Thursday, July 29, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor: The Haunted Studio Under the Stairs

Welcome The Haunted Studio Under the Stairs to our Enchanted Eyes Blogmania giveaway event! The Haunted Studio Under the Stairs offers art work and high quality canvas cloth prints.

They are offering an 2.5" X 3.5" ATC (Artist Trading Card) ACEO of The Thing in the Hallway.

Info about the item from Kevin:

"There is nothing more disconcerting than hearing good bone chilling, frightening stories of hauntings, spooks and specters and things that go bump in the night than when it comes from a good and reputable person, or persons, who give extraordinary credence to their ghostly tales and visitations. And in this case, I draw from the tales my wife and her sister have theatrically and dramatically narrated to me, as they, as children, once lived in an old home, these lodgings unique in that they once had been a funeral home. From their accounts of frightening ghosts and haunting I give you this illustration and setting of a short story I am working on, to let your imagination embark on your own ghostly adventure as you rise from your bed to set off to the kitchen by amber lamplight for a drink of water in the dark of night in your own comfortable home. I also impart upon you this simple wisdom. Never, ever live in a home that was once a funeral parlor across from a cemetery."

Check out more great art at the Etsy shop and follow The Haunted Studio Under the Stairs at blogspot.

Save the date to enter the Blogmania giveaways: Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (18): Death's Excellent Vacation

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Death's Excellent VacationDeath's Excellent Vacation due out August 3, 2010.

Product Description
The editors of Wolfsbane and Mistletoe and Many Bloody Returns deliver a new collection-including a never-before-published Sookie Stackhouse story.
New York Times bestselling authors Charlaine Harris, Katie MacAlister, Jeaniene Frost-plus Lilith Saintcrow, Jeff Abbott, and more-send postcards from the edge of the paranormal world to fans who devoured Wolfsbane and Mistletoe and Many Bloody Returns.
With an all-new Sookie Stackhouse story and twelve other original tales, editors Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner bring together a stellar collection of tour guides who offer vacations that are frightening, funny, and touching for the fanged, the furry, the demonic, and the grotesque. Learn why it really can be an endless summer-for immortals.
 
 
Somehow I didn't hear about this one until this week and from the library, not a bookstore.  Can't wait!!!
 
 
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Teaser Tuesdays (17): The Fall: Book Two of the Strain Trilogy


Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme that was started by MizB from Should Be Reading.

If you would like to participate in Teaser Tuesday, all you have to do is take the book that you are currently reading and open it to any page. Then you choose any two (2) sentences from that page to share with the rest of us!

The Fall: Book Two of the Strain Trilogy This week's teaser comes from page 182 of The Fall: Book Two of the Strain Trilogy by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan.

"Ephraim," said Barnes.  "They are certain to kill you."
"I know," Eph said, pistol-whipping Barnes before closing the door.  "That's what I came here for."

Leave us a link to your teaser, we'd love to see it!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor: O.M. Grey

Welcome O. M. Grey as our newest sponsor of the Enchanted Eyes Blogmania Giveaway.

O. M. Grey is rather camera shy and is a complete novice when it comes to modern technology. She prefers to live in the cobwebbed corners of her dark mind writing paranormal romance with a Steampunk twist.When she’s not writing, she’s reading or tending the garden or drinking a hot cup of tea.

She is the author of AVALON REVISITED and is offering a signed copy of her book to one lucky, lucky winner!

About AVALON REVISITED~
Arthur has made his existence as a vampire bearable for over three hundred years by immersing himself in blood and debauchery. Aboard an airship gala, he meets Avalon, an aspiring vampire slayer who sparks fire into Arthur’s shriveled heart. Together they try to solve the mystery of several horrendous murders on the dark streets of London. Cultures clash and pressures rise in this sexy Steampunk Romance.

Available at AMAZON, B&N, & wherever books are sold.

Be sure to follow O.M. Grey on Twitter and on her blog.

Save the date to enter the Blogmania giveaways: Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor: This Years Girl

Meet our newest Sponsor of the Enchanted Eyes Blogmania Giveaway.


This Years Girl is giving away a $25 gift certificate that one lucky winner can use to purchase something in her shop. There are so many great items to choose from, we are having a hard time picking favorites...but we will show you a few that we adore!

Sanctuary Pendant









For shop news and updates, follow This Years Girl here:
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Save the date to enter the Blogmania giveaways: Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (17): American Vampire

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
American Vampire Vol. 1 by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, and Rafael Albuquereque.  It is scheduled for release on October 5, 2010.
American Vampire Vol. 1
Product Description
This volume follows two stories: one written by Snyder and one written by King. Snyder's story is set in 1920's LA, we follow Pearl, a young woman who is turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European Vampires who tortured and abused her. This story is paired with King's story, a western about Skinner Sweet, the original American Vampire-- a stronger, faster creature than any vampire ever seen before with rattlesnake fangs and powered by the sun.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Teaser Tuesdays (16): Dracula in Love


Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme that was started by MizB from Should Be Reading.

If you would like to participate in Teaser Tuesday, all you have to do is take the book that you are currently reading and open it to any page. Then you choose any two (2) sentences from that page to share with the rest of us!

 Dracula in Love This week's teaser comes from page 90 of Dracula in Love by Karen Essex.

"Suddenly the men jumped back again as a huge dog, a giant beast of an animal lit up like streak of silver by the searchlight, leapt from the vessel and onto the shore.  Though everyone cowered from it, the dog ignored them, taking its own path up the East Cliff and heading in the direction of the cemetery as if it knew exactly where it was going, and why."

Monday, July 19, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor: Dreadful Things by Raven

Introducting our Enchanted Eyes Blogmania sponsor Dreadful Things by Raven: A dark carnival of Gothic Victorian Jewelry, decor & art.

Dreadful Things by Raven has been seen on ABC Nightline and Regretsy! Featured in Time Out NY magazine, Carpe Nocturne Magazine, Hautemacabre.com, ChateauBizarre, Regretsy.com, and in the Regretsy Book! You can read the most recent newspaper interview here.

Dreadful Things is giving away two prizes! A set of 5 Skeleton Cards and a Gothic Spider Brooch!




These greeting cards are a high quality print of one of Ravens original paintings!!
The cards are printed on the highest quality cardstock and are printed at a family owned shop (not China). Each card is 5x7 when folded and comes with an envelope. The card is blank inside. There cards would look great framed as a print too! The detail and color really pop. This is a great for Halloween or for a unique greeting card. All work has her logo and copyright on the back.


Follow Dreadful Things by Raven on Twitter and stop by the shop on Etsy to check out more Gothic Jewelry, Decor, & Art.

Save the date to enter the Blogmania giveaways: Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

In My Mailbox (12)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme run by The Story Siren which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.

For Review:
Blind Man's Alley: A NovelBlind Man's Alley: A Novel by Justin Peacock

CrescendoCrescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

LobsterlandLobsterland by Susan Carlton

What did you get this week?

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor: Creations by Juliann

Introducing Creations by Juliann, a sponsor of our Enchanted Eyes Blogmania giveaway.

Creations by Juliann specializes in Delightful Handmade Jewelry and Love Tokens! In their shop you'll find a little of everything -- for the romantic in you!

Creations by Juliann has graciously offered this gorgeous necklace entitled "Because of Certain Disguises" as part of our Enchanted Eyes giveaway. It feels a bit mysterious to me and I love the color combination here.


You can become a fan of CreationsbyJuliann on Facebook!
They also have a new vintage shop called "Cha-Cha Meow," that you should check out.

Don't forget to stop by their shop on Etsy to see more gorgeous jewelry. (I'm loving the Three Darling Owls necklace as well.)


Save the date to enter the Blogmania giveaways: Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (16): Low Red Moon

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is Low Red by Ivy Devlin, due out September 14, 2010.

Product Description

The only thing Avery Hood can remember about the night her parents died is that she saw silver—deadly silver, moving inhumanly fast. As much as she wants to remember who killed them, she can't, and there's nothing left to do but try to piece her life back together. Then Avery meets the new boy in school—Ben, mysterious and beautiful, with whom she feels a connection like nothing she's ever experienced. When Ben reveals he's a werewolf, Avery still trusts him—at first. Then she sees that sometimes his eyes flash inhuman silver. And she learns that she's not the only one who can't remember the night her parents died.Part murder mystery, part grief narrative, and part heart-stopping, headlong romance, Low Red Moon is a must-read for teen paranormal fans. As breathless as Twilight and as spooky as Shiver, this is a book to be devoured in one sitting—by an acclaimed YA author making her paranormal debut under the pseudonym Ivy Devlin.

What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Teaser Tuesdays (15): Stash

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme that was started by MizB from Should Be Reading.

If you would like to participate in Teaser Tuesday, all you have to do is take the book that you are currently reading and open it to any page. Then you choose any two (2) sentences from that page to share with the rest of us!

This week’s teaser comes from page 21 of Stash by David Klein.

"Then the view through the windshield became mottled shades of dark. A flash of sun, shade again. Then another loud bang---and this one hurt."


Monday, July 12, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor: MoonBeamWishes

Say Hello to our newest Enchanted Eyes Blogmania sponsor, MoonBeamWishes. MoonBeamWishes makes all their products by hand with love, imagination and a little bit of magic. Products are made in a pet loving home where smoke is not allowed.

They are giving away this set of 5 Dark Hunter Greeting Cards!


For anyone who wants to be under Artemis's thumb and battle damions with Ash
(5) 5x7 cards based on Sherrilyn Kenyon's paranormal world.
They are all blank inside and come with white envelopes that they have inked the edges black and on the back, on the right hand side, have drawn Artemis' bow and arrow.

The first card has a pocket for messages and has a pull out tag with Zarek's line from the end of Night Embrace
Let me give you the job description
Me, Dark-Hunter
You, damion
I hit
You bleed
I kill
You die

The second has the quote from Kiss of Night
Life is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make

The third card is said by Acheron to his demon Simi, I wish I could quote a book that it is from but it happens often and several time a day ;)
No , Simi, you can't eat the humans even when they annoy you

The forth card is Ash's theory on life. It's tough but true, I put the bow and arrow mark on it, because the quote is directed to Artemis.
There are some things sorry can't fix.

The fifth card is the reason you never anger the Simi. For in that purse of her's there is always a bottle of BBQ sauce. If she does happen to pull that bottle out, you better pray that Ash is arround to pull her off you!
Be kind to Simi for you are crunchy and taste really good with BBQ sauce

Check out MoonBeamWishes on Etsy for more great items. You can follow MoonBeamWishes at their Blog and on Twitter.

Save the date to enter the Blogmania giveaways: Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

In My Mailbox (11)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme run by The Story Siren which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.

In My Mailbox (11)


For Review:
The Gardener by S.A. Bodeen (Holt)
The Ranger’s Apprentice: The King of Clonmel (Book 8) John Flanagan
Think of a Number by John Verdon

Library:
The Ranger’s Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North (Book 5) by John Flanagan

Gifted:
Wereling by Steve Feasey
The Wager by Donna Jo Napoli
The Not-So-Great Depression by Amy Goldman Koss
Perchance to Dream: Theatre Illuminata #2 by Lisa Mantchev (Will end up in a giveaway as we’ve already read this one.)

So...get anything this week? We'd love to see!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Winner Announcement for Shadow Bound by Erin Kellison

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest!

Congrats to tgoforth1984!

You've won ARC of Shadow Bound by Erin Kellison! An email has already been sent to you, please be sure to respond so we can send your book out.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (15): You


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is You by Charles Benoit, due out August 24, 2010.

Product Description
This wasn't the way it was supposed to go.

You're just a typical fifteen-year-old sophomore, an average guy named Kyle Chase. This can't be happening to you. But then, how do you explain all the blood? How do you explain how you got here in the first place?

There had to have been signs, had to have been some clues it was coming. Did you miss them, or ignore them? Maybe if you can figure out where it all went wrong, you can still make it right. Or is it already too late? Think fast, Kyle. Time's running out. How did this happen?

You is the riveting story of fifteen-year-old Kyle and the small choices he does and doesn't make that lead to his own destruction.

In his stunning young-adult debut, Charles Benoit mixes riveting tension with an insightful—and unsettling—portrait of an ordinary teen in a tale that is taut, powerful, and shattering.


What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

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