*HUGE* Before I Fall purchase contest!
Sunday, February 14, 2010

Welcome to the very special sekrit contest that I have been working on for the past month. This contest was inspired by Reviewerx's Dust of 100 Dogs contest.
Here is my story: A couple of months ago I received an arc in the mail of Before I Fall by debut authors Lauren Oliver. I started it and immediately fell in love with the story. It was not only the best book I read last year, but one of the best books I have ever read. I wanted to do something more than just posting a review and gushing about it on twitter. I thought back to the above contest and thought it would be perfect to do something similar for Before I Fall.
Before I Fall summary:
What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?
Samantha Kingston has it all—looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12th should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it’s her last. The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. In fact, she re-lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she had ever imagined.
Samantha Kingston has it all—looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12th should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it’s her last. The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. In fact, she re-lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she had ever imagined.
What you need to do: pre-order or buy Before I Fall and email me sharonluvscats@gmail.com with proof of your purchase. A picture of your receipt, a screenshot of your pre-order/purchase, or a pictures of yourself with the finish copy (no arcs obviously) will do. I'm going to trust you guys on this to do the right thing. If you cheat my zombie kittehs will come and get you anyway! *meow nomnom*
People that donated prizes are also free to enter this contest. If anyone else would like to throw anything into the prize bucket email me sharonluvscats@gmail.com
What the winners get:
US prize-the first winner wins: $55 in bookstore gift cards ($10 any store, $25 amazon, and $20 barnes), signed bookmarks from Amy Brecount White, language of flowers book, Forget-me-not postcards, $15 itunes giftcard, two swag filled envelopes, Strand books canvas bag and bookmarks, signed copy of Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr, signed copy of The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong, Ghost Girl and Ghost Girl Homecoming by Tonya Hurley, Love and Peaches by Jodi Lynn, Anderson, arc of Demon Chick. arc of Devil's Kiss, and
Halfway Through the Grave by Jeaniene Frost.
US prize-the second winner wins: $25 indiebound giftcard, one swag envelope, signed copy of Dani Noir by Nova Ren Suma, Miss Match by Erynn Mangum, Time of the Witches by Anna Myers, arc of The Dark Divine by Bree Despain, and Yan Yans or pocky treats, and an arc of Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves.
International. prize*- choice of one paperback novel from Book Depo, one book under $20 for Book Depo, one swag envelope,arc of Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev, copy of UK edition of Graceling by Kristin Cashore.
*Update #1: I'm starting a special prize bucket for non-U.S. residents. If your overseas (or in Canada which really isn't overseas) and would like to donate please email me sharonluvscats@gmail.com
Many thanks to Shelly, James, Yan, Karin, Lauren, Regie, Nova, Chelsea, Amy, Carrie, Shesten, Catie, Kristi, Zoe, Stephanie, Elise, Kate, Carol, Adele, Sam, and myself for donating prizes! Remember, if you'd like to donate something on enter the contest email me sharonluvscats@gmail.com
end date:
The contest starts today and ends in one month on March 14th. Good luck!














February 14, 2010 12:04 AM
WOot! Can't wait to run out and get the book/pre-order. Be back when I have it. Thanks for the contest!
February 14, 2010 12:59 AM
I am def. going to try and preorder/get book! Awesome contest.
February 14, 2010 11:42 AM
Nice contest! I am so excited to read this book!
February 14, 2010 2:02 PM
Ooh fun fun. I do love these. I think it did a lot for Willow by Julia Hoban too so I hope this one is a success. I will try and pre-order it soon!!
-lauren
Any chance (if you haven't yet) you could check out this post and enter the giveaway? It would mean a TON for my family (full details there):
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2010/02/you-read-my-review-now-win.html
February 14, 2010 8:25 PM
Wow! What an amazing contest! And I am honestly very very excited to read this. ;)
February 15, 2010 8:57 AM
Is it international? Just entered and didn't think to ask...bummer.
February 15, 2010 5:41 PM
Wow! Awesome giveaway! I've read the book too and I love it! I will be buying it when it comes out!
February 15, 2010 5:41 PM
oHHHH Lauren GOING TO DO A BOOK SINNING ANT MY LOCAL BOOKSTORE i LOVE THIS CONTEST CAN WAIT TO MEET HER AND SEND YOU A PICTURE yay CONTEST
February 17, 2010 3:01 PM
Love contests that giveaway books,but
GCs are even better. Awewsome Giveaway!!
tweeted & blogged about giveaway!
http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/2010/02/huge-before-i-fall-purchase-contest.html
alterlisa
http://www.sharonlovesbooksandcats.com/2010/02/huge-before-i-fall-purchase-contest.html
less than 5 seconds ago from web
alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
February 17, 2010 4:37 PM
What an amazing contest, and brilliant idea!!! Lauren has got to love you to death right now!
Luckily I have her book along with Hex Hall on my blog for others to know that they must pre-order and I'll be emailing you the information to show that I've pre-ordered my copy!! Can't wait to see the winners! Excellent prizes!
February 20, 2010 6:42 PM
Cool contest!!
February 26, 2010 10:25 PM
I just sent in my picture of my receipt to your email. I think it was on the shelf a couple of days early at my local store, so I snatched it up!
March 3, 2010 7:54 AM
This is such a fantastic contest! Does buying a copy of the audiobook count?
March 3, 2010 6:16 PM
I'm going to go snap a pic of my receipt and beautiful shiny new book and send it on over! Awesome contest Sharon!
March 5, 2010 12:48 PM
Ooh, nice! Emailing you now!
~Misty
March 12, 2010 10:57 AM
Awesome contest, I emailed you from willowwind@gmail.com!
March 13, 2010 2:55 AM
Yep, I so just emailed you mine!
This is such an AMAZING contest!!
I'm so crossing my fingers, toes, eyes, everything that can be crossed!