That's it folks. My birthday has passed, I'm officially one year older now and all remains the same. As expected, eh? heh
For reasons different than getting older -- I soon found out -- I needed humor, and you provided me lots of it. I was particularly entertained by the appearance of some characters on my party to which creators I'd like to give a special thanks:
>> Laura Eno, for bringing Jezebel to the party, who behaved almost perfectly by not eating the guests, although she scared the birthday girl, knowing that I'm terrified of her. uh
>> Grace Crone, for bringing her dragon Aurmid to the party, who made a crusty roasted goat with the help(?) of my trolls Kratan and Kutril.
>> Jodi MacArthur, for offering her beloved Carnivorous Pony as a gift and giving me some amazing intergalactic coffee. I tried to put the Pony together with Jezebel for a chat but it seems it didn't work. Too bad, heh.
>> Lexx Clarke, for zombifying his artist to my entertainment.
>> Angie Capozello, for the moisted donuts Nox and Grimm brought me. I didn't even notice the dog drool in them, see? heh
>> Sam Adamson, for Botchett's and Swazzle's sneaky visit. The only prank they've played on me was stealing some ice cream; since it was delicious I understand them, heh.
Before I announce the winner, I'd like to thank everyone who took the time comment and made an effort to be funny, entertaining or simply wished me a happy birthday. I did, and it was thanks to you!
One final thanks goes for Monica Marier, who graciously gave an ARC of her debut novel Must Love Dragons, which I read in one sit. I had a very quiet and entertaining birthday, which is precisely what I wanted. Besides, I had the coolest party here at Randomities that I'll never forget. Thank you all from my heart! <3
Now, my gift card was of $20. Since most books you asked as a present cost much less, and you all were so successful in amusing me, I've decided to giveaway two books, which will go to:
1) Maria A.Kelly, for drawing the first chuckle of the day, and a good one, with fingers and all! She chose Laura Eno's new book, Prophecy Moon.
2) Angie Capozello, for bringing be donuts in the most funny way possible. Besides I'm a drooler over Nox and Grimm! (pun intended, heh) She chose Sara Ash's Children of the Serpent Gate, book 3 of the Tears of Artamon.
Maria and Angie, please send your physical addresses to: mari dot juniper at gmail dot com. I hope you girls will enjoy your presents. Please let me know what you think once you finish reading them.
Thanks everyone for playing and have a great weekend! :)
Congratulations Angie and Maria, though like Mari I thought everyone's contributions were fantastic :o)
ReplyDeleteHere's to another year of exciting writing for all *toasts with Prosecco, the official Randomities drink*
--Lexx: Cheers! *clinks glass* :)
ReplyDeletethank you for the book! A very fine, hobbit-ish thing to do, giving gifts on your birthday :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, and I'll join Lexxy in that toast - you can have my Prosecco though, I'll stick to tea ;) *clinkies*
Oh, hai...I actually won something? Woo-hoo! I'm going to Disneyworld!! Thanks, lady. Glad you liked the old zombie joke. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners :)
Congrats to Maria and Angie! I'm doing a happy dance that Maria picked MY book! WOOT!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a great birthday. I think quiet ones are best. Glad to hear that Jezebel sort of behaved herself.
techtigger and Maria: I've just placed the order to your books, yay!
ReplyDeleteAngie, tea it is! *clinks glass* ;D
Maria, you can see I'm a foreigner by my lack of knowledge of old jokes. This one was new to me and more fitting impossible! heh
--Jemi: Thanks dear, for your ever-present cheerfulness and support. :)
--Laura: I did, and Jezebel was great despite of almost giving me a heart attack, lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy too that Maria chose your book. Cheers! :)
Happy birthday!
ReplyDelete--John: Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteAww. Happy Birthday, Mari. And congrats to Mary and Kelly for their birthday book wins. Fine choices I must say. Thinking about it, Sarah Ash (whom I love with all my heart) and Laura Eno write very similarly. And thanks for the shout out. My Little Carnivorous Pony thanks you (munch munch)
ReplyDeleteI meant to write, she thanks you very munch
ReplyDeleteAh...and to me the old jokes are the finest. Unless you've heard them a million times.
ReplyDeleteAnd oh, congrats to Angie, too on her win. That was a very funny post. :D
Congratulations Angie and Maria!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great B-Day Mari :)
--Jodi: Thank you dear! *munches veggie stuff* hehe ;p
ReplyDeleteI knew I had some good reading to catch up with, but every day I find about a 'new' great author I've never heard about. Gee, my wish list is ridiculously long!
--Maria: Agree, old jokes are the best! Why would that be? *mules over*
--Lua: Thanks dear! :)
I'm happy you had a good birthday party around here, Mari, since I couldn't be phisically with you...
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm happy for the winner - if nothing, I learned that next time I need a hacker, I'll have to find another one... hehe
--Former-Witch: Thanks for joining the party dear, even if only virtually. I did have fun, hhe.
ReplyDeleteOy, no hacking your own friends, eh? :P