Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #96

Another day another giveaway!

I've been given an opportunity to give away five copies of Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard. The first was won via a special contest on Monday's post.

The remaining four winner's will be selected by some random means from among the commentors expressing an interest in the posts for Tuesday through Friday. One winner per post comment pool. But I won't be selecting the winners until Saturday afternoon. That allows for individuals to make multiple entries (one per post) and gives me time to promote the contest. Sorry but only US and Canadian non PO Box mailing addresses qualify.

You don't have to be a TT participant to participate in the book giveaway on this or any of the other three posts. And visa versa you TTers don't have to be interested in the book to comment. Just remember that only those expressing an interest in winning the book will be entered in the drawings on Saturday.

Tuesday's post is my review of Still Summer. Today is a list of facts about Jacquelyn Mitchard.

Be sure and check out the poem I wrote for Monday Poetry Train inspired by the novel.






Thirteen Things About Jacquelyn Mitchard

1. She is the author of bestseller Still Summer the book I am hosting a giveaway for this week.

2. She is the author of Deep End of the Ocean which became the first Oprah Book Club selection and also a movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer .

3. She is (or was) a syndicated columnist.

4. She has authored at least eleven novels for adults and children.

5. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin...

6. with her husband...

7. and seven children. Seven!

8. She is a self-taught novelist.

9. She teaches two writer's workshops each year.

10. She loves horses

11. She has a web page where you can read some of her articles and her blog, learn about each of her published books and those upcoming, join her forum, listen to podcasts, peruse her photo gallery and see her itinerary.

12. Her birthday is December 10, the same as Emily Dickinson's.

13. From her bio:
If you are smart, you will not play a game with Mitchard involving quotes from song lyrics and British or American literature. If PowerBall were based on this talent, Mitchard would by now own the Amalfi coast.


Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!




The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!


16 tell me a story:

Anonymous,  7/23/2008 4:04 PM  

I'm afraid I have never heard of her, but it's nice to see she is a Sagittarian! All the very best people are!

Laura K 7/23/2008 4:20 PM  

This is a very interesting story. In addition to handling the four person conflict, I would like to see how their Catholic upbringing factors into the journey. I wonder if any quest towards God is realized? Hmmm.....lkubitz60609@yahoo.com

SandyCarlson 7/23/2008 6:54 PM  

I'm with Nicholas. Sags rock. Sounds like a lovely writer. "Deep End of the Ocean" is a great title.

Lori 7/23/2008 8:03 PM  

Great list...Happy TT:)

Icedream 7/23/2008 9:21 PM  

She shares a birthday with my mother! Which obviously impresses me more than sharing Emily Dickinson's LOL :D

Anonymous,  7/24/2008 1:23 AM  

i won't express an interest in the book and possibly take it away from someone who knows her writing, happy TT!

Hootin Anni 7/24/2008 4:05 AM  

being self taught then going on in later years and teaching the ins and outs of writing is amazing.

My T-13 is posted. Come by for a visit if you can find time.

Unknown 7/24/2008 5:26 AM  

Being a gal from Wisconsin I have to enter for a book written by an author from this lovely state.
Also Deep End of The Ocean was spectacular so I am sure this book is also.
sassylucylootoo(at)yahoo(dot)com

Thanks

pjazzypar 7/24/2008 5:36 AM  

I loved "Deep End of the Ocean"

Andi 7/24/2008 6:43 AM  

The Mitchard sounds very interesting, and I've never read her.

Thanks for taking a look at my blog. I appreciate it and will get to your questions soon.

Suey 7/24/2008 9:12 AM  

Hey, thanks for posting a great list of very interesting questions on my blog! I'll get to those soon hopefully.

I would love to be entered into this drawing. I read Deep End of the Ocean years ago (probably when Oprah first started that book club) and totally enjoyed it.

Anonymous,  7/24/2008 10:52 AM  

Ms. Mitchard is lucky to live in Madison, WI. I've visited and it's a great town!

Qtpies7 7/24/2008 6:59 PM  

We both have 7 kids!
I'd love to win the book.

SJ Reidhead 7/24/2008 7:47 PM  

I have never heard of her. Seven children - she's brave.

SJR
The Pink Flamingo
http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog

Candy Minx 7/25/2008 4:41 AM  

I had never heard of her before either...did not know her book was first Oprah selection. (I thought it was "Song of Solomon") Wow! But I am familiar with "The Deep end of The Ocean" just didn't remember the authors name.

Good post and a great way to introduce a book.

I was so thrilled to see your name in my comments, it's been a while and I am glad to reconnect! Bear with me, I'm on the road this summer a lot...just off to D.C. and N.Y.C. tonight...

Carol M 7/25/2008 11:52 AM  

My daughter also has seven children! :)

I've never read this author but her books sound very good. Thanks for the chance to win!

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