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Monday, March 14, 2011

We Interrupt Regularly Scheduled Programming...

To announce that

Carolina Valdez Miller has signed with an agent!!


*tosses confetti*


*jumps up and down*


*gets dizzy*


*keeps jumping anyway*


Carol signed with Vickie Motter of Andrea Hurst & Associates. (Vickie, fyi, has a fabulous blog found at: http://navigatingtheslushpile.blogspot.com//)

If you browse the Andrea Hurst website, you'll see that they represent brilliant, emerging authors who have something important to say.

And that description fits Carol to a flipping T!

No wonder Vickie wants to represent her :)

Make sure hop over to Carol's blog and congratulate her on this WELL DESERVED step in her career!

I'm giving away some treats in celebration! (So are a TON of other people--it's a Blog Party--read through the rest of my post to find out who and what!)


In honor of Carol's ability to write such wonderful paranormal stories, I'm giving away:
  • A SIGNED copy of The Dark Divine, by Bree Despain
  • A SIGNED copy of Raised by Wolves, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
AND because Carol writes such gripping plots, I'm giving away something that might help you follow in her footsteps:
  • A copy of Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure


Because this is such a HUGE deal--I'm going to make this a HUGE win: this giveaway is winner take all!!
Want to win? 


You must be a follower of both my and Carol's blogs. You get an extra point if you follow everyone else who's giving something away in honor of Carol's big news. So let me know if you have one or two points in a comment on this post--and that's it! You're entered :) 

The giveaway starts today at 10am and ends on April 1st (winners announced April 4).

But, dude, my giveaway is NOTHING compared to some of the other things up for grabs!

First of all, Carol's giving away:
  • A first page critique from her literary agent, Vickie Motter 
  • A KINDLE!
  • A signed copy of Escaping into the Open: the Art of Writing True by Elizabeth Berg
  • A Signed Hardback of Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
  • A signed Hardback of Passing Strange by Daniel Waters
As if that's not enough, all these people are giving things away in celebration too!

Heather's Odyssey

So go congratulate Carol! Check out everyone else's giveaways! Good luck :)

And: CONGRATULATIONS CAROL!
Posted by Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos} Labels: ,

62 comments:

  1. kahMarch 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Yay!!! *Does a dizzy dance with you and jumps up and down.*

    You said it perfectly. Congrats to Carol, her brilliance, and her fab (and obviously good-tasted) agent. :)

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  2. J. KoyanagiMarch 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Hooraaaaay! I'm so happy for her!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is serious fun, congrats again to Carolina and just wow on all of you helping her celebrate! Happy Monday it is!

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  4. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Sounds like an epic party and definitely exciting news! I'm so happy for Carol!

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  5. Carolina M. Valdez SchneiderMarch 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Sara, thank you so much! You've been so generous and so so kind. I wish I could thank you in person--preferable at your place because you have James. Hehe.

    *HUGE MEGA FABULOUS STICKY-SO-YOU-CAN'T-EVER-GET-AWAY HUGS*

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  6. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I follow both your and Carol's blogs :)

    That is so exciting for her! It makes me smile when things this wonderful happen.

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  7. David H. BurtonMarch 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Two pointer here. :)

    I followed all of the blogs participating. Big congrats to Carol!!

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  8. AmandaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Two points here.

    I followed all of the other blogs.

    admiller912 AT gmail DOT com

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  9. Ricki SchultzMarch 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    YAY for Carol!! I'm heading over there now to spread the congrats!! :)

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  10. Matthew MacNishMarch 14, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Yay! Congrats to Carol! She is so nice, so giving, so kind, and so sweet. I can't think of a nicer person, or of anyone who deserves it more.

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  11. Nicole ZoltackMarch 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Yay for Carol! I'm so excited for her!

    1 point

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  12. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Yay for Carol!!!

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  13. Tracey NeithercottMarch 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Three cheers for Carol. (And nice to "meet" you through this contest!)

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  14. Lola SharpMarch 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Hip hip hooray for Carol!!

    I love you and Carol. Know it.

    Huggles,
    Lola

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  15. Denise Grover SwankMarch 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I am so happy for Carol!!! She deserves the best!

    I'm following both blogs.

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  16. KristiMarch 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This news has SERIOUSLY made my day. Love that girl!

    And what a great bunch of giveaways in her honor!!! I've been clickety-clicking away.

    Two points here!

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  17. Lori M. LeeMarch 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Awesome giveaway and so happy for Carol! I follow both your blogs :D

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  18. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Whee! This is fun. When do we break out the champagne?

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  19. TarynMarch 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    YAY! I love the writing community :) 2 points!

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  20. LunaMarch 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Yay! Congratulations to Carol!!! :)

    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

    Put me down for 2 points. Thanks again!

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  21. Kathryn Packer RobertsMarch 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    How exciting! Yeah! I follow both of you. (Of course! who wouldn't??)

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  22. AliciaMarch 14, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    This is so awesome! (And I'm sooo jealous)

    Two points here.

    aliciacald(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. Catch My WordsMarch 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for the great contest.

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  24. LuluMarch 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

    2 points!

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  25. Zan MarieMarch 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Sweet! You are all such great friends.

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  26. Victoria DixonMarch 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    So many congratulations to Carolina! It's well-earned.

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  27. Riv ReMarch 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I'm SO happy for Carol! It's so incredible :)
    Just one point. I follow a handful of the blogs on the list, but I can't follow them all. :(
    But, whatever. :)

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  28. nevernotdreamingMarch 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Hi, I'm definitely following you.
    Wow, you amaze me...the fact that you say "I love my job " in the margin of your blog...I aspire for that.

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  29. Jemi FraserMarch 14, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    SO excited for Carol!!!! :) You guys are terrific for helping her celebrate in this way!!

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  30. AngelMarch 14, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Two points for me. Yay Carolina!

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  31. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I'm happy for her! I follow all the other blogs, so two points for me.
    Thank you!!

    sauvadeavelle@yahoo.com

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  32. TaffyMarch 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    CAROL'S friends are awesome! CONGRATS Carol!

    2 pts!

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  33. donnasMarch 14, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    How awesome.

    I follow you and Carol.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  34. JessyMarch 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Congrats Carol! That is such great news :D

    I follow both you and Carol

    findjessyhere at gmail dot com

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  35. PerriMarch 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    That's great news! Congrats to Carol.

    (Two points here)

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  36. ShariMarch 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Congratulations to Carolina and thanks for the giveaway! 4 points sixbird(at)msn(dot)com

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  37. Margo BerendsenMarch 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I'm so happeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for Carolina! All the extra e's are me spreading happy germs for her!

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  38. ....writinginmyheadMarch 15, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I am planning on having two points here --I'm going down the list on Christine's blog --and I getting to "meet" so many interesting people!

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  39. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Two points. Always love to find another writer to learn from. This is exciting and great to see all the support!

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  40. Cialina at Muggle-Born.netMarch 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Ooooh! I saw her post. That's great news. :) I'm a follower of both blogs.

    books[a]muggle-born.net

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  41. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Awesome! I am following!

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  42. Lexie@BookBugMarch 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I'm a GFC follower of both blogs. Thanks for the giveaway!
    lexie.bookbug at gmail dot com

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  43. ChristinabeanMarch 15, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Congrats Carol! I'm a follower of both blogs!!
    +2

    clderwee at gmail dot com

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  44. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMarch 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Congrats again to Carolina
    (old follower)

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  45. Janet JohnsonMarch 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    So excited for Carol!

    And I'm slowly making my way through the list. So fun to meet new people who are such supportive friends. :)

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  46. ReginaMarch 15, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Congrats Carol, Heading to her blog next! I follow you and Carol. You both rock. So excited for her. This is such great news. Now I'm dizzy for her too.

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  47. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    YAY! Such great news on the blogophere. :)

    I am following both of you!

    yma367@hotmail.com

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  48. Sonia G MedeirosMarch 16, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Mucho congrats to Carol! Great giveaways and I've found so many new blogs to follow! 2 points for me1

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  49. AikMarch 18, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Congrats to Carol! I have 2 points. :)

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  50. Jessica LoveMarch 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I'm doing such a happy dance for Carol! This is such awesome news!

    (I have 2 points)

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  51. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Congratulations to carol!!!! and this a great blog, I have 2 points. and i follow all the blogs in the giveaway blog party

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  52. Rachael HarrieMarch 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    So exciting! Following everyone :) 2 points

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  53. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    So happy for Carol!! I follow everyone involved in this celebration. Thanks for contributing to it!

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  54. HayleyAGMarch 21, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Congrats Carol, Can't wait to read your book! I'm following you all. 2 points Thanks for the awesome contest!

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  55. J.L. CampbellMarch 22, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Sara,

    Kudos to all of your for doing this for a friend. Making the rounds to follow you guys, that's two points for moi! :D

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  56. OngeMarch 23, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Congrats Carol!! This is a fun way to celebrate. :) Thanks for the awesome books. I'm following everyone. 2 points!

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  57. Alison MillerMarch 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Woohoo for Carolina!!! And you're so awesome to support her. :)

    Follower of all others.

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  58. Clarissa (Bookadicea)March 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Great Carolina!! Congratulations! Thanks for this awesome giveaway of books! I follow your blog and Carol's Blog. More power for both of you.
    clarissa.bulatao at yahoo.com

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  59. Tran DMarch 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    great giveaway!!! congrats to Carol!
    I have two points. I Followed your and Carol's blog. I followed all other blogs

    alice13188(at)yahoo(dot)yahoo

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  60. JaidisMarch 27, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Congrats Carol!
    I'm a new GFC follower of yours and Carols blog. I'm currently working my way down the list of other great giveaways!

    JaidisShaw at yahoo dot com

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  61. RosaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Congrats! Great giveaway! I follow your blog and hers.

    rosashah (at) gmail (dot) com

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  62. Theres just lifeApril 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Great news, and great friends.

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Yay! I love when you have things to add :)

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