Deeanne Gist - www.deeannegist.com - Inspirational Romance Author

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Now That's A First!

It's history in the making and a moment of "firsts." This is my very first blog, my very first fiction website and all is in honor of my very first novel (A Bride Most Begrudging) that just hit the shelves this weekend!

I'm so excited that I have decided to string tin cans along the back of my car and paint "IT'S MY FIRST TIME!" all over the windows with shoe polish. But alas, my hubby is saying, "No." And my kids are saying, "We'll disown you."

So instead, I have decided to have an "IT'S MY FIRST TIME!" contest. Here's how it will work:

Anyone who comments on my comment link (below) this first month will be eligible to win a free autographed copy of my first book! (So long as you fill out an entry form.) How many times your name is entered depends on how many items on the entry form you can check off (the more you check, the more chances you have for winning.)

The first option, everyone will check. It is the box that says, "This is my first time to comment on Deeanne Gist's blog."
The second option is for people who have never in their life commented on a blog before. So, commenting today will be a first for them. (We veterans call these folks "lurkers" because they lurk around reading blogs, but never post a comment, so no one knows they're there.) If you are unsure of how to post a comment, click here.
The third option is for people who have never in their life visited a blog before. (My blog is their first.) By the way, "blog" is short for "web log" (a journal that is kept online).
Once you have posted a comment on the comment link below, then fill out the entry form and check as many boxes as you can (remember, this is a Christian-based site and we are on an honor system here). Winner will be announced August 1st.
Disclaimer 1: The contest is only open to those who have a continental U.S. mailing address (sorry!)--but everyone is free to post a comment.
Disclaimer 2: You can only fill out one entry form per month, but you can comment all you like!

And may I be the first to say, "Welcome to my blog!" My name is Deeanne, but everyone calls me "Dee."

Grace and peace,
Dee

posted by Deeanne at 11:45 AM

13 Comments:

TLHines.com said...: Well, hey, let me be the FIRST to add a comment. Best of luck with the book!
PatriciaKay.com said...: Hi, Dee!
Love your website and am so looking forward to reading A BRIDE MOST BEGRUDGING. And the movie trailer is fantastic! Who is your talented web designer? (grin) Wishing you tons of sales and lots of future success.
Pat
Michelle Pendergrass said...: Well, I only get one chance...maybe it will be the winning chance?!

Great site!!

Congrats on A Bride Most Begrudging!!
Amy Knapp said...: Hi Dee,

Congratulations! I knew from way back when in Chicago, when we met at book expo, that you would do great things! I can't wait to go into Barnes and Noble and get your book!
Carol said...: Hi Dee,

Congratulations on your first book!
A Bride Most Begrudging looks very good and I'm looking forward to reading it!
Carol said...: Congratulations on your first book!
A Bride Most Begrudging looks very good and I'm looking forward to reading it!
Becky said...: Great web site, Dee. You have some wonderful comments about your book, too. Hope it's a great success.

Becky from FIF
sally apokedak said...: Congratulations on this first book. It sounds great. I'm going to trot right on out and get a copy. Virtual trot, I mean, over to Amazon. =0)

sally
Dee said...: Your trailer is great. I have to go get this book. I need a good laugh.
Joy said...: Congratulations! Your book sounds fun. I'm eager to read it.
Chris said...: Congrats, Dee. I, too, am reading my first romance (well, second, but only because I didn't find the right one first time out). I'm looking forward to yours.

--Chris (dFm)
Deeanne said...: Thanks everybody!
adrian said...: congratulations! I can't wait to go to the bookstores and brag about knowing you. A Bride Most Begrudging looks excellent (and I absolutely love the cover) and I'm looking forward to reading it.