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Daily Dose Holiday Giveaway: Gift Certificates to Amazon

Let’s kick our holiday season off right here at the Daily Dose. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, the Daily Dose is going to be hosting a giveaway of some kind everyday between now and December 19, so make sure you stop by regularly. Before we get to the giveaway, let us go over the rules:

1. You comment on the blog in order to be entered into the drawing.

2. You must include whom you want to give the gift. You do not have to name names or post their email information, just a short blurb about what they mean to you or why it’s important they receive it. You can be a real secret Santa as well.

3. Each drawing will last 24 hours unless otherwise noted. (7 a.m. to 7 a.m. CST)

4. Winners will be notified by email so make sure I have that or access to it via your profile. Upon notification, you let me know whom the gift is going to.

5. You may only win one giveaway, once you win one you cannot enter into anymore.

6. Spread the holiday cheer for everyone celebrating Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Christmas and more.

Example Entry: I want to nominate a dear friend from my office. She and her husband are always struggling to make ends meet. They never buy anything for themselves, even at the holidays, but they give everything to their kids. I just want to treat her to something special for her.

Pretty simple, huh?

Holiday Giveaways

Today is Black Friday in the United States! So what better way to kick off our holiday giveaway than with a $25 gift certificate to Amazon from author Michele Bardsley. Michele writes the fabulous and fun Broken Heart vampire series. Ever wonder what a soccer mom would be like as a vampire? Michele as an answer for you as she explores the paranormal PTA for the local school.

The author published her first book in 1998, an e-book – and has since published several novels in e-book and print form. In 2003, she won the Grand Prize from the Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, beating out thousands of others with her short story “A Mother Scorned.” The recipient of many awards, Michele’s work engages you with a multitude of emotion that can make you cry even as you laugh aloud.

Let Michele Bardsley be a part of your holiday plans and enter to win this gift for someone you love. Entries close at 7 a.m. Central on Saturday, November 28.


A lifelong writer turned author, Heather Long's first book Remembering Ashby is available for purchase at Sapphire Blue Publishing. Coming soon is the urban fantasy: Prime Evil. The Daily Dose explores books, television, writing and more -- all topics that Heather enjoys.

NOTE: all comments here will be included in the Daily Dose giveaways so you can leave your nomination below or on the Daily Dose blog. If you comment and nominate someone on the Fresh Fiction page for the Daily Dose you'll also be entered in our special Secret Elf sweepstakes, the winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate and the person they nominate will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate on December 20th.

 

 

Comments

31 comments posted.

Re: Daily Dose Holiday Giveaway: Gift Certificates to Amazon

i want to nominate my mom. she has always been there for me: supported me, pushed me whenever i needed a little pushing, house me after college when i don't have $$ to support myself, and for just always being there. it'd be awesome if i win this for her as something a little extra for the holidays because she just tirelessly does a lot for our family especially at this time of the year.

thank you for hosting this awesome giveaway :)

michelle
duchesselle222 at yahoo DOT com
(Michelle Santiago 3:09pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my daughter, she is getting married in 1 1/2 yrs, and she has been helping out with bills , because my husband has been out of work since Feb. She knows we will have a hard time getting money together for a wedding, but that's ok! That makes her a special daughter to me.
(Lisa Walinski 3:37pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my Sister friend. She has been a fantastic friend to me and has helped me immensely emotionally. She sacrifices for everyone else no matter what. She is truly my hero!
(Pj Keitzman 4:03pm November 27, 2009)

I'm nominating a special friend who is very worried about how she will afford Christmas gifts for her two little boys this year. She is recently divorced and although she is able to cover her housing costs and miscellaneous bills, it's rather tight for extras. The other day, her oldest, who is 9, said to her, "Santa isn't coming to our house this year, is he?"
(LuAnn Morgan 4:54pm November 27, 2009)

I would nominate my son. He has had a lot of unexpected expenses lately, and he could use a GC to help with holiday expenses.
(Cheryl Castings 5:00pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my husband. He has been laid off of work all year and is dealing with a lot of medical problems. It would be great for him to be able to get a little something for himself

hdtermite at yahoo dot com
(Carmen Rexford 5:06pm November 27, 2009)

I nominate my brother. Throughout the years he's always been there for me and taken care of some of my bills whenever I needed the help.
(Jane Cheung 6:07pm November 27, 2009)

I'd like to nominate my sister. She's had a long, tough year with family illness but she just keeps on smiling and chugging along.
(Penny Tuttle 7:24pm November 27, 2009)

I nominate my sister. She lives near our aging parents & does SO much for them.
(Mary Preston 7:39pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my sister. She is mom to two great kids, she works two jobs and has a husband on disability. She has helped me so much through my divorce this past year. She always does for others and I would love for her to win in order to have something just for herself - to give her some "me" time!! Thanks!
(Teresa Alexander 7:50pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my sister. She is an expect mother and deserves to have the best for herself and baby!
(Lisa Glidewell 8:30pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my daughter. We have shared many good times discussing and recommending books to/for each other.
(Rosemary Krejsa 9:15pm November 27, 2009)

I would like to nominate my sister-in-law. she does so much for so many and asks so little in return.
(Sharla Long 10:24pm November 27, 2009)

My daughter, a young mother and college student, struggles to find time to be good to herself--so I will nominate her.
(G S Moch 10:47pm November 27, 2009)

My mother was my emotional mainstay throughout most of my life. Since she passed away, her place has been taken by my sister. She has been supporting me financially as well throughout a time of illness. I would love to be able to do something for her, even if it is only for her to buy some books for her grandchildren.
(Sigrun Schulz 12:12pm November 28, 2009)

My sister has been having a hard time paying her bills and doesn't know how she will afford presents for her son.
(Sherry Strode 12:49pm November 28, 2009)

I nominate the library where I work.
As with most small libraries, our
funding is lacking. I do what I can to
make the pennies stretch, but there
are always more books than I have
money for. I am the children's
librarian, but help select and purchase
for the whole library.
(Patricia Barraclough 12:51pm November 28, 2009)

My daughter is having a very rough time learning about a second unplanned pregnancy and is currently unemployed.. She could use this for a gift for her daughter. Thank you.
(Joanne Reynolds 9:22am November 28, 2009)

I would like to nominate my sister. We've been through so much and she is always there for all who need her. My Sister is my Best Friend.
(Shirley Kulesza 9:53am November 28, 2009)

I'D LIKE TO NOMINATE MY MOM. SHE'S BEEN VERY ILL AND IN THE HOSPITAL. SHE ALMOST DIED ON HER BIRTHDAY SO THE PARTY AND GIFTS GOT LOST IN THE SHUFFLE AND SHE NEVER GOT TO CELEBRATE.NOW SHE IS WELL ENOUGH TO READ SO I THINK THIS WOULD BE A GREAT SURPRISE FOR HER.
(Paulette Maddox 11:42am November 28, 2009)

I would like to nominate my daughter. She's been going to school full time, working part time, all while taking care of a husband and a baby. She also takes care of a cat, and 2 pugs, one of whom is blind and needs special care. I think a little cheer to make her feel special when she feels overwhelmed would brighten her day.
(Theresa Buckholtz 11:46am November 28, 2009)

I'd like to nominate my mother. She works for the local community foundation, is an active member of the Rotary Club and Women's Initiave, takes care of both sets of granparents, and baby sits my 2 and 4 year old nieces 16+ days out of each month. She's also had 2 major surgeries this year and took care of my father after he had a retinal detachment surgery this summer.
(Joelle Beebe 1:05pm November 28, 2009)

My daughter is my choice for nominee. She has suffered great hardships this year and a gift for her to use for her family for Christmas would be absolutely wonderful.
(Mitzi Hinkey 4:38pm November 28, 2009)

I would like to nominate my
friend from work. She lost her
husband to cancer over the
summer and has two kids under
the age of 10. She has been so
down in the dumps and has told
numerous other co-workers how
she just cannot get into the
Christmas spirit this year.
All the medical bills and
regular everday household
bills have really set her
finances back and she is
terrified of not having much
under the tree for her little
ones. The fact that their dad
is gone this Christmas for the
first time is going to be hard enough and she really wants
this Christmas to be as
special as she can make it to
help with the sadness they are
going to have to deal with.
Thanks for the awesome
contest. This would surely
brighten up her holidays!
(Erin Thompson 5:34pm November 28, 2009)

I want to nominate my email pal. We both love doing things online. She also gets Fresh Fiction newsletters, loves to read, and loves Amazon!
(Tracy Robertson 9:32pm November 28, 2009)

I want to nominate a close friend from college. She is always thinking of others before herself. She deserves a treat!
(Krista Kimmel 9:32am November 29, 2009)

I want to nominate my mother. She has worked so hard all her life and still struggles financially.
(Debra Gillis 11:54pm November 29, 2009)

I would love to win this for my daughter, her partner and his kids. They are not going to have anything for Christmas otherwise. I cannot afford gifts even for my step-grandchildren. Their Mother is up on burglary charges and their Dad is disabled and fighting for complete custody of them to protect them. Their Grandpa is very ill and their Grandmother is going blind.
These kids don't know what it is to get anything new for anything.
(Jane Squires 11:38pm November 30, 2009)

I would like to nominate my daughter. She has a little baby girl and works with mentally challenged people - it is hard job and they just love her.
(Pat Lieberman 8:49am December 5, 2009)

I'd like to nominate my friend claudia - another avid reader.
[email protected]
(Penny Tuttle 9:48pm December 8, 2009)

since i dont have any one i like to noimate me i am been sick for while beacuse of medical issue and have had surgery 4 time this month
(Desiree Reilly 11:01pm December 16, 2009)

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