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Book Spotlight: Fool’s Mate by Laura Pedersen & Giveaway

November 19, 2011 by Darlene

Happy Saturday everyone!  Here in my neck of the woods we finally got that first winter storm so now the snow is here to stay and so is the cold.  Today I’m going to spotlight a book called Fool’s Mate by Laura Pedersen for you all.  I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but it sounds good so when my copy arrives I’ll be picking it up.  In the meantime though I’d love to share what the book is about with all of you and make sure you check out the giveaway at the end of the post.

 

About Fool’s Mate by Laura Pedersen

Twenty-eight year old Jessie Kincaid aspires to become a star investigative reporter and change the world with her work. To succeed in a cutthroat business, she follows the lead of her male counterparts by acting tough, sleeping around and drinking too much. Underneath this rough exterior beats a passionate heart, untried until Calvin Gabriel Thomas becomes her new officemate. A 30-year-old Yale-trained lawyer, he’s decided to give journalism a try rather than follow in the political footsteps of his famous father, a six-term Senator from Connecticut. Josie and Calvin come from different worlds, have different styles, and hold conflicting views on whether money can be a positive force in society or is the very essence of corruption. However, it’s clear that Calvin might find himself interested in Josie if she weren’t so angry, self-destructive and outspoken. Meanwhile, Josie thinks that she might have given Calvin a shot if he hadn’t gone and gotten married their first week of working together. But when Josie receives the assignment of a lifetime it’s a chance to seal her future as well as find her heart.

Read an excerpt

Buy Fool’s Mate at Amazon.com

 

About Laura Pedersen (from her website)

Laura Pedersen was the youngest columnist for The New York Times. Prior to that she was the youngest person to have a seat on the floor of the American Stock Exchange and wrote her first book Play Money about that experience, which received a starred Kirkus review and became a bestseller. Laura has a finance degree from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

In 1994 President Clinton honored Pedersen as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans. She has appeared on shows such as “CNN,” “Oprah,” “Good Morning America,” “The Today Show,” “Primetime,” and David Letterman. She has also performed stand-up comedy at “The Improv,” among other clubs, and writes material for several well-known comedians.

Laura’s first novel, Going Away Party, won the Three Oaks Prize for Fiction. Her short stories and humorous essays have won numerous awards and been published in literary journals and magazines. Her second novel, Beginner’s Luck, was selected by Barnes & Noble for their “Discover Great New Writers” program, by Borders for their “Original Voices” program, and by The Literary Guild as an alternate selection. Heart’s Desire, the sequel to Beginner’s Luck, was also chosen for the Literary Guild. Additional writing includes the critically acclaimed novels Last Call, The Big Shuffle (featured by Target Stores as one of their best books for Fall 2006), Best Bet (a Next Generation fiction finalist), Fool’s Mate, and a collection of short stories called The Sweetest Hours. Laura’s humorous memoir Buffalo Gal (2008) won “Best Memoir” from ForeWord Magazine, an honorable mention for the Eric P. Hoffer book award, and an honorable mention at the New York Book Festival. Buffalo Unbound won the 2011 Indie Book Award in the category of humor/comedy and was an International Book Award finalist in the categories of Travel Essay and Humor.

Laura lives in New York City and teaches at the Booker T. Washington Learning Center in East Harlem. She is a member of the national literary association P.E.N. (poets, essayists and novelists).

Laura’s website

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of Fool’s Mate by Laura Pedersen to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment simply entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do, thank you, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, December 10/11.  Good luck!

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  1. Lisa Garrett says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:57 am

    I want to know more of Josie and Calvin’s story.

  2. Lisa Garrett says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:58 am

    I follow via GFC.

  3. Lisa Garrett says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:59 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/lag32583/status/137877529397694465

  4. scottsgal says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:04 am

    sounds like a book I would enjoy! Thanks for the chance
    msboatgal at aol.com

  5. scottsgal says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:04 am

    already follow on gfc
    msboatgal at aol.com

  6. Anne says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:19 am

    thanks for this intriguing giveaway. Sounds wonderful.

  7. Anne says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:20 am

    I am an e-mail subscriber.

  8. zibilee says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:28 am

    I love the cover on this one, and think the book sounds exciting. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it, as I trust your opinion on great reads! I would love to enter your giveaway, so please do include me!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  9. Ellie says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:30 am

    An itneresting and special book which sounds compelling. Many thanks.

  10. Ellie says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:30 am

    I subscribe via e-mail.

  11. Linda Kish says

    November 19, 2011 at 8:55 am

    I would love to win a copy of this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  12. Linda Kish says

    November 19, 2011 at 8:55 am

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  13. Jessica ( frellathon ) says

    November 19, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Sounds like a great one. Count me in please.

    frellathon(at)gmail(dot)com

  14. Jessica ( frellathon ) says

    November 19, 2011 at 9:21 am

    GFC follower – Jessica ( frellathon )

    frellathon(at)gmail(dot)com

  15. Margaret says

    November 19, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Sounds interesting!

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

  16. Margaret says

    November 19, 2011 at 10:05 am

    I’m a follower.

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

  17. rhonda lomazow says

    November 19, 2011 at 10:18 am

    i am a subscriber ,follower &will tweet at rhonda reads.lomazowr@gmail.com

  18. Karen Wapinski says

    November 19, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Completely sounds like my type of book, thanks for the giveaway
    I am a follower

    faefever25 at hotmail dot com

  19. ann* says

    November 19, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    sounds like a book I would enjoy reading . Thanks

  20. Sophia Rose says

    November 19, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    The world of journalism sounds tough. This would be an interesting read. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

    GFC: Sophia Rose

    sophiarose1816@gmail.com

  21. ann* says

    November 19, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    GFC follower – amhengst
    email subscriber
    FB – amhengst

    amhengst at verizon dot net

  22. Karen B says

    November 19, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Because the author was a columnist it should add a great deal of realism to this book – intriguing!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  23. Karen B says

    November 19, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Email subscriber, GFC follower as Karen B.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  24. The BookGirl says

    November 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    The book sounds great, and the author sounds fascinating. She has accomplished so much at a young age!

  25. Beth C says

    November 20, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    This looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  26. Beth C says

    November 20, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    GFC Follower
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  27. Susan Bennett says

    November 21, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Sounds a little formulaic to me.

  28. Na S. says

    November 24, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I like Jessie’s occupation and it will be interesting how she fulfills it.

  29. Na S. says

    November 24, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I am a GFC follower.

  30. Christine says

    November 26, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway! Sounds very interesting. 🙂

  31. Christine says

    November 26, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    GFC-Christine Davis

  32. Susan @ The Book Bag says

    November 26, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Thanks for the chance! Once again, you feature great sounding books!

    I am a GFC follower – Susan

    suzebomb(at)gmail.com

  33. Amy says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:54 am

    I love Laura Pederson’s books!

  34. Amy says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:54 am

    I follow your blog.

  35. Hoot says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I have been hearing about this book for what seems like forever. I would love to own it.

  36. Hoot says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I follow via GFC as Jessy

  37. Hoot says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    I tweeted

    https://twitter.com/#!/hootowl1978/status/143503039490293760

  38. Bree says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Sounds like a great read!

  39. Bree says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    gfc follower (breej23)

  40. Bree says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/freebreeluv/status/144604703433572352

  41. Nancye Davis says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book! It sounds great!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  42. Nancye Davis says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    GFC Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  43. Nancye Davis says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    GFC Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  44. Nancye Davis says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    https://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/145367369009737729

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  45. Nancye Davis says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    https://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/145367369009737729

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  46. Nancye Davis says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    https://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/145367369009737729

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #3

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