Valorie T.

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In the Mail

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 12:04 am
How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step by Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful by Diana Laurence (Paperbackswap) Who needs a book on dating a vampire? Well, Bella Swan and Sookie Stackhous...
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Blog Tour: Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Piñeiro

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 4:12 pm
About Sins of the Flesh Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment-a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes he...
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In the Mail

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 5:47 pm
The Boy Next Door by Irene Sabatini (From publisher) Sabatini debuts with a love story set against the backdrop of Mugabe’s Zimbabwe, from its independence in the 1980s to the decline of democr...
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Christmas Card Exchange 2009

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 2:30 am
One of the things I look forward to after Halloween ends is getting together my Christmas Card list. I absolutely love to exchange Christmas cards in the mail with people around the world! So, I am ...
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Blog Tour: To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 3:10 pm
About Elizabeth Hoyt Elizabeth Hoyt is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romance. She also writes deliciously fun contemporary romance under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in centr...
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Winner: Flyer & Brochure Giveaway

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:49 pm
The winner of the 100 8.5 x11″ Brochure giveaway is: Jill L! I have forwarded your email to Uprinting who will email you your coupon/promo code on the 13th! Thanks everyone who entered. Pleas...
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In the Mail

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 6:20 pm
What a good week for books. I got a lot of really awesome ones in the mail this week, which I am looking forward to reading as soon as Graduate School dies just just a little bit. The Accidental Dem...
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Win an ebook reader with Park-Avenue Princess

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 3:28 pm
Park-Avenue Princess is giving visitors a chance to win a Kindle 2, Sony Pocket E-Reader or the new Barnes & Noble Nook. This is in celebration of the Matthew Carter release Liquid Soul. So, of cour...
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Win a Kindle with Lisa and Laura Write

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 2:50 pm
Lisa and Laura Write are giving away a brand new Kindle over at their blog! To enter the contest head over to Lisa and Laura Write. You have until November 13th to enter, so get over there soon and ...
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Book Review: Highland Rebel by Judith James

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 6:18 pm
Title: Highland Rebel Author(s): Judith James Genre: Fiction – Historical Romance Finished: – October 27, 2009 Rating: 3 Stars James (Jamie) Sinclair is a soldier, a master of disguis...
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Guest Article: Sacagawea: The Seduction of Mythology, the Paucity of Facts by Thad Carhart

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:40 am
Sacagawea: The Seduction of Mythology, the Paucity of Facts By Thad Carhart, Author of Across the Endless River How much do we know for certain about the life of Sacagawea? The answer is: almost no...
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Twilight & Vampire Cellphone Charm Giveaway Winners

Valorie T. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 9:28 pm
Well, it is time to choose the four winners in the Twilight and Vampire cellphone charm giveaway! The winning numbers are: 6, 34, 60, 90 WINNERS: Eliane T. – Wolf charm Janna Johnson &#...
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In the Mail (for October pt. 3)

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 11:03 pm
Yes, more! I am almost caught up on my books received backlog. Objects of Worship by Claude Lalumiere (from publisher) The strange is matter-of-factly mundane in Canadian author and editor Lalumiè...
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Book Review: The Kingdom of Matthias: A Story of Sex and Salvation in 19th Century America by Paul E. Johnson Sean Wilentz

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 11:36 pm
Title: The Kingdom of Matthias: A Story of Sex and Salvation in 19th Century America Author(s): Paul E. Johnson Sean Wilentz Genre: NonFiction – History Finished: October 19, 2009 Rating: 4...
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In the Mail (for October pt.2)

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 10:24 pm
Yes, another batch of my books this month! I swear, the pile is endless, but I love it. I do desperately need a new bookshelf, though. To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt (From publisher) NOTHING ...
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Flyers & Brochure Giveaway

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 6:35 pm
I come to you with a new offer from Uprinting! This time, for 100 free brochures or flyers. I will also be receiving 100 free brochures for running this contest, isn’t that great? I have a co...
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In the Mail (for October pt.1)

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 6:19 pm
It has been a few weeks since my last in the ‘In the Mail’ post, which means the books have been piling up. I am going to try like heck to remember where I got each of these books since i...
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Book Review: Slave Country- American Expansion and the Origins of the Deep South by Adam Rothman

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 5:42 pm
Title: Slave Country- American Expansion and the Origins of the Deep South Author(s): Adam Rothman Genre: NonFiction – History Finished: October 12, 2009 Rating: 3 Stars As Rothman states i...
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Blog Tour: Stewards of the Flame by Sylvia Engdahl

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 10:18 pm
About Sylvia Engdahl Sylvia Engdahl is best known as the author of highly-acclaimed Young Adult science fiction novels, one of which was a Newbery Honor book and a finalist for the 2002 Book Sense Bo...
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Book Review: Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 10:02 pm
Title: Hex in High Heels1 Author(s): Linda Wisdom Genre: Fiction – Paranormal Romance Finished: October 13, 2009 Rating: 3 Stars Hex in High Heels was my introduction to the world of Linda ...
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Preview Heske Horror's "End Times" Anthology

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:35 am
PREVIEW HESKE HORROR’S “END TIMES” ANTHOLOGY! The world ends on 11.15.09 – that’s when award-winning indie comic publisher Heske Horror (www.coldbloodedchillers.com) rel...
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Guest Post: The Jewish Lady, The Black Man and the Road Trip by Carol Sue Gershman

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:04 am
First, I would like to apologize for not having this posted on the 18th as planned but my schedule was insane and I was simply unable to. But it is my immense pleasure to bring to you a blog post by ...
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Guest Blog: Eternal Desire by Roxanne Rhoads

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 12:27 am
About Roxanne Rhoads Story strumpet, tome loving tart, eccentric night owl…these are all words that can describe freelance writer and erotic romance author Roxanne Rhoads. When not fulfilling ...
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Winners: The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:29 pm
We have winners for the contest to win one of two copies of The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick… Out of 23 entries, the winning numbers are: 11, 18 Winners: Jenny N Anita Yancey I am...
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250 Business Card Giveaway

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:17 pm
Have you ever wanted your own business cards to customize and give out, little expressions of you? They are so professional, aren’t they? And sometimes, you can make them so adorable, so very ...
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Blog Tour: Football is for Lovers by Robert Brooker & Kathleen O'Dougherty

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 2:17 pm
About Robert Brooker & Kathleen O’Dougherty Bob Brooker and Kaye O’Dougherty have been adventuring together for a lot of years now. They first met at a recording studio on 42nd Street. Ye...
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Halloween Contest Extraodinaire!

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 4:14 pm
Katie from Katie’s Book Blog is having a Halloween Contest Extraodinaire where you can win books and other spooky Halloween goods. In the giveaway prize pack is: The Dangerous Days Of Daniel X...
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New Blogger Disclosure Policy According to the FTC

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 9:51 pm
So, internet, I take it you’ve heard about the new FTC regulation placed on bloggers, correct? The FTC will require that writers on the Web clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get fr...
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Book Review: We Mean to be Counted by Elizabeth R. Varon

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 7:28 pm
Title: We Mean to Be Counted: White Women and Politics in Antebellum Virginia Author(s): Elizabeth R. Varon Genre: Nonfiction – History Finished: September 28, 2009 Rating: 4 Stars The hist...
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Book Review: The Cholera Years by Charles E. Rosenberg

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 5:57 pm
Title: The Cholera Years: The United States in 1832, 1849, and 1866 Author(s): Charles E. Rosenberg Genre: Nonfiction – History Finished: September 25, 2009 Rating: 4 Stars In the Republic ...
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Winners: To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 5:39 pm
We have winners for the contest to win one copy of To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear… Out of 38 entries, the winning numbers are: 16 Winner: Gaby @ Starting Fresh I am going to email all of ...
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Winner: 18×24" Poster from Uprinting

Valorie T. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 9:21 pm
The winner for the 18×24” Poster from Uprinting! Justin I am going to send your email address over to Uprinting, and they will contact you to let you know how to get your poster! Please share th...
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Book Review: True North: Peary, Cook, and the Race to the Pole by Bruce Henderson

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 1:54 pm
Title: True North: Peary, Cook, and the Race to the Pole Author(s): Bruce Henderson Genre: NonFiction Finished: September 20, 2009 Rating: 3 Stars True North: Peary, Cook, and the Race to the Pol...
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Winners: The Treasures of Venice by Loucinda McGary

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 4:31 am
We have winners for the contest to win a 1 two book set that contains Loucinda McGary’s The Wild Sight and The Treasures of Venice… Out of 93 entries, the winning number is: 23 Winne...
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Blog Tour: The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 4:20 am
... is my absolute pleasure to get to welcome her here today. She was kind enough to grant up here at Morbid-Romantic.net a guest post. Enjoy! Many thanks to Valorie for giving me air time on her bl...
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Guest Post: Choices Meant for Kings by Sandy Lender

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 8:31 pm
Today at Morbid Romantic, I bring to you Sandy Lender who is out touring her latest book Choices Meant for Kings. It is my pleasure to welcome her here! About Choices Meant For Kings Chariss is in ...
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Guest Post: Michelle Moran (Cleopatra's Daughter, The Heretic Queen, & Nefertiti)

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 3:57 pm
It is my distinct pleasure to bring to you today a guest post by Michelle Moran, author of Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen, and Cleopatra’s Daughter. I have no shame for my obvious envy of Michell...
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In the Mail This Week

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 7:27 pm
Across the Endless River by Thad Carhart (Review copy from publisher) Carhart follows The Piano Shop on the Left Bank with an uneven historical about the divide between the rugged frontiers of the Ne...
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Win: 18×24" Poster from Uprinting

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 1:22 pm
I come to you with another great giveaway from Uprinting! This time, they are offering to give away one 18
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Twilight & Vampire Cellphone Charm Giveaway

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 1:48 pm
... blog, I searched for book related charms. So, I purchased a few Twilight charms from Winter Rose Designs (highly recommended seller) and put them together with the cell phone straps. Just like ...
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Book Review: Born Losers by Scott A. Sandage

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 7:52 pm
Title: Born Losers: A History of Failure in America Author(s): Scott A. Sandage Genre: Nonfiction – History Finished: September 14, 2009 Rating: 5 Stars In Born Losers: A History of Failure...
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BBAW: Interview with Caribousmom

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 12:52 pm
Today is the day during Book Blogger Appreciation Week that we, as book bloggers, are given the amazing opportunity to interview another book blogger. I am very fortunate to have gotten to interview ...
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Blog Tour & Guest Post: To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear (and giveaway)

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 10:34 am
First, I must apologize to author Terry Spear because I was to have this up yesterday and time ran away from me! But it is my pleasure to bring to you her wonderful guest post, which is an honor to h...
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In the Mail This Week

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 10:40 pm
Marked (House of Night, Book 1) by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast (Paperbackswap) In 16-year-old Zoey Redbird’s world, vampyres not only exist but are also tolerated by humans. Those whom the creatu...
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Winners: Michelle Moran's Cleopatra's Daughter & The Heretic Queen

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 1:56 pm
We have winners for the contest to win either a a SIGNED hardcover copy of Cleopatra’s Daughter (synopsis) or a SIGNED paperback of The Heretic Queen (synopsis) by Michelle Moran… Out ...
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Win: Wall Sticker Giveaway

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 11:19 pm
I am loving this next giveaway that I have been offered the chance to run thanks to OnlinePosterPrinting.com. Up for grabs is a 24”x 24” Wall Sticker, which are adhesive fabric stickers that you ...
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Winner: 500 Custom Business Cards

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 10:56 pm
The winner of the Digital Room 500 custom business card giveaway is: jeccica simpson I have emailed your information to Digital Room! Enjoy the cards. Please share this post with others:
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Blog Tour: C.L. Talmadge & The Green Stone of Healing (and giveaway!)

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 12:54 pm
It is my pleasure to welcome C.L. Talmadge to Morbid-Romantic.net, who is here to give us a lovely guest post about love. She is here promoting her Green Stone of Healing series, of which book four O...
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Winners: Dark Hunger by Rita Herron

Valorie T. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 12:57 pm
We have winners for the contest to win one of five copies of Dark Hunger by Rita Herron… Out of 73 entries, the winning numbers are: 15, 31, 39, 51, 62 Winners: DeeAnn S Chris G. Marlene V...
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