Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Calling All Scrappy Readers - A Fun Giveaway!!

Hey there sweet peeps!  I'm so excited to kick off the month with a super special and fun giveaway!!!

A couple months ago I was contacted by Laura Childs - she writes mysteries and is a New York Times bestselling author - inquiring if I'd be interested in reading an upcoming novel to be released this week!! and writing a review.  I love to read so I was intrigued but she really roped me in when she said the novel she'd like me to read was also related to scrapbooking!! 


The following blurb is my review.  I was sent a complimentary copy of the book - my review is completely based upon my own personal opinion of the book.

I began reading Postcards From the Dead with a bit of apprehension, mysteries have never been my first choice in genres so I was nervous about how official giving a review sounded, but anything with scrappy tips included had to be good.  I dove in.  

The book takes place in New Orleans right in the midst of Mardi Gras and lemme tell you, Laura Childs paints a great picture for her readers!  I felt as though I was there.  Carmela is the main character and she is a scrappy shop owner - cool.  In her attempts to get some extra publicity for her shop she finds herself amidst a murder scene.  As the book unfolded I traveled along with Carmela throughout her day to day in the shop, preparations for Mardi Gras, and some murder investigation.  Numerous times I thought I had it all figured out but in the end my socks were blown right off!  Wow.  My friends I can say I told all in my family I was now a fan of not only Laura Childs but mysteries?!  How could I have not realized what a fun genre it could be to read?  If you love to read - mysteries or not - you will enjoy this book.  Its well written and left me wanting to read another. 


Throughout the book there are scrappy tips and project ideas (really fun ones) - I believe Carmela's shop would be delightful to visit.  -I was inspired to create this postcard in honor of my review - not that the book takes place anytime around Halloween - but spooky all the same and people do dress up for Mardi Gras, right? ;)

What fun I had doing this and now it gets even better..... I get to give away one copy of this book to one of my blog readers - Yay!!  Here's what you need to do to win:

- Leave me a comment sharing what types of books you like to read or a good book you've just read.

- Please share this giveaway at (at least) one other spot.

I will announce the winner on Monday and then will request mailing info to forward to the author - she will be sending the copy out - Eeek! so fun to receive a book from the author - am I geek or what??!  I don't care - it was cool. :) 

That's it. I can't wait to read your responses but in the meantime I get to dive in to my next Laura Child's book - oh yes Stake and Eggs here I come!!!  I'll have a new review for you all in a few weeks as well as another giveaway to share!

Take care!




12 comments:

  1. I am geeky about receiving books from the author, too!I just finished a book called The Crossing by Serita Jakes, a Christian author. It was a tough read in that the characters experience some really raw stuff emotionally.

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    1. I'm going to have to tap in to you as a resource for some suggestions on good Christian authors. I'll be on the lookout for The Crossing. Is it a true story or fictional?

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  2. I would love to read that book. I have read some of her tea books and loved them. It would be fun to get a first edition.

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    1. So awesome you've read some of her books Karen! Really good reads - diving in to the next one tonight!! :)

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  3. There is nothing like a great mystery book and what could be better than a mystery book that included scappy tips!? Right now I'm reading a political thriller "The Third Option" by Vince Flynn.

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    1. I'm so happy I can say I now agree with you on mysteries Joan - what an eye opener. I bet my husband might like the book you're reading. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. The book sounds intriguing! I have to say that I'm more of a...ahem...."racy" book reader...lol! but I haven't had much time lately because of my passion for scrapbooking! And scrappy tips...are you kidding? Sign me up!

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  5. It's so nice to be able to read a book and at the same time get scrappy tips. Wow! A novel that's scrap-related! Sound great!

    Thanks for the chance to win . . . can I have the book autographed by the author if I do win? Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  6. Sounds like a good read Scarlett! I am reading Water For Elephants, but it is taking me forever to read since my scrappy passion comes first.

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  7. I love all of Janet Evanovich books. the whole one for the money series is great. I have read a couple of Laura child's books. I shared the contest on my blog.

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  8. I read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's fun, light, lets me de-stress. I plan to read more of Laura Child's books.

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  9. I have read several of her other books. The are really fun reads.

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