News and a Giveaway: Today marks my 1,000th blog post. That’s so crazy to me. I wrote my first post in January 2012 while sitting at the Osceola Public Library. I had recently left my Dallas banking job and was thinking about writing a book. And just so you know, there’s lots of “thinking about writing a book” that occurs before the book actually gets written.
Fast forward to today. I was already planning to blog about my upcoming book signing at That Bookstore in Blytheville when I noticed that yesterday’s play dough post was #999. What perfect serendipity. My #1,000th blog post should be about the book I was “thinking about writing” back when I wrote post #1. So perfect, in fact, that I’ve decided to celebrate with a giveaway. Details of the giveaway can be found at the bottom of this post, but first…
If you live in Northeast Arkansas, the bootheel of Missouri, or simply think the time has come for a road trip, consider attending my first official book event at That Bookstore in Blytheville scheduled for Saturday, February 13 at 1:00. I hope to see lots of school friends, family, teachers, blog readers, people I’ve never met but who know Momma, and complete strangers who will soon become fast friends (I feel certain). Don’t expect a typical book reading. Expect more.
Expect a little something sweet to eat. After all, it will be Valentine’s Day Eve.
Expect a door prize. Maybe two.
Expect a makeshift photo booth because Gracie Lee would take lots of photos.
Expect a trip down memory lane.
Expect to have fun!
If you have a book and want me to sign it, bring it. If you need a book, call That Bookstore in Blytheville to reserve one. Or, just plan to buy one there. If you have a Gracie Lee t-shirt, wear it.
If you need a Gracie Lee t-shirt, buy it here:
ORDER T-shirtNOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
Enter to win one of the following:
$100 AMC Theatre Gift Card, or
$100 Target Gift Card, or
$100 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card
YOUR CHOICE.
Unlock 4 chances in the giveaway!
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Hope to see you in Blytheville soon! Spread the word.
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
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Musical Pairing:
Miranda Lambert, Famous in a Small Town
Congratulations on your 1000th post!
Thank you!
I was JUST thinking yesterday about starting to write on my blog about the book I’ll be writing this year. Thanks for the nudge. Also, I wish I could go to Blytheville and meet that Momma of yours. 🙂
Girl, you should! I’m trying to talk her into coming to the Fayetteville event.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!! Have started reading your book– it’s great!!!!
Thank you!! I’ll see you soon.
This looks like an amazing book. Hope to buy soon! If I won I would be excited for a Target gift card.
Thanks, Angela!
Congratulations and thank you for your generosity – I would like the Target card if I win. I lived in both Fayetteville and Springdale, and near the small town of Morrow in Northwest Arkansas, back in the early 1980’s. I returned in 2013 and witnessed such tremendous changes. But I have spent little time in NE Arkansas – if I wasn’t 1400 miles away I may have visited That Bookstore in Blytheville.
Thanks, Alana. Sounds like you know Arkansas pretty well!
Can’t believe it’s the 1,000th post!! How times flies! And look at all the amazing things that have happened since number 1! So excited for you!! Wish I could be at the book signing to share in your joy!
Me too!!! Get in the car.
I’m torn between Target and AMC. It’s nice to have a free shopping trip, but we hardly go to the movies and with a giftcard, I bet we’d be there more!
That’s what I’m thinking, too, Kimberly. Otherwise it’ll be spend on toilet paper – LOL.
I would pick the target gift card!
Thanks Cathy! I hope you win!
Now I’m even MORE excited about next weekend!! A photo booth and chocolate?! WooHoo!! Oh, and congratulations on your 1000th blog!!
Thanks! Did I tell you that you might be in charge of the photo booth? ha.
Amazing! I’m pretty sure I’ve read each one. It’s been guide a journey!
I’m sure you have! And I appreciate that.
congrats on you 1,000 blog! I aim to be you when mine grows up!
Just keep writing:) Thanks, Sasha!
I have already purchased hard copy of your book. Looking forward to getting you to sign it. I would probably choose Target so my wife could spend it. Ha! Will see you on Sat.
Thanks, Ken. See you Saturday!
1,000 blogs!! Time flies when you are having fun. I love Miranda, Famous in a Small Town…… “whether you are late for church, or get stuck in jail, hey words going to get around.”.
So ‘cited about the book signing at TBIB. See you soon.
Yes! we’re all famous in a small town:) Or infamous.
i would pick a bass pro shops gift card for my boyfriend 🙂
Nice!
Congratulations on your 1000th post!
Thanks, Kayla!
Wow! The big 1,000! Way to go, Talya!
If I lived anywhere close to you, I’d definitely come to your book signing and I’m praying it’s a huge success for you.
My pre-ordered copy arrived today. How delightful to find your autograph! I didn’t expect that, and it really means a lot. Can’t wait to read it!
Again, all the best for your event. Hope you’ll recap it for us here.
Blessings!
You know I will! Thanks Martha!
Wow! Congrats! I’m excited to read your new book. Your virtual book release party was so much fun!
Thanks, Amanda! Glad you “came”!
I would love Target gift card.
Great!! Thank you.
Congratulations!!! A few years ago, when I found out you had a blog, I went to the very first post and read them all! I’ve been reading you ever since and enjoy every minute! So proud of you!
Thanks, Dana. I appreciate it!!
Congrats on your 1,000th post! If I win, I’d have to go with the Target gift card – and then I’d go on a spree in the home decor department!
Erica, Target does have the coolest things!!
Congrats on your 1,000th post. If I win I would pick the Target card.
Thanks LynneMarie. Good luck!
Congrats on your 1000th post! That’s awesome!
I would choose Target. Thanks for the chance!
Sure thing, and thank you!
Congrats!! I’d love the Target gift card!
Thanks Tyneisha!
Looking forward to your book signing in Blytheville! Target gift card please and thank you!
Two fabulous milestones: 1000th post and the release of that book you talked about in your first post. The way things have lined up, I know your writing career was simply meant to be, as they say. I’m thinking about a road trip; although as with Fayetteville, I know there will be a crowd of old friend there, so I may wait. I signed up for the door prizes just in case.
Thanks, friend!!
What a great giveaway and a huge blogging milestone! How special. Brenda
Congrats Takys! Love the sign on Dickson! I hope things go great for you!
haha that’s a new one for me:)
Try Talya!
Congratulations!!! I tried doing a blog once, and I realized how much effort it takes to put out good posts! and so it only lasted a couple of weeks – good for you!!!! I would adore Target!!!
It can be consuming, but I love blogging. Thanks Rosie!
Congratulations! Wow, what an accomplishment. Sorry I don’t live anywhere near your presentation. Good luck!
Congrats!!!! If I won, I would choose the Target!
Good job! Love your blog! Getting your book soon!
I appreciate it Nikki!
i would choose the target giftcard
Thank you, Dana!
Woohooo number 1000! *confetti* *party trumpet* 🙂
We’ll be in Blytheville!
I’d take either the Target card or the AMC Theater card. 🙂
Congrats on the blogging milestone! I’d choose Target!
How fun! Happy 1000th post. I think Gracie Lee would love the Target dollar spot!
Wonderful blog and great give-a-way. So happy for you, Talya!
I would definitely choose the target gift card
I would choose the Target card
Congratulations!! I would choose the Target!
i would definitely choose target
I would love a Target giftcard! Good luck with the book!
Congratulations on your 100th blog post, Talya, and I’d like to take a shot at the $1,000 Bass Pro Shop gift card!!!…or wait!!!…did I get that backwards?…haha…Yeah, I think I did!!! It’s your 1,000 blog, and well, to me, that what’s most important! What an awesome milestone, and it’s a true testament to your amazing creativity and wonderful writing skills! I’m so very proud of you! Also, I can’t promise I’ll be there Saturday, but I’ll try. And if I can’t, then I think I may have a proxy or two in the area who can stand in for me to get my autographed version for me. So, looking forward to the next one thousand, and also reading your “what-I-already-knew-it-would-be” amazing book (though I’m already ready for the audio edition read by Roy Worley…hint, hint…Keiser connection…hint, hint some more…haha). Also, if you need any advice on Gracie Lee’s sister book, I’m here for you…okay?=)
Congrats! I would choose target!
Thanks, Laura!
Yay Congrats :)!!! It’s a tough choice but I think I would choose the $100 Target card to stock up on something fun for the whole family ;)!
Thanks, Stephanie!!
I would choose Target. Thank you!
Congratulations on both achievements! Greatly enjoying the book and always get a kick out of the posts. Keep on going Home Girl!
Thanks Bryan! I appreciate your support!