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Jungle Madness and the Cupid Cabbie

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Have you read the article about the matchmaking cabbie who calls himself the Cupid Cabbie?

I think the whole idea is adorable…but I also think it’s been “done.” By me! And Vicki Lewis Thompson and Kate Hoffman!

So in honor of this news story, I’m offering the following:

I found some of my promotional items from when I wrote the novella, “Chasing Charlie” in the A FARE TO REMEMBER collection. There are two Taxi Cab mugs, a Taxi Driver’s Cookbook and of course, a copy of the book! I’ve also thrown a few more books into the box, including a copy of THE DOMINO EFFECT because my heroine is involved in a cab accident (that might have been an attempted assassination) and a copy of Julie Kistler’s Blaze, SCANDAL, because I was sent five copies by accident and I’m sharing the love.

You know the drill…post a comment, US residents, blah, blah, blah… And don’t forget to come back Sunday to find out if you won! We don’t contact winners personally…you have to come back to the blog. (We’re evil that way.)

Oh! And as promised…here is an update of my kitchen renovation.

Before:

Day 10. Amazing progress, yes? They’re not done…but we’re VERY close.

(The ketchup bottle in the foreground just makes the picture, don’t you think?)

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  1. Wow, I love the updated picture Julie - it looks fabulous! Warm, inviting, spacious. The ketchup bottle makes it all “homey”.

    Have a great weekend!

    Comment by Stacy ~ — February 15, 2008 @ 7:23 am

  2. I’d love the chance to read “A Fare To Remember”!! Cute idea Love VLT & Kate Hoffmann’s Mighty Quinn series!! I haven’t read much of hers lately. Glad to hear & see that your kitchen make over is moving right along!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

    Comment by Laurie G — February 15, 2008 @ 7:36 am

  3. Wow. Now I’m jealous. That really is an after pic isn’t it?

    Comment by Sommer — February 15, 2008 @ 7:44 am

  4. I’m a sucker for promo material and the NYC connection just makes it cooler.
    Wow, you changed your pninsula from the left to the right and it almost looks as if you have pushed the wall back?

    Comment by Gail — February 15, 2008 @ 7:50 am

  5. What beautiful kitchen. I’m sure you are dancing with joy at the progress. I’m jealous. LOL

    Comment by Patty L. — February 15, 2008 @ 7:54 am

  6. I am soooo jealous of all the counter space. I am lucky if I have 12 square inches to work on, I have so little. It looks wonderful!! Think you will actually cook in it???

    Nice prizes!!

    And thank god it’s finally Friday!!

    Comment by ev — February 15, 2008 @ 8:07 am

  7. Love the kitchen Julie! Great idea on this week’s prize.
    Have a great weekend everyone!

    Comment by Carolyn A. — February 15, 2008 @ 8:19 am

  8. Wonderful prize, Julie. The kitchen is coming along beautifully.

    Comment by Cheryl S. — February 15, 2008 @ 8:23 am

  9. The kitchen looks beautiful, lots of light to see the lovely and tasty dishes that are fixed to perfection. Ohh la la.

    Comment by bluecat — February 15, 2008 @ 8:24 am

  10. the kitchen looks Fantastic Score one for the remodel team.

    I thought I had known of a cab driver book.
    Cute promo cups.

    Count me in on the draw.

    Comment by Gigi — February 15, 2008 @ 8:45 am

  11. Kitchen looks great! Awesome prize!

    Comment by Amy S. — February 15, 2008 @ 9:00 am

  12. Your kitchen looks HUGH now, I’m so jealous. My kitchen needs major everything.

    Comment by Theresa N. — February 15, 2008 @ 9:01 am

  13. Kitchen’s looking great! Hope everyone has a great weekend and stay warm!

    Comment by Yolanda — February 15, 2008 @ 9:08 am

  14. Your kitchen is just gorgeous!! Have a great weekend everybody!

    Comment by Shari A — February 15, 2008 @ 9:09 am

  15. Does this mean y’all get to sue the AP for copyright infringement?

    Comment by Heather Harper — February 15, 2008 @ 9:12 am

  16. Great prize.. I love the lighting in the kitchen wow ..

    Comment by Karen K — February 15, 2008 @ 9:12 am

  17. I love the new kitchen! Have a great weekend everyone!

    Comment by Shannon T. — February 15, 2008 @ 9:29 am

  18. Your kitchen is gorgeous..i wish i could redo mine..its awful…
    I would LOVE to win this . you all have the best fridays here…

    Comment by Jolene — February 15, 2008 @ 9:55 am

  19. Great prize! Your kitchen is a dream. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Comment by ellie — February 15, 2008 @ 9:57 am

  20. Your kitchen is beautiful Julie! Great job! Now you’ll have to go out to eat so you don’t “mess it up”.

    Comment by Lynette — February 15, 2008 @ 10:08 am

  21. The renovation is coming along very nicely. So happy for you! Wonderful prize package. Have a great weekend everyone!

    Comment by Cherie J — February 15, 2008 @ 10:09 am

  22. Wow! Great job on the new kitchen.

    Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

    I hope I win

    Comment by Cheryl — February 15, 2008 @ 10:12 am

  23. Julie, I wish I could do that with my ktichen it sure could use it, looks great.

    The prizes are great as well.

    Good luck all and enjoy your weekend.

    Comment by Dina — February 15, 2008 @ 10:13 am

  24. I love your new kitchen! Great prize as always. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend.

    Comment by Liza — February 15, 2008 @ 10:20 am

  25. Everyone,

    WoW! Julie I love the new kitchen update looks very nice

    Ooo great prizes and those mugs look cute. I would love to be enter thank you.

    Have a wonderful & safe weekend everyone. Good luck.

    Hugssss
    LindaH

    Comment by ReadingIsSoMuchFun — February 15, 2008 @ 10:24 am

  26. Love the open look to your kitchen. While I’m not a great cook - the kitchen is still my favorite room in the home. Yours looks lovely.

    Comment by Barbara-Jo — February 15, 2008 @ 10:30 am

  27. The kitchen is looking wonderful!

    The taxi “theme” items are really a cute idea.

    Comment by Lynn Matherly — February 15, 2008 @ 10:51 am

  28. wow! your kitchen looks amazing!! great prize, btw.

    Comment by Cail — February 15, 2008 @ 10:53 am

  29. Wonderful prize. Your kitchen is coming along nicely. Have a great weekend everyone.

    Comment by Crystal B. — February 15, 2008 @ 11:02 am

  30. Nice remodel, I would love to remodel mine. Cool prizes, promotional stuff is so much fun. Hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day.

    Comment by Rebekah — February 15, 2008 @ 11:06 am

  31. The kitchen is gorgeous I am soooooo jealous ! The prize pack is awesome . Have a great weekend ! Tammy

    Comment by TAMMY — February 15, 2008 @ 11:14 am

  32. Love the new kitchen! It’s really pretty.

    And you’re right, the ketchup bottle totally makes the picture, lol.

    TGIF!

    Comment by Wendy — February 15, 2008 @ 11:30 am

  33. What a difference in your kitchen! Where did you put the appliances? Off to the right where we can’t see them? It looks like you’ll have lots of cupboard and counter space.

    Cute prize this week. A DVD of the show “Taxi” would have fit right in with this theme.

    Comment by Susan P. — February 15, 2008 @ 11:31 am

  34. Julie the kitchen looks fabulous!! You’re so funny about the ketchup bottle, I would not have noticed it. I was too busy looking at the cabinets and flooring.

    Love this weeks prize, but then coffee mugs are my thing. I can’t seem to have enough of them. So here’s :pray: praying it’s me.

    Comment by Vicki — February 15, 2008 @ 11:33 am

  35. What a wonderful kitchen! It looks so open and inviting!

    Comment by Kathleen — February 15, 2008 @ 11:34 am

  36. Julie, I’m drooling over your gorgeous new kitchen! Wooo!! Great way to head into the weekend!

    Comment by Fedora — February 15, 2008 @ 11:35 am

  37. the ketchup bottle reminds me of when you look at houses, how they look so sterile (I always thought, c’mon there have GOT to be people here). Cool prize since I was recently cleaning and realized I don’t have any signed books from Julie (I have one from the other PM).

    Great weekend everyone…we are all pretty sick here.

    Comment by katie — February 15, 2008 @ 11:38 am

  38. Wow, Julie! Your kitchen looks so BIG now!!!!

    Comment by Janelle — February 15, 2008 @ 11:43 am

  39. Wonderful new kitchen & great prizes too.

    Comment by Philomena D — February 15, 2008 @ 11:52 am

  40. Great kitchen! Can’t believe you did that in ten days.

    Comment by Jeanne R — February 15, 2008 @ 11:58 am

  41. Love the new renovated kitchen! So much more room.

    Comment by Amelia — February 15, 2008 @ 12:04 pm

  42. Wow your kitchen looks great!! We are geting ready to do the same thing with our kitchen. I am now trying to clean out the kitchen.
    Have a good weekend!!!

    Comment by Christina — February 15, 2008 @ 12:06 pm

  43. Your kitchen looks fabulous.

    Comment by Maureen — February 15, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

  44. Wow I just love your kitchen. What amazing progress. Now I want it too!

    Comment by Michelle J. in NJ — February 15, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

  45. Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day Enjoy your weekend…Keep on a lovin’

    Comment by Colleen — February 15, 2008 @ 12:29 pm

  46. Love the kitchen re-do! A FARE TO REMEMBER was such a fun read that I passed my copy on to DIL, who passed it on to her mother, who…

    Comment by Karen B — February 15, 2008 @ 12:34 pm

  47. That looks so cool!! And I did just so happen to miss that book too. . . LOL Have a great weekend folks!

    Lois

    Comment by Lois — February 15, 2008 @ 12:48 pm

  48. I got everything I wanted for Valentine’s Day and more.
    The kitchen looks great. The only thing wrong with it is-you still have to cook!

    Comment by JOYE — February 15, 2008 @ 12:53 pm

  49. Good Morning Plotmonkeys and Jungle Bunnies,

    Julie, the kitchen looks awesome! Wow, what a makeover. It is warm, spacious and just invites you in. You should be on the House and Garden channel. :-)) It would not only be fun but just think of the publicity for your books. :-))

    What a great prize! I love it.

    Have a stupendous Friday all,

    Cher, who slept late this morning because her daughter didn’t have school.

    Comment by Cher — February 15, 2008 @ 12:54 pm

  50. Maybe the cabbie read your novella? Kitchen looks much bigger. How nice!

    Comment by Patricia W — February 15, 2008 @ 12:58 pm

  51. Have a wonderful weekend. .What a great prize. Your kitchen looks fabulous.

    Comment by Emma — February 15, 2008 @ 1:16 pm

  52. Great prizes today! Count me in!!

    Love the pix of your new kitchen too. I’ll bet you are so-o-o-o happy to have the construction over and done! But all the inconvenience is really worth it.

    Comment by Karen H in NC — February 15, 2008 @ 1:29 pm

  53. The new kitchen looks so spacious! My MIL had her kitchen/dining room done last year and it went from two tiny rooms to a bigger more comfortable single space. From looking at your two pictures, the new space looks like you can have the entire party in the kitchen and still have room for the dog.

    Have a kitchen warming party. Tell your friends to bring a new recipe for the new kitchen.

    The promo pack is adorable!

    Comment by ThatBrunette — February 15, 2008 @ 1:46 pm

  54. cool prize. have a great presdeints holiday

    Comment by kim h — February 15, 2008 @ 1:48 pm

  55. I love kitchen renovations. If your home is like ours, that is where we spend the most time together! Yours looks a lot bigger than ours. Please enter me in your wonderful drawing. The “Taxi” items remind me of the old television show! I loved it……Thanks,Cindi

    Comment by Cindi Hoppes — February 15, 2008 @ 2:46 pm

  56. Hi, everyone! thanks for all the compliments on the kitchen. It’s still not done, but the progress they made in just ten days is mind boggling.

    The electrician has to come back and fix a few things, the plumber and floor guy, too…but it’s all finishing stuff. Same on the cabinets, that will have crown moulding, but it can’t go in until after the tile and paint. I’m hoping that will all be wrapped up by next week. When it is, I’ll post more pics!

    The only appliances you can see now are the range and the microwave. The dishwasher and fridge are now on the other side. I’ll take pictures from that direction once it’s all through. And as you can see, I only have 2 of my 3 pendant lights…and one doesn’t work.

    Little stuff.

    Comment by Julie Leto — February 15, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

  57. This looks like a great prize! Hope everyone has a terrific weekend. Congrats on the kitchen!

    Comment by Teresa W. — February 15, 2008 @ 2:58 pm

  58. This looks like a great prize! Hope everyone has a terrific weekend. Congrats on the kitchen!

    Comment by Teresa W. — February 15, 2008 @ 2:58 pm

  59. Happy Day after Valentine’s Day - great prize as always from you guys!!!I was promised an updated kitchen 2 years ago - good thing I wasn’t holding my breath lol.

    Comment by catslady — February 15, 2008 @ 3:19 pm

  60. I actually had a cab driver try to fix me up two years ago. He had picked me up and had another guy already in the cab, which I don’t think is legal, but I needed to get to Greenwich, so I didn’t care. I had a boyfriend at the time and the guy was meeting a girl he admitted he wasn’t crazy about. So we drop the guy off at his class at the Empire State building and my driver proceeds to almost hot somebody who then attacks the cab. My driver ended up getting beaten up, while I explained things to an unsympathetic 911 operator. In the end an undercover cop broke up the fight and I was out a huge cab fare (the meeting was left running during the fight) and I still had to walk and try to find where I was supposed to be dropped off in the 1st place. And people say the subways aren’t safe!

    Comment by Krysten H. — February 15, 2008 @ 3:25 pm

  61. I loved “A Fare To Remember”! What a great prize!!!

    Comment by Carol R — February 15, 2008 @ 3:38 pm

  62. Wow Julie, thats an amazing transformation in just 10 short days!! Its beautiful and so open and big!

    I love todays prize, very cute idea!

    Hope the romance continues into the weekend for everyone

    Comment by Tina Martinesi — February 15, 2008 @ 3:48 pm

  63. WOW I wish I had your unfinished kitchen my kitchen is huge but when I moved it the lay out sucks when you walk it you have the sink and counter on the left all the way across the room is the stove in the corner and in the center of the room its the fridge :wallbash: its torture just to cook a meal!
    HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!!

    Comment by nancy — February 15, 2008 @ 3:56 pm

  64. Wow, the kitchen is really looking great! I’m jealous! We plan on re-doing ours in the next year or two. Have a great weekend.

    Comment by Georganna — February 15, 2008 @ 4:19 pm

  65. I still remember those big, checkered taxis that could seat five passengers.

    Comment by Jane — February 15, 2008 @ 4:22 pm

  66. WOW! What an amazing kitchen…I wish I had one like that!! Oh and great prize as well *Crosses fingers*

    Comment by Melissa — February 15, 2008 @ 4:33 pm

  67. WONDERFUL PRIZES–I DON’T COOK MUCH BUT KNOW WOULD ENJOY
    SOME NEW RECEIPES. LOVE THE WORK THAT IS BEING DONE ON
    YOUR KITCHEN AND WILL HAVE LOTS OF LIGHTS TOO.
    ALICE IN TEXAS

    Comment by ALICE — February 15, 2008 @ 4:38 pm

  68. Julie, your kitchen remodel is beautiful!! We just went through the same thing ourselves and will contest it’s completely worth the trouble. You’ve done a fantastic job with it! Enjoy!

    Lori

    Comment by Lori Borrill — February 15, 2008 @ 4:57 pm

  69. My kitchen is so out-dated!

    Comment by Nathalie — February 15, 2008 @ 5:12 pm

  70. Your new kitchen looks looks warm and welcoming.
    Great prizes.

    Comment by Estella — February 15, 2008 @ 5:30 pm

  71. Your kitchen looks great!!!! Congrats on almost being finished.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

    Comment by Jodie — February 15, 2008 @ 5:49 pm

  72. I love your new kitchen. I just love wood cabinets. That’s what I have. They really give the kitchen a warm feeling. Just light an apple struesel candle and you’ll be set. Enjoy the weekend everyone!

    Comment by Janet — February 15, 2008 @ 5:58 pm

  73. Great prizes I just love New York cabbies - there is nothing that can beat them. Have a great weekend everyone.

    Comment by Linda — February 15, 2008 @ 6:01 pm

  74. Very nice work done on your kitchen! And in just 10 days - that’s wonderful!!

    I have to be honest and tell Mr. Cupid Cabbie that he is absolutely the last person in this world
    that I would as a matchmaker! In fact , I would nevr use his advice, if I needed it, which I
    do not!

    Comment by Patricia Cochran — February 15, 2008 @ 6:06 pm

  75. TGIF!!! Have a great weekend!

    Comment by Beth — February 15, 2008 @ 6:13 pm

  76. What a transformation, your kitchen looks great.

    Comment by Cathy M — February 15, 2008 @ 6:20 pm

  77. Oh my goodness. Haha, I didn’t post a comment today because I was running late… and look at the explosion!
    Julie, your new kitchen looks amazing! I’m jealous.
    Have a terrific weekend!

    Comment by JSL — February 15, 2008 @ 6:27 pm

  78. I read the article about the Cupid Cabbie it was so sute!! The kitchen looks great. Have a great weekend.

    Comment by erin — February 15, 2008 @ 6:49 pm

  79. I’ll have to show that to my husband. It is lovely.
    Have a great weekend!

    Comment by Erin M. — February 15, 2008 @ 7:22 pm

  80. The new kitchen looks awesome! Have a great weekend.

    Comment by Marie — February 15, 2008 @ 7:55 pm

  81. Love the after pic! It’s so roomy! Happy weekend

    Comment by Ladytink_534 — February 15, 2008 @ 8:28 pm

  82. What a fantastic difference in the kitchen area. It totally transitions the area into a whole different place. The cookbook & cups are a wonderful package give-away. i bet the recipes are excellent.

    Comment by susie — February 15, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

  83. Thanks for the chance to win a wonderful prize!

    Comment by Jennifer — February 15, 2008 @ 9:09 pm

  84. Great kitchen. Thanks for sharing!! Have a great weekend!

    Comment by Renee B — February 15, 2008 @ 9:51 pm

  85. Your new kitchen looks great. I loved Fare to Remember, I read it a while ago…but wouldn’t mind reading it again!

    Comment by nellymom — February 15, 2008 @ 10:09 pm

  86. Great updated kitchen!

    Happy Friday

    Comment by Shelley — February 15, 2008 @ 10:32 pm

  87. The kitchen looks fabulous, Julie! Happy cooking!

    Comment by Robin — February 15, 2008 @ 11:19 pm

  88. The kitchen looks GREAT!!!! The taxi idea is fabulous, and would be great to win. Hope you enjoy your new kitchen.

    Comment by Kate — February 15, 2008 @ 11:59 pm

  89. I love the new kitchen! My in-laws are remodeling their house too, so their kitchen is currently in the garage. Luckily it’s heated in there because it would not be fun since it’s winter in South Dakota. :cold:

    Great prize this week too! You can never have enough romance novels or coffee cups!

    Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!

    Comment by Michelle N. — February 16, 2008 @ 1:00 am

  90. If I had a kitchen like that I could have great s.x, have a stupendous meal, have a fun time in, and….I will get off the my soapbox before I stick my foot in my mouth! LOL!

    Awesome prize this week Julie! I have been wanting to buy this book like forever! The cups are fantastic! Very cool! They would be great for my hubby and me as we sip our morning starbucks coffee. Yum! The cookbook would be a great addition to my evergrowing cookbook collection! The extra books you are throwing in sound great also!

    Dis is one hot prize!

    Comment by Melis L. — February 16, 2008 @ 1:23 am

  91. I love your kitchen. It’s beautiful and it’s not even finished.

    Comment by Gayle Oreluk — February 16, 2008 @ 2:02 am

  92. I read about the cabbie, too. Nice kitchen.

    Comment by Little Lamb Lost — February 16, 2008 @ 3:54 am

  93. love the kitchen julie! I hope everyone has a great day.

    Comment by tricia — February 16, 2008 @ 8:44 am

  94. I love renovation shows with before and after. Your kitchen is so different and such an improvement. Great job. Have a great weekend all.

    Comment by Dena — February 16, 2008 @ 10:05 am

  95. Great job on the reno, what a difference.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

    Comment by Joanne — February 16, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

  96. Hi, I would love to win this prize. Love all you are offering here.

    Happy weekend.

    Comment by Rose G. — February 16, 2008 @ 5:03 pm

  97. I wish I could have my kitchen redone, I am sooo jealous! I would kill for more counter space, new sink and new cabinets at least.

    Comment by Angie-la — February 16, 2008 @ 6:47 pm

  98. Glad your kitchen is progressing looks nice everyone have a great weekend

    Donna

    Comment by Donna — February 16, 2008 @ 6:53 pm

  99. Wow! Your kitchen is starting to look really great. I am sure you will really love it once it is done.

    Great prize! Please count me in.

    Comment by Shari C — February 16, 2008 @ 7:10 pm

  100. Niiice prizes. Count me In. Isn’t fun when the renovations are done and you see the nice changes?

    Comment by Pat L. — February 16, 2008 @ 7:51 pm

  101. Being No. 101 may get me a prize…a great prize since i L-O-V-E cookbooks and finished renovations! Hope you have many great moments in your new kitchen and always include the ketchup! Mick Mac

    Comment by Mickey — February 16, 2008 @ 9:43 pm

  102. Great story and the prize is fabulous as always.

    Have a great weekend.

    Comment by Barbara — February 17, 2008 @ 12:39 am

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