THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
This is it, the last day. Time has really flown by.
Every day from now to December 12th, I’ll be posting a new contest on my blog to win that day’s prize. Your entry is only good for that day. To win the prize for any other day, you’ll need to come back and enter again.
The grand prize at the end of the 12 days of Holiday Hell Contest is two Kindles, to be awarded to two lucky winners who have entered the Kindle drawings (which are seperate from the daily drawings. Entry into the daily drawings does not enter you into the Kindle drawings).
The fine print: You can win one of the daily Holiday Hell prizes and still be eligible to win the Kindle. You must complete the entry form for each daily contest entirely, double checking that your name and mailing address are correct because this is what I’ll use to mail your prize. If your prize comes back to me due to an incorrect mailing address, you forfeit your prize. Prize winners will be drawn before the end of each day following the contest (ie Day 1’s prize winner will be drawn before the end of Day 2) and will be announced on my blog. Kindle winners will be drawn and announced here on December 13th. All prizes will be mailed by December 20th.
Only one entry into each drawing per household/IP address. Duplicate entries will be deleted and entrants will be disqualified.
International entries are welcome and I will mail overseas, but will not guarantee receipt by Christmas as it will go by dolphin due to the obscene cost of shipping overseas.
I reserve the right to modify the rules at any time.
The Day 12 prize pack is:
Vera Bradley Libby purse in Mesa Red
Signed by Josh Lanyon Partners in Crime
Devil’s Kiss by Brenda Williamson
With Nine You Get Vanyr by JR Ward and Teri Smith
Signed Nightwalker by Jocelynn Drake
Pleasure for Pleasure by Eloisa James
Acheron buttons
I can’t stress enough how important it is to read the rules and give exactly the information I ask for, as I will disqualify your entry if it’s not correctly–and completely–filled out and I would guess maybe a fifth of them come in incomplete.
For Day 12, our final day, I’m going to be selfish 
Tell me in the comments what you’ve liked about the last 12 days’ of contests!
Since we’re using the comments and not the form, don’t forget to come back and check if you’ve won so you can send me your address.
Good Luck!
I’ve really enjoyed reading the comments by everyone else. I’ve gotten some great ideas and had some laughs along the way. I also enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the great authors at Samhain.
AJ, thanks for all your hard work. I know it isn’t easy to run a long contest like this one!
This is the first one I decided to enter, but I’ve enjoyed reading the last 11 days!
I enjoyed the whole thing, the prizes, the anticipation, every ones comments and plus a lot of new authors to try. Thanks!
I’ve enjoyed the festive atmosphere about this contest. I’ve been clicking on your site as soon as I would get up, so that I could mull over the question over while fixing my coffee. The questions made me think and put me much more in the holiday spirit than I was. After coffee and breakfast, then I could post. My only regret is that I did not see this contest right away and missed getting to answer the early questions. But the participation has been wonderful and it’s fun to read everyone’s comments, which I would do after I had posted my own.
Your Kindle contests were not only generous but load of fun. I enjoyed exploring the different authors’ websites, many of whom I was unaware of and many of whom had contests of their own.
And, of course, there is the anticipation of finding out who won each day. Will it be me? Dare I hope? And if I were to win a Kindle, would I regain consciousness in time to claim the prize?!!
The prizes have been most generous. Some of the prize packages had authors I had not heard of, so I would googled the name with the book you were offering to see what they were all about.
All in all, Angie, thank you for these contests. It must have been (and still is) a LOT of work for you, taking time away from writing, editing, and spending time with your family. BTW, I saw an older post where you had a picture of your daughter posted. OMG, she’s beautiful! Those eyes!! What a heartbreaker:-) Dad will have to keep the shotgun handy—or you if you’re so inclined . . .
Julie
I like reading people’s stories. And the building of anticipation.
I like that I can come back at my leisure and share all the wisdom you guys sent. I know it sounds crazy but even though my christmas shopping has been done for well over a month, my days are so full, I only make it here every couple of days.
I’m sending baked goods to family in Florida and haven’t even started baking yet!
I loved how each day you provided such a wonderful list of great prizes!
Okay, prizes are great, and I am crossing my fingers for a Kindle but, I really enjoyed being introduced to a lot of authors that I was unfamiliar with before. I also learned a lot about website set-up – an unexpected bonus! By navigating other author’s websites, I not only learned about them, but about what I want or don’t want in my site. However, the best thing was the total belly-laugh today when I read about the rum cake. I can so relate. Having just returned from the vet with one of mine, I really needed a good laugh! Thanks. I will check back regularly, even without a contest.
I liked the prizes and I got to see who the “nice mommy” was along with reading some of the interesting comments.
Happy Holidays
I loved the prizes. I like reading the comments of other bloggers. I enjoyed the questions except what nice thing did you do today. Sadly, I couldn’t enter that day.
The prizes, of course. Getting to read about fellow followers in the world of romancelandia and their quirks and interests. The excitement of waiting and hoping I might have won… Everything, really.
I’ve liked to contests & the prizes. I only got a chance to participate in one & in the Kindle #1 contest, but, it’s been fun.
The chance at winning some awesome prizes! I did enjoy the recipe day, definitely got some good ones from that one.
Well obviously the free stuff!
And honestly, it has improved my x-mas spirit a bit. I am feeling a bit more jolly having reflected on past christmas’.
Thanks!
Natasha A.
I really enjoyed the questions. They made you stop and think about things and the one day where you had to tell someone something nice was great.
I liked browsing through the author websites looking for the Kindle graphics. I had not heard of most of them, and there are a few that I would like to go back and check out some more. Some of those books sounded really interesting.
It’s been so much fun seeing what the prize packs are and what everyone’s comments and ideas have been.
Great contest!
Awww so sad it’s already over! What I liked best was sharing my thoughts lol, and reading what others had to say. I’d like to say that winning was my fav. part but I’ve yet to win *hint hint* lol!
Aside from the great prizes I’ve really enjoyed the answers to the holiday-related questions. I especially liked reading about everyone’s favorite holiday music. It reminded me of some wonderful songs that aren’t part of the annoying 24/7 Christmas background music that plays for so many weeks.
I found new authors and books to read. Thank you for the fun contests!
Thanks for creating an oasis of fun in the midst of an otherwise hectic month–as others have mentioned, the prizes are always sweet, but it’s also been a blast answering the questions, and entertaining to see how others have done the same. And I learned a lot about many more authors and books to put on that to-acquire list. As if my TBR needed any more help!
What I loved about this Holiday Hell 12 Days of Christmas is the variety of prizes and questions to enter. I just love a challenge.
I entered one of the Kindle contests and my fingers are crossed.
It also brought me to another site that is “new-to-me” and your site is great for information about paranormal books and other things. Thanks so much!
I really liked all the new book recommendations I found and the variety in the comments. Its interesting to see how differently everyone can answer the same questions and how much you can learn and enjoy.
The prizes…the info…and discovering all these authors I hadn’t heard of when I went on the Kindle icon search (yes, I got frustrated on several websites, but I did find them all, eventually!). I have definitely found some new authors I’d like to read…thanks.
I have to be honest for me it was al the info I have recieved about great new books and writers to check out I am forever looking for new stuff to read and now I have lots I never thought I would win anything but I thought why not try Thanks for a great 12 days
Well, aside from discovering a new blog to follow regularly, I’d say… the anticipation of wondering if soon I’ll have a new Kindle to play with. Yes I’m a techy and like my shiny toys…
Happy Holidays and Thank You for putting together this contest!
I’m still reading through all the recipes people posted, so I have to say I think that was my favorite part.
I enjoyed getting to meet you. I also enjoyed finding some fun new simple dishes to make for the holidays. I also found many new authors to add to my tbr pile, which is always a gift. The biggest joy I received thou was in the secret hope I had each day that I might be the winner of the awesome gift pack!!!
Thanks for the fun and Happy Holidays!
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
I’ve enjoyed the interesting questions and answers. I love to see other’s opinions on topics. And the prizes are really snazzy too. I can’t tell you how many friends and family have their toes and fingers crossed for me in hopes of my winning a Kindle.
I have enjoyed the variety of questions asked as well as the breadth and range of prizes offered, as well as many of the responses–funny, sweet, interesting, etc. And then there are the recipes, the music and book recommendations, etc.
Thank you for hosting the party, Angela!
While giving a much needed and creative break in the normal every day drudgeries… the contests illuminated many unknown (to us) and wonderful reading (excerpts) authors.
Thanks and Have a Wonderful Holiday Season.
(Filled w/ at least another Rum Cake)
Dana
I really enjoyed reading the posts. The recipes people suggested were fun, I wrote down a few new names for books to check out, and it was fun to read about favorite Christmas songs.
Additionally, your prizes have been awesome and I really appreciated the tip about free Christmas songs off Amazon.
It was a fun surprise to see what the prize pack was each day. I also liked that there was a variety of items in each pack. Thanks so much for hosting this fun giveaway!
The anticipation, by far! It’s like Christmas morning when you’re a kid, even when you don’t win. It’s just fun to see what could be won!
I liked the comment about the blanket a lady received from her grandmother that both her husband and dogs loved. On cold days when her husband wrapped up in it, the dogs made sure they got to nestle into a corner. It was a comforting picture.
My mother-in-law passed away in February here in our home. She had one of those fleece blanketa that you buy the fabric and put together. I wrapped up in it and would leave it on the sofa. I came in one night and found our little dog Molly curled up on top of it. I scolded her and made her get down. Moved the blanket to my recliner. Again, I got up and found her on it. I finally decided to put it in her bed. My mil would be pleased and it sure made Molly happy.
The prizes your offered these past weeks have been great, but I think I enjoyed the questions that you asked. They were some really cool ones.
talking and reading the posts. makes me feel less alone this holiday season
I’ve enjoyed learning about new authors and it has renewed my interest in Samhain.
Well, so much for reading carefully. I thought you said tell us which comment you liked best. So, here is my REAL answer.
I’ve enjoyed reading the long list of prizes you’re giving away each day. They are more than generous. Though I’ve enjoyed leaving comments and answering questions (though I’ve not won – boohoo), I loved searching for the Kindle book covers. You can’t beat a good scavenger hunt.
Thanks for having such a wonderful Christmas kick off contest. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
The prizes, of course, have been excellent. But perhaps the best was being forced to explore several other sites and dig thru them, discovering some new authors in the process.
This contest has been like having a little bit of Christmas every day! It’s been interesting reading your comments and the prize packs are awesome! Thanks so much for hosting this and have a very Merry Christmas!
Blessings,
Rhonda :0)
Thank you Angie for the great contests, and taking the time to put this all together. What I liked about the 12 days is getting to meet you, I now have a very long TBR pile going and your prizes are great. Have a happy holiday, and take care.
What I like best is that you’ve helped me find new authors of interest. I found some great stuff looking through the sites for the Kindle contests and was interested in some of the titles listed as prizes that I went looking for those author’s websites as well.
I’d also like to add that my favorite Holiday Hell Day was yesterday because I tend to get depressed during the holidays. Yesterday I sat here and thought about what to do to cheer someone up. I didn’t post it, but I contacted several people yesterday. My aunt, who’s a single mom with a teenage boy, is working full time and going to school. Money’s tight and she’s stressed about the holiday and the fact that she might be pregnant. A cousin of mine is pregnant and having complications. I have two in-laws dealing with cancer. One of my aunts was diagnosed with ALS and has almost lost her ability to talk. In the midst of all that I stopped to realize that, while I have problems, I’ve got things pretty good too.
I enjoy reading other peoples responses, and I loved learning all of the new Holiday recipes!!! I am going to try and cook some this year!
Thank you for holding all of these contests!
xoxo
I have loved hearing about new authors. My TBR mountain has dwindled but now I have some new things to build it back up. Plus I loved reading about your dog devouring your cake..Mine ate the bourbon balls and was drunk for hours..then sick everywhere…yes good times.
The prizes of course! Really I like the day we all had to do something nice for somebody else!
I really enjoyed searching the author’s websites and by doing that catching all the wonderful awards and reviews they received.
It made me feel great that they were getting positive feedback for their efforts because I can’t even begin to count how many hours of enjoyment I have experienced through reading those stories.
How lucky we are to share this joy!!
TY!
I’ve enjoyed the generosity of you and the authors who’ve offered these awesome prizes.
I enjoyed the ritual of logging on every morning and seeing what awaited me! It was very clever! Thank you!
Well I’ve liked that you’ve had indivdual contest that even if you don’t win the gran prize you still might win a great book.