... from The Times. The last few years I have been excited by the award. I've bought several of the winners, though I admit that Peter Matthiessen's monster volume, Shadow Country, is still ... of the novel's appeared interesting. This is not to say that the novel chosen this year is not on par with recent winners or possibly destined to be a "great" novel like some of the ...

Sydney was among the biggest winners at the New South Wales (NSW) Tourism Awards in Australia this week. The 2009 Sydney Festival received the top prize in the category ... total of 150 companies and attractions were shortlisted in 30 different categories for the NSW Tourism Awards. Other winners included the Crowne Plaza Newcastle in the meetings and business travel section and the Blue Mountains ...

... of a Book Addict Candee @ Encouragement for the Journey Michelle @ Life in Review Vicki @ Reading At The Beach Hope you enjoy receiving your awards as much as I enjoyed giving them! :) WINNERS: Now for our winners! Wild West Christmas by Darlene Franklin (& co-authors) goes to...Deborah M! Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe by Lena Nelson Dooley goes to...Jacki! ...

We've had the best time reading all of your responses to our Bash Bucks giveaway. With the help of random.org, we're thrilled to announce Kerrie and Amanda as our winners! Many thanks for all of your comments and retweets. You're all winners in our hearts and we can't wait to meet you in person!

Okay, I’ve got your Hallmark gift card contest winners here, finally. Sorry about that. I was off spending the gift cards on fast living! Except not really. I was probably just giving the dog a bath. The random number generator has spoken, and it selected Aimee (commenter 37) and Erin (commenter 109) as our lucky winners.

The winners to this lot of random goods have been chosen by Random.org: Jennifer, of "Make Tea Not War",Kerry, of "PennyDog Jewellery", andSarah, of "Red Gingham".Three winners, but I wish I could send each and every 16 one of you something for taking part.Maybe, next time, I should organise something like that. Would that be insane?