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Book Spotlight: How I Came to Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren & Giveaway(US/Canada)

October 9, 2012 by Darlene

Today’s spotlight is for a book that sounds great and I really love the cover as well not to mention it’s been praised by Erica Bauermeister and Sarah Pekkanen – two of my favorite authors.  It’s called How I Came to Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren and I hope to get a chance to read it at some point but my reading is suffering right now but that doesn’t mean I can’t share it with all of you instead.  So let’s see what the book is about, learn a bit about the author, and of course check out the giveaway at the end of the post!

 

About How I Came to Sparkle Again

Three people at the crossroads of heartbreak and healing. Three lives that will be changed one winter in Sparkle. One tender, funny, tear-jerking novel you won’t soon forget.

Jill Anthony spent her young adulthood in the ski town of Sparkle, Colorado. But more than a decade has passed since she left when, only weeks after a very late miscarriage, she finds her husband in bed with another woman, she flees Austin, Texas for the town she knows: Sparkle.

Lisa Carlucci wakes up one morning after another night of meaningless sex, looks in the mirror and realizes that she no longer wants to treat her body like a Holiday Inn. She’s going to hold out for love. The only problem is, love might come in the form of her ski bum best friend, who lives next door with his ski bum friends in a trailer known as “the Kennel.”

Cassie Jones, at age ten, has lost her mother to cancer and no longer believes in anything anymore. She knows her father is desperately worried about her, and she constantly looks for messages from her deceased mother through the heart-shaped rocks they once collected in the streams and hills of Sparkle.

Buy at: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, B&N, and IndieBound

 

 

About Kaya McLaren

Kaya McLaren is also author of Church of the Dog. She lives and teaches on the east slope of Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State.

When Kaya’s not working, she likes to telemark ski, sit in hot springs, moonlight hike, and play in lakes with her dog, Big Cedar.

Kaya’s website
Kaya on Facebook

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have one copy of How I Came to Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you do, let me know, and I’ll pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, October 27/12.  Good luck!

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  1. Kim@Time2Resd says

    October 9, 2012 at 4:45 am

    This book sounds really interesting, and WHAT a beautiful cover! Thanks for the give away!

    I am a GFC follower.

  2. wall-to-wall books-wendy says

    October 9, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Oh my goodness, this books sounds so good. And I absolutely LOVE the cover! Kind of reminds me of “Whistlin Dixie in a Nor’easter” with the gloved hand and snow.

    Please enter me!
    I am a follower.
    I posted it on my sidebar.

  3. ellie says

    October 9, 2012 at 9:03 am

    A captivating book which I would enjoy greatly. Thanks for this giveaway.

  4. ellie says

    October 9, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I subscribe via e-mail.

  5. anne says

    October 9, 2012 at 9:30 am

    What a wonderful story. thanks for this chance. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  6. zibilee says

    October 9, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Oh, this one sounds so good, and so real, if you know what I mean! I would love the chance to read it, so please do consider me for your giveaway, Dar!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

    I hope you are well. Going to check in this week!

  7. Margie says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:08 am

    This sounds like a wonderful, emotional book. Thanks for the giveaway.

  8. Margie says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Follow by GFC, email, Facebook

  9. Connie Fischer says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:14 am

    What a terrific sounding novel with not one but three plots knitted together. I’ve been hearing great things about it and am certainly looking forward to reading it.

    Thanks for sharing!

    conniecape@aol.com

    Follow you by e-mail.

  10. Mary Ward says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:45 am

    This is on my list of wanted books!

  11. Mary Ward says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I follow you on GFC and by email.

  12. Jennifer downing says

    October 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    This book is on my must read list.

    Fingers crossed!!

  13. Jennifer downing says

    October 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    I follow the blog!!

  14. Sandra K321 says

    October 9, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I would love to read this book. Thanks.

  15. Sandra K321 says

    October 9, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I follow your blog via Google.

  16. Carl says

    October 9, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    What a great-sounding book, and it comes highly recommended. Thanks for hosting this giveaway, Darlene. Please enter my name in the draw. Thanks.

    I follow this blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/255768144218562560

  17. Brenda Rupp says

    October 9, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I am a follower through google friend connect and I am an email subscriber. I also posted the giveaway on my blog – http://dancealertreads.blogspot.com/

    Thanks! Dancealert at aol dot com

  18. Jenners says

    October 9, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    I have to admit, I saw the title and I immediately thought of Edward Cullen from Twilight. You know … cuz he sparkles in the sun!

  19. Patoct says

    October 9, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Book sounds good. I follow via email and gfc.

    patoct@yahoo.com

  20. Lisa Garrett says

    October 9, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I want to know more about these characters lives.

  21. Lisa Garrett says

    October 9, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I follow via gfc and email.

  22. Shannon says

    October 9, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    This sounds really good. Would love to win a copy.

    I do follow the blog and am going to also tweet!

  23. Nise' says

    October 9, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    This one sounds goods and I am swayed by two of my favorite author’s blurbs too. Keeping your dad in my prayers for his upcoming surgery.

    I am a follower.

  24. Karen Wapinski says

    October 10, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful cover; and I love the three tiered storylines; thanks for the giveaway ^_^
    I am a follower (GFC and email)

  25. LaTanya says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I love emotional books.

  26. LaTanya says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:13 am

    gfc follower

  27. LaTanya says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:14 am

    gfc follower
    #2

  28. LaTanya says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:15 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/256050270637793281

  29. LaTanya says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:16 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/256050270637793281
    #2

  30. LaTanya says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:16 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/256050270637793281
    #3

  31. Serena says

    October 10, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    The cover of this one is gorgeous. Sounds like another good read.

  32. Na S. says

    October 10, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I really like the cover too! The women’s stories sound touching and inspiring.

  33. Na S. says

    October 10, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    I’m a GFC follower.

  34. Na S. says

    October 10, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FieryNa/status/256186155765223424

  35. Margaret says

    October 10, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Count me in!

    -blog follower
    -tweeted

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  36. Linda Kish says

    October 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I would love to read this book. I loved the video.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  37. Linda Kish says

    October 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  38. Diane B. says

    October 12, 2012 at 6:37 am

    Hi Dar. This sounds like a really good book to curl up with. I’m definately puttin it on my TBR list no matter how long it’s getting. At least if I get snowed in this winter I’ll have plenty to read. lol Thanks for the chance to win it. I’m a follower & I tweeted. https://twitter.com/Dyniy/status/256733663184707585
    I hope your Dad is doing well.

  39. carol says

    October 12, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I absolutely love the cover on this one!

  40. Anita Yancey says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Sounds like a fun and interestin book. I just love the cover. Thanks for having this giveaway.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  41. Anita Yancey says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  42. Anita Yancey says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Tweeted giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  43. Bonnie says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:29 am

    This sounds like the kind of book that I live.

    Am following via Twitter. @greenurlifenow

    Have tweeted the contest.

    • Bonnie says

      October 23, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      Typo, this sounds like the kind of book I like.

  44. Tiffany Drew says

    October 21, 2012 at 11:56 am

    This book looks incredible. I’ve seen many positive reviews for it already and I’m anxious to read it for myself. Thank you for the opportunity!

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  45. Tiffany Drew says

    October 21, 2012 at 11:56 am

    GFC follower Tiffany Drew

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  46. Tiffany Drew says

    October 21, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/enterthedrew/status/260076787768381440

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  47. Bree says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    This looks like an interesting read! Great review!

  48. Bree says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    gfc follower breej23

  49. Bree says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/freebreeluv/status/260917357646606337

  50. Bridget O'Neill says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    This looks like a wonderful book!

    I follow the blog

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