Life of a Random

That got your attention didn't it. This is a post that I've been thinking about writing for a long time. It's kind of a introduction post and kind of a clarification post. I want to talk about my name. Around the time I started this blog, I decided to come up with a pen name in case I ever wanted to publish a book under one. Then, because I was paranoid over revealing any real-life information (courtesy of the mom), I decided to use that pen name as my name on Life of a Random too. In other words, Skylar Finn is my pen name and identity in the blogging community. I love it! I probably will write something under it, but...at the same time, I want people to become familiar with my real name too in case I ever publish anything under that or even meet some of you awesome people in real life. My real name is Selena Hughes. I go by Selena to almost everyone I know. No nicknames because...um just because. This brings me to a tricky situation when I do guest posts or ...

I have an announcement about the giveaway I'm hosting...I know I said it would end today and was going to announce the winner, but I'm having a few technical difficulties with the Rafflecopter so I'm going to be delaying the end of the giveaway. Sorry for all of you who have been anxiously waiting! But if you want, you can visit the Giveaway post here , for more entries. ;) Tomorrow I talk My Top 5 Most Romantic, Romantic Gestures for the Sunday Swoons link-up. 

As I promised *jazz hands* a giveaway! This is not a gigantic or even slightly large giveaway because I wanted it to be international and postage...yeah. But this is fun and collectible and I'm so happy I've got something to give away. Seriously, I was scared I wasn't gonna be able to come up with something. The giveaway features signed 'Something Strange & Deadly' and 'Strange & Ever After' (by Susan Dennard) bookmarks. There will be one winner and the giveaway is international. Spread the word (even though I know that of course you want this all to yourself ;) ) and enter! And while we're on the subject, you should really check out Susan Dennard's amazing trilogy (the pictures are linked to the books' Goodreads pages):        This giveaway will last for about a week. When it's over, I'll try to get the bookmarks in the mail as soon as possible along with a short note from mwah. Let the games begin! And may the odds...

So... I know I haven't posted the Sea of Shadows review yet, but it will be posted (eventually). I'm actually not doing very good on reading this month. I think I've read like one...or maybe two...books so far. I know. It's awful. But I do have some exciting news :D Oh, yeahhhh. I'm so excited about this because it's awesome and it's a mile-marker. And woop! Also, I'm almost to 30 GFC followers which is equally as awesome as I had I think around three followers at the end of 2013. Thank you guys SO much. You're the best and I owe it to your awesomeness! Because of these two great things, I want to do a small giveaway. But ONLY when I hit 30 followers so spread the word. And I believe (if everything goes well) that the giveaway might be international ;) GO GET ALL YOUR FRIENDS. TELL THEM I'M AWESOME. Because, duh, I am. Okay, that's basically the whole purpose of this post. I'll have some serious semi-serious posts u...

  I'm happy to present a gothic novella by Isis Sousa, and hope you enjoy the blurb, review, and interview. Make sure to read all the way to the end of the post as there will be links to the author's blog and a giveaway for autographed copies of this book. :)     The Night of Elisa by Isis Sousa Publication Date: May 30, 2014 Publisher: Tragic Books Pages: 186 Source: Author Format: eBook  Genres: Gothic, Paranormal, Dark Fantasy  Promotional Price: $1.49 (Original Price $3.99) Coupon Code: TH22W Expires: June 13, 2014 Redeem it on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/434431 Sometimes, life and love can follow the most obscure paths, just as they did for Elisa. Her life becomes a dark, cold, lonely cage the day the Devil takes her as his wife. He robs her of almost everything she holds dear: her health, her wealth and what is left of her family. Trapped between the nuances of life and beyond-life, Elisa finds hers...

This is basically going to be a post with lots of blog-related/book-related news. I'm on Bloglovin' now! Follow my blog with Bloglovin I'm also on Twitter . I have a nifty little follow button on my sidebar too (hint, hint). :D Giveaways *These are a few of the amazing, awesomesauce giveaways that I've discovered recently that you need to go check out. I will put links to the giveaways where the blog names are and links to the books (on Goodreads) through their pictures.  Kate @The Magic Violinist is giving away a copy of Fauxpocalypse which she co-wrote with a group of people. :) Ends on April 6. Hawwa @It Was Lovely Reading You is giving away FIVE book series: the Slated Series by Teri Terry, the Across the Universe Trilogy by Beth Revis, the Declaration Trilogy by Gemma Malley, the Roller Girls Series by Megan Sparks, and the Ruby Redfort Series by Lauren Child. What's even better? There will be one winner for each series. YES. Ends on May 1...