Contest Time!
To celebrate the official release of the trade paperback edition of The Amen Sisters, I’m giving away 10 free autographed copies. Winners will be chosen from those who comment on this blog post. No need to register in order to comment.
In case you already have a copy of The Amen Sisters, I’m going to sweeten the pot and also give away 10 free passes to my January writing tele-seminar, “Write that Book.” Winners will be chosen from those who comment on this blog post. No need to register in order to comment.
If writing is not your thing, you’ll also have a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon.com gift certificates. Winners will be chosen from those who comment on this blog post. No need to register in order to comment.
Winners will be announced on Monday, November 26.
Note that this is just the beginning of the contests. I’ll also be hosting giveaways in December, January and February, so stay tuned.
November 17th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Greetings Angela,
Congratulations on the new release! It was a very powerful read. The Amen Sisters definitely made me examine my attitude toward people and whether I’m being judgmental of others without examining myself first.
God bless and keep you!
Veronica
November 17th, 2007 at 8:46 am
The Amen Sisters is next on my reading list. I look forward to the next book and your tele-seminar.
November 17th, 2007 at 11:19 am
I LOVE the Amen Sisters and am waiting on the next book. It was great to see you in Montgomery at the Imani event. Everyone remebered ANGELA BENSON! As usual I am waiting to see my name when you announce the winners because I usually win contests. Let the cycle continue.
November 17th, 2007 at 11:34 am
Congratulations on where the Lord has brought you!!! My disability income doesn’t allow for ‘luxury’s’ like buying the latest books but my sister-in-law passed her copy of ‘Amazing Grace’ on to me and I enjoyed it so much I joined your newsletter. I can’t wait to read “The Amen Sisters” and others you have written.
I want to write fiction novels and short stories too,but can’t seem to carry an idea past 5 - 6 paragraphs!?! I’m not giving up though.
November 17th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
The book my sis-in-law gave me that was authored by you was “Awakening Mercy” and I loved it. I apologize for the ’senior moment’ that made me give it the wrong title(:.
By the way, I like the new look but it would be better if there were links to your other sites also.
November 17th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Great contest! I loved The Amen Sisters but I borrowed it from the library so this is great! I’m already looking forward to the January tele-seminar.
November 17th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Hi Angela!
I am a very big fan. When I received the “Telling The Tale” writers guide in the mail from you, the Angela Benson herself, I was blown away. I can’t wait to get started, and I will as soon as I’m on maternity leave. I’ll have plenty of time to focus on the exercises. For now, I’m reading “The Amen Sisters” and I find it very hard to put down. I absolutely love your books. Hope to see my name listed as one of the winners!
Best,
Joni
November 17th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Hi Angela!
I’ve been a bit of out touch, but glad to see The Amen Sisters released in paperback. I have it already but I’m thinking Christmas gift. Wait, autographed copy - I’ll keep the paperback and give away the hardcover. Of course if I win an Amazon gift certificate, I won’t be sharing!
I’ll encourage all my friends to get “my” latest book if they don’t already have it.
Blessings,
Angela
November 17th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Augh! Of course I’ve been “out of touch” not “of out touch.” As soon as I hit submit, I knew I should have proofed my comment. And I couldn’t just leave it be. Me and my perfectionist tendencies…
November 17th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Thanks, everybody, for coming out to play with me. I really appreciate each of you. I hope you’re all winners!
November 18th, 2007 at 12:55 am
Greetings sister. When something great happens for one of us, it happens for all of us. Yours has been a challenges journey, but Angela, you’re doing it! It’s happening for you!!! And I can honestly say that I am as happy for you as if it were me. I really mean that. You are an inspiration to all of us hopeful writers. I’ve already told you how The Amen Sisters personally touched my life. I’m now just waiting for your next release. I know it will be AWESOME!!! May God crown your every effort with success!! Love you sis!
November 18th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Hi Angela,
I read about you and your book on AuthorBuzz. Book sounds good so I am adding you to my ‘books-to-buy’ list.
November 18th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
I too saw your book on Authorbuzz but I’ve been wanting to read your books for a while. Please enter me!
November 18th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Well, Dang, I believe Toni–that bishop is a dirty old man who has the whole congregation fooled! He probably has illegitimate children all over with mothers he fooled into thinking he had nothing to do with their pregnancies. What’s wrong with that Francine, anyway, turning her back on her friend?
November 18th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I’m looking forward to reading The Amen Sisters. I’ve been a long time fan of your books.
November 18th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
I saw your book on AuthorBuzz and it looks like a great read! Please enter me in your contest!
November 19th, 2007 at 12:51 am
Though I have your book, I can’t find it because I haven’t been able to unpack it yet. I just had to move all the boxes again and will probably have to move them out in a few weeks. I’m definitely going to have to reduce the number of books I have.
That makes it doubly crazy to enter this contest, but I finally really, really want to read it.
Hope everything’s going better for you than for me.
November 19th, 2007 at 1:29 am
Hi, Angela! I discovered you through Susanne Beecher’s book clubs and her “Author Buzz” page. One of the best things about Susanne’s clubs is the opportunity to discover “new” authors. I love what I read about “The Amen Sisters,” and would love to win a signed copy of your book. I also enjoyed reading about your writing journey. Thank you for offering so many great opportunities to win in this contest. And best wishes as your writing career progresses.
November 19th, 2007 at 2:21 am
Hi, Angela: I too discovered your book on AuthorBuzz, where I’ve learned of so many fine authors. I love the bright bold colours on the cover of The Amen Sisters, & enjoyed reading your website. Best of luck with the new book!
November 19th, 2007 at 6:58 am
This sounds like a very thought-provoking read. It’s now on my t-b-r list.
November 19th, 2007 at 7:00 am
Hey Angela,
Congratulations on the book!! I wish you all the best forever and always.
Take care.
November 19th, 2007 at 8:26 am
What an inspiring novel. It really is thought provoking.
Wishing you continued success.
Cheers!
November 19th, 2007 at 9:28 am
how do I enter the contest?
November 19th, 2007 at 9:52 am
Your book sounds like something I would definitely want to read, and after reading the comments by others, if I don’t win a copy, I will put it on my January birthday list!
November 19th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Hi Angela: Read about The Amen Sisters on AuthorbBuzz, sounds like a great book, as do your other books. Will be adding your name to my list of authors/books to look for.
November 19th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Welcome, Authorbuzz readers! Thanks for dropping by and visiting with us here. It’s gratifying that you’ve never read my books before and are now willing to give them a chance. Thank You! I hope we’ve begun what will be a long-term relationship. Good luck in the contests! You’re all entered!
I can end the message without thanking my long-time friends. You’ve been with me a while and I appreciate you. Don’t ever doubt it.
Enjoy your week!
November 19th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
I finished this book last night and all i can say is “BRAVO!”.
Excellent book. I wrote a review on my blog at http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/11/book-review-amen-sisters-by-angela.html
I will add this contest to my daily contest roundup too so you may see a few more visitors to pop over.
Please add me into the drawing. I can always use another amazon g.c.
Thanks!
November 19th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
How generous of you to offer so many possible prizes. I can’t wait to read
to read THE AMEN SISTERS. You sold me at the title.
November 19th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Hi Angela, I would love to win a signed copy of “The Amen Sisters.” A feel good book is what I could use right about now.
Thanks and Have A Great Day!
Rhonda Catrett
Montgomery AL
November 19th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I saw your book on Authorbuzz ~ it sounds like a great read! Please enter me!
November 19th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
good luck with the trade release. amen
November 19th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
please enter me thnaks
November 19th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
i would love to win a copy of amen sisters or the $25 gift certificate (id use it to buy books for my baby for christmas!!) Please sign me up!
Im bloggin ya tonight too at :
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November 19th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
first time i have seen this book but am going to check it out if i dont win LOL and that gift certificate would not hurt! thanks for the awesome giveaway.
November 19th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
I would love to win the GC to Amazon or the book.
November 20th, 2007 at 1:06 am
Wow! Welcome everybody! You’re all entered in the contests. You’re making me wish I had a gift for each of you. Thanks!
November 20th, 2007 at 8:13 am
I can’t wait to read this book. I know my bookclub will really enjoy it. Thanks for considering us to win!!
November 20th, 2007 at 8:29 am
I’d love to win The Amen Sisters or the Amazon gift card! Thanks for entering me!
themommyspot (at) gmail (dot) com
November 20th, 2007 at 9:16 am
I’d love a chance to win either the book or a gift certificate. Your title means a lot to me! Thanks!
November 20th, 2007 at 9:49 am
I’m so glad I discovered your book through the Penguin AuthorBuzz feature. I look forward to reading “The Amen Sisters!”
November 20th, 2007 at 10:54 am
I am writing to comment on the book “Sisters Amen.” Francine was too harsh on Toni when she came to her looking for support about being pregnant. The Good Bishop is the one who is supposed to be the grown up and responsible person and not go chasing after every shirt in the church.
I was surprised that Toni would go and shoot herself and risk losing the baby she is carrying inside of her.
The women of today are still doing the same stupid things as the women before them. History is still repeating itself with girls getting pregnant by married men or guys that don’t care enough to marry them.
I can’t wait to read the rest of the story to find out what Francine is going to do to help her friend Toni.
November 20th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Hello, Please enter me in your wonderful book giveaway contest! It sounds like a book most human being need to read. Thanks, Cindi
November 20th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Please enter me! Sounds like a great read!
November 20th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Please enter me in your contest.
November 20th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Book sounds great, but I don’t have much time to read blogs. Would like to be entered in contest.
November 21st, 2007 at 11:25 am
Congratulations on the new book! Sounds wonderful. Great contest, too. Where does the workshop take place?
November 21st, 2007 at 11:31 am
This is going to be a great contest! Welcome, all!
Miriam, this will be a telesememinar. I’ll send the winners a toll-free dial-in number.
November 21st, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Hi Angela,
I read about your book “The Amen Sisters”on Author Buzz. It sounds like a book that I would like to read. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest.
November 21st, 2007 at 9:43 pm
I have TAS waiting to be read! Needless to say this bookworm reader can’t wait to get into it
November 22nd, 2007 at 5:24 am
Congrats on your new book. Looks to be compelling.
November 22nd, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Angela,
Help!!! I’m in the middle of revising my 1st novel (I already have a rough draft), and I just can’t get past the first 100 pages. Everything I’ve written and revised so far looks stupid, stupid, stupid.
Your first writing guide inspired me, but what do you do if you get to the point when your own writing literally makes you sick to your stomach?
Sorry for the depressing comments. I’d love to read “The Amen Sisters” and find out how it’s supposed to be done.
November 22nd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Love your blog. please continue writing so that we can read wonderful fiction.
November 23rd, 2007 at 6:23 pm
I can’t remember if left a message or not, but I really, really would like to read your book.
You should join our blog! It is located at www.mychurch.org
We would love to have you, and have a special spot. Just for you!
:-) Joey
November 24th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Hi, I think you have a great idea and a wonderful contagious spirit! Many times, some people who say have a blessed day mean , have a blessed day my wayof the highway! I’d love to read any of yoour books, Have a wonderful, spiritual Christmas,
Jeanne Pinkham
November 24th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
Angela,
This is so awesome. The response has been fabulous. God has so much in store for you girl! I am so happy for you!! You deserve it all!! Now hurry up and get that next book out there. Love ya and miss ya!!!! Call me doggone it!!
November 25th, 2007 at 12:21 am
Hi Angela, I would love to enter your contest for a signed copy of Amen Sisters or the Amazon gift card. I am not a writer, just an avid reader. Your book sounds great girl, keep up the good work!
November 27th, 2007 at 11:11 am
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