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!
And a social media entry! :)
Not sure they would want to read it?! How could you NOT if you are a fan? Looking forward to the new book!
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Today in the teacher’s lounge at school, we were talking about our first teacher jumpers in the early 90s….#what were we thinking?
This would be spectacular to win!
Love your Labor of Loves’…your art & your words. #Thank you! <3
Pick me! :)
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Yes, yes!
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I need this so bad. I commented on your Instagram or Facebook the other day asking how I could get one! How cool would it be if I won one!
So much love!!!!
Home is where my people are too! I can’t wait to read it!
I forgot to say social media entry.
Would love a signed copy of your book!
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Hey, hey! I have been waiting rather impatiently for this book to come out! Please pick me!!
Pick me please!!! :-)
PLS pick me!!!!!!!
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I would love to win your book and such a fun twist to pick a friend to win, too. Thanks for the chance!!
Oh, I’d love to win this! My mom loved your last book and this Mississippi girl is dying to read both of them! Hoping to slip up to LeMuria when you’re there…that place is a little slice of Heaven. And I followed you on FB and Twitter, too!
Me please oh please!
Yes please!
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Thanks for being so generous! I’ll share with my daughter😊
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I can only hope my college friends and I will keep this same kind of relationship over the years! Would love to win the book and share with one of them!
Social media entry (Twitter and Instagram)!
Thanks for the chance to win, Sophie!! Loved your first book!!
Oh PLEASE oh PLEASE oh PLEASE! I want to read your book!!
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Great giveaway! I know who would be getting the second copy. One of my best girlfriends who I don’t know what I’d do without! She actually introduced me to your books as well.
Can’t wait to read it!
I read the first 20 pages of your new book last night and I was wishing I had the rest to read. I would love to win a copy of your book for me and a copy for my sister.
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Would love to win a copy!!
Here’s to hoping I win!
Social Media Entry!! Following on Instagram!!
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Would love to win and pick a special person to win, too!!
Social media entry – I’ve loved following you on IG and FB!
Would love to win/read! Love your transparency and then there’s the humor!!!😄
I would love a copy & I have a friend I would love to share with
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I get nostalgic when I read your stuff! Loved my high school days – made tolerable in large part because of your hubby ;) – good times. Can’t wait to read the book – whether I win or purchase!
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The hair styles make me giddy!
Social media on FB and Instagram too — add to my previous post!!
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Would love to win!
Social Media Entry. I follow you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. :)
I would love this book and my bff would too!
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Social media entry. Follow you on Instagram & FB.
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I would love to win this book! Thank you, Sophie.
I need to read your new book! ASAP!!
Also … social media entry! :)
Fingers crossed!
Just finished reading my digital copy. So good, I’d love a hard copy too!!!
I’m so tickled about your book! I won’t be able to come to your book signing this time, so i would love to win a copy for Mamie and me :)
F u n! Can’t wait to read this!
I would love to win! But I still need to come to B’ham 2/7 to buy a few more. 😄
Pick Me! I’m a displaced southerner; Mississippi girl at that. (Attala County) Hubby is Navy and has had me traveling the world with him for the past 25 yrs. Not complaining, but I miss my people. Your “A Little Salty To Cut The Sweet” did my heart good!
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Am on page 126 of a little salty. Pass the sweet tea and thanks for the giggles. It is like pioneer woman wrote – it is like sitting on the front porch conversing with a dear friend. Congrats on new book. And social media
I would love to read your new book! I loved your first one :-)
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I followed you on Instagram
I love your writing style!
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I sure hope I win because I have to find out if the ear impaction story made the book. And if it still makes me throw up in my mouth a little.
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I’d love a copy of your book! I’m in college right now and am realizing that home isn’t just the house I grew up in but can also be wherever my people are, no matter how many different places that entails :)
Also, socia media entry!
Love to have a copy.
pick me!!! I love a good tight roll!!!
Can’t wait to read it, so happy for you Sophie :)
i can’t wait to read this one – so proud of you!
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Can’t wait to read the book!
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Me, me, me!! 😊
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Sophie, My sister and I were talking this afternoon about you and your new book (we loved your first one :). With social media, through your blog, podcasts & instagram we have been able to “meet” you and you have become “one of our people”. We love your spirit and thank you for sharing your faith and family with us! We would love an autographed copy.
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Pick me! Pick me!
Loved the first 20 pages!
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Thank you so much for doing this! I’d love to win and share this with a friend.
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I’d love to win a book.
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I would love to win!
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I’d love to gift this and have one for me too!
Pick me! Pick me!
Already a facebook friend :)
I am so eager to read your book and it would be wonderful to treat my childhood friend as well.
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