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Monday, June 20, 2011

Midsummer's Eve Giveaway Hop



Welcome to my first Medieval Research with Joyce blog hop! My JDP NEWS blog has participated in several previous blog hops, but this is new for Medieval Research with Joyce.

Under the brave leadership of Inspired Kathy of I Am a Reader, Not a Writer, over 200 blogs have banded together to offer book or book-related prizes to celebrate the longest day of the year...Midsummer Eve! (Also known as the 1st day of summer.)

In medieval England, large bonfires were lit on Midsummer's Eve to ward off evil spirits. Sometimes people jumped through these fires for good luck! (I suppose they considered it good luck if they didn't get burned!) Midsummer's Eve was the second favorite night of medieval fairies in England. Their favorite night? Halloween, of course! You can read more interesting medieval Midsummer's Eve trivia at English Medieval Calendar.

Now back to the blog hop. What am I giving away here at Medieval Research with Joyce? A copy of one of my favorite medieval novels, which sadly like many of my favorite novels, has gone out of print. I managed to find a good used copy to give away here, though. The book is Gilded Spurs by Grace Ingram. If you'd like to read a description of the book, click here.

Don't pay any attention to the rather juvenile cover art on the dust jacket. This is NOT a children's book. It's a novel geared to adults (though perfectly clean) and has a lovely cover on my old paperback version. I'm quite at a loss to account for the art work for this hard cover version. But I promise, you'll be well rewarded to look past the cover to the story that lies within!

Now, how how can you enter to win? First off, you MUST be a follower of Medieval Research with Joyce and you must leave me a comment telling me that you are a follower. AND don't forget to include your email address so I can contact you if you win!

To earn extra entries, you may do any or all of the following:

+1 Leave a comment telling me your favorite summer treat (yes, this should be a food or drink item).
+1 Become a NetworkedBlog follower (below the Feedburner subscription box in the right hand sidebar), then leave me a comment letting me know.
+1 Include the word "Huzzah!" in any of the comments you leave. (You only need to "Huzzah!" once. Extra "Huzzahs" won't earn you extra points.)

AND INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH EACH OR ALL OF THE ABOVE. (Thanks!)

Deadline for entries is 11:59 PM EST/7:59 PM PST on June 24.


(If for any reason you are unable to leave a comment on my blog, send it to jdipastena@yahoo.com with "Medieval Research: Midsummer's Eve Giveaway Hop" in the subject line and I'll count it.)
All entered? Great! Now hop along to the next link posted below.

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69 comments:

  1. Nicole ZoltackJune 20, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    new follower

    Nicole.Zoltack@gmail.com

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  2. JanelleJune 21, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Longtime follower here!
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. JanelleJune 21, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Icecream!
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. JanelleJune 21, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Huzzah!
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. RuthJune 21, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love iced coffee in the summer! Or even frozen coffee. Thanks for a fantastic giveaway!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  6. RuthJune 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Okay, I forgot to say I am a follower--sorry. I really am--really!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  7. RuthJune 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    networked blogs follower
    ruthhill74
    HUZZAH!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  8. Carol L.June 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    New GFC follower under Lucky47.Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750@aol.com

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  9. Carol L.June 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    My favorite treat is an ice cream sunday with chocolate syrup, walnuts and loads and loads of Whipped Cream. Huzzah !
    Carol L
    Lucky4750@aol.com

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  10. buddytJune 21, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway.

    If it is open worldwide, please enter me.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

    I Follow via GFC

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  11. tammy rameyJune 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    thank you for the chance at such a great giveaway. i am a new follower,by email but will be coming back often now that i found such a nice website.
    trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com

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  12. Krystal LarsonJune 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I love ice cream in the summer, must be chocolate!

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  13. Krystal LarsonJune 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    huzzah! YAY!

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  14. Linda: Book NinjaJune 21, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Huzzah!
    Hi! I'm a new GFC follower: lindadao2060

    Lindadao2060 at yahoo dot com

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  15. Linda: Book NinjaJune 21, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I love eating watermelon. And of course spitting the seeds at anyone who's unfortunate enough to sit next to me.

    Lindadao2060 at yahoo dot com

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  16. AimeeKayJune 21, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Huzzah! Thank you for the giveaway!
    My favorite summer time treat is water ice from the Water Ice Factory.

    GFC Follower-aimeekay

    aimeelavalle@gmail.com

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  17. FrancesJune 21, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Huzzah! What a giveaway! My favorite treat is snocones. The blue ones that paint your mouth. Yes I am too an adult! If you keep saying that I'm going to tell your mom!
    Yes I am a follower. Google, email and network blogs; just in case I don't see it in one I will the other right?
    cristinaalaska@gmail.com

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  18. KrisJune 21, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    follow you gfc
    KDSyrjala at gmail dot com

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  19. KrisJune 21, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    follow you networked blogs
    KDSyrjala at gmail dot com

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  20. KrisJune 21, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    my fave right now is the frozen iced tea lemonade at DD - Huzzah

    KDSyrjala at gmail dot com

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  21. mamabunny13June 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I follow you via gfc as mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  22. mamabunny13June 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I like Lemonade. Huzzah!
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  23. mamabunny13June 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I follow through networkedblogs-mamabunny shelor
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  24. Kimberly B.June 21, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I'm a follower! Huzzah! And my favorite summertime treat is frozen lemonade--especially when I've been out in the hot sun at the Renaissance Festival!
    Thanks for the terrific giveaway!
    Kim
    beax0002 (at) umn (dot) edu

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  25. Andra LynJune 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I am a new GFC follower -hense1kk

    andralynn7 @ gmail DOT com

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  26. Andra LynJune 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I LOVE slurpees from 7-11 it is a fantastically tasty treat...but not to be given to children under the age of 6 unless you want to be mauled by said 6 year old in it's fit of hyperness...

    andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

    HUZZAH!

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  27. Andra LynJune 21, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I am also a new Networked Blogs follower :)

    andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

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  28. Sana SaboowalaJune 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I am a GFC follower!Huzzah!! I really enjoy shaved ice in the summer. Also elaborate breakfast (because I actually get time in the morning to make them) usually with baked eggs and apple fritters...Thank you for the giveaway!
    Sana Saboowala
    supergirlsana@hotmail.com

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  29. CharlaJune 21, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Huzzah!
    networked blog follower-charlawilson
    email charlawilson@me.com
    Thanks!

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  30. CharlaJune 21, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    oh, my favorite summer treat is Dairy Queen ice cream!

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  31. nicolesenderJune 21, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    new gfc follower
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. nicolesenderJune 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    i love sun tea and consider it a great summer treat!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. nicolesenderJune 21, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Huzzah!
    New networked blog follower
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. Amanda TempelJune 22, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    I follow you on GFC as aaron_amanda

    aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com

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  35. RickiJune 22, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I am a new follower!
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

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  36. Thistle and RoseJune 22, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    New follower (can't believe I wasn't before) huzzuh!

    jenniekitchens at gmail dot com

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  37. Thistle and RoseJune 22, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I like burgers that have been grilled on a charcoal bbq. yum!

    jenniekitchens at gmail dot com

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  38. Tara WJune 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    My favorite summer treat is vanilla frappes from Joe Muggs.
    Huzzah!
    mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

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  39. PatriciaJune 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I am a follower via GFC.

    Patricia @ http://lemondropsdreamtoo.blogspot.com/

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  40. PatriciaJune 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    My favorite summer treat is Lemonade or Iced Sweet Tea! "Huzzah!"

    Patricia @ http://lemondropsdreamtoo.blogspot.com/

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  41. TammyJune 22, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I'm a new follower.
    GFC-Tammy
    tmdahle@centurytel.net

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  42. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Great giveaway!
    GFC follower- Krysta Banco

    Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

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  43. Laura MoralesJune 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Im a new follower via GFC here at Medieval Research with Joyce

    lgmorales18@gmail.com

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  44. Laura MoralesJune 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I like to eat watermelon with that chili powder that tastes sour and sweet
    lgmorales18@gmail.com

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  45. Laura MoralesJune 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I Became a NetworkedBlog follower
    lgmorales18@gmail.com

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  46. Laura MoralesJune 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway Huzzah!
    lgmorales18@gmail.com

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  47. KarenJune 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Huzzah I am following on GFC:)

    kpuleski at gmail dot com

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  48. KarenJune 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I love popsicles in the summer!

    kpuleski at gmail dot com

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  49. KarenJune 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I follow on Networked Blogs

    kpuleski at gmail dot com

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  50. phxbneJune 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    favorite summer treat - Sonic limeade

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  51. phxbneJune 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    "Huzzah!"

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  52. LisaJune 23, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks for this! GFC Follower: Lisa Hoffpauir. My favorite summertime treat is ice cold watermelon. Huzzah!

    lhoffpauir at gmail

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  53. EllaJune 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Hi! I am a GFC Follower (: My favorite summer treat would probably have to be watermelons, they're so refreshing, especially on a hot summer day (: I am also a NetworkedBlog Follower! Huzzah! :D

    vampyreprincess109@gmail.com

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  54. Mary @SweepingMeJune 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Following GFC.

    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

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  55. Mary @SweepingMeJune 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Huzzah!

    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

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  56. Mary @SweepingMeJune 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Icee's OMG they are good in the summer!

    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

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  57. Mary @SweepingMeJune 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Following NB.

    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

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  58. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Huzzah! You have earned a new follower! :) My favorite summer treat is coffee with a liberal amount of cream frozen for 2 1/2 hours, broken into sludge and drizzled with chocolate sauce. I invented it. :) Thank you for the giveaway!

    liedermadchen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  59. nayjfJune 23, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I am a new follower on GFC. Thanks for the giveaway

    nayjf@yahoo.com
    Huzzah!

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  60. nayjfJune 23, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    My favorite summer beverage is delicious frosty newcastle. yum!
    nayjf@yahoo.com

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  61. Ann SummervilleJune 24, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I found your blog from the hop.
    Favorite summer treat has to be ice cream and a great summer read.
    Ann

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  62. Ann SummervilleJune 24, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Oops forgot to leave my e-mail address.
    cozyintexas@yahoo.com

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  63. IandSsmomJune 24, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    thank you for the giveaway!!!
    Huzzah!
    GFC Shannon Johnson
    favorite summer drink- sweet tea!!
    and follow network blog Shannon Johnson!
    shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a new GFC follower.

    susanna DOT pyatt AT student DOT rcsnc DOT org

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  65. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    My favorite summer treat is a milkshake. I had actually had one last night. Huzzah!

    susanna DOT pyatt AT student DOT rcsnc DOT org

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  66. TinaJune 24, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Huzzah! Thanks for the giveaway!
    My favorite summer time treat is fresh fruit: strawberries, watermelon, blueberries...yum!
    I follow via GFC
    melodiousrevelry (@) gmail (dot) com

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  67. Mary EllenJune 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    GFC follower - Mary Ellen Thompson

    methom@earthlink.net

    Thank you for the chance to win! Huzzah!

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  68. Mary EllenJune 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    My favorite summer treat is Ice Cream. Well it's also my favorite Fall, winter and spring treat!

    methom@earthlink.net

    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  69. katklaw777June 24, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    New follower on GFC.
    katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
    Looks like a great book, thanks!

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