Charlotte’s Web, A New Book, What Remains, and a Little Maneki Neko For the Road
Posted on | July 1, 2009 | 10 Comments Leave a comment | Print This Post
I know this is terribly random but I love Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web (I also love Fiver from Watership Down). After having been in a bit of the doldums last month, my high spirits have returned, thanks in no small part to all of the wonderful comments everybody left! What a fabulous group of readers you all are. I know how busy everyone is so I read and relish each and every comment. Thank you!
So since it is July 1, that means that we have a winner for the Table Manners galley and Good Things giveaway. The winner is Becky R. from Utah! Her name was pulled at random from all the entries including subscribers to my newsletter (which she is!). So, Becky, I’ll be sending you your signed books (with a personal note! <grin>) and I hope you enjoy them!
This month I will be finishing the revisions for Book Four. I can’t tell you much more than that, other than I think you will simply LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. It’s being represented by my new agent from William Morris Endeavor Agency, the wonderful Dorian Karchmar (big hugs to fellow author Patricia Wood, whose book Lottery is truly a must read if you haven’t read it already–I myself have read it probably ten times. Minimum.). I’ll be finishing in time to get on a plane to Washington and be back on the mainland in time for the release of Table Manners. You’ll meet Deidre McIntosh, the ever-resourceful lifestyle maven who has a knack for getting back up when life knocks her down. Read more here.
Table Manners is the sequel to Good Things, but of course you don’t have to have read Good Things to enjoy it. And if you haven’t read it, you’re in luck: to thank you for reading my rather long posts, I’m giving away an unsigned remaindered copy of Good Things to THREE WINNERS this month. All you have to do is … nothing! If you’re on my mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite children’s book, you get an entry (if you’re not on my mailing list), or an extra entry if you are. Blog about it … another entry. Twitter about it … another entry. You just need to leave individual comments with the links for each thing you do. At the end of the month I do a random drawing using random.com with the comments and my mailing list. And if you’ve already read Good Things and own a copy, I am more than happy to send it to a person of your choice instead. Gift a friend or sister with a book! They’ll be so surprised and grateful! This giveaway ends July 31, 2009.
And last, but not least, I want to offer everyone a virtual little maneki neko of her own. Maneki nekos are those lucky money cats you sometimes see in Chinese restaurants. There are actually two kinds, one with a raised right paw which beckons money, and one with a right left paw which beckons helpful people. In this life, I think we need both! 
So take one or both with you and have a great month!
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10 Responses to “Charlotte’s Web, A New Book, What Remains, and a Little Maneki Neko For the Road”
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July 1st, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Thank you so much!!! I’ve been down with a migraine all day, but felt good enough to jump on and check my email and blogs. What a nice thing to stumble onto today.
I have to say that’s so sweet, and that you noticed my “note” as well. I really love your writing style, and have passed your books along and recommended them to my book blogging friends. I can’t wait to read Table Manners!
FYI–I’m currently at my mother’s place on Oahu…not far. I’m not sure if you have that address instead? Thanks again!
July 7th, 2009 @ 4:08 pm
My favorite childrens’ book was The Little Princess. I’ll also tweet the contest! Thanks!
Aloha Aimee! Oh, my daughter loves The Little Princess! I saw the movie but didn’t read the book until recently (I know, can you believe it?) Thanks for spreading the word and coming by to say hi! Hugs, Mia
July 12th, 2009 @ 10:52 am
I would love to read GOOD THINGS!!!! My favorite book from my childhood is FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER. I recently re-read it with my daughter for our mother-daughter bookclub!
Hi Julie! I am so glad you’ll be having a chance to review Table Manners (I just got your email request). Yay!
I love that you have a mother-daughter bookclub—how inspired! I’m going to bring that idea up with my daughter! Hugs, Mia
July 13th, 2009 @ 5:39 am
I read so much as a kid that it’s hard to pick just one! For a while my favorite was the whole Little House set. I read all of them and everything else about Laura Ingalls Wilder that I could get my hands on.
July 15th, 2009 @ 5:37 am
My favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree. It is simple for little ones and complex for us older kids
I’m also huge fan of Piggie Pie and Stinky Cheese Man. haha Thanks
Hi Susie! We love the Giving Tree here, too, and it’s always been a personal favorite. Shel Silverstein is wonderful. Will at Piggie Pie and Stinky Cheese Man to our TBR pile!
Hugs, Mia
July 18th, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
You are so right about needing both kinds of maneki nekos
Hope your revisions on book 4 are done and you can relax for a little while.
Thank you, Patricia–I couldn’t agree more. Still not done with revisions but soon! Hugs, Mia
July 28th, 2009 @ 6:07 pm
Favorite childrens book. Wow…that is HARD! I love The Penderwicks.
I’d love to read Good Things. I LOVED Sweet Life. I reviewed it on my blog and received a copy of Table Manners also to review. WOW! I read it all this afternoon. I couldn’t put it down! It make me long for your next book!
Good Things would be a perfect read for an upcoming trip I have to take alone. A long plane ride by myself just asks for a great novel!
July 28th, 2009 @ 6:16 pm
Also Twittered the contest!
http://twitter.com/Dewgin/status/2903699485
July 30th, 2009 @ 9:09 am
I have so many books that I loved as a Child. I loved The Borrowers so much and Pippi Longstocking. My favorite picture books were the Bernstein Bears.
August 4th, 2010 @ 10:50 am
I’ve read all 3 books and will wait ever-so patiently for the 4th!
You’re a very talented writer that keeps your readers coming back for more … BRAVO!