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!
social media entry – thanks!
Would love to win!!
I’m in!
And.. Social media entry. ;)
Pick me! Yay!
I am blessed to have many lifelong friends! What a fun giveaway
social media entry :)
I would be honored to receive a copy of your new book! You are just precious!
Such cute pictures.
Woot! And congratulations on the premature birth of your book. :)
Double WOOT! Social media entry.
I would love to get a book and share one
Thanks so much!
I would love your book! :)
Social Media Entry…I follow you on FB AND Twitter, girl!
Loved the free bit and would love to win one for myself and my daughter.
I have a ministers wife that I am just starting to get to know, but it feels like God put us together and said, “No need to talk, you are just alike.” She would be my pick for the book friend.
Can’t wait to read this one!!
Would love to win your new book.
Pick me! Can’t wait to read your book!
Social media entry! IG and FB too!!
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Would love to share this with Lisa!
Well isn’t this a nice little giveaway! I think Sister would love to read this, too.
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O the bad perms one just got me. I was looking at some of my own past unfortunate hair adventures just a while back.
Social media entry – FB.
Ooooo- I’d love to be the winner!
I love this post! Thanks for sharing the great pictures!
I would love to be able to read and share your book. :-)
I want one! :)
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So excited to read this!!
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I would share with my BFF Susie, who is my mentor, friend, sister from another mister, soul-sister and I don’t know what all. She is gold.
Thanks for the fun giveaway….
Love your writing! Pick me!
I would love to share with my bestie! Love your words!
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love your writing!
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Loved your first book, can’t wait to read this one!!
Yes please.
I’d love to read your book!
Also a Facebook & Instagram follower.
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I love how you celebrate your friendships with your college friends! Those friendships are such a treasure! I’m a MS girl. too. & I cherish my college friends & still meet them as often as possible. I’m looking forward to reading your new book & would love to share it with one of my best friends. Social Media Entry – All 3.
Would love to win and share with my sister
Pick me…I’m older than you. Respect your elders!! ;)
Please and Thank You!!
Spent some much needed time with my BFF of nearly 30 years last weekend. We laughed and cried. Wonderful weekend!!
I would love to read your book and share with my sister from Mississippi….
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I’d love a signed copy!!
Social media entry!!
Hi Boomama — I’m new to this blog but I’m loving it! I would love to win a copy of your book and a copy for a friend.
Social media entry. I’ve already read the first 20 pages! Ha ha! Great so far.
From your biggest fan on the west coast!
I would really like to win a signed copy of your new book and to give one to a friend! Thanks for this giveaway!
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I loved your first book! I know I will love this one too!
Social media entry. Thanks!
Loved your first book to pieces and cannot wait to read your new one!
I really want to read the “most recent” in a series of books!! Would love to win!!
I’d love the book and know right away who I would give the second copy too.
I’d share a copy with my sweet friend Traci… She’s been my BFF since elementary school, and we’ve weathered bad perms, acid washed jeans, stirrup pants, and big hair bows together!
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I’m looking forward to reading your book! Happy Friday! :)
Thanks for the fun giveaway! Fingers crossed! :-)
Can’t wait to read the book!
I would love to have a signed copy of this book. I am looking for to reading it and it would make a nice birthday gift for my bff!!!
Followed you on IG :)
I’m buying the book today, but just wanted to comment anyway. I loooooove the post about your friends…it makes me nostalgic about my own. Thank you so much for giving us a peek into your life!
My wife would love this!
Me me me please!
Love that kind of friendships!!! Thanks for opportunity and social media entry!
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You delight me! TGIF
Good luck on your new book.
Hugs from Minnesota,
Marie
Love your books!!
Would love to win this for my BFF from high school, who has been my sister -in-law since graduation!!
One for me and one for my sister would be great!
I would love to have your book! I’ll be purchasing one if I don’t win one!!
I’d love to win.
Facebook follower!
Thanks so much for this opportunity! You’re delightful!
Would love to win =)
I would love to get this and give to my best friend!
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Social media (IG) follower!
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I’ve hrard wonderful things about this book, would love to share it will my college roomie :)
love your books!! My niece (17) did a dramatic reading of your dads sweater situation out of book one at a family get together. We were in tears just laughing so hard!
Would love to win! â¤ï¸