Friday, April 25, 2014

It's My Birthday! The Birthday Giveaway

Me, about 50 years ago. As you can see, I've barely changed at all. And I always loved reading...

My birthday is today, the 28th of April. I will be (wait for it...) 54. Yawn. I'm sorry, but 54 is not an exciting birthday. 50, now that's worth getting all het up about. 80 (which my father will be celebrating on the 18th of May)...holy crap. 54, however, just seems to be one of those birthdays that fall a little flat. To be honest, I don't even have any plans to celebrate, other than a traditional shared birthday lunch with my friend Bobbie whose birthday is May 2nd, and a mutual pal.

But people keep insisting I have to do something to observe the anniversary of my birth (hey, it's not like I did any of the hard work...oh, and THANKS, Mom!). So I'm going to do a birthday giveaway.

I know, I know--it's more traditional to get gifts on your birthday than it is to give them away. But you guys have made the last couple of months pretty shiny for me, what with The Witch's Broom hitting number one briefly, and consistently staying in Amazon's top 15 for Witchcraft, and my ebook re-release of Circle, Coven & Grove staying at #1 on the Kindle Witchcraft list for ages. I pretty much already have the gifts I wanted.

So I'm going to do what makes me happy, and that is sharing my happiness with y'all. I've got a little bit of new swag...
And rather a lot of old swag

(since the person who won the last giveaway never contacted me so I could send it to her).

And I will also throw in a signed copy of one of my books--winner's choice. That includes the new one, a copy of the (now out of print) paper edition of Circle, Coven & Grove, or any of my other Llewellyn books.

You don't have to do anything special to be entered, either. No big contests, no "you must spread the word" (although if you want to brag about my books or this giveaway, I won't stop you), nothing to buy. Just leave a comment here. You can share a birthday wish with me--for me or for anyone else. You can just say "hi." I'll pick a random commenter on the day after my birthday, to receive all these celebratory goodies. [Make sure you leave an email so I can get in touch with you.]

Thank you all for making the last year so amazing. Having you in my life is all the gift I need. Although if you wanted to put up a review for either of the books mentioned above, that would make an awesome birthday gift :-)

Otherwise, feel free to just email me some cake!
 

79 comments:

  1. Good Morning! I would love to accept giveaway goodies to help you celebrate your birthday! Hugs, Karen

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  2. Happy early Birthday Miss Deborah! Mine is coming up as well, May 4th...I'll be 38, not exciting at all. I think I'll skip it completely this year. Thank you for the giveaway!!

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    1. Happy early birthday to you too! Maybe you can celebrate with some goodies and a new book :-)

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    2. Happy birthday (a few days early) Danielle--YOU'RE THE WINNER!!!!

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    3. Congratulations Danielle! And Happy Birthday early!!

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  3. This is a great way to celebrate your birthday by giving to others. You are such a nice person! Thanks!

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  4. Happy, happy birthday! Your books make a positive difference in my life, as a writer and as a person, and I'm delighted we're getting to interact a bit on FB and online, too. You're always welcome on Cape Cod. May a great day be the start of a great year!

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    1. Ooh, Cape Cod! My family used to vacation there every year when I was a kid. And I love interacting with my readers, too.

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  5. Happy nearly here Birthday! Thank you so much for all of your posts and your wonderful books--you are an inspiration to us all. I hope you have a wonderful day and big, bright wishes for an incredible year ahead!

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  6. Happy Birthday my fellow Taurean! I turn 55 on May 4th or as my husband likes to say "double nickles". I have no special plans either. Weather permitting maybe a drive up to Woodstock and have lunch. )0(

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    1. That sounds like a good plan. And happy early birthday to you too!

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  7. Birthdays are grand, and long ago I vowed to continue celebrating them so long as there are presents! Haha...have a fantastic birthday Deborah!!

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  8. Happy Birthday Weekend! I just finished 'The Goddess is in the Details" and loved it! It was exactly what I was looking for, Thank You! I'm very happy to add it to my collection of your books. Have a lovely birthday!

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    1. I'm glad you liked the book! It's my favorite (shhh...don't tell the others.)

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  9. Im happy to see we are both having birthdays. Many positive wishes for you and I

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  10. Many blessings to come! You look wonderful Darling!
    xoxoDebi

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  11. When incondicional love is your way of life, you know is the same give and receive, thats a complete person! So why not? Better than just happy birthday...happy life Deborah!

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  12. I hope you have a blessed birthday!

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  13. Im blessed with ur friendship...your truly a talented person...Happy Birthday sis..Hope all your wishes come true.
    Hugs from your fb sis Elizabeth

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  14. A very Happy almost Birthday. and I would love to win.

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  15. Swag? Yes please! Also, Bright birthday blessings!

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  16. I believe in celebrating one's coming into the world every year, even on the eh years.

    So you are being a hobbit this year and giving rather than receiving? Perhaps you will then live until eleventy-one, like a hobbit. Or even past 144, like Bilbo!

    Happy, happy upcoming birthday.

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    1. As long as I get the second breakfast...with bacon!

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  17. First off, Happy Birthday to one of my favorite witchy authors! I hope it's a great one, even if it's one of those yawn ones, and not a big milestone.

    Secondly, I wanted you to know that I've been reading The Witch's Broom and am slowly but surely making my way through it, along with about 5 other books I am reading simultaneously. So far, I love it! Great work, and love the illustrations from Mickie. I am feeling inspired to decorate my cinnamon broom soon! :)

    Today would have been my gradmother's birthday were she still alive, so in addition to birthday wishes for you, I have well wishes for her on the other side. :)

    Thanks for hosting another give-away! Fingers crossed. :)

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    1. So glad you're enjoying the book! My grandmother's birthday would have been earlier this month too.

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  18. Happy birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful, magical day!! Bright blessings to you always!

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  19. Happy Happy Birthday! I would love to be included in the giveaway! Crossing my magick fingers and toes!

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  20. Happy Birthday

    Please add me in to the giveaway :)

    Blessed Be! )O(

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  21. Happy Birthday! I'm still reading The Witch's Broom (my signed copy)and I'm loving it. Maybe I will stretch my mind after I've finished it and write a review for you :) You can reach me through Krista Brown on FB or kgbb13@hotmail.com

    Blessings <3

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    1. Yay for loving the book, Krista! I'd love it if you would write a review :-)

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  22. You know I'm a lady that loves a good giveaway! And you're a lady having an awesome year! Happy, happy birthday! And if I get to the post office you'll even be getting a little something in the mail.....no contest required!

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    1. You know what I really want for my birthday, Rebecca? A visit from you and Jim! Don't you think our Fits should have a play date?

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  23. Heya! Happy Almost Birthday! I hope it's filled with magical goodness. <3

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  24. Blessings on your birthday! May this birthday prove to be as special as your other birthdays and may you reap the happiness and joy you have brought to others.

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  25. Happy birthday! Here's to the stars singing & the sun shining on all that you do this year :) My 54th is this coming January.

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  26. Happy Birthday witchy woman! And congratulations on another year of success! May each one surpass the one before! If I win, I would like a signed copy of "The Goddess is in the Details" (Its my favourite too!) and whatever swag you choose because it all looks amazing! You can reach me on fb looking on your friends list for Jessica Silva, or by email at gypsyjunklady@gmail.com. I hope this birthday is a magical one; and that it finds a way to make even blah ole 54 feel fun! Here's to the excitement of it picking up for you (sounds like a perfect excuse to splurge on an incredible cup of coffee ; )) , and for many happy returns :D

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  27. Happy Birthday! By my husband's math you're 26, he says that when you reach 40 you start going back in years. So Happy 26th Birthday!
    Blessed Be! :-)

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    1. My sister Sarah says that after 30, you're always 30-something. So by her math, I'm thirty-twenty four :-)

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  28. Happy Birthday!! Hope it's a great one. :) Mine birthday is coming up on May 16, so maybe winning this will be an early birthday present!
    Be Blessed and Strong!

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  29. Happy Birthday early! I checked out "The Goddess is in the Details" from my local library earlier this week, and from what I've read so far, it will be on my list of books to buy! Thanks!

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    1. I'm so glad you're enjoying it! (And that your library has a copy.)

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  30. Wishing you a very blessed birthday! May this one & many many more be filled with lots of love & laughter.
    How wonderful of you to give us the opportunity to celebrate with you! I just adore your writings. Thank you for all the inspiring words.
    ~Iriss
    runedoodle[at]gmail

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  31. {{sings}} Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy burthday dear Deborah...happy birthday to you!
    We will just pretend that I have a lovely singing voice!! Lol

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  32. Wishing you a very happy birthday may you receive everything your heart desire on your birthday week

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  33. Happy birthday and may you have many more solar returns! Having just discovered your blog I can not wait to read more and have my character Ember stop by for a visit.

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  34. catchick@sbcglobal.net many happy birthdays!!!!!! ALL ARE IMPORTANT!

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  35. You are just the best Deborah! Thank you!

    Kit Perdunn

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    1. Thanks! And congrats on your own special event this weekend.

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  36. Happy Happy Birthday and many more to come !!!!!!


    Kris Lopez

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  37. Happy Magic Birthday ( birthdays are never just blah . but always Magic!!!
    Blessed Be
    Bonnie
    windsongbreeze2001@yahoo.com

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  38. Birthday Blessings to you Deborah!! May you have the best of health and wealth in this next year of your life. Blessed Be - Diane Carlson - dknitting2@gmail.com

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  39. Happy Blessed Birthday! Tcrn2003@gmail.com

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  40. Have a very happy birthday my sweet friend. I have something special in the works for you. And I will get you some reviews written when I have a moment. Love and hugs to you!

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  41. Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a magickal day!! I finished "The Witch's Broom" and love it! I can't pick a favorite book. I love all of them.

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  42. Happy Happy Birthday. I hope it is a truly magical day for you :)

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  43. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Deborah! 54 is a fabulous age to be!
    Enjoy your day and celebrate!

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  44. Happy Birthday!! Now swag me please!!! :)

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  45. I hope you have a wonderfully enchanting, fantastically fantastical birthday today!
    and just in case I win, here is my email--superkimmy246@hotmail.com

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  46. Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday to you, Dear Deboraaaaah,
    Happy Birthday to you!

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    1. And there was singing! In my family, I'm usually the one who calls and sings, so it is nice to be sung to for a change :-)

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  47. Hmmm....I already wished you Happy Birthday on your page so...(((HUGS)))

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    1. You're only entered in the contest if you comment here, so I'm glad you came! Also for the hug :-)

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  48. Happy Birthday! I hope you were blessed with plenty of good birthday mojo today, even more than you mentioned. :) May your coming year be amazing and wonderful.

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  49. Happy Birthday Deborah!!! How sweet of you to give away these fab treasures for your special day!!! Blessings to you...

    Lori Flyer(facebook)

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  50. Congrats on your book's success, and have a very happy birthday.
    I'd love to go visit my fiance' for my birthday this Summer. We are in an LDR, and don't see one another often.

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    1. Oh, baby--been there done that. Twice :-) I hope you get to see your honey for your birthday!

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