Giving the Gift of a Story {Giveaways!}

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In my last post--in which I discussed my recent experience in being diagnosed with Diabetes--I shared that God has recently been teaching me the importance of living selflessly. Greater than my desire to write is a desire to minister, and the two combined is what I believe God has called me to do. 

That is why I have chosen to celebrate my book's one-year anniversary month by offering three giveaways below. However, these giveaways are a bit different than ones in the past.

Have you ever experienced the power of a story? Often God will provide us with a book at just the right time, and through it He may speak to us and even mend our broken hearts. 

The right story given to the right person at just the right time can make a huge difference in their life.

I have received several emails over the past year from girls telling me how God has used PURPLE MOON to speak healing into their lives. A few of them even said that they became saved while reading it! 

As a Christian, it is our job to do everything we can to present the gospel in the lives of others. And as a Christian, we are called to live selflessly and do everything we can to show Christ's love to those in need.

That is why I am offering these giveaways. There are so many hurting and broken people in the world--and if we all contribute, then perhaps PURPLE MOON will be placed in the hands of just the right person. And perhaps that person will find God's love for the very first time. 

Do you want to give the gift of a story? If so, there are three ways below in which you can do this (and it doesn't cost a thing!):

GIVING THE GIFT OF A STORY: 

➙ Contest

PRIZES:

1. Autographed copy of PURPLE MOON (bookmark included!) 
2. GIRL TALK by Nicole O'Dell (or JESUS CALLING by Sarah Young if the recipient is 17+)
3. Starbucks mocha instant coffee
4. PURPLE MOON mug
5. PURPLE MOON sleeping mask

Tell me about someone you know who could use the gift of a story by filling out this form here. (For ideas on who to nominate and how old they should be, see the end of this post.)  

I will choose one winner per every five entries received. (And yes, you can nominate more than one person!) Every copy of PURPLE MOON will be autographed and include a personalized message for your friend.

Be sure to read the rules at the end of this post before entering!

LEND-A-BOOK: 

➙ Giveaway

PRIZES:

1. Autographed copy of PURPLE MOON (bookmark included!) 
2. GIRL TALK by Nicole O'Dell
3. Starbucks mocha instant coffee
4. PURPLE MOON mug
5. PURPLE MOON sleeping mask

Do you own a print copy of PURPLE MOON? If so, lend your copy to a friend, then email me at christiswrite (at) gmail (dot) com with the name of your friend and why you chose to share the book with them. You will then be entered into a drawing to receive the above prizes!

One winner will be selected per every five entries received.

Be sure to read the rules at the end of this post before entering!

SPREAD THE WORD: 

➙ Giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Only one winner will be selected. 

Be sure to read the rules at the end of this post before entering!

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If you aren't sure who you could  give PURPLE MOON to, ask yourself:

Do I know someone who is . . .

• in the hospital?
• struggling in their faith (or doesn't know Christ at all)?
• going through a tough family situation?
• has a birthday coming up?
• or could simply use a reminder of God's love for them?

Keep in mind that while PURPLE MOON is written for teenagers, many adults have enjoyed it as well. The book is recommended for ages 13+.

➙ RULES:

1. These giveaways are open to the US only.
2. You may enter more than one of the above giveaways. 
3. The only thing I ask of you is to follow at least one of my accounts below (an exception will be made if you do not have any of these accounts):

• My blog through Google Friend Connect (located in the sidebar)
• Twitter
• Pinterest
• Instagram
• Author fan page on Facebook
• PURPLE MOON fan page on Facebook
• YouTube

The last day to enter the giveaways is 9/23/14. Winners will be announced on my blog and notified via email on 9/24/14 (the one-year anniversary of PURPLE MOON's release!). 

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

~Mother Teresa

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Has God ever spoken to you through a fiction novel? Have you ever had had a healing experience while reading a book? Feel free to share in the comments below!