Hi there! I've got something new and exciting to share with you today! My good friend
and favorite cardmaker, Cristina Kowalczyk, has some exciting news. She’s also an
author (she writes under her maiden name – Cristina Henriquez), and her novel, The Book of Unknown Americans, comes out TODAY! To celebrate,
I, along with a few other crafty friends, are helping her spread the word about
her book.
Ben Fountain
said it was “a triumph of storytelling,” Heidi Julavits called it
“extraordinary,” and Amazon editor Chris Schluep
chose it as his “must read for summer,” saying, “This novel snuck up on me. It’s moving and beautifully written,
never overwrought, and I read it virtually in one sitting. It’s compelling,
tragic, sometimes funny, uplifting and heart-wrenching. I can’t stop thinking
about these people.”
Cristina is
giving away 5 signed, first-edition copies of The Book of Unknown Americans. And because this is all about
spreading the word, there are four ways to enter.
1.
Tweet about The Book of
Unknown Americans (#UnknownAmericans)
2.
Write a Facebook post telling your friends about the book
3.
Pin the cover of the book on Pinterest
4.
Or simply leave a comment on Cristina’s blog
If you do
all four of those, that’s four entries! (On Cristina’s blog, submit one comment
per entry. For example: “I tweeted!” “I put it on FB!” “I pinned it!” etc.)
From all the
comments on her blog, Cristina will choose 5 people to win a copy of the novel.
Plus, one lucky person will win the grand prize, a signed book plus a giant stash of craft supplies – stamps,
dies, inks, you name it!
For more
info about the book and other ways that you can show your support, head over to
Cristina’s blog.
I am so thrilled for Cristina and so blessed to call her friend. Though we are many miles apart and have yet to meet in person, I have a real connection with this dear friend and I couldn't be more proud. Huge congrats my friend! I'm anxiously awaiting for the arrival of my very own copy.
Thanks for stopping by!
Maile
Yes, yippie for her and yay for good friends supporting their friend:-)
ReplyDeleteFriends supporting friends...how fortunate we are to live in an age where instant communication can make this happen.
ReplyDeleteI always think it's so awesome and amazing, when you can instantly connect with someone, without even having to meet them in person! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice of you to help spread the word about Cristina's book. Just another reason why I love the crafting community! After seeing your post, I ordered myself a copy. Can't wait to start reading it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read!
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