According to Jeaniene Frost, our review of Halfway to the Grave was the first review for her 2007 debut novel. I still remember Hubby picking the book up off the dining room table and asking me what it was – the cover is still very striking, and I believe the same model has been used for the series.
This week, starting today, actually, Halfway to the Grave is on sale for $1.99 as an ebook, along with bonus materials like deleted scenes and excerpts of the new book. There’s never-before-published scenes, the first four chapters of One Foot in the Grave, and two additional excerpts as well. Seriously. Bonus Materials, this ebook has them.
The sale price is valid today until 25 October, so you’ve got plenty of opportunity to buy, gift, and nag folks if you really liked this book (I did). You can get the sale price at Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and BN.com.
So, to celebrate the sale, Jeaniene wants to give away a digital reader here, where her first review was posted. So we’re going back to 2007!
Just kidding. Up for winning is one digital book reading device, either a Kindle, a nook or a Sony – winner’s choice. This contest is open to anyone worldwide where permitted, but it is the winner’s responsibility to make sure the device selected will work in their location.
You could win:
A Kindle 3G with Special Offers
A WiFi Nook Color
A Sony Reader PRS-T1BC with WiFi
Again – winner’s choice. Woo hoo!
How to Enter
Everyone keeps talking about these “bonus materials” in the Harper Collins discount ebooks – ok, I do. Duchess are In Love with Bonus Materials. The Duke and I With Bonus Materials. And now – Halfway to the Grave with Bonus Materials.
So…what are the bonus materials you’re taking with you halfway to the grave? A shovel? Some astroturf? Stakes, holy water, and a lipstick? Two all beef patties with special sauce and lettuce cheese? Leave a comment telling me what your bonus materials (heh) are, and you’re entered to win.
Rules and Stuff
This contest is open to anyone 18 years of age and over, in any location where such contests and bonus materials are not prohibited by law. You have until noon eastern time 26 September 2011 to enter. Void where prohibited. I am not being compensated for this giveaway. Shirt and shoes required. PC Load Letter. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Do not operate vehicle while in use. Winner will be notified via email or donkey postage industries.
So, let’s get to it. What are your Bonus Materials, wink wink nudge nudge?
I’m taking a fully loaded ebook reader with an immortal battery. Because I go NOWHERE without a book or twenty! And a quilt, because it can get a little cool underground.
A stack Get Out of Grave Free cards – so I don’t have to make such a life(?) changing decision and get what I want, when I want it ?
My favorite hiking boots for kicking ass and a blood-filled fountain pen for taking names. Also an e-reader. And a vibrator.
Silver heeled stiletto boots and baby wipes.
As many books as I can carry (and on an e-reader, that’s thousands), and a deep freeze full of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food and Cherry Garcia.
My bonus material would include anything Bones!!
Taking my ebook, candles and wine!!
Great contest!
A load of books with sexy scenes in them, chocolate and a towel. You never know what you might need it for.
What bonus materials would I bring? Well, much as I actually have a grudging truce with the e-reader (I really prefer the feel of paper and the weight of a book in my hands, but I can see the practicality of ebooks) I’d take an e-reader to the grave. Otherwise how am I going to have interesting stuff to read?
I’d also take a sword made of inherited silver, because that should take care of anything that comes my way after death. Now I just need sword lessons.
Hmmmm… I would definitely take my purse, with everything that I can possibly cram into it, and my red patent leather slingbacks. Just because I’m halfway to the grave doesn’t mean that I have to look like it too!
Loads of chapstick, hand lotion, & blanket
A jar of Vlasic zesty dill pickle spears, a pair of penguin toe socks, and my brand new ereader… *wink wink nudge nudge* 😛
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Well my bonus materials would most definitely have to be a never ending supply of books from my favorite authors, my hazelnut coffee(and cup), my kick ass bootie slippers and m&m peanuts. Oh and a big comfy chair and good lighting….xoxxo
Def an unlimited supply of Diet Coke and my iPhone with unlimited internet, an undying battery and a fully loaded Kindle app!
I def have to take my cell phone cuz I can’t go anywhere without it. And a LARGE box of Good & Plenty, I love them. Can I bring you guys too? You’re so much fun and you’ll keep me entertained.
Steel-toed boots, a towel (always know where your towel is), a pocket multi-tool, and 6 black tea bags. Caffeine headaches are a beyotch.
Ah…all I really need is the beach, with a book, and a beer
Let’s see….. I would take my computer defo…..cause my friends and favorite authors live inside, tons of bug spray and my flame resistant suit……….you know, for when Vlad comes to visit! Love that vamp. He is super HOT! LOL
Lots of ice tea, chips and dip and tons of good books
ereader, knitting, and a flashlight. Stupid heroines always get into trouble without any lights! Oh, and a cell phone that can connect to 911.
I would take all of Jeaniene’s books with me (LOVE THEM!) Wouldn’t mind taking Bones with me but I don’t want to mess with Cat.
A pillow,a nice fluffy blanket, and something good to eat.
I’m taking my friend’s gun collection (he has six rifles and four pistols) with ammunition, food and water, comfy shoes, and changes of clothes. And a map.
Toe socks, a snuggie, snacks and books( lots and lots of books)
My bonus materials would be a nice sized crypt with solar power for lights, android phone full of books, vibrator and my zombie survival kit. And vodka. Lots and lots of vodka. Oh, and a cot with a memory foam mattress. And a vial of vamp blood. I think that’s it.
Coke Zero, flashlight, bowie knife, first aid kit, smart phone, snacks, gum and condoms—I figure that this prepares me for almost anything. 😉
An i-Phone is certainly one of the best things a girl can carry 🙂
Waaah, I totally want to read that bonus material o.O
My own bonus materials when going halfway to the grave? My kick-ass boots, a pack of crackers, loads of diet coke, and a stack of books. And my iPod. Don’t want the silence of the grave.
Me too – lot’s of books 😉
A never ending supply of gum, lip gloss, black eyeliner, various colors of mascara, lotion, sweet iced tea, various salty, crunchy, and sweet treats/food, a towel, baby wipes, iPad filled with music and books and pictures, and an outfit, including shoes, that I can change at will.
Even though I’m pushing 40 it would be my Mom’s purse.Seriously the woman is prepared for anything and everything. Not only doea she have food, medicine, bandages, hand lotion, and emergency supplies but also and reader AND some form of a paperback incase of power loss lol
I’d have to have plenty of books. Can’t be getting bored!
My scarab bracelet, my cartouche necklace and my lego Pharaoh… :p
My Bonus Content would definitely include…my Bunn coffee maker, water source, Folgers Black Silk, and Coffee Mate French Vanilla…my reading lamp, my 3 pit-bull cuddle buddies, stocked up e-reader, coca-cola, pictures of my kids, a long comfy couch, music, my fav snacks, electricity, my laptop, my fav blanket and pillows, and my very best friend – My Sistah!!!
Hum…..my bonus materials is first of all, books and more books..especially more Cat and Bones. Never too much of them. Then my lip gloss and lots and lots of Pepsi. Probably a few weapons just in case there is a need…LOL Never know what one will come across when they are Halfway to the Grave.
Books! Specifically, Necromancy for Dummies and something by Jennifer Cruisie (because I could probably read those forever in case the necromancy thing doesn’t work out).
Bonus Materials
Solar Powered E-Reader (fully loaded)…Check
Solar Powered Vibrator (fully loaded)…Check
Endless supply of booze…Check
Iphone…Check
Ultimate undead survival kit Plus…Check
The morning after the grave makeup kit…Check
Girls guide to perfect hygiene for the undead…check
Hey does this place have cable? I need my TrueBlood!!..Check and Check
I’m all set…Let the games begin!
My bonus material, my kindle of course!! And a few snacks and diet Dr Pepper!
My ereader with a long, long, long extension cord. A bottle of really good booze. Chocolate. And my gun. Fully loaded.
Lots of great answers! I would have to say my ereader filled to the brim with great books, some kind of invisability device because no matter where I am one of the kids is sure to find me and want something and my fuzzy socks!
My bonus material would include chap-stick, a glass of sweet tea and anywhere that is quite. Add a Cat and Bones book, I will be loving life.