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November 2008



Passing it along

Sunday, 30 November 2008 9:42 P GMT-06
Just like everyone else in America, I headed back to real life after the Thanksgiving weekend.  This is probably why my 4 1/2 hour bus ride from New York to DC turned into an 8 hour bus ride.  If anything else, it allowed me to spend some q

Trivia Contest Winners

Saturday, 29 November 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to Lori P., Maggie B. and Lisa L.!  Their names were drawn at random from all of the correct entries in this week's trivia contest.  All three win an autographed copy of Robyn Carr's "A Virgin River Christm

Thanksgiving and Commercials

Wednesday, 26 November 2008 5:18 P GMT-06
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Family and friends gather around with good food, but without the added stress of gifts. You get to enjoy each other. Don't get me wrong - it can be stressful, just less stressful than other holidays. We'll

Muppet's Bucket

Monday, 24 November 2008 1:48 P GMT-06
Meet Muppet.She is survivor of horrific animal abuse who was lucky enough to be rescued and given a home by a wonderful family.Muppet needs surgery in order to live the full and happy life she -- and every animal -- deserves.   You can read more

Win Pamela Clare books!

Monday, 24 November 2008 10:09 A GMT-06
Hope everyone in the US remembered to set their clock back one hour over the weekend!  Hi, it’s LeeB. again, with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we have three books to give away:  Laura Lee

Neck Biting and Hair Licking

Sunday, 23 November 2008 1:50 P GMT-06
 As you're probably aware, Twilight came out on Friday (or Thursday night, for the die-hard fans).  While I haven't seen it yet, I have been paying some attention to the media tour Robert Pattinson has been making--what he describes

Richard Thompson: An Embarrassing iPod Lapse

Saturday, 22 November 2008 8:21 A GMT-06
Every once in a while, I suddenly realize that there is a greivous gap on my iPod.  You know, the kind of "what the hell was I thinking?" sort of monumental lapse that has you rushing to connect to iTunes the moment you get home.Last n
Category: Music Sandy C.

Because I'm Sick of All the Stressful News

Friday, 21 November 2008 7:30 A GMT-06
 See, now, doesn't that make you feel better?  Thanks to Skeezix and his Food Lady for the link. 

Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 21 November 2008 6:23 A GMT-06
Big congratulations to Jennifer T. and Sherry H., the winners of this week's trivia contest; out of all the correct submissions, their names were drawn. The answer to the question: The inspiration for the heroes in Lucy Monoe's book
Category: Contests

Reality TV Update

Thursday, 20 November 2008 7:56 P GMT-06
The Amazing Race - I don't recall another season in which so many teams have failed to read their clues correctly. Good grief! I'm amazed that the frat boys managed to pull it out and actually avoid being eliminated this past week. However, t
Category: TV LinnieGayl

Trying Something New

Wednesday, 19 November 2008 1:49 P GMT-06
 Other than blogging, I’m experimenting with something else new this week that I’m really excited about - Zumba, a new to me exercise class based in dance. I hate cold weather and if it were up to me, I’d never leave the inside
Category: Heather Brooks

Forget Romeo. I want Taylor Swift's dress.

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 1:52 P GMT-06
I think it's become mandatory for teenage and college-aged girls to become obsessed with Taylor Swift's song, "Love Story."  So many of my friends and classmates have downloaded it, quote it, sing it, swoon over it.  As I&

Methinks He Royally Pissed Off the Twilight Fans

Monday, 17 November 2008 6:28 P GMT-06
 Somehow, someway this afternoon I found this blog . Then this one.Now this is freakin' hilarious and fabulously fine in a completely Get Out of Your Parents' Basement kind of way.(Most definitely rated L for Brilliantly Realized and Rea
Category: Movies Sandy C.

Win Lucy Monroe Books

Monday, 17 November 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Happy Monday! We're back with yet another AAR After Hours trivia contest. This week, two lucky readers will win books  by Lucy Monroe. The first winner will receive autographed copies of (1) Ready; (2) Willing; (3) And Able. The second winne

Periodic Paranormal Update: The (Fourth or Fifth) Sequel

Sunday, 16 November 2008 10:51 A GMT-06
Okay, I know it's been too long since I've heard that there are people out there who tune in specifically for the paranormal news.  So, let's get caught up:Ghosthunters:  The boys are back (as fans already know) with new shows a

Introducing Two New Bloggers

Saturday, 15 November 2008 8:01 P GMT-06
   AAR After Hours is about to introduce two new bloggers.  Well, more correctly, they're new at the blog, but not to AAR.  Look for Senior Reviewers Heather Brooks and Jane Granville to join us here in the After Hours
Category: Sandy C.

Health Information on the Web

Saturday, 15 November 2008 10:01 A GMT-06
I've recently been bothered by a relatively minor health problem. However, it's a health problem that three different doctors have diagnosed and treated in completely different ways (two, completely unsuccessful, one, so far so good). So
Category: LinnieGayl

Trivia Contest Winners

Friday, 14 November 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to ****!  Their names were drawn at random from all of the correct entries in this week's trivia contest.  All three win an autographed copy (with a bookmark) of Elizabeth Hoyt's "To Seduce a Sinner."T

Travel Preparations

Thursday, 13 November 2008 6:42 A GMT-06
I'm now in the final days before my trip to London, and am busily gathering everything that I need for the trip. I happened to mention my "travel packing" list to a friend, who looked at me as if I had lost my mind. Seems all she does i
Category: LinnieGayl Travel

Gigi: Now This is Creepy

Wednesday, 12 November 2008 11:59 A GMT-06
Seriously creepy.My mother turned me on to this movie and I used to love it.  Hey, I'm a romance fan and, after all, it's about a smart and spunky young girl who marries up (w-a-a-a-y up) to the spectacularly handsome Louis Jordan. 
Category: Movies Sandy C.

Connie Brockway So Enchanting Winner

Wednesday, 12 November 2008 8:24 A GMT-06
  Entering twice paid off for Sandy M who wins an advance copy of Connie Brockway's So Enchanting, her return to historical romance.  Sandy, please send your address to aarblog@gmail.com.  Your advance copy will be mailed to y

Win one of 3 copies of Robyn Carr's A Virgin River Christmas!

Monday, 10 November 2008 10:08 A GMT-06
Hello, it’s LeeB. again, with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we are happy to give away three autographed copies of Robyn Carr's "A Virgin River Christmas."To have a chance to win one of the t

Connie Brockway Podcast and Giveaway (Contest Now Closed)

Saturday, 8 November 2008 8:25 A GMT-06
ext February, those of us who love Connie Brockway's historical romances will have reason to celebrate when So Enchanting hits the shelves.  Yep, that's right - the author of some of the best historical romances of all time is returning

Trivia Contest Winners

Friday, 7 November 2008 6:13 A GMT-06
Congratulations to xx. We drew her name at random out of all of the correct entries in the contest. Xx and xx guessed correctly the answer we were looking for: Marliss Melton taught linguistics at the College of William and Mary. Thanks to
Category: Contests

Why Would I Post a Photograph of Eric in the Bathtub?

Thursday, 6 November 2008 2:07 P GMT-06
 Because I can.   
Category: TV Sandy C.