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SUNSHINE COMP!

As promised, a comp specially for overseas readers… we need a bit of sunshine here in the UK, so how about sending in some pics of you in the sunshine to cheer us up while we shiver?

Again, there will be 10 signed books from my backlist up for grabs as prizes, and the only rules are that this time you have to live OUTSIDE the UK & Ireland to be eligible to enter! Send a photo that will make us smile, one that looks sunny and sizzling and fab. I will post a selection of them on the YOUR PHOTOS page and the ten that look the most interesting/unusual/summery will be chosen to win a signed book.

Just send your photo as a Jpeg through this link, and remember to include your name and full address in case you are a winner (these details will not be published, promise).

And a special shout-out to all Aussie readers… if you were at my Melbourne signing in May 2009, good news – I finally have the link for the cool film Puffin took of it. Just click here or here to see! Happy days…

As for the rest of you… send me your sunny thoughts and ideas to warm up the winter a bit!

THE COMP IS NOW CLOSED AND WINNERS HAVE BEEN INFORMED… THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

xxx


70 Comments on SUNSHINE COMP!

Hannah rouse. says...

cathy my mum whants to know is them little news leeters free please they are because my mum chanced it and she said if there not free she’ll kill me please are they free

issy says...

Hi Cathy! I know how to warm up the winter, get you pjs on and dressing gown and slippers then snuggle up maybe on the sofa or in your room and put the T.V on with a good movie, make some nice hot chocolate and just relax you will be extra warm! Hope you enjoy! Love Issyxxx

Chloe McGlynn says...

SUMMER in 2010 will be great! its been so snowy where I live and I think everyone needs a bit of snow to cheer us up!!! and hopefully they will be alot! xxx

Kirsty says...

YOU SHOULD GO TO CENTERPARCS !!

Ciara says...

Maybe buy and plant some REALLY summery flowers like daffodils or roses?

chelsea grindey says...

i think for the sunshine i comp you should wright a book about the and the summer and fun stuff in the summer like,swimmin,caravan park,ice cream things like that.

sapphira says...

Well I think winter is wonderful but can be annoying because of the cold weather so heres a tip, Wheneveru get a chance block urself away from the outdoors and in a spare room crete a place that looks like a summer beach house or a nice cool place to get away form it all!!!

Georgie says...

Wow! It sounds so exciting! I wish I could enter but I’m not outside the UK. I want to say good luck to all the people who enter!

AMBER says...

To warm your winter up a bit, a nice cup of hot chocolate, curled up by the fire with one of CC’s books :D

Charlotte says...

Hey CAthy a great way i keep warm is grab some sweets go up to my room bundle up in a blanket and read.

Gunes says...

Hey Cathy! Thanks so much, this competition definitely made my day! It’s so hot over here, can you believe I went to an outdoor swimming pool yesterday? I’m totally gonna enter! Good luck to everyone who enters this competition! xx

Emily says...

To warm up your winter you could just have a little beach at home. Put tall plants around the room for palm trees, put the fire on for the sun (warmth), listen to wave sounds on a tape or tv then youll think your not at the beach. Just get your bikini or swimming costume out and lye on your sunlounge and just imagine you are on the beach :) Good luck to everyonexxxx

Lois Antonia Euden says...

I think this ‘Comp’ is great and I am looking forward to doing it!

Zara says...

heehe defo AMBER lol i weae cloth gloves and leather oneson top noughtelse to help you appretiate thewarmth than a snowball fight with a hot cocoa after!

Zoe says...

What a fab idea for the competition. I’m just day dreaming about gorgeous summer days and looking forward to warmer weather so I can get outside and enjoy the lovely countryside with my dog Sidney. Until then my tip is lots of chocolate and cosy fires along with empty journals and sparkly pens to transform them… yummy xx

holly says...

u should wear ur favourite summery clothes and have a fashion show in doors

ash=LOL says...

What i’ve been doing is baking! Muffins,cookies.(remember the chocolate!) ashleigh xoxoxo

Emma says...

Hi Cathy ! In The Winter i love to put on My pajammas, house coat and slippers and put on a episode of EastEnders and sit with a lovly hot cup of tea with Maryland cookes or toast and dip it into my tea with my mum brushing my hair !

Zainab says...

I think Hot chocolate and cookie biscuts would be great next to the fire place. A cool girls night in would be a fab way to show how cosy you can get with your PJ’s and sweet slippers! Also put lots of slow song (Michael Jackson) and close your eyes and imangine you’re on a beach. cool way to feel warm!

Emma Griffiths says...

Hi Cathy, I can warm up winter by saying thinking of my holiday in august! Im going to Lanzarote, near Spain and i cannot wait! I imagine what it would be like and all the hot weather! It makes me forget about the cold for a bit!

hannah says...

whatabout getv ur comfy ppj’s on and warm slippers make hot chocolate and marshmellow on the top and go on the sofa in front of the t.v and get a blanket and cushion and get comfy and watch youre favourite t.v chanels

Lois Antonia Euden says...

Hi Cathy, I am currently reading; Shine On Daizy Star! It is probally the best book you have ever wrote and I can’t wait for Daizy Star and the Pink Guitar!

Chloe says...

This is a really good competition for CC fans outside UK and Ireland! :)

robyn says...

I usually sit in front of my fire place in my living room.It is lovely and warm there! Then at nigth cuddle up in my bed with my hot water bottles.

Name says...

Cathy i love u’re books he oe i love the most would be Indigo Blue itreminds me of my life a couple f year ago and i can’t ait 4 you’renew book!!!!!!!

Lauren says...

I usually get my pj’s on and make myself a big cup of hot chocolate while sitting in front of the tv with my favourite programme on, Dancing On Ice

Aj says...

Curl up on the sofa with a cup of cocoa and all of your books. Or baking would be good. Baking Gingersnaps :D

Chloe says...

Hi Cathy! you should totally hang out at the witsundays! its awesome with clear blue water. sooo tropical! i went there :)

Stacey says...

It’s SOOOOO hot here in Australia – I can’t believe it’s snowing on the other side of the world!

Faith says...

summer in NZ isn’t as good as other years but it has still been amazzing .. hanging out with my mates, bbq’s with my family, swimming .. so yeah its been pretty shweet here :) iLy cathy!!

Noel says...

I like this comp! Thanks Cathy!

Georgia says...

Hi Cathy!The sun is out today,but you can still feel the wind blowing gently on to your back,not excactly greek seas and shining sun,but i appreciate it.i can’t wait for it to be summer!i’ll visit forbiddon corner and Alnwick garden and go for long walks and a play at the park nearby.wait!is it summer?because if it is,doesn’t really feel like it-not yet,anyway!

Issy says...

I love the winter but i know a great way to warm it up well ive alreadu done 1 comment 2nd to the top anyway, all you need to do is when there is a nice day in the winter make the most of it by going on your bike or something like that youll feel great promise Love Issyxx

Anna says...

can you enter more than one pic?

Nathalie says...

Hey Cathy, I know how you feel, I live in Dalry, in North Ayrshire and it’s freeezing here ALL the time, we’ll that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but still, it’s cooooold. If you want to be in a summery mood, then that’s ok, but I think you should make them most of the cold weather by having some hot choccy and cakes, and snuggle up in front of the TV. Go on, it’s your only excuse to. :) Love, Nathalie xxx

Sammy says...

Heyhey, i cannot wait until the summer arrives! It probably will be rubbish because of the rain, but at least we have seven weeks off school! WOOP WOOP !

Cathy Cassidy says...

Nathalie, I agree! Cake is the way to go! Anna, yes, you can send in more than one pic… xxx

sara says...

Cathy! Could you make another book! Maybe about a teenage girl and her best friend(a boy). She likes fairytales and dreams one day her prince will come… 8-) love to you xxx

Katie says...

I think you should bake cakes on a cold day and eat them while they are still warm they taste lovely while still warm.

Emily says...

My dream is to go to melbourne, any chance we could be pen pals anyone?

Name says...

hi cathy was your book Scarlett based on the west of IRELAND !!i would love for u to make a new book!!i think you are a really good writer!!

claudiak. says...

maybe come visit adelaide, seymour college!

Chanel says...

I think this comp will be great. I live in Brisbane a city in Australia. It’s summer here… But STILL cold! There have been flash floods in three suburbs. Right now, the sun is up, though. With is really good because it’s been raining for about 2 weeks. I can’t wait to read Pink Guitar and the other book you were writing. I haven’t seen them in stores.

Katherine says...

What book would you be giving out for the prizes

cathy cassidy says...

Katherine, any of the paperbacks… so anything but Angel Cake, as that is still in hardback here in the UK. I will email the winners and ask if they have a fave choice. xxx

Anya says...

I like nothing better than snuggling up in front of the fire with my little dog on my knee reading one of your books! Its the perfect way to keep me occupied in the cold weather! I CANT WAIT UNTILL PINK GUITAR COMES OUT !

Ally & Millie says...

Here in Australia,the weather is incredibly warm and lovable. It’s be an unpredictable summer(weather wise) but otherwise its been full of great sunny memories. We’ll send in some pics of our hometown with possibly the best beaches in the world. xoxo

Ashley says...

dear Cathy, im from Brunei and yeah yeah Brunei is a summer country all year long ( wet and dry ). haha. anyway, my long wait for my O level results is finally over. though i messed up my education, daydreaming in classes and even slept, i managed to score 9Os, which is greeeeaaaaaaaaaaat. not just that, i’ve gotten myself As in five of my sub and 3 strong credit. and luckily, my english literature is C6, which is really great since i almost fainted in the hall during the exam. hahahaha. right now, im having fun with my classmates in the town, bringing laptops around with the sun shines brightly and my feet ache for using high heels.anyway, we’ll soon start to go back to school, except now we’re nt togther anymore. i hope this year will be a great year to all of US. :) and i’ll try to take pics to enter this comp. :DDDD i really want to be among the ten and i hope the book is angel cake bcause there aren’t any yet in Brunei. i’ve ordered in 8 mnths ago and the bookstore hasn’t contact me yet. hope you’ll have a great year, Cathy. :)

Rachel says...

Aussie summers in Melbourne. Its crazy hot down here!! I’ll definitely send some photos 2 u Cathy!!!

Telesia says...

Hiya! Well, in New Zealand (NZ!) its been bad weather its sunny then rainy then sunny again! but i’ve had a amazing exeprience in the holidays. I went too Tonga (i’m tongan) and it was so so hot! lucky the beach is fantabulous! We had a small cyclone and it was raining but the rest was aboustley amazing. It was my first time in Tonga and it was amazing learning the culture. Well i was there i took 2 of your books too read!.I gave some of my cousins the books and they LOVED them! Thanks cathy cassidy for making amazing books, Yours Sincerely (lol!) Telesia

Esmae says...

i’ve got a way to warm up this winter! Snuggle up with the duvet on the sofa and put on a girlie film. whilst munching on some yummy roacky road biscuits, plus have a scrummy hot chocolate or, as i’ve been having lately, hot banana or strawberry or whatever you like, just buy the milkshake powder and use it like chocolate powder!! don’t forget the squirty cream and marshmellows!! xxx

Riani-SoSo says...

I keep warm by starting a Campfire, making a hot choco-latte (Recipe below)and reading a hot adventure or romance or my fave Cathy cassidy book. Recipe… Ingredients… Milk chocolate hot chocolate powder White chocolate hot chocolate powder Whipped cream Milk Marshmellows Grated flakes of Chocolate If wanted… Chunks of rocky roads

1. First pour 3 Teaspoons of White and milk chocolate hot chocolate powder each into a cup.. 2. If wanted place the chunks of rocky roads into the cup… 3. Fill the cup with 3/4’s of milk. 4. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes… 5. Take out the cup and Decorate with Whipped cream, The marshmellows and the Grated chocolate… 6. Enjoy… But WARNING : This drink can make you very sleepy.

Jemima says...

Well, Cathy thanks sooo much! I have been waiting for this comp for AGES !!! Anyway, the annoying thing is I used to live in england :( but now i live in NZ) and every comp is open to people in england. I mean, at christmas, I just got a DSi and now, now I can’t get the flips!

lUV yA BOOKS cathy! From Jemima

Jenny says...

i wish i could do something relaxing to warm me up but i have 2 brothers (sigh) so i only get peace when my dad takes them out then me and my mum can relax !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cathy Cassidy says...

Some fab ideas here!

Riani, that hot choc recipe sounds AMAZING !

Jemima, the Flips books/game IS available in New Zealand… hope you manage to track it down!

xxx

Julia says...

hi cathy, a great activity too do in summer is surfing its my fave sport in Australia

Olivia says...

i would relax but i have a sister

Dana says...

when i seen my friend reading GingerSnaps and laughing i just had to read it and when i did i thought it was the best now i dont want to give it back to her

Chloe says...

OMG I WON THANKS CATHY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH !!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOO !!!!!!!!!!!

natasha says...

IT TOOOOOOO COLD HERE IN THE UK !!!! I HAVE THE GAS FIRE ON 24 /7 AND READING BY IT NON STOP !! (MOSTLY CATHY CASSIDY BOOKS !!)

Ashlee says...

i think Cathy the best way to keep warm is sitting by the fire drinking hot coco and reading cc books.

aa xxx

alicia says...

well here in Melbourne we’ve actually been having hailstones the size of golf balls and flash flooding so not too much sunshine here at the moment!!

Maddsion says...

Hi I know how u can stay warm just put on the warmest Pjs in the house get 2 pillows,ur slippers and ur dressing gown then lie on the couch with 3 blankets, a hot chocolate with extra Marshmellows and choclote and then make some toast or crumpets with jam and turn on the Tv to the best channel or read a book and snuggle under the blankets it keeps me extra warm on cold winter days!

Amber says...

I love comps. I hope I enjoy a SUNSHINE comp!!!

Kaitlin C says...

My Best Friend Gemma says she won this competition and I was wondering where I can view her pic?

Cathy Cassidy says...

Look at the blog above and click the YOUR PHOTOS link or go to the YOU section and look at the YOUR PICS page. xxx

Caitlin says...

I think that this is a great idea happy easter cathy cassidy and i love your books and i think they are great keep writing amazing stories bye

nigella says...

hi i saw you at glastonbury today whats th day dreaming secret?

laura woodward says...

Hi we saw you at Millfield prep school today. Can I have the daydream tips please.

Love From Laura

Olivia says...

OMG , I LUV U SO MUCH CATHY !!!!!! I love Indigo Blue and I am trying to get Dizzy But I live in Australia, A hot fun place, Don’t you live in England?