My pal Melissa Francis’s debut: BITE ME! is in stores TODAY! Mel and I share an editor and an agent. And yet, I have not read this book. What’s up with that? No one sends me anything. If I had to do an In My Mailbox post like the bloggers, it’d be super pathetic. And though it’s been on Pre-Order since it could be, and thus I’m actually in possession of this book, I’m still not allowed to read it, as I’m still not allowed to do anything but work on this book until there’s no more book to work on.

Anyway, this is BITE ME!
AJ Ashe isn’t your typical seventeen-year-old vampire—as if there is such a thing. Her ex-boyfriend—whom she’s still totally in love with—is now her stepbrother. A former classmate—who, um, she may or may not have turned into a vampire—is stalking her. And now, apparently, the fate of humankind lies in her little undead hands. Whatever happened to the good old days when all a vampire girl had to worry about was the occasional zit and hiding her taste for blood?
“This book is made of awesome.” – Gena Showalter
Gah. I soooooooo want to read this. I really, really, really, really, really need to finish my WIP.
And now, you can enter the Read it Before Diana Does Giveaway, right here on this very blog. Just comment here to enter, and I’ll ship you your own copy from Amazon (because I am astoundingly bad at getting to the post office, which is why you people who have won T&G prize packs or books I’ve had signed by friends also don’t have your prizes yet, because, honestly? I haven’t even been grocery shopping in weeks. It’s gotten to the point where I just make dinner out of whatever might be left in the pantry at the end of the day. Yesterday, we had spaghetti, beans, and baking powder. thank goodness for my garden.).
Right. Amazon. I can ship things to you from Amazon without looking up from my keyboard. It’s a miracle. And, the evil empire, natch, but hey, I’m grateful to them at the moment.
And now…. back to work. Congrats, Mel!















July 28th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Wow! This book does sound amazing. And we know you are hard at work on your next project that’s keeping you busy. Plus the two dogs! I’m very tempted to come up to your Tyson’s Corner signing but wouldn’t be able to handle the hectic Saturday traffic to get there from Charlottesville! Good luck!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Ps. To clarify, I would come to the signing to not only meet you in person but to pick up my stuff so you wouldn’t have to mail it.
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Diana,
Thank you so much for the shout out and for being so generous. Means the world to me!
You’re awesome!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:51 am
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Hi

Thanks for the great contest.
I’ve been anxious to read BITE ME for a while!
Love the cover and read great reviews.
twitter.com/RKCharron
xoxo
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Looking forward to reading some of this author’s “Bitchin’ Fiction”.
Jenn
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:36 am
It looks like an awesome book. Thanks for pointing it out, Diana. I can’t wait to read it, even if I’ll probably have to fight my daughter for it. Can you say steel cage death match? LOL
Sorry you’re up to you armpits in alligators. Hang in there, and order take-out. Better yet, have the handsome hubby shop and cook you a wonderful meal.
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:46 am
This book sounds awesome, and I can’t wait to read it!
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:52 am
This book looks awesome. I am going to have to find a book store somewhere near my campground to pick it up next week (but first I must get through the pile I am lugging with me)
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:00 am
This book sounds awesome (plus, you can’t argue with what Gena Showalter says). Thanks for offering up a copy!
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:09 am
I’d LOVE to read this–sounds so good.
-Jen
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:33 am
LOVE the cover, plus the vampire book lover in me squeals at the summary. everything about this book looks good.
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I heart Vampires…which is why I was up late checking out videos of a BBC tv show called Being Human. What is better than vampires werewolves and ghosts? British vampires, werewolves and ghosts.
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Ohhh…I so want to read this book! It sounds like a really great story! And to be praised by the amazing Gena Showalter…well, lets just say that it’s guaranteed a GREAT read!!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Yes, PLEASE! I’d love to read this book!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Vampires…I have a soft spot for them. I would love to read this book!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Computer problems. Hope this one goes through!
I’d love to read this book!
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
This book looks faboulos! I would love to win a copy.
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I want one! Count me in. I’d love to read this.
Rachel Bateman
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:38 am
It sounds great and such a fantastic cover!
And Connie thanks for mentioning Being Human, I have to check that out, don’t know how I missed a BBC show about Vampires!
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July 28th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
You mean you really haven’t had anything interesting show up in your mailbox recently?
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July 28th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Always excited to find new, great books. Thanks for the suggestion!
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July 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Bite me sounds like a great book! Can’t wait to read it.
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July 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I’m always looking for new authors to read, sounds good!
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July 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
I have heard so much talk about this book already. I can’t wait to read it, enter me please!
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July 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Vampire book, I’m in! Love those!
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July 28th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Sounds like another book I must add to my TBB list in case I don’t win. Bite Me sounds awesome! Please enter me in the contest.
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July 28th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Oooooh. This looks really good!
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
I only just heard about this book today, and am really looking forward to reading it.
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I want to read it before you do! Thanks for running the contest.
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Ooo… This book sounds great! I so want to read this. Diana I just went grocery shopping finally.
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July 29th, 2009 at 12:17 am
All work and no play makes Diana…give away more books?! You’re bucking the trend here, Peterfreund! =)
Hope that grocery shopping gets done by SB–I completely understand, as my boyfriend has been doing all the grocery shopping and all the dishes while I frantically help my best friend do last minute stuff for her wedding in between doing final revisions on an article, unpacking my place, and looking for a job. Maybe I should have a book giveaway, too?
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July 29th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Sounds fantastic! I’m always looking to expand my reading list and this books seems to fit the bill.
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July 29th, 2009 at 2:30 am
Bite Me sounds like a really fun read! I hope I win!
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July 29th, 2009 at 2:46 am
I’ve been wanting to read this one!!!
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July 29th, 2009 at 9:45 am
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July 29th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Awesome! Count me in
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July 29th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
My sister would love this book!!
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July 29th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
What a great contest! I am really looking forward to reading Bite Me! I would love to be entered.
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July 30th, 2009 at 8:37 am
shanwa lewis
weloveourdogs@juno.com
Oh my gogness you are my new best friend i have wanted to read this for sooooooooo long!!!! This is right up my ally thank you thank you thanks you!!!!
Count me in i hope I win…and if I don’t well… BITE ME (JK) ;o)
Sunny Summer thoughts, Shawna
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July 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the contest & good luck with your work.
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July 30th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Count me in! I would love to read this!
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July 31st, 2009 at 10:32 am
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July 31st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I would love a chance to read this book. I think it’s awesome you’re giving a friend a hand up with the promo. Thanks! Indigo
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July 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
This book looks awesome! I can’t wait to read it!
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August 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm
blair lewis
blairwlewis@gmail.com
I really really want to read this book count me in
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August 2nd, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Yep this is the book for me thanks for the contest put my name in the pile!!!!!
Acacia MnMurtrey
retardeddoglover2@hotmail.com
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August 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Oh Please I want this book SOOOO BAD!!! Thanks for the giveaway ;o)
Shawna Phillips
theblindcupid@gmail.com
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August 12th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com
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