We've Got Winners! Blogoversay, Kat Martin, & Kristan Higgins Giveaways

Congratulation to:


Dtchycat
who won the Kat Martin Giveaway for an autographed copy of her latest release: 'A Song For My Mother'






who won the Kristan Higgins Giveaway for a copy of her latest release: 'My One and Only'





and the Build-A-Book-Giveaway Giveaway winner is:
Jennifer Teal

I want to say a special thanks to all of you who took the time to enter the giveaways. I spend a lot of time coordinating with authors and third-parties to make these things happen for you guys and introduce you/give you a chance to some read great books. I am glad to see that it is apprecieated. And again, thanks to all who made my Blogoversary so swell and wrote such lovely comment to stroke my overgrown ego. We thank you! ;)

To the winners, congrats! Charlie Sheen has nothing on you guys ;). An email will be sent to the address liusted in your entry very shortly. Please reply within 48 hours with the necessary information to claim your prize. If a winner has already won/purchased their book prize, I'll hold a redrawing.

My Humble Appreciation 

Happy Blogoversary: N.A.R.B through the years...erm, I mean year ;)

You're so sweet, Henry!!
Okay, so I know you guys must be sick to death of hearing me say the words Blogoversary- I promise this is the last post =)
I just want to give you guys a little look at what this fab year has meant to me and where it all started.



Exactly one year ago to this day, I had made my first post on this blog. 'The Welcome Post' was where I speeled on and on about how excited I was to be starting my blog. I called it a "little journalism bout", but had no real idea what it would become. I never thought a year later I would've made some real accomplishments and found 'my own' on the blogging community. It mind boggles me all the time!

For posterity's sake, here are the blog's 'firsts' *g*:
First review: 'What Happens In London' by Julia Quinn
First review under 3 Red Roses (it happens!): 'The Book Of Scandal' by Julia London
First Interview: with author Hope Tarr
First Author of the Month: Johanna Lindsey (duh!)
First Series Spotlight/Blog Event: June with Julia Quinn
First Journalistic-ish/Original Article: N.A.R.B Investigates: The Curious Case of Harriet Klausner
First Rita's Male Harem inductee: Barry Pepper
MY first interview-me being the interviewee: at BusyMomsWhoLoveToRead
*My 100th Post
My First Big Time Blog Event: Deck the Halls: A Christmas Blog Party
First Reader Poll and Awards: Readers Choise Award 2010


Some of my favorite posts to date:
My First Romance [novel]- How my book addiction started
Historical Romance on the Silver Screen: A list of my favorite period romance movies
From The Poetry Vault: Collections of some wonderful poems I stumble across
5 memorable Quotes: Collection of my favorite quotes from books in 5's (which I should probably add to!)
Freedom of Speech at a Price- Blogger's getting charged: I give my opinoin on an article I read
Holiday Recipe- Emeril Lagasse's Chocolate-y Chirstmas Cafe au Lait
Rita's Best Reads in 2010: My favorite reads from 2010
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I hope you'll find some time to check out a few of the posts that made this year special. Feel free to comment on them, too, if you'd like.

I also want to take a moment to thank each and every one of YOU! All 180 of you who follow the blog through Google Friend Connect. All 396 of you who (bravely) follow on Twitter. All 700+ (woah) of you who gave me a 'like' on facebook. All of you on Goodreads and PocketAfterDark and everywhere else I happen to have an account on! You are the push I need to keep it up everyday when I've had a long day at school or a hard day at work and feel like just saying "forget this sh--". I want to thanks you for every single comment, email, tweet, EVERYTHING! You have my deepest appreciation!

Moving Forward:
Now what good is all this looking in the past if we don't take a peek at the future?
I am working on several different projects I hope to see to fruition in the next few months. One in particular I am really looking forward to and am pushing to get it up and running in the summer. (Vauge? Yes.) I am considering doing a summer event- any thoughts on what I could do? I'll add a suggestion box form on the contact page so you can send in your cool ideas and help be a part of the evoloution! lol!
I also want to increase my range reading/review wise and start making this a true all-around-romance site. Historicals will always be my main focus, but I've recently fallen for paranormals and contemporaries; so maybe some expansion is in the near future ;). I also want to get back to basics. Post more "5 Memorable Quotes" and add to my 'Poetry Vault'. So many possibilities and I can't wait to try and experience it all!
Other than keeping on as I've been (or at least: have been trying) I'll be working on making this year BIGGER and BETTER than the last! I hope to take you all along for the ride with me!

And what birthday post would be complete without a naughty theme pic?
Where's a saftey pin when you need one?

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Remember, you have until the 21st of this month to enter the Blogoversary - 'Build A Book Giveaway' Giveaway and win your choice of 5 out of 9 books that will comprise your prize PLUS some tea and chocolates.
And also make sure to enter the other 2 giveaways that happen to be going on still.
Enter to win a copy of Kat Martin's 'A Song For My Mother'-here
Enter to win a copy of Kristan Higgins' 'My One And Only'-here
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Thank you all,

Extreme Makeover: Blog Edition - Check Out My New Blog Design!

"Bus Driver, MOVE THAT BUS!"
Beautiful, ain't it? I am so excited that today marks a year of blogging and what better way to celebrate than to have a blog makeover?
Last month, I won a blog design giveaway by Barbara at Happily Forever After and now it's time for the big reveal.
I know my finicky nit-picking must have driven Barb BONKERS, but the end result is undeniable! Just look at it! This design is something straight from my dreams and it's all thanks to Barbara!
I suggest you head over to her blog and follow because not only does she make fabulous designs (when she finds time, she makes designs and posts them on her blog for whoever wants to buy it) but she also writes wonderful book reviews (and happens to be as in love with historicals as I)!
Obviously, I am overwhelmed with pride (and my perfectionists complex), so I'll be tinkering with the widgets and pages a bit as I settle into my new look. Please excuse any weird positioning of side bar items and stuff for the next few days as I get things 'just right'.
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While you're looking around, be sure to enter the Blogoversary "Build A Book Giveaway"-giveaway where you can choose the 5 out of 9 books for your prize PLUS tea and chocolates.
*I also have some other fab giveaways going on:
Enter to win a copy of Kat Martin's 'A Song For My Mother'-here
Enter to win a copy of Kristan Higgins' 'My One And Only'-here

And stay tuned for the rest of the Blogoversary celebration!

Enter my Blogoversary "Build A Book Giveaway"-Giveaway

Happy Birthday To N.A.R.B!
The Blogoversary is officially on April 14th, but why not get a head start gifting out goodies?
The books you can possibly win!
For my blog's first birthday, I've decided to keep it small (due to limited time & resources, ect) but I felt it wouldn't be right to let the 14th come and go and not celebrate. So in honor of all these positive vibes I am feeling at reaching this milestone, I am hosting my first 'Build A Book Giveaway' Giveaway as a part of the festivities.

What in name of Lord Byron is that, you may ask? Well, I've got a few brand new books (and two, once-read, great condition books) lying about; some that just happen to hold a special meaning to me and some that are just really good but I haven't gotten to. They range in genre from historical, to paranormal, to contemporary, and YA. Since I know lots of you out there like to genre-whore yourselves out (kidding), I figured I put them all up for grabs and give one winner 5 books!

"But what if I've read one or have some in my TBR pile?"
Shut up Annie Asks-a-lot and keep on reading. The winner will receive THEIR CHOICE of 5 out of the 9 books I have available with the option to exchange one of their five picks for a kindle-version (gifted) of a book of their choosing (at a $7.99 value).

BUT WAIT! There's more!
I've also got a nice box of Twinings of London Black Tea Variety Pack (20 ct.) to throw in with the books. Get your Earls Grey on!







And Wait! there's MORE more!
AND I'll pick up either some Lindor Truffles or a nice bar of premium chocolates to throw in with that! (The brand (might have to sub with Hersey Bliss) depends on what's in stock at the store since I'll purchase right before shipping)

Wanna see them???



The picture isn't the best, but there you have it! The books up for grabs for your Build A Book Giveaway prize!

Available books:


Some oldies, but goodies- and some even have blog significants. The first book, 'Nine Rules...', was the Readers Choice Award 2010 winner on here, the second, 'The Abduction Of Julia', was the first reader recommendation I posted, 'Yours Until Dawn' was a pick inspired by the awesome Ashley March...All the books are special and are looking to find a good home!

Hopefully, a few of the availale books have skipped out on your TBR pile (naughty books) and nows your chance to get a copy. Fill out the form now! Ends 04/21/2011!
Rules:
*Must be a Follower of this Blog (it is the Blogoversary)- I am not picky where, though. A simple 'like' on facebook counts- so does actually GFC following, Twitter following, and goodreads friending. Only one entry per person, so following more than one won't increase your chances.
*Must live in the US
*Not a real Must, but i'd appreciate a comment on some of the Blogoversary posts. The Makeover reveal and Memory Lane posts will be posted on the 14th- so stopping by and leaving a few words would really make my day!

Extra entry, anyone?:
Want some extra shots at winning the prize? Help spread the word about this giveaway and my blogoversary and you'll receive some extra entries in the giveaway.  Do any/all of the following and fill out the extra entries form real quick:
+1 tweet about it on twitter: you can copy/paste this:
Enter the "Build A Book Giveaway"-Giveaway for @NotAnotherRBlog 's blogoversary: http://bit.ly/dPzet4 -Win 5 books, tea, and chocolates!
+1 Put my blog link and something about the giveaway on a facebook status (you can @ link to the fan page: http://www.facebook.com/NotAnotherRomanceBlog)
+1 Put this post's direct link into your blog sidebar




Thanks again everyone! I hope the books find good homes and that the rest of y'all are as excited as I am for the next year in N.A.R.B's life!!
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