Day 2: Month-long-anniversary: The Book that prompt me to do Book Reviews (Twilight Saga Giveaway)

Hi there,

In every blogger/book reviewer, is a book that started it all for her/him. In my case, I started to be very interested in reading back in late 2010. A friend of mine bought a book called Twilight. What I know is it's a vampire story--that's it, I wasn't a little bit interested even in it's cover. But this friend left it to me at lunch, and from that hour-break, I opened the book and read its first chapter, the next thing I know I've read the whole series.

After reading Twilight, I've read Harry Potter and finish the whole series in a month, reading each book in one-sitting, stopping only when hungry or when I don't have the next book yet, yeah, I know, I was years behind the sensational Harry Potter-- but atleast I've been able to read it :D

Twilight might not really be the best/perfect vampire/love-story/paranormal or you can call it everything, it's not even the vampire-human- love-story that was it's best gift to the readerworld----it's legacy--is opening the world of literature for a lot of readers who wouldn't have ever considered reading any fiction---like myself! I'm not a big fan of Twilight, but I do love it! Besides, the fame of Twilight was the birth of the Paranormal world---- and look around you, a lot of Paranormal books are on site- all thanks to Stephenie Meyer.

GIVEAWAYS

To commemorate the Twilight effect on me- I'll be giving away The Twilight Saga Series, yes, all four books to three lucky followers--

First Winner- Hardback copies

Second and Third Winners- mobi/kindle copies

open Internationally

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Day 1: Month-long-2-year-anniversary-start-up-post (GIVEAWAYS FROM OMNIFIC PUBLISHING!)

Hi Bookshelf Confessioners,

Today, October 1 2013, marks Bookshelf Confessions' SECOND YEAR in BLOGGING- REVIEWING BOOKS/MOVIES, PARTICIPATING IN GIVEAWAY HOPS, BLOG TOURS,COVER REVEALS AND PROMOTIONS, INTERVIEWING AUTHORS AND INTERACTING WITH READERS.

This year also marks milestones I never thought would happen:
Bookshelf Confessions now has:

3235 TWITTER FOLLOWERS

2378 FACEBOOK PAGE LIKERS

1217 GFC FOLLOWERS

836 GOODREADS FRIENDS AND 74 FOLLOWING REVIEWS

324 NETWORKED BLOG FOLLOWERS

310 BLOGLOVIN' FOLLOWERS

306 LINKY FOLLOWERS

270  GOOGLE+ FOLLOWERS

136157

Total Pageviews -Since December 9, 2011

THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT ALL OF YOUR HELP. I feel so blessed to have such great followers and readers, and I hope to continue giving you updates about books, reviews about them and of course giveaways.

And because I love all of you so much, I'll be having month-long giveaways too. Everyday will be a different giveaway, it can be from a publisher like today or from an author or from me. Expect in the next days/weeks, authors like Kendare Blake, Wendy Higgins, Jennifer Estep, to name a few :D

So you better watch out and visit Bookshelf Confessions everyday :D

Speaking of giveaways, today I'm honored to have Omnific Publishing .I've been working with them for quite a while now, some of the giveaways Bookshelf Confessions are hosting are from them and they also partner with us to promote their authors and the possibility of blog tours, excerpts and author interviews.


Here's a little about Omnific Publsihing:

Omnific Publishing

Omnific Publishing, founded in 2009, is an independent publisher of romantic fiction that breaks the mold of traditional romance with stories that excite, inspire, amuse, and amaze. Embracing the idea that not every title has to be modeled after the romance novels your mother hid under the bed, we publish fresh, contemporary voices that speak to the modern sensibilities of today's readers. We don't guarantee a fairytale ending, but we do guarantee smart romance for smart women. Imagine a world of romance...

...without formulas

...without guilt

...without cliche

Omnific is romance...without rules.

Omnific Publishing accepts submissions in many subgenres of romance, including contemporary, historical, paranormal, suspense, and erotic romance, but will also consider fantasy/urban fantasy, science fiction, and chick lit with strong romantic elements. The company's current open submission policy provides authors opportunities in the fast growing e-publishing market that may otherwise be unavailable in traditional publishing.

Omnific Publishing is a woman-owned enterprise and is staffed by a team of professionals, with a wealth of experience as writers, editors, graphic artists, and marketers in a quality-focused publication environment.

Omnific Publishing is a royalty-offering publishing company that welcomes queries for novel length pieces in the above mentioned subgenres. Authors may submit a query letter to: submissions@omnificpublishing.com.

For more information about Omnific Publishing, please direct inquiries to publisher@omnificpublishing.com

CHECK OUT OMNIFIC PUBLISHING HERE

I'd specially like to thank Ms. Traci Olsen, for being so generous to Bookshelf Confessions and enabling this giveaway :)

Traci Olsen, Publicist Always an avid reader, when Traci Olsen was eight years old she read "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe and was so scared she didn't sleep for a week. Oddly, this didn't stop her from reading anything and everything she could get her hands on. Raised in the deep woods of northeastern Massachusetts, she managed to wriggle free of the East Coast long enough to earn a BFA in Studio Art from the University of New Mexico. She and her family now live in a Massachusetts, where she co-hosts a popular political podcast and uses her skills as a social media maven to promote authors of both fiction and nonfiction. 

 GIVEAWAYS

 So let's move on to the giveaway, shall we? :D

There will be  6 YA giveaways ( 3 series and 3 stand-alones), and so 6 winners

Click the book's covers to go to the website and for description and buy links :)

Series:

Kate Evangelista's Reaper series

Cherie Colyer's Embrace series 

Carol Oates' Ember Series

Stand Alone:

Destiny's Fire by Trisha Wolfe

Streamline by Jennifer Lane 

Breaking Point by Jess Bowen 

 

 This contest is INTERNATIONAL, and ends October 31, 2013

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Bookshelf Confessions is looking for BOOK REVIEWERS!

Hi everyone, as you noticed I'm not posting reviews as often as I do last year. My studies have made it difficult to read books and then review for our quizzes and upcoming mock board exams this October. That's why I'm asking you guys for help, anyone who is interested in becoming a Bookshelf Confessions Reviewer is very much appreciated.

I'm looking for persons who are okay with their reviews to be posted on this site. They may post their reviews on other commercial sites too. Preferably, persons who do not have an established book review blog, amazon and goodreads is okay. Persons who just want to read and review books but doesn't want the hassle of setting up a blog.

Here's the deets:
A. What I'll require from you is an honest review of the book:
Reviews must include but are not limited to:
1) your honest opinion
2) synopsis

B. E-book review copies will be available and some print books too ( can be International). I'll be sending the list once I approve of your applications.

C. Genre include YA, adult, fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal, romance, and other fiction types. I don't review nonfiction (sorry). Can either be indie or published.

If you are interested, fill the form below: if it doesn't load, click the form here

Bookshelf Confessions on top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads!

Thought, I'd share... Goodreads had emailed me of this great news.. Being on the top 1% of reviewers in Goodreads wouldn't have been possible without YOU, readers of Bookshelf Confessions thank you for liking my book reviews and for all your comments. Thanks :D

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads! Your many thoughtful book reviews help make us a vibrant place for book lovers. And our community has been growing! We now number more than 20 million members on Goodreads. Every day readers from all over the world are connecting over a love of books. And our 25 million reviews – including yours – are a big part of that conversation. Thank you for your support of Goodreads, and keep reading! I’m looking forward to seeing what you think of your next book! --Otis Share the news with your friends that you're in the top 1% of Goodreads reviewers!

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what this site is all about? well,

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So, if you're there already, or would like to join, maybe you'd like to follow my blog there as well ::D..
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Bookshelf Confessions Update #1

Hi my dear readers, this post will answer some of your  queries..
Anyways , thanks for all of your greeting, and for those who don't know yet, I have a birthday giveaway in this post: it will close in a few days so hurry..:D

Query no. 1, I saw from your blog that it's first year anniversary is Oct 1, how come you're not buzzing about it like the other bloggers used to?

Answer: I'm really busy these days, in fact I'm having my departmental exam today (Financial Accounting Vol 3 and Managerial Accounting tomorrow) that's a heck of two major subjects. Unlike in the US, here in the Philippines, the first semester starts in June and ends October. But before I could enjoy the semestral break, I must face the challenge that will determine whether I'll pass or fail and I don't think I can handle it if I can't pass.>:D

the thing all students want to avoid, but cannot..:(

If only I could do this, unfortunately I have promised for blog tours, giveaways, and book blast, so here I am blogging again instead of studying:D

Unintelligible numbers

Late night sleep.. If you could consider sleeping at past 12 midnight and waking at 4 am.

and lots of books that need to be read..!!!!!

It won't really be a surprise I'm stressed

.  Plus, for the last two week of October, I'll be on vacation in some island where internet connection might not be feasible.>:D.. It's not actually because of the location, but seriously look at the pictures below, and it won't be a surprise if I totally forgot to blog for the 2 weeks I'll be there.:D By the way, it's in the island of Palawan, Philippines

Take a look: 

Palawan Underground River is one of the new seven wonders of the world

So, since I don't have enough time to think about the giveaways and organize the anniversary, I opt to not celebrate this October, but instead I'll be celebrating it November.. 2nd week or later..

so I think that's all for now..
Thanks for reading and visiting this blog..
and I hope you could visit Palawan too>>:D

**My Birthday Giveaway**

 NOTE: WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

Thanks so much everyone.. for your tweets, greetings and everything..;)

Hi Everyone...so September's my birthday month, I won't tell the date unfortunately.>:D
Supposedly, this giveaway should be live Sept. 1 but I got so busy these days, especially with our College Intramurals opening next week..anyway, I did manage to post this today, so we shouldn't worry?

For my birthday, and for reaching 500 followers last July, I'll be offering 3 prize packs as shown below, feel free to enter each of them, the only requirement is that you're a bookshelf confessioner (follower), as a thank you for following my blog...

1st Prize Pack

One winner will receive 2 books

here are some Books to be released this September that I'm anticipating
you could find more of this here

 

 

2nd Prize Pack

Books I wish to have and read

One winner will receive 2 books
know about what books I crave for here 
you could gift me, you know..;D

 

3rd Prize Pack

Books I have read and loved

 pictures to come