Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share this fun giveaway to celebrate the one-month countdown to publication of my third novel, Blackberry Winter. As you know, this is a very special and meaningful story to me, and I have never been more excited to send a book out into the world as I am right now.
So, would you like to win this lovely blackberry-themed gift box? It contains:
*A signed copy of Blackberry Winter
*A special note from the author (moi!)
*A jar of wild Northwest blackberry honey
*A container of blackberry sage tea
*A bottle of Lavanila Vanilla Blackberry Perfume (it is the most beautiful scent ever!)
How to enter? Simply leave a comment below! I’ll count shares via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or your blog as an extra entry (just be sure to leave a separate comment for each time you share via a separate channel so you’ll get the extra entries). The week before publication day (the book comes out on 9/25), I will choose a winner at random, and send the lucky person this box of blackberry bliss.
In the meantime, I would be so, so, so excited if you pre-ordered a copy at your favorite independent bookstore, or online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. (And if you win an extra copy, you can always give it to your favorite girlfriend, mom, grandma, babysitter, teacher or aunt as a gift, and keep all the other goodies for yourself!) 
Curious about the story? You can see the amazing things REAL SIMPLE had to say about the novel here, watch the book trailer here, learn more about the book here, and watch a really goofy video of me talking about my adventures in blackberry-pie-baking.
Oh, also, I have a few remaining pre-publication galleys left, and I may just choose a few additional people here to share those with!
Thank you for entering, and for your interest in Blackberry Winter!
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I just shared your blog entry on facebook! Yay!
Hope I win … excited to enter!
I am so excited about this book, can’t wait! JUST had my first piece of B.I. blackberry pie and thought of Sarah Jio !!!
YEAH!!!
I am excited to enter the drawing. I loved your two previous books and can’t wait to read Blackberry Winter!
I’ve pinned, tweeted, and shared on Facebook all, several times! If I were to win, some lucky friend will receive it, as I have already pre-ordered my own, and a couple for gifts!
I have not yet managed to read one of your books, so please toss my name in the hat. I really *mean* to . . .
I just read the column from Real Simple. Blackberry Winter sounds great. Thanks so much for the post and giveaway.
I am very anxious to read this book!
Love Sarah Jio!
Just started Bungalow and cannot wait for my copy of Blackberry Winter !
I would love to win the gift box!!
Just posted on my blog!!!
Just discovered your blog today… via amazon.. advertising your new book………. would love this gift!! The book sounds like it will be amazing!!!!
oh and btw…. I also pinned it!!
Oh I would live to win this gift set! I run a book club of 20 women and I cant wait to have them read Blackberry Winter! If I won I would have to find a way to shair it with all of them!!
What a wonderful opportunity you have made for us. I sure hope it ends up being me.
Love your books!
How have I not entered yet? OMG – Can’t wait for the book!
I liked on Facebook!
Hi Sarah:
I can’t wait for Blackberry Winter to come out…I have it on order at the library! I requested our library to buy your other books Violets of March and The Bungalow and everytime I’m in the library and I see someone looking for a new book to read I tell them about your books!! You’re such an amazing writer…your books just take the reader into the story itself!!
Dying to sniff that purfume!
I Re-Tweeted, posted on my person (private) FaceBook account and my (public) FaceBook Page (booksbysteph).
Thanks for a creative and generous giveaway opportunity!
I’m very excited about this giveaway! It will be shared on my Facebook pages, tweeted, and on my blog! Good luck, everyone!
I have read all of your books and can’t wait for this one to come out. I will share the news of your new book with everyone I can.
Absolutely excited and looking forward to the read!
please pick me!
Congrats on the book!
What a wonderful contest! I have put the book on my to-read list! Here’s hoping!!!!
The book sounds great! Please enter me in the contest.
I just can’t wait to read the new book. Blackberries are one of my favorites so the title alone grabbed my attention. And what a great prize.
Hope I win.
I’m not sure when this ends, but I’d love to enter!
Can’t wait to read this new book! I absolutely loved your first two books (I read Violets of March in one day; couldn’t put it down!). This is a fun goodie box that I would be thrilled to win, but the best thing will be reading Blackberry Winter!
Wonderful prize!!
I just finished Violets of March….I stayed up late because I could not put the book down. It was WONDERFUL! Just pre-ordered my copy of Blackberry Winter. Can’t wait!
Violets in March is my new all time favorite book. I finished it – and just sat there – there just had to be more – there must be a sequel. It was a perfect finish leaving the reader wanting more. Thanks to She Reads Book Club for recommending Violets of March. I’m now extremely excited to read Blackberry Winter. Visited our Son & DIL in West Seattle and was blown away at the wild blackberries growing so profusly on their hillside & all over. Loved picking, eating the blackberries that summer. Now just dream of that sweetness as store bought just cannot compare. Thank you for this wonderful reading experience.
I love to read (when I find the time!) and I can’t wait to sit down, relax and enjoy your new book!
I really liked reading your blog and especially feel a kinship of Sleepless in Seattle. I love that movie. You have given me a wonderful item to add to my bucket list of life-renting a houseboat is a dream I had almost forgotten. Thanks for reminding me!
I adore blackberries and remember picking them as a child and as an adult, making blackberry cobbler and jam. YUMMY! Cracker Barrel makes great cobbler, but nothing tastes better than homemade! A theme we use often in our home, homemade is best!
Penny
PS I am off to Barnes & Nobles to purchase your books!
Did someone win this already?
Your new book sounds wonderful. I look forward to reading it.
Blackberry Winter is on my to-be-read list.
I’m eager to learn more about the 1930s, esp. after reading some Steinbeck.
I would love to win this beautiful gift…..actually, for my friend who introduced my to your first book, The Violets of March, while I was visiting her…even though she has moved several states away, we send each other books often and share books that we have read..I could hardly wait to read your next book and your next book and now your next book…..I have reread your books….it like revisiting and old friend…I love the blog on Downton Abbey….I love that series…Please keep writing, Sarah, you havea very special gift that you bring to all of us……
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