Winners winners! (And why I’ll be quiet for a little while)

Today I’m here to announce the winners of two different giveaways – my March contemporaries to covet giveaway and a giveaway for someone who left a comment on my blog since I relaunched it a month ago. (Has it already been a month?? Sheesh!)

Before I announce the winners, I wanted to say thank-you to all of you who followed me over here when I relaunched my blog. It’s such a blast talking to romance fans from around the world, and I’m truly honored that you read my blog.

I’m going to have to take a small break from the blog for the next two weeks. This weekend I’m going to Ethiopia for work. I’ve wanted to go there for years, and next week I’ll finally get to visit children’s educational projects funded by the philanthropic organization I work for. I can’t wait!

I have so much I need to do before I go, that I won’t be able to write anything. I’ll do my best to post photos from Ethiopia on Facebook while I’m out there, though (depending on internet access).

I’ve got some great guest posts, interviews and giveaways lined up when I come back, so please subscribe if you haven’t already!

Here’s the line-up:

March 26th: Meredith Duran interview

April 2nd: Julie James interview

April 9th: Contemporaries to covet in April

April 16th: Suzanne Johnson guest post

April 23rd: Roxanne St. Claire interview

April 30th: Sherry Thomas interview

Plus, of course, romance reviews, writing tips and some of my most embarrassing moments.

And I’m thinking about doing a new challenge, but I’m not sure yet. I’m going to let it percolate in my head while I’m in Ethiopia and see if I really think I’m up for it. It involves my other great obsession: baking.

Now, who’s ready for some winners??

Winner of giveaway 1: A $25 gift certificate to the online bookstore of their choice

There were exactly 140 comments on my blog since I relaunched it, not counting my own and trackbacks.

The randomly-selected winner is…JT!

Winner of giveaway #2: A $10 book gift certificate for herself AND for the contemporary romance author she mentioned in her comment

The randomly selected winner is…Patoct! Patoct’s comment said:

I am looking forward to Louisa’s Hot Under Pressure among many others. LOL.

Which means that she has also won a gift certificate for Louisa.

JT and Patoct, email me the bookstore of your choice and I’ll send you the gift certificates.

Have a wonderful couple of weeks, everyone, and I look forward to seeing you back here on March 26th – the day the RITA and Golden Heart finalists will be named! (aka, the best day in the annual romance calendar. Screw Valentine’s.)