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January blogathon: c’est fin! and the best raffle ever!

eight of staves
And now we have come to the end.

I set out to post everyday during January — and I have. I hoped to improve the content of this blog, to better focus it. That’s a quantitative judgment, so the jury’s out on that. This month of daily posting has been interesting, exhausting, exciting — sometimes at the same time. It has forced me to reevaluate the process of blogging, and (hopefully) reinvigorated my excitement about it. I think it will take some time, however, for me to see how it all shakes down.

During this period, my blog traffic has gone up 500%! For that reason alone, Blogathon January has been well worth every post I’ve edited at 1 am, all that Wordpress coding, and obsessing over syntax. But, more importantly, I’ve managed to discover who some of you are, my esteemed readers. After all, a blog is intended as a two-way street, trafficked with immediacy and receptivity. I truly appreciate all of you who’ve read along, commented, and subscribed to my newsletter during this month of blogging.

So that’s that with my end-of-project speechifying. If this was an award show, right now Marvin Hamlish would be cuing the orchestra to push me off the podium.

But wait, there’s more! To lure even more of you readers out of the woods and into the clearing, I’m offering an enticement — and one never before seen here.

It’s very simple. Leave a comment below by midnight EST on February 1, and you’ll be entered into a raffle. What will you win?

1. One winner will get a one question tarot reading with me via e-mail ($50 value).

2. Another winner will win a signed 8 x 10″ framed DOOMED QUEENS giclée print ($45 value).

3. And a final winner will an autographed copy of DOOMED QUEENS ($15 value). I’ll even draw a little guillotine in it for you, to make it all cozy-like.

But that’s not all. If over 100 people leave a comment for this post, I’ll throw in a fourth prize of my Cybele/Mistress of Animals watercolor painting from The Book of Goddesses ($125 value).

Here are the rules: Only one comment per person. The print, original art, and book prize require a U.S. mailing address (sorry, too many problems with customs in the past); if you live overseas, please indicate in your comment if you only want to be entered for the tarot reading. Winners will be chosen at random and announced Wednesday, February 4, on this blog.

So, let’s see how many comments we can generate. Ready, set, go!

As for myself, I’m going to go and stare at something which doesn’t include a computer screen. Or, better yet, put some cucumber slices on my eyes.

comments

Joan De La Haye wrote on January 31, 2009 at 2:58 am:

Those are all brilliant prizes! Pity I don’t live in US. Your blog has been great over the past month. Well done!

Diane wrote on January 31, 2009 at 4:22 am:

Well, geez, with prizes like that I must comment! My copy of Doomed Queens isn’t even autographed by you

Great job and such determination in posting every day in January! I shall miss the daily posts. I especially liked the photos of the random playing cards in the street.

Helen Ginger wrote on January 31, 2009 at 6:53 am:

I think you’re the first person I know of who has given such great prizes (and so many) at the end of a blog-every-day challenge. Congratulations on successfully completing the challenge – it’s a huge accomplishment.

Helen

Corrine Kenner wrote on January 31, 2009 at 6:57 am:

Congratulations on reaching your goal of a post a day! That’s a lot of work!

Barbara Moore wrote on January 31, 2009 at 7:28 am:

Congrats on the post a day.
What awesome prizes…fingers crossed!

Jane Kennedy Sutton wrote on January 31, 2009 at 7:38 am:

As a fellow member of the blog-a-day challenge, I know how much work went into the blogs this month. What a great way to end the challenge. Congratualtions!

Jane Kennedy Sutton
http://janekennedysutton.blogspot.com/

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Siduri wrote on January 31, 2009 at 10:21 am:

Doomed Queens was wonderful! Thanks so much for writing it. I had not realized you had a blog and will add you to my reader!

Judy wrote on January 31, 2009 at 10:23 am:

Congratulations on reaching your goal! Great way to start a new year. With all the Aquarian energy in January it was bound to be a breakthrough month! Beautiful site and work by the way! Judy

Cathy W. wrote on January 31, 2009 at 10:27 am:

An autographed copy and a little drawn guillotine? Awesome!

You have a great looking blog. Clean, well laid out, easy to read – thank you for that. My old eyes appreciate it.

Gail wrote on January 31, 2009 at 10:35 am:

I am not much on blogging but will join in on this one. LOVE your artwork and energy. Bright blessings and thanks.

Gail

Michelle Erica Green wrote on January 31, 2009 at 10:39 am:

I get such pleasure from your Tarot decks and artwork!

mike wrote on January 31, 2009 at 11:15 am:

great blog….. mike

Cate wrote on January 31, 2009 at 11:20 am:

Sigh, these raffles are just for US residents. If, so, I do wish those of us north of the border could somehow be tucked in for drqaw purposes.

I’ve so enjoyed this moth of posting every day, and every single post has been a marvel.

RAVENMOON wrote on January 31, 2009 at 11:33 am:

I HAVE BEEN READING TALES OF THE DOOMED QUEEN DURING JANUARY , UP NORTH HERE IN ALASKA , ESPECIALLY THIS WINTER WITH THE COLD , THE WIND , MASSIVE SNOW SYSTEMS NOT LETTING UP AND LIVING RURAL NO ROAD SYSTEM ,
ACCESSABLE ONLY BY AIR (AND THE BRAVE IN A SKIFF) YOUR BOOK IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND,I WANTED TO GET TO THE END, AND THEN I DID NOT ,AS WHAT COULD POSSIBLY HOLD MY INTREST ME AFTER THIS???
FOND REGARDS
RAVENMOON

Nataloons wrote on January 31, 2009 at 11:38 am:

LOVE your work! It’s so inspiring and beautiful! I hope to visit the gallery in March. Keep it up! Your talent amazes me!

Lynn wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:03 pm:

I’ve loved working with your Goddess Tarot over several years and really enjoy the artwork. Unfortunately, I still haven’t gotten the Doomed Queen book but am fascinated by some of the wonderful women that you feature. Keep up the beautiful work.

Liza Lambertini wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:05 pm:

This is great Kris. I have not yet read the Book Doomed Queens, yet somehow I have managed to become a fan on facebook without knowing it:) Which means I will have to read the book. On another note I’ll leave a quote:
“Ofcoarse I am in balance, my light side is in complete agreement with my dark one.”LOL
Love & Light
Liza

Keri wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:06 pm:

Congrats on your full month of January posts! It’s hard to come up with something to say day after day.

Christina Rodriguez wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:15 pm:

I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you and your work through this Blog Challenge. I’m still going to stick around, too, and comment when I can.

Denise Williams wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:23 pm:

Greetings Kris! Be proud of yourself for sticking to your blog challenge…I can’t even make it past day 1 for writing in a journal.
I, too, am ready for spring to arrive, and to say goodbye to the cold, the chapped hands, the grayness of the days. Thanks for making midwinter exciting

M. Valek wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:24 pm:

Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom with other women (and some men, too.) I feel very fortunate for discovering your books so early in my life. Now I feel as though I live connected to my archetypal past through an endless bridge of my fellow females.

DeAnna Williams wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:28 pm:

For over 15 years I have used your Goddess and Lover’s Path decks and artwork in readings and classwork. I have often refered to “Doomed Queens” in conversations and have recommended it to everyone. Thank you for sharing your insights, your talent and your heart with us.

Think Spring!

DeAnna

Diana wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:36 pm:

Kris, I must say that I think it is great that you have put so much into your Blog. I first “found” you with my Goddess Tarot and have enjoyed all of your paintings. Thank you.
(Chicago Area weather has also been brutal.)
Diana

Donna wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:47 pm:

I love all the books and your beautiful art works of the Goddesses. Keep writing & inspired art. Thank you for the raffle!
Best of luck to all!
Goddess Blessings,
Donna

Carolyn Boyd wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:49 pm:

Congratulations on posting every day! That really is such a wonderful exercise to come up with at least one piece of creativity every day — good for discipline, gets the creative juices flowing, and you never know what you will come up with when you start mining those artistic essences. In journalism school, we had to write 1000 words every day, and it was the best training for being a creative writer I ever had. Good job!

Linda Barry wrote on January 31, 2009 at 12:50 pm:

“Doomed Queens” is such an interesting subject, how clever of you! Love your work, it’s just beautiful! Wishing you much continued success.
Linda

Lisa wrote on January 31, 2009 at 1:44 pm:

I think by you saying this is the best raffle ever is an understatement!! Every prize being giving away would definitely be appreciated by the goddesses,queens…everyone past and present! Your works are remarkable!!!!

Lucy wrote on January 31, 2009 at 1:52 pm:

Hi! I love your blog! I’d love to enter for your book- but I’m in Canada (Montreal)- hey that’s not so far; only a 6 hour drive -no overseas;-) Thanks.

Marie Nolan wrote on January 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm:

I wish I was as talented as you! I love your Goddess cards and use them for all of my readings. My clients enjoy their beauty too. Thanks for the chace at an awesome giveaway! I hope I win…. humbly,
Marie

Sandra Gulland wrote on January 31, 2009 at 2:10 pm:

Yay, Kris — I finally got a copy of DOOMED QUEENS. I love it! I’m reading from it every day.
Bravo!
Sandra

Lauren wrote on January 31, 2009 at 2:50 pm:

I absolutely adore your work Kris! You personify the Feminine Divine so beautifully. If my sister, Jen, and I lived on the East Coast – we would be visiting your studio weekly. Thanks for sharing your art with the world.

Chantal wrote on January 31, 2009 at 3:21 pm:

This is a generous and beautiful give-away, in the spirit of your art and wisdom.

Holly Bird wrote on January 31, 2009 at 4:03 pm:

You’re living my ideal illustrator’s life with all of your publications and gallery and I enjoy it vicariously through your excellent site and blog. Great work; I’ve loved it for years! Looking forward to picking up “Doomed Queens” one way or the other; please count me in on your very generous raffle opportunity. Thanks!

Marsha wrote on January 31, 2009 at 5:40 pm:

Hi Kris,

I’ve been out of commission recently with a painful shoulder joint that I need an operation for, so I’ve had to keep computer use to a minimum. I can’t believe I missed all those interesting posts, but I’m catching up

We got your “Doomed Queens” at the library and I loved it. Your piece inspired me to read more about Juana of Castile. I read C.W. Gortner’s The Last Queen: A Novel. I highly recommend it.

Big hugs,
Marsha

Heidi M. Thomas wrote on January 31, 2009 at 6:32 pm:

Great idea to generate traffic with a give-away! And my congrats to you for making it through the blog-a-day challenge!

Heidi

Joy wrote on January 31, 2009 at 6:55 pm:

Kris,
I’vwe enjoyed reading your posts on the days I’ve popped in. Did you tell your daughter that my sailboat’s name is Ariel? How’s she doing with her mermaid skills?
Anyway, this has been a busy blogging month and you are going out with a bang and some really nice prizes.
See you around in Blogerville. Oh, sorry, that’s what my other blog’s mascot, Zebee, calls blogs. Anyway, see you around.

Joy Delgado
http://www.laughing-zebra-children-books.com
http://goingbeyondreading.blogspot.com/
http://zooprisepartyfiestazoorpresa.blogspot.com/
follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/JOYPublishing

Coleen wrote on January 31, 2009 at 7:28 pm:

Love the Goddesses and would like to visit your gallery when in NYC.

Loran wrote on January 31, 2009 at 8:05 pm:

Getting a blog post up every day is a real life genuine accomplishment! Especially with every day life, daughter, husband, work, etc. to handle on top of it all. Good job!

I wish I could see the The Lovers Path exhibit, it’s one of my favorite books. It had so many cool little things in it, the artwork was sumptuous and the story was good as well. What more could a girl want in a book?

Lissa Metzler wrote on January 31, 2009 at 8:40 pm:

I loved reading The Lover’s Tarot. It was a great portrait into Venetian society. Also, I have enjoyed reading your daily blog.

Christy Schweppe wrote on January 31, 2009 at 9:27 pm:

Congrats! You reached your goal of a blog a day! I just bought your Goddess Tarot and I love it! You’re an amazing artistic abilities are amazing! Please, continue to create beautiful pieces of artwork centered around Goddess Imagery…as well as creative raffles to win fun prizes

Christy Schweppe

Ruby wrote on January 31, 2009 at 10:27 pm:

Como esta Kris, soy admiradora suya, mi esposo me regaló The Lover’s Path Tarot hace mas de un año cuando regreso de Estados Unidos y lo utilizo con gran frecuencia en las consultas que hago, la felicito por sus otros diseños, vivo en Lima-Perú y aquí no se consiguen facilmente algunas barajas de Tarot, Gracias por sus consejos y la página tan bella con los oráculos, Bendiciones para usted y su equipo, Ruby

Indigene wrote on February 1, 2009 at 3:30 am:

Well, it’s always great visiting you here! I’ve never had a Tarot Reading in my life! So here goes my try! I have a copy of your Doomed Queens, but I must say, The Lover’s Path is my favorite, and the website is amazing!

Dotti Doyle wrote on February 1, 2009 at 3:46 am:

Kris:

Love your work! Wish you did a calendar each year. I pasted date pages from another calendar on your 2007 one last year. Will probably do it again for this year.

Sharon wrote on February 1, 2009 at 8:35 am:

I congratulate you. Unfortunately I didn’t make it on posting one a day during the challenge. But I have thoroughly enjoyed it. You’ve done a great job, Kris.

I think I’ll pass on the tarot reading…

Sharon

Devika wrote on February 1, 2009 at 1:09 pm:

I LOVE your work!!! I noticed on Facebook that you’re doing a few events and, despite the fact that I live in Toronto, I’ve never been to NYC. I’m very tempted to make it down for your Sat. event if I can find a way!
As for the contest: I would like to be entered for the e-mail question since I can’t win the prizes (I only have a Canadian address). :*(

Bee wrote on February 1, 2009 at 5:36 pm:

Love your Books–especially the Goddess Book & cards. I’ve just ordered everything you’ve wrote from my inter-library system. This dark time of the year is a great time to explore the “dark side of feminine power”. Fantastic!

Stace wrote on February 2, 2009 at 10:15 am:

I have been a fan for a long time — I don’t know how I missed that you have a blog before! I’m look forward to catching up, and to seeing what you’ve got coming next.

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