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December 1st, 2010

Alison Kent’s TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 2010

Yes, I’m going to do it again! If you’ve been a reader of this blog for awhile, you’ll be familiar with my Twelve Days of Christmas December giveaways. If not, here’s how it works.

There will be prize posts on the twelve even numbered days between now and Christmas. That’s the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 24th (for those of you who like things spelled out). I will randomly draw a winner for each days’ prize from the comments left on that individual post (not this post!) . . . BUT, I’m not drawing any of the names until after the first of the year.

Sometime on January 3, 2011, I’ll post all twelve winners. MARK THAT DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR because you must come back here and see if you won and contact me with your mailing info. That’s the only extra little bit you as a potential winner have to do.

So what are these goodies I’m giving away you ask? Well, the consensus is that books are the best, so for the most part that’s what’ll be up for grabs. (I actually haven’t decided yet on all the prizes!) There will be my books. There will be books by other authors. There will be multiple books and groups of novellas and thematic prizes and it’s going to be FUN! Come ready to comment – and then cross your fingers!

I’m also holding a separate contest with some author friends and that one’s running through December 31. Also, check out AccessRomance’s Scavenger Hunt.

UPDATED TO ADD: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PRIZES GIVEN FROM THE COMMENTS TO THIS POST! YOU MUST POST TO THE INDIVIDUAL TWELVE DAYS POSTS THAT FOLLOW. USE THE NAVIGATION ARROWS ABOVE!

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101 comments to “Alison Kent’s TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 2010”

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Teresa Kleeman
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· December 9th, 2010 at 8:07 am · Link

Alison, I’m so excited about reading your books. I’ve already started making out my list to go shopping at Borders. I wish you & yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thank you for the nice contest.
- Sherylann Alia
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  · December 20th, 2010 at 10:26 am · Link
  
  Christmas tree lighted, fireplace, hot chocolate and a book – what could be better than that.
  - Sherylann Alia
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    · December 21st, 2010 at 11:04 pm · Link
    
    Late night reading in a quiet house, glass of wine, blanket and slippers, ahhhh.
    - Sherylann Alia
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      · December 21st, 2010 at 11:06 pm · Link
      
      oops, we have a time zone difference – it’s after midnight here but, i’ll come back later.
Anne Clark
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· December 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am · Link

Wow what a cool idea for a contest..books books books that to me is the best present EVER!!!
Gloria Walshver
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· December 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am · Link

I’m a avid book reader. Hope one of your prizes is a Kindle?
Kathy Bettner
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· December 9th, 2010 at 12:43 pm · Link

I love reading your books! I carry a book with me everywhere I go “just in case”! Free books are even better! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Tamara Mudd
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· December 9th, 2010 at 9:23 pm · Link

Yay, a contest to win books, LOVE IT!
Crystal
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· December 9th, 2010 at 11:59 pm · Link

Hi Alison,
I have been enjoying your blog and emails. I am looking forward to visiting often.
Great giveaway,Thanks!
Happy December :)
Beth Kaake
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· December 10th, 2010 at 5:10 am · Link

I think it’s great that you are giving away books at this time of year. I don’t buy stuff for myself during the holidays so maybe I can win something for myself. Thanks. Plus I like your books – makes the contest entry better. LOL
Cheryl English
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· December 10th, 2010 at 10:08 am · Link

Merry Christmas everyone. Tis the season to be giving and getting. So let’s get this party started with books from Alison Kent. Thank you for the chance to win .
Kaye
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· December 10th, 2010 at 2:08 pm · Link

This is so much fun! Thank you Alison. Have a happy holiday season.
Sarah Tabor
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· December 10th, 2010 at 3:03 pm · Link

I would love to win anything.
Lisa Long
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· December 10th, 2010 at 7:58 pm · Link

Not too up on “blogs” but hope this goes through. It’s awesome that you offer a contest such as this, and you are right, books are the most wanted. Especially YOUR books, as I’ve found them to be excellent reads!!! Merry Christmas!
Dena
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· December 11th, 2010 at 3:32 am · Link

Great contest , to go with a great writer. Have a wonderful holiday.
Mildred
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· December 11th, 2010 at 12:14 pm · Link

yahoo! free books…sign me up anytime.. Thank you very much. Have a great holiday!
Lisa Gillim
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· December 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm · Link

I think books as prizes are wonderful. I also like giving them as gifts. I hope I get an ereader this year myself loaded with lots of good books. I hope Santa brings you everything you want this year too. Merry Christmas.
Robin in NC
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· December 11th, 2010 at 5:34 pm · Link

Merry Christmas Alison! Thanks for the contest!
Kai W.
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· December 11th, 2010 at 9:01 pm · Link

Love your contest to win free books.
Jane Squires
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· December 12th, 2010 at 12:20 am · Link

It is officially the 12th day of Christmas. So I am here hoping to win. But more than that I am a person who visits your website often and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Cassandra R, USA
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· December 12th, 2010 at 6:29 am · Link

I can’t wait to win some good books!
Alison
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· December 12th, 2010 at 9:04 am · Link

UPDATED TO ADD: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PRIZES GIVEN FROM THE COMMENTS TO THIS POST! YOU MUST POST TO THE INDIVIDUAL TWELVE DAYS POSTS THAT FOLLOW. USE THE NAVIGATION ARROWS ABOVE!
- Brenda Whitley
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  · December 19th, 2010 at 1:43 pm · Link
  
  This is a great idea foro Christmas. Hope I am one of the lucky winners
- Brenda Whitley
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  · December 19th, 2010 at 1:44 pm · Link
  
  This is a great idea for Christmas. Hope I am one of the lucky winners
Anne McQuiston
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· December 12th, 2010 at 10:52 am · Link

I do love to enter contests. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. Also have a happy Christmas and and Happy New Year also.
LINDA B
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· December 19th, 2010 at 12:48 pm · Link

HI AL! I’VE BEEN TRYING SINCE THE EARTH WAS CREATED TO WIN ONE OF YOUR BOOKS! LOL MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Charlotte Lapham
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· December 19th, 2010 at 12:57 pm · Link

Happy Holidays…can’t wait to read “Love in Bloom” by a warm fire.
pam thurston
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· December 19th, 2010 at 2:18 pm · Link

love your books and love your site thanks for having a contest
Jo Anne Benware
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· December 19th, 2010 at 4:33 pm · Link

can the books be downloaded to a Sony. I received one last Xmas. Its pretty cool but I have to be hooked to the pc to download. the new Nook is really nice. Oh Santa…
Just in fun. Great contest, I love getting books.

Have a Great Holiday and New Years may Santa bestow on you and yours almost everything you want. Its good to want…
- Alison
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  · December 19th, 2010 at 4:46 pm · Link
  
  Jo Anne – If you’re talking about my two, yes, there is a Sony option at the Smashwords link.
Evelyn Murray
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· December 19th, 2010 at 4:46 pm · Link

I would love to win, I enjoy reading
Wilma Frana
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· December 19th, 2010 at 5:13 pm · Link

I love contests, this looks like a great one.
jill e
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· December 19th, 2010 at 5:23 pm · Link

Great Contest. Hope to win something. Reading is knowledge and knowledge is power!
ImmortalBeloved
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· December 19th, 2010 at 6:30 pm · Link

Great competition, going to have to find more ‘me time’ if I win :)
Barbara
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· December 19th, 2010 at 7:02 pm · Link

Love love love to read!!!!
Patricia D.
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· December 19th, 2010 at 7:06 pm · Link

A contest with some of my favorite authors? Is it Christmas yet?
Anna
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· December 19th, 2010 at 7:17 pm · Link

Alison–Love your Blaze titles, those are the ones I have been lucky enough to read some of. Keep up the good writing! Wonderful idea to hold a contest where everyone who is lucky to win gets to read good books, how much better can it get.
Katrina Mercer
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· December 19th, 2010 at 7:20 pm · Link

Wow! What a neat contest. I’m new to your website but I love your books and a whole lot of other authors I just love to read!!!!!!
Laurie P
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· December 19th, 2010 at 7:34 pm · Link

Love your books, would love to win a prize. Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season!
Georgiana Brady
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· December 19th, 2010 at 8:35 pm · Link

What a great idea! I live to read!!
desi reilly
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· December 19th, 2010 at 8:46 pm · Link

i love getting book and other gifts
have gret holiday both and all authors
catslady
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· December 19th, 2010 at 10:10 pm · Link

Thanks for having a wonderful contest!!
chicamba
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· December 20th, 2010 at 1:20 am · Link

Tucked up with a book by the fire!Bliss!
Thank you and Merrry Christmas to all your readers.
Chele Blades
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· December 20th, 2010 at 8:08 am · Link

I love settling in with my new kindle and a great book downloaded that makes a perfect day

Thanks for the great contest
Suzanne Bischoff
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· December 20th, 2010 at 7:52 pm · Link

What an awesome contest for Christmas. Love your books, great writer.
Jami Jones
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· December 21st, 2010 at 8:07 pm · Link

Hi Alison, I’m a long-time reader, first-time poster. :-) Thanks for giving back to the readers, not just over the holidays, but all year long. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours!
Julie Boitoult
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· December 22nd, 2010 at 5:31 am · Link

Book me in.
Debbie Tsikuris
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· December 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 am · Link

Love your books, long time fan.
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
debbie
Alison
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· December 22nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm · Link

Family home is as good as it gets.
Alison
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· December 22nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm · Link

Kids home for the holiday’s is the best present of all.
Debbie Ellis
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· December 22nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm · Link

What a great contest for after Christmas rush, cool down with a great book.