I have long been a fan of Allison Winn Scotch and I have read and loved each and every one of her books. Her newest The Theory of Opposites is just as wonderful as the novels that came before it: The Department of Lost and Found (a favorite), The One That I Want, Time of My Life, and The Song Remains the Same. I reviewed The Theory of Opposites just last week (my review) and it is also one that ranks in my favorites. It’s a great story about a woman and way life is about choices and fate. Highly recommended! I am thrilled today to tell you a bit about the book and then at the end of the post have a fabulous giveaway for 3 copies!
THE THEORY OF OPPOSITES (from Allison’s website)
What happens when you think you have it all, and then suddenly it’s taken away?
Willa Chandler-Golden’s father changed the world with his self-help bestseller, Is It Really Your Choice? Why Your Entire Life May Be Out of Your Control. Millions of devoted fans now find solace in his notion that everything happens for a reason. Though Willa isn’t entirely convinced of her father’s theories, she readily admits that the universe has delivered her a solid life: a reliable husband, a fast-paced career. Sure there are hiccups – negative pregnancy tests, embattled siblings – but this is what the universe has brought, and life, if she doesn’t think about it too much, is wonderful.
Then her (evidently not-so-reliable) husband proposes this: A two-month break. Two months to see if they can’t live their lives without each other. And before Willa can sort out destiny and fate and what it all means, she’s axed from her job, her 12 year-old nephew Nicky moves in, her ex-boyfriend finds her on Facebook, and her best friend Vanessa lands a gig writing for Dare You!, the hottest new reality TV show. And then Vanessa lures Willa into dares of her own – dares that run counter to her father’s theories of fate, dares that might change everything…but only if Willa is brave enough to stop listening to the universe and instead aim for the stars.
Book Excerpt and Reading Guide
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ALLISON WINN SCOTCH (from Allison’s website)
I was born in the ’70s at 3:43 AM in Charlottesville, VA. After my mother assured my father that yes, he could take that business trip to Montreal because, no, there was no chance that I would be making my appearance while he was gone, out I popped. Which my parents now like to use as a frequent analogy about my general attitude and overall take on life.
Er, not the kind of biographical information you were looking for? Okay, here are the more pertinent details:
After dabbling my toe in the PR, marketing and internet worlds, I discovered that there’s nothing finer than a) working for yourself, b) working from home and c) getting paid to write full-time. To that end, I earned my keep for eight years as a freelance magazine scribe for every title you could think of, from Glamour to Self to Shape to Redbook to Men’s Health to Women’s Health to Family Circle to InStyle Weddings to Bride’s to Cooking Light to Parents to American Baby. You get the idea. These days, I primarily focus on celebrity interviews and profiles, which indulges my pop culture obsession and gives me an excuse to read junky magazines and watch lots of tv. For examples of some of these articles, check out this page, which is chock full of past pieces.
Of course, while all of the above is wonderful and fabulous and allowed my heart to swell each time I walked by a newsstand, what I’m really most proud of is the publication of my novels, The Song Remains the Same, The One That I Want, Time of My Life, and The Department of Lost and Found.
It goes without saying that all three books make excellent Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Mother’s Day/Birthday/Arbor Day/Secretary Day/Columbus Day/Monday-Sunday gifts for all of your loved ones. For more info, check out the their respective pages of my site.
My fifth book, The Theory of Opposites, will be released in November 2013.
My fiction is represented by Elisabeth Weed at Weed Literary. She can be contacted at elisabeth@weedliterary.com.
Other Tidbits
I graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Honors History and Concentration in Marketing from the Wharton School of Business.
When I’m not planted in front of the computer (which is nearly always – seriously, ask anyone who knows me, I’m here – send me a note!), I’m hanging with my kids, my husband and my pooch, Pele.
Allison’s website, Facebook, and Twitter
GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)
I have 3 copies of The Theory of Opposites by Allison Winn Scotch to share with my readers. To enter…
- Leave a comment for 1 entry to the giveaway
- Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 extra entries.
This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on December 4/13. Good luck!
Source: Giveaway copies provided by the publisher.
This sounds like another good read from this author. Thanks for sharing about it. I posted in FB, Twitter, and Google+
Yay, I have read 2 of her other books. Would love to get this one.
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I will have to quickly read this authors other books. I like the writing style.
I’ve read several great reviews on THE THEORY OF OPPOSITES. I just can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.
I tweeted @macjam47.
Keeping my fingers crossed!
I didn’t realize she’s a Virginian. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for this fascinating giveaway.
This book interests me very much. thanks for your wonderful review.
Sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway
Would love to win.
thanks for the chance to read this novel 🙂
Sounds great, thanks for the giveaway.
I tweeted also @ReadingWithMe
Thanks for sharing Sounds like a great read
I tweeted and posted to facebook
Thanks for all the great info on this new book. It sounds pretty interesting to me. Please enter my name in the draw.
I also tweeted a link to this post: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/403211168950394881
Thanks again!
I loved The One That I Want and have been waiting to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/candc320/status/403213335035789312.
Great reveiw – now added to my wish list, along with her other books!
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This book sounds great!
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I’ve heard a lot of great things about this book! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Great giveaway! I love Allison sooo much! She is one of my favorite authors.
I tweeted this and shared it on facebook.
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I’ve been reading so much about this book.e-mail follower lomazowr@gmail.com.Will tweet @Rhondareads
How funny that this book should pop up today!! My girlfriends and I were just talking over lunch yesterday about wanting to read an Allison Winn Scotch novel in our book club sometime soon because we’ve heard such good reviews of her other books. I’d LOVE to win a copy of “The Theory of Opposites”!!
I’ll share this giveaway on my Facebook page!
Have loved all her other books and would love to win a copy of her latest! Off to tweet about this (@sralph14)
I have not yet read any of this authors books but would love to.
This story sounds fascinating. Haven’t yet read this author, but would like to. Thanks for the giveaway.
I, too, have been a fan of Allison Winn Scotch from the beginning and have read and loved all her books. My favorite is The Department of Lost and Found. I’d love to win The Theory of Opposites as I haven’t purchased it yet.
I Tweeted
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Thanks for this great giveaway, Darlene! I’d love to win this book. I’ll add it to my list of book giveaways for my readers.
I read and enjoyed The Song Remains the Same.
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the premise sounds fascinating….can you live without that special someone for 2 months? and the first love comes back at that moment? hmmmmm
It sounds like a fun book.
I Tweeted. https://twitter.com/greenurlifenow/status/403815904594522112
Shared on FB.
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Love, love, love this premise!
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Sounds great.
Posted on FB.
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Also tweeted.
https://twitter.com/greenurlifenow/status/403815904594522112
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love her books too. Thanks for the chance! I shared to FB and tweeted.
Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve read Allison’s other novels and loved them and this one looks just as good!
The Theory of Opposites by Allison Winn Scotch: Spotlight & Giveaway (3 copies-US/Canada) I tweeted
I found the review of the book wonderful but what I really loved was the biographical information on Allison Winn Scotch! What a life. Fascinating.
I have read some of her other books and really enjoyed! Looking forward to reading this one! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
It is hard to change your life and start over, but it sounds like Willa has no choice. I would love to read the book. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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Cool concept! I don’t think I’ve seen a book like this before. Now I wanna read it 🙂
I’ve been seeing this one around lot lately! Sounds pretty good!