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Freedom Giveaway Hop


Simply Stacie and I Am A Reader, Not A Writer are hosting the Freedom Giveaway Hop in honor of Independence Day in the United States, and I've decided to participate.

To stick with the theme of Independence Day:

I'm giving away a book of your choice that is written by an author from the United States.

It can be any genre as long as the author is from the United States. You choose the book (up to $15), and I'll order it and have it mailed to you from the vendor of my choice.

To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below telling me your favorite U.S. author (this doesn't have to be the author of the book you choose if you're the winner). Include your email address so I can contact you if you win. This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian mailing addresses only. I've decided to open this up to international entries as long as Book Depository ships to your address.

For extra entries:
  • Leave a separate comment if you follow My Book Retreat through Google Friend Connect.
  • Leave a separate comment if you follow @MyBookRetreat on Twitter.
  • Leave a separate comment if you Like My Book Retreat on Facebook.
The contest ends on Thursday, July 7th at midnight Eastern Time. The winner will be picked using Random.org and notified by e-mail. If they do not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn.

Happy 4th of July! I hope you have a safe and fun holiday!

Now check out all of the other giveaways you can enter at the links below!

This contest is now closed. Congratulations to the winner: Number 9 - Rosie Hong


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  1. EvieJuly 1, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    My all time favorite is Stephen King, I love his books and I don't think I could ever find a writer I'd love more!

    evieseo(at)gmail(dot)com
    I'm a GFC follower :)

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  2. Mrs. MartinetJuly 1, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    My favorite American author is Diana Gabaldon. Ask me again tomorrow and I'll have another favorite...there are so many! :o)

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

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  3. Mrs. MartinetJuly 1, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I follow on twitter as carriethegood.

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

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  4. Mrs. MartinetJuly 1, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I like you on facebook.
    carriethegood at gmail dot com

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  5. Mrs. MartinetJuly 1, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I follow on GFC as Mrs. Martinet.
    carriethegood at gmail dot com

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  6. Pimpin' ReadsJuly 1, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway
    jokestner at yahoo dot com
    I am Pimpin’ Reads

    Come over for a visit
    I have two blogs
    http://bit.ly/hotbooks 18+
    http://bit.ly/YAlove for YA

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  7. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    My favorite author at the moment is Laura Kinsale.

    abbydillon16 AT yahoo DOT com

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  8. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    GFC follower: Rosie Hong Nguy

    abbydillon16 AT yahoo DOT com

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  9. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Liked on FB: Rosie Nguy

    abbydillon16 AT yahoo DOT com

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  10. Christy LoveOfBooksJuly 1, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    My favorite author is Kim Harrison, but she didn't write my favorite book.

    cmdalton@sbcglobal.net

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  11. Christy LoveOfBooksJuly 1, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    My GFC - cmd409

    cmdalton@sbcglobal.net

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  12. Christy LoveOfBooksJuly 1, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    My twitter - cmd409

    cmdalton@sbcglobal.net

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  13. iefghJuly 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Ooh, tough one! My most-read American author is Gary Paulsen--does that count? :)

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  14. iefghJuly 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I follow on GFC as Shelby Barwood.

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  15. iefghJuly 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I follow on Twitter @sbarwood.

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  16. Jennifer @ The Book NymphoJuly 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    My favorite American author at the moment is Jeaniene Frost.

    thebooknympho AT gmail DOT com

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  17. Marjorie/cenya2July 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Dr. Mabry is a super mystery writer and I enjoy his books.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

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  18. Marjorie/cenya2July 1, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I follow by google reader as cenya2.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

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  19. Marjorie/cenya2July 1, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I left a comment on facebook under Marjorie R.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

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  20. Kristen@CountryFitFamilyJuly 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    My favorite US author is Diana Gabaldon.

    newmummylove at yahoo dot ca

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  21. Kristen@CountryFitFamilyJuly 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I follow via GFC. Kristen

    newmummylove at yahoo dot ca

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  22. Kristen@CountryFitFamilyJuly 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I follow on Twitter. @BabyGivesGalore

    newmummylove at yahoo dot ca

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  23. joyce williamsJuly 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    My favorite author is Lynn Austin, she has a new book coming out in October.

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  24. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    My favorite author is probably still Stephen King, since his work I've read most over the years.

    therabdifox at gmail.com

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  25. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I'm an existing follower via GFC.

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  26. SassyJuly 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Sarah Strohmeyer!

    sassysasha817 at gmail dot com

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  27. SassyJuly 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    i like you on FB
    Sasha L.

    sassysasha817 at gmail dot com

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  28. AshJuly 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    My favorite US author is Sarah Dessen. :]

    ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. AshJuly 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I follow GFC as Ash.

    ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  30. AshJuly 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I follow on Twitter as Ash_Ash.

    ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  31. AshJuly 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I follow on Facebook as Ashley Nichole McKinsey.

    ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. kathyJuly 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    This is a great giveaway idea! I love so many authors but my current US favorite is Suzanne Collins.
    kathyreadsthis (at) gmail (dot) com

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  33. SoniaJuly 1, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    My favourite US author is probably Tamora Pierce. Thanks for the giveaway!

    thestoryqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. SoniaJuly 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    GFC follower: The Story Queen

    thestoryqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  35. SoniaJuly 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Twitter follower: @thestoryqueen

    thestoryqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  36. Lindsay Cummings authorJuly 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    fav american author is probably carrie ryan

    I follow as LindsayWrites

    americangirlie1991 at yahoo dot com

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  37. Lindsay Cummings authorJuly 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    i follow on fbook!

    I follow as Lindsay cummings

    americangirlie1991 at yahoo dot com

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  38. Lindsay Cummings authorJuly 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    and on twitter as @lindsaycwrites



    americangirlie1991 at yahoo dot com

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  39. Allison TJuly 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    My favorite US author is Rick Riordan because his novels always keep me interested.
    ALlison Tielking
    hyperallison@gmail.com

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  40. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    My fave author is Diana Gabaldon. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Twitter: @cynditefft

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  41. SuzJuly 1, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I have so many favorite authors that it is hard to choose! I would say that Stephen King is at the top of the list. His books are consistently excellent and always unique!

    susanw28@mindspring.com

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  42. SuzJuly 1, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I follow you on GFC as Suz.

    susanw28@mindspring.com

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  43. SuzJuly 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I liked you on Facebook and my Facebook name is Suz Reads.

    susanw28@mindspring.com

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  44. DarleneJuly 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    My current favourite American author is J.R. Ward!

    My email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  45. DarleneJuly 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    +1 for following by GFC (Darlene)

    My email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. DarleneJuly 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    +1 for following you on Twitter
    (@DarleneBookNook)

    My email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  47. DarleneJuly 1, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    +1 for liking you on Facebook
    (Darlene's Book Nook)

    My email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    My favorite author is John Green. It's really hard to pick just one though. Thanks for the giveaway!

    daniellesaunders1984(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  49. Lala77July 1, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    My favorite American Author is John Steinbeck.
    Thank you,
    bookloon at gmail dot com

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  50. Lala77July 1, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I follow on GFC as laura p.
    bookloon at gmail dot com

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  51. Lala77July 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I follow on twitter as Bookloon.
    bookloon at gmail dot com

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  52. Brimful CuriositiesJuly 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Kevin Henkes. I adore his children's books.
    pvilletoygirl@gmail.com

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  53. Brimful CuriositiesJuly 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Follow you on twitter (iambrimful)
    pvilletoygirl @ g m a i l dot com

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  54. Taylor ZJuly 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    My all time favorite author is Cynthia Eden, or Janet Evanovich!


    Taylor Z
    Lovemusicgirlx94@aol.com

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  55. throuthehazeJuly 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    My favorite US author is Gena Showalter
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  56. throuthehazeJuly 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I follow you via GFC (Throuthehaze)
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  57. throuthehazeJuly 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    follow on twitter @throuthehaze
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  58. throuthehazeJuly 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Like you on Facebook-Rae Pavey
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  59. ikkinlalaJuly 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I am fickle and really, really bad at choosing favourites, but today? Probably Octavia Butler.

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  60. ShellJuly 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I'm obsessed with Meg Cabot. She rocks!

    oreo_93 at hotmail dot com

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  61. ShellJuly 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I follow through GFC as either WulfLuva or oreo_93. (GFC changed my name)

    oreo_93 at hotmail dot com

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  62. ShellJuly 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    follow you on twitter as @WulfLuva93

    oreo_93 at hotmail dot com

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  63. ShellJuly 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    FB liker as Rachelle Hayes

    oreo_93 at hotmail dot com

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  64. Julie D.July 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Kurt Vonnegut is my favorite author.
    luckyjd2k at gmail dot com

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  65. anmeJuly 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I don't really have all time favorite, I tend to hit on an author and go through their books in a pretty short time. Right now its Deanna Raybourn.

    melora brock at gmail dot com

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  66. Julie D.July 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I'm a GFC follower.
    luckyjd2k at gmail dot com

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  67. anmeJuly 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I am also following you on facebook

    melora brock at gmail dot com

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  68. MichelleJuly 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    My daughter and I both enjoy Nicholas Sparks. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  69. MichelleJuly 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Following on Google Friend Connect.

    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  70. MichelleJuly 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Following you on twitter as mrsmchappell
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  71. AlexandriaJuly 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Right now my favorite author is Veronica Roth or Shelly Laurenston. Those are my two recent favorites!
    alexandriatheo(at)gmail(dot)com
    Thanks for the giveaway and the american authors was such a great idea!

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  72. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Deffinitely Cassandra Clare. I have all her books!
    amercnchic(at)aol(dot)com

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  73. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I follow via GFC: Amanda M.
    amercnchic(at)aol(dot)com
    thanks!

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  74. ErinCarrotJuly 1, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    My favorite author is Tim Sinclair

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  75. ErinCarrotJuly 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I follow you on GFC

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  76. ErinCarrotJuly 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I follow you on Twitter @erincarrot

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  77. ErinCarrotJuly 1, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I like you on Facebook

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  78. CindyJuly 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Happy 4th!
    Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
    Favorite author Johnathan Kellerman
    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  79. CindyJuly 1, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I'm a GFC follower - Cindy Macbeth
    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  80. MaureenJuly 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I would say Lisa Gardner
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

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  81. MaureenJuly 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I follow on GFC
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

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  82. MaureenJuly 1, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I like you on facebook
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

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  83. JaneJuly 1, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    My favorite author is Jeaniene Frost.

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    itwasalie AT gmail DOT com

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  84. JaneJuly 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Following on GFC as Judi.

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  85. JaneJuly 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    FOllowing on Twitter as @pikasarelove.

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  86. JaneJuly 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Liked on facebook. FB name: Judith Qn

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  87. LexiJuly 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    My fav is Karen Marie Moning...but there are so many more =)

    Thanks for such a great giveaway!

    eyesofblueice(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. LexiJuly 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I also follow through GFC
    Thanks!

    eyesofblueice(at)gmail(dot)com

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  89. M.A.D.July 1, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Mary D
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail dot com

    My favorite American author is
    Anne Rice!!! :D

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  90. M.A.D.July 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Mary D
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail dot com

    Am a new follower in GFC, too!

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  91. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    My favorite American author is Michelle Moran.
    amandarwest at gmaildotcom

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  92. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Follow on twitter @amandawk

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  93. SherryJuly 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    One of my favorite and must have authors is Jayne Ann Krentz.

    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  94. SherryJuly 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    GFC follower - Sherry S.

    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  95. SherryJuly 1, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    liked on Facebook - Sherry Strode

    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  96. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:25 PM

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  97. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Ah, that's so hard! I guess it would have to be Maggie Stiefvater. Yes she is American despite the last name :)

    liforda(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  98. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I follow through GFC by Manda

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  99. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I follow through Twitter as Mandah93

    liforda(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  100. Library LadyJuly 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I have so many favorites! I guess I'll say Sarah Dessen. Love her books.

    GFC follower Library Lady
    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  101. AmandaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    & I liked your facebook as Amanda Liford. :)

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  102. Crystal @ RBtWBCJuly 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Jeaniene Frost is my favorite US author. Thanks for the giveaway!

    readingbetweenthewines10 at gmail dot com

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  103. Crystal @ RBtWBCJuly 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Follow on Twitter @RBtWBC

    readingbetweenthewines10 at gmail dot com

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  104. loves to diveJuly 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    There are so many American authors I like I would be hard put to pick one. I've been into indie's lately, again too many to name.
    Follow on GFC
    lvs2dv@gmail.com

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  105. SakiraJuly 1, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

    One of my current favorite US authors is Kiersten White!

    --
    Kris
    elfdrop at gmail dot com

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  106. SakiraJuly 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Twitter follower: SummersKris

    --
    Kris
    elfdrop at gmail dot com

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  107. SakiraJuly 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    FB Liker: Kris Summers

    --
    Kris
    elfdrop at gmail dot com

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  108. debbieJuly 1, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    My favorite author is stephen king.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  109. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I really enjoy Karen Kingsbury, shes a great christian author.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  110. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    one of my fav authors is Meg Cabot

    katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  111. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I am a gfc follower

    katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  112. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    twitter follower (GirlyKat)
    katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  113. mfay2July 1, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Favorite author: Sarah Dessen
    marynellie8 at yahoo dot com

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  114. ElsieJuly 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Hmmmm.... Nicholas Sparks!
    littlesproutgrowing@gmail.com

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  115. mfay2July 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    New GFC Follower: mfay2
    marynellie8 at yahoo dot com

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  116. mfay2July 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I'm following you on Twitter! @mfay2
    marynellie8 at yahoo dot com

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  117. LaVonneJuly 1, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I'd really love the new book in the series by Maggie Stiefvater, Forever.

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  118. LaVonneJuly 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I now follow you via Twitter. @longwait4bella

    ReplyDelete
  119. Stacey BrucaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I'm with Evie. My favorite is also Stephen King!

    xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

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  120. Stacey BrucaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I follow on GFC as squiggles87.

    xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  121. Stacey BrucaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I follow on twitter (@Squiggles87)

    xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  122. Stacey BrucaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I 'like' you on facebook (Stacey B.)

    xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

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  123. BrittanyGaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    My favourite American author is John Irving

    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  124. BrittanyGaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I follow via GFC quixoticdreamer

    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  125. BrittanyGaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I follow via Twitter @quixoticweetzie


    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  126. BrittanyGaleJuly 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I follow via Facebook
    Brittany Gale

    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  127. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    beverly cleary
    katielynnmitchell@gmail.com

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  128. Simply StacieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Jodi Picoult

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  129. Simply StacieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    gfc

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  130. Simply StacieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    follow on twitter @simplystacienet

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  131. MeganJuly 1, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    My fave author right now is Jeri Smith-Ready!

    Amethystdaydreams at zoho dot com

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  132. MeganJuly 1, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I follow with GFC

    AmethystDaydreams at zoho dot com

    ReplyDelete
  133. MeganJuly 1, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I follow on twitter- mekyser

    AmethystDaydreams at zoho dot com

    ReplyDelete
  134. MeganJuly 1, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I like your FB page- Megan Kyser

    AmethystDaydreams at zoho dot com

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  135. JenniferJuly 1, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    My favorite american author is Richelle Mead.

    jlkalman26 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  136. JenniferJuly 1, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    GFC (jennifer)

    jlkalman26 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  137. JenniferJuly 1, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    follow via twitter @jlkalman26

    jlkalman26 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  138. JenniferJuly 1, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    i like you on facebook: jennifer k.
    jlkalman26 at gmail dot com

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  139. sweetsueJuly 2, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    My favorite author is Anne Tyler. I love everything she has written.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  140. sweetsueJuly 2, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I follow you on GFC.
    smchester at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  141. JanelleJuly 2, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I'd like a book by Alex Beam!
    Longtime follower in GFC.
    Best wishes and thanks for an opportunity to win this fantabulous giveaway!
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  142. Michelle BledsoeJuly 2, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    My favorite American author is none other than Nora Roberts. I have never been disappointed by her books and I have been reading her since my teens(a very long time now...lol). Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.

    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  143. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Just one? I don't think I can pick just one. To name a few, I'd say Nicholas Sparks, Emily Giffin, Philippa Gregory... and the list goes on.

    Thank you for the giveaway! Happy 4th!

    thebookishmama at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  144. Michelle BledsoeJuly 2, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I am a new GFC follower-Michelle Bledsoe

    ReplyDelete
  145. marianJuly 2, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    one of my favorite u.s. author is cassandra clare

    mariannguyen16(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  146. marianJuly 2, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    gfc follower: marian

    mariannguyen16(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  147. Linda KishJuly 2, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Favorite author...James Patterson

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  148. donnasJuly 2, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Stephen King followed by Nora Roberts

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  149. donnasJuly 2, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    GFC follower

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  150. donnasJuly 2, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    twitter follower - @donnas1

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  151. donnasJuly 2, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Like on FB - Donna S

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  152. June M.July 2, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    My favorite US author would probably be Kerrelyn Sparks (TEXAS). But I already have all her books, except for her old historical that I can't find, lol.

    ReplyDelete
  153. June M.July 2, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Follow by GFC: June M.
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  154. June M.July 2, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Follow by twitter: JuneAnnM
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

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  155. June M.July 2, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Liked your facebook page: June Manning
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  156. Pokadots1121July 2, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    This is a great giveaway
    My fav US author is Cassandra Clare
    Erica O. @ Pokadots1121@yahoo.com
    Thanks

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  157. SpadesHighReadsJuly 2, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    My favorite US Author I would say would be both Jana Oliver and Andrea Cremer...

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway and for participating in the Freedom Giveaway Hop!!
    Happy Holidays!! =)

    SpadesHigh @ http://SpadesHighReads.com
    TValeros18 AT gmail DOT com

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  158. SpadesHighReadsJuly 2, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    GFC Follower: SpadesHighReads

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway and for participating in the Freedom Giveaway Hop!!
    Happy Holidays!! =)

    SpadesHigh @ http://SpadesHighReads.com
    TValeros18 AT gmail DOT com

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  159. SpadesHighReadsJuly 2, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    GFC Follower: SpadesHighReads
    Twitter Follower: SpadesHigh Reads

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway and for participating in the Freedom Giveaway Hop!!
    Happy Holidays!! =)

    SpadesHigh @ http://SpadesHighReads.com
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  160. SpadesHighReadsJuly 2, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Liked Facebook Page/Follower: SpadesHigh Reads
    GFC Follower: SpadesHighReads

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway and for participating in the Freedom Giveaway Hop!!
    Happy Holidays!! =)

    SpadesHigh @ http://SpadesHighReads.com
    TValeros18 AT gmail DOT com

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  161. VivienJuly 2, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Mine is Carrie Ryan

    Vivien
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  162. Mel uJuly 2, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I would love to win the stories of flannery o'connor

    I am a GFC follower

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  163. Mel uJuly 2, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    hi

    I am also a twitter follower

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  164. CareyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh my, there are so many greats to choose from. Off the top of my head, I would say John Steinbeck, Margaret Mitchell...
    I can be reached at chab256(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  165. SylviaJuly 2, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Gayle Forman! I LOVE her books!

    sylvia_uy4 at yahoo dot com

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  166. SylviaJuly 2, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I follow via GFC!
    Thanks for this contest!

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  167. DarkBloodyVampJuly 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    I'm a GFC follower.

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  168. dollycas aka LoriJuly 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    new GFC FOLLOWER
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  169. dollycas aka LoriJuly 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Following you on Twitter

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  170. dollycas aka LoriJuly 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Liked you Facebook page

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  171. AlisonJuly 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I really like Elin Hilderbrand she is wonderful.

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  172. AlisonJuly 2, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I follow through GFC

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  173. AlisonJuly 2, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I follow through email

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  174. LyddzJuly 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    My favorite US author as of now is...Megan Whalen Turner! I love her The Theif series, I loved the speech she gave at English Festival this year, and she is from good old Ohio just like me :D

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  175. JuanaJuly 2, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    One of my favorite US authors is Caitlyn Willows.

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  176. JuanaJuly 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    GFC follower = Juana Esparza

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  177. JuanaJuly 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I follow you via Twitter =

    @jmesparza821

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  178. JuanaJuly 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I Liked you on FB = Juana Esparza

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  179. DianeJuly 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    My favorite? Linda Howard. I'm a romance reader and she has given me the books I love to read!
    dsadler53 at yahoo dot ca

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  180. RickiJuly 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    My favorite is Mark Del Franco.
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

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  181. RickiJuly 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I am a GFC follower.
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  182. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I like Tess Gerritsen.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  183. CrystalGBJuly 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    My favorite US author is Sherrilyn Kenyon. Thank you for the giveaway.
    Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  184. MonaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    My favorite author is Jodie Picoult

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  185. MonaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    GFC(Mona Garg)

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  186. MonaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Twitter(@Kulmona)

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  187. MonaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    FB(Mona Garg)

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  188. JudyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    My favorite US author is Anne Rice.
    Thanks for the great giveaway.


    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  189. JudyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I follow GFC-judy

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  190. JudyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I follow you on twitter @ladymagnolia99

    Judy
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  191. JudyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I liked you on Facebook-Judy C

    Judy
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  192. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I liked too many authors, but I'd have to go with Lauren Kate.


    moiraethefates(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  193. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    GFC follower.

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  194. ~Enamored Soul~July 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Thanks for your generosity, and for participating in this amazing blog hop. Happy Fourth of July(and/or Canada Day) ! :D

    My favorite American author(s) are: Jodi Picoult & Stephen King. While Jodi Picoult appeals to the heart and emotions of the reader, Stephen King knows how to deliver the thrills and chills of his genre. In terms of classics, my favorite authors are Louisa May Alcott and John Steinbeck. One painted the picture of a happy family, and the other painted the picture of the disintegrating American life.

    ~Hira~
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

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  195. ~Enamored Soul~July 2, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I'm a GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~

    ~Hira~
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  196. ~Enamored Soul~July 2, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I'm a Facebook Fan: Hira Hasnain

    ~Hira~
    GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

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  197. ~Enamored Soul~July 2, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I'm a Twitter Follower: @inluvwithbookz

    ~Hira~
    GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

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  198. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    My favorite US author at this time and probably forever is J.R.R Tolkien!
    caspian2680@gmail.com

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  199. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I follow you on Twitter as Caspian2680

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  200. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I am a fan on FB as Nikki Raye

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