Category: CONTEST

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Writer Wednesday: Rebecca Skloot and a Signed Copy of her Hardcover Bestseller!

27 February 2013

I’m behind on my writer updates and giveaways, so I’ve decided to make it a regular Wednesday event for you. This week I’m giving away a signed copy of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by bestselling author, Rebecca Skloot. Win this signed book by seeing the contest details below (VERY EASY TO ENTER). I … More Writer Wednesday: Rebecca Skloot and a Signed Copy of her Hardcover Bestseller!

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Winners of the Handmade Journal and Bentley the Dog, His Book and Tote!

18 December 2012

I wish I had a journal and Bentley dog for everyone who entered these contests. I really appreciate how much you support the blog, join in the fun of the contest entries and support the non-profit organizations. And the winners are… .    

A Surprise Winner, Shocking Bonus Giveaways, and Less Than 12 Hours Remaining!

17 December 2012

So far, I have been wrong every time I try to predict the winner of one of these giveaways. With both the River of Doubt book signed giveaway, and this one, for The Tiger’s Wife, I was certain that in a field with few entrants, the person who had the most entries was favorited for … More A Surprise Winner, Shocking Bonus Giveaways, and Less Than 12 Hours Remaining!

WINNER of The River of Doubt and Enter for the VIP Tickets to RZA!

14 December 2012

1. River of Doubt Winner 2. Destiny of the Republic giveaway 3. Enter to win VIP Tickets to RZA . . . . . .

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Kids Giveaway: Booboos, Band-aids and Bentley the Bernese Mountain Dog!

13 December 2012

Win Bentley the Bernese Mountain dog, his book, Booboos, Band-aids and Bentley (signed by both the author, Janet Myers, and Bentley the dog, with his giant pawprint in the back). You also get a great tote bag from Village Lights Books, the indie bookstore where I met Bentley!

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GIVEAWAY DAY TWO: Handmade Italian Paper Journal

11 December 2012

I’ve got a beautiful journal for you! You might remember from one of my Chautauqua posts that I bought many journals from Re-Imagined. So…it turns out I bought one too many journals at Chautauqua this autumn. I counted up my holiday gifts and there, staring at me forlornly, was a beautiful journal decorated in antique … More GIVEAWAY DAY TWO: Handmade Italian Paper Journal

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DAY 1 of GIVEAWAY WEEK! Win The Tiger’s Wife: Tell Me Why I Can’t Dress Myself

10 December 2012

TRAVELING MARLA IS GIVING SOMETHING AWAY EVERY DAY THIS WEEK! Easy contest today. You have 4 OPTIONS to enter (in other words, you can have your name in the contest up to 4 times!!). I have a hardcover of The Tiger’s Wife, signed by Tea Obreht for this contest. But first, I need to ask … More DAY 1 of GIVEAWAY WEEK! Win The Tiger’s Wife: Tell Me Why I Can’t Dress Myself

Candice Millard signed hardcover River of Doubt President Theodore Roosevelt

WIN THESE and They WILL Arrive in Time for Christmas!

9 December 2012

I recently told you about these wonderful works about President Theodore Roosevelt and President James A. Garfield, by Candice Millard. (Click here for original blog post.) Don’t miss your opportunity to win one or both of these books, friends, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR!! CONTEST #1 – Win a Hardcover of River of Doubt, Theodore Roosevelt’s … More WIN THESE and They WILL Arrive in Time for Christmas!

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Win TWO Signed Hardcover Books! Happy Holidays, Readers!!

4 December 2012

“He probably would have been successful if he hadn’t been insane.” Just one of Candice Millard‘s great quotes of the evening, about Charles Guiteau, the assassin of President James A. Garfield. I’ll be honest with you. Before Millard spoke at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, I thought, like many people do, that President Garfield was boring. … More Win TWO Signed Hardcover Books! Happy Holidays, Readers!!

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Winner of the Neil Gaiman Photo Caption!

26 November 2012

Congratulations to Anthony Everitt of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for his winning caption of the Neil Gaiman / Traveling Marla photo. Anthony will receive the special hardcover gift edition of Stardust, signed by the author especially for this contest! All entrants will receive a Traveling Marla postcard (send me your addresses please!) and each will receive an … More Winner of the Neil Gaiman Photo Caption!