Thanks to the lovely Jules Watson and her publishing team at Bantam, one lucky US Royal Reviews reader will win a copy of her latest novel The Swan Maiden!
Jules has kindly also offered free bookplates for international readers of her books. If you would like to receive a free bookplate, please contact Jules here with your details.
Jules has kindly also offered free bookplates for international readers of her books. If you would like to receive a free bookplate, please contact Jules here with your details.
Here's a little about The Swan Maiden:
'A lush, romantic retelling of one of the most enduring Irish legends, reigniting the tale of Deirdre-the Irish Helen of Troy-in a story that is at once magical, beautiful, and tragic.
She was born with a blessing and a curse: that she would grow into a woman of extraordinary beauty-and bring ruin to the kingdom of Ulster and its ruler, the wily Conor. Ignoring the pleadings of his druid to expel the infant, King Conor secrets the girl child with a poor couple of his province, where no man can covet her. There, under the tutelage of a shamaness, Deirdre comes of age in nature and magic.. And in the season of her awakening, the king is inexorably drawn to her impossible beauty.
But for Deirdre, her fate as a man's possession is worse than death. And soon the green-eyed girl, at home in waterfall and woods, finds herself at the side of three rebellious young warriors. Among them is the handsome Naisi.
His heart charged with bitterness towards the aging king, and growing in love for the defiant girl, Naisi will lead Deirdre far from Ulster - and into a war of wits, sword, and spirit that will take a lifetime to wage.
Brimming with life and its lusts, here is a soaring tale of enchantment and eternal passions - and of a woman who became legend.'
Here's how to enter:
1. This particular competition is open to residents of the United States Only.
2. Competition is only open to public followers of this blog. So if you're not a follower then just click on the follow button in the column on the right.
3. For an extra entry post on your blog, tweet or facebook about this give-away and let us know about it. Anyone elligible to enter who leaves a legitimate comment during Aussie and NZ Author Week (16th - 22nd August 2009) will gain an additional entry for each comment.
4. You must leave your email address in the comments section. This competition is provided by Jules Watson and will be drawn on August 31st and the winner will be announced on this blog.
66 comments:
This book sounds like such a great story and the cover is absolutely beautiful. I would love to be entered for this book. I am a follower and I posted about this on my sidebar http://themaidenscourt.blogspot.com/.
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This sounds like a great book. I am a follower.
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Ooohhh looks fantastic!
Count me in! I totally love the theme, the era, and the cover!
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Already a follower
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This book sounds wonderful-and I love the cover-it's beautiful!
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Sounds fantastic! The cover is beautiful. I love retellings like this!
I am a follower.
I posted on my sidebar: harlequintwilightsbookblog.blogspot.com
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I love the cover.
I'm already a follower.
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I am totally a follower.
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Valorie
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This books sounds great. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
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I love books like this! Please count me in.
I tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/bookgoil/status/3344925050
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What a beautiful cover! I already follow.
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This book has been on my TBR list for a bit now. Actually, it is also on my 2009 TBR Challenge list.
I would love to win a copy!
I already follow!
Posted a link about this giveaway on my blog's sidebar.
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I am a folower on Google Reader always wonderful reviews and giveaways ty for hosting these
Please count me in! I'm already a follower
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as hodgepodgespv, i follow you
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Sounds like a wonderful story!
I'm a follower and put your contest on my sidebar...
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Looks like a good book, please enter me into this drawing.
I'm a follower.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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This book sounds AMAZING. I'm a follower, and my email is blackmoonkitsune[at]yahoo.com. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I bought the book this week and am well into reading it. I'm sure the winner will love it! I agree...the cover is exquisite! Good luck everyone :-) Remember to visit us and comment during the week for extra entries.
I would imagine that you had to do a lot of historical research on that time period and I would love the story in addition to learning how things were done in that time period!
Please count me in the giveaway!
I'm a follower too!
I'm a hug fan of historical fiction. I can't wait to read it! Please count me in for the giveaway.
Many thanks,
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This sounds so cool! Please count me in.
Thanks so much
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i'm a follower
I'm a follower! Count me in please
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Oooo looks good! :) I'm a new follower and can be reached at suitejuju@gmail.com
-Juju
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This book looks gorgeous and sounds even better. Please include me in the contest... I also blogged about it here: http://biki209.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!88898F4A49C6F88D!370.entry
Sounds like my kind of book! I hope I win :) My email is countesschelle@aol.com
and I forgot to say I also blogged about this giveaway on my blog (http://theromancejunkieblogs.blogspot.com/). Again, email is countesschelle@aol.com.
I'm a follower & I'd like to enter.
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I'm a new follower, and I'd love to win this! It sounds great!
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I've also blogged about this giveaway here.
Thanks,
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This one looks really good. Please enter me and +1 as I added it to my sidebar http://literarydragon.blogspot.com/
My email is enchantingdragon@gmail.com
Thanks
Jasmine
I'd like to be entered -- and I'm a follower!
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Thanks!
I am starting to enjoy reading this type of genre. The story sounds fascinating and the cover is a dream.
I follow your blog.
I just tweeted the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/pine1211/status/3385890459
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The Cover is Gorgeous - thanks for the giveaway.
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I'm a follower - thanks!
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I blogged it here:
http://libslibrary.blogspot.com/2009/08/giveaway-link_3155.html
Thanks
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I would love to try for this enchanting looking book! I am a follower and came back as I said I would. kdhaney (AT) gmail (DOT)com
Thanks for the chance!
This book sounds great! Thanks for reviewing it! Please enter me in the drawing; I'm following your blog via bloglines.
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Already follow!
Please count me in, thanks!
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Shawna Lewis
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Thanks for this chance to win this amazing book ;o)
Shawna Lewis
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I am a follower of your blog and have been for awhile now ;o)
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I tweeted about this book giveaway here http://twitter.com/theblindcupid/status/3390908887
I'm a follower.
Reagan Remmers
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I tweeted too! @MissRemmers
Thanks!
This sounds great! I would love to be entered.
I follow your blog.
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I would love to read this, I am already a follower.
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The Swan Maiden sounds like a compelling read. Thank you for giving me a chance to win a copy!
I am indeed a public follower of your blog. :)
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Looks interesting
I'm a follower
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I'd love to win this - looks like a great read.
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I posted to my facebook:
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Pam S
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Oh my! this sounds sooo good! Please include me in the drawing. I am a happy follower of this blog! Sharon Lathan babysavr@pacbell.net
I have a soft spot for stories that mix in fairy tales. I can't wait to read this! Please pick me!
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I just posted a link to this give-away on twitter.
http://twitter.com/mandyfish/status/3473066087
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This sounds like a great book, you did a great interview! I'm a follower!
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No need to enter me as I've already had the pleasure of reading! I just wanted to let your readers know that this is one FABULOUS novel and the winner is going to LOVE it!
good luck to all!
Great contest! I'm a follower. :)
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This looks like it will be a wonderful story. Being an Irish legend is all the better. My first trip to Ireland was a couple of years ago and I do believe my heart is still there. I would love to win this book.
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I follow - I'd love to read this book. Please count me in - Thanks!
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This sounds like a fantastic(al) read!
I'm a follower, and I posted the link to the contest under my sidebar :) it's at:www.piratepenguinreads.blogspot.com
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This sounds like a great book. Definitely count me in.
Linked in sidebar here: http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/
~Briana
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Already follower. Count me in please.
Marie
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I follower please count me in, book look like a great read.
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First of all I love the tag that its based on a Irish legend, and the cover its fantastic. It brings to mind one of my favorite cartoons of all time "The Swan Princess" with the title.
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Blair w
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Thanks for this giveaway
+1 I am a follower of your neat blog
+1 I tweeted here is that link http://twitter.com/booksrmysoul/status/3649839712
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