As most of you know, this past July I packed a suitcase, hopped on a plane to Chicago and had four fun-filled days at the BlogHer conference. One of the highlights of that trip (as mentioned in that post) was the chance to meet and spend time with the lovely Kate Inglis of Sweet|Salty fame. I’m sure that you all read her and if not, why not? She’s simply amazing.
She’s also cute and smart and funny and wee and will take twenty or so photos with you in the bathroom.
I don’t exactly know why we did that but we have plans to descend upon another posh bathroom in New York this coming August because, well, why not? I think we might also venture outside of the hotel with our cameras this year because hello? NEW YORK.
Not only is Kate a fellow Canadian, fantastic person and wicked blogger, she just published her very first book. The Dread Crew: Pirates of the Backwoods is a spectacular piece of fiction.
I’m not just saying that because I adore Kate; I’m saying it because it is true. We all know how busy I’ve been but once I started reading the Dread Crew I couldn’t put it down. I pulled a couple of extra late nights just so I could finish it. Last I heard, there are only a few hundred books left in the first run so if you want to buy it, here’s the link to Amazon.ca.
I was lucky enough to receive an advance, signed copy of Kate’s book with a sweet inscription. She sent it to me when I asked if I could interview her over at the Daily Grommet blog. We’ve started highlighting designers, musicians and authors and I knew she would be a perfect fit. I absolutely love Kate’s responses to my interview questions and I’m sure you will too.
Since I got my copy for free and because I love to support my friends and because I think you (and your kids) should read this book and because it’s Christmas…I’m giving away a copy of The Dread Crew.
It gets better! As part of Kate’s interview over at The Daily Grommet blog, I’m giving away a copy over there as well. That giveaway is only open from 9am until 9pm EST, Monday December 14th, 2009. I’ll keep my giveaway here open until 9pm PST, Tuesday December 15th. Both contests are open to Canadians as well. Heck, I’m keeping my giveaway open to anyone.
To sum it up: Leave a comment below and then head over to The Daily Grommet blog. What are you waiting for?
***Edited to add:
I just did the random number generator because we decided to go see a movie last night. (New Moon. I’m on Team Shirtless.) The winner is #39:
Congratulations, Sherry!
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I’ve had the opportunity to meet Kate twice, and chickened out because of the illness abounding. It appears that we have had the same long lasting cough. Here’s to wellness, and an actual meetup!
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Comment by witchypoo on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:36 amThis is awesome! My best friend has a pirate theme for her son’s bedroom, and I think this would be so much fun for him for Christmas!
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Comment by Darcey on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:38 amI’d love to read it; I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. 
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Comment by Amanda Brown on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:39 amA contest for Canadians! Finally!
I’m always looking for great picture books. I’m in the elementary education program and always trying to find awesomely illustrated picture books to take into classrooms to share with my students. This looks like a great one!
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Comment by Emily on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:44 amThat’s awesome! I’m such a bibliophile and if you’re recommending her, how could I say no?
I’ve never heard of her (yes, I DO live under a rock)
I’ll have to check her out
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Comment by rachel-asouthernfairytale on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:48 amAs an American, I’ve had a tough time trying to track this book down for my son. He’d love it, and I’m really curious to read it as well.
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Comment by Laura on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:54 amI have two sons 11 and 9. Luckily they both love to read. This sounds like a book we could all enjoy reading together.
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Comment by Deanna on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:03 amOh my dear, you are just as good in an interview as you are on the dance floor. I’m so happy you liked the book, and thanks for doing this.
Emily – The Dread Crew is an illustrated novel, not so much a picture book. It’s written for 8-14 year olds – younger with some help (it’s good for reading aloud) and older infinitely… adults are liking it too.
Laura – you can have the book shipped to the States by any Canadian retail site or store. Here are some links that hopefully make it easier for you:
Woozles = (our local indie store ships internationally)
http://www.woozles.com/order.php
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Comment by sweetsalty kate on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:08 amYes, please! I love Kate’s blogs and I’m sure I’ll love the book. Put in my name for the giveaway!
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Comment by Catherine on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:09 amohhh… I’ve been wanting a copy of Kate’s book ever since I saw it on her blog!!
I think my 12 year old would love it, and so would I!
Leslie
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Comment by Leslie on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:20 amoooh! how thrilling it would be to not have to wait for the next printing!
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Comment by Susan on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:27 amI’d love a copy! SweetSalty is one of my favorite blogs.
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Comment by Bethany on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:37 amYar, matey Angella! I’d trade me peg leg for a piece o’ that fine pirate literature! Throw me name in the hat!
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Comment by Brittany on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:46 amMy daughter and I would both love this book! Pick me! Pick me!
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Comment by Momo Fali on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:53 amI am always on the hunt for the next great read. Toss my name in the hat/random number generator/bingo ball tumbler.
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Comment by dee on December 14th, 2009 @ 9:01 amI love me a good fiction story!
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Comment by Kami's Khlopchyk on December 14th, 2009 @ 9:10 amOh, I’ve been so waiting for this to come out! I’d love to read it!
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Comment by Camels & Chocolate on December 14th, 2009 @ 9:34 amOooo… I’ve been wanting to read this ever since Kate first mentioned it. I tried to order it on Amazon, but the American release isn’t until next year. 
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Comment by Rachel on December 14th, 2009 @ 10:00 amyay i love books and i love contests open to canadians! both good things.
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Comment by Kelly on December 14th, 2009 @ 10:09 amHi Rachel – you can get it on Amazon – you just need to go to the Canadian Amazon, and they’ll ship it right away. Here’s the link.
Amazon.ca =
http://www.amazon.ca/Dread-Crew-Backwoods-Kate-Inglis/dp/1551097370/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248197864&sr=8-2
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Comment by sweetsalty kate on December 14th, 2009 @ 10:15 amAs an aspiring author myself, I love to see people get their work published. It reminds me that there are rewards for hard work and talent.
I’d love to read Kate’s book!
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Comment by Laura on December 14th, 2009 @ 10:31 amLoved the interview. Great questions and answers!! This is just the book I need to curl up with in front of the fire this winter
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Comment by Jilian on December 14th, 2009 @ 11:13 amI almost hyperventilated when I met Kate which is silly because she is so nice and lovely.
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Comment by hillary on December 14th, 2009 @ 11:24 amI’m glad I decided to click my way over here today. I love giveaways…but who doesn’t, right? Ohhhh….pick me! pick me!
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Comment by Tamara on December 14th, 2009 @ 12:06 pmWell, I am glad you’re keeping this open to Canadian as well as U.S. residents. I always feel guilty whenever I see a giveaway is only open to U.S. residents.
Still, I have heard nothing but awesomeness about this book!
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Comment by barbetti on December 14th, 2009 @ 12:27 pmHey Ange, thats funny. One of the ladies from work here was talking about this today at lunch. From what I hear this would be something totally up Keenan’s (and my) alley
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Comment by Mel Gallagher on December 14th, 2009 @ 1:09 pmKate is the best! I would love to have this book in my collection.
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Comment by Jenn on December 14th, 2009 @ 1:14 pmI’d love to win and read this book! Love Kate’s writing too – happy to support a fellow Canuck.
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Comment by lindsayc on December 14th, 2009 @ 1:39 pmI would love to read this fun book and share it with my children!! Love the bathroom photos!
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Comment by Michelle on December 14th, 2009 @ 1:49 pmBring it on! Looks like a nifty book.
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Comment by Jeremy on December 14th, 2009 @ 2:17 pmOoh, I love reading books written by bloggers!
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Comment by Karly on December 14th, 2009 @ 3:10 pmWe love pirates around these parts! Shiver me timbers (and oh, pretty, pretty girl, I hope I win!) 
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Comment by JenniferB on December 14th, 2009 @ 3:24 pmFun stuff! Here’s hoping I win!!
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Comment by Karmyn on December 14th, 2009 @ 3:31 pmI wrote all over my copy. I want a clean version. Pick me, Random Generator!
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Comment by BHJ on December 14th, 2009 @ 4:50 pmI think I remember checking out her blog back in the summer when you were posting about BlogHer… I was definitely intrigued!
Count me in for hoping for this book. Thanks for the contest.
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Comment by Amanda on December 14th, 2009 @ 4:56 pmI’ve been DYING to read this but can’t justify buying myself anything right now with gifts to buy for others so I haven’t picked it up – and I’m afraid it will sell out before I can get one! Winning one would solve that whole problem right there!
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Comment by sherry on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:20 pmOooooh, fun!
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Comment by Victoria on December 14th, 2009 @ 7:30 pmlooks like a great book…i’ll throw my hat in the ring. hey, as a side note, i think i met a good friend of yours a few months ago…a certain photographer who moved to lethbridge…she is a good friend to my cousin jessica.
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Comment by nicole on December 14th, 2009 @ 8:21 pmUm, I suppose I’m out of the real world, in my own little one. Off to read up on Kate, but I would love a good book. My book club would, too.
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Comment by Elizabeth on December 14th, 2009 @ 11:56 pm[...] and a few that had Amanda and I laughing the doubled-over silent laugh. I knew that I was running the book giveaway on Monday, so I could probably get the photos edited in time to post them on Tuesday. Sunday night, [...]
Comment by Insert Witty Title (Here) | Dutch Blitz on December 15th, 2009 @ 7:51 amokay this book looks like it’s totally my kind of book
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Comment by Hilda on December 15th, 2009 @ 9:01 amI would love to win this book for my son, he is a book lover already and he’s not even 2!
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Comment by Christine Spicer on December 15th, 2009 @ 9:17 amWould love to win this for my 3 pirate-loving boyz – arrrgggh!
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Comment by Trenches of Mommyhood on December 15th, 2009 @ 10:01 ammy husband’s oral surgery and my whatever crazy illness I have that has zapped my voice and made me want to sleep all day long made me miss the giveaway at the daily grommet.
The books sounds awesome, I will have to request our library get a copy of it stat!
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Comment by Heather @ Domestic Extraordinaire on December 15th, 2009 @ 11:16 amI’ve heard so many people talking about this book that I’m thinking I must get a copy of it one way or another!
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Comment by Marilyn on December 15th, 2009 @ 12:56 pmmememememememe. You know how I love books!
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I’ve always had a huge blogcrush on Kate. It would be awesome to win her book.
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