In case you haven’t noticed, this blog o’ mine now officially has Advertisements. I’m so excited to tell you the first one (and I’m hoping not the last!) is from my new friend Tina Ann Forkner. She has written a novel called Ruby Among Us published by Waterbrook Press. I’ve not read it yet, but the reviews are fantastic and I definitely plan on taking it with me to the beach in TWENTY-ONE DAYS.
But who’s counting?
Tina Ann has graciously provided not one but FOUR copies of her book for me to give away. How cool is that?
It’s easy enough to enter. Leave a comment on this post before Wednesday midnight CST. I’ll randomly choose four winners on Thursday. If you do not have a blog, be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you.
Oh, and don’t forget to go read an excerpt of the book and check out the reviews. The girls from Point of Grace and Jordin Sparks (American Idol) are just a few of those raving over it. I have a feeling we will be too!
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June 23, 2008 at 3:26 am
Linda
I love the cover of the book! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
June 23, 2008 at 3:52 am
Lyndy
Sounds like great read. Thanks for the giveaway.
June 23, 2008 at 4:01 am
Jenny
Wow! I read the excerpt and wish I had the book in front of me right now. It sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
June 23, 2008 at 4:06 am
Sherry
Sounds like a winner! Have a great time relaxing on your vacation (or will you still be writing?). Thanks for the giveaway.
June 23, 2008 at 4:13 am
Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories
Oooh, fun…and congrats on getting your first sponsor!
Thanks, Lisa!
June 23, 2008 at 4:20 am
RR Mama
Sounds like a great book. Have fun on vacation!
June 23, 2008 at 4:20 am
Suzie
I’d love to have a free book to add to my summer reading.
June 23, 2008 at 4:28 am
CatGranny
Made me cry. You know why.
June 23, 2008 at 5:03 am
Angie
Count me in! I’m always up for a new, great read!
June 23, 2008 at 5:06 am
Jill
THanks for the opportunity! And don’t you worry about counting down to the beach – count away!
June 23, 2008 at 5:10 am
Cmommy
How generous! I’m adding this to my ‘wish list’.
June 23, 2008 at 6:04 am
beyond this moment
As if I needed another reason to cry this weekend. =) That excerpt is a heart-clencher. Sounds like a wonderful book!
June 23, 2008 at 7:32 am
A Stone Gatherer
Sounds like a good book! I’m in! What a wonderful giveaway!
June 23, 2008 at 11:13 am
Sugar Momma
Sounds amazing! Thanks for the opportunity.
June 23, 2008 at 11:14 am
Usafcole
I would love some more summer reading material. I just finished the last in the “Yada Yada Prayer Group” series.
June 23, 2008 at 11:36 am
Billy & Ann
I read the excerpt from the book and loved it. If I don’t win one I will definitely have to buy it.
June 23, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Jenn
OHHHH! I could so use a good summer read! How nice of her to give you 4 copies to give away.
June 23, 2008 at 12:38 pm
kimber64
I need another good book to escape, Oh, I mean enjoy. :)
June 23, 2008 at 12:39 pm
jamie in rose cottage
Sign me up! I LOVE a good read!!!
June 23, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Jen
Nothing like a new book to start my summer!!
June 23, 2008 at 1:12 pm
connorcolesmom
I love to read so I would love to win this book :)
Thanks
Kim
June 23, 2008 at 1:21 pm
fruitfulwords
Thanks for the fun opportunity to win this book.
June 23, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous!
Um, I’m in.
June 23, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Jan
The random number generator should really pick me because I don’t get to go to the beach. It is a sad, sad situation.
(and it is getting more and more absurd).
June 23, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Jenifer
I’m going to the beach in a few months too. Sounds like this would be a great read. Count me in.
Blessings,
Jenifer
June 23, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Gunter & Bethany
Count me in, Lisa! And I’m jealous of your beach trip. :-)
June 23, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Carrie10407
Thanks so much for the chance to win a great book!
Carrie
carrie10407@yahoo.com
June 23, 2008 at 1:47 pm
JnL4God
I’m reading the excerpt, it sounds awesome. Thanks for the oportunity for a giveaway.
Lynn
June 23, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Wander
Giveaway? Book? Yippee!
Jackpot! Count me in….
Thanks,
Wanda
June 23, 2008 at 1:58 pm
TheBrantners
Free stuff+it being a book= Too Good to Be True!
Please sign me up for this nice give-a-way!
June 23, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Cassandra
I would love to be one of the random ones! pick me…pick me!
June 23, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Jamie
I would love a new book.
June 23, 2008 at 2:14 pm
littlerad
I would love a chance to win this book… Thank you and you in my prayers…
Connie
GBU
June 23, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Brandie
I would love it! Thanks for the opportunity!
June 23, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Annabelle
Sounds like a great book, count me in please!!
Annabelle
http://www.christianmomma.com
June 23, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Beth
Now that is a compelling excerpt! Count me in please…
June 23, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Nancy
As a writer myself, I love reading the work of others! Please count me in on your giveaway and thank you for offering her book.
I can be reached through my blog or email: oliveleaf@kc..rr.com
Blessings,
Nancy
June 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Queen B
I am needing a great book! This one sounds great! Thanks for having this giveaway!!
June 23, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Blissful
Thanks for offering this. :)
June 23, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Leigh Ann
Oooo…I want to take it to the beach with me too! Sounds like an awesome book!
June 23, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Anonymous
I would love to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win! I don’t have a blog. My email address is snewsom@shelbyed.k12.al.us.
Sandra
June 23, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Kathie C. Moore
Looks like a wonderful book! I’d love to read it! Thanks!
June 23, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Cheri
I’m always searching for good reads, and that first chapter has definately caught my attention!
Thanks for the giveaway!
June 23, 2008 at 4:13 pm
debrah
Just dropped by to say Hi! I checked this book out of the library on Saturday and just finished it on Sunday…this was a quick read for me. I will be interested in reading what the winner of this give away thinks of this book. Hope you all have a blessed week-end. Prayer Request: Our church is hosting a prayer meeting and invited other churches in the area to attend…we are seeking the Lord for our community…
Thank you,
Debrah
June 23, 2008 at 4:21 pm
momsi/Nonni
The excerpt was great. I was very touched as I just lost my mom the day before Mother’s Day. Glad I found you Blog.
Cheryl
June 23, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Kelli
I want one! I’m going to the beach in 26 days! Count me in!
Kelli
June 23, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Momofsix
ok I never win anything- but I thought I would give it a try…
Your Siesta
Angie
June 23, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Terri
What an awesome give-a-way!!!!! I’m always looking for a great new Christian author. Pick Me! Pick Me! :)
June 23, 2008 at 5:54 pm
brandiandboys
I would love to read this and reading a free copy would be even better!
June 23, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Carrie
Awesome!! God is truly blessing your blog!! Wow!! Advertisements..how exciting!! Please, please, please count me in!!
Thanks a bushel!
June 23, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Melissa @ Breath of Life
Okay…count me in!
June 23, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Michele
I’d love to have a copy of this book!
June 23, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Jeanette
I’m also planning for vacation and would LOVE to have a good book to take along! Will you be writing while you are gone or are you going to just vacation?
Have fun! Jeanette
June 23, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Karen
Read the excerpt and would love a copy of the book. Thanks for the opportunity.
Karen
shivar@charter.net
June 23, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Heather
I loved the excerpt and would love just to sit in my garden and read the whole book! We have hummingbirds and inhalers at our house too ….
June 23, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Krista
Pick me, pick me! Lol I would love to have a copy of the book. Have a blessed day!
June 23, 2008 at 8:28 pm
ChristiS
ooh, ooh, pick me! I’d love to have it! Looks like a fantastic summer read!
June 23, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Anonymous
I’ve been wanting to read this book!
Stacy
June 23, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Great-Granny Grandma
Please count me in too. Sounds like an awesome book.
June 23, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Kecia
I love good books! Pick me!
June 23, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Lisa
Thanks so much for the giveaway. I’ve only read the excerpt but I must have this book. I’m hooked. I’ll definately be reading this one (one way or another) on the beach in 17 days.
Thanks again.
Blessings,
Lisa
June 23, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Lisa
Thanks so much for the giveaway. I’ve only read the excerpt but I must have this book. I’m hooked. I’ll definately be reading this one (one way or another) on the beach in 17 days.
Thanks again.
Blessings,
Lisa
June 23, 2008 at 11:58 pm
judith
I am so loving reading for pleasure. Read three books on vacation and have another one started. Not as much time since returning home but I would love to give them one a chance.
June 24, 2008 at 12:35 am
Amy
I wanna WIN! Pick me, pick me.
June 24, 2008 at 1:22 am
sara
I’m always ready for a new book…count me in too!!!
June 24, 2008 at 1:25 am
Tami
Sounds like a great book.
June 24, 2008 at 2:28 am
Michele
Thanks for entering me in the contest! Enjoy your blog.
June 24, 2008 at 3:20 am
Jamie
Oh, Oh, pick me, pick me! I’m in need of a good summer read.
June 24, 2008 at 3:24 am
Talkin' Texan
I need a new book to read. Love yoour blog. Hope someday I have this many comments on mine! Count me in for the give-away. Thanks
June 24, 2008 at 5:09 am
Holly
I would love to be entered! When is the drawing for a beach trip??? I am so missing the beach right now!! But I cannot say that it isn’t beautiful here, too. But sand and ocean and book reading–I miss the combination.
June 24, 2008 at 6:03 am
Lori - The Simple Life at Home
Ooh, I’d love to read this. Thanks for the giveaway. Books are some of my best friends!
June 24, 2008 at 6:43 am
maudie-mae
Well, if the girls from Point of Grace are raving over it, I have to enter!! Those girls went to college just a mile from my grandmother’s house. Ten years ago, they were the musical guests at Women of Faith in Portland, OR. This particular session of WOF was simulcast over closed satellite and my sister in Georgia was watching it as I was seeing it live. They mentioned Ouachita Baptist University and I HOOTED out loud and my sister poked my niece and said, “That was your aunt.” Sure enough it was me.
June 24, 2008 at 11:26 am
Mary Lou
I would love to have this book to add to my summer reading. Sounds like a tear jerker, I could use some tears that weren’t for myself. Thanks for the opportunity. Blessings..Mary Lou at dlowran(one)(at)comcast(dot)net.
June 24, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Cheryl
Sounds like a great book to me. Count me in!
June 24, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Patty
I would love to win this book. Sign me up or enter my name. :o)
Thank you,
Patty
June 24, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Ducks and Books
If that dosen’t make a lump in your throat and tears in your eyes, I don’t know what will. Count me in also!
June 24, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Marina
count me in ,marina
June 24, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Marla
I would love to win this book. My fiance likes to read to me and this looks like a book that (believe it or not, yes, he likes chick flicks AND books) we would both enjoy. Thank you for the entry. My email address is koinonia572001@yahoo.com
June 24, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Cory
This sounds like a wonderful book. I’d love to win it. Thank you. Take care and God bless, Cory
June 24, 2008 at 4:51 pm
hislifeformine
I like the title. I keep trying to make it plural. Of course that would probably mean writing a new story line. LOL It looks like a good read!
June 24, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Anonymous
Please enter me for a chance to win a copy of the book.
Thanks,
Marilyn
fmartin816@comcast.net
June 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Alison
sounds like a great book! :) I would love to read it!
June 24, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Kim
I enjoy your blog. Thank you for the book recommendation. :-)
June 25, 2008 at 2:52 am
Janeen
I enjoy your blog too! I’d love to win the book! Have a great day!
June 25, 2008 at 3:00 am
Amy
What a neat giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
June 25, 2008 at 3:57 am
Joy
I am a booknerd *ahem* bookworm!!! I would LOVE to be entered and please thank Tina Ann for the awesome giveaway! That’s so sweet of her!
June 25, 2008 at 4:49 am
Amy B
I’d love to read it! Count me in!
June 25, 2008 at 7:25 am
rusty'swife
I am always on the look out for a good read. Please pick me.
Sallye
June 25, 2008 at 11:31 am
Brooke
Pick me! Pick me!
Hey we’re going to the beach in 24 days!!!! (Panama City)
June 25, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Deidre
Oh, sounds like a great book!
Count me in.
June 25, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Lori
Nothing like a good book in the summer!
June 25, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Stayingstrong
I just read your Siesta Spotlight and am so glad I found your blog! I would love to win! Thanks for all you share!
June 26, 2008 at 12:02 am
katie
oooh i want that book! i leave for the beach in 2 days!!
June 26, 2008 at 3:24 am
Lizz @ Yes, and So is My Heart
This would be great to win! Thanks.
June 26, 2008 at 5:31 am
cherryt7
I love a new author… Look forward to reading it.
June 26, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Tina
Hi everyone! Wow. This is such a great blog with so many great readers. You all love to read! Thanks for all the nice comments and I hope your summer reading is wonderful.
May God Bless and Refresh You!
June 28, 2008 at 11:33 am
Anonymous
Would love a copy of this book. Read the excerpt. Really enjoyed it. I like reading to give me fuel for my own fire.