Fall Into Books - Upcoming Blog Hop Opportunity

Hello, our lovely followers! As you know, we've downgraded to less hops per year (four in total), but you'll be happy to know, we have our third one coming up September 26-29!

We're asking that if you are an author who follows this page, maybe you will consider joining the hop. What can it do for you? It's GREAT exposure! We have custom tweets and Facebook posts that are sent out via our hoppers and our Candlelight Reads Facebook page. (We may get a Twitter account, but that hasn't happened yet.)

We ask that everyone gives away something on their blog, and it can be a copy of your work or swag which is VERY popular with readers! Or a gift card giveaway! All work out beautifully, and it helps spread the word for your novel.

Each blog on the tour will link to your blog, so when our readers are through with one, they'll hop to another.Where they will read your post and enter your giveaway!

We aren't asking for your money to participate. It's all free. All you have to do is supply a prize to the hoppers. That's it.

So, if you're interested, join our fall hop. The page to sign up is here: http://candlelightreads.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_1779.html

The week of the hop, you will receive an email with all of the instructions.

Also, if you need some questions answered, please message us through our Facebook page or you can contact Emerald Barnes via her contact page.

We look forward to hopping with you!

Take a Bite Out of Summer Blog Hop

With summer comes some of the best things to eat!  Fresh vegetables and fruit from gardens or the market, watermelons, strawberries. Of course, there are the sweet treats that are so yummy in the summer heat: ice cream, frozen yogurt, or snow cones.

Maybe there is a special treat you like to have each summer. That's what this hop is all about! And don't forget to stop by each blog below and see what little treats we're giving away! I'm sure summer will be even sweeter with these hot prizes!

Have fun hopping!

Welcome to a Spring in Your Step Blog Hop!

With Spring comes shedding those thick winter coats and daring to venture outside.  How do you celebrate spring? Do you lounge outside and read?  Or do you and your family plan new and adventurous activities to get out and get going? What is it that you like to do?  Or even a character in your books?

Find out what our hoppers like most about Spring time!  Follow these awesome blogs below and entire to win some really cool prizes! 

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1. Emerald Barnes' Dreaming Awake Blog	2. In Darkness there is Light	3. Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia
4. Bonnie Blythe's Pure Romance	5. Prism Book Group	6. Pauline Creeden, Author (INT)
7. Spirit Filled Kindle	8. Living the Dream	9. Heather Gray, Author
10. Kelly Martin Books	11. Astraea Press	12. Brenda Maxfield's Teen Reads
13. Kathy Bosman Romance Writer	14. Kristin Wallace Author	15. Monica's Blog
16. Front Porch Romance Blog	17. Aileen Fish, Love as Old as Time	18. Angel Breath Books
19. Approachable Fiction	20. Elaine Cantrell: Hope. Dreams. Life. . . Love	21. Musings About the Writing Life
22. Writing about Bikers, Soldiers & Celebrities

 

It's Time to Hop for 2014!

Hey!  We have finally set up our blog for signups of this year's hops!  We have opted for four hops this year.

A Spring in Your Step - March 21-24

Take a Bite Out of Summer - June 13-16

Fall Into Books - September 26-29

Trim the Tree -  December 5-8


We will continue hopping like we have, giving individual prizes away on each blog.  If you're an author or blogger, please join us!  We host family-friendly fiction, and we think that this will be an amazing year for Candlelight Reads!

Please, sign up, and if you're just looking for hops, please sign up for updates every time we post on this blog.  Or you can like us on Facebook and keep up with us there!  We also use the hashtag #CLReads, so you can keep up with us on Twitter!  (A twitter account may come later for that, but right now, it's only us hoppers tweeting using that hashtag.) 

Christmas Angel Blog Hop

Welcome to Candle Light Blog Hops! Are you a hopper? Want to win prizes? Discover new authors? Get into the Christmas spirit! Come hop with us and share your memories of Christmas cheer to enter our contests. Each site is responsible for their own giveaways so follow the instructions the author gives to be entered. Thanks so much for coming and I can't wait to hop with you! 

Are you an author of sweet romance, Christian fiction, or family-friendly novels? Do you want to get more visitors/network with readers? Sign up on the linkylist below. Post an article about the theme described below, offer a prize, include the image on this post in your post. Also include a link back to Candlelight Reads, and instructions for your hoppers on how to enter your contest as well as a picture/description of the prize (I recommend keeping it simple by having the hoppers comment on your blog). It can be an Amazon gift card, a swag pack full of goodies... whatever you want to give away. You are responsible for choosing your own winner/s randomly. I recommend using Research Randomizer or to sign up for a free Rafflecopter.

December 13-16:
Title: Christmas Angel
Theme: What is a favorite Christmas memory? Was there a special Christmas moment that seemed heaven-sent...or touched by an angel?

We'll have fun. Can't wait to hop with you!

Kindle Fire HDX 7" Giveaway

 Just in time for the HOLIDAYS - Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)   This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT! Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7".

 All New Kindle Fire HDX 7" Giveaway

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)

  Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

  Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)

      Holiday Kindle Fire Giveaway #1 Sponsors:

1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
2. Feed Your Reader
3. Allergic to Life by Kathryn Chastain Treat
4. The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl
5. Living, Learning, and Loving Life
6. Confessions of a Librarian in Training...
7. Bea's Book Nook
8. Author Kary Rader
9. Author Jennie Sherwin
10. A Book Lover's Retreat
11. These are but Shadows
12. Tressa's Wishful Endings
13. Author Lia Fairchild
14. Author Helen Smith
15. Buku-Buku Didi
16. Truth Seekers Dare to Enter
17. The Reporter and the Girl
18. Author Terah Edun
19. Young Adult Book Deals
20. Diva Booknerd
21. Jessica Loves Books
22. Homebound Unlimited
23. Author L.A. Matthies
24. Author Janeal Falor
25. Like a Broken Vessel
26. Author Bonnie Blythe
27. Author Bella Street
28. Candlelight Reads
29. Author Louise Caiola
30. Kelly's Lucky You
31. Author Elizabeth Isaacs
32. Word to Dreams
33. Kimber Leigh Writes
34. Author Wendi Sotis
35. ~Owl Always Be Reading~
36. Fairie Chick's Fantasy Book Reader
37. Author Talia Jager
38. MichaelSciFan
39. Author Charlene A. Wilson
40. Every Free Chance Book Reviews
41. MyLadyWeb: Women's History and Women Authors
42. Darkmotive's Books and More
43. Ketch's Book Nook
44. Blogging the Beloved
45. Book Lover's Life
46. Kelly P's Blog
47. Fae Books
48. Lori's Reading Corner
49. Author Kay Kenyon
50. A Bookish Escape
51. Christine's Blog

 Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7". Ends 12/18/13 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks Blog Hop

Welcome to Candle Light Blog Hops! Click on the tabs above to see what hops you want to sign up for. All are open for sign ups! Be on the lookout for a welcome email before the hop starts. Thanks so much for coming and I can't wait to hop with you! 

November 15-18:
Title: Thanks for Love.
Topic: What is the most thoughtful thing a loved one has done for you?

I look forward to hopping with you!!!