*For those of you who saw the title of this post and thought, “Wonderful! I’ve been looking to replace that old vanity in the upstairs bathroom’, um…Sorry? That’s a different giveaway.
This one is being held in celebration of two separate milestones: Tempting Persephone turned five in January, folks, and Captain America, Iron Man and Thor ushered in my 1,000th post on February 10th. (Thanks for the assist, gentlemen!) When I think of those initial years, how I wrote and wrote and no one commented, which left me to wonder if I should stay or go; then of recent years, which have found me struggling with burn-out and shuffling through a beautiful mess of distractions, well…it’s amazing. That’s all. That I’ve made it this long, yes, but that I can’t imagine stopping now.
(The funny thing about this? I’ve been blogging for five years. It has taken me approximately four years and nine months to feel comfortable enough to put my real voice – my personality – out there. Each post has revealed a little more, and since no one’s run for the hills, I guess there’s no reason to pull the shell back out.)
But by this point you’re likely wondering why I’m calling it the Vanity Giveaway. I can help with that. This is why:
Make sense? No? In that case.
It’s because I’m celebrating me – or this blog, which amounts to the same thing since it wouldn’t be here without, you know, me – with a giveaway that consists of things I love. Including the picture of Mr. Outrageously Attractive just cements the fact that, yup, self-absorption is definitely holding the reigns on this post. Oh, and just a small heads-up: This won’t be the only time Chris ‘Chelle thinks my love for dogs makes me even sexier’ Evans appears herein.
Actually, you know what. Why not? To steal a line from the God of Thunder: ANOTHER!!
The Star Spangled Man with a Plan (Yeah, to drive Chelle crazy.)
What was I saying? Yes. Of course. The giveaway. I’ll just…
Tell you what’s going on. Someone – who, hopefully, has similar taste – will win:
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
This is the first book in the October Daye series, which I have heaps of love for. I’ve run out of superlatives to apply to it, in fact, and have taken to simply noting Tybalt! whenever someone gives me an in to start going on about it. That may not be all you need to know, but you’re certainly going to be happy to know him.
The Losers (DVD)
No, I absolutely will not stop with this. It’s too good. Plus: Chris Evans. Being hilarious. And adorable. And super smart (with bonus ass kicking skills). And remarkably sentient regarding roles he would later play.
If I can make up my mind, I might include something else.
The fine print:
US addresses only, please.
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Open until March 9th
Oh, and guys? Thanks for coming around.
ETA: Paige, these lovelies are coming your way!
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Congratulations!!! How wonderful <3 So glad I've gotten to see the "real you", as I love your sense of humor and adore your posts.
So thank you
Congrats and thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations Chelle
I’m not entering the draw though I’m not in the US
Congrats on your blog birthday! And thanks for the giveaway!
Happy blog anniversary!! Chris Evans? (Yum) Looks like I found your blog at just the right time. Looking forward to many more posts! (See you in line at the Avengers premiere!! *squeeee!!*)
Happy blog anniversary! I’ve been a long time lurker and first time poster and I just wanted to say thank you for all the fabulous reviews and posts. Your writing “voice” is simply wonderful. I recently devoured the Toby Daye series back to back and I irrevocably fell HARD for Toby, Tybalt and the rest of the gang in Seanan’s unique fae world. Your reviews of these books were among a handful around the blogosphere that really stood out out for me and made me take the final plunge into reading Rosemary & Rue. So THANKS again for taking the time and sharing your enthusiastic reviews!
Super excited for The Avengers movie. A Joss Whedon written & directed superhero movie? That right there is reason enough to see the movie not to mention the fabulous actors including Chris Evans who is very nice eye candy indeed
Wow, your great post gives hope to us all. I haven’t even dared to start my blog yet.
Five years! That’s a long time—but yay for sticking around!
I’m glad I stumbled onto your blog because it’s one of the few out there with QUALITY, not just quantity. And thanks to you, I finally tried Laini Taylor’s books and I found a new author to love. (And a new actor/ridiculously attractive man to ogle—I just googled Chris Evans. Oh my. *fans self*)
anyway, happy blogoversary!