We're going to have a cat-themed contest for my new release, THE NINE LIVES OF CHRISTMAS. Tell us, in twenty-five words or less, about the coolest cat you ever owned. (Ambrose says, "He'll have to be a pretty cool cat to compete with me." Ambrose has a fat head.) If you have the coolest cat of all we'll send you a Sheila holiday reading package, consisting of my three Christmas novels, ON STRIKE FOR CHRISTMAS, THE SNOW GLOBE, and THE NINE LIVES OF CHRISTMAS. Contest ends November 30th and we'll announce our winner on December 1st. Can hardly wait to hear about your awesome kitties!

Hey there, fellow readers and foodies, I'm putting together a collection of chocolate candy recipes for next year's novel. Have you got a great original family recipe? Maybe you've concocted something yummy that's been the hit of family gatherings. Or maybe you're up for the challenge of coming up with something right now! Whatever. Share it here and you might just make it into my novel. (You will of course, get credit, just like past contributors have). There is a deadline (because, hey, I've got a deadline). Post your recipe by September 15th so we have time to test it here in the kitchen of Sheila Crockpot. Who knows, you might just find yourself famous!
BTW, this one is open to all you non- U.S. residents as well since the "prize" will be getting into the book. (Providing you make the cut with my editor.) So, ready, set, cook!

I can't remember when we've had such a hard time picking a contest winner. You all submitted such unique and fun recipes. Wish I had a prize for each of you. Truly. But there is only one. And this time it goes to ... drum roll please. Debra. Congrats Debra on your easy unique dessert recipe. I think we'll all enjoy trying that. In fact, I know I'm going to enjoy trying all the recipes that were submitted. Thanks one and all. And stay tuned. We'll have a new contest s

Summer is here and it's time to bring out the summer recipes. So I thought it would be fun to have a little summer contest. Share your easy, easy summer recipe incorporating some of the summer bounty we love. We'll pick a winner on July 14th (a lucky day for Sheila - it's her anniversary) Winner will receive this fun little summery bucket of trinkets. Okay, that's all there is to it, gang. Ready, set, create!

M&M's, a fun little Senaria tool to give you pretty feet, and a necklace and matching earrings. Gotta tell you, it's going to be hard staying out of those M & M's. They're my fav!

As always, great entries, great comments. And, once more we see the wisdom of our moms. (And the importance of wearing clean underwear!) So it was hard to pick a winner. But we did and it's Diana. Congrats Diana and happy Mother's Day.

In honor of Mother's Day, we're going have a little fun. Share with us your favorite "mommyism", that profound bit of truth (or fabrication) your mother told you when you were growing up. (Maybe you're even saying it to your kids!) We'll pick a winner and someone will get this fun cupcake-shaped bath bomb that Sheila picked up when she was enjoying her girls weekend in Portland last month.Contest will run May 1st through the 7th and we'll announce our winner on Mother's Day.

Looking forward to reading those pearls of mommy wisdom!

Tiffany! As always we had some great entries, so huge thanks to all of you who entered the contest. Not only do you get a chance to win a goody but it's another way we can share information and encourage each other. So even though only one of us got a goody, hopefully, we all came away with some helpful new tips. And if you didn't win this time, well, not to worry. We'll be starting another contest soon so be sure to check back!

Okay, all you clever money-savers, here's your chance to share your smarts and maybe win some goodies. Sheila's goody package includes a copy of her financial self-help novel "Small Change",  large-print copy of "Love in Bloom" and some change (chocolate gold coins!) To enter, just share with us in twenty-five words or less, your great money-saving tip. Contest runs through April 18th. We'll announce our winner on the 19th so be sure to check back to see if it's you! The tax man may take a chunk but we can still live well on what's left. Let's share our knowledge!

Carla! Congrats. You said it well and succinctly. :)

As many of you know by now, I'm a firm believer that we make much of our own "luck", good or bad. This month I'd like to bring a little good luck into someone's life. Briefly share your best tip or insight as to how we can bring good things into our life and you could win this goody package consisting of a copy of two of my favorite books, "Small Change" and "Angel Lane" and pot of "gold" (well, gold foiled candy). We'll run our contest through March 16th and announce a winner on St. Patty's Day. So, all you little leprechauns get busy and enter. And, hey, while you're here, if you haven't done it yet sign up for SUPER YOU, my free monthly e-newsletter. It's filled with lots of tips and helpful hints that are bound to help you change your "luck".