Monday, January 26, 2009

Rock Bottom GIVEAWAY!!! CLOSED

This giveaway is now CLOSED! Congratulations to Helena Batt-Vesey for winning this book.


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The bloggy giveaways carnival is here! YAY!

For this giveaway I'd like to offer Rock Bottom by Michael Shilling. You can read my review HERE if you are interested...

Here is some information on this book from the Hachette Book Group website...


Once, the Blood Orphans had it all: a million-dollar recording contract from Warner Brothers, killer hooks, and cheekbones that could cut glass. Four pretty boys from Los Angeles, they were supposed to be the next big thing, future kings of rock and roll.

But something happened on the way to glory, and now, two years later, along with their coke-fueled, mohawked female manager, they have washed up in Amsterdam for the final show of their doomed and dismal European tour. The singer has become a born-again Buddhist who preaches from the stage, the bass player's raging eczema has turned his hands into a pulpy mess, the drummer is a sex-fiend tormented by the misdeeds of his porn-king father, and the guitar player--the only talented one--is thoroughly cowed by the constant abuse of his bandmates.

As they stumble through their final day together, the Blood Orphans find themselves on a comic tour of frustration, danger, excitement, and just possibly, redemption.


Michael Shilling is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan, where he received his MFA in Creative Writing. His stories have appeared in The Sun, Fugue, and Other Voices. A recovering rock musician, he played the drums in The Long Winters, as well as numerous other bands in Seattle. Currently, he is working on a novel set in Victorian England.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?

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I will choose a winner on January 31 st and you will have 48 hours to claim your prize or I will choose a new winner. Please leave me a way to contact you if you win! This giveaway is open to everyone everywhere.


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159 comments:

Literary Winner said...

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koopermom said...

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Shooting Stars Mag said...

I really do want to read this. Please enter me!! :)

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Susan Helene Gottfried said...

So guess what showed up in my mailbox today? The other copy of this that I won from you! What timing!

Anyway, I've got this posted for you at Win a Book. Clearly, there's no need to enter me... no need for me to hog ALL the copies of this book! (although it's tempting!)

drey said...

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Erin Lowmaster said...

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Sheila Hickmon said...

Would love to win!!

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Gave this contest a stumble.

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I subscribe.

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Julie Donahue said...

Looks great!

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Adding your buttonn (I have the other one!)

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cpullum said...

Have a great week!! Very cold here!
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AudreyO said...

As I mentioned, I love to read. I'll keep entering the book giveaways. We go through so many books here. My daughter often reads a book a night.

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Thanks!

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

Please enter me to win. Thank you!

Alicia said...

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I love books that are in any way about music. I'm in! (waterprincess812@aol.com)

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Jill Watkins said...

I love to read- thanks!

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NMLady said...

I am an omniverous, eclectic reader so would love to chew on this one!

Francine Anchondo said...

I am always looking for new books to read. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Simply Stacie said...

Please count me in.

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mindy said...

fabulous giveaway thanks

Kelly said...

I'd love to win a copy of this book--I'm always interested in discovering new authors! :)

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Jacqueline in Atlanta said...

Free books. Almost as good as free chocolate.

Thanks for having the giveaway!

debrob58 said...

I'm an avid reader and love to discover new authors I haven't read before. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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Nicole said...

Love to read. Thanks!

Ginny said...

I'd love a chance to win

Godesseablu said...

Please let me win this book, I need a new book to read, especially since I've been trapped inside for days because of the snow storms.thanks, Godesseablu@msn.com

wildflower00 said...

I would love to win this book.

Thank you for being part of the Bloggy giveaway. We all appreciate it.

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Unknown said...

Sounds like a really good read!!! Sure could use something new to read since it is too darn cold to get outside!!!!

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Natural Mama said...

It looks like a good read.
Thanks
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Angela @ Nine More Months said...

This sounds like a book I'd like to read! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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P.S. I've got a giveaway on my blog as well, feel free to check it out!

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Jenn said...

I am a follower!

Erica G said...

I wonder where this one leads...Thanks for the giveaway!

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Becky said...

I would love to win this. My son is an amateur guitar player and he would enjoy reading it as well.

Thanks so much!

Donna M. Clark said...

I would love to read this book. Thank you for having this giveaway.

Diana D said...

Love to read and would be interested in the book. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.

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idahomom said...

I love to read. Thanks for the chance.

mar said...

I would enjoy reading this book - thank you

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Thank you for posting this information. I really appreciate it!

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Anonymous said...

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nicolehrb said...

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Aisling said...

Sounds like a different kind of book and should be quite good.

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DePro said...

Looks good. Count me in!

Anonymous said...

This sounds like something I'd like to read. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Books are my favorite things and winning one would be great-especially welcome in the winter!

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Unknown said...

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mverno said...

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ky2here said...

I would love to enter your contest. I'm always up for a good read.

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

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Annie1 said...

I'd love to read this book and pass it on to someone else to enjoy!

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Anonymous said...

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catriona_sweeps said...

I'm always ready for another book!

Jinxy and Me said...

Sounds good. Thanks for the giveaway!

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linett said...

my favorite pastime, reading and reading some more

The Merry Death said...

I heart books! Thanks.

Sir Thrift-A-Lot said...

Thanks! I have just finished my last book on my shelf, would love a new, interesting one to read.

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I follow! Thanks!!!

Betty C said...

I need more books.

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I am a follower.

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Great giveaway, Thanks :)

Belinda said...

What an interesting storyline. Thanks for the chance to win!
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vboackle said...

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Lady Roxi said...

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Berek said...

This sounds like the kind of totally wacky book I like to offer my library patrons when they're in the dismal throes of cabin fever.

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I subscribed

 
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