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Don't be sad because Xmas is so far away. It's Christmas in July! And I'm giving away a gift daily!

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Every day...just for saying, 'Hi!', I'm giving away a FREE book. Your choice. Just click your choice in the Raffle Copter. You don't have to do anything else, but if you decide to, it'll increase your chances. :)

 And if you want a guaranteed FREE book, my best-selling short stories are always free on Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and iTunes. 

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  1. Carmen DeSousaThursday, July 18, 2013

    Day one's winner is Susan Jansen Auten. Congratulations, Susan. Your gift is on the way. :)

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    1. Carmen DeSousaTuesday, July 23, 2013

      Day Two Winner: Diane Grantier
      Day Three Winner: Hriju Adhikari
      Day Four Winner: Suzy Clark
      Day Five Winner: Rocky E Sapp

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    2. Carmen DeSousaThursday, July 25, 2013

      I fall behind...sorry...this is what Raffle Copter usually does, but since I'm choosing one winner a day, I kind of have to do it manually. I'll hit publish on the gadget once the contest is finished. But here are the last few days.
      Day Six Winner: Tonja Drecker
      Day Seven Winner: CaLana Love
      Day Eight Winner: Teresa Ellett Russ

      If you haven't received your gift, please let me know. :)

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    3. Carmen DeSousaSaturday, July 27, 2013

      Day Nine Winner: Sarah Chafin
      Day Ten Winner: Wendalynn Jensen Donnan

      Congratulations, Ladies! :)

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  2. Tonja DreckerTuesday, July 23, 2013

    Thanks so much, Carmen! Guess which book I'm going to read next ;)

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    1. Carmen DeSousaThursday, July 25, 2013

      Ummm...I hope, Entangled Dreams. ;)

      Yay! I hope you enjoy. <3

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