NetGalley Month Mini Challenge + Twitter Chat Update!

Hey guys!

I've been a bit MIA in the world of blogging this week. Some scary and sudden 'real life' issues have come up that have totally scrambled my brain and my ability to make coherent sentences. 

One of the few good things to come out of the last week and a half has been my book consumption -- including some tasty NetGalley reads.

Hope to get back in the swing of things soon but in the mean time I have some NetGalley Month announcements and updates :)

TWITTER CHAT ANNOUNCEMENT

The lovely Lindsey Rudnickas, NetGalley's own Digital Concierge will be joining me, and hopefully all of you, for a NetGalley Twitter Chat.

When: Friday July 29th at 5pm EST
Where: Twitter - using the hashtag #NetGalleyMonth

We can chat about what we've been reading, gush about how much we love NetGalley and most importantly, ask Lindsey any questions we may have.

You can check out NetGalley April's twitter chat questions and answers for a look at what's it's all about.

And if you haven't already, check out NetGalley's Blog announcement :)


UPDATES
*As of today there are about 65 people signed up! Awesome!

*You can still DECLARE YOURSELF
If you've been reading NetGalley books all month but haven't declared yet - do it now. If you haven't been reading NetGalley books this month but think you can squeeze in one before the month is over, declare yourself now.

*Remember to keep track of all your reading and be ready to report back to me in August ;)


MINI CHALLENGE / EXTRA GIVEAWAY POINTS
In case you forgot, 2 lucky NetGally Month participants will be receiving $15 worth of books from The Book Depository (as long as they ship to your country). Simply declaring yourself gave you 1 entry in the giveaway.
Want to earn more points? Of course you do ;)

Do one or all of the following - only stipulation is that you must comment on this post (with the same comment name you declared yourself with) and include links if applicable.

*Tweet about NetGalley July 
Use the hashtag #NetGalleyMonth and/or @WilowRedHouse AND this link: http://redhousebooks.blogspot.com/2011/06/in-which-i-declare-july-to-be-netgalley.html
+1 for each tweet -- once a day only please -- comment and link after each tweet

*Tweet about the Twitter Chat 
Use the hashtag #NetGalleyMonth and/or @WilowRedHouse AND the link to this post (the one you are reading right now :)
+1 for each tweet -- once a day only please -- comment and link after each tweet

*Preform some personal NetGalley account maintenance
+1 for taking some time to really go through your NetGalley Active Review Requests and make updates (Archive books you've already upload reviews for, Mark as "Accepted" books you're going to read, ect.)
There is no way for me to check on what you've actually done so honor system here folks!

*Post your reviews
+1 for EACH review you post to your NetGalley account. Remember to write (or cut and paste your review and necessary information), click the "Review Completed" radio button AND click the orange "Save and Close" button
Again, please use the honor system!

*Submit a question for Lindsey
Can't make the twitter chat or afraid you will forget your burning questions before Friday? Ask me now. Comment with any and all questions you have and I'll ask Lindsey myself. Q and A transcript of the chat will be posted Friday night or Saturday so be sure to check back!
+1 for any and all questions asked - must be legitimate and NetGalley related. Only 1 point for this one but ask as many questions as you have (if you don't think you'll be joining us)

OK!

I think that's enough for my brain (and yours) for now!

As always, let me know if anything is unclear or if you have questions about anything :)

Happy (NetGalley Month) reading everyone!