Oh, man! I had a whole post nearly written and then my Microsoft Word file seized up and don't have time to recreate it before heading off to work today. Goddammit--I hate it when that happens!
So here's my Plan B, something that came to my head earlier this week when I did a presentation about blogging to the Henderson Writers' Group. I talked about how a blog is a good way to gauge who your audience really is, and sometimes the results may surprise you. When I started to write Bastard Husband: A Love Story, I thought my target audience would be women about my age, but now I get the sense that I have more younger women and men in my audience than I imagined. But I don't really know...
So here's the deal. Everyone who comments on this post is going to be eligible for the very first "Win a signed copy of Bastard Husband" contest. Just leave your age, sex, and state and next Thursday I'll announce the winner. Anonymous entries are fine, but if you win, you'll have to email me your address (duh) so I can get your book to you.
Last night I sent in the final edits, and I should have my first run of books soon--maybe by the end of next week. Details coming on how you can order, but in the meantime, leave a comment and you might get your copy for free.
This isn't quite as good as the post I had almost written about cougars. Damn!
Now go ahead--leave your comment now!
61 comments:
48
Male
WI
If I'm not lucky enough to be a winner. Can I still buy an autographed copy?
31
Female
Washington, DC
49 (for 2 more days)
Female
Minnesota
I'm looking forward to the post about cougars...I could use some helpful hints!
19 - Female - Texas
I'm with Drew ~ I still want an autographed copy even if it ain't free! :)
31
Female
Ohio
56
male
Fla
Your middle name must be entrepreneur!
Good Morning
Sorry to hear about your lost cougar post. Oh well I'm down with a potential free copy of your book.
Female 48
Twin Cities (MN)
Me me meeeeeeeeee
38
Female
CT
Linda Lou- Are you really asking women ( and I am One) to leave their age in black and white.. publically. You have more followers than I have friends that know my age. 50 ish. I will say and North Carolina. Just classifiy me as an oldie but goodie.
I NEED an autographed copy, I don't know any celebrities and to say I have Linda Hab*** book to all of our mutual friends wow
Age 52
Sex none (kidding female)
State New York
Amy makes a good point. You know, I'm so open about my age, it didn't even occur to me that some people might not be so eager to disclose their age. "Fifty-ish" or a general range is fine!
29
Female
NY
46
Female
Arizona
Kelvin Lee
34
Male
Sandy Eggo, California
39
female
CO
Tammy
36
Female
OH
40 (and still a diva)
Female
OH
47 m Las Vegas
Your book in print...may I continue living vicariously through you?
I am with Drew and Classic Rock !!!Even if not free I want it autographed !!! Cannot wait to read it...
52
Female
Florida
34
Male
Vegas
Wow, I knew I was outnumbered but I didn't realize -how- outnumbered I was. I could have guessed by the period post that I wasn't exactly your target audience :-)
I'm coming out of "lurkdom" to get my change to win!! I was going to buy a copy anyway so why not try for a free one.
Liz
42 (and proud to be in my 40s)
Good 'ole Wisconsin
I love, love, love your blog Linda!!
:-)
Ise
Male
40 years old
Arizona
Ooooh, I want it. Pick me! I need a great book to read by the pool holding a cocktail in hand.
Mandy - female
Age 31
today: I live in Alabama
next Thurs: I will be in route to my new home in Florida. :-)
39m NV
your Caucasian.
Good for you to fulfill a dream and finish a book. Especially one that will help you heal and move on. My kids and I lived in Henderson NV years ago and now my mom lives there in a senior complex. So geographically you are closer to my mom than I am! Now I live in Nebraska, I am 63 years old, female. I read some of your older posts and like the energy you pour into your posts.
47
Female
Arizona
Hope we still get the "cougar post"
= )
28
Male
Oklahoma
Back from the printers next week?? That's exciting!
46
Female
California
You wrote a post about me? I mean, cougars?!? Can't wait to see it. ;->
45
Female
WA
Josie
43 yrs old but don't look it. :)
Massachusetts
If I don't win I'd love to buy an autographed one too!
Thank you!
51
Female
NY
Donna K - I'm officially entered!!
Also looking forward to owning "Bastard Husband":
Female
Wisconsin
67 (do I win 'cause I'm the oldest?)
38
Male
South Dakota
35
Male
Texas
I'm Debbie, a 48-year-old female from Texas. Would love to win, but will be one of the first in line to buy one if I don't.
43
Male
WI
I'd love to read it with Barbara!
32
Female
Michigan
Can't wait to read it!
Age: 48
Sex: Not since Bush was President. Oh wait, by "sex" you meant male or female? Female.
State: Ohio.
45
Female
Vancouver, BC (yes Can-a-duh)
bc_angel
Linda,I found you through Mikey's blog and think you are as terrific as him!
Diana\age 52/ IL.
45 with 2 bastard EX-husbands
Texas
You must be very excited about your book!
Pick me! Pick Me!
Not yet 50
Female
Wisconsin
congrats!
45
Female
Melbourne (Australia)
Soooo far away...but I will include it in my book club group for reading!
50
Female
Virginia
Can't wait until its published!
Hi Linda,
44 - eessh this is the first time I've written that, my birthday just past.
Male - I'm used to that.
Massachusetts
In case you're interested, I found you through Mikey's blog
29, Male, New York.
jayperiodsmith@yahoo.com
You're a tech writer. You should know better than to trust Microsoft Word! They'll pry my old copy of Word 2000 out of my cold, dead hands.....
Barb
48-Female
Omaha,Ne
LOVE your writing...I'm a lurker..something new to brag about!
Stan
male
60
Oregon
If I don't win this copy, I will definitely buy one! Congratulations!
will be 39 on Monday
Female
Idaho
35 f OR.
Scott
56
male
Texas
Lorri
39
female
michigan
Laural...Lisa's g/f still stuck in NY Age 41 days away from 52 yrs.
PS. I only look 35 ;)
41
female
AB (Canada)
Linda, Amy is my mom and if she wouldn't kill me then I'd divulge just how fifty-ish she is.
I'm 24, F, and go between MI, WY and NC
Female
54 and I've proudly earned every gray head on my noggin'.
New Yawk
Win or not, I'll be purchasing your book and will give a second or third as gift(s).
jw
Man! I almost missed this. I have been too busy with my younger man :)
Um, I'm 50, female and live in CA
What a great idea. I have been reading your blog for over a year but never posted until now. I actually came upon your blog from Hurricane Mikey's site.
I hope I win your book!
Here is my info.:
Age: 44
Sex: Female
State: New York (about 2.5 hours from Albany).
38
Female
Ontario Canada!!
47
Female
Greensburg PA
Love to read your blog!
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