February CONTEST WINNER

It's my pleasure to announce February's Winner! 

Congratulations to...

Lucy Reynolds! 

You have one week to contact me with your addy.

Happy Reading, folks,
join in

and don't forget to spread the word

for March's contest.

(beginning next Wednesday, March 7)

Happy Reading!

February Contest Weekly Questions

February Contest Question

Since this is the "love" month, 

my last question for the month is:

Share a scripture or a quote about love

or

Anything pertaining to CLEAN LOVE:

advice, an old saying from your ancestors,

or a memory of a precious act of love.  

This is the last question for February.

Next week, February 28,

I will announce a winner! 

Prizes for February:

and a kindle copy of 

Best Wishes! 

Of Mice and Men and February Contest Info...

Mice: Could you consider one for a pet? The reason I'm asking: in one of my suspense novels, yet to be published, Tara--the detective--has one for a pet. Her twin brother gave it to her for a joke, and she ended up loving the little fellow. He's also sensitive to what is right and/or wrong in the cases she's trying to solve and he's able to give her animal hints (if she's smart enough to figure them out!)

So, would you have a mouse for a pet? Is it too icky? (By the way, I'm considering changing Tara's pet to an exotic cat) Are you afraid of mice? And are they more trouble than men?

That's what I'm getting at. Mice mess (uh hem) where you don't want them to. They get into the food you don't want them in and cause more work. But what else do they do? They scamper, but then who wouldn't when a monster-ish human form towers over you? I'd run for my life, too!

Men:
Not to be too indelicate (have you ever cleaned a toilet bowl?), but yeah, same difference. Then, ever try to hide the cookies? (homemade bread, pie, cake, etc. etc.) You'd think they were going through a worse persecution than some foreign third world country. They're much worse than children when they get sick. (I carry the phone around afraid any minute I'll have to call emergency.) And just let them prepare some document, manuscript, article, etc. You must, must, must listen to this. 

So why is it when I have a tiny bit of my novel I need proofread, "I'm too busy right now" is what I hear? Fair turnabout is what I thought it was all about.

Men!

They insist on heading to the most boring sections in Wal-Mart. They chat endlessly about sports and cars and jobs, but let us mention a baby! Oh, my, their eyes turn glassy and droop with a sudden syndrome called sleepiness.

Tell me this: is that fair?

But, hey, I gotta remember, I get warm cuddlings from one certain handsome man (hubby!), and I can't complain about him not taking me places.

He helps me in the house, strives to give me what I need--and want (most of the time--don't want to get too generous here!) He's good at keeping the fireplace stoked because he knows I love it. He puts up with my pets, when he'd just as soon not have any. He listens-- sometimes, or, at least, pretends to--to my eternal chatting about my writing. He buys me flowers. And I think he loves me.

Hmmm . . . I think I'll keep him around for awhile yet. 

CONTEST QUESTION TIME

(You must comment on every contest question I have this month--

February, 2018,

 and I will label them as such. 

One per week for the whole month.)

Contest Question:

So what is it to be:  Mice?  or  Men?  

VOTING TIME...

Oh, yeah, you want to know what you get?

This:

and a kindle copy of 

Knight in Shining Apron

Book 2

of the Appleton, WV Romantic Mystery series

How's that for a beautiful, romantic gift?

Happy Reading!

Wanna Win . . . Books and Stuff?

February Contest

Valentine's Contest!

Who can enter? And which category are you in?
Anyone:

1. Those who've read one or both of my books, but HAVE NOT reviewed
2. Those who've read and reviewed ONE of my books before February 8, 2014
3. Those who've read and reviewed BOTH of my fiction books
4. Those who want to read my books but just haven't. Yet.  :(

When?

Contest runs from the day this posts thru February 14, 2014, midnight.

Why?

I want you to have some fun. 

I want to have some fun. 

I love Valentine's Day and love readers of my books.

I want more readers, faithful readers, reviewers and/or people who share news of my books.

What do you do?

Here's the rules and gift offers:

Category 1. Those who've read one or both of my books, but HAVE NOT reviewed.

I really appreciate you've taken time out to read it. Thanks much! 

You may enter by: 

• reviewing any or both of my books you've read, on Amazon AND 
• any other place you wish. If you don't know how, I will coach you thru it. It's easy. If I can write a book, YOU can review. It's like giving me a super great Christmas gift! :) 

Just let me know when and send me the link so I can put you on the list. 

You must do this or you can not be entered.

PRIZE: You will have your name entered into a drawing for 

• Book One (Hog Insane) or 
• Book Two (Bat Crazy) of the Denton and Alex Davies mystery series. 

(Your choice: signed print copy or digital e-copy)

 

BONUS: 

If you are one of the next 10 (TEN!) reviewers for either The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman or Hog Insane I will put your name into a drawing for your choice:

• a $5.00 gift card from Bob Evans or
• a $5.00 gift card from Amazon

Contact me by email, private message on facebook, or on this blog post comment section for questions, to notify me of your reviews and/or for help.

Category 2.  Those who've read and reviewed one of my books before February 8, 2014. 

Thank you so much for already reviewing one of my books! That means a lot. You may enter this contest by:

• Sharing about this contest (or even info about my books) on FB, the more times, the more times to be entered. (You must let me know how many and where) Mention this blog: Sunnybank Secrets
• Tweeting (about this contest or even about my books) (the more tweets, the more times you can be entered! (you must let me know how many and where) Mention this blog: Sunnybank Secrets

Make sure to let me know when and where by sending me the link so I can put you on the list: you must do this or you cannot be entered.

PRIZE: You will have your name entered into a drawing for:

• A signed print copy (or digital: your choice!) of Bat Crazy when it releases or Hog Insane (signed print or digital: your choice)
• A homemade Tablerunner by the Laugh and Craft Gals on Facebook

BONUS:  If you are one of the next 10 (TEN!) reviewers for either The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman or Hog Insane I will put your name into a drawing for your choice:

• $10.00 gift card from either Bob Evans or
• $10.00 gift card from Amazon

Category 3: Those who've read and reviewed both of my fiction books

Love you guys! You're a fantastic group of readers and hope you hang with me as I put out more books for your enjoyment.

To enter, you can choose and pick what and how much you want to do, but the more you do the more times you can enter (but you must let me know when and where! so I can put you in the list)

• Share about this contest on FB (the more, the better!)
• Share about this contest on Twitter (the more, the better!)
• Directly encourage someone else to review one of my books
• Buy one of my books for someone else (show me!)
• Tell someone today you love them.
• Tell me or someone else what you liked about one of my books. Better yet, post it somewhere! 
• Hug your kid, your pet, your companion today!
• Say a prayer of gratitude
• Do something crazy for me: make a book video and share! Make a poster and hang it! Buy a pair of shoes and say you're just trying to act like Alex Davies! Make a cherry pie and enjoy! Share, share, share with me and others. (worth TWO chances!)
• Stand up for the abused in honor of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman's theme. 
• Or let me know whatever else you've come up to help me and my books. 

PRIZE:

• A chance to win a copy (either a signed print or digital copy: your choice) of the next mystery series book: Bat Crazy.
• A chance to name a character in the following book after Bat Crazy (details will be given later)
• A homemade tablerunner by the Laugh and Craft Gals on Facebook
• A copy of my husband's children's book: The Adventures of Chipper from Amazon or a copy of West Virginia Scrapbook: From the Life of Caralynne Hayman

BONUS:

• A $15.00 gift card from Bob Evans or
• A $15.00 gift card from Amazon

Make sure to let me know when and where by sending me the link so I can put you on the list: you must do this or you cannot be entered.

Category 4: Those who want to read my books but just haven't.

What are you waiting for? Just kidding you. 

Well, obviously, the answer is easy; here's your ways to enter:

• Buy one or both of my books :)
• Review one or both

Be sure to let me know when and where you review so I can put you on the list. You MUST do this so I will know.

PRIZE:

• A copy of Bat Crazy after it releases (your choice: signed print copy or digital)

BONUS:If you're one of the first 10 reviewers on Amazon through February 14, midnight, you can also have:

• your choice of a copy of my husband's first book children's series: The Adventures of Chipper or a copy of West Virginia Scrapbook: From the Life of Caralynne Hayman.

Blessings, readers! Thanks so much for helping out, for being faithful to this blog, for reading my books, and well, for being a follower. 

February Contest

Valentine's Contest!

Who can enter? And which category are you in?
Anyone:

1. Those who've read one or both of my books, but HAVE NOT reviewed
2. Those who've read and reviewed ONE of my books before February 8, 2014
3. Those who've read and reviewed BOTH of my fiction books
4. Those who want to read my books but just haven't. Yet.  :(

When?

Contest runs from the day this posts thru February 14, 2014, midnight.

Why?

I want you to have some fun. 

I want to have some fun. 

I love Valentine's Day and love readers of my books.

I want more readers, faithful readers, reviewers and/or people who share news of my books.

What do you do?

Here's the rules and gift offers:

Category 1. Those who've read one or both of my books, but HAVE NOT reviewed.

I really appreciate you've taken time out to read it. Thanks much! 

You may enter by: 

• reviewing any or both of my books you've read, on Amazon AND 
• any other place you wish. If you don't know how, I will coach you thru it. It's easy. If I can write a book, YOU can review. It's like giving me a super great Christmas gift! :) 

Just let me know when and send me the link so I can put you on the list. 

You must do this or you can not be entered.

PRIZE: You will have your name entered into a drawing for 

• Book One (Hog Insane) or 
• Book Two (Bat Crazy) of the Denton and Alex Davies mystery series. 

(Your choice: signed print copy or digital e-copy)

 

BONUS: 

If you are one of the next 10 (TEN!) reviewers for either The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman or Hog Insane I will put your name into a drawing for your choice:

• a $5.00 gift card from Bob Evans or
• a $5.00 gift card from Amazon

Contact me by email, private message on facebook, or on this blog post comment section for questions, to notify me of your reviews and/or for help.

Category 2.  Those who've read and reviewed one of my books before February 8, 2014. 

Thank you so much for already reviewing one of my books! That means a lot. You may enter this contest by:

• Sharing about this contest (or even info about my books) on FB, the more times, the more times to be entered. (You must let me know how many and where) Mention this blog: Sunnybank Secrets
• Tweeting (about this contest or even about my books) (the more tweets, the more times you can be entered! (you must let me know how many and where) Mention this blog: Sunnybank Secrets

Make sure to let me know when and where by sending me the link so I can put you on the list: you must do this or you cannot be entered.

PRIZE: You will have your name entered into a drawing for:

• A signed print copy (or digital: your choice!) of Bat Crazy when it releases or Hog Insane (signed print or digital: your choice)
• A homemade Tablerunner by the Laugh and Craft Gals on Facebook

BONUS:  If you are one of the next 10 (TEN!) reviewers for either The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman or Hog Insane I will put your name into a drawing for your choice:

• $10.00 gift card from either Bob Evans or
• $10.00 gift card from Amazon

Category 3: Those who've read and reviewed both of my fiction books

Love you guys! You're a fantastic group of readers and hope you hang with me as I put out more books for your enjoyment.

To enter, you can choose and pick what and how much you want to do, but the more you do the more times you can enter (but you must let me know when and where! so I can put you in the list)

• Share about this contest on FB (the more, the better!)
• Share about this contest on Twitter (the more, the better!)
• Directly encourage someone else to review one of my books
• Buy one of my books for someone else (show me!)
• Tell someone today you love them.
• Tell me or someone else what you liked about one of my books. Better yet, post it somewhere! 
• Hug your kid, your pet, your companion today!
• Say a prayer of gratitude
• Do something crazy for me: make a book video and share! Make a poster and hang it! Buy a pair of shoes and say you're just trying to act like Alex Davies! Make a cherry pie and enjoy! Share, share, share with me and others. (worth TWO chances!)
• Stand up for the abused in honor of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman's theme. 
• Or let me know whatever else you've come up to help me and my books. 

PRIZE:

• A chance to win a copy (either a signed print or digital copy: your choice) of the next mystery series book: Bat Crazy.
• A chance to name a character in the following book after Bat Crazy (details will be given later)
• A homemade tablerunner by the Laugh and Craft Gals on Facebook
• A copy of my husband's children's book: The Adventures of Chipper from Amazon or a copy of West Virginia Scrapbook: From the Life of Caralynne Hayman

BONUS:

• A $15.00 gift card from Bob Evans or
• A $15.00 gift card from Amazon

Make sure to let me know when and where by sending me the link so I can put you on the list: you must do this or you cannot be entered.

Category 4: Those who want to read my books but just haven't.

What are you waiting for? Just kidding you. 

Well, obviously, the answer is easy; here's your ways to enter:

• Buy one or both of my books :)
• Review one or both

Be sure to let me know when and where you review so I can put you on the list. You MUST do this so I will know.

PRIZE:

• A copy of Bat Crazy after it releases (your choice: signed print copy or digital)

BONUS:If you're one of the first 10 reviewers on Amazon through February 14, midnight, you can also have:

• your choice of a copy of my husband's first book children's series: The Adventures of Chipper or a copy of West Virginia Scrapbook: From the Life of Caralynne Hayman.

Blessings, readers! Thanks so much for helping out, for being faithful to this blog, for reading my books, and well, for being a follower.