Gather's got contests & winners all over place!

I LOVE contests! I try to enter as many as I can and I hope some of you are the same way too. Contests & giveaways are one of the great things about Gather, so we've gathered up as many of them as we can find for you to look at and enter too.

All of these contests & giveaways look like a lot of fun, giving members a chance to win some really cool prizes and meet new people in the process!

Don't forget to check out the winners from our most recent contests and if you get a chance, please stop by and congratulate them on their win. I know they would appreciate it and I'm sure they'd do the same thing for you!

Now if YOU'RE holding a contest or know about one that I missed, please don't hesitate to let me know so I can get your promotion featured right here!

~ Faith .............................. * Updated January 8th, 2008 *.................................

THE WINNERS of the Operation: Gather Greetings contest!

We're very excited to announce the winners of this contest, created and held by The Gather Guides.

Please congratulate the winners of the gift cards and Gather mugs when you have a chance, I know they'll appreciate it. 

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The 5 Finalists in the TruTV (formally Court TV) Search for the Next Great Crime Writer Contest have been announced!

The manuscripts of the 5 finalists are now in the hands of the Grand Prize Judging Panel, who will announce the winner of the truTV Search for the Next Great Crime Writer Contest during the final episode of "Murder by the Book," on truTV on Monday, February 4.

We'll also announce the winners right here in The Gather Globe!

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To help celebrate 2008, Gather member Tony Eldridge is holding a contest where the winner will have a character in the new novel named after him/her.

The winner will also have a signed book mailed to them when it is out and for more information on entering the contest and for the details, please click here.

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With quirky, inspired artwork by Rich Cando, the books "History Dudes: Vikings" and "History Dudes: Ancient Egyptians" brings the past to life in a unique, fun and appealing way. It's packed with amazing facts and hilarious historical anecdotes & the strong visual appeal will engage even the most reluctant reader.

You can win a copy of both books for your child! If you would like to write a review of these books for Gather, please leave a comment here telling us why. Hurry because this ends on January 6th, 2008.

Do you value your "sisters?" We all have them in our lives: women who help us when we need them; who laugh with us when we're happy; and who make our lives so special that we wouldn't be the same without them. Friday Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs is a story about these women and demonstrates the importance of these sisterly bonds.

Who are your sisters? Why are they important to you? Comment here and Gather will randomly choose 10 lucky members to receive a free copy of the book!

Kevin V gives us all the chance to win Gather Gear, a $50.00 VISA card, and more! All you need to do is comment on his Daily Digest and the best part about this contest is that the deadline has been extended until January 20th, 2008.

Gather member Jennifer D. Meacham gives you the chance to receive one copy of her best-selling book, "IRA Wealth: Revolutionary IRA Strategies for Real Estate Investment"

The winner will be selected at random among all those that comment by Jan. 30th, 2008, so please visit her soon.

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Gather member Holly G is hosting a contest to choose the Snow Days group icon and the winner will receive their choice of one of Gather's $10.00 gift cards, plus bragging rights!

This contest ends at midnight, January 31st, 2008.

All you need to do is submit photos to the contest and if your photo is chosen, you will be given credit for the use of your photo and a free copy of the book when it is released.

This contest ends May 2008.

Every week, Ernie Johnson chooses one word that will be the word for the week. Those who want to participate will use the WORD for the PLAY ON WORDS for the week.

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Member Dan Tomkins holds a live chat on Thursdays that covers the basics of digital photography.

Some lucky participants even win photography books for joining the chats!

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~*Jackie F*~ owns the 'Capture This' group where you can post photos within a weekly theme.

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The 'Capture This~Quickie' group is a sister to Capture This, but it's for daily themes! This is an excellent way to get those creative juices flowing on a daily basis.

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LeJoy R owns the Weekly Quick Writing Group which is a group of budding writers who participate in weekly writing challenges.

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The Poetry Please group gives you a single word prompt and members write a poem in any form based on that single word.

.Who's Going to Win?.

Beryl Singleton Bissell gave us all the opportunity to win one of 5 signed copies of The Scent of God. She has enjoyed the entries so much that she decided to give a $25 Borders gift card to one winner in addition to the book!

You can read more about this opportunity here: Win a free signed copy of The Scent of God and stay tuned because she will pick the winners on January 7th, 2008 and contact them shortly after.

Beryl will be announcing the winners in her January newsletter and we'll keep you up to date on that too.

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Who will win the $50.00 Gift Certificates from LadyNalita?

The deadline for this contest was December 31st, 2007 and members can win prizes for a poem, and one for a letter to American troops in Iraq.

Click here for the most recent information we have on this contest!

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GUESS WHO came to Gather? He's a bit chubby and wears a red suit. If you guessed SANTA, then you guessed right! Six lucky chat participants will receive gifts from Santa, so please stay tuned to this article to find out who won the gift of reading!

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There was a chance to win one of ten copies of "The Magic Toy Shop". All comments needed to be submitted by Sunday December 16th, so please stay tuned to this article to see who won these magical books!

January 2008

Popcorn winners - did you win? by Michelle C

Week 15 Poetry Please Single Word Challenge winners for "Serendipity" by Tracey W.

WINNER'S CIRCLE - PPOW-Week 1, 2008-(MET) by Ernie Johnson

Capture This Quickie~Winners Before & After Christmas~ by Lindy T.

Currency Winners~Capture This by ~*Jackie F.*~

December 2007

Week 14 Poetry Please Single Word Challenge winner for "Gift" by Tracey W.

The Winners of the "Do Not Open" book by Carroll Beauvais

WINNER'S CIRCLE-POW-Week 37-Keyword (CAP) by Ernie Johnson

Capture This~Quickie Winners:"In the Spirit" by Shannon W.

TREE CONTEST WINNER by Vickie F.

Indecent Proposal: 7 Winners by James Ciriaco

Children's Motrin Sweepstakes winners by Code Orange

LAST UPDATED on January 8th, 2008