FAB FRENCH GOODIES GIVE-AWAY

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The goal:  500 Fabulous Followers by July 7, 2011


I would love to have 500 followers by July 7, 2011 (which also happens to be the release date for my novel, Silence in the Mist) and I am hoping you will help me achieve that goal!


The details:  Do you see the sidebar to the right of this box?  Scroll down to where it says FABULOUS FOLLOWERS and FOLLOW THIS BLOG ON FACEBOOK.  All you have two do is sign up to follow this blog and you will be entered to win a fab prize (more on that in a minute).


But wait!  I want to increase your chances.  So, I am giving you a second opportunity to enter the contest.  If you leave a comment in the comment section following my article, There's No Place Like Paris you will be entered a second time!!  That's two chances to win a  fabulous prize!  Just by clicking a few buttons!


The Goodies:  The winner(s) will win a French-themed box filled with fabulous goodies - and I do mean FABULOUS - and an autographed copy of my novel, Silence in the Mist! 


Winner Announced:  July 7, 2011

Comments

Sophie Laurent said…
I WANT TO WIN!!
April 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Nat Palaskas said…
Mom sent me! So hope I will win the French goodies. Congratulations on your book launch July 7, my son birthday! I will get my library to get a copy for our collection - xoxo Nat
May 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Leah Marie Brown said…
Thanks Nat! I'll cross my fingers for you ;) And Happy Birthday to your son.
May 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM
CYP @ A Bookalicious Story said…
Is this contest for international people too? I really do want to read the book and win the priza.:(
July 5, 2011 at 2:07 AM
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