Bitten by Paranormal Romance: 2012 paranormal romance reading challenge sign up

Thursday, November 3, 2011

2012 paranormal romance reading challenge sign up

Posted by Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) |

This year’s challenge is going to be a little different. You have to read 20 adult paranormal romance novels and add a small review or long if you like LOL. Books are to be read during the Jan –Dec of 2012

I will allow erotic paranormal romance but again they have to be novels.

Novel is over 40,000 word counts.

Novellas will not be allowed nor will urban fantasies or YA. If you want to make sure it's not a urban fantasy book please ask or you can visit these posts below to find out how to tell the difference for yourself.

http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/08/is-it-paranormal-romance-of-urban_25.html

http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/08/is-it-paranormal-romance-or-urban.html

http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/08/is-it-paranormal-romance-or-urban_28.html

http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/08/is-it-paranormal-romance-of-urban_27.html

http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/08/discussion-of-month-august-2012.html

I include paranormal as anything not normal, so it can be any, witch, warlock, time travel, vampire, shape shifters, steampunk, Sci-fi etc.. Again if you have a question please ask.

The other change will be I am only giving away autographed books to the people who finishes their 20 book challenge.

For Blogger's

Since I am not doing a monthly review linky what you need to do is make one post for your 2012 paranormal challenge. Once you’re done with all 20 reviews come back here to the linky and add that post and leave a comment so I know you are done.

To sign up add your blogs and or your name and a link to you blog to the linky below. You don’t have to worry about making a review post at this time, but if you do your more than welcome to add that link

Note: The easiest way I found is to add links to the post instead of every review because you might want to use that review for another challenge. I have a post below for reference.

http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2010/01/paranormal-romance-reading-challenge.html

This was very easy for me to do and didn't take up much time. As we bloggers knows we need any extra time we can get LOL.

Non Blogger

If you don't have a blog you can still enter. Just email me your reviews once you’re done or if you have a goodreads, shelfari etc account you can make a shelf just for your 2012 paranormal romance challenge. Once you’re done email me or you can add your challenge shelf to the finished review linky, just make sure you leave a comment. And I‘ll look them over.

To sign up for the challenge, all you have to do is add your name below and put your goodreads, shelfari etc…Link in the next line.

Once you've read your 20 books you’re done. You cannot enter for another turn.

At this time I have 12 autographs’ books but I can always get more if needed.

Once you’re finished and I look over your books or post I will tell you to pick out a book from the list. So the first person that finishes is the first served LOL.

I have two hunky buttons to choose from so please if you would pick one hunk and take him to your blog;) You'll find the code on my left side bar.

If you need any help or I didn't make something clear please let me know.

You can sign up now but the count won’t start until Jan 1, 2012.

Deadline for challenge sign up is Aug. 1, 2012

I think that's everything but I am sure I missed something if so give me a yell.

Thanks! Laurie

30 comments:

LorettaLynn//Temprance said...: This sounds really cool, im going to give it a try:); Nov 3, 2011 8:25:00 AM
Stacy Eaton said...: I'm in! I will start getting a place ready on my blog now!; Nov 3, 2011 8:30:00 AM
BrittanyG said...: I'm in! Sounds like fun!; Nov 3, 2011 8:43:00 AM
Donna said...: Count me in; Nov 3, 2011 9:03:00 AM
Blue Shedevil said...: Yay! Me too! I love a good challenge.; Nov 3, 2011 11:42:00 AM
WildAboutBones said...: Yum, both pics are wonderful eye candy!
You're going to do a post reminding us to begin the challenge on 1/1/12, yes?; Nov 3, 2011 1:27:00 PM
Artemis said...: 20 - 20! Yes, that is a challenge for me. I need to find more historical paranormal. I have an idea - New Year's Resolultion - read more PRN!; Nov 3, 2011 2:54:00 PM
Darlene said...: Thanks so much for hosting this challenge again, Laurie! I'm signing up again!!; Nov 3, 2011 3:47:00 PM
Megan@Riverina Romantics said...: I like how your combining the two challenges for next year! Count me in! Of course I still haven't written up all my reviews for this years challenge LOL! Happy reading everybody!; Nov 3, 2011 5:12:00 PM
Jen B. said...: I have questions!!! Paranormal romance, I get that. Can it be any of the subgenre? Like YA or Steampunk? Do I have to read the books in 2012 or just post the reviews in 2012? Might seem like a silly question but I just wanted to clarify! I have made a Goodreads shelf becaue I don't blog. I have already started organizing the books in my TBR pile. Thanks!; Nov 3, 2011 8:27:00 PM
Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) said...: Jen B- I knew I was missing something LOL. No to the YA, I dont read them so I have no clue about them. Yes, you have to read all 20 books in 2012. And I added a section on the post or your other question on the sub genre.

As of paranormal it can be any, witch, warlock, time travel, vampire, shapeshifters, steampunk, Sci-fi etc.. I include anything that is not normal in paranormal but if you have a question about a certain book please don't hesitate to ask.
And no not silly great questions.
Thanks; Nov 3, 2011 9:35:00 PM
Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) said...: Wild about bones- Yes, unless old age really sets in and I forget LOL; Nov 3, 2011 9:35:00 PM
Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) said...: Darlene- your welcome and thanks for signing up again.

Megan- I had to combine two challenges is crazy LOL

Happy reading to all!; Nov 3, 2011 9:42:00 PM
Danielle @ Romance Book Junkies said...: Laurie, I'm not sure I understand. If we're a blogger we read all 20 books then leave a review post or do you want a review for every single book thats going to be linked somehow?; Nov 4, 2011 3:11:00 PM
Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) said...: Danielle- I just emailed you about your question.; Nov 4, 2011 3:40:00 PM
Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews said...: Hi Laurie,

Thanks so much for hosting these challenges again and I really enjoyed this years.; Nov 5, 2011 12:10:00 AM
Madame D said...: Count me in my dear!! 20 books should be no bother, and i promise to add a short review ;)

BTW - LOVING your hunky badges for this years Challenge. Yummy!; Nov 5, 2011 5:47:00 PM
Nicole Marie said...: Sounds good!

I'm in!; Nov 14, 2011 9:22:00 PM
Sharon said...: I will try but how will I remember?; Nov 15, 2011 2:53:00 AM
Annie Marie said...: Looking forward to it, can't wait to get my teeth into my planned list of books.; Nov 17, 2011 9:00:00 AM
Jen B. said...: I just updated my Goodreads shelf that I have designated for the challenge. I think all 20 books I have listed are eligible but I'm not 100% sure. Is there any chance you could check them and let me know? Here's the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/2832581-jennifer?shelf=2012-paranormal-bitten-by-paranor; Dec 12, 2011 10:49:00 AM
Lizzielvr said...: I'm made my shelf on Goodreads! I'm looking forward to this!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/3209348-lizzielvr?shelf=2012-paranormal-romance-challenge; Dec 15, 2011 5:50:00 PM
Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) said...: Hope you guys have some reading fun!; Dec 16, 2011 2:47:00 PM
Lucy said...: Sounds like fun! I'm definitely in. I will set up a space in my blog :); Dec 18, 2011 9:45:00 PM
Lucy said...: Sounds like fun! I'm definitely in. I will set up a space in my blog :); Dec 18, 2011 9:47:00 PM
Anonymous said...: YAY, my first ever Reading Challenge. Looking forward to it because I am very new to this Genre.
MarieahB; Dec 26, 2011 4:22:00 PM
Mary @SweepingMe said...: I am going to be participating. I am a bit unclear on the paranormal romance seeing as I never read them. But I will try my best! I will be posting and putting the button up on my blog! Thanks for hosting!

Mary; Dec 29, 2011 12:52:00 PM
Jennifer_After_Dark said...: I have entered, I hope that I did it correctly I have my list of books on my entry,,looking forward to the upcoming New year ! thanks for the challenge !
Jennifer; Dec 30, 2011 12:16:00 AM
MamaElk said...: I'm planning on reading Felicity Heaton's Vampire Realm series. I was wondering if I could count the three short stories in the series as one book? The total word count of the three is 53,650.; Jan 3, 2012 1:00:00 AM
Steph from fangswandsandfairydust.com said...: I am unsure what you mean about posting reviews with the title. I review all the books I read at my site. Where do you want us to register our reads?; Jan 4, 2012 8:08:00 AM