The summer spree of book giveaways is starting! I like this treasure hunt, not only because I am participating (June 6th is my giveaway day! see below), but because you don’t have to wait till the day to enter – YOU CAN ENTER AT ANY TIME for the prizes that you want. Given how crazy life can get, I like that kind of flexibility (although I’m not allowed to enter, I figured you would like it too).
So CHECK THE RULES and start ENTERING TODAY! Enjoy!!
p.s. My giveaway day is on June 6th, but you can start entering now! Check Joyce’s blog each day to see the winners!
From Joyce, the host for the June Summer Treasure Hunt Giveaway:
3rd
Annual Summer Treasure Hunt: Dig for Clues and Win! Contest
Welcome
to our 3rd Annual Summer Treasure Hunt: Dig for Clues and Win
Contest! This is becoming an exciting tradition, both for our sponsors and
hopefully for all of you! 29 writer friends have banded together to
present a month-long contest where we will give away a prize a day for the
entire month of June.
Thats right! 30 awesome prizes, running the gamut from
books books books! (romances, fantasies, mystery/thrillers, inspirationals,
childrens books, and various non-fiction), as well as Amazon gift cards, a Mary
Kay gift set, a vinyl lettering gift certificate, a hand-sewn weekly planner
with ribbon bookmark, a crocheted book tote with matching cell phone case, and
again for you aspiring authors, TWO free edit/critiques of a partial
manuscript.
Many of the giveaways are open to International entries, though
always check to be sure before you enter for a particular prize. And
how exactly do you enter for these amazing prizes?
SUMMER
TREASURE HUNT RULES:
You
can send in one entry for each days prize, or only for those prizes that strike
your fancy. The rules are simple:
(1) Go to
the website or blog indicated for each day, find the answer to the question for
that day, then email the answer with your name and AND MAILING ADDRESS to jdipastena@yahoo.com.
I promise you will not wind up on any mailing lists. This is only to facilitate
the receipt of your prize. All entries will be deleted at the end of the
contest.
(2) Please
send a separate entry for each day and type the day you are entering in the
subject line. (Such as: Summer Treasure Hunt, June 1; Summer Treasure Hunt,
June 2, etc).
(3)
Deadline for each day: Midnight PST
(4)
The winner will be contacted and announced on the day following the deadline.
All
winners will be drawn by www.random.org.
You
do not have to wait until the designated day to enter. You can start sending in
your entries right now, or begin entering at any point along the way. And check
Joyce’s blog each day between June 2nd July 1st to read the names of the winners.
If
you have any questions, please email Joyce DiPastena at jdipastena@yahoo.com.
And
now let the treasure hunt begin!
1
Canda Mortensen
A $25 Amazon gift certificate
What is the title and artist of the Princess song on Newbie’s playlist? (HINT:
Scroll to the bottom of the blog and read Newbie Teaser. Match the number of
Princess with the same number on the Playlist box (you may have to scroll down
the playlist to find this, too). It will give you the title and artist.)
http:candamortensen.blogspot.com
TO USA ENTRIES
2
Jennifer Griffith
Delicious Conversation (LDS romance, an adaptation of Jane
Austen’s Persuasion, set in a chocolate shop in Salt Lake City), by
Jennifer Griffith
Name at least 5 kinds of candy I ate at the last writers’ conference I attended
AND share YOUR favorite candy. (HINT: Read the April 20, 2011 post. Click on
April under the Blog Archive in the right hand sidebar.)
http://cottoncandy4thesoul.blogspot.com/
TO USA ENTRIES ONLY
3
Peggy Urry
Choice of book: Villette by Charlotte Bronte (romance,
paperback); Airframe by Michael Crichton (thriller, paperback); The
Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell (contemporary crime, paperback); OR The
Mist of Quarry Harbor by Liz Adair (LDS romantic fiction, paperback); AND
choice of Jelly Belly Gel Case for iPhone 3G/3GS or Jelly Belly Strawberry
Cheesecake Gel Case for iPod Touch.
What is the name of my Work In Progress (WIP)? (Hint: It’s the title of my
March 12, 2011 post. Click on March under Blog Archive in the right hand
sidebar.)
http://peggyurry.blogspot.com/
TO USA/CANADA ONLY
4
Danielle Thorne
Josette (sweet Regency romance, E-book) AND Southern Girl,
Yankee Roots (poetry), both by Danielle Thorne
Danielle supports what wildlife conservancy organization? (HINT: See right hand
column of website)
http://www.daniellethorne.com
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
5
Bonnie Harris
Mary Kay Microdermabrasion Set
What are the names of my two WIPs? (HINT: Scroll to the bottom of the blog and
click on Work in Progress under Labels)
http:// www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com
TO USA/CANADA
6
Susan Kaye Quinn
Autographed copy of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit (YA love story),
by Susan Kaye Quinn
How many days do David and Eliza have on the cruise together, before they’re
forced to go their separate ways? (HINT: Click on the About Me and My Books tab
and read the blurb for Life, Liberty, and Pursuit)
http://ink-spells.blogspot.com
TO USA ENTRIES ONLY
7:
Anne Bradshaw
True Miracles with Genealogy: Help from Beyond the Veil
(non-fiction), by Anne Bradshaw 1 print and 1 eBook Print copy can be
autographed. (Yes, there will be TWO winners drawn for this prize)
Which TV station interviewed Anne? (HINT: Answer is a short way down the middle
column.)
http://truemiracleswithgenealogy.com
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES; PLEASE NOTE YOUR PREFERENCE FOR PRINT OR EBOOK,
ALTHOUGH I CANT GUARANTEE YOU WILL WIN YOUR PREFERENCE.
8
Cheri Schmidit
Autographed copy of Fateful (YA paranormal romance), by Cheri
Schmidt
Who is the prince of darkness? (HINT: Click on April under Blog Archive in the
left hand sidebar and read the April 12, 2011 post)
http://cherischmidt.blogspot.com/
TO USA ONLY
9
Mary Fremont Schoenecker
Moonglade (a sweet cozy mystery, Book Two in the Maine Shore
Chronicles series), by Mary Fremont Schoenecker The prize is an
autographed First Edition hard cover print book.
What special skill does character Tante Margaret use that puts her in danger
during Remi’s murder investigation? (HINT: Click on the About Her Books
tab and read the Publishers Weekly Review.
http://www.maryschoenecker.com
TO USA/CANADA
10
Shaunna Gonzales
FREE edit and/or critique of first 50 pages
What do his lips taste like? (Hint: click on Sizzling Kiss under Post Subjects
in the left hand sidebar)
http://www.shaunnagonzales.blogspot.com
TO USA/CANADA
11
Donna Hatch
The Stranger She Married (Regency romance), by Donna Hatch
What poses the greatest danger to Alicias heart? (HINT: Scroll down underneath
the book cover of The Stranger She Married, and read the
paragraph directly below.
http://www.donnahatch.net/bookshelf.htm
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES FOR E-BOOK VERSION; US/CANADA FOR PRINT BOOK OR
PAPEBACK VERSION
12
Cindy R. Williams & Planet Play Productions, LLC.
Award winning glossy cover childrens snuggle, giggle picture book, Chase
McKay Didnt Get Up Today, signed by the author and the real Chase
McKay.
What is the name of the dragon in the upcoming fantasy, Thundertails Tale: The
Legend? (HINT: click on the Blog tab)
http://www.cindyRwilliams.com
TO USA/CANADA
13
Larry Hammersley
Motorcycle Woman (sweet contemporary romance, E-book), by Larry
Hammersley
What kind of motorcycle does Tess, the motorcycle woman, ride? (HINT: Read the
blog post Motorcycle Woman from Red Rose Publishing, May 5, 2011)
http://larryhammersley.blogspot.com/
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
14
Cheryl Cory
Autographed copy of Must’ve Done Something Good (romantic
comedy), by Cheryl Cory
What is Sylvie’s all-time favorite movie? (HINT: Click on the “Info”
link in the left-hand column)
http://www.facebook.com/MustveDoneSomethingGood
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
15
Valerie Ipson
$15 Gift Certificate for Vinyl Lettering (http://vinylsignsanddesigns.blogspot.com)
What is Valerie’s writing goal for 2011? (HINT: Look in the right hand
sidebar)
http:// valerieipson.blogspot.com
TO USA
16
Rachel Rager
Wednesday Romances – romance (obviously), ebook, by Rachel Rager. This is a
compaliation of three different love stories, A Season for Love, The
Tiger Unleashed, and The Feather Kiss. (All sweet
romances)
Every week I have post a new chapter of a book on my blog. What are these posts
called? (Hint: These posts are featured every Wednesday.)
http://rachelrager.blogspot.com
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
17
Danyelle Ferguson
Autograhed copy of (dis)Abilities and the Gospel: How to Bring People
with Special Needs Closer to Christ (non-fiction/self-help) by
Danyelle Ferguson & Lynn Parsons, M.S.)
autographed book
What is the name of the non-profit Danyelle co-founded? (HINT: Check out
Danyelle’s author bio)
http://www.danyelleferguson.com/
TO USA ENTRIES ONLY
18
Teresa Thomas Bohannon
A Very Merry Chase (Regency Romance novel), by Teresa Thomas
Bohannon. AND a $5 Amazon gift certificate. Winner’s Choice: PDF with
personalized dedication, or Ebook format for Kindle or Epub format for Nook.
(HINT: Read A Very Merry Chase Excerpt under A Very Merry Chase in the right
hand sidebar)
What did Lady Bethany do and why?
http://www.ladysilk.net
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
19
Diane Daniels
Autographed copy of Over the Moon (YA fantasy romance, print
copy), by Diane Daniels
Who is Andrew’s evil x-girlfriend, Sonya, named after? (HINT: Read the May 14,
2011 blog entry)
http://www.overthemoonseries.com/
TO USA
20
Margaret Larsen Turley
critique for up to 5000 words
Margaret Larsen Turley is administrator for ______________________________
group. They hold fund-raising events for Cancer Research. (HINT: Youll find the
answer in one of her website tabs)
http://margaretlarsen.com/
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY
21
Anna Arnett
Autographed copy of Lolly’s Yarn: a memoir (older YA to adult),
by Anna Arnett, with a hand-crocheted bookmark
What was the verdict regarding Anna’s radar photo speeding ticket? (HINT: Click
on the Blogs tab and read I Fought the Law and Guess Who Won?
htt:www.annaarnett.com
TO USA
22
Joyce DiPastena
Autographed copy of Loyaltys Web (sweet medieval romance), by
Joyce DiPastena
How do people win Joyces Light Bulb Award? (HINT: Answer is found in the right
hand column of the blog)
http://jdp-news.blogspot.com
TO USA
23
C. Michelle Jefferies
52 page hand-sewn weekly planner, with ribbon bookmark.
What rank is Michelle in martial arts? (HINT: Look in right hand sidebar under
MY TANG SOO DO PROGRESS)
HTTP://cmichellejefferies.blogspot.com
TO USA/CANADA
24
Valerie J. Steimle
Choice of two books: Home Is Where The Learning Is (homeschool
how-to book, non-fiction; autographed print copy) OR Dogs, Blogs and
Hobbits: Writings from a Widows Perspective —-(non-fiction
articles about everything from being single and single moms to inspirational
stories; autographed print copy), both by Valerie J. Steimle
How many children does Valerie have? (HINT: Look in the right hand column in
“About Me”)
http://valeriesteimle.blogspot.com/
TO USA/CANADA
25
Karen Adair
Crocheted Book Tote with matching cell phone case.
What commenter recently called me (Karen) “The Queen of Sugar Land?”
(HINT: Select January 2011 under Archives and read the COMMENTS on Karens
January 6, 2011 post on The 20 Minute Sprint)
http://www.kbadair.com
TO USA
26
Jaimey Grant (www.jaimeygrant.com)
and/or TreasureLine Books & Publishing (www.treasurelinebooks.com)
Winner’s choice of 1 of 5 Regency romance eBooks by Jaimey Grant (Honor,
Betrayal, Deception, Spellbound, or Redemption. Please
note: Honor contains some marital “heat”.)
Which of Jaimey’s previously self-published titles has recently been picked up
by a publisher? (HINT: Click the “Purchasing Options” tab)
http:// www.jaimeygrant.com
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
27
Heidi Murphy
Autographed copy of Small Deceptions (sweet
Regency/Georgian romance), by H. Linn Murphy
In what country is the bridge found over which ‘we’ were fighting? (HINT: Find
Blog Archive in the right hand sidebar, click on April and read the post
titled: The Far Bridge)
www.murph4slaw.blogspot.com
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
28
Kenneth Rosenberg
One e-book copy of my new romantic comedy, Sweet Ophelia and the
Tinseltown Blues, any format
What instrument does the character Warren August play? (HINT: Click on the
cover image for Sweet Ophelia and the Tinseltown Blues. Read the
first few paragraphs of the excerpt.)
http:// www.kennethrosenberg.com
TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
29
Michael Young
Autographed copy of The Last Archangel (YA Urban Fantasy, print
copy – Release date July 14th)
What is the name of the fallen angel who is the main character in “The
Last Archangel”? (HINT: Click on the Reviews tab. Frank Cole thinks this
character rocks!
http://thelastarchangel.weebly.com
TO USA/CANADA
30
Joan Sowards
The Star Prophecy: a Book of Mormon Adventure (LDS novel), by
Joan Sowards
Why do Enoch and his friends sail to Jerusalem? (HINT: Read the blurb under The
Star Prophecy book cover in the right hand column of the blog)
http://joansowards.blogspot.com
TO USA

Wow, Sue. This is huge! I'll tweet you. 🙂
Wow, that's a month filled with awesome. 😀
@Sheri and Stina It is a LOT, isn't it? Makes me wish I could enter! 🙂
What a fabulous idea!! I just entered. 🙂
@Tabitha Awesome! Happy Weekend!
Okay, all I can say is WOW! This is incredible. Thanks for sharing.
Holy cow! What an awesome start to summer!
Dang! That's quite a list of prizes!
Do you answer the question ON that particular day? For instance, do I answer the June 6 question ON June 6? (the answer is probably blindingly obvious)
@Carl No, it's not you, it's a bit complicated! You can figure out the answer any time (before the day) and submit your entry any time. So, for example, if you wanted to submit an entry for my book (which posts on June 6th), then any time BEFORE June 6th, find the answer and send an email with that entry. Clear as mud, right? 🙂