The Blackberry Winter Gift Box Giveaway!
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share this fun giveaway to celebrate the one-month countdown to publication of my third novel, Blackberry Winter. As you know, this is a very special and meaningful story to me, and I have never been more excited to send a book out into the world as I am right now.
So, would you like to win this lovely blackberry-themed gift box? It contains:
*A signed copy of Blackberry Winter
*A special note from the author (moi!)
*A jar of wild Northwest blackberry honey
*A container of blackberry sage tea
*A bottle of Lavanila Vanilla Blackberry Perfume (it is the most beautiful scent ever!)
How to enter? Simply leave a comment below! I’ll count shares via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or your blog as an extra entry (just be sure to leave a separate comment for each time you share via a separate channel so you’ll get the extra entries). The week before publication day (the book comes out on 9/25), I will choose a winner at random, and send the lucky person this box of blackberry bliss.
In the meantime, I would be so, so, so excited if you pre-ordered a copy at your favorite independent bookstore, or online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. (And if you win an extra copy, you can always give it to your favorite girlfriend, mom, grandma, babysitter, teacher or aunt as a gift, and keep all the other goodies for yourself!) 🙂
Curious about the story? You can see the amazing things REAL SIMPLE had to say about the novel here, watch the book trailer here, learn more about the book here, and watch a really goofy video of me talking about my adventures in blackberry-pie-baking.
Oh, also, I have a few remaining pre-publication galleys left, and I may just choose a few additional people here to share those with!
Thank you for entering, and for your interest in Blackberry Winter!
Adrienne
Oooh! Oooh! Pick me! Pick me!
Adrienne
I came, I saw, I shared on Facebook. ;o)
Bonnie
This is such a creative idea.
Bonnie
I just shared on Facebook.
Crystal
Oh I hope I win! I LOVE all of your books!
Erica ferland
Very much looking forward to Blsckberry Winter! I’ve preordered a copy for my mother and plan to download the audiobook on release day!!
Erin Tierney
Would love this very creative prize! I shared.
Alex
Adorable little box! Counting down the days.
Kristi
Love this creative idea. Definitely sharing!
Adrienne
I tweeted, too! Have I mentioned I SHOULD be folding laundry?
Susan Ericksen
Oh Sarah…I would love to share all of these things with my girlfriends. I would make a real tea party out of it…and we could all sit around and read together!!!! That would be a little slice of heaven for me!!!(and my friends!)
Kelly
I can’t wait to try out all those goodies!! 😉
Deborah Garner
Such an awesome giveaway! I’ll definitely share the news and send you others.
Kate G.
Please pick me! Want to win this for my mom!
Angie Finley
Would love to win!!! I will definitely share on facebook:)
Ann-Marie
I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you pick me:)
Tiffany Dufour
Yay I cannot wait for this book to come
Out!!
Carroll Hudson
I can hardly wait for this book…I loved your others so much. I will be glad to share on Facebook!
Bonnie
I just shared on Twitter.
Ann-Marie
Just shared on facebook too:)
jill brush
oh pick me! Your books rock our socks off at book club!! xoxxoxo
Bonnie
I just shared on Google.
Crystal
Oh and I shared your post on Facebook with my Book Club group!
Karen
I have been having such a difficult time these past few months this would be such a welcome treat! I will spread the news for sure!
Jerriann Graff
I want it all. Pick me, pick me….
Lynette Rachelle
Shared on Facebook! 😀
Kristin
I absolutely cannot wait for this book to come out!!!!
Lynette Rachelle
Shared on Twitter! 😀
Tiffney Pedersen
Wow!!!!!
4 of my favorites….but, in Blackberry! That sounds amazing.
I would love to win this!
Can’t wait to read this book!!!!!
You rock!!!!!
Robbie
I would LOVE to win this! Awesome!
Beth
What an awesome treat! You are so generous!
Robbie
Shared on Facebook!
Judy
I would love to be picked!
Mary MacCormick
It would be an honour to win this!!
Lynette Rachelle
Aaaaannnddd…Shared on Google+! 😀 Can’t wait for it to come out. Loved your other two books!! <3
Gayle Lin
I had trouble with the link at first. You’re so popular the wires were jammed, I suppose.
Looking forward to the new book and am happy to know there are even more to come.
Ti
Wow! So excited! Hope I win 😉
Beth
Shared on Facebook!
Bonnie K
Nice gift box giveaway. It would be sweet to win.
Lisa Mulcahey
I would love to win this!!! It would be an honor and a privelege to have another signed book by you!
Bonnie K
I shared on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.karoly/posts/421181937919069
Athena Roth
Beautiful giveaway! Love your writing! Best, Athena
Erin R
Hi Sarah! Love your books. Would love to win this basket. Thanks, Erin
Sheila Sthomas
What a fun and beautiful gift!
michelle
Ooooh I would love this! So excited for your new book!
Dolores
Love your books, choose me, choose me!!
Mellany Carver
What a clever contest! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Alexis Maclean
I can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter!! Xoxo
Desiree Coleman
I would love to win this great package!
donna
What a great way to warm up with ‘winter.’
Pam
I’ve read both VIOLETS and THE BUNGALOW, would love love love to win this gift box!! Can’t wait to read!!!
Megan Borah
Love this package! Will these be available for purchase?
Liz
Did someone say Blackberry ? Would love this opportunity! Please and Thank You X A Million!!
Bonnie Santos
Already requested to read for our next book club!
Bonnie Santos
Shared on Facebook too!
Julie DeGutes
Im so hooked to your books. The best would be sitting by the fire with the tea your giving away, English muffins with the yummy jelly and your book to loose myself in…Oooh I would so like that
Rebecca
I’d love to win! I per-ordered my copy months ago! If I win, I’ll share my copy with my boo club (who at all huge fans!)
Debra Taylor
I read tons of books a month…….so please pick me!!!! Would live to write u a super review!!!
Tammie Knick
I learned about you as an author from Jodi Picoult. She highly recommended you! I have read all of Jodi’s books and now am enjoying reading all of your books too (well two so far)! Can’t wait to read your third novel. I’m definitely pinning this to my board of books to read!!
Drew
I’d love to read your newest book! Such a cute little box you’ve put together!
Trudy
I’m so excited I can hardly wait for Blackberry Winter to come out!! I get so lost in your books I feel like I am really there with the characters!!! OHH to smell and taste the scents while reading your book would be the best.
Ashley
Such a gorgeous giveaway! I would love to be picked!
Somer Hanson
I am so excited for Blackberry Winter! Thank you so much Sarah for sharing your talent!!
Ashley
I shared on Facebook:)
Joanna Christiansen
I would love to win and would love to share it with my bookclub! We all love your writing!
Christi Gillette
Violets read in 2 Days, Bungalow probably 3…and both books now gone from my possession as they were “you just have to read this book” books…and they keep going…Just hope I get them back! Can’t wait for the next one! Blackberry! And living in Seattle brings all these to life for me! Thanks Sarah…Keep writing…
JENNIFER
MY SISTER IN LAW, JILL BRUSH LOVES YOU!!!!!!!! SHE’S YOU’RE #1 FAN!!!
Jodie McNulty
What an awesome idea!! I love how excited you get with your release dates looming! Can’t wait to read the awesome Blackberryness!!!
Margaret Powell
Love all things Blackberry… I bet the book is delish too:)
Kathy
Pick me! Pick me! I <3 all of your books! =)
June Bradford
Would love to start reading your books! Just recently read about you and your writing style sounds like something I would really enjoy reading!
Malizza Witherspoon
I would love to be entered in your contest. thanks, Sarah! 🙂
Diane Siniscalchi
What an absolutely thoughtful and comforting gift basket! Thank you for being so available and kind to your readers <3
rebecca doolin
This is awesome! Thank you!
Jessica Dysart
That perfume sounds ah-mazing. I love your books and your writing style, it’s inspiring. I can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter and winning this would be awesome!
Veronica Wood
I’m going blackberry picking at Magnuson Park tomorrow and I’ll send you some “Give Vro the Blackberry Package” thoughts from there!
Brooke Banzhaf
🙂 I would love to win!!
Jodi van Straalen
Congrats Sarah on your writing success! I couldn’t have happened to a nicer person:)
Veronica Wood
And my second entry for sharing on FB!–Cheers!
Jackie
This would be such a treasure to win! I loved your first two books in a way that I have not loved a book in a long time. I stayed up til the wee hours finishing them both, which says a lot because as a mother to two young girls, I love my beauty sleep 😉 PLUS, my birthday is September 20th, so what a fabulous gift this would be!! Fingers crossed!
Anne-Walker Brown
I absolutely love your books and would love to win!
Glenda
Love it!!! I’ve preordered already. Just waiting.
Best to you always!!!
Pauline
What a beautiful prize to offer! I would love to win.
Donna Aromando
I love your books, I can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter! I would love to win this wonderful package!
Danielle (The1stdaughter)
Oh my! I’d love to win this! What a wonderful giveaway! I’m so thrilled for you and absolutely cannot wait to read Blackberry Winter. xoxo
Kai Charles
Would love this ! Thanks for the opportunity!
Kai
Leigh Shemenski
Can’t wait to read it! Loved Violets and The Bungalow!
Cheryl
Loved your first two books! A dear friend told me about The Violets of March…and I was hooked! Loved The Bungalow, too…hated to see it end!
Can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter!!!!! Keep writing, Sarah!
Heather K.
I just heard about this book and author for the first time on your site and I’m so glad I found it. I watched the beautiful trailer and now I can’t wait to read the book! I love finding new authors. It was the word blackberry that caught my attention. They are one of my favorite foods and I love their color and fragrance. The gift box is just perfect and filled with my favorites things as if it was custom made for me! Lol Thanks for this wonderful post and the generous giveaway. I will definitely be reading that book when it comes out.:)
Runa Nakayama
Big Fan since the begining!
thank you for your inspirations Sarah, keep writing, PLEASE!!
Danzel B.
What a lovely giveaway! I’d love to read this.
June M.
What a beautiful gift package! This will definitely make someone’s day to win this box.
Danzel B.
I also pinned this: http://pinterest.com/pin/246290673342867663/
Jaimee Reese
I loved Violets of March, can’t wait to read your new book!!
ella
Would really really really want to have this and read!
Taryn @MySecretRomance
I fell madly, deeply, in love with The Bungalow. Such a heartfelt story. I want to read The Violets of March still and now Blackberry Winter too! Your book covers are beautiful!
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Cinnamon Swires
YUMMY! What a lovely gift set!
ella
shared this on facebook 😉 http://www.facebook.com/carmela.mercadofrancisco/posts/273019279475309
ella
pinned it already @ PINTEREST
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Phyllis S.
So excited. Waiting patiently for this release. I would treasure a signed copy. I love your books. Keep writing; we will keep reading! You have an amazing talent !
Christine
Am currently reading The Bungalow, found a copy while on vacation in Taiwan! I would love to be picked! 🙂
Elisabeth Bergt
I cannot wait for the new book! I’m counting down the days! Thanks for doing this contest.
Jodi Saylor
This give away looks amazing with the tea, honey and of course YOUR
Book!! I am so excited about you as an author, just discovered your books this summer and read both of them as well as gave them to friends as gifts! And I always reccomend your books on Facebook after reading them. I find them to be enchanting and mysterious! Keep writing!!
Brandy Steffensen
I loved your first two books and greatly looking forward to this one! 🙂
Jan Alexander
Oh, pick me! Lol. Would love the beautiful box.
Texas Phyllis
Shared on Facebook!
Texas Phyllis
Posted on pinterest, also!
Marie Haney
What a great giveaway! I’ve added your book to my TBR list, and am looking forward to reading it! 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity to win! 🙂
Marie Haney
I shared this on Twitter! 🙂
Link: https://twitter.com/poshpow/status/240704330573959169
Mary M.
What a fun video…… I totally want your kitchen….. and the pie looked very Martha-worthy! I am sure the book is as tasty as the pie was! I hope you pick me!
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Mary M.
Shared on Facebook!
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Veronica Meserve
Would love to win this set. Would make an amazing birthday gift for my beautiful Mother!! 🙂
Veronica Meserve
Shared on facebook! 🙂
Zita
I would love to win this wonderful package from you!
Zita
I shared the competition on Twitter: http://bit.ly/PrBZcN.
Kristi VanDeKreke
I can’t wait for the new book. Loved the first two! 🙂
Chris Hutson
Hi, If this competition inludes us in the UK, please put my name in the hat! Can’t wait for the new book.
tessa s
I’d love to win 🙂 !
Jaclyn Gronwoldt
I would love to win this!!!!!!
maryann
Just finished The Bungalow – LOVED it. Can’t wait to get my hands (eyes) on Blackberry Winter. Thanks for a great read.
Lisa Milstead
I would treasure a signed copy of Blackberry Winter! I have at least one on preorder at BN. Have already posted on Pintrest on my to read board but will share this there again! Loved vioets and the Bungalow!!
Jayme Pacheco
I am so looking forward to reading this book. I loved Violets and Bungalow. You have become my favorite author!!! Keep em coming
Pauline G
Waow ! I just discovered on amazon the upcoming new book, i was planning to pre-order it but wanted to see the summary on your website (because amazon France doesn’t have one), and what do i see ? This amazing giveaway ! I’d love to win it !
I loved the “violets of march” so i can’t wait to read this new book, hope it’ll be a success !
Jennifer Hoskins
I love your work!
Patti
What a lovely giveaway! Really enjoyed Violets of March, and am trying to pace myself with The Bungalow so the wait for book #4 doesn’t seem so long! 🙂 congrats on your success
bermudaonion(Kathy)
Thanks for the fabulous giveaway! Please enter me.
bermudaonion(Kathy)
I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/bermudaonion/status/240753955511091200
Gaby
I’d love to win! Please enter me only if it’s international 🙂
thanks!
Michelle B
Thanks for the great giveaway. I can’t wait to read your new book!
Lisa Milstead
Shared on Pintrest!
Sabreana
Looking forward to the release!!!
<3
Carol Luczynski
Hi Sarah..reading the Bungalow now and looking forward to your new book also. I love your style. All of your books are excellent!
Sue McNulty Bertram
I am really looking forward to reading this book, the gift box looks wonderful! It is such a clever way to launch it!
Colleen Turner
What an awesome gift, you are so kind to be giving this away to one of your readers! I am so excited for this book to come out as everyone here is :). Thanks!
Colleen Turner
I shared on Facebook ( Colleen Turner).
Kate
I would love a signed book – I am so worth it…..
Colleen Turner
I shared on Twitter (@candc320).
Kate
I love your books and `i would love a signed book – I am so worth it.
btwmommy
What a generous and gorgeous gift set! I would be absolutely over the moon to win this wonderful treasure trove. Thanks for always giving us something to look forward to, Sarah. Of course I am sharing on FB, because the next best thing to winning is enjoying seeing a friend win!
Michelle Smith
Can’t wait for the new book!
Julie Kimmett
I would love a copy of your new book! Can’t wait to read it!
Sandy Newbern
Can’t wait for this book to hit the stands!!!!! I have been waiting forever!!!! Such a wonderful author!!!!!!
Kristen
I can’t wait for the release! You must be getting excited too. 🙂
Julie Mays
I would be over the moon to have a signed copy of Blackberry Winter! Your writing lets me escape from a crazy, busy world and I am anxiously awaiting this book!
Emilie
I loved your first 2 books and I have pre-ordered this one! I also love reading your blog!
Jennifer D.
I cannot WAIT to read your next book! “The Bungalow” was definitely one of the best books I’ve read in a really REALLY long time, and I am sure “BW” is going to be just as good, and knowing there will be “The Last Camillia” and at least two more after that, makes me smile! Keep up the amazing work!!
Janet
Love, love, love your books!!!! Of course I’d love to win this, especially to have the autographed book. This book is extra special to me as it comes out on my youngest daughter’s birthday. Special day all around!
Buffy Hamilton
Sarah, I’m a big fan of your books, and I cannot wait to read Blackberry Winter. I love how I feel as though I know your characters when I read your stories and the way you weave together such interesting plot lines. Congratulations on the new books! Very best, Buffy
Sarah @ Sarah Says Read
I’m so excited to read Blackberry Winter!! I absolutely loved The Bungalow, and I’ve been waiting for this one ever since!! 🙂
Becky
I want to win this so badly! I love your books Sarah and cannot wait until it comes out! Although I have written down September 27th – how did I have that wrong?! Changing it now!
Heidi
Thank you for this fantastic giveaway!
Becky
I just posted about it on facebook (and tagged you in it)!
Susan Miller
The gift set sounds so yummy. The book sounds very good and I would love to win a signed copy!
Becky
And I just tweeted about it and tagged you in it!
Susan Miller
I shared your link on Facebook!
Jennifer
I can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter! I have read your other books and they are wonderful!
Maureen Manning
Can’t wait to read this!
Michelle Hanson
As a busy, often-overwhelmed Mom to 3 precious kiddos, I covet any shred of personal time I can salvage each day. When reading any of Sarah’s literary gems, I find myself salvaging more and more time, even if that includes locking myself in a closet, bathroom, etc. to get some quiet time with her books. That is because her intoxicating words are to be savored, and the stories she weaves are like drink to a man in the desert….I am always wanting more!
Jerry Spinelli said, “You haven’t lived until you’ve basked in the adoration of people.”….well, bask, Sarah, bask! You are wonderful beyond words. Thank you are sharing your mesmerizing stories. And, if you are a reader, you haven’t truly read until you’ve read Sarah Jio!
Rose Hanshew
I’m already hooked on your other books, so can’t wait for Blackberry Winter. I do a little housework and reward myself with a few chapters of your books. You are such a gifted writer, lost myself in The Bungalow. Hope I win the gift basket. What a wonderful reminder of your new book. Please keep the books coming.
Sandra Swanson
Love reading your books!
Kristie
LOVED your first two books and can’t wait to read this one and the others that you have in the works! I also really enjoy your blog posts, both here and on Vitamin G. This gift box looks AMAZING, especially the signed book. I know you’re choosing at random, but please please PLEASE pick me!
P.S. your pie-baking video is adorable
Robin Hoffman
I am axiously awaiting Sept. 25th.
Allison Marcum
Would love to win this! 🙂
Alana D.
Dearest Sarah, I enjoy reading your novels! Would love to win your prize and win this newest read. Please keep the novels coming…they are #1 to me. Thanks a bunch…Alana.
Tobi H
Wow awesome giveaway! Thank you
<3 Tobi
tobihelton at gmail dot com
Tobi H
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Phyllis D.
Am counting the days until the release of Blackberry Winter!! Would love to win the wonderful prize you are offering!!!
Susan Breece
What a lovely and thoughtful giveaway! Congratulations on your book.
Julie Bohannon
Sarah,
I’m so excited to read Blackberry Winter. It’s been so enjoyable to read the Violets of March and Bungalow. I loved them. I tell everyone about them.
Can’t wait for the 25th!
Julie Bohannon
Julie Bohannon
I’ve Pinned you!
Julie Bohannon
Jessica
Sooo looking forward to the release of Blackberry Winter!! Loved the first two books!!
Julie Bohannon
Sarah,
I’ve shared you on Facebook!
Julie Bohannon
Karen S. Elliott
This is the most lovely prize I have ever seen. Quite imaginative! Best wishes on your release.
Marlys Simonson
I already have this new book pre ordered and anxiously waiting for the 25th!!! I loved your other two books so know I will LOVE this one too! It would be awesome to win this basket!! Keep on writing!!
Patricia
I absolutely loved your other books, so I know I’ll love this one too! Can’t wait ’til it’s out!
Tobi H
Twitter
https://twitter.com/tobi_helton/status/240786351908331520
Tobi
tobihelton at gmail dot com
Michelle B
I shared on Facebook!
Alicja Trzopek
I have pre-ordered your book months ago! Can’t wait for it to come out! Although I am starting grad school in the fall and have a full time job, I am sure I will find time to read it shortly after it arrives! I love all of your books!
Jen F
Just read The Bungalow in less than 24 hours! So good, I’m sure this book will be too!
Kay Houy
You have become one of my favorite writers, I cannot wait for your next two books to release…..I think you are going to be as big as Luanne Rice, Kristin Hannah, etc…….love your writing style and this is such a great package to give away. Much congratulations on your much deserved successes~~~~~~~
Donna
I can’t wait to read all of your books. I would love a signed copy!!!
Jean K
What a wonderful gift package to receive, would love to win but will read the book even if I don’t. Thanks
Sandy Long
Wonderful books! Very popular at my library!
Tiffany Drew
Oh my, what a fantastic prize pack! I can’t wait to finally get my hands on Blackberry Winter! Thank you for the opportunity to win 🙂
Tiffany Drew
Shared on Facebook:
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jad18
What a cozy and lovely gift! I loved both of your prior books, so I am looking forward to reading this one as well.
Mary Dawson
Honestly, haven’t read your books YET. But, I know I’ll be reading them and liking them – just from what I’ve read from you on Facebook. Please enter me in your contest. Thank you.
Jen
Would love to win this, loved your 1st 2 books!
Rose Marie Guay
I love to read and your new book sounds very interesting. I also enjoy blackberries. I can’t wait until your new book gets published.
heather
Oh I am so excited for your new book!! Pre-order done! Would love to get this yummy package delivered to me. Keep writing for us, Sarah!
Ellen Lopes
Good morning from the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs 🙂
Jenny Hamman
Can’t wait for your new book! Our book club is crazy about your books!
Lynda
How exciting Sarah! What a great gift package for the giveaway. Thank you for this opportunity. Whoever wins will be very lucky!
Carla Potts
Can’t WAIT to get my hands on the next book! It seems your stories get better and better with each new novel. CONGRATS!
Ellen Lopes
I shared on Facebook 🙂
Lynda
Shared on Facebook!
Brn2shop9@gmail.com
Sounds like a great book!
Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams
What a lovely giveaway!
Mel
Would be so delighted to win this box of bliss! I have been trying to find another novel to immerse myself in during this wait to make the time go faster but nothing seems to compare to yours!
jess johnson
i can’t wait to your new book is out – i would love to win!
Dee @ EditorialEyes
What a lovely contest! Fingers crossed, and I look forward to reading your book (whether I win or not!).
Mel
Shared on facebook as well! 🙂
Carol Smuck
I would love to win this beautiful box!
Katrina Hager
Good Morning from the Great State of Kansas!!!!!!!!!
Tamara Beard
This is SO exciting!!! Thanks!!!
Stacey Burke
I can’t wait until this book is out!!
Charleen Mehan
Looking forward to reading this new book.
Stephanie S.
What an exciting giveaway!! Count me in!
Stacey Lechner
Loved all your books so far and can’t wait to read the new one!
Laurie Burns
Wow, what a basket of goodies, and the book looks great!
Stephanie S.
I have shared on Facebook
Stephanie S.
I have shared on Pintrest.
Lori Hedgpeth
Thank you so much for the giveaway. Love the blackberry sage tea, would love all the other goodies. Look forward to your new book!
Stephanie S.
And I’ve shared on Twitter! 🙂
Carrie Steedman
Looking forward to a new book! Loved violets of march and reading the bungalow now!!
Lori Hedgpeth
Shared on Facebook.
Kristi Fleming
What an awesome gift! I can’t wait to receive it. LOL
Shirley Hodge
Would love to win a signed copy of a book! You are an amazing, young author! I have enjoyed your books so much!!
Lori Hedgpeth
Shared on Twitter.
Mattie Cobb
Can’t wait to read your new book! I love
the trailer!!
Kathryn
I would simply adore winning this fun package. I can’t wait to meet you in Wenatchee WA!
Melany
Love, love, love, LOVE your books! Can’t wait for the next to come out!!
Diana
Can’t wait to read this!
Becky LeJeune
What a fabulous prize pack! I’d love to win!
Karen Belk
would love to read Blackberry Winter when my grandbaby is sleeping
Karen Belk
would love to read Blackberry Winter – especially when my grandbaby is sleeping
Amy Bromberg
You know for a fact I shared on Twitter and Facebook! Love all of your books and love this package!
Sophie Bristow Harris
Hi, I’ve had Blackberry Winter on my wishlist for ages and keep bumping it back to the top. Looks a fabulous read and I’ll be first in line to buy a copy when it comes out 🙂
I’ll be sharing this on Facebook too.
Allie
Ooh, hope I win! I’ll review it on my blog if I do, I promise. And I’ll also review the jam.
Jess Lippy
I would love to win!!!
Melissa A
I remember you putting your first book out around the time we were both having our third babies…and now this is your third literary baby! I heard you have more in store for us, as well. Congrats! Can’t wait to read this one and you know I’ll be sharing it with my mom too. 🙂
Jess Lippy
Just shared on FB too . . bet a lot of my friends would love this too!
Lynn Sullivan
Excited about the book. Everything else would just be ‘gravy on the plate’!
Caitie F
I saw your book mentioned in Real Simple and am excited for it!
Allie
Shared on Facebook!
Allie
Shared on Twitter!
Lindy Enlow
What a wonderful package. It would be a blessing to win those items! Thanks for the opportunity! Lcenlow @ sit-co. Net
CatherineLyn Ryan
Lavender and Vanilla are truly my favourite scents, Lavender is great for the bath and on my pillows to help sleep so amazing scents and this is a beautiful giveaway. I would feel very blessed to receive it 🙂 thanks for offering it 🙂 Cat
Nadia
Wow! What a fab giveaway! I would love to win! Give me a good book and a cup of tea and I am ready to rock n’ roll! I’ll be tweeting about this giveaway, too! Thanks!
CatherineLyn Ryan
I have Pinterest and have pinned several of your books 🙂
Laurie F.
Sarah,
Such a beautiful gift basket for one lucky gal!
I cannot wait to read your newest book and although I have pre-ordered it, I would LOVE to get the autographed copy! Thanks for thinking of us readers both with great stories and special gifts!
Allie
Shared on my blog!
iola reneau
This would be such a wonderful way to begin the fall. Snuggled up with a cup of tea and a beautiful book
Patti Smith
Would love to win this very special giveaway and/or a pre-publication copy of your new novel for review! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Carl
With Christmas on the horizon there’s no way I could pass up the chance to win this for my wife. Just imagine what a great gift this would be to someone who’s not expecting it. Thanks so much Sara, for the chance to win.
Carl
I also shared the message on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/240813642776473601
Kaley @ Books Etc.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this is an international giveaway! I get my hopes dashed constantly for US only contests 🙁 I’ve heard such amazing things about your novels (Amy Bromberg is a HUGE supporter, I know!) and I’d love to have the chance to read this one! Am hopping off now to share on Facebook and Twitter (@KaleyS23) 🙂 Thank you!
Jessica Commerford
Hi Sarah! I have already pre-ordered your book and can’t wait for it to get to me!!!! This gift looks amazing and I would love to get a signed copy for my bookshelf! ps I love blackberries!!!
Christine Serlin
This gift would be perfect for a rainy day curled up on the couch!
Darcy
Thanks for offering this. I cannot wait to read your latest book! 🙂
Betty
This is such exciting news! Thank you for allowing folks this opportunity.
I’m happy to share this-whether or not winning is on the line.
Your books are magic, Sarah and I plan on pre-ordering. 🙂
Nikki Rose
Such an adorable idea! I can’t wait to read your book this winter in Alaska.
Shannon
I loved your first two books and can’t wait to read this one!
Theresa
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this!
Vera
Would love to win!
Helene C Rose
I look forward to reading your book and to winning! Helene Rose
Betty
PS….I’ve shared on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
I wish you much, much success on your upcoming release. (Excited for you.)
Robin
I cannot wait to read this book!
Sandi
What a great giveaway, thank you so much for the chance to win 🙂
Stacey
I can’t wait to read this!
Kimberly C
I would love to win this prize pack! I love the theme!
Regina Ballard
What a cute idea! I’m looking forward to the book; thanks for the chance to win the giveaway!
Tonya Speelman
I LOVE your books. Your characters are amazing, and you remember them long after the back page turned. I shared with all of my friends so they can get into the contest as well. Either way I know I will be getting my hands on a copy of Blackberry Winter…
Priscilla Sierra
Looking forward to it. Will share with others as well.
Tina Canon
I’ve been waiting forever for this book to come out. 🙂 Shared your link on FB and Twitter! And I pre-ordered for my Nook. –Tina
Cari Glenn
Excitedly awaiting the release date!
Deborah
Can’t wait for the next book and would love to win the goodies above. How creative and fun!
Gerry Verhoef
As always, anticipating the arrival of Blackberry Winter when it is released. Thanks for using your God given gift to help all of us enjoy our lives a little more.
Angi M
Can’t wait to read this! I have passed around my copy of “Violets of March” to several friends and they LOVED it! 🙂
Angi M
I shared on Facebook too! 🙂
Lisamarie
Shared on Twitter @Lisamarie5825
Amanda Prim
I have never been so anxious to read a book!!! I loved your first two and can’t wait to read and fall in love with another by my new favorite author that hits my heart so profoundly!!! Thank you…
Jenna
OH YAY! I think you know how excited I am already but, OMG SO EXCITED!!!! Would love to win (but have it pre-ordered already, lol).
Jennie Hartley
Thanks for offering this!!
Holly Robertson
The book sounds lovely, can’t wait to get a copy!
vicki ward
Thanks
Paz
Can’t wait for the new book!
Kristy Bartholomew
Love it and I want that soooooo badly lol
Jenna
I shared it on twitter (and got kinda fan girl, do excuse): https://twitter.com/FireMom/status/240839310637686785
Elena
I’m so excited to start reading your novels. Love your site and the summaries sound great. Can’t wait!! 🙂
Jenna
I pinned it: http://pinterest.com/pin/132996995216785554/
aida alberto
love your books and am looking forward to the new one. Can’t wait to read it.
Jenna
And I shared it on my public Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/StopDropBlog/posts/360846863991484
Tamara Murphy
What a nice give away!
Rose D.
I haven’t read anything of yours yet, but I am going to pick up your other books today! I can’t wait!
Paula Dolin
Sounds wonderful – thanks for the chance to win!
Tamara Murphy
I pinned it on pinterest.
Meg @ A Bookish Affair
Congrats on yet another book published! What a wonderful way to celebrate! I’m so excited to read your latest!
Kristin
So excited for your newest book. I really loved Violets of March and The Bungalow. Thanks so much for offering!
Tamara Murphy
I shared it on facebook too!
Ruth C.
I could not put down The Violets of March, and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to indulge in another of your books! Thank you!
Meg @ A Bookish Affair
I posted on FB also.
Beth
What an awesome giveaway! Can’t wait for the release 🙂 Perfect time to read a book and sip some blackberry tea.
Kristin
Can’t wait for my pre-order to arrive. Love your work!
Allison Gruesbeck
Thanks for the opportunity to win the Blackberry Winter gift.
CarolinaBeckey
So excited!!! :0)
Meg @ A Bookish Affair
I pinned this post on Pinterest!
Meg @ A Bookish Affair
I tweeted about the giveaway too!
CarolinaBeckey
Shared on Twitter! @carolinabeckey
Kristin
Shared your contest on my Facebook wall
Karen Triantafilis
Real Simple is my favorite publication and I take their comments/recommendations very seriously so I am looking forward to this read!
Kristin
Pinned you on Pintrest as well!
Lynne
Love it! I was already excited about this book and now I may get to win this pretty gift pack too! How great is that?
Karen Triantafilis
Real Simple is my favorite publication and I take their comments/recommendations very seriously so I am looking forward to this read!
Sara P
Im such a huge fan! Can’t wait to read your latest!
Michelle Knowtlon
Congrats on the new book release. Few things are as scary to imagine as returning home to find your child missing.
Sara Wright
That scent sounds amazing! I love that you are so personal with your fans!
Margaret
What a wonderful giveaway thank you! I would love to win!!!
Margaret (Literary Chanteuse)
singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com
Jessica
I love discovering new authors. What a great way to spread word about your new book!
Margaret
Shared on twitter The Blackberry Winter Gift Box Giveaway! – https://www.sarahjio.com/2012/08/28/the-blackberry-winter-gift-box-giveaway/
(at)LiteraryChanteu
Margaret (Literary Chanteuse)
singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com
Margaret
Shared on facebook
Literary Chanteuse Margaret
Margaret (Literary Chanteuse)
singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com
Margaret
Pinned on giveaway board on Pinterest
Literary Chanteuse Margaret
Margaret (Literary Chanteuse)
singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com
Girl Parker
Many Congratulations, Sarah!! This is the story I’ve been waiting for. It sounds so intriguing.
Sally
I would love the chance to win this book! I read and adored The Violets of March and The Bungalow. Thanks so much for the offer Sarah.
Girl Parker
Shared on facebook.
Frank Bragg
I would love to win this for my wife.
dawn hall
would love a copy. love all your books!! the cover is gorgeous!
Michelle Hanson
Attention Readers: Don’t miss this!!!!
As a busy, often-overwhelmed Mom to 3 precious kiddos, I covet any shred of personal time I can salvage each day. When reading any of Sarah’s literary gems, I find myself salvaging more and more time, even if that includes locking myself in a closet, bathroom, etc. to get some quiet time with her books. That is because her intoxicating words are to be savored, and the stories she weaves are like drink to a man in the desert….I am always
wanting more! Jerry Spinelli said, “You haven’t lived until you’ve basked in the adoration of people.”….well, bask, Sarah, bask! You are wonderful beyond words. Thank you for sharing your mesmerizing stories. And, if you are a reader, you haven’t truly read until you’ve read Sarah Jio!
Andi
I love this very blackberry giveaway & I’m looking forward to reading Blackberry Winter!
Michelle Hanson
I shared it on Facebook with 61 of my friends!!!!! (and highlighted it on my timeline):)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1188305865&ref=tn_tnmn
Andi
Shared on Facebook: Andi Winterfield
Andi
Tweeted! @gtgt 🙂
~Madelyn
Iwouldlove to win this and read your books!
Girl Parker
And tweet-tweeted. =)
Nivine
I love the way you write! The Bungalow is one of my favourite books!
Andi
Posted to my Book Love board on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/gtgt/book-love/
Mary Cook
sounds interesting and worth my time
Natalia J
yay thank you for the giveaway. 🙂 Looking forward into reading the book.
shared on facebook : Natalia C Jaramillo
tweeted : https://twitter.com/rogue484/status/240851883663716352
~Madelyn
Shared on Facebook!
Kim
This would be awesome to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sally
Thanks so much for the chance to win and congrats to you!!!
louise lumsden
great giveaway,would love to read your book as well.I’ve shared on myfacebook time line, also tweeted @loobylambchop I’m also trying to find a way to google plus it just now as well
bella smyth
wow love your books cant wait for this one ive posted over on pintrest http://pinterest.com/pin/29906784996502764/
bella smyth
ive also retweeted @bella165 thankyou
Peg Griffin
Sounds divine, looking forward to reading the book!
bella smyth
also shared on facebook thankyou
Casey Meling
I am very excited to read your book and even more excited to hopefully win this prize package 🙂
Jessica
I’m looking forward to reading this one! Thanks for the contest! 🙂
Keisha Talley
Would love to win the perfume sounds like a lovely fragrance.
eden
What a great idea! This month the blackberries at Magnuson Park are out of control! I’ve packed up four gallon sized bags for those times when I need a bit of summer in my winter pancakes.
eden
Tweeted by @EdenBon
Regina Fagan
Sarah, finding your books this year has been a highlight of my reading adventures. Your work is superb, soothing and exciting at the same time. I can hardly wait for “Blackberry Winter”.
Gina Sandoval
Oh this looks fabulous!
Gina Sandoval
pinned it
Angela Farrey
Retweeting @baaaf459
tamalyn roberts
would love to enter xx
Joanna
What a fun giveaway.
tamalyn roberts
have shared on facebook tamalyn.roberts
tamalyn roberts
have tweeted on twitter @tamalyn1 xx
Joanna
I pinned it on pinterest.
Renee Libby Beck
Sarah, I would absolutely love to win this. What a great idea!
Rita Wray
I’m looking forward to reading the book. The giveaway is lovely.
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Renee Libby Beck
Shared on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reneelbeck
Renee Libby Beck
Pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/238268636506559128/
Renee Libby Beck
And tweeted 🙂 http://twitter.com/reneelbeck
Rachel
How exciting! Congrats on your publication! I’d love to read it.
mary hay
Thanks for the chance to win…this prise package sounds great!
mary hay
I shared on Facebook.
Christi
This is such a cute idea. I’m going to have to look for the Lavanila Vanilla Blackberry Perfume because it sounds like a wonderful scent!!
Krystal Dyer
I pinned your giveaway on my Pinterst “Books” board! 🙂
Regina Dixon
Would love a copy of your book!
Regina Dixon
Shared on Facebook!
Beth
I already have the book on order … can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Beth
Shared on Facebook as well.
Harvee@BookDilettante
Blackberry tea and a signed copy your book! A perfect combination. Would love to win that box!
harvee44@yahoo.com
Beth
.. and Twitter:
You don’t want to miss this: https://www.sarahjio.com/2012/08/28/the-blackberry-winter-gift-box-giveaway/
Jennifer Violette
Such a beautiful book and beautiful package. Best of luck with your new release!
kerry shaw
wow what a fab prize have shared on facebook x
liz henriquez
I shared on Facebook and Twitter =)
Debra Hearne
This book sounds wonderful! What a fun giveaway!
faith
Cute giveaway
Emily Lewis
Sounds awesome! Congrats! Shared on Facebook!
Michelle
It all started when I saw a pretty cover. That caught
My attention . I then read the back to see if it interested me. It had me
Hooked first sentence. I bought the book read it in one day. That was the violets of march. It became my favorite book and
Ms. Jio my new favorite author. I never thought any story could win over violets then I read the bungalow. One day as well. On valentines day how perfect. I said Ms. Jio has done it again. Now I am awaiting for Blackberry Winter. I am so excited to read
It and for it to grab me into the story like her other novels did. Not only does Ms. Jio write to pull at your heart strings and fall in love with the characters. She herself is a kind sweet person. She sent me two bookplates for my books. I am so glad she is down to earth and that she shares her wonderful stories with the world ❤
Jennifer King
Sarah,
What a lovely idea, and beautiful presentation! I love your Blackberry Winter gift box, and I am really looking forward to reading your third book, too. I’ll be ordering the book for international delivery (Prague), but can provide a US address for the giveaway, in the far-off chance that I win 🙂 .
[In case other international readers are looking to order a paper copy of your gorgeous book, The Book Depository in London (bookdepository.com) delivers free worldwide, for your international English-reading fans.]
Thanks, Sarah, for your writing. You make a difference. xo JK
Penny Dyal
I will put the book on my list to read it sounds great. I would to win bc I would like try the blackberry honey.
Linda
What a wonderful combination gift of my favorite things–fruited tea, tasty honey, a great book to relax with, and a lovely scent (not to mention, a special note from the author!). Thanks for this giveaway contest!
Tiffany
Really awesome idea to get the word out.
Alex W
Thanks so much for this chance!
Vivian
Can’t wait to read the book, and the extras just make it all the more appealing. Thanks for such a wonderful offer.
Erin
The gift box looks amazing!
Amy Moore
As much as I would love to win this for myself, I’d like to plug my friend Michelle Smith Hanson. She has been in-love with your books from the get go and has shared them with everyone she knows!! With three young children, it’s truly her escape!! Now however, she better share that yummy perfume if she is selected!!
Much continued success with your books!!
Amy Moore
Amy Gornikiewicz
I’d love to win but I’ll be reading it in any event 🙂
julie barrett
looks like the perfect read for this time of year, winter is approaching…
Rens Ackley
Hot tea flavoed with a little honey, snuggled by the fire reading a new book, what could be better? Perhaps spritzing on a bit of the Lavanilla scent and having my husband sit, reading and sipping tea with me.
Stephanie Ziegler
What a creative way to promote your book and offer as a giveaway!
Chelle
What a fabulous prize! Excited for the chance to win 🙂 Thanks so much!
Wanda Z
I look forward to reading the book and would love to win the autographed copy!
Stephanie Ziegler
I post on my FaceBook Page. Type booksbysteph or I hope this link takes you there https://www.facebook.com/sjziegler82?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/booksbysteph/129629413784207
Stephanie Ziegler
I also posted to my personal FaceBook page, which is private. If you want the link for proof, I will be happy to email it to you! 🙂
Jennifer
I haven’t read any of your books yet, but Blackberry Winter looks very good!
Stephanie Ziegler
Finally, I posted to Twitter https://twitter.com/BOOKSBYSTEPH/status/240890807849205760
Barbara Petersen
What a lovely idea! I would be thrilled to win your book and all the wonderful extras!!!
Sarah
The book sounds lovely and this gift box is so sweet! I’d love a chance to win!
Janine Bailey
I pinned on Pinterest x
Janine Bailey
I have shared on Facebook x
Kamie Wittrock
I would love k win this!
Janine Bailey
Tweeted as @JanineBailey5 x
Kamie Wittrock
I also retweeted on Twitter!
Janine Bailey
What a beautiful prize xxx
Joyce Best
What a great way to show appreciation for your many fans. Would love to win this special gift.
Rada
I shared on Twitter. Looking forward to reading the new book. Ill reread your other ones
Dawna
i love blackberrys
Vicky
What a fun way to celebrate! Sipping a steaming cup of blackberry sage tea sweetened with blackberry honey and reading a signed copy of Blackberry Winter sounds like a wonderfully relaxing afternoon.
Cindy A.
Thank you so much for offering such a lovely and generous giveaway!
Cindy A.
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/240901127367966720
Cindy A.
Shared on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/cindy.aiton/posts/441407625898724
Mandy
I would love to win this set! Perfect read for a fall day!
Mandy
https://www.facebook.com/FourAgainstTwo/posts/236554933133414 Shared on Facebook
Mandy
https://twitter.com/FourAgainstTwo/status/240901913716068352
I tweeted
Suzanne
What a lovely giveaway. I am looking forward to the new book!
Becky Edwards
I am a mothet of 5 children and miss teading books. Would love to get back into reading adult books. ;0)
Bobbie Williams
Nothing better than a cup of tea and a great book !!
Amy
I love your books and share them all the time, so if I win, I would pass along my pre-ordered copy 🙂
Tiana Trammell
A blackberry-themed box is an awesome way to present your newest work to the world. The recipient will be quite the lucky duck. Good luck to everyone!
teresa
What a great giveaway.. I am so excited for the release of this book.
Nadine Tatum
This book sounds like an great choice for the bookclub I facilitate. Also, the tea and honey sound scrumptious, to say nothing of the perfume (I love wearing vanilla scents for winter, and the addition of blackberry would be heavenly)
Kelly
I am very excited for this book to come out- absolutely loved your others!
Danielle L.
Your book trail had me tearing up a bit… can only imagine what emotions reading the book will inspire. Looking forward to reading it.
Pam
I love all your books and can’t wait to read this one too!!
Megan
What a wonderful contest! Here’s hoping for a win!
Suzanne H
Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
Suzanne H
I shared on FB: https://www.facebook.com/uhdoy/posts/481352145222775
Suzanne H
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/DucktorWho82/status/240917699591548931
Suzanne H
I pinned it: http://pinterest.com/pin/240520436320338232/
Jessica M
I love all of your books and this one sounds so amazing too!
Jessica M
I shared it on facebook. Here’s a link to my facebook page. I don’t know how else to show that I shared it.
http://www.facebook.com/jessica.meddick
Jessica M
I tweeted it!
https://twitter.com/xxpaperhearts/status/240922756672282624
Jessica M
I pinned it!
http://pinterest.com/pin/27303141462024018/
kari campbell
Thank you so much for giving us a chance to win!
susan coster
My friend, Carmen S., has turned me on to your novels. Your creativity astonishes me and I would love to win this gift of blackberry……xoxoxox
sharon
many thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Your book looks captivating.
Sheena
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I loved The Violets of March and The Bungalow and can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter!
wproudfo
Love your books. I’m looking forward to this new one,Blackberry Winter. Our bookclub can’t wait to read it!Your website is just great.
Margie Hunter
What a neat giveaway! I look forward to reading the new book.
Margie Hunter
I shared on facebook!
Deidre
What a fun giveaway! Makes me want to go explore your backlist. 🙂
JoAnn
Thank YOu for having this great Giveaway!!
Joy Anne
sounds great!
Lisa
Shared on FB! If I win- I will be giving away my own pre-order, never mind the ones I have for gifts! It will truly be a Blackberry Winter!
Lisa Milstead
Pinned on Pinterst!!
Sara DiVello
What a gorgeous basket full of fun goodies! And a great promotional idea. Love it!
Sara DiVello
And a shout-out on Twitter 🙂
Sara DiVello @sdivello
Ooh! The amazing @sarahjio is giving away a signed copy of her new book & a basket of blackberry goodness! Quick-enter! https://www.sarahjio.com/2012/08/28/the-blackberry-winter-gift-box-giveaway/
Sara DiVello
Oops! Should’ve just sent the tweet link 🙂 https://twitter.com/sdivello/status/240945532456034304
Sara DiVello
Also FB’d it too. OK, that’s all my social media connections–lol. It’s such a great gift though! https://www.facebook.com/sara.divello
Vera
What a great basket, would LOVE to win it :)))
Paul Joyce
Sounds like an interesting read, and blackberries are my favorite !
Mara Jarrett
This is a great idea. What an awesome giveaway!!!
Jpetroroy
How nice of you! I can’t wait to read it.
Charli Mac
What a gorgeous giveaway! Cannot wait to read Blackberry Winter. 🙂
I FB’ed,Tweeted, and Google +ed, Yahoo Buzzed it and emailed it, lol.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/charli.mac.5
https://twitter.com/CharliMacs
https://plus.google.com/107230010090892680957?hl=en#
Cindy S.
What a wonderful gift to give. Can’t wait to read. Thanks
Cindy Schuerholz
I absolutely love your books – can’t wait too read Blackberry Winter
Lynnette Neupauer
I can’t wait to read this! When I read The Violets of March, I couldn’t read it fast enough and yet I didn’t want it to end. Love your work.
Janne Angus
I just read The Bungalow a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it so now I have ordered Violets in March. Very excited to see another new book on the horizon and I can’t wait to read it. Great story lines and character development. Thanks!
Sherilyn -Dominee Huisvrouw
I’d love to win the gift basket! I’m really enjoying your books!
Marie-Elena Baker
I can’t wait to read the new book! Already pre-ordered!!
Was just tickled today when I processed “The violets of March” for a “reading books” class at Bainbridge High School Today! I just hugged the book!! I can’t wait to talk with the students after they read it!
HUMMMM..maybe time to read it again, before “Blackberry” !!
I am so excited for you, Sarah !!!
Nancy H
SO looking forward to reading this!!!
Wendy Moore
I would looove to have the signed copy of your book! I loved The Bungalow. I actually read this with a friend on Goodreads and it made for a great discussion. Thanks for the opportunity!
Panne Johnson
Can’t wait to read this!
Karen Bolin
Love your books, I’ve read them twice, bought those and will have them in my book collections. I have a kindle put these books are displayed where I can talk about them with friends. Hope to see more books in our future for all your fans. Thank you
Beth Turner
Have PIN’d it too … everyone should read your books!! Do you plan to come to Bellingham or Vancouver BC to do a promotion? Hoping to get all your books autographed!
EKB
I am such a fan of your work so I did preorder already but this would make a lovely gift for my mom so should I be the lucky one she will thank you very much :-} Keep writing!!!!
Krystal Salazar
This is a cute package and contest! So cute!!
– Krystal
Donna
Just shared on my Facebook page 🙂
Marnie Mellish
I just finished reading The Violets of March which I really liked. So, decided to do a little research. I will go to used book store to see if I can find a copy of The Bungalow. I think I might also read Years of Grace. You must be so excited to have new books in the ‘to be published’ queue. mlm
Lydia
Was introduced to you by SheReads. Loved The Violet of March as well as The Bungalow. Have already pre-0rdered Blackberry Winter for my Kindle. The best part about pre-ordering the book is I don’t have to try to remember the publication date and instead will get a happy surprise when it downloads to my Kindle. Keep on writing as you inspire readers and writers alike. Thank you!
Danielle
I’m SO excited for this book! 🙂
Danielle
I tweeted this giveaway also! https://twitter.com/danielleburger/status/241012104855953409
Danielle
Shared this on facebook too!
https://www.facebook.com/danielle.burger/posts/456032911086581
Jann Simmons
Thanks, Sarah! I am excited to read your new book. Congratulations! My mother-in-law and I have an informal book club, and we enjoy your books immensely. 🙂
Debbie Hill
Can’t wait to read this book!!!
Debbie Hill
Shared this on Twitter too 🙂
https://twitter.com/DebbieDHill
Ashley
I tweeted about the giveaway tonight! 🙂 I will be sending along another comment tomorrow because I plan on blogging about the giveaway too!
Jenifer
Your books are a joy to read!!! Thank you for telling the amazing stories that you tell.
Penelope
This book sounds amazing! Fingers crossed on winning this gift pack!
cheryl Dale
Would love to win. Beautiful book cover.
Amber
This month we are reading The Violets of March. I flew through the book and grabbed The Bungalow as an in between book. I LOVED THEM BOTH!!! I can not wait to read The Blackberry Winter!!! XOXO
Shared on Facebook!!!
Amber
Shared on Pinterest!!!
Cindy Thigpen
I can not wait to read the new book. I am sure it is as good as the other ones. Violets of March was my personal favorite.
Norma Dodds
Blackberry ANYTHING sounds wonderful!
Teresa
What a fantastic giveaway. I’ve shared on my blog facebook page and will put together a post soon!
Jane Watkins
What a brilliant way to promote the launch of your book!
Congrats
Christy Meeker
Wonderful gift box! I can’t wait to read the book.
Christy Meeker
Repinned via Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/pin/280208408036544304/
Kelli Adams
Sarah Jio ROCKS!!
Jenn
What a cute idea!!! Can’t wait to read this one!!! Congrats on all your success
Kristen
Loved Violets of March and The Bungalow – can’t wait for this one!
Andrya Wallace
I loved your first two books and cannot wait to read the next four! You are an amazing writer!
Natalie
I am looking forward to your new book. I just bought The Bungalow from Audible and cannot wait to listen to it! Good luck with your new book! I would so love to win this gift, but whomever does will be very lucky ♥
Melissa
I’ve pre-ordered a copy of Blackberry Winter already, but would definitely rather win the Gift Box Giveaway :)! Really looking forward to the new book!
Ashley Hudson
I picked up The Violets of March just because I liked the cover so much and wound up LOVING the book so much I couldn’t put it down. Same with The Bungalow! Can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter! I’m counting down the days.
Dorene Schmidt
I attend Arthritis Association Warm Water Aerobics classes and among other things, our instructor is a book reviewer/author. When she reviews a book, many times she comes to the pool and while we are doing our exercises she tells us about a book she has just reviewed. She has been excitingly telling us about Blackberry Winter for a couple of weeks and tells us this is one we really should read. She hasn’t steered me (us) wrong so I’ve ordered Blackberry Winter and can’t wait to read it. She started me on Elaine Viets books by telling us about “Final Sail”. I am in the process of reading ALL of this series and probably another of her series. I am sure I will be doing the same with your books. With my Arthritis, I can’t do a lot at one time so I read in between – which means I read a LOT.
Heidi
Shared on twitter:) https://twitter.com/moo77hb/status/241216299873755136
Kay Knight
Can’t wait to read your new book.
Kristin
Can’t wait for your new book!
T Anderson
I would be thrilled to win this!
Sandy
I absolutely cannot wait for this book to come out. One of my most favorite authors EVER!!!!
Maribeth Long
I’m so excited that soon I will have Blackberry Winter in my hands to read and feast on. The Gift would be nice also but the book is what I’m hoping for. Great job, Sarah. Maribeth Long
Alexandrea Brandon
I’m very excited for your newest book, and have heard wonderful things about it already. Can’t wait to read it!
Lisa Wielosik
This looks awesome 🙂 Can’t wait to read your newest book!
Wendi Gill
Loved “Violets” and “The Bungalow” so much. Can’t wait to read “Blackberry!” Thanks for writing such wonderful stories.
Nancy Marshall
What a lovely gift for someone to win. I am so looking forward to the newest book!!
Sonny
I’m looking forward to reading your new book. Your give-away is an absolute temptation.
Maggie Torcello
I have just the special person this would make the greatest present for- plan on ordering for my kindle
Kery Croucier
This book sounds great! It would be a great thing to win!
Billie Henderson
Hi Sarah, not sure you remember me, you met our family back when you were a teen. You exchanged a couple of letters with our daughter, Tiffany, when you returned home from your visit in KC. I just learned you are an author. I look forward to buying and reading your books!
Andi Tubbs
This book sounds great! Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
Christy
One of my dearest friends has been recommending you for months and I am finally next on the list at the Bungalow… we are both book nerds so I totally trust her suggestions. Can’t wait to read and check out your other book(s).
Christy
I tweeted 🙂
https://twitter.com/crittyjoy/status/241290646617460736
Darlene
What would be better than sitting in front of the fireplace with a Cup of Blackberry sage tea and Blackberry Winter!!!
Kristen
So excited for this book! I love your stuff.
Chris
I love tea and good books. 🙂
Nadia Waldman
I loved violets and I preordered blackberry winter for my kindle. I can’t wait to read it!
Rita Turner
I can’t wait for this one to come out. I think The Violets of March is one of my all time favorites. I also loved Bungalow. Your writing makes you feel as though you are there!
Danielle (The1stdaughter)
So, I got so excited about this that I completely forgot to add my additional entries. LOL Yes, it is in fact the first full week of kindergarten. Ha!
Posted on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheresABook
Danielle (The1stdaughter)
And also on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/the1stdaughter/status/240672954382417920
Hopefully I caught them all. 🙂 Thank you again Sarah and Congratulations!!!
Jennifer Sapp
I love books by Susan Meissner and she recommended your books on her facebook page – and so I’m going to read your books! I love finding new authors whose books I enjoy! Thanks!
Shellie James
Look forward to reading your newest book! Blackberries are a special memory to me. Picking them with my Grandmother and her homemade blackberry jam. Yum! Can’t find anything to compare with hers. :O) It will soon be cobbler time.
Terri Zinchiak
Awesome prize!! Looking forward to reading the book!
Glenda Alexander
What a beautiful gift giveaway, would so love to win!
Sherri Goodner
I can’t wait for your next book!
Sherri Goodner
Posted on Facebook to share with others
Wendy Lozier
Would love to win this book and set!
Michelle James
Sarah, how generous of you to award such a beautiful gift to one lucky person! I can’t wait to read BLACKBERRY WINTER. I know it will be wonderful.
Daryll
I am looking forward to reading Blackberry Winter.
Gina Beirne
Please enter me to win!
Vicki
I just discovered you! I would love to win this!
Michelle James
I shared your giveaway on facebook.
Michelle James
I tweeted your giveaway.
Michelle James
I pinned your giveaway on Pinterest.
Susan Wilson
I will be a new reader of your books once I can get my hands on one of them! Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome giveaway!
Jennifer Tipton
I happily shared this event on Facebook Sarah! 🙂
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Jennifer Tipton
Sarah your book looks so inviting and I would enjoy reading it. I hope your book does awesome!
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Susan Wilson
I just shared on Facebook!
Penny Maddox
Love your writing, love the Seattle area, and espically Pikes Market. Can’t wait for the newest book. Thanks!!!!!!
Sheri
I read Violets of March and loved it! I would love to win a copy of The Blackberry Winter! The cover for your new book is beautiful!!
Sheri
Shared on twitter . . . nwgeorgiagirl 🙂
Connie R.
I’d love to “meet” a new author, and all the blackberry items sound fabulous!! Good luck with your new book’s release..
Lydia
Thank you for doing this giveaway! I look forward to reading your book.
Brianna Burgess
I am soo excited for your next book! I haven’t been able to think or read about anything else. I even went a splurge and attemted at baking a blackberry pie a while back. 🙂 But I am very excited for the next installment expecially for the coming of fall and the crisp air to make the story come more to life!
Stephanie
Blackberry Sage tea is my favorite! Great tie in with your new novel… can’t wait to read it!
Jackie Tessnair
I would be thrilled to win this.I would love to read this book.Thanks
Ursula Stomsvik
Love your wonderful books. It is always a privilege to read something by someone with a beautiful and special voice as yours. Thanks for sharing your gift with us. Picking blackberries tomorrow to serve over French Vanilla ice cream in the rainy season.
Vicki Williams
Looking forward to this book and counting down with you
erica s
Can’t wait to read the book!!
Marilyn
Counting down with your Pendleton, Oregon Fan Club! 26 days to go… unless Amazon comes through with our pre-orders early! Gift box is a bonus touch. Oh, and yes… thumbs up for the houseboat.
lila b taylor
Can’t wait for this one!! Counting down now… I was actually blackberry picking 2 days ago,ive yet to bake a crumble 🙂
Tina Novotny
I can hardly wait to enjoy your new book. I read Violets of March and loved it. Only 26 days to go ’till Blackberry Winter comes out. That is unless I’m lucky enough to win the gift pack.
Adna
That box looks beautiful
Stacey Burke
I tweeted 🙂
https://twitter.com/ohguardwife/status/241587379696185345
Bridget
I wonderful prize. I look forward to reading the new book.
@momisreading
Oh this is lovely!
Laurie F.
Love the video Sarah!!
Melanie Newberry
This is the nicest thing. I can tell you really love your readers, and that makes me feel loyal to you and happy that you are a generous, warm person who has not let success get in the way of connecting to those who love your work.
Sabrina-Kate Eryou
I love blackberries. We have them growing wild in the country and I look forward to picking them every summer.
Sabrina-Kate Eryou
I shared this on my Facebook page.
Sabrina-Kate Eryou
I posted this on Twitter (@stereoqueenbee)
Samantha Dye
We used to go blackberry picking at kids, and the smell of blackberries always takes me back to that time. A great prize!
Samantha Dye
I posted this on Twitter @sammieshoequeen
Kathy K
I’m looking forward to reading your new book!!
Laura
I am very much looking forward to the new book!! September is finally here :-).
Laura
Nushechka
I wonderful prize
39daffodil
I just read “The Bungalow”, and am looking forward to enjoying “Blackberry Winter” as well. Hope I win the prize!
Amy K. Sorrells
LOVED your first two…can’t wait for this one! I’m sharing this on Pinterest today under “Amy Sorrells.” 🙂 Best wishes for a spectacular release!
Renee Taylor
I love ALL your books Sarah. You are a fabulous author and I sooo look forward to this new book of yours!!!
Zsuzsa
Oh, I would love to have that gift!
Tiffany Schlarman
LOVE THIS! love, love, love…. ( :
Katie Wilkinson
I adore you, pretty -sweet- talented Sarah! Congratulations on all your success and here’s to so much more with the pending birth of this latest book. So proud of you & so blessed to know you.
Dana Dickenson
Excited to read this! What a great prize! Excited about your houseboat adventure!
judy
i bet the honey tastes awesome, would be great in recipes.
Lenda Swinhart
Sounds wonderful. Thank you.
Jencey Gortney
Sarah this looks like a great prize and congrates on the Real Simple article.
Stacy silva
It sounds very interesting and I can’t wait to get my pre-ordered copy! I’ll definitely recommend this on Facebook.
Louise Robinson
I love following your comments. It makes you feel part of your life.
I can’t wait until your new book comes out this month!
Sandra Kelley
Waiting anxiously for the release of your new book! Reading the reviewer who called it “a blend of mystery, history and romance …a book hard to put down” appealed to me immediately. Can’t wait, pre ordered @ Amazon.
theresa
great prize love it!
Elizabeth Sage
I loved the 1st 2 books, I finished them both over Memorial Day weekend! I could not put them down and I can’t wait for “Blackberry Winter.” I am so excited for September 25th!
Valerie
Can’t wait to read it!
Nathalie Taylor
Love this 🙂 Fab prize. Have Pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/200621358371638257/
xxx
Nathalie Taylor
Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/Nathalietaylor7/status/242974501413990401
Nathalie Taylor
Shared of Facebook x
Bonnita Denson
Hello – Real Simple brought me to this page. This story really intrigues me, I love split narrative stories. Can’t wait to read it.
Thank you!!
Bonnita
Dawn
What a darling collection of blackberry-themed goodies, Sarah.
Margie
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
Nicole Brant
I pre-ordered back in April. I can’t wait! Whatever I am reading when I get my copy will promptly be dropped for Blackberry Winter. 🙂
Walterine Lukeman
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! Best of luck with the writing on the houseboat! Looks cozy!
Jeannie L
I recently found you through your upcoming release novel, Blackberry Winter and I shall say that I can’t wait to get started reading your books. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Danielle
I can’t wait to read the book!
Katie
Can’t wait for Blackberry Winter. I am sure that I won’t be able to put it down, just like the other books of yours!
amanda
La vanilla fragrances are the best! I hope I win!!
dru
cool, going to look for your books.
Sharon
I already left a comment but I’m not sure it went to the right place for an entry so I’m posting again here to cover my bases. I’d love to win this, it has me all excited.
Anna marie
Looking forward to it..
Diana
Oh! I hope I can still enter! What a great prize! 🙂
Diana
Just shared on Facebook!
Diana
shared on twitter too!
Rin
This is a lovely gift set. Looking forward to the release of the book 🙂
Shannon
What a great gift box! How generous of you! Here’s my comment I hope to win…. !! Best of luck to you!
Cynthia Ematrudo
I’ve never read any of your books before, but plan on starting with this one, Blackberry Winter. It’s one of my favorite fruits. color schemes – purple on white, and scents. I’m glad I found your website and look forward to reading more.
Kathy Brosch
I’ve been recommending your books to all my bookclub friends – and I can’t wait to read the latest!
Kathy Brosch
I just shared your blog entry on facebook! Yay!
erica
Hope I win … excited to enter!
Marie-Elena Baker
I am so excited about this book, can’t wait! JUST had my first piece of B.I. blackberry pie and thought of Sarah Jio !!!
YEAH!!!
Sue Quinn Winn
I am excited to enter the drawing. I loved your two previous books and can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter!
Lisa Milstead
I’ve pinned, tweeted, and shared on Facebook all, several times! If I were to win, some lucky friend will receive it, as I have already pre-ordered my own, and a couple for gifts!
Bookfool, aka Nancy
I have not yet managed to read one of your books, so please toss my name in the hat. I really *mean* to . . .
LSUReader
I just read the column from Real Simple. Blackberry Winter sounds great. Thanks so much for the post and giveaway.
Sherry Hughes
I am very anxious to read this book!
Laurie F.
Love Sarah Jio!
Just started Bungalow and cannot wait for my copy of Blackberry Winter !
I would love to win the gift box!!
Laurie F.
Just posted on my blog!!!
Terri Driggers
Just discovered your blog today… via amazon.. advertising your new book………. would love this gift!! The book sounds like it will be amazing!!!!
Terri Driggers
oh and btw…. I also pinned it!! 🙂
Carol Stanoszek
Oh I would live to win this gift set! I run a book club of 20 women and I cant wait to have them read Blackberry Winter! If I won I would have to find a way to shair it with all of them!!
Diane Auriemma
What a wonderful opportunity you have made for us. I sure hope it ends up being me.
Nancy Gallagher
Love your books!
Michelle Champley
How have I not entered yet? OMG – Can’t wait for the book!
Michelle Champley
I liked on Facebook! 🙂
Karen Vandyken
Hi Sarah:
I can’t wait for Blackberry Winter to come out…I have it on order at the library! I requested our library to buy your other books Violets of March and The Bungalow and everytime I’m in the library and I see someone looking for a new book to read I tell them about your books!! You’re such an amazing writer…your books just take the reader into the story itself!!
Stephanie Ziegler
Dying to sniff that purfume!
I Re-Tweeted, posted on my person (private) FaceBook account and my (public) FaceBook Page (booksbysteph).
Thanks for a creative and generous giveaway opportunity!
Heather Kerner
I’m very excited about this giveaway! It will be shared on my Facebook pages, tweeted, and on my blog! Good luck, everyone!
Jenna
I have read all of your books and can’t wait for this one to come out. I will share the news of your new book with everyone I can.
Cariadne
Absolutely excited and looking forward to the read!
Christine Schultz
please pick me!
bn100
Congrats on the book!
Kathy Martocci
What a wonderful contest! I have put the book on my to-read list! Here’s hoping!!!!
Kathy M.
The book sounds great! Please enter me in the contest.
mary branham
I just can’t wait to read the new book. Blackberries are one of my favorites so the title alone grabbed my attention. And what a great prize.
Hope I win.
Melinda
I’m not sure when this ends, but I’d love to enter!
Kay S.
Can’t wait to read this new book! I absolutely loved your first two books (I read Violets of March in one day; couldn’t put it down!). This is a fun goodie box that I would be thrilled to win, but the best thing will be reading Blackberry Winter!
Martha Crutchfield
Wonderful prize!!
Trish
I just finished Violets of March….I stayed up late because I could not put the book down. It was WONDERFUL! Just pre-ordered my copy of Blackberry Winter. Can’t wait!
Dee in OKC
Violets in March is my new all time favorite book. I finished it – and just sat there – there just had to be more – there must be a sequel. It was a perfect finish leaving the reader wanting more. Thanks to She Reads Book Club for recommending Violets of March. I’m now extremely excited to read Blackberry Winter. Visited our Son & DIL in West Seattle and was blown away at the wild blackberries growing so profusly on their hillside & all over. Loved picking, eating the blackberries that summer. Now just dream of that sweetness as store bought just cannot compare. Thank you for this wonderful reading experience.
TeiLea
I love to read (when I find the time!) and I can’t wait to sit down, relax and enjoy your new book!
Edith (Penny) Weldon
I really liked reading your blog and especially feel a kinship of Sleepless in Seattle. I love that movie. You have given me a wonderful item to add to my bucket list of life-renting a houseboat is a dream I had almost forgotten. Thanks for reminding me!
I adore blackberries and remember picking them as a child and as an adult, making blackberry cobbler and jam. YUMMY! Cracker Barrel makes great cobbler, but nothing tastes better than homemade! A theme we use often in our home, homemade is best!
Penny
PS I am off to Barnes & Nobles to purchase your books!
Claudia Lamp
Did someone win this already?
Janet Nydegger
Your new book sounds wonderful. I look forward to reading it.
Allyson
Blackberry Winter is on my to-be-read list.
I’m eager to learn more about the 1930s, esp. after reading some Steinbeck.
Nancy Worden
I would love to win this beautiful gift…..actually, for my friend who introduced my to your first book, The Violets of March, while I was visiting her…even though she has moved several states away, we send each other books often and share books that we have read..I could hardly wait to read your next book and your next book and now your next book…..I have reread your books….it like revisiting and old friend…I love the blog on Downton Abbey….I love that series…Please keep writing, Sarah, you havea very special gift that you bring to all of us……
Wenche Berit Borgen
Hope to win Blackberry Winter 😉
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Wow! Thank you! I constantly wanted to write on my site something like that. Can I take a portion of your post to my website?