Who Could Use a Kate Spade Tote?

So, that’s an unfair question, I know. Most of us could probably use a new Kate Spade tote, even if it’s just to tote around books we want to read while waiting at the airport, doctor’s office, or car repair shop. But this Kate Spade tote, which currently resides in my office, will have a new owner come Monday. Interested?

Are you on Facebook? Because this bag and its secret contents will be given away to one person who comments on the live interview I’ll be doing Monday night in the My Book Tribe Facebook group. What is this group I speak of, you ask? Well, there are eleven authors–I’m one of them–who got together and started this cool online book club called (you guessed it) My Book Tribe. It’s a quiet corner of the internet for folks who enjoy our books to chat about, well…books.

Perhaps you’re already a member. If so, visit the group and scroll to Denise Grover Swank’s post from this morning (Thursday, September 26, 2019). Actually, I just marked it as an “Announcement,” so you don’t have far to scroll. It’s right at the top. Click on the button in the bottom right with a star that says “Get Reminder.” This will remind you to join the conversation Monday, September 30 at 8 PM EDT. We’ll be talking about Lowcountry Boil (Liz Talbot Mystery #1) and anything else y’all want to discuss. Comment on Denise’s post from today if you have a question for me. We’ll get to ask many of them as we can on Monday.

If you aren’t a member of My Book Tribe, join now so you’re ready on Monday.

Then, come Monday, September 30, join Denise Grover Swank and me at 8PM EDT for a live chat. The bag will be given away to one random commenter on that interview post. Because not everyone will be available at that exact time, you have 24 hours to comment on that post. That’s the only way to enter. Comments on posts from earlier in the month announcing the contest do not count as entries.

I hope to chat with you on Monday–come see me!

 

Warmly,

Susan

*** Complete Contest Rules ***

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Promotion Description: The ‘Kate Spade Tote Giveaway’ (“Sweepstakes”) begins on 09/30/2019 at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) and ends on 10/01/2019 at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) (the “Promotion Period”). By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Susan M. Boyer (“Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the giveaway. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Sweepstakes.

2. Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the USA,  Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand who are 18 or older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Sponsor and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and members of their immediate families and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize.

3. Winner Selection: The winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible Entries received throughout the Promotion Period. The random drawing will be conducted by 48 hours by Sponsor or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible Entries received. Winner will be notified by Facebook Comment and Facebook Message on or about 48 hours after the random drawing. Potential winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Sponsor within 48 hours of notification. Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. The potential prize winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability, and a Publicity Release (collectively “the Prize Claim Documents”). No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Sponsor.

4. Prizes:

– 1 (#) winner(s) will receive [(1) Kate Spade Sydney large double-zip black satchel (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $200) with surprise contents, ARV $100

Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded. Gift cards and gift certificates are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. The ARV of the prize represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items.

Prize will only be awarded and/or delivered to addresses within the USA,  Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.

5. Online Entry: Enter the Sweepstakes during the Promotion Period online by commenting on the live interview Facebook Post in the My Book Tribe Facebook group on September 30 at 8 PM and for 24 hours after. The entry “form” (post) can be found on the following website at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyBookTribe/.

Automated or robotic Entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Internet entry must be made by the entrant. Any attempt by an entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods, including, but not limited to, commercial contest/sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering services, will void that entrant’s Entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Final eligibility for the award of any prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. All Entries must be posted by the end of the Promotion Period in order to participate. Sponsor’s database clock will be the official time keeper for this Sweepstakes.

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In the event of a dispute concerning who registered online to participate in the Sweepstakes, the registration will be declared to have been made by the authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. A potential winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the email address. If a dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the entry will be deemed ineligible.

8. Winner’s List: To obtain a copy of any legally required winners list or a copy of the Official Rules, send the applicable request and a self-addresses, stamped, #10 envelope to Susan M. Boyer cc: Kate Spade Tote Giveaway at 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273 Greenville, SC | 29609 US. Request must be received no later than 48 hours + 6 MONTHS for the name of the winner and, by the end of the promotion, for a copy of the rules.

9. Sponsor: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Susan M. Boyer, 5000 Old Buncombe Road Suite 27-273 Greenville, SC | 29609 US, susanmboyer@gmail.com

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11. This promotion may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.