The year's coming to an end, so I guess it's time to see who's finished the What's in a Name 2 challenge. If you have finished, please leave a comment saying so. It would also be nice to hear which was your favorite read from the challenge. :)
To be entered for the end of challenge prize, you must (by January 1, 2010):
1. finish all your books for the challenge (obviously this is an honor thing--I won't be checking up on you)
and
2. leave a comment on THIS post saying that you finished.
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This has been a really busy year for me, and I apologize that I have not been the best challenge host. I'm afraid that next year is only going to be more busy, so I'm afraid I just can't commit to hosting for a third year. I really love this challenge, though, so I hope that someone will feel the urge to pick it up and run with it...
Thanks to everyone who has participated this year and last!
Happy reading!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
mini contest winner
You guys are so creative! We had so much fun reading all the wonderful suggestions for categories. Good thing picking a favorite wasn't part of the contest, because I never could have done it! Luckily random.org did the choosing for me.
And it chose Jean as the winner!
Congratulations, Jean! And thanks to all of you who played along!!!
And it chose Jean as the winner!
Congratulations, Jean! And thanks to all of you who played along!!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
an apology and a contest
First of all, I'm sorry that I haven't been a better host. This year has just been really busy for me. Who knew life could be this crazy when you're only twelve.
Second, we've been hoping that the Mr. Linkys would come back, but so far they haven't. I noticed they are back on some blogs, but not on this one. And I'm not sure what to do about it. Many of you have left the links to your reviews in the comments. Thank you! I think that's the perfect solution for now.
And now finally, another contest. To be entered in the drawing for a $15 Amazon gift card, simply answer this question:
What do YOU think would make an interesting category for What's in a Name?
Drawing will be during the week of Sept. 1st.
Second, we've been hoping that the Mr. Linkys would come back, but so far they haven't. I noticed they are back on some blogs, but not on this one. And I'm not sure what to do about it. Many of you have left the links to your reviews in the comments. Thank you! I think that's the perfect solution for now.
And now finally, another contest. To be entered in the drawing for a $15 Amazon gift card, simply answer this question:
What do YOU think would make an interesting category for What's in a Name?
Drawing will be during the week of Sept. 1st.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
to answer a few questions
Hi folks. This is Debi. I'm Annie's mom, and I help her with this challenge, but it is her challenge. I'm just popping in to make this quick post, because there were a few questions, and Miss Annie is gone for the day.
First of all, the posts about winners of last year's contests are all on last year's What's in a Name? blog. (Including the winner of the drawing for the final prize.)
As for this year's contests, they will be randomly sprinkled throughout the year. For the first one, all you had to do to enter was answer the questions Annie asked in the comments section. We used random.org to pull a winner from the answer-ees. In general, that is how all mini-contests throughout the year will work. For the end-of-year prize, Annie will make a post asking anyone who has finished reading all their books to let her know in the comments, and then a winner will be chosen in the same fashion.
Anzlitlovers and Bingo, I hope that answered your questions. If not, let us know.
First of all, the posts about winners of last year's contests are all on last year's What's in a Name? blog. (Including the winner of the drawing for the final prize.)
As for this year's contests, they will be randomly sprinkled throughout the year. For the first one, all you had to do to enter was answer the questions Annie asked in the comments section. We used random.org to pull a winner from the answer-ees. In general, that is how all mini-contests throughout the year will work. For the end-of-year prize, Annie will make a post asking anyone who has finished reading all their books to let her know in the comments, and then a winner will be chosen in the same fashion.
Anzlitlovers and Bingo, I hope that answered your questions. If not, let us know.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Our First Winner
Random.org just picked our first winner for us...Sherrie. Congratulations! (I'll be contacting you soon.)
Stop back soon, because I'll be announcing a new contest...
Stop back soon, because I'll be announcing a new contest...
Saturday, March 7, 2009
First Contest of the Year
I'm so excited about how many books everyone has read so far! I wish I could read every single review, but I just can't keep up! Thanks again, everyone, for participating!
Ready for the first contest? Don't worry, you don't even have to have read your first book yet. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post answering these simple questions.
1. Which category was the hardest to find a book for?
2. Have you read any of your books yet?
3. If so, which categories have you already tackled?
I'll draw a winner on April 1st. The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate. (Make sure I have a way of contacting you, in case you're the winner.)
Ready for the first contest? Don't worry, you don't even have to have read your first book yet. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post answering these simple questions.
1. Which category was the hardest to find a book for?
2. Have you read any of your books yet?
3. If so, which categories have you already tackled?
I'll draw a winner on April 1st. The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate. (Make sure I have a way of contacting you, in case you're the winner.)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Technical Difficulties
My mom helped me with the Mr. Linky review posts earlier, but we just noticed that they didn't seem to be working right. I think we've now got them fixed, but if you have a problem with them, please let me know. If anyone else linked a review today, I'm afraid the link was lost. Go ahead and link it again, and I'm very, very sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone! And with the New Year, we officially start What's in a Name 2.
Just a note: The challenge officially starts today (January 1st), but I don't mind if you use a book you started reading before the end of last year. But books you completed last year DO NOT count! (Since that wouldn't be fair to everyone when it comes to the year-end prize drawing for those who complete the challenge.)
Just another note: Feel free to link up additional reviews that fit the category if you happen to read them throughout the year. Who knows--there might even be "an extra credit" contest thrown in sometime during the year.
Just one final note: Do be sure to check in from time to time to see if there is a contest going on. All contests will require you to comment on the contest post.
Thank you all again for joining me! Have a very happy year of reading!
Just a note: The challenge officially starts today (January 1st), but I don't mind if you use a book you started reading before the end of last year. But books you completed last year DO NOT count! (Since that wouldn't be fair to everyone when it comes to the year-end prize drawing for those who complete the challenge.)
Just another note: Feel free to link up additional reviews that fit the category if you happen to read them throughout the year. Who knows--there might even be "an extra credit" contest thrown in sometime during the year.
Just one final note: Do be sure to check in from time to time to see if there is a contest going on. All contests will require you to comment on the contest post.
Thank you all again for joining me! Have a very happy year of reading!
"Time of Day" Reviews
This is the post for the TIME OF DAY reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Good Night, Maman)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.
"Relative" Reviews
This is the post for the RELATIVE reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (The Children of Hurin)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.
"Profession" Reviews
This is the post for the PROFESSION reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Gods and Generals)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.
"Building" Reviews
This is the post for the BUILDING reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Wolf Tower)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.
"Medical Condition" Reviews
This is the post for the MEDICAL CONDITION reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Inkdeath)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.
"Body Part" Reviews
This is the post for the BODY PART reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Nod's Limbs)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.
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