Susan, Amanda, and Deb! Congratulations, I will email you guys shortly for your postal addresses. Thanks everybody for entering – keep an eye out as I have books I need to find new homes for, so I’m going to run more giveaways soon. In the meantime, are we all looking forward to New Zealand Book Month? courtesy of NZ Book Month on Facebook
In the 19th Century-set story, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) suddenly flees Thornfield Hall, the vast and isolated estate where she works as a governess for Adèle Varens, a child under the custody of Thornfield’s brooding master, Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). The imposing residence – and Rochester’s own imposing nature – have sorely tested her resilience. With nowhere else to go, she is extended a helping hand by clergyman St. John Rivers (Jamie Bell) and his family. As she recuperates in the Rivers’ Moor House and looks back upon the tumultuous events that led to her escape, Jane wonders if the past is ever truly past… Available on Blu-ray and DVD from 25th January. That’s right, chickens! I have THREE (count them) THREE copies of the Jane Eyre brand spanking new release DVD to give away to you lucky readers, thanks to Universal Home Pictures. Just fill in the form below and hit submit, then prepare to [...read more...]
While writing Mortal Coil, bestselling children’s author, Derek Landy gave his readers around the world the chance to put their powers of imagination to the test and create a character to be written into the book. Of the entries, Derek said ‘it’s been STAGGERING. It’s been MIND-BLOWING. The quality has been immense, the imagination has been startling, and the talent has been undeniable.’ After a great deal of deliberation a winner was chosen and the character of Geoffrey Scrutinous was included in his last new book, Mortal Coil! Derek is giving his New Zealand and Australian readers another chance to put their imaginations to the test… Derek Landy will be touring New Zealand to promote his exciting new book, Skulduggery Pleasant: The End of the World, in August 2012! About the author: Derek Landy lives in Dublin, where he complains about having to write a blog (dereklandy.blogspot.com). He is far [...read more...]
Amanda! Congratulations Amanda, I will email you shortly. In the meantime, I give you this: see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
…drumroll please….. Clyde and Anthony! For obvious reasons I’m not going to put your full names up here but if you are a Clyde or an Anthony please keep an eye out for an email from me… and then copies of Cowboys & Aliens will be winging their way to you. Enjoy! A HUGE thanks everyone for entering (it was a really popular competition) and to Harper Collins NZ for providing the prizes. Stay tuned for more giveaways (including the current Brimstone giveaway).
One day changes a young girl’s life forever… A rousing adventure full of unforgettable characters. Taken from her home to be apprenticed to a mighty alchemist, Jenny Swift finds herself thrown headlong into murder and intrigue. But she also finds friendship, trust and the exhilarating power of knowledge. The first book in the new Earth, Air, Water and Fire series, Brimstone enthrals its readers from its stark beginning to its startling finish. Reading age 14+ years. I’m assuming of course that you’ve already read my glowing review of Brimstone and would love to get your hands on a copy… well, now’s your chance! I’ve got a copy to giveaway so make sure you enter. New Zealand addresses only sorry. Competition closes 7 September at 6pm. Competition is now closed.
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