So, the title may be misleading… but this is a contest post. It’s also a rant, because… well what’s an entry from your good friend Limecello without some ranting, right? 😛
Anyway. I basically stopped visiting blogs. I used to visit nearly 200 daily. And I don’t mean with google reader or something (also, did I totally make that up?) I bookmarked them, and I visited each and every one. I tried to comment on them all as well, but sometimes I just had no idea what to say. That happens. I’m not sure what the proper comment is without seeming inane or something.
My point being – recently I’ve seen more and more complaints that blogs have no content these days. They’re just… contests. I, for one, love contests. They’re how (as I’ve said) I “discovered” a number of authors and series. Yay for contests! (Contest whores less so, but that’s another post for another time.)
Authors often post links to contests on twitter – blogs they’re visiting, etc, where there is also a giveaway. Oh boy, oh joy, right? 
Wrong. Maybe I just don’t care anymore. Or I’ve been suffering from book and general ennui… but oftentimes I can’t even be bothered to read through the rules. E.g. Comment here, blog about it, put it on facebook, and cross reference with twitter, follow all of us who blog here, and my great aunt Jane, and stand on your head. While reciting the preamble to the United States Constitution.
In many instances, I’ve heard people say they’d rather just buy the book. And upon further reflection, dear bloggers and authors, is that your intent? If so… sneaky. And well played, my friend. Well played.
But cynical me thinks it has to do with promo. In order to enter the contest, you must follow me! And my blog! And lurve me! And pet me! And link to me! And make me POPULAR. *shrug* So I think we all know I’m not the blog owner here… I wouldn’t even know if you were following this blog. (And isn’t it google reader makes it something different weird? I dunno.)
Long story short, the only requirement to be eligible for this contest is that you comment. As yourself, and don’t cheat by creating socks. I check to the best of my ability, and it really pisses me off to have to double check, etc.
What am I giving away, my dear Boo Boo’s and not Boo Boo’s? A copy of Coming Undone by Lauren Dane. It is unsigned, because I bought it my little own self with my little own money. I also basically jumped through all necessary contest hoops, because it took about 6 phone calls, and 2.5 hours of driving to finally get one copy. This copy, my friends, is precious.
Or… if you want bonus entries to this contest… and here I can’t resist. I need you to pat your head and you rub your belly, while jumping rope. But not just any jump – double dutch. Then I want you to do a hand stand outside in the snow, while reciting the Emancipation Proclamation, immediately followed by the choreography of Thriller. [All must be recorded and sent to me.] And I promise… if someone does do that… I’ll send you [well, the first full entry, but I don’t think more than one person would even contemplate doing this…] a copy of Coming Undone as well.
So ready? Set? … GO!
Would love an entry…just one though. I would double dutch, but I think my Dr would look at me funny while attempting to put me back together again. Then there would be the back of laundry where my entire family wet themselves…
Love Laurens excellent works, but one entry is enough. 😉
Oops Back UP of Laundry.
Thanks for a great contest,this book is on my wish list!
No video, sorry.
This book looks like a good one. I would love to enter the contest, but will have to pass on the extra video. That would be really fun to watch, I know I would end up hurting myself. I do a really good job of that already on a day to day bases
This was a great post. I love contests as well, but sometimes I do get tired of doing ten different things to try to win something. I seem to trade off weeks on how lazy I am about entering and such. Oh, and I also always visited each blog individually, until I had my own that is, then it was much easier to follow every one else’s through that. Hope we get to see the video if someone makes one!
ok this is about the first post ive read from anyone that ive actually gotand understood and agreed with whole hartily i been feeling discouraged withc ontests and such lately seems alot of the same ppl win which is more discouraging for new fans and new readers so awesome post!
I just read my first book by Lauren Dane and I am excited to read more by her! It would be awesome to win!
Funny and too-true post. I find way too many contests for the same books at the same time, and I usually have already pre-ordered it from Amazon so I receive it on approximately the release date…which means contests aren’t generally beneficial to me, anyhow. But it does bother me that if I want extra special love in the contest I have to link to a blog or jump through other hoops.
BTW I found your blog via a link from Fant-tastic Books.
LOL I love this post and I know all about the umpteen million blogs that you just “have” to visit. Yes I am a recovering blog reader myself. You? Oh and I love contests, you had me hooked with that one word.
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good luck everyone
Great post Limecello..
I have hard enough time just doing the comments.I can not write.. at all, so spend more time than I should fixing my stupid comment. I have no interest in hoops at all… Sorry don’t want to spend my reading time on 50 different blogs.. I want to read authors stories. So thanks for the chance to do that… Good luck everyone..
OKAY! After much time and checking and help from friends – especially c2- so everyone thank c2, we have our winner! KARA!
Congrats to Kara!!!
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