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Children, listen to your Teachers

Haaaa, I can't even laugh. Last post's designer word play challenge made me learn many things.

1. Smartness - Some people are so smart that they pick out answers to problems that the teacher never even thought about. Many people picked designers I never thought of, while some manufactured their own so they could make up 24.

2. Copy Copy - What did they teach us about not dubbing other people's work in school again? Some people just copied and other people's works and added one or two more, such that they copied the wrong answers.

So these are some of the non-existent answers that you really smart people gave me. Fortune, Ted Baker, Bakers, Amy Butler, Desire, Delicious, Victoria Beckham, Helm boot, Dorothy Schoelen. Thanks for really trying.

So here are the answers.

Next Christmas
H and M
Michael Kors
Victoria’s secret
Polo
House of Fraser
Peacock
United colours of Benetton
Debenhams
Wish
Asos
Forever 21
Zara
Baby phat
Office
Calvin klein
Gap
River island
Dorthy perkins
Ralph lauren
Selfridges
Oasis
Guess

I am really sorry about this, when I saw the different answers, I determined to give whoever got a minimum of 21, especially seeing I actually had 23, not 24. Unfortunately, the two highest got 20 out of 23, so I am keeping the mixit jewelry for the next giveaway. The reason I can't give it out is because there was more than one person who improvised and came up with new designers, and I have just one pack.

Shop through my punchline story, and win a jewelry set

Hello dearies. How are you all doing? I am sorry I am putting you through this. I was just playing around, and I thought it would be nice to have you all join me in this erepa of words. Below is a short story. I have used major clothing brands/stores/ideologies many of us wear to form the story. There are 24 brands hidden and not-so-hidden in the story. You are to find as many as possible, and list them in the comment section. I will ship a box of Mixit jewelry I got from JC Penny to whoever gets all the 24 wherever you are in the world. You have just one week, i.e. this opportunity ends next Monday, 10th August by 10.59am GMT+1. Please, let's make it fun. Even if you don't know all 24, just put all the ones you got in the comment box. Whatever happens, just make sure you read, lol.
Your time starts now. You guys are darlings.


Source

Baker Helmz and Butler Mauritz knew Victoria’s secret was to remain forever 21. I don’t know how possible it is because even her older cousin, Zara had earlier realised that clothes revealing her persistent baby fat were no longer appropriate for the office. When Calvin cleanly revealed this gap to her, she threw tantrums and isolated herself to the River Island where she met Dorothy, perkin’ away in order to attract the attention of Ralph so they could elope together to the oasis. Victoria’s guess was that Dorothy’s effort was futile, seeing Ralph was already engaged to Lauren, the daughter of Mr Selfridge, and his eyes were set on her fortune.

Her countenance was uplifted, knowing her plight was not as hopeless as that of Dorothy, so she decided to cheer herself up by going to Dr Fraser’s house to hang out with her lover, Michael, cause she knew he would understand the reason for her strong desire to remain as youthful and bright as a peacock. He had always read her poems of how her love united the colors of his dull heart, making it more beautiful than Mayor Bennetton’s flower garden.

After sometime, they binged on the great Mr Ben’s hams, which proved to be a source of delicacy. At the end of the day, after playing several games of polo, Victoria was hopeful again. She then decided that she was going to save her almost impossible wish as her next Christmas request.

In the spirit of Christmas -Triple Giveaway


Good Day people. I will cut to the chase. I will be giving out three books, courtesy the latest Christian Fiction author in Nigeria, I Izegbuwa.

She has just released three lovely books, all Christian Fiction, and I will be giving out a copy of each.

1. The Stolen Years




A story about the ripple effects in a family torn apart by their parent’s greed.
Adenizen is the perfect school in every sense except for one thing. On the outskirts of its campus, there is a student villa where the female residents are fair game for any man who can pay the price. Madam Ofilia runs the villa and will go to any length to take the most promising girls under her wings, as long as they live up to their side of the bargain.
But when the ladies of A16 at Noble Hall become her next target, events take an unexpected turn. With each of these girls running her own agenda, it seems Madam Ofilia has bitten off more than she can chew. As things go awry, she is brought face to face with a buried past that might eventually cause her to meet her waterloo.
2. Fit for a Crown

Three African women from three different eras are bonded together by a thin, fragile thread. Iyogie is the soft spoken matriarch of the Idusefe family. A lone figurehead in a community of ancient traditions, she practices her faith quietly. But like a lamp which burns in a dark room, her inner strength cannot be hidden and she offers hope to those close to her.Ifueko: Living in the era of colonial transition, her destiny seems to have been decided by the men who rule the world in which she lives. But when these same men are subdued during the foreign invasion, Ifueko must take her destiny in her hands by deciding whether to go the way she has always known or to follow the road less travelled.Stella is a modern day beauty queen, living life in the fast lane. When her life begins to spin out of control, she realizes that she may need to apply the brakes before she crashes. In a bid to reverse some of her hasty decisions, she takes a trip into the past to discover what exactly has been holding her back and what she must let go, if she is to lay hold of the true essence of life.These women swim against the tides of their time, each one drawing inspiration from her forerunner as a legacy of true and lasting royalty is passed down from one generation to the next.
3. Blooms among Thorns

Like most ladies in the prime of their lives, Imade is determined to make a success of herself. She arms herself with everything that is necessary for this quest including a prestigious degree, a promising banking career and Dapo, her perfect man.
But she never anticipated that setbacks could occur along the way and is distraught when her perfect man walks out of her life and leaves her expecting his child. Then, just when she is learning to get along fine as a single mother, Dapo resurfaces; and it's not because he has missed her. Before long, Imade finds herself embroiled in one battle after the other as the ideal future she has mapped out, begins to fall apart. But though her dream of a perfect life is shattered, her faith in the perfect God is not. It is in her most dismal hours, that she discovers that God is able to turn her frustrations into triumphs if only she would yield to His transforming grace.
If you are interested in getting the book, both paperback and kindle edition are available on amazon. For the kindle edition, you can get them herehere, and here.
To enter for the giveaway,
1. Be resident in Lagos, Nigeria, or have an address the book can be delivered to, so you can get it later.
2. Follow this blog via google friend connect.
3. Follow me on twitter, @hattylolla
4. Let me know which of the books you are interested in, by dropping a comment below.
Winners will be announced in two weeks.


Antonyms of a Mirage - US Hard Copy Giveaway

Before I go to the business of the day. Lemme quickly insert this picture of mine. It is a picture me taken, when I wasn't aware of it, at my first ever TV interview.






Its time for the third phase of the Hard Copy giveaway of my book. This will be going to the interested readers in the US. You have been asking for it since, and it has finally come to you. I am really sorry for the delay

How do you qualify? Very simple


1. You must be residing in the US.


2. You must be a follower of this blog. Click on the follow button, on the follower gadget, on the right hand side of this blog, if you are not yet following this blog


3. Follow me on twitter. The handle is @hattylolla.


4. Like my any of my editions of Antonyms of a Mirage on amazon by clicking the like button on any of these pages herehere or here. (Liking just one will get you qualified, but you can like all, just in case you are over-killing this. Lol)


5. Drop a comment indicating your interest below.
For those hearing about the book for the first time, read the synopsis and watch the trailer below. You are sure to love it. Even if you have heard about the book, still read the synopsis because I know you haven’t read it before. You can also find out more about the book here.

Synopsis
A character suffering from multiple personality disorder decides to express herself. With six different personalities in her head vying for the spotlight, a constant battle occurs as the book progresses.

The sagacious one starts with her wise stories, in her usual mature style. As the bitter one, the melancholic one and others take over, more heart wrenching issues are exposed, and the reality of the world we live in comes to play. Each character invites you to her world, to experience what they are experiencing in their own unique way.

The article starts with one about corruption in Corruption Noni, where the writer had the opportunity to interview corruption and then progresses to really deep stories that touch prostitution, religious hypocrisy, marital pressures, and other societal ills. Each article portrays a reality that you can relate with.

At the end, the comic one ends up defeats all and is victorious with her funny stories, proving that no matter how twisted our reality is, there is always a reason to laugh in the end.For those hearing about the book for the first time, read the synopsis and watch the trailer below. You are sure to love it. Even if you have heard about the book, still read the synopsis because I know you haven’t read it before. 


You can also find out more about the book here.








Celebrating Nigerian Independence - Antonyms of a Mirage Giveaway





Hi Peeps, this post is to announce to you that in order to celebrate Nigeria's independence, you would be able to download my book, Antonyms of a Mirage, for free throughout today. 01, October, 2012. This offer opens by 12.00am US Pacific time, and closes by 11.59pm US Pacific time.

Another good news is that you don't need to own a kindle to get it. Just download the Kindle App for free, and you are on your way there.

So, what are you waiting for? Go on amazon, type the book title and start downloading away. You can use any of these links.

Amazon Kindle Edition - US Residents
Amazon Kindle Edition - UK and other Residents
And if you are in one of these EU countries, you know what to do. Use your own country's amazon.

P.S: For those who don't know about Antonyms of a Mirage, click here to read about it, including the synopsis.

Appreciation Giveaway: Free download of Antonyms of a Mirage on 12 September





I am announcing this two days earlier because last time I did a giveaway, some people missed it as they saw the post days later.

Let me quickly mention that if you downloaded the book during the last giveaway, or you have read it by any chance, please, head over to amazon and drop reviews. I will really appreciate this. Thanks so much

Just to appreciate everyone that has supported me in anyway in my publishing journey, I will be giving away free downloads of Antonyms of a Mirage throughout 12, September 2012. This offer opens by 12.00am US Pacific time, and closes by 11.59pm US Pacific time.

Another good news is that you don't need to own a kindle to get it. Just download the Kindle App for free, and you are on your way there.

So, what are you waiting for? Go on amazon, type the book title and start downloading away. You can use any of these links.

Amazon Kindle Edition - US Residents
Amazon Kindle Edition - UK and other Residents
And if you are in one of these EU countries, you know what to do. Use your own country's amazon.

P.S: For those who don't know about Antonyms of a Mirage, click here to read about it, including the synopsis.

Antonyms of a Mirage - Free download on amazon on 25 August 2012




Hi Peeps, this is just a short and good-news post to let you know that you would be able to download my book, Antonyms of a Mirage, for free throughout today. 25, August, 2012. This offer opens by 12.00am US Pacific time, and closes by 11.59pm US Pacific time.

Another good news is that you don't need to own a kindle to get it. Just download the Kindle App for free, and you are on your way there.

So, what are you waiting for? Go on amazon, type the book title and start downloading away. You can use any of these links.

Amazon Kindle Edition - US Residents
Amazon Kindle Edition - UK and other Residents
And if you are in one of these EU countries, you know what to do. Use your own country's amazon.

P.S: For those who don't know about Antonyms of a Mirage, click here to read about it, including the synopsis.

Boosting Your Confidence... by Aloted Omoba

Hi peeps. How's the week going, hope cool? There is good news o. Yay! Seems a lot of bloggers are up to great things this year. Another one of us, has done something really cool, releasing her first ebook. And guess what... it is FREE. Yes o, you read right. Let me spell it for you F R E E. Free!

So who is this blogger? You might ask. It is no other person but our own aloted. Yes, same aloted of Purpose Driven Blog and From the Heart of Soul Sistas.


She has just launched her first ebook "Boosting Your Confidence, 15 Steps To Success In The Workplace" on her website www.superworkingmum.com this morning. 


The book is aimed towards women and mothers who have lost their confidence at work or in business and want to claim it back. Even men can learn a thing or two from the ebook! In fact everyone can read this ebook.
She outlines 15 steps in this easy to read book on boosting your confidence, some of which according to her, she has personally used herself when she lost her confidence sometime ago.
So what are you waiting for? I hope you won't slack o. You berra sharp up and get it while it's hot free. Just head over to her website (http://www.superworkingmum.com/boosting-your-confidence.html) to grab your copy now.
P.S: You can help Aloted spread the word about her ebook or your thoughts on the book after reading on twitter (hashtag #boostingconfidence) or facebook. You can also send the above link to your contacts.

Antonyms of a Mirage - UK Hard Copy Giveaway


I want to start this post by thanking you all for your kind comments in my last post. I am really grateful. Yes, when there is life there is hope... hope for replenishment. God bless you all.


To everyone that tuned in to listen to my interview with T-I-T-I on 92.3 Inspiration fm last Friday, MUAH!!! That is a big wet slippery kiss on the cheek for y'all. Thanks so much. What would I do without you guys? Once again, I would be live on air, talking about my book, with Igos and the one and only Lolo 1 on 95.1 Wazobia fm by 10.00 a.m. tomorrow. You want to know whether I would be speaking pidgin with them? Wonder no more, just tune in tomorrow. Catchyas

Its time for the second phase of the Hard Copy giveaway of my book. The first phase was for Nigerian residents. If you are in Nigeria and did not partake or win in my last giveaway, don't worry, Relentless Builder is giving out three copies of my book, Antonyms of a Mirage, this month. Just click here to participate. Who knows, you might just be one of the lucky winner.


This second phase of my giveaway will be going to the interested readers in the UK. All my Jand followers, say Aye. Lol

So you know the rules, but for you guys, I will be adding one tiny bit. At least, you guys don't have internet issues like we do in naija, so it shouldn't be a problem. So here goes it...

1. You must be residing in the UK.
2. You must be a follower of this blog. Click on the follow button, on the follower gadget, on the right hand side of this blog, if you are not yet following this blog
3. Follow me on twitter. The handle is @hattylolla.
4. Like my any of my editions of Antonyms of a Mirage on amazon by clicking the like button on any of these pages here, here or here. (Liking just one will get you qualified, but you can like all, just in case you are over-killing this. Lol)
5. Drop a comment indicating your interest below.


For those hearing about the book for the first time, read the synopsis and watch the trailer below. You are sure to love it. Even if you have heard about the book, still read the synopsis because I know you haven’t read it before.



Synopsis
A character suffering from multiple personality disorder decides to express herself. With six different personalities in her head vying for the spotlight, a constant battle occurs as the book progresses.

The sagacious one starts with her wise stories, in her usual mature style. As the bitter one, the melancholic one and others take over, more heart wrenching issues are exposed, and the reality of the world we live in comes to play. Each character invites you to her world, to experience what they are experiencing in their own unique way.

The article starts with one about corruption in Corruption Noni, where the writer had the opportunity to interview corruption and then progresses to really deep stories that touch prostitution, religious hypocrisy, marital pressures, and other societal ills. Each article portrays a reality that you can relate with.

At the end, the comic one ends up defeats all and is victorious with her funny stories, proving that no matter how twisted our reality is, there is always a reason to laugh in the end.