Creative Madness that Makes Me Myself: Blogoversary Giveaway #14

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Blogoversary Giveaway #14

Another Christmas title and a brand new release for giveaway #13 is A Forever Christmas by friend and author Missy Tippens. A Winner will be announced October 18th.

A Forever Christmas will be available to book club subscribers (who receive all 6 books each month) soon. And it'll be on the shelves November 1!

Read the back cover now:

Sarah Radcliffe’s quiet Christmas back in her hometown will be lost if she agrees to direct the church’s Christmas pageant. But when she meets two little boys determined to gain their father’s attention, Sarah agrees to help. Then she discovers that the dad in question is Gregory Jones, the man she loved and lost.

The single dad is working himself to the bone to give his boys the Christmas of their dreams, when all they want is some family time. Time that includes a new mommy. If Sarah can learn to open her heart, she may receive the most wonderful present of all—a family of her own.

What is your opinion of book clubs? In person? By mail? Online? What is your favorite book website?

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69 comments and creative thoughts:

Marjorie/cenya2 said...: I would love to win this Christmas
book.
I am a email subscriber.
I follow on google reader.

cenya2 at hotmail dot com; September 22, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Unknown said...: ooo! I can't wait for this one to come out. She's a great author. As for book clubs, it depends. It's better in person cause you can see people's facial expressions and interact with them more. But, online is so convenient. Plus, it also depends on the book. If it's a deep one, I would rather discuss it in person than over the internet. Ultimatley it all depends on personal preference.; September 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Unknown said...: I follow you on google; September 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Unknown said...: I'm a facebook fan; September 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Unknown said...: I've comment on other post not related to the giveaways.; September 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Unknown said...: My favorite book website..totally forgot to mention that. I love Goodreads. You find so many good books and opinions from other people and occasionally the author will chat with you. CBD.com is a good one too. People rate and give their opinions of the books and you can read a synopsis of the book as well.; September 22, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Missy Tippens said...: Hi, Margaret! Thanks so much for having my book as part of your celebration! Congrats on your blogiversary.; September 22, 2009 at 12:26 PM
TheAtticGirl said...: I used to join book clubs, but I couldn't keep up with the 4 books a month cost. I now use the library a lot more.

donnyandshelly (at) (yahoo) (dot) (com); September 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM
CherryBlossomMJ said...: Thanks Missy! I'm extremely glad to have your book here! Any time. *grin*; September 22, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Alice H said...: I'd love to be in a book club - I think it would be a fun opportunity to share opinions with friends. So I think they're a great idea in any form
! alicedemskehansen at gmail.com; September 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Alice H said...: I follow through google friend connect - alicedemskehansen at gmail.com; September 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Alice H said...: I follow you on twitter - I'm alicedemske - thanks! alicedemskehansen at gmail.com; September 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Alice H said...: I have your button at www.alicedemskehansen.blogspot.com - thanks! alicedemskehansen at gmail.com; September 22, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Alice H said...: I have your giveaway button at www.alicedemskehansen.blogspot.com - thanks! alicedemskehansen at gmail.com; September 22, 2009 at 3:33 PM
apple blossom said...: Book clubs are great. I can't keep up with blog tours though let alone a book club. I think I'd rather do it in person I like the contact; however, on-line you can visit when you have the time.

I visit many fav. book sites. so can't list just one.

I love the Love Inspired books. I love reading Christmas setting books and romance. This one looks oh, so good. Thanks for the giveaway.

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM
apple blossom said...: I am a subscriber. Thanks for blogging

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 22, 2009 at 4:34 PM
apple blossom said...: I follow your blog too.

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 22, 2009 at 4:34 PM
apple blossom said...: I have you listed under my book list fav. sites on my blog

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM
apple blossom said...: I have your icon in my side bar

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 22, 2009 at 4:36 PM
apple blossom said...: I put your anniversary icon in my side bar too.

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 22, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Virginia C said...: Online book clubs are a great way to get a broader view from all around the globe. "In Person" book clubs are much more intimate, and chances are you will meet some new friends and share some good eats!
gcwhiskas at aol dot com; September 22, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Virginia C said...: That's one of the cutest covers ever! I am a Google Connect Follower. gcwhiskas at aol dot com; September 22, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Virginia C said...: I love Christmas stories! I am a FeedBlitz subscriber. gcwhiskas at aol dot com; September 22, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Carmen said...: What a touching story line! I was going to pass over as it was a Christmas story. After reading about it, I surely changed my mind.
Please enter me. Thank you.

desertrose5173 at gmail dot com; September 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Carmen said...: I'm a facebook fan.

desertrose5173 at gmail dot com; September 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Carmen said...: I'm an email subscriber.

desertrose5173 at gmail dot com; September 22, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Carmen said...: I left a blog on FB for the giveaway using http://cherryblossommj.blogspot.com/2009/09/blogoversary-giveaway-14.html

desertrose5173 at gmail dot com; September 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Aik said...: I prefer online book clubs. It's more convenient. Empress Orchid by Anchee Min is one of my favourite books. They don't have an official website.

aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Aik said...: I’m a follower.

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Aik said...: Follow your blog through Networked Blogs.

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aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Aik said...: I'm following on Twitter @aikchien

aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Aik said...: I tweeted about this giveaway. Here’s the link:

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aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Aik said...: I'm a Facebook fan. (Aik Chien)

aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Aik said...: I commented on your Prayer and Fasting for Victims of Sexual Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery post.

aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Aik said...: I have your button.

aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Aik said...: I have your giveaway button.

aikychien at yahoo dot com; September 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Unknown said...: What a perfect items for Christmas time! Love this giveaway!

I think book clubs in general are a great idea. Almost anything that encourages people to read is cool! I like book clubs because they foster discussions of the book and provide you with other people's views, ideas, perspectives on the book, its theme, characters etc. I think in person book clubs are preferable but on-line ones can be more convenient and have the added benefit of bringint together readers who may live great distances from each other. And finally book clubs are great for bringing people together and I think these days, in this society, that is a very valuable thing.

Please include me in your lovely giveaway!

Aimala127@gmail.com; September 23, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Unknown said...: I subscribe through email!

Aimala127@gmail.com; September 23, 2009 at 7:02 AM
Unknown said...: I tweeted your giveaway here - http://cherryblossommj.blogspot.com/2009/09/blogoversary-giveaway-14.html

Aimala127@gmail.com; September 23, 2009 at 7:05 AM
Unknown said...: I'm a Facebook fan!

Aimala127@gmail.com; September 23, 2009 at 7:08 AM
carol said...: I think book clubs are really great. I don't belong to any but maybe I should since I love to read.; September 23, 2009 at 11:25 AM
carol said...: I follow you on twitter; September 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Rebecca N. said...: This book sounds wonderful! I can't wait to read it.

Unfortunately, I have never had the pleasure of being part of an actual book club where folks meet in person. I enjoy discussing books online as it is so convenient.

imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com; September 23, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Rebecca N. said...: I Added your blog to my technorati favs; September 23, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Rebecca N. said...: I follow your blog via google friend connect!; September 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Rebecca N. said...: I Follow your blog through Networked Blogs; September 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Rebecca N. said...: I subscribe via google reader; September 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Rebecca N. said...: I follow on twitter; September 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Rebecca N. said...: friend/fan on Facebook

imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com; September 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
roxxyroller said...: I Tweeted!!

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Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/; September 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM
roxxyroller said...: I have already previously joined your Facebook Fan page! (Heather Clouston-Diotte)

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Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/; September 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM
roxxyroller said...: I own CoolCanucks.ca, which is a Canadian Contest and Freebie site. This giveaway is shared here:

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Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/; September 23, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Beth said...: I'm not acctually a memeber of any book clubs, but I'd like to try one some day. I think online would be good, although in person would be the best if you were lending books.

Favorite book website - hmmm ... well that depends if I'm buying books or just looking for information. If I'm buying books, then Koorong. I love Shelfari, because that's where I keep track (sort of) of all the books I own or read.; September 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Beth said...: Google Follower; September 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Beth said...: I've got your giveaway button on my blog; September 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM
apple blossom said...: I posted about this book giveaway on my blog.

http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/2009/09/catchin.html

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
apple blossom said...: I posted a comment on your Splash Award post.

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com; September 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Jessica Nelson said...: Hi Margaret, Congrats on your baby girl! :-)

Great blog. i love the look of it!
Missy's new book sounds awesome.; September 26, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Nancy J Farrier said...: Missy's book sounds wonderful. I don't belong to a book club, because I don't have the time. I've often thought it would be fun.

I visit a lot of book sites to see what books are out. I do like Amazon's hot new releases list.; September 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Mystica said...: I dont belong to any book clubs in my country - as far as I know there is only one. I visit lots of book blogging sites and because my interests are varied I do visit many many sites. No particular favorite but most of them are very interesting.

Mystica; September 30, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Debbie F said...: I love book clubs. I think there is nothing better than seating around and talking about a good book. Thanks
dcf_beth at verizon dot net; October 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Debbie F said...: I follow on twitter @dcf_beth
Thanks
dcf_beth at verizon dot net; October 1, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Debbie F said...: I follow Networked Blogs!
Thanks
dcf_beth at verizon dot net; October 1, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Debbie F said...: I'm a follower!
dcf_beth at verizon dot net; October 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM
JJ said...: I think Book Clubs can offer a greater value to the avid reader.

Thanks,

gahome2mom/at/gamil/dot/com; October 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM
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Thanks,

gahome2mom/at/gamil/dot/com; October 18, 2009 at 9:38 AM
carol said...: My favorite book club is goodreads.; October 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Emma said...: I like Book Clubs. A Forever Christmas sounds wonderful.Please enter me in the giveaway.I enjoy reading all Missy Tippens books. .Thank you.; October 19, 2009 at 5:08 PM