It’s true! There is only ONE WEEK until October 1st and the release of ACADIAN STAR!
To celebrate, I’m having a contest! YAY!
Would you like to win a free copy? Cause I’m giving a book away each week until the official launch of ACADIAN STAR, October 18th, 2:00 pm at the Petit de Grat library.
And it is SO simple to enter. Just leave a comment here with the word STAR and you’re entered! (limited one per customer) Could it BE any easier?
But WAIT, it gets even better. If you tell your friends about the contest and they enter and mention you told them about it, you get TWO chances to win!
AND, if you visit my fanpage on FACEBOOK, you can enter there, too!!
THREE chances to win. How cool is that? So many ways to get your very own copy!
And if you share the love and link this contest to your blog, let me know in the comments, too. Cause, yup, you guessed it:
That’s FOUR: FOUR chances to win!! BWAHAHAHA (I feel my inner Count Von Count trying to bust out.)
Then again, you can visit your local bookstore after October 1st.
Or order it from AMAZON:
Or Chapters/Indigo:
That’s always an option. 
So ENTER! And TELL YOUR FRIENDS. Invite them to enter, TOO!
First draw will be October 1st.
Good luck!
49 Comments
Hiya Helene!
I’m so excited that one of our STAR September Fast Drafters is releasing a book in October! How cool is that???
So yes…I’d love to win one of those bad-boys! Count Von Count me in!
- TKT
Comment by TKT on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:10 pmHi Helene,
You are such a star to run this contest! I blogged about it, too. (And since I’ve been such a laggard with posting, you’re mentioned two postings in a row.)
Happy launching!
Sharon! Of course! Thanks for representing for the Brits.
TKT, Very smooth use of the word STAR in your comment. N-i-c-e.
You get ONE, ONE chance to win. BWAHAHAHA!
-CvonC
Comment by Hélène on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:56 pmOh, Kathleen!
A STAR comment and a linkety link on your blog!
You get ONE-TWO, TWO chances to win. BWAHAHAHA!
-CvonC
Comment by Hélène on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:57 pmHelene!
I am so stoked… I can’t wait to read Acadian Star when it comes out. I’m heading over to my website right after this to mention you on my new blog. That’s right. You get star billing, being the first post and all.
Hi Helene!
SO excited for you! I’m hitching my wagon to your STAR, baby!
Comment by Deborah on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:45 pmMaude! You’re a double STAR. And STAR billing? Oh! I feel so special.
Deborah!!
I’m just so tickled to see all these inventive STAR comments. You guys rock! What are you, a bunch of writers or something??
You’re entered!
Comment by Hélène on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:52 pmHi Helene,
I’ll need to hop really high to catch your STAR, then hopefully make a wish on it!
Congrats!
Comment by Froggy on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:05 pmYou STAR you!
I’ve put up a post on the blog. Yaaaaaaay, you!
Comment by Katrina on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:36 pmI (star) would (star) love (star) to (star) enter (star) your (star) contest (star) to (star) win (star) a (star) copy (star) of (star) Acadian (star) Star…
Brenda (Lilfix – Blueboards)
Comment by Brenda on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:15 pmLilfix! Your (star) enthusiasm (star) for (star) this (star) contest (star) is (star) duly (star) noted (star).
This is fun!
(star)
Comment by Hélène on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:01 pmWoohoo! A STARRED review for a rising STAR is absolutely on the horizon! yay!!!
Comment by Mary Ann on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:39 pmcongrads. that sounds pretty cool. just to let youknow i found a great site to post events and contest like this.
http://www.gozapa.com
check it out!!!
Dear Helene,
You’re a STAR! (And I’m not just saying that for a chance to win… Although that’s a nice perk! 
Congratulations on your book. I love the cover. It totally catches the eye!
Comment by Ev on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:03 pmYay, Maryann! Thanks for popping in!
Christy! Short and sweet–I love it!
elo61! I’ll check it out!
Ev! Yippee, thanks for representing for the forum. I saw CLEAVAGE when I saw Deb Loughead at the CANSCAIP meeting–it looks great!
Comment by Hélène on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:13 pmHélène,
I *(star) you!!!
Good luck with the launch!!! Here’s to seeing some shooting stars!
On my writing blog too: http://www.traceymcox.wordpress.com .
Estrella
Uno, dos. ¡Muy bueno!
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Comment by Book Give A-Way!!! « a writers blog on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:24 pmTracey Cox rocks my socks! (okay, that’s lame, sorry!)
You get one for the STAR comment and one for the linkety link.
That’s TWO, TWO chances to win, BWAHAHAHA!
Comment by Hélène on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:34 pmTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,
How I wonder what you are.
If I win, I hope I may,
Read your book for free-today!
(or when it comes out is fine too)
Nichole
Comment by Nichole Roundy Rushing on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:37 pmI’ll wait for your book (it’d cost you an arm and a leg to send it Down Under if I actually won!) but just had to say “Congrats”, again!
Rachel
Comment by Rachel W on September 24th, 2008 @ 3:36 amCan’t wait to STARt reading your book. (Groaner, I know.) I’m so excited for you on your book launch. Congrats.
Shari
Comment by Anonymous on September 24th, 2008 @ 5:49 amWhat a great contest Hélène! You’ve got me STARgazing already, dreaming about winning!
)
Yay! I LOVE all your *STAR* comments. They make me smile.
Deniz! You get one for this comment, one for the facebook comment and one for the linkety link to your blog. That’s THREE, THREE chances to win. BWAHAHAHAHA
Shari! Is this Shari Green? Nice use of STAR as part of another word. Very impressive!
Rachel, thanks for dropping in from Oz!
And Nichole! You wordsmith you! You get a twinkling gold star, plus a ballot in the box.
Yippee!
Comment by Helene B on September 24th, 2008 @ 4:36 pmWoo! So close!!! Congrats! I’m STARving for this book. : )
Linda
Comment by Linda on September 25th, 2008 @ 10:19 amYay, Linda! Welcome to my little star-studded event. But, um, you’re making me hungry…
Looks as though your STARs are nicely aligned Helene!! I too am very much looking forward to Oct. 1st and your FIRST NOVEL!! I always knew there was something big out there for you. You have more creativity in your little finger than most do in their entire beings! We are so very proud of you out here in the East Coast! I can’t wait to tell my kids how ” I knew Helene Boudreau when….!”
Cheers!
Care
Hello Helene,
Well I know you will be a (Star) at my school. :0 Win or lose I will need two copies. Autographed would be super) One for myself ( I used to live in Petit de Grat) and one for our library. I am a teaching assistant ,the name of our School is Griffin Park, we are located in Brooks Alberta, as part of the grade two curriculum our students learn about Acadian culture, and areas like Metegan, I think your book would be a wonderful addition to their learning….I also love the fact that you used names familiar to the area…the last time I was there was for Steven and Natasha’s wedding..she sent me the link Steven is my husbands cousin…anyway I am really excited ..Good luck!!!!!
Cathy
Update, I have posted the link to your site on my facebook page and have requested that my friends come check out Acadian Star…good luck, I hope that sales go through the roof
Cathy
Hi Carrie!! I’m coming to Halifax to do some signings on Oct 24/25th. I hope we get to connect!
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Hi Cathy! Thanks so much for your kind words and HELLO to Griffin Park!
I have to add up your entries. One for your post here, one for your post on facebook and one for linking the contest to your facebook page. You are a super *star*!
I hope you enjoy the book!
Comment by Hélène on September 26th, 2008 @ 2:24 pmHello Helene. I am hoping that Madeleine and I can get to La Picasse for your book-launch! Congratulations, I never realized that my brother (Steven) was marrying into such a “Star-studded” family!!! See you in October, looking forward to seeing your book.
Beverly
Hi Helene!!! Congrats on the release of your book, can wait to read it. You are our Acadian inspiration. I’m a high school French teacher and we plan on adding YOU to our list of Acadian Stars!
Misty Martell-Ferdinand
Pugwash Distrct High School
oops…lesson #1 always proofread! ***can’t lol
Comment by Misty Martell-Ferdinand on September 26th, 2008 @ 7:40 pmHi Beverly! I would LOVE to see you and Madeleine at the launch! Thanks for dropping in on my *starry* contest.
Comment by Hélène on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:09 pmBig waves and hello to Pugwash District High School!
Thanks for entering, Misty. I’ve lost touch with a friend from Pugwash, so if you know Candy (Benjamin) Pye, could you PLEASE let me know?
*adds Misty’s ballot to the ever-increasing pile of star-studded submissions*
Woot!
Comment by Hélène on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:15 pmWhen you began coming to the CompuServe forum, I knew you would be a STAR. (Yeah, I know, you don’t remember me because I’ve been away a lot working or watching TV.) Best of luck with the book and have fun with the launch! Exciting times.
Malcolm
Comment by Malcolm Campbell on September 27th, 2008 @ 11:18 amH,
I was STARing at my screen and was STARtled to see that you are only a week or so away from STARdom! You need to STARt packing!
Nat 
Of course I remember you, Malcolm!
Thanks for dropping in!
Malcolm R. Campbell, author of The Sun Singer, in da house! *
Comment by Helene B on September 30th, 2008 @ 12:53 pmHey Nat! Is this Gnat or Nashata?
You anonymi are confounding me!
Sorry H,
It’s me Gnat. I didn’t mean to post anonymously.
Comment by Nat on September 30th, 2008 @ 2:49 pmOctober is the month for your star to shine!
Congrats!
Many acadians over the centuries have guided there ships by the north star. Good luck, and god bless.
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Hey, H!
I won’t enter the comp (It’d cost you a fortune if I won!) but when it comes to launch day, may I have permission to use your AS (<— see how careful I am!!) image on my blog?
Sharon
Comment by Sharon on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:04 pm