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8 days till Christmas!!

Marjorie M. Liu: TIGER EYE: Curse of the Riddle Box

Marjorie M. Liu’s paranormal romance Tiger Eye, the first book in her Dirk & Steele series, is going to be a video game! Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box will be the first of its kind romance casual game. It will be available April 2010. Click here to read the press release on Marjorie’s blog and information to pre-order the video game.

Holiday Celebrations

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Free Reads

Yasmin Galenorm posted an excerpt to her upcoming new release Bone Magic.

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: Giveaway: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
  Donna is giving away two copies of Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Midnight CST on December 20th.
   
• Rachel Vincent: YA giveaway
  Rachel Vincent is giving away two copies of her latest Soul Screamers book, My Soul to Save. Open to US and Canada and must be between the ages of 13-20. Deadline to enter is by 11:59 pm CST on December 16th.
   
• Vampire Genre: Big Holiday Book Giveaway
  Vampire Genre is giving away some great books: BOUND TO SHADOWS by Keri Arthur, VAMPIRE TAXONOMY by Meredith Woerner, MY DEAD BODY by Charlie Huston, DRACULA THE UNDEAD by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt, DARK ROAD RISING by P.N. Elrod, and THE PATH OF RAZORS by Chris Marie Green. Deadline to enter is December 18th.
   
• Deadline Dames: Holiday Giveaway x2
  Dame Kaz is giving away two prize prize packs. Prize Pack #1: Book One of Jocelynn Drake’s Dark Days, NIGHTWALKER, and Diana Rowland’s MARK OF THE DEMON. Prize Pack #2: Book Two of Phaedra Weldon’s Zoe Martinique series, SPECTRE, and Book Two of Caitlin Kittredge’s Black London books, DEMON BOUND. Deadline to enter is December 19th.
   
• Moira Rogers = Bree + Donna: Contest: Win Any Moira Rogers Book
  Bree and Donna are giving away one copy of every book on their backlist, that's 17 winners! Books will be delivered in ebook format, PDF or HTML. Deadline to enter is December 19th.
   
• All Things Urban Fantasy: 200+ Followers Giveaway
  Abigail is celebrating 200+ followers by giving away a copy of Immortal: Love Stories With Bite edited by P.C. Cast. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at Midnight MST on December 19th.
   
• Sara's Urban Fantasy Blog: Author Interview and Giveaway: Kelly Gay
  Sara has interviewed Kelly Gay and she is giving away an ARC of Kelly's new urban fantasy The Better Part of Darkness. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on December 19th.
   
• Ann Aguirre: Happy holidays
  Ann Aguirre is giving away a copy of Hell Fire proofs, the second book in her Corine Solomon series due to release April 6, 2010. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• Number One Novels: Tracey O'Hara: Night's Cold Kiss
  Tracey O'Hara has been interviewed at Number One Novels and they are giving away a T-shirt and an autographed copy of Tracey's debut novel Night's Cold Kiss. Open in Australia, Canada, and the United States. Deadline to enter is by Midnight on December 20th.
   
• Amberkatze's Book Blog: Author Guest Blog & Contest with Maria Lima
  Maria Lima is guest blogging at Amberkatze's Book Blog and they are giving away a copy of Maria's latest release Blood Kin. Deadline to enter is by 4pm CET on December 20th.
   
• The Fiction Vixen: Review And Giveaway: Three Days To Dead by Kelly Meding
  The Fiction Vixen has reviewed Three Days To Dead by Kelly Meding and she is giving away two copies of the book, courtesy of Random House. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Ebook Giveaway: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts
  Chris is giving away an ebook of new paranormal romance, Faery Surprising (Faerily Imperfect, Book 2) by Mia Watts. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is 7 pm CST, Monday, December 21st.
   
• Book girl of Mur-y-Castell: My Blog turns 1 :D + Giveaway!
  Blodeuedd is celebrating her one year blog anniversay by giving away two prizes to two lucky people: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox or Married by Mistake by Abby Gaines. The first winner gets their pick of which book they want and a $10 BN gift card. The second winner will get the other book. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is December 21st. 
   
• Suburban Vampire: Guest blogger David Henley's online book tour and contest
  David Henley, author of a new vampire series called The Quiet Darkness, is guest blogging at Suburban Vampire and he is giving away the first three issues of the print edition of Seizure to one lucky winner. Deadline to enter is December 21st.
   
• Something Wicked: Zombies and Cookies
  Angie Fox is giving away a copy of My Zombie Valentine, an anthology that includes a short story by her and Katie MacAlister, Marianne Mancusi, and Lisa Cach. Deadline to enter is December 21st.
   
• Vampire Wire: Interview & Contest with Paul Magrs, Author of Hell's Belles
  Marta has interview Paul Magrs and she is giving away an ARC of The Midnight Guardian by Sarah Jane Stratford. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight on December 21st.
   
• A Lush Budget ProductionTales of a Ravenous Reader: Contest Full of Ninja Awesomeness
  Ravenous Reader has a great bunch of books to giving away, there are too many for me to list here so head over and check it out for yourself. Open to US. Deadline to enter is Midnight on December 21st.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
  Chelsea Quinn Yarbro is guest blogging over at SciFiGuy.ca and courtesy of Tor Books, there is a give away for two (2) copies of Chelsea's new release Burning Shadows. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on December 21st.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Alyxandra Harvey
  Doug has interviewed Alyxandra Harvey and she is giving away two signed copies of her debut YA Hearts at Stake (12/22/09). Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on December 22nd.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Sherrilyn Kenyon's The League Trilogy - contest
  Patricia is giving away a copy of Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon, courtesy of St. Martin Press. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM on Tuesday December 22nd.
   
• Ellz Readz: Interview and Giveaway-Rachel Vincent
  Elie has interviewed Rachel Vincent about her upcoming new YA release My Soul to Save and she's giving away a copy the anthology Immortal edited by P.C. Cast which contains Rachel's short story Binge. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 23rd. 
  
• JoJosBookCorner: On the 2nd Day of Blogmas We Have Michele Hauf
  Michele Hauf has been interviewed by JoJo and she's giving away signed copies of her books Midnight Cravings and Moon Kissed to one lucky commenter. Deadline to enter is December 23rd.
   
• That's QUEEN Bitch To You: It's Christmas Time Y'all !!!!!!!!
  In celebration of the Holidays, The Queen B is giving a set of the Wicked Lovely books: Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 Pacific Time on December 24th.
   
• Literary Escapism: Guest Author: Nicole Kimberling
  Nicole Kimberling is guest blogging at Literary Escapism and she is giving away three (3) copies of her ebook Happy Snak. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Bites: 12 Blogs of Christmas, Day 4
  Bites is part of Elie's 12 Blogs of Christmas and Donna is giving one lucky winner the 3 books of Mari Mancusi's Blood Coven series: Boys That Bite, Stake That! and Girls That Growl. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Book Chick City - Author Interview & Contest with Mary Naylus
  Book Chick City has inteviewed Mary Naylus and giving away five (5) copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus, courtesy of Prospera Publishing. Open Worldwide. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• The Neverending Shelf - The 12 Blogs of Christmas Contest
  The Neverending Shelf has a big giveaway that will have 9 winners! Head over and see the list of prizes. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Literary Escapism: 12 Blogs of Christmas – Day 2
  Jackie is giving away some exciting books -- Group 1: Judi Fennell’s Mer trilogy – In Over Her Head, Wild Blue Under and an ARC of Catch of a Lifetime Group 2: anthology Four Dukes and a Devil, Stray by Rachel Vincent and an ARC of Drawn Into Darkness by Annette McCleave. There will be two winners, one for each group. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is by Midnight on Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Book Whisperer: Check Me Out 100 Followers
  The Book Whisperer is celebrating 100 followers by giving away three books: Goth Girl Rising by Barry Lyga, Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri and Never Cry Wolf by Heather Davis. Deadline to enter January 1st.
   
• Tynga's Urban Fantasy Reviews: Interview & Giveaway with Rachel Caine
  Tynga has interviewed Rachel Caine and Rachel is giving away a copy of The Morganville Vampires, which contains the first two books in the Morganville Vampires Series - GLASS HOUSES and THE DEAD GIRLS’ DANCE. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter January 1st.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Author Interview & Giveaway: Firespell by Chloe Neill
  Angela has interviewed Chloe Neill about her soon to be released YA Firespell (01/05/2010) and she giving away a Firespell Gift Pack. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Monday, January 4th at 11:59 PM EST.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Author Interview & Giveaway: Deadtown by Nancy Holzner
  Angela has interviewed Nancy Holzner about her soon to be released urban fantasy Deadtown (12/29/2009) and she giving away an autographed copy of Deadtown. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, January 5th at 11:59 PM EST.
   
• Peace Love & Pat book reviews: (4) Under the Dome by Stephen King
  Peace Love & Pat book reviews is giving away four copies of Under the Dome by Stephen King. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is before January 5th.
   
• The Book Butterfly: Tantalizing Tuesday: Interview with Bree Despain & Contest!
  Kim over at The Book Butterfly has interviewed Bree Despain and she is giving away a signed copy of Bree's debut novel The Dark Divine (Release: 12/22/2009). Open to the US. Deadline to enter is January 10, 2010.
   
• The Eclectic Reader: December/January Giveaway ~ 2 Winners - Your Choice!
  Teddytree says "To celebrate blogging friendships, the end of 2009 and the start of the new year, Two Lucky Readers will win the book of their choice from above. January is also my birthday month so it's the perfect excuse for presents :-)" Book choices: Devoured by Amanda Marrone, Captivate by Carrie Jones, Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia, The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova, First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost or The Endless Forest by Sara Donati. Deadline to enter is January 31, 2010.
   

15 days till Christmas!!

2009 Romantic Times Nominees

Writings Of A Wicked Book Addict has a comprehensive list of nominees for the Romantic Times 2008 Reviewers' Choice Award. – Congratulations to everyone you made the list!

Holiday Celebrations

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Free Reads

Ilona Andrews has a exclusive preview snippet of their short story in the upcoming anthology Dark and Stormy Knights edited by P. N. Elrod.

Melissa Marr has Chapters One and Two for Radiant Shadows (Book 3, Wicked Lovely series, April 20, 2010) up plus a contest to win an ARC.

New free books available at the Suvudu Free Book Library:

Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens The Banned and the Banished, Book 1 Fantasy Summary: On a fateful night five centuries ago, three mages made a desperate last stand, sacrificing everything to preserve the only hope of goodness in the beautiful, doomed land of Alasea. Now, on the anniversary of that ominous night, a girl-child ripens into the heritage of lost power. But before she can even comprehend her terrible new gift, the Dark Lord dispatches his winged monsters to capture her and bring him the embryonic magic she embodies. Fleeing the minions of darkness, Elena is swept toward certain doom--and into the company of unexpected allies. There she forms a band of the hunted and the cursed, the outcasts and the outlaws, to battle the unstoppable forces of evil and rescue a once-glorious empire . . .

Already Dead by Charlie Huston The Joe Pitt casebooks, Book 1  Urban Fantasy Summary: Those stories you hear? The ones about things that only come out at night? Things that feed on blood, feed on us? Got news for you: they’re true. Only it’s not like the movies or old man Stoker’s storybook. It’s worse. Especially if you happen to be one of them. Just ask Joe Pitt. There’s a shambler on the loose. Some fool who got himself infected with a flesh-eating bacteria is lurching around, trying to munch on folks’ brains. Joe hates shamblers, but he’s still the one who has to deal with them. That’s just the kind of life he has. Except afterlife might be better word. From the Battery to the Bronx, and from river to river, Manhattan is crawling with Vampyres. Joe is one of them, and he’s not happy about it. Yeah, he gets to be stronger and faster than you, and he’s tough as nails and hard to kill. But spending his nights trying to score a pint of blood to feed the Vyrus that’s eating at him isn’t his idea of a good time. And Joe doesn’t make it any easier on himself. Going his own way, refusing to ally with the Clans that run the undead underside of Manhattan–it ain’t easy. It’s worse once he gets mixed up with the Coalition–the city’s most powerful Clan–and finds himself searching for a poor little rich girl who’s gone missing in Alphabet City. Now the Coalition and the girl’s high-society parents are breathing down his neck, anarchist Vampyres are pushing him around, and a crazy Vampyre cult is stalking him. No time to complain, though. Got to find that girl and kill that shambler before the whip comes down . . . and before the sun comes up.

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.

• Dear Author: ACE/ROC Holiday Giveaway
  Anne Sowards is an executive editor at Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is giving away one ARC to 15 random commenters. Here is the list: TORN by Julie Kenner – 2 ARCs, MARION ZIMMER BRADLEY’S SWORD OF AVALON by Diana L. Paxson – 2 ARCs, DEADTOWN by Nancy Holzner – 2 finished copies, THE SPIRIT LENS by Carol Berg – 2 ARCs, BLOOD CROSS by Faith Hunter – 2 ARCs, UNKNOWN by Rachel Caine – 2 ARCs and EXCEPT THE QUEEN by Jane Yolen & Midori Snyder – 3 ARCs. Deadline unknown - so hurry!
   
• Gena Showalter's Weblog: Heart of Darkness contest!
  Gena Showalter is giving away an author copy of Heart of Darkness, an anthology by Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayen and Susan Krinard due to release on January 1, 2010. Deadline unknown - so hurry!
   
• Leontine's Book Realm: Beefcake Preview Club Night: Dante
  Leontine's Beefcake Preview this month is Dante from The Mermaid's Ransom by Joey W. Hill and she is giving away a copy to one lucky follower. Deadline unknown - so hurry!
   
• Grasping for the Wind: Giveaway: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
  John at Grasping for the Wind is giving away a copy of Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Before Midnight on December 9th.
   
• That's QUEEN Bitch To You: Blog Post Rescheduled, A Review and A Contest
  The Queen B has reviewed Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding and she is giving away a brand new copy to one lucky commenter. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 10th.
   
• Jennifer Estep: Contest alert! Contest alert!
  Jennifer Estep is giving away three copies of her book Hot Mama and an ARC of her upcoming urban fantasy Spider's Bite plus an autographed copy of Fragile by Shiloh Walker. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 10th.
   
• Midnight Moon Cafe: Tuesday Special: Let It Snow!
  Midnight Moon Cafe is giving away a copy of Scorched by Sharon Ashwood. Deadline to enter is Midnight on Friday, December 11th.
   
• Writings Of A Wicked Book Addict: Book Reader Times & Wicked Lil Pixie Contest
  Wicked Lil Pixie and Ivy at Book Reader Times have joined up to give away a copy of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59pm EST on Friday, December 11th.
   
• Deadline Dames: A Deadline Dame Birthday
  Jackie Kessler is celebrating her 39th birthday by giving away a book from her back list: HELL’S BELLES, THE ROAD TO HELL, ETERNAL LOVER, HOTTER THAN HELL, A RED HOT VALENTINE’S DAY, or BLACK AND WHITE. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is by December 12th before the winner is announced.
   
• The Geeky Book Worm: Guest Post by Teal Ceagh and a Giveaway!
  Teal Ceagh is guest blogging about "The Oxymoronic Genre – Erotic Urban Fantasy" at The Geeky Book Worm and giving away an ebook of her new release Beth's Acceptance. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is December 12th before the winner is announced.
   
• The Book Smugglers: Smugglivus Day 8 – Guest Author (and Giveaway) : Nalini Singh
  Nalini Singh is at The Book Smugglers talking about her favourite reads of 2009. And Nalini is giving away her newest novels Angels' Blood and Blaze of Memory. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM PST on December 12th.
   
• Jeaniene Frost: FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON contest
  Jeaniene Frost is giving away four ARCs of First Drop of Crimson, the first book in her new Night Huntress World series. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM ET on December 12th.
   
• The Book Smugglers: Smugglivus Day 5 – Guest Publisher (and Giveaway): Kathryn McKenna of S&S UK
  Kathryn McKenna, Children’s Marketing & Publicity Assistant for Simon and Schuster UK is guest blogging about and giving away the following books to one lucky winner: THE THIRTEEN CURSES by Michelle Harrison, UGLIES/PRETTIES/SPECIALS by Scott Westerfeld, THE ISLAND by Sarah Singleton, HEX HALL by Rachel Hawkins, DARK LIFE by Kat Falls, and PERFECT CHEMISTRY by Simone Elkeles. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM PST on December 12th.
   
• Anna's Book Blog: [Book Giveaway] - Decoding The Lost Symbol
  Anna is giving away a copy of Decoding The Lost Symbol by Simon Cox, courtesy of FSB Associates. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before December 13th when the winner will be announced.
   
• One Book Away From Heaven: I’m getting Older…Please Help me Deal with it! (Contest)
  Caroline is celebrating her birthday by giving away these wonderful reads (She thinks this will help her deal with being another year older. *grins*): Laid Bare by Lauren Dane, Soulless by Gail Carriger, Vicious Circle by Linda Robertson, The Madness Of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod and Staked by J.F. Lewis. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is before December 13th when the winner will be announced.
   
• Book Love Affair: Giveaway: Patricia Briggs
  Book Love Affair and Book Reader Times are giving away a copy of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, the first book up for discussion at Book Reader Times's first Book Club Chat on January 23, 2010 at 7:30PM EST. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on December 14th.
   
• Book Obsessed - All Books All the Time: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
  Book Obsessed and Book Reader Times are giving away a copy of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, the first book up for discussion at Book Reader Times's first Book Club Chat on January 23, 2010 at 7:30PM EST. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Noon EST on December 14th.
   
• Wondrous Reads: GIVEAWAY: Win 5 Copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus
  Wondrous Reads is giving away five copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus, courtesy of Prospera Publishing. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is December 14th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s League Trilogy and Giveaway
  Doug is giving away a copy of Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon, the third novel in the League Trilogy. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on December 14th.
   
• Suburban Vampire: Contest: HOW TO BE A VAMPIRE
  Suburban Vampire is giving away a copy of How to Be a Vampire by Amy Gray, illustrated by Scott Erwert, courtesy of Weldon Owen Publishing. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before the winner is picked on December 15th.
   
• Ellz Readz: Interview and Giveaway: Michelle Rowen
  Ellz has interviewed Michelle Rowen and she is giving away a brand new copy of Michelle's book Tall, Dark and Fangsome. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 15th.
   
• Literary Escapism: Guest Author: Kelly Gay
  Kelly Gay is guest blogging at Literary Escapism and they are giving away a signed copy of Kelly’s novel The Better Part of Darkness and a copy of Staked by JF Lewis. Deadline to enter is by Midnight on December 15th.
   
• Jeri Smith-Ready: 2K9 Grad party & an SHADE ARC anniversary giveaway
  Jeri Smith-Ready is giving away an ARC of Shade, her YA Paranormal novel due to release May 18, 2010. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is 11:59pm on December 15th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Book Giveaway: Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
  Chris is giving away five copies of Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro, courtesy of Hatchette Book Group. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is 7:00 p.m. CST on December 15th.
   
• St. Martin's Press: The "League Series Audio Download Promotion" Sweepstakes
  From St. Martin's Press: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s epic League Series is a #1 bestseller! Now is your chance to win free audio downloads of all three titles. 20 winners will each receive a set of Born of Night, Born of Fire, and Born of Ice. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15th.
   
• Katie MacAlister: The Great Steamed ARC contest
  Katie MacAlister is giving away five ARCs of her upcoming Steampunk novel Steamed. Deadline to enter is Midnight PT on Tuesday, December 15th.
   
• Sidhe Vicious Reviews: Yasmine Galenorn – Interview & Giveaway
  Yasmine Galenorn has been interviewed at Sidhe Vicious Reviews. And Yasmine is giving away six books from her Otherworld Series: 2 copies of Demon Mistress, 2 copies of Night Huntress and 2 copies of Dragon Wytch. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 16th.
   
• Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: BooksonBoard Opus Giveaway
  Sarah and BooksonBoard are giving away a Bookeen Opus, a book light, and a $25 gift card to Books on Board to one lucky winner. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter by Noon EST on Friday, December 18th.
   
• Wendy's Minding Spot: Rion by Susan Kearney
  Wendy is giving away five copies of the second book in the Pendragon Legacy series, Rion by Susan Kearney, courtesy of the Hachette Books. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before the winner is announced on December 21st.
   
• Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! 'Imager's Challenge' (L.E. Modesitt jr)
  Graeme is giving away a copy of Imager's Challenge by L.E. Modesitt, Jr, courtesy of Tor Books. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! 'Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection'
  Graeme is giving away three copies of Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. Open to the UK. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Gorgeous Giveaway - Malice by Chris Wooding
  Doug is giving away five hardcover copies of Malice by Chris Wooding. Doug says "Malice by Chris Wooding is a fascinating hybrid novel for young adults - part graphic novel and part regular novel." Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on December 21st.
   
• Fantasy/Sci-Fi Lovin' GIVEAWAYS!: "Incarceron" by Catherine Fisher
  Fantasy/Sci-Fi Lovin' is giving away an ARC copy of Incarceron by Catherine Fisher, courtesy of Penguin Books. Open to Everyone. Deadline: Before the winner is picked on Tuesday December 22nd.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro - Guest Blog
  Patricia has interviewed Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and she is giving away a copy of Chelsea's new release Burning Shadows. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 22nd.
   
• All Things Urban Fantasy: Review & Giveaway: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
  Abigail has reviewed Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding and she is giving away three copies, courtesy of Random House. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Midnight MST on December 23rd.
   
• The Book Butterfly: Book Review & Contest: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
  Kim at The Book Butterfly has reviewed The Maze Runner by James Dashner and she is giving away two copies of this book. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is December 25th.
   
• BSC Reviews: CONTEST – Malice by Chris Wooding (5 copies!)
  BSC Reviews is giving away five copies of Malice by Chris Wooding, a novel/comic hybrid from Scholastic Press. Open to all BSC readers. Deadline to enter is before December 25th.
   
• Bites: Vampire Taxonomy by Meredith Woerner + Contest!
  Donna has reviewed Vampire Taxonomy by Meredith Woerner and she is giving away two copies of this novel. Open to US. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on December 29th.
   
• Confessions of a Wandering Heart: Holiday Giveaway #3 - The Dark Divine
  Suzie is giving away an ARC of The Dark Divine by Bree Despain, which releases on December 22, 2009. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on December 30th.
   
• Chloe Neill - The Daily Snark: Win a key necklace from Tiffany & Co.!
  Chloe Neill is has a spread the word contest for the release of Firespell. Firespell is Chloe's debut YA book which releases on January 5, 2010. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Cherry Mischievous: CHRISTMAS HAMPER!
  Cherry Mischievous is having a Christmas give away to spread the good cheer of Christmas! They have a Christmas Hamper starting with these four books: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan, Storm Front by Jim Butcher, and Lover Eternal by JR Ward - More books may be added. Head over for the finer details. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• The Story Siren: Contest: DupliKate
  The Story Siren is giving away a signed copy of DupliKate by Cherry Cheva. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is January 5th.
   

Christmas is in the air around the blogosphere! Look at all of the holiday cheer going around plus some mega contests.

Click on the image to find out more information for each giveaway celebration.

The Book Smugglers: Smugglivus 2009	Book Junkie: Happy Birthday Book Bash... 35 Book Giveaway!!!
All Things Urban Fantasy: Voting is now open for the 1st Urban Fantasy Cover Art Awards 2009	Fang-tastic Books: 25 Paranormal Days of Christmas
Debbie's World of Books: Holiday Celebration Giveaway	The Story Siren: Book Angel: Holiday Charity Contest
Suvudu: Suvudu's Books=Gifts Holiday Extravaganza Sweepstakes	Dark Faerie Tales: Happy Holidays Book Blowout

Free Reads

Nancy Holzner has posted chapter one of Deadtown, her upcoming urban fantasy novel releasing on December 29, 2009.

Larissa Ione put a free ebook Bloodlust on her website. But she warns: “Keep in mind, however, that it is NOT for the faint of heart and might be a little…disturbing…”

A Buckeye Girl Reads found a free novella A Happily Ever After of Her Own by Nadia Lee and posted a review. It sounds like a perfect paranormal read for the holidays.

Suvudu has started posting the second free short story Pride Before Fall By Kelly Meding.

Okay this isn’t a free read but it’s free ecards for a very good cause.
Sharon Ashwood: “In conjunction with some animal-loving friends, I’ve put together a “send an ecard, help an animal” page on my web site. The ecards are free to you, but for every one sent, a small donation is made toward the veterinary care of a fuzzy friend in need. Check it out for a hit of instant good karma.”

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.

• Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: Words Move Me: A Celebration and Contest
  Smart Bitches, Trashy Books is giving away TWO Sony Readers - Pocket Edition. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on Thursday December 3rd.
   
• Smexy Books: Interview with Penny Watson and Giveaway
  Mandi has interviewed Penny Watson, author of Sweet Inspiration. Penny will be giving away an ebook copy of Sweet Inspiration to one lucky commenter. Additionally, US winner will receive a box of Williams-Sonoma Hot Chocolate and if the winner is outside the US, they will receive an Amazon gift card. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Thursday December 3rd, the winner will be chosen on Friday December 4th.
   
• Michelle's Book Blog: December Book Giveaway!!
  Michelle is giving away Wish List, an anthology by Lisa Kleypas, Lisa Cach, Claudian Dain and Lynsay Sands as her December Book Giveaway. Deadline to enter is Thursday December 3rd, the winner will be chosen on Friday December 4th.
   
• Book Chick City: Guest Post & Giveaway with author Gabriel Madison
  Gabriel Madison is guest blogging at Book Chick city about killing off the main characters. Gabriel is also giving away a copy of his debut urban fantasy Three Seeds in e-Book format. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Thursday December 3rd.
   
• Karen Mahoney: Guest Blog & Giveaway: AFTERLIFE
  Naomi Clark is guest blogging over at Karen Mahoney's blog and Naomi is offering one ebook copy of her debut novel Afterlife to a randomly drawn commenter (PDF format). Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is end of the day on Friday December 4th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Lilith Saintcrow (YA as Lili St. Crow)
  Lilith Saintcrow aka Lili St. Crow has been interviewed by Doug at SciFiGuy.ca and Doug is giving away a copy of Lili's newest YA, Betrayals. Open to anywhere The Book Depository ships. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on Friday December 4th.
   
• Teflon Panties: Contest: Print copy of of Covet plus a Holiday Goodie Basket!
  Teflon Panties is giving away a copy of Covet by J.R. Ward and a basket packed to the brim with Holiday candy and other goodies. Open to everyone. Deadline: Before the winner is picked Saturday Morning, December 5th.
   
• Dear Author: Sony Reader Pocket Edition Giveaway: Help Me Fill My Widget
  Dear Author is giving away TWO Sony Readers - Pocket Edition, a pink (rose) one and a silver one. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 10:00 PM CST on Saturday, December 5th.
   
• The Book Smugglers: Smugglivus Day 1 – Guest Author (and Giveaway): Joel Sutherland
  Joel Sutherland is guest blogging about at The Book Smugglers and he is giving away to three lucky peeps an e-copy of his Stoker Nominated horror novel, Frozen Blood. And each winner will become a character in Joel’s next book. Deadline to enter is at 11:59pm PST on Saturday, December 5th.
   
• Deadline Dames: Interview and Giveaway: Dame for a Day: Kelly Meding
  Kelly Meding is guest blogging over at Deadline Dames and she is giving away a signed copy of her debut urban fantasy novel Three Days to Dead. Deadline to enter is Saturday, December 5th.
   
• Michelle Rowen :: Paranormal Author: Reign Check cover + ARC contest!
  Michelle Rowen has unveiled the cover to Demon Princess: Reign Check(May 25, 2010) and she is giving an ARC of it away on her blog. Deadline to enter is at 10 am EST on Sunday, December 6th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Readers, readers on the internetz, who’s the softest kitteh of them all? (or at least on our street)
  Chris and Carolyn Crane are having a small dispute over who has the softest kitteh in their neighbor. Will it be Mayhem, Chris's kitteh or Carolyn's kitteh Oblio? Go over an cast your vote for a chance to when a mass media paperback of your choice from Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore or Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore. Deadline to enter is at 10 am CST on Sunday, December 6th.
   
• Anna's Book Blog: [Book Giveaway] - Devyn Quinn's Soul of the Wildcat
  Anna is giving away two copies of Soul of a Wildcat by Devyn Quinn, thanks to Devyn Quinn. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Sunday, December 6th. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 7th.
   
• Number One Novels: A.M. Dellamonica: Indigo Springs
  Number One Novels has interviewed A.M. Dellamonica and giving away an autographed copy of A.M. Dellamonica's debut novel Indigo Springs. Open to Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight on Sunday, December 6th.
   
• Amberkatze's Book Blog: Author Teal Ceagh Guest Blog & Contest!
  Teal Ceagh is guest blogging at Amberkatze's Book Blog and she is giving away an e-book copy of Beth’s Acceptance, the first book in the Destiny’s Trinities series. Deadline to enter is 4pm CET on Sunday, December 6th.
   
• Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! 'Small Miracles' (Edward Lerner)
  Graeme is giving away a copy of Small Miracles by Edward Lerner, courtesy of Tor. Open to the US and Canadian. Deadline to enter is Sunday, December 6th.
   
• Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! 'My Dead Body' (Charlie Huston)
  Graeme is giving away three copies of My Dead Body by Charlie Huston, courtesy of Orbit. Open to the UK. Deadline to enter is Sunday, December 6th.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Sharon Ashwood - Interview and Contest
  Patricia has interviewed Sharon Ashwood, author of the Dark Forgotten series. And Sharon will be giving away a copy of her new release Scorched, book 2 in the Dark Forgotten series. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM (wherever you live) on December 7th.
   
• Nicole Peeler: Tart Talk with Alexia and Jane (Vol.1): Tempest in a Teapot
  Nicole Peeler has a conversation between Jane True, star of Nicole Peeler’s Tempest Rising, and Alexia Tarabotti, star of Gail Carriger’s Soulless up on her blog. Apparently Alexia is mentoring Jane on the finer points of being an urban fantasy heroine. Nicole and Gail are also giving away copies of their books: Soulless and Tempest Rising. Deadline to enter is Monday, December 7th.
   
• Literary Escapism: Guest Author: Kelly Meding
  Kelly Meding is guest posting over at Literary Escapism, talking about deciding where a book's story takes place. A signed copy of Kelly’s novel Three Days to Dead will be giving away to one lucky commenter. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on Tuesday, December 8th.
   
• Alternative-Read.com: Guest Blog Post & Giveaway: The Art Of A Really Good Storyteller | Teal Ceagh
  Teal Ceagh is guest blogging at Alternative-Read.coma and giving away an ebook of her book Beth's Acceptance. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 8th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Authors - Kelly Gay and Kelly Meding
  Kelly Gay and Kelly Meding are guest blogging over at SciFiGuy.ca, talking about their post-release story. And Doug is giving away four books: one copy of The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay and three copies of Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on Tuesday, December 8th. 
    
• Dark Faerie Tales: Author Interview & Giveaway: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
  Dark Faerie Tales has interviewed authors Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl and giving away a copy of Beautiful Creatures, their debut YA Fantasy. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, December 8th.
   
• The Enchanted Inkpot: First Annual Inkies Giveaway Extravaganza!
  The Enchanted Inkpot is having a huge giveaway. There will be three winners, each receiving a basket full of great YA books. Head over to view the giveaway details and the books for each basket. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 9th.
   
• Enchanted by Books: Guest Author Marta Acosta
  Marta Acosta is guest blogging about holiday vampire movies at Enchanted by Books and she is giving away a copy of the first book in the Casa Dracula Series, Happy Hour at Casa Dracula. Deadline to enter is 6PM ET on December 9th.
   
• My Favourite Books: **Competition - Win Fallen by Lauren Kate**
  My Favourite Books is giving away 10 signed copies of Fallen by Lauren Kate, courtesy of Random House Children's Books. Open to the UK. Deadline to enter is December 9th.
   
• Anna's Book Blog: [Book Giveaway] - Beastmaster Myth
  Anna is giving away a copy of Beastmaster Myth by Richard A. Knaak & Sylvio Tabet, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before the winner is announced on Friday, December 11th .
   
• Tynga's Urban Fantasy Reviews: Interview & Giveaway with Mari Mancusi
  Tynga has interviewed Mari Mancusi, author of the Blood Coven series. Mari is giving away to one lucky winner their pick from any of Mari's books, signed plus a Vampire in Training Kit. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 10th.
   
• Pop Culture Junkie: GIVEAWAY: Lips Touch
  Alea is giving away an ARC of Lips Touch by Laini Taylor. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is 6:59 PM CST on Thursday, December 10th.
   
• The Book Vixen: Review & Giveaway: Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Piñeiro
  The Book Vixen has reviewed and is giving away a gently-read copy of Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Piñeiro. Deadline to enter is Friday, December 11th.
   
• Pure Imagination: My Birthday/Holiday Giveaway!
  Lori is celebrating her birthday and Christmas all in one shot by giving away ARCs of Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves, Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick and The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson to one lucky winner. Open to US and Canada. Deadline: Before the winner will be announced on December 22nd.
   
• Tynga's Urban Fantasy Reviews: 300 followers giveaway!!
  Tynga is celebrating 300 followers on her blog by giving away a bunch of great books to several winners. Head over to find out the details for the giveaway. Open to Internationally. Deadline to enter is December 23rd.
   
• Parajunkee's View: 200 Follower Giveaway!
  ParaJunkee is celebrating 200 followers on her blog with a huge giveway. There will be two winners for this giveway with a potential for more winners. Head over and look at the awesome books up for grabs in this giveaway, too many for me to list here. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is by Midnight CST on Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Happy Holidays Book Blowout
  Angela at Dark Faerie Tales is having a mega contest for her top commentators and followers. There will be several winners and the books up as prizes are fabulous. Head over to find out the details. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, January 5th.
   

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.