Sunday, April 10, 2011

AUTISM AWARENESS BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY

April is Autism Awareness Month. To increase awareness about autism four blogs are hosting a giveaway hop and sharing information and experiences of those whose lives have been touched by it. Once again, they are kindly inviting other blogs to join in.

For More Information about Autism follow these links:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/index.php
http://www.autism-society.org/
http://autism-resources.com

For my portion of the giveaway, I'm offering a copy of my women's fiction novel, "Awakening Avery."

Every married woman's greatest fear is that she will lose her husband and be left alone. When Avery Elkins Thompson, a successful, confident author loses her husband, her entire family is catapulted into a world of uncertainty and emotional upheaval.

Seeing the distress Her husband's death is wreaking upon her family, Avery embarks on a summer adventure to find a healing place on Florida's beautiful Anna Maria Island, a place rich with previous family memories.

In a savvy real estate coup, a house swap is arranged between Avery and a brooding Anna Maria widower named Gabriel Carson. As the two grieving parents move into one another's carefully-scripted worlds, things get messy. The plan takes some additional unexpected turns, requiring Avery to open her tightly-guarded heart to the quirky cast of characters she meets along the way, who teach her a thing or two about carrying on, and help her recall some important lessons she had long forgotten.

"Awakening Avery" is a laugh-out-loud grab-a-hankie read that has garnered some outstanding reviews.

You can earn up to four entries for the drawing to win an autographed copy. Each entry MUST be posted separately to be considered:

1) Become a friend of this blog if you have not already done so.

2) Click the link to read the reviews of "Awakening Avery" and post one of the reviews in the comment box.

3) Add "Awakening Avery" to your Goodreads list of books to read.

4) "Friend" me on Facebook.

Thanks for stopping by. Now enjoy all these other great bog offers!
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46 comments:

  1. QandthebooksApril 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Added to Goodreads list of to-read!

    http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4364978-karen

    blissfulrains(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. QandthebooksApril 10, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Is friending the same as following..?

    I follow via GFC!

    blissfulrains(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. MicheleApril 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    GFC follower Michele Luker

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

    jmluker (at) winco.net

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  4. Rita MApril 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I follow in GFC - Rita M
    rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  5. Rita MApril 11, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I added Awakening Avery to my Goodreads list of books to read.
    rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  6. Molly W. (@mommylovespark)April 11, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I follow on GFC. (infertilenanny)

    infertilenanny@gmail.com

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  7. Molly W. (@mommylovespark)April 11, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I added 'Awakening Avery' to my goodreads list. (infertilenanny)

    infertilenanny@gmail.com

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  8. SakiraApril 11, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    1) GFC follower (Sakira)

    2) "Awakening Avery is a thought provoking book that will tug at your heartstrings . . . a novel unlike any other I’ve read, and I highly recommend it."
    Kimberly Job

    I read the full review at her blog, but I didn't think you'd want me to copy the full review. I'm really eager to read this book now!!!! :D

    3) Added "Awakening Avery" to my list of Goodreads books to read (http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4910602-kris)

    4) "Friend" you on Facebook. (Kris Summers)

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  9. April XApril 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I'm a gfc follower!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    aprilxu2222@gmail.com

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  10. KaylieApril 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I'm your follower via GFC
    (Kaylie)

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. KaylieApril 11, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    This is an amazing story of one woman’s journey for peace after losing her husband too early. I laughed and I cried. It is an incredible journey of healing and love. Take a break from your life for 344 pages of travel from Utah, to Baltimore, Maryland to Sarasota, Florida and follow the adventures Avery experiences in learning to love again
    Valerie Steimle

    ckaylie777@hotmail.com

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  12. KaylieApril 11, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Added 'Awakening Avery' to my list of Goodreads books to read.

    ckaylie777@hotmail.com

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  13. KaylieApril 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I friend you on facebook.
    (Kaylie Nguyen)

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  14. Ramblings of a Part time DruidApril 12, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    i am a gfc follower - ramblings of a part time druid

    raynekitten@gmail.com

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  15. Ramblings of a Part time DruidApril 12, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    A heart warming and very emotionally driven book. There are many feelings that are brought up in the reader as this novel progresses. I was hooked from the very first page."
    Sheila Staley of the LDSWBR

    the book seems really interesting.. i know what its like to lose someone you love and how heartbreaking and earth shattering it is.

    raynekitten@gmail.com

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  16. LauraApril 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    GFC follower....Laura L

    weebeenoid(AT)cox(DOT)net

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  17. LauraApril 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Liked your fb page

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  18. CindyApril 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    "Awakening Avery is a thought provoking book that will tug at your heartstrings . . . a novel unlike any other I’ve read, and I highly recommend it."
    Kimberly Job
    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  19. CindyApril 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    I'm a GFC follower - Cindy Macbeth
    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  20. CindyApril 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Added 'Awakening Avery' to my list of Goodreads books to read.

    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  21. Bookworm LisaApril 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I am a gfc follower.

    ke7yca at gmail dot com

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  22. Bookworm LisaApril 12, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I sent a friend request on facebook
    ke7yca at gmail dot com
    Lisa Snider Faber

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  23. Bookworm LisaApril 12, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I haven't yet, but I will as soon as I get off of your page add Awakening Avery to my goodreads list of books. Lisa (Bookworm Lisa)

    ke7yca at gmail dot com

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  24. Crystal CApril 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    GFC Follower: Crystal

    destinyfighter7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. Crystal CApril 12, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Review:

    "A heart warming and very emotionally driven book. There are many feelings that are brought up in the reader as this novel progresses. I was hooked from the very first page."
    Sheila Staley of the LDSWBR
    (also read full review)

    - Crystal
    destinyfighter7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. Crystal CApril 12, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Added 'Awakening Avery' to my list of Goodreads books to read.


    - Crystal
    destinyfighter7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. SakiraApril 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Splitting up my last comment into three more posts:

    "Awakening Avery is a thought provoking book that will tug at your heartstrings . . . a novel unlike any other I’ve read, and I highly recommend it."
Kimberly Job

I read the full review at her blog, but I didn't think you'd want me to copy the full review. I'm really eager to read this book now!!!! :D

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  28. SakiraApril 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Added "Awakening Avery" to my list of Goodreads books to read (http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4910602-kris)



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  29. SakiraApril 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    "Friend" you on Facebook. (Kris Summers)

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  30. SweetShenanigansApril 12, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    GFC follower
    girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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  31. SweetShenanigansApril 12, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    here's one of the reviews: It's one of those books that really makes a person think. Love it!
    Nichole Giles
    girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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  32. SweetShenanigansApril 12, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I added Awakening Avery to my 'to read' list on goodreads as Alice X.
    girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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  33. IandSsmomApril 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    follow blog Shannon Johnson
    shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. IandSsmomApril 13, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    It's one of those books that really makes a person think. Love it!
    Nichole Giles

    shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. IandSsmomApril 13, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Put Awakening Avery on my tbr list on Goodreads!!
    shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. IandSsmomApril 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    added as a FB friend Shannon Johnson
    shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. tearyeyedstarsApril 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Following on gfc (tearyeyedstars)
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  38. tearyeyedstarsApril 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I read this review:
    "Vivid and compelling . . . a beautifully written story full of rich language . . . It carries some beautiful messages of love, forgiveness and family. . ."
    Alison Palmer - Full reviw on Alison's blog

    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  39. tearyeyedstarsApril 14, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Added to my "to read" list on goodreads (tearyeyedstars)
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  40. tearyeyedstarsApril 14, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Friended on fb (Et TheAlien)
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  41. EliseApril 14, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    gfc follower
    caliblue7 at gmail dot com

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  42. Laura H.April 14, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Already GFC follower (MamaHendo3).

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  43. Laura H.April 14, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    "A heart warming and very emotionally driven book. There are many feelings that are brought up in the reader as this novel progresses. I was hooked from the very first page."
    Sheila Staley of the LDSWBR

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  44. Laura H.April 14, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Added "Awakening Avery" to my Goodreads' list (Laura Henderson).

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  45. Laura H.April 14, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Already FB friend (Laura G. Henderson).

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  46. Laurie LC LewisApril 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Thank you to everyone who posted and entered this giveaway. I've enjoyed your comments and hope to connect with new blog-followers and friends on Goodreads and Facebook.

    I plugged the entries into Random.org which selects my winners, and the number the program chose was..................1! CrAZy, HuH? So Blissfulrains is our winner!

    Thanks for playing, and please stop back. I'll be participating in other contests, and with my new book, "IN GOD IS OUR TRUST" debuting this summer, I'll have a whole host of giveaways.

    Thanks again! Laurie

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