I managed to accomplish exactly one thing off my to-do list yesterday.
One out of twenty-three.
One of the five items I highlighted as essential.
But, it was a big ONE for me. I created, formatted and posted the excerpt from my first book, The Doctor’s Mission! Let us pause for the infamous Snoopy Dance.
And to really celebrate, I’m giving away books and more for those who take the time to read chapter one.
TWO lucky winners will each receive the following: 1. A set of Love Inspired Books consisting of one Love Inspired, one Love Inspired Suspense, and, of course, one Love Inspired Historical. 2. Your choice of a $10.00 Starbucks, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble gift card. 3. Small gift bag of jungle-inspired and author-related items.
HOW do you win one of those sets?
EASY: READ HERE: www.debbiekaufman.com/excerpt
Then come back to the blog here and leave me a comment about the excerpt. Any comment that reasonably indicates that you actually read the excerpt. Solely my discretion to decide if you did or not 🙂
Deadline to enter is Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. I’ll randomly draw two names from all my comments on Sunday, September 11, 2011 and announce the winners in the comments here and in a separate, new blog post. Winners will have until Tuesday, September 13, 2011 to claim their prize as directed in the winner’s post. I reserve the right to reaward any unclaimed prizes! No purchase is necessary to enter this contest. Void if your state or country prohibits this type of contest by law. (Sorry, have to say that). Limit one entry per person, per email, per household during the contest period UNLESS obtained by the following means:
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Refer a friend and have them leave your name in the comments. One extra entry for each referral.
2. Go “LIKE” my Facebook fan page and leave me a note about this contest on my wall. Don’t worry, if you already LIKE my page AND leave me a comment here, you still get FB credit. www.facebook.com/debbiekaufmanfanpage
3. Refer your friends to LIKE my Facebook fan page and have them leave your name in their comments on my wall. You both get the extra entry! No limit on referalls.
4. Sign up for my newsletter here: www.debbiekaufman.com/newsletter. (P.S. this also puts you in the running for an e-reader when I reach 1000 subscribers! Bonus!)
5. Refer a friend who signs up for my newsletter and lists you under referred by.
6. TEN EXTRA ENTRIES: Pre-order the book online and forward me a copy of your receipt at debbiekaufmanauthor@gmail.com (Hey, if you’re going to read it anyway, why not get extra credit?) I promise to take your name ONLY from your receipt and delete the rest. Prefer to mail a redacted receipt? It must arrive at my designated address no later than Sept. 10,2011. Not responsible for lost or late mail.
Mail your receipt along with your name, address, and contact email to:
Debbie Kaufman, 1423 Southworth Dr. Griffin, GA 30224
Carlene Love Flores - Hello Debbie,
There are so many layers of conflict in this first chapter I would love to read on and see how the good doctor and pastor deal with them all! It really hit me when the malaria policy was brought up. I really felt that was Dr. Mary’s key to accompanying William to Nynabo (spelling?) Congratulations on your book!
admin - Thanks, Carlene (Waves madly at the waterworldmermaids!) Yep, Nynabo. Some of those names were a killer 🙂
Lori Bush - I’m hooked!!!!!!! I simply can not wait to devour the adventures of Mary & William in Nynabo:) So proud of you Debbie, remember us when you are rich & famous!
admin - LOL, on the rich and famous part! But I’m glad you liked it!
Connie Ziebarth - Debbie great book. I really enjoyed reading the first chapter. Can’t wait to finish the book. You are a great writer. Congratulations!
admin - Thanks, Connie! So sweet of you to say so.
Rosemarie - Wow! What a great hook of a first chapter. The setting is exotic, William is a wounded soul and Mary looks to be a fireball. You interspersed some historical facts beautifully without stopping the flow. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
admin - Thanks, Rosemarie. Considering your understanding of history, high praise indeed. 🙂
Rosemarie - Deb,
Your facebook message doesn’t allow me to ‘share’ with the rest of my FB friends. I know some may be interested in your story. There is no ‘share’ button.
Nancy Northcott - Debbie, you’ve thrown the hero and heroine for a loop right out of the gate! I like the fact that they’re trying so see each other’s points of view, not just sniping blindly.
Pam Asberry - Deb, I LOVE the first chapter of your book! You are truly a gifted writer. I can’t wait to get an autographed copy in my hands. I already like your Facebook page and subscribe to your newsletter; I will see what I can do about wrangling some friends to check things out. Best of luck and continued success!
admin - Thanks, Nancy. I hate it when characters just bicker a lot!
Pam, those things get you automatic extra entries! Thanks, girl!
Kitg777@yahoo.com - Great first chapter! I can’t wait to see what happens with William and Dr. Mary!
Julie Burke - I am glad the female doctor did not hold her peace! I cannot wait to see how God straightens out the attitude of William. Obviously, they both bear false guilt over the deaths of loved ones, so I can see where common ground will bring some repair of the breach, other than the chemistry that is! Your research is no doubt accurate and I got a real visual of the mode of transportation that they arrived at camp in. So, is this the same Dutch who established rule over South Africa with the British?? I will have to see where this place is on a map. I am very impressed and ready to read on! Julie Burke
Dianna Shuford - Debbie, you did an awesome job on that first chapter. I’ll snoopy dance with you! Poor William- to actually think he can play God in sneaking ways to get Mary sent from danger. And boy did Mary tell him! I liked her. Lots of spunk…my kind of heroine.
May your sales be plenty and your reviews be favorable.
Dianna
admin - Thanks, Dianna. I guess even characters have to learn they aren’t the ones in control 🙂
Vanetta Quintana - LOL Debbie great first chapter, I can’t wait to read more! I think I am going to love William… don’t we all “talk to God in that sense?” I am also excited about reading more about the location of this book. I will have to go and pre-order it so I can find out… Can’t wait to “review” it! 🙂 Thanks for the chance and I posted on FB and invited others to check your site out! 🙂
admin - Thanks, Vanetta!
Diane Peters - Debbie, Loved the first chapter! When I read the title, I assumed the doctor was a man. Shame on me! Can’t wait to see how the story develops and what God has in store for these two. Diane Peters
cindy rushford - Debbie I loved the excerpt from your book and cannot wait to see the paces that Mary puts william through. I am sure she will lead him on a merry chase. I also want to see them both heal from their losses. Her from losing her brother and He from losing his beloved wife, Alice.
admin - Thanks for stopping by Cindy! That merry chase involves cannibals 🙂 And healing, too!
Heather Martin - Debbie! Great job! I can hardly wait to read the rest of the book. LUV that word “magnificent.” I imagine at some point Pastor Mayweather will realize that God answered his prayers abundantly, more than he could imagine.
admin - Thanks, Heather!
admin - Thanks to everyone who participated in my contest. I’m happy to announce my two winners, chosen by randomizer.org
Carlene Love Flores
AND
Rosemarie Szostak!
Ladies, send me your snail mail address by emailing me at debbiekaufmanauthorATgmailDOTcom
Carlene Love Flores - Yay!! I’m so excited! Thank you so much Debbie!
Florence - Great hammer of Thor, that is pouflewlry helpful!
Rony - wow…those could have come from a famous rtrsaueant or better yet..some romantic luxury liner… well, in our dreams…but you know what I am saying….
Tina - Gracias Galoieb…Estry absolutamente de acuerdo contigo en tu apreciación sobre las modas en ciencia…y sus riesgos.Un abrazo y encantado que hayas entrado en Scientia…blog que te debe mucho por cierto.Un saludo y graciasJose