Posted by Suzanne McMinn on September 7, 2007 @ 9:27 am
Giveaways
A special Free Book Friday! I’m giving away an autographed copy of the beautiful and Perky! Michelle Willingham’s first book, Her Irish Warrior!
I’ve known Michelle since she was a teenager and she has been exhausting me ever since. She can bake two dozen cupcakes for one of her kids’ class parties, plant a hedge, write 10 pages, then when she’s all done (by 8 am) trot off to teach a hundred sixth graders. At RWA conferences, she’s the one putting on Winnie-the-Pooh jammies at midnight to run off to the eHarlequin pajama party while the rest of us are flopping on the bed. Which explains why we call her Perky! Michelle. 
Actually, we think there are six of her because otherwise we can’t explain her. If she wasn’t so adorable, we might shoot her.
Here’s Michelle in all her fabulous, head-turning glory dancing the night away at the Harlequin party in New York City a couple years ago. Is she cute or what?
Michelle is giving away an autographed copy of my first Haven book, Secrets Rising, on her blog today so visit there for a chance to win that book, and drop a comment here to win Her Irish Warrior. And don’t forget to look for her new book, The Warrior’s Touch, in stores NOW!!
Have a fabulous weekend!! (Drawing on Monday!)
10:18
am
She IS perky, isn’t she? She has the most discipline about her writing of anyone I know. Cute too
And the cover gods have been good to her so far, haven’t they?
10:28
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Agghh, I hate perky people.
I’m kidding. Okay, half-kidding. I’d probably get tired just watching her.
Does she know how to lay laminate floor? Do some fence work? I could use a little of her energy. Does she want a “vacation?” Southeastern Ontario is lovely in the fall.
-Kim
10:39
am
Her Irish Warrior was a wonderful read!!!
11:07
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Oooo yes pop me down for the draw! Michelle does seem to have more energy than most. I think she had been nicking mine!
11:25
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Yea! You girls know how to treat your fans! I’ve read both these books and love them. Although I gave or rather loaned my copy of Her Irish Warrior to a friend and I wouldn’t mind having a copy again. Love Secrets Rising, by the way!
11:33
am
Sounds like a good book. I would love to read this one. Have a great weekend everyone.
11:37
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Have a great weekend, Suz. Everybody!
11:42
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They look like wonderful books!
11:49
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I’m like Melissa, I would love to have a signed copy of Michelle’s book. I have read both of her new MacEgan series, and they were both fantastic. I can’t wait for Patrick’s story to come out. You both are among my 5 favorite authors. My Oct. books came this morning from harlequin, and I am starting on your’s tonight after I get the house cleaned(that way I won’t have any interuptions).
Can’t wait to find out what happens next in Haven. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Leanne
12:11
pm
Count me in please. I think many of us would like some of perky Michelle’s energy. LOL.
1:44
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Have a wonderful weekend. The book looks great!
1:46
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LOL! I loved Michelle’s first book! I’m definitely planning on reading the next.
Have a great weekend Suzanne!
Cole
1:47
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Count me in, please!
Thanks!
2:10
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Me too! Me Too!
3:01
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Sounds like a great book. Please include me in the drawing.
3:12
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Yes, Michelle is Perky! personified. But we love her anyway.
5:35
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I don’t understand Perky people. I don’t know how they do it! *G* Her covers look fabulous.
5:53
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Perky!Michelle looks like a lot of fun. Her book covers are gorgeous!
9:41
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Can I be included too please!
9:41
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I so want to read that book… can I be entered in the contest!
9:42
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Can I be included please
9:47
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I have never read Michelle’s books
but the excerpt sounds good. I would love to read her books. I am looking forward to the next Haven book. I am sure it will be great. Have a great week-end everyone and 
to all. 
12:30
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Sounds great… can you put me in the draw please
4:32
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I would love to read the Perky Lady’s book!
10:57
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I won’t ask to be on the drawing list because I just received a free book from you (thank you!), but after reading about Michelle and visiting her blog, I definitely will be ordering her two books above - they look great!
Oh, and just reading about all she does make me tired. LOL.
6:09
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I sure would like to touch that warriors back,along with some other body parts,yummy.
4:52
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Her books look great!
5:06
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Please add me for the drawing!
6:48
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Please put me into the drawing.
9:12
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I love that picture! Please include me in the drawing too.
10:12
am
I would love to win this book. It looks like it’s going to be great.
11:37
am
I’m definitely not perky
but I wish I was. The book sounds fantastic. And wonderful covers - especially The Warrior’s Touch 
. That one would have to be put facing out so I could see it every day. And soooo glad to be back 
2:24
pm
Hi Suzanne!
Now where did you find that old picture? Good heavens, that was years ago.
For the record, although she won’t admit it, Suzanne is definitely full of energy. And she loves to tear up the floor at the Harlequin party.