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Authors in Bloom Spring Blog Hop Giveaway!

Short and sweet. That’s how I do things around here.

Sigh, okay, not really. I want things to be short and sweet, as in simple and easy, but it seems like a near-impossible task at times. Things somehow end up complicated and busy. I need to take a page from Deidre’s book, I think.

Here’s one of my favorite recipes. The flavors are fresh and the colors remind me of spring. Enter the oh-so-gorgeous (and delicious) Green Tea Tart with Lychees and Raspberries. Chef Stephane Lemagnen from zencancook.com shared it with me and the recipe made an appearance in Table Manners. If you ever decide to give it a try (just click on the image to get the recipe), snap a picture and share it with me on Facebook. I’d love to see it!

Green Tea Lychee Raspberry Tart by Zen Can Cook | http://www.miaking.com

Authors in Bloom at www.miaking.comToday is the kick off for the Authors in Bloom Spring Blog Hop Giveaway. Seem like a mouthful? It is, but for good reason. Over 50 authors are participating in a mega giveaway for the next 10 days, which means you have 10 days to enter over 50 individual author contests and, if you do, qualify for the grand prize or a Kindle Fire or Nook, winner’s choice.

To qualify for the grand prize, you must visit each and every author on the hop. Grand prize entrants will be entered via Rafflecopter, available on the first and final landing page of this hop, located on BloominThyme.  All winning entries will be verified. Visit the website for more details.

The Authors in Bloom Blog Hop runs from Thursday, April 7, 2016 to Saturday, April 16, 2016.

What will be given away? Everything from books to swag, promotional products and more. The grand prize is an e-reader of your choice (up to $200 value). A second prize of $25 gift card for an e-book retailer gift card. Visit BloominThyme for complete details and entry restrictions.

I’m giving away a $25 gift card to Amazon (U.S. and Canada residents only). I know — it’s so creative, right? 🙂 But I know you’ll get something awesome with it! The winner will also have their choice of one of my novels (Good Things, Sweet Life, Table Manners or Family Room) in print, ebook or audiobook.

What do I do when it’s all over? On April 18th, the grand prize winners will be posted on BloominThyme. Individual authors will announce and contact the winners of their author-specific giveaways on their own websites. You will be required to claim your prize according to each giveaway’s terms and conditions. IMPORTANT: I will be on the road and traveling off the beaten path during this giveaway so the winner of my giveaway will be notified and receive their prize during the week of May 1, 2016, when I return. Grab a good book and then another, and keep reading until I get back!

To enter my giveaway, just leave a comment below telling me who you are, where you’re from and how you love to spend your free time. Now THAT’s easy.

Thanks so much for swinging by and have fun these next 10 days!


Big hugs to everyone who took the time to leave a comment and hop around! The winner of the giveaway is Amy Bowens. Congrats, Amy!



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Comments

  1. Lu Worley says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:39 am

    Hi, Mia!
    I am Lu Worley from central Utah, and love spending time with family, reading books, learning new things.

    Reply
  2. Catherine Chant says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:45 am

    The recipe looks delicious! I love to garden in my spare time and the weather looks like it’s about to warm up soon to do that (fingers crossed, here in New England).

    Reply
  3. Taylor says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:59 am

    Hi Mia! I am from WI and love Love LOVE to spend time cooking and baking gluten free recipes with my mom and good friends. On sunny days my closest friends (including my twin sister) and I love to kayak, munch on goat cheese and crackers, drink great wine, and reminisce on old memories that make us cry from laughter! We enjoy spending time on refreshing walks while enjoying the nature surrounding us and dreaming about our dream vacations together!

    Reply
  4. Throuthehaze says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I’m Rae from Portsmouth, VA and I in my spare time I enjoy reading, canoeing, and baking.

    Reply
  5. Lori H says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:08 am

    I’m Lori from Tennessee and I enjoy gardening, sewing, and crafting.

    Reply
  6. Janice Santillo says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Janice from Cleveland. Reading and the internet.

    Reply
  7. Amber Ag says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Hi 🙂 I’m Amber from northern US. I love to spend my free time reading! 🙂

    kissedbymidnight AT gmail.com

    Reply
  8. Tia says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Hi, I am Tia! I am from the Midwest! and I love to spend my free time with my pets!

    videoclimber AT yahoo DOT com

    Reply
  9. Shannon says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    I’m Shannon and I’m from Belleville, Illinois. I like reading in my free time.

    Reply
  10. Anne says

    April 8, 2016 at 5:30 am

    Anne from Illinois, reading and traveling.

    acm05atjuno.com

    Reply
  11. Joye says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:55 am

    I live in the desert of Arizona. I love to read and bake scrumptious desserts which I take a couple of bites out of and give the rest to my son and Grandchildren.

    Reply
  12. Savannah Miller says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:52 am

    It is very nice to meet you! My name is Savannah, I am the mommy to two amazing little boys and 3 fur babies. In my free time I like to read or shop…. Or better yet shop for something to read 🙂 I live in Pennsylvania

    Reply
  13. Joy F says

    April 9, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    Hi, Joy from Florida. I love reading in my free time.

    Reply
  14. Michelle Champion says

    April 10, 2016 at 2:14 am

    I entered on your Darian Gee page too, because I adore your stories. I have read them all. I am Michelle from Paducah, KY …Quilt City USA!!! I read and craft. That is pretty much all I do, read and craft.

    Reply
  15. Alisha Sienkiel says

    April 10, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Hi! I’m Alisha from southwest PA. I spend my free time reading, on the computer or gardening! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    sienkiel1821 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  16. nancy burgess says

    April 10, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Nancy Burgess Gowanda NY.I like to spend my time with my grandaughter Evelyn and reading our books, jean60212@gmail.com

    Reply
  17. bn100 says

    April 10, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    US
    reading

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  18. Linda Romer says

    April 11, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Hello Mia, my name is Linda Romer from Staten Island, NY and in my free time I love to read and review books. I also like to help promote the Authors and books that I love. I also have a passion for cooking and your tart looks amazing. Thank you
    isisthe12th(at)gmail (dot)com

    Reply
  19. Jeanna Massman says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    I’m Jeanna from Tucson, AZ. I love reading, watching TV and entering giveaways.
    jeanna_massman at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  20. Michele Hayes says

    April 12, 2016 at 4:45 am

    Hello, I’m Michele from Delaware and I do a lot of cruising and reading, sometimes at the same time.
    (mybeach52 at yahoo dot com)

    Reply
  21. Laura Bradley says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:17 am

    Hi there! My name is Laura. I am from a small town in South Carolina. And I love to READ! 😀

    Reply
  22. Beth T. says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I’m Beth from Oregon. I’m a quilter and a reader, and during the summer months when the sun shines here I love to be outside and tend to our roses and work in the yard when I can. We have dogs and cats and chickens to keep me busy as well.

    Reply
  23. Gina Beirne says

    April 13, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I’m Gina from Upstate New York (Finger Lakes area). I spend my free time reading, but I’m also an avid knitter and geocacher!

    Reply
  24. Kay says

    April 13, 2016 at 7:39 am

    That recipe sounds delicious – I am lucky – my daughter is a baker – so will ask her to try to replicate this. Thanks

    I am from Toronto, originally from Ireland. Love Books & will try & read a couple a week. Love reading all types & enjoy getting to know new authors.

    Reply
  25. Becca Z says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Hi, I’m Becca from the Florida panhandle, we live on the beach and enjoy boating and water sports in our free time, some mountain biking, and lots of travel, we are trying to visit all the caribbean islands.

    Reply
  26. PAT CAMPBELL says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Hi Mia
    I’m Pat Campbell from MA.
    Whenever I find free time, I enjoy a good book or I enjoy knitting.
    Best regards and happy Spring!

    Reply
  27. Selina Williams says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:46 am

    Hi! I am Selina from central PA. I love cooking and especially love baking. It’s always my goal to never allow the cook (me) or my diners to get bored with “same old” meals. I like to get creative and keep it fun. I also enjoy music of all kinds and reading is my favorite escape from reality.

    Reply
  28. Susan Navidad says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Hi. My name is Susan Navidad, and I am originally from northwest Georgia (I’m an Appalachian American LOL). I love to spend my free time READING, of course, and crocheting. I just completed a black filet shrug with a wild rose motif on the back. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  29. Sue says

    April 13, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I’m Sue. I currently live in Sherwood, Wisconsin, overlooking Lake Winnebago. I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and travel (esp. to Kauai, our home away from home).

    Reply
  30. Julie Williams says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Aloha!
    My name is Julie. I live in San Antonio, TX but grew up on Oahu. One of my favorite pastimes is reading. I also love to spend time with my daughter.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
  31. Liz says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I love to hang out with my husband & dogs, read, cook, bake, & volunteer with Great Dane Rescue of North TX.

    Reply
  32. Jackie Wisherd says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I live in a suburb of San Diego, CA. I either read, do watercolors or quilting when I have spare time. I am busier now that I am retired than when I worked. I don’t really have much free time.

    Reply
  33. Carol Woodruff says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    I’m Carol Woodruff and I live in NJ. I love to spend time on my computer and reading.

    Reply
  34. Judy Pflueger says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Hi. I am Judy Pflueger. I lived in Gaithersburg, MD. I like to read and crochet.

    Reply
  35. Michelle Sears says

    April 14, 2016 at 3:15 am

    I have a. lot. of hobbies. I knit, crochet, garden, bake, craft with paper, felt and fabric. It keeps me out of trouble. 😉

    Reply
  36. Missy Bogs says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:10 am

    I’m from MissyB from TN. In free time I love to read and bake goodies and read chick lit!

    Reply
  37. Lea says

    April 14, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    Hi. I’m Lea B in CA right now. I love to read in my free time and do crafts. Been a fan for years and am anxiously awaiting a new book!

    Reply
  38. Richard Brandt says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    I’m Richard Brandt from Mobile, Alabama at rsbrandt44 (at) hotmail (dot) com. In my copious spare time I like to catch up with old movies on Netflix and Hulu.

    Reply
  39. Trix says

    April 15, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I’m Trix, from northern California (closer to San Jose than San Francisco), and I love to cook, read, go to museums and record stores, and watch hockey (GO SHARKS!).

    Reply
  40. Daniel M says

    April 15, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    I’m in MA and I never have any free time, there’s never enough hours in the day

    Reply
  41. Deborah says

    April 16, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Howdy! I’m Deborah from the East Coast (the huge state of Dela-where?)

    I love to hike, garden, quilt, sew and cook!

    Thank you for participating in this Hop!

    sprocket 215 @ g mail . com

    Reply
  42. ELF says

    April 16, 2016 at 6:53 am

    Hi Mia!
    I am ELF, from Southern California near the L.A. area. I don’t know…my ‘free time’ is usually an excuse to read, lol, but occasionally I get the urge to garden, crochet, do jigsaw puzzles or color! Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Spring!

    elewkf1 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  43. Leah Shumack says

    April 16, 2016 at 9:04 am

    I’m Leah from New York! In my spare time I like entering giveaways and reading!

    Reply
  44. Linda Kish says

    April 16, 2016 at 9:13 am

    I’m Linda from So Cal. Since I’m retired, all of my time is free time. I spend it reading, watching tv, playing on my computer and playing with my dogs. I do pretty much whatever I want.
    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  45. amy says

    April 16, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Hi Amy from Maryland. In my spare time I love to read. I always find when I want things to go short and sweet they tend to drag out for me too. Thanks for sharing the tart looks delicious. amybowens34(at) yahoo(dot) com

    Reply
  46. BookAttict says

    April 16, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    I’m Elizabeth from Florida. In my spare time I read….preferably on the beach!

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth(at)bookattict(dot)com

    Reply

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