Its blog hop time again. This is my kids favorite holiday next to Christmas. They love to set off fireworks and watch the big display that takes place here in our town. There are so many towns around and near us that have a no burn band, which means they can not set off fireworks. But not our town. It looks like a war zone from about 4pm to past midnight. Smoke and trash is covering the streets but I must say there's nothing like barbecuing with friends and family and just enjoying time together. I've noticed as I get older that time is just flying by and I feel some days I've missed so much. I look at my kids and think it was only yesterday that they were babies and now they're kids going on teenagers. Also it means I'm getting older. Oh the horror!
Okay, on with the hop. I'm giving away one PDF copy of any one of my books plus a $10 gift card to Amazon to one lucky winner. If you like you can follow my blog, twitter, or friend me on Facebook, but you don't have to. Just leave a comment with a valid email so I can contact you if you are picked the winner. The hop runs from Sunday July 1st until Wednesday July 4th. I wont pick a winner until Thursday afternoon. So please get your comments in by no later then 8am on Thursday morning.
If you click on the festive pick above, advertising the
blog, it'll take you to a site that will display all the authors and such
participating in the hop. Lots of great prizes up for grabs. Be sure to show
everyone some love!!
Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday week and happy
reading!
AJ
Ms. Jarett ,
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing U & every one of ur love ones as well as friends a happbeee 4th of July! yayyyyyyyyyyyy!! Boston is the most fun place to celebrate...yayy..Boston:D..!
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Happy 4th of july!!
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Have a great 4th of July. Hope you and your family have lots of fun
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Happy 4th of July! Wishing you lots of good food and spirit.
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Hope you have a wonderful holiday!!
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happy fourth of july to everyone to me it's extra special because my 4 year old just went into remission so were double celebrating ;) jessica
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That is awesome news! You enjoy your 4th.
DeleteHappy 4th to everyone. Kids do grow up so fast, I've got 3 grandchildren with another on the way and I know I'm not old enough for that!!
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Hope you and your family have lots of fun on the 4th! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLisa H.
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Have a wonderful Fourth! (My town always looks/sounds like a war zone then too, mostly because people are naughty and set off huge illegal fireworks.) Thanks for the giveaway, too...
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Happy 4th of July!
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Hope you have a wonderful forth of July. But let us remember all of the soldiers who have given the ultimate scrifice to keep us free. Thank you.
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Most definitely! My dad was a marine. He passed away two years ago July 6th, so I try to keep things light for my kids sake. Very thankful for all they do for our safety.
DeleteHappy 4th of July to you too & thanks for being a part of this fun blog hop.
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Yay, I hope I win :)
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Happy Independence Day!
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Anne
xxx
I hope you have a great 4th!
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Hope you have a great 4th of July!
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Have a wonderful 4th of july
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Happy 4th!
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have a great 4th thank for doing this
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Happy 4th of July! Thanks for being a part of the blog hop and for the giveaway!
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Happy July 4th to you and your family!
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I love July 4th...the cookouts, the fireworks...this year, I'm not loving the weather (too hot in AR) but we can't always get what we want!
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Thanks for joining the hop! I love the pictures. Very festive :-)
ReplyDeleteChristine, isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com
Happy 4th of July:)
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AJ, don't look at it as growing older, we're maturing, like fine wine, becoming a precious vintage! lol
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th to you and yours!
Julie
shelley_runyon@yahoo.com
My kiddo's b-day is July 6th, AJ. How odd is that??? (I saw the comment about ur dad.) Hope your and yours have a great holiday. I'll be getting ready for the kiddo to take the driving part of her test on the 6th!!!! Aaaargh lol.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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Happy 4th of July!
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Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! Happy 4th of July!
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Happy 4th of July! Eat lots of good food and stay safe :)
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happy fourth of july!
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Happy 4th to you and your family. I won't be doing anything special on that day myself, but I'll be traveling to MI next week to spend some quality summertime with my kids! Can't wait.
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kareninnc at gmail dot com
Going to watch fireworks with the family.Have a great 4th.
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Thanks for participating in the hop! Happy 4th!
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Having a big family barbecue at our house with all the classics, hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, corn on the cob and watermelon. Should be a fun and relaxing day.
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Happy 4th of July
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Happy 4th of July. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Love these hops and this one made it easier to find mm authors, YAY!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hop! I love these as I always find a new author (or twelve) to try! Thanks, chellebee66 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I love watching the fireworks with the kids! They get so excited!!!
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Love that picture ;)
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June
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The food is my favorite part of the the 4th of July. Thanks so much for the fun giveaway!
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Thanks for the great giveaway! Have a happy 4th :)
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Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. All the food, beer, and fireworks! Can't get any better.
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Have a great 4th and thanks for participating!!
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Thanks for participating in the hop! Have a great 4th of July! angadair@nwcable.net
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day! Thanks for being on the hop!
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oooo I like that pic of two guys kissing
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th.
Please put my name in the hat.
thanks
yinyang1062@yahoo.com
Considering this holiday has such an American adult and complex theme (freedom). it seems like kids get the giggest kick out of it! It must be the NOISE.
ReplyDeleteHappy July 4th...Stay cool!
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
My kids are really excited about the fireworks tonight they can't wait :)!!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest is only 1 so this is the first time he will get to really enjoy them, last year he was too little to realize what was going on :)
savannahm1987@gmail.com
Happy 4th!! Thanks for the chance to win :)
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I love the 4th of July! When I was a kid we would go to an aunts house that was right on the beach. All along the the shoreline for several miles there would be huge bonfires!!!. It always makes me smile when I think of those times and about family and friends that I hardly ever see or remember the ones that are gone. Have a great night. ;)
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Hello AJ,
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in the Celebrating Independence Day Blog Hop.
Oh I sure know about the neighborhood LQQking like a war zone & it's a shame to say...but the fights & domestics disputes. My Husband is a Police Officer, will be 32 years going in October, & every year seems to be getting worse. He works the Midnight Shift but his entire Crew was already called in early, it's not even 5pm here yet. Some people tend to forget the meaning of the 4th of July, the few ruining it for the many, like their neighbors that have to deal with these "people".
But I hope Everyone has a Safe & Happy 4th of July....& eat a lot of Food :)
I would very much appreciate the opportunity to be considered in your very generous giveaway of one PDF copy of any one of your books plus a $10 gift card to Amazon. Thank You.
Take care,
PaParanormalFan Renee’ S.
paranormalromancefan at yahoo dot com
PS: I have been a Follower for some time by GFC (PaParanormalFan) :)
Hi AJ :)
ReplyDeleteI believe I'm following you everywhere I can!
Iceland doesn't do fireworks except for New Years Eve and January 6th (the last day of Christmas for us - though the fireworks are usually just to fire up expiring stuff). We get to shoot it up ourselves and it's so much fun to watch...from inside :P I've never lit a firework myself and stand with a twinge in my stomach every time someone goes out to fire one. Sadly, my little boys look like they might be into this once they're old enough. Well, they'll be wearing double goggles, thick overalls and fire-proof oven gloves before they'll even be allowed to go anywhere near that stuff :P
Erica
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Thanks so much for the contest hope you had a great 4th of July!!!! We loved the fireworks
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ty for the post
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Happy Independence Day!
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