Awesome Places to Win Free Stuff

Okay, people, this must be the week for awesome giveaways, because right after I announced my own contest, I started getting announcements for a bunch of others. There is some seriously cool stuff being given away this week--so I just have to share with you all. Consider it a benefit of reading my blog.

First, though, in my previous post, I announced the two winners of "Saving Madeline" by Rachel Ann Nunes, but I did not announce the winners of the multiple drawings for Joyce DiPastena's "Illuminations of the Heart." Those winners have been chosen and they are:

Jennifer B. won the autographed copy of "Illuminations of the Heart."

Park Avenue Princess won the $10 Amazon.com gift certificate.

Elizabeth Morgan won the $10 Deseret book gift certificate.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Okay, so now here's where you can go to win cool stuff:

Rachelle Christensen is giving away a Ribbon Box or ScrapMaBob on her blog, and all entrants will be entered into another drawing to win a Scrapbox, valued at $1,200. This thing is huge and way cool, people, so run over and sign up, fast!

Next cool giveaway is over at Cindy Beck's blog. She's giving away two books--and you can enter to win either or both by just leaving a comment. (Hint to you writers--one's a writing book.)

Anne Bradshaw is giving away a historical novel set in the pioneer era, by renouned LDS author, Shirley Bahlman. Ann always has great giveaways, so if you check back at her blog, you have a chance to win something every week.

And then, if you want to win a copy of Zion's Promise: Amidst War's Alarms, by Chris Jefferies, scroll down and sign up for my giveaway. Instructions are in the post just below this one.

So there you have it. Your chance to win lots of awesome prizes. Keep checking back--I have more things to give away in the upcoming months.

Also, don't forget--The Mazerunner is being released on October 6th. Make sure to grab a copy. Unless you've already pre-ordered it, in which case you can just plan to grab a copy for someone else.

In other news: Did I mention that my denial of summer might be coming to an end this week? Yeah, the weather man is predicting some serious cold temperatures in two days--which makes me feel a keen sense of loss. Put away the swimsuits, break out the sweatshirts. Whaaaaaaa.

Don't worry. I'll get over it. I suppose it's time to break out the Halloween decorations as well, considering it's practically October already. Sheesh. Guess I ought to figure out how to get my enormous pumpkins from my backyard garden up onto my front porch. Maybe I'll roll them...


Nichole

What's playing in my head today? Shooting Star by Poison.

Fiddlesticks: Another Giveaway by Anne Bradshaw

I think I've mentioned my love of music here before. And I love all kinds of music. But I have a special fondness for Celtic style harmonies and rhythms. In fact, this style of music goes right along with the book I just finished. Which is why I'm so excited about the most recent giveaway on Anne Bradshaw's blog.

From Anne's blog:

FiddleSticks perform folk songs and traditional tunes from the Celtic lands, from England, and from America. The band is made up of three sisters, Rebecca, Kathryn, and Elizabeth, and their dad Marco Davis. Marco's wife is Andi. Featured instruments include fiddle, flutes, cello, bodhran (Irish drum), guitar, and vocals.

I'm so excited to check out their new CD, Return to Nauvoo. I have to check this one out! To get your name in Anne's drawing, click here.

Anne Bradshaw's Newest Contest

Author Anne Bradshaw runs weekly contests in which she gives away the latest and greatest in LDS literature. This week, she's giving away a copy of Anette Lyon's new historical fiction novel, Tower of Strength. Check out the contest information at Anne's Blog.

In 2007, Annette was awarded Utah's Best of State medal for fiction. She was a 2007 Whitney Award finalist for Best Historical Novel with Spires of Stone and has received three publication awards from the League of Utah Writers. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the LDStorymakers, a guild for LDS writers.

I've heard great things about Annette, and know she's a master editor and grammar/punctuation wiz. Tower of Strength is the fourth novel Annete has centered around old Utah temples.

Can't wait to get my hands on a copy! (Throw my name in the drawing box, Anne!)

Contest for "Lemon Tart" by Josi Kilpack

Anne Bradshaw is having a contest on her blog, giving away a copy of Josi Kilpack's new book, "Lemon Tart." The reviews are in and from what I've read, this book is a must read. I would LOVE to win a signed copy of this one, Anne, so count me in on that contest!

The Release and Review of "Abinadi."

By Nichole Giles

Anne Bradshaw has done a wonderful review of H.B. Moore's new book, Abinadi, on her (Anne's) blog, Not Entirely British. I'm way excited, because I've been waiting for nearly a year for this book release. Heather (aka H.B.) is the brilliant author of Out of Jerusalem, the Book of Mormon series, and the winner of a Whitney award for the final installation.

Now here's the fun part. Anne's contest is outlined at her blog, and runs until November 14th. Hurry over and check out the rules so you can have a chance to win an autographed copy of Abinadi.