From The (Contest Queen)
January At The Gym
After the TV Pilot High Stakes Sweepers aired on TLC, one of the fears I saw brought up over and over again within various sweepstakes forums and chat rooms was, "The more people that take [...]
Manifest a Magical 2024 & Lucky Year
In 2011, I began the annual practice of blogging a personal review on January 1st. As I was in the midst of a protracted divorce, and my work was suffering because of it, I wanted [...]
Advent Calendar Sweepstakes
It's about to get crazy! Are you ready? This isn't a new topic. I write about this topic each year as it can be overwhelming, and I want you to be as prepared as possible. [...]
What Contest Sites Do You Recommend?
Hi Carolyn, I bought your book some time ago and found it very helpful. There seem to be so many contesting websites now. Can you recommend one in particular? By relying on more than one, [...]
Let’s Go to BootComp!
The foundations of winning sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, and competitions are the same worldwide. The only thing that changes is where you find winning opportunities and what you enter. Being organized, reading the rules, making friends, [...]
Quebec Included! Finally!!
For years, I wondered why Quebec didn't repeal their contest laws as promotions had changed so much; their laws only stopped companies from advertising in their province with giveaways. In March 2020, I learned that [...]
Free is Good
When I won a year’s supply of pizza, my husband asked my daughter, “What’s better than pizza?” The answer? “Free pizza!” Free is good. That is why many people enter contests and sweepstakes as a [...]
The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio
The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio by Terry Ryan is one of my all-time favorite books. Not just because it is a wonderful true story about a woman who has inspired many a contestor, but [...]
Helene Hadsell & I Helped Wendy Win a House!
Originally posted on June 7th, 2009. It's time to reshare her story of good fortune. Months ago, Wendy emailed me. She required my help and encouragement. A pair of radio stations in her city had [...]