Author event and giveaway: Rebecca Rasumssen
I can’t remember when I first got to know Rebecca Rasmussen on Twitter, but it’s been a while and I’ve been crazy about her from the start. I was beyond excited when I found out that she was coming to my area for a Book Your Lunch event. I bought my ticket as soon as I could, so I could sit at her table. Rebecca was sweeter and even more adorable than I expected. I loved visiting and chatting with her and I think everyone in attendance enjoyed listening to her speak.
Rebecca’s tour ended the day after she was here and then she was heading back to St. Louis to move. I was exhausted just thinking about it. I was excited to hear that Rebecca has finished her next book and hope we don’t have to wait too long to read it.
I got Rebecca to autograph a copy of her debut novel, The Bird Sisters, for one lucky reader. To enter to win an autographed copy of THE BIRD SISTERS, by Rebecca Rasmussen, simply fill out the entry form. Contest is open worldwide. I will use random.org to determine the winner. Contest ends at midnight EST Sunday, July 3, 2011. Winners will be announced on Monday, July 4, 2011. Comments are welcome (and appreciated) but will not get you an entry in the contest.
Thanks for the chance !
Oh you got to meet Rebecca! I am so envious. I am going to enter, because I never got my copy. ;-(
Oh boy, I want to read THE BIRD SISTERS by REBECCA RASUMSSEN. I feel as though this is my last chance to make that win. What should I do to make it happen? Hmmm, I could wish upon a star tonight. Yes, that’s it. I’ll look up at the stars tonight and find a really shiny one. Say to the star please send me a copy of THE BIRD SISTERS from Rebecca R. I want to know more about Milly. How must it feel to want children and can’t have any children? I can’t imagine.
I am a change of life baby. So all of my relatives were much older than me. My Cousin Ruth and Cousin Dorothy never had children. In my teens I focused on those two women. I literally prayed that God would allow me to have children. Thankfully, my husband and I did have a family. Now we have grandchildren. Still, I’ve never forgotten women who want children and it doesn’t happen. Well, I’ve probably gone off track here. Really, I’m scared to leave the page with the book on it. It might fly in another person’s hands. Well, you know where I’ll go tonight. I’m going outside to make a wish upon a star. Is that a song???
Thank you Rebecca and Bermudaonion for giving me chance to win THE BIRD SISTERS.
OMG, didn’t mean to write that much. Excuse me. lol.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for making this an international giveaway! I am waiting for this book to show up here!
That is so awesome you were able to meet the author! The book sounds great! Thanks for hosting this giveaway – cheers!
She does seem so lovely on twitter! And you just have the most amazing authors come to your area! The closest they ever get to me is Phoenix, and that’s almost a 3 hour trip each way, which isn’t so doable when they’re speaking at night!
I’d love to add this to my summer stack!
MJ
How fun….thanks for the giveaway.
I love Rebecca Rasmussen and thought THE BIRD SISTERS was an excellent book! Everyone should get a copy (if they don’t win) and follow Rebecca on Twitter because she’s the sweetest!
Kathy, I love hearing about these lunches that you attend. Such a novel concept. Wish we had something like that here in Austin. I’ve not read THE BIRD SISTERS yet, but it’s on my Kindle and I will get to it this summer at some point. I’ve noticed Rebecca’s comments around the blogging world and she seems like such a genuinely nice person. That’s always a plus! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve had my eye on this book!
It’s wonderful you were able to meet Rebecca and hear her read from The Bird Sisters. I have read great things about her book which is on my list to read. And from her website and some of her comments I’ve read she seems like a genuine, sweet woman.
Thank you for thinking of us with this giveaway, Kathy. You’re awesome
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I keep hearing about The Bird Sisters – I need to read this book! Thank you for the great givaway!!
Great that you got to meet her
I think meeting my author will be my biggest wish from now
I always think it’s so neat that these lunches bring the authors and their fans together so closely, and I would love to get the chance to participate in one of them one day. I have heard a lot of good things about The Bird Sisters, and think it’s so cool that you are hosting this giveaway. Thanks so much, Kathy!
I agree that Rebecca aka @birdsisters is the nicest author twitterer out there. I knew she would be just as nice in person. I have Bird Sisters on my Nook for summer reading-good luck to those who enter!
Sounds like a great event! Just checked out the “Book Your Lunch” website you linked. Wish I had something like that near me!!
I love these lunches you are able to attend! She looks so sweet
Wow, that was a great event. Thanks so much for the giveaway. I’ve had this book on my list since I saw Anna received it. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get this one. Thanks for sharing the video with us, Kathy!
So glad you got to meet Rebecca — she does just seem like the sweetest person ever! Looking forward to reading this one soon.
The Bird Sisters is on my Wishlist…it’s always so neat to listen to the authors!!
Thanks!
Thank you for hosting this great giveaway, Kathy! I will post this in my blog’s sidebar.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about this book!
This has been on my wishlist! Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like fun times.
What a lovely lovely giveaway…thank you so much…
I’d love to win
I’ve been looking forward to this book for some time; I’ve read a lot about it, many reviews,and it just sounds so lovely! I appreciate the opportunity to enter your contest, thank you.
Looks like such a great book. Thanks for the interview. I’m really glad you were able to get the the event!
Thank you a million times for the giveaway! I am dying to read this book.
I’m in STL and met her for coffee awhile. She IS such a sweet, genuine woman. Great writer and mom. Fun chick. Can’t say enough great things about her. And her book? Lovely. Savored each word.
Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! I’ve had my eye on The Bird Sisters.
I met Rebecca on Twitter, too – I invited her to come to Columbia, MO to give a reading just after her book was published. She is an absolute delight and I loved meeting her and her reading was wonderful. I have been saving THE BIRD SISTERS since then but am now deep into it, and adoring every word of it. I am flying to England this afternoon and I fully expect the journey to whizz by, thanks to her!
It sounds like my kind of read. I would love to win this book. Thanks.
i also met rebecca on twitter and she seems like a doll! this book is getting rave reviews everywhere and i’m eager for a chance to win it. thanks for hosting!
Thanks for the giveaway. I love it when authors interact with their readers via twitter!
I am lucky enough to own the book — it’s coming with me on vacation! Great giveaway for someone, though.
Thanks for the giveaway, sounds like a great read!!
Oh, this one keeps calling out to me – would love to win a copy!
OH YES, I am so going to put my name in for this one! Good luck to everyone!
PS you always have the most amazing author meet & greets in your end of the world.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Wow, what a deliciously satisfying way to spend a luch hour or two! Thanks for the chance to win.