Tomorrow's the 1st October and it's a very special day for me. It's the day that my novel Too Many Magpies will be exactly one year old, and the day that my story collection Balancing on the Edge of the World will be three! It's also the day that the first ever edition of The Birth Machine (which is being reissued by Salt on 1st November this year) was published. (See sidebar for pics and details of them all.)
So: to celebrate this extraordinarily special day in my life I'm giving away two copies of each of those books (The Birth Machine will be sent once it becomes available, which shouldn't be long now.) I'm announcing this today as I'm off to London in a short while and won't be back until later tomorrow.
If you'd like to be entered in the draw(s) for a copy of any or all of these books, just leave a comment specifying which ones(s) you'd like to be put in for. Remember - not long to Christmas, and they make not bad presents, though I say it myself!
And the reason for my trip? Another book launch: Sue Guiney's intriguing-sounding book A Clash of Innocents with which she will be visiting this blog on October 1oth.
Wow! What a big day for you Elizabeth!!! I'd love to win a copy of the Birth Machine, but I plan to buy that one, so put me in for Too Many Magpies pleasey.
ReplyDeleteOkey-doke, will do, Angela. (And thanks for buying The Birth Maachine!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Elizabeth! Please enter me in the draw, I don't mind for which.
ReplyDeleteWill do, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteI live in India. Can I enter. I would like to win any of the three.
ReplyDeletegautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
Yes, of course, Gautami. I'll put you in for all three.
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of the Birth Machine!
ReplyDeleteI'll put you in for the draw, Kate!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'd love to win any, if I'm not too late
ReplyDeleteYes, still time, Claire! I'll put you on!
ReplyDeleteIn, I meant. That's what comes of typing while talking on the phone!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations-- fun having so many important things converge like that. Hope I'm in time-- would love any, but esp. The Birth Machine (I love Salt books!). Thanks very much--
ReplyDeleteMary
Sure thing, Mary!
ReplyDeleteCan I be entered into the draw for any of the three books? They all look fab! Thanks, michelleteasdale@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteDone, Mary!
ReplyDeleteOf course, Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThat's some special day for you Elizabeth,many happy returns and all the best with the re-launch.Please put me in to win EVERYTHING!
ReplyDeleteI've already won, read, and really enjoyed too many Magpies, but would like to send a copy to my sister.
They say lightening never strikes twice but I've seen documentaries on people who've been hit 16 times or more, so , count me in!
Thanks, TFE! I'll put you in!
ReplyDeleteOr lightning.Doh!
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI already have TMM and BOTEOTW, thank you. But would love The Birth Machine.... (although could give the others to friends, if I should be lucky!)
Hope you enjoyed your "special day".
Elizabeth, I can't wait to read the Birth Machine so I would love to win a copy. I already have Balancing on the Edge of the World but have meaning to buy Too Many Magpies and would love to read that too. Autumn is a magical time of year - congratulations on your October publications and your November reissue.
ReplyDeleteEmily.
Thanks, Azurite and Emily. Azurite, I'll put you in for them all then, and Emily, I'll put you in for The Birth Machine and Magpies.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I would love to be entered in the draw for Balancing On The Edge Of The World please.
ReplyDeleteWill do, Joanna!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me for either of the three. I've read several intriguing reviews of Balancing on the Edge of the World. Congratulations on your big day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. and yes, I'll put you in for them all.
ReplyDeletei loved balancing, would love to be in draw for magpies please :)
ReplyDeleteConsider it done, Angel.
ReplyDeleteI live in Sri Lanka and would like to be entered (choice could be yours)
ReplyDeleteIt's done, Mystica!
ReplyDeleteThe draw's been made and here are the results:
ReplyDeleteKate Brown and Mary of the Shorter Stories blog each win a copy of the brand-new reissue of The Birth Machine.
Michelle Teasedale and Alice Brockway (who came via Twitter) each win a copy of Balancing on the Edge of the World.
Angela Topping and Diane Becker (who came via Twitter) each win a copy of Too Many Magpies.
Congrats all, and please email me via my profile with your addresses so I can send your copies winging towards you!