Branch at the Top by Katarina 2353
Today’s Chile relief giveaway is from native seller Memegalarce…I am a proud member of Etsy Latino Team
Hola! Bienvenidos a mi pequeña tienda de Etsy.
Soy una artesana en construcción que vive en Chile… al final del mundo…
Todos los accesorios que encontrarán en este espacio son hechos a mano y son parte de mi proceso de exploración personal a través de materiales como fieltro y lana.
Espero que disfruten la visita y se interesen por llevar una parte de mi con ustedes.
Soy una orgullosa integrante de Etsy Latino Team
Description
Hand knitted cowl, made with natural Merino wool. Extra warm for coldest days of winter.
This cowl fastened with a of button made of Guayacan wood of center of Chile.
To enter to Win a handmade cowl, perfecrt for tracleing ot the end of the world and back: +1 Leave a comment below
additional entries +3 for each dollar contributed to our Chile relief fund via Paypal to heatoddgardner@yahoo.com or if you prefer to send supplies, please email me at fireandice.heather@gmail.com
Here is Memgalarce’s message about Chile…
“I appreciate the invitation and interest in helping my country…the situation is still critical and I can see will not improve now that winter comes to the affected areas. I was traveling this week by the Maule region and the only thing that describes what I saw is: devastation and poverty.
I wonder which organization will channel the resources raised, as some agencies have centralized resources and areas remain unaddressed. I ask because I work in Fondo Alquimia (www.fondoalquimia.org) the only fund for women in Chile and we are also developing a fundraising campaign to come to the aid of women and their communities … because we know that is through them to rebuild solidarity networks more effectively. The people there need underwear, shoes, bed clothes, some drugs, water…building supplies”
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+5 add this contest to your blog, leave the link
+3 Visit our Etsy shop and pick your favorite item http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeatherZahnGardner
Contest ends May 9, 2010 and is international, Good Luck!
published March 8th 2010 All too soon, Tori and Eric realize that their marks are only the first clue to a mystery that will change everything. And with each new discovery, Tori finds herself pulled deeper and deeper into a world she could never have imagined.
I received this book in the mail after being contacted by the author as an autographed copy with bookmark and personal note. Now that is NICE! But that’s not why I gave it 4.5 stars…the fact of the matter is this is an amazing book! The preface was a couple of pages long of background history that I struggled to understand. (go back and read them once you are finished) From Chapter one on I was reeled in hook, line and sinker.
Told from Tori’s point of view, four teenagers soon unravel a mystery that links them as members of an elite society. They are drawn to each other by touch, the small birthmarks on their knuckles and an irresistible comforting pull. Soon they find themselves wrapped up in a dangerous journey of uncovering their past and discovering who they really are. The characters are fully developed and my favorites are Tori and Eric. Their chemistry is off the charts and Eric’s charm undeniable as he becomes a protector of the group. The Mark is completely free of any swearing, sex or questionable material from a mother’s point of view and I loved it for action packed excitement and swoon worthy romance! I sure hope there is a sequel in the works because this one was an absolute treasure!
My favorite quote from the book (spoilers here!) : “Shae snorted. We’re definitely right-and can you tell me one thing we’re doing right now that isn’t hard? We’ve just traveled halfway around the world and we’re backpacking who knows how many miles through the freakin’ Himalayas to get to some secret valley that may or may not exist, while be chased by a homicidal maniac–don’t even talk to me about hard.”
Check out the author’s blog with contests and upcoming events
http://mrbunderson.blogspot.com/
Find Her on twittter @mbunderson
Add it on Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7193767-the-mark
The main thing I want to achieve – is to bring the very lovely Spring atmosphere to your hearts and let it stay there not only for 3 standard month, but for all year as well.
Let the fresh and sunny mood lead you through all the difficulties in you life, and so the result will be always positive and wonderful!
As always my credo will be:
No matter what you are doing, when you do it with love!
So…
just Love and enjoy my blossoming spring all over the year!
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See my other 2 lovely shops with different style:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sutekidane
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bunnybelly
To Enter to Win: Leave your name below
We just hit 400 fans on facebook which means a celebration is in order with a super fun giveaway! Our prize pack includes…
This Lullabye– Sara Dessen
Speak-Laurie Halse Anderson
Prom Nights From Hell– Cabot, Harrison Jaffe, Meyer and Myracle
2 Rustic Goth handmade Etsy shop Laminated bookmarks
One signed Eternal Conflict Twilight Inspired Music CD
One Fire and Ice Button
One Princess Charm Necklace
To enter to win: simply leave your name below
+3 additional entries for each dollar donated to our Chile relief funds via PayPal. 100% goes directly to families there!
Contest ends May 7th and is open internationally Good Luck!
published October 5th 2009 by Brigham Distributing
isbn 1935217305
4.5 Stars
Synopsis from Goodreads: A BYU-Idaho choir tour in British Columbia turns out to be anything but ordinary when soloist Stacie Cox spots a kidnapped child from Rexburg during a performance. Before Stacie can alert the authorities, the little girl disappears. Stacie vows to find and rescue her, a choice that forces her to deal with her guilt-ridden past and another little girl that haunts her dreams. When the handsome Matt Brennan helps Stacie in the search, she tries to resist the attraction she feels for him. Yet as he gains her friendship and trust, her resolve to never fall in love begins to crumble. And after a series of harrowing events, Stacie must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her life – and a possible future with Matt – to save a stranger.
Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen’s numerous magazine and internet writing credits include fiction and nonfiction published by The Friend, New Era, Ensign, Guideposts for Kids, Class Act, and yourLDSneighborhood.com. She also enjoys teaching writing and speaking in various venues.
Ronda first knew she wanted to be a writer when she was in the 6th grade. Her English teacher had been reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders to the class, and when she reached the section where Johnny urged Ponyboy to stay “gold,” Ronda realized she wanted to write “golden” words just as Hinton had. More than that, she wanted those words to encourage the “golden” in others. That remains one of her goals.
Ronda loves to hear from readers and can be contacted at rondagibbhinrichsen@gmail.com.
Did you graduate from college, if so from where and in what major?
I graduated with my Associates from Ricks and also studied writing/English at Weber State and USU.
What are your hobbies?
Music. Singing in particular.
What are your favorite all-time books?
I love the English classics. Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre, especially. But I also love Little Women. I read it over a dozen times when I was a young teen.
When did you start writing your book and how long did it take to get it published?
I don’t remember the exact year I started writing it, but it took about three years because it was the first novel I’d ever attempted to write, and I had a lot of learning about structure, etc. to do. Getting it published? Over a year before it was finally accepted, and it was published about 9 months after that.
Who is your hero/ mentor?
Dorla Jenkins, my Creative Writing teacher from Ricks College. She was amazing. I promised myself long ago that I’d dedicate my first book to her, and that’s what I did. MISSING is now dedicated to my husband and to Dorla Jenkins.
What suggestion would you give young writers?
If becoming an author is what you really, truly, no matter what happens want to do, then write, study the craft, and DON’T GIVE UP. You can do it.
What do you plan to do when you retire?
Retire from what? I’ve been writing since I was 12, so I don’t believe that will ever disappear from my life.
Do you have another day job?
I teach beginning piano in my home. I enjoy it, but someday I might “retire” from that. I’ll have to wait and see.
Favorite music? Does music or art inspire your writing?
I really like Josh Grobin and Il Divo. I also enjoy a lot of classical music. As far as inspiring me, some of the themes from popular lyrics have inspired the romance between some of my characters.
What are the names of your published works?
MISSING is my first novel, but I’ve had dozens of articles and short stories published in magazines and in online media.
Are you working on any books right now?
Yes. I’m in the beginning stages of writing my third novel.
What do you aspire to do before you die?
Become a national best seller. That’s my dream, anyway, but other than that, I just want a joy-filled life with my family.
Literary crush?
The same guy every girl loves—Fitzwilliam Darcy.
What is your all-time favorite children’s book?“I Love You Forever”
Independent booksellers and why?
I really appreciate independent booksellers because they can choose the books they like to sell and promote, and they can do it in the way they see fit. Chains have more stringent rules and a limited selection of books. Chains do, however, have their place in the market.
Do you have a writer’s group?
Yes! I completely rely on them and their wisdom. They have become some of my dearest friends.
Upcoming Events: April 23-24, 2010 LDS Storymaker’s Conference
May 12, 2010 Teaching with N.C. Allen at LUW–Absolutely Write
June 5th, 2010 Teaching at THE Teen Writer’s Conference
Congrats to Entre_Libros for winning our two Nancy Drew Hardback Books http://fireandicereads.com/2010/04/moms-monday-nancy-drew-books.html
and slowclublover who won her choice of handbags from Etsy shop Foggy Notions!
http://fireandicereads.com/2010/03/foggy-notions-hobo-bag-giveaway.html
Enter today to win The Upcycled Earrings, Shiver Inspired and Three Little Birds necklaces on the right hand sidebar. Tomorrow we draw those 🙂
Winner…Email us your street address to fireandice.heather@gmail.com and we will send you your gifts!
This is how it works:
Grab a book that you are currently reading
Turn to any page and grab two teaser sentences from that page
Make sure it’s not a spoiler in case anyone wants to read the book
Include the author and name of the book
We’ll be selling handmade jewellery and cute plushes. We believe our stuff is fun, colourful and playful and we hope you love it as much as we do =D
