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12.06.2010

Vampire Challenge 2011 { Sign Up Post }

The Vampire Challenge 2011

This is the official sign-up post for the Parajunkee's View Vampire Challenge 2011. If ya'll haven't noticed I have a little thing for vampires. What? You didn't know that? Well, I do. A smidge of a vampire obsession. Just a smidge. So, this years reading challenge...Vampires. Please join in, vampires are not out...never!!!


THE RULES:

  1. Post about this challenge on your blog stating that you are participating. That post is the link that you will include in the Mr. Linky below. The link should be the post link not just your blog link.
  2. Grab the button and display it in the post (use grab code underneath the button) or on your sidebar so others can join in the fun.
  3. Challenge goes from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
  4. The challenge is to read 20 books that have a vampire as a main character, either protag or antagonist
  5. Post your reviews on the Review Post: http://www.parajunkee.com/2011/01/vampire-challenge-review-link-up.html






FAQs

Q:  Can I read more than 20?
A: You can read as many as you want.

Q: Do I have to have a blog?
A: No, you don't have to. If you would like to sign up using an online profile go ahead and do that, just post in the comments section the books you've read.

Q: Do I have to know what books I'm going to read ahead of time?
A: No you do not. Pick them as you go, or have them all mapped out, it is up to you.

Q: Do I have to stick to a particular genre?
A: Nope, as long as it has a vampire as a main character.

Q: If the book is about werewolves, but their is a vampire in it does that count?
A: The vampire needs to be a main character. If there is a slight reference to a vampire in the novel that doesn't count.

Q: Can I join up whenever I feel like it?
A: If you thought you could do it, you could join up in December 2011...no restrictions

Q: Will their be monetary compensation for those that complete the challenge.
A: Nope, just the undeniable glory of having completed a vampiric milestone.


73 comments:

Missie, The Unread Reader said...

I'm a bit obsessed with vamps myself, so I'm in.

Thanks for hosting.

Unknown said...

I'll definitely be joining in on the fun! Right after my finals are done I'll make a post for this and add my link to the list :)

Thank you for hosting PJ!

Alisha (MyNeedToRead) said...

My hands automatically clicked on the linky and signed me up. I simply HAVE to do this challenge. ^___^

ParaJunkee said...

Hey guys, just read the directions first!

Alisha (MyNeedToRead) said...

Oh dear. o.O Many apologies. Directive number ONE and I flubbed it. Any way to edit a linky entry?

If not, then my blog's announcement of the challenge is HERE.

Unknown said...

Sweet challenge! Good work on the button. I'm in.

Megan Mack said...

Very excited!! I heart vamps..so this should be fairly easy to get through :)

Books for Company said...

Thank you for hosting, l love vampire books at the moment so should complete it within a few months! =)

Mary Grace said...

This is the perfect challenge for me. Obsessed! And I have to say that I super love the official poster/picture that you used. :)) pretty.

Unknown said...

I'm in! Thanks for hosting it! I am a "lil" (HA) vampire crazy myself. hehehe

Mariya said...

I am in! I have a crazy vampire obsession. Hopefully I can find lots of Vamp books I haven't yet read. =D

AO said...

hi Parajunkee! as i mentioned before, i've always been a sucker (pardon the pun) for vampire stories. this is also a cool way to see what my buddy bloggers are sinking their teeth into. thanks for coming up with this one! c",)

Nicole Sheldon said...

I'm glad you started this. I've noticed Vamps are on the out lately and I have no idea why. They were my first love and always will be my favorite supernatural creature. Way to bring back the love for vamps!

Tea and Tomes said...

Now this is my kind of challenge! Count me in!

tandra88 said...

It's about time somebody stared a challenge like this!

Laurie-J said...

Great Challenge!! Count me in, too. Thanks for hosting!

Misty said...

That is a GORGEOUS button! Doubt I'll read 20, but I'm going to join if only to display that button!

Cindy said...

I'm diving in feet first...I absolutely love this challenge...Vamps are in my BLOOD!
Cindy

ctrim@wi.rr.com

Mare/TommyGirl said...

This sounds like so much fun! And hopefully I'll find even more vampire-centric stories out there.

BURIED IN BOOKS said...

This will be fun! I've already got quite a few books picked out. Just wishing you'd reviewed more of them so I could see if they were worth reading!

Happy Reading everyone!
Heather in Sandwich

engelsigh said...

I'm excited about this challenge! Thanks for hosting.

BURIED IN BOOKS said...

I need a ruling- The Morganville Vampires in or out?

Heather
Buried in Books

BURIED IN BOOKS said...

You can delete the question about the Morganville Vampires. I see glass houses on the montage. Duhh!

Heather

Christina said...

I'm a little late joining in but would love to join. I won't get my blog post done until tomorrow then I will officially join using Mr Linky. I am so far behind on my vampire reads that this will be a great way to catch up. Just started First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost tonight too which works out perfectly!

Celine said...

Great challenge. I'm joining both this one and the werewolf one, I like them both! (:

Barbara said...

I might have a little thing for vampires too but just a little one. Might join up. I have a trip to the library planned for tomorrow and I'm sure vampires will be among those books. I just might join up and one book would be read although I'm not sure if that would count or not. Well it was a reread that I did read this year.

Must shut up now since my stupid finger hurts and I need to rest my brain. First I probably need to find it.

Megan@Riverina Romantics said...

Love this challenge! I'll be joining you guys but I don't blog.
So far I've read...
Halfway To The Grave by Jeaniene Frost
One Foot In The Grave by Jeaniene Frost
The Morganville Vampires-The Glass House by Rachel
Caine
Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks

Shah Wharton said...

I love vamps too so I've linked up and I'm following you too. Great blog. Shah from wordsinsync.. X

Anonymous said...

Looks like fun...I'm doing this and following you ;-)

Unknown said...

I'm trying to post the button, and it keeps failing. I've copyed the code over into my post, I'm on Blogger, does anyone know how to fix it? Here's the post anyway: http://miztermonstersjournal.blogspot.com/2011/01/parajunkees-vampire-reading-challenge.html

Unknown said...

Im not usually a vamp person, but I would like to find out what all the ranting and raving is about. so I am injecting myself into this challenge and looking forward to finding the hype.

Ms.Tiptress
PassionReads.

TheBookAddictedGirl said...

I am so in! Can't wait to have an excuse to read loads of vampire books!

Kelsa P. said...

http://amateurvoicekp.blogspot.com/2011/02/parajunkees-shifter-challenge.html

Kelsa P. said...

http://amateurvoicekp.blogspot.com/2011/02/parajunkees-vampire-challenge.html

Jez said...

I'll be joining this challenge. Can't wait!

Jez said...

http://jezsbookcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/vampire-challenge-2011.html

Mandy P. said...

I'm joining the challenge, I hope I can do all the link stuff, I'm new to blogging myself. :)

http://mpyff.blogspot.com/2011/02/vampire-challenge-2011.html

Nina @ Death, Books, and Tea said...

Found you! I'm in!
http://deathbooksandtea.blogspot.com/2011/02/parajunkees-vampire-challenge.html

Mandy P. said...

I thought I signed up yesterday, but my comment isn't showing up, so I'm doing it again. :)

http://mpyff.blogspot.com/2011/02/vampire-challenge-2011.html

Mandy Lum said...

Didn't see Mr. Linky, so here's my challenge post link:

Embrace Your Oddities Vampire Challenge Post

Ashleigh said...

This sounds like a great challenge, especially since I love vampires more than the average person. I dont have a blog right now but that might change.

Chandra said...

Fangtastic challenge! Can't wait to get started! Couldn't find the Mr Linky so here's my challenge post:

http://literatureislife-litislife.blogspot.com/2011/03/vampire-challenge-2011.html

Jennifer said...

I love vamps and shifters/weres. I'm totally in.

Tristan said...

http://fortheloveofya210.blogspot.com/2011/03/vampire-challenge-2011.html

Ramblings of a Part time Druid said...

http://kittenreads.blogspot.com/2011/03/parajunkees-vampire-challenge.html

just starting cant wait to do this.

Anonymous said...

I would like to join this challenge.
http://scarletkira.wordpress.com/2011/04/02/parajunkees-view-vampire-challenge-2011/

Tone said...

A bit late, but I want to challegne myself too. I have a homepage written in norwegian, where i post reviews of books I have read. Sorry its not in english... :/ But we luckily got Google Translate if anyone is interested :)

http://tonesbokside.net/meny/leseutfordringer/vampirechallenge2011.html

Amanda Gray said...

I think I already read 20 this year I just started the Sookie Stackhouse books and Jeannie frost . J.R. Ward and some others

Triona said...

Yay I'm in!

Peatlix said...

Im definitley in!!

http://thereaderswe.blogspot.com/2011/05/parajunkees-vampire-challenge-2011.html

JoAnna said...

Tried to post a link to my post that I'm starting the challenge but I'm not sure it worked. So here it is.

http://beckerjo.blogspot.com/2011/05/vampire-challenge.html

Unknown said...

Here's my first review for the challenge!

Review: The Deviant by Orren Merton

Mickey said...

No more Linky? Here's my blog post: http://imabookshark.blogspot.com/2011/05/vampire-challenge-2011.html

Darlene said...

Hi, there! This sounds like a fun challenge! Do audio books count?

Shah Wharton said...

I've already done the 20 !! Yippee - gotta love those fangs! Shah.X

Ms. Thang Cherise said...

I might have completed this one already I will have to double check my list and see

http://harlemhuntressbookshelf.blogspot.com/

Darlene said...

The linky to sign-up was gone. Here is my blog post about the challenge: http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2011/05/vampire-challenge-2011.html.

Shah Wharton said...

I just thought I'd let you know I've completed the challenge two weeks ago. It was great to participate. Shah from wordsinsync.blogspot.com X

Vampyre Gurls Book Club Blog said...

HAPPILY JOINED :)
http://vampyregurlsbookclub.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-took-vampire-challenge.html

Jenn of Frequent Reader, Infrequent Blogger said...

http://frequentreaderinfrequentblogger.blogspot.com/2011/06/more-challenges.html

That's my post joining is this how I sign up?

Kristen said...

going to join and give this one a shot!

ali said...

im a bit of an addict so im in

http://pbsbookaddict.blogspot.com/2011/07/vampire-challenge.html

MeikkiBeibi said...

Joining as well, though I'm already almost at ten read this year. :)

Sandra Chandler said...

If anyone wants to review my book, "Outcast of the Dream World," for the Vampire Challenge, I'll send you a paperback copy! You can email me at sandra_chandler@yahoo.com.

Writer, Editor, Dreamer said...

Ah, vampires, creatures of the night, the undead, er, underdead...well crap. Too many authors change the rules of vamps. Some have heartbeats, others not so much. Well. I frankly don't care! I'm all about the vamp luvin' however the auths chose to write them! Count me in! Mr. Linky is evading me, hopefully this counts as my sign up!

http://andinovelista.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-challenges-for-2011.html

Kristin Aragon said...

So it's August and I am going to join this contest. I have few doubts that I will be unable to complete this contest as I read about a book a day.

Can't seem to find Mr. Linky so here is my link

http://www.angelsdemonsandvampires.com/p/contests.html

imyoursweet666 said...

Little late for signing up.... I really hope I can complete the challenge but I honestl can;t see that happening but it'll be fun to try :)

http://im-your-sweet-666.blogspot.com/2011/08/im-a-tad-obsessed-with-vampires.html

Eva said...

OMG! it's already september! But since I've already read a bunch of vampire books I belive I can do It. I will sing in for that!

Eva said...

OMG! It's september already! But I belive I can do It. Don't blog, but I'd like to sing up, plis :D

Imprintation said...

hey what is this challange like?
i mean who wins what by reading this? :)
and can you promote my facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Imprintati0n

my blog: http://imprintation.blogspot.com/

my youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/ImprintationUponEd?feature=mhee

Imprintation said...

hey what is this challange like?
i mean who wins what by reading this? :)
and can you promote my facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Imprintati0n

my blog: http://imprintation.blogspot.com/

my youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/ImprintationUponEd?feature=mhee

Imprintation said...

hey what is this challange like?
i mean who wins what by reading this? :)
and can you promote my facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Imprintati0n

my blog: http://imprintation.blogspot.com/

my youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/ImprintationUponEd?feature=mhee

C said...

Question! Does a series of vampire-themed books count? For example, Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Series.

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