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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Giveaway: Win Signed Books from Joely Sue Burkhart


I don't think I'll ever get tired of opening up a box of my books!  This one contains a bunch of QUEEN TAKES KNIGHTS and QUEEN TAKES KING. If you'd like to win signed copies of both, comment on this post with any new habits you've implemented this year and how well that's going. I'll ship internationally!


A lost virgin vampire queen.
Two vampire knights sworn to protect her.
It’s about to get very hot… and bloody…
Ever since her mother was murdered by monsters five years ago, Shara Isador has been on the run. Alone, scared, and exhausted, she’s finally cornered in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Out of hope with nowhere else to turn, she’s ready to end it all when two men come to her rescue.
They say she’s a lost queen descended from Isis, and they’re her Blood, vampire knights sworn to protect her. It all seems like a crazy nightmare, until the alpha offers his blood. Then she realizes she’s never wanted anything more. Except maybe his body… and his friend’s, too.
But they’re not the only ones searching for a lost queen. Shara must learn how to wield her new powers quickly and conquer her fears if she intends to keep them all alive.
How many Blood will come to the vampire queen’s call… and will they be able to protect her from the king?
For the first time in her adult life, Shara has plenty of money thanks to the Isador legacy–and she’s not alone. Daire and Rik are devoted lovers, but they know other Blood are coming. Blood who may challenge Rik for the coveted alpha spot at her back.
As her power grows, so does her hunger. But without fangs, she fears she’ll never be the queen her Blood expect. More Blood means power struggles and complications, and she has no idea how to keep everyone happy. Worse, her dreams are quickly becoming something to fear.
Moving to establish her permanent nest, she can’t stop dreaming of the king. A massive monster. Chained in darkness. Lost to madness. He roars with fury in her dreams, demanding his release.
But is he the key to unraveling her own mysterious past–or the most dangerous threat of all?

52 comments:

  1. I'm trying to be more balanced. i have a habit of becoming consumed with each undertaking. Last night I stayed up reading until 2:30 on a work night. How does it sound like it's going?!?

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    1. Oh man that is so me. I'm trying to get up at 4:45 AM to write before the Evil Day Job. Yet I'm still up....

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  2. That's awesome! Even a hundred words a day will definitely add up!

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  3. New habit is to focus on only two things (rather than a million!)-->daily writing and working out! ^_^ so far, so good!

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  4. I've been accepted for a lung transplant so I need to lose some more weigh. So I joined a gym and have lost 8 more lbs down to 193 my goal is to get to 175 before the transplant i go everyday and walk 1.50 miles Makes me feel so good.

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    1. Oh, Debbie, that's wonderful! Best of luck to you!

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    2. Debbie, random.org kicked your comment out as the winner! Please email your snail mail address to joelysueburkhart@gmail.com.

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  5. My new habits have consisted of reading a lot more than before, befriending more authors, started to write myself and also working on editing in the meantime. The journey has been fun. It started with ARCs, then BETA reading, now editing and as of today I've written my first 2k words towards an idea I've had since I was 12. It'll be RH and hopefully, amazing.

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    1. LM, that's awesome! I can't wait to see your book out in the world!

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  6. I'm working, again, for the first time in 7 years, really. I'm trying to find balance in family/fun/work. It's HARD. Luckily, my work involves reading, so sometimes work and fun are the same :)

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    1. Congrats on the new endeavor - I know you're going to rock it! The best work is when it's also something you love.

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  7. A new habit I have taken up this new year is that I am trying to loose weight and quit smoking 100% like I quit the cigs but I smoke the e-cig and so for the he loosing weight I got to the park and walk 5 miles a day next month I'm going to start adding 2 miles a month. And slowly I'm cutting out the e-cig. I Wana be healthy for my daught.

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    1. Best of luck - your daughter will be so happy to have you around for as long as possible!

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  8. I've lost sight of reading the past year and I really feel like it has impacted my critical thinking and vocabulary. Here's to finishing a book a week!

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    1. I get out of the habit of reading too when I'm on deadline. I'm afraid to read too much when I'm writing hard - because I want to finish the book I'm reading instead of mine!

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  9. I'm trying to be more positive - I've taken to writing down my thoughts late at night and making sure there are at least 5 positive things. Then, when I start to question things I look at the previous day's positivity. So far it's working but only time will tell...

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    1. That sounds lovely - gratitude can be such a mood lifter!

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  10. This year I have decided to turn any negative comment that comes my way I will return with a compliment. I am also going to go even more out of my comfort zone by trying to compliment something about a total stranger at least once a day. All this with the hope of turning someone's day around.

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    1. Hugs, a small ray of sunshine in someone's life is amazing.

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  11. I want to become a better communicator. I'm constantly reading and doing things and forgetting to text people. I also can never figure out what to say over texts. I want to strengthen my relationships and actually text people back.

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    1. Good luck, Lake! I'd much rather text than talk to someone on the phone.

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  12. This year I decided I had to leave the house/go outside everyday, even if its something small like going down the drive to get the mail. I struggle to overcome my anxiety and get out, but so far this year its been going well 😊

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  13. I'm trying to go out more. I'm really anti-social so it's a struggle lol

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    1. I work from home for the Evil Day Job so yeah, I don't go out much either!

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  14. I've taken up going to the children's wing in the hospitals by home and reading to the kids. I also enrolled back in school to finish my social work degree to help kids in the foster care system and abusive homes find a safe place to be a kid.

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    1. Oh wow, bless you! You're making such a difference in kids' lives!

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  15. I'm eating healthier...Just kidding. I'm shoving Doritos into my face.

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  16. I’m reading one new book a day. I’m trying to conquer my goodreads goal of 200 books this year.

    Kay Jackson

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  17. I am currently trying to teach my children good health by eating better and exercising. It is going to be harder than I thought ��

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  18. Trying my best to do daily yoga. It's so difficult to not drop into bed the second I get home but it's so much better for me than napping in the long run!

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    1. I have daily yoga on my habit tracker - but haven't actually done it yet. I need to get better at fitting this in too.

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  19. I’m trying to change my habits to healthier options, it’s going to be a slow process but I (and my husband too because I’m dragging him on this ride too lol) will get there!!!!

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    1. Best of luck, Susan! Having another person doing it with you can make a huge difference!

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  20. My habit was waking up early. How it's going? Uuuh.. *cough*.. *mumbles* I kinda woke up at 12 this afternoon.. *stares at spot on the ceiling that's just fascinating*

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  21. We are getting out finances in order to get a mortgage and buy and house and getting licensed for foster care!

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  22. This year, I've started drinking 2 shakes a day and slowly cutting out crap food, I also cut out my pain medication for my back. I want to feel good again, not sluggish and lazy. Not a new years resolution thing, just a need to do for myself thing.

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  23. I have an autoimmune disease that kicked my butt almost all of 2017 - I am taking control in 2018 and doing everything possible to get and stay healthy!

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  24. I've started working out again and changed my diet. I need to loose the baby weight before my cousin's wedding since I'm a bridesmaid. Those pictures are forever lol

    -Victoria Schaefer

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  25. I'm trying to lose weight, and become a healthier person, all while trying to balance, kids, husband, work and school, and also run my husband's business. But most importantly I am trying to be a better me, by reminding myself that no matter what I am a strong woman that even if I fail, I can dust myself off and try again until I succeed

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  26. I want to read more this year, so I am making sure I make time for it each day.

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  27. More cleaning, less reading. Ha! I don't know how long this will last.

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  28. Get better control of my stress because it causes my migraines. Also I read atleast 4 books a week, but want to read more..

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  29. Stephanie ChristineJanuary 9, 2018 at 8:29 PM

    This year I'm working on me and getting back to doing things that make me happy (like reading). I'm saying no more to things that I just don't want to do that take my time away. No more putting what I enjoy off

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  30. I am working on getting to the gym. Not only to work out but also to be mindful and centered in the sauna.

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  31. I numbered the comments and then used random.org to pick a winner. Debbie Krouse, it's you! Thank you to everyone who entered. If I don't hear from Debbie, I'll select another winner.

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  32. I am trying to lose weight. So far I have started training my stomach so that I can eat smaller portions of food and not feel like I am still hungry. I have also cut back on my caffeine intake. I also have a gym membership, but I think I need to make it a little more lol.

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