Saturday, May 14, 2011

Sunday Salon - A Blogiversary Giveaway!

Labels: , ,


If you'd like to participate with The Sunday Salon, just click the button above.

It's exactly two weeks until until my 3 year blogiversary on May 29th. I can't believe I've been doing this for three years. Where does the time go? I originally got into blogging just to see what it was all about. I never ever expected it to be so time consuming and something I got so involved with.

At the time, I had no idea of book memes/reading challenges or that I'd be participating in them. I had reviewed before - years ago on AOL, so I was familiar with that aspect but I had no idea there was an entire book community out there. Readers and writers of all genres. You can can easily find fellow readers with the same interest.

Then, I find blogs that feature other interests of mine - cats, TV, and movies. Another thing I had no idea was out there. This has been a fun ride and I hope it continues for a long time.

I've met so many wonderful fellow bloggers. I feel as if we are all in one big book club that meets 24/7. This has been a great time and I hope to continue being part of this blogging community for a long time to come.

So, please help me celebrate...for the next two weeks I'll be holding a blogiversary book giveaway. I'm giving away two books that I loved.





Here are a few simple giveaway rules...

1) Comment here that you want to be entered. Also, please tell me which book you want to win (yes, you can enter for both books). There will be two separate drawings using List Randomizer.

2) Leave a valid email address in your comment (I need a way to contact you! No email address, no entry!)

3) For an extra entry, follow my blog. If you already follow my blog, just mention that in your comment.

4) US only (Sorry, postal costs are crazy.)

5) For an additional entry: If you follow me on twitter, you'll get an extra entry. Just mention it in your comment!

6) Subscribe to my blog and mention that in the comments, too, for another entry! If you already subscribe, mention that in the comments!

7) If you blog about the giveaway on your blog, you get 2 extra entries!

All entries must be submitted by May 29th, midnight est. I will contact the winners by email. If I don't get a response within 3 days, another winner will be chosen.

All winners are picked by Random List.org. I will announce the winners on the 4th during the blog tour!

Good luck everyone!
Posted by

33 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I would love to win The Girl Who Stopped Swimming.
    This is one of my favourite blogs!
    I follow & I subscribe.
    Books, Cats and coffee; that's me!
    Congratulations to you! Great job!
    McGuffyAnn @ McGuffy's Reader

    ReplyDelete
  2. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 15, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I would love to win the Joshilyn Jackson book, since I haven't yet read one of hers.

    BTW, I thought I already followed your blog, but guess I didn't...now I do!

    I had a three-year-blogoversary for the first blog I created in April. Time flies. When I think back to the journey, it's been awesome and I've learned so much.

    chezraine(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 15, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I am a new Twitter follower!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I just blogged about this giveaway here:

    http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/giveaways/

    ReplyDelete
  5. Beth(bookaholicmom)May 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Congrats on three years! That is great! I would love to win a copy of Made in the USA by Billie Letts. It has been recommended to me several times but I have yet to get my hands on a copy and read it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    I am also a google follower

    bthgordon(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nise' May 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Happy 3 Years of Blogging!! Don't enter me as I've read both books.

    ReplyDelete
  7. SilsbeeMay 15, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Happy (early!) blogiversary!

    I am a follower who would love to win The Girl Who Stopped Swimming.

    Here's my addy:
    irregular.silsbee at gmail dot com

    Thanks for giving away presents on your day! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  8. BlodeueddMay 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Happy Blogaversary!! :D

    ReplyDelete
  9. Gigi AnnMay 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    The Girl Who Stopped Swimming sounds like an interesting read. I would like to enter your giveaway to win that book.

    I am a follower, and I will post on my sidebar.

    iowagramma.ann@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. karenkMay 15, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    i would love to read 'the girl that stopped swimming' and/or 'made in the usa' thanks for the chance.

    i'm a follower...and email subscriber, too :)

    happy blogiversary!

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  11. SukoMay 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Happy blogiversary, Yvonne, and thank you for hosting this terrific giveaway! Please enter me in the giveaway for The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. Thanks!

    I am a follower of your wonderful blog. :)

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

    I will post a link to your giveaway in my blog's sidebar.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Renee GMay 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I would love to read Made in the USA.
    I follow as Renee G on GFC.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Teddy RoseMay 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    No need to enter me. I just stopped by to wish you a happy blogaversary!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMay 15, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    No need to enter me Yvonne, but wanted to congratulate you on your blogging milestone.

    ReplyDelete
  15. AlyceMay 15, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! No need to enter me - I already own both books.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Debbie FMay 16, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Please enter me! I would love The Girl Who Stopped Swimming but I hear Billie Letts is great too - I haven't read anything by her yet.

    I'm a follower!

    thanks!
    dcf_beth at verizon dot net

    ReplyDelete
  17. Carol N WongMay 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Happy Blogaversary!!

    I would love to win "The Girls Who Stopped Swimming'.

    I am long time follower of your blog with Google Friends Connect.

    I also follow with an e-mail subscription.

    I follow you on Twitter too.

    My Twitter name is Carolee888 and I tweeted:

    http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/05/sunday-salon-blogiversary-giveaway.html 'The Girl Who Stopped Swimming' ot "Made in the USA'


    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I would love to win either book, and I do follow your blog!catwoman03@mchsi.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenMay 16, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    HAPPY ALMOST BLOGOVERSARY!!!!!!! 3 YEARS is a huge accomplishment!!

    I would love to be entered to win "The Girl Who Stopped Swimming"

    I follow your blog and have been for a while now
    cgittleman at mi dot rr dot com

    ReplyDelete
  20. MargieMay 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I 'd like to read Girl Who Stopped Swimming. (I have read the other one, and really enjoyed it!)
    -blog follower via GFC
    -new email subscriber

    ReplyDelete
  21. Linda KishMay 17, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I would prefer The Girl who Stopped Swimming but either would be great.

    Happy blogoversary

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  22. Just MomMay 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I would like to win the Joshilyn Jackson book - I just love her! I just started following with GFC.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Michelle Stockard MillerMay 18, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Wow...three years! Congrats!

    Please enter me for both books and thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC follower
    twitter follower @truebookaddict

    truebookaddictATgmailDOTcom

    ReplyDelete
  24. leonelMay 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    would love to win either book.

    leonelescota AT gmail DOT vom

    ReplyDelete
  25. Jeryl M.May 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I would like to win either book.

    jeryl.marcus@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. The BookwormMay 18, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Happy Blog-versary!!! No need to enter me, since I do have both those books in my TBR ;)

    ReplyDelete
  27. AubreyLaineMay 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I would love to win The Girl Who Stopped Swimming.
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  28. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I'd love a chance at either book thanks!

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  29. a real librarianMay 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win!! I'd love to win Made in the USA!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  30. rubynrebaMay 21, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I'd like to read Made in the USA.

    Thanks!

    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

    ReplyDelete
  31. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Happy Blogiversary, Yvonne! # years is wonderful & quite an accomplishment!

    Thank you for hosting a giveaway in honor of your day! I would love to win Joshilyn Jackson's book which has been on my tbr list for a while and I'm happy to read you loved it!

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  32. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Oops, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention I follow your blog on GFC!


    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  33. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I subscribe to your blog in email, too (email address for blog 'scripts: Aimala02@yahoo.com)

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog! I always love reading comments and getting to know my readers!

After some careful consideration, I've decided to become an award-free blog. Although I appreciate and am honored by each and every award I've received, your comments and friendship are enough award for me. Thank you all so much for your thoughtfulness.

Due to way too many spam comments, I disabled the Anonymous User comments. We'll see if this works, otherwise I'll have to go back to word verification.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)