Month: August 2012

Borderlands FTW

Borderlands FTW

I really don’t understand why I haven’t played this game sooner. It’s friggin awesome. For those non-gamers or gamers who somehow never heard of Borderlands, Borderlands is a first person shooter set in a post apocalyptic type world–kind of like Fallout but cooler. There’s guns, guns and more guns. Even though I love all the […]

Posted August 26, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 2 Comments
MISSING!

MISSING!

If anyone has any information about a white pair of ankles, please let me know. Last known location: On my legs. Last time seen:  About a week ago. I’m willing to pay top dollar for their return! 33 weeks and 3 days…six weeks left!

Posted August 24, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 8 Comments
Multitasking: FAIL

Multitasking: FAIL

At some point in our lives we’ve all had to multitask. Working full-time and being the mother of a very active three year old, I’ve tried to multitask. Sometimes I rock, sometimes I super suck. This weekend, I failed. I try to read as much as I can. This weekend I decided to take my […]

Posted August 20, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 10 Comments

Present Tense

I don’t know about you, but I can’t recall any books I’ve read that are written in present tense. I did read YOU by Charles Benoit, but that was written in 2nd person POV. I think that’s the only reason I want to say it’s in present tense. Well, my current WIP is in present […]

Posted August 19, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 13 Comments

Giveaway Winners

We had two great giveaways so far. Below are our winners! a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway After much deliberation, Jennifer picked SUCH A RUSH–Enjoy it! Thanks everyone and stay tuned for one final giveaway at the end of this month! 

Posted August 16, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 1 Comment
Young Adult Giveaway Hop

Young Adult Giveaway Hop

It’s time for another giveaway. Woot! Told you August was going to be good ; ) This hop is hosted by the fabulous I Am A Reader, Not A Writer And for this stop, I’m giving away one of my favorite YA novels: You can read my review here It’s electric, fierce, passionate and beautiful. […]

Posted August 7, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 110 Comments
Defy the Dark Contest

Defy the Dark Contest

This is a great short story contest happening on Figment. Here are the rules and prompt from thier site. What happens in the dark? Why are things different at night? Maybe it’s magic, or madness or both. A new anthology coming Summer 2013 from HarperTeen, Defy the Dark explores those questions and invites you to […]

Posted August 5, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 13 Comments
A GirlsPWN Favorite

A GirlsPWN Favorite

Today I’m talking about one of my favorite blogs. Not only do I have an awesome interview, but a giveaway to follow! There are a ton of amazing blogs out there, but this is one of the top ones I visit. Enter in Jen @ Jen Ryland/ YA Romantics Eliza:  How and when did you […]

Posted August 4, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 8 Comments