1000th Blog Post Contest
It’s hard to believe it was just two years ago that I was celebrating my 500th blog post . . . and next Thursday, I’ll be posting my 1,000th treatise on life, writing, movies, TV, etc. And you know I can’t do that without holding a contest.
Entering the Drawing
Because I’m on deadline, I’m going to make the rules of entry as simple as possible. Submit as many comments as you would like to that are RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE POST OR RESPONDING TO SOMEONE ELSE’S COMMENT on any post dated between yesterday, July 19, 2010 (the Writer’s Window post featuring Tamara Leigh) and next Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 10 p.m. Central time.
Earn extra entries for each person you send over to leave comments and having them say you recommended they visit KayeDacus.com to enter the contest.
The Prize
The prize for the contest is a Big Ol’ Box o’ Books containing:
- A signed copy of Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo
- A signed copy of A Woman Called Sage by DiAnn Mills
- The Lady of Milkweed Manor, The Apothecary’s Daughter, and The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen (no, this is not the copy of The Silent Governess I got signed by Julie at ICRS, but the unsigned copy I already owned before that)
- Thorn in My Heart, Fair Is the Rose, and Whence Came a Prince by Liz Curtis Higgs
- A Passion Most Pure and A Passion Redeemed by Julie Lessman
- Sisters, Ink by Rebeca Seitz
- Georgia on Her Mind by Rachel Hauck and The Sweet By and By by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck (signed by Rachel)
- A Bride Most Begrudging by Deeanne Gist
- Signed copies of Hi, Honey, I’m Home, Unlikely Angels, and Not Exactly Eden by Linda Windsor (signed to me, but signed nonetheless)
- Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead
- And a signed copy of Love Remains by ME!
Contest is limited to entrants in the United States (or with a U.S. address), as the box o’ books will have to be sent Media Mail, which is available only in the U.S.
And as I straighten up around the house this week, I may find even more books to add to the Big Ol’ Box o’ Books!
Let the commenting begin!
I like this contest.
I like it, too. Glad you had a safe trip home from Charleston!
This is a great contest.
What a fun contest! I have been looking forward to reading some of those books~ I just got the Silent Governess and can’t wait to read it. Plus I am really looking forward to Love Remains!!
Cassie – The Silent Governess was REALLY good, finished it last week.
The Silent Governess was my favorite of these three by Julie Klassen. Definitely one I plan to read again.
Oh good I can’t wait! I also just finished Laura Frantz’s new book Courting Morrow Sparrow and it was amazing!! I love reading!!
This is a comment.
And, strangely enough, even that is “related” to the topic of this post!
LOL. You’ll go broke on postage, Kaye. but congrats on your upcoming 1000th blog…I wonder how many page book that is?
Considering that most of my posts average at least 1,000 words?
Sounds like a great contest to me!
And thanks for naming the books – My grandma is bugging me to order her more books from the library, so now I have more book ideas to order for her!
Oh, this is so cool! It’s a great list of books!
Is this one of those deals where family members are ineligible? :0)
Did I say family members are ineligible?
I think if you give us some dirty little secrets about our beloved Kaye your comments should count double in the contest! Who’s with me?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Oooo, I’m thinking sharing some fun secrets should count for something!
Congrats on reaching your 1000th blog post! I enjoy reading your posts. Thanks also for a fun contest!
I would LOVE to read these books! Thanks for the opportunity!
I agree, great contest
Congratulations! Not only are you reaching your 1000th post, but people are still reading. Now that’s longevity in the blogosphere.
And what could be better than a “Big Ol’ Box o’ Books”? Great selection!
Congratulation son your 1,000th post! That is terrific! What a list of books you are giving away.
Needed to edit that. On well, “Congratulations on” I know you’re not a “son.” Have a super day!
Can’t you have second and third place prizes where the winners just get Love Remains?
I mean…the other books seem nice too…but…
I’ll do a release contest in August for Love Remains.
The only book I have read from this collection is by Deanne Gist. I have read most of hers I believe.
I feel like a big ol’ book hog entering this contest, but COUNT ME IN!!! You have some great authors in this box.
And WOOHOO!! Congratulations on 1,000 posts! That’s a true milestone!
Jolanthe sent me!
Wowwww! 1000 blog posts. I’m sure impressed. That’s alot of writing in addition to all your books coming out! Congratulations!!!!!
KAYE!!!!! I finished Ransome’s Crossing last night and gasped at the ending paragraph!!!! How could you leave me hanging like that!!!!! Now exactly when does book 3 come out?????
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ending almost killed me, too! But I was smiling even as I squealed in disbelief!
I believe I said something very similar when I finished Randsome’s Crossing =)
I know, right? But it was great.
I heartily agree.
It’s supposed to come out July 2010, but that’s only if I can get it finished in the next 11 days!
Wait, wait, wait….you mean 2011, right? Don’t get my hopes up here!!!
Kaye, I absolutely loved book 2! I especially loved Charlotte’s determination and strength. My kind of gal.
Yep–sorry, brain dead today. July 2011.
I can’t wait until next July…so I’m glad to see that you want to release it this month.
I agree with other’s comments. I finished Ransome’s Crossing the other night and I was frustrated when it was left hanging. And I have to wait how long to find out what happens to Charlotte?
July 2011…sigh.
Congrats on the 1,000 posts!
I love to read, so count me in!
Looks like a great selection! Thanks for doing this contest
I am so excited about this contest, not only is it cool that you have had that many blog posts, but that you are giving away so many awesome books. Your blogs are fun and I enjoy reading them. Happy Tuesday!
Yay! What a great contest! Congratulations on your great blog. You have taught me so much!
WooHoo! Great contest! Count me in!
This is a pretty cool contest!
Woo hoo! 1000th BLOG POST!
I always enjoy coming here!
1000 posts? Wowzers, congrats! I’m only up to 293 posts on Blogger. LOL!!
Congratulations on your well deserved success as a writer and for your for 1,000 interesting blog posts. Meredith
Love the books you’re offering. Several I’ve been eyeing in my local Barnes & Nobles store.
Wow, 1,000 posts! Congratulations! You’ve provided an invaluable amount of help and encouragement to aspiring writers.
What a awesome contest this is. 1,000 posts is amazing and exciting.
WOW! 1000 posts! That’s a lot of comments!! This contest is INCREDIBLE! A whole box of books? Kinda’ like Christmas! Thanks so much for doing this.
I would love, love, love to be the lucky winner! Fingers crossed.
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