Book Giveaway
A quiet summer at home, well that was the intention…
The only plans my husband and I had this summer were to paint the house and work in the garden. After finishing up a lot earlier than expected and in desperate need of sun, we decided to spend a week in Italy.
Some friends have talked us into taking a long-weekend in Dublin, at the end of August. I’ve been invited to join a group of women-writers, meeting in Scotland the weekend before that, and now a trip to America has unexpectedly dropped into our lives.
My husband was asked by his company to give up a week of his vacation and go to Houston on business. Of course he agreed to do it, as long as they were willing to buy a ticket for me too. I then decided to trade in my ticket to Houston for a ticket to New Jersey, which is where I come from.
Tomorrow morning I’m heading home to the Garden State, for a whole week with family and friends. (Plus shopping, no tax on clothes in NJ). When I get back, my new baby granddaughter will be coming to stay with me, while my daughter and her family go to Lego Land in Denmark. There’s nothing like cuddling with a new born.
There is also an Austen in August reading challenge over at Roof Beam Reader. If you’re a Jane Austen fan (like me) check it out! I will also be participating in a book giveaway there…
Leave me a comment if you’re interested in winning a free copy of my book, Fly Away Home. At the end of August, I’ll pull one name out of a hat, contact the winner, and send the book anywhere in the world.
Sense and Sensibility is my favorite Jane Austen novel however, I’ve decided to read Persuasion, because Anne Elliot is my favorite Austen heroine. I’m also very fond of Elizabeth Bennet, from Pride and Prejudice. Which one will you read?
I’ll be gone for the next two weeks, but am leaving you with these awesome pictures, people have posted on Facebook. I hope you’re all having a great summer…
Posted on July 19, 2012, in travel and tagged books, Facebook, Fly Away Home, giveaway, Italy, Jane Austen, New Jersey, shopping, summer, travel. Bookmark the permalink. 47 Comments.
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Another holiday? Lucky you! Of course I want to win your book! pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I know, right…its been a crazy summer!
You’re first on the list for the book…Good Luck and thanks!
oh my gosh i am so jealous you getting to visit all them beautiful places! i hope you have a fab time and please show me pictures of your travels i am an armchair traveler and i love to see pictures 🙂 your summer plans sound wonderful and i hope you have a lovely time 🙂 xx
Thanks, I will…
Would you like me to put your name in for a free book? (lots of travel there)
ooh yes please 🙂 i didn’t like to ask 🙂 because being such a noob i wasn’t sure how it would work i am still not sure 🙂 i am such a technophobe 🙂 thank you though 🙂 xx
No worries… so am I.
Have a great trip, Maggie! There’s no sales tax on anything in Oregon, so put us on your to-visit list! Enjoy your grandbaby too. What a special time you’ll have with that little one. They get big so fast!
Thanks Laura and don’t I know it, my baby will be 18 in February!
Wow, Maggie. How time flies by. I still can’t believe my oldest is going to the school up the street. We’ve walked by it for years saying someday, when you’re older… and now she’s 5 and going there this fall.
Don’t blink or she’ll be 18!
Maggie I had no idea you were an Austen fan! I adore her novels. Pride & Prejudice is my favorite so far, but I haven’t read the entire collection (which I do own, shame on me). I think I will move on to Sense & Sensibility next….after 50 Shades, and my Psychology book…and…
Oh, I’m a major Jane Austin fan!
But I hear you… My reading list is pretty long too.
Would you like me to add you into running for a copy of my book? Whats one more…
I would love that! One can never have enough books!
From Jersey girl to internationally famous author. I think they may give you a ticker tape parade when you get back to NJ. I’ll see if I can get a good picture to submit of the joys of summer reading. Have a great trip!
Good to hear from you Jon and thanks!
Pride and Prejudice is my favorite Jane Austin book and I love all the movies too. I would love to be in the running for your book. Hint, hint. Have a wonderful time with your grandchild and your vacation!
Thanks, I’ll add your name to the list.
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I love all the Jane Austin movies as well 🙂
Enjoy “home”, friend! (good choice over Houston this time of year!) You will be missed. But it will be awesome knowing you are “here” ~ Take shopping pics!!! ♥
Thanks Paula and good idea to take shopping pics 🙂
🙂 have a blast!
Have wonderful travels, Maggie! And have fun reading, too. I love Austen. ~ Lily
Thank you Lily!
Safe travels! Darn. I already bought you book.
Did You? Interesting! Thanks Robin:)
Yup. Haven’t started the book yet tho. Too darn busy editing!
Speaking of editing, there are some “typos” and my publisher is now working on fixing them. And of course I wrote the book before reading all your posts on strong vs weak words…sigh
Have a great trip! The kids and I are so bummed we can’t be in Jersey next week. Don’t spend all your money on clothes!
Me too… I feel so bad about not seeing Maren this year. I’ll have to do something about that…Hmmm (me thinking)
Don’t worry I won’t spend all my money, I’ll spend Harry’s 🙂
Persuasion is my second favourite book only after Pride and Prejudice! Good choice!
I love all the pictures of people on holiday reading your book, absolutely brilliant!! I’d say that warms the cockles of your heart! 🙂
Oh, you know it 🙂
I didn’t enjoy Austen or Dickens when I was younger. Maybe it’s time to dip a toe again…
Have a wonderful time away and enjoy that new baby smell!
New baby smell, there’s nothing like it 🙂
Maggie, it sounds like you are having an incredible summer! And what a blessing to be able to enjoy your new grandchild for a week. I can feel the joy and excitement from here! 🙂
Sense and Sensibility is my favorite.
Please remember to drop my name in the hat for your book.
Many blessings and travel safely, Sloan
Its unusual to find someone who’s favorite is not Pride and Prejudice 🙂
Thanks for all your well wishes and your name is in the hat.
i can’t wait to see you!!
I can’t wait to see you too 🙂
Have a great trip!
WOW – congratulations, Maggie! And have a wonderful time 🙂
Thank you!
I just bought my wife a Nook Color ( she does not know yet- it hasn’t arrived. ) as soon as the account is set up I will order this for her NOOK– I have a Kindle but I think she would like this on her new reader instead. I am also looking forward to reading about Norway , from what your reviewers are saying. You have some great reviews on Amazon about this– so Hopefully on Monday– my Wife’s e reader tablet will be here.
Congrats on the new book and good luck Maggie. What women like you have endured in your lives is often astounding to me.
We recently read Laura Vikmanis’ book “It Not about the Pom Poms” and also found it inspiring. Some may think by the title that it is rather frivolous, but knowing her for a couple of years a couple of years before this was written, we were quite surprised to learn of all that she had endured before she got her life back.
No need to enter me for a drawing – I will buy it next week when the Nook arrives. Hover — if you feel so inclined, a signed hard copy would not be refused– GRIN. Good Luck Maggie
Nuff Said.
Thats so nice of you THANK YOU!
I hope your wife enjoys the book on her new Nook Color (what a lovely gift)
I’ll put your name in the drawing for a signed hard copy, because I really appreciate your support 🙂
I love Persuasion!
Yes, its a good one for sure 🙂
These are such great photos! I’m late in viewing them of course, but hey! It sounds like you have had such a busy but hopefully ultimately enjoyable summer! 🙂
No worries.. I have been so busy and have been making some late comments myself 😉
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