I have a confession to make: I have a new part-time job. A fun, interesting one too. Curious to know what it is? Well, you are currently visiting the blog of Erin McCarthy's assistant! Now it's not all a bed of roses. I have to read her books and come up with interesting posts and have contests to give away said books. Yeah, real tough life. All kidding aside, I freakin' ADORE Erin and have known her for years, and I'm honored and flattered to have been offered this opportunity to spread the word about one of my favorite authors ever. It truly is something I love doing, and damn, what a fun gig!
I'd actually been planning this particular post awhile, since way before she asked me about the position, because I do love her books and want to share them with everyone. So now that Hot Finish, the 3rd book in Erin's Fast Track series was recently released, I thought it would be a fun thing to have a contest for all 3 of them.
My contest is open to everyone, including international readers. As long as you can receive mail, you can enter the contest :)
I'd actually been planning this particular post awhile, since way before she asked me about the position, because I do love her books and want to share them with everyone. So now that Hot Finish, the 3rd book in Erin's Fast Track series was recently released, I thought it would be a fun thing to have a contest for all 3 of them. My contest is open to everyone, including international readers. As long as you can receive mail, you can enter the contest :) As with all my contests, I like to ask questions. The more books, the more questions. I try to tie them in with the book(s), so here goes....
- The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
- Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
- Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
Contest rules: You MUST answer ALL the questions to qualify for an entry into the contest. Contest will end on Friday, August 20th at 7pm CST. Winner must respond within one week of being announced as such (as I tend to post a bit late!)
GOOD LUCK!!!
Labels: contest, Erin McCarthy
posted by Stacy~ at 8/10/2010 07:23:00 AM
Hi Stace! No need to enter me, I own all of these books and have loved them. But I wanted to congratulate you on your new gig! Erin obviously has fantastic taste in Assistants!
byFirst of all, congrats on your new psotion...you iz famous now!! *grin*
byAs for the Q's
The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.? I'm not an uber fan of racing but my father is and I love to watch it with him :) Next to that Soccer is a sport I LURV to watch :)
Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
Hell yeah, if only to experience the world and a hot new guy to get to know. because of course this racing celebrity is going to be hawt *wink*
Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
I don't drive, I let myself be driven LOL
Personally I'm a huge Nascar fan. I watch every week and try to go to the races in Charlotte. I haven't read these but I want to.
by1.Yes, I'm a fan.
2.I can't say I'd want to date one. They spend too much time away from home.
3. I'm a speed limit kinda gal. But sometimes I get road rage and get all agressive like some drivers lol
First let me say congratulations on your new job. That's awesome!
by1. I am a fan of racing. I was obsessed with Nascar but stopped watching after being busy with the kids. My favorite driver is Jimmie Johnson #48. He's cute. ;)
2. I don't think I would want to date a racing celebrity. Not only would I be nervous about them crashing, but some of those race fans are downright loco! And the women, Psh! I would be watching those skanks all the time!
3. Umm...confession time. I don't drive. Yeah...My hubs is my personal driver. I get to read a lot sitting in the passenger side. *cheesy grin*
Thanks for the great contest! :D
Congratulations, that is such a cool dream job!!!!
by1. I am not a real fan of racing, i watch it occasionally because Hubby is watching it, but i do not follow it. I am not really a sports person, and do not really watch any sport.
2. Probably not, I love reading about it, but would not like it in RL. They are away from home too much.
3. I am more of a follow the speed limit girl, with little ones always in the back of the van i have to be careful.
Stacy congrats on the new position! One I am sure you will love and Erin is one that is easy to love and her books are the best.
byTo answer your questions!
1) Am I a racing fan! Who isn't?
Of course and my very favorites
are J. Gordon, Dale Jr. well
anyone but those baby Bush
babies.
2) No, He** No! I love my hubby
of almost 20 years and would
not trade him for a driver.
3) I try to follow the limit. I
have never had a ticket and do
not want one now.
Oh this is so cool! HUGE congrats, Stacy--being the assistant to an author you love (and a person you like) it's one of the greatest gigs ever indeed!
byAs for the contest, here are my answers:
# The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
I don't watch tv at all, but the one sport I would watch faithfully when I did was figure skating. Oh, and everything I could catch of the Olympic Games :grin:
# Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
No, I wouldn't--but then I wouldn't want to racy any kind of celebrity. I'm a very private homebody and I would seriously dread being in the public eye.
# Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
*shuffling feet* Must I? (be honest, that is)
Okay, if I must, I must... the former, but I'm also cautious--I don't cut across lanes, leave plenty of space between me and the car in front, etc. Plus I really only speed if I can see way ahead of me on the road, or in the highway.
I've never read an Erin McCarthy. I do hope I win! LOL :D
by1. Yes, I'm a fan, but I love a good baseball game, too.
2. I would never a date a celebrity, period. Not a movie star, a politician or a sport player. :D Too risky. The only way that would happen is if my hubby decided to become a celebrity.
3. I'm the Jeff Gordon. My hubby follows the rules. *blush* I'm a good driver, I just like a little bit of speed.
Good luck to everyone. and Congratulations on the new job.
Ohhh honey~~ How flipping cool is that! Congrats! That is awesome!!!!!!
byOkay, let's see...
1. I do like racing, but that is not my favorite thing... College Football is my favorite thing!! *LSU Tiger*
2. I would date a Racing Celebrity ~ Hello.. they are hot! On and off the track I am sure, lol!
3. Well.... **turns around to make sure no one is peeking** I go five over... and sometimes... if I feel the need for it.. I will speed... but only when I need!!
Thanks for the giveaway as well!!!!
alliwantandmorebooks@ gmail.com
Congrats on the new gig!
by1. I probably should be a fan of racing since I'm sure there's a racer inside of me just waiting to get out once I find someplace where I can legally race. However, I do like watching football and basketball on TV.
2. I'm sure you meant to imply this racing celebrity is hot and a wonderful alpha male. I'll get back with you on that once I take him out on a test drive.
3. How long do traffic tickets stay on your record again? And do they count if they're from different cities?
First and foremost: CONGRATULATION on your new gig! Wow, to be an favorite author's assistant... *speechless here*
byThen your questions:
1. I LOVE racing, my hubby infected me with the Formula 1 bug and we loyally watch every race and if we can't watch due to social obligations we tape them and watch later...I even have an Formula 1 app on my iPhone and we have been to races at the Dutch circuit (not Formula 1 by the way) and to a Formula 1 event held every year here in Rotterdam. I think if they aired NASCAR here in Holland I'd watch it too. Am fascinated by the speed and agility of racing and car racers.
2. If I weren't so happily married I'd definitely date a racing celebrity, but only for a little while and in secret...I'm not much of an in-the-spotlight-kinda-girl... With this question I started wondering who I'd love to date and my mind goes straight to Mark Webber, ozzie, tall, dark and I could lick that square jaw of his all day long :)
3. As much as I'm fascinated by the speed of car racing I am a goodie two-shoes "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" kinda driver. And it's not even the or you'll crash parts that inhibits me to put the pedal to the metal...it's the fear of getting unnecessary speeding tickets...Unfortunately hubby is a hot-footed Jeff Gordon and if you only knew the amount of books I could have bought with what he's paid on speed tickets...He's a sneaky one because he only speeds when I'm not with him or asleep in the car...LOL
It's a tough job but someone has to do it ;)
by1. Not really, but I did use to follow F1, ok one summer. Now I watch skiiing in teh Olympics from time to time.
2. Well yes of course, if he was nice and hot, and bought me books.
3. I am the old grandma, haha, well yeah I am very careful and I haven't driven since I got my license, hm money well spent?
Congrats on the new job! Sounds great. My answers:
by1. Racing is okay; definitely fun to read. My favorite sport to watch is college football.
2. I don't think Hubby would approve of my dating anyone! A single me would have shied away from dating anyone famous.
3. Let's just say Jeff Gordon and I have a lot in common, at least on highways. On surface streets, I'm much more diligent about following the speed limit.
I'm not a racing fan, my favorite sport is Football! I wouldn't want to date a racing celebrity because I would always be worried he would crash. I'm not a Jeff Gordan driver I drive safe and do the limit! tWarner419@aol.com
byCongrats on the new gog! How exciting for you!!
by1. The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
Pro football, without a doubt.
2. Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
Ummm... if I did, I'd have a lot of 'splaining to do. Hubby might object.
3. Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
I am a bit of a speed demon, although I've tried to curb it lately since I have a teen who will be driving in the next month (ACK!). Good example, and all that...
Congrats on your new job.That's awesome.
by1. I used to be a race fan,we even have a speedway here..but recently I haven't been into it.A sport I like to watch sometimes is hockey.
2.No I wouldn't..they would always be away,our personal lives in the media and the temptation for him to having a roving eye.
3.I don't drive.I went for my license at 16 and they wouldn't give it to me..I had a lead foot..lol. So I gave up trying.
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Congrats!! Very exciting, her books are great Im sure it will be fun.
by# The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
-I went though a faze in college where I liked to watch the stock car races, but while occasionally Ill watch a couple minutes here or there its mostly worn off.
# Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
-I dont really think I would. I would worry too much while they were racing.
# Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
-Can you be a little bit of both?
Congrats!! Very exciting, her books are great Im sure it will be fun.
by# The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
-I went though a faze in college where I liked to watch the stock car races, but while occasionally Ill watch a couple minutes here or there its mostly worn off.
# Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
-I dont really think I would. I would worry too much while they were racing.
# Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
-Can you be a little bit of both?
Oh, girl, you rock! Congrats on the new position. That's one romance reader/blogger's dream.
byFor the Qs:
1. Yes, I am a fan of anything that goes fast.
2. Yeah, I'd love to date one. But I'd be nervous about him crashing, though.
3. I tend to follow speed rules. I love life too much.
Thanks for the contest!
Congrats on the job! Wow! Thanks for hosting.
by1. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
I am not really a fan of racing - I like to watch every once in awhile - I am a hockey fan and of course football.
2. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
I would never want to date a racing celebrity because I would always be afraid that they would crash.
3. Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
I am not a hot-footed Jeff Gordon behind the wheel, I guess I am a speed limit driver - not because I am afraid I will crash, but I am never really in that big of a hurry to get anywhere.
bevsharp@desch.org
The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
byI am a fan because my BF is a fan. I will watch Nascar a bit but not the whole race unless he is yelling you gotta see this. I like to watch football on tv.
Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
I don't think I want to date any celebrity. I would not be able to stand all the action around him I like things quiet and romantic.
Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
Well I am more of a Jr fan so just the mention of preety boy Jeff makes me cringe. I am not a speed demon although I have been known to speed on the playtracks and don't let off the gas pedal. I will not be passed under aqny circumstances.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
I have heard only rave reviews for Erin's Fast Track books. I wanna win! =)
by1. I don't follow racing, my favorite sport to watch on t.v & in person is baseball! It's my summer job.
2. I don't limit the type of men I would date so I definitely would not mind dating a race car driver. Why not? Aren't guys who drive fast cars supposedly extra hawt?! =)
3. Honestly, I'm neither a speed demon or a slow-follow-the speed-limit-poke. I'm a keep enough distance type of driver.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
jenma76 at hotmail dot com
Stopping by to say hi to everyone and to thank my super awesome new assistant, Stacy! She rocks, in case you all didn't know. ;)
byI love reading all your comments... when we conceived this series idea my editor and I wondered how readers would react to the race car setting, but I'm glad everyone seems to be enjoying it! I didn't get into racing until I started writing this series, but now I'm definitely a fan.
Tee, I'm there with you! I've got nothing for those Bush brothers.
Would I date a driver? If he is hot and trustworthy and thoughtful, totally... or at least I'd try it on for size. ;)
I'm an in between driver. I can get a little lead footed, but I don't ride up on people's bumpers and I don't weave in and out of traffic. Who needs the stress?
Congrats on the job and thanks for the contest!
by1. I'm not a huge fan of racing. I love watching volleyball on TV.
2. I would date a racing celebrity because I think he would have a fun personality.
3. I'm a hot-footed Jeff Gordon! Can't help it, I love speed!
Congrats on the new job!
by1. The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
I like racing, but my favorite sport is baseball.
2. Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
Definitely not. Too much danger of accidents.
3. Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
Have to say a Jeff Gordon.
I love racing!!! There is always something about fast cars. I wouldn't want to date a celeb but if i did it would be Dale Jr. I do have lead foot luckily I have yet cruise control.
byI just wanted to say congrats on the new job. Erin is getting a gem. Hugs
byCongrats on the new part-time job, Stacy.
byI don't watch NASCAR, but I do occasionally watch Formula One races on TV. I love to watch hockey and baseball.
I would probably date a racing celebrity if I had the chance. I think it would be quite a glamorous experience traveling the world.
I'm not Jeff Gordon and usually obey the speed limits.
Congrats on the new position!
by1. I love to watch car racing! We used to go to Indy car races, but haven't been in awhile! Heck, our honeymoon was to a Formula 1 car race!
2. If I wasn't married, sure I'd date a racing celebrity! He's hot and I'd get to see a lot of the country by going to the different races!
3. I'm a hot-footed Jeff Gordon! I always tell my kids that I was a race car driver in another life.
Congrats on the new part-time job! Such fun! Erin has found a winner in assistants.
byAnswers to questions
1. I'm not a race fan, but have watched with my dad from time to time. My favorite sport to watch on tv or live is Football(Go Titans!!!).
2. I would date a racing celebrity, but would have to wear ear plugs to the races.
3. I'm a hot-footed Jeff Gordon...to a point. I love to drive fast, and tend to push just to the limit the cops won't give you a ticket.
Hi Stacy
byDon't enter me, I have all of Erin's books. Just finished Hot Finish today & loved it. So many great lines.
Congrats on your new part-time job.
That's sounds awesome. If ever the assistant needs an assistant let me know. I'm ready LOL.
1. I don't really like to watch any sport on tv really. I do sort of like watching Curling though.
by2. I guess it would depend on what the guy is like. Him being a celebrity wouldn't have anything to do with whether or not I would date him.
3. I am sort of in-between.
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Oh a big fat congratulations to you Stacy! I met her at RAW one year and she was very sweet. One nice lady.
byI love Erin's books as well so am quite jealous of your new position. It will be work but a lot of fun too, I'm sure.
Please don't enter me in the contest as I already have all 3 books! :)
Congrats Stacy! *claps hands with excitement*
byHmmm...the questions :)
1) I'm not a huge fan of racing. Most car racing here is screened on pay-per-view TV (or delayed), so I don't see it. There is a great car race in Australia that is televised live here though - Bathhurst 1000! (It's a 1000 km [620 mile] race.) As for my favourite sport. Well...up until a few weeks ago I would have said rugby, but...the national team is overexposed ATM IMHO so we're in the process of breaking up. I know, sad, espeially since the Rugby World Cup is being held here next year. Sorry, long answer :)
2) Would I want to date a racing celebrity? Not because he was a celebrity, that's for sure. If he was worth it, then yes :)
3) I'm not a speed demon behind the wheel. Too many scary TV adverts here showing the effects of speed and drink. ATM my biggest peeve is people not indicating! So annoying!
Good luck everyone and thank you Erin and Stacy!
1. I am not a fan of racing, I am more of a hard contact kind of sports girl. My favorites are football and hockey. LOVE THEM!!
by2. I don't think I could date a racer. Too much stress of wondering if they will crash.
3. My hubby is a speed demon, and he drives me up the wall! While I occassionaly am known to have a lead foot, I try to keep it within range. *wink*
Hi
bycongrats on the new job.
1. i must admit i am not a racing fan, nor do i watch any sports on tv. i'm lucky my hub doesn't either, so i'm not a weekend widow.
2. i am kind of shy, so i don't think i would like having any kind of celeb as a significant other.
3. to be perfectly honest, i am a speed watcher. i drive maybe a couple miles over the speed limit and that's all. BUT... in my heart of hearts, i have always wanted to abandon myself to driving as fast as the car will take me. there's something about the windows down and the wind whipping through my hair as the car cruises down the hiway that is thrilling.
Hi Stacy! Just wanted to congratulate you on your new job! Erin couldn't have anyone better than you.
by(I already have all of her books - so no need to enter me in the contest)
Congrats, Stacy! You're going to be a fabulous assistant to Erin! No need to enter me but I'll be happy to answer your questions.
by1) I'm a Nascar fan. Watch the races every Sunday...and sometimes Saturday night but my favorite sport is football. I have four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and FOOTBALL! :)
2) Sure, I'd date a driver! Hawt guy and great seats at the races. What's not to love?
3) Well, I'm a bit lighter a'foot than in my younger days (when I drove a Firebird 400 and aspired to the track) but I still have a bit of a lead foot.
First, congratulations on the new part time job! That is SO AWESOME! And what a dream job!!
by1. The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
PapaKitty is HUGE into racing and cars in general, so he's slowly pulling me into the lifestyle. We watch mostly drag racing, and I've been to a few events (I'm an Ashley Force Hood fan)
2. Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
I wouldn't be opposed to the racing part (because PK races his own car down the drag strip), but the celebrity part is what would bother me... I'm not much for the public eye, and celebs have NO privacy. Still, if it were the right man... yeah, I'd do it. :)
3. Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
You're going to laugh, but my nickname in my family is Speed Racer. Yup, I have a lead foot.
1.The Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.? I don't watch sports on tv at all, but like sports as a thene in books and movies.
by2.Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
No,Most of the racing celebrities seem to be married :)
3.Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver? A hot foot driver.
I don't watch any racing unless I am at my brother's house...BIG NASCAR fan. I watch the NY Yankees!
byI drive too fast but not WAY too fast.
I don't think there are any racers in my age range...but I would date the owner of the race team or maybe the pit boss...think of the stories that would come from that!
smarthotblondie
Congrats on your new job. That is so cool. Erin's books sound amazing. I love the covers.
byI like racing but I am not a die hard fan that watches races every weekend. I don't think I could be involved with a racecar driver. I would worry about him getting injured. My husband says I am a speed demon but I do follow the rules. I sure don't want a ticket.
WHOA Stacy that is so freaking cool! CONGRATS!!!
byI am a fan of racing! In fact, we are getting a Formula 1 racing track here in Austin, TX!
Hell YES I'd date a racing celebrity. That is HOT.
JEFF GORDON ALL THE WAY!
spazp at me dot com
I am so late at this but how cool for you!
byso now for these questions.. cuz i am racegirl...
1. I am a ginormous race fan. Favorite? The NASCAR truck series and Late Model Dirt cars.
2. As much as my inner fangirl says yes I want to date a driver... I dunno. They spend a LOT of time on the cars and prep. Striking that balance between work and family can be really hard for them. So... yes, I'd love to date, say, Clint Bowyer or Tim McCreadie, but thinking DH might pbject.
3. I tend to lead foot, but since I've had *gasp* three speeding tickets, so I've had to restrain. But put me behind the wheel of a go kart and I'm a speed demon.
wendi.zwaduk@gmail.com
Thanks Stacy and congrats again. :)
Congrats on your new job! I'm jealous, LOL!
by1. I'm not much of a sports fan but I will watch racing on TV.
2. Yes I would like to date a racing celebrity because I would love to know how this world is like and I love speed!
3. I love speed so I will say Jeff Gordon.
Thanks for the great contest! I enjoyed the first two books in this series and I love the covers!
I am not a fan of racing but I'm not a big sports fan in general. My favorite sport to watch is football.
byIf I wasn't married I think I would enjoy dating a race car driver.
I am more cautious then speedy.
1 not much a race fan but i know what i sgoing on and i do love sports 24/7 love basketball, football, baseball ncaa college go Giants
by2- yes i wuld date why not
3- follow the ruels on the road
kh
Congrats on your new job!
by1. I do pay more attention to F1 racing than stock car (even after watching the movie "Cars"). Michael Schumacker makes me squee. Otherwise, about the only sports I watch on TV is the Olympics, Summer and Winter, and when Michael Schumacker made doughnuts in the Ferrari in the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, I just about screamed myself hoarse.
2. I don't want to date a celebrity of any type. Also, even though racing is now safer than ever, deaths do occur and I don't want to worry every time my boyfriend goes to work.
3. I admit that I have a tough time staying within the speed limit. I do make sure that my brakes are in good condition all the time. :)
I love your job! Anyways here are my answers:
byThe Fast Track series is about racing. Are you a fan of racing? If not, what is your favorite sport to watch on t.v.?
I'm not really a fan of racing until reading the series. I love the watch football on tv, the previous World Cup made me so tuned in to watch!
Racing has a lot of fans and followers. Would you want to date a racing celebrity? Why or why not?
Well in a utopian world, where all the men are like the characters in Erin's books such as Elec, Ty and Ryder. Yes, but in the real world probably no. Too many complications with famous people. We would never really have any private life, we'd be drowned in the public eye.
Be honest, when you're behind the wheel, are you a hot-footed Jeff Gordon or a "follow the speed limit or you'll crash" driver?
I haven't even tried to learn driving yet, I'm quite afraid I'll hit an animal while driving. Commuting is definitely the way to go for me, either that or carpooling.
1. Football is my favorite sport.
by2. NO, I'm to damn old.
3. I don't drive
loretta
lbcanton@verizon.net
1.not a racing fan although after reading these books I might start getting into it. I love baseball.
by2.no I'm happily married...but if I wasn't and Elec Monroe wasn't fiction he'd be my first choice.
3.Definitely follow the speed limit