Wednesday, June 17, 2009

GIVE-AWAY - Copy of new novel, Pickup Games by Marcia Mickelson


This week, Guatemalan LDS author, Marcia Argueta Mickelson , (another contributor to forthcoming book, Famous Family Nights) is giving away a copy of her latest novel, Pickup Games.

Marcia is the author of Star Shining Brightly, and Reasonable Doubt. Pickup Games is the highly praised sequel to Reasonable Doubt, as can be seen in the reviews below:

"Pickup Games is a story that will keep you up late then stay with you long after you've read the last page. It will warm your heart and take you on a journey of love and healing. Fresh, fun, witty and charming, Pickup Games is a wonderful book you won't want to miss."- Michele Ashman Bell, author of A Modest Proposal.

“I flew through the pages of this riveting third book by Marcia Mickelson. The Pride-and-Prejudice-esque antagonism between Cara and Mick had me at “Where have you been hiding?” and kept me on the edge of my seat as I neglected dishes, errands, and my e-mail inbox to see what would become of this seemingly-doomed relationship.

“Mickelson’s choice to use a television show about college basketball as the setting for the meeting between Cara and Mick makes this book fresh, original, and interesting. I felt like I was watching a highlights reel on ESPN as I read Mickelson’s vivid descriptions of the game, and her knowledge of sports reporting put me in the thick of a world I wouldn’t have otherwise known. I never liked basketball so much!” - Elodia Strain, author of Previously Engaged

Although Marcia was born in Guatemala, she grew up mostly in New Jersey, USA. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University and lives in Texas with her husband and three sons. When she’s not writing, Marcia enjoys playing at the beach, reading, blogging, watching movies, and making train layouts for her boys.

GIVE-AWAY RULES:

Mention this week's give away on your blog (linked back to my blog), OR Facebook (search for Anne Bradshaw and add me as your friend if not already), and leave a comment here on my blog (with a link back to yours).

Today's contest ends Wednesday, June 24th. There will be a reminder at the top of my blog each day. The winner is chosen from the comments. The prize comes direct from Marcia Mickelson.

11 comments:

Laurie LC Lewis said...

I'm posting it today. Sign me up!

Kami said...

I'm adding a link to my blog right now! Crossing my fingers!

Merrianne said...

that looks like a wonderful book! count me in!!!!

Fiauna said...

I'm so glad you told me about this book. I always love finding new books to read. I'm going to search for you on Facebook, and I'll try mentioning this giveaway in a post this week.

jenheadjen said...

How fun! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

jenheadjen said...

Sorry - I just figured out - my link to my blog is my name! Sorry - I'm slow on this blogosphere stuff! Thanks Anne! :)

Jenny said...

I am Posting A Link! I would love to win a book to add to my "Summer Read Thing 2009"


This sounds like a good one.

Melanie J said...

I keep forgetting to mention that I linked to this on my blog yesterday at www.readandwritestuff.blogpspot.com. It looks like a good book!

Taffy said...

Hi Anne! I linked your contest on Taffys Candy!

Carlene said...

Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

windycindy said...

Hi, What a delightful sounding book!
I enjoyed your review of it. I posted your giveaway on my Facebook.
I am not real sure about how to get the post link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/posted.php?id=1079118264&share_id=228224515400&comments=1&ref=nf#s228224515400.
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Cindi Hoppes

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