Winner’s Circle!!! July 10, 2010
Here are the latest Wicked Jungle contest winners. If your name is on the list please check for an email from Wicked Jungle! We’ll need your mailing address to ship out the goods!
Alayna Williams Contest Giveaway: One winner will receive a signed copy of Dark Oracle!
Winner: Heatwave!
S.A. Swann Contest Giveaway: Two winners will receive a signed copy of Wolf’s Cross!
Winners: Beau and Esigg
Linda Robertson Contest Giveaway– Winners receive signed copy of BOTH Hallowed Circle and Fatal Circle!!
Winners:Carmen and Kylie
The Linda Wisdom Contest did not have enough entrants, so we will reopen the contest starting July 12 with entries valid through July 16th! Hurry over and enter for a chance to win!
Author Spotlight & Contest with Linda Robertson
June 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Contests, Featured, Guest Writer, Paranormal Romance
We are absolutely thrilled to have friend and author Linda Robertson on our site today. Linda Robertson not only writes, she is an artist, plays the piano and electric guitar, composes and was in a super-cool rock band four children ago. Now that her four sons are older, she’s looking for a new band. Originally from Mansfield, Ohio, she’s a graduate of Ohio State University and currently lives in Medina, Ohio. She loves sci-fi action movies, her boyfriend says she’s a geek, and she firmly believes there’s never a bad time to eat ice cream.
Us to Linda! Keep reading for your chance to win a signed copy of either Hallowed Circle or soon to be released Fatal Circle (in stores June 29th, 2010).
Name: Linda Robertson
Porn Star Name: Brandy Stewart…or Fluffy Stewart.
(This would be the name of your childhood pet along with the name of the street where you grew up.)
Website Address: www.wolfsbaneandabsinthe.com (it’s getting re-vamped for the release of FATAL CIRCLE so go check it out!!!)
Writing Age:
I’m not certain how to answer this so, guessing, if we start with “infant writing” being what I wrote in elementary school, then “toddler writing” was in middle school, and “child writing” was in high school. “Tween writing” would be everything up until I got published, and “teen writing” would be what I’ve done since. I’m equating being published with getting a driver’s license here—instead of the state permitting me to drive on the roads, the publishing industry has allowed me to put my books on the shelves. That’s where I am now. I’ve learned SOOO much from my editor in this process. Paula Guran ROCKS! I don’t think I could claim that “appropriately mature” stage until I’ve done this professionally for ten years or so, like being tenured in.
First Published Work: VICIOUS CIRCLE
Current Release: FATAL CIRCLE
INSPIRATION AND MUSE
If you could live in any fictional universe/world what would it be?
The Star Trek world!!!! I’d have to be in Starfleet…I LOVE Klingons.
If you could have lunch with any author dead or alive whom would it be and why?
I had to think about this, but the Bronte sisters would surely lead an interesting conversation.
If you were locked in a room for 48 hours and forced to watch one TV show the entire time, which television series would you choose?
True Blood because I’ve only seen the first season!
What is the most outrageous or bizarre thing you have done in the name of “research”?
Tromped around Cleveland late at night taking pictures…some through the chain-locked doors that opened just enough to snap a picture of the service tunnels under the rail system. Mwahahahahaha.
What is your latest release?
What inspired you to write said story/book?
It’s the third in the series, so it’s the natural outgrowth of what the characters have dealt with in the first two. I wanted to raise the stakes—for all of these destined people. So I looked at them all individually and asked: What would push them? What would hurt them? And how can I weave those answers together? The weaving is the fun part.
Fab Five
- Coffee or Tea? Definitely JAVA! With chocolate and peppermint, of course.
- Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate.
- Vampire or Werewolf? BOTH!!!
- Meatie or Veggie? Meat.
- Salty or Sweet? Sweet.
Last but not Least
Three words that describe you: goofy, creative, semi-introverted.
Win a signed copy of Hallowed Circle or Fatal Circle!
Once again, a big thanks to Linda Robertson for joining us at Wicked Jungle. Ask Linda a question and you are automatically entered into drawing for a free signed copy of either Hallowed Circle or Fatal Circle! And yes, international contestants are eligible.
To get you started, here is a sneak peak of Fatal Circle.
My living room clock read two-forty-six a.m. It was no longer Hallowe’en night, but All Hallows Day. Or, as some called it, All Saints’ Day. But it was no saint who held me in his arms—it was a wærewolf.
“I think you’d like my apartment, Red.” Red. That’s me. Persephone Alcmedi to the rest of the world. Seph to some. Red only to Johnny, my not-exactly-Big-Bad-wærewolf. “It has that open-living concept.”
I wasn’t fooled. “It’s a glorified dorm room, isn’t it?”
“If, by ‘glorified,’ you mean it has a private bathroom, then yes.” Johnny sniffed, affecting annoyance. “Something I sacrificed when I moved in here.”
I’d had to forfeit my home’s vampire defenses three weeks ago to save a friend’s life, Johnny had temporarily moved into the third-floor attic room—for protection purposes only. In the three weeks since, those defenses had since been reinstated, but he’d remained. Being the epitome of “tall, dark, and handsome,” I hadn’t complained.
“C’mon.” Johnny’s deep blue eyes glittered seductively. His voice dropped low. “Nothing’s more romantic than a bachelor pad.”
We’d both had a hell of an evening. Words like “hectic” or “demanding” didn’t begin to cover it. I must have been the only one suffering from fatigue.
ENETER THE CONTEST
Each person who posts a comment will get one entry in the contest.
You can get an additional entries by doing the following (note these are in addition to posting a comment. You must comment first to be qualified).
- Option A: Tweet about the contest on Twitter (you must include @wickedjungle for your tweet to qualify each tweet will get you an additional entry).
- Option B: Become a follower of our blog (only new followers joining between the time of the contest will be counted).
- Option C: Promote the contest on your blog (you must include a link below to your blog post to be counted as an official entry).
Contest Ends Sunday July 4th at Midnight (Eastern) !!!
Author Spotlight: Alayna Williams
June 22, 2010 by admin
Filed under Contests, Featured, Guest Writer
Our guest today is Author Alayna Williams. She has an MA in sociology-criminology (research interests: fear of crime and victimology) and a BA in criminology. She has worked in and around criminal justice since 1997. Although she does read Tarot cards, she’s never used them in criminal profiling or to locate lost scientists. She recently took up astronomy, but for the most part her primary role in studying constellations and dark matter is to follow her amateur astronomer-husband around central Ohio toting the telescope tripod and various lenses. More info is at www.alaynawilliams.com.
“Alayna” is also known as Laura Bickle, the author of Embers from Pocket Juno.
Author Profile
Name: Alayna Williams
Porn Star Name:
Rusty Moore
Website Address: www.alaynawilliams.com
Writing Age:
My books are aimed toward the “appropriately mature” – there is smut! But my inner child is well and happy. I have an ass-kicking Wonder Woman action figure collection! Read more
Last Call for Grand Prize!!
Last Chance for Romance…..
We are officially finished with our May contest giveaways! Congrats to all of our winners:
Donna
Heatwave
Marq (aka love2read4fun)
Sullivan
Marlene
Spav
Kate
Stella
Book of Secrets
Susan
Jennifer L.
For those who did not win you have one last SURPRISE chance to get entered into the grand prize drawings. But I can’t guarantee it will be easy.
If collectively the site can get 50 followers or more! Every google connect follower will recieve 1(ONE) entry into the grandprize drawings (For previous winners you will then have an entry for every contest you one and a general one for being a member). We are currently at 42 members, which means we need 8 or more members to sign up in the next 37 HRS. If we have 50+ members by Midnight May 31st ALL MEMBERS ARE ENTERED INTO THE GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS!
So email your friends, family members, favorite authors and ask them to sign up as a follower! If every member brings one new friend we will more than double our goal!
The GRANDS PRIZE:
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed poster (from either Cat Adams, Kimberly Derting), Signed Rachel Vincent Book Plate, Ellora’s Cave 2010 Calendar, your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 14: Best Fey/Faerie Series
We are rounding out a super duper month of giveaways here’s your last chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 14 : “Fairy Roses, Fairy Rings…”
Turn out sometimes troublesome things! The last contest is prep for another poll! We are looking to find the best, most beloved books around in the genre. Today, you have the opportunity to nominate your favorite “Faery/Fey” book or series. We will use the full list for voting in June!
THE RULES
1. Type the name of your nominee into the comments below. Include the full name of the book or series along with the full author’s name. For tracking purpose, please only put one nominee per comment.
2.For each NEW nominee you add to the list, you receive an entry into today’s online contest.
3. You can post as many times as you want. Please NOTE: Faeries/Fey creatures must be central character’s in the book (not minor or supporting roles). We will have other opportunities for other books later! YA Books are included.
4. As always, you get an additional entry for promoting the contest on your website, blog, facebook or twitter. Just be sure to include the link in the comments. If using twitter include @wickedjungle in the tweet!
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Friday May 28!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness–(Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker (Selected by previous winner)
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues(selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 13: Best Were Series
May 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Contests, Featured, Uncategorized
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 13 : “owww, werewolves of London…”
The next few contests are going to be open polls! Meaning we are looking to find the best, most beloved books around in the genre. Today, you have the opportunity to nominate your favorite “Were/Shifter” book or series. We will use the full list to do voting in June!
THE RULES
1. Type the name of your nominee into the comments below. Include the full name of the book or series along with the full author’s name. For tracking purpose, please only put one nominee per comment.
2.For each NEW nominee you add to the list, you receive an entry into today’s online contest.
3. You can post as many times as you want. Please NOTE: Werewolves, shifters, or “Were” creatures of any nature must be central character’s in the book (not minor or supporting roles). We will have other opportunities for other books later! YA Books are included.
4. As always, you get an additional entry for promoting the contest on your website, blog, facebook or twitter. Just be sure to include the link in the comments. If using twitter include @wickedjungle in the tweet!
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Thursday May 27!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness–(Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker (Selected by previous winner)
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues(selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 12: The Best Bite…
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 12 : The Best Bite…
The next few contests are going to be open polls! Meaning we are looking to find the best, most beloved books around in the genre. Today, you have the opportunity to nominate your favorite vampire book or series. We will use the full list to do voting in June!
THE RULES
1. Type the name of your nominee into the comments below. Include the full name of the book or series along with the full author’s name. For tracking purpose, please only put one nominee per comment.
2.For each NEW nominee you add to the list, you receive an entry into today’s online contest.
3. You can post as many times as you want. Please NOTE: Vampires must be central character’s in the book (not minor or supporting roles). We will have other opportunities for other books later! YA Books are included.
4. As always, you get an additional entry for promoting the contest on your website, blog, facebook or twitter. Just be sure to include the link in the comments. If using twitter include @wickedjungle in the tweet!
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Wednesday May 26!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker (Selected by previous winner)
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues(selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 11: Friends Don’t Let Friends…
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 11 Rules: Recruiting Readers
1. Post about the contest on your website, blog, fb page, twitter, etc.
2. Your mission, if you should choose to accept, is to recruit new followers for the Wicked Jungle blog.
3. Each new member signing up is entered into today’s contest.
4. For every new member you bring the blog (See the follow Wicked Jungle Widget on the sidebar) you get not one, but TWO entries! Make sure your new member posts your name in the comments so that you can get credit!
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Tuesday May 25!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (Selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker (Selected by previous winner)
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues (Selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 10: Twitt-R-ama Mama
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 10 Rules: Twitt-R-ama Mama
It’s Friday, and if you are an old hand in the twitterverse you know what time it is! Yep. Follow Friday!! So today’s contest is all about the Tweets!
1. Sign into your twitter account and include @wickedjungle in your #ff or #FollowFriday tweets.
2. You get one entry for your original Follow Friday Tweet.
3. You get one entry each time someone retweets your #FF tweet! (They must include the RT and Your Twitter handle to be credited).
4. You get TWO entries for every new Wicked Jungle follower. The new follower must send a tweet to @wickedjungle with your twitter handle in order for you to get credit.
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Saturday May 22!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (Selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues (Selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 9: Fresh Meat
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Because we love to promote new writers in the genre this contest is all about brand spanking new authors.
Day 9 Rules: Fresh Meat
1. Post the name of a newly published urban fantasy or paranormal author in the comments section below.
2. By newly published we mean authors whose first and only book was published in 2009 or 2010 or who will be published in 2010. (Here’s a hint: some of the authors we featured on our site fall into this category!)
3. You can post as many authors as you want as long as the name hasn’t already been posted in the comments section.
4. Each name will get you one entry into the contest. In the case of duplicate names, credit will go to the person with the earliest posting date and time (i.e. first come first serve folks!).
4. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Friday May 21!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (Selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues Selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).