Showing posts with label Book Giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book Giveaway. Show all posts

Sunday, December 21

Christmas Gifts

Since this week's topic is "Anything Goes" and I finished my Christmas shopping today, I've got Christmas gifts on the mind. What are some of my favorite gifts to have received? Most recently, a trip to New York. My dear husband arranged to have his parents take our boys for 4 days and we headed off to the Big Apple to hang with my agents and meet the fine folks of Simon Pulse (my publisher) as well as partake in a variety of touristy and Christmassy sights and events. It was a vacation I'll never forget. I think this was so special to me because it's something I probably wouldn't do for myself.

I also like gifts that are customized or personal. My sister-in-law once gave me a beautiful bracelet with the initials of my three little boys engraved into the beads. When I was younger, Santa brought me a birthstone ring that I still have and love, though it only fits my pinky finger. I also love scarves and hats, and I've received beautiful handmade ones from my sister, my friends Christina and Drienie, and my mother-in-law.

What are some of your favorite gifts to give? A few years back I bought some plain white plates and painted cute snowman scenes and Christmas sayings on them. They turned out really cute and I think people enjoyed receiving them. I like getting my husband cologne because he wears it and I get to smell it, haha. I like to give my dad clothes because, bless his heart, he needs my help in that department. I like to get things for the boys that we can all do together, like games or snowshoes or a basketball.
In the spirit of giving, I'm giving away a signed copy of The Secret Life of a Teenage Siren (recommended for ages 14 and up). But instead of winning it for yourself, you'll be nominating someone else to win it. (If you haven't read it yet, maybe s/he will let you borrow it after s/he finishes it). Just share the first name of the person you'd like to nominate and a couple of sentences why this person deserves a copy of my book. You can leave a comment below, or via my website. I'll choose a winner on Dec. 26, which happens to be the one year anniversary of The Secret Life of a Teenage Siren. Whatever your holiday traditions, I wish you good health and a happy spirit as we head into 2009!
xoxo
Wendy