We have a WINNER! And read the first chapter! And another chance to WIN!
Date: Wednesday October 1, 2008Posted in: Acadian Star
Thank you ALL so much for entering my *STAR* studded contest! I received over 70 entries from across Canada, the US, Europe and as far away as Australia.
AMAZING!
Bet you wanna know who the winner is, huh? I’m getting to that. But before I spill the beans, a couple of announcements:
- If you didn’t win, don’t worry! You’re still in the running for next week’s draw.
- If you didn’t win and you want to add another entry to your total, just leave a comment here or on my facebook page with the word *CHAPTER* in the message. Same rules apply. Limited one per customer per page. Remember, if you link me to your blog and let me know, you get an extra ballot. If you refer a friend, second verse, same as the first!
- Why the word *CHAPTER*, you ask? Well because! You can now read the first chapter of ACADIAN STAR right HERE. No kidding!
Now, without further ado the WINNER of this week’s free copy of ACADIAN STAR is:
Cathy MacNeil Ellsworth!!!
Congratulations, Cathy!
Also! Please visit my very good friend and launch buddy, Lois Peterson, as she launches her debut book, MEETING MISS 405, an Orca Young Reader. Lois is an amazing writer. I know, because I had the very good fortune of reading part of MM405 pre-publication.
Congratulations, Lois!
21 Comments
Hey!
That’s Steven’s cousin!
Way to go Cathy!
Thank you so much, I am absolutely thrilled. I am donating the book to our school library, as Acadian culture is part of grade 2 studies…..I will be purchasing a copy for myself..and maybe a few as Christas gifts…a girl has to think ahead..lol
Good luck to evryone!!!!!
Comment by Cathy Ellsworth on October 1st, 2008 @ 11:00 pmHelene, I just wanted to let you know I read the first chapter…I love it! I can’t wait for the rest….Bravo
Cathy
Comment by Cathy Ellsworth on October 1st, 2008 @ 11:08 pmoooh. I can’t wait for the rest!!! I was at the Barrie library on Saturday and requested a copy. The staff there will order it in. I’m first on the wait list!!!
Comment by Claudette on October 2nd, 2008 @ 12:16 amHey, posting a free CHAPTER is a great idea. It might even turn us into a snarling mob at the bookstore when we find there aren’t enough copies to go around. Oh, wait a minute, that’s only happening at Atlanta gas stations.
Malcolm
Comment by Malcolm Campbell on October 2nd, 2008 @ 9:27 amHi Gail!
I know the books came back from the printer last week, so there’ll be a bit of a lag time before they make it onto the shelves. Thanks for being persistent!
Comment by Hélène on October 2nd, 2008 @ 10:34 amHi Nat!
You don’t get a ballot. You have to buy the book yourself!!
(I can say that because she’s my sistah 
)
Yay, Cathy!!
Thanks for entering. I hope the kids at Griffin Park enjoy it!
Comment by Hélène on October 2nd, 2008 @ 10:38 amHi Claud!
Today Barrie, tomorrow the world!
L’Acadie pour toujours!
Comment by Hélène on October 2nd, 2008 @ 10:39 amHi Malcolm!
I’m all for mob mentality.
Good luck this week!
Comment by Hélène on October 2nd, 2008 @ 10:48 amyay! can’t wait to read the first Chapter – and the rest!
Comment by deniz on October 2nd, 2008 @ 6:32 pmAnd so starts another CHAPTER in your life with so many new and exciting things on the horizon. Can I get a bit mushy and tell you how proud I am of you? Seriously, you’ve worked so hard for this and I’ve watched you from the sidelines in our group.
Pom poms waving in celebration for you. It’s all finally coming together this year in a big way.
Will be thinking of you through your journey!
*sniff*
Thanks N! I couldn’t have done it without kidcrit. No way.
Comment by Hélène on October 3rd, 2008 @ 9:36 amWow, read the first chapter and can’t wait to read the rest of the book,it’s a real page turner. I suppose being Acadian myself makes me feel that way.
Brenda
Comment by Brenda on October 6th, 2008 @ 8:48 amHi Brenda! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I got my author copies a few days ago and have read the first 9 chapters to my girls, so far. It’s so much fun to see their reactions!
Comment by Hélène on October 6th, 2008 @ 10:50 amchapter one…awesome. cant wait for all of the next chapters to come. have i told you lately how proud i am of you?
carla
Comment by carla on October 6th, 2008 @ 3:15 pmCarla, you’re a sweetie.
I can’t wait to see you next week, and Jayden too!
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I called *Chapter*s today but they didn’t have Acadian Star in yet… *sniff*…
Comment by Gail on October 1st, 2008 @ 7:26 pm