New J.A. Garland Logo

What better way to ring in the New Year, than with a re-imagined J.A. Garland logo? Thanks to ParaJunkee Design, my 2014 couldn't have started any better! 
While I've been more than thrilled with my old logo, I felt the time had come to 'update' the design into a fresher, more polished look. Still, I didn't want to lose the basic elements of the logo-- the elf, the banner, the forest and the leaf circle border. Enter Rachel at ParaJunkee Designs. She worked her magic, managing to keep those design elements, and yet give them the professional shine I craved. Thank you, Rachel, I love the new logo!

Want to share in my excitement? Enter below for a chance to win a  J.A. Garland Books mug, mouse pad, or a tote bag, all items sporting the new logo.

Naughty or Nice Blog Hop

I know this is the Naughty or Nice blog hop, but I’m positive we all made Santa’s Nice list this year, right? Um, well, most of the time? No? Hmmm, how about every Sunday and alternate Thursdays? Lol, well no fear, at J.A. Garland Books, we all made the Nice list! And you know what that means? No, I’m not jimmying down your chimney with gifts, the post office delivers them just fine, thank you. It means that besides the hop's grand prize of a Kindle Fire, I am giving you a chance to win some of my favorite things…

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

December 1st - December 12th
Grand Prize: $150

First Prize: One (1) eBook from Every Participating Author

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop!

Welcome to the 4th Annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop! 
It's my favorite holiday season, so there's plenty happening at J.A. Garland Books. Pull up a comfy chair, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and stay awhile. Please enjoy the treats, but beware the tricks...

Bobbing for Books Blog Hop!

Who can resist a blog hop called "Bobbing for Books?" Not me! Apples might keep the doctor away, but books keep the doldrums away. 

Something Wicked Returns Giveaway Blog Hop

Welcome to the Something Wicked Returns Blog Hop! There’s a lot going on this month, so I’m going to keep things here as simple as possible.

Something Wicked Returns Guest Post

As an avid Department 56 -- Halloween house collector, I tend to go a bit crazy on decorations this time of year. My kitchen table completely

Are You Ready?

 I admit I can’t get enough of The Walking Dead. The seasons are too short, and too far between.

Happy Halloween Blog Hop!

"Welcome to the Happy Halloween Blog Hop," Hex giggled evilly. "We have a lot of fun things planned for you." 

"Fun, Hex? I don't think that's-" her bat squeaked.

"Hush before I spice my stew with your wings. They'll figure it out eventually. Well, if they dare enter."

Confronting the Demon: Review and Guest Post

Sunset on Summer Fun Blog Hop

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Like a parent asked to pick their favorite child, it's impossible for me to declare my favorite season. 

I love spring for the new growth and warming temperatures, summer for the long days and bountiful fruits, fall for the spectacular array of colors, and winter for the cozy nights spent sipping hot chocolate.

Cabin Goddess

"Ever wonder what it would be like to sit down with your characters and drink a coffee?" That's the question Kriss of Cabin Goddess posed to me. To be honest, I hadn't. But once I started, I couldn't stop, and found myself signing up for a Fourth Wall post. For those of you not aware of the Fourth Wall, it's a special feature on Kriss' website where authors and their characters, well, sit down and chat. Sound interesting? Then stop by Cabin Goddess and see what Slade and I were cooking in the kitchen...

Books, Bones and Buffy

I'm the lucky guest of Books, Bones and Buffy, a review and "other stuff" site. I'm there today, "other stuffing" it. (Giving tips on running a zombie race). If you're interested, drag your undead self  HERE.
Too much effort? You can also enter below:

Sultry Summer Reads Blog Hop

Phew, you made it! Welcome to the Sultry Summer Reads Blog Hop. In addition to the blog hop's Grand Prize Kindle Fire HD 7” loaded with ebooks (including my urban fantasy, Dysus Dreamer), and a Second Place Prize of a 100.00 Gift Card to Amazon or B&N,   I'm hosting some fun prizes below, so make sure to enter before powering off to the NEXT STOP. 

Frankie's Bookshelf

In celebration of our friend Frankie's new website, a few of us have come together to give away a Kindle Fire. Please check out her website, our fabulous books, and then enter the Rafflecopter contest below.

What's Your Favorite Health Tip?

One of my all-time, favorite topics is health. What a great coincidence then, that it's also Petra and Alex's, top chat subject. 

During September I'll be at their blog, Spring of Health, learning new ways to get and stay healthy--from you. So come, pull up a chair, and share your favorite health tips. While you're there, you might just win a gift card, or an ebook.

ENTER here, and stay healthy!

Welcome to the Vamps vs Zombies blog hop. Chances are, you happened upon this blog hop much like I did. We were aimlessly wandering the internet, and started following threads of interest...namely, vampires and zombies! Having written three books with vampires, being hopelessly addicted to The Walking Dead, and running a zombie race--I think this blog hop is the perfect place for me.
Wait, did she say zombie race? Yes, I did, and if you haven't experienced one, you should!

Now it's your turn to tell me about your favorite zombie and/or vampire things and maybe win a vampire book or zombie soap.

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Don't give up! Drag yourself to the next blog stop HERE!

I've hijacked Lily Sawyer's Book Blog! I'm talking about books, blogging, and the writing process. All my favorite things, well, minus the coffee, chocolate and Zombies.

Enter HERE

Dysus Dreamer LIVE Chat!

Come join me today, July 23, 2013 @ 12 PM Central time for a LIVE author chat at Bitten by Books. 

In the event of a zombie apocalypse, this chat might just save your life. 

ENTER CHAT HERE

There will be additional participation gifts at the chat, but if you can't make it, be sure to enter Rafflecopter for a chance at a $25.00 Amazon Gift Certificate.

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