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Monday, July 27, 2009

CONTEST! CONTEST!

It's that time again! I'm giving away Deb Raney's book, "A Vow to Cherish."

John Brighton looked forward to growing old with Ellen, his wife of 30 years. Little did he know, he would face the biggest challenge of his life. A tragic diagnosis changes everything.

Deb Raney communicates John's struggles and anguish. She taps into the human heart with honesty and accuracy.

The drawing is open to the Continental U.S. and Canada. Leave a comment along with your email address for a chance to win. As usual, the contest will run through Saturday (8/1/09), and the winner will be drawn on Sunday, 8/2/09. An announcement will be made on the blog Sunday, and the winner will be notified by email.

I know you'll be blessed by this story of love and commitment.

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37 comments:

  1. TanaJuly 27, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    That sounds wonderful. I'd love a chance at the book!
    Whiteplatonicdreams@yahoo.com

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  2. Jessica NelsonJuly 27, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    Wasn't this her first book? And it soared to bestsellardom? Sounds interesting and a little heart-wrenching.

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  3. Donna M. KohlstromJuly 27, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Look forward to reading the book even if I don't win! :(

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  4. Cindy R. WilsonJuly 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Hey Susan, I'm having a contest on my blog too :) Sounds like a good book and I'd love to be entered. Hope you had a great weekend!

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  5. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Hi T. Anne -

    I think you'd enjoy it. :) Thanks for entering the drawing.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  6. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Jess -

    I don't know, but inside the book it says that Romantic Times gave it 4.5 stars. Did you want to enter the drawing?

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  7. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Cindy -

    Great! I'll pop over there as soon as I can.

    Thanks for entering.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  8. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Donna -

    Consider yourself entered. :)

    I enjoyed Deb's book. She gets down to the heart level.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  9. UnknownJuly 27, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I've never read any of Deb's book, but I'd love to. I met Deb at an ACFW conference and I was struck by how sweet--sincerely sweet--she is. Thanks, Susan, for this great contest.

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  10. Jody HedlundJuly 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Sounds like a great contest! You always have such fun giveaways!

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  11. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Hi Jody -

    Thanks for the compliment. :) Consider yourself entered.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  12. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Sharon -

    I've never met her, but have read this book. :) Maybe you'll win.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  13. Terri TiffanyJuly 27, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    This book sounds like my kind of read! Please enter me and thank you for thinking of me with health insurance. I might ask for information.

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  14. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Terri -

    You're welcome. It's a possibility.

    Thanks for entering the drawing. I wish I had a book for each of you. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  15. robynlJuly 27, 2009 at 6:48 PM

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  16. robynlJuly 27, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    wow, a great timing for me to find out about this book which sounds like a wonderful read. My dh and I are faced with my news of my having breast cancer and the treatments of what to follow. We are married 20 yrs. on this Wed.

    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

    *I deleted my comment and re-entered as I'd forgot my e-mail addy.

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  17. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Hi Robin -

    I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Quite a few people I know have undergone treatment and are doing well.

    If you'd like, I'll add you to my email update prayer list. Also, I need your email address for the contest. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  18. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Robin -

    I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Quite a few people I know have undergone treatment and are doing well.

    If you'd like, I'll add you to my email update prayer list. Also, I need your email address for the contest. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  19. Mimi NJuly 27, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I've read one of Deb's books and really enjoyed it. Please enter me to win!!

    Blessings,
    Mimi B

    mnjesusfreak at gmail dot com

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  20. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 27, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Hi Mimi -

    Thanks for entering the contest and for following Christian Writer/Reader Connection. :)

    I'm grateful for all my faithful readers.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  21. DianeJuly 28, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Sounds like I'll need tissues...

    estrella8888@roadrunner.com

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  22. Jessica NelsonJuly 28, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Sure, I'll enter. :-)

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  23. Jeanette LevellieJuly 28, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Susan:
    Please include me and thanks! May the Lord honor your generosity,
    Jeanette Levellie

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  24. Jeanette LevellieJuly 28, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    BTW, I am hosting a "new word" contest on my blog this week! It's easy and fun, if any of your followers would like to enter...
    Jen

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  25. Gail P SmithJuly 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Hi Susan,
    Just found your blog today (from "quietspirit") and I am so excited to find you. I love to read and will look forward to your recommendations!
    Wondering if you ever do blog tours (for books from major publishers)?
    Thanks for the suggestions,
    Gail P. Smith
    gottatellgail@yahoo.com

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  26. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Diane -

    Thanks for entering the contest. I post here Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. :)

    Tissues would definitely be a good idea.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  27. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Gail -

    I'm glad you found me. Quiet Spirit is a good friend. I post here on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. :)

    While I don't participate in formal blog tours, I do belong to the Thomas Nelson, Revell, and Tyndale Blog Networks. Occasionally, I'll request a book from them for review.

    I try to read a wide variety of genres from romance to speculative fiction. Author interviews are also a favorite around here.

    Feel free to explore older posts for book reviews. Welcome! We love readers around here.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  28. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Hi Jen -

    A book isn't "happy" unless it's being read. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  29. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Jess -

    Great! I'll add your name to the hat. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  30. Eileen Astels WatsonJuly 28, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    This sounds so sad. I bet it moves the soul. I'd love to be entered.

    eileenastels[at]rogers[dot]com

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  31. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Eileen -

    While it moves the soul, it also reveals the stress and inner struggles of a caregiving mate. Thanks for stopping by and entering the contest. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  32. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Jen -

    Hey everyone - Jen has a contest with some nifty prizes. Hop over and check it out. Cindy also has a contest going.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  33. LeslieJuly 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    This book makes me think of my friend whose husband has cancer. They have been using his illness as a way to witness to others, especially those they have met at the hospital. Plus, they have shown great faith in the Lord throughout his treatment.

    Can't wait to meet you next week!

    Blessings, Leslie

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  34. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Hi Leslie -

    Thanks for entering the contest. I'm glad you decided to attend the conference. Give me a call, so we can arrange to meet. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  35. Deborah RaneyAugust 1, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Susan, I came home from a visit with our son in Seattle to find your note! Thank you for letting me know about your drawing, and thank you so much for your kind words about my book. I really appreciate you passing it on to another reader through this drawing.

    Deb~
    www.deborahraney.com

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  36. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 1, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Deb -

    Thanks for stopping in to comment. I'm sure the winner will be touched by your book even as it blessed me.

    Susan :)

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  37. robynlAugust 2, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    sounds like an excellent read; I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and we just had our 20 yr. anniversary. Would love to read this book and thanks.

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