My shiny new car just informed me that it is 50 degrees out! Of, course, the car has been sitting in the sun with no airflow around it for 5 hours, but the thermometer said 50º nonetheless.
I have lived in Montana long enough to know this isn’t the end of Winter. We will have more snow, and more blustery wind, and more really-freaking-cold days, but 50º is 50º and I am excited. Hey, if we can’t get excited about the little things in life, then what are we living for?
In celebration* of Montana’s pseudo-spring, I am launching a fun, fabulous giveaway! I have one two three signed books to giveaway. And since we are celebrating the wonderful 50º weather, I am going to base my giveaway on fifties.
So, see that fun little Google Friend Connect widget over in the sidebar? (————>) Once I have 50 smiling faces over there, I will put one book in the giveaway pool. If I get 50 more, a second book will be added. And, if I get 50 more than that, the third book will be added to the pool. What are the fabulous books I speak of? I thought you would never ask. They are:
I loved all three of these books! They are completely different from each other, but each is wonderful in its own way. I can’t wait to share them with you, so make sure you are following for a chance to win!
Oh, what’s that you say? You need a deadline for the contest? Okay, I suppose I can do that. Since the best part of spring is my birthday** (obviously), I will end the contest then (or thereabouts). So, assuming we have at least 50 followers by April 27th, there will be much book-giveaway-ery to celebrate the 26th anniversary of my birth.
Now I am going to stare out the window for a while and wish I could be enjoying this beautiful weather. Good day to you all!
*Okay, so I had planned the giveaway before the great weather. Whatever. I am still using it as a fair-weather celebration.
**I know, I know. We aren’t supposed to get so giddy about our birthdays after we are about 13 or 14, but I refuse to give in to such boring traditions. I want to find joy in the simple things, so I will be ridiculously excited about my birthday!
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My birthday is April 25th! I will be 25.
I get super excited about my birthday and always have a party! And… it’s 63 here today – that’s progress towards spring, dontcha think?
Oh fun! I am glad someone else still gets super excited about their birthday.
Yeah, remember how I said I was jealous of where you live? That is coming out again.
Oh, and btw – how did you get all these signed copies? That is AWESOME.
Jennifer’s book I ordered from a bookstore that she has partnered with. Quite a few authors do that. Carrie does as well, but I sent her and Jackson both stuff to sign. I just emailed them and made sure it was okay and we went from there.
makes me very excited. Yay for small, yet stupendous, joys. Oh! Hey! You go outside and enjoy that weather! Right Now! Exclamation Point!
P.S. Sweet book giveaway. Awesomeness on a stick. That’s what I call it.
I am leaving work RIGHT NOW, and you better believe I am going to enjoy the weather! Especially since it is supposed to be crummy tomorrow.
This is so exciting! My birthday isn’t until June, but there’s still snow on the ground here with more on the way, so enjoy that weather for me!
Oh, I will do my best! I am thinking about making the husband shovel the snow off the back deck so we can eat dinner out there tonight and pretend spring is really here to stay.
Awesome giveaway!
You could just move down here to South Carolina.
I’m going outside in short sleeves now. Winter is officially over for us.
Oh, I would love to live in South Carolina. I think it is so beautiful there, and I adore the weather (even the humidity).
Cool contest!!
Thanks! I am excited about it.
I’ve been loving this winter. While the rest of the country has been dealing with massive blizzards, Michigan has enjoyed the mildest winter that I have ever lived through.
I think a book giveaway is an excellent way to celebrate spring.
Nice. I guess living up north paid off this winter!
Happy to be your google friend, whatever that entails.
Pretty much it just means I can SEE that you read the blog, so when it comes time to do a contest drawing, I can put your name in it.
What a great giveaway! I loved The Forest of Hands and Teeth and have been wanting to read As You Wish for quite some time. I just became a follower; thanks for the terrific contest!
Hey no problem! You will LOVE As You Wish as well. It is so fun.
Good luck. I am sure you will have 50+followers in no time. And seriously 50 degree weather is something to celebrate. Even though its supposed to rain here this week its also supposed to be downright warm compared to how it has been.
Yeah, I am seeing that! I might have to find some more fun things to add to the giveaway at the rate people are following.
It`s 50 here as well! Only that`s pretty cold for southern Italy :p I mean, the other day we had like 65 and now it`s back to freezing, well freezing for me at least :3
I wish you the best of birthdays
Wow. How about I just come visit you for a while? I think I could handle that!
I am one of the newbies on your site. It is about 81 degree in Malaysia tonight and the heat is a little too much for us right now. Wanna trade? *lol*
Anyways, very good giveaways there (Absolutely thrilled that you add The Secret Year as one of the prizes!) and I – too – think that it won’t take long for you to reach 50+ =)
Best wishes to you and have a pleasant day!
Hey why not! We could just trade spots for a couple weeks–just a nice little vacation from our weather (though, it is snowing again now, so you might change your mind).
Those are some great books!
Rachel, I mailed Suite Scarlett today! Let me know when you get it and hope you enjoy!
Yay! Thanks! I will keep you updated.
I love As You Wish! I just read it not that long ago. Love, love, love. And congratulations, cause I see you hit 50. Woot!
Hey thanks! I am excited I got to 50…I can’t wait to give some books away!