Monday, November 21, 2011

desire to inspire blog tour and a giveaway!

Happy Monday! I have a treat for us to start this week off,. My dear friend, Christine Mason Miller, has written a new book (her third!), and I'm really happy to be on the book tour. Congratulations Christine!  Desire to Inspire: Using Creative Passion to Transform the World – is a collection of stories, exercises, images, quotes, and anecdotes from twenty extraordinary women, all sharing insights and experiences of how they create a meaningful life and, in turn, make a positive impact on the world.
 
This list of contributors has me all fired up. Several of them are online friends, a couple I've been honored to spend time with at Squam, and one of them is my spirit sister, Pixie Campbell. Combined with Christine's magic, this is bound to be a beautiful and powerful book.
 Each chapter discusses a different aspect of living a passion-fueled life, and this month Christine is offering a 60-Second Snapshot of every chapter as part of her Desire to Inspire Virtual Book Tour. Click here for all her online book tour dates and check her blog for some delicious snippets from all of those beautiful women pictured above.

On today's tour stop Christine shares a taste of Chapter One ~ A Force of Good:
 “Most of the time I channel my desire to be a force of good through very tiny pinholes – a moment here, five minutes there – always mindful of how impactful these small opportunities for kindness can be.”  ~Desire to Inspire
My desire to be a Force of Good in the world is not only about creating art, sharing business advice, and writing a book such as Desire to Inspire, it is also about being kind to everyone I interact with as I run errands, walk my dog, and run my business. It is about taking good care of my family, and offering encouragement and support to my friends. I am a huge fan of snail mail, expressions of gratitude to strangers, and sincere apologies to soften a conflict. 

Desire to Inspire begins shipping next month... perfect timing for gearing up for a fresh new year. Christine is kindly offering one of you a copy as soon as it arrives! Simply leave a comment here before Saturday, November 26th. Leave away for me to contact you, and I'll announce the random winner next Monday morning.Good luck!

And the winner is:
Melissa said...
The book sounds amazing! I'd love to curl up with this for some beautiful inspiration.

Congratulations, Melissa!
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51 comments:

  1. ziezoNovember 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    This looks like a great inspirational book! Please count me in for the give away. . .

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  2. heleenNovember 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I always like to be inspired and by these women that will definitely work!

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  3. TaraNovember 21, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Looks like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. eralamagaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Yes! great inspiration!!! I'd love to have this book!!!
    Lucia
    luciaolazabal@gmail.com

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  5. noeNovember 21, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    would be fun to win. I'll put in a request to our public library to make sure I get a chance to read these lovely stories!

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  6. MartiNovember 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This sounds like a book I want to read. I will check out her site. Thanks

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  7. darahNovember 21, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    looks amazing!

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  8. ElisalexNovember 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I always think that one can never be surrounded by enough inspiration or reminder injections to maintain mindfulness and kindness. This book sounds wonderful, so count me in too please!

    elisalexdcp@hotmail.com

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  9. SwirlyNovember 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Thank you for helping me spread the word, and for all the ways you inspire the world!!

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  10. Susan -November 21, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Looks like a wonderful book. Would love to win!

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  11. SangeethaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Cool - thanks looks like an awesome book

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  12. chrisNovember 21, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    It's on my wishlist!

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  13. Shari ShermanNovember 21, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I can't wait to have this book in my hands. It looks absolutely amazing!

    Msg me on FB or comment on my blog if I win! Hope, hope!
    https://www.facebook.com/shari.sherman

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  14. LolaNovember 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Wow! Sounds like an amazing book! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  15. JenniferNovember 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Can't wait to read this book.

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  16. nadiaNovember 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    the excitement is killing me! this book looks so amazing! so looking forward to reading it cover to cover. happy monday! ciao!
    artitude@telusplanet.net

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  17. Mousy BrownNovember 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    That looks amazing - count me in please! :D

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  18. JingleNovember 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    WOW! This sounds so amazing! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  19. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    A great read for the world and the soul!
    xx

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  20. AmandaNovember 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Oh please enter me! Christine is my favorite artist in the world and her spirit is so sweet, too. She's brought so much joy into my life and I can't wait to get my hands on her new book! My email is agoodwin2010 (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks! Amanda

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  21. PeaceMamaNovember 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    thank you for sharing! this book looks perfect for the new year. plenty of inspiration for intentional and creative living. thank you!

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  22. ReginaNovember 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Such a beautiful looking book. I'm a huge fan of Christine and so many of the contributors.

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  23. tundra gypsyNovember 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    looks like a seriously rad book! would love a copy!

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  24. Sue FrazierNovember 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    looks wonderful! thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. ValerieNovember 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is right up my alley. I'd love to be inspired to find ways I can give back too. Thanks for the opportunity to win one :o)
    x, Val

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  26. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What a great book! I would love to use my passion for needlework and art to give back to others.
    Dawn Beachy
    dgbeachy@ufl.edu

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  27. TrinaNovember 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter the draw; am in dire need of inspiration by such a creative group!
    Cheerio, Trina

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  28. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I love the title!!!

    Julia

    Thehappycrochetchic@yahoo.com

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  29. leahNovember 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Looks like a wonderful book. Would love to win!

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  30. Melissa RNovember 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    inspiration is always a welcome thing! Thanks for letting us know about this book :)

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  31. MelissaNovember 21, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    The book sounds amazing! I'd love to curl up with this for some beautiful inspiration.

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  32. Dana TMNovember 21, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I would love to get my hands on a copy! danainalaska ..at.- yahoo.

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  33. JoeyNovember 22, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Sounds like an awesome book, please count me in!
    xoxo
    ~ joey ~

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  34. EmilyNovember 22, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Oh all these inspirational and amazing people! Thanks for the giveaway offer, Maya...

    Emily

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  35. KarenNovember 22, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Sounds like a beautiful book which I would love to own! thanks,Karen karen_turvey@optusnet.com.au

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  36. FlowerstousaNovember 22, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Keep up the good work. Best of luck. From www.rightshopping.in/g/itb.asp?C=Godrej-Kitchen-Appliances&b=Godrej&cid=6

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  37. MaroesjaNovember 22, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    This sounds great! Thank you for the giveaway.

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  38. ShortyNovember 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win. This is a topic that I think about every week as I go about my daily duties. I have a small Etsy shop that I would love to do more with, and to make a positive difference in the world as I go along, so this book sounds like a great source to get me going!

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  39. MissyNovember 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    A beautiful book!

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  40. KristinNovember 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Some new inspiration is always welcomed! mcgee_kristin@yahoo.com

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  41. learningtableNovember 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I'd love to read this!

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  42. KirschenzeitNovember 22, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    wow, this sounds like just he right book for the coming season!
    geschea(at)yahoo.de

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  43. A Hesitant FlyerNovember 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    In need to be inspired, and in turn inspire others and let's make this goodness go around and around and around.. Thanks for sharung and the chance of winning.

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  44. The Sidewalk GoddessNovember 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Looks like a great book, I will be checking it out (if I don't win, of course :p)

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  45. Lisa ANovember 23, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Looks like a great read. Very inspirational. Artistic.

    lisayork(@) eastlink dot ca

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  46. YogamamaNovember 24, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Really great stuff, thanks for sharing!

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  47. corinneNovember 24, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    OMgoodness, I would love to read this book! Love your blog - happy Thanksgiving! xo

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  48. CathyNovember 24, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I just found your blog. I am very inspired and raring to get on board.

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  49. ShaliniNovember 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This sounds like an amazing book. I would love to live out my dream to Desire to Inspire !!!

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  50. SelinaNovember 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    What's more inspiring than mindful women sharing their own inspirations? I'd love this book, thanks.

    selinagough@yahoo.co.uk

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  51. LauraNovember 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    This looks wonderful!
    Thank you both for a chance to win.

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