EVEN MORE FUN! February 8, 2011
Know what's even more fun than the short story (now up on the Nook as well as the Kindle)? Another EIGHT chances to win the galley copy (limited edition, different awesome cover) of HOW TO KNIT A HEART BACK HOME, which won't hit stores until March 1st.
Only eight left! You could have one! (I'm so excited I'm abusing exclamation points. Sorry about that!)
To be eligible to win: Be a member of my mailing list, and leave a comment on this post. So chances are good, since I'll be pulling the eight winners from the commenters here.
SQUEEE! I really like today. And later, I'm going to go drink European Sipping Chocolate, so it's going to get ever better.
(I'll draw the winners on Friday.) (Woot!)
yayayayayayayay! this is so exciting! I am also abusing exclamation points because I am so excited!
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:28
Really looking forward to this book. Can't wait to read the short story.
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:30
What an awesome day!
Posted by: KJ | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:30
I have the short story on my kindle and am excited for another chance to win the book.
thanks
Posted by: Barbara | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:32
I just downloaded the short story to my Kindle! SO excited! :)
Posted by: Dana | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:33
hurray hurray!
i cant wait to put you on my nookcolor. see you at sts west?
Posted by: Heatherly | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:39
I just found your site last week and have added it to my favorites. I look forward to reading everything posted so far.
Posted by: Mary Yount | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:39
me me please please please!!!
Posted by: Anna | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:41
Congratulations! How exciting!
Posted by: Tara | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:44
Yippee, short story on my Kindle and I cannot wait for the book! :)
Posted by: Nadine | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:44
Oh, hurray! I downloaded the short story to my computer, since I'm not a cool e-reader kid!
Posted by: Rose | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:46
Yay! Can't wait to read both.
Posted by: Elise | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:47
pick me, pick me! I don't want to wait to March 1 and I'm so sadly book-less right now, until I can find time to make it to the library or bookstore.
Posted by: Kris | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:49
I just got your story for my Kindle! Now I want to win your book. :)
Posted by: GoodEnoughWoman | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:50
Oooo so exciting! I can't wait to read this one. Pick me! ha
Posted by: Kate | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:51
Cool! I already downloaded your freebie from Amazon...and I'm chomping at the bit for your second book!
Posted by: Grace | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:53
ooo , pick me, pick me. I need a good book to take on vacation :-)
Posted by: lenora | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:56
W00t!
Posted by: moiraeknittoo | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:57
Words can't explain how excited I am for this book!!! I think I'm going to re-read the first one and try to finish right as the second one comes out! wahoooo
Posted by: Pardis Babzani | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:58
I'm on my way to download the short story to my computer (someday I'll have a Kindle or a Nook, I just know it) and it would be ever so fun to get to read the second book before other folks.
Posted by: Susan | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 11:59
I love it when I can feel your happiness and excitement right over the internet... it doesn't lose a thing all the way from California to Wisconsin!!
; )
Posted by: Vicki | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:00
Wow, a free short story AND a chance to win the new book??? *I* really like today!!!
Posted by: Carry | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:04
Once again a super-exciting post!! I would love to win it.
I just realized I'll be back in California when the new book hits stores...I think I need to buy a copy for my non-Kindled knitting buddies so I'll plan an excursion to the bookstore to photograph it in the wild!
Posted by: Orli | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:08
I would love to win the new book! Can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Martha | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:08
Hooray!
Posted by: Flan | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:09
I'm such a fan of yours. I'd love to win the new book.
Posted by: Stephanie M | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:13
pick me pick me pick me pick me
p.s. seriously
Posted by: carolyn | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:13
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait, what's the definition of exclamation point abuse?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(yep, this is all pretty exciting. Yay Rachael!!!!!)
Posted by: erinamelia | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:15
Soooo looking forward to this book! Awesome!!!!
Posted by: Dawn | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:18
Another romance novel that doesn't suck! Yay!
Posted by: Jen | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:20
Great news! You're really writing up a storm.
Posted by: Charlotte | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:25
How fun is this? and yes, Honeymooning is already on my ipad's Kindle app. :)
Posted by: Duncks | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:25
love your writing, and so excited for you!
Posted by: Arina | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:33
I can't wait to read "How to Knit a Heart Back Home"! Thinking about re-reading "How to Knit A Love Song" just to keep me busy until 3/1! Of course "Honeymooning" is already on my Kindle for when I get home for work tonight!
Posted by: Holly Jones | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:34
commenting so i can get a copy even though i advance ordered from amazon so i don't have to share with my teen. who doesn't share well.
Posted by: pauline | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:34
Oooh maybe I'll get lucky. BTW this is blatant kissing up to you, but you look fantastic in the knitters calendar! Muah!
Posted by: Alexis Layton | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:35
!!!!!! Oh Rachael, you're the cutest!!!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:36
Pick me pick me! I'm looking forward to eventually reviewing this for my podcast
Posted by: Megan | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:38
Well, that would be perfect timing for me - just in time to go into the suitcase for my long awaited and much needed vacation in Honolulu.
Posted by: Evelyn G | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:44
Too cool! Even if I don't win, I can't wait for your book to come out!
Posted by: Kathi | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:48
Yeah! I've been waiting and waiting...would love to have a copy. A signed copy from your hands!!
Posted by: Donna | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:53
I really deserve to win, as I never met you at the NY sheep and wool! No logic there, just want to win!
Posted by: Connie | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:55
Greetings from chilly, frosty England, thanks for emailing the short story it was a great read your very kind. Here's hoping I'm in for a chance to win your new book to bring a bit of sunshine to cold Brittain xx
Posted by: Linda Whitney | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:56
i really want to win! you and cade are old friends and after all, one of your characters is named after him :)
Posted by: Joy | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:56
I am still offering How to Knit a Heart Back Home a very wonderful home with cushy post-reading living conditions tucked between skeins of cashmere and alpaca. I also promise to never dog ear its pages. Promise.
Posted by: Sally at Rivendale Farms | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:56
I enjoyed the first book, and am looking forward to the next, whether I win it now, or read it later!
Posted by: Amanda | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:57
European Sipping Chocolate!!! Can you send some of that?
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:00
Hooray for more fun!!! Can't wait til I can go home and read Honeymooning!
Posted by: Marisa | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:02
Yay! Bought the first one, but a free book would be great! Thanks for the opportunity
Posted by: JenW | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:05
Very exciting!! And I'm happy to hear that Honeymooning can be read on a computer, since I don't have a Kindle.
Posted by: Karen Frisa | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:06
So excited about your new book!!
Posted by: Natalie | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:06
That's very exciting! And I agree that the day will get better with European Sipping Chocolate. Sadly, I have none.
Posted by: Teri S. | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:08
I downloaded your short story on my Kindle. Thanks for having this giveaway!
Posted by: Andria | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:08
Oh I can't wait to read!! Pick me please!! :) I cant get enough!
Posted by: Kelsie | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:09
I would love to win the new book!
Posted by: Ida | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:09
Rachael, you've launched a Squeeapalooza today. I'd love to read the new book and see what else happens in Cypress Hollow. I've downloaded Kindle for Mac; once I figure out how to get Amazon to connect with me, I'm reading the short story. :-)
Posted by: Jeanne B. | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:16
I'm going to buy it anyway, but let me read it NOW, please!!
Posted by: Beverly | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:17
Just got a Nook for my b-day, looking forward to the short story. Would love to read the book also
Posted by: Chris P. | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:22
How exciting!!!
Posted by: Ginger | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:23
DUDE, sweet!
Posted by: Tina | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:30
I so enjoyed the first book that I've been looking forward to this one!
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:31
Me again. Sorry for posting twice, but now I haz a sad. I know why Kindle and Amazon won't play well together.
Kindle for Mac expects me to have an Intel processor and Leopard OSX, which I do not. I'm still running Tiger OSX on either a PowerPC Mac G5 desktop (when it wants to run) or my G4 laptop. I can't read the short story until after I've claimed the lottery winnings I'm planning to win tonight and can afford to upgrade.
SAD. At least I can still read the physical books!
Posted by: Jeanne B. | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:36
I'd love a chance to win! Thank you!
Posted by: Marilyn | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:40
now to Google European Sipping Chocolate....
Posted by: KnittingInMind | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:41
yay!!! so excited for the new book :) i really really loved the first one
Posted by: dorre | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:43
Yay!! So excited for your book! Xoxo Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:51
Sqeeeee is absolutely right! Can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Lisa | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:54
Something new to read! Yay! Please pick me...
Posted by: melanie | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 13:55
ME! I want this so bad! Off to double check that I'm in your mailing list.
Yeay for contests!
Posted by: Heather Kinne | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:07
My birfday is next week so I wanna win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: RebKnitz | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:11
Ahhh I saw your book at Border's the other day and took a phone photo...was gonna tweet it to you but just didn't get a chance. Anywhoooo I love your blog and your twitterfeed so I'm pumped to maybe win a book :)
Posted by: Lindsay | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:12
Yay for a giveaway....I really enjoyed your first book (have it on my iPad)...going to download the short story as soon as possible.
Posted by: Barbara S. | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:15
OMG! I LOVE FREE KINDLE STUFF....CAN'T WAIT TO READ YOURS....GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW BOOK!
Posted by: Cathy Goldman | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:20
More details about European Sipping Chocolate, please!
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:22
What exactly is European Sipping Chocolate?
Posted by: aimalyn | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:22
Just joined the mailing list and cant wait for the new book! Going to download the free story now.
Posted by: Tara | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:25
Thanks for offering 8 more galley prints. I would love to receive a book!
Posted by: Marilyn | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:28
Thanks for the giveaway. I'm looking forward to reading the short story!
Posted by: lexyjane | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:31
Yipee-a new read-been in a bit if a draught as of late!!
It will be the first book I download to my new iPad-which is yet to be named-though I am leaning towards Amelia
Posted by: QallieQ/Helga | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:33
Give a dispatcher some love :)
Posted by: Suzee Meno | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:34
Squeee! If I don't win the draught, I will totally buy the book, full price!
Posted by: Pamela | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 14:42
Ill buy it anyway- but I would love to have it now!
Posted by: Rachael Buttler | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:03
Yay!!! I got so excited when I read there were more copies! And it seems I, too, am abusing the exclamations!! Wahoo!
Posted by: Kristin Miller | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:12
European Sipping Chocolate? Sounds delightfully decadent!
Posted by: Lucretia | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:25
8 more chances, hurray! I'm really looking forward to your new book and I hope I win!
Posted by: Ellen | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:30
Please please please!!!! Pretty please?!?! With sugar and cake and icing and donuts and ice cream?!?! I really hope I win!
Posted by: Anjelica | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:32
I can't wait to read your new book! Congrats!
Posted by: Tasha C | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:42
Wow a short story and a chance to win the book. Count me in!
Posted by: DoesLizKnit | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:46
Isn't this the best feeling? I'll bet Little Mama is so happy for you,as am I! Woot!
Posted by: Chloe | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:54
Really enjoyed your first book. Looking forward to the release of your second. Must look for short story mentioned in your post.
Posted by: Fae Riegert | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:57
Just downloaded Honeymooning to my Kindle on Ipod Touch. Can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:06
Ooh, me, me!
(Heck, you KNOW I'd love to review it for you at KnittingScholar.com, right?)
Posted by: --Deb | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:20
ooh i can't wait! downloaded the short story as well. :)
Posted by: thuy | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:35
yippee - what fun- if not I have a nook!
Posted by: Carla | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:45
European Sipping Chocolate?!?!?!? Details, please.
And a book to read while sipping? Even better!
Posted by: Stashhaus | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:46
Would love to win a book, however, I plan to support my favorite author and buy not only a hard copy edition when it is released, but plan on buying it for kindle as well! How is that for sucking up!
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:50
I'd like to win the book so I can have it signed at the event in West Portal!!!!
Posted by: Mermaid Kitten | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:55
European sipping chocolate? Where do I get it? It sounds like it would be perfect to sip while I read my fabulous pre-ordered Cypress Hollow romance on my Kindle! Seriously. Where do I get it? What kind do you recommend?
Posted by: Christen | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 16:56
oooh, pick me, pick me! I had my first successful knitting while reading the kindle today - your download. New skills! xx
Posted by: Juno | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 17:24
Can't wait to read your new book!
Posted by: Amie F | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 17:28