Monday, December 19, 2011

'Wrap it up' Blogfest, Winners!

Good Morning, lovely readers! The 'wrap it up' blogfest has come to an end, The Linky list is closed, the entries are in, and the winners have been selected. David Powers King, Leigh Covington, and I read all of the entries, and knocked heads for bit to decide the winners, and let me tell you the competition was tough! I have gained a new appreciation for people who have to judge writing all the time - there is so much good out there! Anyway, you guys are all awesome, so without further ado...


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1st: Sara Bulla - Lost and Found

2nd: Jenna Quentin - Everything for Christmas

3rd: Melanie Fowler - Christmas Battle

4th: Kelly Lynn - Remember When

5th: Phyllis Sweetwater - The Christmas Cactus

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Congratulations! We will contact you shortly with information related to your prizes. And thank you all for participating! We enjoyed reading your entries as much as I'm sure your recipient will enjoy receiving it.

BUT WAIT! ... We have a special surprise!

If only, right?

All three of us have agreed to offer Query Critiques to anyone who wants one for the next three days. That's right. Anyone. Meaning you did not have to participate in this blogfest to collect on this offer. Send it to one of us, or send one query to all three of us. Send queries in an email, as you would to an agent. NO ATTACHMENTS. We won't open them. We'll provide honest opinion and offer suggestions for improvement, if needed.

Contact one (or all) of us:

dpowersking[at]gmail[dot]com

author[dot]jabennett[at]gmail[dot]com

covington[dot]leigh[at]gmail[dot]com

The offer stands until Wednesday,  21st, 11:59 PM

Merry Christmas Everyone! I'll be taking a break this week, but we'll see you around! :)

22 comments:

Cassie Mae said...

Um, yes. I will be taking advantage of this. :) Thanks so much guys! And congrats to the winners! Especially my homeslice Kelley!!!!

Peggy Eddleman said...

Congrats to all the winners! Which is everyone, apparently! You guys are too cool.

Angela Brown said...

Ref: Send it to one of us, or send one query to all three of us.

Seriously? I mean, wow...how cool is that??/

You guys rock!!!

And congrats to the winners!

i'm erin. said...

What for real? You want my query? Holy freaking dear cud. I'm so excited about this.

Jessie Humphries said...

This is awful! Awfully freaking generous! You better believe I am taking you up guys up on the offer. Expect my awful query! Awfully in need of help.

Joanne said...

Congrats to the winners :)

Jenny S. Morris said...

Congrats to the winners!! I may take you up on the query thing if I can implement all the suggestions I've already received.

Kathleen Doyle said...

Congratulations winners! You guys deserve it, the entries were wonderful=)

Patricia Tilton said...

Congratulations to all the winners! Enjoyed reading the entries.!

The Golden Eagle said...

Congratulations to the winners!

It's so nice of you to offer critiques. :) I'd send a query in, but I don't really have one.

Connie B. Dowell said...

Wow. What an amazing Christmas gift!

tfwalsh said...

Such a generous offer... thanks

JennaQuentin said...

Thanks so much for hosting this! It was a great to start the celebration this season. I'm honored to have been chosen! Merry Christmas to all!

Joshua said...

My throat closed up at the thought of sending something in for a critique. Then I remembered it wasn't finished, and I relaxed again. Congrats to the winners!

Mark Noce said...

You guys are awesome to volunteer your time...and I luv the book tree:)

Emily said...

That's a great offer! Merry Christmas!

Doom Generation said...

love the christmas tree

Tara Tyler said...

a free 3 way crit!?
you guys are awesome!

o happy day =)
and merry christmas to all!

Anita Grace Howard said...

Congrats to the winners! And query crits? WOW. That's such a generous offer! AWESOME Chistmas present to your readers. :)

Where can I get a Christmas tree like that, BTW? Gorgeous!

Hope you have a wonderful holiday, my friend! See you in the new year!

Paul Tobin said...

Have a Cool Yule

Michael Offutt, Evolved Monkey said...

I love the picture of the book tree. That's just so cool. Congratulations to all of the winners.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Congratulations to the winners!