"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." - Anais NinWhen I found this quote, I thought of all of you ~ my writing friends, who birth new worlds with me on a daily basis. I thought of you who are new to my personal writing journey and those are new to your own. But mostly my thoughts went to those of you who offered to donate such generous prizes to help me celebrate two milestones in my writing career. I was going to write a few lengthy paragraphs, expressing how special you've each made me feel, but I decided that quote already said exactly what I wanted to say.
I consider EACH of you my friend, thus each of you represents a part of my writer self yet to be explored, yet to grow, and yet to flourish. You also represent my strengths and successes. My only hope is that I can be the same for each of you.
Thank you.
Here are your winners, chosen randomly by rafflecopter:
GIVEAWAY #1 WINNERS
- 1st Three Chapter Critique by Susan Kaye Quinn ~ 1265 Michael Di Gesu
- 10 Page Critique by LM Preston ~ 1239 Rachel Dillion
- Chapter Critique by Leigh Moore ~ 695 Deniz
- 1st Chapter Critique by Christine Danek ~ 310 MD Manning
- 3 Chapter Critique by Sarah Fine ~ 1330 Molly Lee
- 1st Chapter Critique by Marcy Hatch ~ 33 Brook Watts DelVicchio
- 1st Three Chapter Critique by Dianne Salerni ~ 801 Eliza Tilton
- 5 Page Critique by Nicole Zoltack ~ 363 Jessica Bronder
- Full Chapter Critique by Kris Yankee ~ 271 Brianna McBride
- Chapter Critique by Stina Lindenblatt ~ 162 Nicole Zoltack
- Query Critique by Words Like Candy ~ 280 Jessica Miller
- 20 Minute Skype Chat with Shelli Joannes Wells ~ 718 Natasha Hanova
- 1st Chapter Critique by Lynda Young ~ 328 Alice Benson Beesley
- Query Critique (as a YAlitchat Submissions Committee Member) by PK Hrezo ~ 1075 Jennifer Coffill Peters
- 1st Three Chapter Critique by Dianne Salerni ~ 1312 Wendy BooydeGraff
GIVEAWAY #2 WINNERS
- eBook OPEN MINDS by Susan Kaye Quinn ~ 592 Lynda R. Young
- Gorgeous Onyx Pendant (related to her upcoming release CONTROL) from Lydia Kang ~ 1293 Lisa Potts
- eBook BUILD A MAN by Talli Roland ~ 1305 Cordelia Fitzgerald
- $15 GC for Book Depository from Natalie Aguirre ~ 1024 Lucy Di Angelis Briand
- Set of Signed Hardbacks of POSSESSION & SURRENDER by Elana Johnson ~ 1376 Stephanie De Bear
- Signed copy Bestest. Ramadan. Ever. by Medeia Sharif ~ 1183 Tracey Layne
- Douglas Florian poetry book from 2012 from Kelly Polark ~ 204 Shannon O'Donnell
- eBook BUILD A MAN by Talli Roland ~ 686 Ansindt
- copy of FLUTTER OF LUV by LM Preston ~ 713 JC Martin
- set of Signed bookmarks for FINNEGAN from Darby Karchut ~ 1397 Brittany Poole
- eBook STEALING BREATH by Joanne Brothwell ~ 1500 Siv Ottem
- book chosen from a specified selection of recently published Indie or small press from Angela Brown ~ 1312 Kelly Mckay
- copy of FIRESEED ONE by Catherine Stine ~ 690 Cathy Keaton
- Swag for TOUCH OF DEATH from Kelly Hashway ~ 1391 Brittany Poole
- copy of LIFE ON HOLD & Signed Bookmarks by Beverly McClure ~ 1064 Stina Lindenblatt
- Signed copy of SANCTUM by Sarah Fine ~ 1433 Wendy BooydeGraaff
- copy of MY BLOODY VALENTINE from Jenni Million ~ 1092 Jennifer Coffill Peters
- Gift Certificate for her beautiful jewelry site from Christina Lee ~ 1204 Sheena-Kay Graham
- Signed bookmarks of her novel PERFECTION (due to release May, 2013) by JL Spelbring ~ 1427 Ashleigh Neame
- copy of LACRIMOSA in print or ebook by Christine Fonseca ~ 869 Kayley Freshman-Caffrey
- book chosen from a specified selection of recent published Indie or small press from Angela Brown ~ 102 Justine Dell
- preorder of THE LIES THAT BIND by Lisa & Laura Roecker ~ 1528 Veray Carter
- set - the first four books of the Hayle Coven Novels in eformat of the winner's choice by Patti Larsen ~ 516 Kathleen Doyle
- copy of the short story anthology Stage Door Shadows from Theresa Brown Milstein ~ 608 Lisa
- $25 Amazon gift card from Lenny Lee ~ 489 Kelly Brady Hashway
- Signed copy of THE TRUTH ABOUT FAKING (released 09/10/12) by Leigh Moore ~ 823 Jocylen Rish
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
eBook THE EMOTIONAL THESAURUS & a 'live' brainstorming/chapter critique session with Angela and Becca from The Bookshelf Muse ~ 991 Rosi Hollinbeck
Major CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners
& to everyone who entered!! If you are a winner, I'll be in touch soon.
HUGE Alleyway *Wave* to my new followers, too!
I am thrilled to have you as Alleywalkers and look forward to sharing my writing journey with you.
As amazing as you have all been, I thought I'd give you a little surprise - a peek into my reveal on Monday. Tell me, what do you think I'll be revealing?
Have a fangtastic weekend!!
Congratulations to the winners! Looking forward to critiquing for Molly and sending Sanctum to Wendy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners! Can't wait to hear more great news from you Sheri!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of the winners! Looking forward to critiquing for Brianna!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners! Maybe a cover or opening excerpt?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners, and congrats again, Sheri. What a great quote!! I'm looking forward to critiquing for MD Manning.
ReplyDeleteThanks, ladies! You are all amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats everyone!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to everyone! What a great contest.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners! Can't wait to see what your announcement is on Monday. Have a super weekend!!!<3
ReplyDeleteCongrats to everyone! And I'm so excited I won the Amazon gift card. More books! :)
ReplyDeleteWowza!!!!! Congrats to all! And thanks Sheri for such an amazing contest!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners! AND thanks to you Sheri and all the wonderful authors who donated their time! I am THRILLED for the win ...
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you again. Have a great weekend and will see you Monday for the news!
Yeah, they are pretty awesome!! Thanks, Michael.
DeleteYay! Congrats to all the winners and thanks agaun to Sheri and everyone that donated time and effort to this event.
ReplyDeleteSheri, I am guessing you will be revealing an update on Marked Beauty? (or at leadt I am hoping for something like that). :)
Yes, Emily. I'll be keeping everyone up-to-date with Marked Beauty's progress. As a matter of fact, I breached 30,000 words in my revisions today. I'm almost halfway there!!
DeleteThat's so exciting, and a huge mile marker. Big congrats Sheri. I'm excited to see the big reveal :)
DeleteLook at all that awesome! Congrats to the winners!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners! And thanks to Sheri such an awesome event!
ReplyDeleteHOLY CRAP! THIS IS FABULOUS! CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a winning list! How fun.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote. :) Wow, that's a ton of winners, congrats everyone! And I'm not sure what you're revealing on Monday but so far it looks awesome! I can hardly wait to see what it is.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks so much, Heather. I'm excited. It's just another author baby step.
DeleteThanks so much for the opportunity! Congratulations to everyone, especially Rosi!
ReplyDeleteI know; Rosi made out like a bandit!! Happy for her.
DeleteSo many winners. So much giving. There's something wonderful experienced when giving. And can't wait to see what you have to reveal *grins excitedly*
ReplyDeleteGreat contest! Congratulations to all the winners.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS to all the winners!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this awesome giveaway! I sent you a reply email hope you got it! Let me know what to do! Thanks :) And Congrats to everyone!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read the news tomorrow. Congrats to all the winners!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners! Congrats to Lisa, the winner of From Stage Door Shadow anthology.
ReplyDeleteLove it that I recognize so many names on this winners list!
ReplyDeleteTo my winner Jennifer, I sent your stuff out today with some extra goodies. Should be at your place by wednesday! =)
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