From The (Contest Queen)
Let’s Go to BootComp!
The foundations of winning sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, and competitions are the same worldwide. The only thing that changes is where you find winning opportunities and what you enter. Being organized, reading the rules, making friends, [...]
Free is Good
When I won a year’s supply of pizza, my husband asked my daughter, “What’s better than pizza?” The answer? “Free pizza!” Free is good. That is why many people enter contests and sweepstakes as a [...]
The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio
The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio by Terry Ryan is one of my all-time favorite books. Not just because it is a wonderful true story about a woman who has inspired many a contestor, but [...]
Helene Hadsell & I Helped Wendy Win a House!
Originally posted on June 7th, 2009. It's time to reshare her story of good fortune. Months ago, Wendy emailed me. She required my help and encouragement. A pair of radio stations in her city had [...]
Using SPEC to Win!
I wrote about how I helped Wendy win a house by recommending she learn from Helene Hadsell, "the woman who won every contest she entered" and author of The Name It & Claim It Game. [...]
How to Enter 100 Contests in an Hour
One morning on my local radio station, the DJs, Roz and Mocha, discussed how the show Pawn Wars was set up. I had to call in and chat with them about how ALL of those [...]
Are you a “Professional” Sweepstaker?
Sometimes it seems as if nothing has changed. Many companies still do not want 'professional' sweepstakers entering. I want to know, if we don't enter, who will?! I also chose to remove the sponsor's name [...]
Are You a Prize Pig?
In 2008, when we attended the Annual National Sweepstakes Convention in San Antonio, TX, I was invited to be a guest on the morning show on 99.5 Kiss Rocks. During the interview, the DJs use [...]
Another Sweeper’s Convention Experience
Last year Captain Billy J. showed us his perspective of the 33rd Annual Sweepstakes Convention in Manchester, NH. Well, he did it again this year with his take on all of our shenanigans in Scottsdale, [...]