Oscars Schmoscars Book Winners!!!

The big drawing was on Friday. I know that I promised to give away six copies of the My Soul to Keep, but I have only notified five winners because one of the books is missing! It's a mystery (the book, that is) so I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that someone purloined a copy. I'll bet it was my daughter. But since I admire someone who will steal to feed her reading habit, I'm not going to bust her!

Please do keep in mind that we had a total of 50 entrants, so while it may not be an honor to be nominated, it's still exciting to win! And in addition to the book in its oh-so-appropriate packaging, you get a linky right here on Di's Book Blog, etc.

Now hand me the damn envelopes!!!!

Looking dapper in his custom-made Givenchy tuxedo, Nicholas of A Gentleman's Domain, will be receiving his copy as soon as I get to the post office.

Christine, whose blog What-A-Mother is a recent favorite of mine, appeared in sequins and not much else to receive her award. Christine, you naughty, naughty girl.

Joann, a friend from the long-ago days of Book Nook and Favorite Fiction on AOL, has become one of those haven't-met-'em-but-know-I-like-'em friends. She's there for me in so many ways...not just books and house-building advice! I was thrilled to pick her name and delighted to see her thwap Tom Cruise with her feather boa on the red carpet.

Tara of Tara's View of the World swept out of her limousine wearing gorgeous conservative black taffeta (she's the wife of a pastor, you were expecting decolletage?) looking heavenly despite her claim that she hasn't slept through the night in five years!

Annie, who writes Fried Porkchop (the other white meat), was a very conscientious contest entrant. She left a clever comment, linked to my contest in her blog AND sucked up big-time. One couldn't help but notice the jealous stares she got from Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellwegger as she sashayed down the red carpet wearing Gucci, Pucci and a little coochy!!!

Congratulations to all of the winners and thanks to all those who entered! Contests are fun...I must do them more often!

Di

Comments

[Tara]

ok... you are a very funny lady. Seriously enjoyable. Thanks for the laugh and the book! And I really HAVEN'T slept through the night in five years!

[Chris]

I don't know what to say! I didn't prepare anything. First, I have to thank Di for this wonderful opportunity to be a reader. I also have to thank Ms. Ice, my elementary English teacher for instilling in me a love to read. Thanks to this award, I can once again make her proud by reading something that isn't on a computer monitor.

But mostly, I want to thank Di for giving me the opportunity to stand up and accept this award...sitting on sequins and not much else...OUCH.

So, thanks Di. I'm so glad I found you and your blog. I know this will be the start of a beautiful friendship.

Oh, and thank you for the linky link, too :-)

[Annie]

Uhh, I forgot to prepare an acceptance speech. I mean, really.. just what kind of person am I? To win something so golden, and not have any thanks ready to deliver.

Ahh, heck. I guess a thank you will have to suffice, maybe next time I will make sure to have a speech handy. I could write a guideline speech, with a dummy form in it. Something that could be changed out with just an "insert word here" set up. Something like..
* these words can be replaced
Ladies and gentleman of the *jury*, I'm so *sorry* to have *committed* this *crime*. I'd like to *apologize to* *the poor little ladies* who *had to witness* *my heinous act of nude surfing down the freezer aisle since my air conditioning was out*. My gratitude will forever be in your favor *if you can find it in your heart to spare me from 6 months in jail*. Thank you all, thank you very much.

Now, on second thought, that speech leaves a lot of room for improvement. Maybe I shouldn't use my public apology as a guideline.

Thanks again!