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. Laney4 07. Sep, 2009 at 11:43 pm #

    A meteorite hunter? Now THAT is a new one for me! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of that profession. Was there a lot of research involved for you to write about him? How did you come up with that as a profession? Did you know someone? You’ve really piqued my curiosity with this one!
    Congrats on the buzz for this book and SIMPLE WISHES getting to number two! Way to go!
    Thanks for offering another great contest!

  2. Virginia C 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:25 am #

    Simple Wishes, hit the number two spot on Sony’s e-reader bestseller list! Wow! Congratulations! We are all very excited for you!

  3. Sara 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:29 am #

    Such exciting news! Huge congrats to you, Lisa!!! :)

  4. Val Pearson 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:30 am #

    CONGRATULATIONS on Simple Wishes! That is quite the accomplishment, I am so incredibly happy for you! It Happened One Night looks like an amazing book and I have heard so many good things about it already!

  5. Marjorie 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:52 am #

    How great for you that you will have a real winner, very exciting.
    I would love to win a copy of your book. Marjorie

  6. gloria 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:58 am #

    Wow sounds like a great story and congratulations hope that number two turns to number one for you soon. It has to be an amazing feeling to learn your book is such a winner and I hope you have that many times in the future.

  7. Judy Cox 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:02 am #

    Congratulations!!! There is nothing wrong with #2 in your profession!! Simple Wishes really sounds like a good read and I do like the cover. Thanks for the contest. Hope your sales go through the roof :-)

  8. Nancy Werner 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:11 am #

    Sounds like my kind of book! I must read your first one. Love to win a copy of the book.

  9. Erica 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:14 am #

    Congrats on your #2 spot!!! I cannot WAIT for your next book to come out; best of luck!

  10. Pat L. 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:20 am #

    Congrats on Simple wishes hitting #2 on Sony Reader.

    I loved Simple Wishes and the excerpt looks great for It Happened One Night – Catchy Title. Would love to win a copy.

  11. Melissa 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:24 am #

    Hurray for # 2!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! Can’t wait to read your new book.

  12. Joanne Morelli 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:30 am #

    You hit number 2 because that is YOUR # for your birthday!…Two is a great number to introduce your 2nd book…you are engaged this year, you are now 2, a couple…See? It was meant to be! Now lets get all the silly stuff aside and say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! XO

  13. Mary 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:35 am #

    Congratulations for reaching the number two spot on Sony’s e-reader bestseller
    list and for being blessed enough to have someone snap proof of the event for
    posterity! It Happened One Night promises interesting characters and story lines. Though I’ve heard of meteorite hunters, never one who hunted professionally. Best of luck with your new publication.

  14. Jo Jones 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:46 am #

    Simple Wishes was #2 on Sony eReader bestseller list. Great news.

  15. katie 08. Sep, 2009 at 7:08 am #

    Can’t wait for the new book!!! :) Congrats!

  16. Kristi 08. Sep, 2009 at 7:30 am #

    I loved Simple Wishes and am not surprised it was high on the list! Can’t wait to read the new book!

  17. Cheryl 08. Sep, 2009 at 8:13 am #

    Congrats! I work with Matt’s mom and she is very proud of you. She speaks about your books a lot.

  18. Linda Henderson 08. Sep, 2009 at 8:24 am #

    Congratulations on your book. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book with a meteorite hunter. I will definately have to check this one out.

  19. Amanda 08. Sep, 2009 at 8:38 am #

    Way to go! That must be so exciting to have a book that so many people are reading…can’t wait to read your next one…it sounds really good!!

  20. JOYE 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:03 am #

    Can’t wait to read Simple Wishes-I have added it to my TBR list. It sounds so good and has gotten good reviews which i pay attention to.

  21. Suzz 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:05 am #

    YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY! CONGRATULATIONS, LISA! This is wonderful news! All your hard work is paying off!

  22. ilaria 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:16 am #

    that’s awesome. beautiful and talented. i am super proud of you. way to represent WMC.
    love,
    ilaria

  23. Armenia 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:33 am #

    Congratulations on your new book. I just got SIMPLE WISHES and can’t wait to read it. Have a great week!!

  24. Diana Corlett 08. Sep, 2009 at 9:46 am #

    My appetite is well whetted…would simply love to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

  25. Sue Brandes 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:05 am #

    That is great news! I am so happy for you. So exciting. Thanks for the contest.

  26. Gloria 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:07 am #

    Congratulations! Awesome news!

  27. Helen L. 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:34 am #

    Congrats on SR making #2 on Sony E.

    I am looking forward to your new book.

  28. Helen L. 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:35 am #

    Meant to say SW (Simple Wishes) – sorry.

  29. wendym aka Babuxoxoxo 08. Sep, 2009 at 10:58 am #

    I am a Lover of Life and Lover of Curiosities of Writing and Ways of People. I am looking forward to reading this one. Happy Days. ‘smiles & waves’

  30. Brenda Mauzr 08. Sep, 2009 at 11:30 am #

    Congrat’s on the new book can’t wait to read it. I love you blog I enjoy reading I don’t usually post, I guess I think nobody wants to hear what I have to say. But I do love reading all your posts and they really get me thinking. And I read your facebook too. Good luck with your other books.
    Glad everything came out good with your car.

  31. Audra Holtwick 08. Sep, 2009 at 11:40 am #

    Congrats on SIMPLE WISHES making #2 on Sony E-Reader List

  32. Ivy 08. Sep, 2009 at 12:19 pm #

    #2, that’s very exciting..I’d be doing a happy dance! The new book sounds interesting. You’ve got some characters w/ unique jobs.

  33. RobynL 08. Sep, 2009 at 12:31 pm #

    I really like the cover; it speaks volumes. Congrats on being #2 on the list. A very proud moment for you.

    Wow, she is expecting and her sister can’t conceive. Do I see problems looming!!! Would love to win this book and thanks.

    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  34. Quilt Lady 08. Sep, 2009 at 12:34 pm #

    Congratulations Lisa, this is great news! Your new book sound like an awesome read , can’t wait to read it! You have to be so proud right now!

  35. Lela Fox 08. Sep, 2009 at 1:00 pm #

    I am so proud of u for being chosen 2nd place!! That is a very good thing!! (as Martha Stewart would say) LOL I am so happy for u! It sounds like ur new book also is going to be a winner. Please enter me in this contest for the drawing. Thanks so much for the opportunity and congrats again for ur good luck.

  36. beth 08. Sep, 2009 at 1:24 pm #

    Congratulations Lisa, I am so proud of you. Glad you gave James Patterson a run for his money.

    Since I read Simple Wishes in one day, over many cups of coffee, I’m looking forward to doing the same with It Happened One Night.

    Thank you for sharing your many talents with us.

  37. Sharon Karas 08. Sep, 2009 at 1:26 pm #

    Congratulations on Simple Wishes’ success! It Happened One Night looks like it will be an honest and revealing story that I will read eagerlyalso. Good luck.

  38. Dana Dyck 08. Sep, 2009 at 1:52 pm #

    Hi! Lisa
    It sounds like a book I can relate to, as like most people, I have things in my life that I have had to make decisions about that affect others as well as me.
    Dana Dyck

  39. Patricia Barraclough 08. Sep, 2009 at 2:42 pm #

    Have seen a few items about this book and it sounds great. People never seem to realize how one action can impact so many lives in so many different ways.
    Congratulations on SIMPLE WISHES and good luck with the release of IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT.

  40. Linda Shaffer 08. Sep, 2009 at 3:00 pm #

    Wow, Congratulations!!!

  41. kristina 08. Sep, 2009 at 3:41 pm #

    Congratulations on making it to the number two spot. I’m sure you’re really excited about it and you’ll have a number one in the future. Good luck!

  42. Lise Horton 08. Sep, 2009 at 3:47 pm #

    All I can say, Lisa – is that James Patterson had better watch his back.

    Terrific news about Simple Wishes’ ranking, and great good fortune with It Happened One Night!

  43. Jackie 08. Sep, 2009 at 4:32 pm #

    Congratulations on the number 2 spot..that’s not bad. Please enter me in the contest.

  44. Betty Breithaupt 08. Sep, 2009 at 4:40 pm #

    An intriguing synopsis of IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. There are Mountains to climb in this story before we get our HEA.

    Betty

  45. Cheri Oggy 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:02 pm #

    Congratulations!!! I read the first book and it was terrific. I can’t wait to read IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT!

  46. michelle 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:43 pm #

    Wow! What a buzz. Congratulations. That must have been an ego boost! Im sure the new book will be just as successful.

  47. Jeri Hughes 08. Sep, 2009 at 5:46 pm #

    That’s great new, Lisa – “Simple Wishes” at the number two spot on the Sony e-reader bestseller list. Kudos! I’m looking forward t reading “It Happened One Night”!

  48. Gloria Derflinger 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:01 pm #

    Lisa – loved Simple Wishes and look forward to the new book. I’m sure your grandfather and grandmother will keep me informed when it is out. Your grandfather personally delivered me a copy of Simple Wishes.

  49. Mary 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:23 pm #

    That is wonderful News, I’m very happy for you. I simply cannot wait to read this book, it sounds great.

  50. Rosemary 08. Sep, 2009 at 6:28 pm #

    What wonderful news! Your new book sounds wonderful. I can hardly wait to read it. The story sounds heartwarming. I am anxious to see what happens. Enjoy our beautiful autumn.

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