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Saturday, November 16, 2019

Sharing Beyond Books #382 Comment Giveaway November 16, 2019

Hello again and Welcome back to Sharing Beyond Books, SBB.

Thanks to everyone who commented last week.
In Death by JD Robb (which I incorrectly called the Eve Dallas series) got 4 mentions and
Women’s Murder Series got 2 mentions. Two commentors prefer standalones and two others couldn't think of any series.
These are other series mentioned:
The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling (My son is frustrated I got stuck at number 5 of 7. They are just soooo long.)
Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey (23 – I think I read one long ago and meant to read more)
Eve Duncan Series by Iris Johansen (These are good suspense thrillers. I read this through about number 9 but it is now up to 29!)
The Cat Who Series by Lilian Jackson Braun (29 books)
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (9 big books and lots in between)
Virgin River Series by Robyn Carr (20+ books. I didn’t think of this even though I was planning to listen to one)
Mitford series by Jan Karon (14 books)
Morland Dynasty Series by Cynthia Harrod Eagles (I counted 35!)
The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton (25)

The Winner from SBB #381 comments is: #14 Elizabeth who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [11/16/19 I plan to add some review books this week and maybe some new Christmas and Love titles as soon as I locate the box I put them in.  10/5/19 I have pulled some new books and will be adding them to the list in the next week or so.

**NOTE: I did post an Updated ARC and Other books for Giveaways. I have to go back and list the titles -- someday.
Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #382
(One Question.)

Miki asks: If you wished to contact an author about something not urgent like telling her/him how much you love her/his book(s) would you opt for email or for a handwritten letter? Why that choice??
I like this question. I would be likely to send an email although I think a letter is such a nice idea. Who wouldn't enjoy getting a little card of encouragement? On the other hand, some say what the author would most appreciate is a nice review to help boost their work.

First image found at Pinterest and second image found at J.L. Pattison

Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify.

Your turn to share. Miki asks: If you wished to contact an author about something not urgent like telling her/him how much you love her/his book(s) would you opt for email or for a handwritten letter? Why that choice??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 5 PM central.

12 comments:

  1. Usually some form of social media since it's so much faster; I've used the "Contact me" option in the author's website before as well as send a message via facebook.

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  2. I send an email. I have received emails back thanking me.

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  3. ^^ handwritten letter has my preference

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  4. I hope you eventually get back at Harry Potter. I didn't read them until early this year, and I am so glad I did. Read all of them, biggins of not, you will be so glad you did too!
    Congrats to Elizabeth!
    I would email the author, and have before for exactly that reason. Handwritten letters are so beautiful to give and receive, but emails are instantaneous.

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  5. I have messaged the authors on facebook to let them know I enjoy their books.

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  6. I have sent emails telling how much I enjoyed the book or asking some questions. I don't see myself sending an actual letter.

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  7. Email because I can't imagine any authors giving out street addresses.

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  8. I either use Author's contact link or email them. It's quicker. If course a handwritten note is even better. Congrats to Elizabeth.
    Carol Luciano

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  9. I would probably send an email or post on social media.

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  10. Hmm... I might do all those things. Am I stalker-ish? I think I'd write a letter and maybe send a little something with it. Then send an email to let them know I sent a letter? Especially after a month or so, in case the letter went MIA. A handwritten letter is more personal imo although it takes longer and might get lost. But I think receiving it would make someone feel more special.

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