Friendship Bread: A Novel goes to paperback on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012!
The book has an entirely new cover.
It was lovely to receive my own copies the other day.
So this is my round-about way of saying I have copies to give away! A few notes:
- Is this a novel? Yes, this is a novel. Read reviews and an excerpt here.
- Oh. I was hoping it was a cookbook. It is, in a way. There are Amish Friendship Bread recipes included in the back (12, to be exact), baking tips and a truly heartwarming story of how Amish Friendship Bread changes a small town in Illinois, especially the relationship of two sisters who were once close but now estranged. Oh, and you know there are almost 225 FREE recipes here on the website, right? In other words, I’ve got you covered with as much starter and Amish Friendship Bread any one person could possibly want.
- Book club? The paperback includes a Random House Reader’s Guide just for you AND I’m happy to Skype or FaceTime with the group–just contact me via the contact form and we’ll make it happen.
- What about the next book? You’re in luck–the trade paperback contains an excerpt from the next book in the series, The Avalon Ladies’ Scrapbooking Society.
- I want a copy! The trade paperback will be in bookstores everywhere on May 1st, including Target where you’ll find it on the “Emerging Authors” shelf. You could also win a copy here!
I am giving away a copy a day from now until Friday, May 4, your choice hardcover or paperback. Here’s what you need to do to enter:
- “Like” the Darien Gee author page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authordariengee
- If you’ve read the book, leave a review on Amazon.com (leave it on the main page, the one with the picture of the hardcover book on it and all the goodies and reviews and excerpts) or bn.com or Goodreads. Each review counts as an entry so leave a different comment for each action. This only applies for new reviews left during the contest period.
- Give the book a “Like” on Amazon (again, on the hardcover page — be sure to tell us what number “Like” you are). This only applies for new reviews left during the contest period.
- Pin it! If you’re on Pinterest, so are we. Follow us! http://pinterest.com/fbkitchen
- Share the contest post on Facebook via our Friendship Bread Kitchen page or by clicking the “Share on Facebook” link below.
Do one or more of the above to be officially entered. Entries are cumulative which means once you’re entered, you have a chance to win each day until the contest ends. Leave an entry for each action. Contest ends May 4, 2012 at 11:59 pm PST. Winners will be posted daily at the bottom of this post.
Good luck and thanks for reading!
xo
Darien
Winner for Monday, April 30: Megan Eskew. Yay!
Winner for Tuesday, May 1: Georgianna Miller. Whoop whoop!
Winner for Wednesday, May 2: Kira Endicott. Give her a hand!
Winner for Thursday, May 3: Janet Young. Sahweet!
Winner for Friday, May 4: Maria Daubert. Congrats!
Winners, please email your snail mail address to me via the Contact Form. Don’t forget to mention if you’d like the hardcover or paperback version. We’ll send out all of the books once the last winner is drawn!
I was number 335 in “liking” the book on Amazon!!
And I wish there was a LOVE button!
I have written and submitted my review on Amazon!
I love the whole idea of friendship bread. About 20 years ago someone gave me a starter batter and I had such a great time with it. Adding to, watching, and sharing it with people is great therapy for the stresses of today’s fast pace. Thanks for the reminder.
I have submitted my review on Goodreads!
I have submitted my barnes & noble review as well
I’m also a fan of yours on FB and shared the contest on there as well. I’m from Round Lake, Illinois! I’d love to get a copy of the new paperback book- thank you so much for running this contest!
Haven’t done this for years and was really excited not only to read the 1st chapter of this great book but to find the recipe for a bread starter again . Looking forward to making this and sharing with my friends . ❤¸.•*”"*•.¸❤ ☼ ❤¸.•*”"*•.¸❤
It’s me again…I also just followed you on Pinterest!
I would so love to win this! Thank you so much for your site and recipes! Wooo hooo, you rock! I have a friend here who broke her foot and I would like to share this with her while she is recuperating.
I liked your page…I would love a copy of this book. I make friendship bread all of the time.
Ann
#705 on pinterest. Can’t wait to read.
I shared this on my Facebook page.
Would really like to be one of the winners
I liked friendship bread on Amazon at # 337
Thank you Darien!
I “LIKE” your Facebook page.
I have read your books published under Mia King and can’t wait to read this one! I am “like” number 994
I like making friendship bread and would like to have recipes so I can use the started for other food beside bread!
7EK
I am number 338 on Amazon’s like. I also Liked Darien Gee’s Facebook page. I am not at home and can’t access my Pinterest account on this computer but I will when I get home. I LOVE your site and am excited to be able to win one of your books!! Please and thank you!
I have made friendship bread many times over the years! I love this and when I have the time, it is great fun to participate!
Having a copy of the book would be almost as sweet as Amish Friendship Bread!
Like #339 on Amazon.
Thank you for the chance to win the paperback!
I shared the contest link since I have done all the other things before! Great story and I am happy to share it. In fact, I loaned out my copy of the book and never got it back!
I am #999 on “Liked” on Facebook – Darien Gee
I love making the bread (and reading the book while it baked) and my Family loves eating it.
Does anyone have a sourdough starter recipe?
Hi Tami,
Head on over to the Recipe Box. You will find the Starter recipe. http://www.friendshipbreadkitchen.com/recipe-box
if I win, thank you so much…If I dont win, I still thank you for the opportunity…♥
Amazon review is posted!!!!!
I was #340 on Amazon Frendship Bread “Like”
I am # 716 on Followers on Pinterest!!
I am #7 repin on Friendship Bread and commented on Pintrest!! If I win, THANK YOU!!! Will be looking forward to reading more of your books
Last one….I have shared this contest on my facebook page.
Good luck to everyone else as well !!! 
I shared on Facebook and “liked” the author page.
I “liked” the facebook page. Thanks so much!
I posted a brief review on Barnes and Noble, I’m 2noelle. I also liked your page on FB (karen Sims-carter. I’m number 339 on Amazon Thanks for hosting the contest.
My family loves the friendship bread. My husband is hooked and wants me to keep all the starters every ten days. Every baking day I come up with a new flavor to add. We are having so much fun and getting a delicious treat also!!
Thank you!!
Would love to win this . I have triplets that are just getting into baking and would love to try this with them.
“Like” the Darien Gee author page on Facebook
Follow on Pinterest
My like on Amazon is 340
I shared a link – I hope it was the right one!
I have always loved Amish Friendship Bread. I just recently had a friend give me a starter, so I am excited to be making bread again. I can’t wait to aget a hold of this book!
I liked the author page & shared the link on FB.
I want this book so much! I am a huge fan & am having a wonderful time exploring new ways to make my friendship bread connections!
Shared on FaceBook and I am following you on Pinterest. I have the starter brewing and cannot wait to bake some bread! Thanks for the chance to win a book!
I love Friendship Bread
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