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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Back to the Books Giveaway Hop


I'll announce the winner of the Awesome August Blog Hop tomorrow. But while you're waiting to see if your name is going to appear on JDP NEWS, you can start hopping all over again to win more prizes! Over 300 prizes, actually! Today begins the Back to the Books Giveaway Hop, sponsored by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and Buried in Books.

This time around I'm giving away a copy of the YA novel, Flame-Coloured Tafetta, by Rosemary Sutcliff. This is the book that sent me on the hunt for more titles by Sutcliff and led to what is currently still my favorite book that I've read this year: The Eagle of the Ninth. Don't you love it when you stumble across wonderful new authors you never knew existed? Here's the blurb from the book jacket (this is a hardcover book):


When twelve-year-old Damaris discovers a young man who has been shot in the woods near her house, she doesn't stop to worry that he may be a smuggler or spy wanted by King George's Custom House men. Instead she turns to those she can trust--her best friend, Peter, and Genty Small the Wise Woman--for help in saving his life. And after Tom Wildgoose recovers enough to be able to talk about himself, but chooses to be evasive when answering Damaris's questions, she doesn't really mind. What is important to Damaris is that he will be leaving soon, taking away all the adventure and mystery he had suddenly brought into her life.


But then Tom is captured by Mr. Farrington, who threatens to turn him over to the authorities. In a true act of loyalty, Damaris jeopardizes her own safety to rescue the mysterious young man and set him free once again.

If this sounds like a book you'd like to win, then leave me a comment telling me the name of a favorite new author you've read in the last 12 months. INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN.

For additional entries, you may do any or all of the following:

+1 Become a follower of JDP NEWS (Google Friend Connect), then leave me a comment letting me know.
+1 Subscribe to JDP NEWS via the Feedburner subscription box in the left hand sidebar. You must confirm your subscription. Then leave a comment letting me know.
+1 Become a NetworkedBlogs follower in the left hand sidebar, then leave a comment letting me know.
+1 "Like" my Facebook author page, then leave a comment letting me know.

AND INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH EACH OR ALL OF THE ABOVE. (Thank you!)

Deadline for entries is September 7, midnight PST. USA entries only, please.

(If for any reason you are unable to leave a comment on my blog, send it to jdipastena@yahoo.com with "JDP NEWS: Back to Books Giveaway Hop" in the subject line, and I'll count it.)

All entered? Great! Then hop along to the links below to find more great prizes!

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68 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Wow, do I get to be first? The book sounds delightful, Joyce. Someone new for me would be Georgette Heyer. moncheriDOTschmidtATgmailDOTcom

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  2. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    And I already follow JPD News. ;) moncheriDOTschmidtATgmailDOTcom

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  3. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    And I liked your Facebook page. Why hadn't I done that before? Sorry...moncheriDOTschmidtATgmailDOTcom

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  4. Heidi L. MurphySeptember 1, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I followed you and liked you. The recent book I liked? Well there are several. I liked Entwined, I liked Orson Scott Card's The Lost Gate. I've liked all three of your medieval books. There are too many to count!

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  5. Christine A.September 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Sounds very interesting. I have enjoyed reading Linda Howard.

    your1chef at aol dot com

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  6. Christine A.September 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I am a GFC follower.

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  7. Christine A.September 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I am an email subscriber.

    your1chef at aol dot com

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  8. In Julie's OpinionSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this book!! An author I have discovered this year who I absolutely LOVE is Lacey Weatherford!
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  9. In Julie's OpinionSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I'm a GFC follower
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  10. In Julie's OpinionSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I am an email subscriber
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  11. In Julie's OpinionSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I am already a facebook fan:)
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  12. GayleSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I've read lots of new (to me) authors this past year -- one that I liked is Melanie Jacobsen.
    bgh@byu.net

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  13. GayleSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I'm also a follower of your blog.
    bgh@byu.net

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  14. JudySeptember 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I won a book a few months ago called Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter. I had never read anything by her, but this was very good.


    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  15. JudySeptember 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    GFC follower-judy

    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  16. JudySeptember 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Email subscriber

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  17. JudySeptember 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Liked your Facebook page- Judy C.

    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  18. Krystal LarsonSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I recently discovered Cheri Schmidt, love her books! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  19. Krystal LarsonSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    GFC Krystal Larson

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  20. Krystal LarsonSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    email subscribed edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  21. Krystal LarsonSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    liked fb page as Lindsay Ann

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  22. Krystal LarsonSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    networked blogs Lindsay Ann/Krystal Larson

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  23. Pixel Berry Pie DesignsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Melissa Wiley is a new author I have found. She wrote some series based off Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" books. But these books are about Laura's grandmother who lived in Scotland.
    PixelBerryPie@yahoo.com

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  24. Pixel Berry Pie DesignsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Following your blog on GFC.
    PixelBerryPie@yahoo.com

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  25. Pixel Berry Pie DesignsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Following on Networked Blogs (Pixel Berry)

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  26. Pixel Berry Pie DesignsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I like you on FB.
    PixelBerryPie@yahoo.com

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  27. TamaraSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    R.M. Ballantyne is a new author my family has discovered. His books are from over a hundred years ago, and we are really enjoying his works.
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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  28. TamaraSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Already a GFC follower
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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  29. TamaraSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    New at following you on Netblogs
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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  30. TamaraSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    New at liking your page on FB
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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  31. DavidSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I'd love to win that book! Sutcliff is one of the few authors whose books I would buy instantly on her name alone, so long as I have the cash, but I haven't gotten to Flame-Colored Taffeta yet. If I win, send me a message at dameonstarwind@yahoo.com. +)

    Let's see, my favorite of the authors I have discovered in the past 12 months...well, I'd have to say G.K. Chesterton for that. His essays and short stories are brilliant in the way they show you reality in a completely different, and slightly wild, light. He was one of the greatest practitioners of British wit around the turn of the 20th century, yet his writing is so fresh and lively even now. I just started reading him late last year, and I can tell you, it's addicting. I can't wait to move on to his longer books.

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  32. brendajeanSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Sounds like a cute little book!

    I am a gfc follower brendajean.

    I am an email subscriber. bchild5

    I already like you on FB:)

    I loved Heather Dixon's Entwined and Amy Plum's Die for Me recently.

    bchild5 at aol dot com

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  33. RickiSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I just discovered YA author Karen Healey.
    GFC - rickimc
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

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  34. JanelleSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Joyce, the book sounds great! New to me is Kristin Hannah.
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fabulicious giveaway!

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  35. JanelleSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Longtime follower in GFC here!
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fabulicious giveaway!

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  36. mamabunny13September 4, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    A new autor for me is Veronica Roth.
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  37. mamabunny13September 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I follow via gfc - mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  38. mamabunny13September 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I like you on fb-mamabunny shelor
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  39. mamabunny13September 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    email subscriber
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  40. mamabunny13September 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I follow on networked blogs-mamabunny shelor
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  41. Linda KishSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I enjoyed reading Marybeth Whalen.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  42. LisaSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    My favorite new author is Samuel Park. His book was awesome!

    Thanks!

    lhoffpauir at gmail

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  43. TarissaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, WOW! I can't believe I found this giveaway. I've been wanting to read a Rosemary Sutcliff book for several months and haven't had a chance to get my hands on one of her books.... it would be stunning to win one for free!

    To get on with my entry...
    My newest favorite author is Miss Read. She wrote the most delightful series, even though I've only read 1 book. It's about a simple schoolteacher living in Scotland...it's just the perfect story!

    inmybookcase@yahoo.com

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  44. TarissaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I'm a brand new follower of your blog... I think I'm going to really enjoy your posts!!
    inmybookcase@yahoo.com

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  45. TarissaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Also I now "like" your fan page!
    inmybookcase@yahoo.com

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  46. TarissaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    And I follow on Networked Blogs too. So, I think I'm fully set up for your blog now!
    inmybookcase@yahoo.com

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  47. Jane AniseSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    My favorite author in the last 12 months is Rosemary Sutcliff.
    jamanater.morgan28@gmail.com

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  48. Lenasledgeblog.comSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I am my favorite new author

    Thanks for the giveaway. I am participating in the blog hop as well. Looking forward to staying connected.

    GFC Follower: lenasledgeblog.com

    lenasledge(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. sweetstakerSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I am a GFC follower- sweetstaker

    sweetstaker at yahoo dot com

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  50. sweetstakerSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I just discovered Lisa Jackson.

    sweetstaker at yahoo dot com

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  51. CindySeptember 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.
    New author for me is Elizabeth Letts
    I'm a GFC follower - Cindy Macbeth
    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  52. RuthSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I discovered Julie Ford this year--and Sandra Stiles. Both great new authors!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  53. RuthSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    gfc follower (Ruth)
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  54. RuthSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    like you on facebook
    ruthhill74

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  55. Mia J.September 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I like the author Robin Meloy Goldsby.

    mia at jacobsracing dot com

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  56. Mia J.September 6, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I follow on GFC.

    mia at jacobsracing dot com

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  57. Joyce DiPastenaSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Entry for Lu: Comment and Facebook follower

    worley.la@gmail.com

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  58. Laura H.September 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in this blog hop! My favorite "new" author is Elizabeth Hoyt.

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  59. Laura H.September 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I already follow via GFC (MamaHendo3).

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  60. Laura H.September 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Already e-mail subscriber.

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  61. Laura H.September 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Already NB follower (Laura Henderson).

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  62. Laura H.September 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Already FB fan (Laura Henderson).

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  63. poisnivyredSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    sweet giveaway!

    I'm gfc follower kel
    liked your fb page kelsey dobbins
    and follower on Networked Blogs

    poisnivyred AT gmail.com

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  64. purplelilskyeSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Robert Elmer is a new author I'm enjoying. His books aren't "new" though, because they've been out for say, 10 years at least. But they're new to me!! And that's what counts.

    Great giveaway! I'd love to win a Rosemary Sutcliff book. I would read it with my family.
    purplelilskye@yahoo.com

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  65. LaurieSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I just read Not my daughter by Barbara Delinsky-very good read

    laurie1993@verizon.net

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  66. Lisa Richards/alterlisaSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Kerstin Gier is a new author I've discovered that I really enjoy.

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    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

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  67. Lisa Richards/alterlisaSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I like your authors page on FB-Lisa Ann Richards

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    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

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  68. - Melissa -September 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder is my favorite book!
    missy1549@gmail.com

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