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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Book Launch Give-Away Contest!


 
My new book, Dessert First - Glimpses of Wisconsin Life, is out in paperback. To celebrate, I'm having a drawing for a free copy of the book. Anyone who puts a comment on this blog post is eligible. The deadline for comments is midnight March 31.
 
On April Fool's Day, I will write the names of commenters on slips of paper and put them into my husband's fuzzy ear-flap hat. He will reach in and draw the name of the winner.

I hope there is more than one name in the hat!
  
  
Dessert First is a fun book. With short bits of writing, it's a perfect companion for la toilette. Taken as a whole, these short bits form a story of what it's been like for me to live in Wisconsin from the 1950s through now. In the essays and story-poems, you'll find a bit of the city, a bit of the country, plenty of interesting Wisconsin characters, some animals, and lots of Mother Nature. There are funny pieces and sad pieces, whimsy and seriousness...like life.
 
Here are two comments about Dessert First, from the back cover:
 
"I still miss having Gail Grenier's articles to look forward to in the newspaper but I enjoy her blog. Her thoughtful writing has often caused me to smile, laugh, cry and think deeply. Sometimes all from the same piece."
                                  – Elizabeth Boeck, MSW, LCSW, Laughter Yoga instructor
 
“When I think about indulging in dessert, what comes to mind is something sugary. But in Dessert First, not only does Gail Grenier share the sugar and spice and all things nice, she incorporates what's truly rich about life as well. Her writing helps me to remember that the richest moments we experience are found not only during the happy times, but also the darker times that can test us to our souls.”
 
    - Katie Kolberg Memmel, author of Five Fingers, Ten Toes - A Mother's Story of Raising a Child Born with a Limb Difference
     

Typically, I receive few comments on my posts, even though this blog gets readers from all over the world. Please don't resist the urge to comment...I would be honored to hear from you!

21 comments:

  1. lovely book, lovely pictures! great idea for a give away!

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    1. Why thank you, Anna. I'm glad your comment got through. I'm hearing from some folks through Facebook that for some reason their comments get blocked on this site. Sigh. Anyway, I'm "counting" any comment through FB as an entry to my free book give-away contest!

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  2. Congratulations, Gail! The book looks fantastic!

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  3. I always enjoy your writing, Gail. Looking forward to reading this one.

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  4. Hi Gail, I read Calling All Horses. I'm sure Dessert First will also have many great stories and poems. Congrats.

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  5. Hi Gail, I would love to read any of your books, I just don't know where to get them! Sure hope I win! Kathi

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    1. Thanks, Kathleen! You can order books from Amazon.com or from ME!

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  6. I am sure I had already made a comment, but I don't see it so here goes. You are a delightful woman, a wonderful writer, and have done so much to help single mothers. I have always believed in the phrase, "Life is uncertain, so eat dessert first" I know all too well about the uncertainties in life, but thank goodness for people like you that help us laugh through them.

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    1. Rosi, I believe you did put this comment on FB but now it's here too & it makes me feel so special!! (heh)...I am counting comments on FB as well as on this blog. I'm glad the comments are starting to come in, cuz I was feeling like a loo-ser!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Congratulations! I look forward to reading your book. I checked out your web site and was very touched by the article on the dog woman. I read a few of your posts about your grandson. My grandson Oliver was also born in 2005. You have a beautiful talent. As someone else said so eloquently, you have the gift to make us laugh, smile, cry, and reflect. Keep sharing your words.

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  10. Thank you Carol! I wish you luck in the drawing!

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  11. When I lived in Wisconsin, your class and your book, Calling All Horses, helped me embrace and appreciate Wisconsin culture. I also enjoyed Don't Worry Baby and look forward to reading your new book. Congratulations!

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    1. Margaret, I have been trying to locate you for YEARS! (phone, Facebook, etc.) Kindly email me (gsweet@wctc.edu) & let's reconnect! I miss you. Your review on DWB was the best ever. It made me laugh! Can't wait to hear what you've been up to! Blessings to you and yours.

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  12. Thanks to all people who entered my book give-away drawing. Because a number of folks reported that they could not get into the blog to leave a comment, I also took entrants from my Facebook account and email. And the winner is: Michael Uprichard! I'll contact Michael soon to see if he prefers the paperback or Kindle version.

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