Call for Bloggers! Do you want a free copy of the 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook?

Calling all book bloggers! Have I got an exciting project going on!

The 2011 and 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbooks have sold over 85,000 copies! With this great news, I am pleased to announce that not only will there be a 2013 volume of the cookbook, but in response to popular demand, there will be a printed version of The Book Blogger's Cookbook that includes all three volumes! Can I tell you how thrilled I am about this?

But wait, that's not the best part.

How can I be included?

How would you like to be a part of the cookbook? We are now accepting submissions for book reviews with companion recipes from YOU! Your recipe, photo, and book review will appear in the three-volume version of The Book Blogger's Cookbook, along with your blog. This is a great way to get your name in front of thousands of readers!

What do I get?

If your recipe and review are accepted, your name and blog will be printed in the ebooks and print versions, and you will receive a complimentary copy of the three-volume Book Blogger’s Cookbook. Please let me know if you want to be included ASAP; the call for entries ends March 3 (see below to contact me).

Click here to see a list of included and wanted titles.

With the success of the first two ebooks, we have decided to raise the money for printing the hard cover copy using Kickstarter.com. We will be offering several prizes and other benefits to those who pledge for the book or contribute there.  In the event that we fail to reach our Kickstarter goal, we will still make the combined Book Bloggers Cookbook available in both ebook, and soft bound formats.

Can I be in the 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook?

Yes! I'm also in need of blurbs for The 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook, and help with the book launch tour. Please fill out the form below to help!

*if you really hate forms, drop me an email.

Winner of over $200 books and get The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook for free

Congratulations to the winner of the Grand Prize for The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook blog tour!

The winner of the grand prize will receive a free copy of the following books (all of which are reviewed and given recipes in the cookbook:

Nightingale by David Farland Thank you to David Farland for the copy

Possession by Elana Johnson Thank you to Elana Johnson for the copy

Watched by Cindy Hogan Thank you to Cindy Hogan for the copy

Witch Song by Amber Argyle 

Gypsy Knights by Rhett and Lafe Metz Thank you to Rhett and Lafe Metz

The Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon

Variant by Robison Wells

Warped by Maurissa Guibord

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Back When You Were Easier to Love by Emily Wing Smith

Everneath by Brodi Ashton Thank you to Harper Collins

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Matched by Ally Condie

Bound by C.K. Bryant Thank you to C.K. Bryant

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Beyonders by Brandon Mull Thanks to Aladdin Publishing

Janitors by Tyler Whitesides

Zan Gah by Allan Richard Shickman Thanks to Allan Richard Shickman

The Scary School by Derek the Ghost

Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden 

Austenland by Shannon Hale

And the winner is:

Denise Z from Emily's blog over at Super Reader Girl.  Thanks to all of you who entered and spread the word!

If you haven't had a chance to read the cookbook yet, it will be free Sunday and Monday. :)

Yummy ribs and your last chance to win over $200 worth of books

"Love books? Like cooking? Then you're like me and have been itching for a peak inside The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook. Well I have a treat for you. Straight from the 2012 edition, I bring you an easy chicken recipe (called the Perfect Ten Dauntless Chicken Skewers) that is perfect for summer. Enjoy! We sure did. Mr. Whimsy and I will definitely be making this recipe again." ~Juju Tales of Whimsy

Today is the last day of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour! There are some seriously fun and funny things going on on the tour today.  Check out the image that Juju created after sampling the chicken skewers (above).  And find out why Christine Bryant thinks the Octavian Ribs look yummy--in more ways than one!

By purchasing the cookbook, trying out a recipe, commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you can earn entries to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:

Michelle A True Book Addict
Alicia Ali's Bookshelf
Chrystal Snowdrop Dreams
Juju Tales of Whimsy
Deirdre A Storybook World
Christine Day Dreamer
Taffy The Book Addict

Bloggers rave about The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook

Silver Solara

Food and Books....you can't ask for a better combination. We all love to eat, and most everyone loves to read. ~Elizabeth at  Silver Solara.

Welcome to the second week of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour! Tomorrow is the last day to enter!

Today a few of the bloggers who are included in the cookbook review it and tell us what they think.

By purchasing the cookbook, trying out a recipe, commenting on this post, and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you can earn entries to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:


Elizabeth Silver Solara 

Jessica Total Bookaholic

Kellee Teach Mentor Texts

Enter to win $200 worth of books on The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour

"Get on the train to delicious books and mouth-watering recipes. Be sure to take a moment to get off the train long enough to see all the stops along the tour. Big prizes. Talented writers. Fun blogs. It's a win/win." ~Laura at Alvor

Welcome to the second week of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour!

By purchasing the cookbook, trying out a recipe, commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you can earn entries to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:

Laura Alvor
Paula The Phantom Paragrapher
Robin Books for YAs
Sue Books, Books, the Magical Fruit
Susan Bloggin 'Bout Books

Rootbeer Cookies and Pumpkin Custard! Try out a recipe from The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook

"Not only does The Book Blogger's Cookbook have delicious recipes - all 22 of the recipes are paired with the description and cover of the inspiring book.I recommend The Book Bloggers Cookbook for any book blogger or cook out there; especially those of you that have a passion for the Young Adult genre." ~Jennifer, My Life With Books

Welcome to the second week of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour!

Today some of the reviewers are highlighting recipes that are included in the cookbook.  Check out Modern Day Rootbeer Cookies and Polite Pumpkin Custard!

By purchasing the cookbook, trying out a recipe, commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you can earn entries to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:

Jennifer My Life With Books
Mindi Min Reads and Reviews and LDS Women's Book Reviews
Stella Ex Libris
Diana Amazing Book Adventures
Arla Leave Mommy Alone
Jessica Hopeless Bibliophile

The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook Launch Tour - enter to win over $200 worth of books!

"It's a delicious variety of books, amazing bloggers with a voice of their own, and incredibly amazing good eats. Anyone who enjoys love of reading paired with cooking, will find this book to be a smashing success." -Susan at Soul Unsung

Welcome to the second week of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour!

By purchasing the cookbook, trying out a recipe, commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you can earn entries to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:


Susan Soul Unsung
Cait Escape Through the Pages
Christie The Fiction Enthusiast
Ashley Book Labyrinth
Trudy Boys and Literacy
Rob YA Author

Bloggers rave about recipes in The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook

The reviews are in.  Some great bloggers are putting recipes to the test during The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook launch! Until Monday you can get the cookbook at it's introductory price of .99 cents!

By purchasing the cookbook, trying out a recipe, commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you will be entered to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:

Cathy My Book a Day
Lots of reviews and giveaways.

Tiffini Waldron Publishing
Articles, ebook reviews, interviews.

Kristi The Book Faery
Daily reviews and conversations.

Kate Mundie Moms
Book reviews, fan site, live author chats.

Cindy Kiss The Book
Book reviews for K-12 librarians.

More ways to win $200 worth of books!

Some of the books up for grabs

Now you can earn even more entries during The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook tour! 

5 extra entries: Purchase the cookbook during the book launch, May 7-18th, at the sales price of .99 cents.

Then post the confirmation number of the digital download in the comments (don't forget to leave a contact email also)

10 extra entries: Create one of the recipes in the cookbook and blog about the experience on your blog.  Leave the link to your post in the comments.  

Have fun!

Elana Johnson and Kati at Jagged Edge Reviews talk up The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook

Welcome to day three of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook launch tour!  For a limited time you can get the cookbook at it's introductory price of .99 cents!

By commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you will be entered to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Today Elana and Kati are helping me get the word out about the cookbook:


Kati Jagged Edge Reviews
Kati and her friend Moujnur are teens who review books, a lot of them! You will find some great recommendations and giveaways here.

Elana Johnson YA Author
Elana's site is a gem.  You should take a few hours to explore it.  She has a fantastic section on query writing (I highly recommend it).  And she has such a fun voice and style. She is the author of Possession, one of the books included in The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook.

Book Blogger's Cookbook launch and meet three fab book reviewers

Today is the second day of The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook launch! For a limited time you can get the cookbook at it's introductory price of .99 cents!

By commenting on this post and the posts of those participating on the tour (don't forget to leave your email), you will be entered to win a copy of each book in the cookbook-22 books that total over $200! Click here for more info.

Head on over to check out these great blogs who are helping me spread the word:


Becca Beckys Barmy Book Blog
Lots of reviews and giveaways here.

Emily Super Reader Girl
New releases and reviews.

Jean Book Nerd
Lots of interviews and giveaways.

The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook for free--two days only!

The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook by Christy Dorrity 

Special Christmas price!

For the next two days The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook will be free. Purchase the cookbook, regularly priced at a low $2.99 between now and Saturday and receive it for free.

Please spread the word to those whom you know would enjoy this unique cookbook filled with tasty reads and adventurous eats! With reviews and recipes for books by Aprilynne Pike, Maggie Steifvater, Lauren Oliver, and more, you'll love this fun and helpful resource.

The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook is also available in the lending library at Amazon for those who are Amazon Prime members (I recommend joining-it's $80 per year and you get free 2 day shipping and access to movies and tv shows as well)

Read The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook for free!

The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook

Now you can read The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook for free! If you have been thinking about purchasing this fun and unique cookbook, now's your chance to take a peek and see if you like it.

Not only that, but between December 15th and December 17th you can download the cookbook for free for your viewing pleasure forever!

Click here to download it to your Kindle now!

A few more bookish items for your consideration:

Nightingale by David Farland is now out as an app for the iPad.  I've had a chance to preview this enhanced ebook and it is fabulous!  The comic style art, soundtrack and internal links combine to make an experience like none I've yet to see.  You can also purchase it through Amazon here.

There is a new essay contest for aspiring writers of YA/middle grade fiction. Below is the information from www.bookwish.com:

Win a literary agent or acclaimed author's feedback on your unpublished manuscript for young adult or middle grade readers. This rare opportunity is being offered to the six winners of an essay contest recently announced by the literacy charity Book Wish Foundation. See http://bookwish.org/contest for full details.

You could win a manuscript critique from:

Laura Langlie, literary agent for Meg Cabot
Nancy Gallt, literary agent for Jeanne DuPrau
Brenda Bowen, literary agent and editor of Karen Hesse's Newbery Medal winner Out of the Dust
Ann M. Martin, winner of the Newbery Honor for A Corner of the Universe
Francisco X. Stork, winner of the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors
Cynthia Voigt, winner of the Newbery Medal for Dicey's Song and the Newbery Honor for A Solitary Blue

All that separates you from this prize is a 500-word essay about a short story in Book Wish Foundation's new anthology, What You Wish For. Essays are due Feb. 1, 2012 and winners will be announced around Mar. 1, 2012. If you win, you will have six months to submit the first 50 pages of your manuscript for critique (which means you can enter the contest even if you haven't finished, or started, your manuscript). You can even enter multiple times, with essays about more than one of the contest stories, for a chance to win up to six critiques.

If you dream of being a published author, this is an opportunity you should not miss. To enter, follow the instructions at http://bookwish.org/contest.

Tasty Tuesday-Memory Merchant's Sour Cream Blueberry Pie

David Farland's Nightingale
Memory Merchant's Sour Cream Blueberry Pie

Memory Merchant's Sour Cream Blueberry Pie

Bron's life in Nightingale by David Farland is bittersweet. He doesn't dare enjoy the glimpses of happiness he has in his new life with Olivia in St. George. Instead, he holds on to the walls he has built for himself through years of foster care. Olivia breaks through some of those barriers as she uses her skills as a memory merchant to plant in Bron's mind her own memories of learning to play the guitar.

This recipe is unique because the author suggested it. I tweaked the original recipe (given to me by Farland's lovely wife Mary) to make the sour cream and blueberry fillings separate and swirling around each other like the competing factions in Bron's life.  While visiting family in St. George, Utah (the setting of the book) I was able to make the recipe and photograph the pie on the red rocks of the area.

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract or lemon juice
unbaked pie crust (if you ask me nicely I will email you my mother's prizewinning pie recipe)

pecan topping (optional)
5 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons pecans, chopped

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add blueberries and water and cook until boiling, stirring occasionally. Let boil for one minute and then remove from heat.  Allow to cool completely.

In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Stir in the sour cream, and almond extract or lemon juice. Keep in the fridge or freezer until the blueberries are cooled.

Pour the cream mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Add the blueberry mixture on top of the cream. Swirl the two together with a spoon, giving it a marbled look.

Prepare pecan topping by combining the flour, butter and chopped pecans.

Cook at 400' for 30 minutes. Remove the pie and sprinkle the pecan mixture on top, if desired. Cover the edges of the pie crust with tin foil to prevent over browning. Cook for an additional 15 minutes. Let cool in the fridge. Best served the day you make it.

Winners!!! Kindle and copies of The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook!

Thanks to everyone who participated in The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook launch tour!  Thanks to all 22 bloggers and authors who reviewed and interviewed and highlighted recipes.  What a party!

Now are you ready?  One lucky person is going to win a brand new Kindle!!!!

Drum roll please.... our winner is Linda Kish from her entry on Sonia Gensler's post.  Congratulations!!!

5 lucky people will also receive a copy of the cookbook:
Aislynn from Chrystal's website
Nisa on Tristi's website
Jolynn on Laura Bingham's website
Doreen on David's website
Wade on Eleni's website


I'll be in touch with the winners today.

If you haven't had a chance to purchase The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook, it is available right now on Amazon for .99

WIn a Kindle! WIn a Book! Last day of The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook launch tour

Today is the last day of The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook launch tour. The cookbook is on sale right now for .99 on Amazon. We are finishing up the tour with not just one stop but two--at two great book blogging sites.  

Suey is a book blogger at It's All About Books whom I met at a local book blogging get together.  She is reviewing the cookbook and highlighting two chocolate recipes, with photos of her and her daughter making them.  

"It's All About Books is a chatty friendly spot where I like to discuss all sorts of books with my readers, but especially YA and fantasy. However, even though it says it's all about books, I like to ramble on about music, movies and TV a bit too... and any other adventure life throws my way." -Suey


Chrystal at Snowdrop Dreams is celebrating her first Blogoversary!  Congrats Chrystal.  As part of the festivities, Chrystal is giving away a copy of the BBCookbook!  

Today is also the last day to enter the Kindle giveaway.  Enter to win by commenting on my launch post and get extra entries for commenting on the posts of each blog on the tour, including Suey and Chrystal's.  

What a fun virtual tour this has been.  Thanks to all of you wonderful bloggers and authors who helped me launch The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook!

Shortbread and Custard...and a Kindle, oh my!

Stella at Ex Libris isn't just talking up The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook today--she's shouting it.  Not only did she review the cookbook, she also tried one of the recipes and is highlighting not one, but two recipes.  The fun part is, both of the recipes which are from the cookbook go together nicely for a refreshing summer dessert. 


Stella also allowed me to guest blog about the recipe "Scarborough Fair Shortbread", the companion recipe to Impossible by Nancy Werlin.  Hop over to Stella's blog to find out what recipe I first had in mind for Werlin's novel.


Wednesday is the last day to enter to win a Kindle and copies of the cookbook.  Comment on Stella's post (either one) and then check the tour schedule to visit all of the participating blogs and get lots of entries!  

Read This Instead Recommends The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook

The launch of The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook has been such a blast and so many wonderful people have helped me celebrate its release.

There are three more days of the launch tour and we have some fun things going on.  Today Kathy from Read This Instead is reviewing the cookbook and posted an interview with yours truly.  Find out who my favorite fictional chef is. Also, enter to win a copy of Bumpy Landings by Don Carey.

Wednesday is the last day to enter to win a Kindle and copies of the cookbook.  Comment on Kathy's post and then check the tour schedule to visit all of the participating blogs and get lots of entries!  

Last week to win a Kindle and new giveaway for Bumpy Landings

This week is the last week of The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook.  To start the week of right, I am giving away a copy of Bumpy Landings, thanks to its creator, Don Carey. Thanks Don! Read my review of Bumpy Landings here. To win a copy of this great summer read, simply comment on this post and leave your email address.  Contest ends Friday, July 22nd.

As a bonus, every entry is also entered into a giveaway for a Kindle!  No joking!  As a part of The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookboook launch tour I am giving away a free Kindle. The Kindle contest ends this coming Thursday, July 21st.

To visit all of the great authors, book bloggers and sites who have participated in the great launch, go here.

Good luck!

Tristi Pinkston reviews The Book Blogger's Cookbook--BooksandBlogsandFood is her middle name

Tristi Pinkston is reviewing The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook today on her blog.  She's such a fun person and if you haven't had the chance to meet her, go right now to her blog and I'll wait.  I'm serious--get over there now and check out the many resources she has for writers.  Tristi is an author, an editor, a book reviewer and a launch tour director.  Seriously--don't you just love book people?


"Tristi Pinkston, LDS Author, is a resource for readers who want the best in entertainment and for writers who are seeking to hone their skills. I review clean literature I can hold up as an example of fine craftsmanship." 


Don't forget to leave a comment on Tristi's blog. For every mention of the post, you can leave a separate comment and be entered to win a Kindle. And everyone who purchases the cookbook during the launch will get a free bonus recipe book. For more information click here.