To celebrate summer's arrival, I'm participating in a blog hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, and Page Turners Blog. It's such a fun way to discover new book blogs and authors. There are close to 250 participants, each with a different giveaway, so make sure you check out the list below from May 25th through the 31st.
For my giveaway, I am offering an e-copy of my romantic comedy novella, Summer Lovin', as well as a hardback copy of Perfect Pops: The 50 Best Classic & Cool Treats. It seems only fitting since the hero of Summer Lovin' is a hot chef, and the recipes in this book will help keep things cooled down during the summer months ahead.
To enter, just leave a comment about your favorite summer memory.
If you want additional chances to win, you can "like" my Facebook page, or friend me on Goodreads. However, these are not required to enter--they are completely optional.
One lucky person will win both books, and I will be happy to ship internationally. I can't wait to see your favorite summer memories!
My favorite summer memory is going bicycle riding with my mom when I was little. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Posted by: Natasha | May 25, 2012 at 03:09 AM
Spending a whole day on the beach with my family swimming and building sandcastles.
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Posted by: Lara | May 25, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Thanks for this giveaway!
My favorite summer memory is when we went to a theme park, rode Zip Line and had a road trip. It felt so good.
I added you as a friend in Goodreads. My name there is Nina Francesca.
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Posted by: franchie15 | May 25, 2012 at 09:33 AM
One of my favorite memory is my cousins and I playing and swimming in a creek at a campground. It was seriously very cold, so the first 5 minutes of acclimating was always filled with screams and teasing.
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Posted by: mel | May 25, 2012 at 03:16 PM
My favourite summer memory is 3 years ago when I visited Sydney, Australia. The sightseeing was wonderful, and living with my sister for a while was great! :)
I have followed you on facebook and 'fan'ed you on goodreads too.
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Posted by: Megan @ Books-andTeacups | May 25, 2012 at 07:44 PM
I love remembering summer storms, watched from my parents verandah at night time :)
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Posted by: Jasmine1485 | May 26, 2012 at 02:44 AM
I'm loving everyone's summer memories! Thanks for sharing them. It makes me glad that summer is on its way. In fact, I think it's decided it's here TODAY. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 26, 2012 at 09:27 AM
My favorite summer memory, is my son, finally learning how to ride a bike.
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Posted by: debbie | May 26, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Catching fireflies in the backyard with my sister when we were little!
Posted by: NGS | May 26, 2012 at 05:55 PM
just being outside and planting our vegtable garden and taking care of the flowers
Posted by: Am Hengst | May 26, 2012 at 06:38 PM
I like you on FB - amhengst
Posted by: Am Hengst | May 26, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Friends on GoodReads - amhengst
Posted by: Am Hengst | May 26, 2012 at 06:40 PM
I loved getting to go down the shore as a kid, several days of beach fun, sun, playing in the ocean.
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Posted by: Kat | May 26, 2012 at 09:57 PM
My favorite summer memory is when we went to the mountains and trailed the river down with my friends. It was lots of adventure!
Also, I liked your page in Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pmapilisan - [email protected])
Posted by: Precious Mae | May 26, 2012 at 11:01 PM
When I was little, every summer my family would drive to visit my grandparents.
Posted by: Amanda W | May 27, 2012 at 01:13 AM
When I went to the concert in my city and I accidentally met my boyfriend... Cute story :D
Goodreads: Disincenive/Feta
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Posted by: Disincentive | May 27, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Spending time at the Outer Banks when my children were young.
Posted by: Joan | May 27, 2012 at 08:16 AM
My favorite summer memory was spending the whole day picking berries in the woods with my friend and her mom made a pie later that day with the berries we picked! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Posted by: Meliya | May 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Even more great summer memories! I love them. It's no wonder this is the best season of the year.
I actually have some fireflies in this novella, which I'd forgotten about until NGS mentioned them. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 27, 2012 at 03:09 PM
Favorite summer memory? D.C. when I was around 10. I had met some really great friends and we had an epic sleepover party.
Thank you!
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Posted by: Linda: Book Ninja | May 27, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Playing in the my grandpa's cherry orchard when I was a child with my cousins. We were the dirties sticky little kids but the cherrys were so wonderful. I'm surpriced he ever had any to sell by the time we got done picking and eating. We still laugh and talk about all the fun we had out on the farm.
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Posted by: Connie Bernhardt | May 28, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Having a cookout with family and friends on the day of the Indy 500 every year, And listening to the race on the radio. We always had alot of fun. We always had water balloons.
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Crystal Young | May 28, 2012 at 10:06 PM
My favorite summer memory is spending the whole day at the swimming pool. I left the house at 11:45 and returned at 5:30, everyday!
Mel
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Posted by: Mel Bourn | May 28, 2012 at 10:16 PM
Aaaaaaawww, I love all of my summers! But my fave would be when we went to Malaysia and Singapore because I enjoyed it so much. That's in terms of the vacation factor but I really enjoyed this summer too even though I took summer classes because I spent it with my wonderful new friends. <3 (P.S. Summer here in the Philippines starts around March.)
Posted by: whoopeeyoo | May 29, 2012 at 12:57 AM
I fanned you on Goodreads! Tobi is username
Thanks for doing the hop! <3
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Posted by: Tobi | May 29, 2012 at 11:11 AM
My favorite summer memory is from last summer, when I went on an exchange trip to Italy for 23 days. It was absolutely wonderful spending time with young Italian people, eating gelato (ice cream!) and getting a tan. Wauw, I miss it!
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Posted by: Andra | May 29, 2012 at 02:03 PM
I remember just running around my neighborhood all day and coming in at dark
Posted by: Shauna | May 29, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Thanks for sharing all of these! I feel like I'm enjoying your summer with you. :) The cherries, and the cookouts, and the travel. *big sigh of contentment* Yes, summer is definitely the best time of the year. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 29, 2012 at 05:14 PM
My favorite summer memory is camping at the campground we used to have a seasonal spot at I made many friends (and had many summer crushes ;P) there!
Posted by: Ashley Siegle | May 29, 2012 at 06:30 PM
My favorite summer memory is when I gradutated from highschool my brother, mom, grandparents and I took a roadtrip from Wisconsin to California and back in a NON airconditioned car!!
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Posted by: books4me | May 29, 2012 at 08:15 PM