Can you believe it?
We’re Snoopy Dancing in our home today as my debut novel Chain of Mercy officially releases!
There’s music in the background … check out my playlist here.
I’ve got refreshments: chocolate (Lindt Lindor Truffles) and Fig Newtons (yes, I said Fig Newtons! My heroine Sheila Peterson loves them.)
I have streamers, party hats, noise makers
And books, of course!
And a Giveaway!
I’m giving away one prize package that includes one autographed copy of Chain of Mercy, a container of Lindt Lindor truffles, and the Matthew West CD, Into the Light, a CD that includes the playlist song, Forgiveness.
So how do you enter? Just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You earn entries for commenting, subscribing to my blog, Liking my Facebook page, Following me on Twitter, signing up for my e-newsletter, and a host of other ways to earn entries! The Giveaway ends on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at midnight.
In addition, I’d love it if you’d
and, of course, purchase Chain of Mercy
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I’m Snoopy dancing right along with you, Brenda. This is such an exciting day!!!! Happy Book Birthday!!!!!! May this be the first of many. Can’t wait to read it! The anticipation is killing me! Take time to bask in the joy of it all and praise God for his abundant blessings!!!!
Thank you so much, Kav! And your book is on its way!
Excited to read it. Congratulation!
Thank you, Kym! 😀
Got to know Brenda since we are both interested in writing and from MN.
Two very important things to have in common! Glad to have you on my team, Susan! 😀
Bren, I know you thought this day would never come but you turned it over to God and has blessed you. Congratulations on your launch. I Love you Lots.
Love you back! <3
Brenda, So thrilled to be celebrating with you today! I know CoM will bless and encourage others in manifold ways. Love your generous giveaway – am sure others will, too. Off to share!
Thank you for celebrating with me, Laura!
I first heard about CHAIN OF MERCY from you, sweet pea. SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!
Thank you, Michelle! 😀 It’s an exciting time, isn’t it?!!!
Yay, Brenda! so happy for you. May this be the first of many books that touch people’s lives.
Thank you, LeAnne!
Happy Book Birthday, Sis! Guess what-we also have in common that I’m from Minnesota! Love, Gary
Imagine that! Both of us from Minnesota! 😉
Thank you for all your support & encouragement!!!
You what! Ahhhhhh, congratulations! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! I’m so very happy for you! God’s continued blessings on you, Karen.
Thank you, Karen! 😀
Congratulations, Brenda! I first head of Chain of Mercy on your blog. I can’t remember how I found it, but, as I’m a fellow Minnesotan, I’ve got a special place in my heart for all the wonderful authors we have!
Hi Debra! Minnesota has a wealth of authors, doesn’t it? I love that the arts is alive in well in our state!
Brenda, I am absolutely thrilled to be celebrating the birth of your bouncing baby book here today. No one deserves this moment more than you, my friend. I hope this is the first of a very large family of Anderson books.
Big hugs!!!
Lorna – thank you for being one of my *birth coaches* through this process! And, coming from a large family, I’m all for adding many more bouncing book bundles to my shelves.
Without your encouragement & critique & prayers & friendship, I’d probably would have given up long ago!
I’m blessed with your friendship!
Brenda
This is so awesome, I am not too lucky when it comes to raffles but, maybe the luck will be with me this week, so excited for your book!
Thank you, Barb! Hopefully your luck will change. 🙂
Snoop-snoop-snoopy-doo!!! Woo-Hoo!!! Thanks for the refreshments, I’ll need them when I get done doing my happy-snappy-snoopy-doopy dance!
Yay, Brenda!!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the refreshments, Dawn! Thanks so much for your encouragement & support! 😀
I first learned about this book from my lovely sister!! Sooo excited for this book launch – wish I could be there eating some Fig Newtons with you – maybe some truffles too. Congrats!! Your hard work is paying off and as always, God’s timing is perfect!
And you were the first person, besides my husband, to read any of Chain of Mercy in its very raw state!
Glad to share some Fig Newtons & truffles with you. And these are the calorie-free, gluten-free kind. 😉
Congratulations! I know how much work it is to get your book published! Very happy for you!
Thank you, Pam! 😀
So exciting! Congratulations!
Thank you, Melissa! 😀
Brenda — I am so proud of you…I first heard about your book at church! Looking forward to your book launch!
Thank you, Karen! The book launch should be fun! And I’ll serve real truffles & Fig Newtons!
I heard about this post from Miralee Ferrel’s Readers Group facebook page.
Now that’s an interesting place to hear about the book! I’ll have to go check out Miralee Ferrell’s page! Thanks for stopping by, Samantha!
Judith Miller shared your about your book and gave the link here last night!
Cool! I’ll have to send Judith a thank you note! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
I saw it posted on Twitter by Lorna Seilstad. I followed the link and herei am.
🙂 Congratulations on your book!
Thank you, Nancy! Glad to see you here. 🙂
Hallo, Ms. Anderson! 🙂
Eek! Such an *exciting!* day for you today!! 🙂 Congratulations on being a published author!! Oh, you must be on Cloud 9 right now!! I am thankful that I was able to see you reach this day as a visitor last year on your blog whilst you were still working towards publication! A very happy book birthday indeed! Oh, boy! I cannot wait to host you on my bookish blog & continue the celebration! I was celebrating Earth Day today, and wanted to duck over before midnight!!
You have a heart of gold & you are just embarking on the beginning of your journey as a published author! I am especially grateful to know you & I am so happy to see all the lovely sentiments arriving by email, blog, & tweets!! You rock!! And, can I just say that the book cover art is quite bang-on brilliant?!
Jorie – you always make me smile! 🙂 I can just hear your accent in your writing.
Thank you for joining the celebration today! And, yes, the cover art is perfect! Winslet has a very talented cover designer!
Hello Brenda. Congratulations on your new Debut novel. How exciting. Sounds like a good one too. That first one must be very special. I would love to win this your Debut novel. Thanks for the chance. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
Thank you, Maxie! Everyone has the book of their heart, and Chain of Mercy is that for me. 🙂
Enjoyed your party Brenda and put you on my want to read on Goodreads. And found this on Fixtion Addiction. Maxie
Awesome. Thank you for letting me know. 🙂
Hi, Brenda!!
Love the story line for “Chain of Mercy”!! I first heard about it from Laura Frantz!! Congrats and thanks for an opportunity to win a copy in the giveaway!!
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Hi Bonnie – Thanks for sharing in my celebration!
Whoo Hoo! I can’t Snoopy dance, but I’ll do a one legged Bunny Hop (appropriate for April, don’t you think?) for you!
I’m so glad to see the release of your first book and just know there will be many more to come! Congratulations Brenda. Revel in your accomplishment!
Thank you, Rose! I am having fun right now. 🙂
Just be careful when you do that one-legged hop!
Love to meet new authors this way. The book sounds great and the giveaway awesome!
Thanks for sharing in my celebration, Connie!
Oops, heard about the book from Shannon Vannater’s post on FB
Thanks for the info!
Dear Brenda,
I’m always a day late and a dollar short but I wanted to wish you a very belated Happy Book Blessings on the birth of your newest book.
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
Thank you, Janet! And you’re not late–we’re celebrating till Saturday! Glad you could join the celebration. 🙂
Congrats on your first release Brenda! I’m not sure exactly where I first ran across you, but I’ve been following your blog for a year or more I think. We’ve shared a few comments about our love of Charles Martin books!
Thank you, Patty, for celebrating with me! 🙂
Oh, to write like Charles Martin! His prose is a thing of beauty!
Congratulations on your book baby! I read several blogs and reviews. Chain of Mercy definitely caught my eye. I love the title.
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Thank you, Melanie! Glad Chain of Mercy caught your eye. Hope you have an opportunity to read it!
I first heard about Chain of Mercy on your blog. I’ve also read about it on other blogs I follow, such as inkspirationalmessages. I enjoyed a recent post of yours there. I’m looking forward to reading your first book!
Wonderful! Thank you, Kay! Hope you enjoy Chain of Mercy! 😀
Congratulations, Brenda!!! I heard about your debut novel on the ACFW loop, and I can’t wait to read it!
Hi Misty! Thanks for stopping by–hope you enjoy the story. 🙂
I SAW YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE ACFW LOOP, BRENDA!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Thank you, Mary! Love your excitement. 😀
Exciterating stuff! Congrats on your book’s release.
Thank you, Pegg! 🙂
Congratulations! And what a fun “party in a bag” idea! I love it! I can’t wait to read your book – it sounds like something I’d really enjoy. 🙂
Thank you, Sarah, for joining the celebration! 😀 I hope you enjoy the book!