We Have A Winner!

It was a close race, I tell ya! And what a marathon, it was! People were huffing and puffing as they crossed that finish line, but by golly, there always has to be ONE winner.

So, as you all gulp your Gatorade and catch your breath, I'm proud to announce our first place, (pretend) medal and signed copy of Marathon Mouse winning runner is...

 

LJ MOZ!!!!!!

 

 

WooHoo!! Congrats, LJ! Now, email me at bethany(dot)telles(at)ymail(dot)com and we'll get that book right to you!!

 

Amy, I hope this was proof enough that you matter, that you're important, and that we can't wait to parade Marathon Mouse all around town!! Here's to you, to Preston Mouse, and to all the insane success that you're sure to endure. We're so very proud of you!

 

Go Preston, GO!!!!!!

Happy Book Birthday, Amy Dixon!!

There are moments in life that are pure coincidences, but then there are moments that are pure blessings. And I had a pure blessing moment, about thirteen months ago, when I joined my wonderful critique group...

I know, I know.

 

PLEASE, Bethany, not another braggy post about your dreamy critique group!!! We just can't take it!

 

Well, fine. BUT, one of my amazing critique group members is celebrating something spectacular, today, and I'm shouting it from the rooftops!

IT'S MARATHON MOUSE DAAAAAAYYYY!!!

 

 

 

 

My pal, Amy Dixon, is finally watching her dreams come true... TODAY! Her cute, lovely, wonderful, and dare I say PERFECT Picture Book, Marathon Mouse, is officially out. It's about Preston Mouse, who has decided to enter the NYC Marathon! He's a brave little guy, I tell ya! Believe me, it's a MUST READ, and needs to go to the top of your To Be Read (TBR) pile!

 

I'm doing the biggest, snoopy-est, happy dance for her! So, to celebrate, I want to help you get a SIGNED copy of this mousealous book!

 

Here's what to do...

 

Share this post with everyone you know. I'm talking teachers, uncles, aunts, neighbors, neighbors' kids, neighbors' grandmothers, your mailman, and even the clerk at the grocery store! Or, maybe just do it all at once, and hit the good ol' "Share" button, and get it out to all your social media sites.

 

Then, I want you to flood Amy's Facebook page with "Likes" and Happy Book Birthday wishes! Make them fun! Take pictures of yourself wearing mouse ears, or something. I don't really care what they are, as long as she's OVERWHELMED with love and attention!

 

Once you've done that, I want you to inform me in the comments section, below.

 

You have until 11:59pm (Pacific) on Friday, October 19, 2012, to enter.

 

She deserves to be celebrated, BIG time, doesn't she??  Let's do it!!!

 

 

We are SOO proud of you, Amy! We can't wait to watch you soar, and to say that we knew you when. :) We lift you up, today!! Happy, happy Book Birthday!! Here's to many, MANY more!!!!





I Ponder Wednesdays: We Have A Winner!

Happy Birthday, to me... Happy birthday to me... Happy biiiirrrrthday to MEEEEE... Now who wins the prize?!

Okay, I am obviously not a songwriter (my brother got all the talent, there!), BUT, it's time to announce who won  Bethany's Birthday Bonanza contest!! WooHoo!

Let me say this much, I am so very, very glad that I chose to use Random.org. Why? Because the entries were SO darn fantastic. We even got some newbies to the blogging world! I hope everyone waves hello to Karen Moore and Kathy Gorman! *waves hi* Karen is a self-published PB author of a book that I'm eager to get my hands on, and Kathy is a retired teacher (from one of my old schools, no less) who loves to write for kiddos! Please embrace them and show them how wonderful our community is!

Anyway, the entries... wow. You guys had me laughing on the floor and begging for more! I loved the characters, each play on words (atta girl, Beth!), and all the love that was so obviously put into them. They made my birthday week very special!

So without further adieu, our winner is...

ABIGAIL BEAL!!!!!

 

 

 

Her story about 6 year-old Humphrey, his stuffed Elephant, and the birthday wish of ALL birthday wishes coming true? AWESOME! I really, really hope that you finish this one, Abigail. I look forward to the ending, and would absolutely be honored to look at it once it's done!

 

Everyone congratulate Abigail! Hip, hip, HOORAY!

 

Thanks to all of you who entered. I so loved this last week! Thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes and words. I'll say it again, I love our community! See you next week!

 

 

*Abigail- email me (bethany.telles@ymail.com) and I'll get you your prize!!!*



I Ponder Wednesdays: Happy Birthday to MEE! Oh, Do You Want A Contest?

NEWSFLASH!!!

In one, ONE WEEK it will be my birthday. And let me tell you, birthdays are great. But mine?

It's the BEST!!

I used to start counting down the days 'til my special day from July 19th. Oh, how much my childhood friends must have suffered. I would go as far as to tell janitors at my school just how many days/hours/minutes it was until I was to turn another year. I am not sure why, but I have always loved my birthday to an unhealthy point.

I have since calmed down a bit (in other words, I have taken my squeals of delight into rooms where no one can hear me, and have only done the July 19th countdown thingy in secret with my poor children).

However, it is now OFFICIALLY my birthday WEEK, and I would love it if you would help me celebrate. So...

 

 



You are hereby invited to

Bethany's Birthday Bonanza

 

WHEN: From today, 9/12/12, to Sunday, 9/16/12, 11:59 (PDT)

 

WHERE: Right here! On this blog!

You don't even have to get out of your seat!

 

WHAT: This is a contest!!

You are to write a 250-word story

that must contain the following items-

1. Your MC celebrating his/her birthday

2. An elephant (real, imaginary, or stuffed)

3. An odd question

 

RSVP: Please either subscribe to my blog or "Like" my FB page*,

then submit your story in the comment section below.

You must do BOTH (subscribe/Like AND submit story)

in order to be put in the running.

 

PRIZE: After the contest time is over, I will chose the winner using Random.org.

The winner will receive a $15 Amazon

Gift Card, for MY birthday!!

 

 

There you have it, ladies and gentlemen!

 

OH- the WINNER will be announced next week, ON my birthday!

We'll have a paaaaarrrtaaayyy!!!!

 

Good luck!! I greatly look forward to reading your entries...

 

 

*If you have already subscribed to this blog and/or have "Liked" my page, please let me know so that you can get an extra VIP point. :) Thanks!