Yes, today is “Spread the Awesome” day out in the blogosphere and here at Benedictions I’m celebrating with my first book giveaway!What is “Spread the Awesome” day, you ask? It’s an ingeniously little event thought up by blogger-extraordinaire, Elana Johnson. We all know books are sold by word of mouth, so today we’re using our blogs to spread the word about our favorite authors and books.
I’m shinning the spotlight on a new favorite author of mine, Deeanne Gist. I stumbled upon her first novel, A Bride Most Begrudging, last summer by chance. Honestly, I hesitated, because I’m not usually a fan of American historical fiction, but the backmatter was interesting so I gave it a shot.
I read the entire book in two days and it instantly found a home on my list of favorite books. It was both witty and moving. The type of book that sticks to you…kind of like soul food. (Okay, so I’m from California and don’t know a thing about soul food. You get the point. :)
Want a teaser?Drew O’Connor just wanted someone to help clean his house and care for his younger sister, but when a ship of “tobacco brides” reaches the shores he finds himself stuck with a feisty young woman who claims to be a English countess, kidnapped and forced to the New World against her will. Read more
After enjoying Bride so much, imagine my delight when I found out for Deeanne’s newest book, Beguiled, she joined with mystery writer J. Mark Bertrand to create one of my favorite genres: Contemporary Romantic Suspense. Let’s just say Beguiled kept me up long past my bedtime. :D
Want another teaser?
Professional dog walker, Rylee Monroe, never feared the streets of Charleston’s wealthiest neighborhoods, until a thief started targeting the residents. Though harmless at first, the crimes are becoming increasingly violent and it’s starting to look like Rylee might be the next target. Read more
Professional dog walker, Rylee Monroe, never feared the streets of Charleston’s wealthiest neighborhoods, until a thief started targeting the residents. Though harmless at first, the crimes are becoming increasingly violent and it’s starting to look like Rylee might be the next target. Read more
Sound good? Marvelous, because I’m giving my followers a chance to win a copy of Beguiled with a signed bookplate. Yes, signed by Deeanne!
How do you win?
1 point for being a follower of this blog.
1 point each for following me on Face Book and/or Twitter.
2 points for each mention of this contest on your blog, Face Book page, and/or Twitter home.
How do you win?
1 point for being a follower of this blog.
1 point each for following me on Face Book and/or Twitter.
2 points for each mention of this contest on your blog, Face Book page, and/or Twitter home.
You MUST leave a comment telling me want you’ve done, even if you’re already a follower of this blog. And include your e-mail address in the spam proof form. (i.e: emilyannbenedict(at)gmail(dot)com)
Contest ends at noon on Thursday. I’ll announce the winner on Friday.
So, would you like to know how Spread the Awesome day get’s even better? Lots of bloggers out there in the sphere are taking part in this celebration by featuring their favorite authors and giving away books and we’re all linked together. Visit the next link this chain by jumping over to Jen Wilks’ blog where she is featuring author Mary E. Pearson. You can also check out a long list of recommendations at Elana’s official recommendations page.
And don’t forget to spread the word about your favorite authors! :)
Contest ends at noon on Thursday. I’ll announce the winner on Friday.
So, would you like to know how Spread the Awesome day get’s even better? Lots of bloggers out there in the sphere are taking part in this celebration by featuring their favorite authors and giving away books and we’re all linked together. Visit the next link this chain by jumping over to Jen Wilks’ blog where she is featuring author Mary E. Pearson. You can also check out a long list of recommendations at Elana’s official recommendations page.
And don’t forget to spread the word about your favorite authors! :)
68 comments:
Ooh! This book sounds fascinating! Thanks for the recommendation :)
I'm a follower, and I have created a list on my sidebar for all our Spread the Awesome contests. I'm adding yours now!
Ooo This sounds like JUST the kind of book I love and I would have never found it without you! Thanks!
I follow the blog, and I am dying to read this book!
Thanks for spreading the awesome!
Ooo sounds like an awesome read!
I'm a follower, I'm following you on FB and Twitter, and I tweeted and facebooked about your contest. And like Nicole, I have a Spread the Awesome Contest sidebar on my blog. So, 9 entries, I believe.
authormichellemclean(at)yahoo(dot)com
Ooh, these sound fun. I haven't read a good historical in a long time.
I'm a new follower. :)
Thanks for following everyone and spreading the word. :)
Ooohh... those books sound great! I am going to have to look her up!
I am a follower and when I go to facebook, I will get back to you!
alicias(dot)journey(at)yahoo(dot)com
Now I follow you on FB and posted a link to you on there. :)
sounds great! I cannot wait to read these! Would love to win!!!
This is so much fun!
Visit My Kingdom Anytime
Emily, this sounds wonderful! I loved A Bride Most Begrudging. Beguiled looks wonderful too. Thanks for sharing the info. If I have a chance, I may join in this favorite author thing too.
I am a follower and I am your friend on FB (if that's what you meant). I'd love to be entered.
Thanks and blessings,
Karen
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Your first contest! How fun! These books sound so good! I'm heading over to goodreads to add them!
I'm following you everywhere so that's +3 for me.
Sounds like a good book! I did it all! I'm following your blog, Twitter, and Facebook. And I have updated about it on Twitter and Facebook!
Email: cdmccurdy1990(at)hotmail(dot)com
This is fun!
I'm a blog follower plus on FB and Twitter.
The book sounds soooo good! Thanks for spotlighting it.
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Sign me up!!
Following you here.
Following you on FB.
Linked to this on FB.
What a way to start the week! :)
Bina
Sounds awesome! Can't wait to read it. :)
So exciting! This book sounds awesome. I am a follower!
Hi everyone. Great to meet so many new people!
Thanks to everyone who has left a comment. I can't wait to read all of your blogs. :)
So awesome! I follow you here, fb and twitter and I tweeted about it.
I'm a follower, and I'd love to win this! I love historicals.
Hello all! Just to let you know, while Bride was an historical novel, Beguiled is a contemporay novel that takes place in a historical neighborhood. :)
I already own Beguiled and loved it. Her writing is great! :O)
1 point for being a follower of this blog. - Google Friends
1 point each for following me on Face Book and/or Twitter
facebook: Christa Holland
twitter: wordsrollon
2 points for each mention of this contest on your blog, Face Book page, and/or Twitter home.
Blog http://wordsrollon.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-heart-contests-may-1st.html
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(7 entries)
Thanks
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You guys are all great! Thanks for spreading the word.
For those who already have a copy, go ahead and enter anyway. It would make a great gift! :)
I became a follower and added you on facebook. I'd love to win a copy of this book. It sounds really good!
Okay, so without this review I may not have ever picked this book up. The genre is not what I normally read, but since you say it's so awesome, I might have to give it a try.
thanks for the review!!
oh this sounds DELIGHTFUL!! but you are so bad for adding to my TBR pile! it's already so high it's going to topple over and bury me!!
hehe
great recommendation! can't wait to dive in :D :D
Thanks for stopping by my blog and telling me about the book giveaway! I think Elana is doing great things, and this teaser was awesome! I'd love to get my hands on a copy!
I'm of course a follower! I will be adding you on facebook momentarily and as long as you have a link for twitter I'll add you there. Also a sidebar will have your name on it!!! Great selection!
I had not heard of these books, so thank you so much for pointing them out. I'll definitely be adding them to my TBR list.
Oh, and *waves* I'm your 100th follower! (I love when I get to be a round number) Can't wait to read your other posts and get to know you better.
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These books sound very interesting! I'd love to have another book to read:)
I'm a follower on blog, facebook and twitter. I will go tweet about this right now!
I'm in! I'm a follower...
- Rebecca
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my email address is jenniferdaiker(at)gmail(dot)com; sorry I forgot to add it!
I'm a fan on FB and I think I just subscribed to your blog. :)
Catherine Springer
Great! Another awesome book to add to the list!
I now follow, twit and FB you :)
I did twit about the contest but I can't find the url for it. My twit name is taffylovell.
taffy(dot)lovell @ gmail(dot)com
These sound great! And I'm with you, I generally don't get intersted in period mysteries. Now I have some to check out. Thanks for sharing. I'm loving the Spread the Awesome Day!
(And now I'm a follower of your awesome blog!)
Oh no, more fab books to add to my to be read shelf. Better buy another bookcase. :)
I'm a follower.
Hi Emily -
I've heard a lot of buzz about this book. I've never read anything by either author. Please enter me. I'm already a Follower and we're friends on Facebook. :)
susanjreinhardt at gmail dot com
Blessings,
Susan
Those both sound great. I haven't read any of her works yet. I follow-so throw my hat in. :)
I think I follow your blog, but your followers tab isn't working. Thanks for an awesome review... can't wait to read the book.
I love those covers! Please count me in. I'm a follower.
cheboricuas AT gmail DOT com
This author is new to me, so thank you for the recommendation. I'm a new follower.
Learning about all these favorite books from folks in the blogosphere is a little like Christmas. There are soooooo many great books out there.
I'm a new follower.
Oooo, I'm sold! What a great recommendation. :-)
I'm a follower of your blog and I think Facebook, too.
mrso_d at yahoo dot com
Isn't Elana just brilliant? What a fun event. I'm discovering all sorts of great books.
And this one sounds fabulous. I don't read alot of books like this anymore. It seems so much of my time is spent focusing on YA, but this one definitely sounds like a great read. I love a bit of history mixed in with my fiction. Beguiled sounds fun as well. What can be better than a little Southern romance mixed in with a little suspense?
Fabulous contest, by the way. I'm now a follower (got here from LiLa's blog), I found you on FB (except all I got was a like button--is that right?), I followed you on Twitter, and I added you to my sidebar (http://carol-in-print.blogspot.com).
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I'd like to win it! It sounds awesome!
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Sounds like an interesting book. I am a new follower.
Hi Emily,
Enter me for a point for being a follower! I've just learned that I need a TBR list. :{
Well, I am sorry to add one more book to your TBR list...or creating them, but you need this book! :D
Glad to meet everyone new. :)
Excellent book - I hope to win it ;)
I have followed blog +
I have followed twitter +
I have found you on fb +
I have re-tweeted your contest tweet =
I need a nap!
Thanks :)
Both books sound wonderful--I'm going to have to check them out regardless.
I am a follower and I'm going to go friend you on Facebook :)
wilsoncindyr(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the fact that I am learning about so many fabulous books that I've never heard of before today! Yay for that!
Love, love, love Deeanne Gist. I'm already a follower and I mentioned the contest on my blog.
These books sound great!
I follow your blog and twitter +2
ellestraussbooks at gmail dot com
I love American historical fiction, and I hadn't heard of this one. I might have to check it out!
Thanks for the awesome post! I will definitely have to check this author out! I am a new follower of your blog, I friended you on Facebook, and I followed you on twitter. I also tweeted about your contest.
My email is kristenyard (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks!
I follow this blog, twitter and facebook. Those both sound seriously fab. :)
Ooh, sounds very much up my alley. Boy, my TBR pile has sure grown enormous today.
Sign me up! I'm a new follower and will look for you on FB and Twitter.
Nichole
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for being the inspiration behind this day. :)
These books sound good! Thanks for the teasers, they've definitely piqued my interest.
I'm a follower and am following you on twitter now (@windyaphayrath)
windy(dot)aphayrath(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a follower.
aikychien at yahoo dot com
+3 I'm following you on FB and Twitter. I tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/13358276252
aikychien at yahoo dot com
Please enter me in this giveaway - Thanks!
seizethebookblog(at)gmail(dot)com
I am a Google follower.
I am a Twitter follower.
I need a good book for summer reading so I'll be happy for the chance to win this one. I'm a follower.
Such a wonderful post, Emily! I can't wait to read this book. Your writing is phenomenal, and I just know something is in the works for you soon. Remember, persistence and patience are two traits you must possess if you want to achieve your goals. I believe you have both! I hope you have a wonderful week! Tory
Thanks Tory! I really appreciate your message. I needed it. :)
And thanks to everyone who has signed up! I look forward to reading more of all of your blogs. :D
Hi, Emily Ann!
I love Deeanne Gist, so I'm excited about your contest.
I'm am now a follower of your blog, your FB page, and your Twitter page. (I'd appreciate follow-backs, especially on my blog)
Also, I mentioned your contest on Twitter, here: http://twitter.com/Acushla712 and on my FB page, here: http://www.facebook.com/acushla712?ref=profile
Furthermore, I'll be mentioning your contest in a post on my blog, Cynde's Got The Write Stuff", by tomorrow.
Here is my email addy:
cyndelouwho22(at)gmail(dot)com
I sure hope I didn't forget anything!
Nice meeting you,
Cynde
Cynde's Got The Write Stuff
Sounds awesome! I am following your blog and on Facebook now!!!
I'm signing up to follow.
berendsen70 at yahoo dot com
I'm a subscriber and this book looks great.
julesreffner(at)gmail(dot)com
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