Book giveaway #1! – CONTEST CLOSED!

January 23, 2012 by Simcha Fisher

Have I told you lately that THE BOOK IS ALMOST HERE? Style, Sex, and Substance will be released on March 2!

I wrote the chapter on motherhood, and I would like to give away two copies signed by all ten writers.

How, you ask, can you score one of these free books, edited by Hallie Lord, published by Our Sunday Visitor, and written and autographed by ten very fine Catholic women writers? Easy peasy. First let’s read the description of the book:

Here is a fresh look at life from the perspective of ten Catholic women who live in the spotlight of the Internet, ten bloggers who keep it real every day with their personal posts relating their triumphs, trials, and temptations for all to see.

In the same way, nothing is off limits in Style, Sex, & Substance. Each of these women brings a refreshingly open and humorous perspective to growing in faith and improving their relationship with Christ.

Enjoy real stories, real struggles, and best of all, real faith and trust that God will bring out the best in all circumstances whether in the family room, the bedroom, or at work.

So I says to myself, I says, who needs a book like this? If there’s one thing that modern Americans understand, it’s what it means to be a woman.

Heh.

Well, maybe not. I know I’ve come across some dumb ideas about womanhood in my time. Like the time when I was a pregnant, breastfeeding, homeschooling, stay-at-home mother of seven. If my life were any more feminine, a backward cult in Mesopotamia would be sacrificing young goats in my honor. And yet it was a this point in my life when someone said, “Mrs. Fisher is obviously the kind of woman who rejects her own femininity.” How did he know? Because I *sigh* *sigh* *sighhhhhhhhh* usually wear pants, not skirts or dresses.

So, yeah, there’s a need for this book. To let people know what real women really think about what it really means to be a real woman. I haven’t seen all the titles to the chapters yet, but I can tell you who wrote them and the subject matter. Besides my chapter on motherhood, Style, Sex, and Substance includes:

Jennifer Fulwiler on “Who is the modern Catholic woman?”

Karen Edmisten on the spiritual life

Rachel Balducci on friendship

Annie Mitchell on the single life

Rebecca Teti on work

Hallie Lord on style, beauty and balance

Betty Duffy on sex

Danielle Bean on marriage

Barbara Nicolosi on engaging the culture

and Simcha Fisher on four hours of sleep and a steady diet of Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies and beer. I also wrote the chapter on motherhood.

Anyway, you were asking how you can get a copy of this wonderful book? You can either pre-order it, or you can leave a comment at the end of this post and maybe win Style, Sex, and Substance autographed by all ten authors. I was gonna make you tell a funny story, or write the best or the worst definition of womanhood you’ve ever heard, but nertz to that – we’re all tired. Just say “me me me” or something in the comments, and you’re entered. Because I wuv you.

(But please DO NOT EMAIL YOUR ENTRY TO ME. Emailed entries will not make it into the drawing!) I’ll leave the comments open for two weeks, and then I’ll announce the winner, who will receive a free, autographed copy as soon as it’s released in March! Yay! And we’ll do another contest in a month or so.

Remember: the deadline is Monday, February 5.

Don’t forget, you can pre-order the book. Why leave it to fate? I really think you should pre-order the book. Again: yay! And spread the word!

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499 Responses

on January 23, 2012 at 7:06 AM Amy

Me me me! And I wuv you too!
- on January 24, 2012 at 5:13 PM Shanna Gonzalez
  
  Yay, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:07 AM Seegal

Me! Me! Me! Double Me! I have 10 kids, need more style, definitely more sex and all I have for substance is yodels.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:12 AM Pam Cipparuli

Me, me, me!!!! Because I wuv you too!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:14 AM Ciska

Is this open for international readers too? Because I’d love to read this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:16 AM Lisa Rickards

Me me me! (Because I have no style other than sweaters, jeans, and boots.) Thank you for the daily laughs – such a bright spot in my day!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:16 AM Sara

Me! Me! Me! I love all you guys!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:17 AM Amanda Steed

“Me! Me! Me!” too!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM Elise Graveline Hilton

I blush! I didn’t know you cared!

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on January 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM Pam Cipparulo

And in an act of extreme selflessness I will share this on FACEBOOK even if it reduces my chances of winning.
And let me say again: you should pick me. Because I spelled my own name wrong and I clearly need help.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM Jordan Guernsey

Me, a name I call myself…
on January 23, 2012 at 7:21 AM Elizabeth Erazo

ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME! ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:23 AM Jennifer

Looks like a great book
on January 23, 2012 at 7:23 AM Johnny

My Wife! My Wife! My Wife! Because we just got through our first month of NFP and she would really enjoy a book like this. She (and I) still have a lot to learn about our re-found faith.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:28 AM Julia Benson

I don’t have any kids but I have 6 godchildren…living the swinging single life (not) of a Catholic woman in her mid thirties still hoping to join the married club!! Does this count!!?
on January 23, 2012 at 7:29 AM The Frat Pack + Me

Pretty please pick me. Thank you in advance.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:34 AM Michelle

I swear if I was more than two minutes out of bed, I’d be wittier (more witty?) but I’ll just go with the suggested me me ME!!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:34 AM Melissa

ME!!! COMMENTS!!! Seriously I would love to have this…I’m tired of being sold a “Catholicized” version of Protestant “Biblical womanhood” which often involves denim jumpers!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:38 AM Dreena Tischler

I really need to win this book because I ordered a copy for myself but need one to share!! Right? Anyway, I’m a big Simcha and Jennifer fan. SO there ya go.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM Kristy

ME TOO! love your blog and want the book!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM Eva

Ooo! Me too!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:40 AM susan

Me! Oh, please! I need this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:49 AM Kathy

I pre-ordered the book in November, but I’m sure I’ll love it so much that I’ll want to share it right away. Please send me a free copy so I can have my book and share it, too.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:52 AM Jeanette

me me me
on January 23, 2012 at 7:53 AM karen

Yay! Love to have a copy.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:53 AM Maureen

Me! Me! Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM Kathy

Of course, I would keep the autographed copy. Duh.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:57 AM Christy Czarniecki

I put this book on my Christmas list, thinking it was already out. My poor husband went all over trying to find it (including going to a Catholic book store, giving them the name of the book, and being asked, “are you *sure* this is a Catholic book?” What I got for Christmas was a printout of the book cover, with a note that said, “this doesn’t come out until March.” So yeah.
on January 23, 2012 at 8:06 AM Kristen

Would LOVE this…I can’t wait!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:10 AM Charity

Me! Me! Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:11 AM Kirsten

Ooooh! Me, me, please! The book is already at the top of my Amazon cart, BUT the autographs really tip the balance, you know. And that free business. Thanks for the chance!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM Courtney F.

Me me me! Because I wuv to wead youw wwiting.
on January 23, 2012 at 8:23 AM Nancy B

I’d love to win this book to take my mind off of the 49ers loss last night. My husband got me into football and converted me to a Niners fan (my Dad’s a Giants fan). Football losses are so crushing!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:25 AM Kaylan

Oh, I just loved the “Because I wuv you,” part! Please, please, enter me into the contest! Thanks! Though I am still waiting for your book! I would buy several of YOUR books to give to all my Catholic lady friends!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:28 AM Amy

Me………….
on January 23, 2012 at 8:31 AM Kaylan

Oh speaking of books! I wanted to tell you Simcha, that a friend of mine, who also happens to be a Catholic author, put me in her book. She just used first names when interviewing Catholic moms, so I’m the “Sue” in her book:
Embracing Motherhood by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle. I’m in the chapter on parenting like a single parent (because my spouse is not Catholic, so it’s like raising the kids in the Faith with just one parent). Basically, she interviewed me and put 3 pages worth of my quotes in it. It was the coolest thing ever for someone like me, the un-famous, non-blogger.. LOL!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:32 AM bixi

An so I write it: Me me me )))
on January 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM Julia

Don’t beat yourself up over the cosmic brownies…I’m pretty sure there’s some sort of addictive substance in those chocolatey, plasticky, cosmic wonders. Like moon dust or something. I think I’ll eat a dozen or so right now
on January 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM Kaylan

Of course, after reading Christy C. response (having her husband looking all over for it), I think she ought to get it! She definitely deserves it now!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM Cari

Oh man, not only do I want this, but I’m glad that I don’t have to think too hard to enter. Me eat yogurt. Me find coffee. Me win book.
on January 23, 2012 at 8:37 AM Celine

me! me! because i really love me some pants.
on January 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM Lisa Sweet

Please add me, me, me to the list!
Thanks, thanks, thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM Misty's Mornings (@mistysmornings)

I think this book would be perfect for me as I am a woman, a Catholic Woman, of limited Style, Sex and Substance. I need this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM Kaylan

Oh, this is totally off topic but every time this year I think of Mardi Gras. We used to live in New Orleans and my husband would eat those king cakes every day at work (because people would take turns bringing them in). I also know the Carmelite Sisters (Discalced) in NY and one of the sisters was from New Orleans too. So this time of year reminds me of king cakes. Given that the significance of the king cake (and baby inside) are Catholic, it’s fun to give away as gifts too (though they are expensive). The place I like to get them from is Haydel’s Bakery. I think they have the best price given the extra goodies they put in them. Just thought I’d share that fun stuff with you, as I glance over their yummy website and lick my chops.
on January 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM Susan

Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:45 AM Carolyn A

me, me, me, please!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:49 AM Ann

I’d love to have a copy of this book, so that I have something good to read after my ninth baby is born in March. (You know how newborns always seem to nurse 50 minutes out of every hour?)
on January 23, 2012 at 8:53 AM Meg

Me, me, me,. Besides, I know two out of ten authors, personally. (And the other author hasn’t offered a free book, yet.)
on January 23, 2012 at 8:53 AM Kate

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:54 AM Amanda

I’d love to get a free copy of this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:54 AM Terri

Oh me, only me, it has to be me!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:57 AM Rosalind Derksen (@rosalindderksen)

me! pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:58 AM Kayla @ The alluring world

Oh, I’d love for a copy of this book, though I’d give it to my mom. She has 6 of the 8 of us still at home and definitely would love this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM Ann Horan

What the heck. Me too, please!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:01 AM Jessie

I am a brand new reader, but I already wuv you too.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:01 AM Karen

Oh, yes please! I need to read Simcha’s chapter about brownies and beer–I mean, motherhood.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:01 AM bearing

“If my life were any more feminine, a backward cult in Mesopotamia would be sacrificing young goats in my honor.” BWAHAHAHA
on January 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM Kati

ME! I Would love to read this book. After my ever so crabby weekend I think I need a fresh look at what it means to be a woman.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM Theresa

Me, me, me! Love all of these authors!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM allotmentgirl

Me! Me! Me! Although, I too am an international reader, so I don’t know whether I count.
I think I should have this book because:
1) I am a new Catholic
2) I am new to being a stay at home mum. (Because I have worked lots not because I have new children.)
3) I am trying to write a sex education programme to use at home for my eldest to balance out what our government thinks in sex education and I need lots of help.

Also I wear trousers, drink real ale by the pint, eat strong cheese and am aware people don’t see this as very feminine. Maybe I could learn something.

Being British I found it really difficult doing this as we are not used to doing this me, me, me thing. More: No, please after you. No I couldn’t really, you go. And really, I’m sure that sending all the way over here would be a huge inconvenience and I would hate to put you out. But I did smirk at the word ‘pants’ because here it means knickers or um… what what word do you use? Panties?
on January 23, 2012 at 9:09 AM Penelope Costin

Would love to read it. Love your parents too. Penny from Ontario, Canada I have 14 children!!! Coo Coo and still think of myslef as feminine–maybe the marbles are a little scrambled. 3birth kids and 11 adopted.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:09 AM Cristina Freyre

Mi, mi, mi! (I’m in Miami). Congrats on the book!
ps — what’s with these wacky alien avatars?
on January 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM Penelope Costin

I would olove a book. I have fourteen kids–all grown. 3 birth and 11 adopted. I love your parents Simca. Hang in. Penny from Ontario, Canada
on January 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM Jen Minson (@mamajen4)

Would love to win a copy!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:15 AM LadyV

Me me me please! I will add a story of a poor definition of womanhood. I am currently a SAHM for my 1 yr old daughter, but before she was born I was working in the typical corporate office scene. When a co-worker asked me if I planned to get my Master’s degree and climb the corporate ladder I said no, because my hope was to have children and stay at home to raise them, so the whole office work gig was just temporary. This co-worker became very angry with me and told me I was closed minded and a complete insult to females every where (EVERY WHERE mind you…) and that I was living in the 1950′s with such outrageous ideas. She said I was an abomination, taking women back to the stone age with thoughts and goals like that and how dare I even think that way. I laughed.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM Amanda

It would be wonderful to win this book! Thank you for this opportunity.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:22 AM laurel

oh heck yes. thanks….
on January 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM Heather

Pretty please? Me, me, me? With a cherry on top?
on January 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM Aimee

In the inimitable style of my 21 month old spit-fire: “I TOO WANT! I TOO! I TOO!” ad infinitum . . .

But I will recover some semblance decent behavior and add a “please.”

Thanks, Simcha – you know we wuv you, too.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM Tracy

Oh, I really want to read this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM Michelle Mondro

Now this book would be an interesting read for my book club.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:33 AM Diane

I would love a good book right about now. I might even find some daylight hours to read it.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM Erica

Me! Also, here’s my favorite silly story about being a Catholic mommy.

Last year we gave my almost three year old son a plastic nativity set in Advent. He and his one year old brother enjoyed playing with it, and I gave myself numerous pats on the back for my excellent catechesis of young minds, even though my boys somehow got the idea that zoo animals and cars were appropriate denizens of the stable. But, whatever! until the day I had the following interaction with my one year old.

Mommy: C., what do you have in your mouth?
Son: (mutely fishes a plastic baby/choking hazzard out of his mouth and smiles)
Mommy: Oh no! C., we do not put Baby Jesus in our mouths! I mean, we do, but … not the plastic one!

What is a mommy to do?
on January 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM *Joy*

Me. Moi. Me.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM stacie brown

me please!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM tiffany

Can I win if I know you?
I probably will order the book, but a signed copy would be cooler!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM Becca

Me me me! I don’t pre-order books because I can never be sure I’ll actually have enough money for them when I’m automatically billed.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:43 AM Jennifer Mireles

I’d love it!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM Leeny

Me, too, Simcha! Love your blog and your writing!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM Laura @ Show Me a Day

It’s nine am and my penance for today will be scrubbing the floor. My son’s penance will be seeing me do so, sans makeup and with roll-out-of-bed hair. So pick me.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM Kate

Me, too!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM Jessica Woiwode

me. Me. ME!
Please
on January 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM Brianna

Me me me!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM Maggie

Me! Me! Me! After reading all these “me’s” in the comments the word has lost all meaning.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:06 AM Holly

Best. Giveaway. Ever.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM Juanita H

Pick me Pick me!! Am a wife and Mom to 3 boys ages 7, 4, and 2 and a 1 year old girl. Baby number 5 is due in a couple weeks. I REALLY REALLY NEED this book;) oh yeah I home school too.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:08 AM JulianaB

Me too! Thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM Monica

I would love to have a copy of this book!

Also, thanks so much for not having us come up with a clever/cute story in order to enter. You’re truly kind.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:12 AM Deirdre Mundy

My house needs more books like it needs a gaping hole in the floor…..but hey….the kids claim we need a secret way to the basement, and I need this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:13 AM Jeanna

Me please!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM CuppaJo

Me me me! Pretty please?
on January 23, 2012 at 10:15 AM rsting

Pick me, me, me, please! I will share with all my friends!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:15 AM Jennifer Manning Bytof

Me, me, me, me, me, me!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:16 AM Angela L

ME ME ME!! I would love to win this!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:16 AM Sarah in MI

I could sure use this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM stacy

Me, me, me . I would love this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM Barb, sfo

I’d love to win this book and am completely relieved that I don’t have to tell you a story to enter the contest, because I haven’t had enough coffee yet to come up with a good one.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM Chris S

Me please!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM Pamela Karol

I would love to win a copy!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM Jane

Pick me, pick me!

I’m pregnant with my first child (due in July), I spend most of my time when I’m not working at my full-time job barefoot (and pregnant) in the kitchen, and my husband would love it if I thought more about sex right now.

Plus, I’m totally terrified of this whole “motherhood” thing, and I have a feeling with a lineup of writers like this, perhaps the Holy Spirit will grant me with the inspiration that I can do this.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:28 AM Clara

oooohhh. Please pick me! I would love to win an autographed copy.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM Diana

Me! I love books and I love free stuff.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM Lisa

Me! I want one!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:32 AM Karen Turner

Pick me, pick me! Please!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM joanna lonneman

I REALLY want this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM KristyB

Here’s hoping!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM Jennifer

Me, me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:39 AM Anna

Me, me, me! 5 y-o threw up all night, every 20 min, 2 y-o stayed awake just to keep us all company, and I’m 38 weeks pregnant today – so I think I need that chapter on beer and brownies and tiredness…
Oh, and now that they’re sitting watching Looney Tunes since that’s all anyone feels like doing, that same 2 y-o wants to know if we can go to the store and buy some dynamite “since we don’t have any here.”
on January 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM Lisa

Would love a free copy. I’m gonna’ buy it if I don’t win it, but I’m gonna’ try for free first!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM Karen in SC

Me! Me! Me! Please.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM Barb

You do keep things very interesting for us! Thank you for offering the giveaway. Count me in!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:44 AM Claire

Blog contests are the one place in which I have had good luck in the past, so let’s see if my streak continues. Plus, I would LOVE to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:50 AM Wendy J

Great giveaway! Thanks!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:54 AM Beth

Me! I want to win!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:55 AM Jonathan F. Sullivan

me me me!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM Anne E

Will this book convert me to Catholicism? If so, my husband would be so grateful!! Me me me!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM Rosey

your diet is my favorite diet!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM Jocelyne

I am breaking my “no commenting” rule because of the lure of something FREE! I want it. I need it. Pick me! (pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaase)
on January 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM Michelle

pick me, pick me! i’d love to insert a witty comment here, but my 7 month pregnant brain is broken and i’m pretty sure the 2 year old is drinking out of the toilet again….
on January 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM Barbara C.

Please, please me!! I’m one step away from being called up on What Not to Wear, and I don’t want the hosts talking about my ta-tas (or lack there of after breastfeeding four babies) on national television.
on January 23, 2012 at 11:12 AM Jen Sako

I am craving this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM Emily S.

ME ME ME please! I’ve never won anything plus I’m potty training my youngest and I just stepped in poop!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:15 AM Karen

Homeschooling mom of 7 who wears pants (gasp!) desperately needs this.
on January 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM Camille W.

Me me me!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM Jennifer Popiel

Me me me too!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM Ryan M

me me me!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM Erin

Please include me! I’m having my first baby soon – I could use to read a chapter by Simcha on motherhood
on January 23, 2012 at 11:29 AM Cynthia

Oh my goodness! I am so excited to get my hands on this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM Sharon

By golly, yes! Meeeee
on January 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM Jamie

Me me me!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM Ashley

Me me me too please!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM majellamom

Awesome! Me, me, meee!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM Peggy Simmermacher

Me, moi, me! ! Retired mental health counselor, currently theology student, wear pants, skirts, whatever still fits!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM Carol

I’d love to get this book and love to share it w/our other Catholic mom friends!!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM euroduck

me!
me!
me!

b/c I love cosmic brownies, too!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM collmarttin

Moi, moi, moi.

See, I’m sophisticated
on January 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM mariefignar

Me, me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM Theresa

Please, please pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:13 PM Angela

Me me me!! Because I wanna be a funny, Catholic mom too!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM Tori

I am planning on suggesting this book for my book club sooooo…it would be nice to have a copy
on January 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM mandamum

Oooh Oooh! [Wildy waving hand in back of room] Pick me!!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM Michele Zagorski

OOOOH, OOOOOH, pick ME!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:40 PM Lisa Gale

I would love this!! Thanks for hosting!!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:42 PM Stephanie

If I’m not chosen, I’ll just buy it. So there.
on January 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM christy

Love to win-the book looks phenomenal!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM Gretchen P

Looks like a great book!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM klh57

Simcha – I would please love an autographed copy for one of my three daughters: Christina is married and has an adorable toddler and another on the way – Jennie is graduating from college in May and her boyfriend asked me for her grandmother’s ring this past August (although he hasn’t proposed yet) – and Stephanie graduated last year, is working with the Dominican Volunteers for a year and has found a wonderful young man who will be baptized and confirmed come Easter (he hasn’t asked me for her great-great grandmother’s ring yet)….I would love to read your book – so I can order my own – but I truly think that any one of my girls would appreciate an autographed copy – they are all beautiful Catholics – living their faith…. thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM Lifting Up Thomas....

pick ME ME ME–because I have a newborn and I can’t fit into my pants anyways…
on January 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM Monica

You have no idea how many of us wuv your blog! This is my first post here (yes, I’m a lurker…) and I’d love to have the autographed copy of the book!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:50 PM It’s a “Style, Sex, and Substance: 10 Catholic Women Reflect on the Things That Really Matter” giveaway!

[...] Hey, hey–guess what? The very first giveaway of my soon-to-be-released book is currently taking place over at Simcha Fisher’s fantastic blog! [...]
on January 23, 2012 at 12:50 PM Anne @ Modern Mrs Darcy

Yes please!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:52 PM sibyl

I, I, I! (just to be different.)
on January 23, 2012 at 12:53 PM Pam

Pick me because my kids are grown (and STILL at home) and my life is starting over!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:53 PM Bee

Me! Because I am already going to need to spend most of my tax refund buying copies as presents for all the other women in my life!
on January 23, 2012 at 12:56 PM Jessica Harvey

I enter these things ALL the time, and I never win… but I still have hope. I’m really hoping that I will win this the day after the Giants win the Superbowl. And I realize that i could probably write any sort of ridiculousness in this box and no one would probably read it… so I’d like to report that my 3 month old is a master pooper. Yup. And I really want to read this book
on January 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM Tiff

Sounds awesome! I’d love to have a copy! =)
on January 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM Tara S

Paaaaaaaaaaaaaants. <3
on January 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM Kaitlin @ More Like Mary

Yes please!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM Dan F.

me me me! It’s for my wife who is currently pregnant with our 3rd.
on January 23, 2012 at 1:06 PM The Sheepcat

Ooh, my wife would just love this book, and I’m pretty sure I’d like it too!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM gedert014

Meee! I’d love that!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM January

I can’t wait to read this book. Pick me! Pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM Natalie

Oh pick me! I wear pants most of the time too!!! Does that help?
on January 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM Jesabes

Pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:12 PM Kate in Virginia.

Me me me, please! Sounds great!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:12 PM Moira

Hooray! Thank you!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:15 PM Karianna@CaffeinatedCatholicMama

me, me, me, me!! And the best part ever? “steady diet of Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies and beer.”
on January 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM Denise

Oh, sweet. Please put me in the drawing. I’m really looking forward to reading the book!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM lena

i’d love to review this with my 16 yo daughter.
on January 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM Emily G

Enter me, please!

Emily
on January 23, 2012 at 1:21 PM Kati

Me Me Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:22 PM Michelle

Far a long, long way to runnnnn!

Oh, yes, ahem, I’d love to win a copy of the book.
on January 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM pimeusa

Please pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:25 PM Melissa

It would be way easier to read this book while nursing than trying to balance my laptop on the arm of my chair so I can read your wonderful writing.
on January 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM Mama Benedikt

Simcha! Heehee! Would love the book. TIRED, SO TIRED. Blah, blah, blah, me, me, me, wuv u 2
on January 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM Kamilla

Me, me, me because I’m depressed about being inadequately self-employed.
on January 23, 2012 at 1:32 PM Sara

I have 4 daughters…this could not be more useful! Please!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:35 PM Diane

Thanks for the chance to win this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM Trista

Thanks for the chance to win this book! Love it!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:41 PM Sarah

Oh! I’d love to win a copy!! Thanks!!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM Ellen Thomas (@salomeellen)

If I were to win, the book would be read by me, my four adult daughters, and probably most of their friends. Me, please, just for the efficiency!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM annaklemos@aol.com

Fine, I’ll buy it. There are too many people more adorable above. It’s been ages since I stepped in poop, and I actually didn’t have to feed anybody in the night, and I’m not pregnant (I think) either. I did get a Ninja kick to the face from my two-year-old at 3 am though. How on earth will you choose? So many worthy recipients. I think you should cough up at least five more. And yes, you’re a marketing genius too. Kiss Benny for me
on January 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM laura

moi … ME PLEASE
on January 23, 2012 at 1:48 PM Audrey 'Huss' Charba

so exciting!!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:51 PM Emily

Would love it!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:51 PM Megan

Me, me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM olearyclan

bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM Kristy

Oh! Oh! Pick me! Pick me! I need to know how you fabulous ladies DO IT!!
on January 23, 2012 at 1:59 PM Elizabeth

Me, me, me, pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssssssseeeee!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM Michelle@made4joy

Enter me, please.
on January 23, 2012 at 2:05 PM karyn

Me please! It will help during those immobilized moments of breastfeeding a newborn.
on January 23, 2012 at 2:08 PM midwestmom3

Enter me please!! Thank you so much.
on January 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM Kendra @ The Nerdy Wife

I haven’t preordered it yet, but it’s on my wishlist!!

ME ME ME
on January 23, 2012 at 2:11 PM Antonina

would love to win, thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM Ashley

Thanks for the giveaway!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM Mary

I would love to win this book!!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM Ann

Me, me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM family of 3

yes please!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:25 PM Bekah

I’d love one! Thanks.
on January 23, 2012 at 2:26 PM Theresa

There are too many commenters! How will I win now???
on January 23, 2012 at 2:42 PM Jay

Thanks for the wuv! I am tired too.
on January 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM Meg

Me, me, me! Because I refuse to believe that skirts which blow to contour legs are more modest than pants which actually fit appropriately and DON’T show every single inch of my legs. (Also, significantly easier to hem to my short height. Hemming skirts doesn’t happen in my time frame.)
on January 23, 2012 at 2:47 PM Mary S

Oh my gosh, please please please please please please me me me me me me me!!!!

I begged for this preorder for Christmas and didn’t score it. :/

Please oh please oh please…….
on January 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM Jenny

Here’s hoping!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:50 PM renee

Free is this tired mama’s budget right now! Would love a copy!
on January 23, 2012 at 2:53 PM Lynelle

I’d love a copy. I hope I win!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM Teri Love

Me! A big fan of yours in Henderson (Las Vegas) Nevada. Nearly teary-eyed with joy about the subject of this book. One way or the other (winning or buying) I will read this book and encourage others to do the same.
on January 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM Ashley Miller

Yeah, I’m too tired and sick at the moment to come up with something funny, so…

Me, Me,Me!

Just this past week, I had no less than two people tell me to stop apologizing for “being a girl”. I don’t know why I have this compulsion to apologize for my girlyness any time I admit to likeing something girly…but I do. And they keey telling me to stop. So yeah, I could benefit from reading this book.
on January 23, 2012 at 3:12 PM Ellyn

Would love a copy!!! Thanks for the opportunity.
on January 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM Heather

Me, me, me! Would love this book for myself & my four daughters!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM holliefriot

Me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:19 PM thetwistingkaleidoscope

I’d love a copy, please enter me! I’m a working mom to an only child who goes to Montessori school and performs in theater and ballet. Because of our family size and activities I often feel excluded from Catholic motherhood/womanhood (even though we attend church every Sunday, enroll our daughter in PSR, read and discuss the faith at home, etc.) because I don’t “fit the mold.” Thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM EML

Me, me, please pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:24 PM tory puthoff

I’d love a copy! Me, me, me
on January 23, 2012 at 3:26 PM Kris Z.

Thanks for the chance to win!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM wendy concepcion

FUn – I would love to win this!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM Trish

Yes, please!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM Andrea

Well, in addition to being too tired to tell a story or give a definition, I’m also too tired to be original…Me! Me! Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:34 PM Stephanie

Me, me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:37 PM Thea

Me Me Me Me Me!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 3:48 PM Melissa B

Me me me!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM Sarah M

“Give me give me give me… I need, I need! Give me, give me!” -Bob Wiley
on January 23, 2012 at 4:09 PM Jenn Reed

Please, please, please. Pretty please!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM Ashley

Please enter me!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:13 PM JoAnna

Me!!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM Amy

oh, me me me!!!! Thanks for the chance
on January 23, 2012 at 4:17 PM nicole

moi moi moi!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:18 PM Carrie

Me please. (ooh that sounds so selfish to me, but hey, it’ll be my birthday present to me — me please!)
on January 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM Beadgirl

Pick me, teacher, I’m ever so smart!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:26 PM amanda

I’d love to win but I’m also gonna buy to share with my sisters. (and maybe get them each a box of little debbie’s brownies and a six pack too)
on January 23, 2012 at 4:35 PM Rosita

me, me, me, please.
on January 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM Marya

Please pick me! I would buy the book anyway; but I’d still like to win a copy!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:50 PM Kim

Me me me me! Pleaseeee!!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM Mandi (@Catholic_Wife)

I’ve been so excited about this book since Hallie Lord first announced it! Hope I win!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:56 PM Jenny C

Great giveaway-thank you!
on January 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM Sarah in Ottawa

Me, me, me! I would love to win a copy.
on January 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM Suzanna

Can’t wait to read it!
on January 23, 2012 at 5:02 PM Kelly

Count me in!
on January 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM Allison

How bout Me?!!
on January 23, 2012 at 5:10 PM Megan Smith

The book looks great! I am amazed at how you do all that you do!
on January 23, 2012 at 5:20 PM Maggie

Me, me, me, please
on January 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM Saraa

Me, pretty please! I teach NFP and am getting quite discouraged about its effectiveness lately… maybe you could do a post on that some day?
on January 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM Michelle

ME ME ME- CUZ I LOVE YOU ALL….. AND LITTLE DEBBIES……AND A SIX PACK OF BEER!
on January 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM Sarah @ Amongst Lovely Things

Me! (too tired to write the other me’s. sorry.)
on January 23, 2012 at 5:31 PM Esther

I’ve not read a book like this and would love to win this one!
on January 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM Charlotte

Me too!
on January 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM Rachel

Sign me up
on January 23, 2012 at 6:06 PM Layla

Me me me!!! Thank you!
on January 23, 2012 at 6:12 PM Kathy H

Pick me! Pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 6:46 PM rachelclapointe

me me me for SURE. Simcha, seriously you need to pick me because. well. because. that’s a reason, right?
on January 23, 2012 at 7:07 PM RR

Me please! I would love to read this book!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:10 PM Susan Dow

I would love to win this book.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:18 PM Colleen

Memememe. Pretty please.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:20 PM Johanna

The book looks wonderful!
on January 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM Michelle

Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:36 PM Shelley Parkerson

Our parish would love to add it to our lending library…..of course I’d get to read it first!!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:43 PM Sarah

Me me me! No, really, me. Pleeasseee?
on January 23, 2012 at 8:47 PM Natalie Hickman

I never win anything but MEMEME all the same !
on January 23, 2012 at 9:00 PM cf

I would L.o.v.e to have this book. Just sayin.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:03 PM Jennifer

Moi! Moi! Moi!!!

Jennifer
White Oak, PA
on January 23, 2012 at 9:10 PM Teri

Can’t wait to read the book!!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:13 PM Lori

me….I would love to have this book and I would share.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:16 PM Alicia

Pick me! Thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM Alicia

Ahh! I entered (above) with a mis-spelling in my email. This is the correct one, sorry! Thanks!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM Katie

I’d love a chance to win this! As a Catholic newlywed, I’m sure I could use advice from all you lovely Catholic ladies!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:26 PM Beth Turner

Me! Because my doctor is already giving me lip about having my third baby and I want a lot more!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:28 PM stephanie

I want to win! I’m Catholic and I’m a woman. Do I qualify?
on January 23, 2012 at 9:29 PM Jennifer Morgan

Yes, please enter me!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM Bears2Cross

Oh, thank you for not making us say anything intelligent or funny. Just sign me tired and proud of it!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:38 PM marissaburt

Can’t wait to read this!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM Tiffany

MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM Holy Terra

Wow- this is the most comments I’ve seen since the Pioneer Woman gave away a Teflon spatula. I’d rather have the book
on January 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM kiwords

Oh, I really really want this book, and I know I’ll end up having to buy it, but OH, pick me!
I am a convert, neck deep in RCIA and reading books and rewiring so so much about what I knew to be true. And I am pregnant with my 5th, and suffering from nausea and stupid. I guess I should say my family is suffering from my nausea and stupid. I am trying to figure out how long it is until the next time I can be asleep. But my point is that I need stories, from people who inspire me and make me laugh, to point the way right now. THAT is why I need this book.
on January 23, 2012 at 9:52 PM jess

Would love a copy!
on January 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM Kristina

I just found out I’m pregnant for the first time! I’m gonna NEED your chapter on motherhood. That and the cosmic brownies. The beer is on hold for now obviously.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:10 PM marina

I would love one!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:15 PM AZLori

Pick me!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:18 PM Amanda

Pretty, pretty please! With sugar on top! Pick me!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:23 PM Michelle B

I WILL buy this book but it would be more fun to have a signed copy!!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:23 PM frugalgirl

Me too PLEASE!!! I have a copy on preorder on amazon.ca but it wouldn’t be signed by all the lovely authors. That would be a treat!
PLEASE again!
Thank you (in advance).
on January 23, 2012 at 10:24 PM Maya Hoffman

Me me me!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:30 PM klh57

OMG – I just read through the comments – there are so many worthy young women out there! I’ll buy copies for my daughters and myself – please give it to kiwords! My heart just goes out to her!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:35 PM Mama Kraft

To echo your post on being tired, I’m so tired, I’ve only got one–me!–in me.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:36 PM Danielle Legg

Me, me, me!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:41 PM Lani

An autographed copy of this book would be awesome! (My husband actually suggested that I could “get it from the library after it comes out.” Really? And be #275 in line? No thanks!)

And thanks for all the laughs. We enjoy your blog so much!
on January 23, 2012 at 10:48 PM Marie

me, me, me
on January 23, 2012 at 10:48 PM Heather

Me, please…. And thank you.. because yes, I am so tired.
on January 23, 2012 at 10:50 PM Kari

I never win anything so I might as well add another, “I *tried* to win that but didn’t,” item to my list. *sigh*
on January 23, 2012 at 10:56 PM Martha

Wow. Do you think you’ll get as many comments as you did for your Pantifesto?

I was going to suggest that the woman who had the most kids in the fewest years should get a copy, but then I think you’re already set, Simcha! I’ve only had 7 in 13. Such a lightweight, but perhaps your auto-comment-picker god will pick me anywho!

Togas!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:00 PM Rebecca Currier

Me, me, a thousand times meeeeeeeee!!!!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:03 PM Jennifer

Oh. Wow. I think I’m number 289 or something like that. Maybe it’s my lucky number?
on January 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM Claire

Me me me! I so enjoy your blog (as well as Hallie Lord’s Betty Beguiles) for being a voice of reason when it comes to modern womanhood and relationships.
on January 23, 2012 at 11:15 PM eve

Oh, I just hope it is me.
on January 23, 2012 at 11:22 PM suburbancorrespondent

I’m in, Simcha. I just won a free cookbook at my Weight Watchers meeting, so I’m on a roll.
on January 23, 2012 at 11:25 PM Jeannine

Wow! A LOT of people want this book! Including me! Me! Me!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:29 PM JoAnn Frances Pomper Barham

Me! I can’t wait to read it!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:48 PM Laura

Ooo – me me me!!
on January 23, 2012 at 11:52 PM Shauna

Oh I would love to win this book! Thank you and God Bless!
on January 24, 2012 at 12:09 AM Hafsa

Me me me. Enter me!
on January 24, 2012 at 12:11 AM eileen

You have beautiful children … and add ME to your lists of “Me”
on January 24, 2012 at 12:16 AM Elisa | blissfulE

Me! Me memememememe!
on January 24, 2012 at 12:43 AM Rachael

Terrible, this post is infant and there’s over 300 comments. Probably be 1000 by the deadline. Anyway, me please.
on January 24, 2012 at 12:44 AM Carolyn

me me me too!
on January 24, 2012 at 12:45 AM The Ubiquitous

Me me meme me me me me. Me me me meme meme me me me.
on January 24, 2012 at 1:12 AM Sarah P

Oh I would love a copy of the new book! Would you sign me up for the drawing?
My fiance and I get a kick out of your blog, which has sparked some great conversations, I can’t wait to read what you all have put together
God Bless!
Sarah
on January 24, 2012 at 1:38 AM Greg

A copy for me-cousin please, who in all likelihood will head off to a fancy art institute to major in fashion design.
on January 24, 2012 at 3:16 AM Amy

I would love a copy. I like wearing trousers more than skirts too.
on January 24, 2012 at 6:27 AM Katarina

After 306 replies I don’t know why you’d pick me particularly but one good reason is that my birthday is in March…wedged between two greats – St Joseph and St Patrick and what a great birthday present!

Which leads me to reason number two, I need a good book to inspire me to be as good as the two men who have been my companions all these years.
And totally not sucking up…but I love your writing! Keep it coming!
on January 24, 2012 at 6:59 AM Marci

AW I wanna win! This book sounds amazing!
on January 24, 2012 at 7:43 AM Mrs. Bob Cratchit

Pleaseeeeeeeeeee pick me!!! (in imitation of my 3 year old)
on January 24, 2012 at 8:25 AM Marisa Villa

Me me. Because if you saw how I was sitting here at this moment, you know I need this book badly. And my 16 year old has threatened to throw away every article of clothing I own.
on January 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM Cherie S.

I can’t wait to read this book, it sounds wonderful! Hopefully I will win it, otherwise I will buy. God Bless you all!
on January 24, 2012 at 9:17 AM M.T.

Me! Thank you!
on January 24, 2012 at 9:53 AM Claire

me, me, me!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:08 AM Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker

Count me in! It’s all my favorite bloggers — Can’t wait to read it!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:15 AM Deedee

Me! Me! Me! I love all the authors…
on January 24, 2012 at 10:22 AM Kristen Page O'Dea

Me too !
on January 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM Mandylion

Me! Me! Me! And if I’d been reading you years ago, I would be less insane than I am right now!! Lots of wuv!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM Megan

I would love to win! Pick me!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM M.K.

I would love a copy!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM Mary L.

Please enter me! Thanks.
on January 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM Kathryn Murphy

St. Pantaleon, patron saint of the lottery, pray for me! I want to win this book.
on January 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM Kate Schulz

me me me, please! Thanks!
on January 24, 2012 at 11:21 AM MrsDarwin

Wuv you too, snookums.
on January 24, 2012 at 11:36 AM Mary

Pick me!
on January 24, 2012 at 11:43 AM lauren

me, me, me! Please, please, please!
on January 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM MightyMighty

You have more comments than a Pants v. Skirt column!
on January 24, 2012 at 11:52 AM Heather

Me, me me! Sounds like a super cool book
on January 24, 2012 at 11:57 AM MightyMighty

(I want in, incidentally.) Thanks!
on January 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM Jennifer

Looking forward to reading this!
on January 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM catholicbibliophagist

Me, me, me! Because I always wore jeans and T-shirts when I was a homeschooling mom. (Except when going to Sunday Mass.)

–C.B.
on January 24, 2012 at 1:04 PM Francine

Me, me, me! Looking forward to reading it!
on January 24, 2012 at 1:59 PM Laura

Oo! Oo! Me! Me! I don’t bring home the bacon but I can fry it up in a pan… I could use a great book to fill in the rest of that song!!
on January 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM localyokel

Me, me me! because I’m part of the millennial generation and feel entitled to the book or the genXers and I don’t care about the stupid book or because I’m from the babyboom generation and if it was for us bringing modernity to the western world this book wouldn’t have been written.
on January 24, 2012 at 2:18 PM Kim F.

Me, me, me! Please.
on January 24, 2012 at 2:20 PM Barbara Nicolosi

I’d give it to Karen the homeschooling mom of seven who wears pants, and allotmentgirl from Britain. Not that I get a vote here. I’m not even sure I get one of those books signed by all the writers….

Barbara Nicolosi
on January 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM Bethany

I really would love to win a copy of this book! It looks fantastic. I read the book “mommy wars” and I have to say those women could do with a good dose of female inspired spirituality. Considering they wrote things such as “I could have been the head of Paramount, but I had to spend time with my kids instead. This makes me bitter.” I would read this book and then gleefully share with the authors of that book that I personally know. Just so they too can feel enlightened.

Gosh! I do hope I am chosen .
on January 24, 2012 at 2:34 PM Maria

Me, me, me! Because I lurve you and (honestly!) I think your influence played a roll in the current not-quite-planned gift from God currently incubating inside me.
on January 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM Christine Sacchi

Hate to be one of those “me, too” people but I am also a pants wearing home schooling mother of seven. I am an avid opera fan and I teach drama to my home school group. And I am too lazy to write my own book but I would love to have this book.
on January 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM Tim Canny

Would love to win this for my wife and daughter!
on January 24, 2012 at 2:48 PM Deborah

Me, too! I have nothing remotely funny or interesting to say, because all my brain cells have been sucked dry by the brilliant child in the next room, but this book sounds fantastic and besides I know one of the contributors and I can’t wait to read what she wrote!
on January 24, 2012 at 2:48 PM Lauren S.

Found you through Conversion Diary! Looking forward to reading all your posts!
on January 24, 2012 at 2:54 PM Mard

Me! Me! Me! ;-D
on January 24, 2012 at 3:16 PM Melissa M

Love your posts – it’s wonderful to read witty Catholic blogs that make me laugh and nod my head in recognition of being a mom and wife in this crazy busy world.
on January 24, 2012 at 3:21 PM Monica

Mememememememememe!
on January 24, 2012 at 3:23 PM Michele

Me! Pick me!
on January 24, 2012 at 3:26 PM Winonah

I’m a fan! I’d love your new book!
on January 24, 2012 at 3:49 PM RebeccaK

Pick me, pick me! Cannot wait to read it
on January 24, 2012 at 3:52 PM Marcia

Here to tempt fate. (and moving over to pre order my copy too).
on January 24, 2012 at 4:06 PM Jo Coppolella

Jo Coppolella,

me, me, me, in italian I would say.: a me, a me wich means to me.

I’d like a copy because here in Italy I cannot buy it.
on January 24, 2012 at 4:23 PM Tess

Oooohhh please pick me!
on January 24, 2012 at 4:25 PM Margaret Mary

Autographed by all 10 authors!! I’m in.
on January 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM Kim

Oh, I’d love a copy!
on January 24, 2012 at 4:41 PM Jim Janknegt

I would love to have your book to give to my beautiful, lovely, smart, funny, creative, Catholic, seventeen year old daughter. Thanks!
on January 24, 2012 at 4:41 PM Jen C M

Me, me, me! Please.
on January 24, 2012 at 4:44 PM Nicole

{:-) mememe
on January 24, 2012 at 4:47 PM Jen V.

Me please!
on January 24, 2012 at 4:49 PM listeningforthewhisper

I am still learning what it means to be a woman. But I certainly don’t think that there is any easy definition. After all the greatest female role model of all time was pregnant at 13 (with Jesus) and on the run from the law (King Herod). There are many different ways to be a woman and each and every one of them images God.
on January 24, 2012 at 5:14 PM Shanna Gonzalez

Me! Sorry, I got distracted typing the last comment.
on January 24, 2012 at 5:16 PM Not Fat But Free

I want one! Well, at least one. How many can I win? I’d be so happy to win one.
on January 24, 2012 at 5:59 PM teachergirl

Me, please! I’d love a copy.
on January 24, 2012 at 6:58 PM Sarah

Hey! Pick me! I’d love to read this book.
on January 24, 2012 at 7:39 PM Heather Seubert

You’re all such good writers, working for such a good cause-godly women. I’d love to read it!
on January 24, 2012 at 7:45 PM Jennifer

If I don’t win, I’ll definitely be ordering. I held on for as long as I could, but my style, sex, and substance evaporated around the time my seventh was born. If I could find the energy, I’d reach up and check, but I’m pretty sure I’m only wearing one earring…
on January 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM Kimberly Bombak

Me please!
on January 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM Kate

Yes please! As a soon to be mom, I’d love some guidance/advice!!!
on January 24, 2012 at 8:56 PM Teresa

I’d like to enter!
on January 24, 2012 at 9:21 PM Joemy

Sounds like a good book, and i would love a free copy:)
on January 24, 2012 at 9:54 PM Lindsey

I would love to win a copy of this book! Thank you for the chance, Simcha! (After all these years, I am still working on the pronunciation of your name!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM Ana Hahn

If you don’t pick me I will buy it, but I am poor, so pick me!!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:22 PM Ashley Anderson

The book looks great! I’m anxious to get my hands on it…. as I’m already planning it being on my Christmas wish list for this year.
on January 24, 2012 at 10:41 PM Anon.

Would love to win this!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:45 PM Alicia

ahhhh I would love one!!
on January 24, 2012 at 10:57 PM Kat

I’d like to win!
on January 25, 2012 at 12:41 AM Rowena Parks

I’d like a chance to win!
on January 25, 2012 at 6:27 AM Melissa

I’d love to read your new book. I have nothing witty to say this early in the morning, so I’ll stick with me, me, me, please! Here’s me: Catholic convert, mom of three with one cooking, homeschooler, phd drop-out, mediocre cook, mediocre house-keeper, general nut who could use all sorts of help, but who especially loves books!
on January 25, 2012 at 6:47 AM Helen

Count me in!
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on January 25, 2012 at 8:08 AM Iris Celeste

Definition of Womanhood – Mary most Holy (nurturing)
Me too! And thank you for not making it necessary to use Facebook or Twitter…
on January 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM Becky S.

Please pick me!
on January 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM Dave R

Looking at the names of contestants, there seems to be a dearth of men. Well I am a man, and would like a copy for my lovely wife and mother of our 2 children (one of whom is still in the oven, until, coincidence of coincidences, early March). Of course, once she’s done I’ll sneak it off the bookshelf and read it so I too can gain a tiny bit of insight into the incomprehensibility of woman!
on January 25, 2012 at 9:33 AM Rene S

Okay, so it took me ten minutes to scroll down the comments to enter for my chance to win. But I finally made it – I would really enjoy reading this book. I’ve started blogging myself and living my life more in the open too – scary! I’d love to hear all about it!

Rene
on January 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM Joanne Craig

Me, Me, Me! Life is short. Maybe I’ll win!
on January 25, 2012 at 9:52 AM Karen

Me, me, me too!
on January 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM Mrs. O

Enter me!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM TJ

Count me in!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM Diane

Me me me plus her her her! to share with my daughter who is about to go out on her own
on January 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM Carol

Me, me, me
on January 25, 2012 at 11:42 AM Obi's Sister

ME! ME! ME!!!!!! (stamping my feet) MMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
on January 25, 2012 at 12:07 PM lmmayer

Can’t wait to read it!
on January 25, 2012 at 12:14 PM Joanne

Ooooh, I don’t have to think to reply. Good, cause I’m not witty today.
on January 25, 2012 at 12:40 PM Jinger

Pick me… pick me….thanks!
on January 25, 2012 at 1:29 PM Heather

ME? What something intellegent to do for lil ole me, THE MOM? Not a chance! But I do relish in the thought of engaging in a literary tale of other mothers ( & daughters) who are trying to get closer to God, by doing the mundane and yelling at their kids at church no less. Funny, yet all the while comforting. Gotta run, still haven’t had coffee yet and need to chase blessed baby number #5 ( 18mo) down alley since big sis (3 yr) keeps pushing him out of the gate. Then I have only 5 more loads of laundry to do, put together a note book for the doctor , mop, and then maybe tomorrow night I can maybe skip out for a treat with my hubby as will be celebrating 10 yrs of marriage to an engineer and 5 kids,….. I hope I still like him, and if I don’t I maybe I won’t notice the whole 10 minutes we get to see each other in peac, God has plans for us doesn’t HE!
WInner Winner Chicken Dinner, Right Here! Okay really its Wednesday, so its turkey meatloaf, but whatever!
on January 25, 2012 at 1:55 PM sue

Me,me,me.
on January 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM Mike Walsh, MM

I have two sisters who could easily write a chapter each; they are an inspiration to me. And I have a niece (one of theirs) currently suffering through a university feminism course who has a good perspective on it, but could use the support.
on January 25, 2012 at 2:44 PM Lynsey

ME ME ME!!! I cannot wait to read this!!
on January 25, 2012 at 3:19 PM Erin

Me, please! Thank you!
on January 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM Erin

Me please!!!! Thank you.
on January 25, 2012 at 3:37 PM Michelle

Me, me, meeeeee!
on January 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM Karen Lewis

me me me
on January 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM Ava

Me me me!!!
on January 25, 2012 at 4:20 PM Smoochagator

ME ME ME ME ME PLEASE GIVE ME AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY THE COOLEST BOOK OF THE YEAR.
on January 25, 2012 at 5:05 PM Sheila

I’ll take the little debbie’s brownies and beer…. heck, how ’bout just the beer!
on January 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM ChloeA

As a life-long christian just out of college; embarking on the professional world after two years watching my also-life-long-christian parent’s marriage dissintegrate; and learning to deal with the new emotional bagage (Which totally clashes with the baggage I already have – sheesh!) that goes along with said divorce – I would LOVE a book full of thoughts of strong women on being a woman. =D
on January 25, 2012 at 5:38 PM Tania

Me me me me me me me me me me me me meeee me-me (like Beaker from the Muppets singing Ode to Joy)
on January 25, 2012 at 5:41 PM Jill Mach

Me, please! Also a homeschooling mom of 9, grandma of 5 ( and my youngest is 9 mths) and in need of a good laugh and sound advice
on January 25, 2012 at 7:07 PM Bob

Good Lord.
on January 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM nan

because I have three children ages 3-2 and 1-1 and can barely take the time to read your blog.
on January 25, 2012 at 7:29 PM nan

OOPs, that’s four children: 3 2 1 1. Don’t ask what happened to the other one for the past 5 minutes…
on January 25, 2012 at 8:36 PM Jenni C

Me Me Me!!!
on January 25, 2012 at 10:00 PM Trish

Moi, moi, moi (just trying to keep it interesting) And Merci, beaucoup!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM Tara Sz.

Ja ja ja! (Polish for me, me me…I married man from Krakow.)
- on January 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM Tara Sz.
  
  Hey, that icon looks just like me…
on January 25, 2012 at 11:07 PM Annalisa

I would love to read this!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:13 PM Lindsay

You should give this book to me me me because I will then review it for Austin Catholic New Media!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:23 PM Anna Marie

I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Pick me!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:36 PM Nicole

Pick me! Please!
on January 25, 2012 at 11:49 PM Colet

Meme.
on January 26, 2012 at 1:00 AM Emily

Cosmic Brownies? As in the kind without nuts? I’m not sure I can support that…
on January 26, 2012 at 8:14 AM 64bob

Please me, but for my Saintly Wife I love her so much.
on January 26, 2012 at 8:24 AM Rejoiceover

Me, me, me!! Just found your blog…thanks for the humorous and honest look at being a mommy with a large family
on January 26, 2012 at 8:56 AM Tim

I would love to give this to my wife.
on January 26, 2012 at 10:01 AM Kate T

Oh MEMEMEME, Pick ME! Pick ME! I wuv you the mostest! ….uh, just hoping my name might be the lucky one. (A smiley emoticon because I know how much you love them.)
on January 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM carrotsformichaelmas

Yes, please!
-Haley
on January 26, 2012 at 10:46 AM roselady

There’s a lot of competition, but I’ll throw my comment into the ring, too!
on January 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM Ruth

ME, please!!! I am a recent convert to Catholicism who converted alone, so any help and encouragement is always wanted/needed! I love reading the blogs of several of you that are authors, so it would definitely be a blessing!
on January 26, 2012 at 12:04 PM Sarah R from Oklahoma

Me! Although I’m not really expecting to win, it would be lovely. Anything I can do to increase my Catholicness by watching/reading about others. After converting almost 2 years ago, I’m still a baby Catholic.
on January 26, 2012 at 1:24 PM Drina

Enter me, please. Funny story. A woman I know was at a public pool with her kids. She was breast feeding her youngest, modestly no less, and another woman came up to her and said, “You shouldn’t be doing that! Children see enough violence!!!” I kid you not. True story.
on January 26, 2012 at 2:32 PM Janet

Hey, I’d love to win! Thanks for making it easy on us tired moms!
on January 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM Rebekah

Ooh, I’d love to win! As the oldest of five (home birthed, breastfed, and home schooled) children and a single Catholic woman eager to follow in my beautiful mom’s footsteps, I see things from the “other side of the fence;” and can’t wait to (God and St. Anne willing!) experience the exhausting, incredible, and uniquely and gloriously humble vocation for myself!
on January 26, 2012 at 3:08 PM Rebekah

Whoops! That should read “and as a single Catholic woman…” Sorry about that.
on January 26, 2012 at 3:46 PM Jennifer

I’d love to win this book!
on January 26, 2012 at 3:52 PM sararosehalley

I will most likely buy this if I don’t win it, but winning it would be nice.
on January 26, 2012 at 4:05 PM giarose

me! me! me! please! please! please!
on January 26, 2012 at 4:08 PM brezac

Pick me!
on January 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM danschlattman

Eh, can’t hurt to try. Looks like a great book. Me! Me! Me! please do pick me.
on January 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM Joann

“me, me, me”…because I would soak it all up!
on January 26, 2012 at 8:44 PM Becky

Me me me! I’d love to win this and share it with some other ladies
on January 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM Lynn Wright

Yes, please! And ps I think you’re hilarious.
on January 26, 2012 at 11:06 PM Kristen J

Me, too, please!
on January 27, 2012 at 12:25 AM Heather Leahy-Mack

Yes, Pretty Please! Oh, and I loved your recent bit on being tired and kids eating kids (mine found that particularly humorous). Am I making sense? I don’t know…I’m not getting sleep either.
on January 27, 2012 at 1:52 AM Bridget

Though this be a random-numbers contest and not a sucking-up contest, I want to win badly enough to suck up anyway…and possibly bribe you with brownies (too young to buy the beer, sorry ma’am).

Simcha, obviously I should be the one to get this book! I clearly stand out from the crowd, as I’m not married and I don’t have any children. Yet. But I am Catholic. And I do need help with that whole Woman business. Did I mention the part where you’re such a marketing genius? And an excellent writer? And how badly I would love to have your autograph? :3
on January 27, 2012 at 8:54 AM Jennifer

Count me in!
on January 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM Jamie

I’ve just recently found your blog, as I was forwarded your “only child” post last week. I would love to hear more from you and the book sounds great!
on January 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM Lauren Anderson

Dropping my name in the hat! I’d love to read this book!
on January 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM Kathy S

Would love to read it! Me, please
on January 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM andrea s

Can’t wait to read it!
on January 27, 2012 at 1:37 PM Lori

Me Me Me! Thank you to all the wonderful women who contributed to this book. I know the readers will be so blessed by your words! Excited to read it!
on January 27, 2012 at 2:45 PM A. D'Andrea

Me. Laughter is the best medicine.
on January 27, 2012 at 4:24 PM Natalie G.

I would just love to win this book!!
on January 27, 2012 at 4:41 PM Margi Culhane

Just found your page….beautiful….would love to win this book…thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers….blessings.
on January 27, 2012 at 4:59 PM MamaE

ME! The book sounds great!! I’ll probably check it out from the library if they order it . But I would like to win. My football teams (LSU and the Saints) have both lost … so hopefully I WILL WIN!

Other than that, i think it would be a good read. I’m a stay at home mom with five kids, the oldest two are in school because I don’t have the patience or discipline to homeschool. I love cosmic brownies (my husband doesn’t, he likes the ones with the nuts) and beer is great.

Kaylan – Happy Mardi Gras!! from down here (where we have Mardi Gras and lots of beer)
on January 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM Emily Hendrix

I just found your blog through my sister in law and am so impressed with your thoughts so far! I have subscribed to the email feed. I would love to read this book as well!
on January 27, 2012 at 5:51 PM eburchmom

me! thanks!
on January 27, 2012 at 6:48 PM bobbi @ revolution of love

Please count me in!
on January 27, 2012 at 6:49 PM Leah O

Count me in.
on January 27, 2012 at 7:24 PM Michael Gorman

Her! Her! Her! My wife, I mean.
on January 27, 2012 at 7:35 PM Elizabeth

I pre-ordered on Nov 3rd! Should I win a signed copy I’d have to give the one from amazon away, therefore spreading the goodness.
on January 27, 2012 at 8:00 PM Sue

So many wonderful, smart, and fun Catholic ladies place? Count me in!!!
on January 27, 2012 at 11:56 PM Shelley

Me, too — would love a copy!
on January 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM CarolinaRNBSN

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on January 28, 2012 at 1:01 PM The Ranter

I would love to have a copy of this book. I’m really struggling with my vocation right now.
on January 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM Abby

Book me.
on January 28, 2012 at 6:43 PM Leah

Please pick me! Because you know you really want to break into the Irish market, right?
on January 28, 2012 at 9:49 PM Amy

Memememe! I wants the PRECIOUS! Haha, just kidding…but seriously, I want it…
on January 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM Libby

Too bad my name isn’t Mimi! Seriously though, I would love to have a signed copy to share with my sisters and mother. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!
on January 29, 2012 at 6:33 PM sthenryii

Pretty please with cream and sugar on top?
on January 29, 2012 at 7:24 PM theliteraryproject

pick me
on January 29, 2012 at 10:34 PM Kristin

Pick me! Pick me!
on January 29, 2012 at 11:40 PM Annie C

Gimme, gimme, pretty please!!!!
on January 30, 2012 at 12:02 AM Lady Harriet

Oh, this sounds fantastic! I’ll have to put it on my list of things to buy if I don’t win.
on January 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM Graciela Fernandez

I found your blog today and LOVE it! Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement!
on January 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM LMJ

Me please! I lived on Mountain Dew and Skittles during term paper time!
on January 30, 2012 at 2:54 PM D

something
on January 30, 2012 at 6:25 PM Anita

yes, please.
on January 30, 2012 at 8:45 PM Jacqueline

ME!!!! cant wait to read this book!
on January 31, 2012 at 1:16 AM Monica k

I love free stuff, especially books-especially books by awesome women! Sign me up!
on February 1, 2012 at 2:59 AM Joy Levering

“Moi, moi, moi!” as Miss Piggy would have said.
on February 1, 2012 at 5:34 AM Jenna

I want this book. End of story.
on February 1, 2012 at 11:03 PM Jessica Wright

Love it!
on February 2, 2012 at 2:05 AM Rebecca Hernandez Enriquez

“me me me” or something
on February 2, 2012 at 9:11 PM jen

can’t wait for the release!
on February 3, 2012 at 8:20 AM Dianna Wormsley

Me me me me
on February 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM Noah D

Me, please? Me!

(FInally got around to following your stuff. Love it!)
on February 3, 2012 at 11:56 PM Sarah K

Me! This book looks amazing and its authors are some of my favorite Catholic big guns
on February 5, 2012 at 12:00 AM Maria Forte

We wuv wu woo!
on February 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM Anne

I would love it!
on February 6, 2012 at 10:22 PM Danielle

I’d love it. Thank you.
on February 6, 2012 at 10:38 PM Melissa G

Me, Me, Me ! Pretty Please with a Cherry on top- and lots of chocolate sauce too!? I luv you too.
on February 6, 2012 at 10:47 PM Keisha Griswold

i’d love a copy.
on February 6, 2012 at 10:48 PM Julie Filby

WOW. That’s a lotta me, me, me’s. Me chances are slim
on February 6, 2012 at 10:49 PM Melissa schools

Yes, please! I’m confused though- this posted to FB 15 minutes ago, but the post itself says the giveaway closed yesterday. Was that a secret, trick way to score a book, to find and point out inconsistencies? Hmmmm?
on February 6, 2012 at 10:51 PM Tanya

I never win anything, but that’s no reason to stop trying! I really wanna win this book b/c I’m good enough, I’m smart enough and gosh darnit, people will like me more after I read it.
on February 6, 2012 at 10:56 PM Kevin

The woman in my life simply must have this book…and it’d be even more fabulous if it were both signed and free!
on February 6, 2012 at 10:56 PM Trish Hurtgen

Sign me up to win a free copy please. Sounds like something I’d enjoy. Thanks!
on February 6, 2012 at 11:01 PM brooke

I’ll enter and still buy it if i win
on February 6, 2012 at 11:55 PM Jessica Wierzbinski

me, please?
on February 7, 2012 at 1:24 AM Peter

Summa Contra Americanus 1-1. It seems that you probably shouldn’t give it to me because a) I’ll buy it anyway, b) I live on the other side of the world and postage is expensive and c) I am a man.

On the contrary, Our Lord says “ask and it shall be given you.”

I answer that you SHOULD give me a copy because a) I would buy a copy anyway, to support good authors, and give the spare to a dear friend who can’t afford it, b) I will spruke it at a local Catholic book shop – which is totally worth the cost of postage and c) if men can properly appreciate the women in their lives we will make appropriate efforts to pamper you like the princesses you are!
on February 7, 2012 at 1:27 AM Christa

Me too! Me three!