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Contest Winner Announced

CJ — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:50:30 +0000

Thanks to all the readers who participated in my Scavenger Hunt contest. It’s always fun to see responses from all across North America, and even, this time, from Australia. A random winner has been selected–check my contest page to see if it was you.

I had so much fun reading your responses. Most everyone identified the correct clue words “joy,” “mountain,” “little bundle” and “chocolate.” And about fifty percent unscrambled the words to reveal my Christmas wish for you: “Mountains of Joy and a Little Bundle of Chocolate.”

But what I hadn’t counted on when I set up the contest was that there was another, equally logical, way to unscramble the clue words. Imagine how I chuckled when I saw that some readers thought I was wishing them: “Mountains of Chocolate and a Little Bundle of Joy.”

Not that I’m going to argue about the mountains of chocolate part…

The Lure of the Scavenger Hunt

CJ — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:01:10 +0000

When we have family reunions with my sisters and their young children, I love to set up a scavenger hunt for the kids. I send them on a merry chase all over the property–which this year happened to be at a couple of cabins at Good Spirit Lake in Saskatchewan. The clues were planted with diabolical care: one in grandpa’s pocket, another hidden in the trunk of a car, one tucked inside the microwave, the next buried in the sand by the playground…

I think it’s fair to say that these scavenger hunts have become a favorite event of our reunions, and I’m not sure who has more fun–me or the kids.

I wanted to bring the same sense of adventure and fun to my readers when I set up my newest contest. I’ve scattered clues everywhere: on my Facebook Page, on my Twitter Feed, and also on the C.J. Carmichael and Banit Creek Books websites. I hope you have time for a little silly fun, gather the clues and enter my contest for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Amazon.

You’ll find all the details on my Contest page. Ready, set…go!

Bandit Creek Contest

CJ — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:13:52 +0000

Did you know that everything happens in Bandit Creek, Montana? This is the amazing fictional world created by the talented members of my local writing chapter. Two times a month a Bandit Creek Story is e-published. The stories cover every genre you can think of: historical, contemporary romance, mystery, paranormal, horror, romantic comedy, and so on. I’d love to introduce you to the first two books of the series. Of course, once you start, you may find yourself hooked!

To enter this contest, all you need to do is “like” my new fanpage on Facebook. The link is right there, on my home page. Then submit your name and email in one of three ways:

Send an e-mail to: cjcontest@cjcarmichael.com
Leave a comment to this blog entry
Via Twitter to @cj_carmichael: please introduce me to Bandit Creek

Do all three and you’ll be entered 3 times! On Nov 28 I will select a winner and send them Lost by Vivi Anna and Siren’s Song by DL Snow. I know you’ll love these stories–I did!

Cheers from CJ

A Happy Surprise!

CJ — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:58:17 +0000

When the phone rang on Friday and I saw an unfamilar area code, I almost didn’t answer. Am I ever glad that I did! Jeanne Pickering Adams was calling on behalf of RWA to let me know Perfect Partners had finalled for a RITA® Award in the Contemporary Series Romance: Adventure/Suspense category!

A Rita Finalist!

Well, I was walking on sunshine all day and now I want to continue to celebrate by giving away a copy of this book to a random winner this Friday. To enter this contest, all you need to do is send me your name and mailing address: CJ@cjcarmichael.com

Hope you’ll be as lucky as I feel right now!

Why a Joint Contest With Barbara Dunlop?

CJ — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:52:58 +0000

This month I’m running a joint contest with my good friend, Desire author, Barbara Dunlop.Why, you may ask? Let me give you three good reasons:

1. We both have trilogies out this winter, trilogies that we’re very excited about! Check out my contest page, and you’ll see we are giving away a pile of books, gift certificates and goodies to celebrate.

2. Barb and I go way back. We met at a writers’ conference in Victoria more than ten years ago. We were both unpublished then, but full of hope. Together we have celebrated the whirlwind of first sales, the joy of getting that first multi-book contract, the confusion of dealing with new editors and a changing marketplace.

When you work as a writer, you spend your days physically alone, but thanks to the Internet, I know that getting a shot of Barb’s common sense and wise cracking humor is only an e-mail away.

3. I want my readers to discover a new favorite romance author. If you enjoy sparkling dialogue, a good laugh and a great story, I know you will love Barb’s books as much as I do.

So, that’s the story behind the joint contest. I hope you take a few minutes out of your day to read our excerpts, answer the contest questions, and enter for your chance to win!

Surprise Winner!

CJ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:45:16 +0000

Yes, we have a winner for the latest Surprise Contest! It’s Claritta from Little Rock. I’ll be sending Claritta a copy of the book she chose, which happens to be Love And The Single Mom.

Is there a specific C.J. Carmichael book that you’d like to own? Watch for the next Surprise Contest for your chance to win. The beauty of my surprise contests is that I let the winner select the title that she wants. This is an excellent opportunity to get your hands on an elusive book from my backlist.

Surprise Contest!

CJ — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:40:26 +0000

Yes, it’s time for another surprise contest. Enter before November second for a chance to win an autographed book from my available back list. The best part? You get to chose your prize!

There is a three step process to enter:

First Step: see if you can match the heroes and heroines in my upcoming trilogy, The Fox and Fisher Detective Agency, from this list: Kate, Nadine, Lindsay, Nathan, Jay, Patrick. (Hint: check my “Coming Soon” page.)

Second Step: Send me an e-mail with your answer. (Go to Contact page for this.)

Third Step: Make sure you tell me the name of the book you’d like to receive if you are the lucky winner. (Include a back-up title, in case I am out of stock of your first choice.)

One winner will be chosen by random from all entries received by November 2nd. Good luck!

Surprise Winner!

CJ — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:22:51 +0000

I’m happy to announce that Colleen C. has won her requested copy of “Her Best Friend’s Baby.” I’ll also be sending her a second “surprise” book. Thanks for playing everyone and please watch for the next contest, coming soon…

Cheers from CJ

Summer Surprise Contest!

CJ — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:20:26 +0000

Looking for a fun summer read? Contact CJ and let me know which of my titles you’d like to read next. On August 15 I’ll chose a winner at random and send them the title they asked for plus a second title of my choice.

Hope you’re enjoying the summer. I’ve been doing some hiking, as well as working on line edits and final proof reads for The Perfect Partner?, The P.I. Contest, and Receptionist Undercover. Hard to believe the books still won’t be in book stores for another six months!

Cheers,

Surprise Contest Winners

CJ — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:40:27 +0000

Better late than never…here are the winners from my last contest:

Emma wins a copy of The Legend, Kelli Jo wins a copy of The Fourth Child, and LaToya wins a copy of A Secret Between Them.

Thanks very much to all who entered. Please visit again soon. You never know when the next contest will break out!