Monday, August 31, 2009

Contest Round 8: Jeri Smith-Ready

I'm running a little late this morning. But after a rough start, I'm finally ready to go. I've pulled some information together and I'm prepared to launch the eighth round of the Contest Extravaganza! This week, we've got the fabulous Jeri Smith-Ready and the first novel in her WVMP Radio series, Wicked Game.

Here is a quick description of Wicked Game:

"Late-night radio you can sink your teeth into
Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life, even if it means finding a (shudder!) real job. She takes an internship at a local radio station, whose late-night time-warp format features 1940s blues, 60s psychedelia, 80s Goth, and more, all with an uncannily authentic flair. Ciara soon discovers how the DJs maintain their cred: they’re vampires, stuck forever in the eras in which they were turned.

Ciara’s first instinct, as always, is to cut and run. But communications giant Skywave wants to buy WMMP and turn it into just another hit-playing clone. Without the station—and the link it provides to their original Life Times—the vampires would “fade,” becoming little more than mindless ghosts of the past. Suddenly a routine corporate takeover becomes a matter of life and un-death.

To boost ratings and save the lives of her strange new friends, Ciara re-brands the station as “WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll.” In the ultimate con, she hides the DJs’ vampire nature in plain sight, disguising the bloody truth as a marketing gimmick. WVMP becomes the hottest thing around—next to Ciara’s complicated affair with grunge vamp Shane McAllister. But the “gimmick” enrages a posse of ancient and powerful vampires who aren’t so eager to be brought into the light. Soon the stakes are higher—and the perils graver—than any con game Ciara’s ever played…"

Does this sound totally awesome or what?

I thought so. I've got a copy and I'm dying to read Wicked Game. (I just have to finish writing Book 5 first). But you don't have to wait. Jump on this book now! What's more, enter to win a signed copy!

Here are some quick rules:
Leave a comment and name in the blog entry in my blogger or LiveJournal account.
Do NOT leave your email address (This is to protect you from Spammers).
The contest is open to domestic and international readers.
The contest is closes at midnight Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, September 5, 2009.
The winner will be announced on Sunday, September 6, 2009.
The winner will have until Sunday, September 13, 2009 to contact me.

77 comments:

Candace said...

I have read this and it is hella awesome! :)

Tynga said...

it's been on my wish list for awhile, please count me in =)

Chris Einhaus said...

I hope that I win this time.

Ellz said...

I have heard several rave reviews about this book. I would love to win a signed copy, enter me please!

Jess (The Cozy Reader) said...

I haven't read this series or author before. I'd love a chance! :)

Lori said...

Signing up! This one's been on my 'to read' list for a while.

Melanie (@AudiobookMel) said...

Sign me up! I would love to read this book. It has been on my list to read, I just haven't gotten to it yet.

Amanda from Novel Addiction said...

Ooh, toss my name into the hat, this looks great!

MrsMixx said...

Count me in i love Jeri Smith-Ready *grins*

Chari-Dee said...

Would love to win!

Charity

CrystalGB said...

I would love to read this book. :)

Bethany C. said...

I became a big fan of Jeri Smith-Ready after reading the Aspect (or yikes, whatever else it's called) trilogy.

Elaine G said...

I've read great reviews for this series.Its been on my list for awhile now.please count me in!!

Jeffrey Lloyd said...

Sounds like a great read, enter me.

Beleth said...

sounds great, count me in!

mia said...

i am completely terminally stuck in the 90's music wise. this book combined my two fave things, vamps and really good music. i was smitten with her instantly

Brooke Reviews said...

Woo, please enter me :D Love Jeri!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win a signed copy of Wicked Game!

BreiaB said...

Enter me please, I so want to read this book.

Sweet Vernal Zephyr said...

I like the radio twist. Count me in!

Unknown said...

Hi Jocelynn!

Please count me in, it's on my wish list.

Thanks!

Dottie :)

Sherrill said...

I'd love to win this; it's a wish-list book for me, too!

FD said...

I've heard good things about this book but haven't gotten around picking it up yet.

Dave said...

Sure. Count me in. - Dave

Ina said...

I don't know it yet but I will definitively check it out!
Best wishes,
Ina

Sarah Howard said...

Hey Jeri! It is sarah on your myspace friends list! Well i am very huge fan of yours and i have read wicked game and i can not stop thinking about You are a kick-ass writer and i would like to be placed in your drawing to win this book... I Can't wait untill you come out with a new book...Thanks and Thanks for adding me to the contest.! Have a great day!

ylef said...

I like winning...please count me in

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

Keep thinking of starting this series. Can't make up my mind. Winning book 1 will solve said problem! ;)

Jax said...

Count me in. I have already read this book, and really liked it.

Ƹ̵̡Óœ̵̨̄Æ·KeyƸ̵̡Óœ̵̨̄Æ· said...

Count me in... :)

Valerie Kemp said...

Sounds like a fun book! I'd love to check it out.

Wierdlings said...

yeah for more contests!!! Please enter me.

Thanks!

Lilixtreme said...

I have seriously been hearing non-stop awesome reviews for this one, so I'm in!

Sara C said...

This was such a fun book to read! I loved it! :)

Sara M said...

I absolutely loved this book! Count me in!

Spat said...

I love this book!!! count me in!!!

Spat

Kainani said...

Please count me in. I'm excited. Sounds like a great book.

Gina said...

Count me in! Sounds good!
Thanks for the great contest!

GMR

heatwave16 said...

I'm not giving up. :) I really want to win this one. On my wish list!!!

toreg said...

me please.

TijaM said...

This book sounds great! Please enter me!

Amanda K said...

Awesome :) Would love a chance.

RachelG said...

Wow! Looks great... I am in!

afstone3 said...

Jeri is an awesome author, would love to win a copy of one of her books.

Jenny N. said...

I'd love to win a copy. I have not read any of Jeri Smith-Ready's books so this would be my first.

Anonymous said...

I haven't read it yet and I can't wait to read it!! It sounds cool. I am so going to get it when I most likely lose (Tyche just never seems to smile at me:|).

vickey r said...

Sign me up! i would love to win this book. thanks :)

Sita said...

Another great read that I've love to get my hands on!

Jen

SusiSunshine said...

Sounds great! I'm eyeing for some time now.
Please count me in!

Sue said...

Ooh number 50! Count me in! Hopefully the number will be lucky! ;)

chey said...

This book sounds great!

Jo said...

I would like to enter please! This book sounds awesome!

Carolyn said...

I love "Requiem for the devil":) I didn't have a chance to read this one, though. Count me in, please.

Alexia561 said...

Sounds totally awesome! Please count me in!

Anonymous said...

I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.

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Unknown said...

Great competition! Count me in!

Ellie H said...

This sounds like a great novel count me in!

Jenn (Books At Midnight) said...

Oh, sounds awesome! Please enter me, thank you. (:

van pham said...

sounds good, please enter me :)

Tanya said...

count me in please..tks

Wrighty said...

Thanks for a great giveaway! Please include me too!

Ailsa said...

Ooh, looks great! I'll enter!

*Astrid A.* said...

Thanks for the book!!! =) =)

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Llehn said...

I'd love to play please! Thanks.

Carrie said...

Sounds great! Love to win it!

Jenni @ Falling Off The Shelf said...

Count me in, I'd love to win this!

Thanks!

Carrie said...

Come on luck! Find me!

Unknown said...

Please enter me in the contest.

Blackbird said...

Sounds like a great read, count me in! :-)

Jo.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to read this book!!

Unknown said...

I'd like to enter.

Bridget

whitewolfreads said...

Please count me in!!!

Thanks,

Jess S.

xid trebor said...

please enter me in the contest!

ColleenFL said...

I love vampire books. Always ready for another one.