Here are the giveaway winners; we matched a random number drawing with the comment number. I’ll be in touch about how to claim your prizes! Thanks, y’all!
Today has been one of those days when, for a whole host of reasons, I have been super nostalgic about my college friends. It’s probably because I found myself in the middle of a big ole group text at 6 o’clock in the AM, and by 9 my friend Katy had sent me the following picture of her at a Chi O Valentine’s dance, sporting an outfit that she wore with great intention and also pride.
It makes me so happy on so many different levels. There’s the bow, the polka dots, the lacy ankle socks, the red shoes with what looks to be just the slightest hint of a heel – it’s just too good. And then, if you look at her date / lifelong friend Charlie’s ankle area, it appears that he might have tight rolled those acid washed jeans in order to showcase his lace-up boots.
So the bottom line is that there is nothing about this picture that does not delight me.
Inevitably, though, this morning’s text convo with Katy turned sort of reflective and serious, and that is maybe the biggest blessing of deep friendships that span a whole lot of years: you can go from silly to serious in about four seconds flat, and then, if need be, you can go right back to silly without missing a beat.
All day long I thought about the girls that shaped so much of what I believe about friendship and kindness and sincerity and being FOR EACH OTHER (as opposed to being mired down in some silent, endless, pointless competition that no one will ever win). Maybe this is why I found myself a little more sentimental than usual on the Instagram tonight.
(You may have to click through to see the IG post if you’re reading this via email.)
(But you do whatever you feel is best. I am certainly not the boss of you.)
So, in the interest of celebrating friendship and the first week of , I’m doing a little giveaway. I’m giving away 10 books, but here’s the twist. I’ll draw for five winners who will get a signed copy of the book, and then each of those winners can pick one of their people – whether that person is a friend or a family member or both – and that special person will get a signed copy, too.
I’m only leaving this giveaway open until noon central time on Friday, January 23rd, and then I’ll draw for winners ASAP. I’ll mail the books just as soon as I have everyone’s addresses – hopefully by the first of next week.
By the way, if you’d like to earn a second entry in this giveaway, just follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and then come back here and leave an additional comment that says “social media entry.” And if you’re already plugged in on one of the social media outlets, you can absolutely still use the additional social media entry. Fair is fair, after all.
Finally. If you’re not sure if you’d want to win the book because you’re not sure if you’d want to read it, you can for free American dollars. It’s like a little sampler platter, only unfortunately it will arrive on your computer without any queso or Buffalo wings.
Happy Giveaway, y’all!
This giveaway is now closed. I’ll notify winners via email later this afternoon!
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Well, I sure need to win, because on January 23, 1994, I gave birth to fraternal twin girls 6 weeks early. Tomorrow they will be 21. And I’m not old enough for that. Winning your book would be like a gift to me for doing a bang-up good job at being a mama. If I win, you can find me in my closet. With my hand in a bag of Cheetos. The crunchy kind.
Social media entry- been following on Instagram for a while
Loved your first book and would love to read this one. Thanks for the give-a-way!
Thank you for the give-away….and the 80s fashion reminders…been cringing over bubble suits all afternoon!
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Ooooh, pick me! I soooo know who the second one would go to!!!!
Already an Instagram follower!!! :)
Love the fashion statement and hairstyles! I’d love to win the books, too.
Me, me, me!
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I devoured the first 20 pages and was laughing out loud! Loved it!! :)
I’d love to win!
Me! I cried and laughed out loud at A Little Salty to Cut The Sweet. I can’t wait to read this one!
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IG and FB entry too.
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Loved your first book! Looking forward to this one!!
I would love a signed copy!
Thank you for this opportunity!
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Sure would love to win this one!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Follow you on Instagram
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i hope I win!
Social media entry (Facebook and Instagram). I would love to win this book!! You are so wonderful!
Already read and loved first chapter on my kindle but would love to win a signed copy for me and a friend!
I would just love to win one! Thanks so much for such a generous giveaway :)
I’ve been following you on Twitter for a while now.
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Would love to win your book!
Go, fight, WIN! Hopefully! Thankssss!
I’d love to win a signed copy. I Have your first book (which I loved) and its signed
I’d give the other one to Nanette Roach Slover
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I follow you on Twitter and Instagram
I’d LOVE to win a copy of your newest book!! Pick me, pick me!!
Would love to win! Thanks Sophie!
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Wowzers! Over the top!
Instagram follower!
I would love to have a copy of your book.
Please pick me! Can’t wait to read your book!!!
Spcial media entry! IG and Facebook.
Thanks soooo much!
I would love to win this book and one to giveaway! Thank you!
Would love to win this! Would give one to my sister! I already follow you on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
I’d love to win! Thank you!
I’d love to win this and share this with my daughter.
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Pick me! Already following on social media site too!
I’d love to win!
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Would love signed copy!!
I Would love to win!
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Loved your first book, can’t wait to read this one!
I’d love to read it!
Pick me!!!!!!!!
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I would love to win!!
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Can’t wait to read! Hail State!! ðŸ¾
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Yes, please! I’d love your book and I know someone else who would too!
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Your first book made my heart happy :)
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Looking forward to reading the book!
On page 41. Can’t.put.it.down. Would love an autographed copy and one to share! Then I could give the one I’m reasing now away too. Maybe.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a book and share a copy! My friend Carmen will be a winner too if I’m chosen. Love to you!
I am so anxious to read this and I know just the friend I’d give a copy to.
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Loved your first book and have read your blog for 6-7 years!
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Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love to win copies for my BFF and myself… Our birthdays are right around the corner!
Can’t wait to read the whole book!
I can’t wait to read the book!
Fun! I love to read your book!
Social media entry :) You rock, BooMama
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Please pick me – hun😘
Love ya
Please, pretty please pick me :) my sister- Angie- introduced me to your first book. I’ve recently moved away from home (Georgia) and the transition has been hard. Your writing has pulled me and Angie down memory lane– your book has allowed me to escape back home when I need to. So I know, for sure, I would give Angie the 2nd book. :)
Please choose me :). Loving “A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet” and cannot wait to read the new book!
That outfit is 100%, pure awesomeness!
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Love the college pics!
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Oh I hope I win!!
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I’d love to get a copy of your new book– from one County Agent’s daughter to another.
Dear BooMama,
You are such a delight, and I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of your book. If I don’t win one here (and let’s be honest, I don’t win things like this), I’ll certainly buy a copy of my own.
Regards,
Courtney
Also, I follow on the Instagram and the twitter. Yay social media.
Totally buying copies my own self, but I can’t resist the urge to see if I could actually ever win one these giveaways! ;)
Your first book cracked. Me. Up. Can’t wait to read this new one!
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I would love to read it!!!
And of course I follow you on Instagram â¤ï¸