New Year's Blog Hop - What Does 2013 Hold?

And the winner is.....JanD! Jan, look for an email from me shortly about your prize.. And, everyone, there are more chance to win - go check out the winners at Carrie Anns!

2012 is down as a big year for me - I saw my first book (and then second and third!) published, our family (RadioMan, bebe and me) celebrated our third year as an official family (adoption is awesome, let me tell you!), I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time in my life...here's my list of the best of 2012:

Best of 2012: As much as I loved Argo and Lincoln, I'm going to say Brave was the best flick of 2012 (for me). Having a 4 year old daughter who loves princesses, it was so great to see a princess who fought for what she wanted in life - and wasn't waiting for her Prince to Come (although I still love the old princess films, too). 

Happy To Leave in 2012: All things 50 Shades...I'm just tired of hearing about it.

Most Looking Forward to in 2013: So many things - bebe starts Kindergarten, we're planning a family cruise...and I have new books to write!

Least Looking Forward to in 2013:  More talk of the dreaded Fiscal Cliff - and more waffling by politicians who are more interested in keeping their congressional jobs than in actually making change.

Biggest wish for 2013:  That violent crime--especially against children--comes to an end.

It's another year over! Can you believe it? Well we authors, readers, and bloggers sure can't. And to celebrate the New Year with bang, we're going crazy and sending out so many prizes, fun parties, experiences, and other goodies, that it's a bit scary. Each author has a favorite New Year memory, book, idea, or way to party and we're going to show you! Can't wait to see you January 1st - 6th!
And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 200 giveaways on each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger.

But that's not all....

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!
Now what are those prizes?
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $300 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
Don't forget, leave a comment below - with your email address! - to be entered to win a copy of my new book, What a Texas Girl Needs! Here's the blurb: 


Vanessa Witte is ready to finally claim her life. The middle of three daughters born into the Witte family - a powerful Texas name - she’s been content to float through life. Being dumped by her shady ex? A blessing in disguise. Having a one-night-stand with Matias Barnes? Not one of her more stellar moments. But she’s back in Lockhardt with a secret and a reason to start fresh: A baby.

Matias Barnes knows all about society women - it’s part of the reason he left his wealthy family behind and took a job on a ranch. He doesn’t like the endless string of parties, the inane conversation, or the gold-digging tricks those women have perfected. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting Vanessa Witte. Mat knows she’s so not right for him, but with her back in Lockhardt, can he resist her charms long enough to really let her go?

Sensuality Level: Sensual

And don't forget to hop on for chances at more prizes! Just click here.

Comments

  1. Jennifer Samuels9:55 AM

    Jskippy11@hotmail.com I would love to win a copy of your book!

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  2. Every New Year's Day I say a little prayer that our world does not experience anything violent or ugly in the new year. I know that sounds naive, but I don't want to see people hurt in any way.

    Wishing you a wonderful new year with lots of successes! All the best!

    Connie Fischer
    conniecape@aol.com

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    1. I love this, Connie! Thanks for sharing...I think I'll make this part of my New Year's routine, too.

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  3. First off, Connie, that's a beautiful wish!

    Secondly, I agree with the whole 50 Shades thing. When a book that is written so poorly wins Book of the Year just because it has more smut in it than anyone's seen before, it almost makes you want to get out of the business, almost. Especially when you think of those who have worked so hard to improve their trade and whose talent with the art burns so much brighter.

    Thirdly, happy new year, Kristina, and may the books you write and publish in 2013 take off like this year's books and fly even higher. It's been great getting to know you this year through the wonderful world of the internet and I wish you all kinds of happiness!

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    1. Aw, MJ, you're a sweetheart! It's been my pleasure meeting to many new writer and reader friends this year!

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  4. I agree about 50 Shades and the political circus. I'm raising a toast to an awesome new year for you, Kristi. 2012 was great for me, I'm hoping for more of the same for next year.

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    1. wishing you the absolute best, too, Constance! :)

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  5. Thank you for the giveaway. Happy New Year.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. I love your list!
    Happy New Year. My resolution is to lose more weight. I have lost 63 lbs so far and have 50 lbs more to go.

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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    1. that is *awesome*, Susan!! Good luck this year!!

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  7. I simply love your list and I'd love to win a copy of your book. authorsavannahrose@gmail.com. Happy New Year.

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  8. Thank you for the chance!

    Kassandra
    sionedkla@gmail.com

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  9. thanks for coming by, Jennifer!

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  10. happy new year
    mrsbrinius@comcast.net

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  11. Happy New Year! Thanks for being in the hop. I am looking forward to 2013 as a more active year for us now that my toddler is more mobile and verbal.

    jochibi AT yahoo DOT com

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  12. Aloha!

    I am most looking forward to the release of my debut novel and a move to a new city! Both exciting and full of promise.

    Michel_Lee_King(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Happy New Year! Thank you for the giveaway!

    shana7426@aol.com

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  14. Thanks for the great hop.
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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  15. No New Year's Resolutions for me, only realistic goals this year.
    Thanks for the fun and Happy 2013!
    zenfoxflowerATyahooDOTcom

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  16. Anonymous7:25 PM

    I'm so impressed with how much you've achieved this year. Congratulations.
    My resolution for 2013 is to become fitter so I can be more productive.
    Thanks

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    1. Sorry. Email addie is suzi@suzilove.com

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  17. Thanks so much for a great beginning to a New Year. For this year I need to find a job since graduating college this Spring, so yup.

    kp_kazamei(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. super kewl giveaway, thanks for participating!
    jennirv4967 at gmail dot com

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  19. For me 2013 is a time to begin anew and just improve myself. My top 3 goals are:
    1. Laugh more.
    2. Love more.
    3. Read more.
    Happy New Year.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  20. Happy New Year!

    chellesy.clay at gmail dot com

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  21. I pray for peace too, It's sad when you have to worry so much for your children because of violence.

    Dawna N.

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I wish the world would think before they act. Maybe this year I will get my wish. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    Judy
    strawberryrose (at) earthlink (dot )net

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  23. I wish for the same things you ask for. They're hard to fulfill but I'll be hoping the little things people do add up to aid in that.

    Thanks very much for the chance. I hope for peace and for those struggling to make ends meat to have a better financial life.

    Thanks!

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  24. Stopping by from the hop and enjoyed reading your entry.

    Agree on leaving everything 50 shades-related in 2012!

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

    Happy 2013!

    - Tin (khriscc at yahoo dot com)

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  25. Anonymous11:28 AM

    Bonne année Kristina! I would love to read your book "What a Texan girl needs"! and thank your for this great giveaway! hope it's international, I'm from Quebec Canada!

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  26. I made a goal to be kinder to myself this year. I often do things for other people to the detriment of myself.
    planterofhope at aol dot com

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  27. I loved brave too thought it was great... I don't have girls i have boys so it was nice i could watch a girly movie with them...Thanks for being part of the hop and for the giveaway.

    j.m.platt83@gmail.com

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  28. Better health for hubby and me!

    diane dot sadler at gmail dot com

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  29. I totally agree with what you wished for. I would love to read your book What a Texas Girl Needs especially since I am a Texas Girl, who knows maybe you could clue me in on what I am missing out on - LOL Kidding aside, I wish you a great New year - yee haw!

    mrsqueentutt@gmail.com

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  30. Happy New Year!
    My main resolution is to love the woman my husband married.
    Secondary ones to finish editing book A, start editing book B, write draft of book C
    cristinegasser (at) gmail (dot) com

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  31. Happy New Year!

    I'm looking forward to tons of fun with family and friends!

    ~*Drea*~
    dreabecraft(@)aol.com

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  32. Looking forward to a better year ahead...(I agree about that 50 shades...)

    Happy New Year

    BeckeyWhiteATGmailDOTcom

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  33. I am looking forward to all the wonderful books I am going to read this year!!

    grapeapril75(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  34. I'm with you on the 50 shades ;) happy new year
    gamistress66 (at) aol (dot0 com

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  35. Looking forward to achiving my goals this year, and making a great life for my & my girls. I love you blog & def have some great new books on my TBR list :D
    Big Hugs & Happy New Year
    Missie Jones
    missie25524 (at) netzero (dot) com

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    1. I still hate spell corrector on my kindle fire :( a great life for "me" & my girls. Hugs

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  36. Happy New Year!

    nikki.t.23@gmail.com

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  37. Happy New Year!

    anasmithblue@gmail.com

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  38. Love your lists! Sounds like you have a great year ahead of you! Kindergarten is a biggie. :)

    mrs.hildebrand AT gmail DOT com

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  39. Love your list of what to look forward to and what to leave behind. I'm also looking forward to the start of Kindergarten this year.
    lolakarns (at) gmail dot com

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  40. I hope you have a wonderful New Year.
    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  41. Anonymous6:42 PM

    Thanks for being part of the Hop!

    strive4bst(At) yahoo(Dot) com

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  42. Thanks for the hop!
    movie1997 at live dot it

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  43. Happy 2013!
    I'm with you. I'm tired of the 50 shades conversation. :)

    morebooksthanlivros@gmail.com

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  44. to exercise more
    Happy new year!
    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  45. Happy New Year! :)

    penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. Happy New Year
    Stacey
    staceyprice(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. Brave was a great movie. And I deeply agree with your wish.

    j.lennidorner@facebook.com

    Happy New Year from What-Are-They.com ! I hope you have a great one. Thanks for taking part in the hop.

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  48. I wish that Christmas spirit was extended year round,,even if it is just the being kinder to others part,Congratulations on your little family,,,think adoption is wonderful. Hope your new year is full of wonderous moments fun adventures, laughter and good health.
    peach_hugs@yahoo.com

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  49. Happy New Year!

    Sue
    sue_holston@hotmail.com

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  50. Thanks for doing the Blog Hop and Happy New Year!
    gatormaryd(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  51. Thank you for participating in the New Year Blog Hop!
    Best Wishes in 2013
    uilani25 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  52. Haven't read 50 Shades and probably never will.
    My resolution is to exercise 5 times a week.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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  53. Seeing as i have already read and loved what a texas girl needs i am just commenting for the main prize but i cannot wait to see what you have planned for 2013 mkendallauthor@gmail.com

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  54. Happy New Year, and thank you so much for participating in this hop.
    tp DOT quixotic AT gmail DOT com

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  55. Thanks for the giveaway.Happy New Year.

    dragonkeep62(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. Happy new year and thanks for the giveaway!

    always.and.never AT gmail DOT com

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  57. Happy New Year to you!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  58. Thanks for the opportunity, and happy new year!!

    dreammie_angel at yahoo dot com

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  59. thanks for the hop
    myboo63@hotmail.com

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  60. Daniel M8:45 PM

    happy new year and thanks for the giveaway! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  61. I want to start eating healthier this year.
    Thanks for the chance and Happy New Year!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  62. Natasha10:39 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Happy New Year!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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  63. Happy New Year and thanks for the hop.
    jkgf27@verizon.net

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  64. Happy New years to all
    Happy Reading…
    Happy Writing…
    Ms74LT@verizon.net

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  65. Anonymous4:21 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    thompsonem3 at aol dot com

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  66. Thank you very much for the great giveaway and fun blog hop!
    I wish you a very Happy New Year!
    Latisha D
    tishajean@ charter.net

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  67. Thanks for the giveaway. My resolution is to spend more time with friends and lets time at work.

    amnell(dot)khalan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  68. Thanks for the contest,
    r.d1@myfairpoint.net

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  69. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Happy New Year!

    Karen

    whitk227 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  70. Great giveaway. This book sounds really good.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR

    JWIsley(at)aol(dot)com

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