Welcome to my Believing is Seeing blog. If you’re new here, let me introduce myself. My name is Sandra Sookoo and I write romantic fiction across many genres and all heat levels. I’m also a foodie and a Disney lover. I happen to talk about all three on this blog. Here’s a big shout out to my regular followers and a wave to all the newbies!
The Blogfest is sponsored by A JOURNEY OF BOOKS. If you need a list of participating hoppers, check in with them.
Today’s post is all about summer. And books. I’m assuming that since you’ve popped in here, you have a love of both–or your just here for the giveaway LOL Either way, here are a few things I like about summer…
Lemonade! Who doesn’t like a nice refreshing glass of this? Or maybe you’d prefer a stronger drink?
There you go, and what goes well with a drink of any kind? Books!
This kinda resembles my To Be Read pile–to say nothing of what’s currently waiting on my e-reader LOL And a great place to read? The beach!
Hmm, I’ll bet right about now you’re wondering about my giveaway prize, huh? Here are all the details!
You must be a follower of this blog either by Networked Blogs or email (yes, I will check), please leave your email address with your comment. That’s all you need to do. Easy peasy. Open to world-wide residents.
CONTEST PRIZE: I’m giving away a $20.00 gift certificate to Amazon. That way you can indulge your need to read! You’ll also receive book swag from me and a subscription to my monthly newsletter.
Good luck and hope you have a lot of this:
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and yes I have a lot of summer fun
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