Twelve Days of Christmas, Dwan Abrams (Day 8)
By APOOO • Dec 19th, 2008 • Category: Twelve Days of Christmas Book Giveaway •
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Hello everyone and welcome to the eighth day of the Twelve Days of Christmas Virtual Book Tour and Books Giveaway. Come join us as we spend time chatting with author Dwan Abrams. And continuing with the Twelve Days of Christmas Theme, today APOOO will giveaway EIGHT BOOKS:
Married Strangers by Dwan Abrams
The Legacies by Michelle Larks
Second Chance, Baby by A.C. Arthur
Release Me by Farrah Rochon
Nothing But Trouble by Bettye Griffin
Schae’s Story by Angelia Menchan
One Taste by Allison Hobbs
When a Man Loves a Women by LaConnie Taylor Jones
For information on how to win this book package, CLICK HERE.
After reading Dwan’s feature, don’t forget to answer today’s DISCUSSION QUESTION which can be found at the end of Dwan’s interview.
In 140 words or less, describe what Christmas decoration you would be and why? I would be the angel on top of the tree, because I try to be an angel in the lives of other people.
In 140 words or less, describe why your latest release would make a wonderful Christmas present. Married Strangers would make a wonderful Christmas present because it is set during the Christmas holiday. Besides being entertaining, Married Strangers takes the question of “why did I get married?” to a whole other level.
If you were one of the 12 days of Christmas items, what would you be and why. I would have to say that I would be three French hens, because it refers to faith, hope and charity, the theological virtues.
Share your most memorable childhood Christmas experience. I remember when we lived in Germany and some of the kids used to talk about turning their maids’ quarters into their play houses. I remember asking my mom to do the same for me. She eventually did, and I was very happy. What a lovely idea.
What was the best present you received as a child? An Easy Bake Oven. That was a very popular gift…hmmm but my cakes were always jacked…lol.
What has been the best present you’ve received as an adult? Diamonds! Of course.
What’s your favorite Christmas dish? Everything. LOL, I understand.
What’s your favorite Christmas song? Silent Night. By the Temptations, of course, hehe.
What’s your favorite Christmas movie? A Diva’s Christmas Carol.
What’s your favorite Christmas drink? Egg Nog. With or without alcohol…lol.
It’s Christmas Eve and we saw you kissing Santa Claus…describe what your ‘Santa Baby’ looks like. Light-skinned, bald-head, goatee, six foot one, athletic build and sexy.
Think about the five most important people in your life. Assuming you can only give intangible gifts, what would you give each of them and why? I would give my daughter my undivided attention because that’s what she deserves. I would give my mom my love because that’s what she gives me. My sister would receive my support and encouragement because that’s what she needs. If I could give my man an intangible gift, it would be a day of silence. That would be a real struggle for me, because I’m a talker. Giving him some silence would really mean a lot to him. As for my best friend, she would receive my understanding. No judgment or advice, simply understanding. Very thoughtful gifts!
What’s the best thing about Christmas? The food. Just kidding. Okay, not really. The food is great. However, I realize that Christmas is really a time to reflect on the sacrifices that Jesus made for us. Because of the ultimate gift, Jesus, that is truly the best thing about Christmas.
Complete the phrases…
It doesn’t feel like Christmas without people you love to share it with.
My immediate family is always on my Christmas list.
My Christmas traditions include baking cookies and setting them out, along with a glass of milk, for Santa. We also say a family prayer.
Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry is one charity that I recommend others donate to during the holidays (and all year-round).
Berean Christian Church has the best Christmas services (and New Year’s ain’t bad either.)
And because APOOO is a book club…and we need to talk about books before we leave…please answer the following questions:
Excluding books written by you, what five books are you recommending to others as Christmas gifts this year?
What was the last book you read that:
made you scream? Can’t think of any right now.
made you cry? Redemption by Jacquelin Thomas
made you laugh? My Soul Cries Out by Sherri Lewis
made you use all five senses? Some Things I Never Thought I’d Do by Pearl Cleage
was in a genre you don’t normally read? ‘Till Death Do Us Part (Baily Weggins Mysteries) by Kate White
used location as a character? Sleeping with Strangers by Eric Jerome Dickey
wish you had written? The Coldest Winter Every by Sister Souljah That was a good book…have you read or do you plan to read Sister Souljah’s latest book, Midnight?
DISCUSSION TOPIC
Day Eight, Old Version–Eight Maids a-Milking
TODAY’S DISCUSSION QUESTION: Day Eight, Modern Version–Personal Services. It’s been a busy and hectic week for me. Don’t know about you but I would love for someone to cater to me and my every needs…hmmm for a lifetime…okay, okay unless I’m filthy rich that’s not happened. LOL. How about a year? Hmmm…Oh heck, I’ll even take their services for a day. LOL. What about you? Name eight services you would like for someone else to perform for you on a regular basis. Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Eight Personal Services I Could Use on a Regular Basis:
Personal Trainer
Personal Chef
Live-In HouseKeeper
Manicurist/Pedicurist
Hair Stylist
Personal Shopper
Masseuse
Hmmm…someone who gives facials…I can’t remember the term…but I could use one more often than I get one.
TODAY’S DISCUSSION QUESTION: Day Eight, Modern Version–Personal Services. Name eight services you would like for someone else to perform for you on a regular basis.
1.Wash dishes(I will cook all day, hate to wash dishes)
2.Personal trainer(because I will cook and then eat it all day)
3. Hairstylist(I hate to do my hair, it is thick and takes alot of effort, Love this had to repeat)
4.Housekeeper(it is a job to clean up after these kids and I hate laundry)
5.manicurist/pedicurist(because this is such a wonderful pleasure)
6.makeup artist(to make me look natural…LOL)
7.Dog groomer
8.driver(I hate looking for parking and I hate traffic and stupid drivers)
I hear you regarding the makeup artist and the driver!
1. cleaning
2. cooking meals
3. ironing
4. driving me around
5. taking clothes to cleaners
6. grocery sopping
7. manicurist/pedicurist
8. massage therapist
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1. hair stylist – so I can feel like Oprah
2. Cleaning
3. Driver – everyone know I “hate” to drive
4. Personal Yoga teacher
5. Chocolatier – to either prepare exqusiite truffles or see that I always at fresh exoctic truffles
6. Gardener – would also make sure that I had fresh flowers in my house
7. grocery shopping
8. manicurist/pedicurist
I think about this all the time:
A chef (I’ve already priced this, coming soon…)
A house keeper ( I had one, had to cut back)
A personal trainer (quick!)
A personal assistant
A gardener/handy man
A masseuse (please)
An editor for my current W.I.P.
A driver
Oh joy, the thought.
/what services I would like to have:
Housekeeper
Manicure/pedicure’
Hairdresser
Personal Driver
Bookkeeper
Laundress
Massage Therapist
Did I say Housekeeper?! : )
Cleaner
Personal Driver
seamstress
Washing and Ironing clothing
Dishwasher, (not to cook, I love to cook)
Hairdresser (can’t do a blasted thing with my hair)
Did I say Laundress?
Yard person please please please
Personal Driver-I hate driving!
Personal Trainer-sister want some tight abs
Seamstress (I’m 6’3 so I can use some clothes adjusting!)
Dishwasher
Hairstylist
Personal male dancer
Housekeeper
Personal Chef
Hairstylist
Housekeeper
Personal Driver
Personal Shopper
Someone to do the laundry
Personal Trainer
Massage Therapist
Eight services…
1. Housekeeper
2. Chauffeur
3.Massage Therapist
4. Millionaire availabe to keep giving me money, lol!
5.Personal Trainer
6. Personal Chef
7. Interior Decorator
8. Medical Staff
Oh gosh, how could someone with as picky a head as mine not think about a hair stylist. That has got to replace the driver.
Rhonda…lol.
Lisa…love #4…lol.
Tiffany…lol regarding the laundry.
Dera…I hate grocery shopping.
Beverly…feeling you on the gardener.
Rhonda…I want a chef…we need to talk about price…lol.
Jnette…I’m available to do bookkeeping…hehe.
Rosa…I don’t mind washing…but ironing…hmmm can we say permanent press…hehe.
Shaye–oh yeah you need a seamstress…hehe.
1. Housekeeper
2. Housekeeper
3. Housekeeper
4. Personal assistant
5. Massage therapist
6. Accupuncturist
7. Mani-pedi-ist
8. Weed-picker (I’ll do the rest of the yard)
Carleen´s last blog post..Christmas Book Giveaway
So Carleen do you need a housekeeper…rotflmao…and an acupunturist is da bomb!
Hey Shaye…CONGRATS….you’re today’s winner! Email your address to apooo4uATyahooDOTcom. Look forward to hearing from you so that I can mail your books to you.
Congrats Shaye !!!
This is a good one…
1. I’m going to join the others by saying, housekeeper
2. Wal-Mart Shopper – I hate going to wal-mart but they do have most things under one roof
3. Girl Scout secretary – I love being the Girl Sout Leader but do they have to have so much paperwork?
4. Laundry folder – I can wash/dry but hate to fold
5. Leave collector – love trees but hate the dead leaves
6. Personal hair dresser
7. SPAM killer – don’t you have all the SPAM you get?
8. Scrapbooker – I have a million or more photos in little envelopes, on the fridge, heck everywhere but I only have 1 scrapbook with 10 pages completed…now that’s a shame
Monique, I hear you about the spam killer. Oh yeah and I could use someone to organize photos and set up scrapbooks.
Yasmin,
Atlanta is saturated with everything including personal chefs, so it’s pretty cheap, not much more than buying food. I was really surprised.
I love doing laundry. Something about the dryer and the warm clothes is comforting. I hate putting clothes away.
Rhonda, I need to move to ATL just to get a personal chef hehe.
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Hi All.
I would love it if someone could:
1. Cook for me
2. Clean up the bathroom/bedroom/kitchen–the whole house for me
3. Handle some of my day-to-day tasks
4. Check and sort my email
5. Screen my calls
6. Wash my car
7. Run my post office and other errands
8. Like someone said above…personal hairdresser would be nice too
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Hey Shelia…I hear you about checking and sorting emails!
I would love to get this one! I read and reviewed her book Divorcing the Devil. And I didn’t get to make it to her book signing in Atlanta last week!
Eight services: ( I can dream can’t I, I am a librarian)
1. Work in my place all day
2. Put a timer on all the public access computers at work
3. Make me a cup of hot tea at exactly 1:00 p.m each day
4. Write a thank you note and attach it to my steering wheel
5. Attend a bible study night with me and really enjoy it.
6. Not complain about anything for three hours.
7. Let me sleep for three hours without interruptions.
8. Be yourself, and not your wallet or your job for an entire day.