PARAPALOOZA - Day 2
Southern Witch series - Quote of the Day:
"I don't know why people pay for rental cars when so many friends and family members just leave their keys lying around unattended."
~ Tammy Jo Trask, whose car is often misplaced.
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NYT bestselling author Nina Bangs writes awesome sexy, funny paranormal romances, but she didn't always know that she would become a writer. When asked in an interview what she wanted to be when she grew up, she said:
"I wasn't so practical when I was young. I wanted to ride horses. I wasn't too clear on the concept of how I'd manage that, but I was open to suggestions."
Don't you just love that? Amazingly, she went on to raise and show Arabians for a few years. So apparently Nina's good at turning all kinds of dreams into reality. I'm taking notes! (To learn more about Nina's terrific books, visit her site - www.NinaBangs.com)
Another author whose work I love is Alyssa Day. She writes about the lost city of Atlantis (which I know existed and am fascinated by) and the incredibly sexy Warriors of Poseidon-- c'mon, who wouldn't love buff boys from the deep blue sea who are on a mission and fall in love along the way? Clearly most people do love them since Alyssa hit the New York Times Bestseller list with her latest release. (Hurray! People have such good taste.)
Now, I could envy Alyssa because she's beautiful, talented, and because she has her own sea-faring warrior (in the form of her husband who's in the Navy), but I don't envy her those things. What I'm actually sea-weed green with envy over is her new author portrait that she unveiled on her blog on August 20th. I too want a live-in artist who will illustrate scenes from my books and my life. I'll hold a trident, an ocelot, or even hunky warrior if it's absolutely necessary.
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Another author whose work I love is Alyssa Day. She writes about the lost city of Atlantis (which I know existed and am fascinated by) and the incredibly sexy Warriors of Poseidon-- c'mon, who wouldn't love buff boys from the deep blue sea who are on a mission and fall in love along the way? Clearly most people do love them since Alyssa hit the New York Times Bestseller list with her latest release. (Hurray! People have such good taste.)
Now, I could envy Alyssa because she's beautiful, talented, and because she has her own sea-faring warrior (in the form of her husband who's in the Navy), but I don't envy her those things. What I'm actually sea-weed green with envy over is her new author portrait that she unveiled on her blog on August 20th. I too want a live-in artist who will illustrate scenes from my books and my life. I'll hold a trident, an ocelot, or even hunky warrior if it's absolutely necessary.
If you'd like to win a signed copy of Barely Bewitched from the Southern Witch series, an autographed copy of A Taste of Darkness by Nina Bangs, and a copy of Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day, then please drop by in the comments and answer the following:
If you had magical powers, which of your dreams would you make come true?
Comments
Froggy
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maybe the power to help those that need help altho i know thats not really a magical power
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lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
If I had magical powers I would use them to ensure financial security so I can devote my time to being an unpaid teacher's assistant because I don't think they get enough money/help they deserve.
Can't believe it's less than a week until the release of Barely Bewitched but now I know what I can read to make the time pass. I am all about buff boys from the deep blue sea!
c.*closing eyes* I would look so sexy in it.
Er or world peace?
Great Post!
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Fiona
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This was a tough question. (What was I thinking?!)
I'm definitely in the same boat as those who are still contemplating which magical power to choose, but for those who have figured out what they want, I love your answers!
Time for me to grab some coffee. See you later in day. :)
Hugs,
Kimber
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Thanks!
My dream of true escape (if only for the moment)would come true.
I guess if I couldn't get that one being able to fly would be kind of cool...
Rebecca Sigmon
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Linda Henderson
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Thanks for posting some different authors, it seems like my reading list is getting longer each day. Of course #1 on that list is your next book. Waiting for Sept.1 patiently (or not).
Carol L.
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Mel K.
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What a great thought provoking question!
hugs,
WendyK
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After that, health and wellness all around! Then, I would update my living quarters. Ooohhh, I'm getting into this--From my new beach house, I would rewind global warming and create 4 day workweeks. Also, mandatory siestas for all grumpyfolk! Essentially, I would command: health, wealth, goddess-like body status and whirled peace, pretty much in that order! Thanks for the chance to share the fantasy!
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Great question!!
I'd probably choose healing, the power of taking off pain and make people stop suffering.
I am pretty content with my life so I'd probably use the power to help others. I tend to try and fix everything that is wrong.
I haven't put my hands on your series yet but it's been on my wishlist!
It really does sound great!
Tynga
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I'm really looking forward to your second book. I loved the first one. I wish you just as much success with this one as the last.
Hugs,
Jillena
Thanks for throwing this Great Party!! Can't wait to see who visits the rest of the week!
Miranda
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Thanks for another great contest!
Dottie :)
The Make Life Effortless Power.
Yes, that's it.
Hugs,
Diane
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Jennifer K
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I never did figure out how she twitched her nose, though! :)
Oh, magic... every time I watched Charmed I wished I could stop the time like Piper... that would reveal a lot of possibilities *dreaming* ;)
Have a nice day!
Ina
Mostly out of all of them the ability to heal magically. You know, place your hand over a wound and make it disappear something like that or similar. Seeing others healthy and happy is a wonderful feeling. =)
If it would be possible, it could help so many people.
Thanks for putting my name in the hat.
Pam S
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But I'd also like to have the ability to freeze time, move things with my mind, read minds, have XRay vision, etc. All that fun stuff! :)
So I would want the ability to heal any injury or disease - mental or physical - for anyone that needed it.
M
Morning Glow
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Just wanted to let you know that I absolutely loved Would-be-witch - I purcased it as soon as it came out and it seriously took me like a day to read. So I have been looking forward to the realease date of the second one - yay it's almost here! I will also have to check out the other Authors that you have mentioned.... :)
Crystal816{at}hotmail{dot}com
BTW, I love your book covers, Kimberly!
Your Parapalooza is so much fun, thanks. If I had a magical power, I'd like the ability to change time. I would rewind any event that didn't go quite as planned & do it again; sort of like a time loop. Ever wished you could take back a hurtful word? Retake a test, kiss a loved one who's passed just 1 more time, not get into that car accident. Yep, change time with a flick of my wrist.
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Fun but TOUGH question
hmmm...
I think I would want to be granted the Magical Power to Heal Others! (and myself, too if need be lol)
Of course, I'd ALSO want the power of beauty, wealth, oh.. world peace, etc hehehe
Laura Grant
invisibility, mind reading, teleportaion, telekenesis (i'm kind of lazy on my days off from work.) LOL I think the best one would be time travel, I would love to visit different eras.
I would iradicate all debt by abolishing the monitary system completely
or be able to move things (including myself) by sheer force of will
when i was a kid i wanted magical control of the weather, but i think that was because i thought Storm from xmen was cool
delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for a great contest.
Magical powers? I'd like to be able to grant wishes.
:)
All the best,
@RKCharron
xoxo
PS - Are you related to Jeaniene Frost?
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I haven't read an Alyssa D. but I have read Nina and her books are good.
As to the question that is a hard one. But I have chosen just one, the power to heal. It would be great to help others and make someone's life better you know.
I saw this reoccurring answer and it warms my heart and should give us all hope. It wasn't for gain, greed or anything negative we wish for this one magical power but to help those we love, we are close too.
Blessed be to you and all your commentors.
Best Wishes and Good Luck everyone!
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