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!
Me please!
I would love an autographed copy!
Hope you’ve loved every minute of your book release!!! You are an amazing storyteller!
Love your writing!
Social media entry!
I would love to win this! Can’t wait to read it!
So excited to read your new book! Congratulations!!
College memories are awesome!
I also did the Facebook, the Twitter and the Instagram. I need me the latest Boomama book!
I want to be the winner winner chicken dinner! I’m a fellow Dawg too!!!
Can’t wait!
Social Media FB :-)
Social Media IG :-) (didn’t feel like looking for my password for Twitter!)
YES. BTW, I had an outfit similar to the polka dots only instead of dots, I wore fruit. Yes, fruit.
Social media entry!
I have a signed copy of your first book that I gave to my mama, so I’d love to give her a signed copy of your second book… to complete the set of course :)
Oh, pick me please! :)
Social media entry!
pick me!!
I would love this book
I’d LOVE to have a copy of your new book. The first one is a treasure and I know this one will be, too.
SocIal media
Social media entry — I already follow you on Twitter.
Pick me, pick me! (raises hand very high in the air)
Yeah-I don’t know why it posted my name as “Kati” like I’m trying to be fancy or something.
Love the walk down memory lane. Would love to win your book!
Social media entry
I follow you on the twitter and the instagram-off to add facebook now.
Social media entry!
I’ve been having a lot of the same “friend memories” lately! :)
Social media entry!
Love to read your blog and follow on insta. thanks for the chance to win!!
You make me laugh!!! I’d love to win.
I followed you on IG as soon as I found you!!!
Would love to win!
I’d love one!
Social media entry – all 3!
Can’t wait to read it!!! Social Media Entry
Excited about your new book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Friends are the best, aren’t they?
I bought a copy already, but definitely can give 2 copies to my people… :)
Love your writing, and would love to share!!!
Can’t wait to kick back and read this book!
I follow you on all 3 — fb, twitter, and instagram!!
Extra entry! yay!!
Want to win!
Social Media entry :) Thank you!
Social media entry
I already know the friend I’d love to share this with!
Social media entry– thank you!
I would love to share a copy of this book with my best friend!
I would so share with my college friend who wore outfits like that polka dot one with me :)
Social media entry also – I already follow you on all 3!
*raises hand* Ooh ooh ooh ooh (a la Arnold Horshack)… :)
social media entry too :)
i am craving this book!
Follow you on FB, Twitter and instagram
Would love to win a signed copy for me and a friend!
Would LOVE to win your book and share a copy with my sister! Thanks!!!!
social media entry!
sophie, i want in! :) also – social media entry. :)
This delights me to no end!! I’d LOVE to win a signed copy!! And if I won, I’d pick my mama to win a copy too!
Social media entry! =) Happy Friday!!
I can’t wait to read it!
Love your writing!!
Social media entry! FB and IG
Social media entry!
I’m entering for my wife. She’s been talking about this book for a while and is dying to read it. I’d win major brownie points if I won it for her. Thanks for the chance.
Social Media Entry :)
I’ve already downloaded the digital version, but have two of My People picked out who would be the recipient’s of your book!!!!!
I’d LOVE a signed copy of Home is Where My People Are! My daughter & I have both been dying to read the new book. =)
Pick me! Would love to be able to give the extra copy to a special aunt.
Bows, lacy socks, and poofy hair? A killer combination!
Would love to win and be able to share a copy as well!
College friends are the best!
Social Media entry! I follow you everywhere! :-)
Can’t wait to read your new book!
Just finished your first book yesterday. That’s all I did the whole afternoon. Well, it was rainy and cold…what else could I do? I posted it to Facebook, tagging two girlfriends whom I know would enjoy it as much as I did. Loved every word!
I would love to win for myself and my best college pal Beth. We actually have a reunion planned in February for 5 of us that were very close (the 6th can’t make it, sadly). I haven’t seen a couple of these girls in years and years.
As for that outfit – oh my, how glorious were the 80’s? :):):)
I already bought my copy, but would love to send to my two dear, sweet sisters. Our mama gave us each a copy of your first book because you are a hometown girl, and she wanted to remind us of home. She went to be with the Lord last May, but I know she would have bought this one for us too. Best of luck! I can’t wait to start reading.
Social Media – Instagram follower
I would love a copy! And one to share too!!
Awesome!!!
Would love a copy for myself here in Arkansas…and to send one to my precious daughter that’s moved to Boston!
Would love to read it! Thanks! (And I love that you have a tag called “rambling”…I think I have a lot that could go in there!)
I would LOVE to win! I’ve been dying to read the book, and my friend would love it as well. We were English majors together in college, and share a love of Southern Lit.
Social media entry
I hope I win!! I can’t wait to read your book!
Social media entry.
The picture of your friends made my day!
Thanks for all the laughs! I had some unfortunate perms in high school and college back in the day. Congrats on the new book.
I would love this for me and for my best friend of 36 years!
Pick me please!
Social media entry (Facebook & Instagram)
Glad it’s Friday!
I would love to win a book! Thanks for doing this giveaway and giving us all a chance.
Following on instagram!
I am “new to you” but super happy to have found you on the world wide web. I was going to order both of your books but I think I will first take my chance at your awesome give-away so ……”pick me, pick, me”! Love, love, love the outfit in the picture you started this blog with—does it just SCREAM 1980’s or what. Oh my goodness, I can just look back in my head and see one of my friends wearing something like this—-we were so cool! ☺
Hahahahaha!
Social media entry! (I love your posts. So fun and entertaining!)
I would love to win!
Social Media – Facebook! :)
Social Media Entry
Social media entry.
i’d love to have this book – looking forward to reading it!
You are most precious! Would love to win!