Sunday, May 30, 2010

MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN: PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY ENDED
MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN

BY JAMES PATTERSON
& PETER DE JONGE


ABOUT THE BOOK:

Travis McKinley's life has drifted sideways. His job, his marriage, even his children all feel disconnected and distant. Has he really accomplished nothing of consequence in his life? One Christmas Day, Travis plays a round of golf and finds himself for the first time in the zone--playing like a pro. In astonishingly short order, Travis is catapulted into the PGA Senior Open at Pebble Beach, where he advances to the final round. And while his wife, his children, and a live television audience watch, a miracle takes place that changes Travis, and his family, forever.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:


James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1976, James Patterson's books have sold more than 170 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Peter de Jonge is the author of Shadows Still Remain and has coauthored three New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson. He has been a reporter for the Associated Press and a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His work has appeared in Best American Sports Writing, National Geographic, Harper's Bazaar, Details, and Manhattan, Inc. He lives in New York City.


GIVEAWAY

THANKS TO MY FRIENDS AT
THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP,
I HAVE THREE COPIES OF
THIS BOOK TO GIVEAWAY!

THE RULES:

--U.S. AND CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES, PLEASE
--INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS IN COMMENT
--ALL ENTRIES/COMMENTS MUST BE
SEPARATE IN ORDER TO COUNT
AS MORE THAN ONE ENTRY



HOW TO ENTER

+1 ENTRY: COMMENT ON THE SPORT OF GOLF; IF YOU PLAY OR ENJOY GOLF, OR NOT, ETC.

+1 MORE ENTRY: READ AN EXCERPT FROM MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN AND COMMENT ON SOMETHING ABOUT IT BY LOOKING HERE

+1 MORE ENTRY: BLOG OR TWEET ABOUT THIS GIVEAWAY AND THEN COME BACK AND LEAVE A LINK

+1 MORE ENTRY: COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW MY BLOG. FOR EACH WAY YOU FOLLOW AND COMMENT ABOUT SEPARATELY, YOU GET AN EXTRA ENTRY.

GIVEAWAY ENDS AT

6 PM, EST, JUNE 15
GOOD LUCK!

91 comments:

409cope said...

I don't play golf and I don't really see the hype, but, my hubby and son do and they would love this book.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

409cope said...

This looks like a very golf-infused book that hubby would be interested in.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

This book sounds interesting. I would not mind giving it a try. Unfortunately i do not know much about golf but someday i would not mind trying it.

bookventuresbookclub AT gmail DOT com

scottsgal said...

Wow this is set in Winnetka only 30 minutes from where I live
msboatgal at aol.com

scottsgal said...

I don't play golf but hubby does.
msboatgal at aol.com

traveler said...

I don't play golf but am interested in trying. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

I am an e-mail subscriber. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

I am captivated with this excerpt which interestes me greatly. The writing style and the introduction are quite something. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Benita said...

I don't play golf but I know about the game. Many of my relatives play golf.

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

Benita said...

The excerpt is great. I love the way Patterson writes, so down-to-earth. He makes writing look simple.


bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

Benita said...

Email subscriber.


bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

Benita said...

I follow via GFC.


bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cindy W. said...

I've played golf twice but I didn't do well. I can hit a really straight ball but I can't get the ball into the air...I guess I was only meant to play crocheit (sp).

Smiles,
Cindy W.

countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

Cindy W. said...

MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN begins during the Christmas season. I love stories set during the Christmas holidays.

Smiles,
Cindy W.

countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

Cindy W. said...

I am an email subscriber.

Smiles,
Cindy W.

countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

Cindy W. said...

I am a Google Friends Connect follower of your blog.

Smiles,
Cindy W.

countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

Reading said...

My husband plays golf. I took lessons and go to the range sometimes. My little boys love to play. But I don't get out on the course that often.

lizzi0915 at aol dot com

Reading said...

I follow on GFC

lizzi0915 at aol dot com

Reading said...

I love the start of the story. Sounds like everything is falling about on him. I would love to read the rest. This is now on my TBR list.

lizzi0915 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I really don't know much about golf but I am interested in reading this book. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

fredamans said...

I don't play golf, my Dad is the Golfer, but I enjoy the driving range.

freda.mans[at]sympatico.ca

fredamans said...

Sounds like a great story, with a golf influence.

freda.mans[at]sympatico.ca

fredamans said...

I follow publicly via GFC

freda.mans[at]sympatcio.ca

fredamans said...

tweet; http://twitter.com/fredalicious/status/15058456152

freda.mans[at]sympatico.ca

MRWriter said...

Other than Putt-Putt, I've never played golf although I do know it was invented by the Scots because of a very funny Robin Williams standup routine.
AlexDean03@yahoo.com

MRWriter said...

I'm a GFC follower.

AlexDean03@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Great excerpt! I don't golf but I just couldn't see anyone golfing at Christmas time, I would think it would be to cold! I think I might enjoy reading this book though!

I am a follower

lead[at]hotsheet[dot]com

chey said...

I follow by gfc.

chey127 at hotmail dot com

chey said...

I subscribe by yahoo reader.

chey127 at hotmail dot com

chey said...

I used to play golf, before they "improved" our golf course. How is letting the swamp grow up in the middle of the fairway improving it?

chey127 at hotmail dot com

Linda Kish said...

I play miniature golf, but that's it for me.


lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Linda Kish said...

GFC follower

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Linda Kish said...

This sounds like a very interesting book. And a quick read.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

brokenteepee said...

I do not play golf.
thank you
kaiminani at gmail dot com

gcpeach17 said...

I, as well, do not play golf but, I know it must be very rewarding for alot of folks. James Patterson just keeps on goin' and it's wonderful how he does it.

gcpeach17 at aol dot com

Kerri said...

I love golf and play about twice a week and I enjoy James Patterson. A great combo.

ravndahl (at) hotmail (dot) com

gcpeach17 said...

I follow on Google Reader...

gcpeach17 at aol dot com

Kerri said...

I'm a follower as well.

enyl said...

I have never played golf. I my have to take it up so that my cousin can continue to play.
enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

enyl said...

That the main character scored twemnty birdies, I'm told is almost impossible.
enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

enyl said...

Tweeted.
twitter.com@enylstil#miracle
enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

Hampers said...

Thanks for sharing the review of MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN. I found it interesting. Will order my copy today.

Jessica ( frellathon ) said...

My mother the Patterson fan would love this. Thanks.

jessica(at)fan(dot)com

Charleydog said...

Oh, I can't stand golf! Chasing a little ball around a chemical-laden lawn.

But the book may be great!

pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com

bison61 said...

I have never played golf but my husband does

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

Betty: Reflections with Coffee said...

My son-in-law and a group of his friends plan to play at Pebble Beach for his 40th birthday. That's dedication to golf! This book would be a great b'day gift.

bmcbroom(at)gmail(dot)com

Misusedinnocence said...

I'm a big fan of miniature golf. ;) Does that count? I've never really played the other but would love too.

misusedinnocence@aol.com

Misusedinnocence said...

I follow.

misusedinnocence@aol.com

Debbie F said...

I follow thru google reader.

dcf_beth at verizon dot net

Debbie F said...

I follow thru networked blogs.

dcf_beth at verizon dot net

Debbie F said...

I'm a GFC follower.

dcf_beth at verizon dot net

Debbie F said...

I'm not a big golf lover. I watched back in the day but have not watched in a long time. The only golf I do play is miniature golf.

dcf_beth at verizon dot net

Shirley said...

Our family has never golfed. Other than putput golf, which we find very fun, or we use to anyway. MY son in law grew up playinggolf though.
shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

I think if he's worried about losing his family he shouldn't be golfing on Christmas.

shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

http://twitter.com/Grandmamaof10/status/15430145218

shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001087052807&v=wall&story_fbid=127488897278683&ref=mf#!/profile.php?id=100001087052807&v=wall&story_fbid=102144133168160&ref=mf

shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

I follow via network blogs
shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

I'm a GFC follower
shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

I'm an email subscriber.
shundelt@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love putt putt golf, and just hitting the balls to see who hits further. I've never tried real golf. MY husband use to play growing up but doesn't anymore but he knows the game.

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I think if his marriage was disintegrating he should have been at hiome not out golfing on Christmas day and if he was going to lose his job he should be looking for a new job in the paper or on the internet. But maybe he needed time to get out and think, who knows until they read the whole book.

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000641625482&v=wall&story_fbid=106211316093324&ref=mf

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/2010/05/miracle-on-17th-green-preview-and.html
posted on stumble:

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.confirmation&mode=5&groupID=0&userID=533391661&authorID=0&messageID=0&commentID=0&commentAuthorID=0
posted on Myspace bulletin

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'm an email subscriber

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a GFC follower

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow via network blog

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

+5 swag bucks

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on facebook

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter

chirth7@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

I follow you on twitter

shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

+5 for swag bucks

shundelt@yahoo.com

Shirley said...

I follow you on facebook.

shundelt@yahoo.com

donnas said...

I follow though GFC

bacchus76 at myself dot com

donnas said...

Tweet - http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/status/15535886057

bacchus76 at myself dot com

donnas said...

I like mini golf! But I have to admit I have always found real golf a little boring. Although its fun to just shoot the balls and not do the whole course.

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Anonymous said...

I'd like to find out why the man seems to be losing everything

christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I don't play golf but My dad and brother do.

christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

http://twitter.com/Christina101092/status/15591829935
twitter post

christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100001144971475&v=wall&story_fbid=119836398058104&ref=mf posted on FB

chiristina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'm an email subscriber

christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a GFC follower
christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter
christina101092

christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow via network blogs
christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

+5 for swag bucks
christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on facebook
christina101092@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000641625482&v=wall&story_fbid=125990554100419&ref=mf

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

follow via network blogger

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter
romantic73
chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow you GFC

chirth7@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

comment on golf, I've never played golf except on the Wi but I use to love Putt putt golf. My husband grew up golfing but doesn't anymore.

chirth7@yahoo.com

CLICK HERE TO
SEE MY POLICY