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Smugglers Mini-Stash

We woke up today to some very good news: we made the top 10 of the Preditors and Editors Review Sites of 2008!
We simply could not believe our eyes when we saw the list and all we can say is:

THANK YOU! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED FOR US! You have made our day (and week. scrap that, our month!)

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But enough with the celebration, let’s get on to work shall we?

Giveaways Winners

The winner of the Smugglerific Valentine’s Day Giveaway is:

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Robyn!!

and the winner of White Witch, Black Curse ARC is….

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Bridget Locke!!!

You know the drill! Drop us a line (contact AT the book smugglers DOT com) with your snail mail addresses, and we’ll get the swag out to you as soon as possible. Thanks again to everyone who entered!

Other News


Kmont from Lurv a La Mode has posted an interview with Nalini Singh where they chat about her upcoming release Angel’s Blood – the interview is very interesting and there is also a giveaway: two copies of the book are up for grabs. If I were you, I would run, (not walk) and enter the contest because seriously? Angel’s Blood is ALL KINDS OF AWESOME.

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Lois McMaster Bujold was on Authors on Air earlier today taking asking from callers and talking about her new release THE SHARING KNIFE, VOL. 4: HORIZON. You can listen to it here

And don’t forget, tomorrow we kick start our special with author David Oppegaard and another giveaway! See ya then!


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  • Comment by aztecladyNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    *applause* Congrats, ladies!!!! *applause* Well done!

    And congrats to Robyn and Bridget Locke

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  • Comment by KristenNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    Congratulations! You two deserve it (although, personally I would have placed you much higher :wink:).

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  • Comment by carolyn jeanNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Wow! Congratulations, you two. You deserve it. Your blog rocks!

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  • Comment by katiebabsNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    You go Smuggles!! *WOOT*

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  • Comment by AymlessNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    You guys totally rock! Lots and lots of kudos to you! :D

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  • Comment by TiahNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Congratulations to everyone!

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  • Comment by Bridget LockeNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Wha? Huh? Oh man, I *Heart* you guys. I was trying to figure out how I was going to afford this book. Y’all have totally made my day, week, month, etc., etc.! *hugs*

    You have my snail mail addie. Do I need to send it again? Let me know! Thanks again. I appreciate this so very much. :)

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  • Comment by Pam PNo Gravatar on February 18, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    Congrats ladies!

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  • Comment by Karen MahoneyNo Gravatar on February 19, 2009 at 5:47 am

    OMG! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

    So cool – congrats on the Top 10 placement. But hey, in my book? You’ll always be Number One. :)

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  • Comment by KMontNo Gravatar on February 19, 2009 at 8:27 am

    I am not surprised about your achievement over at P&E!! Congrats, Thea and Ana! It’s wonderful to see your efforts recognized in such a huge way!

    And I need to thank you for mentioning my contest – thanks! It’s amazing how much fun those interviews are, after you’ve sweated to death over what to ask lol!

    And congrats to Bridget on winning Harrison’s book! Luuuuuucky. :D

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  • Comment by oranniaNo Gravatar on February 21, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Congrats Ana & Thea! YAH! And congrats to Robyn and Bridget!

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