Happy Birthday Blog Contest!

I wasn't going to do a blog contest this time. I just sent out emails to people to see if they wanted a copy and went from there. But somehow I STILL ended up with an extra copy (maybe 2 or 3 unless I hear back from people on brick and mortar addresses). So, if you're interested in possibly winning a copy of the February 2010 issue of Aoife's Kiss with my story, "Love's Clothing," in it (a sad werewolfy love story), then leave a comment down below by midnight Pacific Time April 25th. Then on April 26 (my birthday, hence the title) I will draw names out of a hat and contact the winner(s).

How's that sound?

Okay - GO!

Review by C. Leigh Purtill! Yay!

I didn't post this last week as I was distracted, what with my e-novella coming out and all! (*dances yet another little jig*)

Anyway, C. Leigh Purtill, who is the author of Love, Meg and All About Vee, wrote a wonderful review about my little e-novella, The Holly and the Ivan. I think my favorite quotes from her are: "Rachel Olivier is a master at using just the right word. Every sentence feels chosen, not merely written." and "Rachel's stories are immensely entertaining and readable and I enjoy them as much as I enjoy stories from the best urban fantasy writers like Emma Bull, Melissa Marr and Holly Black (well, those are my favorites!)." Every time I read those words I feel all warm and cozy inside. I know I won't always get good words like that written about my stories or poetry, but it's nice to appreciate them when I get them.

It's been a good week, almost like Christmas. That's all I can say.

Don't forget, if you want you can win a free copy of The Holly and the Ivan by entering my blog contest here.

Holiday Blog Contest and Hobbit Celebration

When Hobbits celebrate, they GIVE gifts away. Many Native American tribes do the same thing when they have a potlatch. It’s a way of expressing your gratitude with the universe, God or the gods, however you believe.

Anyway, in celebration of the release of my novella, The Holly and the Ivan, I have decided to give away four (4) e-copies of said book in a blog contest! Not that purchasing my little story will break your bank. For a little less than a couple of bucks you can enjoy a happy holiday romance. What more do you want?

OR …

You can leave a comment at the end of this blog describing one of your favorite holiday activities, or a favorite holiday romance. Leave the comment by December 14 and on the 15th I’ll toss the names in a hat and see who gets a copy.

To read some more about Holly, see below:

Los Angeles, CA November 2009 — Rachel Olivier announces the publication of the holiday paranormal romance, The Holly and the Ivan, out through Drollerie Press 2009.

The only thing Holly likes as much as being in a band is being in a relationship. She can’t turn a cute guy down, and has the disastrous dating history to prove it. On the eve of her band’s biggest performance, a Christmas festival raising funds for the homeless, Holly meets two intriguing men, but even she can’t date both at the same time. So now the question is: which one? It takes some special holiday magic, a dash of music, and a little help from her friends to figure it out, but Holly’s heart wins out in the end.

Beyond Centauri: Anniversary Issue Blog Contest!

The official cut off date, despite my dithering on the above video, is midnight on Labor Day, September 7, 2009. So, get your comments in on this blog sometime this month to be considered for the contest.

Beyond Centauri: Another Blog Contest!

Crossposted from my Blogetary:

Hey! Hey! HEY! It’s arrived! Presenting the April 2009 issue of Beyond Centauri, which just happens to have a flash fiction (very short short) story of mine in it. In honor of its arrival I am going to have another blog contest. Just leave a comment on my Blogetary blog by May 15 and on May 16 I’ll check in and draw a name and let you know who has won!