Thanks to everyone who entered! First off, here's a note from Michelle:

This was so much fun! My teenage daughter and I spent a LONG time reviewing the entries, and it was incredibly difficult to choose just one! I easily have six or seven favorites in here... In the end, I chose Spellbound by Lacuna Coil AND Dark Waltz by Haley Westenra. I just couldn't choose one! So I'm giving two prizes! Both songs fit Prophecy perfectly in very different ways, and I thought they were both very original entries. Both songs will be added as Bonus Tracks to the Prophecy playlist. I was torn for a long time between these two and Criminal by Fiona Apple (SUCH a fun song) and My Immortal by Evanescence. Both are great fits for Prophecy, but honestly, knowing what I know about books two and three in the series, I think they'll be a perfect fit for one of THOSE books. *is not a tease*
;)

Anyway, thanks to everyone who participated! I'll be sending Prophecy Prize Packs to BOTH winners as soon as I get names and addresses!
<3

Michelle

So, guys and gals, that makes the winners Kristen, from Bookworming in the 21st Century, and Briana from The Book Pixie! You two should be receiving emails from me pretty soon. Please respond ASAP with your info as well as whether you'd like a DVD of Music and Lyrics or Almost Famous, and I'll forward the information on to Michelle. Congrats!

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She is alone in the world, her parents dead with no relations to speak of. No longer a girl, yet not quite a woman, she is employed as a companion when she meets Maxim de Winter. Her life changes unalterably soon after the fact. They marry, then move to Manderley, Maxim’s family estate. It doesn’t take long for her to learn that the house holds secrets. Secrets that should remain forever hidden but don’t.

I read Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier around a year or so ago. I remember being completely delighted and a bit scared by the book. After watching the movie, I definitely think it's time for a reread.

As I watched the movie I felt like I got to know the main character intimately, despite the fact that I was deprived of the simple knowledge of her name. The actor that played her was also in the 1995 Pride and Prejudice as Georgiana Darcy. That was a very pleasant surprise.

The plot in this story is absolutely fascinating. My mom watched this movie with me, and the entire time she was making assumptions, trying to figure out where the movie was headed. She always ended up being wrong. The ending to the movie was a lot more comprehensive than that of the book. I enjoyed having just a tiny bit more closure on the book, although there are still so many questions I want answered.

Rebecca is one of those films that keeps you thinking even after the movie ends. I most definitely recommend. You won't be disappointed.


This film was reviewed as part of Movie Monday being sponsored by Michelle Zink, author of Prophecy of the Sisters, and hosted by Shelly from Write for a Reader through the month of August.

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Contest CLOSED. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Michelle Zink's book, Prophecy of the Sisters, was released on August 1st! In honor of that release, it's contest time!

Let's Add-a-Tune to the Prophecy Playlist!

Just as the name would suggest, all you need to do is pick a song that you think would be fitting for the official playlist. To see
the existing songs on the playlist, go to Michelle Zink's myspace.
It's in Michelle Zink's interests under "general."

(While you're there, why don't you friend her? If you just did so, tell me in the comments.)

Since this is a contest, there have got to be prizes! The winner who picks the perfect song will receive all of the following:

Prophecy Playlist CD
iTunes giftcard
Prophecy bookmark
Prophecy magnet
signed Prophecy poster
nail polish
candy
choice of DVD between Music and Lyrics or Almost Famous

This contest will remain open until August 27th. What are you waiting for? Go, go, go!

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