The Return of Fun Fridays? + A Contest!

Okay, not really the return but I am taking a moment to post a fun friday post. For those of you that were following me before October, you'll remember all about this. For those of you that are new to my blog, here's a quick explanation. Fun Fridays are designated as the day for hosting contests and the day for posting about the contests of others. Typically, it's one or the other. Today, it's both (my contest here - future post about other contests)!!!


First, about my contest. I will be hosting a contest along with tomorrow's photo. The contest will run from noon tomorrow until 11pm Sunday night (EST). I would love to have lots of participants. My last contest had zero entries. (I am hoping to spread the word about Two to Write* through this contest as well, so don't be alarmed by reference to it in the ways to enter.) Hint: It relates to the Carolina Renaissance Faire.


Now for my contest spotter:

Princess Bookie is holding another contest for free books at: http://www.princessbookie.com/2009/10/contest-time.html

Color Online is hosting a giveaway for Mrs. O: http://coloronline.blogspot.com/2009/10/mrs-o-giveaway.html

Another contest from Princess Bookie: http://www.princessbookie.com/2009/10/contest-of-month-1009.html

Maggie Stiefvater has extended her Ballad contest: http://maggiestiefvater.blogspot.com/2009/10/ballad-contest-extended-to-halloween.html

A giveaway from Alaine in celebration of her birthday: http://alainereading.blogspot.com/2009/09/huge-birthday-celebrations-for-october.html
Happy early birthday Alaine! (Mine's the 24th of October!)

A giveaway from the Eclectic Reader (Happy Blogversary!): http://teddyree-theeclecticreader.blogspot.com/2009/10/1st-blogoversary-giveaway-spookalicious.html


*Two to Write is the writing journal that I publish with my sister. We would love it if you would spread the word about our FREE fiction. =) Thanks!

Fun Friday

I don't have much to say today.

Expect a longer post tomorrow. I'm just too worn tonight.

But, if you get a chance (and read this before the night is up), here are a few contests to visit:

http://readintothis.blogspot.com/2009/08/giving-away-nine-books.html

http://paradoxrevealed.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-cleopatras-daughter-or-heretic.html

http://harmonybookreviews.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/hush-hush-contest/

http://thebookcellarx.blogspot.com/2009/09/richelle-meads-signing-giveaway.html

http://hookedonyabooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/50-followers-contest.html

Enter them or don't. I'm just providing a few for your convenience to make up for the lack of a true post today. =)

Fun Friday

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of my followers. I know there are a lot of awards out there and I wanted to create one of my own - for the people that follow me.

So, for all of you followers, here's your award:

Okay, so what do I want you to do with this?

If you have a blog of your own, post it on your blog and pass it on to your followers, instructing them to do the same. A thank you of where you received the award from would be nice too. =)

Thanks to:
1. Jillian Jenkins
2. R Beaton
3. Melissa Hart
4. Tami
5. Natalie
6. Crystal
7. Paradox
8. Suzette Saxton
9. oikz & mitz

Also, thanks to anyone who follows my blog with something other than google. List your name in a comment and I'll add you to my list as well.

Thanks for reading and I would love to hear your comments!

Fun Fridays – Switchfoot Winner Announcement & How well do you know me?

The winner of the first contest is: _____________! Yep, it's blank for a reason. I received exactly zero entries. Oh well, I'll try something different for the next giveaway! For now, I get to keep a Switchfoot poster...

So, I don't have another contest for this week. But I do have an interesting game. Let's call it a fun quiz. I'm going to ask you ten questions about myself. I will post the answers next week. Let's see how many you can get right! (Hint: The answers can be found within this blog.)

1. What color is my hair?

2. What is my favorite food?

3. What is the title of the first novel I have finished with my sister?

4. What is the title of the writing blog I share with my sister?

5. What is the name of my sister?

6. What is the name of my dog?

7. Where do I live?

8. What is my occupation?

9. Name one band you know I like.

10. What is one of my favorite movies?

Let's see who can get them all!!!

Also, please remember all of the fallen who gave their lives in the 9/11 tragedy. I know that this event affected a lot of people on different levels. It has been 8 years today and yet I still can recall that day as though it was yesterday.

Fun Friday: Back to School Delights

Back to school - what can I say? It's a great time of year. The stores are lined with school supplies at ridiculously cheap prices and parents are just itching to get rid of their kids. It means back to work and (this year) college for me, but that's okay. I really do enjoy my job and the time I get to spend with kids.

My favorite memories of the first day of school involve matching outfits and new bookbags. They involve pictures and smiles. I was always a lover of school and enjoyed going back. I enjoyed the new supplies and clothes. I enjoyed catching up with friends and meeting new people.

What did you enjoy about the first day of school?

Also - our first contest!!! I will be giving away the poster of Switchfoot that I got at the concert. It is featured in this picture:

It is a group shot of the members of Switchfoot and you could win it! (T-Shirt and CD not included)

You will earn one entry for each time you post about this contest. Please provide links to where you have posted. (Some examples: livejournal, twitter, facebook, blogger, etc.) Good luck!

Contest ends next Friday, when I'll announce the winner!!!