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?
Hmm, I’d say Burt’s Bees lip balm (i don’t go anywhere without it!), chocolate, a good book, and pics of my hubby and kids.
Bones… I’m taking Bones with me 🙂 And oh yeah… a box filled with chocolate bars 🙂
Books, e or other, chocolate and lots of it, a comfy chair and a footstool. Throw in a cozy quilt and a cuppa and I’m all set.
arms95: I’ll need 95 (or 96?) arms to carry every book I’ll need without an e-reader.
COFFEE! And books, of course (both in an unlimited supply~hey, it’s a dream, so of course that can happen, too!)
A twelve pack of good beer, a warm sweater, and a machete.
My ereader and lots of chocolate.
I’d take lots of books, toilet paper (a girl needs this you know 😉 and lip gloss.
Warm gloves, my cozy wool jacket and a stack of my favorite books. Oh. And some beer. 😀
My bonus material would be my iPad and Magic Wand. There, I said it. 🙂
I’d take some sort of sonic hearing aid so I could listen in to people up top and see who has visited me and who hasn’t. That’s be a good starting point as to where I should start my hauntings.
My current beat-up e-reader. It’s like a time capsule of what I enjoy!
If I’m halfway to the grave, I guess that would call for a corpse reviver. #2 please. Some of those other hair of the dog cocktails are not helping matters, and this one doesn’t include any of my essential alcohol groups, making it all bonus materials.
Chocolate! A lot. And coffee, too. A warm blanket, a soft cushion and some good music! And well, a lot of books also.
(And if a hot guy manages to sneak away with me, I won’t complain either)
My handbag, lots of water and baby wipes
Bright red and black spectator pumps. I intend to go looking fabulous.
All bonus materials should include a box of See’s soft centers (2lbs not that skimmpy 1 lb box), a good red wine, a Kindle with an endless supply of battery life, and maybe my guy but only if there is promise of no complaining.
Dark chocolate and wine!!
It surprises me how sappy this is:
1. Husband: twelve years later and the man still makes my knees weak. Plus, he’s handy.
2. Kids: the mom in me wants them stashed somewhere safe, but if we’re only halfway (and who isn’t, really?), then whatever happens will be better with them.
3. Stuff (Mine): well-stocked eReader, laptop, my husband’s tool cabinet (many of which will make fine weapons), crankable generator (bonus: keeps the kids busy), Blue Bottle coffee, chocolate and various fresh French pastries.
4. Stuff (Theirs): I live in CA, we have emergency kits.
And Chapstick! Can’t believe I forgot it. Strangely validating that it shows up on a lot of other people’s lists. Are dry lips the secret scourge of all romance readers?
Bonus materials: my Kindle, a fleece hoodie (I always get cold), bottled water, my phone, and a York peppermint patty.
Question: Why is everyone bringing electronic devices but no one packing batteries? Hmm?
Besides, I bet you get crap for a wifi signal from 6-feet under.
Lately, I’d settle for a nice comfy pillow and just enjoy the peace and quiet.
A fleece blanket, my cats, dark chocolate, a bottle of wine, and a long string so I can find my way back.
Potato chips. Lots and lots of potato chips.
Yeah.
Would have to include my ass kicking wardrobe, my lap top with the never ending battery, my leatherman, favorite lip gloss and a stash of sour Jelly Bellies.
Without a doubt, it would be my fully loaded Louis Vuitton. I have everything in that purse. Most important is my ereader and my credit card. With those, I am indestructible!
lived29: I have definitely lived 29 lives before I was Halfway to the Grave.
I’d like to take my amethyst & silver cross to wear, a Bible to read, and chocolate—lots and lots of chocolate—just because.
Well my extra bonus material would be my laptop so I can always stay in touch with the world. Especially since I’m Halfway to the grave. Endless supply of Sangria Wine and a gorgeous, hunky, sexy male to always keep me company and keep me on the straight and narrow. (he,he, he)
Twinkies! (they’ll last forever)
I cut myself off before I was finished typing. I also would have to have an endless supply of battery time for that laptop with endless supply of wifi and pleanty of beauty and hygeiene products to always look good and the plastic to always keep myself in nice clothes.
I’m taking a book, a flashlight (with extra batteries), a hot guy and some chocolate. What more do you need? *grins*
Hopefully, my new eReader!
A couple of Valium. I don’t like tight spaces. 😉
My laptop with Wifi, an Ereader, notebooks (for writing) and Shemar Moore (wink)
My e-reader, a solar charger, dark chocolate and coffee!
My cell phone with extra battery packs! I’d die without it-Social Addicts don’t last long w/o their twitter updates! lol 😉
Besides more books from Jeaniene Frost?… I’d have to say, rich hot cocoa, a warm throw and a loving man (found 😉 to curl into and enjoy the evenings with.
I’d want internet access, ipod, television and lots of books..so i can be thoroughly entertained in my afterlife.
A karaoke machine so I can serenade the other lost souls.
My bonus materials would show off my… bonus materials… if you know what I mean. *wink*
I’d need my favorite corset, a pair of my sexy thigh-high boots, and of course, my daggers and fist gauntlet. Can’t let those baddies halfway to the grave think I’m easy just because I look sexy. =P
Margaritas. Lime. Salt.
I want to have a good time on my way out the door.