Category Archives: Books

Dear Santa,

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Dear Santa, This year I’ve no big list of wants for myself. I’m blessed and content. So this year, I’m reminding you there’s an unlimited supply of my short story, Home for Christmas, to distribute freely to older teens and … Continue reading →

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Jewelry-n-swag giveaway!

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

AND THE WINNER IS…. Jean P!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Jean. I’ll e-mail you shortly. This #prize features a beautiful heart bracelet (features a cool magnet clasp for an easy-on, but secure fit) and an assortment of swag*. Enter by using this Rafflecopter … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway at YES!

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

I’m participating in The Romance Reviews’ Year End Splash (YES) party and giving away a copy of His Small Town Princess. Enter by completing my Q & A (I think it’s #1) at the TRR PARTY SITE , then check … Continue reading →

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Box of Books

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

I love getting the first box of books for a new release! It never fails to make me smile, seeing so many months of work come to fruition. Aren’t they pretty? Like print books? Look for news here and on … Continue reading →

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Good Grief, a Goodreads giveaway!

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Do you still like to hold a book in your hands? Print books still line your shelves? Then this giveaway is for you. I’m giving away five (5) print copies of His Small Town Princess on Goodreads. This book was … Continue reading →

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YES! Let’s Party!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

HIS SMALL TOWN PRINCESS will be featured during the Romance Reviews YES (Year End Splash) party. Romance readers, this is a great opportunity to stock up on great reads, but don’t miss out on all the great prizes, free books … Continue reading →

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What’s up, y’all?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Lots going on around my desk. After a few minor hiccups during the uploading process, His Small Town Princess flew the nest in mid-September. I was so busy, I forgot to mention that here. (mea culpa!) Reviews are starting to … Continue reading →

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Gardening in fiction and real life

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

This time of year in the southern U.S., weather is a mixed bag. We could get cool and rainy, warm with tornado and severe thunderstorms, or we could skip springlike temps and go straight to summer hot. This year we’ve … Continue reading →