Win a YA Book of Your Choice: Hannah T, who chose Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Simon & Schuster YA Prize Pack: Sam Bella
Templar Prize Packs: Lucinda Fountain, who chose Prize Pack #1, and Sarah Elizabeth (runner-up)
A Copy of Kiss, Date, Love, Hate by Luisa Plaja: Kristia M
Valentine's Tea Party giveaway: Aa'Ishah
Thanks to all of you who entered and also to the winners who replied to my notification emails so promptly! I hope you all enjoy your prizes!
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So before I sign off - you probably noticed from the title of this post - but I have to say GOODBYE! Don't worry, I'm not leaving forever but I AM taking a hiatus. You might have realised that I haven't been around much lately and that it's mostly been Jen keeping you entertained. School has just been rather hectic, what with getting units finished in time for exams in May. So, now I've decided that it's a good time to take a break to focus on my studying - I want to be as prepared for the exams as possible! As I far as I know right now, Jen is okay with keeping things together (how does she do it?!) so there'll still be reviews and posts for you to read and the blog won't be completely empty.
I'll miss you guys and your blogs but keep an eye out for my return in June (I will probably bombard your posts with enthusiastic comments)! If you want to contact me, I'll still be reachable by email and I might pop up on Twitter from time to time so it's not like I'm slipping into COMPLETE absence.
Also, a note for authors, if you're interested in having us promote your novel etc. please direct your requests to Jen as she will be in charge during my absence so it's best if things are arranged through her. Requests sent to me will most likely be ignored.
Oh, and many apologies to the publishers who are still waiting for reviews. I am VERY behind schedule and haven't finished a single book in about three weeks! Once I return, I'll be reading like a maniac during summer to get reviews delivered. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Oh, and many apologies to the publishers who are still waiting for reviews. I am VERY behind schedule and haven't finished a single book in about three weeks! Once I return, I'll be reading like a maniac during summer to get reviews delivered. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Happy reading,
Beverley xxx
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Congrats to all the winners! We'll anxiously await your return, Bev. Good luck on all your exams! :)
ReplyDeleteAw I have end of year exams looming too, but luckily they're not real GCSEs yet...hope everything goes well for you, and GOOD LUCK with your exams!! :D
ReplyDeleteBeverley I completely understand you needing to take a hiatus to focus on your exams, if I was in your shoes, I would never have time for school and blogging, so the fact that you have been able to squeeze in both so far, just goes to show how dedicated you are! I'm glad Jen will still be around sharing lovely posts, I look forward to reading them! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're doing the smart thing...this time next year, I'll probably be half studying, half blogging as an excuse to get out of studying. Good luck with all your exams! Looking forwards to having you back :D
ReplyDeleteSadly I'm going to be doing the same thing soon so I can focus on my A2 exams, which are going to be murder. Best of luck with everything, Bev, and can't wait to have you back! <3
ReplyDeleteBEVERLEY! When I read the title, I was so scared that you were leaving forever. I totally understand that you need to take a hiatus, school is so stressful. I think I may need to take a little break every now and again - exams make life so busy! I'll look forward to when you get back but I'm glad that Jen is still around to keep running your lovely blog :) Good luck with school! xx
ReplyDeleteBev, that was such a scary title!! I thought you were leaving for good from blogging. DON'T DO THAT. Scary times, I tell you. But I totally understand why you need a hiatus. Things are probably going to be slow on my blog as well as exam season approaches, which is going to be absolutely killer. Wanting to be prepared is definitely a good thing!! But at least Jen will still be around for us (and I honestly have no idea how she managed everything, either. Super Girl, maybe?).
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you Bev! But study up, ace those exams, and we'll see you back in June. <3
I agree with Aneeqah, your title's kinda scary. Haha! I totally understand why you have to take a mini-break, Bev. School is definitely important and of course we wouldn't want other to think that our love for books is a hindrance from it. Good luck with your exams. Hope you do well. See you in June! :)
ReplyDeleteYOU WILL BE MISSED BEVERLEY!!! But I know we're all in good hands with Jen, so it will be no time at all before you bring all your enthusiasm back to us:) Good luck with all your schoolwork and your exams!!! *massive hugs*
ReplyDeleteI hope all of your studying pays off handsomely! Have a great time Beverley!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve some time off, Bev! Study hard! We'll make sure Jen doesn't invite too many people over for a crazy blog party :p
ReplyDeleteBEV NOOOO!!
ReplyDeleteOf course, I hope you DEMOLISH school with your epic grades and awesomness, like I'm positive you will! :) And then you can come back, and I'll attack you with cookies and confetti and
OKAY so forget the "When you come back" I'LL ATTACK YOU NOW.
*books flight to England* *finds Bev* *attacks with cookies and confetti and chocolate and Asian things*
You'll be severely missed! LOVE YOUR FACE!