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Hootenanny 2016 – Day 7

A tangled ball of Christmas lights

DAY SEVEN of the festivities! How are you, my little cherry pop-tarts? I assume you’re still trucking right along with us and as predicted, things are cray-cray! But that ALWAYS happens during the Hootenanny, so we just shake our heads and go about our business. About this time we give up trying to organize and clean the place up. It’s hard to find things under the piles of tinsel and pizza boxes, but whatever. The elves have magic, so if I really need something, I ask them to find it. LOL

"I came in like a wrecckkiinng baaaaaaaallllll!!!!!!!!"
“I came in like a wrecckkiinng baaaaaaaallllll!!!!!!!!”

OMG you guys. The elves have launched into a major karoake production out back. I think they’re using one of the neighbors’ machines, and he seems fine with it because he’s right now doing a rendition of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” How much eggnog have they given him? I’ll have to check. OH, lordie. The elves and the reindeer are doing Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball.” Apropos, given the state of the kitchen up in here after the last cookie-baking session. Hold on…YOU GUYS! DO NOT PUT THE NEIGHBOR ON THE ROOF! And quit rolling the tinsel Death Star down the street! Where’s Dasher? On an eggnog run? In the Death Star? Get her out of there! omg.

The pizza guy got here thirty minutes ago and he’s still here, doing his rendition of “Blue Christmas” for the elves. I think Tucker has a crush on him. And now the dance parties have started up again. Good thing Dasher’s going on an eggnog run.

BUT IT’S HOOTENANNY TIME! THIS IS HOW WE ROLL! (down the street in tinsel-laden Death Star snowballs)

THANK YOU to all the authors and publishers who make this event possible every year. I’m not sure why they still humor me and Jove, but they do! AND WE LOVE IT AND WE ARE SHARING THEIR LUV WITH YOU!!!!

Let us discuss logistics. To get in on today’s drawing, leave a comment on this blog. Boom. Easy. Make sure you include your email address in the fill-out form (but NOT in the comment body). The elves lock it up tight in the peppermint vault (smells so good in there), and we’re trying to save you from the ice monsters of the anti-holiday squad from sucking up your email addresses. You only need one comment, but feel free to chat amongst yourselves. We encourage merriment and communication, but the elves will only count one of your comments. One entry per person per day (we are sharing the luv).

We close the blog at 10 PM EST U.S. time (here’s your world clock) and commence to doing the drawings. We notify as soon as we have winners, and we award based on the order in which things are listed. So the first person drawn gets the first book listed, the second, the second, and so on. Otherwise, our heads would completely fly off and spin around the room and that is a freaky sight. We email right away, and then list the winners next to each thing they won. So if you see your name listed but you haven’t received an email, CHECK YOUR SPAM FILTER. If you still don’t see an email, drop us a line at the Contact page so we can get things figured out.

Authors, if you have a book in today’s drawing, please don’t enter. Because we’re pretty sure you have plenty of copies of your book. 😀

And now we must sing.

[HINT: “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen“]
These books we have to give away
don’t worry, no dismay
Remember Women and Words is here
to do that for twelve days!
To give you books and lots of fun
during all this craaaayyyy
O eggnog for reindeer and elves
O eggnog for reindeer and elves!

Down the street and to the left
we found some open space
and played within a snow fort
pretty much all day
then ran back home with all the elves
to give these books away
O eggnog for reindeer and elves
O eggnog for reindeer and elves!

And now, my lords a’ leapin’ and ladies a’ dancin’, BEHOLD! THE LIST!

VK POWELL – Winner Lyssa

VK has ONE ebook or paperback (US only) copy of her recent release, Deception! A DEA agent is working undercover on a drug case in which homeless veterans are being used to deal drugs. And then she meets the woman trying to maintain her late father’s law firm and the homeless resource center that was part of his legacy.

JEAN COPELAND – Winners Kim R and Linda Sunderman

Jean has TWO ebook copies of The Second Wave for two winners! In the 1970s, two women constrained in some parts of their lives still manage to build a connection. But one moves on when the other won’t make the commitment. Decades later, their paths converge again. Will they?

WOMEN AND WORDS AMAZON GIFT CARD! – Winner Wendy

WOOOO! We’re giving away ONE $10-dollar gift card! YAY! WOOOOOOOOO!

RENÉE BESS – Winner Kat

RenĂ©e has ONE ebook copy of The Rules. Blackmail, murder, missing persons, and hidden identities link lives that otherwise, would have remained unconnected, and London Phillips’ black middle-class suburban upbringing puts her at odds with her own expectations for herself as well as those of others.

SACCHI GREEN – Winners Lindsay H, Tina, and Pat Bane

Sacchi has THREE ebook copies of her edited anthology, Thunder of War, Lightning of Desire: Lesbian Historical Military Erotica. Hope you’ve got a cooling feature on your ereaders to handle this smokin’ hot collection.

SAMANTHA BOYETTE – Winner maddy

Samantha has ONE ebook copy of her brand new release, 18 Months. Teen Alissa is trying to find out what happened to two missing young women her age who have something in common. They were both young women she was involved with.

ALI SPOONER – Winner Susie

Ali is offering ONE ebook, WINNER’S CHOICE! Will it be Cowgirl Up? Bound? Love’s Playlist? Or something else? Go see.

LIZ MCMULLEN – Winner Meg JohnSon

ONE ebook copy up for grabs of Liz’s Unspoken. Two women, both struggling to put themselves through college, both dealing with other issues. Can they overcome them to see each other in different lights? Win it and see!

BARRETT – Winners Susan Seifert and Helen Maris

Barrett is offering TWO ebook copies of her latest, The Dreamcatcher, to TWO winners. Two teenaged young women from different cultural backgrounds trying to navigate life and impending danger. This one is available via pre-order only (it’s that new!) but Barret will make sure she takes care of you. 😀

HARPER BLISS – Winner Kerry mcnair

Harper’s got ONE ebook copy of her recent release, In the Distance, There Is Light just waiting to get into your ereader device or app. Sophie loses her partner, Ian, in an accident and the only one who can understand her loss is Ian’s stepmother. In the midst of their loss, they may also discover love.

ANNETTE MORI – Winners Ann M and Lisa T.

Award-winning author Annette has TWO ebooks, for TWO winners, WINNER’s CHOICE! Will it be one of her thrillers? Her romance? WHAT? Go see.

AURORA REY – Winners Cooper and CJ Murphy

Aurora has TWO copies of Built to Last, choice of ebook or paperback (US only on paperback). Olivia moves from Atlanta to upstate New York and buys a house that needs some serious renovation, of which she knows nothing. The contractor she hires has no patience for southern debs wanting to be all country living. But when she meets Olivia, that could change…

S R SILCOX – Winners Debbie Rodriguez

S R has TWO ebook copies of Crush for two winners! Summertime in Chesterfield means the annual Crush festival, which means different things for teens Tess and Maddie, who may find young love in a small town.

PATTY HENDERSON – Winner Marilyn

Award-winning author Patty has ONE ebook copy of The Burning of Her Sin ready for you. This is the first Brenda Strange book, in which a client of the law firm in which Brenda works goes on a killing spree at the office. Brenda is counted among the dead. Except she came back. And she now has new abilities…

CHRIS PAYNTER – Winners Erin Zimmer

Award-winning author Chris has ONE copy of To Love Free, ebook or paprback (anywhere). Artist Madison hasn’t painted in 3 years since the death of her wife. And then Gabrielle moves in next door…

ANDI MARQUETTE – Winners Trish R and Ann Breckenridge

Award-winning author Andi has TWO ebook copies of The Bureau of Holiday Affairs, a retelling of the Dickens classic. Corporate executive Robin is visited by an agent from the Bureau of Holiday Affairs, who tells her, in no uncertain terms, she needs to clean up her act or lose everything, including a shot at love. Prepare, the agent says, for three visitors…

FIONA RILEY – Winner SueH

Fiona has ONE copy of Miss Match. Choose ebook or paperback (US only on paperback). Samantha’s match-making business is booming. But Samatha’s love life isn’t, until she meets a dancer with a dark past.

ANN ROBERTS – Winner alex

Ann has ONE copy of Beacon of Love, in either ebook or paperback (US only on paperback) for a lucky winner! Stephanie left Eugene, OR 25 years ago in the midst of family strife, but she’ll always love Paula and that’s made clear when they meet again. But can a possibility become reality? Win and see!

YLVA PRIDE ANTHOLOGY – Winner LINDA DEL PINO
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Women and Words will hook ONE winner up with a paperback (anywhere) copy of the Ylva Pride anthology: 6 short stories by Jove Belle, Fletcher DeLancey, Lee Winter, Jae, Andi Marquette, and Emma Weimann.

DARLA BAKER – Winner Katrina
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Darla has ONE ebook copy up for grabs of Book 1 in the Thalia Chase sex therapist series (for real, y’all!). Thalia’s doing okay after a break-up, but then she meets Amara, who is looking for help for a friend. Sparks may just fly…

KAREN RICHARD – Winner Anne Geary

Karen has ONE ebook or paperback (US only on paperback) copy of Women of the Year up for grabs. Each month of 2015, Karen wrote a story about some event during that month that impacted a woman in an extraordinary way.

LYNN AMES – Winner Karen cobb

Multiple award-winning author Lynn Ames is offering a winner’s choice of any one of her books, ebook format. So head on over to Phoenix Rising Press and have a look at all the awesome 1 winner can choose from.

M. ULLRICH – Winner Ali

M. Ullrich has ONE copy of Fortunate Sum, ebook or paperback (US only on paperback) for a winner! A top financial advisor has everything except the perfect man. And then she meets someone who definitely isn’t a man…

K’ANNE MEINEL – Winner Katherine J

K’Anne has ONE ebook copy of her novella Sayyida up for grabs, and some adventuring with the pirate Sayyida.

KATHLEEN JOWITT – Winner Emily N and Sandra

Kathleen has TWO ebook copies of Speak Its Name available for TWO winners. A new year at the University of Stancester, where Lydia, an officer of the Christian fellowship tries to balance her studies with other responsibilities and she finds out that there are many more ways to be Christian than she imagined, but others don’t feel that way…

VENUS REISING – Winner Sonja Stevenson

The duo of Venus Reising have ONE ebook copy of Ruthless for a lonely ereader. Police officer turned PI Jackeline has to find a missing heiress, but all is not what it seems…

ANDREA BRAMHALL – Winner Aleshia Brandon

Andrea is offering ONE ebook or paperback (anywhere), WINNER’S CHOICE OF ANY OF HER BOOKS. Go see…

KATE CHRISTIE – Winner Deb

Kate has ONE ebook copy of Gay Pride and Prejudice, her take on Jane Austen’s classic, with queer twists, of course!

MJ DUNCAN – Winner Julie

MJ has ONE ebook copy of Spectrum up for grabs. Bryn just wants to focus on her vineyard and her life, but that annoying Anna keeps showing up. What’s a woman to do? Hmm…

PUBLISHERS

 – Winner Jennifer H.
BOLD STROKES BOOKS is offering ONE ebook, WINNER’S CHOICE. Go check out the wares.

 – Winner Kathy Hurst and grace
DESERT PALM PRESS has TWO books to give away, either ebook or paperback (wherever). Two winners, winner’s choice of books. Check ’em out.

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AFFINITY EBOOKS has ONE ebook, WINNER’S CHOICE! Start picking now…

 – Winner Cindy G
SAPPHIRE BOOKS is offering ONE ebook, WINNER’S CHOICE! Choose wisely…

 – Winner Sherri Milner
YLVA PUBLISHING is giving away ONE ebook, WINNER’S CHOICE! Here you go.

245 comments

  3. So many goodies. The elves are definitely making themselves useful. Keep the eggnog following if this is the result. 🙂

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  17. I was a little concerned about what that elf was doing with that ball! But, I see that he was a wrecking it. LOL

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  21. Pretty bad when reindeer need to hang out on the roof to keep from being tinsled! Wait, is that a word? Let me look it up….
    “To be draped in tinsel” Yep!

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  25. I’m loving your daily blogs, they’re a totally hoot! Seriously, Tucker should do standup. In all honestly though, thanks for all that you ladies to. It’s been a real treat.

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  37. Day 7 of the Hootenanny
    Proceeding apace!
    With many books and other swag
    Putting a smile upon my face!
    To give away such lovely gifts
    So generous and kind;
    Oh thank you for all that you do; all that you do!
    Oooh, thank you for all that you do…

    Another tacky rhyme from your whimsical Canadian fan 🙂

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  45. OMG! Tucker on the Wrecking ball is fabulous! I can’t believe we are through a week already! So many fabulous books listed this week! Thank you to all of the authors, publishers and of course Andi and Jove at Women and Words!

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  54. Wow I can’t believe how quickly the days are flying by and that I have read only one on this marvellous list. Chris Paynter’s book is great y’all!

    I’m like a kid in a toy store which also has candy. Yummo!

    Thanks again these hootenanny lists are going to be a good reference point over the next year!

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  59. This is my first year of Hootenanny and I’m gobsmacked by the generosity of everyone involved. Simply saying thank you doesn’t seem adequate enough. Maybe if I say it in as many languages as possible, my gratitude will come across.

    *** heel erg bedankt

    *** merci beaucoup

    *** ich danke dir sehr

    *** mange tak

    *** muchas gracias

    *** tusen takk

    *** grazie mille

    *** tack sÄ mycket

    *** muito obrigado

    *** σΔ ΔυχαρÎčστώ Ï€ÎŹÏÎ± Ï€ÎżÎ»Ï

    *** villmols merci

    *** thank you so much

    Did it work?

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    • Welcome to the crazy! See, we tell people that it’s a giant giveaway. That it’s easily 30 books a day (this year averaging about 40 or more). That over a hundred authors participate, and several publishers, so it’s different lists every day. But nobody believes us until they see it and then they’re all, OMG! And we just sit back, shake our heads, and say, “we told you. Now go get signed up!” lol

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  64. The books are soooooo GREAT that I wish I could win every one, but alas I’ll just have to win one the old Hootenanny way. Count me in.

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  72. It’s magnificent seven! The seventh day of Hootenanny!!! I’m so happy seeing all of the beautiful books here on display and I want to curl up in bed and enjoy each one. Happy 7th day of Hootenanny!

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  94. Happy Hootenanny! I really do look forward to this all year around! This is my third year I think and you guys just keep making it better each year! I have to say the quality of writing in lesbian genre books (since you really can’t call it all lesbian fiction anymore) has also gotten much better and there’s a lot of quality work out there and in here! 😏

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  106. Why can’t I ever get in on any of their shenanigans? What a selection up for grabs today – many of which I haven’t read so here’s hoping I’m one of the lucky ones.

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  112. I am beginning to think that the elves and reindeer party 24 hours a day for the 12 days of Hootenanny. They must spend the other 353 days of the year reading all the great books on the giveaway lists. 🙂

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  113. The rescue elves had to put on life jackets because it’s raining and blowing here like a typhoon on the mountain. Santa may have to come by boat….Oh, wait now it’s snowing. We always say if you don’t like the weather, wait 3 mins. Happy Hootenanny!

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  115. I can’t believe all the wonderful books and authors. Thank-you and Happy Hootenanny! Merry Christmas.

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  124. An interesting list of books. Thanks to all the authors.
    A toast to the organizers who also have to keep the elves and reindeer in line!

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  125. Crossing my fingers for tonight’s lucky seven drawing. I’ve decided not to leave things up to chance and get one book from each day’s list – either through luck of the draw, or a gift to myself. I am heading over to Bywater Books right now to order Backcast. If Lady Luck passes me by today, I am going to have to flip a coin to decide between The Rules and To Love Free. It’s hard to pick just one. I have to remind myself I will be returning to these lists throughout the year. Thank you for hosting this great event!

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  135. I definitely want to be in on this today!!!! I love this opportunity to read authors I’ve not had the chance to read yet.

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  143. Wow!!!! Missed yesterday helas. Too tired after the sister cruise to Newcastle to keep my eyes open after 8.00 p.m… Back now and what an abfab collection today again. Thank you!!! ⛮🚱

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  148. happy sunday, all – and more books. sunday and books are two of my favorite things, so thanks you guys. as always: this awesome!

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  160. These books look great! Found some new titles I haven’t read to add to my list! Maybe I’ll be lucky and win one đŸ˜đŸŽ…đŸ»â›„đŸŽ„

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  161. Omg, omg, omg, i am lucky enough to have won once already! I shouldn’t be so greedy, i should suck it up and buy a couple books from the sponsors…

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  184. *puts on my “I went to the Hootenanny and all I got was this wonderful book” t-shirt and joins into the shenanigans*

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  186. I so love all these book selections. Since there is snow on the ground, must have more reading material! Thank you to everyone who has donated or worked on this wonderful event.

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  194. Thank you. Any evernt that begins with hoot is well worth the effort. Happy holidays.🎅🎅

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  197. I could have sworn I just saw a Death Star made of tinsel roll by my house with a bunch of little guys dressed like elves chasing it! Naaaah, must just be my eggnog consumption…

    Thanks for the fun!

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