Welcome to my new contest page, and thanks for coming. Working in the education system and meeting so many dedicated librarians as an author has made me aware of their struggles. Today's economy may be bringing readers to their public libraries in search of an affordable alternative to purchasing books to read, but the libraries lack the resources to purchase a lot of new books to offer them. So I thought why not have a contest that not only benefits lucky readers, but also their favorite public library. Here is how it works.
If you are interested in winning a signed copy of my new mystery/romance The Truth Lies in the Dark and an additional copy for your favorite public library, which will be donated in your name, there are two ways to enter.
You can leave a message in the comment box below. Please be sure you leave your email, so I can contact the lucky winner, and the name, town, and state (add your country if outside of the US) of your favorite library.
Example: dkcallender@sbcglobal.net
My favorite public library is Janet Carlson Calvert Library
Franklin, CT
Please do not include your mailing information or any other personal info that you do not want published on this blog. If you do not want your email shown you may email me directly with your email and library of your choice. Please put Love Your Library (or LYL) in the subject box.
Email: dkcallender@sbcglobal.net
Once a winner is randomly determined I will contact you by email for your mailing address. Your personal information will at no time be sold or passed on to any one else, and disposed of after the end of the contest.
This will be an ongoing contest, with a new winner announce every 2 weeks. Winners will be notified by email and announced here, on my writing blog, my website, and on Twitter.
Winner will receive a signed copy of The Truth Lies in the Dark and their favorite public library will receive an additional copy, donated in the winners name.
This is a great opportunity to win yourself a new book and help out your public library. Each person can only enter once, but there is no limit on how many times a library is entered. So spread the word in your community and increase the chances that your library will win!
1st winner announced on May 1, 2009.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL LUCKY READERS & PUBLIC LIBRARIES!
Kristin Callender :)
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I could really use something good to read when I'm staying at the hospital with my daughter while she receives her Chemo. Pick me please!?
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Commerce Twp Library
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My favorite library is my local haunt, the Redondo Beach Library North Branch in Redondo Beach, California (currently undergoing a complete facelift).
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After I have read my copy, I would like to donate it to YOUR favorite library or hospital/hospice reading room. Please let me know where to send it (when/if I win).
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite library is run by all volunteers. It is located in the tiny town of Kittitas, WA. They have great programs for kids year-round! We may be small, but we have a BIG community heart!
What a great idea! Please enter me and my library. Thanks for the chance!
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Portsmouth Public Library
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I would love to win your book.
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Thanks for the chance to win the books.
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I would love this!
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Montgomery County Memorial Library Systems
Conroe, TX
This is a great idea Kristin, thanks for doing this!
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Pequot Lakes Public Library
Pequot Lakes, MN
This is a great contest, a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI DO support my library monetarily also. Would love to donate more books as well!
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Rockwall County Public Library, Rockwall, TX
Great contest!
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Oro Valley Library, Tucson, AZ
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I love this contest. I hope I win.
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I am in Kaysville, UT
I love romance/mystery books. Fun, fun.
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What a wonderful idea! I would love to read your book! And especially win a copy for the library!
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My favorite library is Danbury Library, Danbury, Ct.
What a great, generous idea. I'm a huge library supporter. My email is skirkland@triad.rr.com and my favorite public library is High Point Public Library in High Point, NC. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAn awesome contest and idea. While I love the idea of winning your book, I am also enamored of the idea of my library getting your book on it's shelves as well. Please enter me and thank you!
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My favorite library is the Sulzer Regional Library of Chicago, IL.
Boy am I glad that I read all my emails and everything else in between.I love books.I would love to read your book.The title is sounds very intriguing.What a wonderful idea to share the gift of words.One can always find me at the Public Library main branch spending time at no expense at all.Please enter me into this contest Please and Thank you.Wishing everyone best of luck.
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My favorite library is
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Very cool giveaway!
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Favorite library?
SLCO Library SystemMy blog- Confessions of a Book Habitue
Thanks for the nice contest. I would love to win a copy of your book for me and my library!
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I love my library:
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GREAT IDEA;HOPE 2 WIN FOR ME & MY LIBRARY.
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My favorite library is Fort Worth Wedgewood Branch!
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Hello:)
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My favorite libray is: Fairwood Library
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What a great idea. Please include my name in the drawing. margot.peck AT gmail DOT com
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What a great contest. I'd love to be entered. Thanks.
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Navotas City Public Library
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Thanks. Love to read your book!
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I have your book already but it would be nice to have one for my favorite library,
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Sachse Library, Sachse, TX
Me, please! =)
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Waukesha Public Library
Waukesha, WI
The Community Library of Shenango Valley in Sharon PA would greatly benefit from your book (funding problems as do many libraries at this time).
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest and support for public libraries. They are all facing funding problems. Every little bit helps. I have been encouraging other new authors to do similar giveaways. A great way to help out and reach potential readers. Unfortunately, I can not add your request to the contest pool without an email to reach you with. If you do not wish to leave one publicly, you can email me directly and it will remain private.
Thanks Again,
Kristin Callender
Would be honored to be chosen
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South Thomaston Public Library, S Thomaston Me
I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for an awesome contest!
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This is a grand idea, Kristin! I don't know where I'd be without MY library! My librarians know me by name I'm in so often. When I was teaching I had a project called the "library scavenger hunt" that I required my students to do at the public library - not our school library. So many of them didn't know the wealth they had at their fingertips. And the librarians were awesome at helping me put the project together and then supporting the students when they came it. It was wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI actually frequent two systems, but the one I visit most often would probably be the ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY ( http://www.elyria.lib.oh.us/ )
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My favorite library is Monroeville Public Library.
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wishing you the best of luck< i love the cover, and the title speaks for itself. i hope they see the talent that's in front of them. thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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