Scandalous Women 2nd Anniversary Extravaganza

Scandalous Women celebrates its second anniversary this month, and to celebrate I'm giving away everything but the farm! (I don't really have a farm but you know what I mean!). Once a week, I will be giving away something fabulous like:

A copy of Hallie Rubenhold's book Lady Worsley's Whim (US title Lady in Red)

Michelle Moran's latest release Cleopatra's daughter

Treasures from the Napoleon exhibit in Philadelphia

A DVD of Elizabeth R starring Glenda Jackson

and more! Just leave a comment on any post this month and you will be eligible to win.

In the meantime I received the Kreativ Blogger award from Evangeline at Edwardian Promenade.

The Kreativ rules state that: Once you receive this award you are to list seven of your favorite things and then nominate seven other blogs.

1) Richard Armitage
2) Great historical fiction. Once that makes me laugh, cry and sigh all the way through.
3) Iced Coffee with flavored non-dairy creamer
4) Writing. Accept when I can't sleep at night because my characters are already jumping to the next scene, lol.
5) London
6) Blogging about Scandalous Women
7) My friends

My nominees are:

Two Nerdy History Girls
Kwana Writes
The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century
Marie Antoinette's Guide to the 18th Century
Amanda McCabe
History Undressed
Megan Frampton
Leanna Renee Hieber

Comments

Lynn Irwin Stewart said…
Sigh...Richard Armitage...does that count as a comment?!!
September 3, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Annie D. said…
Congrats on your anniversary. I've been lurking for quite a while and love the diversity of your subjects - not just the usual suspects, but a full range of "Scandalous" women throughout history.
September 3, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Heather Carroll said…
Happy Anniversary!! And thank you very much for the nomination!
September 3, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Marg said…
Totally agree on numbers 1 and 2!
September 3, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Daphne said…
I love reading about the "scandalous" women you feature. Congratulations on your anniversary and those are some nice things you are giving away!
September 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Rose said…
Happy anniversary! I agree with 2, 5 and 6.
September 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy anniversary!!! I love reading your post. They are so fascinating. Thanks.
September 3, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Nancy Ewart said…
Richard Armitage...le sigh.
er...what was the rest of the post?
Oh - Happy Anniversary! I love this blog - well written posts about uppity women is always a hit with me.
Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to meditate a bit more on RA.
September 3, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Michelle Moran said…
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September 3, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Michelle Moran said…
A HUGE congratulations on your anniversary!!!

Here's to many more :]
September 3, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Gigi said…
Love your website! Can't wait for Cleopatra's Daughter to be released....
September 4, 2009 at 8:48 AM
BurtonReview said…
Kudos to you on your Anniversary! an Congrats, and of course I wish for many more anniversaries (& celebrations!)
Job well done, keep it up.
September 4, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Carrie said…
woooooooeeeeee! Thank you for the opportunity to win something fabulous!
September 5, 2009 at 7:41 PM
heatherzilla said…
Congrats on your anniversary!
September 6, 2009 at 3:07 AM
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
Thanks so much everyone. Hard to believe its been two years. And I've enjoyed every minute of bringing you these fascinating women, and I can't wait to bring you even m!re~
September 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
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