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!
Pick me!!
You are darling. Excited about this book!
I can’t wait to read this book!
Pick me, loved your last book and I know this one will be great too!!
Social media entry too :)
Can’t wait to read it!
Social Media entry.
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Social media entry! :)
Would love to win!
Social media entry!!
I would love to read your second book!!!
This has my name on it 😃 and I know who I’m sharing with 😃
CONGRATULATIONS to You 💙💙💙
Me! Social media entry
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I’d love, love, love to have a signed copy! ☺ï¸Love, LOVE your words!
Yay! for old friends.
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I already ordered ~ actually preordered~ and my book arrived yesterday! So excited to read it! I’d still love to win a signed copy and one for a friend, because I could use my purchased one for a gift or a giveaway~I love to gift things that I love to other people.
I would be doing the download, even though I have the book, if it DID come with queso. thanks all the same! ;)
I look forward to reading it!
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Girlfriends are great!!! Would love to share one with one of my bests!
I would love to win this for myself and my daughter n law. We met you together in Charlotte, and you were awesome. Her name is Maranda she is truly my best friend.
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I loved your first book! Can’t wait to read this one! Would love to win! Thanks!
Oh, please pick me!! Let’s not have a re-do of middle school dodge ball!
Social media entry, babyyyyyy!
I’m from Starkville and know we must be kin somehow, lol!! Would love a copy of book #2!!!
social media entry
I would love to win a copy of your book. I read the first 20 pages and am hooked!!!
Social media entry.
Pick me Sofie! Social Media Entry!!!
Follow you on IG would love to win!!
I would absolutely LOVE to have a signed copy for me and my dear friend, who both feel like we are best friends with you…..you just haven’t met us yet! By the way, we need more podcasts!
Can’t wait to read this one. I was so happy when I went to amazon to look that Melanie’s book for preorder pops up as a combo with yours. Would love to win this one.
I’d love to win!
I know just who I would give a copy to! Love ur writing!!!
Social media entry – love your Instagram photos, especially Hazel.
I know this book will be as good as your first one.
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I hope I win! Your blog and your first book are truly delightful–I know that I’ll feel the same about the new book. Thanks!!!
Winning for friends is the best kind of winning.
Close your eyes…rumble the papers…reach to the bottom of the basket…close um tighter…grab a slip…pull it out….blow on it for good luck…yes I am a Christian and believe that God is sovereign….just blow on it anyway…open that little treasure up…Oh. My. Stars!!! It’s Amy Mcbride!…that nut on Instagram that I’m friends with and will post on her social media that she FINALLY won something in her life! Whoop, whoop!
{social media entry too}
That picture is great! So 80’s. Would love to read your book.
Also, social media entry (twitter and IG)
How fun, thank you :)
Would love to win a copy! Already know who I’d share with!
I loved your first book, can’t wait to read this one.
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Awww thank you Boomama!
I would love to win this book and share it with my momma!
Cannot wait to read this book. Would love a signed copy. Thanks for the give away Sophie. Blessings!!
I would love a copy of your new book!
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Love to hear about your friends and friendships!
would love to win one
Sign me up please!
this books sounds like a must read of 2015!
social media entry, because obviously!
It would be so sweet to win a copy…and share the other copy with my little sister!
I’m thrilled I found you through “The Nester”! Looks like I have a new “must read” on the list!
Social media entry – how can I pass up an extra entry?!
I’m so looking forward to reading your book! You have a gift. One minute I’m laugh-crying because you’re funny and relatable and then the next I can be real crying because you’ve shared something real and relatable.
What a fun giveaway…can’t wait to read it!
I would love to read your books…
Can’t wait to read and share. Love your southern family in the first book. My daughter in law have picked up on saying “the Belks”.
I would LOVE to win a copy of your book! I know so many friends who would also want it, so picking one friend will be tough!!
Would love to win a signed copy of your new book. What a wonderful gift a second copy would make for a dear friend! Certainly enjoyed your “Sweet n Salty”! Best, Janis
Yea! Social media entry
I would love to win a copy of your book
Social media entry.
I would live to win!!!
oh what a fun giveaway! thanks for this…I have a few family birthdays to buy for in the next weeks…this would be lovely to give as a gift!!!
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I would LOVE to win a copy of your book! I know so many friends who want to read it to. It will be tough picking my one friend to share it with!
and the social media entry!
Can’t wait to read the new book!
Social media entry (Instagram!)
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I loved the first one and know I will love this one too! Thank you!
Social media!!
Social Media Entry. . . . . .Want to win bad : )
So, so excited for you and cannot wait to read the new book!
thank you!
Social media entry!!
Please pick me!
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I really can’t wait to read this book! It sounds absolutely fabulous!!
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I, soooooo, want this book.
If I don’t win, I am requesting it
for my birthday.
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Friends do make life better don’t they? Can’t wait to read your book.
Social media entry! :)
Thanks!
So fun!
Social media entry :)
Woohoo! And social media entry as well!