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Joshua Palmatier ([personal profile] jpskewedthrone) wrote2009-04-15 04:45 pm

Books! And Free Books!

First, I've just posted the latest book discussion over at [livejournal.com profile] dawbooks. It's about Michelle West's The Hidden City, the first book in The House Wars series. It came out in paperback last month, so if you've read it, head on over and tell everyone what you thought of it.

I'm continuing the free book giveaways here on my LJ. This time, I'm giving away the first books in Patricia Bray's ([livejournal.com profile] pbray's) two series: Devlin's Luck, the first book in The Sword of Change series, and The First Betrayal, the first book in The Chronicles of Josan trilogy. And guess what? BOTH BOOKS ARE SIGNED! Yes, you could win a signed copy!





To enter the contest, simply leave a comment here, it's as easy as that. I'll select two people at random in another week or so (two winners, one book each). Feel free to spread the word about the contest, with links back to here if you want. The idea is to spread the word about the books I like after all. And if you've already read them, feel free to leave comments talking about how wonderful they are!





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[identity profile] sistercoyote.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Okey dokey. Comment left. Haven't read them; will promise at least a short review if I win. :P

[identity profile] sera-bella.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooh, these books look fabulous.

[identity profile] renesears.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Cool! I would love to pick up a new author. *fingers crossed*

No Need to Enter Me

[identity profile] jtglover.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Because I read both and enjoyed both, I am just commenting to say -- give 'em a read! The Devlin books are a neat take on the question of fate/destiny in fantasy (and funny in the process), and the Josan books have some really neat psychological stuff mixed with all kinds of intrigue.
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[personal profile] shadowwolf13 2009-04-15 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd love to try out a new author! :)

[identity profile] ravens-shadow.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
New books? You have tempted me, sir. Waving shiny, new books at a poor college student.

contest

(Anonymous) 2009-04-15 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I've been intrigued by the name "Devlin" since I first saw it. It sounds gentle. It suggests a sensitive man who is nevertheless strong and can come to the aid of damsels in distress. But then a slight rearrangement of the letters suggests "devil" or "evil." I'm betting on integrity, though. Luck, Honor, Sacrifice....sounds like a good read. JB (who is not going to KC)

[identity profile] rflong.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooo, they both look really intersting.

[identity profile] jjschwabach.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't enter me in the random drawing - - I already have signed copies of both. (I'm just trying to boost the comment numbers so people wonder what's going on.) And they are excellent books, by an excellent woman.

[identity profile] cat-mcdougall.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Man, I think I've read First Betrayal. But it's been a long time. Sign me up!

[identity profile] emmycee.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Thusly comment I! There are books to be won!

[identity profile] miintikwa.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
SHINY!!! *runs off to link people*

[identity profile] comradecharlie.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
The awesome [livejournal.com profile] miintikwa linked me here. And I never turn down a chance to win free books, but... Can I still enter from Denmark?

[identity profile] sizztheseed.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Count me in!

[identity profile] gemifalls.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
*tosses name in the hat*

[identity profile] shalanar.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooh, I like the covers.

*comments*

[identity profile] nayka-verdandi.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Cool; I'm in. Always looking for new authors.

[identity profile] ceosanna.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
This is me throwing my hat into the ring. Thank you for the opportunity!

[identity profile] padiwack.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
*happydance*

[identity profile] dwarzel.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Count me in!

[identity profile] elfinecstasy.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello! :-) I am joining the contest, and introducing myself - my name is Gemma, I write under the name Esmerelda Little Flame. You can find my Temple of the Twelve and the workbook to go along with it on amazon.com. My website is esmereldalittleflame.com.

Your journal has me excited, I think I will learn alot. :-)

[identity profile] vespican.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Why sure, I'll enter for a chance to win one of her books. I've read THE FINAL SACRIFICE and really enjoyed it. I'm sure I would enjoy any and all of the others as well.
Dave

[identity profile] genders.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not entering (you've already been most generous); just wanted to say you're the best I've ever seen at getting the word out!

[identity profile] more-dragoncelt.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I feel kind of cheap for commenting just for a book. But what can I say? I'm a bibliophile. A dirty, dirty bibliophile.

[identity profile] zianuray.livejournal.com 2009-04-16 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Commenting! Haven't read these, look good though.

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