(Please note that this contest ended on August 25th. But please visit my contest page to win other fun prizes!)
When you go to the RWA conference there is a ton of free stuff to pick up. Everywhere. Books, bookmarks, pens, pencils, publisher’s tchotchkes, and more books. This year I exercised due restraint, mostly because I knew the DH would be around when I was packing up and I’d have to hear the complaints of “why are you bringing that stuff home?” Okay, he’d probably call it all junk, but he’s a man and just doesn’t get it.
But quite honestly, I just don’t have the room for more books and goodies, so my over-stuffed, downsized office makes for a good blog contest. So here it is, the Conference Goodie Giveaway, with these very simple rules:
1) Who’s going to win? Some lucky, random commenter on my blog between August 1st and before noon PDT on August 25th. All you have to do is leave a comment. Comment every day if you like (well, at least try to say something relevant, but if you want to start an entire discussion, that’s cool too!). Want an extra entry? Reference my blog in your blog or on your favorite message board and track back to this blog entry and you get a double entry. Basically, tell all your friends.
2) So what’s in the box? Well, a bunch of books that I got at conference, (including an autographed copy of Love Letters from a Duke) some bookmarks I snuck into the suitcase, bookmarks for Tempted by the Night, some Elizabeth Boyle pens, Avon Fortune Cookies, a lipstick USB drive, and since there was a little space in the box, I tossed in
a hand knit clutch that I made a few months back and thought I would take to conference. I forgot to take it, so I thought someone else might like it, and they might like a little purse for all the conference essentials (pens, room key, coffee money.)
So there it is. Easy, cheesy. Comment, be the lucky number and win. And if you don’t win, don’t worry. On August 26th there is a great consolation prize. Tempted by the Night comes out at a bookstore near you. You can weep all over your copy.
Now that’s a very cool stash there! 🙂 And yeah, guys just don’t get it. . . unless there was some sort of similar idea of conferences for mostly guys. I guess if at the comiccon there were pens and bookmarks with Spiderman, it’s not junk. 😉 Although I wouldn’t mind a pen with Wonder Woman on it, personally. 🙂
Lois
What a nice prize! I am sure that your husband will be happy to have one of us take it off your hands!
LOL! My dh never understood about conference goodies either. Glad you had a good time at conference. I’m counting the days until TEMPTED BY THE NIGHT is released!
~PJ
Elizabeth, you’re a knitter, have you read, “The Friday Night Knitting Club”? It’s a fabulous book and as a knitter you’d love it!
One day and a wake-up!
Nice contest. I’ll definitely tell my blog readers.
I’m still impressed by those sweater things (jackets? not sure what you call ’em) you wore at the Conference.
Oh what a nice prize, I would love to win this one. I just love your books. Anyone that writes historical is in my to buy list. I just love them.
What a great haul!
Wow, this is really a cool prize and contest!
I will post about it on my blog..(look at the sidebar, its coming up later tonight!)
Nice goodies in the box, especially the knit clutch.
Wow Elizabeth.. If I won I could close my eyes and pretend I was there!! I swear that I will make the book signing next year. And yesterday my hubby even said he’ll drive up to DC with me!! I think that man deserves a pen!
He actually does “get” the goodies thing. He has to go to various “conferences” and always brings a box of his companies goodies.. they have the cutest little green frog “stress toys” that are in high demand!! I could be bribed to do a trade 😉
Mary, a bribe? A trade? I wouldn’t dare. But I do like frogs . . .
I want to be there! That was why I called in on the blog talk radio show! I wanted to be there so badly! But the pocket book said “No, Sarah.” 🙁
What a great prize you are offering.
What a great prize – Melissa McClone mentioned your blog 🙂
That’s a great prize! I hope you had a good time at the conference.
thanks so much thats a great prize.
Elizabeth–this is great! I can’t wait for your next book to comeout. I love all your books!
Don’t you just love all of that type of stuff I loves pens but of course books are fantastic you can never have too many books I say and I love the bag you knitted way cool.
Have Fun
Helen
My goodness Elizabeth! When you throw a party, you REALLY throw a party!
I can vouch that the purse is too adorable for words! Seriously, it’s just too cute. I love mine hehe.
On that note, I found the perfect dress to match my little purse! Hopefully I can show it off next year at conference.
That’s a great prize. I have to agree men just don’t understand about books.
Wow would love to win..I am a friend on facebook and read about the giveaway. I can always use more books..I would love to be able to make a purse like that..just too cute. thanks
wow.. what a great prize…. I just brought two books from yours today
wow. what a great prize. I just brought two books from yours today
Wow, lots of goodies. From a wonderful author.
I’m weeping right now, because I truly don’t want any more books or bookmarks and the like, because I already brought home waaay too much, but that clutch? Boo Hoo Hoo. Oh, and may I mention, your book release date is the same as my birthday? Aren’t *I* the lucky one. Woo Hoo! Do tell May Chen, I very much approve of her choice of release date for your book.
Cool, I would really love to win this, I love your books!!!!You Rock!!!
Oh, and your blog’s mentioned on Candice’s board.
I was a first timer this year. I was fabulously overwhelmed and a little bit ditzy. I missed the book giveaway. I didn’t realize the books were FREE! I like the handmade clutch!!
OH PICK ME PICK ME!! I live vicariously through all of those that go to RWA or RT! I collect bookmarks and author swag so this would be a dream to win!! PLEASE you know you wanna pick me 🙂
Thanks for an awsome contest!!
Crystal
crystaladkins722@gmail.com
How awesome is this? Beautiful clutch by the way…
Oh, and Haven Rich sent me, by posting on Romance Divas.
You knit? How very cool and patient you must be! My grandma tried to teach me,(I still have awesome socks she made for me) by the end of a row of 40 stitches, the wool was squeaking on the needles so tight I wanted to poke my eyes out!
And, ah, yeah, I didn’t get to go to the RWA convention, but I’m off to a big ole hvac convention next week. Yeehaw!
(ps.1 Haven sent me from the Romance Divas
ps. 2 I will link your super cool contest when I do my ‘off to hvac convention’ (yeehaw) post tomorrow!)
Wow, what a gift, Elizabeth. Haven sent me your way. I have plenty of room in my home office for your stuff, once I removed the Hotwheels cars. *giggles*
What a great prize pack, Elizabeth!! And I can’t wait ’til your book comes out, either!
That is a great haul! Great contest – and haha, you’re right, Elizabeth – guys just don’t get it. And fortune cookies, huh? Very interesting.
Wow, great prize! Love the hand knitted clutch.
I put a note on my FB page about your blog and contest.
ohhh, like the clutch! I do one similar but it’s crocheted 😀 Never did get the hang of knitting. To many needles I think, just more of a risk of me poking out my eye…
Can I just drool over the content. My tongue is touching keyboard at the moment. I hear many author’s about the conventions and one day…I will stroll about such a convention. Puppydog eyes looking all in wonder. A European with a foolish grin on her face when looking at all the authors she wants to say hello to (but I guess you don’t have to be European for that)
One day….
Hugs,
Leontine
That certainly is a great goodie box! Hoping it finds its way to my house! My mom was a knitter too – she used to knit Barbie doll clothes for me and my sister. Some of those outfits had 7 pieces to them. I still have many of the ones we made (unfortunatly my daughter wasn’t into Barbie dolls but perhaps a future granddaughter will).
I loved “Love Letters from a Duke” by the way – thanks.
What a great idea for clearing out some space! And the clutch is lovely. 🙂 Knitting is one of those things I’m determined to learn to do someday; I do crochet a bit, though not at all to the abilities my grandmother had. She did intricate blankets, Barbie clothes, Cabbage Patch and Care Bear dolls, even a four-foot-long Pink Panther for my cousin and myself one year. Each of my kids now has one of the stuffed animals she made for me, and they share the blanket she made before I was born.
I can’t wait for Tempted by Night!! 🙂
Cheers,
Rachel.
P.S. I’m mentioning the contest on my blog at MySpace. 🙂
Wow. What a treasure for one of us lucky winners. That is so great of you Elizabeth to think of us as you were taking that box that your DH would make complaints about..lol..But he will be happy once its gone…
Glad to hear you made it through the conference. Did you figure out a way to pack all your books and the shoes? I love this idea for your contest, it will give the winner the feeling of being there. Can’t wait for Tempted By the Night.
What a great contest and giveaway!
Neat giveaway!! Can’t wait for the new book…already got my copy reserved. Now I just have to repo my copy of His Mistress by Morning from my mom.
I’m counting the days until TEMPTED BY THE NIGHT is released.What a great prize .
Great prize…hope mine is the magic number pulled. ummmm #47…for all you ‘Alias’ fans (ME), 47 was a key number mentioned in almost every episode for the 5 years the series was on-air. So, it stands to reason that I will be the lucky number….I hope!!! LOL
I can’t wait for TBTN to publish. I have it on pre-order @ Borders!
Love the knitted purse! What a great idea! 🙂
Wow, that is a neat stash…love the purse.
*Holds watch in front of Elizabeth’s eyes*
You are getting sleepy… you are getting sleepy… you will give me the prize…
Don’t loose your head…
;D
Wow Elizabeth!! I dropped by to see if any of the people I told to rush over here and did and all I can say is WOW!
There are some wonderfully creative comments here hehe.
Huge teaser from a reader: Invisible is GOOD!
Thank you for the contest!
It truly looks great 🙂
OOH, I love the clutch. To me that is most special because you made it yourself. I think the lipstick USB is cool and I am not sucking up (even though it may sound like it) that I would love the pens. I tell people all ready that you are my favorite author and with the pen I could show them not only your work in books, but your pens as well.
Good Luck to the winner, that person will be happy with all the lovely gifts!
Glad you had fun at the conference.
I was so bummed to miss getting my book fix at the conference. But I’m glad I stayed home with the baby. It would have been too stressful to bring her.
PS. My m-i-l follows your projects! I get the bounty of your ideas 🙂
My name is “Who”
Elizabeth!
What a joy it must be to be able to be such a wonderful writer, and a romance writer at that! My favorite genre! I have not had a chance to read for myself in a long time… sad I know.. but that lovely box of goodies would leave me no choice!
I love that you felted the clutch, and it would be perfect for a few chocolates to indulge in while reading all those beautiful books!
Thanks,
tiffany
Wow! Who wouldn’t want a box like that?
That will be one lucky winner!!
–dorothy
Today’s addition… Humourous Gifts!
This video made me laugh until I cried the first time I saw it!
Not spam… entering contest… I can entry everyday… right?
What a great bunch of items!! I’m so jealous you were at RWA, I’m hoping I can go next year. It just looks like so much fun!
Shannon
Wow, Elizabeth, you really know how to share the wealth, don’t ya!!! Thanks for being so generous!
I have never made it the national conference, but I am hoping I can scrape up the means for DC next year.
Hi Elizabeth,
Love your books 🙂
Saw this posted at Candace Hern’s boards.
This is an awesome prize. Love that bag. 🙂
Carol
Ohh wow great prize and contest.
I’d love to win!
Wendyk
highlandlovesong@yahoo.com
Love Letters sounds like a very good read and I love the little purse!
I’m counting down till August 26. Anticipation is the key word here waiting for you and Candice Hern’s release date. But it will surely be well worth the wait.
And having a contest added to the mix just makes for a real treat.:)
Carol
Hello!
I bet it was so fun! Thanks for the chance to get a piece of it! I always want to go to these things but they neve come ot my neck of the woods!!!
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
I have your new book on order….I cant wait to get it. And I cant wait to see who won.
I think I must have this collection, I have to hurry and write this before hubby gets out of his ropes and finds out I’m trying to get more books.(smiles evilly)
This box looks great, you are truly and amazing Author please keep the books coming (wondering if I reach for box if I’ll get my hand slapped HMMM.) Might be worth it. Have a great day.
Hi Elizabeth
I just love your books and can’t wait for August 26th! Your hand bag is beautiful!
Hugs
Penney
Excellent! But I just have one question…WILL I need to weep all over my copy of Tempted?
I can’t believe it’s only a little more than a week before Tempted By The Night. I keep rereading the excerpt. Thanks for having this contest as well Elizabeth and Good Luck to everyone. Even though secretly I hope it’s me who wins. 🙂
Carol L.
Very cool giveaway – that clutch is super cute!
awesome giveway…Im sure hoping i win!!! LOL
a box full of reading goodies??? Yipee!!!!!!!!
I was just sitting here thinking the one lucky winner is going to have hours going thru this box to throroughly look at everything and ooooh and ahhh over it. I can see it, me sitting on my bedroom floor like a teenager going thru her most prized possessions.lol…
Love the fuzzy clutch! Thanks for the great contest and can’t wait for Aug 26th and TBTN!
Hi Elizabeth,
Well. just 6 more days. And 5 for this excellent and fabulous prize. I can’t wait………..Sure hope it’s me but if not, someone else is going to verrrry happy.:)
Carol
🙂
Just a few days left, please pick me for the prize. I need these historicals.
woot! checking in again! I am going to the bookstore before the hurricane comes through our area again…going to snag one of your books and book #3 of the twilight series by stephanie meyers. :::sigh::: plus I need to get some sewing done. 🙂
Hi Elizabeth,
Checking in again like everyone and realizing as I do so,that there are only 4 more days till contest and 5 for “Tempted by The Night”. 🙂
No matter who wins though Elizabeth , we are all going to be winners,either by winning that great big box of surprises 🙂 or just finally getting to read Tempted By The Night. Whoooo hoooooo…..:) 🙂
Carol
Hi Elizabeth,
Only 2 more days to go for book and 3 for great prizes basket. 🙂
(fingers crossed) And to everyone “Good Luck” 🙂
Carol
Hi Elizabeth,
Can it possibly be ?
Two days Max for this great prize package and the release of “Tempted By The Night”… The excitement is really building now. So fingers crossed everyone and again “Good Luck” to all !!
🙂
Carol
WOOHOO! What an awesome prize package Liz! I love, love, love the knit purse you made!
I am putting an annoucement over at the Romancejunkies loop about your contest. Oh, and I will put a comment in a bunch of blogs! I have a bunch saved in my favorites list.
Yes, you are absolutely right about men not understanding us women. GEESH! My husband is like what do you NEED that for? Yeah, and when they want a tool that they already have in their toolbox what do they need another one for?!!
Have a great Sunday!
Hugs,
Michele
Great Prize Elizabeth. I love your books 🙂 The purse is pretty. HA I agree with you on the men. As soon as my hubby sees me coming home with more books he gets this look on his face. I think he got his revenge when he hung his rechargable tools in the kitchen on either side of my nice country clock
Hi Elizabeth.
Great prize. I love your books. 🙂
Lexie
Elizabeth it was so nice to see you again at the Rose City Romance Writer’s Reader’s Luncheon and I am green with envy over your trip to RWA. I was supposed to attend with a dear friend of mine but “life happened” and we weren’t able to attend after all. It is my wish to make it to an RWA conference within the next couple of years.
All the best to you and yours!
By the way, I am just learning to knit myself and I can only hope that my purse turns out as beautiful as your is.
Hi Elizabeth – what a great prize package! The lipstick USB drive sounds neat.
Hi Elizabeth, Nice prize. My DH is the same. It’s okay for me to read a book as long as he gets to watch his games on tv but when I just want to read and relax it’s honey get me honey do. Man what would men do without us?
Hi Elizabeth,
I just saw the cover of “Tempted by the Night.” It’s lovely.
Hi Elizabeth, sorry I’m late to the blog, I saw you over at Tote Bags N Blogs.
That’s a nice price package you have there, thanks for offering it to one one us.
I’d be happy to take it off your hands, lol.
Dina
Very nice prize! It would make a very nice gift
for my August 24th birthday!
Pat Cochran
What a cool contest!! Thanks, Elizabeth!! I’ve only made one knitted thing in my entire life that ever turned out worth a darn. I made a scarf for my daughter one year at Christmas and she says people are always complimenting her on it. 🙂
I love your books. I really get a sense of history and the time period, not to mention the romance is always stirring. i can’t wait for your new book!
Hi Liz!
How was your Sunday? It was beautiful here! Sunshine and in the 70’s.
Just want to say that you are very generous to offer such a nice prize!
Have a great Monday everyone! I am off to jury duty tomorrow. Oh yippee! NOT!
Michele L.
Great prizes, and that’s a very nice clutch, Elizabth. I love handmade things as much as I love books.
WOW Elizabeth !
Can non US residents enter for your contest too! Getting something from the conference is the closest I get to them!
Well I finally got the kids off to school and got things done around town that I needed to do so here I am. Hope your day is going good.
Hope I am in time to get my name in for the drawing. I love reading all of these books.
I just learned about this awesome giveaway, a little too late!
So congratulations to whomever wins this great prize!
I just heard about this, didn’t know there was a deadline how sad! Congrats to whoever won. I love your books Elizabeth, the covers are amazing!!!
Hey, sounds like you had a great time at the conference. What an assortment of booty you have.
Wow, what a fantastic prize to win. I hope im not too late to enter!!!