December 11, 2009 • Category: Promotions
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To celebrate the cold weather and a seasonal excuse to curl up on the couch with a warm beverage and an engrossing novel for hours (and the upcoming big release of the paperback version of A Reliable Wife), we are announcing a new blog giveaway!
In this suspense-driven novel, Ralph Truitt placed a notice in a Chicago paper, an advertisement for a “reliable wife.” She responded, saying that she was “a simple, honest woman.” She was, of course, anything but honest, and the only simple thing about her was her single-minded determination to marry Ralph and then kill him, leaving herself a wealthy widow. Ralph Truitt may regret not being more specific in his advertisement.
If you were searching for a ‘reliable spouse,’ what five features would you be sure to include in your ad?
Let us know in the comments, and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of three great prizes to celebrate the upcoming release of A Reliable Wife in paperback. Responses will be judged based on wit, style, and ability to weed out murderous and deceitful gold-diggers. Winners will be announced on December 18.
One lucky reader will receive an Algonquin fleece blanket, Algonquin travel mug, and a copy of A Reliable Wife before it’s available in stores! The second-place winner will receive a travel mug and copy of the book, and the third-place winner will win a copy of the book.
A paperback copy of A Reliable Wife, Algonquin fleece blanket, and an Algonquin travel mug. Cozy!
Tags: Book Booty, Reliable Wife, Robert Goolrick
Katy F. says...
A reliable spouse:
December 14, 2009@ 11:28 AMMegan says...
A reliable spouse would have to have the following :
1. A good sense of humor (since i tend to be a clutz and often need a good laugh to avoid embarassment.)
December 14, 2009@ 10:21 AM2. Compassion (i’m vegan so it’s a must in my book!)
3. Creative and a good imagination (all things arts and crafts related. Reading, music, etc!)
4. Respect (allowing me to be myself, no matter how erratic)
5. Must NOT have a record of killing past spouses (not to much to ask for, right?)
laura says...
A reliable spouse:
1. Likes me for who I am
December 14, 2009@ 9:17 AM2. Loyal
3. Sense of humor
4. Kind to children and animals
5. Enjoys learning and is curious about the world
Emily Bell says...
1. Smart (likes to read & likes that I like to read)
December 14, 2009@ 9:16 AM2. Funny (in a variety of ways, with grown-ups, kids & pets)
3. Affectionate (a hug a day keeps the Prozac away)
4. Forgiving (won’t carry a grudge like a piece of luggage)
5. Approachable (as in the non-a**hole & “won’t have to walk on eggshells around you” styles)
Beth F says...
A reliable spouse:
1. Good sense of humor (can make me laugh)
December 14, 2009@ 9:08 AM2. Easygoing
3. Honest
4. Smart
5. Respects me
B. Creech says...
My Reliable Spouse:
1. Adheres to my … impulses.
December 12, 2009@ 1:06 PM2. Can have comfortable silence between us.
3. Can have meaningful conversations.
4. Loves books and intelligent discussion about them.
5. Respects my independence.
liz says...
A Reliable Spouse:
December 11, 2009@ 7:29 PM1) Honest
2) Book lover
3) Compassionate
4) Sense of humor
5) Dependable
madeleine sevigny says...
A reliable spouse to me is
1- Honest
December 11, 2009@ 7:25 PM2-Has a healthy sense of humour
3-Devoid of sarcasm
4-A lover of books and bookreading mate
5-Able to fill my heart with joy
Erica says...
Five Features of a “Reliable Spouse”
1) He can’t be Tiger Woods,
December 11, 2009@ 6:20 PM2) or Jon Gosselin,
3) or Mark Sanford.
4) He also needs to be dependable enough to remind me to TiVo my favorite trashy reality TV shows,
5) and the only thing he should be guilty of stealing is my heart.
S. Krishna says...
A reliable spouse…let’s see..
1) Neat
December 11, 2009@ 6:06 PM2) Funny/good sense of humor (they need to reliably make me laugh)
3) Good cook
4) Punctual
5) Intelligent/an avid reader