Monday, June 11, 2012

Happy Blogoversary Celebration!!!






Its Here!!!  Happy Birthday/Blogoversary to my virtual baby!!  And do I have a line up here to help me celebrate!!  I am so excited!!  So lets get this party started!!  Let me introduce our authors that had some nice stuff to say about CEWTNK and what they are offering for you...there will be links under all the author's posts, pick your favorites and comment on where the link leads you for extra entires!!!

Leanore Elliot has her own page because, well she is offering alot:
More Sex!! , Gateway to the Sun , Sunset Warrior, Beasts, Leather and Lace
Leanore is offering one copy of all of her books!!!

Natasha Blackthorne: Winners choice of her backlist!!
A Measured Risk,  Emily's Seduction, White Lace and Promises
I met Nikki online last September when I was first starting to promote my novella Grey’s Lady and I was spending my days searching for 18 & over blogs. She was one of the first book bloggers that I approached on my own. I asked her for a review and guest post and she accommodated me in a very timely manner.
Nikki has wonderful enthusiasm for all aspects of book blogging. She’s a very creative person who is always happy to help with promotion and to make it fun. I am looking forward to our upcoming naughty blog hops this fall as well as some promotional spots she has scheduled for me this summer.
May 20 was the one-year anniversary for my debut novella Waltz of Seduction. I am happy to also be sharing in the one-year anniversary for Close Encounters With The Night Kind. Congratulations to Nikki!


Regan Black: 2096 Contraband Gift Basket, The Matchmaker's Mark, Justice Incarnate
Matchmaker's Mark, Shadows to Light
What an honor to help CEWTNK celebrate one year in the blogosphere! I've loved being a guest here and Nikki has been professional as well as fabulous, sharing reviews and exerpts and connecting me with her wonderful readers. Nikki and her CEWTNK readers have always been enthusiastic, inspiring, and oh-so-helpful. When I was stuck, she helped me title Shadows to Light and most recently we all had a blast as CEWTNK readers named a character for one of my upcoming novels. (They named him so well actually, that I'm planning a spin off series just for him). Happy Blogiversary and here's to many more years of great book blogging ahead!

Tarah Scott: E-copy of Labyrinth
I absolutely love being a guest on Close Encounters with the Night Kind. Nikki is the best to work with, and she gets all kinds of action on her blog. Gotta love that! Thank you, Nikki, and keep up the good work. We authors need you!


Dianna Hardy:  Autographed print copy of The Witching Pen
I was first introduced to Nikki and Close Encounters Of The Night Kind via Lucy Felthouse and her Writer's Marketing Service. What struck me about Close Encounters was how snazzy and fun the blog was, and this was clearly reflected in Nikki's attitude and energy as well. Nikki approached my books with such a wonderful combination of enthusiasm and professionalism that I knew it she was a contact I wanted to keep. Working with her and her blog has been a real pleasure, as it's obvious she looks out for her readers and goes out of her way to make sure they interact and feel involved. I'm looking forward to many more fun days spent with Close Encounters. Thanks Nikki, for all your hard work! :)

Racheal Firasek:  E-copy of Creating Fate
Before I even knew about Close Encounters--and all of Nikki's blog genius--I knew just Nikki, the reviewer. She's always been very sweet and wonderful to work with. When I need a place to land, she never turns me down. Happy Blog-a-Versary...er...Blog B-Day...er...you know. Luv ya, girl!"

 
Dana Michelle Burnett:  E-copy of Haunted
Working with you was a true pleasure and you always make authors feel welcome. If it wasn't for great bloggers like you, many of our books would go unnoticed.

J.W. Baccaro: Complete Guardian of the Seventh Realm Series in e-format
Prophecy of the Guardian


Ever since Nikki began promoting my epic fantasy series “Guardian of the Seventh Realm,” the attention to my series has really picked up—and for the better!  Nikki is quite fun as a host, playful, and she gives such fantastic reviews from the heart.  I am glad to have been on her blog site “Close Encounters With The Night Kind,” and I will continue to show my face, every now and again, as long she allows me.  :)
Thank you Nikki, so very much!

Cindy Keen ReyndersWinners choice of e-copy or print of a 7 Year Witch
Congratulations on a year of blogging!

Shannan Albright:  E-copy of Beloved Wizard and Dark Passion Rising
Passion's Flight, Beloved Wizard


Congratulations Close Encounters of the Night Kind!
I consider myself very fortunate to have found this awesome, high energy lady. I ran into her site several time with different Blog Hops we were in together. After a while I got curious and checked out her blog and fell in love with it. As soon as I had a new release coming out I contacted her thinking it would be months before I heard from her.
No way, I heard from her only hours after I emailed her my request. Professional, honest and enthusiastic are the two words that come to mind when I think of Nikki and in a profession where rejection is the norm she makes you feel worthwhile. I have given her blog out to many of my fellow authors knowing they couldn’t be in better hands.
Looking forward to a long relationship with ya, Love Shannan
Debrah AnastasiaE-copy of Poughkeepsie and Crushed Seraphim
Working with Nikki and the Close Encounters With The Night Kind blog has been amazing. What I love about Nikki is that she offers authors opportunities to interact more with the readers and have some fun! I was able to particiapte in the First Kiss event and it was adorable. I looked forward to reading other books' first kiss and then seeing Poughkeepsie featured as well. I can't wait to see what Nikki is going to do next and count myself lucky to be an author she is willing to put up with!
Jordan K Rose:  Autographed print copy of Perpetual Light, 2 swag packs
Happy Blogoversary Close Encounters With The Night Kind!
Nikki- you’re running a fantastic blog. The reviews are thoughtful and professional and the interviews are always entertaining. I’ve enjoyed popping by the blog to learn about new books and authors. Not to mention Man Candy Monday makes getting out of bed to start the workweek worth it!
As an author I’ve also enjoyed working with CEWTNK. I’ve met a number of new readers on the site and I participated in my first Blog Hop with you, which again led me to meet many more readers. It’s been a great experience partnering with you. I’m looking forward to the next Hop and to another fabulous year with Close Encounters With The Night Kind.
Congratulations, Jordan
Judy Teel:  E-copy of Instructing an Heiress
Wow, where to start! I really enjoyed working with you. You were my first review/interview and for a new writer that is scary, but you made it easy. You are truly a pleasure to work with, very professional and kind. Here's wishing you many, many more happy and successful years!

Victoria VaneE-copy of A Wild Night's Bride and Breach of Promises

Happy Blogoversary to Close Encounters With the Night Kind!

What I love about this blog has been the chance I have had to reach new readers through guest posts and giveaways, and for my work to be showcased in well written reviews. I have also participated in a couple of your blog hops and have greatly enjoyed the experience. Thanks so much, Nikki, for providing this site and the opportunities. It has been a great year and I hope there are many more to come!

Warmest regards,

Victoria Vane

Xavier Axelson:  E-copy of The Birches
I love the Close Encounters of the Night Kind blog.  I first became acquainted with Nikki and the blog during a blog tour for my novella, The Birches.  Which, by the way, is not paranormal in any way…except maybe in that I have a paranormal love affair with culinary pursuits…I know it’s a reach, but Nikki kindly hosted and reviewed the piece even though it wasn’t necessarily a paranormal story.  My relationship continued with the blog through other tours, reviews, contests, and guest posts.  If you write in this genre or any genre, you know how difficult coordinating any and all of the previously mentioned items can be.  Nikki always communicated quickly, efficiently and most importantly, kindly, to every, and all of my emails and this makes a busy writer very happy.  It has been my pleasure to work with Nikki and the Close Encounters of the Night Kind Blog and I hope to continue working with her in the future!  Xxooxoxo Xavier Axelson.

Casey Crow:  E-copy of A Dance with a Millionare


"I love blogging with Close Encounters of the Night Kind! I always get lots of hits and meet some wonderful new readers. Plus, Nikki, is super easy to work with. Congrats on the one year anniversary!"
Emma Meade:  E-copy of Night Sighs
Nikki was kind enough to read and review my first book, Night Sighs last year, as well as inviting me back for the Naughty By Mistletoe bloghop where I got to post a brand new short story based on my characters, the rockstar vampire Tristan and his feisty and independent girlfriend Alex. Thanks Nikki for all your support and Happy Birthday to Close Encounters With the Night Kind.

Kimberly Llewellyn:  Kindle copy of Almost a Bride
Almost a Bride
Happy Blogoversary! What's my favorite thing about Close Encounters with the Night Kind? All the books and sharing the love of reading. Nikki, you made me feel so welcome and let me share about my book. Where would authors be without reviewers like you who take the time to review books and share wonderful insight with fellow book lovers? And I love how every comments on all posts. That means a lot. Thank you for all that you do!
--Kimberly Llewellyn

Jennifer Probst:  E-copy of Play Me
Play Me
"Happy Birthday Nikki and Close Encounters! I have been so honored to work with you over the past year and always appreciate the enthusiasm and thoroughness you take with each and every book review. You must know authors feel like letting their babies into the world is a hard job, so you make it easier. Thanks for the wonderful reviews, great blog posts, and a future filled with many five stars for all of us! To celebrate, I am giving away my erotic short Play Me - the 2nd in the Steele Brothers series. But remember...Nikki claimed Rome Steele first so you must share...


Jen
Gail Koger:  E-copy of  I Hear Voices

P.I. Barrington:  E-copy of Isadora Daystar
Bonnie Bliss:  their own personalized short story in either the BDSM or Paranormal
genre, they literally are the main character in the story. With a word
count of 5k-7k words

Lee Whitney:  E-copy of Lancelot
Lancelot
Amber Scott:  3 Winner's Choice of  her books and a Swag Pack
And one free book tour from BTS!!!
So all the prizes are in red and the links that are included with each author are your tickets to extra points!!!  You can come back each day and leave comments, for more chances to win!!  Good Luck and a big thank you to all these great authors!!!
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127 comments:

Yvette said...

Congrats Nikki! this is an awesome give-a-way.
Yvette
yratpatrol@aol.com

Unknown said...

WOW! One of the first ones here!! I try not to be late to a party! Champagne for all!! Happy Bloggeversary!! Congrats :)
Mel

Carol L. said...

Nikki, a BIG CONGRATS on your Blogoversary. I wish you many more successful years with your virtual baby.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

Buffy Kennedy said...

Happy birthday/blogoversary! I love your blog, always so active!

BK
buffykennedy[at]gmail[dot]com

miki said...

Congratulations on your first blogoversary. You can really be proud of what you achieved in this short time and all these authors praising your work is just onee proof

take care and thanks you for all your work

isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

Sharon Stogner said...

Happy Blogaversary! You have put together quite the package! Congrats on running a quality blog site :)

MaDonna Lemmen said...

Congrats! Here's to many more to come!! :)

Kassandra said...

I always enjoy your reviews and interviews!!

sionedkla@gmail.com

April Alvey said...

I Love Your Blot You Rock Congratulation Happy Blogaversary. I Love The Interviews And The Excerpts And The Giveaways You Do. Hugs To You. :)
April Alvey
butterfli262002@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Happy blogoversary!!!!! Your blog is amazing and your an awesome person! :)

Cierra @ Books Ahoy :)

Anne said...

Happy Blogoversary!

mcv said...

Congrats, Nikki!

Love your blog, so much good info on my favorite kind of books. Fantastic prizes too.

Nat (Lendo Romances) said...

Congrats, Nikki!
I wish you a lot of success!

Lisa Cox said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!
It's no wonder you have all these great people wishing you a happy blogoversary when you are such a nice and witty person. I love reading your blog. I love all the great reviews. Thanks and keep up all the fun work.

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary! I can't believe how many giveaways you are having! Incredible! Thank you so much!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!! Haha love the short form!!!!

Fictional Candy said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! I'm so excited for you! I'm so happy to have met you. I wish you all the best for the upcoming year!

Liz

Unknown said...

Exciting! Congratulations on reaching year one, and here's to many more. :)

The Brunette Librarian said...

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy Blogaversary tooo yoouu,
Happy birthday to you :)

Congratulations!

Brenda Demko said...

Congratulations Nikki! I hope you can see through
all the confetti I'm throwing for you!
Your blog is awesome and it shows!
You should feel great that so many authors think so too!
Happy Blogoversary!!

Dianna Hardy said...

Happy Blogoversary! What a great line-up :) Don't forget to make a wish ;) xxx

Di said...

Cheers for your Blogoversary! I can't imagine how much work is involved in doing a blog - keep up the good work! Here's to your second year!

Wicked Leanore said...

The sexxiest blog out there! Riveting, colorful and dedicated to a good hot story. I am so Proud of you my Babe, Nikki. Here's to a rockin' second year!
Leanore gives a wicked wink and raises her glass in toast to The best blog she ever visited!

Denise Z said...

Sounds like a great month of fun. Thank you for sharing your joy and Happy Blogoversary. I have appreciated all the fun and sharing over this past time of following. May the coming year bring even more surprises and giggles :)

Christine A. said...

Congrats Nikki on 1 year!

Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Nikki is so Nice
and full of spice

Nay Nay said...

Happy Blogoversary Nikki. this is a fantastic achievement. Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win some great prizes. <^_^>

Joanne said...

Congrats! Happy Blogoversary! Thanks for sharing. This is a great giveaway.

e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

Arianne said...

happy blogoversary :D you are so generous!

molly.frenzel said...

Happy Blogoversary and hope of many more to come!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!

June M. said...

Happy Blogoversary Nikki!
Hope your second year is even better :)

Vanessa N. said...

Congrats! Happy Blogoversary! Awesome celebration. Thanks for the chance.

mythic021@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Woo hoo! *throwing confetti up in the air and jumping up and down*
Congratulations! Love your blog. Keep up the great work.

Sophia Rose said...

They said such wonderful things about your blog. Let me add mine- its a wonderful place to visit.

Happy Blogoversary!

Barbara said...

Hi, Nikki! I'm not entering the contest...but I did want to stop by and leave my congrats for a wonderful first year...and I hope there will be many, many more to follow! ;)

barbbattaglia @ yahoo.com

Shadow said...

Congrats! Happy Blogoversary! Very awesome! I love your blog! Im wishing you many, many more successful years! And im looking forward to every one!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

Linda said...

Congrats & Happy Blogoversary Nikki! Here's to many more years of blogging. We love your blog! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

thumbelinda03@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary Nikki!

heather said...

Happy Blogoversary, Nikki! I love your blog and I hope you have many more successful years!

Lexi said...

Congrats! You made it! Do you feel oh so much wiser? =)
And how awesome that all these great authors are helping you celebrate! You have made an impact.

msmjb65 said...

Hi, Nikki:
Happy Blogoversary! You know how much I have loved frequenting the blog and winning all those books hasn't sucked either! You've really outdone yourself with all of these great books! I hope my luck holds out and I nab one!
All the best for another great year!
MJB
msmjb65 AT gmail DOT com

DANIELA said...

Hi Nikki
Happy Blogoversary!!!!
And thanks for the great giveaway!!!

wanda f said...

Happy Blogoversary.You rock!!!

mimirose41209 said...

congrats on the blogoversary! Thanks for having this great contest!

Many wishes for many more years of blogging success!

mimirose41209 at hotmail dot com

ParanormalRomanceFan said...

Congrats Nikki,

Happy Birthday/Blogoversary to Close Encounters with the Night Kind.

I just LOVE your Blog & Wish You Many More Years of Success!

Take care & Stay Naughty,
Renee'
PaParanormalFan

Sherry said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogoversary and many more!!! I'd sing for you but then no one else would come. LOL! So do we handle this like a birthday? Do we get to have a hot guy come by and offer swats because I am so there. Sorry got a little carried away. Have a great day!

Julianne said...

Nikki, Happy Blogoversary!!!!
What a fabulous giveaway you are having. I hope you have many, many more years to celebrate.
luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I love your blog you always have great give-a-ways, author interviews and info on great new books..congrats on your blogoversary!!!

authorleighsavage@gmail.com

Midu Hadi said...

Congrats! and what a party you've thrown :-D

Megan@Riverina Romantics said...

Happy Blogoversary Nikki!

LorettaLynn//Temprance said...

Congrats!!!

I love your blog:)

Regan Black said...

Congratulations and happy blogoversary, Nikki! It's great to help celebrate this fabulous online destination!
<3

Jessie @ Jessie's Random Place said...

Happy Blogoversary! Thank you for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Wow Nikki. Congrats on a year of success. Now for a song (uh hum...)

Happy Blogaversary!.. Happy Blogaversary!.. Happy Blogaversary!.. Yay it's your anniversary!
:)

You rock Nikki and you have the best followers and authors that show you just how much!

Enjoy your celebration!

~Ava~

Rachel said...

Happy Blogoversary! Thanks so much for letting us take part and offering up so many awesome giveaways!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary and congratulations. What great giveaways!

jlhmass at yahoo dot com

Jason W Baccaro said...

Sweet!!

andieleah said...

Yay!!!! Congrats on your blogaversary!!!!

andieleah78@gmail.com

lavendersbluegreen said...

Happy Anniversary! This is fun!

sienny said...

congrats Nikki! i have musch fun so far, and hope we'll have more fun in the future :)

Lilian said...

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY, I can't wait for more blogoversaries to come~

Jolene and Family said...

Happy Blogoversary and what an amazing giveaway!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations!!! Thank you also for the giveaway!!! More years to come!!! =)

Anonymous said...

Ooh I love your giveaways!! :D

abfantom said...

Congratulations! Thanks for offering this giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

Juana said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! Wishing you lots more wonderful years! Thanks for all of the FAB reviews and giveaways.

jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com

Helen said...

happy blogoversary I love your blog

bas1chs said...

Congratulations on your blogoversary! I am so glad I found you :-D

bas1chsemail at gmail dot com

Emily said...

Congrats on your blogoversary, and here's to many more!

Dustykatt said...

Good for you. Loving this site and the new look. Have a great one. :)

JoAnna said...

Congrats on your blogoversary. Love your blog!

Liss Martz said...

Happy Blogoversary!! Congrats for this, I guess sometimes it must have been a headache but you have a wonderful site, I wish you many more blogoversary's to come!!

intensev5 said...
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intensev5 said...

Happy Blogoversary -- you don't look a year older!!!

Darlene said...

Hey, Nikki! Happy Blogoversary!!! It's been too long since I've had a chance to stop by, but I'm glad I was able to pop by to say congrats on an amazing year!

Don't be a stranger!

DeeDee Griffin said...

wow, congrats! what an awesome book selection!

Anna (herding cats-burning soup) said...

Aw happy blogversary!

Kelly N. said...

Tell me something nice :)

hey everybody?..whe;re all going to get laid!

Yvette said...

Congrats!
Yvette
yratpatrol@aol.com

Marianna said...

Happy blogoversary!

Pam said...

Nikki,
Sorry I'm late to the party, but I wanted to wish you a very happy blogoversary.

Love the new site design, by the way! :)

Pam

tweetyscute said...

Happy Blogversary!!!!!!!!!!!11


theresa j

Texas Book Lover said...

Happy Blogoversary! Your Blog is fabulous! And I am not just saying that it really is!

Unknown said...

Great giveaway and happy blogoversary!

kathjay said...

Fantastic blog - this is now firmly in my favourites...to be visited often.

Fabulous - oh and I love the books for the kindle that I got for my birthday yesterday.....so we are 2 birthday girls together !!!

LOL

Unknown said...

An awesome giveaway indeed!!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary to one of my FAVE blogs!

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com

sweetsue said...

Happy Blogoversary and thanks for the giveaway!
Susan Chester

tweetyscute said...

Happy Blogoversary

theresaj

Miranda Ward said...

I love this blog I am so Happy I stumbled across it



freebiegoddess03@aol.com

Jennifer Irving said...

Wow, this is an awesome giveaway. Happy Blogoversary!

Forget the Housework, I'm Reading... said...

Happy Blogaversary! I only wish I had as many followers as you!
<3

Unknown said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog!

Gina said...

Congrats on your blogaversary! Thank you for such a great giveaway:)

turboterp said...

Huge congrats! I love your blog and hope you're doing it for many, many more years to come!

wendy wallach said...

Happy Blogaversary!

madamerkf at aol dot com

Grace Lavender said...

Happy Blogaversary!! Lovely giveaway
liquiddemize (at) gmail (dot) com

dmoniz1980 said...

happy blogaversay and many more to come i hope

yanktheese@yahoo.com

Kimmy said...

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING NAUGHTY IN ORDER TO SAY SOMETHING VERY NICE =)

THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
WISH ME LUCK!

tamalyn said...

Happy Blogoversary! great competition xx

tattwo said...

Congrats on your success. Thanks for sharing your Blogoversary with this fun giveaway.

Pamcakes said...

So excited to be a part of your Blogoversary! Congrats!!
b dot ringer at hotmail dot com

Sonya said...

Congrats on your Blogoversary!

Carolyn Daley said...

Happy Blogoversary and thank you for hosting the giveaway.

darkmysticnight(at)hotmail(dot)com

pepicola said...

Thanks for great competition.

booklover0226 said...

A big congrats to you blogoversary. You have done an outstanding job on your site; I enjoy visiting it.

Thanks,
Tracey D
booklover0226 at gmail dot com

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

what a big list of prizes.. good job
vmkids3 at msn dot com

saturdaynightfever said...

Happy Summer!

edgenemmers@gmail.com

Pretenna said...

Happy Blogaversary!

meli89 said...

Thank you for the competition :) enjoyed looking through your blog :)

wwe11 said...

I love your blog, it pretty.
erma2167@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

Awesome giveaway!

Unknown said...

Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
jjsell76 at yahoo dot com

Tabathia B said...

thanks for a great giveaway

wabashriver1 said...

Looks like a wonderful giveaway! Happy blogaversary!

Proserpine said...

Happy Blogoversary! That's just awesome: how many books and swag you're giving away! You rock! Thanks for this chance!

Tara W said...

Happy Blogoversary!
mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

Ronda Tutt said...

Hey sweetie, CONGRATS on your Blogoversary. That is awesome, keep posting all those great reviews, interviews, giveaways, and introducing us all to those great authors. Your site rocks! Sending you Cyber Hugs!

Ronda Tutt

Kw mccabe said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!! Awesome books you're giving away!

Sandy said...

Happy Blogoversary! Wow! What a fantastic giveaway!

Trisha McKee said...

This is my favorite giveaway yet!! Thank you.

tridingermckee@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogoversary! Good luck to everyone!

isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com

jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin) said...

happy blogoversary!! :-) heres to many more!

daveshir2005 said...

Awesome contest! Thanks

email/ daveshir2005@yahoo.com
fb/ shirley greenawalt zolenski

brendaelsner said...

Happy Blogoversary!! Thanks for such a great giveaway!!

Marinalane said...

Happy Blogoversary! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your celebration! =) lanemarinab@aol.com

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