SPANK OR TREAT 2014
Spank or Treat 2014 is
finally here! Visit GoverningAna for the prize list, sign-up sheet, and full instructions. You
can win from a prize pool valued at over $1,000, including a Kindle Fire or
Nook HD donated by Blushing Books!
Many authors will also
offer a contest on their individual blogs.
Your comment on their blogs enters you in both contests!
How do you play?
- Visit each blog between Friday, October 24th and Sunday, October 26th to read the stories.
- Leave a comment on each blog. You must demonstrate that you have read the entire story. Copy-and-paste or inappropriate comments will be disqualified. You will receive one entry per blog for the grand prize drawing. Note: You must have a minimum of five entries in order to win a grand prize.
- If you have visited all of the blogs, visitAna’s blog to sign up for FIVE bonus entries to the grand prize.
- Deadline is midnight EST (UTC -5) on Sunday, October 26th!
- If you successfully completed a previous challenge (Sci Spanks 2014, Love Spanks 2014, Spank or Treat 2013, Spankee Doodle 2013, Love Spanks 2013, or Spank or Treat 2012), you may add “VIP” to your comments. You will earn THREE bonus entries toward the grand prize. (Yes, we will be doing this again. Yes, if you successfully complete the Spank or Treat 2014 challenge you can become a VIP for our next activity!)
- If you are a writer of fiction (any kind), add “W” to your comments to be entered in the special author prize drawings.
- If you are a Spank or Treat 2014 Ambassador, please add “Amb” to your comments to receive your extra prize drawing.
- Visit Governing Ana or any of the participating blogs on Friday, October 31st to find out the lucky winners. Will it be you? We will also announce prizes on the Spank or Treat Facebook page.
Like these events?
Want to support your favorite authors? Become a Spank or Treat Ambassador! In
exchange for promoting this event, you will receive one extra prize entry, AND
you are still eligible to participate and win prizes! To find out the details,
sign up on the Ambassador page or message Ameliah Faith on Facebook.
For more information,
updates, and a list of participating authors, please visit Anastasia Vitsky’s blog.
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- Join the exclusive chat with Spank or Treat authors! Message Anastasia Vitsky on Facebook or any of the authors to receive an invitation
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Okay, now to the good stuff. My story Under Her Spell, will be in the Spank or Treat 2014 Anthology, set to be released in November 2014. Keep your eyes out for that. It will include all the stories from the blog event. In the mean time, you can get your hands on The Beltane Witch, the story that introduces Darius and Phinnius Winterbourne.
Magic, mayhem, and motherhood… a witch’s work is never done,
but Sabrina draws the line at the Fae.
After
almost two decades as a practicing witch in Cloudburst, Colorado, Sabrina
Foxglove is done with men, magic, and the fertility rituals of High Beltane.
She’s dealt with all three before and ended up with a young daughter and no
partner. Twice. She’s looking forward to a magic-free May Day, with nothing more exciting than
making brownies for a kindergarten class and decorating a May Pole. She
definitely doesn’t have time for a handsome, Fae-touched man.
After almost two centuries as the human chamberlain to the Fae’s Summer Court, Darius Winterbourne is a man accustomed to getting his way. So when the Summer Queen tasks him with finding a witch to perform the annual rituals and strengthen the ancient warding magicks, he figures it should be easy. He doesn’t expect Sabrina’s hardheaded refusal, her untrained abilities, or his attraction to her. With less than a week to Beltane, he must gain Sabrina’s trust before he loses his home, his position…and his heart.
After almost two centuries as the human chamberlain to the Fae’s Summer Court, Darius Winterbourne is a man accustomed to getting his way. So when the Summer Queen tasks him with finding a witch to perform the annual rituals and strengthen the ancient warding magicks, he figures it should be easy. He doesn’t expect Sabrina’s hardheaded refusal, her untrained abilities, or his attraction to her. With less than a week to Beltane, he must gain Sabrina’s trust before he loses his home, his position…and his heart.
To have a chance to win my $10 Amazon Gift Card, please leave a comment with your name and email address or Twitter handle with the answer to this question: If you could have any kind of guardian pet like Kendra's morgira demon, what would you choose? You must be 18 years or older to win, please void where prohibited. Good luck and thanks for playing. Happy reading!
Ohh I loved this one! I think I'd choose a Griffon cuz well, I love griffons lol
ReplyDeleteHAFortman@gmail.com Amb W VIP (maybe? Not sure but I was in Sci Fi Spanks 2014)
Griffons are some of my favorites, too, H.A. :) Thanks for commenting.
DeleteYou're in luck, Ameliah. It is the first scene in a longer story coming next year. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looking forward to reading more of this story...please!!!! In answer to your question, I love cats (can't imagine why LOL) so I think I'd have to have one of the big cats as my guardian...possibly a saber-tooth tiger.:D
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
Cat
catsbrighteyes (at) gmail (dot) com
VIP AMB
I'd LOVE a saber-toothed cat for my guardian. They're gorgeous. Have you seen the skulls from the La Brea tar pits, Cat? Awesome.
DeleteAnd yes, there is more story coming in 2015 entitled The Samhain Soldier. Thanks for commenting.
Wow! I dont like seeing 'the end' is it possible to add more? It would be an amazing book.
ReplyDeleteHmm... I would go with a wolf or ocelot.
Thank you so much for participating!! My email is kristinelyon@live.com. I'm VIP. AMB. W. My twitter is kristinelyon19
It is possible to add more, Kristin, but Ana waved her wooden spoon to make sure we stayed at only 2000 words. But the rest of the story is coming in 2015 under the title The Samhain Soldier. Thanks so much for commenting. :)
DeleteOh I am really liking this story. More please! I would pick a dragon,
ReplyDeleteambercole04@gmail.com
Amber C VIP
Dragons make GREAT guardians, Amber. And yes, Kendra and Phinn will have more story coming soon. Thanks so much for commenting.
DeleteI am an AMB as well
DeleteIf I could pick a guardian pet it would be a dragon, because there smart and strong. I love that this is going to be a story next year can't wait to see these two in action together again hopefully with the demon assisting them instead of fighting them. :). Thanks
ReplyDeleteKelly Bear VIP/Amb
Yes, Kendra and Phinn have a whole lot going on. Should be a great adventure. I love dragons. I have a few of them sitting around my desk, guarding my computer, Kelly. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
DeleteI'd want a phoenix. Tears that can healing, flying capabilities, and they are reborn from the ashes. Bring it on!
ReplyDeleteLandra (W)
landra(dot)graf7 (at)gmail.com
Oooh, a phoenix! I just happen to have one coming in my new release in November, Landra. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. :)
DeleteWow, I really liked your story. Can't wait for the rest to come out. I definitely would not want a morgira demon for a protector. No way... Give me a cat of some kind... a big one for a protector. Thanks.
ReplyDeleterameyer.nmb@gmail.com
vip
Thank you so much, Renee. I've always been partial to the black panthers because they're so different from most of the other cats. But I'd take a Thanator from Avatar, too. ;) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteGreat tory!! It had me yelling for Phinnius to get out of the way lol!! Tanks for sharing the story with us, & I cant wait to read more! =)
ReplyDeleteIf I could have a guardian animal,... I would pick a White Tiger! Because I think they are so beautiful! <3 They can rip my head off, but they are pretty lol.
Take care & I hope you have a great weekend! =)
Brandi
BLeigh1130 at yahoo dot com
LOL Brandi. I know, he gets in the way! :D White tigers are so cool. I love their blue eyes. And yeah, they could rip your head off, but they'd still look good doing it. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteGreat story, and I hope there will be more of Kendra and Phinn.
ReplyDeletebeanpoleuk@gmail.com
There will definitely be more of Kendra and Phinn, Bean. Thanks for stopping. For your chance to win, what kind of critter would you choose to have as a guardian?
DeleteA most intriguing tale. Great action and descriptive talent and no, I certainly don't think they are in Colorado any more. Now I want to know who the riders are.
ReplyDeleteHehehe, yeah, I'd hoped I snagged you with that. Thanks for stopping by, Jolynn. :)
DeleteWow. Lots of great action. What a fun start. I think I'd go for a tiger or panther or something similar.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Sara. Big cats make great guardians. Just ask my 18 lb ball of fluff on my bed... :D
DeleteSigh. Men. They seem to have a knack for getting in the way. Love your witch--she kicks ass :)
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth, Tara! LOL Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteThat was great! But now we have to wait for the rest
ReplyDeleteYes, only three more stories ahead of it in my writing queue, Tina. But you'll find out more soon. Thanks for commenting. Do you have an email or twitter handle so we can add you to the event standings? :)
DeleteYou are making it very difficult to wait!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of pet would I like? I do think a dragon or hybrid would be very useful. Transportation, temperature control, companionship, entertainment.
oh email wismomworks@ gmail.com
DeleteI can't wait until I can read the whole thing. I would like to be a pet baby dragon and be able to shift into a Princess.
ReplyDeleteYou want to shift into a princess or you want the dragon to do so, Laurel? Either way, very cool. Thanks for commenting. Do you have an email or twitter handle so we can add you to the event standings?
DeleteI think a leopard would do me nicely....and great story....
ReplyDeletehugs abby
nyfrog0@yahoo.com
AMB
Thanks so much, Abby. Right. Leopard for Abby...Got it. :D Thanks for commenting.
DeleteI can simply say AWESOME story and can't wait for it to be continued. I love my cats so if I can have a guardian I think a panther would fit me nicely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating.
Not sure if VIP but participated in Sci Fi spanks 2014
Kyratinker36@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Kyra. I think I like the slinky way panthers move the best. Thanks for commenting. :)
DeleteWow, that was a strong unexpected ending. Did she just swap Phinnius and the demon's bodies and transport them to snow land?
ReplyDeleteJust one thing, she never gave him her name so he can't call her Kendra.
W, Amb
Ah, she did tell him her name just after she make the remark about men not being worth it, Linda. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. :) Do you have an email or twitter handle so we can add you to the event standings?
DeleteOh sorry, I might have been distracted.
Deleteyes, mescrazyexperiences@yahoo.com
You have me hooked with this story! And I think I already have guardians. How else do you explain 4 large dogs who think they are lapdogs, but are way too big for that?
ReplyDeleteI'd say you definitely do, Marybeth! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Do you have an email or twitter handle for us to add you to the event standings? :)
DeleteSounds like another awesome story involving the fae and the witches around them. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm partial to big cats myself. Or wolves.
Nellie
Solimond(at)gmail(dot)com
Hehehe, yes, Phinn came out of nowhere one day and demanded I get on his story since I gave his brother one, Nellie. And I'm a huge fan of wolves. Thanks for commenting. :)
DeleteReally liked that story!
ReplyDeleteMy animal is no brainer. I need a dragon. One that's fiercely protective, loyal, and a big ball of mushy goofball. Plus he can fly and burn people up as necessary.
VIP
chickieblog@live.com
Thanks so much, Chickadee. Dragons are such versatile beasties. :D Thanks for commenting.
DeleteSince I've been reading and writing about Gryphons(as you know from Snippet Sunday), I would have to choose this creature. Loved your snippet above. Like usual, you drew me into the story. And I adore the heroine's name. My eldest daughter's name is Kendra. :) So perfect. lol
ReplyDeleteAw, that's so lucky, Karen. Kendra's a great character. She ranks right up there with Sabrina as one of my favorite characters. Thanks for commenting and I got you entered. :)
DeleteOh forgot... Tweeted @KMNbooks
ReplyDeleteEmail: kmnbooks at yahoo dot com
I was very impressed with the beginning of this story. There was so much mystery in the beginning, it was almost difficult to follow. I enjoyed how you allowed the story to slowly unravel and answer all the opening questions. I can see that Kendra and Phinnius both have strong personalities so I anticipate them clashing quite frequently but they're romance would be quite powerful. I love stories with witches, magic and dragons, etc. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteAs for the guardian pet, I would choose the phoenix. I admire the strength to get up and be reborn from the ashes after being knocked down.
Thank you very much, Shannon. A phoenix is featured in my upcoming release and helps with the characters' survival. Thanks for commenting. Do you have an email or twitter handle for us to add you to the event roster?
DeleteThis was an absolutely terrific excerpt. I can't wait to see how Phin and Kendra's saga continues. If I got to pick my own guardian pet I'd like a cross between a dragon and a large cat. So - my answer is a Cadrag. Thanks so much for participating in the Hop. laurah2727@yahoo.com. VIP
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura. A cadrag? Would that be like a flying cat? Thanks so much for commenting.
DeleteOh, I really like both of these characters. Phinn, because he's gentlemanly and wants to protect Kendra, and Kendra because she doesn't need his protection. Great beginning of this story! :)
ReplyDeleteVIP (W)
Phinn is a gentleman, even if he's a ladies man, too, and yeah, Kendra can take care of herself. Thanks so much for visiting, Jessica. :)
DeleteWow--that's a captivating beginning, Siobhan! Can't wait to read more! As for a guardian pet, I'm not sure--maybe a dragon. They are very powerful and of course, can fly :)
ReplyDeletefedora at gmail dot com
Flying makes all the difference, doesn't it, Fedora? Thanks so much for commenting. :)
DeleteOk, you hooked me, I definitely need to read this whole story to find out what happens after they are transported to what seems to be the lands of the Winter Queen. If I had to pick a companion/guardian pet, I would go for a dragon because of the ability to ride it and spew fire. Also, if it could time and place travel like Pern dragons, extra bonus!
ReplyDeleteVIP emmasmom69 AT gmail DOT com
Oh, yeah, the Pern dragons are where it's at, definitely, Kai. I'm so glad you guessed where they'd gone. Thanks for commenting. :)
DeleteBTW my comment posted with my kaisquared handle, but this is Mary M./Mary McCoy
DeleteVIP emmasmom69 AT gmail DOT com
I really liked the beginning of this story and I look forward to the rest! If I could have a guardian pet it would be a Dragon, hands down!
ReplyDeleteSH VIP shavro6@gmail.com
Thanks so much, S.H. Dragons seem to be the overwhelming favorite. :D Thanks for commenting.
DeleteWell, as my daughter would say--boys are dumb. *grin* I loved the both of them with their "Get out of the way" "No, you get out of the way!" And is it wrong that I adored the demon. I got the feeling that it was looking between and wanting to roll its eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat short, Siobhan! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing! :)
Hahaha, Carole. The demon was just deciding which to eat first. :D Thanks for commenting.
DeleteThere's nothing like a dragon. Intriguing beginning!
ReplyDelete3579ael@gmail.com
Thanks, Kirsten. Dragons seem to be the overall favorite. :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteOh wow! I can't wait to read more of this. I always love your witchy stories!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Erzabet
erzabetwrites@gmail.com
Thanks, Erzabet. :)
DeleteCommenting for the competition is now closed. Keep an eye out for prize announcements on Friday, October 31st 2014. Thanks to everyone who commented. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one heck of a cliffhanger to leave us dangling on! Demon stories are my absolute favorite type of paranormal, whether they're heroes or villains or...I'm not sure where there one falls. I can't wait to read more of this story.
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