Yay! It’s celebration time and I am announcing a BOOK GIVEAWAY as a THANK YOU to all of you! My blog has reached a milestone with over 200,000 hits and almost 9,000 followers now. So to celebrate this, I am giving away my books to random winners.
CONTEST HAS ENDED. THE 15 lucky winners will be notified and announced soon! Stay tuned
There will be 15 winners chosen by way of random drawing, so enter today because your chances of winning are very good!
Five winners will each receive an autographed copy of my latest book, Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, a hardback coffee table/photo book capturing the spirit of Campania in southern Italy.
The other ten winners can choose between either of my memoirs shown below. They will also be autographed copies unless you prefer a Kindle version.
It’s easy to enter. All you have to do is follow my blog, if you aren’t already following. Just click on the Sign Me Up! button in the top right-hand corner of this page.
It looks like this:
That’s it. Easy peasy.
If you are already follow my blog, then just leave a comment at the end of this blog post and you will be be entered in the random drawing to win. This contest will run for 10 days. and will end at 11:55 PM EST April 20, 2016. The winners will be notified by email and announced on another blog post shortly after the end of the competition. At that time. I will also e-mail the winners to ask about preferences.
If you are one of the winners and already have my books then you can gift it to someone!
Buona fortuna! Good luck!
And once more, grazie mille dal mio cuore. Thank you very much from my heart.
Your continuing support and engagement means more to me than you will ever know.
Un abbraccio e baci! A hug and kisses.
stellalucentellc
Congratulations Margie!
margieinitaly
Grazie Kathy I have entered you into the contest! Good luck And thanks for buying my books and following my blog!!
Leisa Peck
I love you writing.
margieinitaly
Thank you Leisa!! I appreciate all the support! You are entered in the giveaway!!
dalesittonrogers
I already have your first ebook, Margie, but I would love a hardcover copy of one of your others! I think I successfully signed up to receive your blog. Thanks for doing this!
margieinitaly
Thanks for all your support and following my blog, Dale!! You might get lucky!! Thanks again!!
Book Club Mom
Hello Margie in Italy! Great to find your blog. I don’t do a lot of traveling, but I do enjoy reading about places around the world. Happy travels!
margieinitaly
Thank you Book Club Mom! Good luck!! You may be traveling with me vicariously soon if you are one of the winners!!
Mary Hobart
Love all of your blogs. Would be so happy to be a winner.
margieinitaly
Thank you so much Mary! You are entered in the giveaway!
jimtrish
Very nice. I’m interested and curious about your book.
margieinitaly
Thanks Jim Good luck! You are entered in the contest!
pamcarey
Would love another of your books, Margie! Sorry we haven’t gotten together. Will be back in Italia in mid-June. Hugs, Pam
margieinitaly
Thank you Pam..Enjoy Italy in June..We will get together after you get back. Thanks for commenting and following. You are entered in the contest!!
bonniegm
Thank you Margie for thinking of your readers!! 🙂
margieinitaly
Thanks so much Bonnie – You are entered in the contest!
Lorraine Allen
I have enjoyed your lovely photos along with your blog.
margieinitaly
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Lorraine. You are now entered in the giveaway! Good luck.
Francis
What a great idea. I always look forward to reading your posts.
margieinitaly
Grazie Francis for your comments. You are now entered in the giveaway! Good luck.
jimtrish
Me too. 😊
margieinitaly
Thank you Jim!! You are entered
shanport
I Love reading you blog, your personal account of travelling is much better than reading the guide books.
margieinitaly
Thank you so much and I’m glad you enjoy my blog! You are entered in the contest. Best of luck!
Janey
Going to order your books! Nothing makes me happier than remembering my time in Italy. I think your words will take me right back there!
margieinitaly
Janey, You are very sweet and kind. You made my day! Grazie. You are entered in the contest. Buona fortuna!
apollard
Congratulations!
margieinitaly
Grazie Andrea
I appreciate your following my blog…you are entered in the contest..Best of luck!
Frank
Enter into contest please.
margieinitaly
You are now entered Frank! Thank for all your support…
Penny Sadler (@PennySadler)
Complimenti! I’ve been a follower since I started blogging a few years ago. Thanks Margie!
margieinitaly
I know you have Penny…And thank you so much for following…Buona fortuna, amica!!
karenincalabria
Complimenti! Congratulations on your wonderful milestone, Margie! As someone with a fledgling blog, I really appreciate everything you’ve done to reach such a great following.
margieinitaly
Grazie Karen – Buona fortuna!! Thank you for following and commenting often..I appreciate it..
Corinda Carnelley
Always enjoy the blog – particularly the sunny skies (living in rainy London!)
margieinitaly
I hear you Corinda! Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoy my blog….Good luck in the contest!
PostcardZ from Victoria
Fabulous, amica! What an accomplishment – you’re my inspiration! Abbracci xo
margieinitaly
Grazie Bella!! You are entered in the giveaway!!…Thank you for all your support and for being such a loyal follower!!
dollygoolsby
Dear Margie. I would love to win one of your books. I own your first one already. I love following your blog, as our paths run parallel quite often, but you have written your books while I am still blogging when I travel. Keep doing what you are doing. You are my inspiration.
margieinitaly
Dolly – I so appreciate your support and comments and that your bought my first book. I love reading of your travels as well…Good luck my friend…
Andrew Petcher
Lovely idea, I hope I win!
margieinitaly
Thanks Andrew…I always love your comments on my posts..Thanks for following and good luck!!
mcathcosta
Congratulations, auguri, Margie! What an accomplishment! Keep the great posts coming! XO Catie
margieinitaly
Grazie Catie!! Buona fortuna! Thanks so much for following my blog!
Leslie
Awesome! Love your blog!
margieinitaly
Thank you Leslie – You are entered in the contest now!! Good luck!
imarancher
I have my wonderful copy of this book so I don’t need to enter. Just want to remind people that if they don’t win one, they will still be winners if they buy one!
margieinitaly
Bonnie, Thank you for all your awesome support and frequent comments on my blog. I truly appreciate it…and also that you have bought my books and written reviews!!! Thank you my friend
TravelsWithRae
Kudos to you Margie! That’s a fantastic achievement. Thanks for all the great information, all the time.
TravelsWithRae
I guess I should have said too, that I don’t need to be entered since I have all your books already…. give someone who doesn’t a better chance of winning 😉
margieinitaly
Very generous of you Rae – Thank you again, Bella
margieinitaly
Thank you so much Rae!!! And I appreciate that you bought my books and follow my blog. You are such a fan!!
Allan Edelstein
Congrats on reaching out to so many people.
Sign me up for your giveaway!
margieinitaly
Thank you so much Allan..You are entered in the contest..>Good luck!
Sandra
I am new to your blog. I would love one of your books! Thanks.
margieinitaly
Thank you Sandra and welcome!! You are entered in the giveaway. Stay tuned!
abitofculture
I’m already following. Can I enter please? Grazie!
margieinitaly
Thanks so much for being a follower..and yes you are entered! Good luck!
Gloria Walsh
9000 followers! That’s amazing! Congratulations Margie!
margieinitaly
Thank you so much Gloria. and thank you for all the support on Facebook Good luck in the contest!
Tony
Great contest, thank you! 🙂
margieinitaly
Thank you Tony..I always enjoy your comment. Thanks for following. You are now entered in the contest!! Good luck!
Stacy di Anna
Auguri, Margie! What a fantastic accomplishment. Keep sharing your love of Italy with us!
margieinitaly
Thank you Stacy, and thanks for all the support. Best wishes in the contest!
Antonella
Fantastic! I live in Naples and I love your posts!:)
margieinitaly
I so appreciate your comments and following my blog! Good luck, Antonella!
jomamahep
Oh, I hope I win–would love to have this! Happy Monday to you Margie!
margieinitaly
Thank you so much! Good luck!!
Maggie Risa
Your posts are always interesting!
margieinitaly
Thanks Maggie…You are now entered in the giveaway! Good luck.
Denise Munro
What a wonderful opportunity to own your book on the area I will be visiting in October as a first time traveller to Italy from New Zealand. I have been following your blog in anticipation of the wonderful experiences that have been on my bucket list since I was a teenager over 50 years ago. Thank you for the opportunity of a chance to win.
apollard
Another NZ follower of Margie 🙂
margieinitaly
Grazie for following Andrea – I love your posts!
margieinitaly
Grazie Denise..I am so excited for you to be visiting Italy for the first time! What a thrill! Thank you for following my blog! You are entered in the contest and best wishes!