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Thursday, June 16, 2011

POSSESSION party!

Okay, so today is the virtual launch of POSSESSION! So many of you have helped to shape my journey thus far, and I wanted to celebrate with everyone, not just my friends and family here in Utah.

Thus, the POSSESSION online party was born!

Today, you can win any number of things, in any number of social medias.

1. Twitter: There will be three prize packages to be won on twitter today. Tweet using the hashtag #POSSESSIONparty from 8:30 - 9:30 AM Mountain time (10:30 AM Eastern). Then again from 12 - 1 PM (2 PM Eastern). And once more from 5 - 6 PM (7 PM Eastern).

The prizes for the twitter contests will include book and swag packages from the Elevensies, some Utah authors, and a dystopian package. Watch the #POSSESSIONparty thread for details.

2. Inside the Resistance fan site: There will be three prize packages to be won in the forums of the fan site. Each has it's own thread, and all you need to do is go over there and comment in the thread of the package you'd like to win.

Prizes include book and swag packages from the Bookanistas, the Elevensies, and a dystopian package.

Also, anyone who asks a question in the "All About Elana" forum will be entered to win:
1. A 30-minute Skype chat for your book club. (1 winner)
2. A 30-minute Skype chat for your writing group. (1 winner)
3. A 30-minute Skype chat for your classroom. (1 winner)
4. 15 winners will get to choose a song from the Vi song list, the Jag song list, or the Zenn song list.
5. All who post a question in the forum will get a swag package mailed to them. All you have to do is go to the "All About Elana" forum, ask a question, and then fill out the form in the "Claim Your Swag Package" thread.

Fansite website: http://www.insidetheresistance.com/

3. On the blog: Right here, right now, you can enter to win a POSSESSION package, with some Bookanista swag!

Prize package includes:

  • Signed hardcover of POSSESSION
  • Character items: sunglasses for Zenn, a choker for Jag, and a bar code bracelet for Vi.
  • 2 “tagged” stickers
  • Signed POSSESSION bookmark
  • Signed ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (by Beth Revis) bookmark and bookplate, an ACROSS THE UNIVERSE trilogy pin
  • Signed POSSESS (by Gretchen McNeil) bookmark and POSSESS-inspired temporary tattoo
  • Signed LIKE MANDARIN (by Kirsten Hubbard) bookmark and postcard
  • Signed TEXAS GOTHIC (by Rosemary Clement-Moore) bookmark
  • Signed MOONGLASS (by Jessi Kirby) bookmark
  • Signed AUDITION (by Stasia Kehoe) bookmark
  • A SCARY SCENE IN A SCARY MOVIE (by Matt Blackstone) bookmark
  • EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS and 101 SUCCESS SECRETS FOR GIFTED KIDS (by Christine Fonseca) bookmark

Just leave a comment here and be a follower, and you could win! This contest closes at midnight tonight (one day only!) and is open internationally.

4. Simon & Schuster UStream live chat: It's tonight at 7 PM Mountain (9 PM Eastern) here. You can log on and ask me questions or just chat!

Hope you'll come party with us all over the place today!
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100 comments:

  1. Writer Pat NewcombeJune 16, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Very best of luck with your book! Hope it sails!!

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  2. Christa DesirJune 16, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Huge day! Super excited for you, Elana!

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  3. Kelly HashwayJune 16, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Wow, you're going all out with these prizes! Congrats again, Elana!

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  4. Liz PJune 16, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Wow! So much awesome stuff going on! I'm planning to attend the chat tonight - looking forward to it! :)

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  5. Christina LeeJune 16, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    YAY! Enjoy this exciting day celebrating YOU! I'll see you on the interwebz!

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  6. Natalie AguirreJune 16, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Hope you have a great day! How exciting.

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  7. Miranda HardyJune 16, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Yeah to the party! You know how to throw the best ones. Have a wonderful day.

    Dreamycowgirl @ hotmail.com

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  8. Heather KellyJune 16, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I have my party hat on...WOO-HOO. Let's get this party started! Congrats again, Elana!!

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  9. ElodieJune 16, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    WOW, you sure know how to celebrate properly ;) !! This must be a very exciting day for you .. Congatulations !! I'll try to attend the chat tonight because I'd like to ask you some questions so it's the perfect occasion to do so.
    Thank you so much for this great giveaway Elana =) !! All this swag looks so cool and I'm dying to read your book .. =)
    It's so nice to make this giveaway international .. I'm very glad I can enter (because I'm French).
    I don't know if it's necessary but here's my email adress : ninie2310@hotmail.fr !
    Thanks and again congrats ;) ! I'm really happy for you !

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  10. Lisa PottsJune 16, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Wish I could have made it to Utah but this is almost as good! Will try to make the chat tonight. Congrats, pretty lady.

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  11. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    This is seriously fabulous! If I walked away with a swag pack I think I would die. I like have a big crush on Possession. I can't help it! Consider my in the running for this fabulous pack.

    Now I must go waste time earning more points :) It's what I do.

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  12. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Wow that's a lot of giveaways/contests! I already have Possession on my wishlist so I'd absolutely LOVE to win it... will be tweeting, though the time difference might get to me... ; )

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  13. Theresa MilsteinJune 16, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Exciting day! I'm going to have to hop around between classes.

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  14. Matthew MacNishJune 16, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Ooh, I need to go back to the resistance forums, I haven't been for a few days.

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  15. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Wow. Sounds like a fun day!! Enjoy it, Elana! Woot!!

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  16. Anita SaxenaJune 16, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Party time! Would love to win one of those signed books. *wink*

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  17. BethanyJune 16, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Sweet giveaway :)

    fallenleaf99@hotmail.com

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  18. PK HREZOJune 16, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    YAY for you, Elana! What an exciting day for you! Best of luck with everything and of course, enter me to win.
    I've linked to these on my blog as well.
    :)

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  19. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I can't wait to read Possession! I love this party!

    yilingni@yahoo.com

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  20. Michael Di GesuJune 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    HAPPY PARTY DAY ELANA! This is going to be an awesome celebration.... I am planning my day around all the fun!

    I hope all your dreams for this come true....

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  21. DeanaJune 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    What a fun day for you...and us! Thanks for making us a part in your awesomeness:)

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  22. RhiannonJune 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    This is super exciting! And thanks for making this an international giveaway. :D *runs off to participate*

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  23. Christine FonsecaJune 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    WOO HOO!!!!! So so excited for you!

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  24. LizzJune 16, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Just found your blog on Pk Hrezo's blog and wanted to say hi and congrats. Now following!

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  25. Stephanie McGeeJune 16, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Woohoo for parties! I'll be in and out all day but will def try to swing by somewhere. :D

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  26. Chantele SedgwickJune 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    You, party animal you! :) Have an amazing day! Those prizes sounds awesome!

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  27. G BlechmanJune 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Awesome contest. I am SO excited for your book and cannot WAIT to read it. See ya at the launch party tonight!

    <3 Gina Blechman

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  28. ShariJune 16, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I hope it's a fantabulous day!

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  29. jayjayJune 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I'm joining the party now! Awesome contest and swags! I want the Signed hardcover of Possession. pretty please xD

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  30. Rebecca GomezJune 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Can't wait to read your book!

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  31. Jo-AnneJune 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Great giveaways. Have an awesome online release. Possession sounds great, heard so many good things about it.
    I'm a follower.

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  32. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Your book is awesome and I am DYING to read the second. I wish you the best of luck!

    And thanks for the giveaway :)

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  33. mariskaJune 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    It's party time ;) Huge congrats to you, Elana !

    - am a follower ;D

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  34. lindseybousfieldJune 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Would love to win!

    leebee19(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. DesyJune 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    WOW!! It's a great party!! I really want to read your book, do you know if it will come to Spain?
    I really want to read Possession!!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  36. KrystalJune 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Woo hoo!! Party Time! So exciting! I cannot wait to read your book!!
    Thanks for contests :)
    stellarbookblog[at]gmail[dot]com

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  37. SylviaJune 16, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I can't wait to read Possession!
    Thanks for this contest:)

    sylvia_uy4(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Precy LarkinsJune 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    So many good things here. *look at everything with hungry eyes*

    Yum!

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  39. A.M.SupingerJune 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Congrats! I can't wait until I'm in your shoes:)

    Your POSSESSIONparty is an awesome concept! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

    I'm a follower ;)

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  40. AimeeJune 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a fun way to share your success! Thanks for including all of us in the excitement! Congratulations, Elana!

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  41. ArtemisGJune 16, 2011 at 9:01 AM

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  42. ArtemisGJune 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Congratulations, Elana!
    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway and party!!!

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  43. BrennaJune 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Wow. You are so sweet for wanting to share with everyone. I am excited to read POSSESSION.

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  44. SusanJune 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    WOW. This is... Wow. AMAZING.

    Thank you for sharing in the fun with us, and congrats! (: I know that Possession is going to become even bigger than it already is!

    This prize pack is beyond incredible, and I think I might die of happiness if I win. Don't worry, you can come to the funeral (;

    ~Susan

    oneofakind308@gmail.com

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  45. Marsha SigmanJune 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    What, no drinks? Where's the bacon?

    I'm getting my party on.

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  46. Mandie BaxterJune 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Awesome party!!! Can't wait to finish this book!

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  47. Emily R. KingJune 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What a great giveaway! Count me in!

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  48. Nicole ZoltackJune 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Yay! I'm so excited or you, Elana! I love how you do everything to the max. Website, forums, videos, mega prize packages... you are the queen of awesome.

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  49. theartgirlJune 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Yay, Elana!!!!!!!

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  50. Katie DodgeJune 16, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    So VERY HAPPY for you! Congrats and good luck with it all!!! :D

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  51. Kayeleen HamblinJune 16, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    So excited to have a launch party for those of us who couldn't make it to the IRL one. YAY!

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  52. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRJune 16, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Oooh I'd love to win! My GFC name is aLmYbNeNr and my email is amberr610[at]gmail[dot]com

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  53. Dayse D.June 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    ok, trying my chances here, this party is really rocking.
    lighting the candles, may the odds be ever in your favor, and what not.
    daysedantas@hotmail.com

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  54. Shannon O'DonnellJune 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    This is going to be a GREAT day, Elana! You REALLY know how to throw a party. :-)

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  55. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    CONGRATS!!! You have accomplished so much, I can only hope to do as much one day!

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  56. StasiaJune 16, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Never done a UStream Chat. Looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for letting all of us be part of your launch celebration, Elana!

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  57. IvyJune 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Can't wait to read your book! :)
    Thanks for the giveaway!!

    GFC: Ivy

    Ivy
    ivykiddo[AT]gmail[DOT]com

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  58. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Elana- Congrats on the book. Possession really seems to be the "it" book. Congratulations on your success!
    I follow the blog Andreat78
    andreat78@yahoo.com

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  59. John SankovichJune 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Do to my busy schedule planning for vacation and having family in town, I won't be able to partake in the Online party, but I just needed to say congrats again Elana.

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  60. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi! I finished Possession this afternoon, and I just finished my blog :) Thank you for such a wonderful book! I can't wait for the sequel... :) Good luck and more power to you!

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  61. KrispyJune 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Congrats again!!! And thanks for bringing the fun to the internet and for the giveaway!

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  62. minhchieuJune 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    such fun prizes!
    blubear12@gmail.com

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  63. Brenda SillsJune 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Wahoo! Another chance to win! I didn't win anything at your awesome launch party, but I DID win because I got to be there! Fantastico! Congrats, Elana!

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  64. Juliana PiovaniJune 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Oh my,thank you for this amazing giveaway!Please enter me =)

    julianapiovani@hotmail.com

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  65. AmberJune 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Yea! Congratulations again! The prize package looks fabulous!

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  66. Janet JohnsonJune 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    That is one awesome prize package!

    Congrats on all your success, Elana. You deserve it!

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  67. Amie McCrackenJune 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Oh man, I want all that stuff!!! Enter me!

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  68. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Congrats! I missed the first twitter party, as I was still asleep, but now I'm reading to tweet this afternoon! *fingers ready*

    I really want that prize package. Lots of goodies.

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  69. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Thanks so much for this wonderful opportunity! Best of luck to you :)

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  70. Jennifer HoffineJune 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Yay! What a cool prize package!

    And congrats, again, on your launch.

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  71. Jeff KingJune 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I am in, and a follower... so thx for the chance to win.

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  72. VivienJune 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks so much! Congrats :)
    GFC follower

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  73. AkossJune 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I'm throwing my name in the hat. Congrats again on the book birthday. :)

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  74. marymunarJune 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I'm so excited for you!! Congratulations!! Can't wait to get lost in Possession!

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  75. Michael Di GesuJune 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Hi, Elana,

    I just had a blast trying to think up 20 plus different tweets ... I hope you got a chuckle from some of them!

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  76. Julie!June 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Congrats!! Awesome giveaway!

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  77. JessiMJune 16, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    This has been such a fun virtual party! I may have to re-read some of POSSESSION this weekend after talking about it so much today and reading forum posts. It's like I need to relive it again!

    Congrats to you, again!

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  78. Bethany ElizabethJune 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    YAY party!! *tosses confetti* Congratulations!!!

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  79. Robyn CampbellJune 16, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    CONGRADS Elana. You deserve this, pal. Never forget how you feel right this minute. :-)

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  80. iffathJune 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Congrats Elana!!!! I am So excited for you! <3

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway, and making it international! Woo! ;))

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  81. TaffyJune 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Elana! You are amazing! And busy. I have to remember all your awesomesauce marketing ideas.

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  82. LynNerdKelleyJune 16, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I gotta hand it to you, Elana, you know how to throw one heck of a great party! Woo hoo! Congratulations!

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  83. Sophia ChangJune 16, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I'm literally salivating over this prize pack.

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  84. JessyJune 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Congrats on the release and thanks for all of the great prizes.

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  85. CarolJune 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Wow that's a huge giveaway! & Congratulations on your release =) Thanks for spread the fun & love for international readers too!!! yay!

    jessy.wicked[at]gmail[dot]com

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  86. Shelli (srjohannes)June 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    ill be there my friend :)

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  87. HannahJune 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    This is a seriously awesome giftset. Thank you so, so much! I'd have been happy for the chance just to win the book, but all these extra goodies? It's like a double-layer of icing for an already decadent cake.

    ~Hannah
    (theirishbanana.review@gmail.com)

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  88. kaye (paper reader)June 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Ooh, looks amazing. Thanks for the chance!

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  89. Mersediez SzaboJune 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    congrats on the release!!!

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  90. Jemi FraserJune 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    You've been such a kind and generous person to so many people - I'm hoping you get the success you so deserve. The book is wonderful and deserves to soar!

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  91. S.M. RobertsonJune 16, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Sounds like an exciting day! Congrats! <3

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  92. B.E. SandersonJune 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    My copy of Possession arrived today!! And, of course, I had to start reading it. Naturally. So far, so awesome. =o)

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  93. AliciaJune 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Congrats on your debut novel, Elana. Can't wait to read it.

    aliciacald at gmail dot com

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  94. Valia LindJune 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I've missed all the awesomeness because of work today!!! But Congrats Elana!!! Can't wait to read your book! :-)

    valialind(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  95. Julia @ That Hapa ChickJune 16, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I want to read Possession SO BAD but unfortunately my Library doesn't have it yet and there are no local bookstores where I am other than Half Price books. Sound crazy? Its true. :P Haha anyway thanks for the chance to win!!!

    a_hobbit_of_the_shire(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  96. Stephanie HumphreysJune 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Congratulations on the book. I'm impressed with how much I've seen about it all over the internet. (I'm already a follower).

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  97. MarianneJune 16, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I'm *this* close to being finished...and I'm a big fan! Seriously, SO GOOD!

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  98. Sand Castles and Snow FortsJune 16, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    This is all so exciting to read about. New to your blog and happy to follow! Always nice to find another writer and enjoy your success! Congratulations!!!

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  99. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Awesome COntest Hope I win!!


    kimson_dino@yahoo.com

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  100. Jessica SchleyJune 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Hi Elana! I missed the contest entirely, but I still wanted to say congrats on release day. :) Looking forward to reading.

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