Wednesday, December 8, 2010

CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER: PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY ENDED
CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER
BY GREG KINCAID

ABOUT THE BOOK:
The touching prequel to the bestselling novel A Dog Named Christmas

The sleeper hit of 2008, A Dog Named Christmas became a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie a year later, seen by more than twelve million people in the United States alone. Now, in Christmas with Tucker, Greg Kincaid brings back one of that book’s most endearing characters, sharing the moving story of George, a young boy dealing with the loss of his father, and the dog that comes into his life to offer him hope and a touch of courage.

It is the winter of 1962, and Kansas is hit with one of the worst blizzards in its history. It is during this cruel season that twelve-year-old George is called upon to endure more than even most grown men could withstand—the death of his father and the upkeep of the family farm that is his legacy.

When his mother and sisters leave for Minnesota, George has only his grandparents and the companionship of Tucker, an Irish setter, to help him persevere through these most difficult challenges. Can he find the strength to walk the road that leads to healing, finding his true self and ultimately becoming a man? A coming-of-age story for readers of all ages, Christmas with is a classic Christmas story about a young man’s love for his dog, his family, and his farm.

PRAISE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER:
"In this prequel to A Dog Named Christmas, Kincaid spins an immensely satisfying coming-of-age tale about how 12-year-old George McCray, mourning his father’s recent death from a tractor accident, finds solace in befriending a neglected Irish setter named Tucker…Although I am well aware that Christmas titles flood bookstores each December 1, I also know that Christmas with Tucker, along with the author’s earlier novel, should rise above the literary tinsel and glitz to become a holiday classic. “
Best Friends

"This simple but strong story celebrates the beauty of everyday things, the power of love and humility, the singular grace that is a good dog, and the mysterious ability of that grace to transform the human heart. A perfect Christmas read." – Dean Koontz

“I don’t own a dog – but after reading this book, I have an irresistible urge to go out and get one. Christmas with Tucker is simply that poignant and lovely.” – A. J. Jacobs
 
"It was the bleakest of Christmas seasons that year: blizzards followed by ice paralyzed the entire county. No one would have blamed the thirteen-year-old boy for taking the easy way out, or expected the aged grandfather to single-handedly pull off a miracle. Stirred into author Greg Kincaid's wondrous crucible are an empathetic grandmother, a sorrowing mother, a shy earliteen girl, a sodden alcoholic neighbor–oh yes, and an Irish setter named Tucker, with a heart filled with love for all of them. Taken all together: a Christmas story for the ages!" – Joseph Wheeler, Editor/Compiler of the bestselling Christmas in My Heart story anthologies

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
GREG KINCAID, when not writing, is a practicing lawyer, specializing in divorce and family law mediation. He lives on a farm in eastern Kansas with his wife, three horses, two dogs, and two cats. 

Check out Greg on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/authorgregkincaid,  AND a chance to chat with him there!
GIVEAWAY

THANKS TO JULIE WITH CROWN AND
RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHING, I HAVE
TWO COPIES OF THIS WONDERFUL
HOLIDAY BOOK TO GIVE AWAY
 
--U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES
---INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
IN CASE YOU WIN!
--ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SEPARATE TO
COUNT AS MORE THAN ONE!


HOW TO ENTER:

+1 ENTRY:
COMMENT ON WHAT YOU READ ABOVE AND WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO WIN THIS GREG KINCAID HOLIDAY BOOK

+1 MORE ENTRY: BLOG OR TWEET ABOUT THIS GIVEAWAY AND COME BACK AND LEAVE A LINK THAT I CAN FOLLOW

+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO GREG KINCAID'S WEBSITE HERE AND TELL ABOUT SOMETHING YOU FOUND INTERESTING AT THIS LOVELY WEBSITE-I LOVED IT!



+1 (or+2) MORE ENTRIES: "LIKE" GREG KINCAID ON FACEBOOK BY GOING HERE AND LEAVE A COMMENT ABOUT READING ABOUT CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER AND GAIN TWO ENTRIES IF YOU DO BOTH
 
+1 (or +?) MORE ENTRIES: COMMENT ON HOW YOU FOLLOW MY BLOG. FOR EACH WAY YOU FOLLOW, YOU MAY COMMON SEPARATELY AND IT WILL COUNT AS ANOTHER ENTRY

 GIVEAWAY ENDS AT
6 PM, EST, DECEMBER 20!
GOOD LUCK!
   

151 comments:

debbie said...

This sounds like a really nice book. I always enjoy coming of age stories, and throw Christmas and dogs in it, and it makes it even better.
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debbie said...

I think the pictures he put up describing his land are really pretty.
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justpeachy36 said...

I love dogs and books about dogs, so I would really like to win this one.

Please enter me in the giveaway.

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Steve Capell said...

We actually own two dogs and I see that you that have Bookin Buddy as well. They really become part of family and to read a Christmas book about a dog sounds pretty cool to me! I like what Jacob stated about the book: “I don’t own a dog – but after reading this book, I have an irresistible urge to go out and get one. A. J. Jacobs

Thanks for the opportunity.


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Unknown said...

I love reading about animals. I need to read the first book also. Please enter me in contest. I would love to win this book. Tore923@aol.com

Pamela Keener said...

I love reading these types of stories on cold December evenings.
I also love stories of how dogs help us through with love & laughter the most trying times.
Love & Hugs,
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Pamela Keener said...

Due to the inspiring book and the ideas in "A Dog Named Christmas"
A Pensacola veterinary assistant ran with the holiday foster program.
37 pets were fostered out during the holidays and on 2 were returned the rest were adopted.
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Pamela Keener said...

I tweeted this giveaway.
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Pamela Keener said...

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I follow your blog via Google Reader.
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I am an e-mail subscriber to your blog.
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I like Bookin w/Bingo II on FB/Pam Keener
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Carol N Wong said...

CI am crazy about dogs stories anyway but when I watched the Hallmark Special of 'A Dog Named Christmas' I cried several times. The story was so full of poignant moments so I expect that this story by the same author will be the same.

Carol N Wong said...

I tweeted:

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http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/ Giveaway of 'Christmas with Tucker'.


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Carol N Wong said...

The author is involved in promoting reading to children. He started a program called 'Changing Lives through Literature".



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petite said...

This appealing story is lovely. thanks. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

The author promotes literacy and reading for children. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

Reading said...

I love anything to do with dogs. I know I would love this one. Thanks for the giveaway.

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traveler said...

This book with dogs, Christmas would be ideal. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)

traveler said...

His program Changing Lives Through Literature for children is special. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Just Wedeminute said...

I love to read so this sounds like a great book it has it all, Christmas, dogs, coming of age.

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bloggingmom said...

It sounds like a wonderful book. I saw the Hallmark special and now I want to read the prequel. garczynski (at) aol (dot) com. 5Swag

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samantha35 said...

love holiday books!
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Margie said...

Any book with a dog and a boy has my vote! This sounds like a good Christmas read.
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Margie said...

I liked the layout of the website...especially the main picture from the book and the hand-printed form of the text. I also liked the blog...enjoyed the comments that the author's grandfather thought a dog belonged outdoor, and his wife thinks a dog should be indoors, preferably on your lap.
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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

Any book that becomes a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie has got to be a keeper.

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Linda Kish said...

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Linda Kish said...

His mother taught him to love books by reading to his sister and him every night.

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Linda Kish said...

It sounds like a wonderful Christmas story.

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holdenj said...

This looks like such a heartwarming story and I'm a sucker for dogs! Thanks for the info and chance to win.
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Commchick said...

I love my black lab, I feel like she's helped me survive everything I've been through in the past couple of years since my divorce. I would love to read this book.

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Commchick said...

I found it interesting that the author had a way that you could invite him to come and speak at an event you were having or to arrange a book signing at a bookstore near you.

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I follow you on blogger.

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misskallie2000 said...

I love stories about Christmas and animals. I would love to win this book.
I saw the movie "A Dog Named Christmas and loved it. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

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misskallie2000 said...

Tweeted giveaway
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misskallie2000 said...

He has spent the last twenty years writing and advocating for literacy with Back Roads for Books. He still lives on the family farm.

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Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

oh wow, i didn't even know there was a prequel to a dog named christmas! i'd love to win this book b/c i loved the first one :) Thanks for the chance to win!

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Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

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Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

Greg's site is very nice!! i loved the main page photo, and it was nice to learn he grew up always reading!!


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misskallie2000 said...

+2 Like Greg Kincaid on FB and left msg (@Brenda Hill)

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Jolee said...

I L-Love a good Boy AND dog story. Sounds like it fits the bill....and I have a great friend who would love it too. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

Jolee said...

Found on his website that he and I enjoyed some of the same books and young peeps. :-) joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

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MRWriter said...

I'm such a sucker for "dog" books!
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MRWriter said...

He organized Back Roads for Books 10K race to advocate literacy.

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bison61 said...

this sounds so good -I had an Irish setter when I was growing up, I called her Sam-beautiful dog

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Anonymous said...

This sounds like a wonderful book to share and to pass on...I try and pass my books on to our local library who lost A LOT of funding this past year....any way...Tucker sounds wonderful my sister had an Irish Setter and I think they are BEAUTIFUL dogs

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thanks for the chance

Ronalyn said...

As a mom of 2 dogs, I'm a sucker for any dog story!

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Ruthie said...

Awww...I'm a sucker for a dog book & this cover is awesome!

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scottsgal said...

Oh my gosh who wouldn't want to read a book with that cover - I love dog and people stories and the impact they have on our lives
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Mippy said...

Hi!
I love a feel good story any time but a Christmas feel good story makes it even better! :)
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win in this giveaway!
~Mippy :)
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Mippy said...

Hi!
I found it interesting that he has spet the last 20 years writing and advocating for literacy.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win in this giveaway!
~Mippy :)
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Mippy said...

entry 1of2
Hi!
I liked Greg Kincaid on FB and left a message about reading about your preview of Christmas with Tucker!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win in this giveaway!
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Hi!
I liked Greg Kincaid on FB and left a message about reading about your preview of Christmas with Tucker!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win in this giveaway!
~Mippy :)
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Missa said...

I loved A Dog Named Christmas, and really enjoy reading books about people overcoming obstacles...especially when animals are involved! This sounds like an amazing book! Thanks for the opportunity!

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Missa said...

I love Greg Kincaid's Changing Lives Through Literature program! I'm a Special Education teacher at an inner city high school, and wish we had a program like that in our city!
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Unknown said...

I love dogs and Holiday books both so sounds great together!

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I'm a fan of Greg Kincaid on Facebook

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Over ten years later, with a few unpublished novels in between, I wrote A Dog Named Christmas. It was made into a movie released by CBS as their Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation in November of 2009 and was viewed by over 12 million people.

I wish I could have seen the movie!!

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Shirley said...

My daughter and I would love to win this book, It's sounds wonderful. We always had rescue dogs when the kids were growing up.Plus you can't beat a Christmas book on top of it.

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Shirley said...

I loved the intro with the beatiful winter scene and the praise going across the screen. very nice!

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I'm a fan of Greg K. on FB.

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Jeff said...

I'd like to win this for my wife

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Tina said...

I'd love to win this book! And in a few Years My son will enjoy it also.

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Tina said...

Looks like he's getting some great press: ‘CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER’ IN THE USA TODAY The USA Today Holiday Gift Guide recently released their picks of books that truly capture the Holiday Spirit this Christmas, and ‘Christmas with Tucker’ is one of them!

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Anonymous said...

Hi Karen,
Please take my entry out of this contest. I just received a notification that I have won this book from another blog!

Merry Christmas,
Carol

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