Thursday, February 21, 2013

ROMANCING THE WEST BLOG HOP!


~~*~~WELCOME TO THE ROMANCING THE WEST BLOG HOP~~*~~

Why do we enjoy writing and reading about the West? What is it about cowboys that is just plain irresistible? Why do I write the West? I find it difficult to put into words.
~~The Final Frontier, perhaps? No, that’s the name for space exploration and Star Wars.
~~Romance in Sweeping Vistas with a love story set in a different time, perhaps? That’s how we describe novels set in early Scotland.
~~The Era of the Strong, Silent type who always gets the girl while he brings justice in full measure, perhaps? That’s how we describe Indiana Jones adventures.

See? I cannot exactly describe my feelings when I begin a new Western Historical novel, either reading one or writing one. Oh! Now I know Why I Write the West! It’s all of the above, and in addition, it's...like falling in love.
Over thirty authors and bloggers tackle these and other questions by explaining why we love Romancing the West.

But that’s not all, as you enjoy some awesome blogs and find fantastic books, for every post you comment on with your email address, you will be entered for some amazing prizes.
***PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO QUALIFY***




Grand Prize:
This is sampling of the great swag pack that will go to the Grand Prize Winner. 
A swag pack which includes books (both ebooks and paper), Amazon gift card, custom made butterfly jewelry, book cards, magnets and much more all tucked away in a keepsake box. (Available to US residents only. Winner will be announced on February 26 at 10 PM EST)
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Note from Celia:
I will choose three winners from my comments of those who leave an email address.
My winners may choose any of my Western Romances, and I will "gift" the ebook to your Kindle, or your Nook, or a Pdf.
 
I'd love for you to Follow me, too--but not required.
And now!...Hop on to the next author's site and see what she has to offer!
Choose from the links below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

21 comments:

  1. Wow a dream come true-- a blog hop of westerns Kathleenball@hotmail dot com

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  2. Hi Celia,
    Great giveaways. And why not write about the west. It's a great time period.
    Kristymccaffrey at juno dot com

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  3. I love reading about the west because it's an adventure to a place that's foreign to me. I don't know how those people survived the hardships, and I know I wouldn't have made it. So, for me, it allows me to be an armchair traveler and to experience new things, without breaking a sweat or using an outhouse. I'm at maggie toussaint at darienteldot net.

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  4. I know what you mean about finding it hard to describe what it is about the west that attracts you. There's just something about those brave men and women taming the wilderness that makes me want to tell their stories.

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  5. Enjoy reading about the west and the people braved the land to tame it.
    skpetal at hotmail dot com

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  6. I agree with all your reasons for writing western romances. I'd add one more: because I grew up reading and watching westerns with my dad. They're in my Texas blood!

    my email: texasdruids@hotmail.com

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  7. Wow, looks like y'all are going to have a rootin' tootin' good time! You know I love westerns of all kinds!

    linda@lindalaroque.com

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  8. The west is like a man--irresistable and sexy! LOL

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  9. I love cowboy romances!

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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  10. Celia, nice bundle of swag y'all are offering to someone lucky. Count me in, please:
    caroline@carolineclemmons.com

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  11. I love reading about the West and cowboys. The way they overcome the challenges presented to come out in the end with a happy ending. Of course the rippling abs, tight jeans, and hat help.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  12. Thanks for a chance to read one of your books ;)
    swordlily_girl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Westerns and cowboys, how can you lose?

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  14. Thanks for the giveaway!

    anasmith1919 at gmail dot com

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  15. I loved my father's tales of his 5 handsome uncles driving a herd to town and all the girls gathered to watch them. Delores gfadelores@verizon dot net

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  16. Awesome hop, what more can you ask for but cowboys! *Sigh*

    Eva
    evitap67(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. There's something about a cowboy, the rough men who tamed the west that calls to me! Hildie@hildiemcqueen.com

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  18. I love cowboys in tight jeans in boots. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    thompsonem3 at aol dot com

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  19. I love cowboys! There just so dang delicious! The boots, jeans and hat! Oh my! Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway!!! :)
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. Hi Ceilia. Wish I'd been part of this blog hop. Never heard about it until now. Glad you participated though.

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  21. Hi Ceilia. Wish I'd been part of this blog hop. Never heard about it until now. Glad you participated though.

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