One Month Left...Book Contest...Dear Oprah..

Happy Hump Day Ya'll!

First off CONGRATULATIONS to Shalema who won last weeks book give-a-away. She will be receiving an autographed copy of Loving Donovan. *applauding*

Before I announce the next book-give-a-way I'd like to remind you that we are exactly one month from SUGARS 10th Anniversary, 10,000 Book Campaign. So again, if you have not already purchased a copy (or two) please do.

Secondly, friend and Librarian extraordinaire Vickie Beene made an interesting suggestion that readers of the blog send a copy of SUGAR to Oprah. I love that Idea -- but I'm going to change it a little bit. Of course I would love for you to send a copy of SUGAR to Oprah, but if you have a favorite AF-AM author that you feel Oprah should spotlight on her show or in her magazine - then please send a book by that author.

The Oprah Winfrey Show, PO Box 909715, Chicago, IL 60690


This week I am giving away a signed Hardcover First Edition copy of This Bitter Earth (The sequel to Sugar) along with a booktrack CD with the title song SUGAR. <----- (Collectors alert: You can't buy this CD in any store!)

This Bitter Earth picks up where Sugar left off-on the dirt road leading to Sugar's childhood home in Short Junction, Arkansas. Here, Sugar hears a shocking revelation about unrequited love, and about one man's hatred-and the black magic that has cursed generations. Her travels take Sugar to St. Louis, where the bonds of an old friendship test the limits of her courage and compassion-and the sacrifices she will make for another young woman in desperate need of a caring friend.

Filled with the lyrical language, haunting imagery, and compelling voice that imbued Sugar with its power and grace, This Bitter Earth is a novel about the inexorable power the past exerts over us and our ability to triumph over adversity and sorrow. Earthy and richly evocative, it is a testament to the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.

• – If you’d like to enter you must be a Blogger Follower with Google Friend Connect (Make sure your Blogger ID/Name goes to your Blogger profile page and that your setting is on Public instead of Anonymous.) In the comments section, state “I AM A FOLLOWER.” And please leave your email address.

***EACH EXTRA ENTRY MUST HAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT***


+1 - Post about the Campaign to Sell 10,000 Books on your blog and leave the URL in the comment section.

+1 – Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave the URL in the comment section.

+1 – Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the URL in the comment section.

+1 - Friend me on Facebook (and leave a msg on my page about this contest)

• – You must be 18 years or older (Under 18, get your parents to enter.)

• – US & Canada residents only.

• – Winners will NOT be notified by email. The winner will be posted here on Monday December 14th, 2009. If you don’t want to miss the announcement post, be a subscriber to the blog. Not sure how? Look in the right sidebar under Subscribe.

• – Unclaimed books will be entered in a Quickie Twitter Giveaway the following month.

• – Make sure your entry ID is distinguishable by others who post. Remember, you might not be the only John or Jane commenting below.


Comments that aren’t an entry will be deleted.

Good Luck!

Bernice L. McFadden