Fun News and ARC Giveaway

by Lisa Dale on 07. Sep, 2009 in Lisa Dale Random Musings

Hi all!

A friend of mine (who also happens to be the CFO of the awesome publisher Loose ID) tuned me in to happy event this past week. Apparently, my first book, Simple Wishes, hit the number two spot on Sony’s e-reader bestseller list! Luckily my friend snapped a screen shot of it so I can share with you. 

I’m pleased as punch and am so glad for my publisher’s efforts in getting the book out there! I’m thinking of getting a shirt made that says “I’m Number Two!” (Okay, not really.) The last time I went to look at the list I’d been bumped off of it by James Patterson. Still, I feel pretty good about that. :-)

Here’s the pic:sonyscreeenshot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To celebrate, I’ve decided it’s time to give away an advance copy of my upcoming release, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. As I told you earlier, the buzz around this book is really starting to build, and I’m so so very excited for it to be out and on the shelves. I’m probably going to say this about every new book I write, but I think it’s my best project yet.

To win a copy, just leave a comment on this post. Then be sure to stop back again at the end of the week when I announce the winner. I do a lot of LOVE TO READERS giveaways every month, as you know, and the only rule is that if you win, it’s your job to email me your information so I can send the good stuff along!

Here’s the synopsis and book cover, if you haven’t already seen it! Let me know what you think.

It Happened One Night by Lisa Dale

Lana Biel longs to leave her family’s Vermont wildflower farm so she can travel and see the world. And her sister Karin wants nothing more than to put down roots and conceive the child she and her husband just can’t seem to have. When a lighthearted fling with a mountain biker leaves Lana expecting, she finds herself tumbling headlong into motherhood while her sister Karin can only look on.

For help, Lana turns to Eli Ward, a professional meteorite hunter and her best friend for the last ten years. But Eli’s keeping secrets that could turn their friendship on its head. As the Vermont seasons change and the flowers in the wildflower meadows begin to fade, Lana must make some meaningful decisions about her family, her friendships, her love life, and her dreams.

Leave a comment to win an advance copy of IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT!  

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90 Responses to “Fun News and ARC Giveaway”

  1. Kelly F 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:49 pm #

    Sounds like a great idea for a story. Good luck!

  2. Carol Woodruff 08. Sep, 2009 at 7:04 pm #

    Congratulations on SIMPLE WISHES, such wonderful news. Looking forward to reading IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT.

  3. Erin T 08. Sep, 2009 at 7:06 pm #

    Simple Wishes was a wonderful story! I would love to get my hands on an ARC of It Happened One Night! Great contest! Please enter me.
    ~Erin

  4. Heather 08. Sep, 2009 at 7:25 pm #

    #2- AMAZING!!! Can’t wait to read your new one… I just sent a friend to the library today to check out Simple Wishes…

  5. Page 08. Sep, 2009 at 8:32 pm #

    Loved Simple Wishes. Can’t wait to read this one.

  6. Pat Cochran 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:00 pm #

    Congratulations on reaching the #2 spot on the Sony List!
    Simple Wishes sounds right up my alley and I look forward
    to reading about Lana and Eli.

    Pat Cochran

  7. blackroze 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:18 pm #

    Congratulations
    AND

  8. blackroze 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:24 pm #

    do you do sase for bookmarks

    Crystal Silver Bookmarks with Angel Charms. ?

  9. stacey smith 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:34 pm #

    Wow number two Spot on Sonys E-Reader List You must be so happy!
    Your book looks good hope to read it some day.
    sasluvbooks@yahoo.com

  10. Mary Claire 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:48 pm #

    Wow! So many comments!! Well, here’s to hoping but congrats! I’m sure I’ll pick up a copy regardless :-)

  11. Michele L. 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:31 pm #

    Hi Lisa!

    Woohoo! I am so happy for you! I absolutely loved your book SIMPLE WISHES! You are an amazing writer!

    What an amazing contest! Congratulations on your new book! Here is my toast to you, to SIMPLE WISHES and to IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT! Clink, clink!

  12. Joanne Morelli 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:51 pm #

    One last “Two” story…when my dear italian grandma Concetta admired someone she would “spit” at them by saying “TWO, TWO, TWO!!” Consider it good luck for your next book to follow#2! TWO, TWO, TWO!! OK time to go to bed…weirdness is setting in…

  13. LILY 08. Sep, 2009 at 11:49 pm #

    It is amazing news that Simple Wishes hit the number two spot on Sony’s e-reader bestseller list. I would love to get my hands on the ARC to It Happened One Night. Keep the books coming…..

  14. oluyemi bola 09. Sep, 2009 at 2:26 am #

    Congratulations on hitting the no. 2 spot, hope you hit no. 1 soon, Way to go!
    Can’t say i understand much from the excerpts of your new book.I know you’re excited about the release and so are your readers.I hope that it hits the bestseller’s list at no. 1 cos you deserve the best for all the efforts you put into getting the book completed.

    Best wishes,

    Bola.

  15. Tammy Garcia 09. Sep, 2009 at 4:05 am #

    WOW! # 2 that’s fabulous. It’s not easy getting in the top 10 with so many good authors out there. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Pat yourself on the back, you deserve it.

  16. Laurie G 09. Sep, 2009 at 7:16 am #

    I’ve never been to Vermont . I’ve heard it’s beautiful!

    Two sisters , one baby WOW lot’s of angst between the two of them. My neighbors tried everything to get pregnant, with no luck. You really feel so badly for them. They always have their nieces and nephews over…Life’s definitely not fair!

    My oldest son was a geology major and did rock analysis to find out: what they were made of and where they came from. This would be my first story with a meteor hunter hero!!

    Best wishes for your future writing!

  17. Beth Carter 09. Sep, 2009 at 9:10 am #

    When I was in NYC years ago, David Letterman had a huge blazing billboard on Times Square announcing that he was #2. It was hilarious.

    Would love to have a copy of IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. It sounds great! I’ve never been to Vermont. Bet it’s beautiful.

    P.S. Thanks for the follow on Twitter.

  18. cheryl c. 09. Sep, 2009 at 11:33 am #

    WooHoo, Lisa!!! 67 Comments! :-)
    The book buzz is definitely building! Congrats!

  19. Jane Squires 09. Sep, 2009 at 4:48 pm #

    I love Advanced Readers Copies. I love reading, reviewing them online (several places) and then sharing them with others. I love letting others know about good reads.
    please enter me

  20. Janna Qualman 09. Sep, 2009 at 7:47 pm #

    Thanks for visiting my blog! And it’s great to connect, both here and at Twitter.

    I’d love to win the ARC, so count me in. :) And I can appreciate your thought that this work has been your best. I think we should always strive for that; for challenge and improvement.

    Congrats on your e-reader success! BTW… could this comment get any longer… I love your profile pic! So warm and friendly.

  21. Cathy Arnatt 09. Sep, 2009 at 8:59 pm #

    Congratulations on all the good news Lisa!!
    I really really want to read this book!!! Please please please put my name in that hat to win my copy!! BTW Lisa Dale really rocks!

  22. Shelli Fiorenza 09. Sep, 2009 at 9:27 pm #

    I can’t wait for the new book! Our mutual friend Wendy shared a copy of Simple Wishes with me and I think your character development is wonderful. Congrats on the e-reader success, but now we have to get you to the NY Times Bestseller list! Wisconsin readers support Lisa!

  23. LORRAINE M. LAROSE 09. Sep, 2009 at 9:36 pm #

    Dear Lisa,

    After reading SIMPLE WISHES, I’m anxious to read anything you write.

    A truly loyal reader,
    Lorraine

  24. Aunt Ange 09. Sep, 2009 at 11:02 pm #

    Lisa,
    What wonderful news!!!! Conratulations on becoming #2!! I am so proud of you. Can’t wait to read the next one. Continued success! Say “hello” to Matt! xoxo

  25. tamar 10. Sep, 2009 at 9:49 am #

    YAY!!!!! :]

  26. Rose G. 10. Sep, 2009 at 11:43 am #

    I loved Simple Wishes and would be so happy if I won your new arc. Thanks for the contest.

  27. Rich Suchoski 10. Sep, 2009 at 1:42 pm #

    Huzzah for #2! Can’t wait to read it! =D

  28. Sera Rivers 10. Sep, 2009 at 3:24 pm #

    I LOVE the look of your blog site! so clean and classic! Would love to read an advanced copy of your book!!!!

  29. Susan Lathen 10. Sep, 2009 at 7:41 pm #

    Congratulations Lisa, making it to # 2 is fabulous! Considering how many books are released weekly this is quite a feat. The cover is so soft and gentle and the premise of the book seem unique. Good luck on your sales!

  30. Karen T. 10. Sep, 2009 at 7:45 pm #

    Have been waiting for this book to come out.

    Congrats on being #2.

  31. Sharon 10. Sep, 2009 at 11:11 pm #

    How exciting to be #2! I’d do the shirt anyway. But of course this new one will be #1. Can’t wait to see it.

  32. Terry Forester 11. Sep, 2009 at 9:18 am #

    Congratulations on making #2. This book sounds awesome. I can’t wait to read it and will definitely be buying a copy if I don’t win one…LOL.
    Terry

  33. Mickey Mac 11. Sep, 2009 at 9:42 am #

    I would love to win a copy of this arc – story sounds very good!

  34. Jill Kemerer 11. Sep, 2009 at 6:11 pm #

    Congratulations! I love the cover of your new book. Perfect for the upcoming winter!

  35. Maureen 12. Sep, 2009 at 5:57 am #

    Congratulations on your new book!

  36. Cherie Michalec 12. Sep, 2009 at 10:56 pm #

    Congratulations on Simple Wishes, hitting the number two spot on Sony’s e-reader bestseller list! How awesome is that!!

  37. Lisa Dale 13. Sep, 2009 at 8:45 am #

    Thanks to everyone for your kind, generous comments. I’ve picked a winner today, so please have a gander at my newest blog post when you get a chance!

    I wish I could give a book away to every one of you! You warm my heart. Thank you–a million times and a million again!

    Best,

    Lisa Dale

  38. pearl 14. Sep, 2009 at 5:09 pm #

    Your website is delightful and your blog interesting and lovely. Best of success. Your books look great.

  39. aunt sue 22. Sep, 2009 at 2:24 pm #

    lisa,

    congrats!! i just finished S.M. it was great. It made me wish i was back up north at the cabin. Can’t wait for “It happened one night” to come out. the cover reminds me of your moms backyard in the winter. best of luck with it

    love
    aunt sue

  40. Brenda Rupp 21. Apr, 2010 at 12:47 am #

    This sounds like a great read!

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