
  TJ is giving away a copy of Scott Westerfield's new steampunk novel Leviathan. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Midnight on Friday December 4th.
   
• Leontine's Book Realm: Blogoversary of Leontine's Book Realm
  Leontine is celebrating her blogoversary and 20 years of reading romance. Go read her wonderful post on reading romance and enter her giveaway for 20 books. Deadline to enter is before Saturday, December 5th - when the winner will be picked.
   
• Interview and Giveaway: Ryshia Kennie
  Ellz Reads has interviewed author Ryshia Kennie. Ryshia has generously offered to give an E-Copy of her medieval paranormal novel, Ring of Desire to one lucky commenter. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Saturday, December 5th.
   
• The Book Cellar: Contest: Win Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide and Night World No. 1!
  The Book Cellar is giving away five copies of Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder by L.J. Smith and five copies of Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide by L.J. Smith to five lucky people, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Sunday, December 7th.
   
• Pure Imagination: Giveaway for Night World!
  Lori is giving away five copies of Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder by L.J. Smith AND five copies of Night World: The Ultimate Fan Guide by L.J. Smith. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Monday, December 7th.
   
• Book Blather: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl & Giveaway
  Book Blather has reviewed Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl and giving away an extra ARC. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 8th.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Dark Stranger - Blog Tour and Contest
  Patricia is giving away 2 copies of Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore, courtesy of Pocket Books. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM Hawaii Time on Thursday, December 10th.
   
• LiteraturelySpeaking: End of Year Celebration Extravaganza!!!!
  LiteraturelySpeaking is having an end of celebration with a ton of bookish prizes. Head over and check out the books and swag. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 5PM EST on Tuesday, December 15th.
   
• Cherry Mischievous: RYU INTERVIEW & CONTEST
  Cherry Mischievous had interview Ryu, a character from Nicole Peeler's new urban fantasy release Tempest Rising and giving away a copy the book. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter Friday, December 18th.
   
• Nancy Holzner: Countdown Tuesday: Look What I’m Giving Away in December!
  Nancy Holzner is celebrating the release of her new urban fantasy novel Deadtown with a countdown contest. Prizes will be given away throughout the month of December, including signed copies of Deadtown, with a grand prize of a Flip Mino HD video camera. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 P.M EST on Monday, December 28th.