Some news & announcements!

Hello everyone! Happy Monday :)

First off, I just want to point out to all the publishers and authors that happen to stop by here, that I've just completely overhauled and updated my review policy. See it here.

Secondly, I want to announce the winner of the April New Reads Giveaway:

Congrats to SMALL REVIEW!!!

She will get to pick any April release for her prize! If you didn't win, this month, no worries! Be sure to enter HERE for a chance to win a new release for May! :)

HarperTeen Virtual Events! Melissa Marr & Lauren Oliver

Some cool live chats happening from HarperTeen!!

Tonight at 8PM (eastern), Melissa Marr is making on special appearance to promote DARKEST MERCY, the final book in the WICKED LOVELY series. You can virtually attend Melissa’s San Diego book signing, ask Melissa questions, and interact with other fans here: http://www.vivolive.com/harpercollins/melissamarr. RSVP for the event on Facebook.

Lauren Oliver, NYT bestselling author of DELIRIUM and BEFORE I FALL will be chatting LIVE on Thursday February 24^th from7-8PM Eastern! RSVP for the event here on Facebook.
Learn more about DELIRIUM and read an excerpt here: http://harperteen.com/feature/delirium/.

Triple Celebration Giveaway WINNERS!!

Announcing the winners of the Triple Celebration Giveaway!!!
First I want to sincerely thank everyone who help me celebrate the month of January, my birthday, my blogoversary, and hitting 700 followers. I was floored to have 211 entries roll in for this contest!!
And now, without further ado...chosen by Random.org...
The Winners!!

Winner #1
Jackie N

Winner #2
Morgan the Paperback Princess

Winner #3
Laura M

Congrats to all three lucky winners!! I've emailed you already so please get back to me as soon as possible!

A New Look & The January "What's New?" Winner Announced!!

Happy February, everyone!! As you can see, I have a brand spankin' new design here at Stories & Sweeties! Once upon a time, I was a designer for digital scrapbooking supplies, so I thought it would be fun to put some of my retired designs to good use. Except for my little flying cupcake books---drew those especially for the blog. :) I left my banner alone, I like it still and think it perfectly reflects me and what I do here.

I also wanted to announce the winner of the January "What's New" Giveaway!!
Random.org chose lucky # 102...

Latisha Jean!!!

Congrats!! I'll be emailing you in the morning (because it's dreadfully late right now!) to get your info and find out what January release you'd like sent to you! For everyone else...never fear! The February list of releases and giveaway will be up shortly!! Thanks to every one of you who entered!!

Pardon my dust!

Is there a party going on over here??? Well, as you can see I have a new look, but just for the rest of January! Why? Well BECAUSE...

It's my BLOGOVERSARY MONTH!!

It's my BIRTHDAY next week!!

AND I just past 600 Fabulous Followers!!

That's WHY!! :)

So stay tuned! I'll be putting up a Triple-Spectacular Giveaway in the next few days, so keep an eye out!!