TGIF
March 20, 2009 | Filed under: Stuff
I never get tired of the sunsets up here. The skies seem so much bigger in the Sierras than they ever did in LA. Don’t get me wrong, I still miss LA. I miss the traffic and smog and crowds.
Okay, I don’t miss those things.
But I missed Oldest until last night when we picked her up at the airport. She’s home for spring break from UCLA. She’s tired from finals so she’ll probably sleep for four days before I see her again, but that’s okay. It gives me time to hide the cookies.
Oh! And guess what I got in the mail yesterday.
My Advanced Reading Copies of INSTANT GRATIFICATION. Interested in one? If you’re willing to read and write a review and post it either at your blog or a reading blog you visit, or at Amazon and/or BN, or wherever, be sure to leave a comment here and I’ll draw a few names.
Update:
Winners are Judy F and Laurie, congrats! Email me with your addys! And for everyone else, stay tuned, I’ll be giving away two more ARCs next week, and two more the week after that, and . . . well, you get the picture!
Posted by Jill @ 1:00 am | Make a Comment
limecello says:
Heh – I hope you protect your cookies, Jill! And omg copies of Instant Gratification! Yay! Yes please
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 1:18 amKathrin says:
I also hope you protect the cookies!
Do I get it right that ARCs mean the pub date is not that far away? If I weren’t in Germany I’d shout “Here!” for an ARC right away, but I am, so I’ll just try to be patient… (Okay, I suck at patience, I admit it
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 1:44 amJudy F says:
I will pray for your cookies…
I would love to read it early. I cant wait.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 2:56 amJamie M says:
I get the last of my cookies in today. Yea!
I would love to read it early!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 3:00 amStacy ~ says:
That sky is gorgeous. I can definitely see why you put up with all that snow. And so nice to hear Oldest is home. You sound happier to have your family all together
Oh, oh, me want, me want!!! Of course I’d be willing to read & review. (Got my blog post started & everything LOL). Oh, I’d be ever so happy… *g*
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 3:14 amAshley says:
I’d be happy to review it for you and post the review on my blog and such. I’ll even eat girl scout cookies while I read it.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 4:06 amTina L says:
I love that picture. We don’t have a good view of sunsets here.
I’d love to read your book and write a review on Amazon or B&N.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 4:37 amGreta says:
I would love to read and review Instant Gratification. I can review it on my blog, my livejournal page, my facebook book page.:)
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 4:37 amlyncee says:
Congrat’s on your oldest coming home
Mine leaves this weekend – a three year station over seas 
I would love to review your book – On my blog and the Long and Short of if review site, Amazon and B&N.
Enjoy your time with your daughter
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 4:48 amAng says:
Amazing sky picture! Happy to hear oldest is home. Now lets see..I say 26 hours before she and the other girls are driving you nuts…
P.S. Pick me..pick me…hand in the air real high for an ARC..pretty please..
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 4:52 amLiza says:
Glad Oldest made it home and you will get to spend some time with all 3 of your girls…once Oldest wakes up. Good luck hiding the cookies.
I would love to read and review Instant Gratification on my blog, B&N, and Amazon.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 5:31 amTami Brothers says:
I would LOVE to review your book. I do reviews each Wednesday on my blog at http://www.tamibrothers.com and would LOVE to add this story.
Hope you have fun with oldest. You might want to grab more cookies, though. I’m sure she probably knows all your hiding places by now…grin….
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 5:32 amBarbara-Jo says:
I’d be happy to read an ARC and post a review for you. Please enter me. Glad your oldest is home…
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 5:41 amjo says:
I know what you mean about hiding the cookies. I still have not found a good enough hiding place to where my husband or 6 year old will not find them. I would love to read the book and post to amazon.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:03 amLaurie says:
Yay on having oldest home – I’m so happy for you!! My hubby is on the road right now to pick up our youngest for spring break – I can’t wait to have her home for an entire week!
As for IA, I don’t think I even need to say out loud that I’m interested – you can read my mind, right?? lol
Have a great day and a terrific weekend!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:17 amShannon says:
Who wouldn’t want a chance to read one of your books before it hits the shelves?? Sign me up!!!
I don’t have my own blog or anything but I would be more than happy to review it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble!!
Happy Friday!!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:25 amabby says:
I’m glad oldest is back in town for the week.
And I’d be happy to review Instant Gratification on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, etc. I loved Cameron’s book! Definitely looking forward to Stone’s book! 
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:38 amTracy S says:
I’ll post a review if I win!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:38 amNatasha says:
So, I have seen other authors do this, and I have always been hesitant about volunteering….
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:47 amWhat is involved in a review? Are there any criteria of what needs to be talked about? Am I over complicating this like I do everything else in my life?
Patty L. says:
I going on vacation in two weeks so a copy of Instant Gratification would be wonderful to lie by the pool with. I would happily write a review at Amazon and B&N.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:49 amKaren Erickson says:
Oooh I loved the first one. I would love to read Instant Gratification. I could talk about it on my blog and leave a review…hee hee…
Yay for having oldest home! And go hide those cookies!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:51 amAngie Herrington says:
I just finished the first one and LOVED it! Left a review for it on Library Thing’s website. I’d love a chance to read the second now!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:58 amGinny Pasco says:
Can I bribe you with cookies to pick me?! I loved the first book, Instant Attraction, and have been anxiously waiting for Stone’s book! I loved the excerpt! I will post as many reviews as my little fingers can type if you pick me!!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 7:39 amtrish c says:
I’m just wondering Jill what you think of the cover of Instant Gratification. The guy here doesn’t do it for me. I know you don’t have any say in it. Just wondering about your opinion. This won’t stop me from reading it, but really I think they should have put Alpha Man on there. lol
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 7:46 amtrish c says:
I’m just wondering Jill what you think of the cover of Instant Gratification. The guy here doesn’t do it for me. I know you don’t have any say in it. Just wondering about your opinion. This won’t stop me from reading it, but really I think they should have put Alpha Man on there. lol
I’m so glad that oldest is home. There is no better feeling than having all your chicks under the same roof safe and sound!! It is so hard to let them go and let them grow up.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 7:48 amLori says:
I’d love a chance to read & review it on my blog. And my goodness, is that picture gorgeous!! Enjoy your time with Oldest.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 7:50 amChristina T. says:
The first book was great!! I would love to read the second and do a review!!!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 8:42 amcheryl c. says:
Ah, you must know that we ALL want a copy!
If I win, I will be glad to spread the word about how awesome the book is. Just the excerpt and blurb are enough to tell me how much I am going to enjoy this story!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 9:04 amkayla kacer says:
i’d definitely write a review on my blog, i’ve actually been contemplating doing just that for books i read like once a month or so. Plus, I don’t want to wait until june to read instant gratification lol.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 9:31 amJulia says:
Instant Attraction was my first ‘Jill Shalvis’ book and I loved it! I can’t wait to read the next part of the Wilder brothers story. I’m now searching out your previously written books!
P.S. If your book hadn’t won me over, your funny blog would have done it.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 9:42 amRandi says:
I would love to read the book early and review it, too!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 9:51 amVictoria says:
I would love to review it for you. Especially since I read Instant Attraction I can’t wait for the next in the series. So pick me!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 10:13 amKarin says:
Jill, I feel the same way about the sky in Denver. It seems like it’s so much bigger than any of the other places I’ve been and it makes me very happy that I live there. Not to mention that the sunsets over the mountains are fantastic.
As for the book, I would definitely be willing to write a review and post it on Amazon or B&N since I don’t have a blog of my own.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 10:53 amKris says:
pretty pic and gorgeous cover. We still have another week until spring break. Have lots of fun with Oldest. We shall send you some reserve cookies incase she finds yours.
I would love a copy!!!!!!!! On my blog and anywhere else that would let me. Instant Attraction was great, I cannot wait to read this one.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 11:02 amKris says:
pretty pic and gorgeous cover. We still have another week until spring break. Have lots of fun with Oldest. We shall send you some reserve cookies incase she finds yours.
I would love a copy!!!!!!!! On my blog (my work firewalls will not let me put it in above my addy is http://the-reading-spot.blogspot.com )and anywhere else that would let me. Instant Attraction was great, I cannot wait to read this one.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 11:04 amSuzanne Perazzini says:
I’m sure those sunsets and the landscape where you live must be such an inspiration when you write. I would be happy to review your book and post it on my blog.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 11:29 amSteph says:
Oooh pick me!! I’ll post about it on my blog and I’ll go to amazon
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 11:40 amSusan says:
Welcome home Oldest! Jill, you better find a very good hiding space for your cookies.
I would offer to review Instant Gratification but things are to up and down for me right now.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 12:06 pmDonna M says:
Enjoy the week with Oldest, I bet she will get out to ski as there is no snow in LA!!!
Some of the Icons seem to be missing!! 
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 12:27 pmLove the picture. My apartment faces the wrong direction to see the sunset, if I crane my neck I can see a little bit!!
After reading Instant Attraction I am looking forward to Instant Gratification.
Everyone enjoy the weekend.
Wendy S says:
I just finished Instant Attraction and LOVED IT!! I would be more then happy to read Instant Gratification and post a review for the rest of your fans.
Have a good weekend and enjoy those cookies!!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 12:43 pmBrandy says:
I’d be more than glad to review your book. *G*
I hope your cookies are in a safe spot. Enjoy having Oldest home.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 1:46 pmLexi Connor says:
Oooh, oooh! Me! Pick me! I’d LOVE to read and review Instant Gratification. I love the Wilder family! I’d put the review up on my blog, Amazon and B & N. (I’m actually taking a break right now from putting one up for a friend of mine!)
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 3:13 pmTabitha says:
I would love to read it early! I would write a rockin’ review on my blog!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 3:16 pmCelise says:
pick me, pick me! I would love to read it.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 4:42 pmStephanie S says:
I love the picture. The sky is so beautiful!
I would love to read it early and review it. The review would be on my blog and my Harlequin blog.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 5:09 pmRebekka says:
I would love to read and review an advanced copy!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 5:24 pmAngie G. says:
What an awesome picture. I wish I had that view from my house!
Best wishes for a wonderful visit with your daughter. I hope the time with her doesn’t fly by too fast!
I just recently finished Instant Attraction too and I can’t wait to read Instant Gratification. I’d love to have the chance for an early peek. Fingers crossed!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 6:26 pmMaura Anderson says:
I’d love to review a copy of Instant Gratification on my blog and tell my reader group/book club about it.
Dang – that sunset is GORGEOUS.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 7:13 pmCaffey says:
Hi Jill! I was under the weather all day so getting on for a bit. Gosh that pic is beautiful! Oh i’d love to review it and put on Amazon or wherever its needed. I know I get alot of recommendations from readers so I love to chat about them after I read them too!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 7:58 pmSonya says:
Love the sunset photo! Absolutely gorgeous!
And I would really love to read and review Instant Gratification. I enjoyed Instant Attraction so much and I’m looking forward to the remaining Wilder stories.
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 8:03 pmtennismom mary g says:
Just read 4 of your books this last week – the 3 Strong, Smart, Superb & Sexy series& Instant Attraction. All were the best kind of books. You can’t put them down but you don’t want them to end. I need a another fix. Seriously, I would love to read & review Instant Gratification. Aussie Rules RULED too!!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 9:19 pmtennismom
Sam says:
I loved Instant Attraction! I’ll definitely write a review if I win!
Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 10:27 pmJen R. says:
I’m up for it.
Posted on March 21st, 2009 at 10:56 amBrandy W says:
I’d love to talk about it on my blog and anywhere else I like to play online.
Posted on March 21st, 2009 at 1:24 pmMonica says:
My sister got me hooked on your blog… it’s more entertaining and fun than I knew a blog could be! Your books must be awesome! I’d love to read your newest book. As much as I love to read (I’d rather read than sleep, and usually DO), I’m sorry to say I haven’t read any of your books yet. (What?!) I’ve looked for your books in local stores but can’t find you there, so will make an effort to get to the local library. (It’s never on my way anywhere, hence my recent $38 late fee for overdue books accrued in 2008.) Sigh.
As a “virgin” reader of your books, I think this should catapult my name to the top of the list to review your book, don’t you think?
Posted on March 21st, 2009 at 7:57 pm