Monday April 27th, 2009
My friend, Linda, wrote a book.
She is an anomaly in the publishing world because the first year she went to a writer’s conference, she pitched a book she hadn’t finished yet and got a book deal within the first few months. She was on the fast track. Apparently I’m on the slow one.
But I’m okay.
That doesn’t happen for most people that way.
But it did for her because she is just that special, that good, and that funny.
Spilt Milk: Devotions for Moms by Linda Vujnov (say VINE-oh like RHINO) is filled with short, hilarious stories that any mother will be able to relate to. She has four children, one husband and a witty sense of humor. Her book is s0 funny and filled with quickly readable devotional stories about her adventures in mothering and what God has taught her through her children, her marriage and the ironies of life.
And, she’s a personal friend. Like for real. We have coffee. We’ve ridden on an airplane together. She took me under her writing wing a year and half ago and always shoves magazines at me with sticky notes saying, “YOU COULD WRITE THIS!”. Okay, okay. I get it.
So I’m doing something I’ve never done on my blog before: a giveaway. I will send a signed copy of Spilt Milk to one of you!
Leave a comment in the comment section before 10 pm PST on Wednesday and I will announce the winner at the end of the week.
If you don’t win, that’s alright. Go buy it here.
I would love to win this book. I love reading your blog! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Yes, you could have so written so many articles I’ve read in magazines…only so much better.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Sounds really cute. You inspire me with following your writing dreams.
P.S. we have twin mutual friends- Chrissie & Lisa!
I agree, I’ve seen articles that could have been you too! I’m also on the slow track. That’s okay, I think my family life would be out of control completely if I weren’t!
Love, love, love to win!! Looks so inspiring! Thanks- xoxoxo
This sounds like a great book for Krissy, one that she would really enjoy. Even if I don’t win I will have to get her a copy for those days when she needs a pick me up.
This sounds GREAT! Pick me!!
I’m in!!! I’m in!!! =)
I enjoy stopping by Linda’s site when I get the chance. Her stories are awesome.
Bad news is, now that I’m working full time, I don’t get to most of the sites I used to frequent. =(
I don’t guess I realized you guys were “real” friends instead of just bloggy friends. Fun!
I’m in, I need a book like this! We have milk spilled in my house daily
Boy could I use some with short, hilarious stories.
I can’t wait until you and Cindy get your books done and out for us all to read!!
I would love to win a copy of “Spilt Milk” (I’m having one of those days!) but truly can’t wait until you are published! Your blog entries are so real–they remind me of “Cold Tangerines” by Shauna Neiquist. You say all the things out loud most of us want to but don’t have the courage to. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
so fun to see a giveaway on your blog!!
this looks like a great book and i will be buying it if i don’t win. (i have about as much luck as you do with winning)
i saw her book in Parenting today
) right across the page from lisa’s necklace. you know LOTS of famous people my friend.
This sounds like a great book. Thanks for the contest!
I agree… I can’t wait to see a Sarah Markley book on the shelves.
that’s so exciting. and i’d love a copy!! if i don’t win, i’ll be buying one. xo
Sounds like a great book. Hope I win! Otherwise I just might hint to my husband about it for Mother’s Day.
Thanks!!
i really should go buy it.
but 16 is my lucky number (i am the 16th entry). so i’ll go this route first.
btw- i’ve never won anything with the # 16. i wonder if it really is my lucky number? i think i just decided it was. i think people do that with numbers and luck.
i am so behind on your posts and i figured this was a good place to start!
i spent time in barnes and noble today, paging through books about writing. oh how i want to write. oh how i don’t know where/how to start.
any suggestions on helpful books?
I’d love to read something else fun and inspiring – although I really do enjoy reading what *you* write, too! I only started reading your blog recently, but I enjoy your voice.
Hey Sarah- I turn to your blog each morning- it’s like my morning cup of inspiration. Many days you leave me thinking, many days I feel like I’ve had a chat with a girlfriend. On most days, I am inspired by your words. Your words help me to pay closer attention to my actions as a mom and as a teacher. I’ve followed your blog for the past 9 months now and I’ve watched you evolve as a writer. You’re on your way sister- you’re on your way!
I’m leaving a comment! I never win stuff so I’m not too hopeful. But, may as well try. Hope you are well readjusting to life at home.
You know that blogger section in Good Housekeeping? I often read posts of yours and think they need to getaloada Sarah!
I’d love this book–but if I don’t get it, I’ll be hopping over to buy it for myself.
Looks like a great book. Count me in.
Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway! I’d love to win this, it sounds great!
Wow, this would be great to win
Thanks for your daily inspiration in your blog! I love how you take the time to stop and notice and appreciate the little important things in life. You make me stop too… Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
As always, I love the way you express yourself.
Thanks for the chance to win the book!