CONTEST (no fee) - Give us a new WINE NAME

CONTEST: (no fee)

The sequel of Seasons of the Vineyard by Catherine MacDonald is coming along and we need your help. We need for you to dig deep in your imagination and come up with a wine name that meshes with "past lives – fire – revenge." If chosen, the name will be entered in the new book and you will receive the following prizes:

First Place: $25.00 Amazon gift card and autograph copy of Seasons of the Vineyard

Second Place: Autograph copy of Seasons of the Vineyard

Third Place: A copy of another book Catherine MacDonald has written.

These are the details:

The first 30 will be read and decided upon by Catherine MacDonald and Linda Barnett-Johnson. Catherine will have the final say.

Deadline: June 1^st.

The name needs to be original. We will not accept one that is already used. You will be disqualified immediately.

The contest starts May 1 – 31. After 30 entries, it will be closed.

So think of a wine that would go with fire; revenge; and past lives. What intriguing bouquet can you come up with? Get those creative juices flowing and send it to: writingfriend@hotmail.com

Buy her book "Seasons of the Vineyard" for only .99 Cents http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085PPY80

The winners will be announced on facebook, twitter and linkedin.

One entry per person.

Thank you,

Catherine MacDonald & Linda Barnett-Johnson

Author Editor/V.a.

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