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Hello you guys! I seem to have forgotten how to blog with everything going on around here. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Hope you all are coping okay?

Last week Things finally got to some semblance of a routine this week and I've been finally feeling better and in charge of my emotional faculties. I've taken over one of the upstairs bedrooms and set it up as my office-cum-homeschool room. In other words, the room is a big mess, but both my daughter and I are able to navigate the room fine as everything in the room has a meaning in our own brains. We're both very organized that way. I've been using a sit-stand desk for my work laptop and I'm a little glad that I got to try this system finally. When I'm not working, I'm helping the girl with her letters, numbers, or fun activities. Trust me, this is difficult but we worked through the system this week, and think we have it under control. My father-in-law watches my son during the day as the little ma…
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Giveaway - Glorious (Bernice L. McFadden)

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(Updated: Thanks to all who entered. The contest has ended)

Having just finished Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden, I can tell you how much I loved it. And so, I am quite thrilled to host this giveaway. Bernice has been so kind to offer an autographed book to TWO lucky winners. If you wish to win this book (and I'm sure you'll be Wow-ed as much as I was!), please leave a comment with your email address! You don't have to be a follower to enter this contest but I can give you extra entries by:
  • Being a follower/subscriber (2 entries)
  • Spread the word on your blog or via twitter (1 entry for each medium) 

The giveaway is open to participants with a US, Canada or UK mailing address. Giveaway is open till May 16, 2010, 11.59 pm EDT. I will use Random.org to announce the winners on May 17, 2010.

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A Bookish Way of Life said…
Hi, Aths! Please throw my name into the hat! I've read McFadden's debut novel, Sugar, and loved it! This one sounds like it'll be another great read by her.

By the by, I'm a follower of your blog! :)

frogs13 (at) gmail (dot) com
April 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Helen's Book Blog said…
Thanks for entering me. I am a follower!

hcmurdoch (at) gmail (dot) come
April 28, 2010 at 8:25 AM
Bookventures said…
Please enter me. I am already a follower.

bookventuresbookclub@gmail.com

Thanks in advance.
April 28, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Ladysilver said…
I loved your review of this book and would love the opportunity to win it.

ladysilver915(at)yahoo (dot) com
April 28, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Jen Croup said…
Aths put me in! jcroup@srhs-pa.org
April 28, 2010 at 12:51 PM
rhonda said…
please enter my name,i am a follower
April 28, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Unknown said…
I am Ella and I am your blog follower ellamf@gmail.com

please check my blog for the link to the giveaway.. http://searchergrl.blogspot.com/2010/04/glorious-book-giveaway.html

and i follow you at twitter @bellasearcher and tweeted the giveaway..
glorious by bernice mcfadden book giveaway follow this http://bit.ly/cQSCWA
5 minutes ago via TweetDeck

hope i win hehe
April 29, 2010 at 5:01 AM
Roseann's Musings said…
Hi Aths,

I read your review and would love to read and review a copy of Glorious.

My email is: brozbooks@cox.net
April 30, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Julie said…
This sounds like a GREAT book! Thanks for offering a chance to win!

jewell330 at aim dot com
May 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM
demmi said…
please enter me
luckrose1(at)gmail(dot)com
May 3, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Sheila (Bookjourney) said…
I have just started hearing about this book and I am so excited about it. I would love a chance to win!

journey through books @ gmail dot com
May 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Carol M said…
I'd love to read this. Please enter me. Thank you!
mittens0831 at aol dot com
May 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Harvee, Book Dilettante said…
I'm already a follower.

If you liked the book, I think it's a good bet I'll like it too. Please enter me.

harvee44 at yahoo dot com
May 13, 2010 at 12:57 AM
Notorious Spinks said…
Thanks for the opportunity. I'm a follower as well!
May 14, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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