Sandy's Spotlight - Markee Anderson, Cameo Appearance & Giveaway

12/29/2011

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Sandy's Spotlight

Today's special guest author is
Markee Anderson

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Today I'm introducing you to author Markee Anderson and featuring her wonderful romantic novel, Cameo Appearance.  I know that Markee has a lot of fans out there, so we'd both love it if you joined us for the Cameo Appearance Book Discussion that is running simultaneously with this blog.  It is an active discussion between readers and the author herself! 

Markee is giving a free e-copy in any e-format you want of Cameo Appearance to all viewers of Sandy's Spotlight.  To pick your copy up, use the Smashwords coupon code JY95V.  Click here to pick up your copy.  This coupon is good through January 5th, 2012.  If you'd like to join in on the Cameo Appearance Book Discussion, you have plenty of time to pick the book up, read it and join in!  The Book Discussion will run through January 12th!

Markee is also giving away a $10 gift certificate to Amazon to one lucky person that leaves a meaningful comment on this blog.  The winner will be picked randomly on Thursday, January 12th.  Markee will personally notify the winner by e-mail on that day.  You must be at least 18 years old to enter.

I'm excited to introduce Markee to you because if you're like me, when I find an author that I enjoy, I love to read more of their work.  Markee is a prolific writer and I can't wait to dig in to some of her other novels.  Currently, Markee Anderson is writing under five pen names.  That's right!  I said five pen names!  You can find all of Markee's books as well as everything she's written under different pen names listed on SweetTale Books.  I've also listed all the books by pen name and genre for you below.  I've also recently heard through the grapevine that Markee just sold her 10,000 book!  Mind you, that does not include giveaways.  Congratulations, Markee!  After reading Cameo Appearance, I can certainly see why so many people enjoy reading her books.
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Click on the book cover, coupon code JY95V
Here is my December 29, 2011, 4 star review for Cameo Appearance:

I loved Cameo Appearance!

So here's my thought process: You know those artisan chefs that can take an old classic meal that we all love, deconstruct it, make it look like something beautiful and brand new, but still keep the integrity of the wonderful original? In my opinion, that's exactly what author MARKEE ANDERSON did with CAMEO APPEARANCE.

This book is Cinderella-esk but completely modernized beautifully. Instead of evil step-sisters, you have an evil, demented killer that swears if he finds Cameo, he will kill her. You have an evil, psychotic blackmailer that has been terrifying Cameo that he will hand her over to the killer if she doesn't do as he asks. Cameo's character is a strong woman with strong beliefs that is forced into a position of complete submission that is sucking the life's breath from her. She lives in fear for her life as well as in fear for those she loves. And then you have the prince. And what a prince he is! I want him to show up at my front door! He is not the stuffy prince of days gone by. He is a strong, vibrant, brilliant character that not only knows how to handle himself, but can physically put a bully in his place. The prince has a wonderfully written cast of characters as brothers and sisters that I want to get to know better.

I hope that Ms. Anderson will sincerely think about doing at the very least a sequel to Cameo Appearance, but I would love to see a series come from the royal brother and sister characters she has so wonderfully created. I WANT MORE! I really enjoyed reading this book.

Books by Markee Anderson - Contemporary Romance

Books by Andie Alexander - Mystery and Adventure

Books by Kyra Myles - YA Paranormal and Sci-Fi

Books by Eryn Grace - Christian Romance

Books by Paige Ryter - Currently Contemporary Romance

Please share this blog with your Twitter peeps and FaceBook friends!  Markee and I look forward to seeing you over at the Cameo Appearance Book Discussion.  Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card!
 


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Markee Anderson link
12/29/2011 17:21

Hey, everyone! Welcome! Leave a comment and talk to me! :)

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REbecca Forster link
12/30/2011 08:45

Markee, Thanks for the book and congrats on an amazing career!

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Sunny
01/08/2012 18:07

What a great place to find you my Dear Friend Rebecca! Sandy is the most wonderful host and she is such a lovely friend to many of us and always has your best interest at Heart. So, thanks Sandy for having Rebecca on.

I will honestly say that I believe Rebecca Forster is one of the Best Story Tellers of any Author I have ever read. And Rebecca, your Legal Witness Series was so good, I could not put them down, I actually had to read all three of them before I could put them down. And now, I am trying to catch up and see you have the fourth in the Series out. How in the world did I ever miss that? So, guess what? I must run to Amazon and download it to my Kindle (black and white version:) and read it.

Each one was a great story in it's self but they fit so well as a Series that you could not wait to read more so the fourth will be a real treat for me. I got so involved with the primary characters, I felt like part of their family. I cannot wait to see what has happened to Josey. The stories had so much real life meaning to them and to me that is what separates a good book from a "Great One" And Rebecca, you know how to write one Great one after another. I have read most of your books and enjoyed each one. And I must apologize for not writing my 5-Star Reviews for them. And I truly mean it. The stories and characters just amaze me. I am a bit familiar with lawyers and court rooms to so it has been so much fun reading the Witness Series because it is like Real Life Drama. But, you do not bore us with the" leagaleeze", just the information we want to know. And for sure, it is very legitimate. I cannot imagine how you continue to write these Great Books and
Continue to have a Super Story as well. They are real page turners and I enjoy reading your wonderful books. You provide just what I am looking for (as a reader) and along with the drama there is fun and excitement and so much entertainment for the readers. It is another world and fun to be there but can get out any time! haha

I also want to say to everyone that Rebecca is one of the nicest, most professional and compassionate people I have ever met. She always presents herself as a Real Lady and is so talented and intelligent, but is always so very humble. She is someone I would like to be like. So, I hope that tells you how much Respect I have for this lovely and extremely talented writer and lady.

Thank you for the great books and for our chats. It has been a pleasure getting to know you. May God's Richest Blessings Be with you in this brand new year of 2012. And I wish you much Prosperity too.

Warm wishes,

Sunny:) Welcome To The Kindle Comfort Inn 4/5?

SunnyL:)
01/08/2012 17:49

Hi Markee,

Just wanted to stop by and say Happy New Year to you and your lovely Host Sandy. And to say I need to get your "New Book" I have been away for a while and missed out on this one. I have read all of your others and it would be very difficult to say which is my favorite.

But among the Top ones is "All For Aaron. That one really touched my heart. It was a tear jerker but I could feel the mothers love in reading this. You have such a great a loving way of expressing your feelings in your books and I know they are all "Markee's" From The Heart. You sweet nature and fun personality just fills the pages of all of your wonderful books. I can honestly say that each one I read was a real "Winner". I love your sense of humor as well as your compassion and your character really come alive on the pages. They are always a pleasure to read and provide me a lot of entertainment that I want when I read a book and your have never failed my expectations.

I hope you are having a great new year and I send you my very best wishes, love and Hugs,. I have missed chatting with everyone at the Inn and the Wheel and hope to see you soon.

Warm wishes,

Sunny:) Welcome To The Kindle Comfort Inn 4

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Markee Anderson link
01/08/2012 18:41

Happy New Year, Sunny! I'm so glad you enjoyed my books! I've been trying hard to get more books out...and it's been fun but exhausting! Thank you so much for commenting! :) I wish you a great new year!!

Sandy M
01/08/2012 19:02

Markee, I just saw that I missed the opportunity to win a copy of your "Cameo Appearance" by two days. Isn't that just like me. A day late and a dollar short. haha But, no problem, I will pick up a copy soon since I am very anxious to read it. It looks like another Great for the Great Markee.

Keep up the excellent writing my friend., You do is so well, I always know that anything I read by you, I will enjoy. And no two books are the same. They are so enlightening and a pleasure to read. It seems they put me in a good mood. So if I am not feeling too well, I can always read one of your delightful and entertaining books. With excitement and fun. And I wish you continued success as you further this wonderful career with your heart and soul. You are a winner.

Thanks for all you have done for us readers and I highly recommend any or all of your great books. And if you want something a bit more serious and thought provoking, please Read "All For Arron" This is one I think every Parent should Read. So I hope you will try it if you have not already read it. I assure you that you will be happy that you did. It will touch your emotions and heart ;and make you feel so happy your life is going so well.

And to all the Parents and Grandparents, please Love and Care for the wonderful Children God gave us just for a short time to teach and help prepare them for leaving home and becoming responsible adults. It is the toughest and most challenging job we will ever experience but by far, the most rewarding too. What a joy to see them turn into such good and responsible adults. Remember you must give them your Unconditional Love and discipline too. got the message I was trying to reach him. I think I cried for days. What a Reward that was. it was worth it all ot hear him say this. So, parents, give it your best, we only get one chance. And Markee, thank you for this excellent and well written book by a loving and dedicated mother yourself. It clearly shows that Love and Goodness is always the right way to go. Thanks for the excellent insight you revealed in this fabulous book. It truly blessed my heart.

Warm wishes,

Sandy M

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Markee Anderson link
01/09/2012 04:41

Thank you so much for the kind words, Sunny! :)

Arthur Levine link
12/29/2011 17:34

Some really good info here.

Arthur

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Sunny
01/08/2012 18:20

Hi Arthur,

What a treat to find you here at Sandy's Place. You could not have picked a better place or person to be your great host. Sandy is truly every Indie Writer's Best Friend. And I am sure you felt very welcome and at home here.

But, let me say that I still think I am all the Indie's Best Fan ! You have really outdone yourself with the character of Johnny Opps. He is truly one of a kind and I think he is going to jump out of the pages and get me because I laugh at him so hard. He has his own way of thinking and I don't know how you keep him down on the pages. He is so much fun to read and a very shrewd character.

Your delightful writing has truly amazed me and kept me entertained. All I can say is I am sorry I did not read Johnny Opp's sooner. I have learned to like him so much and he is my friend. .Just keep up the great work. You talent is excellent and you have been so shy at the wheel in chatting I really did not get to know you until I read Johnny. Now, I think I know more of the real Author of with a wealth of information and fun in your Johnny Opps. Your writing allows you to speak out even if you do not in the chat rooms.

But, you have always felt like a friend to me and so nice and such a gentlemen. I am happy to get to know you better and wish you the very Best of Our New Year 2012. They come and go so fast and I feel great things are in store for you this year. I will look you up at the wheel again soon and hope to chat with you. I also owe you a 5-Star Review which I hope to do soon. I highly recommend your books and hope evreryone who has not had the wonderful experience of getting to you and Johnny Opp's will get your books and read them. They are in for a Real Treat!

Warm wishes.

Sunny:) Welcome To The Kindle Comfort Inn 4/5?? haha

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Markee Anderson link
12/29/2011 17:47

Thank you, Arthur!! And thank you SO much for stopping by!!! :) Johnny Oops would be proud and probably leave his New Year's Eve party early to thank you personally. :)

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Jenny Milchman link
12/29/2011 20:44

Oooh, a modernized Cinderella--just my cup of tea! Thank you, Markee & Sandy!

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:44

Jenny, I really enjoyed reading this book. It took me back to my childhood and helped me remember the prince I used to dream about. It was a lot of fun.

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mountainmama link
12/30/2011 03:24

I love Markee Anderson! She is so much fun to talk to on the forums. She always has something interesting to share, and is absolutely hilarious. I've grabbed a copy of the book and look forward to reading it.

Thanks for putting her in the Spotlight, Sandy. Another great job!

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:45

mama,

I'm so glad you enjoyed the spotlight with Markee. She truly is an awesome author. I loved the book. I know you will too.

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Mark Whiteway link
12/30/2011 04:29

Markee is a fun character and her books obviously reflect that!

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Susan Lute link
12/30/2011 05:58

Awesome, Markee and Sandy :D

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:46

Susan, I'm so glad you liked the blog! Markee is not only a fantastic author, she is absolutely wonderful to work with.

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 06:28

Hey, Jenny! Thank you for stopping by!!! Yes...it's a twist on Cinderella, but was a lot of fun to write. LOL!

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 06:29

Thank you, Mountain Momma!!! You're so sweet!!! You're fun to talk to, too!!! :) I hope you enjoy the book. Reggie is someone you could fix your granddaughters up with. LOL!!!

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:48

Markee, I would fix not only Reggie up with my daughters, I'd fix his brothers up with them too. I really can't wait to learn more about them and the women that captures their hearts.

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 06:31

Hey, Mark!!! Thank you SO much for stopping by! It's great to see you here! I hope I'm a fun character...um...but not according to my kids. LOLOLOL!!!

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 06:32

Thank you, Susan, for stopping by!!! I truly appreciate it!

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Johanna Denton
12/30/2011 08:46

I really look forward top reading this modern fairytale. Thanks so much!!

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:50

Johanna, You won't be disappointed! Markee did a marvelous job with this book! I just love fairytales.

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 09:02

You're more than welcome, Johanna! I truly hope you like it. :)

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Nancy O'Berry
12/30/2011 09:31

Great review Markee. I have it on my e reader and couldn't agree more. Awesome book and a feel good read.

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 09:36

Thank you, Nancy!!! I truly appreciate you stopping by! I also hope you enjoy the book...it's the Cinderella story we both love so much. :) (And thank you for helping me with some of the tougher parts while writing it...I LOVE the comment about the carriage and white horses...in the middle of San Francisco!)

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P.L. Blair link
12/30/2011 10:42

I love the review, Sandy! And Markee, I love the concept of modernizing a wonderful old fairy tale. Cinderella has always been one of my favorites.

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:53

Thanks, PL! You and I have talked about this on FB. I love fairytales, but I'm going to take your suggestion and read the Grimm version too. I hate to admit this, but I've never read Grimm.

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 10:56

Rebecca!!! I'm so sorry...I missed your comment! Thank you so much for the kind words and your support! I truly appreciate it!

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 11:04

Thank you, P.L. and thanks for stopping by!!! Cinderella is a cool story, and so many things can be done with that premise. Every girl wants a prince, right? LOL!

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:56

Markee, Cameo Appearance was such a fun read for me and I think it's because I loved Cinderella as a child. It took me back to my childhood. I can't wait for the new books in the series. You have to make sure I know when you release them!

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Doctor Barbara link
12/30/2011 11:05

Yo Markee! It has been a pleasure getting to know you. I will find the time to get to know your writing as well.

Happy to see you "Spotlighted!"

Thanks Sandy, as always.

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shandelle link
12/30/2011 14:57

Doc, Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed Markee's feature.

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 11:10

Thank you SO much Doctor Barbara!!! It's been fun being Spotlighted...amazing is more like it! :)

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Rebecca Stroud
12/30/2011 13:12

Markee - Your array of titles makes me dizzy! You should be proud to be so prolific and I wish you the best...and thanks to Sandy for another great interview. Go Indies!!...:)

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 14:59

Rebecca, I know, right? I can't wait to get my hands on Markee's other books!

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 13:16

Thank you, Rebecca!!! It's really fun to put new books out, especially the ones written already on my computer (for years). LOL! It's just the best job, ever, though! Go Indies!!! :)

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 15:04

Sandy...you're hilarious! Thank you for ALL your comments, too!

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Kellie
12/30/2011 15:53

Awesome job Markee and Sandy! Markee is a great lady and a great person to talk to on the forums! Sandy is also a great lady and a great person to talk to on the forums! Congrats to both of you!! Job well done!!

Hugs

Kellie

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 15:57

Thank you, Kellie! It's GREAT to see you here!! :) Hugs back at ya. :)

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Kellie
12/30/2011 17:32

I'm glad that I am able to lend my support!!

Hugs

Kellie

Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 16:02

Thanks so much for stopping by, Kellie! I promise I'm going to get back to the threads as soon as I can. I miss everyone terribly.

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Kellie
12/30/2011 17:34

You're welcome Sandy! You've been missed as well!!

Hugs

Kellie

MJB
12/30/2011 16:49

Thanks for sharing your book! It looks like a winner.
MJB
msmjb65 AT gmail DOT com

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 16:57

Thank you, MJB! Thank you, also for leaving your email address for the drawing! I do appreciate it!!!

I'm glad you came to the blog today and I hope you like the book!

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Sylvia Massara link
12/30/2011 19:37

Markee, what a great array of books. I don't know how you do it. Thank you for making your book available for us to read for free, and I wish you all the best with all of your books.

Regards,
Sylvia Massara
Novelist and host of The Lit Chick Show
www.sylviamassara.com

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Markee Anderson link
12/30/2011 19:47

Thank you so much, Sylvia!!! It's just been a fun journey so far! :) Thank you for joining us, too, and thanks for your well wishes. :)

Best wishes with the Lit Chick Show, too!

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Sandy Wolters link
12/30/2011 20:10

Sylvia, Thanks so much for stopping by.

I want to let everyone know that Sylvia's Lit Chick Show is an awesome blog that I've found some fantastic authors on as well as valuable information for authors.

Here's the link: http://www.litchickshow.com/

If you get a chance, stop by and subscribe.

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Markee Anderson link
12/31/2011 06:48

I just went and checked (I'm SO behind the times) and it is a FANTASTIC blog! I subscribed by email, which is even cooler! Thank you, Sylvia, for having that blog! :)

Lea-Ellen {night owl in IL}
12/31/2011 00:41

Marlee -
You're very prolific with 5 pen names and genres. I've put a few of your books on my TBR list ('Cameo Appearance' sounds great). Thanks for the contest/giveaway! Have a wonderful new year!

Lea Ellen {night owl in IL}
borg_66@hotmail.com

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Markee Anderson link
12/31/2011 06:45

Thank you, Lea-Ellen!!! I truly hope you enjoy the books and have a wonderful new year, yourself!!! :)

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desi reilly
12/31/2011 10:23

hi i got some of the book and i will get this on read probably later tonight i am finishing a book as we speak and then blog heaven again on amazno 5 fo them this week

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Markee Anderson link
12/31/2011 11:05

Hey, Desi! It's really good to see you here! I truly hope you enjoy the book! :) Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Scott Nagele link
01/03/2012 06:32

Wow. 10,000 books sold! What a great accomplishment. Congratulations on your success, Markee.

And congratulations on another great Spotlight, Sandy.

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Markee Anderson link
01/03/2012 09:47

Thank you, Scott!! :) It's been fun to work on, too. I have to say writing is the favorite job I've ever had.

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Sandy Wolters link
01/03/2012 10:12

Scott, I can't even imagine those kinds of sales. It couldn't have happened to a nicer person than Markee, though. I'm so happy for her.

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Markee Anderson link
01/04/2012 04:33

Thank you, Sandy! It's been fun, actually!

Sunny
01/08/2012 19:13

Hi to you Sandy and Happy New Years. What a wonderful blod you had with Markee and you are such a wonderful Authors tool I don't want you to think I have forgotten all the hard work and dedication to all the Indie Writers., You certainly deserve the great success your are currently experiencing. I will contiune to follow you and all my other dear friends and writers and Gee, it seems like old home week here. I am thrilled I stopped by and it is great to see so many of my favorite and dear authors here,

Hi to all of you and it was great to see you hear. I am pulling for all of you as usual and please keep up the great work. It seems to be working well for you guys. I am always available it I can help in anyway and again thanks to each of you for providing me (the reader) such quality entertainment. It has been such a treat meeting each of you and a real pleasure getting to know you even better after reading your wonderful books.So what can I say but Thanks so much and keep up the great writing, You guys right here are the very best! Glad to see each of your here to support Markee and Sandy. Love and Hug@ to all.

Sunny:)

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Markee Anderson link
01/12/2012 06:50

And we have a winner!! Johanna Denton, you won the gift certificate to Amazon! I've sent you an email.

Thank you all SO much for commenting! I wish the best for all of you! :)

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Sandy Wolters link
01/12/2012 08:24

Johanna, Congratulations on winning the Gift Card!

Thanks to everyone for stopping by Sandy's Spotlight and participating.

Markee, You have been an awesome guest on Sandy's Spotlight! Thanks so much for taking the time to appear on my blog.

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