Thursday, July 1, 2010

The Winners Are...


Today we’re celebrating...not only is it almost July 4...but in just two days I will have done my blog for thirty consecutive days. Now this may not be a milestone to you but it is for me. I know we’ve talked about my squirrel moments and it’s sad when I have more than two a day. Some days are worse than others and the closer I get, the more I want to scream squirrel. LOL!

But today there is something more than me and my squirrel moments. Today is the day I announce the winners to my first monthly contest. I’ve read all the comments, processed all the numbers and had the DH randomly pick a number from my total number of commenters. First of all, I want to thank you. This is the first month where I had a total of 81 unique comments. This is a great day!

You never know if a blog is going to strike a chord with readers and while it’s not a huge number, it’s great for me. Thanks yet again!

Now on to the important stuff...drum roll please...the winner of my first monthly blog contest is Author Guy! You will receive a $20 gift certificate to ARe and your choice of book from my backlist. The person who posted the most comments is Carol L! You get a special prize packet to be sent to you and a book from my backlist. Thanks again to everyone who commented. Next month will be even better...promise!

Winners please email me privately at lynncrain@cox.net and we’ll work out the details.

Onward to today’s quote:

Loafing is the most productive part of a writer's life. ~James Norman Hall

That’s a lot of what I’m going to be doing today. See, I finished the book I was working on and today is my recuperation day. Yippee!! No, I haven’t told anyone but my editor about this book and the moment I know more, the moment I’ll tell you.

The thing I can say...it’s in my favorite genre...so you tell me.

See you tomorrow!

Lynn

13 comments:

  1. Congratulations, winners, I am jealous.

    Wish I had the luxury of loafing today, especially because it's so hot! Would much rather be lounging by a pool somewhere.

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  2. Well, we know your new book will be erotic and sexy! Much as I love being busy, I do love my loafing days when I can go on the computer, or sleep, or read, or whatever.

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  3. Congrats to the Winners and congrats on your30 day Blogging

    sasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com

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  4. Congratulations to the winners, on the blogging, and the as yet "undisclosed"!

    I resemble the quote.....I do loaf a lot. Although, I do think that the quote should be amended to include procrastination.... *g*

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  5. Yeahhhh. Thanks Lynn. And congrats Author Guy. :)This blog is a Win Win situation because you're a font of info Lynn and I really enjoy the posts and love these quotes.Happy 4th everyone.
    Carol L.
    Lucky4750@aol.com

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  6. Debby,

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  7. Diane,

    I'm not sure it was a luxury, more like a brain freeze.LOL! My brain was mush after writing so much in one day. I don't think I could have done anything else! LOL!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  8. She,

    I'm hoping you all will think it's that way. LOL! You never know.

    Yes, loafing days are very important. Just wish I was spending it in a cooler place. Like I said to Diane, I don't think I was prepared to handle anything mentally but rest.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  9. Stacey,

    Thanks! I'm pretty impressed myself.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  10. Y Bressani,

    Yes, loafing has it's place whereas procrastination never does. I think they are two different beasties. Maybe we should come up with a quote for procrastination! LOL!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  11. Carol,

    Thank you so very much...and congrats! You've been so diligent posting often. I appreciate it!

    Thanks again for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  12. No, procrastination certainly doesn't......probably why it's "redirected" (and I have "a rose by any other name..." running through my head now :))

    As far as the quote goes....mebbe.... :)

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