Win: Last Summer by Kylie Ladd

In preparation for interviewing the divine Kylie Ladd last week, I was lucky enough to receive a special advance copy of her new novel Last Summer. Imagine my surprise at opening yesterday's mail only to find a second copy nestled innocently inside a brown shipping bag.

As I know this book is in high demand (even her agent took to Twitter bemoaning her lack of a finished copy) it is quite an exciting turn of events. Call it a twist of fate or divine intervention, but at the suggestion of the lovely author herself I am now putting this spare book up here for one of my WA Stylers to win.

All you need to do is hit comment below and tell me why you deserves to win this highly sought after tome. The most creative entry will win. Entries are open to all Australian residents and close Sunday June 19. The winners name will be announced here on Monday.

If you'd like to buy a copy of your very own (and why wouldn't you) Kylie's book will be officially available on June 27 from all good* bookstores, rrp $29.99.

* Clearly any stores not stocking this book is not a good bookstore. 

Win tix to the Pirates of the Caribbean premiere

When I was invited to the preview screening of the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, I didn't go. I thought, 'a camp film about swashbuckling pirates? I don't think so.'

It was only when the buzz for this movie reached monumental proportions that I finally ate my words and went to check it out. I liked it. In fact, I thought it was funny, unique and pretty great. Clearly I wasn't the only one as there have been several more movies released since and all did very well in the old box office.

Now the franchise is heading to the next level as the next instalment, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, is coming out in 3D. Even better, five lucky WA Stylers (and their guest of choice) will be attending the WA premiere at Belmont Cinemas on May 18.

All you need to do to enter is hit comment below and tell us why you deserve to swashbuckle your way into the screening. The most creative answers will win. Aarrr.

What the movie is about:
When Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past. © Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Competition closes May 12, 2011.

Win Tickets: Mars Needs Moms

Thought parental discipline was a skill with little demand? Apparently it is a precious commodity - on Mars. I know we have a lot of mums on WA Style so we're bringing you all the chance to win a little 'keep the kids occupied' time during the Easter holidays with tickets to Mars Needs Moms.

We have five family in-season passes (tickets for four people that you can use almost anytime/anywhere) to  give away. Entries will close on April 12. To enter just hit comment and tell us why Mars needs you! The most creative answers will win. 

Here's the lowdown on Mars Needs Moms:

Take out the trash, eat your broccoli – who needs mums, anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out just how much he needs his mum (Joan Cusack) when she’s zapped away by Martians! For these butt-ugly aliens, parental discipline is the most sought-after power in the universe. 

WIN! Tix to Love & Other Drugs

Be one of the first people in Perth to see Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal in Love & Other Drugs! I saw this movie the other week in the new Readings Belmont Gold Lounge (more on that in another post) and really enjoyed it. Although it wasn't the movie I expected - more drama than romantic comedy - it was very moving and always engaging.

This movie releases this Thursday. If you'd like to win a double in-season pass, just hit comment below and tell us what (legal) drugs you're most grateful for and why! Too easy!! The most creative answers will win. Also make sure you leave us a way to contact you so we can let you know you've won!

We have a heap of passes to give away so go ahead and get commenting. In-season passes will get you and a friend into most screenings at most WA cinemas at a time of your choice, although some conditions of use are listed on the ticket. Winners will be drawn this weekend, so make sure you get in quick.

ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Anne Hathaway plays Maggie, an alluring free spirit who won’t let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie’s evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love. Also stars Gabriel Macht, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria. Based on the book Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman.

Win tickets to Moonlight Cinema!

I've always loved outdoor cinemas. There's just something up relaxing under the stars with friends, family or your partner and watching a great movie. Now the warm weather has hit the Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinemas has officially reopened today and we're lucky enough to have three double (for two people) in-season passes to give away exclusively for WA Style readers!

All you have to do to enter is post a comment below before December 9, 2010 with some feedback on our blog and hey presto! You're in the draw to win. We'd love to know what you think of the blog, what articles you like, what you'd like to see more or less of or anything else you'd care to share. Make sure you leave an email address or a Twitter address so we can contact you to let you know you've won!

Moonlight Cinemas is open from today until March 20 and you can find out more about what's on each night at www.moonlight.com.au. Moonlight Cinemas is in the Perth’s Synergy Parkland in Kings Park & Botanic Garden and there's a different film every night (excluding Mondays) with a great mix of old classics, new releases, arthouse and family-friendly flicks. You can bring your own picnic or use the bar and catering facilities on site. 

If you get a chance one day I also suggest you check out the  reserved area, Gold Grass, it's the gold class of outdoor cinemas and includes the use of a Moonlight Bean Bed, a prime viewing possie and a glass of wine. Ahhh, heaven!

Congratulations Tinker Bell winners!

Congratulations to Seraphim, Karen, Sam and Peti-Maree for winning family passes to see the new Tinker Bell film this weekend. Please forward your name and postal address to wastyle@live.com so your tickets can be posted to you!

Win tickets to the Tinker Bell movie

Attention to all of WA’s stylish mums! If you’d like to take the family to see a special sneak preview of Disney’s Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue all you need to do is comment on this post and tell us why you deserve to win.

Make sure you comment before 5pm (WST) on Monday July 26 for your chance to win one of five passes, each valid for four people to attend the special preview screening at Event Cinemas Innaloo (formerly Greater Union) in WA on Sunday August 1. The winners will be announced here on Tuesday.