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Monday, April 05, 2010

The Great 1-1-2 Mate Giveaway!

I can hardly believe I'm almost at 100 followers! A giant thank you to everyone who's hopped on board my relatively new blog and made me feel so, so welcome.

To express a bit of my thanks, I'm super thrilled to be holding a contest. Just to be different -- and 'cause I like to be ornery and optimistic at the same time -- I'm going to call it the Great 1-1-2 Mate Giveaway. Prizes will be awarded once I exceed 112 followers -- entries will close one week from today if I do manage to top that number in the next few days (just to give everyone a chance to enter... yes, I'm being optimistic again!).

And without further ado, the prizes are:

1. Your choice of a grab bag full of unique paraphernalia purchased from the infamous Portobello Market, worth around £10 OR an Amazon gift certificate worth £10 (or approx $20 US/ Cdn).

2. Whatever gift the first winner didn't choose OR a copy of the wonderfully funny chick-lit romp Naked in Knightsbridge by Nicky Schmidt, generously donated by Prospera Publishing.

3. Whatever prize is left! :)

To enter:

All you need to do is be a follower! Once I exceed 112, I'll enter all your names in a cupcake box, then draw. The first name I pick gets Prize 1 and so on. Easy peasy!

And another contest for you to enter: Susan Fields is holding one to celebrate reaching 100 Followers. Click the link to enter. Congratulations, Susan!
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50 comments:

  1. Lola Sharp5 April 2010 at 14:52

    You are almost at 100!!! Woot!

    Happy Monday, my friend.

    Love,
    Lola

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  2. Unknown5 April 2010 at 14:52

    Congrats on establishing yourself and gaining a wonderful following already! Cool contest, too!

    Hope you have a fantastic day :))

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  3. Summer Frey5 April 2010 at 14:58

    Yay! Your contest sounds awesome! Congrats on approaching the big 1-0-0!

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  4. Amy Saia5 April 2010 at 15:00

    Sweet, you're almost there!!! Good luck to the future winner!

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  5. Kimberly Franklin5 April 2010 at 15:22

    Great contest!! Congrats on your first 100!!

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  6. Crystal Cook5 April 2010 at 15:29

    Woo hoo!! Look at you go! Congrats :)

    And great contest! I loves the easy peasyness of it :)

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  7. Tara5 April 2010 at 15:39

    Congrats on almost 100 - you deserve it. You have a terrific fun blog here.

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  8. Unknown5 April 2010 at 15:41

    Awesome! I guess I'm entered then. lol.

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  9. Jessica Bell5 April 2010 at 15:43

    That's so fanastic that you've got 100 followers. You're well worth following I must say. Congratulations! :)

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  10. Old Kitty5 April 2010 at 15:50

    Hi

    Oooh how exciting!!

    GOOD LUCK with your 112 contest and WELL DONE with close to 100 followers!!! Here's to the next 100 and more to come!! Yay!!

    Take care
    x

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  11. Karen Jones Gowen5 April 2010 at 15:50

    You're amazing. I've been watching this and can't believe you've hit 100 in a month of blogging!! In fact, I'm writing a new post today touching on this topic and plan to mention you and your blog.

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  12. Joanne5 April 2010 at 15:54

    Congrats on your great blogging success! Raising my coffee cup in a toast to your next 100 :)

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  13. Jemi Fraser5 April 2010 at 16:01

    Great contest Talli :) Love how easy it is - and love the prizes!

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  14. Rosalind Adam5 April 2010 at 16:03

    Almost 100 followers in such a short time is amazing. Well done.

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  15. sarahjayne smythe5 April 2010 at 16:06

    Congrats on the followers and I can't wait for the contest. :)

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  16. Julie Dao5 April 2010 at 16:09

    Yay Talli!!! *dances* 100 followers, congratulations!

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  17. Laura S.5 April 2010 at 16:21

    Oooo, fun! Congrats on the followers! I hope you get 112 soon because this contest is great!!!

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  18. Talli Roland5 April 2010 at 16:29

    Ah! Thanks so much everyone! I'm loving interacting with you all... you're becoming my writing family! :)

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  19. Aubrie5 April 2010 at 16:33

    Congrats on all of your followers!

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  20. Sarah Ahiers5 April 2010 at 17:19

    Yay! Fun Contest!

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  21. Anne Gallagher5 April 2010 at 17:22

    Yay! That is such an easy contest. I like it and will have to remember it when I get up there.

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  22. Anonymous5 April 2010 at 17:27

    Awesome and Congrats!! I'm glad to be here and be part of your blog adventure!! Good luck to everyone!

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  23. Shy5 April 2010 at 17:27

    Apparently I am your #100 follower! Yay! I cannot help feeling special *lol* Anyways, congrats on the followers and thank you so much for this fantastic giveaway!

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  24. Lydia Kang5 April 2010 at 17:31

    Congrats on having so many followers! The prizes sound wonderful.

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  25. Courtney Barr - The Southern Princess5 April 2010 at 18:01

    Hey Darl'n! I posted about the awesome contest! I figure reaching that 112 and beyond will come even faster than you think! ;o)


    Visit My Kingdom Anytime!

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  26. Christine Danek5 April 2010 at 18:25

    Congrats on 100! I will post this on my sidebar!

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  27. Private5 April 2010 at 18:26

    congratulations! i found your blog through "a novice novelist" - your comment about living with the viscount and all his oil paintings sounded wonderfully bizarre - and very british. so naturally i had to have a look at your blog! it's very nice - i'm your nr 102 follower:)

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  28. Bish Denham5 April 2010 at 18:28

    Congratulations. I see you're up to 102! Only 10 more to go.

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  29. Kasie West5 April 2010 at 18:28

    Yay!!! Contest are awesome! Congrats on your 100 followers.

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  30. Unknown5 April 2010 at 18:28

    Happy 102!!! You are well on your way to 112 and I can't wait until you get there! I hope I win!!! *giggles* I'll post a sidebar when it's time!

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  31. Shelley Sly5 April 2010 at 20:31

    Congrats on having so many followers! Looks like a fun contest!

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  32. Susan Fields5 April 2010 at 20:40

    Thanks for including the link to my contest - I've just added yours to my contest as well. Good luck - you and your blog are awesome!

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  33. Susan Fields5 April 2010 at 20:45

    Oh, I just noticed on your sidebar that it says my contest closes 4/26 but it's actually 4/24. Thanks again, Talli!

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  34. Talli Roland5 April 2010 at 20:53

    Thank you so much, everyone! And thanks to those posting on their sidebar, too!

    Susan - I've taken off the dates (they were kinda cluttery and clutter is my nemesis). Hope that's OK! There's a link there to your contest. Cheers and congrats again!

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  35. Ellen Brickley5 April 2010 at 21:19

    Well done Talli!

    So great to see a UK blogger doing a contest - so many contests are on US blogs and I feel too guilty about the high cost of postage to enter :)

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  36. Helen Ginger5 April 2010 at 21:33

    I love the enthusiasm. Also love prize #3: Whatever is left! That's the best kind of gift.

    Helen
    Straight From Hel

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  37. Fran Hill5 April 2010 at 21:53

    I don't know what number I am. About 136 at this rate. I love your book list in a previous post, so here I am, signing on. And I like your choice of breakfast menu - anyone who eats pancakes and Creme Eggs as a main meal has my vote.

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  38. B. Miller5 April 2010 at 21:54

    Very cool! Congrats on all your followers. I'm looking forward to the contest! :D

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  39. Elana Johnson5 April 2010 at 23:05

    Ahhh! Only four more to go. You are awesome. :)

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  40. Jackee5 April 2010 at 23:17

    Awesome, Talli! You're almost there. Good luck!

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  41. Theresa Milstein6 April 2010 at 00:19

    Congratulations, Talli.

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  42. Jaydee Morgan6 April 2010 at 01:40

    Great contest idea. Love your blog!

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  43. Christine6 April 2010 at 02:57

    Wow, I love your description--wine being a neat end to the day of writing, coffee and more writing! I don't mind if I don't win, I just like the concept of your blog!

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  44. Alyson6 April 2010 at 04:07

    What a great giveaway! At this moment I see 110 followers. Only two more! Woohoo!

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  45. Karen Jones Gowen6 April 2010 at 14:54

    Yay Talli! I posted about this yesterday. You are the queen of the village! Woo hoo!

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  46. Jody Hedlund6 April 2010 at 15:20

    Pleased to meet you!

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  47. Unknown7 April 2010 at 01:27

    Yay, happy 115 followers!!! :D

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  48. Abby Annis7 April 2010 at 16:00

    Cool contest! I'm putting up a link today. :)

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  49. Jayne8 April 2010 at 12:33

    Fantastic, Talli! I am already a follower, but I'd follow twice if I could! :)

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  50. Kristi13 April 2010 at 15:52

    Congrats on your followers...looks like you made it! :-)

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Coffee and wine for all!