You're My Guy Because...Book Draw!!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner...wouldn't it be fun to get a cute book all about loooooooove? I'm holding a You're My Guy Because... book draw, baby! And this contest is easy-peasy. All you have to do is write a comment in this post. Doesn't matter what. Just say hello, or tell me about your day or if you're feeling just a teensy bit creative, you can write something about why your guy or your gal is your sweetheart, and why they make you get all mushy and gooey inside. Or, you can say something real sweet about your favourite pet, or maybe tell me why you hate Valentine's Day so goddam much and can't wait to see all those bloody hearts get replaced by the Easter Bunny. Just write something! 'Cuz if you don't comment, you can't play.
Comments on this post will be open until 11:00pm EST on Valentine's Day (I've got a busy day that day, and won't get home until after 10:30pm). Once comments are closed, I'll get all the names, write then down on pieces of paper, and put them in an empty coffee tin. I'll draw three names, so three lucky people will get a signed copy of my book. The winners will be announced as soon as I'm done the draw, probably sometime close to midnight EST. I'll even take photos of some of the draw, so you can be assured it's legit. (I was inspired by the clever Kimbofo of Readings Matters, who once did this in a very fun book draw of her own). Now how cool is that?
Oh, and the always effervescent and energetic Debbie Ohi has posted a little interview with me about the creation of this book on one of her other wonderful sites, Inkygirl. She also hosted a book draw for my book, but she's announcing her winners tomorrow, so I didn't want to overshadow her book draw by having mine overlap hers too much. The bottom line is...there's books to be had, baby!
UPDATE: Plus Sameer Vasta has written a little plug for me and my book on Blog TO. Thanks Sameer!
So c'mon! Would it kill you to comment? Pleeeeeaaassssseee???
Even though I'm a guy, I want a copy of this book - just cause I like your work so much!
And if I WIN... maybe I'll give it to my wife so she'll have a cool list of reasons to think I'M cool!
Posted by: Nelson Dewey | February 10, 2008 at 10:39 PM
After reading '13 Ghosts...' I'm sure this new book will be great, too!
Posted by: Karsten Schley | February 11, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Hi Patricia!
I just started a new blog, Shelver Scratches about notes to myself while shelving books at the library. Hopefully, I've found a niche! I really enjoy your blog. Thank You!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 11, 2008 at 03:48 AM
I love your drawings, which draw me all the way from across the big pond! Keep on going!
Posted by: Jasmine Rose | February 11, 2008 at 04:27 AM
I'd like to win this book as i'm a huge fan of Patricia's work and think she can do no wrong.
I'm also a very romantic guy. Ask my wife. She says i'm the dude who put the 'oo' back into 'woo'.
Or was that 'eww'?
Posted by: nik scott | February 11, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Hi Patricia!
I heart books
happy valentines
Posted by: ana maria | February 11, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Hi Patricia,
He's my guy because....
he's sweet
he's generous
he's funny
he's kind
he's not a feminist, but he tries
he gives me space
he loves me
Happy Valentines
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn | February 11, 2008 at 08:02 AM
I turn 21 the day before Valentines - maybe that will bring me luck! Your pictures are always fantastic!
Posted by: alene | February 11, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Okay, I'll bite...well, I wouldn't actually bite, more gently nibble, but a book would be lovely to give to my wife...who's ears I gently nibble on...with no actual biting...okay?
Posted by: bfray | February 11, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Of course it wouldn't kill me to comment. It's not like there's some sort of Spanish Iquisition waiting...oh no...
Posted by: Kyle Miller | February 11, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I'd love to win this!
Posted by: Emily | February 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I love your drawings.
It would be an honor to have a signed copy of your book.
Wally Littman
Posted by: Wally Littman | February 11, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I'd keep the book for myself. My wife has me. And that surely is more than enough. You can ask her.
Posted by: Wally Littman | February 11, 2008 at 10:55 AM
If I don't win this book, I'm going to go and get myself a copy!
The cover looks awesome! Congratulations!
Posted by: sandra | February 11, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Sign me up! Best part of this book must be having your husband's name in the title.
Nik, you may have put the "oo" back into "woo," but I put the "ass" back into "passion."
Posted by: Brian Fies | February 11, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I really like Patricia's work and if I get the book there will be world peace, and chocolate will be a vitamin, and every cartoonist will look ten pounds thinner and ten years younger...I will make my guy very happy.
Posted by: andrea wayne-von konigslow | February 11, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Bah. Valentine's Day is an evil conspiracy put about by Big Chocolate. Uh, and Big Greeting Card. And probably Big Diamond.
With that said, I would sure love to win this draw just in case I ever date again and would therefore need some reasons for 'new' guy to become 'my' guy!
Posted by: 32-P | February 11, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Ooo! Pick me!
My guy might not be perfect. But he's perfect for me. :)
I know I have it good though.
He does all the cooking, the cleaning, the laundry, the driving and the lion's share of the baby-rearing. He's a stay at home dad and he's wonderful at it!
I'm a lucky girl.
But I admit, I prefer Easter Candy to VD candy. ;) Bring on the BUNNY!
Posted by: Angela | February 11, 2008 at 01:45 PM
It looks marvellous, Patricia! Just as a side note, my sister in Ukraine says that Valentine's Day is HUGE there; they even have the 14th as a day off, & chocolate and champagne are given to the ladies. I could live with that!
Posted by: Melanie | February 11, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Please add me to what is obviously a very long list of folks who would love to have an autographed copy of your book Patricia.
Posted by: Michael McDonnell | February 11, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Put me in too!I'd love a signed copy! I love your work! And my computer has crashed and my library computer time has almost expired, so no time for the VD poetry I was planning. But I think I'll go look for 13 Ghosts of Halloween while I'm here, and if they don't have, I will DEMAND they carry it immediately!
Posted by: Ellen | February 11, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Okay, I'll buy my own book. My vote goes to Andrea Wayne von-konigslow.
Posted by: sandra | February 11, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I'd love an autographed copy!
Posted by: Nicole | February 11, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I too would love a copy of your book. Thank you and I am keeping my fingers and toes, eyes and nose, all crossed in the hope that I win a copy. Also because its so cold, and crossing things seem to help keep me warm. LOL
Posted by: Bibliohistoria | February 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
So Patricia - when and where will this be published and released? And by whom?
Posted by: Bibliohistoria | February 11, 2008 at 10:38 PM