Before I start the announcing, I have some SERIOUS apologing to do.
I feel gut-punching awful--because I've made a really serious mistake.
Remember my blog party button?? How I said if you took my button you would get 3 extra entries into the Grand Finale party whether you remembered to stop by or not?
I hate typing this.
Because I forgot. I honestly and truly forgot this post and in my excitement to draw all these awesome names from the long list--I never added in the other entries.
ARGH! I'm so, so sorry. And I really can't make this better, because I've already emailed all the winners! Hate, hate, hate.
So I tried to make it a bit better and I have a stack of books (a huge stack of books) and I gave you all that took my button, 3 entries to win a book of your choice and then drew a name. I'll be emailing you soon.
I KNOW this doesn't make up for my gross mistake, but I hope you will accept my apologies. I'M SO SORRY!
That blog button winner is: Tammi
Alright, here are the real winners (and I hope I didn't make a mistake on these too--I don't think I did. sigh )
All these winners have already been emailed EXCEPT for one noted below. PLEASE check your spam/email box--you've only got one week to get back with me. Thank you.
Erica Vetsch and A Bride's Protrait of Dodge City, Kansas
Kacie!
Ruth Logan Herne and Yulitide Hearts
Renee (SteelerGirl83)!
Candace Calvert and Code Triage
Apple Blossom!
Ronie Kendig and Firethorn
Linda!
Jessica Nelson and Love on the Range
Aizess
(I have NO email for you! Please send me an email at: caseymDOTwriterATgmailDOTcom)
Audra Harders and Rocky Mountain Hero
Kara!
Lisa Jordan and Lakeside Reunion
Aizess!
Winner of their choice of the debut releases
Jo!
Winner of two Janice Thompson novels
Lane Hill House!
Melanie Dickerson and The Merchant's Daughter
Marissa!
Cara Putman and Cherry Blossom Capers
Julie Lessman!
Anne Mateer and Wings of a Dream
Amber!
Meg Moseley and When Sparrows Fall
Wfnren!
Trivia winners (there were 190 entries!!)
Grand prize: Kacie!
Book Swap choice: Joy!
Grand Finale Winners:
Rachel Van Dyken and The Ugly Duckling Debutante
Liz R.!
MaryLu Tyndall and Surrender the Dawn
Marybelle!
Kim Vogel Sawyer and Montana Mistletoe
Marissa!
Rosslyn Elliott and Fairer than Morning
Lady DragonKeeper!
Melanie Dobson and Love Finds You in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
KarenK!
Julie Lessman and winner's choice
Melanie and Beth!
Congrats to ALL THOSE WINNERS!! WOW! And Aizess, Please email me!!
Thanks everyone for helping make this blog party such a wild success! I can't wait to spend another year with you all. : D
casey, you did a GREAT job of managing all the winners :) thanks for letting us know you forgot to do the extra entries, but it was still a fair drawing. Also, you're the type of blogger that will honor us if you make a mistake and that's what really counts :) many of us have happily joined your blog and i look forward to another year of your journey...I know God has more amazing things to come for you :)
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kara
Casey,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kara. :) You put together an awesome party with a TON of giveaways and entries and things to think about - and I think you handled it all very well. :)
Thank you so much for the fun party, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to read Anne's book!
~Amber
I agree! You did a great job and no worries about forgetting. It makes the rest of us bloggers who are prone to mistakes, feel a lot better. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
KARA, AMBER, RHONDA, thank you for your kind words. I really couldn't believe I made such a serious mistake--but I can't tell you how much I appreciate your understanding. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCasey, this was such a wonderful blog party! Thank you so much for the chance to win Jessica Nelson's book "Love on the Range" and "Lakeside
ReplyDeleteReunion" by Lisa Jordan! Forgive me for forgetting to write my email:-) My email is yecenia@optonline.net
I also use this email: alexc2@optonline.net
P.S. Just so you know, I already emailed you. Again, Thank you for the wonderful blog party (I forgive you for not adding the extra entries- life can get hectic sometimes:-)) and for winning. God bless!
I agree with what the other ladies have said. You've done a fantastic job, Casey! No worries on forgetting. : )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of the winners!
Congrats to all! What fun times, Casey.
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