I have to interrupt our ongoing branding discussion (see my last two posts) to offer my readers an apology. The 15th of this month slipped by with nary a mention of my regular installation of The Grapevine--an author introduction and book giveaway that I launched this past July. Believe it or not, I had a post set to go, but unfortunately I programmed it to publish on the 25th of this month instead of the 15th. Oops. I must have been sleepy (or fat-fingered) when I typed that in. Any-hoo, I sincerely apologize. The following is a quick summary of what you were supposed to read on the 15th.
Since it is the holiday season and everyone is busy with parties, baking, gift-wrapping, get-togethers, and much-needed visits to both the chiropractor and family counselor, I'm not going to introduce you to a new author this month. Instead of asking an author friend or acquaintance to answer interview questions and send out one more gift package, I'm going to do it myself. I know a lot of you already have my books, but I do think they'd make a good Christmas present. :)
So, here's the deal. If 10 people leave a comment for a free book, I'll give one book away (reader's choice). If 20 people leave a comment, I'll give two books away (to the same person). If 30 people leave a comment, I'll give away my entire collection to someone. Signed, of course, with bookmarks and a Christmas card to top it all off. Since I'd like to get this package to you by Christmas, I'm going to have to make this one short. You have until Friday at noon to comment, then I'll announce the winner and send out the package on Friday afternoon (Saturday at the latest). You should have the books by early next week. Sound good? Leave a comment!
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I've read two of your books and would like to read another, so I'm in.
ReplyDeleteBYW, my Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks and other Gems from Proverbs is out and is doing very well.
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Sounds great! That's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great Christmas, Nicole!
Wahoo! I would loooove to give your books as Christmas gifts! (I must admit, I already have) I have lots of other friends that could use a good dose of Nicole Baart in their lives!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea! And I like your picture. :)
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So, I own all three of your books now, but would love to give them as christmas presents. As I think about your brand, what sticks out to me is that you can emotionally connect with the non-christian. Your books are not so overly faith worded that a non-christian would turn away. So, your everyday real life characters with crap in their life could touch and bring soemone to Jesus. Don't know if that makes a difference or not, but that's my take. Not predictable, not mushy, not christian feel good, but real life, messy stuff told in a fantastic story line!
ReplyDeleteI have read two of your books, and would love to read the 3rd. (If I win maybe I could gift two and keep the one?) I hope the comments make it to 30!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I do already own your books, but as you mentioned, they make great Christmas Gifts!! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Christmas offer. I'm on-board, and thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just found you through Travis Thrasher's twitter feed... I'd love to check out your work. Count me in! How fun! =)
ReplyDeleteI love 'contests,' and your books look like fabulous reading. Please count me in! And Merry Christmas! God bless!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading TMB I picked up your other works, but the gifting what I have idea is a good one. Put me in the hat for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI really love the level of emotion your writing has. It's almost as if the characters are real...real life fiction.
I'm regularly recommending you to people who are looking for a new author to read.
ReplyDeleteI love all three of your books and am waiting with bated breath for the next one.
ReplyDeleteSince I own all three of your books, I'll be giving this package away, but I to wait with bated breath for your next novel, my dear!
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm coming out of lurking once again because I just can't pass this up! I just started reading The Moment Between and I can't wait to share it with my mom and sister. We started our own little version of a book club. Actually, it's more of a book recommendation club :-) Either way, we trade books with each other all the time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Tracy
I visited your site for the first time yesterday. I think it was yesterday. Anyway, a strange thing happened after that. I was looking for software on Amazon and three of your books came up as Related Items You Have Viewed, yet I never searched for any of your books. All I did was visit your site. Strange.
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