Friday, December 23, 2011

Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Winners Final List


Congratulations to Melissa from Texas who is our Grand Prize winner of a Kindle Fire!

Our thanks to everyone who participated in our second Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Giveaway. It was a terrific way for us to enter in to the Holiday Spirit.

If you see your name below and you haven't had contact, consult that day's author. The calendar will bring you to each author's page.


Final Winners List:

November 29 – Michelle Willingham --- Winner: Felicity S from UK
November 30 – Elizabeth Rolls --- Winner: Nina C from Ireland
December 1 – Charlene Sands --- Winner: Lorraine C
December 2 – Diane Gaston --- Winners: Dec 2 Adele from UK; Dec 23 Beichyl from FL
December 3 – Annie Burrows --- Winner: Jennifer from Puerto Rico
December 5 – Elaine Golden --- Winners: Patti P; Ebony M; Shelley B; Ubah K; Brooklynshoebabe; Karen G; Kim; May P; Victoria D; Laura M; Michelle B
December 6 – Barbara Monajem --- Winner: Dec 2 Amy K; Dec 23 Jessica S
December 7 – Michelle Styles --- Winner: Elizabeth and Venetia
December 8 – Deborah Hale --- Winner: Michelle B
December 9 – Marguerite Kaye --- Winners: Annie from NY; Tammy from WV
December 10 – Lynna Banning --- Winner: Carol from FL
December 12 – Carol Townend --- Winners: Charlotte M from UK; Jean S; Grandmareads
December 13 – Blythe Gifford --- Winner: Margaret from FL
December 14 – Julia Justiss --- Winner: Angeles W from FL
December 15 – Terri Brisbin --- Winner: Rakisha W
December 16 – Ann Lethbridge --- Winner: Vonda R
December 17 – Bronwyn Scott --- Winner: Louisa Cornell
December 19 – Sarah Mallory --- Winner: Samantha L from CA
December 20 – Kate Bridges --- Winners: Carrie B from MN, Jennifer W from GA, Lisa W
December 21 – Amanda McCabe --- Winner: Elena G
December 22 – Jeannie Lin --- Winners: Marjorie, Bessamy, and Annie
December 23 – Grand Prize Drawing --- Melissa from TX


Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy New Year. Happy Holidays!
The Harlequin Historical Authors 

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

A Christmas Carol

Holiday books and movies are one of the delights of the holiday season. This year I've caught two versions of A Christmas Carol, not quite Regency, but close enough for this Historical Author.

I just watched Scrooge (1970) with Albert Finney, the musical version of A Christmas Carol, which I quite enjoyed for the singing and dancing. I especially like the song "Thank You Very Much," but Finney is just not the Scrooge of my imagination. 

Another version of A Christmas Carol playing on TV this season is the 1984 version, featuring George C. Scott, who is a very effective Scrooge. I watched this one back to back with Scrooge and liked that the dialogue was the same in places. I haven't read A Christmas Carol for many years, but am guessing I was hearing Dickens' words. 

Neither of these versions are as gratifying to me as the 1951 movie starring Alistair Sim. This black and white version is how I think of A Christmas Carol, probably because this is the version I watched as a child. 

I have not seen the Jim Carrey version. Or the Patrick Stewart version. But I do enjoy the Bill Murray version even though it takes place in modern times.

My favorite, though, is also not historical. It is the Vanessa Williams version, A Diva's Christmas Carol. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it is from a woman's point of view. I just love the ending of this movie!

The Internet Database lists 47 titles adapted from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, including A Barbie Christmas Carol, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and A Smurfs Christmas Carol. 

Which version is your favorite?

Don't forget...the Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Giveaway continues, but only for today, tomorrow and Thursday,  three more chances for daily prizes. On Dec 23 we'll randomly pick the winner of the grand prize--a Kindle Fire. Use the calendar here to catch up on any missed days to give yourself the best chance of winning. 

And be sure to read this year's Harlequin Historical anthologies, Snowflakes and Stetsons, Gift-Wrapped Governess, and Coming Home for Christmas, as well as our other Christmas books. 

Happy Holidays to all of you!!!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Winners


Each Friday we will post a list of the winners, first names, last initial, and location, if known.

If you see your name and you haven't had contact, consult that day's author. The calendar will bring you to each author's page.





November 29 – Michelle Willingham --- Winner: Felicity S from UK
November 30 – Elizabeth Rolls --- Winner: Nina C from Ireland
December 1 – Charlene Sands --- Winner: Lorraine C
December 2 – Diane Gaston --- Winners: Dec 2 Adele from UK; Dec 23 TBA
December 3 – Annie Burrows --- Winner: Jennifer from Puerto Rico
December 5 – Elaine Golden --- Winners: Patti P; Ebony M; Shelley B; Ubah K; Brooklynshoebabe; Karen G; Kim; May P; Victoria D; Laura M; Michelle B
December 6 – Barbara Monajem --- Winner: Dec 2 Amy K; Dec 23 TBA
December 7 – Michelle Styles --- Winner: TBA
December 8 – Deborah Hale --- Winner: Michelle B
December 9 – Marguerite Kaye --- Winners: Annie from NY; Tammy from WV
December 10 – Lynna Banning --- Winner: Carol from Florida
December 12 – Carol Townend --- Winners: Charlotte M from UK; Jean S; Grandmareads
December 13 – Blythe Gifford --- Winner: Margaret from FL
December 14 – Julia Justiss
December 15 – Terri Brisbin
December 16 – Ann Lethbridge
December 17 – Bronwyn Scott
December 19 – Sarah Mallory
December 20 – Kate Bridges
December 21 – Amanda McCabe
December 22 – Jeannie Lin
December 23 – Grand Prize Drawing

Monday, December 05, 2011

Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Winners

Each Friday we will post a list of the winners, first names, last initial, and location, if known.

If you see your name and you haven't had contact, consult that day's author. The calendar will bring you to each author's page.




November 29 – Michelle Willingham Winner Felicity S from UK
November 30 – Elizabeth Rolls Winner Nina C from Ireland
December 1 – Charlene Sands Winner Lorraine C
December 2 – Diane Gaston Winner Dec 2 Adele from UK
Winner Dec 23 TBA
December 3 – Annie Burrows Winner Jennifer from Puerto Rico
December 5 – Elaine Golden Winner TBA
December 6 – Barbara Monajem Winner Dec 2 Amy K; Winner Dec 23 TBA
December 7 – Michelle Styles Winner TBA
December 8 – Deborah Hale Winner TBA
December 9 – Marguerite Kaye Winner TBA
December 10 – Lynna Banning
December 12 – Carol Townend
December 13 – Blythe Gifford
December 14 – Julia Justiss
December 15 – Terri Brisbin
December 16 – Ann Lethbridge
December 17 – Bronwyn Scott
December 19 – Sarah Mallory
December 20 – Kate Bridges
December 21 – Amanda McCabe
December 22 – Jeannie Lin
December 23 – Grand Prize Drawing