>I hope everyone had a great holiday! I took a couple of days off for Christmas, though I worked in the car on the way to and from my dad’s house in Dallas. At least, until I got car sick and my laptop battery died. Fortunately, those seemed to happen at about the same time. 
For Christmas this year, Santa brought both an Xbox Kinect and the Move accessories and software for our PS3. Evidently the goal is to get me up and moving before my lower half becomes molded into the shape of my office chair. And I love both systems!
The good news? I am currently undefeated on both the virtual soccer field and the gladiator ring. The bad news? I seem to have damaged my right rotator cuff by viciously stabbing and jump-attacking #1 in the Colosseum. Good thing I have this manuscript to polish while I’m recovering from my video game injury.
Aside from that, do you know what today is? Well, it might be the official shelf date for My Soul To Steal. It’s one of the dates, anyway. And if you haven’t been able to find it on the shelf yet, you should be able to by Jan 1, in the US, Canada, and Australia.
To celebrate, how ’bout a contest?
Up for grabs: Winner’s choice of
- The complete Soul Screamers series to date + a copy of the Kiss Me Deadly antho, containing the “Fearless” short story. All signed and personalized.
Or…
- The complete Shifters series, American editions. All signed and personalized.
How you can enter:
On or before Jan 4th, 2010, post the My Soul To Steal trailer on your blog or Facebook page, along with the cover blurb, a release announcement, and a link to at least one site where a copy can be purchased legally. Then come back here and leave me a link to where you posted in the comments.
The code for the trailer and the official cover blurb are below. Interested? Start posting!
Official blurb:
YOU WANT MY SOUL AND MY BOYFRIEND?
Trying to work things out with
Nash—her maybe boyfriend—is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can’t just
pretend nothing happened. But “complicated” doesn’t even begin to describe their
relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to
take Nash back.See, Sabine isn’t just an ordinary girl. She’s a mara,
the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people’s fears—and craft
them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she
survives.And Sabine isn’t above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to
death to get whatever—and whoever—she wants.I DON’T THINK SO.
>Hi Rachel
Congratulations on your Release Day.I already posted your release on my site with the book trailer, blurb, cover & link. I also tweeted it (around 1 AM I think).I would love to be entered for your *SIGNED* books. (My precioussssesss):)Happy New Year!Robhttp://www.fictionall.com/2010/12/new-release_865.html
>YEAY!!! I posted! The complete Shifters series, American editions. All signed and personalized!!!! OMG! I have been having a hard time getting my hands on just the first one! Thank you for the opportunity and for writing books we all love!http://emmamichaels.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release-date.htmlSincerely,Emma MichaelsEmma_Michaels@hotmail.comhttp://EmmaMichaels.Blogspot.com
>Blog post: http://intensewhisper.blogspot.com/2010/12/book-release-my-soul-to-steal.htmlFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/intensewhisper#!/intensewhisper/posts/180959485261634Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/IntenseWhisper/statuses/19824138164113408Good luck with your release love!robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com
>Rachel I enter every single one of your contests with the hope to win just 1 signed copy of a book….that's all I really want is your autograph on one of your books for my collection lol…so I posted all of this on my blog here:http://grungeandglitter.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-by-rachel-vincent.htmlI so hope to win finally after the last year or two of trying lol…
>OOH I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win The complete Soul Screamers series to date + a copy of the Kiss Me Deadly antho, containing the "Fearless" short story. All signed and personalized. WOULD LOVE TO WIN!! Thank you for the chance. I entered everything into Facebook as you requested. Thank you so much & HAPPY BOOK RELEASE DAY! *throws confetti & blows horns*http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=118369851566058&id=1556456189 facebook link to Boarders to buy a valid copyfacebook posted trailer: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=185963518082647&id=1556456189blurb posted on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=117943978274984&id=1556456189http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=118369851566058&id=1556456189 release date todayWhew…all entered! Mindy
>I did that with a Wii game last Christmas. My arm was killing me for about 2 weeks with the Haummer throw and 400m run. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100000158030106Love all your books cna't wait for the new seriesJennifer Deamer
>If the contest is international enter me please, I have done all the above http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000751647604
>I don't know if it was allowed for people in Denmark to participate, but I did it anyhow ^^ It came out a bit more messy than intended, and since it couldn't all fit in the status I had to put some of the infoes in the commentary, but it's here http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1242240366#!/profile.php?id=1242240366&sk=wall
>I posted it on my profile page. http://www.facebook.com/jessica.e.cross
>It's posted here on my facebook. Great book keep up the good work. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1466138332&v=wall
>I would love to win the Shifters Series! http://booksdevoured.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-trailer.htmlStray was one of my favorite books I read in 2010, I can not wait to read the rest!
>I want a signed Soul Screamers series and Kiss Me Deadly!!!! I want! I want!Posted on my blog: http://wulfluva-shellsstories.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-trailer.htmloreo_93 AT hotmail DOT com
>Congrats Rachel
I have posted your release on my site with your book trailer, blurb, Cover & link. I also Posted on Facebook (today).I have also posted in (Romance Divas) Get some of the ladies to show you love. I would love to be entered for you *Signed* Shifter Series. Happy New Year !! Andie 
http://alanimarie.wordpress.com/2010/12/28/my-soul-to-steal-rachel-vincent/http://www.facebook.com/KehalaniI am not sure if you can get to Romance Divas, but here is the Link ..http://forums.romancedivas.com/index.php?s=c9ef200256a3207a8d5f3f535e94eb2e&showforum=3.
>Ohhh I would love the signed Shifters…
And here is where my release day info is blogged:http://snarkymamma.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release-day.htmlCongrats on MSTS! I cannot wait!I also cannot wait to see what series comes out nect 
Teri C.
>Congrats on the success of both of your series, Rachel. YOU ROCK!!!!! I would love to win your Soul Screamer series, as I already own and adore the Shifters series!My Blog: http://smashattackreads.blogspot.com/2010/12/upcoming-release-my-soul-to-steal-by.htmlTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmashAttackAsh/statuses/19849523517984768Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=123222404411653&id=100001716810931SmashAttackReads at gmail dot com
>I posted it on my tumblr.http://safaripoet.tumblr.com/post/2501452706/my-soul-to-stealA belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
>Congrats on the release date! Also congrats on being undefeated on the Xbox – my son would love it if I played too – perhaps if we get the Kinect I will feel like checking it out more. I know that I have NO desire for Rock Band! Too bad about the injury – Thanks for hosting such an unbelievable contest!!! Thanks for the chance to win! I will be entering – back with posting information soon!
>I am back with that posting information- I have posted on my blog here. This post has the release information, the official blub and links to: your contest, your blog, Barnes and Noble for your book, Amazon for your book, and a link to your trailer on YouTube. I have posted just the trailer hereThanks again for hosting – thanks for entering me – bevsharp@desch.org
>Think I did it right – here is my link: http://www.facebook.com/notes/edie-leichtman/my-soul-to-steal-available-now-elsewhere-january-1st/495698114336#!/profile.php?id=1123148000Thank for the entry,Edie Leichtman edieann(@)hazletonparanormal(.)com
>congrats!!love your books http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=587659950shaina katz
>So excited for this opportunity to win your books!!Facebook (trailer & release note): http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=141455225912124&id=143115032407903Facebook (Amazon link & Blurb): http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=171852222853652&id=143115032407903Thanks!!!Katesithereandread (at) gmail (dot) com
>http://fullmoonbites.blogspot.com/2010/12/official-shelf-date-for-my-soul-to.html
>An entire book series is too tempting to not give it a shot! I want Soul Screamers! Here's my blog post:http://jacobsbeloved.blogspot.com/2010/12/rachel-vincent-contest.htmlEnjoy!Rachelhopester777 at gmail dot com
>Would LOVE to win this. Here is my link to my blog post. Thankshttp://urbanfantasyinvestigations.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-by-rachel-vincent.htmlStacy Urban Fantasy InvestigationsChllybrd(at)gmail(dot)com
>Congrats on your Release Day!I would love to win the Soul Screamers giveaway!Here is post:http://ashleybook.blogspot.com/2010/12/rachel-vincent-aside-from-being-amazing.htmlashleysbookshelf at gmail dot com
>I would love to win the whole Soul Screamers series and Kiss Me Deadly!Here's my post of the trailer, with the release announcement, and the link to Borders to buy it:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=187386314610763&id=100001547463822Here's my post of the cover blurb:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=187586001257948&id=100001547463822Thanks for doing contests, I love having the opportunity to win your books! Moniquemusicphantom21@comcast.net
>I posted in blogspot here is the link:http://wordsfeelingssilence.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release.html
>** Hi Rachel * congrads on your release day , I have posted your book trailor, blurb, release day, book cover, link to purchase books and as a little extra for those who havent discoverd the Reaper a link to read that as well
** I would so love to win your collection ** heart pulpatating already at just the thought of it ** What a fab contest and wondeful prizes but either way i will be reading My Soul To steal !!!! http://pageflipperz.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release-day.htmlHave also posted the trailor and info on facebook Katrina whittaker on facebook I have tagged you !!! 
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/Nightwalker74Have a great new year !!! Hope you recover from your game injury !!! 
katkittee_cat@bigpond.com
>Here is the link! I posted it to the book club on facebook that I am part of!! and on my page as well! Congrats on the release and I love this series and your writing!! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Book-Club/193558430461 http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/my email is yellojellow1784@netscape.net
>Signed copies of one of your series would be a dream. Plus, I can't wait for your new adult book to come out.http://theladycriticslibrary.blogspot.com/2010/12/soul-screamer-release-date.htmlThanks for the contest!
>Thank you for the wonderful contest! I posted everything on my blog, which can be found here:http://booksaredreams.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release.htmlThanks again!!!booksaredreams@gmail.com
>Congrats Rachel for My Soul to Steal's release!
I'm loving your Shifter series so far, and can't wait to start your Soul Screamers series! I posted the trailer, blurb and links for purchasing on my blog.http://elzar-v-emm.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-trailer-out-now-or.htmlPlease enter me if this contest is international! 
And I hope you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!-Elzarelzar_valdivia@msn.com
>I would LOVE to win the Soul Screamers series! I posted about your new release on my blog at http://thebookbug-hogan.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release-giveaway.htmllexie.bookbug(AT)gmail(DOT)com
>i posted on my blog http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-trailor-blurb-and.htmlmortalsinn@yahoo.com
>i posted everything here:http://babblingbookworm.blogspot.com/2010/12/waiting-on-wednesday-my-soul-to-steal.htmlI would LOVE to win the Shifters series!Thanks for the contest & enjoy your new games haha!Alyssa
>Happy Book Release Day!
I've posted about it on my blog: http://ellen-cullen.livejournal.com/25957.htmland tweeted it as well: http://twitter.com/ellen_cuIIen/status/20030763013513216Awesome giveaway! Thank-you oxox
>Congratulations!I poted about it at my blog:http://angel-on-a-move.blogspot.com/2010/12/official-shelf-date-for-my-soul-to.htmlThaks for the giveaway!
>http://breeza86.blogspot.com/2010/12/official-blurb-you-want-my-soul-and-my.html I posted the blurb, trailer and a link to where to buy as well as release date at the above link
>Hi Rachel!
I'd like to join for the complete set Soul screamers Series! I posted the blurb, trailer with a link to Amazon on my blog: http://shusky20.blogspot.com/2010/12/trailer-contest-my-soul-to-steal.htmlThank you!precious_shusky@yahoo.omPrecious
>Congrats on the release! Can't wait to read it! It is at the semi top of my pile!Would love to win some signed books! Who wouldn't??Hope you have a good new year!http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal.htmljessbess2505[at]yahoo[dot]com
>Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
My post is here:http://alysbookaway.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release.htmlaprilxu2222@gmail.com
>Happy Release Day!I posted on my blog: http://lastpagefirst-germaine.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-is-almost-here.htmlALPHA was one of my favorite reads of 2010! I was super sad to see the Shifters series end, as Faythe is one of my fave heroines, but I'm excited for your new adult series! Oh, and My Soul to Steal, of course.
Happy New Year!
>Wow this is an awesome contest! I definitely have to TRY!http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=537717046
>YAY and Congratulations! I would love to win the Soul Screamers Series. The Trailer was magnificent – Kudos! Here is the link to my post to share your contest. http://immortylcafe.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-release-contest-giveaway-from.htmlWishing you much success!BK Walkerbkwalkerbooks at comcast dot net
>"The complete Soul Screamers series to date + a copy of the Kiss Me Deadly antho, containing the "Fearless" short story, All signed and personalized" would be soooo awesome!!!I posted the release with the book trailer, blurb, cover, and link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001042011228)I also tweeted it, but the full links to buy it and to watch it on Youtube was too many characters, and it was even more if I added the blurb. So, I just said that the forth book was available at bookstores and amazon.com and said that you can watch the trailer on Youtube. (http://twitter.com/#!/brynnerox)Thanks for the awesome giveaway!brynnerox@hotmail.com
>Yay I can't wait to read the book. I finally got to read My Soul to Keep a couple days ago and I loved it.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/darkelvengirl/posts/118560541545506?notif_t=share_comment
>When the Soul Screamer Series is over, will you write another YA series? I can't wait to read My Soul To Steal
>Hey Rachel I'm so excited about My Soul to Steal coming out! I can't wait to read it! I would like the Shifter series. Here is my post:http://novelsociety.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/my-soul-to-steal-by-rachel-vincent/
>OH yey a contest.
I haven't read the series yet, but after looking into it can't wait to grab my copy to read. 
Congrats on the success of the series.Posted on my blog: http://cladestinesanctuary.blogspot.com/2010/12/news-and-contest.htmlTweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/greyzgreyz/status/20192449481678849This post will automatically be posted in my Facebook.
>Rachel, I would really love to enter your contest but I can't figure out how to post your trailer on facebook. Please can you help?
>Thank you for this great contest! Here's my blog post about My Soul to Steal.http://sweetladyjess.blogspot.com/2010/12/waiting-on-wednesday.htmlThank you for your time!jessicatapia_afuel07(at)hotmail(dot)com
>I posted everything on my facebook! So excited to read this book!http://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&¬e_id=10150366514280355#!/kat.crouchkathycrouch AT hotmail DOT com
>I posted your release on my blog and tweeted about the blog post with a mention to you! Huge fan, would LOVE signed books! <3http://kyrstind.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal.htmlhttp://twitter.com/kyrstind/statuses/20221370050805760
>Hey congratulation on your release dayI tweeted it http://twitter.com/khyla_rahchelle/status/20232505110040576Happy New Year@khyla_808ATyahooDOTcom
>I can honestly say I'm super excited for this. I posted everything on my tumblr ( http://musiclurv.tumblr.com/post/2517480828/you-want-my-soul-and-my-boyfriend-trying-to-work )I would love to be entered into this contest. Thanks for putting it up.Happy New Year!
>I posted about this on my blog. here is the linkhttp://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com/2010/12/mark-down-date.htmlHave a good New YearCherylclbstitch at yahoo dot com
>posted in on facebook!I will literally DIE if I win this!!it'll be a complete miracle!!love the soul screamers series!!!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=753575553
>OMG!!!! i soo want the soul screamers series there my favorite books ever!heres my linkhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001482835733&sk=wall
>Congratulations!!! I posted the release, trailer and cover blurb along with a like to amazon.com where copies can be purchased. Would LOVE to win these books!! http://joykeeney.blogspot.com/joymariee(at)att(dot)netJoy
>I also sent a tweet about the release as well http://twitter.com/ JoyKeeneyjoymariee(at)att(dot)net
>Congrats on your release date!I posted here: http://www.facebook.com/entrelibros.blog/posts/114993371905617Thank you for the giveaway! I have a hard time choosing which set of books I want *.* Happy new year!
>Hi Rachel,I posted about it on my blog:My Soul to Steal Trailer + Contest on Rachel Vincent's Blog!aikychien at yahoo dot com
>Thanks for the generous giveaway!I posted the trailer on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000188700801findjessyhere at gmail dot com
>I'm so excited for you Rachel! I LOVED LOVED LOVED the ARC so I'm excited to have it next to the other books on my shelf!!Here's my post!http://www.leilanilovesbooks.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-release.htmlHappy New Year!Leilanileilani @ leilanilovesbooks.comOh, we should talk about me being Tod's girlfriend. It's in the post
>I got lost somewhere. LOL I think I posted this comment somewhere else. LMAO Time to go home! CONGRATS on your release day! I can't wait for it! http://toturnoveranewleaf.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal.html
>Hey Rachel Congrats on the release I bought it already and read it and LOVED it! I've posted the trailer, release, blurb and links on my blog as well as a link to my blog on facebook for all my facebook fans from the bookshelf to see. thanks again for a fantastic contest and congrats on all your wonderful success. Your books are all amazing and I'm so glad I'm a part of BOTH your book worlds
Here's a link to my blog posthttp://msilvabooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/soul-screamers-series-continues.htmlHUGSMelissa Silvamsilvabooks@live.com
>Oohh…I love the Shifters series so of course I want to read your Soul Screamers. I have posted about the release (and the rest of the novels) here: http://www.literaryescapism.com/16206/soul-screamers.Also posted on Facebook and Twitter.
>If this is open internationally, please put my name in the draw! I REALLY want the chance to win the Shifters Series!!!But if not, I would be happy for you of your new book release! Blogged: http://darlynandbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/book-release-my-sould-to-steal-by.htmlPosted the blurb on FB:http://www.facebook.com/darlyn5/posts/165265973518104Posted the trailer on FB:http://www.facebook.com/darlyn5/posts/186121941414460Twitted: http://twitter.com/#!/darlyn5/status/20745752674304000Congratulations and happy new year!!darlyn225 at gmail dot com
>Hmmm I don't know if my last comment worked or not… But whether or not it did, it had the wrong link (d'oh) I blame being up really REALLY early this morning. (that counts as an excuse, right?)Anyhoo, in case the last message didn't work, please enter me if this is international!http://libertyfallsdown.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/rachel-vincent-my-soul-to-steal-release/Congrats on the release! Can't wait for backwards little Britain to catch up
>Hi -I posted the trailer, the blurb and the links on my site. My site – http://www.bg-vampirediaries.info/news.php?extend.60.1I am for the complete Shifters series.
>I had to do two posts because I couldn't fit everything in one.http://www.facebook.com/amynicolecullen/posts/115289758544788http://www.facebook.com/amynicolecullen/posts/129950317067044
>Great contest!!! Can't wait for everyone else to read this book. It's amazing! I'd love a signed set of the Soul Screamer books!! http://nicegirlsdontreadnaughtybooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-trailer.htmlHeidi C.HCross (at) aol (dot) com
>My post: http://melissawatercolor.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-trailer.htmlFun contest!
>Thanks for the awesome contests!:D Count me in if it's international please.I posted here:http://kayaloves.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-soul-to-steal-by-rachel-vincent.htmlk_anon%5Bat%5Dhotmail%5Bdot%5Dco%5Bdot%5Duk
>Thanks for running this contest! I posted the trailer on my blog: http://ireadgood.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/my-soul-to-steal-contest/Happy New Year!
>Thank you! I posted on my blog!
http://bookish-escape.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-soul-to-steal-by-rachel-vincent-is_01.htmlfeeyonachan at gmail dot com
>Congrats on the release!Posted here: http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-soul-to-steal.htmlbacchus76 at myself dot com
>Thanks so much for the ARC of "My Soul to Steal" Rachel! I posted my review of it on my blog (alongside all of the contest requirements)… http://averysbooknook.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-soul-to-steal-by-rachel-vincent.htmlAvery @ Avery's Book Nookaverys.book.nook@hotmail.ca
>Here's the link to my blog post:http://bounteeysbabble.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-soul-to-steal-release.htmlI'm so excited about the book & contest!!Hope this is open internationally.
>Eek!! These books look awesome!! I haven't read them, but this is the perfect chance for me to be able to!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375646358purpletulipz@gmail.com
>I posted/1 http://www.orlandovacationchef.wordpress.comI got the rest of the series for Christmas. I am enjoying the series as much as the shifters. You are an amazing author, best of luck in the new year
>OMG I cant wait to read your books. I bought them for my ereader like 3 days ago. I wanted to wait to read them until I would get my hands on My Soul To Steal. I would love to have either set considering I have been wanting to read both series for a long time now. Happy Release Day and Congratulations!!!!! I really hope that I win. Here is where I left the info….I hope I did it right?http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Home-Away-From-Home/110389882361426?v=app_2373072738#!/pages/My-Home-Away-From-Home/110389882361426Thanks so much for this great opportunity….Autum FraileyMy Home Away From Homeafrailey[at]hotmail[dot]com
>:) best books ever….. Kaylee is way to good for Nash but Tod on the other hand is another story. here's my link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=556723460&v=app_2392950137#!/profile.php?id=556723460