Saturday, May 01, 2010

It's Mary's Month! It's May! I'm Giving Some Books Away!

Last year in May, my book on the Rosary was published.

In celebration of a year of great response and terrific readers, and in looking forward to my second book (which is in the works with Servant) I'd like to say "thank you" to everyone with a few giveaways.

Each Saturday in May, I'll give away a copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.

Atticus would like the method of today's giveaway to have something to do with sports trivia. He thinks you should have to answer the question, "Who was the last pitcher to no-hit the Yankees?"  I'm not going to make you answer that. The answer is Hoyt Wilhelm.  (Atticus, you don't win the book.)

Instead, I'll make it easy today:

Just leave a comment on this post. You can say anything. You might say, "Karen, I'd love to win it!" or, "Free! That's great! Now I don't have to buy it!"  Maybe you're thinking, "I really couldn't care less, but I need something to give my mother next Sunday so count me in."  Or, you might say, "Karen, this is dull. Tell us a Ramona story."  Or, perhaps you'd like to say, "I have no idea who you are -- I got here by Googling plot summary of Escape from Warsaw."

My daughters will throw all your names in coffee cup and pick a winner at random.  (Comments will be open today and all of Sunday, until midnight.) We'll pick and announce the winner on Monday.

Good luck!

57 comments:

christine M said...

You're book is wonderful, and I already have it - but I'd be thrilled to win another copy because then I could share it with more people (and still have one for myself)

Jennifer said...

Well I already have a copy, but I'd love to win one to give as a gift Karen!

Margaret in Minnesota said...

Ha! Loved this post and love this book's author. {{{Mmmwa!!}}}

Toss my name in the pot, please, as I have no intention of ever giving my copy away.

Unknown said...

I've wanted to read your book for a while. I'd love to win it!

Tobins said...

Your book is on my wish list, Karen, but even if I happen to receive it for Mother's Day, I'd love a copy to share! Thanks for the giveaway.

Theresa said...

Oh, yes! I already have my own copy, but I know a few folks who I'd really love to gift it to.

Nancy said...

I'd love a copy! Thanks for offering the giveaway...and for writing the book!

Diane said...

How generous of you, Karen! I would love to have an extra copy to give away.

Happy Feast of St Joseph the Worker!

Love you!

jen mackintosh said...

Oh, delightful! I'm definitely in! Your book is on my wish list - I can either win it or order it, but one way or the other, I'm getting it soon!!!

Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
Jen Mackintosh

rjmack at ardmore dot net

Emily said...

LOVE the book, love love love, if I win I'll give it to my mom, or someone else. But probably my mom, because she likes to say the rosary but thinks she doesn't have time!

Lenetta said...

Oh, I would LOVE to win a copy!! Thanks for the chance!

regan said...

karen,
your book has been on my "to read" list for quite some time. i love. love the rosary. can't live without it and may would be a great month to read about it and cross it off! please enter me!

Barb Szyszkiewicz said...

I would love to read your book. I am irregular at best about praying the Rosary but lately it's been on my mind! This would help me learn more.

Robin said...

I'd love to have my name thrown in a coffee cup!

sarah said...

Don't put my name in the coffee cup - I wouldn't impose the cost of postage to New Zealand on you! But I had to leave a copy anyway, to say - your second book is in the works? Hooray! That is so exciting for you!!

Julie said...

I LOVE your book Karen and would love to win a copy to give away to a friend! I'm giving myself a challenge today to pray the rosary every day in May! Wish me luck.

Mary Kate said...

As much as I love Jesus, Mary, the Rosary and your blogposts, imagine my delight if I won something that encompassed ALL of those!!!!

Maxine said...

I would LOVE to win a copy of this! Then maybe my dh would be off the hook for Mother's Day shopping. See, that could make TWO people happy! :)

Julia said...

I would love a copy of this book...it has been on my wish list! Thank you so much for doing this!

Sarah said...

I would love to win your book. It has been on my wish list for a long time ... Those children's books always seem to trump any "me" purchases =) So, please enter me! Thanks!!

Stellamaris said...

What lovely generosity! I would love a copy of your book. Put my name in the cup and maybe I won't have to buy it! Thank you!

Caroline said...

Oops. Need to leave a link for you

Anonymous said...

I would love to win a copy of your book, especially in this month of Mary!

D said...

'd love to win a copy! It's been on my wishlist for quite a while, but finances have been tight lately.

Catherine said...

I would love a copy of your book. Mary and The Rosary have gotten me through so many "moments" in my life, especially once I became a mother.

Unknown said...

I also have your wonderful book but would love to give it to a friend who just turned Catholic.

Tracy said...

I would love a copy! What a great read for the month of May!

Mike's Wife said...

I would just love a copy! Pick me!

SuzanneG said...

I'd love to have a copy of your book, Karen. It's been on my wish list ever since it came out! Thanks for doing this.

kdfash said...

I bought four of your books for gifts but would love to have one for me :).
Thanks, Karen (and I love your blog).

Anonymous said...

I am never able to write these things, but I hope it works this time. Hoping for the book, MariaDammeyer

Anonymous said...

Ah, it worked that's great! Now, I can really hope to win. If I do, please just send me an email as I do NOT have a blog. Maria

Unknown said...

I have wanted your book since it came out. I would LOVE to win!

Michele from NH

Anonymous said...

Would love to win the book. Throw my name in the pot. Thanks!!

Holly Schwartz
Bardstown, KY

Jenny said...

My book money is all dried up. I'd love to win a free copy of your book! Thanks for offering it.

Gail said...

Hi Karen,
I'd love to win your rosary book. Thank you for the contest.
With prayers,
Gail

Unknown said...

I just found your blog and read about your book. I would love to win!

Unknown said...

would love to have a copy

Nicole said...

Awesome- I would be thrilled to win a copy!!

Simple Faith and Life said...

Karen, I think you are going to need one BIG coffee cup. :) Well, I just won something from Alicia's give-away so I hesitate to put my name in. Shouldn't I sit back and let someone else? But I would love to enjoy your book. So here I am. If you would, you can add my name to the coffee pot. :)

Anne said...

I'd love to win a copy of your book. Pick my name!

Babs said...

Want to grow in my appreciation of the rosary. Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

This is just what I need. Put my name in the cup too. and Thanks for the offer.

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win it! Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Paula

Emily said...

I'd love to win a copy of your book, I've been eyeing it for ages!

Kris Z said...

I'd love to win your book!

4ddintx said...

I'd love to have a copy of your book--I gave it to my Mom-in-love for Christmas, but didn't finish is before I had to wrap it!

Tabitha

Amanda said...

I'd love to win a copy of your book.

Barbara said...

Pick me! pick me! lol. Actually, I too would love a copy of your book. And now I must go find out whether you actually have something about Escape from Warsaw, my FAVORITE childhood book, somewhere on this blog!

Quele said...

I'm a Catholic who doesn't have any books on the rosary. Do I get two entries? Kidding. I've been following your blog a few months though and have always found it very inspiring. Thank you for writing!

Rebecca said...

I would love to win this!

Ladybug Mommy Maria said...

Thanks for the opportunity!

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Angela said...

I would love to win!

Unknown said...

Mother Mary brought me into the church, maybe she will help me win a book too :)

Unknown said...

Very generous of you! Your book has been on my "list" for the past year, so winning it would be the perfect way to get it!

Anonymous said...

Karen - Would love to win a copy of your book! Please add me to your draw...Karen