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!
Thank you!
I cannot wait to read your book!
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I would love to win a copy and I know just who will get the extra copy too!
Social media entry – I follow you on instagram and Facebook.
Just read the first book over Christmas and gave one to my momma too. Would love the next one! Miss seeing you! Hope things are going well.
And I just headed over to the Instagram and followed.
I can’t wait to read your new book (I loved the last one!), and I would be absolutely thrilled to win a signed copy.
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Can’t wait to read the book!
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Social media entry…IG and Twitter. I adored your first book. It was like a hug. Can’t wait for this one.
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I’d love to win!
I would love to win a copy of your book. I have read the first 20 pages and fell head over heels in love.
Please! 50!
Social media entry! Been following you on Twitter and Instagram – just love it!
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Oh my goodness! Would love to win this book for myself and for my friend Eve who was my roomie all four years at Clemson.
I can’t wait to read it – signed or unsigned!
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Thanks!
i love your posts and really, really, really want to read your books!!
SociAl media post, I love following you on Facebook!
I can’t wait to read it!
I would love to win!
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Please!!!! I can’t wait to read your book but have not been able to buy it yet. Too many unexpected expenses this month. :-(
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I know just who I would give it to!
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You’re absolutely presh. Luckily for me, I know just who I’d give the second book to! Sorry to end that sentence with a preposition.
Would love to win a copy of your new book!
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I’d love to win your book!
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Would LOVE a signed copy!!!
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Crossing my fingers!
I read the first chapter (thank you for the appetizer) and it was wonderful! Made me tear up a bit (happy tears). I would love to win a signed copy!
I would love to win a copy!!
I just reunited with an old friend. She’d be my pick!
I love the idea of sharing the prize with my best friend! We’re both big fans of your writing and we’re both on budget lockdown for the next few months.
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I read /laughed through/cried through your last book when nursing my newborn at wee hours of the night.
Now I’m having another baby and I NEED another book! Also- I’ve got a few other late night new mommies I could share with.
Also- already follow on insta. 😠social media entry.
Pick me!!!!
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Would love this!!
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I’ve been a huge fan for a while! Speaking of your college friends, I found out you know Bee Berry! Small world! She & I did bible study together!
Anyway – would LOVE to win signed copies!!! I know just who of my people I would give it too!
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I would love to win!
Would love to win- loved your first book!!
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I can’t wait! I need this laughter and awesomeness in my life!
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Would love to win!
Already follow on FB
pick me!! I bought your last book for my mom, sisters and grandmother and we all just adored it. I’m trying really hard to save your book to read during my upcoming maternity leave but I’m not sure if I can hold out until March!!!
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Pick me!!!! Pick me!!!! 🙋
Can’t wait to read it!
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I’m excited to read your latest book (the first was a delight)!
Pick me, please. :-)
I pre-ordered my book and it arrived Tuesday night. I’m forcing myself to only one chapter a night so I can enjoy the book longer. But, I also ordered a copy for my dear friend, Lisa. She and I have been friends since we were in junior high and our friendship is totally God ordained-we desperately needed each other (when we became friends her dad had just passed away and we had just lost my brother). At the ripe ol’ age of 12 and 13, we walked through some dark days together. Of course, there have been some glorious, hilarious, awkward, amazing days that followed. This past October, Lisa had brain surgery to remove her second tumor in 6 years. She is currently undergoing radiation and chemo (to make sure any cancer cells are deader than dead because they’ve already gotten the tumor-and to make sure there is never another tumor in her future). While she is going through treatment, she is trying to stay home and away from germs. I sent her a copy of the book with a note thanking her for being one of my people, Lord knows she is definitely one of my people. It will give us something fun and wonderful to talk about. Thanks for writing, I laughed so hard (and apparently loud) about your conversation with your Aunt Cecil that I woke up my child and had to put her back to bed (which took an hour).
I can’t wait to read this…whether it’s free or not!! Thanks for offering these copies!
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yes please!
It would be delightful to win and share with my Bestie!
Would love a signed copy!
Can’t wait to read!
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I’d give my second copy to my friend Gay. WHike we’ve only known each other since 2005 and lives far away, she’s a dear friend who’s always got my back!
Yay for the chance! Thank you!
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I follow you on both Twitter and Instagram!
I totally want this book and nothing’s better than also getting a copy to give to a friend!
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I loved the first 20 pages and would love to win the rest for myself and my sister!
I loved your first book. Life long friends are wonderful. I found a bunch of pictures of my friends and I back in college and loved remembering all the fun (and bad) times we all had.
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Would love to win and share with my BFF!
Excited about reading this book!
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I NEED this book!!!! Pick me! (Holding my hand up high and waving it furiously)
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Me! Me! Me! Pretty please!!!
So looking forward to reading your book!
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I hope I win!!
Well, I already bought my copy, but I’d love to give two away to friends! I just couldn’t wait.
I would love to have a copy of your book!!!
Can’t wait to read!
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Would love to win!
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